2023-2024学年高一下学期五月学情调查
英语试题
第一部分 听力
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What are the speakers probably talking about
A. The bike price. B. The man’s bike. C. A bike race.
2. Why has the woman moved the boy’s seat
A. He talks too much.
B. He has trouble in listening.
C. She wants to see him better.
3. When did the man get his niece’s call
A. At 6:05. B. At 6:00. C. At 5:45.
4. What does the man think is most needed to succeed
A. Effort. B. Luck. C. Talent.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. In a shop. C. In a restaurant.
第二节 （共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the man going to do this summer
A. Work at a hotel. B. Repair his house. C. Teach a course.
7. How will the man use the money
A. To hire a gardener. B. To buy some flowers. C. To buy books.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the woman recommending to the man
A. A book. B. A club. C. A course.
9. What is the woman reading now
A. The Beautiful Mind. B. The Kite Runner. C. The Great Gatsby.
10. How much time does the man have to read the book
A. About two weeks. B. About three weeks. C. About one month.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How did the man learn about the apartment
A. In the newspaper. B. From his friend. C. Through the Internet.
12. What is covered in the rent
A. Gas. B. Electricity. C. Water.
13. When can the man move in
A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Why did the woman fail to catch the bus
A. She was late. B. She wanted to walk home. C. The bus left earlier than usual.
15. What is the man worried about
A. The woman’s safety. B. The public transportation. C. The dangerous neighborhood.
16. What does the woman decide to do in the end
A. Buy a car. B. Call the newspaper. C. Complain to the local government.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至 20题。
17. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Cooling fans. B. Air conditioning. C. Room design.
18 Which country might have invented the first cooling device
A. Egypt. B. Rome. C. China.
19. Which cooling method has the longest history
A. Wet plants. B. Cold water. C. Hand fans.
20. Where is the passage most probably taken from
A. A radio programme. B. A culture magazine. C. A history book.
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
Chess4Life
Chess4Life offers chess camps, classes, and tournaments for beginners through advanced players who are 5-15 years old. Programs are offered online, as well as at centers in WA. The carefully-designed curriculum is built by National Master Elliott Neff. Players are taught by experienced coaches in different skill groups. Plus, unlike other training programs, the Chess4Life curriculum includes life skills like respect, sportsmanship, critical thinking and planning, which are all important for your children in all aspects of life!
Denver Rocky Mountain Chess Camp
Founded in 1995, the camp is run by National Master Todd Bardwick. Children at the age of 6-18 are welcome to participate and choose from beginner, intermediate (中级的), and advanced level groups. The small-sized class with a student-coach ratio of 8:1 allows the coaches to give personalized attention to each child. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up your child as soon as you can.
Bay Area Chess
Children aged 5 and up are welcome to join the program with no experience needed! Bay Area Chess offers in-person camps during the spring and summer, while online chess camps run during the summer only. Here students learn from skilled chess instructors in small groups with an instructor-student ratio of 1:10. Outstanding trainees have a chance to play in tournaments. Check the detailed schedule of the camp for your kids and make a right choice.
Elite Chess
You can build your child’s love for STEM and chess at Elite Chess which combines interesting STEM activities with chess lessons. The in-person and online chess classes are for children who know how to play chess but want to improve upon their skills. The program welcomes incoming 1st-6th graders. This year only 12 students can participate in the program, so it’s best to help your kids register ahead of time.
1. What is special about Chess4Life
A. It keeps its class size small. B. It welcomes players of all ages.
C. It helps campers gain life skills. D. It is managed by a national chess master.
2. What do Bay Area Chess and Elite Chess have in common
A. They aim to train grand masters.
B. They provide online and in-person classes.
C. They organize tournaments for their students.
D. They are suitable for children with no chess experience.
3. Who is the text mainly intended for
A. Chess players. B. Chess coaches. C. Teachers. D. Parents.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几个国际象棋夏令营活动。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的“Plus, unlike other training programs, the Chess4Life curriculum includes life skills like respect, sportsmanship, critical thinking and planning, which are all important for your children in all aspects of life!(此外，与其他培训项目不同，Chess4Life课程包括尊重、体育精神、批判性思维和计划等生活技能，这些对孩子生活的各个方面都很重要！)”可知，Chess4Life的特别之处在于它帮助营员获得生活技能。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的“Bay Area Chess offers in-person camps during the spring and summer, while online chess camps run during the summer only.(湾区国际象棋在春季和夏季提供面对面的营地，而在线国际象棋营地只在夏季运行)”和第四段的“The in-person and online chess classes are for children who know how to play chess but want to improve upon their skills. (面对面和在线的国际象棋课程是为那些知道如何下棋但想要提高技能的孩子们准备的)”可知，Bay Area Chess和Elite Chess都提供在线和面对面的课程。 故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段的“Plus, unlike other training programs, the Chess4Life curriculum includes life skills like respect, sportsmanship, critical thinking and planning, which are all important for your children in all aspects of life!(此外，与其他培训项目不同，Chess4Life课程包括尊重、体育精神、批判性思维和计划等生活技能，这些对孩子生活的各个方面都很重要！)”、第二段的“Space is limited, so be sure to sign up your child as soon as you can.(空间有限，所以请务必尽快为您的孩子报名)”可知，第三段的“Check the detailed schedule of the camp for your kids and make a right choice.(为您的孩子检查夏令营的详细时间表，并做出正确的选择)”以及第四段的“This year only 12 students can participate in the program, so it’s best to help your kids register ahead of time.(今年只有12名学生可以参加这个项目，所以最好提前帮你的孩子报名)”可推知，这篇文章是写给父母的，提醒他们及时为孩子报名。故选D。
B
My initial exploration of the world of comic books happened through the comic strips (连环漫画) in newspapers. It began with a fondness for Garfield and his adventures, and led to the discovery of a range of comic books like Champak, Tintin, and Archie. They enabled me to enjoy myself in a world without iPads and the Internet —just like so many of my friends who were fond of reading.
While my access to comics as a child was limited to what was printed in the newspaper, this changed once I grew older and started visiting bookstores to buy the books that I wanted to read. Having grown up on a diet of image-heavy books, I found the idea of reading text-only novels quite formidable. As I searched for books that lay somewhere in between, I came across a copy of Bhimayana—a graphic novel (漫画小说). It felt familiar due to its comic-like theme and design. Plus, understanding complex narratives through pictures was relatively easier and more fun. And so, as I grew older, I found myself changing towards graphic novels from childish comic books.
Graphic novels dealt with serious topics in a more interesting manner. They would truly show me what was going on. For example, when I was reading Joe Sacco’s Palestine, I did not have to imagine the ruin caused by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. I could actually see it while reading about it.
Fast-forward a few years to when I was given a copy of Jonathan Bloomfield’s Palestine: A Novel. Though I was impressed by the compelling (扣人心弦的) nature of storytelling in his book, I am not sure if I would have been able to visualise and enjoy his text-only version so much had I not read Sacco’s Palestine first. Thanks to the graphic novel, I had a “picture” of whatever had happened, and that made it easier and more fun to understand the details of the overall story.
From black and white strips and colourful comic books to illustrated graphic novels, this type of storytelling has come a long way. While my romance with comic books is still ongoing, in the long run, my love for graphic novels is stronger and here to stay.
