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平凉市灵台二中2023-2024学年第二学期期末调研测试
高二英语试题
2024.7
本试题满分150分，考试时间120分钟。答案一律写在答题卡上。
注意事项：
1．答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，认真核对条形码上的姓名、准考证号，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡的指定位置上。
2．答题时使用0.5毫米的黑色中性（签字）笔或碳素笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。
3．请按照题号在各题的答题区域（黑色线框）内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。
4．保持卡面清洁，不折叠，不破损。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5 小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。
例：How much is the shirt
A． 19.15. B． 9.18. C． 9.15.
答案是C。
1．What will the woman do this afternoon
A．Go shopping. B．Do some exercise. C．Wash her clothes.
2．What did the man do in Finland
A．He was a farmer. B．He was an athlete. C．He was a teacher.
3．Where are the two speakers
A．At an airport. B．In a train station. C．At a bus stop.
4．How does the woman probably feel
A．Excited. B．Annoyed. C．Puzzled.
5．What’s the weather like now
A．Cloudy. B．Windy. C．Sunny
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．Why did Jim change his job
A．He wanted more time to read.
B．He hoped to earn more money.
C．He disliked working as a salesperson.
7．Where is Jim working now
A．In a shop. B．In a library. C．In a bank.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What does the man want to learn
A．To repair cars. B．To teach driving. C．To drive a car.
9．Which courses will the man choose
A．Weekend courses.
B．Full-time winter courses.
C．Full-time summer courses.
10．How many hours of training will the man get every week
A．5. B．6. C．10.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Where does the conversation take place
A．At home. B．In a restaurant. C．In a department store.
12．Who made the robot
A．A young teacher. B．A German engineer. C．An old cook.
13．What does the woman want to do
A．Throw a birthday party.
B．Buy her mother a robot cook.
C．Take a cooking course in Beijing.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．Why did the woman go to China
A．For travel. B．For work. C．For study.
15．When was the last time the speakers saw each other
A．In June. B．In July. C．In August.
16．What does the man like most about China
A．Its long history. B．Its warm weather. C．Its beautiful scenery.
17．What will the woman do next
A．Visit a museum. B．Attend a class. C．Take a picture.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What happened to Maya at age eight
A．She went mad. B．She stopped speaking. C．She lost her sight.
19．Why did Maya begin to write
A．To enter a competition.
B．To become a famous poet.
C．To influence others positively.
20．Which of the following combines poems and paintings
A．Still I Rise. B．Phenomenal Woman. C．Life Doesn’t Frighten Me.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Best Art Exhibitions to See in Europe 2024
2024 is an exciting year for art. But what exactly is showing, and where can you see it Here are some can't-miss art exhibitions.
Dan Flavin—Dedications in Lights
Kunstaus Bregenz
2March-18 Aug. 2024
The exhibition of artist Dan Flavin focuses on the sensory exploration of light and color in a series of large-scale sculptures. Flooded in light, viewers will see themselves become part of the works. The spaces, along with the objects within it, are set in relation to each other and thus become involving experiences.
Survival in the 21st Century
Deichtorhallen
17 March - 3 Nov. 2024
“Survival in the 21st Century” deals with some of humanity's biggest issues: climate change, digital revolution, global injustice etc.. How can we live differently, eat differently, and use technology differently The exhibition house will become a school for the new century, welcoming the important changes in education and learning.
Brancusi
Centre Pompidou
27 May- 1 July 2024
Constantin Brancusi's art takes center stage with nearly 200 sculptures, photographs, drawings, and films. This exhibition shows us a special way of looking at artists from the 20th century. It uses original sculptures that were borrowed from famous museums around the world to display groups of sculptures together, marking a significant event for the museum's collection.
Art Basel
Messe Basel
13-16June 2024
Arguably the world's most famous art event, Art Basel 2024 will present art from over 250 selected galleries across the globe, with works created by more than 4,000 artists. With its significant influence on the art market, Art Basel sets new trends, impacts pricing, and shapes the global art landscape.
