2023 学年第二学期台州市山海协作体期中联考
高二年级英语学科
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
Food festivals are a common occurrence in the UK and take place in all sorts of places and at all sorts of times. Whatever your taste, there’s a food festival to match — no matter how specialized.
1. Meatopia
This three-day, London-based festival takes place at the end of August and is a meat lover’s paradise. In addition to a range of legally sourced meat products, from juicy burgers to tender steaks, attendees can listen to live music, watch butchery demonstrations, and attend informal meat-based workshops.
2. The National Honey Show
If you have a sweet tooth, then it could be that the National Honey Show, which started in 1921 and is the largest event of its kind, is the place for you to be. This three-day event attracts many local entries who showcase their sweet golden honey, some of which is sold globally.
3. The Orange Sauce Festival
Have you heard about a festival that is devoted only to orange sauce Held in Cumbria, this sweet, fragrant festival has been running for 3 years. What attracts people most is a competition to find the best homemade orange sauce. There are thousands of participants from over 30 different countries across the globe, bringing their local snacks to share here.
4. The Ginger and Spice Festival
If you’d prefer something with a little more kick to it, then you could attend The Ginger (姜) and Spice Festival held in Market Drayton. Unlike other food festivals, it celebrates its town’s historic connection to Robert Clive, who returned from India with ginger. Because of this, they specialize in baking gingerbread, but also sell a range of traditional spices from mild to hot.
21. What do Meatopia and the National Honey Show have in common
A. Both of them last for three days. B. Both of them hold workshops.
C. Both of them originated from London. D. Both of them have a long history.
22. If you are interested in foreign food, which festival do you like best
A. The Meatopia. B. The Ginger and Spice Festival.
C. The National Honey Show. D. The Orange Sauce Festival.
23. What is special about the Ginger and Spice Festival
A. It has something to do with a historic figure.
B. The ginger used in the festival is from India.
C. It sells spicy food.
D. The food is cooked by Robert Clive.
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了英国四个著名的美食节。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Meatopia中的第一句话“This three-day, London-based festival takes place at the end of August and is a meat lover’s paradise. (这个为期三天、总部位于伦敦的节日将于8月底举行，是肉食爱好者的天堂)”以及The National Honey Show中最后一句话“This three-day event attracts many local entries who showcase their sweet golden honey, some of which is sold globally.(这项为期三天的活动吸引了许多当地参赛者，他们展示了他们的甜金蜂蜜，其中一些在全球销售)”可知， Meatopia和 the National Honey Show共同之处在于，这两个美食节的时长都是三天。故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Orange Sauce Festival中最后一句话“There are thousands of participants from over 30 different countries across the globe, bringing their local snacks to share here.(来自全球30多个不同国家的数千名参与者带着他们当地的小吃在这里分享)”可知，因为有来自全球30多个国家的数千名参与者带着他们的当地小吃在这里分享，所以如果对外国食物感兴趣，可以去The Orange Sauce Festival。故选D。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Ginger and Spice Festival中的第二句话“Unlike other food festivals, it celebrates its town’s historic connection to Robert Clive, who returned from India with ginger.(与其他美食节不同，它庆祝小镇与罗伯特·克莱夫的历史联系，后者从印度带着生姜回来)”可知，因为和历史人物有关系，所以the Ginger and Spice 美食节很特别。故选A。
B
When Zhou Longshan started filming birds 10 years ago at Baiyangdian Lake, a major wetland in northern China, he just wanted to record his favorite species—egrets. Then, things snowballed. In the following years, the teacher became a bird-watcher, a volunteer ranger at the lake, a photographer documenting over 110 bird species and an educator popularizing bird-related information among students.” Sharing bird-protection knowledge with children can make them feel the beauty of their hometown and the importance of birds, and help them cultivate the habit of protecting birds from an early age,” he says.
Over time, Zhou’s interest in birds continued to grow. In 2021, he was appointed as a bird observer by the natural resources bureau (自然资源局) of Anxin county, responsible for conducting regular patrols (巡逻) and popularizing bird-related knowledge. To monitor birds, Zhou would ride a bike to Baiyangdian almost every day before dawn, whatever the weather. He would record the birds appearing at the lake, along with their locations, where they fed and when they migrated, thus providing reference data for staff members of the natural resources bureau of Anxin county.
Although Zhou takes delight in the role, there are still many challenges. Sometimes, he has to navigate earth embankments on his bike. One summer day in 2021, he fell into a ditch with water more than a meter deep, resulting in water damage to his cellphone.
However, these difficult episodes have not undermined Zhou’s love of birds. Over the years, he has taken more than 100,000 pictures of the birds at Baiyangdian. During his spare time, he reads books on China’s birds, talks with other enthusiasts and university professors, and updates his WeChat official account to introduce Baiyangdian to a wider audience.
These days, Zhou’s schedule is growing busier. In addition to his regular patrols near the lake, he is sometimes invited to local schools to give lectures, keeping students informed about birds and how to protect them. Zhou will retire next month. “I will continue patrolling the lake and photographing the birds to contribute to the protection of birds in my hometown,” he says.