4. Why did the author turn to comic books as a child
A. He found comic books interesting. B. He had limited access to other books.
C. He wanted to be accepted by his friends. D. He had difficulty reading text-only books.
5. Which word can best explain the underlined word “formidable” in paragraph 2
A. Acceptable. B. Natural. C. Appealing. D. Scary.
6. What does the author say about reading Sacco’s Palestine
A. It encouraged him to read more text-only novels.
B. It introduced him to a compelling style of storytelling.
C. It helped improve his understanding of Bloomfield’s book.
D. It changed his attitude towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
7. What could be the best title for the text
A. How picture books shaped my life B. Why I love reading graphic novels
C. What made comic books special to me D. Why I turned to serious novels eventually
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. C 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者从读漫画到读图画小说的转变，以及这些书籍如何影响他的阅读偏好和理解方式。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“My initial exploration of the world of comic books happened through the comic strips (连环漫画) in newspapers. It began with a fondness for Garfield and his adventures, and led to the discovery of a range of comic books like Champak, Tintin, and Archie. They enabled me to enjoy myself in a world without iPads and the Internet —just like so many of my friends who were fond of reading.(我最初对漫画世界的探索是从报纸上的连环画开始的。开始于对加菲猫和他的冒险的喜爱，并导致发现了一系列漫画书，如Champak，Tintin和Archie。它们使我能够在一个没有ipad和互联网的世界里享受自己的爱好——就像我许多喜欢阅读的朋友一样。)”可知，作者小时候喜欢看漫画书是因为他发现漫画书很有趣。故选A。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第二段“Having grown up on a diet of image-heavy books, I found the idea of reading text-only novels(我从小就看大量图片的书，因此我认为读纯文字小说)”可推知，作者从小看大量图片的书，所以应该觉得看纯文字的小说是不适应的、可怕的，故划线词formidable的意思是“可怕的”，和scary意思相近，故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Fast-forward a few years to when I was given a copy of Jonathan Bloomfield’s Palestine: A Novel. Though I was impressed by the compelling (扣人心弦的) nature of storytelling in his book, I am not sure if I would have been able to visualise and enjoy his text-only version so much had I not read Sacco’s Palestine first.(几年后，我收到了一本乔纳森·布卢姆菲尔德的小说《巴勒斯坦》。尽管他的书中引人入胜的叙事方式给我留下了深刻的印象，但我不确定，如果我没有先读过萨科的《巴勒斯坦》，我是否还能想象并如此欣赏他的纯文字版本。)”可知，作者觉得阅读萨科的《巴勒斯坦》有助于他更好地理解布卢姆菲尔德的书。故选C。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第二段“Plus, understanding complex narratives through pictures was relatively easier and more fun. And so, as I grew older, I found myself changing towards graphic novels from childish comic books.(此外，通过图片来理解复杂的叙事相对来说更容易，也更有趣。所以，随着年龄的增长，我发现自己从幼稚的漫画书转向了图画小说。)”、倒数第二段“Thanks to the graphic novel, I had a “picture” of whatever had happened, and that made it easier and more fun to understand the details of the overall story.(多亏了漫画小说，我对所发生的事情有了一个“画面”，这使得理解整个故事的细节变得更容易、更有趣。)”和最后一段“While my romance with comic books is still ongoing, in the long run, my love for graphic novels is stronger and here to stay.(虽然我与漫画书的浪漫经历仍在继续，但从长远来看，我对图画小说的爱更强烈，而且会一直持续下去。)”可知，本文主要讲的是作者从读漫画到读图画小说的转变，以及这些书籍如何影响他的阅读偏好和理解方式，因此本文最好的标题是B选项“Why I love reading graphic novels(为什么我喜欢看漫画小说)”。故选B。
C
From app-connected salt shakers to voice-controlled microwaves, it seems no part of the kitchen has avoided being given a high-tech makeover (改头换面). Now, as part of a Microsoft-funded project, researchers in the US and China have developed a smart tablecloth.
The “Capacitivo” works by inserting an electrode grid (电极网格) into the fabric (纤维) that can identify the shape and composition of a given object. The fabric system recognizes objects based on shifts in the electrical charge (电荷) of its electrodes caused by changes in an object’s electrical field. The difference in charge can relate to the type of material, size of the object and shape of the contact area. “It uses the basic principle of a touch screen that detects your finger,” explained Microsoft researcher Teddy Seyed.
The tablecloth can determine what object is on the fabric. For instance, it would be able to identify if you have placed a potato on a table. It could then pass that information to a connected app. which would analyze its database to show recipes that use these ingredients.
Microsoft said the fabric, created with the help of Dartmouth College and Wuhan University, could also sense if an object, such as a set of keys, has been misplaced on a table. “Besides, our system can sense the change of what is inside a container.” Teddy added. For example, a tablecloth can detect whether the soil of a table plant is wet or dry, enabling the system to remind the user to water the plant.
“This is a very impressive development," said Monica Craciun, a professor in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at the University of Exeter. “Other fabrics already available need input which is carried out by the user performing an action, such as touching the fabric.”
However, the technology still needs improving. It can’t recognize metallic objects, performs poorly on objects with square edges, such as books, and has trouble identifying the difference between different types of liquid. Microsoft said it could be five to ten years before the tablecloth is available for the market.
8. What makes the invention of the smart tablecloth possible
A. Composition varies from object to object.
B. Fingerprint scanning techniques develop fast.
C. Electrodes can pass information to each other.
D. Different objects cause different changes in the electrical charge.
9. What can the “Capacitivo” do
A. Connect to other smart products in the kitchen.
B. Suggest meals based on the ingredients on it.
C. Distinguish between different types of liquid.
D. Detect nutrients in the soil of a table plant.
10. What advantage does the “Capacitivo” have over other fabrics
A. It can recognize a wider range of objects. B. It can identify objects more accurately.
C. It doesn’t require actions from users. D. It won’t be damaged after washing.
11. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The limitations of the smart tablecloth. B. The classification of the smart tablecloth.
C. The characteristics of the smart tablecloth. D. The trend of marketing the smart tablecloth.
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了美国和中国的研究人员开发了一种智能桌布Capacitivo，它可以通过将电极网格插入织物中来工作，可以识别给定物体的形状和成分。但该技术仍需要改进，它无法识别金属物体，并且难以识别不同类型液体之间的差异。微软表示，这款桌布可能需要五到十年的时间才能投放市场。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段前两句“The ‘Capacitivo’ works by inserting an electrode grid (电极网格) into the fabric (纤维) that can identify the shape and composition of a given object. The fabric system recognizes objects based on shifts in the electrical charge (电荷) of its electrodes caused by changes in an object’s electrical field. (“Capacitivo”的工作原理是将电极网格插入织物，可以识别给定物体的形状和组成。织物系统根据物体电场变化引起的电极电荷的变化来识别物体)”可知，智能桌布是通过不同的物体引起电荷的不同变化来识别的。故选D项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The tablecloth can determine what object is on the fabric. For instance, it would be able to identify if you have placed a potato on a table. It could then pass that information to a connected app. which would analyze its database to show recipes that use these ingredients. (桌布可以确定织物上的物体。例如，它将能够识别您是否将土豆放在桌子上。然后，它可以将这些信息传递给一个连接的应用程序，该应用程序将分析其数据库，显示使用这些材料的食谱。)”可知，Capacitivo智能桌布可以根据上面的食材来建议食物。故选B项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。由倒数第二段“‘This is a very impressive development,’ said Monica Craciun, a professor in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at the University of Exeter. ‘Other fabrics already available need input which is carried out by the user performing an action, such as touching the fabric.’ (‘这是一个非常令人印象深刻的发展，’埃克塞特大学纳米科学和纳米技术教授Monica Craciun说。‘其他已经可用的织物需要输入，由用户执行操作执行，例如触摸织物’)”可知，其它织物都需要用户操作执行，而Capacitivo有了发展，即不需要用户操作。故选C项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“However, the technology still needs improving. It can’t recognize metallic objects, performs poorly on objects with square edges, such as books, and has trouble identifying the difference between different types of liquid. Microsoft said it could be five to ten years before the tablecloth is available for the market.(但是，该技术仍需要改进。它无法识别金属物体，在具有方形边缘的物体（如书籍）上表现不佳，并且难以识别不同类型液体之间的差异。微软表示，桌布可能需要五到十年的时间才能上市)”可知，最后一段的主要内容在说Capacitivo这种智能桌面也有自己的一些缺点。故选A项。
D
I absolutely could have gone my entire life without ever reading Moby-Dick, but unfortunately, I have read it. Twice. I’ve had to read it twice.