21. Where can visitors be part of the works
A. Kunsthaus Bregenz. B. Centre Pompidou. C. Deichtorhallen. D. Messe Basel.
22. Which exhibition is available in September
A. Dan Flavin — Dedications in Lights. B. Brancusi.
C. Survival in the 21st Century. D. Art Basel.
23. What do Brancusi and Art Basel have in common
A. They influence the art market globally. B. They show works from the 20th century.
C. They focus on the works of a single artist. D. They borrow collections from elsewhere.
B
On a cloudy Saturday morning in July, a team of 15—all over age 65, all women—hunts for trash across Mares Pond on Cape Cod, at depths of up to 8 feet.
These are the Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage (OLAUG). Since 2017, the group has made it its mission to remove trash from ponds across Cape Cod.
The group's existence is owed to Susan Baur, a retired psychologist. A lifelong nature lover, she had begun swimming in ponds on the cape as a safer choice to the ocean. Seeing the growing garbage in the pond, in 2017, she rounded up two friends and approached a stranger with a kayak (皮艇), and together they cleared the litter from a pond. Soon others joined them.
While many outsiders have expressed their gratitude to OLAUG for cleaning up the ponds, a number have questioned why they refer to themselves as“ old ladies”. Although she admits that it wasn't initially a conscious choice, she now believes that the “old lady” identity is an extremely important part of what the group is about.
“Over 65, if you're healthy enough to do what we're doing, it is the age of thankfulness, ”Baur says. She notes that “women over 65 tend to feel the limitation of aging.” They lose power and social standing, she says. Part of the
goal of OLAUG is to show that older women, working as a team, can do a lot more than people might think.
Criticism aside, the most common response is “I want to join you.” And after that first dive, the new members' excitement is easily seen.
“They have just swum farther than they've ever swum. They've seen what they've never seen. And they've done good,” says Baur. “They come back with their hearts beating.”
24. What can we learn about OLAUG
A. It is established by Baur's friends. B. It offers safer swimming ponds.
C. It is supported by retired psychologists. D. It aims to remove trash from ponds.
25. What do Baur's words in paragraph 5 suggest
A. People over 65 are rarely healthy. B. People should be thankful for old age.
C. Older women can still contribute to the society. D. Older people may lose chance to do what they like.
26. What is the attitude of most new members towards OLAUG
A. Favorable. B. Intolerant. C. Doubtful. D. Unclear.
27. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. OLAUG: Making the World a Cleaner Place
B. OLAUG: the Only Solution to Underwater Trash
C. Old Ladies: Diving Deep for a Cleaner Cape Cod
D. Old Ladies: Unsung Heroes of Pond Conservation
C
Listening to music or playing an instrument can delay cognitive (认知的) decline as we age – by producing grey matter in the brain – a new study shows. Taken altogether, the scientists believe that while musical interventions (干预) cannot refresh the brain, they can prevent aging in specific regions, specifically in people with no musical background who start playing in their senior years.
As the brain ages, it loses some of its working memory which describes the kind of mental effort needed to remember a whole phone number long enough to be able to reach the pen and paper to write it down, or translate a sentence from a foreign language. A team from the University of Geneva wanted to see how much the musical field could prevent this loss of working memory associated with age-related cognitive decline.
The researchers followed over 100 retired people who had never practiced music before. They were registered in piano and music awareness training for six months. The participants were randomly assigned to two groups, regardless of their motivation to play an instrument. One group was asked to play the piano while the other group had active listening lessons, which focused on instrument recognition and analysis of musical properties in a wide range of musical styles. The classes lasted one hour. Participants in both groups were required to do homework for half an hour a day.
‘‘After six months, we found common effects for both interventions. There is an increase in grey matter in four brain regions involved in high-level cognitive functioning in all participants. They also resulted in an increase in working memory performance by 6% and a total reduction in grey matter loss in the piano playing group,’’ says Clara James, one author of the study.
These results show that practicing and listening to music promotes cognitive reserve. The authors of the study believe that these playful and accessible interventions should become a major policy priority for healthy aging.