24. Why did Zhou start taking photos of birds at first
A. To share bird-protection knowledge with children.
B. To cultivate the habit of protecting birds.
C. To keep track of his favorite species.
D. To become a volunteer ranger at the lake.
25. What did Zhou do to track birds
A. He rode a bike to Baiyangdian every day before dawn.
B. He went to Baiyangdian in all weathers.
C. He recorded all the birds along with their locations.
D. He provided reference data for natural resources bureau.
26. What can we infer about Zhou’s job as a bird observer
A. He didn’t meet any challenges while doing the job.
B. He reads books about birds all over the world in his free time.
C. He is invited to local schools to give lectures every day.
D. He uses social media to introduce Baiyangdian to more people.
27. Which of the following best describes Zhou
A. Enthusiastic and controlling. B. Knowledgeable and persistent.
C. Farsighted and reserved. D. Considerate and stubborn.
【答案】24. C 25. B 26. D 27. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了周龙山拍摄鸟类，为保护家乡的鸟类做出贡献的故事。
【24题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“When Zhou Longshan started filming birds 10 years ago at Baiyangdian Lake, a major wetland in northern China, he just wanted to record his favorite species—egrets.(10年前，当周龙山开始在中国北方主要湿地白洋淀拍摄鸟类时，他只是想记录他最喜欢的物种——白鹭。)”可知，周开始拍摄鸟类是为了记录他最喜欢的物种。故选C。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“To monitor birds, Zhou would ride a bike to Baiyangdian almost every day before dawn, whatever the weather.(为了监测鸟类，无论天气如何，周几乎每天黎明前都会骑自行车去白洋淀。)”可知，周不管什么天气都去白洋淀来追踪记录鸟类。故选B。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“During his spare time, he reads books on China’s birds, talks with other enthusiasts and university professors, and updates his WeChat official account to introduce Baiyangdian to a wider audience.(在业余时间，他阅读有关中国鸟类的书籍，与其他爱好者和大学教授交谈，并更新他的微信公众号，向更广泛的受众介绍白洋淀。)”可推知，关于周的鸟类观察工作，我们可以推断出他利用社交媒体向更多人介绍白洋淀。故选D。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Sharing bird-protection knowledge with children can make them feel the beauty of their hometown and the importance of birds, and help them cultivate the habit of protecting birds from an early age,” he says.( ”与孩子们分享保护鸟类的知识可以让他们感受到家乡的美丽和鸟类的重要性，并帮助他们从小培养保护鸟类的习惯，”他说。)”可知，他是一个知识渊博的人；根据文章第二段“To monitor birds, Zhou would ride a bike to Baiyangdian almost every day before dawn, whatever the weather.(为了监测鸟类，无论天气如何，周几乎每天黎明前都会骑自行车去白洋淀。)”可知，他是一个坚持不懈的人。故选B。
C
You might see loneliness as someone (usually an old person) sits alone, staring into the distance or out of a window. Such images are deceptive. Researchers have actually found that those who report experiencing loneliness the most are young people, and such images of solitude (孤独) don’t match the experience of loneliness during youth. Those years are typically spent surrounded by other people, at school or at work.
Loneliness during youth can be defined as a negative feeling about a difference between the relationships we have and those we want. This means we might feel lonely in the company of others if we don’t feel they understand us or share common interests with us. Although loneliness is often a difficult experience, it can help us to reconnect and to rethink our relationships so that we can build (or seek out) the ones that mean the most to us.
There are certain features of youth that tend to give rise to loneliness. In youth, our friendships are increasingly important in providing us with emotional support. Research shows that young people have higher expectations of their friendships than adults do; they show a preference for larger friend groups, more companionship and higher frequency of contact with friends. When we consider that loneliness serves the function of keeping us safe within our social world, it makes sense that the feeling like we do not “fit in”, as so many young people feel, gives rise to loneliness. Another reason is our developing sense of self-discovering who we are. That often means changes to values or beliefs. It can be challenging when your friends are going through the same process, but might not follow the same path as you. Young people often report feeling lonely at school, while home is a comfortable space. But when there are difficulties at home — such as arguments or tension with family members and the departure of supportive family members — these can make the feeling of loneliness worse.
If you find yourself feeling lonely and it seems like nothing is helping, do not give up hope. It is likely that you have not yet found the strategy that works for you. Here are some practical steps you can try, starting with what you can do on your own and moving on to ways to connect with others.
28. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “deceptive” in paragraph 1
A. irrelevant B. disgraceful C. misleading D. unfortunate
29. What does loneliness of young people usually refer to
A. Not having a preference for dealing with tough things alone.
B. Not having friends or family for company when in trouble.
C. Not having interest in others’ school life within the social world.
D. Not having positive attitude to the present relationships with others.
30. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the reason of young people’s loneliness
A. Discovery of self-identity. B. Desire for more friends.
C. Difficulties at home. D. Unfamiliar environments.
31. What will the text probably talk about next
A. Suggestions on how to beat loneliness.
B. More reasons that cause the feeling of loneliness.
C. Strategies to deal with the arguments or tension in family.
D. Ways to face the departure of supportive family members.
【答案】28. C 29. D 30. D 31. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是什么是青年时期的孤独及导致它的原因。
【28题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第一段的“Researchers have actually found that those who report experiencing loneliness the most are young people, and such images of solitude (孤独) don’t match the experience of loneliness during youth. Those years are typically spent surrounded by other people, at school or at work.(研究人员实际上发现，那些报告孤独感最多的人是年轻人，而这种孤独的形象与青年时期的孤独感并不相符。那些年通常是在学校或工作中被其他人包围的)”可知，第一段开头所描绘的“You might see loneliness as someone (usually an old person) sits alone, staring into the distance or out of a window.(当一个人（通常是老人）独自坐着，凝视远方或窗外时，你可能会看到孤独)”的画面是假的，是有欺骗性的，因此deceptive的意思是“有欺骗性的，具有误导性的”，和misleading意思相近，故选C。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的“Loneliness during youth can be defined as a negative feeling about a difference between the relationships we have and those we want. This means we might feel lonely in the company of others if we don’t feel they understand us or share common interests with us.(青年时期的孤独可以被定义为一种对我们现有的关系和我们想要的关系之间的差异的消极感觉。这意味着如果我们觉得别人不理解我们或与我们有共同的兴趣，我们可能会感到孤独)”可知，年轻人的孤独通常指的是对目前与他人的关系没有积极的态度。故选D。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的“Research shows that young people have higher expectations of their friendships than adults do; they show a preference for larger friend groups, more companionship and higher frequency of contact with friends. When we consider that loneliness serves the function of keeping us safe within our social world, it makes sense that the feeling like we do not “fit in”, as so many young people feel, gives rise to loneliness.(研究表明，年轻人对友谊的期望高于成年人；他们倾向于更大的朋友群体，更多的陪伴和更高频率的与朋友联系。虽然我们认为孤独在我们的社会世界中起着保证我们安全的作用，但不“融入”的感觉导致孤独是有道理，正如许多年轻人所感受到的那样)”，“Another reason is our developing sense of self-discovering who we are.(另一个原因是我们不断发展的自我发现意识)”和“But when there are difficulties at home — such as arguments or tension with family members and the departure of supportive family members — these can make the feeling of loneliness worse.(但是，当家里出现困难时——比如与家庭成员的争吵或紧张关系，以及支持你的家庭成员的离开——这些都会使孤独感恶化)”可知，年轻人孤独的原因包括自我认同的发现，渴望更多的朋友和家里的困难。D选项“不熟悉的环境”文章没有提到，故选D。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Here are some practical steps you can try, starting with what you can do on your own and moving on to ways to connect with others.(这里有一些你可以尝试的实际步骤，从你自己能做的开始，然后再到与他人联系的方法)”推知，接下来可能会讲战胜孤独的建议，故选A。
D
In a large survey of people’s first memories, nearly 40% of participants reported a first memory that is likely to be fictional, according to findings published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.
Current research indicates that people’s earliest memories date from around 3 to 3. 5 years of age. However, the study from researchers at City, University of London, the University of Bradford, and Nottingham Trent University found that 38.6% of 6, 641 participants claimed to have memories from age 2 or younger, with 893 people claiming memories from age 1 or younger. This was particularly prevalent among middle-aged and older adults.
As many of these memories dated before the age of 2 and younger, the authors suggest that these fictional memories are based on remembered fragments (碎片) of early experience—such as a pram (婴儿车), family relationships and feeling sad—and some facts or knowledge about their own infancy or childhood which may have been derived from photographs or family conversations.
