哈三中2023—2024学年度下学期
高二学年期中考试英语试卷
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
注意事项：
本试卷分第一部分（听力），第二部分（阅读理解），第三部分（语言运用），第四部分（写作）。
第一部分 听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中给出的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the restaurant’s specialty
A. American food. B. Italian food. C. Thai food.
2. Why is the man here
A. To deal with the company. B. To make an inquiry. C. To visit the woman.
3. What is the woman most excited about
A. Seeing sharks. B. Going to the beach. C. Staying with her relatives.
4. Where are the speakers
A. At a bus stop. B. In a car. C. On a bus.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. Why the electricity bill went up.
B. Where they can pay the electricity bill
C. How they can reduce the electricity usage.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the woman doing
A. Reserving a room. B. Checking into a hotel. C. Packing her luggage.
7. What will the woman do next
A. Walk in a park. B. Have dinner. C. Go to a bank.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Interviewer and interviewee. C. Manager and technician.
9. How many candidates are there for the position
A. Two. B. Four. C. Six.
10. What does the woman ask
A. What the job requirements are.
B. Where the interview will be held.
C. Whether the equipment is ready.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How does Martin find the atmosphere of the art studio
A. Familiar. B. Inspiring. C. Stressful.
12. What does Sarah need to do
A. Meet new people. B. Drink a cup of coffee. C. Find a way to relax.
13. Who teaches the beginners’ class
A. Ms. Thompson. B. Ms. Brown. C. Ms. Johnson.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the woman worried about
A. The popularity of the topic.
B. The limited time for the presentation.
C. The amount of information to prepare.
15. What is the first main point of the presentation
A. Ways of helping bees. B. The importance of bees. C. Problems affecting bees today.
16. What might be Mr. Lee
A. A teacher. B. An assistant C. A reporter.
17. What’s advised to be added to the presentation by the man
A. Diagrams. B. Statistics. C. Photos.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Which department is recently established
A. History B. Business. C. Economics.
19. How will the program help with the course fees
A. It offers students financial assistance.
B. It covers all the course fees.
C. The experts offer the funds.
20. What is the purpose of the talk
A. To promote a program
B. To explain how to register for the course.
C. To emphasize the importance of education.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Are you looking for teen volunteer opportunities for 2024 that provide a rewarding experience that will stay with you for life Every year thousands of teens choose to volunteer abroad with International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) — the world’s most trusted provider of safe and affordable volunteer programs for teens.
Service trips for teens are available in more than 50 destinations and there are 17 teen volunteer programs for 16 to 18 year-olds. Some of the best programs in 2024 include Turtle Conservation in Bali, Animal Care in Costa Rica and Childcare in Tanzania. Or, if you’re wanting to volunteer with a group of students from your high school, IVHQ can tailor a program for your group too!
Benefits for volunteers：
There is no doubt that volunteering as a teenager is a meaningful way to broaden your education and add experiences that will standout on your college application.
Crossing boundaries to work with partners from different parts of the world fosters global understanding.
Living in a country different to your own means that you will be involved in a new culture, cuisine, and way of thinking.
Guaranteed support：
Chances are your parents will also want to learn more about IVHQ, whether or not they will go abroad with you. Having placed more than 130,000 volunteers abroad, we’re always happy to speak with parents to ensure all their questions are fielded. Through our online safety training, comprehensive information brochures, on-going support from experienced program managers and round-the-clock support from our local teams, IVHQ volunteers are well supported to make the most of the time abroad.
If you’re ready to pack your bags and experience a completely different lifestyle and widen your global perspective, please contact us. IVHQ will be more than happy to offer a service.
1. What can IVHQ provide for a high school group
A. A specialized program. B. An opportunity to study abroad.
C. A free service trip. D. Rewards for volunteering.
2. What does IVHQ promise to volunteers
A. College recommendation letters. B. Partners’ support.
C. Local teams’ assistance. D. Parents’ company.
3. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To advocate living abroad. B. To introduce requirements.
C. To suggest a lifestyle. D. To advertise a service.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章是International Volunteer HQ为志愿者提供的服务的广告。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Or, if you’re wanting to volunteer with a group of students from your high school, IVHQ can tailor a program for your group too!(或者，如果你想和你高中一群学生一起做志愿者，IVHQ也可以为你的小组量身定制一个项目！)”可知，IVHQ能为高中团体提供一个专门的项目。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Guaranteed support:部分的“Through our online safety training, comprehensive information brochures, on-going support from experienced program managers and round-the-clock support from our local teams, IVHQ volunteers are well supported to make the most of the time abroad.(通过我们的在线安全培训、全面的信息手册、经验丰富的项目经理的持续支持以及当地团队的24小时支持，IVHQ志愿者可以充分利用国外的时间)”可知，IVHQ对志愿者的承诺是当地团队的协助。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段“If you’re ready to pack your bags and experience a completely different lifestyle and widen your global perspective, please contact us. IVHQ will be more than happy to offer a service.(如果你准备好打包行李，体验完全不同的生活方式，拓宽你的全球视野，请与我们联系。IVHQ将非常乐意为您提供服务)”可知，本文是International Volunteer HQ为志愿者提供的服务的广告。由此推知，本文的目的是为一种服务做广告。故选D。
B
PAUL HEMINGTON, 57, is the Assistant Operations Manager at Cheddar Gorge（切达峡谷） and Caves cheddargorge.co.uk
I moved to SOMERSET mainly for my family. My daughter was getting married and I didn’t want to live six hours away, so we made the move. Once we moved, we were made unneeded and it was a mad race to get work. I ended up at here at Cheddar Gorge and Caves.
Cheddar Gorge is like nothing else in the UK. It’s a unique phenomenon, because although there are other caves in the country, you don’t have the gorge elsewhere. This is a major geological feature, it’s three miles long and there’s just this natural, raw beauty. I can sit at my desk in guest services and look out at part of the gorge. It’s amazing.
The Cheddar Gorge spirit is strong. You know, not having worked here or heard about the area, you come here and it gets under your skin in the right way. You become part of it, it becomes part of you. I’m very passionate about it. And there’s the amazing wildlife, the geology, the prehistory — Cheddar Man is still one of the greatest finds in the UK.
Every day at Cheddar Gorge and Caves is different. You’ve got the rock sports side of things, the climbing, the caving. We take people through the caves on tours and we have pre-history, which we do with the museum, whereby we have schools come in and do demonstrations with them. We will dress up as genuinely as we can to reproduce the time period of the Cheddar Man, which is the Mesolithic period, so 10,000 years ago. We do fire lighting, for example, and hopefully it’s inspiring to the young people! It’s really cool to be in the museum garden and have part of the gorge as the background while you’re doing it, so you can really submerge yourself in that moment.
My favourite spot is when you go past the peak on the walk and you can look back down into the gorge or across to the reservoir. The view is amazing. Yes, you can see pictures of it, but honestly you have to be there to fully appreciate it. You might hear some buzzards or see some sheep or goats while you’re up there, just to enhance the experience!
