惠阳泰雅实验学校高二年级下学期第二次考试试题
英语
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第一部分 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
Traveling to a foreign country can make you frightened if you don't know the local language.Mr.Thibault has a number of tips to help travelers manage in a destination when they don't speak the native tongue, based on his own experience.Here are a few of them.
Download a Language Translation App
Mr.Thibault tends to rely on Google Translate and suggests that travelers find an app that works for them.Ideally, find one that specializes in the language you need to translate especially if the language uses a character set you’re not familiar with, or have difficulty pronouncing.
Speak with Your Hands and Head
Pointing with your hands and nodding or shaking your head, Mr.Thibault said, are easy ways to communicate with locals in the country you’re in.“Gestures are all universally understood，” he said.
Learn a Few Key Words
Knowing basic words and phrases like "hello""thank you” and “I’m sorry，I don’t speak your language.Do you speak English ” is a must, Mr.Thibault said.Showing that you care enough to learn some of the language before you go, and at least enough to acknowledge that you don’t know more, is a form of respect and will make you go a long way to be liked by locals.
Work with a Local Travel Agent
If you feel particularly uncomfortable in the country you’re heading to, and you have to go anyway, relying on a local travel agent who knows both your and your destination's languages can be incredibly useful.
Hire a Local Tour Guide
A tour guide can help you get a better grasp of the local language and is a good person to practice words and phrases with.Whenever Mr.Thibault visits a new country, he books a sightseeing tour with a guide on the first day of his trip.“I use this day to learn about my destination and get familiar with the language,”he said.
1. In what situation should a language translation app be applied while traveling abroad
A. When you have trouble pronouncing the words.
B. When you want to acknowledge your ignorance.
C. When you want to practice the local language.
D. When you feel uncomfortable in the country.
2. What is the easiest way to communicate with foreigners according to the text
A. Downloading a language translation app.
B. Learning a few key words.
C. Using body language.
D. Working with a guide.
3. How can you better understand the local language
A. By speaking with your hands and head.
B. By learning a few key words.
C. By downloading a language translation app.
D. By hiring a local tour guide.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章针对不会说外语的旅行者到国外旅游提出了几条建议，包括下载翻译软件、使用肢体语言、出发前学习关键词、寻求当地旅行社的帮助以及雇用当 地导游。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“Ideally, find one that specializes in the language you need to translate especially if the language uses a character set you’re not familiar with, or have difficulty pronouncing.”可知，尤其是当地语言是你不熟悉的文字体系，或者发音很困难的情况下，建议下载安装一个主要专长于你想要翻译的语言翻译的应用程序。句中one指代a language translation APP。故选A。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Pointing with your hands and nodding or shaking your head, Mr.Thibault said, are easy ways to communicate with locals in the country you’re in.“Gestures are all universally understood，…”可知，用手指点，摇头点头是与异国当地人交流的简便方法，手势语是世界通用的。Pointing with your hands and nodding or shaking your head，Gestures都属于body language。所以据此可推知，使用肢体语言是与当地人交流的最简单方式。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据尾段第一句“A tour guide can help you get a better grasp of the local language and is a good person to practice words and phrases with.” 可知，导游可以帮助你更好地掌握当地的语言，而且导游是你与其练习单词和短语的合适人选。故选D。
B
Kristin Schell is the founder of The Turquoise Table, a movement of ordinary people who want to create community right in their own front yards. Ten years ago, she and her family moved to a new home in Austin, Texas.
One day, Kristin tried to connect with her new neighbors by hosting a party. She bought a few picnic tables but the delivery driver set one table down in her front yard by mistake. “After the party, I painted the table turquoise—my favorite color—and put it in the front yard, just a few feet from the sidewalk,” she says.
That turquoise table became the place where Kristin and her kids hung out. They played games, did crafts and ate snacks. “We got intentional about where we spent our time,” Kristin says. “We became ‘front yard people’.”
Neighbors began to stop by to introduce themselves and sit down for a chat. Kristin invited people to join her at the table for coffee or iced tea. Then neighbors asked Kristin if their family could put a picnic table in their front yard too. A movement was born. “It was a simple way to slow down and connect with others,” she says. The turquoise table was inviting and had a shared feel.
People often hesitate to invite others into their homes. They think their house is too messy, it’s not big enough or they don’t have enough time. “Our perfectionism can cause us to miss out on the joy of connecting with others,” Kristin says. Her picnic table takes away the excuses—and the pressure.
She likes how it enables her to take a small step toward easing loneliness and building relationships in her community. “People’s greatest need is to know that they are loved and that they belong,” she says.
A decade after their Texas beginnings, thousands of Turquoise Tables exist in all 50 states and in 13 countries around the world. Not all of them are actually turquoise. “No matter what color it is, it’s a friendship table,” Kristin says.
4. Why did Kristin Schell start the movement
A. To host more parties in her front yard. B. To entertain her friends and neighbors.
C. To engage with people in the neighbourhood. D. To create harmonious communities worldwide.
5. Which of the following words best describe Kristin Schell according to the text
A. Creative and sociable. B. Friendly and humorous.
C. Generous and ambitious. D. Cautious and responsible.
6. What can be inferred from the text
A. People don’t like others to step into their houses.
B. The campaign has a big impact at home and abroad.
C. Kristin Schell bought the turquoise table to host a party.
D. People feel unwilling to join in the front ya rd chat at first.
7. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Love Your Neighbors B. An Amazing Woman
C. Happy Front Yard Time D. Tables Where All Are Welcome
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。克里斯汀·谢尔在前院放置了一张青绿色餐桌，与邻居和陌生人建立联系。在她的宣传和带动下，现已形成了一场全国性的运动。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Kristin Schell is the founder of The Turquoise Table, a movement of ordinary people who want to create community right in their own front yards. Ten years ago, she and her family moved to a new home in Austin, Texas.”（克里斯汀·谢尔是“绿松石桌”(the Turquoise Table)的创始人，这是一个普通人想要在自己的前院建立社区的运动）和第二段“One day, Kristin tried to connect with her new neighbors by hosting a party.(一天，克里斯汀试图通过举办一个聚会来与她的新邻居建立联系)”以及第四段“It was a simple way to slow down and connect with others”（这是一种简单的方式，让你放慢脚步，与他人交流）可知，克里斯汀·谢尔发起了这项运动的目的是与邻居接触。故选C项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段““After the party, I painted the table turquoise—my favorite color—and put it in the front yard, just a few feet from the sidewalk,” she says.”（聚会结束后，我把桌子漆成了我最喜欢的绿松石色，然后把它放在前院，离人行道只有几英尺远，”她说）以及后文Kristin后来发起了“绿松石桌”运动可知，克里斯汀有创造性。根据第四段“Kristin invited people to join her at the table for coffee or iced tea.”（克里斯汀邀请人们和她一起坐在桌边喝咖啡或冰茶）可知，克里斯汀是一个热情、好交际的人。故选A项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“A decade after their Texas beginnings, thousands of Turquoise Tables exist in all 50 states and in 13 countries around the world.”（从德州开始的十年后，成千上万的绿松石桌遍布全球50个州和13个国家）可知，这场运动在国内外都产生了巨大的影响。故选B项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，并根据第一段“Kristin Schell is the founder of The Turquoise Table, a movement of ordinary people who want to create community right in their own front yards. Ten years ago, she and her family moved to a new home in Austin, Texas.”（克里斯汀·谢尔是“绿松石桌”的创始人，这是一个普通人想要在自己的前院建立社区的运动。）和最后一段“A decade after their Texas beginnings, thousands of Turquoise Tables exist in all 50 states and in 13 countries around the world.”（从德州开始的十年后，成千上万的绿松石桌遍布全球50个州和13个国家。）可知，文章主要讲述克里斯汀·谢尔在前院放置了一张青绿色餐桌，与邻居和陌生人建立联系。在她的宣传和带动下，现已形成了一场全国性的运动。因此D项“欢迎所有人的桌子”可作为本文的最佳标题。故选D项。
C
Blind people have long desired for brightness, but scientists don’t have the technology. To bring that one step closer to reality, Zhiyong Fan, a materials scientist of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, developed a new artificial eye recently. The device, which is about as sensitive to light and has sharper vision and a faster reaction time than a real eyeball, may outperform human eyes.