“Further details may be unconsciously inferred or added” added Shazia Akhatr, first author on the study and Senior Research Associate at the University of Bradford.
“When we looked through the responses from participants we found that a lot of these first ‘memories’ were frequently related to infancy, and a typical example would be a memory based around a pram,” explained Martin Conway, Director at the Centre for Memory and Law at City, University of London and coauthor of the paper.
“For this person, this type of memory could have resulted from someone saying something like ‘mother and a large green pram’. The person then imagines what it would have looked like. Over time these fragments then become a memory and often the person will start to add things in such as a string of toys along the top,” he added.
“Crucially, the person remembering them doesn’t know this is fictional,” Conway noted. “In fact when people are told that their memories are false they often don’t believe it. This partly due to the fact that the systems that allow us to remember things are very complex, and it’s not until we’re 5 or 6 that we form adult-like memories due to the way that the brain develops and due to our maturing understanding of the world.”
32. What can be inferred from the study mentioned in the passage
A. Some people have clear knowledge about their own infancy.
B. Added details are an important clue to recall the childhood.
C. Most people claimed to have memories from age 2 or younger.
D. Talks between family members affect the earliest memories.
33. How does Martin Conway show his opinion
A. By making comparison. B. By setting examples.
C. By analyzing data. D. By referring to documents.
34. According to Martin Conway, why do people stick to false memories
A. They have a strong desire to remember things accurately.
B. They have a tendency to trust their own memories without questioning them.
C. Their brain development makes it hard to distinguish real and false memories.
D. Their memories are closely related to complex things in life.
35. What is the text mainly about
A. Many people’s earliest memories may be fictional.
B. People’s earliest memories can date back to 2 or younger.
C. The middle-aged and adults specialize in detailing their first memory.
D. Memories develop due to our maturing understanding of the world.
【答案】32. D 33. B 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了最新发表的研究结果，在一项大型调查中，近40%的受调查者反映的最初记忆可能是虚构的；这些记忆或基于早期经历的记忆片段或与童年相关的一些事实或认识，还可能无意识地添加更多细节。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“these fictional memories are based on remembered fragments (碎片) of early experience—such as a pram (婴儿车), family relationships and feeling sad—and some facts or knowledge about their own infancy or childhood which may have been derived from photographs or family conversations(这些虚构的记忆是基于早期经历的记忆片段——比如婴儿车、家庭关系、悲伤感，以及一些关于自己婴儿期或童年的事实或知识，这些可能来自照片或家庭对话)”可以得出，家庭成员之间的对话会影响最早的记忆。故选D。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。倒数第三段Martin Conway提出他的观点，即人类的记忆是基于早期经历的记忆片段。根据倒数第二段“For this person, this type of memory could have resulted from someone saying something like ‘mother and a large green pram’. The person then imagines what it would have looked like. Over time these fragments then become a memory and often the person will start to add things in such as a string of toys along the top(对这个人来说，这种类型的记忆可能来自于某人说‘妈妈和一个绿色的大婴儿车’之类的话。然后这个人就会想象它的样子。随着时间的推移，这些碎片就会成为记忆，人们通常会开始添加一些东西，比如一串玩具在上面)”可知，Martin Conway是在列举实例来证明自己的观点。故选B。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段““Crucially, the person remembering them doesn’t know this is fictional,” Conway noted. “In fact when people are told that their memories are false they often don’t believe it. This partly due to the fact that the systems that allow us to remember things are very complex, and it’s not until we’re 5 or 6 that we form adult-like memories due to the way that the brain develops and due to our maturing understanding of the world.”(“至关重要的是，记住它们的人并不知道这是虚构的，”康威指出。事实上，当人们被告知他们的记忆是错误的时，他们通常不相信。这部分是由于允许我们记忆事物的系统非常复杂，直到我们5岁或6岁，我们才形成成人般的记忆，这是由于大脑发育的方式和我们对世界的成熟理解。”)”可推知，根据马丁·康威的说法，人们会坚持错误的记忆是因为他们的大脑发育使得他们很难区分真实和虚假的记忆。故选C。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段中“In a large survey of people’s first memories, nearly 40% of participants reported a first memory that is likely to be fictional(在一项关于人们最初记忆的大型调查中，近40%的参与者报告说，他们的最初记忆很可能是虚构的)”可知，本文主要讲述研究表明许多人的最初记忆或为虚构的。故选A项。
第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Get Lucky in Life
Ever wish you could tip the scales in your favour Well, good news—you can! ____36____. It’s time to take control of your life and turn it into a playground of possibilities. Let these key insights help you to start.
Embrace a positive mindset
By shifting your mindset from a focus on obstacles to a celebration of possibilities, you adopt a more optimistic approach to life. To do this, start your day by looking at yourself in the mirror, exclaim positive affirmations, and watch as your attitude shapes the universe around you. “I’m so lucky, everything works out for me”, “I deeply and completely love and accept myself”, “I am grateful for all the blessings in my life”—just a few examples. ____37____ .
____38____.
When you cultivate a daily gratitude practice, you actively engage in recognising and appreciating the abundance that exists in your life, no matter how seemingly insignificant. Gratitude generates a positive feedback loop in your thoughts and emotions. This shift in perspective has profound effects on your mental and emotional state, offering a sense of contentment, joy and fulfilment.
Take risks
Taking risks and stepping beyond comfort zones, you not only expand your horizons but also create a fertile ground for good luck. To take risks effectively requires a mindset shift towards viewing challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles. ____39____ But by navigating discomfort with a positive and open mindset, you too can take advantage of the power of the universe’s response to your brave actions. Take proper action.
Taking proper action involves ensuring that your efforts and decisions are in harmony with your values, goals, and overall vision. To begin, it’s crucial to have a clear understanding of your objectives and what truly matters to you. ____40____, letting them serve as a compass guiding your choices.
