山东省济宁市2023—2024 学年高二第二学期5月期中考试英语试卷
（试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man want to do
A. Book a table. B. Confirm a reservation. C. Invite the woman to dinner.
2. Why is Henry unable to meet Mrs. Brown tomorrow
A. He hasn’t finished his project yet.
B. He has changed his schedule.
C. Mrs. Brown is busy.
3. How is the weather in the woman’s city at this time of year
A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy.
4. What is Shirley like
A. Kind-hearted. B. Hard-working. C. Easy-going.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A game.
B. Their kids’ hobbies.
C. Tom’s favorite after-school activity.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Where will the speakers go
A. California. B. Texas. C. Utah.
7. What will the speakers do next
A. Go straight to their first stop.
B. Find a place for a rest.
C. Look at their map.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why does Mike fail to ask for a cellphone
A. It costs too much. B. He already has one. C. His father will give him one.
9. How much do the earphones cost
A. $91. B. $100. C. $109.
10. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Good friends. B. Aunt and nephew. C. Mother and son.
听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。
11. When did Andrew begin to read the book
A. At 3:30 pm. B. At 4:00 pm. C. At 4:30 pm.
12. What do we know about Noa Denmon
A. She sold books. B. She wrote stories. C. She drew pictures.
13. What is the book mainly about
A. A boy’s life. B. A dog’s experiences. C. An outdoor exploration.
14. What will Andrew do with the book
A. Lend it to Mrs. Johnson.
B. Return it to the library.
C. Share it with others.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15. Why were people unwilling to accept Toby
A. He has an extra nose. B. He behaves strangely. C. He just has two legs.
16. What was the music producer’s attitude toward Toby
A. Disappointed. B. Concerned. C. Angry.
17. What is Toby especially good at
A. Dancing with the music.
B. Playing difficult tricks.
C. Finding hidden things.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What did Shade Ajayi do as a child
A. She made purses and bags.
B. She worked at a shop.
C. She studied at home.
19. Who is Nasrat Busari
A. Shade Ajayi’s teacher.
B. Shade Ajayi’s classmate.
C. Shade Ajayi’s customer.
20. What encouraged Shade Ajayi to go to school
A. Wanting to get a college degree.
B. Expecting to set a good example.
C. Hoping to operate her business better.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Most Popular UK Destinations for a Staycation
Looking for a cheap staycation to brighten up your winter Here are the most popular destinations in the UK.
Blackpool
Whether you’re seeking the thrills of Blackpool Pleasure Beach or are keen to catch a glimpse of Blackpool Tower, the city’s most appealing attraction, the seaside town offers various amazing views. It’s no wonder the town has gained 980.8 million views on TikTok. With accommodation price 75 for a night, you’ll have a golden opportunity to enjoy Blackpool’s Illuminations (彩灯) display and the Seaside Trail.
Scarborough
North Yorkshire’s Scarborough sees 49,500 monthly searches and 686.4 million views on TikTok. One of the local highlights is the annual St Nicholas Fair. While a one-night stay in Scarborough costs 85, the town offers holiday-makers opportunities to experience ancient British culture at the 12th-century castle ruins.
Swansea
The Welsh town sees 27,100 monthly searches and has 622.4 million views on TikTok. Swansea’s Waterfront Wonderland brings with it the Alpine Village and various amusement attractions. Spending a night here costs just 10 pounds more than in Scarborough. But if you book a week earlier, you can get a 5 percent discount in total. With Cardiff only being an hour’s drive from Swansea, you have the perfect opportunity to catch a game of ice hockey.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth isn’t called Sunny Bournemouth for nothing, as holiday-makers can enjoy breathtaking views along the Jurassic Coast. With a World Heritage Site within its borders, it’s no surprise to see this town with the high number of views on TikTok (868.3 million). A one-night stay will cost you 105, giving you the perfect opportunity to get relaxed.
21. What is the most attractive in Blackpool
A. Blackpool Pleasure Beach. B. Blackpool Tower.
C. The Illuminations display. D. The Seaside Trail.
22. How much will a tourist at least pay for a night in Swansea
A. 70. B. 85. C. 85.75. D. 90.25.
23. Which of the following has the second-highest number of views on TikTok
A. Blackpool. B. Swansea.
C. Scarborough. D. Bournemouth.
B
The next generation of scientists and inventors is already finding approaches to address society’s problems. A group of high school students and their instructor report a solution to the problem of lead (铅) pollution in drinking water — an inexpensive faucet (水龙头) attachment that removes this poisonous metal. Unlike conventional filters currently on the market, theirs includes a container made of eco-friendly plastic and indicates when it’s “used up” by turning the tap water yellow.