The human eye owes its wide field of view and clear eyesight to the retina (视网膜) — an area at the back of the eyeball covered in light-detecting cells. The design for a new artificial eye is based on the structure of the human eye and uses a friendly light-sensitive material. At the back of the eyeball, an artificial retina is lined with Nan scale light sensors (纳米级光感器). Those sensors measure light that passes through the lens (晶状体) at the front of the eye. Wires attached to the back of the retina send signals from those sensors to the processor, similar to the way nerve networks connect the eyeball to the brain.
“In the future, we can use this to replace damaged human eyes,” says the lead designer. In theory, this artificial eye could see more clearly than the human eye, because the artificial retina contains about 460 million light sensors per square centimeter while a real retina has about 10 million light-detecting cells per square centimeter. Besides, the artificial eyeball records changes in lighting faster than human eyes can — within about 30 to 40 milliseconds, rather than 40 to 150 milliseconds. Although its 100-degree field of view isn’t as broad as the150 degrees a human eye can take in, the device can see as well as the human eye in poor light.
Hongrui Jiang, an electrical engineer at the University of Wisconsin, though, thinks engineers need a much more practical and efficient way to produce vast series of tiny wires on the back of the artificial eyeball to give it superhuman sight, which is super hard to achieve.
8. Why does Zhiyong Fan develop the artificial eye
A. To replace people’s real eyeballs. B. To gain a sharper vision.
C. To help the blind regain their eyesight. D. To help normal eyes perform better.
9. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The design of the artificial eye. B. The structure of the human eye.
C. The advantages of the artificial eye. D. The material used for the artificial eye.
10. What can we learn about the artificial eye and the human eye
A. They have the same structure.
B. The artificial eye may see more clearly.
C. The human eye sees better in weak light.
D. The artificial eye takes in a broader view.
11. Which word best describes Hongrui Jiang’s attitude to the artificial eye
A. Doubtful. B. Favorable. C. Unconcerned. D. Satisfied.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了香港科技大学的一位科学家开发人工眼帮助盲人重获光明。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。由第一段“Blind people have long desired for brightness, but scientists don’t have the technology. To bring that one step closer to reality, Zhiyong Fan, a materials scientist of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, developed a new artificial eye recently.”（盲人长期以来一直渴望光明，但科学家们没有这项技术。为了让这一点更接近现实，香港科技大学材料科学家范志勇最近开发了一种新的人工眼。）可知，发明人工眼的目的是帮助盲人重获光明。故选C项。
【9题详解】
主旨大意题。由第二段“The design for a new artificial eye is based on the structure of the human eye and uses a friendly light-sensitive material. At the back of the eyeball, an artificial retina is lined with Nan scale light sensors ( 纳米级光感器). Those sensors measure light that passes through the lens (晶状体) at the front of the eye. Wires attached to the back of the retina send signals from those sensors to the processor, similar to the way nerve networks connect the eyeball to the brain.”（新型人工眼的设计基于人眼的结构，并使用了一种友好的光敏材料。在眼球后部，人造视网膜上排列着Nan级的光传感器。这些传感器测量通过眼睛前部晶状体的光线。连接在视网膜后部的电线将信号从这些传感器发送到处理器，类似于神经网络将眼球连接到大脑的方式。）可知，第二段主要讲人工眼的结构设计。故选A项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。由第三段“In theory, this artificial eye could see more clearly than the human eye, because the artificial retina contains about 460 million light sensors per square centimeter while a real retina has about 10 million light-detecting cells per square centimeter.”（理论上，这种人造眼比人眼看得更清楚，因为人造视网膜每平方厘米包含大约 4.6 亿个光传感器，而真正的视网膜每平方厘米有大约 1000 万个光检测细胞。）可知，理论上人工眼可能比真正的眼睛看得更清楚。故选B项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。由尾段“Hongrui Jiang, an electrical engineer at the University of Wisconsin, though, thinks engineers need a much more practical and efficient way to produce vast series of tiny wires on the back of the artificial eyeball to give it superhuman sight, which is super hard to achieve.”（不过，威斯康星大学的电气工程师姜宏瑞认为，工程师们需要一种更实用、更有效的方法，在人造眼球的背面生产大量的细线，使其具有超人的视力，而这很难实现。）可知，他认为科学家们设想的很难达成，因此对人工眼持怀疑态度。故选A项。
D
It’s been nearly two decades since the traditional clothing style Hanfu first started to reemerge in China. Since then it has gone from a small cultural movement celebrating an ancient fashion to a trend that is booming on social media, having been adopted by China’s Generation Z as a means of connecting with their past. Instead of following other cultures blindly, Generation Z now have different opinions about what trend is by promoting local culture while having an objective view of exotic cultural products.
The new tastes of Generation Z—young people born after 1995—are well represented on Bilibili. In the recent New Year’s Eve gala presented by Bilibili, it attracted more than 100 million views within 48 hours with a colourful set of programmes ranging from Peking Opera to classical Chinese cartoons. The same is also true of movie industry. Last year, for the first time, the top 10 most viewed films in China were all domestic films, while the ticket sales for imported films have dropped to only 16.28 percent.
”Generation Z grew up with the rapid development of China and under good economic conditions. With the development of the Chinese Internet industry, they have more access to diverse international information and culture, which bring them a much broader vision and makes them more open and confident in analyzing foreign culture. Apart from taking pride in China’s rapid development, this generation also pursues individuality and values devotion to the country,“ Professor Zhang Yiwu said.
He also noted that the popular rock and punk culture pursued by the 70s and 80s generation is more of a challenge against real life and local culture. Some people who were born in the 1970s and 1980s did not grow up in the Internet age—they experienced the transformation of China going from poor to rich first-hand. This kind of longing and admiration of the West came from a lack of confidence.
However, Generation Z now have the confidence to look at Western culture with equal status. This kind of cultural confidence will result in China being more active and creative in its development on the international stage in the future.
