2023-2024年度第二学期期中质量检测
高二英语
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Chinese Festivals
As an ancient country, China has various festivals.
The Spring Festival
In the evening before the Spring Festival, families get together and have a big meal. Children also get lucky money from parents.
The Lantern Festival
During this festival, there is special food called “tang yuan”, which is said to symbolize both the first full moon and family unity and completeness. Part of the Lantern Festival tradition involves a game to guess riddles (谜语) attached to the lanterns.
Stilt walking, drumming and the dragon and lion dance are the main entertainment forms of the Lantern Festival.
The Dragon Boat Festival
It is to celebrate the patriotic poet Qu Yuan, a loyal and highly respected minister, who brought peace and prosperity (繁荣) to the state but ended up drowning himself in a river as a result of being vilified (诽谤).
The Double Seventh Festival
On the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, there is a traditional festival full of romance. Recently the youth have celebrated it as Valentine’s Day in China.
The Mid-Autumn Festival
It is a traditional festival for both the Han and minority nationalities in China.The custom of worshipping (礼拜) the moon can be dated back to the ancient Xia and Shang dynasties. The Mid-Autumn Festival is also a holiday for members of a family to get together.
The Double Ninth Festival
On the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, people celebrate the Double Ninth Festival. People usually climb mountains and eat double-ninth cakes, which means our life will become better and better.
21. Which is NOT included in the entertainments of the Lantern Festival
A. Guessing riddles. B. Lucky money.
C. Drumming. D. Dragon dance.
22. Which of the following festival tells about a Chinese ancestor who showed his love to his homeland
A. The Dragon Boat Festival. B. The Spring Festival.
C. The Double Seventh Festival. D. The Mid-Autumn Festival.
23. What aspect is the Mid-Autumn Festival unique in
A. Families’ reunion.
B. Festival full of romance.
C. Worshipping the moon.
D. Symbolizing the first full moon.
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了六个中国的传统节日。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Lantern Festival部分中“Part of the Lantern Festival tradition involves a game to guess riddles (谜语) attached to the lanterns.Stilt walking, drumming and the dragon and lion dance are the main entertainment forms of the Lantern Festival.(元宵节传统的一部分包括猜灯谜游戏。踩高跷、击鼓和舞龙舞狮是元宵节的主要娱乐形式)”可知，元宵节活动不包括压岁钱。故选B。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Dragon Boat Festival部分“It is to celebrate the patriotic poet Qu Yuan, a loyal and highly respected minister, who brought peace and prosperity (繁荣) to the state but ended up drowning himself in a river as a result of being vilified (诽谤).(它是为了纪念爱国诗人屈原，一位忠诚而受人尊敬的大臣，他给国家带来了和平与繁荣，但最终因受到诽谤而投河自尽)”可知，端午节是关于爱国诗人屈原的节日。故选A。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Mid-Autumn Festival部分中“It is a traditional festival for both the Han and minority nationalities in China.The custom of worshipping (礼拜) the moon can be dated back to the ancient Xia and Shang dynasties. (它是中国汉族和少数民族的传统节日。赏月的习俗可以追溯到古代夏商时期)”可知，赏月是中秋节特有的庆祝形式。故选C。
B
Mr. Guo is a teacher from Xi’an. He asked his students to hand in their homework through a QR code(二维码). “We spent an hour or two in class learning how to generate (产生) the codes, and in the end everything gets easier” said Gao. “When students finish the homework, they keep it on WeChat. Then, each student makes his own QR code and gives it to me. So I can check their work everywhere using my computer or telephone.”
The QR codes can be sent to Mr. Guo by email, QQ and WeChat. When Guo scans(扫描)his students’ QR codes, their homework appears on his phone. He finds that their homework becomes more creative, with many pictures, music and even videos.
Guo’s students like the new way and think it is interesting. “We are living in the information age. Many students like to work with computers, which makes learning more fun,” said Tingting, a student of Guo’s.
“The paper is not easy to keep, but the code is easy to keep and share,” Guo said. “It is worth trying to use new technology in education. Education itself is a kind of creation. I don’t want my students to fall behind the times.”
However, some parents are worried. They are afraid that their children will spend too much time on computers and less time communicating with teachers. But in fact, it’s unnecessary. Students still need to look up information in books and write it down when they do their homework. They only use the code when they hand in their homework, which doesn’t take them too much time. Also for teachers, it allows them to check the Students’ work at any time. And it’s also an easy way to share homework with other students.
24. According to the passage, students can keep their homework on________.
A. WeChat B. QQ C. e-mail D. blog
25. Guo’s students think the new way is________.
A. strange B. boring C. interesting D. unnecessary
26. Some parents are worried, because they think their children will________.
A. talk with teachers face to face
B. spend too much time on computers
C. not like the new way of handing in homework
D. find the QR codes too difficult to use
27. What’s the main idea of the passage
A. Teachers needn’t check homework any more.
B. Students needn’t hand in homework any more.
C. Using QR codes makes checking homework easier.
D. Some parents are worried about their children.
【答案】24. A 25. C 26. B 27. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇议论文。作者对于一位老师让学生用二维码的方式交作业，对此阐述了其优点及家长们的担忧。作者认为没必要担忧，学生只在交作业时使用手机或电脑，而老师们却可以很方便地随时随地看作业。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“When students finish the homework, they keep it on WeChat. Then, each student makes his own QR code and gives it to me.(当学生完成作业后，他们会把作业保存在微信上。然后，每个学生制作自己的二维码，并把它交给我)”可知，学生的作业完成后可以保存在微信。故选A项。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Guo’s students like the new way and think it is interesting. (郭的学生们喜欢这种新方式，认为它很有趣)”可知，郭老师的学生认为这种交作业的方法很有趣。故选C项。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“However, some parents are worried. They are afraid that their children will spend too much time on computers and less time communicating with teachers. (然而，一些家长却很担心。他们担心他们的孩子会花太多时间在电脑上，而较少时间与老师交流)”可知，家长担心这样做会使孩子在电脑上花费时间过多。故选B项。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Mr. Guo is a teacher from Xi’an. He asked his students to hand in their homework through a QR code(二维码). “We spent an hour or two in class learning how to generate (产生) the codes, and in the end everything gets easier” said Gao.(郭先生是一位来自西安的老师。他要求学生通过二维码上交作业。他说：‘我们在课堂上花了一两个小时学习如何生成代码，最后一切都变得容易了’)”及最后一段“They only use the code when they hand in their homework, which doesn’t take them too much time. Also for teachers, it allows them to check the Students’ work at any time.( 他们只在交作业时使用代码，这不会占用他们太多时间。对于老师来说，这样也可以让他们随时检查学生的作业)”可知，本文主要介绍一位老师创新的交作业方法，这样老师们检查作业很方便。由此可知，C项内容概括文章大意。故选C项。
C
It is late autumn—millions of gardeners across the northern hemisphere, pulled on their thickest sweaters, spent hours clearing large piles of leaves and packed them into plastic bags at the end of driveways.