A. Cultivate gratitude.
B. Engage actively.
C. Focusing on your life’s blessings, you cultivate a mindset of abundance.
D. Get creative and state them loud and proud.
E. Match your actions with your values.
F. Uncertainty is a natural part of the journey.
G. There are subtle yet powerful ways to get lucky every single day.
【答案】36. G 37. D 38. A 39. F 40. E
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何在生活中获得幸运。
【36题详解】
根据上文“Ever wish you could tip the scales in your favour Well, good news—you can!(有没有希望你能让天平向有利于你的方向倾斜？好消息是，你可以！)”可知，空处承接上文，说明每天都能获得好运。G项中的“get lucky every single day”和上文的“tip the scales in your favour”对应。G项：There are subtle yet powerful ways to get lucky every single day.(每天都有微妙而有力的方法让你获得好运。)符合语境。故选G。
【37题详解】
根据上文“To do this, start your day by looking at yourself in the mirror, exclaim positive affirmations, and watch as your attitude shapes the universe around you. “I’m so lucky, everything works out for me”, “I deeply and completely love and accept myself”, “I am grateful for all the blessings in my life”—just a few examples.(要做到这一点，每天都要看着镜子里的自己，大声肯定自己，观察你的态度如何塑造你周围的世界。“我很幸运，一切都很顺利”，“我深深地爱着自己，接受自己”，“我感激生活中所有的祝福”——这只是几个例子。)”可知，空处承接上文，说明要大声说出一些感激的话。D项中的“them”指代上文中的“a few examples”。D项：Get creative and state them loud and proud.(要有创意，大声自豪地说出来。)符合语境。故选D。
【38题详解】
空处为段落小标题。根据下文“When you cultivate a daily gratitude practice, you actively engage in recognising and appreciating the abundance that exists in your life, no matter how seemingly insignificant.(当你养成每天感恩的习惯时，你就会积极地认识和欣赏生活中存在的丰富事物，无论它们看起来多么微不足道。)”可知，本段主要讲述了要养成感恩的习惯。A项：Cultivate gratitude.(培养感恩之心。)符合语境。故选A。
【39题详解】
根据下文“But by navigating discomfort with a positive and open mindset, you too can take advantage of the power of the universe’s response to your brave actions.(但是，如果你能以一种积极、开放的心态来面对不适感，你也可以利用宇宙对你勇敢行为的回应。)”可知，空处和下文形成转折关系，说明生活中的不适感是很自然的事情。F项：Uncertainty is a natural part of the journey.(不确定性是人生旅途中很自然的一部分。)符合语境。故选F。
【40题详解】
根据上文“Taking proper action involves ensuring that your efforts and decisions are in harmony with your values, goals, and overall vision.(采取适当的行动包括确保你的努力和决定与你的价值观、目标和整体愿景相一致。)”和下文“letting them serve as a compass guiding your choices.(让它们作为指引你选择的指南针。)”可知，本段强调要使行为和价值观一致。下文中的“them”指代E项中的“values”。E项：Match your actions with your values.(使你的行为与你的价值观相一致。)符合语境。故选E。
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。
The Important Things in Life
A philosophy professor stood before his class with some items on the table in front of him. When the class began, ____41____ he picked up a very large and empty ____42____ and proceeded to fill it with rocks, about 2 inches in diameter.
He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, ____43____ the open areas between the rocks.
He then asked the students again if the jar was ____44____ . They agreed it was.
The professor picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up the remaining open areas of the jar.
He then asked once more if the jar was full The students ____45____ with a “Yes.”
“Now,” said the professor, “I want you to ____46____ that this jar represents your life. The rocks are the important things-your family, your partner, your health, your children-things that if everything else was lost and only they ____47____, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter-like your job, your ____48____ , your car. The sand is everything else, the small ____49____ .”
“If you put the sand into the jar first,” he continued, “there is no _____50_____ for the pebbles or the rocks. The same _____51_____ your life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are _____52_____ to your happiness. _____53_____ your children. Take your partner out dancing. There will always be time to go to work, clean the house, give a dinner party, or fix the disposal.”
“_____54_____ the rocks first-the things that really matter. Set your _____55_____ . The rest is just sand.”
41. A. wordlessly B. motionlessly C. hopelessly D. delightedly
42. A. box B. bottle C. vase D. jar
43. A. moved into B. rolled into C. pushed into D. climbed into
44. A. empty B. enough C. full D. complete
45. A. explained B. commented C. questioned D. responded
46. A. identify B. notice C. realize D. observe
47. A. disappeared B. remained C. changed D. happened
48. A. friend B. food C. house D. dream
49 A. supply B. material C. content D. stuff
50. A. room B. area C. occasion D. spot
51. A. transforms into B. goes for C. consists of D. relies on
52. A. minor B. optional C. critical D. irrelevant
53. A. Deal with B. Go with C. Talk with D. Play with
54. A. Take care of B. Take advantage of C. Take out of D. Take control of
55. A. boundaries B. priorities C. limits D. goal
【答案】41. A 42. D 43. B 44. C 45. D 46. C 47. B 48. C 49. D 50. A 51. B 52. C 53. D 54. A 55. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位哲学教授通过一个实验让学生了解什么是生活中重要东西。
【41题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：上课时，他一言不发地拿起一个很大的空罐子，往里面装了一些直径约2英寸的石头。A. wordlessly沉默地，没有说话地；B. motionlessly一动不动地；C. hopelessly绝望地；D. delightedly高兴地。根据下文“He then asked the students if the jar was full.”可知，教授往罐子里装石头的时候是没有说话的。故选A。
【42题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. box盒子；B. bottle瓶子；C. vase花瓶；D. jar罐子，广口瓶。根据下文“if the jar was full”可知，此处是信息词jar的词汇复现。故选D。
【43题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：当然，鹅卵石会滚到岩石之间的空隙中。A. moved into进入；B. rolled into滚入；C. pushed into推动，推进；D. climbed into爬入。根据“the open areas between the rocks”和常识可知，鹅卵石会滚入大石头之间的空隙中。故选B。
【44题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然后他又问学生罐子是否满了。A. empty空的；B. enough足够的；C. full满的；D. complete完整的。根据上文“He then asked the students if the jar was full.”可知，此处指教授问学生罐子是否满了。故选C。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：学生们回答“是”。A. explained解释；B. commented评论；C. questioned提问；D. responded回应。根据上文“He then asked once more if the jar was full”可知，此处表示学生回答教授的问题。故选D。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“现在，”教授说，“我想让你们意识到，这个罐子代表着你们的生命。”A. identify识别；B. notice注意到；C. realize意识到；D. observe观察。根据“this jar represents your life”可知，教授想让学生们意识到哲学道理。故选C。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：石头是重要的东西——你的家庭，你的伴侣，你的健康，你的孩子——即使失去了其他一切，只有他们还在，你的生活仍然是充实的。A. disappeared消失；B. remained剩余，留下；C. changed改变；D. happened发生。根据“The rocks are the important things-your family, your partner, your health, your children”可知，这些重要的东西还在，生活就仍然是充实的。故选B。
【48题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：鹅卵石是其他重要的东西，比如你的工作，你的房子，你的车。A. friend朋友；B. food食物；C. house房子；D. dream梦想。根据“your job”和“your car”可知，与之类似的东西是房子。故选C。
【49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：沙子是其他的一切，小的东西。A. supply供应品；B. material材料；C. content内容；D. stuff东西，物品。根据下文“If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff,”可知，此处是信息词stuff的词汇复现。故选D。
【50题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“如果你先把沙子放进罐子里，”他继续说，“就没有地方放鹅卵石和石头了。”A. room房间，空间；B. area区域；C. occasion场合；D. spot地点。根据下文“If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you.”可知，此处是信息词room的词汇复现。故选A。
【51题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：同样的道理也适用于你的生活。A. transforms into把……转变成；B. goes for适用于；C. consists of由……组成；D. relies on依赖。根据上文“I want you to ____6____ that this jar represents your life.”可知，教授让学生意识到在生活中，如果把沙子（即不重要的小东西）先放进罐子里，就没有空间放小石子和石头（即重要的东西）了。故选B。
【52题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：关注那些对你的幸福至关重要的事情。A. minor较小的，次要的；B. optional可选择的；C. critical关键的；D. irrelevant不相关的。根据上文“The rocks are the important things”可知，此处指至关重要的事情。故选C。
【53题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：和你的孩子一起玩。A. Deal with处理；B. Go with与……相配；C. Talk with与……交谈；D. Play with和……一起玩。根据“your children”可知，此处表示和孩子一起玩。故选D。
【54题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：先照顾好石头——那些真正重要的事情。A. Take care of照顾；B. Take advantage of利用；C. Take out of取出；D. Take control of控制。根据“the rocks first”可知，此处表示先照顾好石头（即重要的事情）。故选A。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：设定你的优先事项。A. boundaries边界；B. priorities优先事项；C. limits限制；D. goal目标。根据上文“____14____ the rocks first-the things that really matter.”和下文“The rest is just sand.”可知，要设置优先事项。故选B。
非选择题部分
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。
As winter comes, hands and feet can easily get cold, especially among women. Thick gloves might be a good choice, ____56____ sometimes wearing them is not convenient, especially when people want to do something with their hands.