12. What does the underlined word ”exotic“ in Paragraph 1 mean
A. Foreign. B. Fashionable. C. Traditional. D. Elegant.
13. Why is Bilibili mentioned in Paragraph 2
A. To confirm the rise of new media.
B. To promote Chinese Internet industry.
C. To highlight the popularity of domestic art.
D. To show the popularity of New Year’s Eve gala.
14. What do we know about Generation Z from the passage
A. They have a stronger cultural identity.
B. They are longing for cultural diversity.
C. They have made China develop rapidly.
D. They are more fond of foreign culture.
15. What can be a suitable title for the passage
A. Confident China, Better Future
B. China’s Progress Results in Cultural Confidence
C. China’s New Generation Redefine Local Culture as Trendy
D. Hanfu Style, Connector of Ancient Fashion and Modern Trend
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. A 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了Z一代不再盲目追随其他文化，而是在客观看待异域文化产品的同时，通过弘扬本土文化，对什么是潮流有不同的看法。
【12题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线词所在的句子“Instead of following other cultures blindly，Generation Z now have different opinions about what trend is by promoting local culture while having an objective view of exotic cultural products.”(Z一代不再盲目追随其他文化，而是在客观看待exotic文化产品的同时，通过弘扬本土文化，对什么是潮流有不同的看法。)可知划线词的意思与local相对应，所以A项“外国的”符合题意。故选A项。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“The new tastes of Generation Z-young people born after 1995-are well represented on Bilibili.In the recent New Year's Eve gala presented by Bilibili，it attracted more than 100 million views within 48 hours with a colorful set of programs ranging from Peking Opera to classical Chinese cartoon.The same is also true of movie industry.Last year，for the first time，the top 10 most viewed films in China were all domestic films，while the ticket sales for imported films have dropped to only 16.28 percent.”(Z一代的新口味—1995年后出生的年轻人—在Bilibili上得到了很好的体现。在Bilibili最近举办的除夕晚会上，48小时内吸引了超过1亿人次观看，节目丰富多彩，从京剧到中国古典动画片应有尽有。电影业也是如此。去年，中国最受欢迎的十大电影首次全部是国产电影，而进口电影的票房下降到仅16.28%。) 可知，Bilibili上包含了从京剧到中国古典动画片的节目吸引了很多人观看，这些都属于本土文化，可推断提到Bilibili是为了突出国内艺术的流行性。故选C项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“However, the Generation Z now have the confidence to look at Western culture with equal status.This kind of cultural confidence will result in China being more active and creative in its development on the international stage in the future.”(然而，Z一代现在有信心以平等的地位看待西方文化。这种文化自信，将使中国未来在国际舞台上的发展更加积极和富有创造性。)可知，他们以平等的地位看待西方文化，对自己的本土文化有更强大的自信，也就是他们有更强烈的文化认同感。故选A项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。阅读全文以及根据第一段主旨段“Instead of following other cultures blindly，Generation Z now have different opinions about what trend is by promoting local culture while having an objective view of exotic cultural products.”(Z一代不再盲目追随其他文化，而是在客观看待异域文化产品的同时，通过弘扬本土文化，对什么是潮流有不同的看法。)可知，本文主要讲述了Z一代不再盲目追随其他文化，对本土文化有更强大的自信，所以C选项“中国新一代将本土文化重新定义为潮流”作为题目最合适。故选C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。
Three Ways to Tackle Anxiety
Everyone feels anxious at times. Anxiety can surface when you face a challenge or have something to worry about. It turns on your body’s stress response. This instant rise of stress hormones (荷尔蒙) is a survival response. It prepares you to react quickly and protect yourself. If you’re scared or feel unsafe, anxiety causes you to be careful. ___16___Here are three things that can help:
Start with a “growth” mindset (思维模式). Some people have a fixed mindset. They think, “I’m too anxious to speak in class. So I don’t raise my hand.” They don’t think things can change. ___17___ People with a growth mindset know this. They know they can get better with effort and practice.
Breathe. When you feel anxious, take a few slow breaths. Slow breaths can slow the release of stress hormones. ___18___ As you guide your attention to your breath, you can pay less attention to anxious thoughts and feelings. Breathing like this can help you feel steady and less anxious.
___19___ Don’t wait for anxiety to go away. You might think that you’ll put off speaking in class or talking to that new person until you no longer feel anxious about it. But it doesn’t work that way. It’s facing the anxiety that helps you lower it.
Learning to tackle anxiety takes time, patience, and practice. Being willing to face situations that cause anxiety really helps .Start with one small step. ___20___
A. Talk to others.
B. Face the situation.
C. It’s best to learn how to deal with it.
D. They can be uncomfortable but they aren’t harmful.
E. They can help your body and mind feel more at ease.
F. The more you practice, the better you’ll get at lowering anxiety.
G. But brain science shows that you can teach your brain new ways to respond.
【答案】16. C 17. G 18. E 19. B 20. F
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了解决焦虑的三种方法。
【16题详解】
根据前文“If you’re scared or feel unsafe, anxiety causes you to be careful. (如果你感到害怕或不安全，焦虑会使你谨慎小心。)”以及后文中“Here are three things that can help(这里有三件事可以帮助你：)”可知，此处强调的焦虑会带来消极结果，因此设空处应该强调学会处理焦虑。C选项“It’s best to learn how to deal with it.(最好是学会如何处理它。)”承接前文，此处的it指代前文的anxiety。故选C。
【17题详解】
根据本段段旨“Start with a “growth” mindset(从“成长”心态开始)”以及设空处前面的内容“They think, “I’m too anxious to speak in class. So I don’t raise my hand.” They don’t think things can change.(他们认为，“我太焦虑了，不能在课堂上发言。所以我没有举手。”他们认为事情不会改变。)”可知，此处强调“成长”心态的重要性即有些人认为自己太焦虑不敢在课堂上发言，他们认为这种情况是不会改变的。后文应该承接的是要保持“成长”心态即可以教大脑新的反应方式，通过不断地练习和努力这种焦虑是可以改变的。G选项“But brain science shows that you can teach your brain new ways to respond.( 但脑科学表明，你可以教会大脑新的反应方式。)”承接前文，与前文构成转折关系，即教会大脑新的反应方式来应对焦虑。故选G。
【18题详解】
根据前文“Slow breaths can slow the release of stress hormones.(缓慢的呼吸可以减缓压力荷尔蒙的释放。)”可知，此处强调缓慢呼吸带来的益处。E选项“They can help your body and mind feel more at ease.(它们可以帮助你的身体和心灵感到更放松。)”与前文呼应，指出缓慢的呼吸能够帮助你的身体和心灵感到更放松，符合语境。故选E。
【19题详解】
根据后文“Don’t wait for anxiety to go away. You might think that you’ll put off speaking in class or talking to that new person until you no longer feel anxious about it. But it doesn’t work that way. It’s facing the anxiety that helps you lower it.( 不要等待焦虑的消失。你可能会认为你会推迟在课堂上讲话或与陌生人交谈，直到你不再感到焦虑。但事实并非如此。面对焦虑能帮助你降低焦虑。)”可知，本段强调的是面对焦虑不要逃避，这是没用的，面对焦虑才能帮助你降低焦虑。B选项“Face the situation.( 面对现实。)”概括本段段旨，符合语境。故选B。
【20题详解】
根据前文“ Being willing to face situations that cause anxiety really helps .Start with one small step. (愿意面对导致焦虑的情况真的很有帮助。从一小步开始。)”可知，此处强调从一小步开始去解决焦虑。F选项“The more you practice, the better you’ll get at lowering anxiety.( 你练习得越多，你就越能减轻焦虑。)”承接前文，指出从当下的一小步不断地练习，就越能减轻焦虑，强调当下一小步的作用，符合语境。故选F。
第二部分 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。
A 40-minute taxi drive has, unexpectedly but luckily, become a ride for a lifetime. One day in October 2021, Bill Sumiel, 71, who had dealt with kidney failure(肾衰竭)for 2 years, was ____21____ outside a hospital for the taxi called online. Though he was on the transplant(移植)list, no ____22____ had yet appeared.