I can trace it as far back as middle school — the teachers’ strong desire to push classic literature on students as much as possible. And it makes sense, in some ways. There are benefits to being well read —a larger vocabulary, mental stimulation, concentration and understanding of literary references in the world. But at the same time, being well read doesn’t necessarily mean only reading classics for the sake of reading classics.
This isn’t to say that these classic novels serve no purpose in curriculum (课程) or in the literary world — classics are, in many ways, vital to a well-rounded education in literature. But so are pieces of contemporary (当代的) literature and books from centuries ago that haven’t been recognized classics. So yes, there’s room for classic novels. But right now, there’s too much room for classic novels.
There are also many modern sayings that come from classics — like “Big brother is watching,” from George Orwell’s 1984, “Tomorrow is another day,” from Margaret Mitchell’s Gone With the Wind and “Hey Boo,” which originally comes from To Kill a Mockingbird. It’s worth something to be well versed in texts that have made an impact on the construct of modern day language. But at the same time, when classic novels are put on syllabi (教学大纲) or inserted into high school curriculum, novels should be selected with care —not just selected because it’s “what everyone in the field reads” —which yes, has been said to me before.
And as far as contemporary literature goes, there seems to be an opinion that it doesn’t offer as much wisdom and has less value and, therefore, we can’t learn as much from it. I’ve found this to be most untrue. After all, we tend to learn best from things that we can connect to, and contemporary literature is often the most relatable. And though it hasn’t had the time to become a classic, the structure and syntax (句法) holds its own. It’s different from classic work, but it’s not less valuable.
So let’s take a step back from the classics. We think that they’re pushing us forward when, really, they might be standing in our way.
12. Why did the author read Moby-Dick twice
A. To stimulate her mind. B. To enlarge her vocabulary.
C. To meet her teacher’s requirement. D. To better understand literary references.
13. Why does the author mention 1984 and Gone with the Wind
A. To prove classics are worth reading.
B. To show some classics are out of date.
C. To compare classics with contemporary literature.
D. To advise schools to include more classics in curriculum.
14. What is the author’s attitude towards contemporary literary works
A. They should not be taken lightly. B. They are not as valuable as classics.
C. They are more important than classics. D. They will surely become classics soon.
15. How should we treat classics in the author’s eyes
A. Avoid them entirely. B. Treat them seriously.
C. Promote them at high school. D. Reconsider their significance.
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者结合自己的切身经历论述了经典文学及当代文学在如今的学习中的作用。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。由第二段“I can trace it as far back as middle school — the teachers’ strong desire to push classic literature on students as much as possible.(我可以追溯到中学时代——老师们强烈希望尽可能多地向学生推荐经典文学。)”可知，作者读Moby-Dick两次是为了满足老师的要求。故选C。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。由第四段“There are also many modern sayings that come from classics(也有许多来自经典的现代谚语)”和“It’s worth something to be well versed in texts that have made an impact on the construct of modern day language.(精通对现代语言结构产生影响的文本是值得的。)”可知，举例这两部经典作品，是为了说明经典值得阅读。故选A。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。由第五段“And though it hasn’t had the time to become a classic, the structure and syntax (句法) holds its own. It’s different from classic work, but it’s not less valuable.(虽然它还没有来得及成为经典，但它的结构和语法仍然保持着自己的风格。它不同于经典作品，但它的价值并不低。)”可推知，作者认为随着时间推移，这些当代的文学作品也能成为经典。故选D。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。由最后一段“So let’s take a step back from the classics. We think that they’re pushing us forward, when, really, they might be standing in our way.(所以让我们从经典中退后一步。我们认为它们在推动我们前进，而实际上，它们可能会阻碍我们前进。)”可推知，作者认为对待经典文学，我们要重新思考它的重要性。故选D。
第二节 （共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Ever since I was a child, I’ve been frightened by the idea of disappointing people. ___16___ From preschool to my master degree years, I was always the first in my class. But obviously, I’m not a genius. Sometimes, I brought home a nine out of ten grade and my parents would ask me where the other point had gone.
Of course, the explanation was simple: I’d made a mistake. But for a perfectionist, that’s a very dangerous thought, which can cause a chain of abusive (责骂的) self-talks: After all, that mistake was so stupid. ___17___.
What hides behind my perfectionism is the illusion (幻觉) of control, the idea that if I work hard and do my best, I’ll be perfect and protected. ___18___ Everyone is allowed to make mistakes, except me; everything is a competition, and anything I can’t win is a dead loss.
___19___ It not only causes stress, it can even make you physically sick with headaches, stomachaches, muscle cramps and so on. In some cases, it leads to self-harming behavior, such as eating disorders and addiction.
Perfectionism makes you unable to truly appreciate your success — you only focus on what you could have done better.
Despite the problems, perfectionism has allowed me to complete a lot and become who I am today. “To see perfectionism as a uniquely negative thing is actually to deny a part of yourself,” said perfectionism coach Yasmin a Hajoui. ___20___ But that desire needs to be balanced and come from a healthy place.
A. Perfectionism is a survival mechanism.
B. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to do things well.