However, this was not a problem for ancient Chinese people, who had ____57____ more exquisite tool to keep their hands warm: hand warmers. There is no accurate ____58____ (write) record regarding the origin of this tool, but there are some tales about its invention. One folk story concerns Emperor Yangdi from the Sui Dynasty ____59____ visited Jiangsu in the winter. Due to the bitter cold, the local official asked ____60____ (manufacturer) to make a small warmer for the emperor that could be held in one’s hands. Thus the hand warmer was created. By the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the tool was in widespread use. Techniques for producing the tool were ____61____ (extensive) employed in the Ming and Qing dynasties(1368-1911). Many poems and books from this period ____62____ (record) people using hand warmers. The Dream of the Red Chamber, the classic novel by Cao Xueqin from the Qing Dynasty, also featured a maid sending a hand warmer to the protagonist Lin Daiyu in one chapter.
____63____ (make) of bronze or ceramics, ancient hand warmers had a variety of designs. Round, square and octagonal shapes are typical, with some fashioned to look like pumpkins, flowers and turtle shells. In a hand warmer, there were burning charcoal or simple coals. Some coals were mixed ____64____ fragments and pressed into flower shapes, _____65_____ (release) a pleasant scent when burned.
【答案】56. yet##but
57. a 58. written
59. who##that
60. manufacturers
61. extensively
62. recorded
63. Made 64. with
65. releasing
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国古代冬天的取暖神器——暖手炉。
【56题详解】
考查连词。句意：厚手套可能是一个不错的选择，但是有时戴上它不方便，尤其是当人们想用手做某事的时候。结合前后文语境可知为转折关系，应用连词yet或but。故填yet/but。
【57题详解】
考查冠词。句意：然而，这对古代中国人来说不是问题，他们有一种更精致的工具来保暖手：暖手炉。此处tool为泛指，应用不定冠词，且more是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。
【58题详解】
考查形容词。句意：关于这个工具的起源没有准确的书面记录，但有一些关于它的发明的故事。修饰名词record应用形容词written“书面的”，故填written。
【59题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：有一个民间故事是关于隋炀帝在冬天访问江苏的。设空处引导定语从句修饰先行词Emperor Yangdi，在从句作主语，指人，此定语从句用关系代词that/who。引导故填who/that。
【60题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：由于严寒，当地官员要求制造商为皇帝制作一个可以拿在手里的小暖炉。manufacturer为可数名词，前文没有冠词，表示数量大于一应用复数形式。故填manufacturers。
【61题详解】
考查副词。句意：生产这种工具的技术在明清时期（1368—1911）被广泛使用。修饰动词employ应用副词extensively，故填extensively。
【62题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：这一时期的许多诗歌和书籍都记录了人们使用暖手器。设空处作谓语，“this period”指代上文“the Ming and Qing dynasties(1368-1911)”，此句陈述发生在过去事情，用一般过去时。故填recorded。
【63题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：古代的暖手器由青铜或陶瓷制成，设计多种多样。设空处为非谓语动词，此处动词make与句子主语ancient hand warmers构成逻辑上的动宾关系，用过去分词表被动，首字母大写。故填Made。
【64题详解】
考查介词。句意：一些煤与碎片混合，压成花朵的形状，燃烧时释放出宜人的气味。短语be mixed with表示“与……混合”，故填with。
【65题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：一些煤与碎片混合，压成花朵的形状，燃烧时释放出宜人的气味。设空处为非谓语动词，上文陈述的内容与动词release构成逻辑上的主动关系，故用现在分词作状语。故填releasing。
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
66. 假定你是李华，你刚结束了“身边的急救知识”(First Aid Knowledge Around Us)网络课程的学习，请你给课程负责人写一封关于课程学习反馈的邮件。内容包括：
1. 对课程的评价；
2. 改进建议。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80词左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version:
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m Li Hua, a participant of your online course “First Aid Knowledge Around Us”. I’m writing to voice my views with sincerity and share my humble advice concerning it.
Overall, the course is undoubtedly of great use. Through logical explanation and vivid demonstration, the course equipped me with many essential life-saving skills. Besides, the instructors were humorous and knowledgeable, making the learning experience enjoyable. However, it would be better if the recorded course along with supplementary resources could be offered for deep learning and full comprehension.
Thank you for providing this valuable learning opportunity. Looking forward to attending your next course.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。题目要求考生给课程负责人写一封关于课程学习反馈的邮件，需包含课程评价和改进建议两方面的内容。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
表达：voice→express, convey
此外：besides→in addition, moreover
宝贵的：valuable→precious
机会：opportunity→chance
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：Through logical explanation and vivid demonstration, the course equipped me with many essential life-saving skills.
拓展句：It was through logical explanation and vivid demonstration that the course equipped me with many essential life-saving skills.
【点睛】[高分句型1] However, it would be better if the recorded course along with supplementary resources could be offered for deep learning and full comprehension. (运用了if引导条件状语从句)
[高分句型2] Thank you for providing this valuable learning opportunity. (运用了动名词作宾语)
第二节(满分 25 分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
This new little stepsister is getting on my nerves. She won’t stop talking. What was Dad trying to prove with this family vacation We can’t instantly become the ideal family. I just became a teenager, and Christina is only 8 years old.
