2023-2024学年度下学期期中考试
高二学年 英语学科试题
考试用时: 120分钟 总分: 150分
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和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。
A
Students to Compete in 34th National Science Bowl
Thousands of students from middle and high schools across the country have committed themselves to extra study hours as they prepare to compete in the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s)34th National Science Bowl(NSB). These students are hard at work now to win their regional competitions, hoping to advance to the final competition.
The first regional event will take place on January 13th with high schools from the D. C. /Maryland area. Teams will face off in a fast-paced, question-and-answer format, and their knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics will be tested. Regionals will continue weekly until mid-March.
The winning team from each qualifying regional competition will be qualified to compete in the National Finals to be held in Washington, D. C. , from April 25-29, 2024, with all expenses paid by DOE. The national event consists of several days of science activities and sightseeing, along with the competitions.
In the National Finals, the top two teams will earn $5, 000 for their schools’ math and science departments. Schools ranking in the top 16 will receive $1, 000 for their science departments. But to many, the ultimate prize is simply the honor of winning the National Championship.
Today, the NSB annually draws more than 10, 000 middle and high school competitors. Since the first competition in 1991, approximately 344, 000 students have faced off in the NSB Finals. The 2024 competitors will follow in the footsteps of previous NSB contestants and will blaze a trail for students in science, math, and engineering. For more information, please visit the Office of Science website.
21. Which word can best describe the regional competitions
A. Fair. B. Interesting. C. Special. D. Challenging
22. What can we learn about the National Finals
A. The championship victory is highly valued.
B. The event only involves fierce competitions.
C Most of the expenses will be covered by DOE.
D. The prize money will be awarded to individuals.
23. What is the text
A. A news release. B. A survey report.
C. A learning project. D. A scientific review.
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是新闻报道。这篇文章报道了即将举行的第34届全国科学碗比赛的相关信息，包括参赛学生的准备情况、区域赛事的日期和形式、全国总决赛的日期和地点、奖项设置等。
【21题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“The first regional event will take place on January 13th with high schools from the D. C. /Maryland area. Teams will face off in a fast-paced, question-and-answer format, and their knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics will be tested. (第一场地区性活动将于1月13日在华盛顿特区/马里兰地区的高中举行。参赛队伍将以快节奏的问答形式进行对决，他们在所有科学和数学领域的知识都将受到考验)”可知，他们在所有科学和数学领域的知识都将受到考验，所以具有挑战性最能形容地区比赛。故选D项。
【22题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“In the National Finals, the top two teams will earn $5, 000 for their schools’ math and science departments. Schools ranking in the top 16 will receive $1, 000 for their science departments. But to many, the ultimate prize is simply the honor of winning the National Championship.(在全国总决赛中，前两名的队伍将为他们学校的数学和科学部门赢得5000美元。排名前16位的学校将获得1000美元的科学系奖励。但对许多人来说，最终的奖励只是赢得全国冠军的荣誉)”可知，全国总决赛冠军的胜利是非常重要的。故选A项。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Today, the NSB annually draws more than 10, 000 middle and high school competitors. Since the first competition in 1991, approximately 344, 000 students have faced off in the NSB Finals. The 2024 competitors will follow in the footsteps of previous NSB contestants and will blaze a trail for students in science, math, and engineering. For more information, please visit the Office of Science website.(如今，NSB每年吸引超过1万名中学生和高中生参赛。自1991年首届比赛以来，大约有34.4万名学生参加了NSB决赛。2024年的参赛者将跟随以前NSB参赛者的脚步，为科学、数学和工程方面的学生开辟一条道路。欲了解更多信息，请访问科学办公室网站)”以及纵观全文可知，本文报道了即将举行的第34届全国科学碗比赛的相关信息，包括参赛学生的准备情况、区域赛事的日期和形式、全国总决赛的日期和地点、奖项设置等，所以应是一篇新闻稿。故选A项。
B
Last summer at a bookstore, my son Henry was fascinated by the cover of the first novel from Peter Brown’s middle-grade trilogy (三部曲). He then finished it in just two days. “Dad, why did The Wild Robot have to be so sad ” He tearfully asked me.
The story is set on a remote island, where a robot named Roz learns to survive and communicate with the island’s creatures, and becomes part of the community. For my son, it was the first book he discovered on his own; the first to impact him with the mix of tragedy (悲剧) and joy.
When I finished the book, I knew why Henry loved it. In our book club discussion, he described how Brown’s pictures and words had made the story feel real. When talking about its final scenes, where Roz leaves to find repairs for her injured body, Henry cried again. His previous reading experiences had cheerful, “happily-ever-after” endings, but this book introduced him to the beauty of complex emotions. I tried to explain how sadness can enhance the meaning of happy moments, but failed to fully convince him.
Once our discussion ended, Henry requested to buy The Wild Robot Escapes and instantly fell in love with it. He read the first two books repeatedly, so you can imagine his excitement when we finally got a copy of The Wild Robot Protects.
We both agree it is worth the wait. Roz leaves the island again to stop an underwater threat: “the poison tide.” Brown expertly balances between breathtaking adventure and unsettling ideas- not just happiness and sadness, but also, given the climate-change undercurrents, hope and despair.
And, here’s something special about Roz: her physical clumsiness and confusion about life, conveyed through her expressive eyes and downturned mouth. Her story reflects the challenges of surviving in a strange place, much like a child’s journey. Readers love Roz. They learn from her. Even better, they learn alongside her. Roz gave Henry the power to push through the first book’s sad parts, getting him ready to appreciate that, sometimes, sadness isn’t a bad thing to feel.