4. PAUL HEMINGTON originally moved to Cheddar Gorge to __________.
A. settle down in the countryside B. be closer to his daughter
C. land a job as a tour guide D. take part in a competitive race
5. The underlined phrase “gets under your skin” is closest in meaning to _________.
A. affects you deeply B. bothers you greatly
C. increases your strength D. improves your skin condition
6. Which of the following falls into Paul’s job descriptions
A. He goes to the school to give lectures on pre-history.
B. He demonstrates to young people how to climb rocks.
C. He participates in recreating the scenes in the Mesolithic period.
D. He decorates the museum garden to make it look like the gorge.
7. What does PAUL HEMINGTON talk about in this article
A. How he adapts to the local way of life.
B. What major local attractions are worth seeing.
C. Why Cheddar Gorge ranks first as a natural wonder.
D. What makes Cheddar Gorge so special to him.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Paul Hemington是Cheddar Gorge和Caves的助理运营经理，他对这个地方充满热情。他介绍了切达峡谷的自然美景、地质特征、野生动植物以及与当地历史相关的活动。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“I moved to SOMERSET mainly for my family. My daughter was getting married and I didn’t want to live six hours away, so we made the move. (我搬到SOMERSET主要是为了我的家人。我女儿要结婚了，我不想住在六小时车程以外的地方，所以我们搬了家。)”可知，PAUL HEMINGTON搬到Somerset主要是为了和家人团聚，因为他的女儿要结婚，他不想离得太远，所以他们做出了这个决定。故选B。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线短语后面的内容“You become part of it, it becomes part of you. I’m very passionate about it.(你成为它的一部分，它也成为你的一部分。我对此充满激情。)”可知， PAUL HEMINGTON认为Cheddar Gorge以正确的方式渗透到自己的内心。自己成为它的一部分，它成为自己的一部分。因此推断Cheddar Gorge对他产生了深深的影响。故选A。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“We take people through the caves on tours and we have pre-history, which we do with the museum, whereby we have schools come in and do demonstrations with them. We will dress up as genuinely as we can to reproduce the time period of the Cheddar Man, which is the Mesolithic period, so 10,000 years ago. We do fire lighting, for example, and hopefully it’s inspiring to the young people! It’s really cool to be in the museum garden and have part of the gorge as the background while you’re doing it, so you can really submerge yourself in that moment.( 我们带人们参观洞穴，我们有史前历史，这是我们和博物馆一起做的，我们让学校来和他们一起做示范。我们会打扮得尽可能真实再现Cheddar Man的时代，也就是一万年前的中石器时代。例如，我们做点火，希望这能激励年轻人！在博物馆的花园里，把峡谷的一部分作为背景，这真的很酷，你可以真正沉浸在那一刻。)”可知，Paul描述了他们在博物馆花园中重现中石器时代的活动，并且穿着相应的服装进行火种点燃等展示，以期激发年轻人的兴趣即他参与重建中石器时代的场景。故选C。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“Cheddar Gorge is like nothing else in the UK. It’s a unique phenomenon, because although there are other caves in the country, you don’t have the gorge elsewhere. (Cheddar Gorge在英国是独一无二的。这是一种独特的现象，因为尽管这个国家还有其他洞穴，但你在其他地方没有峡谷。)”以及第四段中“The Cheddar Gorge spirit is strong. (The Cheddar Gorge的精神是很强劲的)以及第五段中“Every day at Cheddar Gorge and Caves is different. (在Cheddar Gorge和洞穴的每一天都不一样。)”以及第六段中“My favourite spot is when you go past the peak on the walk and you can look back down into the gorge or across to the reservoir. (我最喜欢的地方是当你走过山顶时，你可以回头看到峡谷或对面的水库。)”以及通读全文可知，整篇文章都围绕PAUL HEMINGTON对Cheddar Gorge的热情和对其自然美丽、野生动物、地质学和史前历史等方面的认识和喜爱进行了描述。因此，他谈论的主题是Cheddar Gorge对他来说有什么特别之处。故选D。
C
To study the behavior of wild animals, scientists routinely tag them with solar-powered GPS location trackers. But such devices’ battery capacity limits how long they operate, often bringing a nearly end to vital conservation work. Solar-powered trackers break easily, making them a poor choice for devices fastened to larger mammals and they don’t work for night creatures.
So biologist Rasmus Worsoe Havmoller of the University of Copenhagen and his colleagues turned to another abundant power source: kinetic energy generated by an animal’s movements. It is also lighter and cheaper to make than its battery-powered counterparts (对应的事物). “The design is creative and exciting,” says Mark Hebblewhite, a habitat ecologist at the University of Montana. The proof-of-concept kinetic tracker works by means of a magnetic pendulum (摆钟) that swings around a copper coil, generating electricity as it moves.
Their kinetic tracker, which Havmoller’s team recently tested on domestic dogs, a wild pony and a European bison, could theoretically survive for the entire lifespan of an active animal. The dogs and the bison in the study were active enough to create the energy to transmit one location signal per day for 14 days and 17 days, respectively. However, one of the less active wild pony’s trackers lasted at least 146 days but didn’t produce enough power for daily transmissions, the researchers reported in PLOS ONE. The limited power generated by the animals’ movements means the technology isn’t ready for primetime just yet, says ecologist Emily Studd of British Columbia’s Thompson Rivers University, who wasn’t involved in the study.
When researchers want to keep close tabs on animals, they often need GPS fixes more than once a day. But Studd says that “with a bit more development, this could be a game changer for wildlife animal research and monitoring.”
Rasmus and his colleagues hope conservation workers can one day use this technology to track species such as tigers, leopards and wolves, which can easily destroy solar-powered trackers and which hunt and travel at night.
8. What is paragraph 1 mainly about
A. The capacity of solar-powered GPS location trackers.
B. The limitations of solar-powered GPS location trackers.
C. The importance of conservation efforts for wild animals.
D. The challenges faced by scientists in tagging wild animals.
9. What is the power source of the new tracker
A. The sun. B. The battery. C. The animal. D. The pendulum.
10. What can we learn from the research
A. The dogs had a low level of activity.
B. The kinetic tracker often functions improperly.
C. The research needs more scientists to get involved.
D. High levels of activity may lead to consistent transmissions.
11. What can be a suitable title for this passage
A. Trackers and Animals Can Coexist
B. New Wildlife Trackers Run on Animal Power
C. Kinetic Trackers Outperform Solar-powered Trackers
D. Technology Progress Contributes to Wildlife Conservation
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. D 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了科学家们为了研究野生动物的行为而开发出一种新型动能追踪器，这种追踪器利用动物运动产生的动能作为能源，可以更好地服务于研究和保护动物的目的。
【8题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“To study the behavior of wild animals, scientists routinely tag them with solar-powered GPS location trackers. But such devices’ battery capacity limits how long they operate, often bringing a nearly end to vital conservation work. Solar-powered trackers break easily, making them a poor choice for devices fastened to larger mammals and they don’t work for night creatures.(为了研究野生动物的行为，科学家们经常给它们贴上太阳能GPS定位追踪器。但这类设备的电池容量限制了它们的运行时间，通常会使至关重要的保护工作提前结束。太阳能追踪器很容易损坏，这使得它们不适合绑在大型哺乳动物身上，而且它们不适用于夜间动物)”可知，本段主要从电池容量有限、易损坏和夜间无法使用三个方面介绍了太阳能GPS定位追踪器的局限性。故选B项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“So biologist Rasmus Worsoe Havmoller of the University of Copenhagen and his colleagues turned to another abundant power source: kinetic energy generated by an animal’s movements.(因此，哥本哈根大学的生物学家Rasmus Worsoe Havmoller和他的同事们转向了另一种丰富的能量动物运动产生的动能)”可知，新追踪器的电源是动物运动产生的动能。故选C项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“Their kinetic tracker, which Havmoller’s team recently tested on domestic dogs, a wild pony and a European bison, could theoretically survive for the entire lifespan of an active animal. The dogs and the bison in the study were active enough to create the energy to transmit one location signal per day for 14 days and 17 days, respectively. However, one of the less active wild pony’s trackers lasted at least 146 days but didn’t produce enough power for daily transmissions, the researchers reported in PLOS ONE. (Havmoller的团队最近在家养狗、一匹野生小马和一头欧洲野牛身上测试了他们的动态追踪器，理论上，这种追踪器可以在一只活跃动物的整个生命周期中维持下来。研究中的狗和野牛足够活跃，能够产生能量，分别在14天和17天内每天发送一个位置信号。然而，研究人员在PLOS one上报告说，一个不太活跃的野生小马的追踪器持续了至少146天，但没有产生足够的能量来进行日常传输)”可知，足够活跃的狗和野牛产生的能量比野生小马的多，可以维持日常传输。由此可知，动物的活跃程度越高，动能追踪器的传输信号就越稳定。故选D项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第二段中“So biologist Rasmus Worsoe Havmoller of the University of Copenhagen and his colleagues turned to another abundant power source: kinetic energy generated by an animal’s movements.(因此，哥本哈根大学生物学家Rasmus Worsoe Havmoller和他的同事们转向了另一种丰富的能量动物运动产生的动能)”可知，文章围绕科学家们开发出的一种新型动能追踪器展开，它利用动物运动产生的动能作为能源，主要介绍了这种追踪器的特点、工作原理、测试结果、局限性和重要意义。因此，B项“新的依靠动物能量运行的野生动物追踪器”契合文章主旨，最适合作为标题。故选B项。
D
When we think about lives filled with meaning, we often focus on people whose grand contributions benefited humanity. Abraham Lincoln,Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela surely felt they had a worthwhile life. But how about us ordinary people,struggling in a typical existence
There is an important element to consider. Think about the first butterfly you stop to admire after a long winter or imagine the scenery at the top of a hill after a fresh hike. Sometimes existence delivers us small moments of beauty. When people are open to appreciating such experiences, these moments may enhance how they view their life. This element is defined as EA (experiential appreciation) by Joshua Hicks, a psychological professor at Texas A &M University.
