2023-2024学年（下）期中学业质量联合调研抽测
高二英语试题
（分数：150分，时间：120分钟）
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题：每小题1.5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
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CAR RENTAL IN CANADA
When you fly into Canada you don’t have many choices. A car is often the only way to reach the spectacular destinations which Canada is famous for. Most major car rental companies have offices at airports, towns and cities across the country.
What do you need in order to rent a car in Canada
·Valid Driver’s license and International Driver’s Permit if your license is not in English or French.
·When picking up your car, you may have to show your passport and a return airline ticket.
·Credit Card for the deposit-renting a car in Canada without a credit card is impossible.
Fly-Drive Packages from Home
You may get the best deal on car rental if you book a fly-drive package from home or if you book a long time in advance. Rental cost varies greatly, depending on the time of year, type of vehicle and length of rental.
Minimum Age
The driver has to be at least 21 years old and have a minimum of 12 months of driving experience in order to rent a car in Canada. A “Young Renter Fee” will be applied to your car rental if you are between the ages of 21 and 24 and will be charged on top of the rental rate.
Insurance (保险)
Most car rental companies in Canada offer a collision damage waiver (CDW) for an additional charge. Some credit card companies include CDW insurance on car rentals when you use their cards to pay for the rental. Check your credit card’s terms and conditions.
Fuel and Service Stations
Most rental cars use unleaded gas. Remember, driving distances in Canada are long and a large amount of your vacation cost will go towards gas. Filling up in larger cities is usually cheaper than in small towns. If you are heading up to the Northwest Territories, gas prices will be much higher than in the south.
Cross-Border Travel
Some rental companies don’t allow their cars to drive across borders, like from Canada to the US or across provinces. If this is the case, watch out; GPS may be used to track your route.
21. In which situation do you need to pay extra fees for your car rental in Canada
A. You book a fly-drive package from home. B. You have no passport or return airline ticket.
C. You are 22 with one-year driving experience. D. You use a credit card offering CDW insurance.
22. What are you encouraged to do when you rent a car in Canada
A. Use GPS to find your way. B. Provide a license in English.
C. Fill up the car in large cities. D. Drive across borders to America.
23. On which website can you most probably find the passage
A. www. B. www.
C. www. D. www.
【答案】21. C 22. C 23. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了加拿大租车的一些注意事项。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Fly-Drive Packages from Home部分中“Rental cost varies greatly, depending on the time of year, type of vehicle and length of rental.(租车费用差别很大，取决于一年中的时间、车辆类型和租赁时间)”以及Minimum Age部分中“A “Young Renter Fee” will be applied to your car rental if you are between the ages of 21 and 24 and will be charged on top of the rental rate. (如果你的年龄在21至24岁之间，你的租车将收取“青年租车费”，该费用将在租金的基础上收取)”可知，22岁，有一年的驾驶经验需要为你在加拿大的租车支付额外的费用。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Filling up in larger cities is usually cheaper than in small towns.(在大城市加油通常比在小城镇要便宜)”可知，当你在加拿大租车时，鼓励你在大城市给汽车加满油。故选C。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“When you fly into Canada you don’t have many choices. A car is often the only way to reach the spectacular destinations which Canada is famous for. Most major car rental companies have offices at airports, towns and cities across the country.(当你飞到加拿大时，你没有太多的选择。汽车通常是到达加拿大著名的壮观景点的唯一方式。大多数主要的汽车租赁公司在全国各地的机场、城镇和城市都设有办事处)”可知，文章主要介绍了加拿大租车的一些注意事项，这对于旅行者来说很有用。由此推知，你最有可能在www.找到这篇文章。故选C。
B
J. K. Rowling frequently shows there is magic every day. Her Harry Potter series has helped people through times of stress and depression and she is always there to deliver wise words of encouragement.
She is one celebrity who is very active on Twitter. So when a single dad named Matt Burke sent her a message thanking her for the series, she noticed. Her series had helped strengthen his relationship with his 9 year old daughter Bailey.
He included a link to his article titled Being a Broke Parent. He explained how he hadn’t found a level of financial stability that allowed him to pay bills on time and take his daughter on more activities and events. The family also doesn’t have the Internet or TV, which means there’s no “digital babysitter” and he has to rely on his own creative ways to bond with his daughter. Since he received the series, the main thing that has occupied them these days is reading books together.
Burke admits that he thought he was “too cool” for the books when they first came out and he was in his twenties, but he’s loving reading them now. “We switch off chapter by chapter reading them out loud，“Burke explains.” This not only allows her to get more used to reading aloud in front of someone, but it gets me directly involved in something she loves, and it gives me the chance to be very dramatic when I read my chapters and bring myself into the characters in the book, which has proven to be a ton of fun.”
After hearing Burke’s story, Rowling said how honored she was when Harry Potter was a part of his family’s life and offered Burke more books. Besides, people are also offering to send Burke more books as gifts. For Burke, this experience, far more than gifts, will be what he treasures.
24. Why did Burke thank J. K. Rowling according to the text
A. She guided him how to write a good story.
B. She encouraged him when he was in trouble.
C. Her books helped him through times of confusion.
D. Her books helped him improve his bond with his daughter.
25. What is implied in Burke’s words in paragraph 4
A. He has found it interesting to read the series. B. He was too old to understand the series better.
C. He has chosen a better way of reading the series. D. He hopes to play a role in the drama in the future.
26. Which word can best describe Burke’s experience according to the text
A. Useless. B. Normal. C. Valuable. D. Boring.
27. What is the main idea of this text
A. J. K. Rowling chooses to help improve kids’ health.
B. J. K. Rowling gives a magical gift to a single father.
C. J. K. Rowling has a deep influence on others’ growth.
D. Burke comes to know J. K. Rowling through her series.
【答案】24. D 25. A 26. C 27. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。J.K. Rowling的书帮助一个单身父亲改善他和女儿的关系，他在Twitter上给J.K .Rowling留言表示感谢。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Her series had helped strengthen his relationship with his 9-year-old daughter Bailey. (她的系列帮助他加强了与9岁女儿Bailey的关系。)”可知，Burke感谢J.K. Rowling是因为她的书帮助他改善了和女儿的关系。故选D。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Burke admits that he thought he was “too cool” for the books when they first came out and he was in his twenties, but he’s loving reading them now. (Burke承认，当这些书刚出版并且当时他才20多岁时，他觉得自己‘太酷了’，不适合读这些书，但他现在很喜欢读。)”和“This not only allows her to get more used to reading aloud in front of someone, but it gets me directly involved in something she loves, and it gives me the chance to be very dramatic when I read my chapters and bring myself into the characters in the book, which has proven to be a ton of fun. (这不仅让她更习惯于在别人面前大声朗读，而且让我直接参与到她喜欢的事情中，让我有机会在阅读我的章节并融入书中的角色时表现得非常戏剧化，这已经被证明是一件非常有趣的事。)”可知，他现在很喜欢读这些书，这不仅可以让他参与到女儿喜欢的事情中，也让他能够融入书中的角色，他认为这很有趣。由此可推测出，他现在觉得读这些书很有趣。故选A。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“For Burke, this experience, far more than gifts, will be what he treasures. (对Burke来说，这段经历将是他所珍视的东西，而不仅仅是礼物。)”可知，对于Burke来说，这样的经历将会是他一生都会珍视的东西，由此可推测出，这段经历将是很宝贵的。故选C。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“J.K. Rowling frequently shows there is magic every day. Her Harry Potter series has helped people through times of stress and depression and she is always there to deliver wise words of encouragement. (J.K. Rowling经常表现出每天都有魔法。她的《哈利·波特》系列帮助人们度过了压力和抑郁的时期，她总是在那里发表明智的鼓励话语。)”和第二段中的“So when a single dad named Matt Burke sent her a message thanking her for the series, she noticed. Her series had helped strengthen his relationship with his 9-year-old daughter Bailey. (因此，当一位名叫Matt Burke的单身父亲给她发信息感谢她的这个系列时，她注意到了这一点。她的系列帮助他加强了与9岁女儿Bailey的关系。)”结合本文主要讲述了J.K. Rowling的书帮助一个单身父亲改善他和女儿的关系，是很有魔力的一份礼物。故B项“J. K. Rowling给了一名单身父亲一份神奇的礼物”符合题意。故选B。
C
When continent splits occur, they usually leave traces in ancient rocks, fossils, and mountain ranges. However, around 155 million years ago, when a 5,000-kilometer land broke away from Western Australia and began its drift, it only left behind a basin deep below the ocean known as the Argo Abyssal Plain and scientists have been unable to find where this lost continent, Argoland, disappeared to until now.