In the US alone, nearly 10 million tonnes of garden waste go to landfill every year. That is a large amount of effort, not just from an environmental viewpoint but from that of our aching backs, too. So where does this advice come from Well, it largely comes from the belief that thick fallen leaves can make plants under them unable to breathe, especially shorter grass. They shut down important photosynthesis (光合作用) and get in the way of the growth of the shorter grass. However, this received wisdom has recently been questioned by researchers at Wisconsin University.
The key finding of their new research was that although clearing fallen leaves is one of the most common gardening practices, it makes very little sense. In natural ecosystems, fallen leaves help return nutrients necessary for healthy plant growth to the soil, which greatly improves soil condition. Removing leaves year after year breaks this ecological (生态的) balance. Letting some leaves stick around to cover your garden is a great way to help your grass and the local ecosystem.
They further explained that if up to 50percent of your grass lawn (草坪) is covered by fallen leaves, you might as well go back indoors and put your feet up. The advantages of this light leaf coverage far outweigh the disadvantages—the leaves will quickly break down and help next year’s lawn grow far better than if you had cleared them. Only at over 50 percent coverage do the Wisconsin researchers recommend clearing.
So why not consider leaving the leaves Save time, carbon and effort, and in exchange get a healthier lawn from this garden waste—that seems like a pretty good deal. And how many plastic bags could be saved by simply not binning fallen leaves every year In the US alone, about 700 million.
28. What does the author describe in paragraph 1
A. An amazing autumn game. B. A common sight in gardens.
C. A hot attraction in the north. D. An extreme weather event.
29. What is the received wisdom
A. Fallen leaves need not be cleared.
B. Fallen leaves protect shorter grass.
C. Fallen leaves block photosynthesis.
D. Fallen leaves are hard to break down.
30. The new research finds clearing fallen leaves makes little sense, because ________.
A. it ruins city image B. it breaks gardening rules
C. it affects local economy D. it causes ecological damage
31. What’s the author’s attitude to Wisconsin University’s study
A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Unclear. D. Worried.
【答案】28. B 29. C 30. D 31. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要讲述每年都会有数以百万计的园丁在晚秋移除落叶，但是威斯康星大学最近研究表明，落叶有助于将植物健康生长所需的营养物质返还给土壤，这会大大改善土壤的状况。年复一年地移除树叶打破了这种生态平衡。
【28题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“It is late autumn—millions of gardeners across the northern hemisphere, pulled on their thickest sweaters, spent hours clearing large piles of leaves and packed them into plastic bags at the end of driveways.(这是晚秋——北半球数以百万计的园丁，穿上他们厚厚的毛衣，花费几个小时清理树叶然后把它们装进车道尽头的塑料袋里)”可知，作者描述的是花园里常见的情景。故选B。
【29题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第二段“They shut down important photosynthesis(光合作用)and get in the way of the growth of the shorter grass. However, this received wisdom has recently been questioned by researchers at Wisconsin University.(他们关闭了重要的光合作用并且阻碍了矮草的生长。然而，这个公认的常识最近受到了威斯康星大学研究人员的质疑)”可知，the received wisdom指的是上文提到的落叶阻碍光合作用。故选C。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“In natural ecosystems, fallen leaves help return nutrients necessary for healthy plant growth to the soil, which greatly improves soil condition. Removing leaves year after year breaks this ecological(生态的)balance.(在自然生态系统中，落叶有助于将植物健康生长所需的营养物质返还给土壤，这会大大改善土壤的状况。年复一年地移除树叶打破了这种生态平衡)”可知，研究人员发现清理落叶毫无意义是因为这会对生态造成破坏。故选D。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“So why not consider leaving the leaves Save time, carbon and effort, and in exchange get a healthier lawn from this garden waste—that seems like a pretty good deal. And how many plastic bags could be saved by simply not binning fallen leaves every year In the US alone, about 700 million.(所以，为什么不考虑留下这些落叶？节省时间，减少碳排放又省力，并且作为交换，从这些花园废弃物中获得更健康的草坪——这看起来是一个很不错的交易。每年只要不把落叶扔掉可以节省多少塑料袋？单单美国，大约7亿)”可知，作者对于威斯康星大学的研究是拥护的。故选B。
D
With low or no-carbohydrate diets rising in popularity in recent times, the potato is now regularly overlooked in favour of other vegetables. In fact, research literature has previously indicated potatoes may have a detrimental effect on health, such as increasing the possibility of developing Type2 diabetes(糖尿病).
However, new research done by Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown while potatoes may not have all the same benefits as some other vegetables, such as lowering risk of Type 2 diabetes, health issues associated with potatoes may actually be due to how people are preparing them and what they’re eating them with.
A recent analysis of this study led by Dr Nicola Bondonno from ECU’s Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute found people who consumed the most vegetables were 21 percent less likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than those who consumed the least amount of vegetables. PhD candidate Pratik Pokharel carried out work on the analysis and said while potatoes didn’t have the same impact on Type 2 diabetes, they also didn’t have any negative effect.
“In Denmark, people consume potatoes prepared in many different ways. In our study, we could distinguish between the different preparation methods. When we separated boiled potatoes from mashed potatoes(土豆泥), fries or crisps, boiled potatoes were no longer associated with a higher risk of diabetes: They had a zero effect,” said Pokharel.
“In our study, people who ate the most potatoes also consumed more butter, red meat and soft drinks-foods known to increase your risk of Type 2 diabetes,” said Pokharel. “We should separate potatoes from other vegetables in regard to messaging about disease prevention but replacing refined grains such as white rice and pasta(意大利面食)with potatoes can improve your diet quality because of fibre and other nutrients found in potatoes.”
