江苏省盐城中学2023-2024学年高一下学期5月月考英语试卷(含答案无听力原文 无音频)
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盐城中学高一年级春学期第二次阶段性质量检测（2024. 5. 23）
英语试题
试卷说明：本场考试时间120分钟，总分150分。
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. Why does Paul come to the woman’s house this morning
A. To attend a party. B. To show gratitude. C. To look for his phone.
2. How does Felix feel now
A. Regretful. B. Encouraged. C. Sympathetic.
3. What does the woman offer to do for the man
A. Practice French with him.
B. Find him a study partner.
C. Introduce him to a foreigner.
4. What is the man going to do this Friday
A. Go on a picnic. B. Stay at home. C. Attend a meeting.
5. What caused the power failure
A. Delaying paying the bill. B. Using lots of appliances. C. Repairing the roads.
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。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. What might the woman be
A. A writer. B. A bookseller. C. A publisher.
7. What does the man mean in the end
A. He can find the book himself.
B. He knows the book very well.
C. He doesn’t like adventure novels.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where probably are the speakers
A. At home. B. In an office. C. In a pet store.
9. What is the man’s attitude toward cyber cat petting
A. Critical. B. Understanding. C. Careless.
10. What do Japanese researchers say about looking at pictures of cats
A. It can case people’s stress.
B. It helps people work better.
C. It can improve the family relationship.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What did Vicky do to improve her Chinese
A. She traveled to China.
B. She had classes with her mother.
C. She learned from a tutor online.
12. How much has Vicky paid to improve her Chinese so far
A. $600. B. $700. C. $800.
13. How does Vicky sound in the end
A. Anxious. B. Grateful. C. Surprised.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Strangers. C. Teacher and student.
15. What do we know about big talk
A. It’s always related to small things.
B. It’s about talking proudly about personal abilities.
C. It’s conversation about important issues.
16. Why did Kalina Silverman skip small talk
A. She thought small talk is unnecessary.
B. She was eager to connect with others.
C. She wanted to make a fantastic video.
17. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Some phrases. B. School life. C. A meaningful question.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What does the Missing Post Office do
A. Deliver letters quickly.
B. Receive unaddressed letters.
C. Publish mailed letters.
19. Where did the artist’s inspiration come from
A. An art festival. B. A postman. C. Floating items.
20. What can visitors do in the Missing Post Office
A. Help organize the letters.
B. Buy the postcards they’re interested in.
C. Leave their own letters behind.
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
Jitterbug Flip2. Our easiest Jitterbug phone ever.
The Jitterbug Flip2, from the makers of the original easy-to-use cell phone, has big buttons and a Urgent Response button on the keypad.
EASY TO USE Today, cell phones are hard to hear, difficult to dial (拨号) and overloaded with features you may never use. That’s not the case with the Jitterbug Flip2. A large screen, big buttons, and one-touch speed dialing make it easy to call family and friends, and the powerful speaker ensures every conversation will be loud and clear.
EASY TO ENJOY Wherever you go, a built-in camera makes it easy and fun for you to film and share your favorite memories. Plus, the flashlight and built-in magnifier (放大镜) help you see in dark areas.
EASY TO BE PREPARED Life has a way of being unpredictable, but you can be prepared in an uncertain or unsafe situation with Urgent Response Service. Simply press the Urgent Response button to speak with a highly trained Agent who can confirm your location, judge your situation and get you the help you need, 24/7.
The Jitterbug Flip2 is one of the most affordable cell phones on the market and comes with reliable nationwide coverage. With no long-term contracts or cancellation fees, you can switch plans anytime.
21. How can you get help with Jitterbug Flip2 in face of danger
A. By monitoring around the clock. B. By checking your present location.
C. By judging your future uncertainty. D. By pressing a button and speaking.
22. Who may favor Jitterbug Flip2 most
A. The students. B. The elderly. C. The disabled. D. The leaders.
23. What is one of the features of the plans of Jitterbug Flip2
A. Zero hidden monthly fees. B. Not many long-term contracts.
C. Most reliable international coverage. D. Mainly U. S. -based customer service.
B
18 years ago, a 14-year-old boy from Kasungu district in Malawi was forced to drop out of school for lack of fees. At the same time, a severe famine was destroying his village, claiming people’s lives and leaving desperation in its wake.
This was a situation to break the strongest of minds but William Kamkwamba did not give up. Young as he was, he knew that education was where his future lay. He found hope in the library and feasted on the knowledge that he harvested from its books. It was there that he came, across a science textbook entitled Using Energy. He learned that he could generate electricity using wind. The youngster realized that, if mastered, this power could help his village in exceptional ways.
Armed with determination and an iron will, the teenager set out to build a windmill out of random materials from a scrapyard (垃圾场). Though his outside world was collapsing to dust, the youngster did not hesitate about his purpose. He defended himself from all doubt and criticism. He worked tirelessly until his dream of bringing electricity to his village became reality. Soon, he was caught in the center of media attention that took him to new places that he would never have stepped on without his invention.