The seabed structure suggests that the continent drifted northwestward, potentially towards present-day Southeast Asia. But surprisingly, there is no large continent hidden beneath those islands, only small continental fragments. Using this theory, geologists discovered that Argoland hadn’t really disappeared but survived as a “very extended and fragmented collection” under the islands to the east of Indonesia. Unlike other continents like Africa and South America, which broke neatly into two pieces, Argoland split into many smaller fragments that were dispersed (分散的). With advanced technology and the discovery, scientists can now piece them together.
Tracing the continents is vital for understanding processes like the evolution of biodiversity. It could help explain something known as the mysterious Wallace Line, which is an imaginary boundary that separates mammals, birds, and even early human species in Southeast Asian islands. The boundary has puzzled scientists for long because it clearly separates the island’s wildlife. To the west of the line are mammals like apes and elephants. But these are almost completely absent to the east, where you can find marsupials and cockatoos — animals typically associated with Australia. Researchers have theorized that this may be because Argoland carried its own wildlife away from Australia before it crashed into Southeast Asia, which helps explain why different species are found on one land.
The story of Argoland is not one of complete disappearance but of transformation. As the world continues to evolve, this lost continent serves as a powerful symbol of the fragility (脆弱性) of life on this planet, and a reminder of the importance of respecting and protecting the world that we live in.
28. What is Argoland
A. It is a basin deep below the ocean in Western Australia.
B. It is a large continent hidden beneath the islands of Southeast Asia.
C. It is a new land emerging from under the islands to the east of Indonesia.
D. It is a fragmented continent drifting from Western Australia to Southeast Asia.
29. Why is Wallace Line mentioned in paragraph 3
A. To introduce an imaginary boundary.
B. To support the assumed theory of the lost continent.
C. To show different species in Southeast Asian islands.
D. To explain the reason why scientists are puzzled about the boundary.
30. All of the following are the significance of this new discovery EXCEPT that ________.
A. it warns us to protect our planet.
B. it shows the creatures on earth are fragile.
C. it reminds us of the power of human activities.
D. it explains the biodiversity in Southeast Asian islands.
31. What is the main idea of this passage
A. The mystery of a lost continent has been unfolded.
B. The fragments of Indonesia have been pieced together.
C. The formation of the Argo Abyssal Plain has been discovered.
D. The evolution of species in Southeast Asian islands has been traced.
【答案】28. D 29. B 30. C 31. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了一个名为Argoland的失落大陆的故事。大约1.55亿年前，这块5000公里的土地从西澳大利亚分离并开始漂移，只留下了一个深海盆，即Argo Abyssal Plain，而这块失落的大陆一直未被发现，直到现在。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“However, around 155 million years ago, when a 5,000-kilometer land broke away from Western Australia and began its drift, it only left behind a basin deep below the ocean known as the Argo Abyssal Plain and scientists have been unable to find where this lost continent, Argoland, disappeared to until now (然而，大约在1.55亿年前，当一块5000公里的土地从西澳大利亚断裂并开始漂移时，它只留下了一个深海中的盆地，即众所周知的阿尔戈深渊平原，科学家们直到现在才找到这个失踪的大陆——阿尔戈兰的去向)”以及第二段“Using this theory, geologists discovered that Argoland hadn’t really disappeared but survived as a “very extended and fragmented collection” under the islands to the east of Indonesia. Unlike other continents like Africa and South America, which broke neatly into two pieces, Argoland split into many smaller fragments that were dispersed(利用这一理论，地质学家发现阿尔戈兰并没有真正消失，而是作为“非常延伸和分散的集合”存活在印度尼西亚东部的岛屿之下。与非洲和南美等其他大陆不同，它们整齐地分裂成两半，而阿尔戈兰则分裂成许多更小的碎片并被分散开来)”可知，Argoland在大约1.55亿年前是一块5000公里的土地，它从西澳大利亚分离出来，开始漂移。这块大陆并没有真正消失，而是以“非常延伸和分散的集合”的形式存活在印度尼西亚东部岛屿之下。它与其他大陆如非洲和南美洲不同，后者整齐地分裂成两半，而Argoland则分裂成许多较小的碎片并被分散开来。由此可知，Argoland是一块从西澳大利亚漂移到东南亚的分散的大陆，故选D项。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Tracing the continents is vital for understanding processes like the evolution of biodiversity. It could help explain something known as the mysterious Wallace Line, which is an imaginary boundary that separates mammals, birds, and even early human species in Southeast Asian islands. The boundary has puzzled scientists for long because it clearly separates the island’s wildlife. To the west of the line are mammals like apes and elephants. But these are almost completely absent to the east, where you can find marsupials and cockatoos—animals typically associated with Australia (追溯大陆对于理解生物多样性演化等过程至关重要。这可能有助于解释被称为神秘的华莱士线的某些事物，这是一条假想的边界，分隔了东南亚岛屿上的哺乳动物、鸟类甚至早期人类物种。这个边界长期以来一直困扰着科学家，因为它清楚地分隔了岛屿上的野生动物。线条以西是类人猿和大象等哺乳动物。但在线条以东，这些动物几乎完全不存在，而可以发现有袋类动物和凤头鹦鹉——通常与澳大利亚联系在一起的动物)”可知，华莱士线是一个假想的边界，它分隔了东南亚岛屿上的哺乳动物、鸟类和甚至早期人类物种。这个边界长期以来一直困扰着科学家，因为它清楚地分隔了岛屿上的野生动物。研究人员推测，这可能是因为阿尔戈兰在其撞向东南亚之前，将其自身的野生动物带离了澳大利亚，这有助于解释为什么在同一片土地上发现了不同种类的物种。这个假设理论支持了阿尔戈兰并没有真正消失，而是以分散的小碎片的形式存活下来的观点。由此推知，华莱士线在第三段中被提及的原因是为了支持关于失踪大陆的假设理论，故选B项。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“The story of Argoland is not one of complete disappearance but of transformation. As the world continues to evolve, this lost continent serves as a powerful symbol of the fragility (脆弱性) of life on this planet, and a reminder of the importance of respecting and protecting the world that we live in(阿戈尔兰的故事并不是完全消失的故事，而是转变的故事。随着世界的不断发展，这个失落的大陆成了地球上生命脆弱性的强大象征，并提醒我们要尊重和保护我们生活的世界)”可知，本文强调了Argoland大陆的故事是一个关于转变而非完全消失的故事，并且这个失落的大陆成为了地球上生命脆弱性的强大象征，提醒我们尊重和保护我们所居住的世界的重要性。这里提到的是对地球和生命本身的尊重与保护，而不是人类活动的力量。由此可知，C项“it reminds us of the power of human activities(它提醒我们人类活动的力量)”表述错误，故选C项。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“However, around 155 million years ago, when a 5,000-kilometer land broke away from Western Australia and began its drift, it only left behind a basin deep below the ocean known as the Argo Abyssal Plain and scientists have been unable to find where this lost continent, Argoland, disappeared to until now(然而，大约1.55亿年前，一块长达5000公里的陆地从西澳大利亚脱离并开始漂移，它只留下了位于海洋深处的阿戈深海平原盆地，而科学家们直到现在还无法找到这块失落的大陆——阿戈尔兰消失到了哪里)”、第二段“Unlike other continents like Africa and South America, which broke neatly into two pieces, Argoland split into many smaller fragments that were dispersed(与其他大陆如非洲和南美洲不同，它们整齐地分成两块，而阿戈尔兰则分裂成许多较小的碎片，四散分开)”、第三段“Researchers have theorized that this may be because Argoland carried its own wildlife away from Australia before it crashed into Southeast Asia, which helps explain why different species are found on one land(研究人员推测，这可能是因为阿戈尔兰在撞击东南亚之前，就已经将自己的野生动物从澳大利亚带走，这有助于解释为什么在同一块土地上会发现不同的物种)”以及第四段“The story of Argoland is not one of complete disappearance but of transformation(阿戈尔兰的故事并不是完全消失的故事，而是转变的故事)”可知，本文主要讲的是关于一个失落的大陆的神秘面纱被揭开。文章首先提到，大约1.55亿年前，一块从西澳大利亚大陆分离出来的5000公里长的陆地开始了它的漂移，但它只留下了Argo深渊盆地，科学家们一直无法找到这个失落的大陆Argoland的下落。然而，通过海底结构的研究，地质学家们发现Argoland并没有真正消失，而是以“非常延伸和破碎的集合”的形式存在于印度尼西亚东部岛屿之下。这一发现是通过对大陆的追踪来实现的，这对于理解生物多样性的演化过程至关重要。文章强调，Argoland的故事不是完全消失，而是转变，它作为一个象征，提醒我们尊重和保护我们生活的世界。由此可知，本文主要讲的是一个失落大陆的谜团已经揭开，故选A项。
D
Nowadays, the world is slowly becoming a high-tech society and we are now surrounded by technology. Facebook and Twitter are innovative tools; text messaging is still a somewhat existing phenomenon and even e-mail is only a flashing spot on the screen when compared with our long history of snail mail. Now we adopt these tools to the point of essentialness, and only rarely consider how we are more fundamentally affected by them.