C. I should have studied more, worked harder and focused better.
D. Perfectionism has harmful effects on both mental and physical health.
E. In perfectionism, we tend to believe only our achievements can define us.
F. But if something isn’t perfect, that means it is my fault and that I am awful.
G. My solution to that anxiety was to achieve perfectionism—and mostly, it worked.
【答案】16. G 17. C 18. F 19. D 20. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章结合作者自身经历阐述完美主义给人带来的影响。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Ever since I was a child, I’ve been frightened by the idea of disappointing people.(从我还是个孩子的时候起，我就害怕让别人失望。)”推知，空处陈述作者如何解决“害怕让人失望”这个问题。G选项“我对这种焦虑的解决办法是追求完美，而且大多数情况下，它都奏效了。”承接上文，指出作者为了不让别人失望采取了追求完美的办法。故选G。
【17题详解】
根据上文“Of course, the explanation was simple: I’d made a mistake. But for a perfectionist, that’s a very dangerous thought, which can cause a chain of abusive self-talks: After all, that mistake was so stupid.(当然，原因很简单：我犯了一个错误。但对于一个完美主义者来说，这是一个非常危险的想法，它会导致一连串的虐待性的自言自语。毕竟，那个错误太愚蠢了)”推知，空处陈述作者如何对待自己犯的错误，C选项“我本应该多学习，更发奋图强，更专注。”承接上文，说明作者采取办法来纠正自己所犯的错误。故选C。
【18题详解】
根据上文“What hides behind my perfectionism is the illusion of control, the idea that if I work hard and do my best, I’ll be perfect and protected.(隐藏在我完美主义背后的是一种控制的幻觉，即如果我努力工作，尽我所能，我就会变得完美和受保护。)”和后文的“Everyone is allowed to make mistakes, except me; everything is a competition, and anything I can’t win is a dead loss.(除了我，每个人都可以犯错；一切都是竞争，任何我赢不了的都是一败涂地。)”可知，F选项“如果某件事不完美，那就意味着是我的错，我很糟糕。”承接上文，解释幻觉是如何对作者进行控制的，下文继续阐述追求完美给作者内心带来的不良影响。故选F。
【19题详解】
根据下文“It not only causes stress, it can even make you physically sick with headaches, stomachaches, muscle cramps and so on. In some cases, it leads to self-harming behavior, such as eating disorders and addiction.(它不仅会造成压力，甚至会让你身体不适，比如头痛、胃痛、肌肉痉挛等。在某些情况下，它会导致自我伤害行为，如饮食失调和成瘾。)”可知，本段主要论述了完美主义给身心带来的危害，D选项“完美主义对身心健康都有有害的影响。”可以作为本段的话题句。故选D。
【20题详解】
根据上文的“Despite the problems, perfectionism has allowed me to complete a lot and become who I am today. “To see perfectionism as a uniquely negative thing is actually to deny a part of yourself,” said perfectionism coach Yasmin a Hajoui.(尽管有这些问题，但完美主义让我完成了很多事情，成就了今天的我。完美主义教练Yasmin a Hajoui说：“将完美主义视为一种独特的消极事物，实际上是在否认自己的一部分。”)”和下文的“But that desire needs to be balanced and come from a healthy place.(但这种欲望需要平衡，并且来自一个健康的地方。)”可知，“完美主义”并没有错。B选项“想把事情做好并没有错。”符合语境，指出追求完美确实能够给人带来好处，下文与该项构成转折关系，指出虽然有好处但要掌握好追求完美这种欲望的尺度。故选B。
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。
When I was 19 years old, I decided to pursue my passion for writing as a career. At the time, I knew that it was a ___21___ choice. It is one thing to turn your passion into a career, but to study writing as a 4-year degree Was I being crazy or just ___22___
The truth is, from the moment I chose writing as my major, I was ___23___ doubting my decision. I enjoyed my classes, but I couldn’t ___24___ the anxiety. As my senior year closed in, most of my friends had thought about what kind of careers they were looking for. I, ___25___, hadn’t even decided what kind of writing I wanted to do.
Then I asked myself why I write. For a while I did not have a good enough ___26___. “Because I love it” often came to mind, but it didn’t seem to be a ___27___ reason to justify (证明……正确) devoting my life. Finally, after many doubts and anxious questions, I found the answer that gave me ___28___. I have returned to this moment many times to remind myself why I keep ___29___.
Why do I write Because it is what I have to ____30____. I have the ability to share in a way that connects with others. I have the clarity (清晰的思维能力) to see that I can ____31____ others through the language I use. It is how I can give of myself to the world that has ____32____ me. And so, I find dignity (尊严) in the work I do.
Every person ____33____ a passion for something. Whatever they are, it’s worth it to seek out why they matter, and keep seeking until we find an answer that ____34____. And once you have found the answer, stick to it. ____35____ to it again and again to remind yourself that what you have to share with this world is uniquely yours to give.
21. A. secure B. risky C. correct D. wise
22. A. foolish B. tense C. joyous D. confident
23. A. hardly B. constantly C. rarely D. greedily
24. A. shake off B. cut off C. take off D. kick off
25. A. therefore B. thus C. however D. while
26. A. solution B. plan C. answer D. belief
27. A. significant B. sufficient C. sharp D. sensitive
28. A. disappointment B. fear C. honor D. peace
29. A. pushing back B. pushing through C. putting aside D. putting forward
30. A. give B. pursue C. earn D. perform
31. A. entertain B. please C. convince D. reach
32. A. defended B. cured C. shaped D. surrounded
33. A. possesses B. negates C. lacks D. expresses
34. A. differs B. satisfies C. comes D. matters
35. A. Return B. Tend C. Appeal D. Apply
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文，主要讲的是作者对自己选择写作作为职业道路的内心探索、疑虑、挣扎和最终接受的过程，以及她如何找到自己的激情所在并找到坚持下去的理由。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当时，我知道这是一个冒险的选择。A. secure安全的；B. risky冒险的；C. correct正确的；D. wise明智的。根据下文“to study writing as a 4-year degree Was I being crazy”可知，作者觉得去追求写作作为职业生涯是冒险的。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我是疯了还是傻了？A. foolish傻的；B. tense紧张的；C. joyous欢乐的；D. confident自信的。根据上文“to study writing as a 4-year degree Was I being crazy or just”和第7空后“after many doubts and anxious questions”可知，作者觉得把写作作为一个四年制的学位是不理智的，作者在怀疑自己的决定。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：事实上，从我选择写作作为我的专业的那一刻起，我就一直在怀疑我的决定。A. hardly几乎不；B. constantly一直；C. rarely很少；D. greedily贪婪地。根据上文“Was I being crazy or just”可知，作者一直在怀疑自己的决定。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我喜欢上课，但我无法摆脱焦虑。A. shake off摆脱；B. cut off切断；C. take off起飞；D. kick off开始，发起。根据下文“Then I asked myself why I write. For a while, I did not have a good enough”可知，作者无法摆脱学习写作时的焦虑。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，我甚至还没有决定我想写什么样的文章。A. therefore因此；B. thus因此；C. however然而；D. while当……的时候。根据上文“As my senior year closed in, most of my friends had thought about what kind of careers they were looking for”和下文“hadn’t even decided what kind of writing I wanted to do”可知，前后两句话之间是转折关系，因此空格处用“然而”。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：有一段时间，我没有一个足够好的答案。A. solution解决办法；B. plan计划；C. answer回答；D. belief信仰。根据上文“Then I asked myself why I write”可知，作者问自己为什么写作，但是作者有一段时间给不出一个足够好的答案。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“因为我爱它”经常出现在我的脑海中，但这似乎并不是一个充分的理由来证明我奉献生命是正当的。A. significant重要的，意义重大的；B. sufficient充分的；C. sharp锋利的；D. sensitive敏感的。根据下文“Finally, after many doubts and anxious questions”可知，作者有很多疑虑，虽然脑海里经常出现“因为我爱它”这个理由，但是这并不是充分的理由。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：最后，在许多怀疑和焦虑的问题之后，我找到了让我平静的答案。A. disappointment失望；B. fear害怕；C. honor荣誉；D. peace平静。根据下文“I have returned to this moment many times to remind myself why I keep”可知，在经历了怀疑和焦虑的问题之后，作者找到了让自己平静的答案。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我多次回到这一刻，提醒自己为什么要坚持下去。A. pushing back往后推；B. pushing through完成，排除困难办好某事；C. putting aside把……放在一边；D. putting forward提出。根据上文“The truth is, from the moment I chose writing as my major, I was ___3__doubting my decision”可知，作者从开始写作后就一直怀疑自己的决定，但是却又坚持了下来，因此此处表示“我多次回到这一刻，提醒自己为什么要坚持下去”，空格处是“完成，排除困难办好某事”。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：因为这是我必须付出的。A. give给；B. pursue追求；C. earn赚；D. perform表演。根据下文“It is how I can give of myself to the world”可知，作者觉得必须要付出，空格处用give。故选A。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我清楚地看到，我可以通过我使用的语言与他人交流。A. entertain娱乐；B. please（使）开心；C. convince使信服；D. reach与……联系。根据上文“connects with others”可知，此处表示与其他人交流，联系。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这是我如何将自己奉献给塑造了我的世界。A. defended保卫；B. cured治愈；C. shaped塑造；D. surrounded包围。根据上文“the world”和常识可知，是这个世界塑造了作者。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：每个人都对某件事有热情。A. possesses拥有；B. negates否定，使无效；C. lacks缺乏；D. expresses表达。根据上文“a passion for something. Whatever they are, it’s worth it to seek out why they matter”可知，每个人都有热情。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：无论它们是什么，我们都值得去寻找为什么它们重要，并不断寻找，直到我们找到一个重要的答案。A. differs不同；B. satisfies使满意；C. comes来；D. matters重要。根据上文“it’s worth it to seek out why they matter, and keep seeking until we find an answer that”可知，关于自己的热情是什么，作者觉得我们应该找到一个重要的答案。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一次又一次地回顾它，提醒自己，你与这个世界分享的东西是你唯一可以给予的。A. Return回去；B. Tend倾向于；C. Appeal呼吁，恳求；D. Apply应用。根据上文“once you have found the answer, stick to it”和下文“to it again and again to remind yourself”可知，一旦找到了答案，就要坚持，要不停地回顾它，提醒自己，空格处意为“回去”。故选A。
第二节 （共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
“Life is for living”, according to the well-used expression: What we choose to do is up to us. That may not be ___36___(complete) true, but there is no harm in dreaming about what we’d like to achieve in our life. Many of us write a list of things we’d like to do ___37___ we leave this world—often ___38___(refer) to as a bucket list.