In his village, the dust has not settled yet and the winds of change continue to blow across the land. Windmills pump water to irrigate crops, sweeping away another period of hunger. William’s former primary school boasts new and stronger buildings, thanks to the help of well-wishers and the villagers’ united efforts.
What seemed like a hopeless situation has been turned into an inspirational story that motivates each and every one of us, persuading us that no misfortune is set in stone. William refused to be a school drop-out forever. He sought solutions for his problems and continued fighting even when the going got tough. He was able to rise above poverty to become a graduate from one of America’s best universities, Dartmouth College.
24. What inspired William to bring electricity to his village
A. His realization of the impact of electricity.
B. The science textbook entitled Using Energy.
C. His awareness of the role of education.
D. The severe famine destroying his village.
25. What can we learn from paragraph 3
A. All people didn’t support William’s dream at first.
B. The public had little interest in William’s invention.
C. The invention enabled William to make a big fortune.
D. The windmill is energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.
26. What does the underlined words “set in stone” in the last paragraph mean
A. Visible. B. Avoidable. C. Unpredictable. D. Unchangeable.
27. What message does the author want to convey in this story
A. Knowledge feasts mind and education promises wealth.
B. Necessity inspires invention and hardship makes heroes.
C. Criticism promotes success and doubt facilitates creation.
D. Adversity motivates inspiration and support pushes solutions.
C
Scientists have found a way to decode (解码) a stream of words in the brain using MRI scans and artificial intelligence. The system reconstructs the main point of what a person hears or imagines, rather than trying to copy each word, a team reports. “It’s getting at the ideas behind the words, the meaning.” says Alexander Huth, an author of the study.
Previous efforts to decode language have relied on sensors placed directly on the surface of the brain. The sensors detect signals in areas involved in expressing words. But the Texas team’s approach is an attempt to “decode more freeform thought,” says Marcel Just, a professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University.
The new study came about as part of an effort to understand how the brain processes language. Researchers had three people spend up to 16 hours each in a functional MRI scanner which detects signs of activity across the brain. Participants wore headphones that streamed audio from the Internet. Those streams of words produced activity all over the brain, not just in areas associated with speech and language. After participants listened to hours of stories in the scanner, the MRI data was sent to a computer. It learned to match specific patterns of brain activity with certain streams of words. Then came a paraphrased version of what a participant heard.
The MRI approach is currently slower and less accurate than an experimental communication system being developed for paralyzed people, where people get a sheet of electrical sensors implanted directly on the surface of the brain. With an MRI-based system, no one has to get surgery.
But future versions of MRI scans could raise moral questions. “What if you can read out the word that somebody is just thinking in their head That’s potentially a harmful thing.” Huth says. This technology can’t really read minds uncontrollably, though. It only works when a participant is actively cooperating with scientists. Still, systems that decode language could someday support people who are unable to speak because of a brain injury or disease. They are also assisting scientists in understanding how the brain processes words and thoughts.
28. What is special about the Texas team’s study
A. Brain can be reconstructed. B. Expression can be perfected.
C. Sensor signals can be improved. D. Meanings can be comprehended.
29. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. Steps of word matching. B. Patterns of brain activity.
C. The process of an experiment. D. The way of speech decoding.
30. What can be implied about MRI scans from the last paragraph
A. They are a double-edged sword.
B. They are well worth researching.
C. They are helpful to treat brain disease.
D. They are potentially harmful to life.
31. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. A Decoder That Can Convey Meaning.
B. MRI Scanner: Bridge Message Gap.
C. A Decoder That Can Read Your Mind.
D. MRI Scanner: Still a Long Way to Go.
D
An increase in a country’s working-age population is a blessing. Lots of workers support relatively few children and retired people. So long as the labor market can absorb an increasing number of job-seekers, output per head will rise. That can boost savings and investment (投资), leading to higher economic growth, more productivity gains and developmental speed-up. Yet for countries that fail to seize this opportunity, the results can be tough.
Consider Thailand. It is rapidly aging. In 2021, the share of Thais aged 65 or over hit 14%, a figure that is often used to define an aged society. Soon Thailand will, like Japan, South Korea and most Western countries, see a decreasing supply of workers and declining productivity and growth without extraordinary measures. Yet unlike Japan and the rest, Thailand is not a developed country. It has got old before it has got rich.
This is a big barrier to Thailand’s future development. To protect its aging citizens, many of whom are poor, Thailand’s government will have to spend more on health care and pensions (养老金). This will make it harder to invest in productivity-boosting skills and infrastructure. And where Thailand goes, many developing countries will follow.
One conclusion is that countries with a working-age burst (爆发) need seeking more economic growth out of it. India may never have a better chance than the present. It is widely accepted that privatization and looser foreign-investment rules could raise its growth rate.