28. What can we learn about working memory from paragraph 2
A. It will get weak with brain aging.
B. It is related to body movements.
C. It is a kind of long-term memory.
D. It can benefit the musical field.
29. What did participants do in the study
A. They took part in music-related training.
B. They were divided into two groups by age.
C. They were asked to play the same instrument.
D. They had to take after-class training for an hour.
30. Which of the following is a finding of the study
A. The musical interventions had no effects.
B. Grey matter was increased after the training.
C. Working memory performed worse than before.
D. Grey matter loss was totally reduced in both groups.
31. What is the text mainly about
A. Practicing and listening to music can delay aging.
B. Scientists found new musical ways to refresh the brain.
C. The interventions should become a prior policy for healthy aging.
D. Musical interventions can slow cognitive decline in healthy seniors.
D
Quantum (量子) physics is the study of matter and energy at molecular (分子的) and microscopic levels. It has caused a lot of arguments in recent years as it’s not only criticizing commonly held laws of physics but also offering new possibilities and breakthroughs in science as well as suggestions for adjusting human behavior.
“Quantum” is also a Latin word meaning “how much” and it’s this definition that sufficiently describes the science of quantum physics, for it measures very small thing. The study of physics is a relatively new field; in fact, many discoveries were made by Albert Einstein at the beginning of the twentieth century. But as scientists gained technology to measure with better precision the phenomena that were happening in the universe, they discovered strange occurrences. Whereas there were laws of physics governing large bodies of matter, these laws didn’t apply to subatomic (亚原子) material. They saw that the act of observing something influences its physical processes and what direction it will go into, causing the universe not to be a predictable place, but one filled with a series of probabilities.
Quantum physics was at first met with a great deal of debate and even Einstein developed some theories that criticized this new science. Quantum physicists, however, came up with some more theories that in turn proved to be more useful than Einstein’s incorrect theories and led to quantum physics being accepted as a science.
Because quantum physics states that reality is relative, it has become a new philosophy that appeals to many people. Stating that they are in control of what happens in their lives, supporters of quantum physics say that by visualizing something to be true, this process increases the probability of it happening in their lives. Workshops, motivational books, and movies have been made on this subject, using some of the ideas of quantum physics as the backbone of their teachings and assumptions.
32. What can we learn about quantum physics from paragraph 1
A. It studies large bodies of matter.
B. It is universally accepted nowadays.
C. It may cause great scientific changes.
D. It will change human behavior completely.
33. How did scientists discover the strange occurrences
A. By working with Einstein.
B. By using precise technology.
C. By studying laws of physics.
D. By observing physical processes.
34. What is Einstein’s attitude toward quantum physics
A. Unclear. B. Opposing. C. Tolerant. D. Objective.
35. Supporters of quantum physics believe ________.
A. it is an old scientific belief
B. it is very easy to understand
C. they can control their lives
D. they can make profits on it
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Many animal populations seem to be decreasing sharply. 36 It is America’s native wood stork (木鹳).
The wood stork is the only stork that breeds in North America. In 1984, it was declared an endangered species after its population dropped to just 5,000 mating pairs. At the time, scientists predicted that the bird would be completely wiped out by 2000. 37 The Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a delisting (移除) of the wood stork as an endangered species. So how did the population bounce back
38 The wood stork’s native home was in the Everglades in Florida, but it migrated north as the Everglades were being destroyed by development. In 1987, former Savannah Coastal Refuges biologist John Robinette noticed stork nests in Georgia, as stork populations moved to safer wetlands.
According to Stephanie Kurose, a senior policy specialist at the Centre for Biological Diversity, the Endangered Species Act is also to thank for this recovery. She said, “The act saved the wood stork. 39 It has improved water quality and benefited countless other species who call the area home.”
The Endangered Species Act has saved 99 per cent of the species that were on the list since 1973. A hundred types of plants and animals have been delisted as their populations become stable again. If the wood stork is delisted, it will remain protected by other laws. 40
A. Today, it numbers 10, 000 mating pairs.
B. However, one species is moving in the opposite direction.
C. The success is in part down to the flexibility of the wood stork.
D. It helped preserve and rebuild vital habitats throughout the southeast.
E. The birds have adapted to new nesting areas and enlarged their colonies.
F. It serves as an indicator species for restoration of the Everglades ecosystem.
G. A monitoring plan will be put in place to ensure the population remains stable.
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。
My family appeared perfect from the outside. But inside, we were overwhelmed by constant 41 .