Social media, texting and e-mail all make it much easier to communicate, gather and pass information. But they also present some dangers. By removing any real human engagement, they enable us to develop our abnormal self-love without the risk of disapproval or criticism theatrical metaphor (隐喻), these new forms of communication provide a stage on which we create our own characters, hidden behind a fourth wall of tweets, status updates and texts. This unreal state of unconcern can become addictive as we separate ourselves a safe distance from the cruelty of our fleshly lives, where we are imperfect, powerless and insignificant. In essence, we have been provided not only the means to be more free, but also to become new, to create and protect a more perfect self to the world. As we become more reliant on these tools, they become more a part of our daily routine and so we become more restricted in this fantasy.
So it is that we live in a cold era, where names and faces represent two different levels of closeness, where working relationships occur only through the magic of email and where love can start or end by text message. An environment such as this reduces interpersonal relationships to mere digital exchanges.
Would a celebrity have been so daring to do something dishonorable if he had had to do it in person Doubtful. It seems he might have been lost in a fantasy world that ultimately convinced himself into believing the digital self could obey different rules and regulations, as if he could continually push the limits of what’s acceptable without facing the consequences of “real life.”
32. The author compares e-mail with snail mail to show ________.
A. the influence of high-tech on our life B. the history of different types of mails
C. the value of traditional communications D. the rapid development of social media
33. What can we know about new communication tools
A. Destroying our life totally. B. Posing more dangers than good.
C. Helping us to hide our faults. D. Replacing traditional letters.
34. What is the potential threat caused by the novel communication tools
A. Sheltering us from virtual life. B. Removing face-to-face interaction.
C. Leading to false mental perception. D. Making us rely more on hi-tech media.
35. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs
A. Technologies have changed our relationships.
B. The digital world is a recipe for pushing limits.
C. Love can be better conveyed by text message.
D The digital self need not take responsibility.
【答案】32. A 33. C 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讨论了新型通讯工具如何影响人们的行为和认知，电子邮件等高科技通讯方式便利了沟通，但也可能让人隐藏缺点、产生错误心理认知，甚至挑战现实世界的规则与极限。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Facebook and Twitter are innovative tools; text messaging is still a somewhat existing phenomenon and even e-mail is only a flashing spot on the screen when compared with our long history of snail mail.(Facebook和Twitter是创新工具；短信仍然是一种存在的现象，与我们悠久的蜗牛邮件历史相比，即使是电子邮件也只是屏幕上的一个亮点)”和第二段“Social media, texting and e-mail all make it much easier to communicate, gather and pass information.(社交媒体、短信和电子邮件都让交流、收集和传递信息变得更加容易)”可知，随着科技的进步，人们传递信息和沟通更加方便，这种比较突出了高科技如何改变我们的生活方式和沟通方式。故选A项。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“By removing any real human engagement, they enable us to develop our abnormal self-love without the risk of disapproval or criticism theatrical metaphor (隐喻), these new forms of communication provide a stage on which we create our own characters, hidden behind a fourth wall of tweets, status updates and texts. (通过消除任何真正的人类参与，它们使我们能够发展出异常的自爱，而不会有遭到反对或批评的风险。这些新的交流形式提供了一个舞台，我们可以在这个舞台上创造自己的角色，隐藏在推特、状态更新和文本这些看不到的墙后面)”可知，新的通讯工具让我们更容易隐藏真实的自己并且维持一个更完美的自己，由此可推出它们在一定程度上帮助我们隐藏了自己的不足。故选C项。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。由文章最后一段“It seems he might have been lost in a fantasy world that ultimately convinced himself into believing the digital self could obey different rules and regulations, as if he could continually push the limits of what’s acceptable without facing the consequences of ‘real life.’(他似乎迷失在一个幻想世界中，最终说服自己相信数字自我可以遵守不同的规则和条例，就好像他可以在不面临‘现实生活’后果的情况下不断突破可接受的极限) ”可知，新型通讯工具会让人们可能陷入一种虚拟世界而逐渐忘记自己的现实生活，这种错误的认知可能会导致人们对自己的行为和决策产生误导，做出一些不合理的事情。故选C项。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第三段“So it is that we live in a cold era, where names and faces represent two different levels of closeness, where working relationships occur only through the magic of email and where love can start or end by text message. An environment such as this reduces interpersonal relationships to mere digital exchanges.(因此，我们生活在一个寒冷的时代，名字和面孔代表着两种不同程度的亲密关系，工作关系只能通过电子邮件的魔力发生，爱情可以通过短信开始或结束。这样的环境将人际关系简化为纯粹的数字交流)”以及下段可知，这里主要讲述了新的通讯工具使得人们的沟通跨越了时间和距离，这使得人际关系简化为纯粹的数字交流，此外，人们还有可能因为迷失在虚拟世界而产生错误的认知影响现实世界，故由此可推出，科技推动通讯工具的进步也逐渐改变了人们的沟通交流方式，从而科技改变了人们之间的关系。故选A项。
第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Around the globe, about 1 in 4 adults says they’re lonely. And the consequences of long-term social disconnection can be everything from an increased risk of heart attacks to dementia (痴呆). The following offers a road map to make connections.
Be curious. It’s easier to connect with people if you have shared interests or experiences, so start paying attention to what’s in your mind. What motivates you What excites you ___36___ If you know what’s meaningful or fun for you, it may lead you to an activity that connects you to others.
Make something. When experts advise making something, people will say, “Well, I’m not Picasso. I don’t know how to do a fancy painting. ” Of course, you’re not! ___37___ You can try your grandma’s pie recipe or plant an herb garden that puts your thoughts and feelings about who you are and express those thoughts and feelings to others.
___38___ Share something about yourself. It doesn’t have to be the darkest secret of your life, but just something other people might find interesting. Putting yourself out there requires a bit of a risk, and it’s the first step to real connection.
Find a group that matches your interests. Whether it’s volunteering fora cause or playing frisbee (飞盘), try to find others who share your interests. There’s even an online group that has a quirky shared interest: a fascination with brown bears in Alaska, which led to Fat Bear Week. In interactions with others, you can begin to reveal yourself and share the unique things that matter to you. ___39___
Other people’s loneliness matters too. ___40___ If loneliness go unaddressed, people can end up in a world of hurt. If you see someone experiencing loneliness, ask them how they’re doing. Share your own experience of loneliness and how you get rid of it. Thus, helping others can also benefit yourself.