24. What drove the author to read The Wild Robot
A. Its tragic ending. B. Henry’s tearful recommendation.
C. Its attractive cover. D. Henry’s emotional response to it.
25. What is one theme of The Wild Robol Protects
A. Family and community. B. Concerns of global issues.
C. Exploration of the ocean. D. Man-robot relationship.
26. What makes Roz in the trilogy special
A. Her childlike expressions. B. Her robotic power.
C. Her struggling experiences. D. Her adventurous spirit.
27. Which message does this text seem to communicate
A. Misfortune inspires great literary works. B. Robot stories work like magic on children.
C. Book discussions help kids survive tragedies. D. Reading literature facilitates personal growth.
【答案】24. D 25. B 26. C 27. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的儿子阅读了《荒岛机器人》后，被故事内容所打动。于是作者也阅读了这本书，并感悟到悲伤如何能增强快乐时刻的意义以及悲伤也可以让人成长。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段““Dad, why did The Wild Robot have to be so sad ” He tearfully asked me.(“爸爸，为什么《荒岛机器人》读起来这么悲伤？”他含泪问我)”以及第三段“When I finished the book, I knew why Henry loved it.(当我读完这本书的时候，我知道亨利为什么喜欢它了)”可知，亨利对此的情绪反应促使作者阅读《野机器人》。故选D。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Brown expertly balances between breathtaking adventure and unsettling ideas- not just happiness and sadness, but also, given the climate-change undercurrents, hope and despair. (布朗熟练地在惊险的冒险和令人不安的想法之间取得平衡——不仅是快乐和悲伤，而且考虑到气候变化的暗流，还有希望和绝望。)”可知，《荒岛机器人》的主题是对全球问题的关注。故选B。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Her story reflects the challenges of surviving in a strange place, much like a child’s journey.(她的故事反映了在一个陌生的地方生存的挑战，就像一个孩子的旅程)”可知，三部曲中的罗兹特别之处在于她的奋斗经历。故选C。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Roz gave Henry the power to push through the first book’s sad parts, getting him ready to appreciate that, sometimes, sadness isn’t a bad thing to feel.(罗兹给了亨利读完第一本书悲伤部分的力量，让他准备好去欣赏，有时候，悲伤并不是一件坏事)”结合文章主要讲述了作者的儿子阅读了一本书《荒岛机器人》后，被故事内容所打动。于是作者也阅读了这本书，并感悟到悲伤如何能增强快乐时刻的意义以及悲伤也可以让人成长。可推知，这篇文章想表达的是阅读文学作品有助于个人成长。故选D。
C
Initial conversations can have a huge impact on how relationships develop over time. People are often stuck in the impressions they think they might have made the minute they finish speaking with someone for the first time: “Did they like me or were they just being polite ” “Were they deep in thought or deeply bored ”
To find out whether these worries are necessary, we have conducted nearly 10 years of research. In our studies, participants in the UK talked with someone they had never met before. Afterward, they were asked how much they liked their conversation partner and how much they believed that their conversation partner liked them. This allowed us to compare how much people believed they were liked to how much they were actually liked.
Time and time again, we found that people left their conversations with negative feelings about the impression they made. That is, people systematically underestimate how much their conversation partners like them and enjoy their company — a false belief we call the “liking gap”.
This bias (偏见) may seem like something that would occur only in initial interactions, but its effects extend far beyond a first impression. Surprisingly, the liking gap can constantly affect a variety of relationships, including interactions with coworkers, long after the initial conversations have taken place. Having a larger liking gap is associated with being less willing to ask workmates for help, less willing to provide workmates with open and honest feedback, and less willing to work on another project together.
There are numerous strategies to minimize your biased feelings. One place to start is shifting your focus of attention. Try to direct your attention to your conversation partner, be genuinely curious about them, ask them more questions, and really listen to their answers. The more you’re zeroed in on the other person, and the less you’re focused on yourself, the better your conversation will be and the less your mind will turn to all the things you think you didn’t do well.
28. Why did the author carry out 10 years of research
A. To dismiss national concerns. B. To check out a potential bias.
C. To enhance human communication. D. To develop harmonious relationships.
29. What is one effect of people’s liking gap
A. Fewer chances of new projects. B. Underestimation of their ability.
C. Bad relationships with people around. D. Low willingness to interact with others.
30. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph
A. Restate opinions. B. Deliver warnings. C. Give suggestions. D. Make a summary.
31. Which might be the best title for the text
A. Liking Gap May Influence Work Performances
B. First Impressions Rely On Initial Conversations
C. People Probably Like You More Than You Think
D. How People Like You Matters Less Than You Assume
【答案】28. B 29. D 30. C 31. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了什么是“好感认知差距”以及这种心态对人们社交关系的影响。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Initial conversations can have a huge impact on how relationships develop over time. People are often stuck in the impressions they think they might have made the minute they finish speaking with someone for the first time: “Did they like me or were they just being polite ” “Were they deep in thought or deeply bored ”(最初的对话会对关系的发展产生巨大的影响。人们常常会陷入自己第一次和别人说话时留下的印象中：“他们是喜欢我还是只是出于礼貌？”“他们是在沉思还是很无聊？”)”以及第二段“To find out whether these worries are necessary, we have conducted nearly 10 years of research.(为了弄清楚这些担忧是否有必要，我们进行了近10年的研究)”可知，作者进行10年的研究是为了找出潜在的偏见。故选B。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Having a larger liking gap is associated with being less willing to ask workmates for help, less willing to provide workmates with open and honest feedback, and less willing to work on another project together.(好感认知差距越大，就越不愿意向同事寻求帮助，越不愿意向同事提供公开和诚实的反馈，越不愿意一起完成另一个项目)”可知，好感认知差距的一个影响是与他人互动的意愿低。故选D。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“There are numerous strategies to minimize your biased feelings. One place to start is shifting your focus of attention. Try to direct your attention to your conversation partner, be genuinely curious about them, ask them more questions, and really listen to their answers. The more you’re zeroed in on the other person, and the less you’re focused on yourself, the better your conversation will be and the less your mind will turn to all the things you think you didn’t do well.(有很多策略可以减少你的偏见。可以从转移你的注意力开始。试着把你的注意力转移到你的谈话对象身上，真诚地对他们感到好奇，问他们更多的问题，并认真倾听他们的回答。你越关注对方，越少关注自己，你们的对话就会越好，你也就越不会去想那些你认为自己做得不好的事情)”可知，作者在最后一段想给出建议。故选C。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段“Time and time again, we found that people left their conversations with negative feelings about the impression they made. That is, people systematically underestimate how much their conversation partners like them and enjoy their company — a false belief we call the “liking gap”.(我们一次又一次地发现，人们在结束谈话时对自己留下印象感到消极。也就是说，人们系统性地低估了交谈对象对自己的喜爱程度和对陪伴的享受程度——这种错误的信念我们称之为“好感认知差距”)”结合文章主要说明了什么是“好感认知差距”以及这种心态对人们社交关系的影响。可知，C选项“人们可能比你想象的更喜欢你”最符合文章标题。故选C。
D
Building artificial intelligences that sleep and dream can lead to more dependable models, according to researchers who aim to mimic (模仿) the behavior of the human brain.
Concetto Spampinato and his research members at the University of Catania, Italy, were looking for ways to avoid a phenomenon known as “disastrous forgetting”, where an AI model trained to do a new task loses the ability to carry out jobs it previously excelled at. For instance, a model trained to identify animals could learn to spot different fish species, but then might lose its ability to recognize birds. They developed a method of training AI called Wake-Sleep Consolidated Learning (WSCL), which mimics the way that our brains reorganize short-term memories of daily learning when we are asleep.