Bucket lists have been called “the greatest ___39___(hit) of your life”. Some of us may choose to write one to fill our life with exciting and new experiences. This is something the BBC radio program “All in the Mind” has been looking at. It heard from a blogger called Annette White, ___40___ said she made a promise to live her bucket list which “continuously pushes the comfort zone to its limits and beyond it.”
Creating a bucket list certainly ___41___(give) us hope, but some people have argued it can be used as a coping strategy to try to control something uncontrollable. Psychologist Linda Blair told the BBC that she is not really ___42___ favor of bucket lists, because your chance to be spontaneous (顺其自然) ___43___(take) away. A list can encourage people ___44___(follow) other people’s idea of perfection. But why not at least dream of what we would like to do Why not reach for the stars ____45____ we want to plan it or just see what happens, we don’t know what tomorrow will bring, so maybe we should live for today.
【答案】pletely
37. before 38. referred
39. hits 40. who
41. gives 42. in
43. is taken
44. to follow
45. Whether
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讨论了“遗愿清单”的概念、其背后的动机以及人们对它的不同看法。
【36题详解】
考查副词。句意：这可能并不完全正确，但梦想一下我们想要在生活中实现的目标并没有什么坏处。空格处用副词completely修饰形容词true，completely意为“完全”，故填completely。
【37题详解】
考查连词。句意：我们中的许多人在离开这个世界之前都会写一张清单，上面写着我们想要做的事情——通常被称为遗愿清单。根据语境可知，句子表示“我们中的许多人在离开这个世界之前都会写一张清单”，空格处意为“在……之前”，用before，故填before。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：我们中的许多人在离开这个世界之前都会写一张清单，上面写着我们想要做的事情——通常被称为遗愿清单。句中write是谓语，空格处用非谓语动词，a list of things和refer之间是逻辑动宾关系，因此空格处用过去分词表被动，故填referred。
【39题详解】
考查名词的复数。句意：遗愿清单被称为“人生中最伟大的成就”。hit是可数名词，由of your life和Bucket lists可知，空格处用复数，故填hits。
【40题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：一位名叫Annette White的博主说，她承诺按照自己的遗愿清单行事，“不断将舒适区推向极限，并超越它。”空格处引导的是非限制性定语从句，从句中缺少主语，先行词Annette White是人，因此空格处用关系代词who，故填who。
【41题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：制定遗愿清单当然给了我们希望，但有些人认为它可以作为一种应对策略，试图控制一些无法控制的事情。句子描述客观事实，时态用一般现在时，主语是动名词Creating，谓语动词用单数，因此空格处是gives，故填gives。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意：心理学家Linda Blair在接受BBC采访时表示，她并不赞成遗愿清单，因为它剥夺了你随心所欲的机会。in favor of是固定短语，意为“赞成”，因此空格处用介词in，故填in。
【43题详解】
考查时态，语态和主谓一致。句意：心理学家Linda Blair在接受BBC采访时表示，她并不赞成遗愿清单，因为它剥夺了你随心所欲的机会。机会是被夺走，句子描述客观事实，时态用一般现在时，因此空格处是一般现在时的被动语态，主语chance是单数，因此空格处用is taken，故填is taken。
【44题详解】
考查不定式。句意：一个清单可以鼓励人们遵循别人对完美的看法。encourage sb. to do sth.是固定短语，意为“鼓励某人做某事”，因此空格处是不定式to follow，故填to follow。
【45题详解】
考查固定搭配。句意：无论我们是想计划还是只是看看会发生什么，我们都不知道明天会带来什么，所以也许我们应该活在今天。根据语境可知， 句子表示“无论我们是想计划还是只是看看会发生什么，我们都不知道明天会带来什么，所以也许我们应该活在当下”，由or可知，空格处whether，whether...or...是固定搭配，意为“无论是……还是……”，位于句首的单词首字母大写，故填Whether。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 上周五你所在的学校举办了以“向伟大的中国科学家学习”为主题的系列活动。请为校英文报撰稿，报道此次活动。
内容包括：1. 活动内容 （至少两点）；2. 活动反响
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 文中不得出现你所在学校的具体名称。
Learn from Great Chinese Scientists
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【答案】Learn from Great Chinese Scientists
With the purpose of encouraging students to learn from great Chinese scientists as well as stimulating their interest and love for science, an activity “Learn from Great Chinese Scientists” was held in our school last week.
During the activity, fascinating lectures were given by our headmaster to introduce the experiences of the great Chinese scientists. Moreover, students had the chance to visit the science laboratories to experience the fun of scientific experiments, which were instructed and explained by the invited scientists.
The activity was highly spoken of by our schoolmates and made more students know more about the spirits of Chinese scientists, encouraging us to explore the scientific world.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生为校英文报写一篇报道，介绍学校上周五举办的以“向伟大的中国科学家学习”为主题的系列活动。
【详解】1.词汇积累
目的：purpose →aim
激励：encourage →inspire
而且：moreover →what’s more
机会：chance →opportunity
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：With the purpose of encouraging students to learn from great Chinese scientists as well as stimulating their interest and love for science an activity “Learn From Great Chinese Scientists” was held in our school last week.