“A few years ago, I saw a video of a woman in Michigan turn on her tap water, and it came out brown.” says Rebecca Bushway, the project’s principal investigator. “That made me think — because there’s really no safe level of lead in drinking water, wouldn’t it be nice to have a water filter that could tell you your water is polluted, well before it turns brown because of lead ”
Bushway, as a science teacher, wondered aloud to her chemistry class if there was a little filter that they could make from inexpensive components to easily remove lead. The students were excited about the idea, and they started thinking about the project in 2020.
The students discussed designs for an attachment to screw (用螺丝固定) a filter onto a sink’s faucet. Then in the spring semester of 2021, they 3D printed the attachment and a 3-inch-tall filter housing, using eco-friendly plastic. They filled the containers with some chemical powder. Next, the students added a tiny spectrophotometer with a single-wavelength LED to the bottom of the filter container. They installed an indicator light that turns on as soon as the detector identifies the yellow color of the lead iodide (碘化铅).
The team’s goal is to make and sell their filters for less than $1 each. Because the housings use eco-friendly plastic, the cost could trend a little higher, but the material would help reduce the overall environmental impact of the filter.
The process of developing the filter has been very fulfilling. “Ultimately, this experience has shown students they can make a difference to somebody, and that there are problems they can fix with science,” said Bushway.
24. What shows that the filter is running out according to the text
A. The change of the water’s color. B. The change of the filter housing’s color.
C. The times of the filter being used. D. The flash of the indicator light.
25. What inspired Bushway to remove lead in the water
A. Her personal experience in Michigan. B. The unsafe water used by a woman.
C. A lack of safe drinking water. D. The experiments carried out in her class.
26. What can be inferred from paragraphs 4 and 5
A. Chemical powder reacts with the lead in the water.
B. A detector is fixed to identify the lead iodide.
C. The students have developed eco-friendly plastic.
D. The filter has an advantage over others in price.
27. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage
A. To advertise a product to remove lead to readers.
B. To highlight the hardships the inventors encounter.
C. To praise the young for shouldering responsibilities.
D. To stress the importance of environmental protection.
C
In an era dominated by texting and messaging apps, phone calls seem to become a relic (遗物) of the past among younger generations, Gen Z in particular. A recent survey shows that a quarter of 18 to 24-year-olds refuse to pick up the phone, and over half ignore calls from their parents. Why do we find phone calls so awkward, and is avoiding them damaging our relationships
The avoidance of phone calls isn’t just a preference; it’s a display of anxiety. Phone conversations can be awkward due to the lack of non-verbal clues. In face-to-face interactions, we rely heavily on gestures, facial expressions, and body language to interpret messages, which are absent in phone conversations. This can lead to misunderstandings and a feeling of disconnect. Additionally, the pressure to respond immediately without enough time to think, as afforded by messaging apps, can increase the anxiety associated with phone calls.
Despite the discomfort they may cause, phone conversations are an important skill. In the professional world, the ability to communicate effectively over the phone remains a critical skill. As I emphasize in my teachings and workshops, clear, confident, and real-life communication can significantly impact personal and professional success. Therefore, it’s crucial for younger generations, including Gen Z, to learn how to communicate well with others over the phone, not just for professional success but also for developing personal relationships.
Relying merely on messaging apps can have harmful effects on Gen Z’s well-being and relationships. The survey indicates a growing discomfort with direct voice communication can lead to a lack of deeper, empathetic (共情的) connections. This can potentially impact their ability to form meaningful relationships and deal with situations where direct communication like phone calls is momentous.
Moreover, as I advocate in my approach to public speaking, including emotional elements into communication enhances memorability (值得记忆) and impact. Phone conversations, with their immediate and personal nature, can develop a deeper emotional connection than text-based communication.
28. What can we know from paragraph 2
A. Why people are making fewer phone calls.
B. How young men respond to phone calls.
C. What impact can phone calls have.
D. How much further phone calls go.
29. Which statement will the author probably agree with
A. Future success is mainly based on phone talks.
B. It’s vital to acquire the art of phone conversation.
C. Learning how to communicate is the focus.
D. Much remains to be done for better personal skills.
30. What does the underlined word “momentous” mean in paragraph 4
A. Obvious. B. Important. C. Missing. D. Temporary.
31. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. An interview. B. A book review. C. A lecture. D. A diary entry.