Timothy Letts, 31, the driver who took the ____23____ arrived on time. During the 40-minute ____24____, Sumiel said that he was looking for a kidney donor(捐赠者). Letts ____25____ that he’d be a good one, given that he didn’t drink or ____26____. Sumiel agreed, though he didn’t think much of it as they kept driving. Letts, ____27____, couldn’t stop thinking about it.
Letts believes in helping others, so donating a kidney “was something that was always on my ____28____,”he says. So, about a quarter-mile away from Sumiel’s house, Letts said, “I’d like to see if I could be a match to ____29____ you a kidney. ”
“I was _____30_____,”Sumiel recalled. Shaking so hard, he could hardly write his name when they _____31_____ contact information.
Letts got in touch with Sumiel just a few hours later, and by the next week, Letts had _____32_____ the hospital. The result was that they were a _____33_____ match.
Months after they ended up in the same car by _____34_____ Sumeil and Letts had their surgeries. It was a _____35_____. Today Sumiel is doing well —thanks to Letts.
21. A. paying B. preparing C. hoping D. waiting
22. A. matches B. plans C. ideas D. suggestions
23. A. advice B. action C. order D. lead
24. A. operation B. meeting C. class D. drive
25. A. joked B. argued C. remembered D. forgot
26. A. sleep B. cry C. smell D. smoke
27. A. moreover B. however C. in addition D. as well
28. A. back B. schedule C. side D. mind
29. A. lend B. bring C. give D. buy
30. A. surprised B. frightened C. relaxed D. tired
31. A. reviewed B. exchanged C. protected D. published
32. A. built B. designed C. contacted D. managed
33. A. popular B. perfect C. polite D. practical
34. A. chance B. choice C. force D. mistake
35. A. survey B. focus C. success D. support
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. C 33. B 34. A 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇记叙文，主要讲述了出租车司机Letts在与乘客Sumiel闲聊时知道他需要换肾，决定将自己的肾移植给Sumiel的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：2021年10月的一天，71岁的比尔·苏米尔(Bill Sumiel)在医院外面等着网上叫来的出租车，他已经与肾衰竭抗争了两年。A. paying支付；B. preparing准备；C. hoping希望；D. waiting等待。根据“for the taxi called online”可知，Sumiel在网上叫了出租车，他正在等车。故选D项。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然他在移植名单上，但还没有匹配的器官出现。A. matches匹配；B. plans计划；C. ideas观点；D. suggestions建议。根据“Though he was on the transplant(移植)list”可知，尽管名字上了移植名单，但是还是没有找到匹配的器官。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：31岁的司机蒂莫西·莱茨(Timothy Letts)准时到达。A. advice建议；B. action行动；C. order命令，指示；D. lead领先地位。根据上文“for the taxi called online”及“the driver who took the”可知，司机Letts确认了订单，并准时到达。take the order为固定短语。故选C项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在40分钟的车程中，苏米尔说他在寻找肾脏捐赠者。A. operation操作；B. meeting会议；C. class班级；D. drive驾驶。根据开头“A 40-minute taxi drive has”可知，此处表示在驾驶车程中。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：莱茨开玩笑说，考虑到他不喝酒也不抽烟，他会是一个很好的捐赠者。A. joked开玩笑；B. argued争论；C. remembered记得；D. forgot忘记。根据下文“Sumiel agreed, though he didn’t think much of it”可知，刚开始Sumiel没有当真，所以，司机是开玩笑地说。故选A项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：莱茨开玩笑说，考虑到他不喝酒也不抽烟，他会是一个很好的捐赠者。A. sleep睡觉；B. cry哭；C. smell闻；D. smoke抽烟。根据“he didn’t drink or”可知，Letts不吸烟喝酒。故选D项。
【27题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，莱茨一直在想这件事。A. moreover此外；B. however然而；C. in addition此外；D. as well也。根据“Sumiel agreed, though he didn’t think much of it as they kept driving.”及“couldn’t stop thinking about it”可知，Letts当真了，前后为转折关系。故选B项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：莱茨相信要帮助他人，所以“捐肾是我一直在想的事情”，他说。A. back后背；B. schedule日程；C. side边；D. mind思维。根据上文“couldn’t stop thinking about it”可知，Letts一直在想捐肾这件事。on one’s mind意思为：在某人心上。故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我想看看能不能给你一个肾。A. lend借出；B. bring带来；C. give给；D. buy买。根据上文“so donating a kidney “was something that was always on my ____8____”可知，Letts一直在想捐肾这件事，所以他想要给Sumiel一个肾脏。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“我很惊讶，”苏米尔回忆道。A. surprised惊讶的；B. frightened害怕的；C. relaxed放松的；D. tired劳累的。根据上文“Sumiel agreed, though he didn’t think much of it”可知，Sumiel刚开始并没有将Letts的话当回事，但是发现Letts是认真的时候，很惊讶。故选A项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们交换联系方式时，他抖得连自己的名字都写不出来。A. reviewed复习，回顾；B. exchanged交换；C. protected保护；D. published发表。根据“contact information”可知，两个人要留下联系方式，因此是交换联系方式。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：几个小时后，莱茨就联系上了苏米尔，到下个星期，莱茨就联系上了医院。A. built建造；B. designed设计；C. contacted联系；D. managed设法，管理。根据“by the next week, Letts had ____12____ the hospital”可知，捐肾要先联系医院配型。故选C项。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：结果他们是完美的匹配。A. popular受欢迎的；B. perfect完美的；C. polite礼貌的；D. practical实际的。根据下文“Sumeil and Letts had their surgeries.”可知，这两人的肾脏完美匹配。故选B项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：几个月前他们偶然上了同一辆车。A. chance机会；B. choice选择；C. force力；D. mistake错误。根据“ended up in the same car”可知，碰巧，他们上了同一辆车。by chance碰巧，为固定短语。故选A项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：手术成功了。A. survey调查；B. focus关注；C. success成功；D. support支持。根据“Today Sumiel is doing well —thanks to Letts.”可知，手术成功了。故选C项。
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese poetry, an ancient art form, ____36____ (date) back thousands of years. It expresses the thoughts and feelings of poets through beautiful images and rhymes. Poets often use natural elements like mountains, rivers, and flowers ____37____ symbols of various emotions.
The earliest form of Chinese poetry can be traced back to the Book of Songs, ____38____ collected various poems from different regions and periods. Over time, poetry evolved into various forms, which allowed poets to express their feelings more freely.
One of the most notable ____39____ (feature) of Chinese poetry is its use of imagery and symbolism. Poets often use ____40____ (nature) scenery, flowers, birds, and the moon to convey their emotions and ideas. For example, in the famous poem “Quiet Night Thoughts” by Li Bai, he compares the brightness of the moonlight to the frost on the ground, ____41____ (create) a peaceful and serene atmosphere.