拓展句：An activity “Learn from Great Chinese Scientists” was held in our school last week, whose purpose is to encourage students to learn from great Chinese scientists as well as stimulating their interest and love for science.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Moreover, students had the chance to visit the science laboratories to experience the fun of scientific experiments, which were instructed and explained by the invited scientists.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】The activity was highly spoken of by our schoolmates and made more students know more about the spirits of Chinese scientists, encouraging us to explore the scientific world.（运用了现在分词作状语）
第二节 （满分25分）
47. 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。
Jack is in the fourth grade and he joined the noisy children of his class as usual. “Children! Silence!” Ms. Benette suddenly entered the class. She announced next week would be maths week. “I’d like each of you to work on a project. You could do it individually or in a group,” she instructed. “The topic for the project needs approving tomorrow and it has to be showed at the maths week exhibition. The best project will be awarded and there is also a surprise gift from my side,” she added.
Jack, who is extremely good at maths, sat in the corner seat of the first bench with Cathy, an average. Cathy asked Jack if they could work on the maths project together. Jack replied in a prideful tone, “Ha-ha you want to join me. I think I will do the project on my own.” Jack wanted to get awarded and the surprise gift all for himself from Ms. Benette.
After deep consideration, Jack decided to work on a maths magic quiz on the circuit board (电路板). The next day in school, Ms. Benette arrived in the classroom and all the children submitted their topics for maths exhibition. They all chose to work in a group except Jack. In the following days, Jack gathered all the materials for the project such as wires, bulbs(灯泡), a switch and a thin plywood board(胶合板). He worked out a few mathematical basic operations to be fixed on the board so that when the wire of the circuit touched the right answer, the bulb glowed(发光). Jack completed the project and was happy with the result.
The evening before the exhibition, while packing his school bags, Jack again checked the project to see if it was working fine. Alas! All the lights that were to glow did not seem to light at all. Without finding the reason, Jack was anxious. However, he decided to take the same project to the school as he couldn’t change the topic at the last minute. Then came the next day, and everybody was fascinated in the exhibition.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
It was Jack’s turn to show his project.
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Paragraph 2:
Finally, the teacher announced Cathy’s team was the winner.
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【答案】Paragraph 1:
It was Jack’s turn to show his project. Making his way to the platform with heavy steps, Jack placed all the materials for his project well and began to conduct his math magic quiz on the circuit board. He prayed in his heart that his lights would glow again but in vain. Hearing other students whispering to each other, Jack’s face flushed with shame. He ducked his head and stepped back to his seat. And then Cathy’s team showed their project. With joint efforts, they made it.
Paragraph 2:
Finally, the teacher announced Cathy’s team was the winner. All the children burst into thunderous applause on hearing that.Cathy and his partners walked up to the front with great excitement. They were awarded and also received the surprise gift from Ms. Benette. After class, Jack approached Cathy, expressed admiration for their team’s project and congratulated on their success sincerely. That day, Jack learnt the biggest lesson of his life: it is always better to work as a team rather than working alone.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Jack是个数学很好的孩子，他的老师布置了一个数学项目，获胜者将会得到奖励和惊喜礼物。Jack自认为可以独立完成，拒绝了Cathy合作的请求，然而最后关头，Jack的项目却出现了问题的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“轮到Jack展示他的作品了。”以及第二段首句内容“最后，老师宣布Cathy的团队获得了冠军。”可知，第一段可描写“Jack的展示并没有成功，为此Jack感到很惭愧，而Cathy的团队成功地进行了展示”的相关细节。
②由第二段首句内容“最后，老师宣布Cathy的团队获得了冠军。”可知，第二段可描写“Cathy的团队获得了奖品和惊喜礼物，Jack向Cathy及其团队表示祝贺，Jack终于明白了团队合作的重要性。”的相关细节。
2.续写线索：老师布置项目—— Cathy想和Jack合作——Jack拒绝并独自进行项目——项目出现问题但Jack无人可商量——Jack项目展示失败—— Jack明白团队合作很重要
3.词汇激活
行为类
①低头：duck one’s head/lower one’s head
②成功：make it/succeed
情绪类
①羞愧：shame/disgrace
②真诚地：sincerely/genuinely/heartily
【点睛】【高分句型1】Making his way to the platform with heavy steps, Jack placed all the materials for his project well and began to conduct his math magic quiz on the circuit board. (运用了现在分词作状语)
【高分句型2】He prayed in his heart that his lights would glow again but in vain. (运用了that引导的宾语从句)2023-2024学年高一下学期五月学情调查
英语试题
第一部分 听力
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What are the speakers probably talking about
A. The bike price. B. The man’s bike. C. A bike race.
2. Why has the woman moved the boy’s seat
A. He talks too much.
B. He has trouble in listening.
C. She wants to see him better.
3. When did the man get his niece’s call
A. At 6:05. B. At 6:00. C. At 5:45.
4. What does the man think is most needed to succeed
A. Effort. B. Luck. C. Talent.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. In a shop. C. In a restaurant.
第二节 （共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the man going to do this summer
A. Work at a hotel. B. Repair his house. C. Teach a course.
7. How will the man use the money
A. To hire a gardener. B. To buy some flowers. C. To buy books.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the woman recommending to the man
A. A book. B. A club. C. A course.
9. What is the woman reading now
A. The Beautiful Mind. B. The Kite Runner. C. The Great Gatsby.
10. How much time does the man have to read the book
A. About two weeks. B. About three weeks. C. About one month.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How did the man learn about the apartment
A. In the newspaper. B. From his friend. C. Through the Internet.
12. What is covered in the rent
A. Gas. B. Electricity. C. Water.
13. When can the man move in
A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Why did the woman fail to catch the bus
A. She was late. B. She wanted to walk home. C. The bus left earlier than usual.
15. What is the man worried about
A. The woman’s safety. B. The public transportation. C. The dangerous neighborhood.
16. What does the woman decide to do in the end
A. Buy a car. B. Call the newspaper. C. Complain to the local government.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至 20题。
17. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Cooling fans. B. Air conditioning. C. Room design.
18. Which country might have invented the first cooling device
A. Egypt. B. Rome. C. China.
19. Which cooling method has the longest history
A. Wet plants. B. Cold water. C. Hand fans.
20. Where is the passage most probably taken from
A. A radio programme. B. A culture magazine. C. A history book.
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
Chess4Life
Chess4Life offers chess camps, classes, and tournaments for beginners through advanced players who are 5-15 years old. Programs are offered online, as well as at centers in WA. The carefully-designed curriculum is built by National Master Elliott Neff. Players are taught by experienced coaches in different skill groups. Plus, unlike other training programs, the Chess4Life curriculum includes life skills like respect, sportsmanship, critical thinking and planning, which are all important for your children in all aspects of life!
Denver Rocky Mountain Chess Camp
Founded in 1995, the camp is run by National Master Todd Bardwick. Children at the age of 6-18 are welcome to participate and choose from beginner, intermediate (中级的), and advanced level groups. The small-sized class with a student-coach ratio of 8:1 allows the coaches to give personalized attention to each child. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up your child as soon as you can.
Bay Area Chess
Children aged 5 and up are welcome to join the program with no experience needed! Bay Area Chess offers in-person camps during the spring and summer, while online chess camps run during the summer only. Here students learn from skilled chess instructors in small groups with an instructor-student ratio of 1:10. Outstanding trainees have a chance to play in tournaments. Check the detailed schedule of the camp for your kids and make a right choice.