Recently, he and his research team set out to figure out whether EA was related to a person’s sense of meaning in a series of studies that involved more than 3,000 participants. At an initial test, researchers had participants rate their agreement of different coping strategies to relieve their stress. They found people who managed stress by focusing on their appreciation for life’s beauty also reported experiencing life as highly meaningful.
Researchers then conducted a series of experiments, in which they gave participants specific tasks and, once more, asked them to report how strongly they identified with statements linked to purpose, etc. In one case, participants who watched an awe-inspiring video reported having a greater sense of EA and meaning in life, compared with those who watched more neutral videos. After reflecting on the results collected from the participants, researchers confirmed their original theory.
But applying that insight can be difficult.Our modern, fast-paced, project-oriented lifestyles fill the day with targets and goals. We are on the go, and we attempt to maximize output both at work and at leisure.
This focus on future outcomes makes it all too easy to miss what is happening right now. Yet life happens in the present moment. We should slow down, let life surprise us and embrace the significance in the everyday life.
12. Why are the butterfly and the scenery on a hill mentioned in paragraph 2
A To introduce a concept.
B. To attract readers’ interest.
C. To demonstrate the beauty of nature.
D. To show the necessity of protecting nature.
13. How did the researchers conduct the study
A. By designing different strategies to reduce stress
B. By studying previous research data.
C. By shooting videos starring the participants.
D. By analyzing the response from the participants.
14. Who tends to find life more meaningful according to the text
A. A person who always gets her life well-organized.
B. A person who often hears motivating speeches.
C. A person who leads a fast-paced life
D. A person who always expects future results.
15. What life philosophy does the author show in the last paragraph
A. No pains, no gains.
B. Those who believe in their ability can do anything.
C. Live your life one day at a time.
D. Being on sea, sail; being on land, settle.
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。研究表明，能欣赏生活中的美丽的人更能发现生活的意义，而我们现代、快节奏、以项目为导向的生活方式让我们忽略当下正在发生的事情，因此，我们应当活在当下。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段提出问题“普通人的生命对比有伟大贡献的人是否有意义？”及第二段“Think about the first butterfly you stop to admire after a long winter or imagine the scenery at the top of a hill after a fresh hike. Sometimes existence delivers us small moments of beauty. When people are open to appreciating such experiences, these moments may enhance how they view their life. This element is defined as EA(experiential appreciation)by Joshua Hicks, a psychological professor at Texas A &M University.(想想你在漫长的冬天后停下来欣赏的第一只蝴蝶，或者想象一次徒步旅行后山顶上的风景。有时候，生活带给我们美好的瞬间。当人们乐于欣赏这样的经历时，这些时刻可能会增强他们对生活的看法。这个元素被德克萨斯农工大学的心理学教授Joshua Hicks定义为EA（体验性欣赏）)”可知，文章第二段通过引出在山上欣赏美丽的蝴蝶和美景的例子来引入一个概念——体验性欣赏。故选A。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“At an initial test, researchers had participants rate their agreement of different coping strategies to relieve their stress.(在最初的测试中，研究人员让参与者评估他们对缓解压力的不同应对策略的认同程度)”和第四段中“Researchers then conducted a series of experiments,in which they gave participants specific tasks and, once more, asked them to report how strongly they identified with statements linked to purpose, etc.(研究人员随后进行了一系列实验，在实验中，他们给参与者特定的任务，并再次要求他们报告他们对与目的相关的陈述的认同程度，等等)”以及“After reflecting on the results collected from the participants, researchers confirmed their original theory.(在反思了从参与者那里收集到的结果后，研究人员证实了他们最初的理论)”可知，研究者通过分析参与者的不同反应来进行研究。故选D。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章倒数第三段“In one case, participants who watched an awe-inspiring video reported having a greater sense of EA and meaning in life, compared with those who watched more neutral videos.(在一个案例中，观看了令人敬畏的视频的参与者报告说，与观看更多中性视频的参与者相比，他们对EA和生活意义的感觉更强)”可推知，经常听鼓舞人心的演讲的人更能找到生活的意义。故选B。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“This focus on future outcomes makes it all too easy to miss what is happening right now. Yet life happens in the present moment. We should slow down, let life surprise us and embrace the significance in the everyday life.(这种对未来结果的关注使得我们很容易忽略当下正在发生的事情。然而，生活就发生在当下。我们应该慢下来，让生活给我们惊喜，拥抱日常生活中的意义)”可知，作者在最后一段告诉我们，应该生活在当下。故选C。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Daily Habits to Help You Get Healthier in 2024
Many of us hope to make changes for the better for the new year, and health goals tend to beat the top of that list. Sometimes New Year’s wishes require some sacrifices.____16____Below are some achievable daily habits that keep your overall health.
Prioritize sleep.
Your body needs time not only to rest and recharge, but also to do important work like learning new things. Experts suggest teenagers should get at least eight hours sleep each day. If this is a challenge for you, turn to your circadian(生理节奏的) rhythm, which tells you the right time to sleep and wakeup.____17____Just go to bed and get up at the same time every day.
Take a break from electronics.
____18____Fortunately, doing the opposite is beneficial. Keeping away from screen can improve your sleep and reduce depression and anxiety. Thus, remember to spare time each day when you’re screen-free.
____19____
Your healthy habits can also be fun and rewarding. What have you always wanted to do Your answer to that question might point you toward a new hobby to explore in 2024. And getting into it can help you reduce stress and boost mental well-being. Plus, some hobbies can get you moving, boosting your physical and mental health.____20____
Ultimately, you can pick one or two healthy daily habits. And I am sure you’ll be moving toward a healthier, happier 2024.