In addition to imagery Chinese poetry also places great emphasis on rhyme. ____42____ (combine) with the beauty of the language, these elements contribute to the charm and harmony of the poems. Many Chinese poems are ____43____ (wide) recited and appreciated for their musical quality.
In conclusion, Chinese poetry is ____44____ unique and precious cultural treasure. It not only conveys deep emotions and thoughts but also reflects the _____45_____ (wise) and spirit of the Chinese nation.
【答案】36. dates
37 as 38. which
39. features
40. natural
41. creating
42. Combined
43. widely 44. a
45. wisdom
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的文化珍宝——古诗。
【36题详解】
考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：中国诗歌是一种古老的艺术形式，可以追溯到几千年前。陈述客观事实，使用一般现在时，主语为Chinese poetry，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式。故填dates。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意：诗人经常用山川、河流、鲜花等自然元素作为各种情感的象征。use…as…为固定搭配，意为“把……作为……使用”。故填as。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：中国诗歌最早的形式可以追溯到《诗经》，它收集了来自不同地区和时期的各种诗歌。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词the Book of Songs，指物，在定语从句中作主语，需用关系代词which引导。故填which。
【39题详解】
考查名词。句意：中国诗歌最显著的特点之一是意象和象征的运用。one of后面接可数名词复数形式。故填features。
【40题详解】
考查形容词。句意：诗人经常用自然风光、花鸟和月亮来表达他们的情感和思想。修饰名词scenery需用形容词natural，作定语。故填natural。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：例如，在李白的名诗《静夜思》中，他把月光的明亮比作地上的霜，营造出一种宁静祥和的气氛。空处需填非谓语动词作状语，create和前面的句子为逻辑主谓关系，需用现在分词形式。故填creating。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：这些因素与语言之美相结合，构成了诗歌的魅力与和谐。空处需填非谓语动词作状语，these elements和combine为逻辑动宾关系，需用过去分词形式，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Combined。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意：许多中国诗歌因其音乐品质而被广泛朗诵和欣赏。修饰动词recited需用副词widely，作状语。故填widely。
【44题详解】
考查冠词。句意：总之，中国诗歌是一种独特而珍贵的文化财富。treasure为可数名词，此处表示泛指，且unique发音以辅音音素开头，需用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意：它不仅传达了深厚的情感和思想，也反映了中华民族的智慧和精神。空处和名词spirit并列，需用名词wisdom作宾语，表抽象概念，不可数。故填wisdom。
第三部分 课本知识考查(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 词性变化题(共10 小题;每小题2分，满分20分)
根据语境在空白处填入括号内所给单词的正确形式。
46. Let us try our best to make this world ______ (harmony), balanced and better for all. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】harmonious
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：让我们尽我们最大的努力使这个世界和谐，平衡和更好。“make+宾语+宾语补足语”为固定结构，空处需填形容词harmonious，作宾语补足语。故填harmonious。
47. Buses run _____(frequent) between the city and the airport. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】frequently
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：公共汽车经常往返于市区和机场之间。分析句子可知，空处需使用frequent的副词形式frequently“经常”，作状语，修饰动词run。故填frequently。
48. She was very ______ (sympathy) to the students. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】sympathetic
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：她对学生们非常同情。sympathy是名词，意为同情。在这个句子中，需要一个形容词来充当表语，表示同情的。sympathetic是sympathy的形容词形式，用来表示有同情心的。故答案是sympathetic。
49. Julie and Mark, aged 17 and 19 ______ (respective). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】respectively
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：朱莉和马克，分别是17岁和19岁。respective是个形容词，意思是“各自的，分别的”，分析句子可知，这里需要将其变成副词来修饰动词aged，故答案是respectively。
50. I made a ______ (resolve) to start exercising regularly. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】resolution
【解析】
【详解】考查名词短语。句意：我做出了一个决定，要开始定期锻炼。根据句意，resolve是一个动词，意为决定。然而，在这个句子中需要一个名词形式，因为made a后面需要跟一个名词。resolve的名词形式是resolution，意为决心或决定。make a resolution to do也是固定搭配，意思是下定决心干……，符合题意，故答案是resolution。
51. His mentor provided him with valuable ______(guide) on his career path. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】guidance
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：他的导师在他的职业道路上为他提供了宝贵的指导。由于valuable修饰的是名词，所以需要将动词guide（指导）变成名词，guidance，它是不可数名词，因此不需要变成复数，故答案是guidance。
52. She was found ______ (innocence) of any crime. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】innocent
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：她被发现是清白无罪的。“find+宾语+宾语补足语”为固定搭配，此处为被动语态形式sb. be found+adj，形容词innocent，作主语补足语。故填innocent。
53. They were treated ______ (cruel) by their employers. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】cruelly
【解析】
【详解】考查副词，句意：他们被雇主残忍地对待。treated在句中作谓语，这里需要一个副词来修饰它，以表达以残忍的方式。cruel是形容词，其副词形式是cruelly，故答案填cruelly。
54. ______ (fortunate), I found my lost wallet with all the money still inside. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】Fortunately
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：幸运的是，我找到了丢失的钱包，所有的钱都还在里面。修饰整个句子，需用副词fortunately，作状语，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Fortunately。
55. The documents are available for ______ (inspect). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】inspection
【解析】
【详解】考查名词固。句意：文件可供检查。inspect是个动词，意思是“检阅”，前面有介词for，故需要将inspect变成名词，inspection，for inspection的意思是“用于检阅”，符合题意，故答案是inspection。
第二节 完成句子题(共4小题;每空1分，满分10分)
根据所给中文提示完成句子，一空一词。
56. 我代表学生会邀请您做关于中国历史的演讲。
______ ______ ______ the Students’ Union, I’d like to invite you to give a speech on Chinese history.
【答案】 ①. On ②. behalf ③. of
【解析】
【详解】考查介词和名词短语。句意：代表学生会，我想邀请您就中国历史发表演讲。根据句意，这里需要有三个单词构成一个表示“代表”的短语，on behalf of是一个固定短语，意为代表，符合题意，还要注意首字母大写，故答案是①On ②behalf ③of。
57. 迄今为止他已经被拒绝多次了。
He has been ______ ______ for many times so far.
【答案】 ①. turned ②. down
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语和时态语态。表示“拒绝”应用动词短语turn down，结合时间状语“so far”和“has been”可知，使用现在完成时的被动语态。故填①turned；②down。
58. 我们每天使用的许多电子设备，比如手机和电脑屏幕，都会发出蓝光。
Many of our electronic devices we use every day, like our phones and computer screens, ______ ______ blue light.
【答案】 ①. give ②. off
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语和时态。表示“发光”应用give off，结合“use”可知，陈述客观事实，使用一般现在时，主语为复数名词，谓语动词用原形。故填①give；②off。
59. 脚是非常特殊的结构，由26 块细小的骨头组成。
The feet are highly specialized structures, ______ ______ ______ 26 small delicate bones.
【答案】 ①. made ②. up ③. of
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语和非谓语动词。表示“由……组成”应用动词短语be made up of，此处为非谓语动词作定语，需用过去分词短语。故填①made；②up；③of。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
60. 随着人类社会的发展，环境问题日益突出。请以“环境保护”为主题写一篇英语演讲稿，内容包括：
1.环境保护的重要性；
2.目前面临的环境问题；
3.我们应如何采取行动保护环境。
注意：
1.写作词数应80 左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Ladies and gentlemen,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for your listening.