A. Pour out your hard feelings.
B. Loneliness can be infectious.
C. Take a risk by having conversations.
D. You should tolerate the risk of being lonely.
E. But the opportunities for creative expression are endless.
F. Knowing yourself can be a first step to bonding with others.
G. Then, other people recognize that and share their story in return.
【答案】36. F 37. E 38. C 39. G 40. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章就如何建立联系提出一些建议。
【36题详解】
根据下文“If you know what’s meaningful or fun for you, it may lead you to an activity that connects you to others.(如果你知道什么对你来说是有意义的或有趣的，它可能会把你带到一个把你和其他人联系起来的活动中。)”可知，空处应该强调的是了解自己对于建立联系的重要性。F项：Knowing yourself can be a first step to bonding with others.(了解自己是与他人建立联系的第一步。)符合语境。故选F。
【37题详解】
根据上文“When experts advise making something, people will say, “Well, I’m not Picasso. I don’t know how to do a fancy painting. ” Of course, you’re not!You can try your grandma’s pie recipe or plant an herb garden that puts your thoughts and feelings about who you are and express those thoughts and feelings to others.(当专家建议做点什么时候，人们会说:“好吧，我又不是毕加索。我不知道怎么画一幅花式画。”当然，你不是!)”结合下文“You can try your grandma’s pie recipe or plant an herb garden that puts your thoughts and feelings about who you are and express those thoughts and feelings to others(你可以尝试奶奶的派食谱或种植一个香草园，把你对自己的想法和感受投入其中，并把这些想法和感受表达给别人。)”可知，此处讲述如何进行创造性的表达自己，不需要你是毕加索，创造性的表达机会是无穷无尽的。E项中的“the opportunities for creative expression”和下文的“express those thoughts and feelings to others”对应。E项：But the opportunities for creative expression are endless.(但是创造性表达的机会是无穷无尽的。)符合语境。故选E。
【38题详解】
空处为段落主题句。根据下文“Share something about yourself. It doesn’t have to be the darkest secret of your life, but just something other people might find interesting. Putting yourself out there requires a bit of a risk, and it’s the first step to real connection.(分享一些关于你自己的事情。它不一定是你生命中最黑暗的秘密，只是一些其他人可能会觉得有趣的事情。把自己放在那里需要一点风险，这是真正建立联系的第一步。)”可知，本段建议通过冒风险进行对话来建立联系。C项中的“take a risk”和下文中的“a bit of a risk”对应。C项：Take a risk by having conversations.(进行冒险对话。)符合语境。故选C。
【39题详解】
根据上文“In interactions with others, you can begin to reveal yourself and share the unique things that matter to you.(在与他人的互动中，你可以开始展示自己，分享对你来说重要的独特之处。)”可知，空处承接上文，指出你在展示自己以后，别人会做出回应，分享他们的故事。G项：Then, other people recognize that and share their story in return.(然后，其他人认识到这一点，并分享他们的故事作为回报。)符合语境。故选G。
【40题详解】
根据本段主题句“Other people’s loneliness matters too.(其他人的孤独也很重要。)”可知，本段的关键词是“loneliness”。B项：Loneliness can be infectious.(孤独有时候是会传染的。)符合语境。故选B。
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。
When I was three, I had a very good friend named Gemma. She was fearless where I was anxious, rebellious where I was conservative, and ____41____ where I was awkward. She was also entirely imaginary. With Gemma’s support, I almost made it to the top shelf of the bookcase before my parents found me — and “Gemma said it was fine!” did not ____42____ me from a telling-off (责骂).
I cannot remember when or how I “met” Gemma, and, perhaps sadder still, I do not remember the ____43____ time I “saw” her. ____44____ my brain created her, she inspired me to go on adventures I would not have had the confidence to embark upon without her. It ____45____ me, then, that 72 percent of nursery workers believe children have fewer imaginary friends than they did five years ago, as is shown by a recent survey. This is believed to be a result of ____46____ screen time.
It is thought that 40 percent of us at one time or another had imaginary friends during our ____47____. In an essay for Aeon, writer Sophie Elmhirst found that 81 percent of those surveyed had “lost” their imaginary friends after they turned ten, but most of these friendships ended ____48____. Perhaps imaginary friends simply stay with us for as long as we need them. They move on when our lives become too ____49____ for our brains to make space to generate their own entertainment.
If you have enjoyed an imaginary friendship, I would guess that you did not _____50_____ sit down to create a perfect pal. They probably arrived as an indication of the thoughts and ideas you never knew you had. In order to be a good _____51_____ to an imaginary friend, you need to be able to make “what if ” into an exciting proposition. When we grow up, we are too quick to finish the sentence with “what if it goes wrong ”
Having grown up, we might not need our imaginary friends anymore, but we could still use a reminder that a little bit of boredom is good for us, and that our brains can create the best ideas when they are left to their own devices. If there are fewer imaginary friends _____52_____ the worlds where our children live, that might lead to a future with fewer artists, writers and problem-solvers. This is a real cause for _____53_____.
As an adult, I think of my fearless, invisible friend Gemma whenever I have to do something that _____54_____ me — usually public speaking, rather than scaling a bookcase. However, whenever I _____55_____ my own expectations and meet myself in a place that I did not think I could quite reach, I can hear my subconscious whispering, “Gemma made me do it.”
41. A. adaptable B. generous C. disturbing D. skillful
42. A. benefit B. conceal C. ban D. save
43. A. first B. last C. latest D. previous
44. A. As if B. As long as C. Even though D. Given that
45. A. convinces B. recalls C. reminds D. saddens
46. A. easy B. decreased C. hard D. increased
47. A. adolescence B. adulthood C. babyhood D. childhood
48. A. accidentally B. dramatically C. naturally D. unfortunately
49. A. secure B. instructive C. full D. productive
50. A. consciously B. invisibly C. personally D. realistically
51. A. boss B. companion C. expert D. instructor
52. A. challenging B. limiting C. locating D. populating
53. A. boredom B. concern C. imagination D. limitation
54. A. defeats B. encourages C. inspires D. scares
55. A. am short of B. go against C. go beyond D. live up to
【答案】41. D 42. D 43. B 44. C 45. D 46. D 47. D 48. C 49. C 50. A 51. B 52. D 53. B 54. D 55. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过回忆与童年时期想象中的朋友Gemma的种种互动，突出了她对自己勇敢、探索等精神的影响，以及对自己自信心的培养。然而，作者也指出了调查显示的现实情况：越来越多的孩子缺乏想象中的朋友，部分原因是屏幕时间的增加。作者认为想象中的朋友可能是孩子们生活中的一种调剂，在他们需要时出现，但随着生活变得更加忙碌和充实，这种友谊也逐渐消失。作者提醒读者想象中的朋友对孩子很重要，因为这有助于创造出最好的想法。
【41题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我焦虑，她无所畏惧；我保守，她叛逆；我笨拙，她技艺娴熟。A. adaptable适应性强的；B. generous慷慨的；C. disturbing令人不安的；D. skillful熟练的。根据上文“She was fearless where I was anxious, rebellious where I was conservative”可知，Gemma和作者的性格特征是相反的，再结合“where I was awkward”可推知，和“笨拙”相对的应该是skillful“熟练的”。故选D。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在Gemma的支持下，在我父母发现我之前，我几乎爬到了书架的顶层——“Gemma说没问题！”也没能使我免于挨骂。A. benefit使受益；B. conceal隐瞒；C. ban禁止；D. save避免。根据上文“I almost made it to the top shelf of the bookcase before my parents found me”可知，小时候的作者很大胆地爬到了书架的顶层，这是危险的行为，由此推知，“Gemma说没问题！”这句话没能使作者免于挨骂，固定短语save sb. from sth.表示“使某人免于某事”。故选D。
【43题详解】
考查序数词和形容词词义辨析。句意：我不记得我是什么时候、怎样“遇见”Gemma的，也许更可悲的是，我不记得我最后一次“见到”她是什么时候。A. first第一的；B. last最后的；C. latest最新的；D. previous之前的。根据上文“I cannot remember when or how I “met” Gemma, and, perhaps sadder still”可知，此处描述比不记得是什么时候、怎样“遇见”Gemma的状况还可悲的情形，结合“time I “saw” her”可推知，这种情形是不记得最后一次“见到”她是什么时候。故选B。