Dad and I finished putting up the large tent. Then I walked back to the car for my backpack, only to knock a pink one to the ground. Before I could pick it up, Christina appeared. “Why’d you throw my stuff on the ground ” she roared.
After lunch, Dad suggested I take Christina to see the sequoia pines (红杉松树), circling on the map where giant sequoias were.
I jammed the map into my pocket and then set off. When I glanced back at Christina, all I saw was a pink cap. I shook my head. Dad and my new stepmom were crazy if they thought we’d instantly bond. I was not ready to be a big brother.
As we walked the along trail, the forest canopy (树冠) became thicker, blocking out direct sunlight, making the temperature drop slightly.
“You warm enough ” I asked. She nodded but didn’t look at me. I noticed her hands had got completely covered with the sap (汁液) of a plant. I took a hand wipe from my pack and wiped her hands.
Reaching a small hill, we climbed up it. Sunshine filled the meadow (草地) below. I could see the tops of sequoia pines popping out above the forest on the other side. I pointed them out excitedly to Christina and finally saw a smile light her face.
“Come on, Sean!” She grabbed my hand and pulled me down into the meadow. Then I saw it, sitting on a rock in the middle of the field: a brown-colored bear cub (幼熊).
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
Cute as it seemed, I knew it was dangerous.
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Paragraph 2:
Still keeping a tight hold on her hand, we walked on along the trail marked on our map.
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【答案】Cute as it seemed, I knew it was dangerous. I immediately grabbed Christina’s hand and whispered to her, “Don’t move suddenly or make any loud noises.” She nodded, her eyes wide with fear. Luckily, the bear cub seemed to have no interest in us and continued playing on the rock. Keeping an eye on it, we slowly made our way back to the trail. Once we were a safe distance away, I let out a sigh of relief. “Wow, It’s so cute!” Christina exclaimed, a smile returning to her face. “Yeah, but we need to remember that they can be dangerous,” I reminded her. “We should always keep a safe distance.”
Still keeping a tight hold on her hand, we walked on along the trail marked on our map. Christina’s lively chatter filled the air as she excitedly shared her love for animals and dreams of her future. With every step we took, I found myself growing fond of her company. Perhaps this family vacation wasn’t such a bad idea after all. As we ventured further along the trail, I made a mental note to be more patient with Christina and try to bond with her during our time together. From the depths of my heart, I was ready to embrace the role of a loving big brother.
【解析】
【导语】文章以情感为线索展开，讲述了文章作者和继妹Christina相处不好，于是爸爸带一家人去度假，在途中，作者和Christina的关系渐渐变得融洽的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段首句内容“虽然它看起来很可爱，但我知道它很危险。”可知，第一段可描写作者帮助Christina脱离危险的过程。
②由第二段首句内容“我们仍然紧紧抓住她的手，沿着地图上标出的小路往前走。”可知，第二段可描写作者和Christina在前行的途中，Christina一直讲述着她的事情，作者发现已经慢慢喜欢了Christina的陪伴，并决定对Christina多点耐心，与她建立更多的联系。
2.续写线索：一起小心地躲离小熊的视线——一起讨论小熊的可爱——沿着地图上标出的小路继续前行——Christina路上一直讲述了自己的事情——作者慢慢喜欢上了Christina的陪伴——决定多Christina与建立联系
3.词汇激活
行为类
记住：remember/keep in mind
喜欢：be fond of/be keen on
接受：embrace/jump at
情绪类
幸运地：luckily/fortunately
兴奋地：excitedly/feverishly
【点睛】[高分句型1]
Keeping an eye on it, we slowly made our way back to the trail.（运用了现在分词作状语）
[高分句型2]
As we ventured further along the trail, I made a mental note to be more patient with Christina and try to bond with her during our time together.（运用了as引导时间状语从句）2023 学年第二学期台州市山海协作体期中联考
高二年级英语学科
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
Food festivals are a common occurrence in the UK and take place in all sorts of places and at all sorts of times. Whatever your taste, there’s a food festival to match — no matter how specialized.
1. Meatopia
This three-day, London-based festival takes place at the end of August and is a meat lover’s paradise. In addition to a range of legally sourced meat products, from juicy burgers to tender steaks, attendees can listen to live music, watch butchery demonstrations, and attend informal meat-based workshops.
2. The National Honey Show
If you have a sweet tooth, then it could be that the National Honey Show, which started in 1921 and is the largest event of its kind, is the place for you to be. This three-day event attracts many local entries who showcase their sweet golden honey, some of which is sold globally.
3. The Orange Sauce Festival
Have you heard about a festival that is devoted only to orange sauce Held in Cumbria, this sweet, fragrant festival has been running for 3 years. What attracts people most is a competition to find the best homemade orange sauce. There are thousands of participants from over 30 different countries across the globe, bringing their local snacks to share here.
4. The Ginger and Spice Festival
If you’d prefer something with a little more kick to it, then you could attend The Ginger (姜) and Spice Festival held in Market Drayton. Unlike other food festivals, it celebrates its town’s historic connection to Robert Clive, who returned from India with ginger. Because of this, they specialize in baking gingerbread, but also sell a range of traditional spices from mild to hot.
21. What do Meatopia and the National Honey Show have in common
A. Both of them last for three days. B. Both of them hold workshops.
C. Both of them originated from London. D. Both of them have a long history.
22. If you are interested in foreign food, which festival do you like best
A. The Meatopia. B. The Ginger and Spice Festival.
C. The National Honey Show. D. The Orange Sauce Festival.
23. What is special about the Ginger and Spice Festival
A. It has something to do with a historic figure.
B. The ginger used in the festival is from India.
C. It sells spicy food.
D. The food is cooked by Robert Clive.
B
When Zhou Longshan started filming birds 10 years ago at Baiyangdian Lake, a major wetland in northern China, he just wanted to record his favorite species—egrets. Then, things snowballed. In the following years, the teacher became a bird-watcher, a volunteer ranger at the lake, a photographer documenting over 110 bird species and an educator popularizing bird-related information among students.” Sharing bird-protection knowledge with children can make them feel the beauty of their hometown and the importance of birds, and help them cultivate the habit of protecting birds from an early age,” he says.
Over time, Zhou’s interest in birds continued to grow. In 2021, he was appointed as a bird observer by the natural resources bureau (自然资源局) of Anxin county, responsible for conducting regular patrols (巡逻) and popularizing bird-related knowledge. To monitor birds, Zhou would ride a bike to Baiyangdian almost every day before dawn, whatever the weather. He would record the birds appearing at the lake, along with their locations, where they fed and when they migrated, thus providing reference data for staff members of the natural resources bureau of Anxin county.