Another conclusion is that developing countries need to start planning for old age earlier. They should reform their pension systems, including by raising retirement ages. They should encourage financial markets, providing options for long-term saving and health insurance. And they should try harder to increase female participation in the labor force. Getting more women into jobs would help deal with the fact that women live longer than men, but tend to have less savings and pensions, leaving them in different situations in old age.
32. What does “opportunity” in the first paragraph refer to
A. Reducing support for children and the elderly.
B. Providing more jobs for working-age laborers.
C. Encouraging investment for economic growth.
D. Increasing economic output and labor productivity.
33. Why is aging considered a barrier to Thailand’s future development
A. It causes a shortage of young workers.
B. It forces the country to invest in infrastructure.
C. It leads to less investment in economic development.
D. It increases the burden on the working-age population.
34. Why is it important for developing countries to involve more women in labor force
A. To extend women’s retirement ages.
B. To encourage women to be included in health insurance.
C. To equalize the number of men and women in the workplace.
D. To settle the conflict between women’s long lifespan and small pension.
35. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Planning ahead for aging societies.
B. Aging problems in developing countries.
C. Challenges and opportunities of aging societies.
D. The role of female labors in addressing the aging issue.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Scientists have discovered many uses for peppers. Called capsaicin (辣椒素), it’s the main ingredient in pepper spray. 36 In smaller quantities, capsaicin can relieve pain, help with weight loss and possibly affect microbes in the gut (肠道) to keep people healthier. Now how cool is that
Capsaicin triggers a rush of stress hormones. 37 It can also make someone feel energized. Some people enjoy this feeling. But there is another reason why peppers show up on dinner plates around the world. When food sits out in warm weather, microbes on the food start to multiply. If people eat food with too many of these germs, they risk getting very sick. The cold temperature inside a refrigerator stops most microbes from growing. 38 But long ago, those appliances weren’t available. Peppers were. Their capsaicin and other chemicals, it turns out, can slow or stop microbial growth.
39 However, a person can’t simply eat hot, spicy food and expect to lose pounds. A drug is being created to make the body burn through fat more quickly than usual. A primary ingredient: Capsaicin. A study showed that mice that ate a high-fat diet containing capsaicin did not gain extra weight. 40
A. Peppers also may help people lose weight.
B. These will make the skin redden and sweat.
C. Some people use this weapon for self-defense.
D. Peppers do much more than burn people’s mouths.
E. But a group of mice that ate only the high-fat diet became obese.
F. That’s why most people today rely on refrigerators to keep their food fresh.
G. Next time you see a pepper on a plate, take a deep breath, and then take a bite.
第三部分 语言运用（共五节，满分55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。
Glen Edwards became a hero when he rescued a construction worker trapped on the top of a 16-story burning building.
As a crane (吊车) 41 working on a construction site, Edwards 42 found himself in a life-saving mission when a fire broke out. He recalled how he 43 the trapped worker from his crane’s cabin (驾驶舱), and how he came up with the idea of saving the man by lowering a cage to him to let him 44 .
However, his attempt to 45 the cage before the man was by no means an easy job, as each gust (阵) of wind threatened to throw his crane off balance. Besides, the smoke and flames also added to the difficulty. 46 the great challenges, Edwards refused to give up and fought to 47 control. Luckily, someone on the ground offered 48 on where to land the cage through a radio. Edwards 49 the crane’s movements, inch by inch, until the cage hovered (盘旋) just inches from the edge of the 50 . With determination, Edwards successfully landed the cage.
Eventually, Edwards watched the cage 51 the man away from the horrible fire below and lowering him to safety. The crowd 52 a big round of applause, a tribute (致敬) to the courage and skill 53 by Edwards. He knew that his quick thinking and strong 54 had made all the difference between life and death in the face of disaster.
A GoFundMe page has now been set up to raise money for him—with organizers 55 people to “buy Glen a beer” for his life-saving efforts.
41. A. engineer B. salesman C. operator D. cleaner
42. A. regularly B. unexpectedly C. intentionally D. unfortunately
43. A. helped B. spotted C. realized D. guided
44. A. slide B. hide C. walk D. escape
45. A. clean B. cover C. position D. open
16. A. In spite of B. in favour of C. in defense of D. in charge of
47. A. maintain B. switch C. lose D. give
48. A. promises B. instructions C. explanations D. courses
19. A. quickened B. described C. adjusted D. repeated
50. A. door B. garden C. crane D. roof
51. A. persuading B. warning C. lifting D. dragging
52. A. went through B. broke into C. asked for D. put on
53. A. displayed B. admired C. exchanged D. required
54. A. preference B. response C. emotion D. determination
55. A. choosing B. teaching C. ordering D. encouraging
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。
In Canada we have Chinese restaurants, most of 56 are very good. And when in China I had many chances 57 (eat) in a lot of different restaurants. It has been long 58 I left China, but what I still miss is the Chinese cuisine.