Elite Chess
You can build your child’s love for STEM and chess at Elite Chess which combines interesting STEM activities with chess lessons. The in-person and online chess classes are for children who know how to play chess but want to improve upon their skills. The program welcomes incoming 1st-6th graders. This year only 12 students can participate in the program, so it’s best to help your kids register ahead of time.
1. What is special about Chess4Life
A. It keeps its class size small. B. It welcomes players of all ages.
C. It helps campers gain life skills. D. It is managed by a national chess master.
2. What do Bay Area Chess and Elite Chess have in common
A. They aim to train grand masters.
B. They provide online and in-person classes.
C. They organize tournaments for their students.
D. They are suitable for children with no chess experience.
3. Who is the text mainly intended for
A. Chess players. B. Chess coaches. C. Teachers. D. Parents.
B
My initial exploration of the world of comic books happened through the comic strips (连环漫画) in newspapers. It began with a fondness for Garfield and his adventures and led to the discovery of a range of comic books like Champak, Tintin, and Archie. They enabled me to enjoy myself in a world without iPads and the Internet —just like so many of my friends who were fond of reading.
While my access to comics as a child was limited to what was printed in the newspaper, this changed once I grew older and started visiting bookstores to buy the books that I wanted to read. Having grown up on a diet of image-heavy books, I found the idea of reading text-only novels quite formidable. As I searched for books that lay somewhere in between, I came across a copy of Bhimayana—a graphic novel (漫画小说). It felt familiar due to its comic-like theme and design. Plus, understanding complex narratives through pictures was relatively easier and more fun. And so, as I grew older, I found myself changing towards graphic novels from childish comic books.
Graphic novels dealt with serious topics in a more interesting manner. They would truly show me what was going on. For example, when I was reading Joe Sacco’s Palestine, I did not have to imagine the ruin caused by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. I could actually see it while reading about it.
Fast-forward a few years to when I was given a copy of Jonathan Bloomfield’s Palestine: A Novel. Though I was impressed by the compelling (扣人心弦的) nature of storytelling in his book, I am not sure if I would have been able to visualise and enjoy his text-only version so much had I not read Sacco’s Palestine first. Thanks to the graphic novel, I had a “picture” of whatever had happened, and that made it easier and more fun to understand the details of the overall story.
From black and white strips and colourful comic books to illustrated graphic novels, this type of storytelling has come a long way. While my romance with comic books is still ongoing, in the long run, my love for graphic novels is stronger and here to stay.
4. Why did the author turn to comic books as a child
A. He found comic books interesting. B. He had limited access to other books.
C. He wanted to be accepted by his friends. D. He had difficulty reading text-only books.
5. Which word can best explain the underlined word “formidable” in paragraph 2
A. Acceptable. B. Natural. C. Appealing. D. Scary.
6. What does the author say about reading Sacco’s Palestine
A. It encouraged him to read more text-only novels.
B. It introduced him to a compelling style of storytelling.
C. It helped improve his understanding of Bloomfield’s book.
D. It changed his attitude towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
7. What could be the best title for the text
A. How picture books shaped my life B. Why I love reading graphic novels
C. What made comic books special to me D. Why I turned to serious novels eventually
C
From app-connected salt shakers to voice-controlled microwaves, it seems no part of the kitchen has avoided being given a high-tech makeover (改头换面). Now, as part of a Microsoft-funded project, researchers in the US and China have developed a smart tablecloth.
The “Capacitivo” works by inserting an electrode grid (电极网格) into the fabric (纤维) that can identify the shape and composition of a given object. The fabric system recognizes objects based on shifts in the electrical charge (电荷) of its electrodes caused by changes in an object’s electrical field. The difference in charge can relate to the type of material, size of the object and shape of the contact area. “It uses the basic principle of a touch screen that detects your finger,” explained Microsoft researcher Teddy Seyed.
The tablecloth can determine what object is on the fabric. For instance, it would be able to identify if you have placed a potato on a table. It could then pass that information to a connected app. which would analyze its database to show recipes that use these ingredients.
Microsoft said the fabric, created with the help of Dartmouth College and Wuhan University, could also sense if an object, such as a set of keys, has been misplaced on a table. “Besides, our system can sense the change of what is inside a container.” Teddy added. For example, a tablecloth can detect whether the soil of a table plant is wet or dry, enabling the system to remind the user to water the plant.
“This is a very impressive development," said Monica Craciun, a professor in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at the University of Exeter. “Other fabrics already available need input which is carried out by the user performing an action, such as touching the fabric.”
However, the technology still needs improving. It can’t recognize metallic objects, performs poorly on objects with square edges, such as books, and has trouble identifying the difference between different types of liquid. Microsoft said it could be five to ten years before the tablecloth is available for the market.
8. What makes the invention of the smart tablecloth possible
A. Composition varies from object to object.
B. Fingerprint scanning techniques develop fast.
C. Electrodes can pass information to each other.
D. Different objects cause different changes in the electrical charge.
9. What can the “Capacitivo” do
A. Connect to other smart products in the kitchen.
B. Suggest meals based on the ingredients on it.
C. Distinguish between different types of liquid.
D. Detect nutrients in the soil of a table plant.
10. What advantage does the “Capacitivo” have over other fabrics
A. It can recognize a wider range of objects. B. It can identify objects more accurately.
C. It doesn’t require actions from users. D. It won’t be damaged after washing.
11. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The limitations of the smart tablecloth. B. The classification of the smart tablecloth.
C. The characteristics of the smart tablecloth. D. The trend of marketing the smart tablecloth.
D
I absolutely could have gone my entire life without ever reading Moby-Dick, but unfortunately, I have read it. Twice. I’ve had to read it twice.
I can trace it as far back as middle school — the teachers’ strong desire to push classic literature on students as much as possible. And it makes sense, in some ways. There are benefits to being well read —a larger vocabulary, mental stimulation, concentration and understanding of literary references in the world. But at the same time, being well read doesn’t necessarily mean only reading classics for the sake of reading classics.
This isn’t to say that these classic novels serve no purpose in curriculum (课程) or in the literary world — classics are, in many ways, vital to a well-rounded education in literature. But so are pieces of contemporary (当代的) literature and books from centuries ago that haven’t been recognized classics. So yes, there’s room for classic novels. But right now, there’s too much room for classic novels.
There are also many modern sayings that come from classics — like “Big brother is watching,” from George Orwell’s 1984, “Tomorrow is another day,” from Margaret Mitchell’s Gone With the Wind and “Hey Boo,” which originally comes from To Kill a Mockingbird. It’s worth something to be well versed in texts that have made an impact on the construct of modern day language. But at the same time, when classic novels are put on syllabi (教学大纲) or inserted into high school curriculum, novels should be selected with care —not just selected because it’s “what everyone in the field reads” —which yes, has been said to me before.
And as far as contemporary literature goes, there seems to be an opinion that it doesn’t offer as much wisdom and has less value and, therefore, we can’t learn as much from it. I’ve found this to be most untrue. After all, we tend to learn best from things that we can connect to, and contemporary literature is often the most relatable. And though it hasn’t had the time to become a classic, the structure and syntax (句法) holds its own. It’s different from classic work, but it’s not less valuable.
So let’s take a step back from the classics. We think that they’re pushing us forward, when, really, they might be standing in our way.