【答案】Ladies and gentlemen,
Today, I stand here to talk about environmental protection which is crucial for our planet and our survival.
Currently, we are faced with many challenges such as air and water pollution, deforestation, and climate change. Air pollution is causing problems and contributing to global warming. Water is polluted, affecting human health.
To protect our environment, we must take action. Firstly, we need to raise the awareness, making people understand the importance of environmental protection. Secondly, we can contribute by adopting eco-friendly habits like recycling and using public transport.
By working together we can ensure a healthier and more sustainable planet.
Thank you for your listening.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇应用文。要求考生以“环境保护”为主题写一篇英语演讲稿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
导致：cause→result in
影响：affect→influence
首先：firstly→to begin with
重要性：importance→significance
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：To protect our environment, we must take action.
拓展句：We must take action so that we can protect our environment.
【点睛】[高分句型1]
Today, I stand here to talk about environmental protection which is crucial for our planet and our survival.（运用了which引导定语从句）
[高分句型2]
To protect our environment, we must take action.（运用了动词不定式作目的状语）
第二节 (满分25分)
61. 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。
Jenny lived in a small village. When she was a child, what she liked to do most was watch the blue sky and enjoy birds flying freely in the sky. She always imagined that some day she could also fly in the sky like a bird.
When Jane was in the fourth grade, one day, her teacher asked them to write a report on what they wanted to be when they grew up. She poured her heart into her report and wrote that she dreamed to become an airline pilot in the future. She thought that she did a great job because she expressed her real idea successfully. However, to her surprise, her paper came back with an “F” on it. The teacher told her it was nothing but a “fairy tale”, which could never become true. Jenny felt completely disappointed and sad. In her heart, she didn't want to accept that a girl couldn't become a pilot. But as the years went by, Jenny was beaten down by the discouragement again and again from people around her. “Girls can't become airline pilots; never have, never will. You're crazy.” Finally, Jenny gave up her dream.
However, when Jenny studied in her senior year of high school, she met an English teacher called Marsha, who was a strict teacher with high standards but very kind. She often inspired her students to do something meaningful in the future. One day, Mrs. Marsha asked all the students to think about the question: “What will you do in the future ” At that time, Jenny hesitated for a while. She was worried that she would be laughed at again. But soon she felt a rush of the old enthusiasm, and with excitement she wrote down the very old dream of becoming a pilot right away.
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。
The next day, Marsha came into the classroom with a bright smile on her face.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The hurt and fear of years of discouragement disappeared.
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【答案】Para 1:
The next day, Marsha came into the classroom with a bright smile on her face. She praised all the students for what they had finished including Jenny. Mrs. Marsha told Jenny that her dream was wonderful and she was sure that Jenny would have the abilities and talents to make it come true if she tried her best. Besides, she also encouraged Jenny to keep on trying without worrying about others' opinions. Hearing the words, Jenny felt a relief from her heart and made up her mind to study hard to realize her dream.
Para 2:
The hurt and fear of years of discouragement disappeared. Encouraged and full of passion, Jenny began to pursue her dream with all her effort. In the following ten years，she studied hard and never gave up even when she was faced with all kinds of difficulties. Eventually, Jenny became a pilot of a famous airline company, realizing her dream of flying in the sky like a bird. All of us may meet different difficulties on our way to success, but if we keep on trying without giving up, we will make it come true.
【解析】
【分析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了珍妮在报告中写道梦想是将来成为一名航空公司飞行员，但是老师却给了她“F”，告诉她那不过是一个“童话”，不可能成为现实。结果在高中，珍妮遇到了一个叫玛莎的英语老师，再次表达了自己想成为飞行员的梦想，却得到了老师的鼓励，最终珍妮实现了自己的梦想。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“第二天，玛莎脸上带着灿烂的笑容走进了教室。”可知，第一段可描写玛莎老师如何鼓励珍妮的，以及珍妮的内心感受。
②由第二段首句内容“多年的挫折带来的伤害和恐惧消失了。”可知，第二段可描写珍妮受到鼓舞，开始全力以赴地追求自己的梦想，最终实现了梦想。
2.续写线索：玛莎老师鼓励珍妮——珍妮感到轻松——珍妮追求梦想——珍妮实现梦想——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
赞扬：praise / compliment
鼓励：encourage/ inspire
遇到：meet /come across
情绪类
极好：wonderful /great
著名：famous /well-known
【点睛】[高分句型1] She praised all the students for what they had finished including Jenny. (运用了what引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] Eventually, Jenny became a pilot of a famous airline company, realizing her dream of flying in the sky like a bird. (运用了现在分词作状语)惠阳泰雅实验学校高二年级下学期第二次考试试题
英语
本试卷满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1、答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2、选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3、非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4、考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分 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
Traveling to a foreign country can make you frightened if you don't know the local language.Mr.Thibault has a number of tips to help travelers manage in a destination when they don't speak the native tongue based on his own experience.Here are a few of them.
Download a Language Translation App
Mr.Thibault tends to rely on Google Translate and suggests that travelers find an app that works for them.Ideally, find one that specializes in the language you need to translate especially if the language uses a character set you’re not familiar with, or have difficulty pronouncing.
Speak with Your Hands and Head
Pointing with your hands and nodding or shaking your head, Mr.Thibault said, are easy ways to communicate with locals in the country you’re in.“Gestures are all universally understood，” he said.
Learn a Few Key Words
Knowing basic words and phrases like "hello""thank you” and “I’m sorry，I don’t speak your language.Do you speak English ” is a must, Mr.Thibault said.Showing that you care enough to learn some of the language before you go, and at least enough to acknowledge that you don’t know more, is a form of respect and will make you go a long way to be liked by locals.
Work with a Local Travel Agent
If you feel particularly uncomfortable in the country you’re heading to, and you have to go anyway, relying on a local travel agent who knows both your and your destination's languages can be incredibly useful.
Hire a Local Tour Guide
A tour guide can help you get a better grasp of the local language and is a good person to practice words and phrases with.Whenever Mr.Thibault visits a new country, he books a sightseeing tour with a guide on the first day of his trip.“I use this day to learn about my destination and get familiar with the language,”he said.
1. In what situation should a language translation app be applied while traveling abroad
A. When you have trouble pronouncing the words.
B. When you want to acknowledge your ignorance.
C. When you want to practice the local language.
D. When you feel uncomfortable in the country.
2. What is the easiest way to communicate with foreigners according to the text
A Downloading a language translation app.
B. Learning a few key words.
C. Using body language.
D. Working with a guide.
3. How can you better understand the local language
A. By speaking with your hands and head.
B. By learning a few key words.
C. By downloading a language translation app.
D. By hiring a local tour guide.
B
Kristin Schell is the founder of The Turquoise Table, a movement of ordinary people who want to create community right in their own front yards. Ten years ago, she and her family moved to a new home in Austin, Texas.
One day, Kristin tried to connect with her new neighbors by hosting a party. She bought a few picnic tables but the delivery driver set one table down in her front yard by mistake. “After the party, I painted the table turquoise—my favorite color—and put it in the front yard, just a few feet from the sidewalk,” she says.
That turquoise table became the place where Kristin and her kids hung out. They played games, did crafts and ate snacks. “We got intentional about where we spent our time,” Kristin says. “We became ‘front yard people’.”