A. Fight against stress.
B. Take on a new hobby.
C. Then how do you use your body clock for better sleep
D. For better sleep, perhaps make that the last thing before bed.
E. However, we don’t have to give up too much to realize them.
F. Maybe playing basketball or doing yoga will be a good choice.
G. Studies have found that screen addiction has a negative influence on our health.
【答案】16. E 17. C 18. G 19. B 20. F
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了在新的一年能帮助我们变得更健康的日常习惯。
【16题详解】
前文“Sometimes New Year’s wishes require some sacrifices.(有时新年的愿望需要一些牺牲)”表示新年愿望需要付出代价，后文“Below are some achievable daily habits that keep your overall health.(以下是一些可以实现的日常习惯，可以保持你的整体健康)”引出下文如何实现健康的方法，E选项“然而，我们不需要放弃太多来实现它们”与前文进行转折，表示牺牲不用太多，引出下文。故选E。
【17题详解】
本段小标题表示“Prioritize sleep.(优先考虑睡眠)”，因此，本段描述应如何对待睡眠，前文“If this is a challenge for you, turn to your circadian rhythm, which tells you the right time to sleep and wakeup.(如果这对你来说是一个挑战，转向你的昼夜节律，它告诉你正确的睡眠和起床时间)”表示应依靠生物钟，后文“Just go to bed and get up at the same time every day.(每天按时睡觉和起床就行了)”为如何更好地利用生物钟的方法，C选项“那么你如何利用生物钟来获得更好的睡眠呢”承上启下，符合语境。故选C。
【18题详解】
本段小标题表示“Take a break from electronics.(远离电子产品)”，因此，本段描述应远离电子产品，后文“Fortunately, doing the opposite is beneficial.(幸运的是，反其道而行之是有益的)”可知，空处为错误的应用电子产品的例子，G选项“研究发现，屏幕成瘾对我们的健康有负面影响”符合语境。故选G。
【19题详解】
空处为小标题，后文“Your answer to that question might point you toward a new hobby to explore in 2024.(你对这个问题的回答可能会让你在2024年找到一个可以探索的新爱好)”可知，本段描述应养成一个新的爱好，B选项“培养一个新的爱好”符合本段主旨。故选B。
【20题详解】
前文“Plus, some hobbies can get you moving, boosting your physical and mental health.(此外，一些爱好可以让你动起来，促进你的身心健康)”表示一些爱好的好处是可以让我们动起来，F选项“也许打篮球或做瑜伽会是一个很好的选择”为与运动相关的爱好，为前文的具体举例。故选F。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15个小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The rangoli (印度传统地画艺术) was a giant good-luck charm. Grandma used to make one for the start of the new year. First, she would draw on the floor with chalk. Then, she would fill the drawing with uncooked ____21____ rice.
This year, Manju was old enough to help. He ____22____ paper into a cone (圆锥体) and filled it with rice. Side by side, he placed rice across the drawing together with Grandma. Sometimes his rice skittered (轻快地跑跳) outside the drawing; sometimes he used the ____23____ color. And sometimes he rubbed away the ___24___, so Grandma had to redraw it. But ____25____, the bright swirls of rice were transformed into a beautiful peacock. When Manju admired the peacock, he ___26___ a small piece of tile(瓷砖) peeking through on Grandma’s side.
A ____27____ But Grandma was away to answer the telephone. Should he fix it
“I’ll surprise Grandma!” He decided. He ____28____ across, trying to reach the gap. Almost. His left leg inched up. There! Suddenly, Manju began to ____29____. His proud smile vanished. “No!” He crashed down on to the rangoli, scattering rice ______30______.
Manju rose to his feet and pushed the rice back. But the colors were _____31_____.When Grandma came back, Manju _____32_____. He said, “I’m sorry. I should have waited for you.” Grandma shook her head. “You saw a _____33_____ and tried to fix it. I’m proud of you.” They picked up the rice, _____34_____ each grain by color.
Just before nightfall, they finished fixing the rangoli.
Grandma lit candles around the rangoli. In the flickering light, the peacock seemed _____35_____ with mystical powers. Manju smiled. The new year felt full of good luck, thanks to Grandma and him.
21. A. steamed B. marked C. colored D. carried
22. A. rolled B. brought C. slid D. sank
23. A. pale B. wrong C. fresh D. bright
24. A. viewpoint B. outline C. mud D. case
25. A. slowly B. fluently C. passively D. instantly
26. A. imagined B. spotted C. created D. missed
27. A. picture B. rice C. chalk D. gap
28. A. flew B. shouted C. stretched D. wandered
29. A. swell B. lift C. shake D. rest
30. A. somewhere B. everywhere C. anywhere D. nowhere
31. A. mixed B. removed C. classified D. displayed
32. A. looked away B. looked through C. looked out D. looked down
33. A. problem B. puzzle C. selection D. collection
34. A. analyzing B. searching C. sorting D. checking
35. A. ambiguous B. frightful C. fierce D. alive
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. C 30. B 31. A 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇记叙文，讲述了Manju在帮助奶奶准备地画时，发现了缺口，想要修补，却将彩米弄混，最后Manju和奶奶重新完成地画的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后，她会在画中填上未煮熟的彩色米。A. steamed蒸发；B. marked标记；C. colored涂色；D. carried携带。根据下文“They picked up the rice,____14____each grain by color.”可知，奶奶在制作地画时，会在画中填上未煮熟的彩色米。colored rice意思为：彩色米。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他把纸卷成一个圆锥体，里面装满了米。A. rolled卷；B. brought带来；C. slid滑；D. sank下沉。根据“paper into a cone”可知，Manju将纸张卷成一个圆锥体。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：有时，他的大米会在画外窜来窜去；有时他用错了颜色。A. pale苍白的；B. wrong错误的；C. fresh新鲜的；D. bright明亮的。根据上文“Sometimes his rice skittered (轻快地跑跳) outside the drawing”及下文“And sometimes he rubbed away the”可知，这里都是Manju的失误，推知有时候他用错了颜色。故选B项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：有时他擦掉了轮廓，奶奶不得不重新画。A. viewpoint观点；B. outline轮廓；C. mud泥；D. case具体情况。根据“so Grandma had to redraw it”可知，有时候Manju将地上的图案的轮廓线擦掉了。故选B项。
【25题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：但慢慢地，明亮的稻谷漩涡变成了一只美丽的孔雀。A. slowly缓慢地；B. fluently流利地；C. passively被动地；D. instantly立即。根据“the bright swirls of rice were transformed into a beautiful peacock.”可知，这是最后的成果，所以，经过长时间的填充，慢慢地，成为了一只美丽的孔雀。故选A项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当曼珠欣赏孔雀时，他发现一小块瓦片从奶奶那一边探了出来。A. imagined想象；B. spotted发现；C. created创造；D. missed错过。根据“a small piece of tile (瓷砖) peeking through on Grandma’s side”可知，这是Manju发现的情况。故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：一个缺口？A. picture图片；B. rice米；C. chalk粉笔；D. gap缝隙，缺口。根据下一段“trying to reach the gap”可知，Manju发现了一个缺口。故选D项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他伸直身子，试图够到空隙处。A. flew飞；B. shouted喊叫；C. stretched伸展，伸长；D. wandered漫步。根据“trying to reach the gap”及上文“peeking through on Grandma’s side”可知，缺口在奶奶那边，所以Manju伸直了自己的身子，即，“伸展”（stretched）了自己的身体。故选C项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：突然，曼珠开始颤抖。A. swell肿胀；B. lift举起；C. shake颤抖；D. rest休息。根据上文“His left leg inched up.”及后文“He crashed down on to the rangoli”可知，Manju重心不稳，摔了下来，所以应该是颤抖起来，然后没有站稳。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：他摔倒在地画上，把米撒得到处都是。A. somewhere某处；B. everywhere到处；C. anywhere任何地方；D. nowhere没有地方。根据“He crashed down on to the rangoli, scattering rice”可知，Manju摔倒在地面上，把米弄得到处都是。故选B项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但颜色是混合的。A. mixed混合；B. removed去除；C. classified分类；D. displayed展示。根据下文“They picked up the rice,____14____each grain by color.”可知，米的颜色混合起来了。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：奶奶回来了，曼珠低下头来。A. looked away转移目光；B. looked through浏览；C. looked out当心，向外看；D. looked down向下看，俯视，蔑视。根据下文“I’m sorry. I should have waited for you.”可知，Manju感到愧疚，低下了头。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：你发现了一个问题并试图解决它。A. problem问题；B. puzzle谜；C. selection选择；D. collection收藏品。根据上文“he___6___a small piece of tile(瓷砖) peeking through on Grandma’s side.”及“and tried to fix it”可知，Manju发现了画中的问题，尝试解决它，虽然弄乱了米，奶奶并没有怪他。故选A项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们捡起大米，按颜色把每一粒粒分类。A. analyzing分析；B. searching搜索；C. sorting分类；D. checking检查。根据“They picked up the rice,____14____each grain by color.”可知，地画中各个部位用不同颜色的米，上文讲到Manju将米的颜色混合起来，所以此处是重新分类。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在闪烁的灯光下，孔雀似乎充满了神秘的力量。A. ambiguous模糊的；B. frightful可怕的；C. fierce凶猛的；D. alive活的，活跃的，充满活力的。根据“In the flickering light, the peacock seemed____15____with mystical powers.”可知，在灯光下，孔雀充满了力量，be alive with意思为：充满。故选D项。