Although Zhou takes delight in the role, there are still many challenges. Sometimes, he has to navigate earth embankments on his bike. One summer day in 2021, he fell into a ditch with water more than a meter deep, resulting in water damage to his cellphone.
However, these difficult episodes have not undermined Zhou’s love of birds. Over the years, he has taken more than 100,000 pictures of the birds at Baiyangdian. During his spare time, he reads books on China’s birds, talks with other enthusiasts and university professors, and updates his WeChat official account to introduce Baiyangdian to a wider audience.
These days, Zhou’s schedule is growing busier. In addition to his regular patrols near the lake, he is sometimes invited to local schools to give lectures, keeping students informed about birds and how to protect them. Zhou will retire next month. “I will continue patrolling the lake and photographing the birds to contribute to the protection of birds in my hometown,” he says.
24. Why did Zhou start taking photos of birds at first
A. To share bird-protection knowledge with children.
B. To cultivate the habit of protecting birds.
C. To keep track of his favorite species.
D. To become a volunteer ranger at the lake.
25. What did Zhou do to track birds
A. He rode a bike to Baiyangdian every day before dawn.
B. He went to Baiyangdian in all weathers.
C He recorded all the birds along with their locations.
D. He provided reference data for natural resources bureau.
26. What can we infer about Zhou’s job as a bird observer
A. He didn’t meet any challenges while doing the job.
B. He reads books about birds all over the world in his free time.
C. He is invited to local schools to give lectures every day.
D. He uses social media to introduce Baiyangdian to more people.
27. Which of the following best describes Zhou
A. Enthusiastic and controlling. B. Knowledgeable and persistent.
C. Farsighted and reserved. D. Considerate and stubborn.
C
You might see loneliness as someone (usually an old person) sits alone, staring into the distance or out of a window. Such images are deceptive. Researchers have actually found that those who report experiencing loneliness the most are young people, and such images of solitude (孤独) don’t match the experience of loneliness during youth. Those years are typically spent surrounded by other people, at school or at work.
Loneliness during youth can be defined as a negative feeling about a difference between the relationships we have and those we want. This means we might feel lonely in the company of others if we don’t feel they understand us or share common interests with us. Although loneliness is often a difficult experience, it can help us to reconnect and to rethink our relationships so that we can build (or seek out) the ones that mean the most to us.
There are certain features of youth that tend to give rise to loneliness. In youth, our friendships are increasingly important in providing us with emotional support. Research shows that young people have higher expectations of their friendships than adults do; they show a preference for larger friend groups, more companionship and higher frequency of contact with friends. When we consider that loneliness serves the function of keeping us safe within our social world, it makes sense that the feeling like we do not “fit in”, as so many young people feel, gives rise to loneliness. Another reason is our developing sense of self-discovering who we are. That often means changes to values or beliefs. It can be challenging when your friends are going through the same process, but might not follow the same path as you. Young people often report feeling lonely at school, while home is a comfortable space. But when there are difficulties at home — such as arguments or tension with family members and the departure of supportive family members — these can make the feeling of loneliness worse.
If you find yourself feeling lonely and it seems like nothing is helping, do not give up hope. It is likely that you have not yet found the strategy that works for you. Here are some practical steps you can try, starting with what you can do on your own and moving on to ways to connect with others.
28. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “deceptive” in paragraph 1
A irrelevant B. disgraceful C. misleading D. unfortunate
29. What does loneliness of young people usually refer to
A. Not having a preference for dealing with tough things alone.
B. Not having friends or family for company when in trouble.
C. Not having interest in others’ school life within the social world.
D. Not having positive attitude to the present relationships with others.
30. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the reason of young people’s loneliness
A. Discovery of self-identity. B. Desire for more friends.
C. Difficulties at home. D. Unfamiliar environments.
31. What will the text probably talk about next
A. Suggestions on how to beat loneliness.
B. More reasons that cause the feeling of loneliness.
C. Strategies to deal with the arguments or tension in family.
D. Ways to face the departure of supportive family members.
D
In a large survey of people’s first memories, nearly 40% of participants reported a first memory that is likely to be fictional, according to findings published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.
Current research indicates that people’s earliest memories date from around 3 to 3. 5 years of age. However, the study from researchers at City, University of London, the University of Bradford, and Nottingham Trent University found that 38.6% of 6, 641 participants claimed to have memories from age 2 or younger, with 893 people claiming memories from age 1 or younger. This was particularly prevalent among middle-aged and older adults.
As many of these memories dated before the age of 2 and younger, the authors suggest that these fictional memories are based on remembered fragments (碎片) of early experience—such as a pram (婴儿车), family relationships and feeling sad—and some facts or knowledge about their own infancy or childhood which may have been derived from photographs or family conversations.
“Further details may be unconsciously inferred or added” added Shazia Akhatr, first author on the study and Senior Research Associate at the University of Bradford.
“When we looked through the responses from participants we found that a lot of these first ‘memories’ were frequently related to infancy, and a typical example would be a memory based around a pram,” explained Martin Conway, Director at the Centre for Memory and Law at City, University of London and coauthor of the paper.
“For this person, this type of memory could have resulted from someone saying something like ‘mother and a large green pram’. The person then imagines what it would have looked like. Over time these fragments then become a memory and often the person will start to add things in such as a string of toys along the top,” he added.
“Crucially, the person remembering them doesn’t know this is fictional,” Conway noted. “In fact when people are told that their memories are false they often don’t believe it. This partly due to the fact that the systems that allow us to remember things are very complex, and it’s not until we’re 5 or 6 that we form adult-like memories due to the way that the brain develops and due to our maturing understanding of the world.”
32. What can be inferred from the study mentioned in the passage
A. Some people have clear knowledge about their own infancy.
B. Added details are an important clue to recall the childhood.
C. Most people claimed to have memories from age 2 or younger.
D. Talks between family members affect the earliest memories.
33. How does Martin Conway show his opinion
A. By making comparison. B. By setting examples.
C. By analyzing data. D. By referring to documents.
34. According to Martin Conway, why do people stick to false memories
A. They have a strong desire to remember things accurately.
B. They have a tendency to trust their own memories without questioning them.
C. Their brain development makes it hard to distinguish real and false memories.
D. Their memories are closely related to complex things in life.
35. What is the text mainly about
A. Many people’s earliest memories may be fictional.
B. People’s earliest memories can date back to 2 or younger.
C. The middle-aged and adults specialize in detailing their first memory.
D. Memories develop due to our maturing understanding of the world.
第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Get Lucky in Life
Ever wish you could tip the scales in your favour Well, good news—you can! ____36____. It’s time to take control of your life and turn it into a playground of possibilities. Let these key insights help you to start.