Neighbors began to stop by to introduce themselves and sit down for a chat. Kristin invited people to join her at the table for coffee or iced tea. Then neighbors asked Kristin if their family could put a picnic table in their front yard too. A movement was born. “It was a simple way to slow down and connect with others,” she says. The turquoise table was inviting and had a shared feel.
People often hesitate to invite others into their homes. They think their house is too messy, it’s not big enough or they don’t have enough time. “Our perfectionism can cause us to miss out on the joy of connecting with others,” Kristin says. Her picnic table takes away the excuses—and the pressure.
She likes how it enables her to take a small step toward easing loneliness and building relationships in her community. “People’s greatest need is to know that they are loved and that they belong,” she says.
A decade after their Texas beginnings, thousands of Turquoise Tables exist in all 50 states and in 13 countries around the world. Not all of them are actually turquoise. “No matter what color it is, it’s a friendship table,” Kristin says.
4. Why did Kristin Schell start the movement
A. To host more parties in her front yard. B. To entertain her friends and neighbors.
C. To engage with people in the neighbourhood. D. To create harmonious communities worldwide.
5. Which of the following words best describe Kristin Schell according to the text
A. Creative and sociable. B. Friendly and humorous.
C. Generous and ambitious. D. Cautious and responsible.
6. What can be inferred from the text
A. People don’t like others to step into their houses.
B. The campaign has a big impact at home and abroad.
C. Kristin Schell bought the turquoise table to host a party.
D. People feel unwilling to join in the front ya rd chat at first.
7. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Love Your Neighbors B. An Amazing Woman
C. Happy Front Yard Time D. Tables Where All Are Welcome
C
Blind people have long desired for brightness, but scientists don’t have the technology. To bring that one step closer to reality, Zhiyong Fan, a materials scientist of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, developed a new artificial eye recently. The device, which is about as sensitive to light and has sharper vision and a faster reaction time than a real eyeball, may outperform human eyes.
The human eye owes its wide field of view and clear eyesight to the retina (视网膜) — an area at the back of the eyeball covered in light-detecting cells. The design for a new artificial eye is based on the structure of the human eye and uses a friendly light-sensitive material. At the back of the eyeball, an artificial retina is lined with Nan scale light sensors (纳米级光感器). Those sensors measure light that passes through the lens (晶状体) at the front of the eye. Wires attached to the back of the retina send signals from those sensors to the processor, similar to the way nerve networks connect the eyeball to the brain.
“In the future, we can use this to replace damaged human eyes,” says the lead designer. In theory, this artificial eye could see more clearly than the human eye, because the artificial retina contains about 460 million light sensors per square centimeter while a real retina has about 10 million light-detecting cells per square centimeter. Besides, the artificial eyeball records changes in lighting faster than human eyes can — within about 30 to 40 milliseconds, rather than 40 to 150 milliseconds. Although its 100-degree field of view isn’t as broad as the150 degrees a human eye can take in, the device can see as well as the human eye in poor light.
Hongrui Jiang, an electrical engineer at the University of Wisconsin, though, thinks engineers need a much more practical and efficient way to produce vast series of tiny wires on the back of the artificial eyeball to give it superhuman sight, which is super hard to achieve.
8. Why does Zhiyong Fan develop the artificial eye
A. To replace people’s real eyeballs. B. To gain a sharper vision.
C. To help the blind regain their eyesight. D. To help normal eyes perform better.
9. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The design of the artificial eye. B. The structure of the human eye.
C. The advantages of the artificial eye. D. The material used for the artificial eye.
10. What can we learn about the artificial eye and the human eye
A. They have the same structure.
B. The artificial eye may see more clearly.
C. The human eye sees better in weak light.
D. The artificial eye takes in a broader view.
11 Which word best describes Hongrui Jiang’s attitude to the artificial eye
A Doubtful. B. Favorable. C. Unconcerned. D. Satisfied.
D
It’s been nearly two decades since the traditional clothing style Hanfu first started to reemerge in China. Since then it has gone from a small cultural movement celebrating an ancient fashion to a trend that is booming on social media, having been adopted by China’s Generation Z as a means of connecting with their past. Instead of following other cultures blindly, Generation Z now have different opinions about what trend is by promoting local culture while having an objective view of exotic cultural products.
The new tastes of Generation Z—young people born after 1995—are well represented on Bilibili. In the recent New Year’s Eve gala presented by Bilibili, it attracted more than 100 million views within 48 hours with a colourful set of programmes ranging from Peking Opera to classical Chinese cartoons. The same is also true of movie industry. Last year, for the first time, the top 10 most viewed films in China were all domestic films, while the ticket sales for imported films have dropped to only 16.28 percent.
”Generation Z grew up with the rapid development of China and under good economic conditions. With the development of the Chinese Internet industry, they have more access to diverse international information and culture, which bring them a much broader vision and makes them more open and confident in analyzing foreign culture. Apart from taking pride in China’s rapid development, this generation also pursues individuality and values devotion to the country,“ Professor Zhang Yiwu said.
He also noted that the popular rock and punk culture pursued by the 70s and 80s generation is more of a challenge against real life and local culture. Some people who were born in the 1970s and 1980s did not grow up in the Internet age—they experienced the transformation of China going from poor to rich first-hand. This kind of longing and admiration of the West came from a lack of confidence.
However, Generation Z now have the confidence to look at Western culture with equal status. This kind of cultural confidence will result in China being more active and creative in its development on the international stage in the future.
12. What does the underlined word ”exotic“ in Paragraph 1 mean
A. Foreign. B. Fashionable. C. Traditional. D. Elegant.
13. Why is Bilibili mentioned in Paragraph 2
A. To confirm the rise of new media.
B. To promote Chinese Internet industry.
C. To highlight the popularity of domestic art.
D. To show the popularity of New Year’s Eve gala.
14. What do we know about Generation Z from the passage
A. They have a stronger cultural identity.
B. They are longing for cultural diversity.
C. They have made China develop rapidly.
D. They are more fond of foreign culture.
15. What can be a suitable title for the passage
A. Confident China, Better Future
B. China’s Progress Results in Cultural Confidence
C. China’s New Generation Redefine Local Culture as Trendy
D. Hanfu Style, Connector of Ancient Fashion and Modern Trend
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。
Three Ways to Tackle Anxiety
Everyone feels anxious at times. Anxiety can surface when you face a challenge or have something to worry about. It turns on your body’s stress response. This instant rise of stress hormones (荷尔蒙) is a survival response. It prepares you to react quickly and protect yourself. If you’re scared or feel unsafe, anxiety causes you to be careful. ___16___Here are three things that can help:
Start with a “growth” mindset (思维模式). Some people have a fixed mindset. They think, “I’m too anxious to speak in class. So I don’t raise my hand.” They don’t think things can change. ___17___ People with a growth mindset know this. They know they can get better with effort and practice.
Breathe. When you feel anxious, take a few slow breaths. Slow breaths can slow the release of stress hormones. ___18___ As you guide your attention to your breath, you can pay less attention to anxious thoughts and feelings. Breathing like this can help you feel steady and less anxious.
___19___ Don’t wait for anxiety to go away. You might think that you’ll put off speaking in class or talking to that new person until you no longer feel anxious about it. But it doesn’t work that way. It’s facing the anxiety that helps you lower it.