第二节 单句语法填空（共15个小题，每小题」分，满分15分）
阅读下面句子，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
36. She was __________(apparent) a very nervous woman, and that affected her career. (所给词适当形式填空)
【答案】apparently
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：她显然是一个非常紧张的女人，这影响了她的事业。空处修饰整个句子，应该用副词修饰。故填apparently。
37. The regulations were seen as a__________(restrict) on personal freedom. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】restriction
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：这些规定被视为对人身自由的限制。空处作介词as的宾语，结合a可知，为名词单数，restrict对应的名词单数为restriction，意思为：限制。故填restriction。
38. Your suggestions are not in harmony __________the aims of this project. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】with
【解析】
【详解】考查介词。句意：你的建议与这个项目的目的不一致。此处是固定搭配：in harmony with意为“与……和谐一致”。故填with。
39. I think we owe it to our future generations __________(protect) the environment. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】to protect
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。句意：我认为为了我们的后代，我们有责任保护环境。owe it to sb to do sth为固定短语，意思为：该为某人做某事，空处填写不定式结构to protect。故填to protect。
40. The stores prepared for an__________(invade) of last-minute Christmas shoppers. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】invasion
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：这些商店为圣诞节最后一分钟的购物者入侵做了准备。空处作介词for的宾语，应用名词invasion“入侵”，由空前an可知，应用名词单数形式。故填invasion。
41. Language experts claim that children__________(expose) to the English-speaking environment will pick up English quickly. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】exposed
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：语言专家声称，置身于英语环境中的孩子会很快学会英语。本句已有谓语动词will pick up，所以expose用非谓语形式，和逻辑主语children之间是被动关系，用过去分词表被动。故填exposed。
42. Their traveling expenses last month amounted__________6000 dollars. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】to
【解析】
【详解】考查介词。句意：他们上个月的旅行费用达6000美元。6000 dollars为名词词组，空处缺少介词，结合amounted可知，短语为amount to“总计，等于”，to是介词。故填to。
43. There was a lot of noise outside because repair work __________ (do) to the house at that time. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】was being done
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态。句意：外面有很大的噪音，因为当时房子正在修理。根据时间状语at that time可知，用过去进行时，do和主语repair work之间是被动关系，用被动语态，主语是不可数名词，be动词应用was。故填was being done。
44. The centre is easily _________(access) to the general public. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】accessible
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：公众很容易进入这个中心。提示词在句中作表语，用形容词accessible，意为“可到达的，可进入的”。故填accessible。
45. After redecoration, the classroom has taken__________a new look. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】on
【解析】
【详解】考查介词。句意：经过重新装修，教室有了新的面貌。根据a new look可知，此处为动词短语take on“呈现”。故填on。
46. Our hotel was on the hillside __________ (overlook) the lake. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】overlooking
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：我们的旅馆坐落在俯瞰湖泊的山坡上。本句已有谓语动词was，所以overlook用非谓语形式，和逻辑主语hotel之间是主动关系，用现在分词形式作状语。故填overlooking。
47. Some owners believe __________no big issue to release those pesticides into the wild. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】it
【解析】
【详解】考查代词。句意：一些业主认为，将这些农药释放到野外并不是什么大问题。空前是动词，所以空处应填名词或者代词作宾语，此处应填it作形式宾语，真正的宾语为后文的不定式。故填it。
48. Tourists have been going there for centuries to visit its celebrated cafe and get __________ taste for the party atmosphere. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】a
【解析】
【详解】考查冠词。句意：几个世纪以来，游客们一直去那里参观著名的咖啡馆，感受聚会的气氛。此处是固定搭配：get a taste for意为“品尝，体验”。故填a。
49. It is necessary__________we young people master a foreign language. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】that
【解析】
【详解】考查名词性从句。句意：我们年轻人掌握一门外语是必要的。It为形式主语，真正主语为空处引导的从句，即，主语从句，从句部分主要成分和意思都完整，用that引导从句。故填that。
50. Jane is determined to live a fulfilling life no matter__________the future holds. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】what
【解析】
【详解】考查让步状语从句。句意：不管未来怎样，简都决心过充实的生活。分析句子结构可知，空处引导让步状语从句，从句中缺少宾语，根据句意表达“不管未来怎样”之意，用no matter what引导。故填what。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
51. 假定你是李华，为了推进科普教育，你校英语社团正在开展“学科学，用科学”的演讲活动，请你以“Intelligent Technology Enters Our Life”为题，写一篇演讲稿参加比赛，内容包括：
1.智能科技在生活中的应用；
2.学习智能科技的作用和意义。
注意：1.写作词数应为100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear teachers and students.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you!
【答案】Dear teachers and students,
My topic today is “Intelligent Technology Enters Our Life”. Intelligent technology has been widely applied in our daily life. For example, smart home systems can control lighting, temperature, and security with just a few taps on your phone. Smart wearable devices can monitor our health conditions and provide timely reminders for exercise and rest. In addition, intelligent transportation systems make our commuting more convenient and efficient.
In conclusion, intelligent technology has become an integral part of our life and learning science is essential for our personal growth and social development. Let’s learn science and technology actively and create a better future together.
Thank you!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假定考生是李华，为了推进科普教育，你校英语社团正在开展“学科学，用科学”的演讲活动，请你以“Intelligent Technology Enters Our Life”为题，写一篇演讲稿参加比赛。
【详解】1.词汇积累
主题：topic→theme
提供：provide→offer
重要的：essential→vital
总之：in conclusion→to conclude
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：Smart wearable devices can monitor our health conditions and provide timely reminders for exercise and rest.
拓展句：Smart wearable devices can monitor our health conditions , providing timely reminders for exercise and rest.