This particular fight started just like the others. I packed my bag for an overnight team-building event at my school club. I did everything to stall(拖延) to 42 my parents and a potential fight. However, I walked down the stairs only to find they were staring up at me.
My mother's brow wrinkled(皱起) with 43 .“You never tell me where you are going or when you will be home!” she yelled, staring at me coolly.
I pretended not to hear and left. That night I 44 myself in self-pity, unwilling to talk.
The next morning, my 45 handed me an envelope with my name on it. She explained she had asked everyone's parents to write a letter to their child before the team-building event. I walked to an empty classroom to open it 46 .
In the letter, I 47 the deep love from my parents. Their honesty made me 48 our relationship in the past sixteen years, the role I played in the arguments and our 49 of communication. In reality, everyone 50 . And it was time for all of us to make a change.
My family was 51 when I returned home. My parents and I had a newfound respect for each other. We still have disagreements 52 , but there are no more 53 stares. Even though we cannot change the past, each day we slowly learn how to 54 as a family, ensuring that another sixteen years won't be 55 as well.
41. A. embarrassment B. danger C. tension D. disturbance
42. A. avoid B. fail C. remind D. appreciate
43. A. regret B. envy C. sympathy D. disapproval
44. A. expressed B. drowned C. trained D. challenged
45. A. instructor B. neighbor C. friend D. colleague
46. A. in private B. for good C. in advance D. for certain
47. A. expected B. sensed C. conveyed D. cherished
48. A. struggle with B. care about C. commit to D. reflect on
49. A. lack B. determination C. medium D. freedom
50. A. adapted B. survived C. contributed D. succeeded
51. A. larger B. busier C. calmer D. wealthier
52. A. specifically B. originally C. purposefully D. occasionally
53. A. curious B. cold-eyed C. thoughtful D. wide-mouthed
54. A. pretend B. evaluate C. compete D. communicate
55. A. spare B. boring C. lost D. risky
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。
Serving as more than just fabric, the traditional Chinese hanfu has a history of nearly4,000 years. In recent times, there has been a resurgence(复苏) of interest in hanfu in China and the United States, as more people 56 (draw) to wearing it.
Rachel Yu, from Boston, said that her 57 (introduce) to hanfu came unexpectedly one day when she was browsing(浏览) art documentaries online. It was a chance encounter with a hanfu video that caught her attention. Yu developed her interest in hanfu after marrying her Chinese husband, 58 gifted his wife her first set of hanfu and introduced her to more knowledge about the traditional clothing. She always asks questions, 59 (express) fascination whenever encountering hanfu online or seeing people wearing different kinds of attire(服装).
Yu said that she had tried to learn some knowledge about hanfu, 60 the research process was very hard for her as a foreigner. She searched online for specific questions and usually found answers through blog 61 (post). Yu is now learning Chinese to know more about the traditional clothing from a 62 (distance) country.
To encourage herself to learn Chinese, Yu opened accounts on online platforms 63 (record) the process. To her surprise, she has gained as many as 53,000 followers who are interested in the Western girl. 64 (additional), these followers were also learning English content about hanfu.
Yu is not only a student but also an ambassador who is a bridge 65 Chinese hanfu culture and international fans around the world.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你校开展了一系列劳动实践活动，如：校园环境保护、校外志愿活动、烹饪基础课程等。请你向你的外国朋友Mike写一封邮件进行介绍。内容包括：
1.你参与的活动；
2.你的感想。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80 左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：labor practice 劳动实践
Dear Mike,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面的材料，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。
Tyler was an energetic and curious 13-year-old boy, who had a passion for learning and exploring new things. Despite facing numerous challenges in his life, Tyler never lost his optimistic attitude and was always willing to help others.
One day when Tyler returned home in the afternoon he found he had new neighbors. They had just moved into the house next door. Tyler was excited because he thought it would be great to have new friends to play with. He went to introduce himself and met the new boy, named Daniel.