32. What does the underlined word “detrimental” in paragraph 1 mean
A. Magical. B. Protective. C. Fantastic. D. Negative.
33. What may contribute to the bad reputation of potatoes according to ECU’s research
A. The effects they have caused. B. The ways they are consumed.
C. The places where they are planted. D. The results previous studies have shown.
34. Which of the following have little effect on Type 2 diabetes
A. Fries. B. Crisps. C. Boiled potatoes. D. Mashed potatoes.
35. What is Pokharel’s attitude towards potatoes
A. Critical. B. Opposed. C. Indifferent. D. Objective.
【答案】32. D 33. B 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。Edith Cowan University(ECU)的新研究表明，虽然土豆可能不像其他蔬菜那样有益健康，但吃土豆引起的健康问题可能与人们吃土豆时采用的烹饪方法和搭配食用的食物有关。
【32题详解】
词义猜测题。第一段最后一句提到“such as increasing the possibility of developing Type2 diabetes(糖尿病).”（比如增加患2型糖尿病的可能性。）可知，吃土豆会增加患2型糖尿病的可能性。由此可知，前面是表明吃土豆可能对健康有负面影响。A. Magical.魔法的；B. Protective.保护的；C. Fantastic.极好的；D. Negative.消极的。D项符合文意，故选D。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。第二段提到“However, new research done by Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown while potatoes may not have all the same benefits as some other vegetables, such as lowering risk of Type 2 diabetes, health issues associated with potatoes may actually be due to how people are preparing them and what they’re eating them with.”（然而，伊迪丝考恩大学(ECU)的一项新研究表明，虽然土豆可能不像其他一些蔬菜那样有好处，比如降低患2型糖尿病的风险，但与土豆相关的健康问题实际上可能是由于人们准备土豆的方式和搭配的食物。），ECU的新研究表明，吃土豆引起的健康问题可能与人们吃土豆时采用的烹饪方法和搭配食用的食物有关。故选B。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。第四段最后两句提到“When we separated boiled potatoes from mashed potatoes(土豆泥), fries or crisps, boiled potatoes were no longer associated with a higher risk of diabetes: They had a zero effect,” said Pokharel.”（当我们将煮土豆与土豆泥、薯条或薯片分开时，煮土豆不再与更高的糖尿病风险相关：它们没有任何影响，”Pokharel说。），由此判断，他们的研究表明土豆煮着吃对2型糖尿病没有影响。故选C。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。倒数第二段中Pokharel提到了土豆的不同做法与糖尿病相关风险之间的联系，最后一段中陈述了可以用土豆来代替其他精加工食物。由此判断，根据最后两段中说的话可知，Pokharel对待(吃)土豆的态度是客观的，他只是在客观陈述吃土豆的影响和土豆本身的营养。A. Critical.批评的；B. Opposed.反对的；C. Indifferent.漠不关心的；D. Objective.客观的。D项符合文意。故选D。
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。
The holidays can be a difficult time to stay on track with your fitness goals. ____36____. Even the most disciplined people can find it difficult to stick to their fitness routines during the holiday season. Here are some expert-recommended tips that can help you stay on track.
____37____.
Planning is the best way to make sure you don’t lose track of your goals. Plan your workouts for the week and mark them in your schedule to assure they are a part of your day.
Exercise early.
____38____. Make sure workouts are in the morning and you’ll set yourself up for a productive day. Then you can enjoy holiday activities and time with family without worrying about when you’ll have time to exercise.
Keep moving.
Research shows that getting up for just five minutes every 30 to 60 minutes and performing light activities reduces the risk of heart disease risk factors. Small efforts to get moving can help your overall health during the holidays. In addition to staying active, try to avoid sitting for long periods of time, such as when watching football games or eating. ____39____.
Think out of the box.
The holidays are busy, but do your best to avoid the “all or nothing” mentality when it comes to physical activity. ____40____ — like taking a family walk around the neighborhood before opening Christmas presents.
A. Plan ahead
B. Plan out your route before you go
C. Exercising in the morning is one of the biggest tips
D. Remember: too much sitting is harmful to your health
E. Your schedule will be filled with family gatherings and celebrations
F. Get creative with exercise and make physical activity a family affair
G. Rather than skipping the gym altogether, make time for a quick workout
【答案】36. E 37. A 38. C 39. D 40. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了就算在假期很难坚持自己健身计划时，也能帮助自己保持状态的四个方法。
【36题详解】
前文提到“The holidays can be a difficult time to stay on track with your fitness goals.”（假期可能是一段很难坚持健身目标的时间。）以及后文提到“Even the most disciplined people can find it difficult to stick to their fitness routines during the holiday season. ”（即使是最自律的人也很难在假期坚持自己的健身计划。）由此判断，该段提到在假期期间坚持健身计划很难，E项“Your schedule will be filled with family gatherings and celebrations”（你的日程表将被家庭聚会和庆祝活动填满。）该项提到了假期会因为一些活动而影响自己的健身计划。该项符合文意，起到承上启下的作用。故选E。
【37题详解】
该空处需选择段落小标题。该段提到“Planning is the best way to make sure you don’t lose track of your goals.”（计划是确保你不会迷失目标的最好方法。）该段提到如果做好计划的话就可以保证假期内能够正常进行健身锻炼。A项“Plan ahead”（提前计划）该项提到了提前做好计划，引出后文中提前做好计划的好处。该项符合文意，起到承上启下的作用。故选A。
【38题详解】
该段小标题提到“Exercise early”（早点锻炼）以及后文提到“Make sure workouts are in the morning and you’ll set yourself up for a productive day.”（确保在早上锻炼，这样你就会为高效的一天做好准备。）由此判断，该段提到了在早上锻炼的好处，因此该段段首句应该提到早上锻炼是非常重要的。C项“Exercising in the morning is one of the biggest tips”（早上锻炼是最重要的建议之一。）该项提到了早上锻炼是这几项建议中最重要的。该项符合文意，起到承上启下的作用。故选C。
【39题详解】
前文提到“In addition to staying active, try to avoid sitting for long periods of time, such as when watching football games or eating.”（除了保持活跃，尽量避免长时间坐着，比如在看足球比赛或吃饭的时候。）该段提到了如果要保持健身计划的话就要避免长期坐着。D项提到“Remember: too much sitting is harmful to your health”（记住：久坐对你的健康有害。）该项提到了长时间坐着对于健康的伤害。该项符合文意，起到总结上文的作用。故选D。
【40题详解】
前文提到“The holidays are busy, but do your best to avoid the “all or nothing” mentality when it comes to physical activity.”（假期是忙碌的，但当涉及到体育锻炼时，你要尽你最大的努力避免“要么全部要么没有”的心态。），以及后文提到“—like taking a family walk around the neighborhood before opening Christmas presents.”（比如在打开圣诞礼物前全家在附近散步。）该段提到可以抓住一切机会来进行运动，F项“Get creative with exercise and make physical activity a family affair”（创造性地锻炼身体，让体育活动成为一项家庭活动）该项提到哪怕只是家庭一起进行的活动也能成为锻炼身体的好机会，同时该项也满足该段小标题“Think out of the box”（跳出思维定式）的段落大意。该项符合文意，起到承上启下的作用。故选F。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
While high school does not generally encourage students to explore new aspects of life, college sets the stage for that exploration. I myself went through this___41___process and found something that has changed my___42___at college for the better: I discovered ASL-American Sign Language.