【点睛】【高分句型1】In conclusion, intelligent technology has become an integral part of our life and learning science is essential for our personal growth and social development.（运用了and连接的并列句）
【高分句型2】Intelligent technology has been widely applied in our daily life.（运用了现在完成时的被动语态）
第二节（满分25分）
52. 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。
It had been a challenging week, marked by a sudden large increase in oil prices coinciding with a sharp drop in temperatures in Boston. It was nearly below zero degree. With three missed workdays under my belt, my upcoming paycheck was going to be lower than normal. The stress weighed heavily on me as I carefully sought for every conceivable opportunity to save pennies, ensuring that I could afford both groceries and keep the house warm.
My eight-year-old son didn’t understand when I told him we were struggling that week. He had his heart set on a particular brand of yogurt, but I didn’t have the extra three dollars to buy it for him. It was the kind of yogurt decorated with a cartoon child skateboarding on its packaging, containing a mere two spoonfuls per cup. Such products, designed to lure children with their flashy marketing, only served to make me hate advertising.
However, a bunch of parental guilt gripped me as his innocent eyes met mine, silently questioning, “Why is yogurt such a big deal ” Determ ned to sweep his disappointment, I made a sacrifice typical of single mothers. I returned an item needed to the shelf, ensuring that he could enjoy his favorite yogurt.
On the journey back from the grocery store, a sight caught my attention—a homeless man, holding a sign by the roadside. My heart ached, and I turned around, observing passers-by purposefully steer (绕开) clear of him, avoiding any meaningful interaction. Even my son didn’t seem to care much. either. Yet, upon closer inspection, I noticed the man—bare hands grasping a piece of cardboard, snot frozen to his face, a worn-out jacket. And there I was struggling because I had to buy oil and groceries. But I decided to help. I pulled over to the man and handed him a five-dollar bill.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Seeing this, my son became confused and surprised.
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On that day, my son performed an act that most adults wouldn’t have done.
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【答案】范文
He stared at me with curious eyes, trying to piece together why we could afford to help someone else when we ourselves were in a tight spot. I took the moment to explain that even when life feels overwhelming, we can always find something to offer to others. “Sometimes, it’s not just about having enough, but about sharing what we do have,” I said, hoping to ins till a sense of compassion and generosity in him. My words seemed to resonate with him as he nodded thoughtfully, a spark of understanding lighting up his face.
Just before we were about to leave the homeless man, he impulsively took out the newly bought yogurt from the grocery bag and ran back to the man. Handing it over, he said, “I think you might be hungry.” The man’s eyes softened, his face breaking into a grateful smile as he accepted the yogurt. Watching this, I felt a surge of pride for my son’s unexpected gesture of kindness. It was a poignant reminder that true generosity comes from a willing heart, not from the abundance of what we have.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者遇到了经济困难，只能把需要的东西放回货架，来给儿子买酸奶。作者回去的路上把身上的五美元给了流浪汉。作者面对困惑的儿子，解释了自己的行为，儿子也把自己的酸奶送给了流浪汉。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“他用好奇的目光盯着我，试图弄明白为什么我们自己陷入困境时还能帮助别人”可知，第一段可描写作者解释自己的行为。
②由第二段首句内容“就在我们要离开那个无家可归的人之前，他冲动地从食品袋里拿出新买的酸奶，跑回那个人身边”可知，第二段可描写儿子把酸奶送给流浪汉，作者感悟。
2.续写线索：儿子好奇——作者解释——儿子领悟——儿子送酸奶——作者感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①提供：offer/provide
②引起共鸣：resonate with/identify with
③接受：accept/take in
情绪类
①感谢的：grateful/thankful
②同情：compassion/sympathy
【点睛】[高分句型1] I took the moment to explain that even when life feels overwhelming, we can always find something to offer to others. (运用了that引导宾语从句和when引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] Watching this, I felt a surge of pride for my son’s unexpected gesture of kindness. (运用了现在分词作状语)
听力答案：1-5BBCCC 6-10BAABC 11-15BCABB 16-20ACCAA哈三中2023—2024学年度下学期
高二学年期中考试英语试卷
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
注意事项：
本试卷分第一部分（听力），第二部分（阅读理解），第三部分（语言运用），第四部分（写作）。
第一部分 听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中给出的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the restaurant’s specialty
A. American food. B. Italian food. C. Thai food.
2. Why is the man here
A. To deal with the company. B. To make an inquiry. C. To visit the woman.
3. What is the woman most excited about
A. Seeing sharks. B. Going to the beach. C. Staying with her relatives.
4. Where are the speakers
A. At a bus stop. B. In a car. C. On a bus.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. Why the electricity bill went up.
B. Where they can pay the electricity bill
C. How they can reduce the electricity usage.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the woman doing
A. Reserving a room. B. Checking into a hotel. C. Packing her luggage.
7. What will the woman do next
A. Walk in a park. B. Have dinner. C. Go to a bank.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Interviewer and interviewee. C. Manager and technician.
9. How many candidates are there for the position
A. Two. B. Four. C. Six.
10. What does the woman ask
A. What the job requirements are.
B. Where the interview will be held.
C. Whether the equipment is ready.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How does Martin find the atmosphere of the art studio
A. Familiar. B. Inspiring. C. Stressful.
12. What does Sarah need to do
A. Meet new people. B. Drink a cup of coffee. C. Find a way to relax.
13. Who teaches the beginners’ class
A. Ms. Thompson. B. Ms. Brown. C. Ms. Johnson.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the woman worried about
A. The popularity of the topic.
B. The limited time for the presentation.
C. The amount of information to prepare.
15. What is the first main point of the presentation
A. Ways of helping bees. B. The importance of bees. C. Problems affecting bees today.
16. What might be Mr. Lee
A. A teacher. B. An assistant C. A reporter.
17. What’s advised to be added to the presentation by the man
A. Diagrams. B. Statistics. C. Photos.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Which department is recently established
A. History B. Business. C. Economics.
19. How will the program help with the course fees
A. It offers students financial assistance.
B. It covers all the course fees.
C. The experts offer the funds.
20 What is the purpose of the talk
A. To promote a program
B. To explain how to register for the course.
C. To emphasize the importance of education.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Are you looking for teen volunteer opportunities for 2024 that provide a rewarding experience that will stay with you for life Every year thousands of teens choose to volunteer abroad with International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) — the world’s most trusted provider of safe and affordable volunteer programs for teens
Service trips for teens are available in more than 50 destinations and there are 17 teen volunteer programs for 16 to 18 year-olds. Some of the best programs in 2024 include Turtle Conservation in Bali, Animal Care in Costa Rica and Childcare in Tanzania. Or, if you’re wanting to volunteer with a group of students from your high school, IVHQ can tailor a program for your group too!
Benefits for volunteers：
There is no doubt that volunteering as a teenager is a meaningful way to broaden your education and add experiences that will standout on your college application.
Crossing boundaries to work with partners from different parts of the world fosters global understanding.
Living in a country different to your own means that you will be involved in a new culture, cuisine, and way of thinking.
Guaranteed support：
Chances are your parents will also want to learn more about IVHQ, whether or not they will go abroad with you. Having placed more than 130,000 volunteers abroad, we’re always happy to speak with parents to ensure all their questions are fielded. Through our online safety training, comprehensive information brochures, on-going support from experienced program managers and round-the-clock support from our local teams, IVHQ volunteers are well supported to make the most of the time abroad.
If you’re ready to pack your bags and experience a completely different lifestyle and widen your global perspective, please contact us. IVHQ will be more than happy to offer a service.
1. What can IVHQ provide for a high school group
A. A specialized program. B. An opportunity to study abroad.
C A free service trip. D. Rewards for volunteering.