【44题详解】
考查连接词词义辨析。句意：尽管我的大脑创造了她，但她激励我去冒险，如果没有她，我是没有信心开始的。A. As if仿佛；B. As long as只要；C. Even though尽管；D. Given that鉴于。“my brain created her”表示作者的大脑创造了她，“she inspired me to go on adventures I would not have had the confidence to embark upon without her”表示她激励作者去冒险，如果没有她，作者是没有信心开始的，即Gemma让作者受益良多，前后有让步关系，应用Even though“尽管”引导让步状语从句。故选C。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：最近的一项调查显示，72%的托儿所工作人员认为孩子们的想象中的朋友比五年前少了，这让我很难过。A. convinces说服；B. recalls回忆；C. reminds提醒；D. saddens使难过。根据下文“that 72 percent of nursery workers believe children have fewer imaginary friends than they did five years ago”可知，72%的托儿所工作人员认为孩子们的想象中的朋友比五年前少了，结合上文描述的作者从Gemma那里学到很多可推知，这一调查结果让作者很难过。故选D。
【46题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这被认为是由于屏幕时间增加。A. easy容易的；B. decreased减少的；C. hard困难的；D. increased增加的。根据下文“screen time”和生活常识可推知，当今时代屏幕时间增加，孩子们会沉浸在屏幕世界中，因此想象中的朋友会减少。故选D。
【47题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：据信，40%的人在童年时期都有过想象中的朋友。A. adolescence青春期；B. adulthood成年；C. babyhood婴儿期；D. childhood童年。根据下文“In an essay for Aeon, writer Sophie Elmhirst found that 81 percent of those surveyed had “lost” their imaginary friends after they turned ten”可知，81%的受访者在10岁后“失去”了他们想象中的朋友，因此是在童年时期有过想象中的朋友。故选D。
【48题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：作家Sophie Elmhirst在为Aeon杂志撰写的一篇文章中发现，81%的受访者在10岁后“失去”了他们想象中的朋友，但这些友谊大多数都是自然结束的。A. accidentally意外地；B. dramatically戏剧性地；C. naturally自然地；D. unfortunately不幸地。根据上文“writer Sophie Elmhirst found that 81 percent of those surveyed had “lost” their imaginary friends after they turned ten”和表示转折意义的“but”可推知，虽然大多数孩子会在10岁后“失去”了他们想象中的朋友，但这种结束是自然发生的。故选C。
【49题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我们的生活变得过于充实，我们的大脑无法腾出空间来产生自己的娱乐时，他们就会离开。A. secure安全的；B. instructive有教育意义的；C. full充实的；D. productive富有成效的。根据下文“for our brains to make space to generate their own entertainment”和生活常识可推知，当我们长大，生活变得过于充实，我们的大脑会没有空间留给这些想象中的朋友。故选C。
【50题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：如果你享受过一段想象中的友谊，我猜你并没有有意识地坐下来创造一个完美的朋友。A. consciously有意识地；B. invisibly看不见地；C. personally个人地；D. realistically现实地。根据下文“They probably arrived as an indication of the thoughts and ideas you never knew you had.”可知，这些想象中的朋友是我们从未意识到自己有过的想法和主意的象征，因此此处指并没有有意识地坐下来创造一个完美的朋友。故选A。
【51题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：为了成为想象中的朋友的好伴侣，你需要能够把“如果……会怎么样？”变成一个令人兴奋的命题。A. boss老板；B. companion伴侣；C. expert专家；D. instructor教练。根据这是谈论和想象中的朋友相处的情境，以及下文“you need to be able to make “what if ” into an exciting proposition”可推知，此处介绍通过拓展令人兴奋的命题来成为想象中的朋友的好伴侣。故选B。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果在我们孩子生活的世界里，想象中的朋友越来越少，这可能会导致未来艺术家、作家和问题解决者越来越少。A. challenging挑战；B. limiting限制；C. locating定位；D. populating居住于，生活于。根据上文“my brain created her”可知，我们的大脑创造出想象中的朋友，因此此处指生活在孩子世界里的想象中的朋友越来越少。故选D。
【53题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这确实值得关注。A. boredom无聊；B. concern关注；C. imagination想象力；D. limitation限制。根据上文“that might lead to a future with fewer artists, writers and problem-solvers”可知，如果想象中的朋友越来越少，未来艺术家、作家和问题解决者会越来越少，这是不好的情况，因此这非常值得关注。故选B。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：作为一个成年人，每当我不得不做一些让我害怕的事情时，我就会想到我无畏的、隐形的朋友Gemma——通常是公开演讲，而不是爬上书架。A. defeats打败；B. encourages鼓励；C. inspires鼓舞；D. scares使害怕。根据上文“She was fearless where I was anxious, rebellious where I was conservative”可知，作者的性格是焦虑的、保守的，再结合下文“usually public speaking”可知，公开演讲这样的事会让作者害怕。故选D。
【55题详解】
考查形容词短语和动词短语辨析。句意：然而，每当我超越自己的期望，在一个我认为自己无法到达的地方遇见自己时，我就能听到我的潜意识在低语：“Gemma让我做到的。”A. am short of缺乏；B. go against违背；C. go beyond超越；D. live up to达到。根据下文“meet myself in a place that I did not think I could quite reach”可知，作者在一个认为自己无法到达的地方遇见自己，因此是超越自己的期望。故选C。
第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）
语法填空
Shi Jing, also called the Book of Songs, is the oldest existing ___56___ (collect) of Chinese poetry. When Chinese musician Fang Jinlong read Shi Jing, he was interested in the stories in the poems. Because he couldn't ___57___ (full) understand the ancient Chinese language ___58___ (use) in the poems, he turned to experts to explore the poems.
Then he decided to portray the poems with musical language by inviting composer Ma Jiuyue ___59___ (create) an album. Titled Music and the Book of Songs, the album was released on Jan. 18, 2021, ___60___ (feature) 10 original songs composed by Ma. They ___61___ (perform) by Fang and won great popularity.
The 10 songs are based ___62___ 10 poems from Shi Jing, including Qiong Yao, which conveys gratitude to people who are eager to help others, and Swallows, which sends farewell messages to friends.
“Young people gave warm feedback about traditional Chinese music ___63___ they had watched my performance. It has inspired me to create more works for them, which helps popularize traditional Chinese music,” says Fang.
“The 10 pieces sound ___64___ (enjoy) and easy. For the listeners, it's a fresh way to comprehend poems from Shi Jing,” says Ma. “We spent three years working on ___65___ project. There are so many meanings in the poems and we want to display them as deep as possible with music," Ma says. "It's our mutual goal to have traditional Chinese music reach a wider audience.”
【答案】56. collection
57. fully 58. used
59. to create
60. featuring
61. were performed
62. on 63. after
64. enjoyable
65. the
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了中国音乐家方锦龙因对《诗经》感兴趣，决心用音乐的语言来描绘这些诗歌，于是邀请作曲家马久越创作专辑《音乐·诗经》。这10首原创歌曲令听众耳目一新，有助于普及中国传统音乐。
【56题详解】
考查名词。句意：《诗经》，又称《歌集》，是现存最古老的中国诗歌集。空处被the oldest existing修饰，故要用名词，故填collection。
【57题详解】
考查副词。句意：由于他无法完全理解诗中使用的古汉语，所以他求助于专家来探索这些诗。空处修饰动词understand，故用副词作状语。故填fully。
【58题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：由于他无法完全理解诗中使用的古汉语，所以他求助于专家来探索这些诗。分析句子结构可知，此处要用非谓语动词作后置定语。the ancient Chinese language与use之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，故填used。
【59题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：于是他决定邀请作曲家马九月制作一张专辑，用音乐语言来描绘这些诗词。此处为invite somebody to do表示“邀请某人做某事”，故填to create。
【60题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：该专辑名为《音乐与诗经》，于2021年1月18日发行，收录了马云创作的10首原创歌曲。the album与feature之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，因此用现在分词形式。故填featuring。
【61题详解】
考查动词的时态和语态。句意：他们由方先生表演赢得了很高的人气。分析句子结构可知，空处作谓语，由并列谓语won可知，时态是一般过去时；主语为They，指歌曲，They与perform之间是动宾关系，故填 were performed。
【62题详解】
考查介词。句意：这10首歌曲是根据《诗经》的10首诗改编的，其中包括表达对乐于助人的人的感激之情的《琼瑶》，以及向朋友送别信息的《燕子》。be based on…“以……为基础／根据”，为固定搭配。故填on。
【63题详解】
考查连词。句意： 看过我的演出后，年轻人对中国传统音乐给予了热烈的反馈，这激励了我为他们创作更多的作品，由句意可知，要用连词after引导状语从句，意为“在……之后”。故填after。
64题详解】
考查形容词。句意：这10首作品听起来轻松愉快。根据系动词sound可知，此处要用形容词作表语。故填enjoyable。
【65题详解】
考查冠词。句意：我们花了三年时间致力于这个项目。project为可数名词，故此处要用冠词，又project特指上文提到的“album”，故填the。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. “人设”通常指人们向公众展示的自我，现在很多学生经常说“我的人设不能倒”。校学生会正在开展有关“人设能不能倒 (Can my public image fall apart )”的讨论，请你在学生会邮箱投稿，表达自己的想法。你的投稿须包括(文中请不要出现真实的校名和人名)：
1)你觉得自己的人设是什么？2)你觉得你的人设能倒吗？为什么？
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【答案】Can My Public Image Fall Apart
My public image is that of a diligent student and a responsible team player. I strive to maintain this image by consistently performing well academically and actively participating in school activities.