My favourite street food there is Jianbing. It is made on a round pan where some liquid batter (面糊) is poured, which is thinly spread by a 59 (wood) tool like a knife. The batter immediately 60 (form) a circle about twenty centimeters across. An egg will be spread over its back with onion pieces and different sorts of spicy 61 (ingredient), and then a thin crisp cake is placed on the top. With the cooked batter skin folded over the cake, 62 whole thing is folded in half.
Then I can take it anywhere to eat after it 63 (wrap) in a paper cover. 64 simple cooking equipment, it is always tasty and I feel at home with food from China. To me, there’s nothing better than a cross-cultural 65 (combine) of Chinese Jianbing and a glass of milk with maple syrup.
第三节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
选择并使用所给英语单词的正确形式完成句子，有两个单词为多余词。
dramatic bitter enhance emphasis expand compose consume
66. It’s high time that we __________ the improvement of food safety.
67. In spite of delicate economy, the company is confident of further __________.
68. The __________ of the group that is studied depends on the interest of the researcher.
69. Realizing the girl was critically injured, he was __________ with guilt after accident.
70. In fact, the landscape is __________ different from that of just a decade ago.
第四节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式
71. They’ve all been arranged __________ (appropriate) as purchasing staff, waiters, cooks and even managers of the restaurant.
72. The emphasis is rather __________ conversation about business, family or pleasure.
73. It is essential that the diet __________ (vary) and balanced.
74. The electric car company says sales will take __________ once supply increases.
75. Yancheng, a beautiful coastal city, is a place to. open your heart with pleasant __________ (surround).
76. The boss of the company is trying to create an easy atmosphere __________ his employees enjoy their work.
77. They are believed __________ (start) off in the late Qing Dynasty as a way for boatmen to keep warm.
78. We will talk about a particular type of comfort food __________ power mainly lies in the associations it calls to mind.
79. No wonder that the movie attracted so many people, which was an __________ (adapt) from a true story.
80. With many wild animals gradually dying out, the present situation deserves __________ (pay) attention to.
第五节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
根据句意和所给汉语提示，用选择性必修一适当的英文短语完成句子。
81. He __________ (喜欢) classical music.
32. Sometimes a few choice words will __________ (奏效).
83. When it comes to the art of war, ants __________ (无与伦比).
84. She paid for her own education by __________ (自始至终做) college.
85. Why don’t you try phoning John one more time, __________ (作为额外增添)
86. This is a disgraceful state of affairs and __________ (迫切需要) a thorough investigation.
87 The girl the manager had referred to __________ (比……有优势) other competitors in the interview.
88. The car is still __________ (在保修期内), so you should be able to get it repaired free of charge.
89. A young couple __________ (使分离) by their family finally got married with their parents’ permission.
90. After the football match, I drank a cup of cola beverages, and it really __________ (正合需要).
第四部分 写作（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter说喜欢中国的美食，尤其想品尝中国的火锅，请你给他写一封回信介绍一下中国的火锅这一传统饮食。内容包括：
1. 深受欢迎；
2. 如何制作；
3. 发出邀请。
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。
Dear Peter,Yours,Li Hua
盐城中学高一年级第二次阶段性质量检测英语答案（2024. 05）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
1-5 CABAC 6-10 BAABB 11-15 CCBAC 16-20 BABCC
第二部分 阅读（共两节，20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）
21-23DBA 24-27 BADB 28-31 DCBC 32-35 BCDC 36-40 CBFAE
第三部分 语言运用（共五节，满分55分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45 CBBDC 46-50 AABCD 51-55 CBADD
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. which 57. to eat 58. since 59. wooden 60. forms
61. ingredients 62. the 63. is wrapped 64. Despite bination
第三节 选词填空（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
66. emphasized /should emphasize 67. expansion position
69. consumed 70. dramatically
第四节 单句语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
71. appropriately 72. on 73. should be varied/be varied 74. off
75. surroundings 76. where 77. to have started 78. whose 79. adaptation
80. paying to be paid
第五节 短语填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
81. has an appetite for 82. do the trick
83. are without equal 84. working her way through
85. for good measure 86. cries out for
87. had an edge over 88. under guarantee
89. torn apart 90. hit the spot
第四部分 写作（满分15分）
Dear Peter,
Learning that you are keen on Chinese cuisine, especially Chinese hotpot, I am more than happy to introduce it to you.
Hotpot is well received with Chinese people, especially in winter. Whenever you come to China, you can find people eating hotpots everywhere. It is very convenient for people to make a hotpot. Usually a metal pot is fixed in the middle of the table. When the soup in the p is boiling, dishes such as meat fish and vegetables, are put into the pot. After a while, you can enjoy the delicious dishes.