2. What does IVHQ promise to volunteers
A. College recommendation letters. B. Partners’ support.
C. Local teams’ assistance. D. Parents’ company.
3. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To advocate living abroad. B. To introduce requirements.
C. To suggest a lifestyle. D. To advertise a service.
B
PAUL HEMINGTON, 57, is the Assistant Operations Manager at Cheddar Gorge（切达峡谷） and Caves cheddargorge.co.uk
I moved to SOMERSET mainly for my family. My daughter was getting married and I didn’t want to live six hours away, so we made the move. Once we moved, we were made unneeded and it was a mad race to get work. I ended up at here at Cheddar Gorge and Caves.
Cheddar Gorge is like nothing else in the UK. It’s a unique phenomenon, because although there are other caves in the country, you don’t have the gorge elsewhere. This is a major geological feature, it’s three miles long and there’s just this natural, raw beauty. I can sit at my desk in guest services and look out at part of the gorge. It’s amazing.
The Cheddar Gorge spirit is strong. You know, not having worked here or heard about the area, you come here and it gets under your skin in the right way. You become part of it, it becomes part of you. I’m very passionate about it. And there’s the amazing wildlife, the geology, the prehistory — Cheddar Man is still one of the greatest finds in the UK.
Every day at Cheddar Gorge and Caves is different. You’ve got the rock sports side of things, the climbing, the caving. We take people through the caves on tours and we have pre-history, which we do with the museum, whereby we have schools come in and do demonstrations with them. We will dress up as genuinely as we can to reproduce the time period of the Cheddar Man, which is the Mesolithic period, so 10,000 years ago. We do fire lighting, for example, and hopefully it’s inspiring to the young people! It’s really cool to be in the museum garden and have part of the gorge as the background while you’re doing it, so you can really submerge yourself in that moment.
My favourite spot is when you go past the peak on the walk and you can look back down into the gorge or across to the reservoir. The view is amazing. Yes, you can see pictures of it, but honestly you have to be there to fully appreciate it. You might hear some buzzards or see some sheep or goats while you’re up there, just to enhance the experience!
4. PAUL HEMINGTON originally moved to Cheddar Gorge to __________.
A. settle down in the countryside B. be closer to his daughter
C. land a job as a tour guide D. take part in a competitive race
5. The underlined phrase “gets under your skin” is closest in meaning to _________.
A. affects you deeply B. bothers you greatly
C. increases your strength D. improves your skin condition
6. Which of the following falls into Paul’s job descriptions
A. He goes to the school to give lectures on pre-history.
B. He demonstrates to young people how to climb rocks.
C. He participates in recreating the scenes in the Mesolithic period.
D. He decorates the museum garden to make it look like the gorge.
7. What does PAUL HEMINGTON talk about in this article
A. How he adapts to the local way of life.
B. What major local attractions are worth seeing.
C. Why Cheddar Gorge ranks first as a natural wonder.
D. What makes Cheddar Gorge so special to him.
C
To study the behavior of wild animals, scientists routinely tag them with solar-powered GPS location trackers. But such devices’ battery capacity limits how long they operate, often bringing a nearly end to vital conservation work. Solar-powered trackers break easily, making them a poor choice for devices fastened to larger mammals and they don’t work for night creatures.
So biologist Rasmus Worsoe Havmoller of the University of Copenhagen and his colleagues turned to another abundant power source: kinetic energy generated by an animal’s movements. It is also lighter and cheaper to make than its battery-powered counterparts (对应的事物). “The design is creative and exciting,” says Mark Hebblewhite, a habitat ecologist at the University of Montana. The proof-of-concept kinetic tracker works by means of a magnetic pendulum (摆钟) that swings around a copper coil, generating electricity as it moves.
Their kinetic tracker, which Havmoller’s team recently tested on domestic dogs, a wild pony and a European bison, could theoretically survive for the entire lifespan of an active animal. The dogs and the bison in the study were active enough to create the energy to transmit one location signal per day for 14 days and 17 days, respectively. However, one of the less active wild pony’s trackers lasted at least 146 days but didn’t produce enough power for daily transmissions, the researchers reported in PLOS ONE. The limited power generated by the animals’ movements means the technology isn’t ready for primetime just yet, says ecologist Emily Studd of British Columbia’s Thompson Rivers University, who wasn’t involved in the study.
When researchers want to keep close tabs on animals, they often need GPS fixes more than once a day. But Studd says that “with a bit more development, this could be a game changer for wildlife animal research and monitoring.”
Rasmus and his colleagues hope conservation workers can one day use this technology to track species such as tigers, leopards and wolves, which can easily destroy solar-powered trackers and which hunt and travel at night.
8. What is paragraph 1 mainly about
A. The capacity of solar-powered GPS location trackers.
B. The limitations of solar-powered GPS location trackers.
C. The importance of conservation efforts for wild animals.
D. The challenges faced by scientists in tagging wild animals.
9. What is the power source of the new tracker
A. The sun. B. The battery. C. The animal. D. The pendulum.
10. What can we learn from the research
A. The dogs had a low level of activity.
B. The kinetic tracker often functions improperly.
C. The research needs more scientists to get involved.
D. High levels of activity may lead to consistent transmissions.
11. What can be a suitable title for this passage
A. Trackers and Animals Can Coexist
B. New Wildlife Trackers Run on Animal Power
C. Kinetic Trackers Outperform Solar-powered Trackers
D. Technology Progress Contributes to Wildlife Conservation
D
When we think about lives filled with meaning, we often focus on people whose grand contributions benefited humanity. Abraham Lincoln,Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela surely felt they had a worthwhile life. But how about us ordinary people,struggling in a typical existence
There is an important element to consider. Think about the first butterfly you stop to admire after a long winter or imagine the scenery at the top of a hill after a fresh hike. Sometimes existence delivers us small moments of beauty. When people are open to appreciating such experiences, these moments may enhance how they view their life. This element is defined as EA (experiential appreciation) by Joshua Hicks, a psychological professor at Texas A &M University.
Recently, he and his research team set out to figure out whether EA was related to a person’s sense of meaning in a series of studies that involved more than 3,000 participants. At an initial test, researchers had participants rate their agreement of different coping strategies to relieve their stress. They found people who managed stress by focusing on their appreciation for life’s beauty also reported experiencing life as highly meaningful.
Researchers then conducted a series of experiments, in which they gave participants specific tasks and, once more, asked them to report how strongly they identified with statements linked to purpose, etc. In one case, participants who watched an awe-inspiring video reported having a greater sense of EA and meaning in life, compared with those who watched more neutral videos. After reflecting on the results collected from the participants, researchers confirmed their original theory.
But applying that insight can be difficult.Our modern, fast-paced, project-oriented lifestyles fill the day with targets and goals. We are on the go, and we attempt to maximize output both at work and at leisure.
This focus on future outcomes makes it all too easy to miss what is happening right now. Yet life happens in the present moment. We should slow down, let life surprise us and embrace the significance in the everyday life.
12. Why are the butterfly and the scenery on a hill mentioned in paragraph 2
A. To introduce a concept.
B. To attract readers’ interest.
C. To demonstrate the beauty of nature.
D To show the necessity of protecting nature.
13. How did the researchers conduct the study
A. By designing different strategies to reduce stress
B. By studying previous research data.
C. By shooting videos starring the participants.
D. By analyzing the response from the participants.
14. Who tends to find life more meaningful according to the text
A. A person who always gets her life well-organized.
B. A person who often hears motivating speeches.
C. A person who leads a fast-paced life
D. A person who always expects future results.
15. What life philosophy does the author show in the last paragraph
A. No pains, no gains.
B. Those who believe in their ability can do anything.
C. Live your life one day at a time.
D. Being on sea, sail; being on land, settle.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Daily Habits to Help You Get Healthier in 2024
Many of us hope to make changes for the better for the new year and health goals tend to beat the top of that list. Sometimes New Year’s wishes require some sacrifices.____16____Below are some achievable daily habits that keep your overall health.