I never felt an urge(冲动)to___43___any sign language before. My entire family is hearing, and so are all my friends. The ___44___language were enough in all my interactions. Little did I know that I would discover my___45___for ASL.
The story began during my first week at college. I watched as the ASL Club___46___their translation of a song. Both the hand movements and the very idea of communicating without speaking___47___me. What I saw was completely unlike anything I had experienced in the___48___. This newness just left me___49___more.
After that, feeling the need to explore further, I decided to drop in on one of ASL Club's meetings. I only learned how to___50___the alphabet(字母表)that day. Yet instead of being discouraged by my___51___progress, I was excited. I then made it a point to___52___those meetings and learn all I could.
The following term, I registered an ASL class. The professor was deaf and any talking was ___53___. I soon realized that the silence was not unpleasant. ___54___if there had been any talking, it would have caused us to learn less. Now, I appreciate the silence and the ___55___way of communication it opens.
41. A. searching B. planning C. natural D. formal
42. A. progress B. experience C. advance D. potential
43. A. choose B. read C. learn D. create
44. A. official B. non-verbal C. body D. spoken
45. A. love B. concern C. aim D. request
46. A. recorded B. detected C. performed D. assessed
47 A. flooded B. supported C. attracted D. embarrassed
48. A. process B. end C. distance D. past
49. A. showing B. desiring C. claiming D. acting
50. A. print B. write C. sign D. count
51. A. obvious B. regular C. relevant D. slow
52. A. chair B. sponsor C. attend D. organize
53. A. welcomed B. available C. repeated D. impossible
54. A. Hence B. Instead C. Nevertheless D. Lastly
55. A. new B. quick C. popular D. easy
【答案】41. A 42. B 43. C 44. D 45. A 46. C 47. C 48. D 49. B 50. C 51. D 52. C 53. D 54. B 55. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了作者在大学学美国手语的经历，让作者学会了去欣赏这种无声的表达方式，也让作者开启了新的交流方式。
【41题详解】
考查动名词和形容词词义辨析。句意：我自己也经历了这个寻找的过程，发现了一些让我在大学的经历变得更好的东西：我发现了美国手语。A. searching搜索；B. planning计划；C. natural自然的；D. formal正式的。根据前文“While high school does not generally encourage students to explore new aspects of life, college sets the stage for that exploration.”（虽然高中通常不鼓励学生探索生活的新方面，但大学为这种探索奠定了基础。）大学就是一个探索的过程，为我们新的探索奠定基础，因此可知，作者上大学后也经历了寻找某种东西的过程。故选A。
【42题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我自己也经历了这个寻找的过程，发现了一些让我在大学的经历变得更好的东西：我发现了美国手语。A. progress进步，进展；B. experience经历；C. advance进步；D. potential潜力。根据后文“at college for the better: I discovered ASL-American Sign Language”（发现了一些改变了我大学生活的东西:我发现了美国手语。）以及“Now, I appreciate the silence and the 15 way of communication it opens.”（现在，我很欣赏这种沉默，以及它开启的一种新的交流方式。）可知，作者在大学发现了美国手语，而这一发现也让作者在后来学会去欣赏这种无声的表达方式，因此可知，这个发现让作者大学的经历变得更好。故选B。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我以前从未有过学习任何手语的冲动。A. choose选择；B. read阅读；C. learn学习；D. create创造。根据后文“After that, feeling the need to explore further, I decided to drop in on one of ASL Club's meetings. I only learned how to 10 the alphabet(字母表)that day.”（在那之后，觉得有必要进一步探索，我决定去参加一个美国手语俱乐部的会议。那天我只学会了如何表示字母表。）可知，作者在了解了这一种手语后，对此充满兴趣，想要了解更多，有想要学习这种手语的冲动。故选C。
【44题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在我所有的互动中，口语已经足够了。A. official官方的；B. non-verbal非语言的；C. body身体；D. spoken口语的。根据前文“My entire family is hearing, and so are all my friends.”（我的家人都能听到，我朋友也是。）可知，作者生活当中用不到手语，因为身边的人都是听力正常的，所以作者觉得口语交流足够了。故选D。
【45题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我不知道我会发现我对美国手语的爱。A. love爱；B. concern关注；C. aim目标；D. request请求。根据后文“After that, feeling the need to explore further, I decided to drop in on one of ASL Club's meetings.”（在那之后，觉得有必要进一步探索，我决定去参加一个美国手语俱乐部的会议。）可知，作者喜欢上了这种手语，想要去探索更多关于这种手语，因此可知，作者从来不知道自己有一天会爱上这种手语。故选A 。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我看着美国手语俱乐部表演他们翻译的一首歌。A. recorded记录；B. detected察觉；C. performed表演；D. assessed评价。根据后文“Both the hand movements and the very idea of communicating without speaking 7 me.”（手势和不用说话就能交流的想法都吸引了我。）可知，作者是被他们通过肢体语言来去演绎一首歌而吸引住了，从此爱上了手语，因此可知作者是看了手语俱乐部的表演。故选C。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：手部动作和不说话交流的想法都吸引了我。A. flooded涌入；B. supported支持；C. attracted吸引；D. embarrassed使尴尬。根据后文“What I saw was completely unlike anything I had experienced in the 8 ”（我所看到的与我过去所经历的完全不同。）可知，这是作者从未有过的经历，让作者想要了解地更多，因此可知作者被深深吸引了。故选C。
【48题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我所看到的与我过去经历的完全不同。A. process过程；B. end结束；C. distance距离；D.past过去。根据后文“This newness just left me 9 more.”（这种新鲜感让我想要了解更多。）可知，这对作者来说是全新的经历，从未有过的，因此可知这是作者以前从未有过的经历。故选D。
【49题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这种新鲜感让我想要了解更多。A. showing展示；B. desiring渴望；C. claiming声明；D. acting行动。根据后文“After that, feeling the need to explore further, I decided to drop in on one of ASL Club's meetings.”（在那之后，觉得有必要进一步探索，我决定去参加一个美国手语俱乐部的会议。）可知，作者在看了表演之后，被深深吸引住了，因此决定更进一步地了解这种手语，因此可知作者想要了解更多。故选B。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：那天我只学会了用手语来表达字母。A. print打印；B. write写；C. sign打手语；D. count数数。根据前文“I decided to drop in on one of ASL club’s meetings. ”（我决定去参加一个美国手语俱乐部的会议。）可知，作者参加的是手语俱乐部的会议，自然学的就是手语，因此那天作者学会了用手语来表达字母。故选C。