Besides the usual training for the “awake” phase, models using WSCL are programmed to have periods of “sleep”, where they analyze awake data from earlier lessons. This is similar to human spotting connections and patterns while sleeping.
WSCL also has a period of “dreaming”, which involves novel data made from combining previous concepts. This helps to integrate previous paths of digital “neurons (神经元)”, freeing up space for future concepts. It also prepares unused neurons with patterns that will help them pick up new lessons more easily.
The researchers tested three AI models using a traditional training method, followed by WSCL training. Then they compared performances for image identification. The sleep-trained models were 2 to 12 percent more likely to correctly identify the contents of an image. They also measured an increase in how much old knowledge a model uses to learn a new task.
Despite the results, Andrew Rogoyski at the University of Surrey, UK, says using the human brain as a blueprint isn’t necessarily the best way to boost AI performance. Instead, he suggests mimicking dolphins, which can “sleep” with one part of the brain while another part remains active. After all, an AI that requires hours of sleep isn’t ideal for commercial applications.
32. WSCL was developed to help improve AI’s ______.
A. reliability B. creativity C. security D. popularity
33. What do models using WSCL do during the “sleeping” periods
A. Generate new data. B. Process previous data.
C. Receive data for later analysis. D. Save data for the “awake” phase.
34. What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A. The application of WSCL. B. The benefits of AI research.
C. The findings of the research. D. The underlying logic of WSCL.
35. Which best describes Andrew’s attitude towards the sleep-trained models
A. Cautious. B. Prejudiced. C. Pessimistic. D. Unconcerned.
【答案】32. A 33. B 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了为了帮助提高AI的可靠性，研究人员开发了一种训练人工智能的方法，称为“醒—睡联合学习（WSCL）”，它模仿我们的大脑在睡觉时重组日常学习的短期记忆的方式。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Building artificial intelligences that sleep and dream can lead to more dependable models, according to researchers who aim to mimic (模仿) the behavior of the human brain.(据旨在模仿人类大脑行为的研究人员称，构建睡眠和做梦的人工智能可以产生更可靠的模型)”可知，开发WSCL是为了帮助提高AI的可靠性。故选A。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Besides the usual training for the “awake” phase, models using WSCL are programmed to have periods of “sleep”, where they analyze awake data from earlier lessons.(除了通常的“清醒”阶段的训练之外，使用WSCL的模型还被编程为有“睡眠”阶段，在那里它们分析来自早期课程的清醒数据)”可知，使用WSCL的模型在“睡眠”期间处理之前的数据。故选B。
【34题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第五段“The researchers tested three AI models using a traditional training method, followed by WSCL training. Then they compared performances for image identification. The sleep-trained models were 2 to 12 percent more likely to correctly identify the contents of an image. They also measured an increase in how much old knowledge a model uses to learn a new task.(研究人员使用传统的训练方法测试了三个人工智能模型，然后进行了WSCL训练。然后，他们比较了图像识别的表现。经过睡眠训练的模型正确识别图像内容的可能性要高出2%到12%。他们还测量了模型在学习新任务时使用的旧知识的增加)”可知，第5段的主要内容是研究的结果。故选C。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Despite the results, Andrew Rogoyski at the University of Surrey, UK, says using the human brain as a blueprint isn’t necessarily the best way to boost AI performance. Instead, he suggests mimicking dolphins, which can “sleep” with one part of the brain while another part remains active. After all, an AI that requires hours of sleep isn’t ideal for commercial applications.(尽管取得了这些成果，英国萨里大学的安德鲁·罗戈伊斯基表示，使用人类大脑作为蓝图并不一定是提高人工智能性能的最佳方式。相反，他建议模仿海豚，海豚可以在大脑的一部分“睡觉”时，另一部分保持活跃。毕竟，需要长时间睡眠的人工智能并不适合商业应用)”可知，安德鲁对睡眠训练模特是谨慎态度。故选A。
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。
It’s no secret that reading good news feels a lot better than reading bad news. Like, would you rather bite into a lemon, or sip on a fresh glass of lemonade
___36___The world is full of problems and conflicts and we need to stay informed and alert (警觉的) to what’s going on around us. While reading traditional, more negative news is important, consuming good news is also part of staying informed. ____37____And it also brings meaningful benefits, like reduced stress and anxiety, higher rates of engagement, community building skills, and inspiration for creating a better world. Plus, knowing what to look for in the good news landscape is a key part of improving our media literacy skills and being thoughtful news consumers.
In fact, good news, known as solutions journalism, is becoming more popular, as publishers and news stations discover the benefits of sharing positive stories. Good Good Good is one of them. ____38____ A team of reporters and editors there work daily to deliver stories that make readers feel hopeful and equipped to do more good with possible solutions.
“If it bleeds, it leads.” has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories about violence, death and destruction draw readers’ attention. ____39____ The thing is, however, there’s also good stuff out there—the delightful and kind parts of humanity. “Beautiful stories are happening worldwide.____40____When you do find them, the world can suddenly feel like a very different place. Good news is a vital part of how we learn about the world and solving the world’s problems.” Hervey, one of Good Good Good’s editors said.