12. Why did the author read Moby-Dick twice
A. To stimulate her mind. B. To enlarge her vocabulary.
C. To meet her teacher’s requirement. D. To better understand literary references.
13. Why does the author mention 1984 and Gone with the Wind
A. To prove classics are worth reading.
B. To show some classics are out of date.
C. To compare classics with contemporary literature.
D. To advise schools to include more classics in curriculum.
14. What is the author’s attitude towards contemporary literary works
A. They should not be taken lightly. B. They are not as valuable as classics.
C. They are more important than classics. D. They will surely become classics soon.
15. How should we treat classics in the author’s eyes
A. Avoid them entirely. B. Treat them seriously.
C. Promote them at high school. D. Reconsider their significance.
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。
Ever since I was a child, I’ve been frightened by the idea of disappointing people. ___16___ From preschool to my master degree years, I was always the first in my class. But obviously, I’m not a genius. Sometimes, I brought home a nine out of ten grade and my parents would ask me where the other point had gone.
Of course, the explanation was simple: I’d made a mistake. But for a perfectionist, that’s a very dangerous thought, which can cause a chain of abusive (责骂的) self-talks: After all, that mistake was so stupid. ___17___.
What hides behind my perfectionism is the illusion (幻觉) of control, the idea that if I work hard and do my best, I’ll be perfect and protected. ___18___ Everyone is allowed to make mistakes, except me; everything is a competition, and anything I can’t win is a dead loss.
___19___ It not only causes stress, it can even make you physically sick with headaches, stomachaches, muscle cramps and so on. In some cases, it leads to self-harming behavior, such as eating disorders and addiction.
Perfectionism makes you unable to truly appreciate your success — you only focus on what you could have done better.
Despite the problems, perfectionism has allowed me to complete a lot and become who I am today. “To see perfectionism as a uniquely negative thing is actually to deny a part of yourself,” said perfectionism coach Yasmin a Hajoui. ___20___ But that desire needs to be balanced and come from a healthy place.
A. Perfectionism is a survival mechanism.
B. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to do things well.
C. I should have studied more, worked harder and focused better.
D. Perfectionism has harmful effects on both mental and physical health.
E. In perfectionism, we tend to believe only our achievements can define us.
F. But if something isn’t perfect, that means it is my fault and that I am awful.
G. My solution to that anxiety was to achieve perfectionism—and mostly, it worked.
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。
When I was 19 years old, I decided to pursue my passion for writing as a career. At the time, I knew that it was a ___21___ choice. It is one thing to turn your passion into a career, but to study writing as a 4-year degree Was I being crazy or just ___22___
The truth is, from the moment I chose writing as my major, I was ___23___ doubting my decision. I enjoyed my classes, but I couldn’t ___24___ the anxiety. As my senior year closed in, most of my friends had thought about what kind of careers they were looking for. I, ___25___, hadn’t even decided what kind of writing I wanted to do.
Then I asked myself why I write. For a while, I did not have a good enough ___26___. “Because I love it” often came to mind, but it didn’t seem to be a ___27___ reason to justify (证明……正确) devoting my life. Finally, after many doubts and anxious questions, I found the answer that gave me ___28___. I have returned to this moment many times to remind myself why I keep ___29___.
Why do I write Because it is what I have to ____30____. I have the ability to share in a way that connects with others. I have the clarity (清晰的思维能力) to see that I can ____31____ others through the language I use. It is how I can give of myself to the world that has ____32____ me. And so, I find dignity (尊严) in the work I do.
Every person ____33____ a passion for something. Whatever they are, it’s worth it to seek out why they matter, and keep seeking until we find an answer that ____34____. And once you have found the answer, stick to it. ____35____ to it again and again to remind yourself that what you have to share with this world is uniquely yours to give.
21. A. secure B. risky C. correct D. wise
22. A. foolish B. tense C. joyous D. confident
23. A. hardly B. constantly C. rarely D. greedily
24. A. shake off B. cut off C. take off D. kick off
25. A. therefore B. thus C. however D. while
26. A. solution B. plan C. answer D. belief
27. A. significant B. sufficient C. sharp D. sensitive
28. A. disappointment B. fear C. honor D. peace
29 A. pushing back B. pushing through C. putting aside D. putting forward
30. A. give B. pursue C. earn D. perform
31. A. entertain B. please C. convince D. reach
32. A. defended B. cured C. shaped D. surrounded
33. A. possesses B. negates C. lacks D. expresses
34 A. differs B. satisfies C. comes D. matters
35. A. Return B. Tend C. Appeal D. Apply
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。
“Life is for living”, according to the well-used expression: What we choose to do is up to us. That may not be ___36___(complete) true, but there is no harm in dreaming about what we’d like to achieve in our life. Many of us write a list of things we’d like to do ___37___ we leave this world—often ___38___(refer) to as a bucket list.
Bucket lists have been called “the greatest ___39___(hit) of your life”. Some of us may choose to write one to fill our life with exciting and new experiences. This is something the BBC radio program “All in the Mind” has been looking at. It heard from a blogger called Annette White, ___40___ said she made a promise to live her bucket list which “continuously pushes the comfort zone to its limits and beyond it.”
Creating a bucket list certainly ___41___(give) us hope, but some people have argued it can be used as a coping strategy to try to control something uncontrollable. Psychologist Linda Blair told the BBC that she is not really ___42___ favor of bucket lists, because your chance to be spontaneous (顺其自然的) ___43___(take) away. A list can encourage people ___44___(follow) other people’s idea of perfection. But why not at least dream of what we would like to do Why not reach for the stars ____45____ we want to plan it or just see what happens, we don’t know what tomorrow will bring, so maybe we should live for today.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 上周五你所在的学校举办了以“向伟大的中国科学家学习”为主题的系列活动。请为校英文报撰稿，报道此次活动。
内容包括：1. 活动内容 （至少两点）；2. 活动反响
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 文中不得出现你所在学校的具体名称。
Learn from Great Chinese Scientists
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第二节 （满分25分）
47. 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。
Jack is in the fourth grade and he joined the noisy children of his class as usual. “Children! Silence!” Ms. Benette suddenly entered the class. She announced next week would be maths week. “I’d like each of you to work on a project. You could do it individually or in a group” she instructed. “The topic for the project needs approving tomorrow and it has to be showed at the maths week exhibition. The best project will be awarded and there is also a surprise gift from my side,” she added.
Jack, who is extremely good at maths, sat in the corner seat of the first bench with Cathy, an average. Cathy asked Jack if they could work on the maths project together. Jack replied in a prideful tone, “Ha-ha you want to join me. I think I will do the project on my own.” Jack wanted to get awarded and the surprise gift all for himself from Ms. Benette.
After deep consideration, Jack decided to work on a maths magic quiz on the circuit board (电路板). The next day in school, Ms. Benette arrived in the classroom and all the children submitted their topics for maths exhibition. They all chose to work in a group except Jack. In the following days, Jack gathered all the materials for the project such as wires, bulbs(灯泡), a switch and a thin plywood board(胶合板). He worked out a few mathematical basic operations to be fixed on the board so that when the wire of the circuit touched the right answer, the bulb glowed(发光). Jack completed the project and was happy with the result.
The evening before the exhibition, while packing his school bags, Jack again checked the project to see if it was working fine. Alas! All the lights that were to glow did not seem to light at all. Without finding the reason, Jack was anxious. However, he decided to take the same project to the school as he couldn’t change the topic at the last minute. Then came the next day, and everybody was fascinated in the exhibition.
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It was Jack’s turn to show his project
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Finally, the teacher announced Cathy’s team was the winner.
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