D
Individuals vary in how they react to anxiety. Some bury their heads in the sand and ignore the mounting sense of anxiety that seems to occupy the society. Others are in a watchful state and can’t get enough of the up-to-the-minute news and social media feeds.
Martin Buber once stated that we related to three things around us: nature, our fellow men, and how you view the world. When we are in a burdened (忧虑的) state, we tend to take no notice of any of these. When we become unburdened from our depressed selves, we are able to discover the delights and wonders around and experience a deep sense of gratitude.
At a time when news reports are merely a click away, people’s anxiety becomes even intenser. Because of 24/7 media, the international and the interpersonal have integrated in a way that we have never seen before. It seems that we’ve lost the capacity to maintain our inner peace — and that’s not just a matter of having opposing views about issues. It’s a matter of not having the patience to involve in delightful communication and to hear each other. Transforming the situation can’t be achieved overnight. It’s not accidental, which must be approached with strength. It comes from the efforts to attain understanding and calm.
Our age of anxiety presents us with challenges. But out of adversity comes opportunity. Never can we maintain calm and experience gratitude at a time when we are burdened, worried, and anxious. Like anything else, relaxation and calm take a bit of work. Attempt to limit your exposure to updates on the news and take a couple of moments to count your blessings — including the people in your life and the fortune from which you’ve benefited. As you may be aware, it is taking things for granted that robs you of the fruits of your labor. Praying for goodness and planting seeds of gratitude may be our only way out.
32. What might happen to a relaxed person
A. Spotting the beauty in the surroundings. B. Paying no attention to the state of mind.
C. Getting on well with nature and fellows. D. Grasping the latest news items with care.
33. What makes people anxiety-stricken
A. The lack of peaceful talks. B. The information overload.
C. The widespread false news. D. The opposing views online.
34. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Methods to overcome challenges and barriers.
B. Steps to robbing people of their fruits of labor.
C. Tips on limiting the exposure to news updates.
D. Ways to ease anxiety and appreciate blessings.
35. Which might be a suitable title for the text
A. Take Nothing Online for Granted
B. Watch Out for the Traps of Media
C. Be Grateful in an Age of Anxiety
D. Count Blessings Instead of Worries
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。
How to improve your home’s energy efficiency
Ensuring that your home is energy-efficient possibly keeps your bills right down and helps you play your part in the fight against climate change. 36 .
Insulate (使隔热) your loft
Most of your home’s wasted energy will attempt to escape through your roof. To stop it in its tracks, you must invest in having your loft insulated. 37 , but it will be sure to save you over 100 a year.
38
By investing in a top-of-the-line boiler, you’ll no doubt tap into an extra of savings. What’s more, making this kind of investment will also be sure to lower your home’s carbon emissions. When choosing a new boiler, give precedence (优先) to those that fall in or near the “A” category. Whatever you do, just don’t slip towards the lower end of the scale.
Fit double glazing (双层玻璃)
39 . This is because double-glazed windows and doors trap more heat than regular ones, ultimately meaning they will stop you from having to put your heating on as much or as high. The initial investment demanded in this instance can be costly, which is why you should consider making use of the Help2Buy Windows Scheme.
Keep an eye on your energy consumption
Only when you know how much energy you use can you take action with regards to being less wasteful and more resourceful. This means that you should make a conscious effort to keep an eye on your energy consumption. 40 , you might want to consider fitting an energy monitor in your home. Generally, this type of technology will cost between 25 and 40.
Update your boiler
Maximize the boiler
To assist you in rising to this challenge
Taking such action may demand some cost in advance
Double-glazed windows will increase your energy consumption
Take these steps, and you’ll be living in an energy-efficient home
Double glazing will make a massive difference to your annual energy bills
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The summer after my freshman year college, I had to get my first job. This was probably one of the 41 tasks I have ever had to do. I had never held a job when I was in high school because my parents wanted me to put all my 42 into my studies.
At first, it was very hard. I filled out dozens of 43 but got no calls back in the first two weeks. It made sense because I had 44 no job experience. All I could 45 was that being a high school graduate and a year of college.
However, halfway through the third week, I finally got a call back from one of the places I
46 . We had set up a meeting time, and after my 47 , I was more than ready to start working the following Monday. I was 48 at the chance of working for my wages.
When I started, it was very clear that I was not 49 . I made mistakes with orders and often 50 sales promotions (推销). My parents made a bet I would not 51 the first two weeks, and I would be back looking for more 52 . However, I stuck with it.