A. Share good news with people around you.
B. It’s just that we don’t hear as much about them.
C. But the “bad news” has its place in the world.
D. It provides a more balanced view of the world.
E. And so, negative news stories are everywhere on news media.
F. Heartwarming stories make you cry and feel good.
G. The news media company is devoted to providing good news intentionally.
【答案】36. C 37. D 38. G 39. E 40. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是读到好消息的好处以及Good Good Good这家媒体公司。
【36题详解】
空后“The world is full of problems and conflicts and we need to stay informed and alert (警觉的) to what’s going on around us. (这个世界充满了问题和冲突，我们需要对周围发生的事情保持了解和警惕。)”说明了这个世界存在一些不好的事情，C选项“But the “bad news” has its place in the world. (但“坏消息”在世界上也有一席之地。)”说明了世界上存在坏消息，因此引起下文，符合语境，故选C。
【37题详解】
空前“While reading traditional, more negative news is important, consuming good news is also part of staying informed. (虽然阅读传统的、更多的负面新闻很重要，但消费好消息也是保持信息灵通的一部分。)”说明了消费好消息是保持信息灵通的一部分，空后“And it also brings meaningful benefits, like reduced stress and anxiety, higher rates of engagement, community building skills, and inspiration for creating a better world. (它也带来了有意义的好处，比如减少压力和焦虑，提高参与度，社区建设技能，以及创造更美好世界的灵感。)”说明了好消息的好处，空格处也应该是好消息的好处，D选项“It provides a more balanced view of the world. (它提供了一个更平衡的世界观。)”说明了看好消息的好处，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选D。
【38题详解】
空前“In fact, good news, known as solutions journalism, is becoming more popular, as publishers and news stations discover the benefits of sharing positive stories. Good Good Good is one of them. (事实上，随着出版商和新闻台发现分享积极故事的好处，被称为“解决方案新闻”的好消息正变得越来越受欢迎。Good Good Good就是其中之一。)”说明了Good Good Good是一家分享积极故事的公司，空格处应该对其进行进一步的介绍，G选项“The news media company is devoted to providing good news intentionally. (这家新闻媒体公司致力于有意地提供好消息。)”说明了这家公司致力于有意地提供好消息，是对它进行的进一步介绍，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选G。
【39题详解】
空前““If it bleeds, it leads.” has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories about violence, death and destruction draw readers’ attention. (“如果流血，它就会引导”一直以来都是媒体用来形容有关暴力、死亡和破坏的新闻报道如何吸引读者注意力的说法。)”说明了“If it bleeds, it leads”这句话是媒体用来形容有关暴力、死亡和破坏的新闻报道如何吸引读者注意力的说法，空格处应该说这会引起一个什么结果，E选项“And so, negative news stories are everywhere on news media. (因此，新闻媒体上到处都是负面新闻。)”说明了前面所说内容所导致的结果，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选E。
【40题详解】
空前“The thing is, however, there’s also good stuff out there—the delightful and kind parts of humanity. (然而，事实是，也有好的一面——人性中令人愉快和善良的一面。)”说明了有好的一面，空后“When you do find them, the world can suddenly feel like a very different place. (当你的确找到他们的时候，世界会突然变得不一样。)”表明了你有时候找不到好的一面，B选项“It’s just that we don’t hear as much about them. (只是我们很少听到关于它们的消息。)”说明我们有时是找不到那些好的方面，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选B。
第三部分 语言运用
第一节完形填空(共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、 B、C和D四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Alia found herself disappointed in the drawing studio after missing out on picking her classes due to illness. She had hoped for Biology, but it was _____41_____ by the time she got to choose. She loved everything about science, from the way it used facts to how it revealed the basic nature of things. But _____42_____ was so... un-scientific.
The first class project was self-portraits (肖像). Some students were drawing self-portraits using_____43_____. Others were working from photographs. Alia_____44_____the incomplete outlines, feeling like a cat in a dog show.
The teacher _____45_____ her. “Every portrait begins with a circle,” he said. “Then you create a series of lines.” To _____46_____, he drew a group of small, quick portraits. He began each one with a _____47_____ , some straight lines, and a triangle (三角形) to determine _____48_____ the eyes, nose, and chin (下巴) should go.
_____49_____, Alia began her own self-portrait. She ______50______ the basic form of a head, the way she had been shown. From there, she used lines to plot the ______51______ of her face. The process took patience and ______52______ . She had to take note of each detail. One wrong measurement could throw off the whole ______53______.
Alia was surprised by the structure and discipline involved in drawing a portrait. Measuring, studying details and ______54______ the basic nature of something _______55_______ her of what she loved about science.
41. A. full B. changeable C. busy D. tough
42. A. biology B. art C. physics D. medicine
43. A. artbooks B. glass C. brushes D. mirrors
44. A. cared for B. searched for C. glanced at D. get rid of
45. A. punished B. approached C. blamed D. requested
46. A. introduce B. demonstrate C. complete D. promote
47. A. letter B. square C. circle D. dot
48. A. why B. when C. how D. where
49. A. Surprisingly B. Excitedly C. Hesitantly D. Disappointedly
50. A. drew B. wrote C. printed D. typed
51. A. features B. sizes C. colors D. lengths
52. A. accuracy B. love C. courage D. humor
53. A. design B. paper C. portrait D. book
54. A. changing B. revealing C. distinguishing D. understanding
55. A. warned B. informed C. suspect D. reminded
【答案】41. A 42. B 43. D 44. C 45. B 46. B 47. C 48. D 49. C 50. A 51. A 52. A 53. C 54. B 55. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Alia由于生病没能选上喜欢的生物课，最后被迫学了美术。刚开始，她对美术不感兴趣。后来，在老师的指导下，尝试画肖像，在这个过程中，意识到了美术和科学也有共同点。
【41题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她本来希望读生物课，但等她选择的时候，生物课已经满了。A. full满的；B. changeable可改变的；C. busy忙的；D. tough艰难的。根据“Alia found herself disappointed in the drawing studio after missing out on picking her classes due to illness.”可知，Alia由于生病，错过了选课，生物课被选满了。故选A。
【42题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但是艺术是如此……不科学的。A. biology生物；B. art艺术；C. physics物理；D. medicine医学。根据“The first class project was self-portraits (肖像).”可知，她最终选的是美术课。故选B。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：一些学生正在用镜子画自画像。A. artbooks画册，画集；B. glass眼镜；C. brushes刷子；D. mirrors镜子。根据“Others were working from photographs.”可知，此处指出一些学生画肖像的方式是通过镜子里呈现的样子来画。故选D。
【44题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：Alia瞥了一眼不完整的轮廓，感觉就像一只猫在狗展上。A. cared for照顾，关心；B. searched for搜寻；C. glanced at一瞥，扫视；D. get rid of清理，清除。根据“feeling like a cat in a dog show.”可知，Alia对美术不感兴趣，因此瞥了一眼不完整的轮廓。故选C。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：老师走近她身边。A. punished惩罚；B. approached靠近；C. blamed责备；D. requested要求。根据““Every portrait begins with a circle,” he said. “Then you create a series of lines.””可知，老师在对她进行指导，因此是走近她身边。故选B。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：为了证明这一点，他画了一组短小而快速的肖像。A. introduce介绍；B. demonstrate演示，说明；C. complete完成；D. promote促进。根据“he drew a group of small, quick portraits.”可知，老师给她展示如何画。故选B。