【51题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，我并没有因为进步缓慢而气馁，相反，我很兴奋。A. obvious明显的；B. regular规则的；C. relevant有关的；D. slow慢的。根据前文“I only learned how to 10 the alphabet that day. Yet instead of being discouraged”（那天我只学会了用手语来表达字母。然而我并没有气馁）可知，作者只学会了用手语表达字母，但是作者没有为此感到气馁，由此判断，作者学手语的速度不快，进步不大，但作者并不灰心。故选D。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：之后，我决定参加这些会议，尽可能多地学习。A. chair主持；B. sponsor赞助；C. attend参加；D. organize组织。根据前文“decided to drop in on one of ASL club’s meetings.”（我决定去参加一个美国手语俱乐部的会议。）可知，自从作者参加一次会议之后，作者决心经常参加这些会议，让自己多学点。故选C。
【53题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：教授是个聋子，任何谈话都是不可能的。A. welcomed欢迎；B. available可用的；C. repeated重复；D. impossible不可能的。根据后文“I soon realized that the silence was not unpleasant.”（我很快意识到这种沉默并非令人不快。）可知，这个课堂是无声的课堂，大家都是通过手语来沟通的，因此可知在课堂上不允许用口语来交流，所以谈话是不可能的。故选D。
【54题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：相反，如果有任何谈话，它会导致我们学到更少的东西。A. Hence因此；B. Instead反而；C. Nevertheless然而；D. Lastly最后。根据前文“I soon realized that the silence was not unpleasant.”（我很快意识到这种沉默并非令人不快。）以及后文“if there had been any talking, it would have caused us to learn less.”（如果有任何谈话，它会使我们学得更少。）可知，课堂上的沉默无声是必要的，不然我们就很难真正学好手语，因此此处表示转折，意为“相反，反而”，应用Instead。故选B。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：现在，我很欣赏这种沉默和它所开启的新的交流方式。A. new新的；B. quick快速的；C. popular受欢迎的；D. easy简单的。根据前文“This newness just left me 9 more.”（这种新鲜感让我想要了解更多。）可知，作者以前都是用口语交流，而现在学会了手语，因此这是一种新的交流方式。故选A。
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。
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year____56____ 24 solar terms. Winter Solstice (冬至) comes as the 22nd solar term of the year. On the first day of the Winter Solstice, the Northern Hemisphere experiences the____57____ (short) day and the longest night in the year, as the sun shines directly at the Tropic of Capricorn (南回归线). From then on, the days become longer and the nights become shorter. The Winter Solstice also marks the____58____ (arrive) of the coldest season in the year.
There was ____59____ saying in ancient China, “The Winter Solstice is as important as the Spring Festival.” As early as the Zhou Dynasty, great events____60____(hold) on the day of the Winter Solstice, ____61____ was also considered the first day of the new year.
The Winter Solstice became a winter festival during the Han Dynasty. The celebratory activities were____62____ (official) organized. On this day, both officials and ordinary people would have a rest. During the following dynasties, such as the Tang, Song and Qing dynasties, during the Winter Solstice, it was also common for people____63____ (offer) sacrifices (祭品) to ancestors.
In the winter, people suggest____64____ (eat) an appropriate amount of nuts, such as peanuts, walnuts and chestnuts, which does good to one’s body. Traditional Chinese medical science teaches people that most nuts help to_____65_____ (strength) the brain and heart. During the Winter Solstice in North China, it is essential to eat dumplings.
【答案】56. into
57. shortest
58. arrival
59. a 60. were held
61. which 62. officially
63. to offer
64. eating 65. strengthen
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国传统农历的一个节气——冬至。
【56题详解】
考查介词。句意：中国传统的农历把一年分为24节气。divide...into...表示“把……划分为……”，所以应填介词into。故填into。
【57题详解】
考查形容词。句意：在冬至日的第一天，北半球经历一年中最短的白天和最长的夜晚，因为此时阳光直射南回归线。分析句子结构可知，空格处应填形容词修饰名词day，结合后半句“and the longest night in the year”可知，应用形容词的最高级形式，所以应填shortest。故填shortest。
【58题详解】
考查名词。句意：冬至也标志着一年中最冷的季节的到来。分析句子结构可知，空格处应填名词作宾语，arrive的名词形式为arrival，不可数。故填arrival。
【59题详解】
考查冠词。句意：中国古代有一种说法：“冬至和春节一样重要。”saying是可数名词，此处为泛指，所以应填不定冠词，该词首字母发音为辅音音素，所以应填a。故填a。
【60题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意：早在周朝时期，很多重大事件在这天举行，这一天也同样被认为是新年的第一天。分析句子结构可知，空格处应填谓语动词，结合所给时间状语As early as the Zhou Dynasty可知，应用一般过去时，主语great events为复数，且与hold之间的关系为被动，所以应填were held。故填were held。
【61题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：早在周朝时期，很多重大事件在这天举行，这一天也同样被认为是新年的第一天。分析句子结构可知，空格处应填非限制性定语从句的引导词，先行词the day of the Winter Solstice指物，且在从句中充当主语，所以应用关系代词which。故填which。
【62题详解】
考查副词。句意：官方组织庆祝活动。分析句子结构可知，空格处应填副词修饰动词organized，official的副词形式为officially。故填officially。
【63题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在接下来的朝代，如唐朝、宋朝以及清朝，冬至也是人们祭祖的日子。分析句子结构可知，空格处应填非谓语动词，根据固定句式：It is +adj.+ for sb. to do sth.可知，空格处应填动词不定式，所以应填to offer。故填to offer。
【64题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在冬天，人们建议吃适量的坚果，如花生、核桃和栗子，这对身体有好处。suggest doing sth.表示“建议做某事”，所以空格处应填动名词。故填eating。
【65题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：中国传统医学告诉人们，大多数坚果有助于加强大脑和心脏的能力。help to do sth.表示“有助于……”，根据空格前 help to可知，空格处应填动词原形，strength的动词形式为strengthen。故填strengthen。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 高中生的年龄是一个充满美好和遐想的年龄，每位高中生都对自己的将来有着美好的期待。请以“What will I be like in ten years ”为题，用英语写一篇短文。内容包括：
1. 学历和专业；
2. 工作(从事的职业，工作时间等)；
3. 生活(包括业余爱好，日常交往等)；
4. 实现上述愿望的途径。
注意：
1. 词数100左右(短文开头已为你写好，不计入总词数)；
2. 可以适当发挥，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：专业 major
What will I be like in ten years
In ten years I will be more mature and confident.