After working a while, I got better at orders, and always 53 the cheaper options for customers. A couple of weeks later, I had been told by the manager that I had 54 the award of the best employee of the month. It taught me a lot about responsibility and gave me the
55 of working.
41. A. funniest B. worst C. hardest D. lightest
42. A. energy B. motivation C. wisdom D. ambition
43. A. questionnaires B. surveys C. certifications D. applications
44. A. exactly B. absolutely C. partly D. doubtfully
45. A. explain B. claim C. interpret D. offer
46. A. signed up B. applied to C. checked in D. headed for
47. A. interview B. graduation C. arrangement D. performance
48. A. surprised B. disappointed C. excited D. worried
49. A. skilled B. frightened C. patient D. satisfied
50. A. avoided B. abandoned C. postponed D. forgot
51. A. spend B. last C. continue D. wait
52. A. ideas B. expectations C. jobs D. instructions
53. A. sold B. produced C. kept D. recommended
54. A. confirmed B. received C. guaranteed D. become
55. A. confidence B. importance C. expectation D. hope
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。
Putian wood carving, one of the four well-known 56 (category) of the art of Chinese wood carving, originated in the Tang and Song Dynasties. 57 (serve) as a national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) item in China, it is a traditional folk carving technique of southeast China’s Fujian Province.
Zheng Chunhui, Lin Jianjun and Chen Yushu are three 58 (exception) representatives of wood carving masters. Zheng is a provincial-level inheritor (继承人) of the wood carving art,
59 not only excels in traditional wood carving technique, 60 expresses his love for his family and nation through his works. To promote the art, Zheng opened a unique wood carving gallery, which is the 61 (one) in Putian run by an individual and free to the public. The delicately made wood carving works by Lin 62 (shine) at a BRICS summit (峰会) several years ago, and meanwhile, the Chinese-style antique furniture pieces that are made by Chen
63 (show) at many international exhibitions over the past few years.
Putian city is home 64 over 2,600 wood carving companies, and the wood carving works 65 (create) there were sold to more than 20 countries and regions around the world last year.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是李华，目前在新西兰某高中做交换生，发现周围很多当地学生对汉语有浓厚的兴趣。请你给校长Mr. Smith写一封邮件，建议学校增设汉语课。内容包括：
写信目的；
增设汉语课的意义；
期待回复。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
第二节 （满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I’ve always thought of my mother Lee-Ann as a superhero. Not that she can fly or shoot lasers (激光) out of her eyes, but because she never runs out of room in her heart for anyone or anything.
I could write about all of the wonderful things she has done, but I want to focus on the one project she does every year that has shaped my whole family and everyone around us: She collects the money she finds in the washer and dryer, and she puts it in a little jar that we refer to as “The Charity Jar”. Every year, she takes this money and puts it toward something — a cause, an act of kindness, anything that can help someone. Sometimes, she buys coffee for the next people in line at a coffee shop. Other times, she buys something for an organization that needs it.
If you ask her about this tradition, she will tell you that she is carrying on something that her mother used to do around the holidays. If you ask anyone else who knows her, however, they will tell you that she has a huge heart. She manages to get our whole family involved in this movement every year.
Last year, for example, my younger brother Bob and I volunteered in a shelter for the homeless. Once, when we helped with delivering daily supplies there, he noticed the wish list on the wall: comforters, a DVD player, a coffee maker and supplies. We told Mum, and she quickly organized a family meeting to discuss how to help the shelter. We all agreed that the coffee maker would be the best thing for our family to work on together. We found a coffee maker online and decided to buy one.