【47题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他先画了一个圆圈、几条直线和一个三角形，以确定眼睛、鼻子和下巴的位置。A. letter信，字母；B. square广场，正方形；C. circle圆形，圆圈；D. dot小圆点。根据上文“Every portrait begins with a circle”可知，此处是信息词circle的词汇复现。故选C。
【48题详解】
考查连接词词义辨析。句意同上。A. why为什么；B. when什么时候；C. how怎么样；D. where什么地点。空处引导宾语从句，从句缺少地点状语，需用连接副词where引导。故选D。
【49题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：犹豫着，Alia开始了自己的自画像。A. Surprisingly令人惊讶地；B. Excitedly兴奋地；C. Hesitantly犹豫地；D. Disappointedly失望地。根据上文“Alia_____4_____the incomplete outlines, feeling like a cat in a dog show.”可知，Alia本来不喜欢画画，因此此处是犹豫着进行尝试。故选C。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她按照别人给她看的样子，画出了一个头的基本形状。A. drew画画；B. wrote写；C. printed打印；D. typed打字。根据“Alia began her own self-portrait.”可知，此处表示画画。故选A。
【51题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：从那里，她用线条画出她的面部特征。A. features特征，特点；B. sizes尺寸；C. colors颜色；D. lengths长度。根据“of her face”可知，此处指画出面部特征。故选A。
【52题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个过程需要耐心和准确性。A. accuracy准确度；B. love爱；C. courage勇气；D. humor幽默。根据“One wrong measurement could throw off”可知，这个过程需要准确性。故选A。
【53题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：一个错误的测量可能会毁掉整个肖像。A. design设计；B. paper纸；C. portrait肖像；D. book书。根据上文“Alia began her own self-portrait.”可知，此处是信息词portrait的词汇复现。故选C。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：测量、研究细节和揭示事物的基本性质让她想起了她对科学的热爱。A. changing改变；B. revealing揭示；C. distinguishing区分，辨别；D. understanding理解。根据“from the way it used facts to how it revealed the basic nature of things.”可知，此处表示揭示事物的基本性质。故选B。
【55题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. warned警告；B. informed通知；C. suspect怀疑；D. reminded使想起。根据“Measuring, studying details and _____14_____ the basic nature of something”可知，画画过程中涉及的一些东西让她想起了科学。故选D。
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。
Trends popular among the youth such as “China chic” and the growing influence of young consumers have driven the development of hanfu industry in recent years. Among the various ____56____ (style), the horse face skirt has emerged as the most popular item.
____57____(combine) classical elegance with modern simplicity, the horse face skirt is said to perfectly suit the contemporary culture and lifestyle of young people, making ____58____ a fashion icon (标志). This trend has gained popularity in Luoyang city, Central China’s Henan province,____59____ numerous performers recently showcased these beautiful skirts in their acts, with many visitors alike ____60____ (dress) in the elegant horse face skirts. In Caoxian county of Shandong province, one of the country’s hanfu production and sales centers, the sales ____61____ the horse face skirts during last Spring Festival holiday ____62____ (increase) dozens of times compared to usual volumes. Actually, the skirt has become a very popular ____63____ (choose) for gifts.
The current popularity of hanfu in the country is believed ____64____ (indicate) more than a fashion trend; it _____65_____ (represent) a deeper connection to Chinese tradition and cultural identity.
【答案】56. styles
bining
58. it 59. where
60. dressed
61. of 62. increased
63. choice 64. to indicate
65. represents
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国汉服马面裙在年轻人中很受欢迎的现象。
【56题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：在各种款式中，马面裙已成为最受欢迎的单品。根据上文various可知style应用复数形式。故填styles。
【57题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：马面裙结合了古典的优雅和现代的简约，据说它非常适合当代年轻人的文化和生活方式，使其成为时尚偶像。分析句子结构可知combine与逻辑主语the horse face skirt构成主动关系，故用现在分词作状语，首字母大写。故填Combining。
【58题详解】
考查代词。句意：马面裙结合了古典的优雅和现代的简约，据说它非常适合当代年轻人的文化和生活方式，使其成为时尚偶像。此处指代上文the horse face skirt，应用代词it。故填it。
【59题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：这一潮流在中国中部河南省洛阳市流行起来，最近许多表演者在表演中展示了这种美丽的裙子，许多游客都穿着优雅的马面裙。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词Luoyang city，关系词在从句作地点状语，故填where。
【60题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：这一潮流在中国中部河南省洛阳市流行起来，最近许多表演者在表演中展示了这种美丽的裙子，许多游客都穿着优雅的马面裙。短语be dressed in表示“穿着”，此处过去分词作宾补。故填dressed。
【61题详解】
考查介词。句意：在全国汉服生产和销售中心之一的山东省曹县，去年春节期间马面裙的销量比平时增长了几十倍。此处sales与the horse face skirts构成所属关系，应用介词of。故填of。
【62题详解】
考查时态。句意：在全国汉服生产和销售中心之一的山东省曹县，去年春节期间马面裙的销量比平时增长了几十倍。根据上文during last Spring Festival holiday可知为一般过去时。故填increased。
【63题详解】
考查名词。句意：事实上，这种裙子已经成为一种非常流行的礼物选择。作表语，根据上文不定冠词，故用单数名词choice。故填choice。
【64题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：汉服在中国的流行被认为不仅仅是一种时尚趋势；它代表了与中国传统和文化认同的更深层次的联系。此处为短语be believed to do sth.表示“被认为……”。故填to indicate。
【65题详解】
考查时态。句意：汉服在中国的流行被认为不仅仅是一种时尚趋势；它代表了与中国传统和文化认同的更深层次的联系。陈述事实用一般现在时，主语为it，谓语用三单形式。故填represents。
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 本学期你校开设了每周一节的英语文学阅读课，请你就此写一篇短文向学校英文报 “Student Voice”栏目投稿，内容包括：
1.课程介绍(目的、内容、上课方式等);
2.你的收获。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
English Literature Reading Class Opens a New World
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【答案】One Possible Version
English Literature Reading Class Opens a New World
I’m excited to share my experience with the weekly English Literature Reading class.
Starting this semester, the class is designed specifically for us to enhance our English proficiency. Each week this class unfolds with a new literary masterpiece ranging from classic novels to contemporary poetry. Through interactive discussions, group readings, and insightful analysis, we are able to explore the depths of literary. Not only does literature reading give me great enjoyment, but I’ve honed critical thinking skills.
Moreover, the class has sparked a newfound passion for literature within me, igniting my desire to explore further in the vast world of English letters. It has undoubtedly been a highlight of this academic semester.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇短文向学校英文报“Student Voice”栏目投稿，介绍英语文学阅读课以及自己的收获。
【详解】1.词汇积累
兴奋的：excited→thrilled
提高：enhance→improve
另外：moreover→furthermore
无疑：undoubtedly→beyond doubt
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Starting this semester, the class is designed specifically for us to enhance our English proficiency.