Learning to tackle anxiety takes time, patience, and practice. Being willing to face situations that cause anxiety really helps .Start with one small step. ___20___
A. Talk to others.
B. Face the situation.
C. It’s best to learn how to deal with it.
D. They can be uncomfortable but they aren’t harmful.
E. They can help your body and mind feel more at ease.
F. The more you practice, the better you’ll get at lowering anxiety.
G. But brain science shows that you can teach your brain new ways to respond.
第二部分 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。
A 40-minute taxi drive has, unexpectedly but luckily, become a ride for a lifetime. One day in October 2021, Bill Sumiel, 71, who had dealt with kidney failure(肾衰竭)for 2 years, was ____21____ outside a hospital for the taxi called online. Though he was on the transplant(移植)list, no ____22____ had yet appeared.
Timothy Letts, 31, the driver who took the ____23____ arrived on time. During the 40-minute ____24____, Sumiel said that he was looking for a kidney donor(捐赠者). Letts ____25____ that he’d be a good one, given that he didn’t drink or ____26____. Sumiel agreed, though he didn’t think much of it as they kept driving. Letts, ____27____, couldn’t stop thinking about it.
Letts believes in helping others, so donating a kidney “was something that was always on my ____28____,”he says. So, about a quarter-mile away from Sumiel’s house, Letts said, “I’d like to see if I could be a match to ____29____ you a kidney. ”
“I was _____30_____,”Sumiel recalled. Shaking so hard, he could hardly write his name when they _____31_____ contact information.
Letts got in touch with Sumiel just a few hours later, and by the next week, Letts had _____32_____ the hospital. The result was that they were a _____33_____ match.
Months after they ended up in the same car by _____34_____ Sumeil and Letts had their surgeries. It was a _____35_____. Today Sumiel is doing well —thanks to Letts.
21. A. paying B. preparing C. hoping D. waiting
22. A. matches B. plans C. ideas D. suggestions
23. A. advice B. action C. order D. lead
24. A. operation B. meeting C. class D. drive
25. A. joked B. argued C. remembered D. forgot
26. A. sleep B. cry C. smell D. smoke
27. A. moreover B. however C. in addition D. as well
28. A. back B. schedule C. side D. mind
29. A. lend B. bring C. give D. buy
30. A. surprised B. frightened C. relaxed D. tired
31. A. reviewed B. exchanged C. protected D. published
32. A. built B. designed C. contacted D. managed
33. A. popular B. perfect C. polite D. practical
34. A. chance B. choice C. force D. mistake
35. A. survey B. focus C. success D. support
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。
Chinese poetry, an ancient art form, ____36____ (date) back thousands of years. It expresses the thoughts and feelings of poets through beautiful images and rhymes. Poets often use natural elements like mountains, rivers, and flowers ____37____ symbols of various emotions.
The earliest form of Chinese poetry can be traced back to the Book of Songs, ____38____ collected various poems from different regions and periods. Over time, poetry evolved into various forms, which allowed poets to express their feelings more freely.
One of the most notable ____39____ (feature) of Chinese poetry is its use of imagery and symbolism. Poets often use ____40____ (nature) scenery, flowers, birds, and the moon to convey their emotions and ideas. For example, in the famous poem “Quiet Night Thoughts” by Li Bai, he compares the brightness of the moonlight to the frost on the ground, ____41____ (create) a peaceful and serene atmosphere.
In addition to imagery, Chinese poetry also places great emphasis on rhyme. ____42____ (combine) with the beauty of the language, these elements contribute to the charm and harmony of the poems. Many Chinese poems are ____43____ (wide) recited and appreciated for their musical quality.
In conclusion, Chinese poetry is ____44____ unique and precious cultural treasure. It not only conveys deep emotions and thoughts but also reflects the _____45_____ (wise) and spirit of the Chinese nation.
第三部分 课本知识考查(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 词性变化题(共10 小题;每小题2分，满分20分)
根据语境在空白处填入括号内所给单词的正确形式。
46. Let us try our best to make this world ______ (harmony), balanced and better for all. (所给词的适当形式填空)
47. Buses run _____(frequent) between the city and the airport. (所给词的适当形式填空)
48. She was very ______ (sympathy) to the students. (所给词的适当形式填空)
49. Julie and Mark, aged 17 and 19 ______ (respective). (所给词的适当形式填空)
50. I made a ______ (resolve) to start exercising regularly. (所给词的适当形式填空)
51. His mentor provided him with valuable ______(guide) on his career path. (所给词的适当形式填空)
52. She was found ______ (innocence) of any crime. (所给词的适当形式填空)
53. They were treated ______ (cruel) by their employers. (所给词的适当形式填空)
54. ______ (fortunate), I found my lost wallet with all the money still inside. (所给词的适当形式填空)
55. The documents are available for ______ (inspect). (所给词的适当形式填空)
第二节 完成句子题(共4小题;每空1分，满分10分)
根据所给中文提示完成句子，一空一词。
56. 我代表学生会邀请您做关于中国历史的演讲。
______ ______ ______ the Students’ Union, I’d like to invite you to give a speech on Chinese history.
57. 迄今为止他已经被拒绝多次了。
He has been ______ ______ for many times so far.
58. 我们每天使用的许多电子设备，比如手机和电脑屏幕，都会发出蓝光。
Many of our electronic devices we use every day, like our phones and computer screens, ______ ______ blue light.
59. 脚是非常特殊的结构，由26 块细小的骨头组成。
The feet are highly specialized structures, ______ ______ ______ 26 small delicate bones.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
60. 随着人类社会的发展，环境问题日益突出。请以“环境保护”为主题写一篇英语演讲稿，内容包括：
1.环境保护的重要性；
2.目前面临的环境问题；
3.我们应如何采取行动保护环境。
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。
Ladies and gentlemen,
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Thank you for your listening.
第二节 (满分25分)
61. 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。
Jenny lived in a small village. When she was a child, what she liked to do most was watch the blue sky and enjoy birds flying freely in the sky. She always imagined that some day she could also fly in the sky like a bird.
When Jane was in the fourth grade, one day, her teacher asked them to write a report on what they wanted to be when they grew up. She poured her heart into her report and wrote that she dreamed to become an airline pilot in the future. She thought that she did a great job because she expressed her real idea successfully. However, to her surprise, her paper came back with an “F” on it. The teacher told her it was nothing but a “fairy tale”, which could never become true. Jenny felt completely disappointed and sad. In her heart, she didn't want to accept that a girl couldn't become a pilot. But as the years went by, Jenny was beaten down by the discouragement again and again from people around her. “Girls can't become airline pilots; never have, never will. You're crazy.” Finally, Jenny gave up her dream.
However, when Jenny studied in her senior year of high school, she met an English teacher called Marsha, who was a strict teacher with high standards but very kind. She often inspired her students to do something meaningful in the future. One day, Mrs. Marsha asked all the students to think about the question: “What will you do in the future ” At that time, Jenny hesitated for a while. She was worried that she would be laughed at again. But soon she felt a rush of the old enthusiasm, and with excitement she wrote down the very old dream of becoming a pilot right away.
注意：
1. 续写词数应150左右。
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The next day, Marsha came into the classroom with a bright smile on her face.
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The hurt and fear of years of discouragement disappeared.
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