Bob opened “The Charity Jar” and we counted the money Mum collected. Unfortunately, it was 50 dollars short. “Any way to make it up ” Mum asked me and Bob.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。山东省济宁市2023—2024 学年高二第二学期5月期中考试英语试卷
参考答案
第一部分 听力
1—5 ACBAC 6—10 ABACB 11—15 BCACA 16—20 BCBAC
第二部分 阅读
第一节
A
本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了英国最受欢迎的四个旅游度假目的地。
B 细节理解题。根据Blackpool部分中的第一句“... are keen to catch a glimpse of Blackpool Tower, the city’s most appealing attraction ...”可知，Blackpool Tower为该市最有吸引力的景点。故选B。
D 推理判断题。根据Swansea部分中的第三句“Spending a night here costs just 10 pounds more than in Scarborough.”可知，在Swansea住一晚比在Scarborough贵10英镑；根据下一句“But if you book a week earlier, you can get a 5 percent discount in total.”可知，游客若提前一周预订，就可以得到5%的折扣；根据Scarborough部分中的第三句“While a one-night stay in Scarborough costs 85 ...”可知，在Scarborough住一晚需要花费85英镑。由以上内容可知，在Swansea住宿一晚的最低费用为( 85+ 10)×95%= 90.25。故选D。
D 推理判断题。根据Blackpool部分中的“It’s no wonder the town has gained 980.8 million views on TikTok.”可知，Blackpool的观看次数达到了9.808亿次；根据Scarborough部分中的“North Yorkshire’s Scarborough sees 49,500 monthly searches and 686.4 million views on TikTok.”可知，Scarborough有6.864亿的观看次数；根据Swansea部分中的“The Welsh town sees 27,100 monthly searches and has 622.4 million views on TikTok.”可知，Swansea的观看次数为6.224亿次。根据Bournemouth部分中的“the high number of views (868.3 million)”可知，Bournemouth有8.683亿次的观看次数。通过比较可知，Bournemouth的观看次数是第二高的。故选D。
B
本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一群高中生在老师的帮助下研发了用于去除水中的铅的过滤器。文章展现了年轻人利用知识解决问题并承担社会责任的能力。
A 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“... and indicates when it’s ‘used up’ by turning the tap water yellow.”可知，当过滤器中的材料“用完”时，自来水会变成黄色。故选A。
B 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“I saw a video of a woman in Michigan turn on her tap water, and it came out brown.”以及“That made me think — because there’s really no safe level of lead in drinking water ...”可知，Bushway看过一个视频，视频中一位女士使用的自来水是棕色的，这使Bushway有了去除水中的铅的想法。故选B。
B 推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句“They installed an indicator light that turns on as soon as the detector identifies the yellow color of the lead iodide (碘化铅).”可知，他们安装了一个指示灯，当探测器识别到碘化铅的黄色时，指示灯就会亮起来。故选B。
27. C 推理判断题。根据第一段第一句“The next generation of scientists and inventors is already finding approaches to address society’s problems.”和最后一段中Bushway说的话“Ultimately, this experience has shown students they can make a difference to somebody, and that there are problems they can fix with science”可推知，作者通过描述这群高中生发明用于去除水中的铅的过滤器来赞扬他们勇于承担社会责任。故选C。
C
本文是一篇说明文。调查显示，18至24岁的年轻人中有四分之一的人拒绝接听电话，一半以上的人不接父母的电话。文章探讨了年轻人避免电话交谈的原因和这一行为对人际关系的影响，并强调了电话交谈在职业和个人关系中的重要性。
A 细节理解题。通读第二段，尤其根据第二段第一句“The avoidance of phone calls isn’t just a preference; it’s a display of anxiety.”可知，通过阅读本段，我们能够得知为什么人们电话打得少了。故选A。
B 推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句“Therefore, it’s crucial for younger generations, including Gen Z, to learn how to communicate well with others over the phone, not just for professional success but also for developing personal relationships.”可知，作者强调了电话交谈的重要性，认为它不仅是职业获得成功的关键，还是发展人际关系的关键。因此，作者很可能会同意“掌握电话交谈的技巧是重要的”这一观点。故选B。
B 词义猜测题。通读全文，尤其根据第三段第一句中的“phone conversations are an important skill”和最后一段最后一句“Phone conversations, with their immediate and personal nature, can develop a deeper emotional connection than text-based communication.”可知，电话交谈（作为直接沟通的方式之一）很重要。由此可推测画线词momentous意为“重大的，重要的”。故选B。