拓展句：The class, which started this semester, is designed specifically for us to enhance our English proficiency.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Not only does literature reading give me great enjoyment, but I’ve honed critical thinking skills. (运用了部分倒装结构)
[高分句型2] Moreover, the class has sparked a newfound passion for literature within me, igniting my desire to explore further in the vast world of English letters. (运用了现在分词短语作状语)
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。
Michael saw the trouble coming. There standing in the hallway was Frank, the boy who enjoyed making fun of anyone at any given moment. Frank was tall and strong, so few of his victims stood up to him. Michael hated the idea that Frank always got away with his wrongdoing. Yet like most kids who were picked on, he just took it quietly and waited for the unpleasant to pass.
Frank walked up, his eyes locked on the books in Michael’s arms. When they met, Frank stopped unexpectedly, “Hey, let me see those books!” Some students watched as Michael held out the books he was carrying, trying not to give away his nervousness.
Frank took a book, looked inside for a second, and then threw the book at Michael, who dropped all the other books. “Hey, those are school property,” Frank barked, “Be careful!” Then he walked away, laughing loudly.
Michael, his cheeks turning red, half kicked the fallen books. Suddenly a hand picked up one book. “You look like you could use a p ally (盟友),” a friendly voice said. It was Ramon, the most athletic boy in the high school. Michael couldn’t believe Ramon was stopping to help him as they barely spoke.
“Thanks,” Michael sighed with relief. “It’s confusing. I don’t know what his problems is.”
“Well, as I see it,” Ramon said, “you need to find a way to end this.” Michael nodded, stuck for what to say. Ramon continued, “You know my grandmother used to tell me whenever I had a problem with someone. She’d say, ‘You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar (醋).’”
Looking puzzled, Michael asked, “What does that mean ”
“It means kindness may be more effective than anger,” Ramon explained.
“Can you just tell Frank to stop picking on me ” Michael suggested.
“That’s vinegar,” Ramon laughed as he walked away. “Try honey instead.”
Ramon’s words left Michael thinking.
The next school day brought Michael’s usual pain. There stood Frank, and Michael knew it would be just seconds before he had to face him in the middle of the hall. Frank came nearer.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Then, suddenly, the unexpected happened.
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Michael bent down and quickly picked up Frank’s books on the floor.
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【答案】 Then, suddenly, the unexpected happened. Just as Michael looked nervously, Frank somehow tripped over something. Down he fell onto the ground, sending all his books flying and spreading out on the floor. Although Michael was just as shocked, his mind was racing. Then Ramon's Grandma's words popped into his mind, “You can catch more flies with honey than vinegar.” He knew what to do. Barely had Frank gotten up with loads of embarrassment when Michael went up.
Michael bent down and quickly picked up Frank's books on the floor. Offering them to him, Michael said with a smile, “You look like you could use an ally.” Now, it was Frank's turn to be numbed there with burning cheeks. He quickly took his books, muttered in a low voice, “Uh, thanks” and fled the scene. Out of the corner of his eye, Michael caught Ramon approaching with a knowing smile and a thumbs-up. “My grandma would be proud of you,” Ramon remarked. “Well, I guess that's just honey,” Michael grinned. “And I hope it sticks.”
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Michael在学校总被Frank欺负。一天，Frank把书扔向Michael，导致其他的书都掉在了地上，然后大笑走开了。Michael非常生气，在捡书的时候，Ramon出现了，把她奶奶经常说的话告诉了他，意思是当别人找你麻烦的时候，善意比愤怒更有效，Ramon让他试试善意。第二天，Michae又看到Frank站在那里。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“然后，突然，意想不到的事情发生了。”可知，第一段可描写Frank摔倒了，书都飞了出去，这时候Michael想起Ramon奶奶的话的过程。
②由第二段首句内容“Michael弯下腰，迅速捡起地板上Frank的书。”可知，第二段可描写Michael帮Frank捡起书，让Frank很尴尬，说了谢谢后逃走的过程。
2.续写线索：Frank摔倒——书飞了出去——Michael震惊——想起Ramon奶奶的话——帮Frank捡起书——Frank尴尬说谢谢——Ramon夸奖Michael
3.词汇激活
行为类
①.绊倒：trip over / trip up
②.想起：pop into one’s mind/call to mind
③.提供：offer/afford/provide
情绪类
①.震惊的：shocked /stunned
②.紧张地：nervously / tensely
【点睛】
[高分句型1]. Although Michael was just as shocked, his mind was racing.（由连接词although引导的让步状语从句）
[高分句型2]. Barely had Frank gotten up with loads of embarrassment when Michael went up.（运用了倒装句和barely...when...固定句型）
[高分句型3]. Offering them to him, Michael said with a smile, “You look like you could use an ally.”（ 运用了现在分词作状语）2023-2024学年度下学期期中考试
高二学年 英语学科试题
考试用时: 120分钟 总分: 150分
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和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。
A
Students to Compete in 34th National Science Bowl
Thousands of students from middle and high schools across the country have committed themselves to extra study hours as they prepare to compete in the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s)34th National Science Bowl(NSB). These students are hard at work now to win their regional competitions, hoping to advance to the final competition.
The first regional event will take place on January 13th with high schools from the D. C. /Maryland area. Teams will face off in a fast-paced, question-and-answer format, and their knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics will be tested. Regionals will continue weekly until mid-March.
The winning team from each qualifying regional competition will be qualified to compete in the National Finals to be held in Washington, D. C. , from April 25-29, 2024, with all expenses paid by DOE. The national event consists of several days of science activities and sightseeing, along with the competitions.
In the National Finals, the top two teams will earn $5, 000 for their schools’ math and science departments. Schools ranking in the top 16 will receive $1, 000 for their science departments. But to many, the ultimate prize is simply the honor of winning the National Championship.
Today, the NSB annually draws more than 10, 000 middle and high school competitors. Since the first competition in 1991, approximately 344, 000 students have faced off in the NSB Finals. The 2024 competitors will follow in the footsteps of previous NSB contestants and will blaze a trail for students in science, math, and engineering. For more information, please visit the Office of Science website.
21. Which word can best describe the regional competitions
A. Fair. B. Interesting. C. Special. D. Challenging
22. What can we learn about the National Finals
A. The championship victory is highly valued.
B. The event only involves fierce competitions.
C. Most of the expenses will be covered by DOE.
D. The prize money will be awarded to individuals.
23. What is the text
A. A news release. B. A survey report.
C. A learning project. D. A scientific review.
B
Last summer at a bookstore my son Henry was fascinated by the cover of the first novel from Peter Brown’s middle-grade trilogy (三部曲). He then finished it in just two days. “Dad, why did The Wild Robot have to be so sad ” He tearfully asked me.