Daniel had a round face with bright eyes. He was shy at first, but after a little while, he and Tyler started talking and playing together. From the day Daniel met Tyler, he became his fan. To 8-year-old Daniel, 13-year-old Tyler seemed to be a big boy. He would always follow Tyler around. Whenever Tyler looked up from the book he was reading, he would find Daniel’s face staring at him through the window. When he walked back from the school bus stop in the afternoon, he would have two shadows – one was his own and the other shadow was Daniel walking a few paces behind! But recently, Tyler saw little of Daniel and felt strange about that.
One Sunday, Tyler decided to ride his bicycle to his friend’s house nearby. As he wheeled out his bicycle, he saw a strange sight. Daniel was sitting under a tree holding a book in his hands. Tyler tip-toed closer and discovered that Daniel wasn’t actually reading but lost in thought, looking rather sad.
Tyler took the book out of Daniel’s hands and asked, “What happened ” Two big tears rolled down Daniel’s cheeks. “I want to be like you but I can’t do anything. I couldn’t read attentively,” he said.
It turned out that Daniel just transferred to a new school but he hadn’t adapted to it. He told Tyler he couldn’t concentrate well and some children always teased him for his poor performance in class.
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。
高二英语试题
2024.7
本试题满分150分，考试时间120分钟。答案一律写在答题卡上。
注意事项：
1．答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，认真核对条形码上的姓名、准考证号，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡的指定位置上。
2．答题时使用0.5毫米的黑色中性（签字）笔或碳素笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。
3．请按照题号在各题的答题区域（黑色线框）内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。
4．保持卡面清洁，不折叠，不破损。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5 小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。
例：How much is the shirt
A． 19.15. B． 9.18. C． 9.15.
答案是C。
1．What will the woman do this afternoon
A．Go shopping. B．Do some exercise. C．Wash her clothes.
2．What did the man do in Finland
A．He was a farmer. B．He was an athlete. C．He was a teacher.
3．Where are the two speakers
A．At an airport. B．In a train station. C．At a bus stop.
4．How does the woman probably feel
A．Excited. B．Annoyed. C．Puzzled.
5．What’s the weather like now
A．Cloudy. B．Windy. C．Sunny
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．Why did Jim change his job
A．He wanted more time to read.
B．He hoped to earn more money.
C．He disliked working as a salesperson.
7．Where is Jim working now
A．In a shop. B．In a library. C．In a bank.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What does the man want to learn
A．To repair cars. B．To teach driving. C．To drive a car.
9．Which courses will the man choose
A．Weekend courses.
B．Full-time winter courses.
C．Full-time summer courses.
10．How many hours of training will the man get every week
A．5. B．6. C．10.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Where does the conversation take place
A．At home. B．In a restaurant. C．In a department store.
12．Who made the robot
A．A young teacher. B．A German engineer. C．An old cook.
13．What does the woman want to do
A．Throw a birthday party.
B．Buy her mother a robot cook.
C．Take a cooking course in Beijing.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．Why did the woman go to China
A．For travel. B．For work. C．For study.
15．When was the last time the speakers saw each other
A．In June. B．In July. C．In August.
16．What does the man like most about China
A．Its long history. B．Its warm weather. C．Its beautiful scenery.
17．What will the woman do next
A．Visit a museum. B．Attend a class. C．Take a picture.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What happened to Maya at age eight
A．She went mad. B．She stopped speaking. C．She lost her sight.
19．Why did Maya begin to write
A．To enter a competition.
B．To become a famous poet.
C．To influence others positively.
20．Which of the following combines poems and paintings
A．Still I Rise. B．Phenomenal Woman. C．Life Doesn’t Frighten Me.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Best Art Exhibitions to See in Europe 2024
2024 is an exciting year for art. But what exactly is showing, and where can you see it Here are some can't-miss art exhibitions.
Dan Flavin—Dedications in Lights
Kunstaus Bregenz
2March-18 Aug. 2024
The exhibition of artist Dan Flavin focuses on the sensory exploration of light and color in a series of large-scale sculptures. Flooded in light, viewers will see themselves become part of the works. The spaces, along with the objects within it, are set in relation to each other and thus become involving experiences.