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【答案】One possible version:
What will I be like in ten years
In ten years I will be more mature and confident. I will have achieved a master degree by then. My major will be traditional Chinese medicinal science which I have been caring for, and I will devote myself to curing the sick and the development of the very science. As a doctor, I will work in some hospital from Monday to Friday. But at some weekends I’d like to call on some patients who are too old to walk.
Also I’d like to read some books on traditional medicine in my spare time. I will make friends with my patients and chatting with them is my great pleasure. Maybe I will not make much money, but I enjoy my work, which will surely bring me happiness.
Now I know it’s only my dream and to realize my dream, I should make great efforts. I believe hard work can bridge the distance between dream and reality.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于开放性作文，要求考生以“What will I be like in ten years ”为题，用英语写一篇短文，介绍十年后自己的学历和专业、工作(从事的职业，工作时间等)、生活(包括业余爱好，日常交往等)，并讲述实现上述愿望的途径。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
喜欢：care for→be fond of
致力于：devote oneself to→be dedicated to/be devoted to
拜访：call on→visit/drop in on
赚钱：make money→earn money
2. 句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：Maybe I will not make much money, but I enjoy my work, which will surely bring me happiness.
拓展句：Although maybe I will not make much money, I enjoy my work, which will surely bring me happiness.
【点睛】【高分句型1】My major will be traditional Chinese medicinal science which I have been caring for, and I will devote myself to curing the sick and the development of the very science.(使用了which引导定语从句)
【高分句型2】But at some weekends I’d like to call on some patients who are too old to walk. (运用了who引导定语从句)
第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A Special Gift
I always believe that there are certain gifts sticking in our minds for a variety of reasons.
The gift given to me that I treasured most was a doll named Patsy. I met her in a gift shop when I was nine. On holding Patsy I immediately fell in love with her and couldn’t even bear to part from her. At that time, my mother noticed it and at Christmas, as I received the gift from her, I was surprised to find my dream doll in the box. From then on Patsy became my baby and I loved her dearly.
A month later, I was on my way to the cinema when I glimpsed some lovely gifts in pretty boxes through the window of the gift shop. Seeing them reminded me that my mother’s birthday was a few months away. Wouldn’t it be nice, I thought, if I could give her something really special, just like the gift she gave me I stepped inside and caught sight of a beautiful dress hung on the coat stand, which I was sure my mother would like. So I asked the saleswoman its price.
The lady must have seen my disappointment when she told me how much it would cost. But she had a suggestion which immediately lifted my spirits. She took out a notebook from under the counter and wrote my name as well as the item I wanted to buy on it, and in return I paid her five cents from my six cents pocket money. It meant no candies that day but I didn’t care. At the age of nine, I made my very first installment (分期付款)and felt like a grown-up. From then on, every Saturday on my way to the cinema, I went to the shop and paid a few cents which the lady dutifully recorded on her notebook.
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 day before my mother’s birthday, I paid the last two cents.
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The special day finally came.
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【答案】 The day before my mother’s birthday, I paid the last two cents. As the lady wrapped the gift in brown paper, tied it with a piece of string, and carefully put it into a gift box, I attentively signed my name on the notebook, meaning that I had paid off all my debts. I thanked her and excitedly left the shop. “Be careful you don’t lose it,” she called after me. “I won’t!” I responded. Carrying the gift, I skipped away, singing happily to myself.
The special day finally came. I placed the box on the table, hopping from one foot to the other, as my mom untied the knot and slowly peeled away the brown paper. My heart was racing. Then, as I bit into my bottom lip, the content was revealed. “Do you like it ” I asked excitedly. My mom didn’t say a word, but I got the answer from her face on which the same delighted smile as mine was worn when I received Patsy from her.
【解析】
【导语】本文以故事发展为线索展开。作者9岁时在礼品店看上一个玩具娃娃，作者非常喜欢。圣诞节时，妈妈送作者的礼物就是作者非常喜欢的玩具娃娃。一个月后，作者想到在妈妈生日时送妈妈一份特殊的礼物——一件漂亮的连衣裙。但当时作者没有足够的钱，售货员便建议作者以每周支付几美分的方式购买。在妈妈生日到来时，作者把礼物送给妈妈，妈妈脸上露出高兴的笑容。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“在妈妈生日的前一天，我付了最后的两分钱。”可知，第一段可描写作者最后买下礼物的过程和心情。
②由第二段首句内容“这个特别的日子终于到来了。”可知，第二段可描写作者如何把礼物送给妈妈和妈妈收到礼物后的反应。
2.续写线索：看到喜欢的玩具娃娃——收到玩具娃娃——想到送妈妈礼物——分期付款为妈妈买礼物——妈妈收到礼物——妈妈的反应
3.词汇激活
行为类
①离开：leave/go away
②回答：respond/answer
③解开：untie/undo
情绪类
①高兴地：happily/gladly/merrily
②激动地：excitedly/with excitement
【点睛】[高分句型1] As the lady wrapped the gift in brown paper, tied it with a piece of string, and carefully put it into a gift box, I attentively signed my name on the notebook, meaning that I had paid off all my debts.（运用由as引导的时间状语从句和现在分词作状语以及that引导的宾语从句）
[高分句型2] My mom didn’t say a word, but I got the answer from her face on which the same delighted smile as mine was worn when I received Patsy from her.（运用由介词+关系代词which引导的限制性定语从句和when引导的时间状语从句）2023-2024年度第二学期期中质量检测
高二英语
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Chinese Festivals
As an ancient country, China has various festivals.
The Spring Festival
In the evening before the Spring Festival, families get together and have a big meal. Children also get lucky money from parents.
The Lantern Festival
During this festival, there is special food called “tang yuan”, which is said to symbolize both the first full moon and family unity and completeness. Part of the Lantern Festival tradition involves a game to guess riddles (谜语) attached to the lanterns.
Stilt walking, drumming and the dragon and lion dance are the main entertainment forms of the Lantern Festival.
The Dragon Boat Festival
It is to celebrate the patriotic poet Qu Yuan, a loyal and highly respected minister, who brought peace and prosperity (繁荣) to the state but ended up drowning himself in a river as a result of being vilified (诽谤).
The Double Seventh Festival
On the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, there is a traditional festival full of romance. Recently the youth have celebrated it as Valentine’s Day in China.
The Mid-Autumn Festival
It is a traditional festival for both the Han and minority nationalities in China.The custom of worshipping (礼拜) the moon can be dated back to the ancient Xia and Shang dynasties. The Mid-Autumn Festival is also a holiday for members of a family to get together.