However, I believe that my public image can indeed fall apart. No one is perfect, and we all make mistakes. If I were to behave in a way that contradicts my established image, it would naturally collapse. This is not something to fear, as it provides an opportunity for growth and self-reflection. What’s important is to learn from our mistakes, adapt, and strive to rebuild a more authentic and sustainable image.
Therefore, while I aim to uphold my current public image, I am also open to the possibility of its fallibility.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给校学生会投稿，参与正在开展的有关“人设能不能倒 (Can my public image fall apart )”的讨论，表达自己的想法。
【详解】1.词汇积累
勤奋的：diligent→hardworking/industrious
努力：strive→ try/struggle
参与：participate in→take part in/involve in
维持：maintain→ keep
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：My public image is that of a diligent student and a responsible team player.
拓展句：My public image is that I am a diligent student and a responsible team player.
【点睛】【高分句型1】If I were to behave in a way that contradicts my established image, it would naturally collapse.（运用了虚拟语气和that引导的定语从句）
【高分句型2】What’s important is to learn from our mistakes, adapt, and strive to rebuild a more authentic and sustainable image.（运用了what引导的主语从句和动词不定式作表语）
第二节（满分25分）
67. 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’ll bet Anjali knows. Right, Anjali Why don’t you show us since you’re the star student,” Deepak taunted (奚落).
Anjali was confused. She wasn’t trying to show off. She was just playing tabla (印度塔不拉鼓), like everyone else. And why was Deepak being so mean lately Is it because tabla is a boy’s thing She didn’t care that people thought it was a boys’ instrument. Anjali knew there was no such thing. She danced her fingers across the tabla to perform the composition in confusion. “Ugh!” Anjali heard someone groan, and she stopped playing.
“I guess I don’t know it that well after all,” Anjali said sheepishly to the teacher, Mr. Zakir. Her stomach was doing flip-flops. That wasn’t true. Not even a little. Mr. Zakir’s eyes narrowed. He looked like he was about to say something, but changed his mind. “The recital (演奏会) is next week, everyone. Keep practicing. I will be announcing who will get to perform onstage with me at my next concert!” Anjali had dreamed of a moment like that. She wanted to win the opportunity, but she needed to sort things straight with Deepak first.
As the class was dismissed, Anjali hurried over to Deepak. When she finally made eye contact with him, he purposely looked away and walked off. The next day at school, Anjali overheard Deepak whispering to Mary. “People are only interested because she’s the only girl in tabla class and they want her to feel special. She’s not that good—” Anjali was furious. She excused herself and went to the bathroom. She took some deep breaths but couldn’t relax. Her heart was pounding:
“It’s not my fault that people make a big deal about a girl playing tabla. I make mistakes too, but I work really hard. Maybe he should too. He should be less mean and practice more.”
“If I play in this concert, no one will talk to me again. He will turn everyone against me.”
“I don’t want to see a tabla or hear a tabla or play a tabla EVER AGAIN!!” Anjali yelled at the mirror. It was quiet for a moment. She believed it was one of her darkest days ever.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Stepping out of the bathroom, Anjali saw some inspiring posters on the wall.
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After the recital, Deepak walked up to Anjali.
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【答案】One Possible Version
Paragraph 1:
Stepping out of the bathroom, Anjali saw some inspiring posters on the wall. One of them illustrated with several instruments and a quote “Never dim your light.” For that very moment, Anjali thought about how she was mesmerized the first time she saw someone playing tabla, by the beautiful sounds he was creating with his hands. She knew that tabla was meant for her. When the day of the recital finally arrived, Anjali was determined to do her very best, regardless of the outcome. She was not going to let anyone make her feel bad, whether it was for being good at something or for being a girl. And as expected, she delivered a flawless performance.
Paragraph 2:
After the recital, Deepak walked up to Anjali. “Very impressive.” He remarked awkwardly that he was just jealous because tabla should be a boy’s instrument. Anjali shrugged, “You know there is no such thing.” As Anjali took one last look at the stage, she felt such a relief. Under the spotlight was the set of tabla, glittering on the stage just as she did a few minutes earlier. Among countless compliments and congratulations from the audience, Anjali heard a little sweet voice, “Bravo, Anjali!!” She turned to find a little girl looking up at her. “I didn’t know girls could play tabla,” she said. “Girls can do everything boys do,” Anjali beamed, “Never dim your light”.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Anjali是印度塔不拉鼓班上唯一的女生，虽然她很努力，但是她受到了Deepak的奚落，Anjali告诉老师Mr. Zakir自己不是很会塔不拉鼓，Mr. Zakir通知下周会有独奏会，叫同学们继续练习，Anjali一直梦想着这样的时刻，她想赢得这个机会，但她需要先和Deepak把事情理清楚，她偶然听到了Deepak和玛丽的窃窃私语，他们认为人们对Anjali感兴趣只是因为Anjali是手鼓课上唯一的女孩，Anjali觉得如果自己在这场音乐会上演奏，就没有人会再和自己说话了。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“走出浴室，Anjali看到墙上一些鼓舞人心的海报。”可知，第一段可描写Anjali看到海报后的一些想法以及她参加了音乐会。
②由第二段首句内容“演奏会结束后，Deepak走向Anjali。”可知，第二段可描写Deepak向Anjali道歉以及Anjali的事情对其他人的鼓舞。
2.续写线索：想起第一次听到塔不拉鼓的情形——决定尽力——表演很完美——Deepak道歉——Anjali如释重负——一个小女孩受到鼓舞
3.词汇激活
行为类
①想起：think about/think of
②决定：be determined to do/decide to do
③评述：remark/comment
情绪类
①尴尬：awkwardly/embarrassedly
②笑：beam/grin
【点睛】[高分句型1] For that very moment, Anjali thought about how she was mesmerized the first time she saw someone playing tabla, by the beautiful sounds he was creating with his hands. (由how引导的宾语从句，the first time引导的时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] He remarked awkwardly that he was just jealous because tabla should be a boy’s instrument.(由that引导的宾语从句和because引导的原因状语从句)2023-2024学年（下）期中学业质量联合调研抽测
高二英语试题
（分数：150分，时间：120分钟）
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题：每小题1.5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
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CAR RENTAL IN CANADA
When you fly into Canada you don’t have many choices. A car is often the only way to reach the spectacular destinations which Canada is famous for. Most major car rental companies have offices at airports, towns and cities across the country.
What do you need in order to rent a car in Canada
·Valid Driver’s license and International Driver’s Permit if your license is not in English or French.
·When picking up your car, you may have to show your passport and a return airline ticket.
·Credit Card for the deposit-renting a car in Canada without a credit card is impossible.
Fly-Drive Packages from Home
You may get the best deal on car rental if you book a fly-drive package from home or if you book a long time in advance. Rental cost varies greatly, depending on the time of year, type of vehicle and length of rental.
Minimum Age
The driver has to be at least 21 years old and have a minimum of 12 months of driving experience in order to rent a car in Canada. A “Young Renter Fee” will be applied to your car rental if you are between the ages of 21 and 24 and will be charged on top of the rental rate.