C 文章出处题。通读全文，尤其是根据第三段中的“As I emphasize in my teachings and workshops ...”以及最后一段中的“Moreover, as I advocate in my approach to public speaking ...”等信息可知，本文很可能摘自一个讲座。故选C。
D
本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了在焦虑时代保持感恩和平静的心态的重要性，并提供了一些缓解焦虑并保持感恩的方法。
A 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句“When we become unburdened from our depressed selves, we are able to discover the delights and wonders around and experience a deep sense of gratitude.”可知，当我们从沮丧的自我中解脱出来时，我们就能发现周围的快乐和奇妙之处，并体验到一种深深的感恩之情。由此推断，一个放松下来的人应该能够“发现周围的美”。故选A。
B 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句和第二句“At a time when news reports are merely a click away, people’s anxiety becomes even intenser. Because of 24/7 media, the international and the interpersonal have integrated in a way that we have never seen before.”可知，新闻的不断更新和各类信息的交叠会导致焦虑感。由此可知，信息过载是人们感到焦虑的原因。故选B。
D 段落大意题。根据最后一段的内容特别是其中的“Attempt to limit your exposure to updates on the news and take a couple of moments to count your blessings … Praying for goodness and planting seeds of gratitude may be our only way out.”可知，若我们在背负重担的同时还忧心忡忡或焦虑不安，那我们就永远无法保持冷静，体会感恩。然而，我们通过努力可以实现放松和平和，缓解焦虑并体验到感恩之情。因此，最后一段主要讲述了缓解焦虑和保持感恩的方法。故选D。
C 标题概括题。文章讲述了我们在焦虑时代保持感激的重要性，通过努力我们可以理解彼此，保持平静，并且通过限制自己接触最新新闻，我们可以缓解焦虑并体验到感恩之情。因此，文章标题应为“在焦虑时代保持感恩”。故选C。
第二节
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了四种帮助人们减少家庭能源消耗的方法。
F 上文讲“确保你的家庭是节能的可能会降低你账单上的开销，并帮助你在应对气候变化的斗争中发挥自己的作用”；下文具体介绍了减少家庭能源消耗的方法。F项“采取这些措施，你就会生活在一个节能的家庭里”承上启下，符合语境。故选F。
D 上文讲“为了阻止它的发展，你必须使你的阁楼隔热”；下文讲“但是，它肯定会为你每年节约超过100英镑的花费”。D项“采取这样的行动可能需要提前花费一些钱”承上启下，符合语境。故选D。
A 空处是本段的小标题。本段讲“购买顶级的热水器无疑会让你节省更多的钱。更重要的是，进行这种投资也一定会降低你家里的碳排放。在选择新的热水器时，优先考虑那些属于或接近‘A’类的热水器”。A项“更新你的热水器”统领本段，符合语境。故选A。
G 下文讲“这是因为双层玻璃的窗户和门能够比常规的吸收更多热量”。G项“双层玻璃对你每年的能源账单将会有很大的影响”与下文衔接紧密，符合语境。故选G。
C 上文讲“这意味着你应该有意识地密切关注你的能源消耗”；下文讲“你可以考虑在家里安装一个能源监测器”。C项“为了帮助你应对这个挑战”承上启下，符合语境。故选C。
第三部分 语言运用
第一节
本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了在大学一年级结束的那个夏天，从未做过任何工作的作者经过种种努力找到了一份工作，并在自己的努力工作下获得了月度最佳员工称号。
C 考查形容词辨析。根据下文中的“I had never held a job when I was in high school”及语境可知，此处指找工作是作者要做的最困难的任务之一。故选C。
A 考查名词辨析。根据语境可知，此处指作者的父母希望作者把所有精力投入到学习之中。故选A。
D 考查名词辨析。根据语境及常识可知，此处指作者填写了许多申请表。故选D。
B 考查副词辨析。根据上文中的“I had never held a job when I was in high school”可知，作者完全没有工作经验。故选B。
D 考查动词辨析。根据下文中的“was that being a high school graduate and a year of college”可知，作者所能提供的是作为一名高中毕业生以及在大学一年的经历。故选D。
B 考查动词短语辨析。根据上文中的“I finally got a call back from one of the places”可知，作者最后得到了一个之前申请过的地方的回电。故选B。
A 考查名词辨析。根据上文中的“We had set up a meeting time”可知，此处指在面试后，作者准备好去工作。故选A。
C 考查形容词辨析。根据语境可知，作者因得到了工作机会而感到很兴奋。故选C。
A 考查形容词辨析。根据下文中的“I made mistakes with orders”可知，刚开始工作时作者并不熟练。故选A。
D 考查动词辨析。根据语境及常识可知，作者把订单搞错并经常忘记促销。故选D。
B 考查动词辨析。根据语境可知，作者的父母打赌说作者的工作持续不过前两周。故选B。
C 考查名词辨析。根据语境可知，作者的父母认为作者的工作持续不过前两周，作者还会继续找工作。故选C。
D 考查动词辨析。根据下文中的“the cheaper options for customers”及语境可知，作者总是给顾客推荐更便宜的选择。故选D。
B 考查动词辨析。根据下文中的“the award of the best employee of the month”及语境可知，作者获得了月度最佳员工称号。故选B。
A 考查名词辨析。根据语境可知，此处指它给了作者工作的信心。故选A。
第二节
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国著名木雕艺术之一——莆田木雕以及三位有代表性的莆田木雕技艺传承人。
56. categories 考查名词的复数。根据空前的“one of the four well-known”可知，此处表示莆田木雕是中国木雕艺术的四大著名类别之一，空处应用名词复数。故填categories。
57. Serving 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，空处所在部分应是非谓语动词短语作状语。serve as sth.表示“可用作……”，serve与句子主语it（即莆田木雕）之间为逻辑上的主谓关系，应用其现在分词形式作状语。故填Serving。注意：空处位于句首，单词首字母大写。