The story is set on a remote island, where a robot named Roz learns to survive and communicate with the island’s creatures, and becomes part of the community. For my son, it was the first book he discovered on his own; the first to impact him with the mix of tragedy (悲剧) and joy.
When I finished the book, I knew why Henry loved it. In our book club discussion, he described how Brown’s pictures and words had made the story feel real. When talking about its final scenes, where Roz leaves to find repairs for her injured body, Henry cried again. His previous reading experiences had cheerful, “happily-ever-after” endings, but this book introduced him to the beauty of complex emotions. I tried to explain how sadness can enhance the meaning of happy moments, but failed to fully convince him.
Once our discussion ended, Henry requested to buy The Wild Robot Escapes and instantly fell in love with it. He read the first two books repeatedly, so you can imagine his excitement when we finally got a copy of The Wild Robot Protects.
We both agree it is worth the wait. Roz leaves the island again to stop an underwater threat: “the poison tide.” Brown expertly balances between breathtaking adventure and unsettling ideas- not just happiness and sadness, but also, given the climate-change undercurrents, hope and despair.
And, here’s something special about Roz: her physical clumsiness and confusion about life, conveyed through her expressive eyes and downturned mouth. Her story reflects the challenges of surviving in a strange place, much like a child’s journey. Readers love Roz. They learn from her. Even better, they learn alongside her. Roz gave Henry the power to push through the first book’s sad parts, getting him ready to appreciate that, sometimes, sadness isn’t a bad thing to feel.
24. What drove the author to read The Wild Robot
A. Its tragic ending. B. Henry’s tearful recommendation.
C. Its attractive cover. D. Henry’s emotional response to it.
25. What is one theme of The Wild Robol Protects
A. Family and community. B. Concerns of global issues.
C. Exploration of the ocean. D. Man-robot relationship.
26. What makes Roz in the trilogy special
A. Her childlike expressions. B. Her robotic power.
C. Her struggling experiences. D. Her adventurous spirit.
27. Which message does this text seem to communicate
A. Misfortune inspires great literary works. B. Robot stories work like magic on children.
C. Book discussions help kids survive tragedies. D. Reading literature facilitates personal growth.
C
Initial conversations can have a huge impact on how relationships develop over time. People are often stuck in the impressions they think they might have made the minute they finish speaking with someone for the first time: “Did they like me or were they just being polite ” “Were they deep in thought or deeply bored ”
To find out whether these worries are necessary, we have conducted nearly 10 years of research. In our studies, participants in the UK talked with someone they had never met before. Afterward, they were asked how much they liked their conversation partner and how much they believed that their conversation partner liked them. This allowed us to compare how much people believed they were liked to how much they were actually liked.
Time and time again, we found that people left their conversations with negative feelings about the impression they made. That is, people systematically underestimate how much their conversation partners like them and enjoy their company — a false belief we call the “liking gap”.
This bias (偏见) may seem like something that would occur only in initial interactions, but its effects extend far beyond a first impression. Surprisingly, the liking gap can constantly affect a variety of relationships, including interactions with coworkers, long after the initial conversations have taken place. Having a larger liking gap is associated with being less willing to ask workmates for help, less willing to provide workmates with open and honest feedback, and less willing to work on another project together.
There are numerous strategies to minimize your biased feelings. One place to start is shifting your focus of attention. Try to direct your attention to your conversation partner, be genuinely curious about them, ask them more questions, and really listen to their answers. The more you’re zeroed in on the other person, and the less you’re focused on yourself, the better your conversation will be and the less your mind will turn to all the things you think you didn’t do well.
28. Why did the author carry out 10 years of research
A. To dismiss national concerns. B. To check out a potential bias.
C. To enhance human communication. D. To develop harmonious relationships.
29. What is one effect of people’s liking gap
A. Fewer chances of new projects. B. Underestimation of their ability.
C. Bad relationships with people around. D. Low willingness to interact with others.
30. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph
A. Restate opinions. B. Deliver warnings. C. Give suggestions. D. Make a summary.
31. Which might be the best title for the text
A. Liking Gap May Influence Work Performances
B First Impressions Rely On Initial Conversations
C. People Probably Like You More Than You Think
D. How People Like You Matters Less Than You Assume
D
Building artificial intelligences that sleep and dream can lead to more dependable models, according to researchers who aim to mimic (模仿) the behavior of the human brain.
Concetto Spampinato and his research members at the University of Catania, Italy, were looking for ways to avoid a phenomenon known as “disastrous forgetting”, where an AI model trained to do a new task loses the ability to carry out jobs it previously excelled at. For instance, a model trained to identify animals could learn to spot different fish species, but then might lose its ability to recognize birds. They developed a method of training AI called Wake-Sleep Consolidated Learning (WSCL), which mimics the way that our brains reorganize short-term memories of daily learning when we are asleep.
Besides the usual training for the “awake” phase, models using WSCL are programmed to have periods of “sleep”, where they analyze awake data from earlier lessons. This is similar to human spotting connections and patterns while sleeping.
WSCL also has a period of “dreaming”, which involves novel data made from combining previous concepts. This helps to integrate previous paths of digital “neurons (神经元)”, freeing up space for future concepts. It also prepares unused neurons with patterns that will help them pick up new lessons more easily.
The researchers tested three AI models using a traditional training method, followed by WSCL training. Then they compared performances for image identification. The sleep-trained models were 2 to 12 percent more likely to correctly identify the contents of an image. They also measured an increase in how much old knowledge a model uses to learn a new task.
Despite the results, Andrew Rogoyski at the University of Surrey, UK, says using the human brain as a blueprint isn’t necessarily the best way to boost AI performance. Instead, he suggests mimicking dolphins, which can “sleep” with one part of the brain while another part remains active. After all, an AI that requires hours of sleep isn’t ideal for commercial applications.
32. WSCL was developed to help improve AI’s ______.
A. reliability B. creativity C. security D. popularity
33. What do models using WSCL do during the “sleeping” periods
A. Generate new data. B. Process previous data.
C. Receive data for later analysis. D. Save data for the “awake” phase.
34. What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A. The application of WSCL. B. The benefits of AI research.
C. The findings of the research. D. The underlying logic of WSCL.
35. Which best describes Andrew’s attitude towards the sleep-trained models
A. Cautious. B. Prejudiced. C. Pessimistic. D. Unconcerned.
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。
It’s no secret that reading good news feels a lot better than reading bad news. Like, would you rather bite into a lemon, or sip on a fresh glass of lemonade
___36___The world is full of problems and conflicts and we need to stay informed and alert (警觉的) to what’s going on around us. While reading traditional, more negative news is important, consuming good news is also part of staying informed. ____37____And it also brings meaningful benefits, like reduced stress and anxiety, higher rates of engagement, community building skills, and inspiration for creating a better world. Plus, knowing what to look for in the good news landscape is a key part of improving our media literacy skills and being thoughtful news consumers.