Embrace a positive mindset
By shifting your mindset from a focus on obstacles to a celebration of possibilities, you adopt a more optimistic approach to life. To do this, start your day by looking at yourself in the mirror, exclaim positive affirmations, and watch as your attitude shapes the universe around you. “I’m so lucky, everything works out for me”, “I deeply and completely love and accept myself”, “I am grateful for all the blessings in my life”—just a few examples. ____37____ .
____38____.
When you cultivate a daily gratitude practice, you actively engage in recognising and appreciating the abundance that exists in your life, no matter how seemingly insignificant. Gratitude generates a positive feedback loop in your thoughts and emotions. This shift in perspective has profound effects on your mental and emotional state, offering a sense of contentment, joy and fulfilment.
Take risks
Taking risks and stepping beyond comfort zones, you not only expand your horizons but also create a fertile ground for good luck. To take risks effectively requires a mindset shift towards viewing challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles. ____39____ But by navigating discomfort with a positive and open mindset, you too can take advantage of the power of the universe’s response to your brave actions. Take proper action.
Taking proper action involves ensuring that your efforts and decisions are in harmony with your values, goals, and overall vision. To begin, it’s crucial to have a clear understanding of your objectives and what truly matters to you. ____40____, letting them serve as a compass guiding your choices.
A. Cultivate gratitude.
B. Engage actively.
C. Focusing on your life’s blessings, you cultivate a mindset of abundance.
D. Get creative and state them loud and proud.
E. Match your actions with your values.
F. Uncertainty is a natural part of the journey.
G. There are subtle yet powerful ways to get lucky every single day.
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。
The Important Things in Life
A philosophy professor stood before his class with some items on the table in front of him. When the class began, ____41____ he picked up a very large and empty ____42____ and proceeded to fill it with rocks, about 2 inches in diameter.
He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, ____43____ the open areas between the rocks.
He then asked the students again if the jar was ____44____ . They agreed it was.
The professor picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up the remaining open areas of the jar.
He then asked once more if the jar was full. The students ____45____ with a “Yes.”
“Now” said the professor, “I want you to ____46____ that this jar represents your life. The rocks are the important things-your family, your partner, your health, your children-things that if everything else was lost and only they ____47____, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter-like your job, your ____48____ , your car. The sand is everything else, the small ____49____ .”
“If you put the sand into the jar first,” he continued, “there is no _____50_____ for the pebbles or the rocks. The same _____51_____ your life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are _____52_____ to your happiness. _____53_____ your children. Take your partner out dancing. There will always be time to go to work, clean the house, give a dinner party, or fix the disposal.”
“_____54_____ the rocks first-the things that really matter. Set your _____55_____ . The rest is just sand.”
41. A. wordlessly B. motionlessly C. hopelessly D. delightedly
42. A. box B. bottle C. vase D. jar
43. A. moved into B. rolled into C. pushed into D. climbed into
44. A. empty B. enough C. full D. complete
45. A. explained B. commented C. questioned D. responded
46. A. identify B. notice C. realize D. observe
47. A. disappeared B. remained C. changed D. happened
48. A. friend B. food C. house D. dream
49. A. supply B. material C. content D. stuff
50. A. room B. area C. occasion D. spot
51. A. transforms into B. goes for C. consists of D. relies on
52. A. minor B. optional C. critical D. irrelevant
53. A. Deal with B. Go with C. Talk with D. Play with
54. A. Take care of B. Take advantage of C. Take out of D. Take control of
55. A. boundaries B. priorities C. limits D. goal
非选择题部分
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。
As winter comes, hands and feet can easily get cold, especially among women. Thick gloves might be a good choice, ____56____ sometimes wearing them is not convenient, especially when people want to do something with their hands.
However, this was not a problem for ancient Chinese people, who had ____57____ more exquisite tool to keep their hands warm: hand warmers. There is no accurate ____58____ (write) record regarding the origin of this tool, but there are some tales about its invention. One folk story concerns Emperor Yangdi from the Sui Dynasty ____59____ visited Jiangsu in the winter. Due to the bitter cold, the local official asked ____60____ (manufacturer) to make a small warmer for the emperor that could be held in one’s hands. Thus the hand warmer was created. By the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the tool was in widespread use. Techniques for producing the tool were ____61____ (extensive) employed in the Ming and Qing dynasties(1368-1911). Many poems and books from this period ____62____ (record) people using hand warmers. The Dream of the Red Chamber, the classic novel by Cao Xueqin from the Qing Dynasty, also featured a maid sending a hand warmer to the protagonist Lin Daiyu in one chapter.
____63____ (make) of bronze or ceramics, ancient hand warmers had a variety of designs. Round, square and octagonal shapes are typical, with some fashioned to look like pumpkins, flowers and turtle shells. In a hand warmer, there were burning charcoal or simple coals. Some coals were mixed ____64____ fragments and pressed into flower shapes, _____65_____ (release) a pleasant scent when burned.
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
66. 假定你是李华，你刚结束了“身边的急救知识”(First Aid Knowledge Around Us)网络课程的学习，请你给课程负责人写一封关于课程学习反馈的邮件。内容包括：
1. 对课程的评价；
2. 改进建议。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80词左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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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。
This new little stepsister is getting on my nerves. She won’t stop talking. What was Dad trying to prove with this family vacation We can’t instantly become the ideal family. I just became a teenager, and Christina is only 8 years old.
Dad and I finished putting up the large tent. Then I walked back to the car for my backpack, only to knock a pink one to the ground. Before I could pick it up, Christina appeared. “Why’d you throw my stuff on the ground ” she roared.
After lunch, Dad suggested I take Christina to see the sequoia pines (红杉松树), circling on the map where giant sequoias were.
I jammed the map into my pocket and then set off. When I glanced back at Christina, all I saw was a pink cap. I shook my head. Dad and my new stepmom were crazy if they thought we’d instantly bond. I was not ready to be a big brother.
As we walked the along trail, the forest canopy (树冠) became thicker, blocking out direct sunlight, making the temperature drop slightly.
“You warm enough ” I asked She nodded but didn’t look at me. I noticed her hands had got completely covered with the sap (汁液) of a plant. I took a hand wipe from my pack and wiped her hands.
Reaching a small hill, we climbed up it. Sunshine filled the meadow (草地) below. I could see the tops of sequoia pines popping out above the forest on the other side. I pointed them out excitedly to Christina and finally saw a smile light her face.
“Come on, Sean!” She grabbed my hand and pulled me down into the meadow. Then I saw it, sitting on a rock in the middle of the field: a brown-colored bear cub (幼熊).
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
Cute as it seemed, I knew it was dangerous.
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Paragraph 2:
Still keeping a tight hold on her hand, we walked on along the trail marked on our map.
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