58. exceptional 考查词性转换。郑春辉、林建军和陈玉树是三位卓越的木雕大师代表。空处作定语修饰名词representatives，应用exception的形容词形式exceptional，意为“杰出的，优秀的”。故填exceptional。
59. who 考查定语从句。郑春辉是省级木雕艺术传承人，他不仅擅长传统木雕技艺，还通过他的作品表达对家庭和国家的热爱。分析句子结构可知，空处引导非限制性定语从句，且在从句中作主语，先行词表示人。故填关系代词who。
60. but 考查并列连词。此处表示他不仅擅长传统木雕技艺，还通过他的作品表达他对家庭和国家的热爱。本句是not only ... but (also) ...句型，表示“不仅……还……”。故填but。
61. first 考查序数词。此处指郑春辉开办的木雕艺术馆是莆田第一家由个人运营并免费向大众开放的木雕艺术馆。根据空前的“the”、空后的“in Putian”并结合句意可知，空处应用序数词。故填first。
62. shone 考查动词的时态。分析句子结构可知，空处作谓语，再结合该句中的时间状语“several years ago”可知，谓语动词应用一般过去时。故填shone。
63. have been shown 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知，空处作谓语，根据时间状语“over the past few years”可知，空处应用现在完成时；show与主句主语“the Chinese-style antique furniture pieces”之间为被动关系，应用被动语态；主语为复数名词，谓语应用复数。故填have been shown。
64. to 考查介词。莆田市是超过2600家木雕公司的所在地，去年那里创作的木雕作品销往全球20多个国家和地区。be home to为固定表达，表示“是……的发源地，是……的所在地”。故填to。
65. created 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，句子已有谓语were sold，因此空处是非谓语。create与被修饰词“the wood carving works”之间为逻辑上的动宾关系，应用过去分词作后置定语。故填created。
第四部分 写作
第一节
参考范文：
Dear Mr. Smith,
I’m Li Hua, a Chinese exchange student in your school. I’m writing to suggest including Mandarin Chinese courses in our current curriculum, given that many students here show ongoing strong interest in it.
Known as one of the most spoken languages in the world and with its growing popularity worldwide, Mandarin Chinese, has entered numerous classrooms in foreign countries. Besides, due to the rise of China’s international influence, speaking Chinese fluently has become a highly valued professional skill. Furthermore, learning Chinese helps open a unique window into one of the world’s richest and most ancient civilizations.
I hope you can take my suggestion into serious consideration. Looking forward to your reply. Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节
参考范文：
Paragraph 1:
“I’ve learned that Mr. Smith needs someone to tidy his big garden,” I told Bob. “We can do it!” cried Bob. Eager to bridge the gap in our funds, we immediately ran to Mr. Smith’s house and asked whether we could do the gardening services in exchange for the amount of money we needed. Mr. Smith was delighted with our idea, so on the following weekend we worked hard to transform his garden into a lovely and tidy space. In this way, not only did we earn the funds we needed, but we also gained a grateful friend whose garden now bloomed with newfound beauty.
Paragraph 2:
The next weekend, we went to the shelter with the new coffee maker excitedly. We also brought some coffee beans so that we could demonstrate how to use the machine, as well as enjoy coffee when chatting. The women at the shelter were overjoyed with our contribution, and my mother’s eyes sparkled. I knew she was proud of us. As we left the shelter, it was raining and was a bit cold, but all of us felt warm in heart. Not only was Mum a superhero, but she also made us a superhero team, whose delight lied in every little help we could offer to others.
听力材料
Text 1
M: Good morning, is that Golden Seaside Restaurant, please
W: Yes, speaking. How may I help you, please
M: I’m calling to ask if there’s a table for four available for tonight.
Text 2
W: Henry, will you go to Mrs. Brown’s office to talk about our project tomorrow
M: No. She isn’t available the whole day tomorrow.