Insurance (保险)
Most car rental companies in Canada offer a collision damage waiver (CDW) for an additional charge. Some credit card companies include CDW insurance on car rentals when you use their cards to pay for the rental. Check your credit card’s terms and conditions.
Fuel and Service Stations
Most rental cars use unleaded gas. Remember, driving distances in Canada are long and a large amount of your vacation cost will go towards gas. Filling up in larger cities is usually cheaper than in small towns. If you are heading up to the Northwest Territories, gas prices will be much higher than in the south.
Cross-Border Travel
Some rental companies don’t allow their cars to drive across borders, like from Canada to the US or across provinces. If this is the case, watch out; GPS may be used to track your route.
21 In which situation do you need to pay extra fees for your car rental in Canada
A. You book a fly-drive package from home. B. You have no passport or return airline ticket.
C. You are 22 with one-year driving experience. D. You use a credit card offering CDW insurance.
22. What are you encouraged to do when you rent a car in Canada
A. Use GPS to find your way. B. Provide a license in English.
C. Fill up the car in large cities. D. Drive across borders to America.
23. On which website can you most probably find the passage
A. www. B. www.
C. www. D. www.
B
J. K. Rowling frequently shows there is magic every day. Her Harry Potter series has helped people through times of stress and depression and she is always there to deliver wise words of encouragement.
She is one celebrity who is very active on Twitter. So when a single dad named Matt Burke sent her a message thanking her for the series, she noticed. Her series had helped strengthen his relationship with his 9 year old daughter Bailey.
He included a link to his article titled Being a Broke Parent. He explained how he hadn’t found a level of financial stability that allowed him to pay bills on time and take his daughter on more activities and events. The family also doesn’t have the Internet or TV, which means there’s no “digital babysitter” and he has to rely on his own creative ways to bond with his daughter. Since he received the series, the main thing that has occupied them these days is reading books together.
Burke admits that he thought he was “too cool” for the books when they first came out and he was in his twenties, but he’s loving reading them now. “We switch off chapter by chapter reading them out loud，“Burke explains.” This not only allows her to get more used to reading aloud in front of someone, but it gets me directly involved in something she loves, and it gives me the chance to be very dramatic when I read my chapters and bring myself into the characters in the book, which has proven to be a ton of fun.”
After hearing Burke’s story, Rowling said how honored she was when Harry Potter was a part of his family’s life and offered Burke more books. Besides, people are also offering to send Burke more books as gifts. For Burke, this experience, far more than gifts, will be what he treasures.
24. Why did Burke thank J. K. Rowling according to the text
A. She guided him how to write a good story.
B. She encouraged him when he was in trouble.
C. Her books helped him through times of confusion.
D. Her books helped him improve his bond with his daughter.
25. What is implied in Burke’s words in paragraph 4
A. He has found it interesting to read the series. B. He was too old to understand the series better.
C. He has chosen a better way of reading the series. D. He hopes to play a role in the drama in the future.
26. Which word can best describe Burke’s experience according to the text
A. Useless. B. Normal. C. Valuable. D. Boring.
27. What is the main idea of this text
A. J. K. Rowling chooses to help improve kids’ health.
B. J. K. Rowling gives a magical gift to a single father.
C. J. K. Rowling has a deep influence on others’ growth.
D. Burke comes to know J. K. Rowling through her series.
C
When continent splits occur, they usually leave traces in ancient rocks, fossils, and mountain ranges. However, around 155 million years ago, when a 5,000-kilometer land broke away from Western Australia and began its drift, it only left behind a basin deep below the ocean known as the Argo Abyssal Plain and scientists have been unable to find where this lost continent, Argoland, disappeared to until now.
The seabed structure suggests that the continent drifted northwestward, potentially towards present-day Southeast Asia. But surprisingly, there is no large continent hidden beneath those islands, only small continental fragments. Using this theory, geologists discovered that Argoland hadn’t really disappeared but survived as a “very extended and fragmented collection” under the islands to the east of Indonesia. Unlike other continents like Africa and South America, which broke neatly into two pieces, Argoland split into many smaller fragments that were dispersed (分散的). With advanced technology and the discovery, scientists can now piece them together.
Tracing the continents is vital for understanding processes like the evolution of biodiversity. It could help explain something known as the mysterious Wallace Line, which is an imaginary boundary that separates mammals, birds, and even early human species in Southeast Asian islands. The boundary has puzzled scientists for long because it clearly separates the island’s wildlife. To the west of the line are mammals like apes and elephants. But these are almost completely absent to the east, where you can find marsupials and cockatoos — animals typically associated with Australia. Researchers have theorized that this may be because Argoland carried its own wildlife away from Australia before it crashed into Southeast Asia, which helps explain why different species are found on one land.
The story of Argoland is not one of complete disappearance but of transformation. As the world continues to evolve, this lost continent serves as a powerful symbol of the fragility (脆弱性) of life on this planet, and a reminder of the importance of respecting and protecting the world that we live in.
28. What is Argoland
A. It is a basin deep below the ocean in Western Australia.
B. It is a large continent hidden beneath the islands of Southeast Asia.
C. It is a new land emerging from under the islands to the east of Indonesia.
D It is a fragmented continent drifting from Western Australia to Southeast Asia.
29. Why is Wallace Line mentioned in paragraph 3
A. To introduce an imaginary boundary.
B. To support the assumed theory of the lost continent.
C. To show different species in Southeast Asian islands.
D. To explain the reason why scientists are puzzled about the boundary.
30. All of the following are the significance of this new discovery EXCEPT that ________.
A. it warns us to protect our planet.
B. it shows the creatures on earth are fragile.
C. it reminds us of the power of human activities.
D. it explains the biodiversity in Southeast Asian islands.
31. What is the main idea of this passage
A. The mystery of a lost continent has been unfolded.
B. The fragments of Indonesia have been pieced together.
C. The formation of the Argo Abyssal Plain has been discovered.
D. The evolution of species in Southeast Asian islands has been traced.
D
Nowadays, the world is slowly becoming a high-tech society and we are now surrounded by technology. Facebook and Twitter are innovative tools; text messaging is still a somewhat existing phenomenon and even e-mail is only a flashing spot on the screen when compared with our long history of snail mail. Now we adopt these tools to the point of essentialness, and only rarely consider how we are more fundamentally affected by them.
Social media, texting and e-mail all make it much easier to communicate, gather and pass information. But they also present some dangers. By removing any real human engagement, they enable us to develop our abnormal self-love without the risk of disapproval or criticism theatrical metaphor (隐喻), these new forms of communication provide a stage on which we create our own characters, hidden behind a fourth wall of tweets, status updates and texts. This unreal state of unconcern can become addictive as we separate ourselves a safe distance from the cruelty of our fleshly lives, where we are imperfect, powerless and insignificant. In essence, we have been provided not only the means to be more free, but also to become new, to create and protect a more perfect self to the world. As we become more reliant on these tools, they become more a part of our daily routine and so we become more restricted in this fantasy.
So it is that we live in a cold era, where names and faces represent two different levels of closeness, where working relationships occur only through the magic of email and where love can start or end by text message. An environment such as this reduces interpersonal relationships to mere digital exchanges.
Would a celebrity have been so daring to do something dishonorable if he had had to do it in person Doubtful. It seems he might have been lost in a fantasy world that ultimately convinced himself into believing the digital self could obey different rules and regulations, as if he could continually push the limits of what’s acceptable without facing the consequences of “real life.”
32. The author compares e-mail with snail mail to show ________.
A. the influence of high-tech on our life B. the history of different types of mails
C. the value of traditional communications D. the rapid development of social media
33. What can we know about new communication tools
A. Destroying our life totally. B. Posing more dangers than good.
C. Helping us to hide our faults. D. Replacing traditional letters.
34. What is the potential threat caused by the novel communication tools
A. Sheltering us from virtual life. B. Removing face-to-face interaction.
C. Leading to false mental perception. D. Making us rely more on hi-tech media.
35. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs
A. Technologies have changed our relationships.
B. The digital world is a recipe for pushing limits.
C. Love can be better conveyed by text message.
D. The digital self need not take responsibility.
第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Around the globe, about 1 in 4 adults says they’re lonely. And the consequences of long-term social disconnection can be everything from an increased risk of heart attacks to dementia (痴呆). The following offers a road map to make connections.