The Double Ninth Festival
On the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, people celebrate the Double Ninth Festival. People usually climb mountains and eat double-ninth cakes, which means our life will become better and better.
21. Which is NOT included in the entertainments of the Lantern Festival
A. Guessing riddles. B. Lucky money.
C Drumming. D. Dragon dance.
22. Which of the following festival tells about a Chinese ancestor who showed his love to his homeland
A. The Dragon Boat Festival. B. The Spring Festival.
C. The Double Seventh Festival. D. The Mid-Autumn Festival.
23. What aspect is the Mid-Autumn Festival unique in
A. Families’ reunion.
B. Festival full of romance.
C. Worshipping the moon.
D. Symbolizing the first full moon.
B
Mr. Guo is a teacher from Xi’an. He asked his students to hand in their homework through a QR code(二维码). “We spent an hour or two in class learning how to generate (产生) the codes, and in the end everything gets easier” said Gao. “When students finish the homework, they keep it on WeChat. Then, each student makes his own QR code and gives it to me. So I can check their work everywhere using my computer or telephone.”
The QR codes can be sent to Mr. Guo by email, QQ and WeChat. When Guo scans(扫描)his students’ QR codes, their homework appears on his phone. He finds that their homework becomes more creative, with many pictures, music and even videos.
Guo’s students like the new way and think it is interesting. “We are living in the information age. Many students like to work with computers, which makes learning more fun,” said Tingting, a student of Guo’s.
“The paper is not easy to keep, but the code is easy to keep and share,” Guo said. “It is worth trying to use new technology in education. Education itself is a kind of creation. I don’t want my students to fall behind the times.”
However, some parents are worried. They are afraid that their children will spend too much time on computers and less time communicating with teachers. But in fact, it’s unnecessary. Students still need to look up information in books and write it down when they do their homework. They only use the code when they hand in their homework, which doesn’t take them too much time. Also for teachers, it allows them to check the Students’ work at any time. And it’s also an easy way to share homework with other students.
24. According to the passage, students can keep their homework on________.
A. WeChat B. QQ C. e-mail D. blog
25. Guo’s students think the new way is________.
A. strange B. boring C. interesting D. unnecessary
26. Some parents are worried, because they think their children will________.
A. talk with teachers face to face
B. spend too much time on computers
C. not like the new way of handing in homework
D. find the QR codes too difficult to use
27. What’s the main idea of the passage
A. Teachers needn’t check homework any more.
B. Students needn’t hand in homework any more.
C. Using QR codes makes checking homework easier.
D. Some parents are worried about their children.
C
It is late autumn—millions of gardeners across the northern hemisphere, pulled on their thickest sweaters, spent hours clearing large piles of leaves and packed them into plastic bags at the end of driveways.
In the US alone nearly 10 million tonnes of garden waste go to landfill every year. That is a large amount of effort, not just from an environmental viewpoint but from that of our aching backs, too. So where does this advice come from Well, it largely comes from the belief that thick fallen leaves can make plants under them unable to breathe, especially shorter grass. They shut down important photosynthesis (光合作用) and get in the way of the growth of the shorter grass. However, this received wisdom has recently been questioned by researchers at Wisconsin University.
The key finding of their new research was that although clearing fallen leaves is one of the most common gardening practices, it makes very little sense. In natural ecosystems, fallen leaves help return nutrients necessary for healthy plant growth to the soil, which greatly improves soil condition. Removing leaves year after year breaks this ecological (生态的) balance. Letting some leaves stick around to cover your garden is a great way to help your grass and the local ecosystem.
They further explained that if up to 50percent of your grass lawn (草坪) is covered by fallen leaves, you might as well go back indoors and put your feet up. The advantages of this light leaf coverage far outweigh the disadvantages—the leaves will quickly break down and help next year’s lawn grow far better than if you had cleared them. Only at over 50 percent coverage do the Wisconsin researchers recommend clearing.
So why not consider leaving the leaves Save time, carbon and effort, and in exchange get a healthier lawn from this garden waste—that seems like a pretty good deal. And how many plastic bags could be saved by simply not binning fallen leaves every year In the US alone, about 700 million.
28. What does the author describe in paragraph 1
A. An amazing autumn game. B. A common sight in gardens.
C. A hot attraction in the north. D. An extreme weather event.
29. What is the received wisdom
A. Fallen leaves need not be cleared.
B. Fallen leaves protect shorter grass.
C. Fallen leaves block photosynthesis.
D. Fallen leaves are hard to break down.
30. The new research finds clearing fallen leaves makes little sense, because ________.
A. it ruins city image B. it breaks gardening rules
C. it affects local economy D. it causes ecological damage
31. What’s the author’s attitude to Wisconsin University’s study
A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Unclear. D. Worried.
D
With low or no-carbohydrate diets rising in popularity in recent times, the potato is now regularly overlooked in favour of other vegetables. In fact, research literature has previously indicated potatoes may have a detrimental effect on health, such as increasing the possibility of developing Type2 diabetes(糖尿病).
However, new research done by Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown while potatoes may not have all the same benefits as some other vegetables, such as lowering risk of Type 2 diabetes, health issues associated with potatoes may actually be due to how people are preparing them and what they’re eating them with.
A recent analysis of this study led by Dr Nicola Bondonno from ECU’s Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute found people who consumed the most vegetables were 21 percent less likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than those who consumed the least amount of vegetables. PhD candidate Pratik Pokharel carried out work on the analysis and said while potatoes didn’t have the same impact on Type 2 diabetes, they also didn’t have any negative effect.
“In Denmark, people consume potatoes prepared in many different ways. In our study, we could distinguish between the different preparation methods. When we separated boiled potatoes from mashed potatoes(土豆泥), fries or crisps, boiled potatoes were no longer associated with a higher risk of diabetes: They had a zero effect,” said Pokharel.
“In our study, people who ate the most potatoes also consumed more butter, red meat and soft drinks-foods known to increase your risk of Type 2 diabetes,” said Pokharel. “We should separate potatoes from other vegetables in regard to messaging about disease prevention but replacing refined grains such as white rice and pasta(意大利面食)with potatoes can improve your diet quality because of fibre and other nutrients found in potatoes.”