I sincerely invite you to come to taste Chinese hotpot.
Yours,
Li Hua
英语试题
试卷说明：本场考试时间120分钟，总分150分。
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. Why does Paul come to the woman’s house this morning
A. To attend a party. B. To show gratitude. C. To look for his phone.
2. How does Felix feel now
A. Regretful. B. Encouraged. C. Sympathetic.
3. What does the woman offer to do for the man
A. Practice French with him.
B. Find him a study partner.
C. Introduce him to a foreigner.
4. What is the man going to do this Friday
A. Go on a picnic. B. Stay at home. C. Attend a meeting.
5. What caused the power failure
A. Delaying paying the bill. B. Using lots of appliances. C. Repairing the roads.
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。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. What might the woman be
A. A writer. B. A bookseller. C. A publisher.
7. What does the man mean in the end
A. He can find the book himself.
B. He knows the book very well.
C. He doesn’t like adventure novels.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where probably are the speakers
A. At home. B. In an office. C. In a pet store.
9. What is the man’s attitude toward cyber cat petting
A. Critical. B. Understanding. C. Careless.
10. What do Japanese researchers say about looking at pictures of cats
A. It can case people’s stress.
B. It helps people work better.
C. It can improve the family relationship.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What did Vicky do to improve her Chinese
A. She traveled to China.
B. She had classes with her mother.
C. She learned from a tutor online.
12. How much has Vicky paid to improve her Chinese so far
A. $600. B. $700. C. $800.
13. How does Vicky sound in the end
A. Anxious. B. Grateful. C. Surprised.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Strangers. C. Teacher and student.
15. What do we know about big talk
A. It’s always related to small things.
B. It’s about talking proudly about personal abilities.
C. It’s conversation about important issues.
16. Why did Kalina Silverman skip small talk
A. She thought small talk is unnecessary.
B. She was eager to connect with others.
C. She wanted to make a fantastic video.
17. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Some phrases. B. School life. C. A meaningful question.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What does the Missing Post Office do
A. Deliver letters quickly.
B. Receive unaddressed letters.
C. Publish mailed letters.
19. Where did the artist’s inspiration come from
A. An art festival. B. A postman. C. Floating items.
20. What can visitors do in the Missing Post Office
A. Help organize the letters.
B. Buy the postcards they’re interested in.
C. Leave their own letters behind.
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
Jitterbug Flip2. Our easiest Jitterbug phone ever.
The Jitterbug Flip2, from the makers of the original easy-to-use cell phone, has big buttons and a Urgent Response button on the keypad.
EASY TO USE Today, cell phones are hard to hear, difficult to dial (拨号) and overloaded with features you may never use. That’s not the case with the Jitterbug Flip2. A large screen, big buttons, and one-touch speed dialing make it easy to call family and friends, and the powerful speaker ensures every conversation will be loud and clear.
EASY TO ENJOY Wherever you go, a built-in camera makes it easy and fun for you to film and share your favorite memories. Plus, the flashlight and built-in magnifier (放大镜) help you see in dark areas.
EASY TO BE PREPARED Life has a way of being unpredictable, but you can be prepared in an uncertain or unsafe situation with Urgent Response Service. Simply press the Urgent Response button to speak with a highly trained Agent who can confirm your location, judge your situation and get you the help you need, 24/7.
The Jitterbug Flip2 is one of the most affordable cell phones on the market and comes with reliable nationwide coverage. With no long-term contracts or cancellation fees, you can switch plans anytime.
21. How can you get help with Jitterbug Flip2 in face of danger
A. By monitoring around the clock. B. By checking your present location.
C. By judging your future uncertainty. D. By pressing a button and speaking.
22. Who may favor Jitterbug Flip2 most
A. The students. B. The elderly. C. The disabled. D. The leaders.
23. What is one of the features of the plans of Jitterbug Flip2
A. Zero hidden monthly fees. B. Not many long-term contracts.
C. Most reliable international coverage. D. Mainly U. S. -based customer service.
B
18 years ago, a 14-year-old boy from Kasungu district in Malawi was forced to drop out of school for lack of fees. At the same time, a severe famine was destroying his village, claiming people’s lives and leaving desperation in its wake.
This was a situation to break the strongest of minds but William Kamkwamba did not give up. Young as he was, he knew that education was where his future lay. He found hope in the library and feasted on the knowledge that he harvested from its books. It was there that he came, across a science textbook entitled Using Energy. He learned that he could generate electricity using wind. The youngster realized that, if mastered, this power could help his village in exceptional ways.
Armed with determination and an iron will, the teenager set out to build a windmill out of random materials from a scrapyard (垃圾场). Though his outside world was collapsing to dust, the youngster did not hesitate about his purpose. He defended himself from all doubt and criticism. He worked tirelessly until his dream of bringing electricity to his village became reality. Soon, he was caught in the center of media attention that took him to new places that he would never have stepped on without his invention.