In fact, good news, known as solutions journalism, is becoming more popular, as publishers and news stations discover the benefits of sharing positive stories. Good Good Good is one of them. ____38____ A team of reporters and editors there work daily to deliver stories that make readers feel hopeful and equipped to do more good with possible solutions.
“If it bleeds it leads.” has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories about violence, death and destruction draw readers’ attention. ____39____ The thing is, however, there’s also good stuff out there—the delightful and kind parts of humanity. “Beautiful stories are happening worldwide.____40____When you do find them, the world can suddenly feel like a very different place. Good news is a vital part of how we learn about the world and solving the world’s problems.” Hervey, one of Good Good Good’s editors said.
A. Share good news with people around you.
B. It’s just that we don’t hear as much about them.
C. But the “bad news” has its place in the world.
D. It provides a more balanced view of the world.
E. And so, negative news stories are everywhere on news media.
F. Heartwarming stories make you cry and feel good.
G. The news media company is devoted to providing good news intentionally.
第三部分 语言运用
第一节完形填空(共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、 B、C和D四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Alia found herself disappointed in the drawing studio after missing out on picking her classes due to illness. She had hoped for Biology, but it was _____41_____ by the time she got to choose. She loved everything about science, from the way it used facts to how it revealed the basic nature of things. But _____42_____ was so... un-scientific.
The first class project was self-portraits (肖像). Some students were drawing self-portraits using_____43_____. Others were working from photographs. Alia_____44_____the incomplete outlines, feeling like a cat in a dog show.
The teacher _____45_____ her. “Every portrait begins with a circle,” he said. “Then you create a series of lines.” To _____46_____, he drew a group of small, quick portraits. He began each one with a _____47_____ , some straight lines, and a triangle (三角形) to determine _____48_____ the eyes, nose, and chin (下巴) should go.
_____49_____, Alia began her own self-portrait. She ______50______ the basic form of a head, the way she had been shown. From there, she used lines to plot the ______51______ of her face. The process took patience and ______52______ . She had to take note of each detail. One wrong measurement could throw off the whole ______53______.
Alia was surprised by the structure and discipline involved in drawing a portrait. Measuring, studying details and ______54______ the basic nature of something _______55_______ her of what she loved about science.
41. A. full B. changeable C. busy D. tough
42. A. biology B. art C. physics D. medicine
43. A. artbooks B. glass C. brushes D. mirrors
44. A. cared for B. searched for C. glanced at D. get rid of
45. A. punished B. approached C. blamed D. requested
46. A. introduce B. demonstrate C. complete D. promote
47. A. letter B. square C. circle D. dot
48. A. why B. when C. how D. where
49. A. Surprisingly B. Excitedly C. Hesitantly D. Disappointedly
50. A. drew B. wrote C. printed D. typed
51. A. features B. sizes C. colors D. lengths
52. A. accuracy B. love C. courage D. humor
53. A. design B. paper C. portrait D. book
54. A. changing B. revealing C. distinguishing D. understanding
55. A. warned B. informed C. suspect D. reminded
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。
Trends popular among the youth such as “China chic” and the growing influence of young consumers have driven the development of hanfu industry in recent years. Among the various ____56____ (style), the horse face skirt has emerged as the most popular item.
____57____(combine) classical elegance with modern simplicity, the horse face skirt is said to perfectly suit the contemporary culture and lifestyle of young people, making ____58____ a fashion icon (标志). This trend has gained popularity in Luoyang city, Central China’s Henan province,____59____ numerous performers recently showcased these beautiful skirts in their acts, with many visitors alike ____60____ (dress) in the elegant horse face skirts. In Caoxian county of Shandong province, one of the country’s hanfu production and sales centers, the sales ____61____ the horse face skirts during last Spring Festival holiday ____62____ (increase) dozens of times compared to usual volumes. Actually, the skirt has become a very popular ____63____ (choose) for gifts.
The current popularity of hanfu in the country is believed ____64____ (indicate) more than a fashion trend; it _____65_____ (represent) a deeper connection to Chinese tradition and cultural identity.
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 本学期你校开设了每周一节的英语文学阅读课，请你就此写一篇短文向学校英文报 “Student Voice”栏目投稿，内容包括：
1.课程介绍(目的、内容、上课方式等);
2.你的收获。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
English Literature Reading Class Opens a New World
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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。
Michael saw the trouble coming. There standing in the hallway was Frank, the boy who enjoyed making fun of anyone at any given moment. Frank was tall and strong, so few of his victims stood up to him. Michael hated the idea that Frank always got away with his wrongdoing. Yet like most kids who were picked on, he just took it quietly and waited for the unpleasant to pass.
Frank walked up, his eyes locked on the books in Michael’s arms. When they met, Frank stopped unexpectedly, “Hey, let me see those books!” Some students watched as Michael held out the books he was carrying, trying not to give away his nervousness.
Frank took a book, looked inside for a second, and then threw the book at Michael, who dropped all the other books. “Hey, those are school property,” Frank barked, “Be careful!” Then he walked away, laughing loudly.
Michael, his cheeks turning red, half kicked the fallen books. Suddenly a hand picked up one book. “You look like you could use a p ally (盟友),” a friendly voice said. It was Ramon, the most athletic boy in the high school. Michael couldn’t believe Ramon was stopping to help him as they barely spoke.
“Thanks,” Michael sighed with relief. “It’s confusing. I don’t know what his problems is.”
“Well, as I see it,” Ramon said, “you need to find a way to end this.” Michael nodded, stuck for what to say. Ramon continued, “You know my grandmother used to tell me whenever I had a problem with someone. She’d say, ‘You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar (醋).’”
Looking puzzled, Michael asked, “What does that mean ”
“It means kindness may be more effective than anger,” Ramon explained.
“Can you just tell Frank to stop picking on me ” Michael suggested.
“That’s vinegar,” Ramon laughed as he walked away. “Try honey instead.”
Ramon’s words left Michael thinking.
The next school day brought Michael’s usual pain. There stood Frank, and Michael knew it would be just seconds before he had to face him in the middle of the hall. Frank came nearer.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Then, suddenly, the unexpected happened.
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Michael bent down and quickly picked up Frank’s books on the floor.
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