Be curious. It’s easier to connect with people if you have shared interests or experiences, so start paying attention to what’s in your mind. What motivates you What excites you ___36___ If you know what’s meaningful or fun for you, it may lead you to an activity that connects you to others.
Make something. When experts advise making something, people will say, “Well, I’m not Picasso. I don’t know how to do a fancy painting. ” Of course, you’re not! ___37___ You can try your grandma’s pie recipe or plant an herb garden that puts your thoughts and feelings about who you are and express those thoughts and feelings to others.
___38___ Share something about yourself. It doesn’t have to be the darkest secret of your life, but just something other people might find interesting. Putting yourself out there requires a bit of a risk, and it’s the first step to real connection.
Find a group that matches your interests. Whether it’s volunteering fora cause or playing frisbee (飞盘), try to find others who share your interests. There’s even an online group that has a quirky shared interest: a fascination with brown bears in Alaska, which led to Fat Bear Week. In interactions with others, you can begin to reveal yourself and share the unique things that matter to you. ___39___
Other people’s loneliness matters too. ___40___ If loneliness go unaddressed, people can end up in a world of hurt. If you see someone experiencing loneliness, ask them how they’re doing. Share your own experience of loneliness and how you get rid of it. Thus, helping others can also benefit yourself.
A. Pour out your hard feelings.
B. Loneliness can be infectious.
C. Take a risk by having conversations.
D. You should tolerate the risk of being lonely.
E. But the opportunities for creative expression are endless.
F. Knowing yourself can be a first step to bonding with others.
G. Then, other people recognize that and share their story in return.
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。
When I was three, I had a very good friend named Gemma. She was fearless where I was anxious, rebellious where I was conservative, and ____41____ where I was awkward. She was also entirely imaginary. With Gemma’s support, I almost made it to the top shelf of the bookcase before my parents found me — and “Gemma said it was fine!” did not ____42____ me from a telling-off (责骂).
I cannot remember when or how I “met” Gemma, and, perhaps sadder still, I do not remember the ____43____ time I “saw” her. ____44____ my brain created her, she inspired me to go on adventures I would not have had the confidence to embark upon without her. It ____45____ me, then, that 72 percent of nursery workers believe children have fewer imaginary friends than they did five years ago, as is shown by a recent survey. This is believed to be a result of ____46____ screen time.
It is thought that 40 percent of us at one time or another had imaginary friends during our ____47____. In an essay for Aeon, writer Sophie Elmhirst found that 81 percent of those surveyed had “lost” their imaginary friends after they turned ten, but most of these friendships ended ____48____. Perhaps imaginary friends simply stay with us for as long as we need them. They move on when our lives become too ____49____ for our brains to make space to generate their own entertainment.
If you have enjoyed an imaginary friendship, I would guess that you did not _____50_____ sit down to create a perfect pal. They probably arrived as an indication of the thoughts and ideas you never knew you had. In order to be a good _____51_____ to an imaginary friend, you need to be able to make “what if ” into an exciting proposition. When we grow up, we are too quick to finish the sentence with “what if it goes wrong ”
Having grown up, we might not need our imaginary friends anymore, but we could still use a reminder that a little bit of boredom is good for us, and that our brains can create the best ideas when they are left to their own devices. If there are fewer imaginary friends _____52_____ the worlds where our children live, that might lead to a future with fewer artists, writers and problem-solvers. This is a real cause for _____53_____.
As an adult, I think of my fearless, invisible friend Gemma whenever I have to do something that _____54_____ me — usually public speaking, rather than scaling a bookcase. However, whenever I _____55_____ my own expectations and meet myself in a place that I did not think I could quite reach, I can hear my subconscious whispering, “Gemma made me do it.”
41. A. adaptable B. generous C. disturbing D. skillful
42. A. benefit B. conceal C. ban D. save
43. A. first B. last C. latest D. previous
44. A. As if B. As long as C. Even though D. Given that
45 A. convinces B. recalls C. reminds D. saddens
46. A. easy B. decreased C. hard D. increased
47. A. adolescence B. adulthood C. babyhood D. childhood
48. A. accidentally B. dramatically C. naturally D. unfortunately
49. A. secure B. instructive C. full D. productive
50. A. consciously B. invisibly C. personally D. realistically
51. A. boss B. companion C. expert D. instructor
52 A. challenging B. limiting C. locating D. populating
53. A. boredom B. concern C. imagination D. limitation
54. A. defeats B. encourages C. inspires D. scares
55. A. am short of B. go against C. go beyond D. live up to
第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）
语法填空
Shi Jing, also called the Book of Songs, is the oldest existing ___56___ (collect) of Chinese poetry. When Chinese musician Fang Jinlong read Shi Jing, he was interested in the stories in the poems. Because he couldn't ___57___ (full) understand the ancient Chinese language ___58___ (use) in the poems, he turned to experts to explore the poems.
Then he decided to portray the poems with musical language by inviting composer Ma Jiuyue ___59___ (create) an album. Titled Music and the Book of Songs, the album was released on Jan. 18, 2021, ___60___ (feature) 10 original songs composed by Ma. They ___61___ (perform) by Fang and won great popularity.
The 10 songs are based ___62___ 10 poems from Shi Jing, including Qiong Yao, which conveys gratitude to people who are eager to help others, and Swallows, which sends farewell messages to friends.
“Young people gave warm feedback about traditional Chinese music ___63___ they had watched my performance. It has inspired me to create more works for them, which helps popularize traditional Chinese music,” says Fang.
“The 10 pieces sound ___64___ (enjoy) and easy. For the listeners, it's a fresh way to comprehend poems from Shi Jing,” says Ma. “We spent three years working on ___65___ project. There are so many meanings in the poems and we want to display them as deep as possible with music," Ma says. "It's our mutual goal to have traditional Chinese music reach a wider audience.”
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. “人设”通常指人们向公众展示的自我，现在很多学生经常说“我的人设不能倒”。校学生会正在开展有关“人设能不能倒 (Can my public image fall apart )”的讨论，请你在学生会邮箱投稿，表达自己的想法。你的投稿须包括(文中请不要出现真实的校名和人名)：
1)你觉得自己的人设是什么？2)你觉得你的人设能倒吗？为什么？
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第二节（满分25分）
67. 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’ll bet Anjali knows. Right, Anjali Why don’t you show us since you’re the star student,” Deepak taunted (奚落).
Anjali was confused. She wasn’t trying to show off. She was just playing tabla (印度塔不拉鼓), like everyone else. And why was Deepak being so mean lately Is it because tabla is a boy’s thing She didn’t care that people thought it was a boys’ instrument. Anjali knew there was no such thing. She danced her fingers across the tabla to perform the composition in confusion. “Ugh!” Anjali heard someone groan, and she stopped playing.
“I guess I don’t know it that well after all,” Anjali said sheepishly to the teacher, Mr. Zakir. Her stomach was doing flip-flops. That wasn’t true. Not even a little. Mr. Zakir’s eyes narrowed. He looked like he was about to say something, but changed his mind. “The recital (演奏会) is next week, everyone. Keep practicing. I will be announcing who will get to perform onstage with me at my next concert!” Anjali had dreamed of a moment like that. She wanted to win the opportunity, but she needed to sort things straight with Deepak first.
As the class was dismissed, Anjali hurried over to Deepak. When she finally made eye contact with him, he purposely looked away and walked off. The next day at school, Anjali overheard Deepak whispering to Mary. “People are only interested because she’s the only girl in tabla class and they want her to feel special. She’s not that good—” Anjali was furious. She excused herself and went to the bathroom. She took some deep breaths but couldn’t relax. Her heart was pounding:
“It’s not my fault that people make a big deal about a girl playing tabla. I make mistakes too, but I work really hard. Maybe he should too. He should be less mean and practice more.”
“If I play in this concert, no one will talk to me again. He will turn everyone against me.”
“I don’t want to see a tabla or hear a tabla or play a tabla EVER AGAIN!!” Anjali yelled at the mirror. It was quiet for a moment. She believed it was one of her darkest days ever.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Stepping out of the bathroom, Anjali saw some inspiring posters on the wall.
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After the recital, Deepak walked up to Anjali.
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