In his village, the dust has not settled yet and the winds of change continue to blow across the land. Windmills pump water to irrigate crops, sweeping away another period of hunger. William’s former primary school boasts new and stronger buildings, thanks to the help of well-wishers and the villagers’ united efforts.
What seemed like a hopeless situation has been turned into an inspirational story that motivates each and every one of us, persuading us that no misfortune is set in stone. William refused to be a school drop-out forever. He sought solutions for his problems and continued fighting even when the going got tough. He was able to rise above poverty to become a graduate from one of America’s best universities, Dartmouth College.
24. What inspired William to bring electricity to his village
A. His realization of the impact of electricity.
B. The science textbook entitled Using Energy.
C. His awareness of the role of education.
D. The severe famine destroying his village.
25. What can we learn from paragraph 3
A. All people didn’t support William’s dream at first.
B. The public had little interest in William’s invention.
C. The invention enabled William to make a big fortune.
D. The windmill is energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.
26. What does the underlined words “set in stone” in the last paragraph mean
A. Visible. B. Avoidable. C. Unpredictable. D. Unchangeable.
27. What message does the author want to convey in this story
A. Knowledge feasts mind and education promises wealth.
B. Necessity inspires invention and hardship makes heroes.
C. Criticism promotes success and doubt facilitates creation.
D. Adversity motivates inspiration and support pushes solutions.
C
Scientists have found a way to decode (解码) a stream of words in the brain using MRI scans and artificial intelligence. The system reconstructs the main point of what a person hears or imagines, rather than trying to copy each word, a team reports. “It’s getting at the ideas behind the words, the meaning.” says Alexander Huth, an author of the study.
Previous efforts to decode language have relied on sensors placed directly on the surface of the brain. The sensors detect signals in areas involved in expressing words. But the Texas team’s approach is an attempt to “decode more freeform thought,” says Marcel Just, a professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University.
The new study came about as part of an effort to understand how the brain processes language. Researchers had three people spend up to 16 hours each in a functional MRI scanner which detects signs of activity across the brain. Participants wore headphones that streamed audio from the Internet. Those streams of words produced activity all over the brain, not just in areas associated with speech and language. After participants listened to hours of stories in the scanner, the MRI data was sent to a computer. It learned to match specific patterns of brain activity with certain streams of words. Then came a paraphrased version of what a participant heard.
The MRI approach is currently slower and less accurate than an experimental communication system being developed for paralyzed people, where people get a sheet of electrical sensors implanted directly on the surface of the brain. With an MRI-based system, no one has to get surgery.
But future versions of MRI scans could raise moral questions. “What if you can read out the word that somebody is just thinking in their head That’s potentially a harmful thing.” Huth says. This technology can’t really read minds uncontrollably, though. It only works when a participant is actively cooperating with scientists. Still, systems that decode language could someday support people who are unable to speak because of a brain injury or disease. They are also assisting scientists in understanding how the brain processes words and thoughts.
28. What is special about the Texas team’s study
A. Brain can be reconstructed. B. Expression can be perfected.
C. Sensor signals can be improved. D. Meanings can be comprehended.
29. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. Steps of word matching. B. Patterns of brain activity.
C. The process of an experiment. D. The way of speech decoding.
30. What can be implied about MRI scans from the last paragraph
A. They are a double-edged sword.
B. They are well worth researching.
C. They are helpful to treat brain disease.
D. They are potentially harmful to life.
31. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. A Decoder That Can Convey Meaning.
B. MRI Scanner: Bridge Message Gap.
C. A Decoder That Can Read Your Mind.
D. MRI Scanner: Still a Long Way to Go.
D
An increase in a country’s working-age population is a blessing. Lots of workers support relatively few children and retired people. So long as the labor market can absorb an increasing number of job-seekers, output per head will rise. That can boost savings and investment (投资), leading to higher economic growth, more productivity gains and developmental speed-up. Yet for countries that fail to seize this opportunity, the results can be tough.
Consider Thailand. It is rapidly aging. In 2021, the share of Thais aged 65 or over hit 14%, a figure that is often used to define an aged society. Soon Thailand will, like Japan, South Korea and most Western countries, see a decreasing supply of workers and declining productivity and growth without extraordinary measures. Yet unlike Japan and the rest, Thailand is not a developed country. It has got old before it has got rich.
This is a big barrier to Thailand’s future development. To protect its aging citizens, many of whom are poor, Thailand’s government will have to spend more on health care and pensions (养老金). This will make it harder to invest in productivity-boosting skills and infrastructure. And where Thailand goes, many developing countries will follow.
One conclusion is that countries with a working-age burst (爆发) need seeking more economic growth out of it. India may never have a better chance than the present. It is widely accepted that privatization and looser foreign-investment rules could raise its growth rate.