Prioritize sleep.
Your body needs time not only to rest and recharge, but also to do important work like learning new things. Experts suggest teenagers should get at least eight hours sleep each day. If this is a challenge for you, turn to your circadian(生理节奏的) rhythm, which tells you the right time to sleep and wakeup.____17____Just go to bed and get up at the same time every day.
Take a break from electronics.
____18____Fortunately, doing the opposite is beneficial. Keeping away from screen can improve your sleep and reduce depression and anxiety. Thus, remember to spare time each day when you’re screen-free.
____19____
Your healthy habits can also be fun and rewarding. What have you always wanted to do Your answer to that question might point you toward a new hobby to explore in 2024. And getting into it can help you reduce stress and boost mental well-being. Plus, some hobbies can get you moving, boosting your physical and mental health.____20____
Ultimately, you can pick one or two healthy daily habits. And I am sure you’ll be moving toward a healthier, happier 2024.
A. Fight against stress.
B. Take on a new hobby.
C. Then how do you use your body clock for better sleep
D. For better sleep, perhaps make that the last thing before bed.
E. However, we don’t have to give up too much to realize them.
F. Maybe playing basketball or doing yoga will be a good choice.
G. Studies have found that screen addiction has a negative influence on our health.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15个小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The rangoli (印度传统地画艺术) was a giant good-luck charm. Grandma used to make one for the start of the new year. First, she would draw on the floor with chalk. Then, she would fill the drawing with uncooked ____21____ rice.
This year, Manju was old enough to help. He ____22____ paper into a cone (圆锥体) and filled it with rice. Side by side, he placed rice across the drawing together with Grandma. Sometimes his rice skittered (轻快地跑跳) outside the drawing; sometimes he used the ____23____ color. And sometimes he rubbed away the ___24___, so Grandma had to redraw it. But ____25____, the bright swirls of rice were transformed into a beautiful peacock. When Manju admired the peacock, he ___26___ a small piece of tile(瓷砖) peeking through on Grandma’s side.
A ____27____ But Grandma was away to answer the telephone. Should he fix it
“I’ll surprise Grandma!” He decided. He ____28____ across, trying to reach the gap. Almost. His left leg inched up. There! Suddenly, Manju began to ____29____. His proud smile vanished. “No!” He crashed down on to the rangoli, scattering rice ______30______.
Manju rose to his feet and pushed the rice back. But the colors were _____31_____.When Grandma came back, Manju _____32_____. He said, “I’m sorry. I should have waited for you.” Grandma shook her head. “You saw a _____33_____ and tried to fix it. I’m proud of you.” They picked up the rice, _____34_____ each grain by color.
Just before nightfall, they finished fixing the rangoli.
Grandma lit candles around the rangoli. In the flickering light, the peacock seemed _____35_____ with mystical powers. Manju smiled. The new year felt full of good luck, thanks to Grandma and him.
21. A. steamed B. marked C. colored D. carried
22. A. rolled B. brought C. slid D. sank
23. A. pale B. wrong C. fresh D. bright
24. A. viewpoint B. outline C. mud D. case
25. A. slowly B. fluently C. passively D. instantly
26. A. imagined B. spotted C. created D. missed
27. A. picture B. rice C. chalk D. gap
28. A. flew B. shouted C. stretched D. wandered
29. A. swell B. lift C. shake D. rest
30. A. somewhere B. everywhere C. anywhere D. nowhere
31. A. mixed B. removed C. classified D. displayed
32. A. looked away B. looked through C. looked out D. looked down
33. A. problem B. puzzle C. selection D. collection
34. A. analyzing B. searching C. sorting D. checking
35. A. ambiguous B. frightful C. fierce D. alive
第二节 单句语法填空（共15个小题，每小题」分，满分15分）
阅读下面句子，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
36. She was __________(apparent) a very nervous woman, and that affected her career. (所给词的适当形式填空)
37. The regulations were seen as a__________(restrict) on personal freedom. (所给词的适当形式填空)
38. Your suggestions are not in harmony __________the aims of this project. (用适当的词填空)
39. I think we owe it to our future generations __________(protect) the environment. (所给词的适当形式填空)
40. The stores prepared for an__________(invade) of last-minute Christmas shoppers. (所给词的适当形式填空)
41. Language experts claim that children__________(expose) to the English-speaking environment will pick up English quickly. (所给词的适当形式填空)
42. Their traveling expenses last month amounted__________6000 dollars. (用适当的词填空)
43. There was a lot of noise outside because repair work __________ (do) to the house at that time. (所给词的适当形式填空)
44. The centre is easily _________(access) to the general public. (所给词的适当形式填空)
45. After redecoration, the classroom has taken__________a new look. (用适当的词填空)
46. Our hotel was on the hillside __________ (overlook) the lake. (所给词的适当形式填空)
47. Some owners believe __________no big issue to release those pesticides into the wild. (用适当的词填空)
48. Tourists have been going there for centuries to visit its celebrated cafe and get __________ taste for the party atmosphere. (用适当的词填空)
49. It is necessary__________we young people master a foreign language. (用适当的词填空)
50. Jane is determined to live a fulfilling life no matter__________the future holds. (用适当的词填空)
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
51. 假定你是李华，为了推进科普教育，你校英语社团正在开展“学科学，用科学”的演讲活动，请你以“Intelligent Technology Enters Our Life”为题，写一篇演讲稿参加比赛，内容包括：
1.智能科技在生活中的应用；
2.学习智能科技的作用和意义。
注意：1.写作词数应为100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear teachers and students.
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Thank you!
第二节（满分25分）
52. 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。
It had been a challenging week, marked by a sudden large increase in oil prices coinciding with a sharp drop in temperatures in Boston. It was nearly below zero degree. With three missed workdays under my belt, my upcoming paycheck was going to be lower than normal. The stress weighed heavily on me as I carefully sought for every conceivable opportunity to save pennies, ensuring that I could afford both groceries and keep the house warm.
My eight-year-old son didn’t understand when I told him we were struggling that week. He had his heart set on a particular brand of yogurt, but I didn’t have the extra three dollars to buy it for him. It was the kind of yogurt decorated with a cartoon child skateboarding on its packaging, containing a mere two spoonfuls per cup. Such products, designed to lure children with their flashy marketing, only served to make me hate advertising.
However, a bunch of parental guilt gripped me as his innocent eyes met mine, silently questioning, “Why is yogurt such a big deal ” Determ ned to sweep his disappointment, I made a sacrifice typical of single mothers. I returned an item needed to the shelf, ensuring that he could enjoy his favorite yogurt.
On the journey back from the grocery store, a sight caught my attention—a homeless man, holding a sign by the roadside. My heart ached, and I turned around, observing passers-by purposefully steer (绕开) clear of him, avoiding any meaningful interaction. Even my son didn’t seem to care much. either. Yet, upon closer inspection, I noticed the man—bare hands grasping a piece of cardboard, snot frozen to his face, a worn-out jacket. And there I was struggling because I had to buy oil and groceries. But I decided to help. I pulled over to the man and handed him a five-dollar bill.
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。
Seeing this, my son became confused and surprised.
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On that day, my son performed an act that most adults wouldn’t have done.
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听力答案：1-5BBCCC 6-10BAABC 11-15BCABB 16-20ACCAA