32. What does the underlined word “detrimental” in paragraph 1 mean
A. Magical. B. Protective. C. Fantastic. D. Negative.
33. What may contribute to the bad reputation of potatoes according to ECU’s research
A. The effects they have caused. B. The ways they are consumed.
C. The places where they are planted. D. The results previous studies have shown.
34. Which of the following have little effect on Type 2 diabetes
A. Fries. B. Crisps. C. Boiled potatoes. D. Mashed potatoes.
35. What is Pokharel’s attitude towards potatoes
A. Critical. B. Opposed. C. Indifferent. D. Objective.
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。
The holidays can be a difficult time to stay on track with your fitness goals. ____36____. Even the most disciplined people can find it difficult to stick to their fitness routines during the holiday season. Here are some expert-recommended tips that can help you stay on track.
____37____.
Planning is the best way to make sure you don’t lose track of your goals. Plan your workouts for the week and mark them in your schedule to assure they are a part of your day.
Exercise early.
____38____. Make sure workouts are in the morning and you’ll set yourself up for a productive day. Then you can enjoy holiday activities and time with family without worrying about when you’ll have time to exercise.
Keep moving.
Research shows that getting up for just five minutes every 30 to 60 minutes and performing light activities reduces the risk of heart disease risk factors. Small efforts to get moving can help your overall health during the holidays. In addition to staying active, try to avoid sitting for long periods of time, such as when watching football games or eating. ____39____.
Think out of the box.
The holidays are busy, but do your best to avoid the “all or nothing” mentality when it comes to physical activity. ____40____ — like taking a family walk around the neighborhood before opening Christmas presents.
A. Plan ahead
B. Plan out your route before you go
C. Exercising in the morning is one of the biggest tips
D. Remember: too much sitting is harmful to your health
E. Your schedule will be filled with family gatherings and celebrations
F. Get creative with exercise and make physical activity a family affair
G. Rather than skipping the gym altogether, make time for a quick workout
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
While high school does not generally encourage students to explore new aspects of life, college sets the stage for that exploration. I myself went through this___41___process and found something that has changed my___42___at college for the better: I discovered ASL-American Sign Language.
I never felt an urge(冲动)to___43___any sign language before. My entire family is hearing, and so are all my friends. The ___44___language were enough in all my interactions. Little did I know that I would discover my___45___for ASL.
The story began during my first week at college. I watched as the ASL Club___46___their translation of a song. Both the hand movements and the very idea of communicating without speaking___47___me. What I saw was completely unlike anything I had experienced in the___48___. This newness just left me___49___more.
After that, feeling the need to explore further, I decided to drop in on one of ASL Club's meetings. I only learned how to___50___the alphabet(字母表)that day. Yet instead of being discouraged by my___51___progress, I was excited. I then made it a point to___52___those meetings and learn all I could.
The following term, I registered an ASL class. The professor was deaf and any talking was ___53___. I soon realized that the silence was not unpleasant. ___54___if there had been any talking, it would have caused us to learn less. Now, I appreciate the silence and the ___55___way of communication it opens.
41. A. searching B. planning C. natural D. formal
42. A. progress B. experience C. advance D. potential
43. A. choose B. read C. learn D. create
44. A. official B. non-verbal C. body D. spoken
45 A. love B. concern C. aim D. request
46. A. recorded B. detected C. performed D. assessed
47. A. flooded B. supported C. attracted D. embarrassed
48. A. process B. end C. distance D. past
49. A. showing B. desiring C. claiming D. acting
50. A. print B. write C. sign D. count
51. A. obvious B. regular C. relevant D. slow
52. A. chair B. sponsor C. attend D. organize
53. A. welcomed B. available C. repeated D. impossible
54. A. Hence B. Instead C. Nevertheless D. Lastly
55. A. new B. quick C. popular D. easy
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。
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year____56____ 24 solar terms. Winter Solstice (冬至) comes as the 22nd solar term of the year. On the first day of the Winter Solstice, the Northern Hemisphere experiences the____57____ (short) day and the longest night in the year, as the sun shines directly at the Tropic of Capricorn (南回归线). From then on, the days become longer and the nights become shorter. The Winter Solstice also marks the____58____ (arrive) of the coldest season in the year.
There was ____59____ saying in ancient China, “The Winter Solstice is as important as the Spring Festival.” As early as the Zhou Dynasty, great events____60____(hold) on the day of the Winter Solstice, ____61____ was also considered the first day of the new year.
The Winter Solstice became a winter festival during the Han Dynasty. The celebratory activities were____62____ (official) organized. On this day, both officials and ordinary people would have a rest. During the following dynasties, such as the Tang, Song and Qing dynasties, during the Winter Solstice, it was also common for people____63____ (offer) sacrifices (祭品) to ancestors.
In the winter, people suggest____64____ (eat) an appropriate amount of nuts, such as peanuts, walnuts and chestnuts, which does good to one’s body. Traditional Chinese medical science teaches people that most nuts help to_____65_____ (strength) the brain and heart. During the Winter Solstice in North China, it is essential to eat dumplings.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 高中生的年龄是一个充满美好和遐想的年龄，每位高中生都对自己的将来有着美好的期待。请以“What will I be like in ten years ”为题，用英语写一篇短文。内容包括：
1. 学历和专业；
2. 工作(从事的职业，工作时间等)；
3. 生活(包括业余爱好，日常交往等)；
4. 实现上述愿望的途径。
注意：
1. 词数100左右(短文开头已为你写好，不计入总词数)；
2. 可以适当发挥，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：专业 major
What will I be like in ten years
In ten years I will be more mature and confident.
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第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A Special Gift
I always believe that there are certain gifts sticking in our minds for a variety of reasons.
The gift given to me that I treasured most was a doll named Patsy. I met her in a gift shop when I was nine. On holding Patsy I immediately fell in love with her and couldn’t even bear to part from her. At that time, my mother noticed it and at Christmas, as I received the gift from her, I was surprised to find my dream doll in the box. From then on Patsy became my baby and I loved her dearly.
A month later, I was on my way to the cinema when I glimpsed some lovely gifts in pretty boxes through the window of the gift shop. Seeing them reminded me that my mother’s birthday was a few months away. Wouldn’t it be nice, I thought, if I could give her something really special, just like the gift she gave me I stepped inside and caught sight of a beautiful dress hung on the coat stand, which I was sure my mother would like. So I asked the saleswoman its price.
The lady must have seen my disappointment when she told me how much it would cost. But she had a suggestion which immediately lifted my spirits. She took out a notebook from under the counter and wrote my name as well as the item I wanted to buy on it, and in return I paid her five cents from my six cents pocket money. It meant no candies that day but I didn’t care. At the age of nine, I made my very first installment (分期付款)and felt like a grown-up. From then on, every Saturday on my way to the cinema, I went to the shop and paid a few cents which the lady dutifully recorded on her notebook.
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 day before my mother’s birthday, I paid the last two cents.
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The special day finally came.
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