Another conclusion is that developing countries need to start planning for old age earlier. They should reform their pension systems, including by raising retirement ages. They should encourage financial markets, providing options for long-term saving and health insurance. And they should try harder to increase female participation in the labor force. Getting more women into jobs would help deal with the fact that women live longer than men, but tend to have less savings and pensions, leaving them in different situations in old age.
32. What does “opportunity” in the first paragraph refer to
A. Reducing support for children and the elderly.
B. Providing more jobs for working-age laborers.
C. Encouraging investment for economic growth.
D. Increasing economic output and labor productivity.
33. Why is aging considered a barrier to Thailand’s future development
A. It causes a shortage of young workers.
B. It forces the country to invest in infrastructure.
C. It leads to less investment in economic development.
D. It increases the burden on the working-age population.
34. Why is it important for developing countries to involve more women in labor force
A. To extend women’s retirement ages.
B. To encourage women to be included in health insurance.
C. To equalize the number of men and women in the workplace.
D. To settle the conflict between women’s long lifespan and small pension.
35. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Planning ahead for aging societies.
B. Aging problems in developing countries.
C. Challenges and opportunities of aging societies.
D. The role of female labors in addressing the aging issue.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Scientists have discovered many uses for peppers. Called capsaicin (辣椒素), it’s the main ingredient in pepper spray. 36 In smaller quantities, capsaicin can relieve pain, help with weight loss and possibly affect microbes in the gut (肠道) to keep people healthier. Now how cool is that
Capsaicin triggers a rush of stress hormones. 37 It can also make someone feel energized. Some people enjoy this feeling. But there is another reason why peppers show up on dinner plates around the world. When food sits out in warm weather, microbes on the food start to multiply. If people eat food with too many of these germs, they risk getting very sick. The cold temperature inside a refrigerator stops most microbes from growing. 38 But long ago, those appliances weren’t available. Peppers were. Their capsaicin and other chemicals, it turns out, can slow or stop microbial growth.
39 However, a person can’t simply eat hot, spicy food and expect to lose pounds. A drug is being created to make the body burn through fat more quickly than usual. A primary ingredient: Capsaicin. A study showed that mice that ate a high-fat diet containing capsaicin did not gain extra weight. 40
A. Peppers also may help people lose weight.
B. These will make the skin redden and sweat.
C. Some people use this weapon for self-defense.
D. Peppers do much more than burn people’s mouths.
E. But a group of mice that ate only the high-fat diet became obese.
F. That’s why most people today rely on refrigerators to keep their food fresh.
G. Next time you see a pepper on a plate, take a deep breath, and then take a bite.
第三部分 语言运用（共五节，满分55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。
Glen Edwards became a hero when he rescued a construction worker trapped on the top of a 16-story burning building.
As a crane (吊车) 41 working on a construction site, Edwards 42 found himself in a life-saving mission when a fire broke out. He recalled how he 43 the trapped worker from his crane’s cabin (驾驶舱), and how he came up with the idea of saving the man by lowering a cage to him to let him 44 .
However, his attempt to 45 the cage before the man was by no means an easy job, as each gust (阵) of wind threatened to throw his crane off balance. Besides, the smoke and flames also added to the difficulty. 46 the great challenges, Edwards refused to give up and fought to 47 control. Luckily, someone on the ground offered 48 on where to land the cage through a radio. Edwards 49 the crane’s movements, inch by inch, until the cage hovered (盘旋) just inches from the edge of the 50 . With determination, Edwards successfully landed the cage.
Eventually, Edwards watched the cage 51 the man away from the horrible fire below and lowering him to safety. The crowd 52 a big round of applause, a tribute (致敬) to the courage and skill 53 by Edwards. He knew that his quick thinking and strong 54 had made all the difference between life and death in the face of disaster.
A GoFundMe page has now been set up to raise money for him—with organizers 55 people to “buy Glen a beer” for his life-saving efforts.
41. A. engineer B. salesman C. operator D. cleaner
42. A. regularly B. unexpectedly C. intentionally D. unfortunately
43. A. helped B. spotted C. realized D. guided
44. A. slide B. hide C. walk D. escape
45. A. clean B. cover C. position D. open
16. A. In spite of B. in favour of C. in defense of D. in charge of
47. A. maintain B. switch C. lose D. give
48. A. promises B. instructions C. explanations D. courses
19. A. quickened B. described C. adjusted D. repeated
50. A. door B. garden C. crane D. roof
51. A. persuading B. warning C. lifting D. dragging
52. A. went through B. broke into C. asked for D. put on
53. A. displayed B. admired C. exchanged D. required
54. A. preference B. response C. emotion D. determination
55. A. choosing B. teaching C. ordering D. encouraging
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。
In Canada we have Chinese restaurants, most of 56 are very good. And when in China I had many chances 57 (eat) in a lot of different restaurants. It has been long 58 I left China, but what I still miss is the Chinese cuisine.