W: So should I change your schedule for tomorrow
M: Yes, please.
Text 3
M: Is it a good time to visit your city at this time of year
W: I don’t think so. If you go now, I’m afraid you’ll be kept indoors most of the time. The sky hardly clears up from March to May there.
Text 4
M: Shirley, what do you usually do at the weekend
W: Every weekend, instead of hanging out with my friends, I pass out food and safety supplies to nearly 800 homeless people with volunteers’ help.
M: Wow, you’re really doing something great!
Text 5
W: Tom, what do you love doing most after school
M: Playing basketball.
W: Why
M: I love meeting other kids and being active. Also, I love competing. It’s awesome when my team works great together to win a game worth winning.
Text 6
W: I can’t believe that we’re actually on our first road trip. California, here we come!
M: I hope we’ve made the right decision to go there.
W: I’m sure we have. It’s our best option. It’s much closer to Utah than Texas. It’ll be too tiring if we drive all the way to Texas from our state. Besides, there’s really a lot to see and do in California.
M: I think you’re right. According to the map, we’re only an hour from our first stop.
W: That’s great! But what about stopping for a breather at the next roadhouse I want a rest.
M: OK.
Text 7
W: Mike, let me buy you something for your birthday.
M: That’s great! Can I ask for anything that I want
W: Sorry, Mike, but I’m not made of money. You can choose something that doesn’t cost over 100 dollars.
M: Thanks. I’ll buy something that I’ve been hoping to get for a while. I need a basketball, but my father has already promised to get me one. I need a new cellphone, but it costs hundreds of dollars. Can I get earphones
W: Certainly. You can choose a pair on this site. Sit down and have a look.
M: Oh, I love this pair. But it’s 9 dollars more than I can ask for.
W: It’s OK. You can get it if you really love it.
M: Thanks, Auntie. You’re the greatest!
Text 8
W: Andrew, it’s already 4:30 pm now. You’ve been reading the book for half an hour without even looking up. You must be reading an interesting storybook.
M: Actually I’m reading a poetry book titled A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart.
W: Who wrote it
M: It’s written by Zetta Elliott and illustrated by Noa Denmon.
W: So what is it mainly about
M: It’s mainly about one boy’s days and experiences. It is an amazing exploration of the boy’s feelings throughout a period of time, from joy to anger to pride. The poems tell about children in various situations. This book has moved me so deeply.
W: I don’t think we have such a book. Did you borrow it from your school library
M: No. I helped walk Mrs. Johnson’s dog yesterday. She wanted to give me some money, but I didn’t accept it, so she gave me the book instead.
W: Well, since the book is so great, will you recommend it to your classmates
M: Absolutely. I cannot recommend this book highly enough! I cannot wait to bring it to school so my classmates will read it, too.
Text 9
W: What are you reading, Jason
M: I’m reading a news story about a music producer. He has the habit of adopting unique pets.
W: What pet did he adopt most recently
M: A dog named Toby. A shelter (收容所) picked him up while he was walking alone on the street. People at the shelter tried to find him a home, but it proved a near impossible task because he was a two-nosed dog. Toby was at risk of being put down.
W: How did the music producer get to know him
M: He read the ad about the dog. He couldn’t wait to take the dog home. Now Toby has joined Rocky, a five-legged Miniature Pinscher, and Pinky, a two-legged Chihuahua.
W: So does Toby live a normal life
M: Yes. He can play and fetch like any other dog, but thanks to his two noses, he can find anything no matter how well it is hidden.
W: I’m so happy for him.
M: Me, too.
Text 10
M: Until recently, Shade Ajayi had never gone to school. Now 50, the businesswoman is learning to read and write alongside students nearly 40 years younger than she is. Ajayi attends a school in Ilorin, in Nigeria’s western Kwara state. She wears the same uniform, or school clothing, as hundreds of girls at the school: a pink dress and head covering. As a child, Ajayi worked in her aunt’s shop instead of attending school. She now runs her own business making and selling purses and bags. But she believes her inability to read or write is holding her back. Ajayi signed up to attend school last year, but the school closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Schools reopened in January, 2021 and Ajayi finally got her chance. She sits in a class with students aged 11 to 13 and raises her hand to answer questions. Nasrat Busari, who teaches her, said she did not appear worried about the age difference with other students. Ajayi still makes bags and purses after finishing classes. A helper serves her customers during school hours. She plans to continue her education for four more years, saying it will help her business.