My favourite street food there is Jianbing. It is made on a round pan where some liquid batter (面糊) is poured, which is thinly spread by a 59 (wood) tool like a knife. The batter immediately 60 (form) a circle about twenty centimeters across. An egg will be spread over its back with onion pieces and different sorts of spicy 61 (ingredient), and then a thin crisp cake is placed on the top. With the cooked batter skin folded over the cake, 62 whole thing is folded in half.
Then I can take it anywhere to eat after it 63 (wrap) in a paper cover. 64 simple cooking equipment, it is always tasty and I feel at home with food from China. To me, there’s nothing better than a cross-cultural 65 (combine) of Chinese Jianbing and a glass of milk with maple syrup.
第三节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
选择并使用所给英语单词的正确形式完成句子，有两个单词为多余词。
dramatic bitter enhance emphasis expand compose consume
66. It’s high time that we __________ the improvement of food safety.
67. In spite of delicate economy, the company is confident of further __________.
68. The __________ of the group that is studied depends on the interest of the researcher.
69. Realizing the girl was critically injured, he was __________ with guilt after accident.
70. In fact, the landscape is __________ different from that of just a decade ago.
第四节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式
71. They’ve all been arranged __________ (appropriate) as purchasing staff, waiters, cooks and even managers of the restaurant.
72. The emphasis is rather __________ conversation about business, family or pleasure.
73. It is essential that the diet __________ (vary) and balanced.
74. The electric car company says sales will take __________ once supply increases.
75. Yancheng, a beautiful coastal city, is a place to. open your heart with pleasant __________ (surround).
76. The boss of the company is trying to create an easy atmosphere __________ his employees enjoy their work.
77. They are believed __________ (start) off in the late Qing Dynasty as a way for boatmen to keep warm.
78. We will talk about a particular type of comfort food __________ power mainly lies in the associations it calls to mind.
79. No wonder that the movie attracted so many people, which was an __________ (adapt) from a true story.
80. With many wild animals gradually dying out, the present situation deserves __________ (pay) attention to.
第五节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
根据句意和所给汉语提示，用选择性必修一适当的英文短语完成句子。
81. He __________ (喜欢) classical music.
32. Sometimes a few choice words will __________ (奏效).
83. When it comes to the art of war, ants __________ (无与伦比).
84. She paid for her own education by __________ (自始至终做) college.
85. Why don’t you try phoning John one more time, __________ (作为额外增添)
86. This is a disgraceful state of affairs and __________ (迫切需要) a thorough investigation.
87 The girl the manager had referred to __________ (比……有优势) other competitors in the interview.
88. The car is still __________ (在保修期内), so you should be able to get it repaired free of charge.
89. A young couple __________ (使分离) by their family finally got married with their parents’ permission.
90. After the football match, I drank a cup of cola beverages, and it really __________ (正合需要).
第四部分 写作（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter说喜欢中国的美食，尤其想品尝中国的火锅，请你给他写一封回信介绍一下中国的火锅这一传统饮食。内容包括：
1. 深受欢迎；
2. 如何制作；
3. 发出邀请。
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。
Dear Peter,Yours,Li Hua
盐城中学高一年级第二次阶段性质量检测英语答案（2024. 05）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
1-5 CABAC 6-10 BAABB 11-15 CCBAC 16-20 BABCC
第二部分 阅读（共两节，20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）
21-23DBA 24-27 BADB 28-31 DCBC 32-35 BCDC 36-40 CBFAE
第三部分 语言运用（共五节，满分55分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45 CBBDC 46-50 AABCD 51-55 CBADD
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. which 57. to eat 58. since 59. wooden 60. forms
61. ingredients 62. the 63. is wrapped 64. Despite bination
第三节 选词填空（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
66. emphasized /should emphasize 67. expansion position
69. consumed 70. dramatically
第四节 单句语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
71. appropriately 72. on 73. should be varied/be varied 74. off
75. surroundings 76. where 77. to have started 78. whose 79. adaptation
80. paying to be paid
第五节 短语填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
81. has an appetite for 82. do the trick
83. are without equal 84. working her way through
85. for good measure 86. cries out for
87. had an edge over 88. under guarantee
89. torn apart 90. hit the spot
第四部分 写作（满分15分）
Dear Peter,
Learning that you are keen on Chinese cuisine, especially Chinese hotpot, I am more than happy to introduce it to you.
Hotpot is well received with Chinese people, especially in winter. Whenever you come to China, you can find people eating hotpots everywhere. It is very convenient for people to make a hotpot. Usually a metal pot is fixed in the middle of the table. When the soup in the p is boiling, dishes such as meat fish and vegetables, are put into the pot. After a while, you can enjoy the delicious dishes.
I sincerely invite you to come to taste Chinese hotpot.
Yours,
Li Hua
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