Survival in the 21st Century
Deichtorhallen
17 March - 3 Nov. 2024
“Survival in the 21st Century” deals with some of humanity's biggest issues: climate change, digital revolution, global injustice etc.. How can we live differently, eat differently, and use technology differently The exhibition house will become a school for the new century, welcoming the important changes in education and learning.
Brancusi
Centre Pompidou
27 May- 1 July 2024
Constantin Brancusi's art takes center stage with nearly 200 sculptures, photographs, drawings, and films. This exhibition shows us a special way of looking at artists from the 20th century. It uses original sculptures that were borrowed from famous museums around the world to display groups of sculptures together, marking a significant event for the museum's collection.
Art Basel
Messe Basel
13-16June 2024
Arguably the world's most famous art event, Art Basel 2024 will present art from over 250 selected galleries across the globe, with works created by more than 4,000 artists. With its significant influence on the art market, Art Basel sets new trends, impacts pricing, and shapes the global art landscape.
21. Where can visitors be part of the works
A. Kunsthaus Bregenz. B. Centre Pompidou. C. Deichtorhallen. D. Messe Basel.
22. Which exhibition is available in September
A. Dan Flavin — Dedications in Lights. B. Brancusi.
C. Survival in the 21st Century. D. Art Basel.
23. What do Brancusi and Art Basel have in common
A. They influence the art market globally. B. They show works from the 20th century.
C. They focus on the works of a single artist. D. They borrow collections from elsewhere.
B
On a cloudy Saturday morning in July, a team of 15—all over age 65, all women—hunts for trash across Mares Pond on Cape Cod, at depths of up to 8 feet.
These are the Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage (OLAUG). Since 2017, the group has made it its mission to remove trash from ponds across Cape Cod.
The group's existence is owed to Susan Baur, a retired psychologist. A lifelong nature lover, she had begun swimming in ponds on the cape as a safer choice to the ocean. Seeing the growing garbage in the pond, in 2017, she rounded up two friends and approached a stranger with a kayak (皮艇), and together they cleared the litter from a pond. Soon others joined them.
While many outsiders have expressed their gratitude to OLAUG for cleaning up the ponds, a number have questioned why they refer to themselves as“ old ladies”. Although she admits that it wasn't initially a conscious choice, she now believes that the “old lady” identity is an extremely important part of what the group is about.
“Over 65, if you're healthy enough to do what we're doing, it is the age of thankfulness, ”Baur says. She notes that “women over 65 tend to feel the limitation of aging.” They lose power and social standing, she says. Part of the
goal of OLAUG is to show that older women, working as a team, can do a lot more than people might think.
Criticism aside, the most common response is “I want to join you.” And after that first dive, the new members' excitement is easily seen.
“They have just swum farther than they've ever swum. They've seen what they've never seen. And they've done good,” says Baur. “They come back with their hearts beating.”
24. What can we learn about OLAUG
A. It is established by Baur's friends. B. It offers safer swimming ponds.
C. It is supported by retired psychologists. D. It aims to remove trash from ponds.
25. What do Baur's words in paragraph 5 suggest
A. People over 65 are rarely healthy. B. People should be thankful for old age.
C. Older women can still contribute to the society. D. Older people may lose chance to do what they like.
26. What is the attitude of most new members towards OLAUG
A. Favorable. B. Intolerant. C. Doubtful. D. Unclear.
27. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. OLAUG: Making the World a Cleaner Place
B. OLAUG: the Only Solution to Underwater Trash
C. Old Ladies: Diving Deep for a Cleaner Cape Cod
D. Old Ladies: Unsung Heroes of Pond Conservation
C
Listening to music or playing an instrument can delay cognitive (认知的) decline as we age – by producing grey matter in the brain – a new study shows. Taken altogether, the scientists believe that while musical interventions (干预) cannot refresh the brain, they can prevent aging in specific regions, specifically in people with no musical background who start playing in their senior years.
As the brain ages, it loses some of its working memory which describes the kind of mental effort needed to remember a whole phone number long enough to be able to reach the pen and paper to write it down, or translate a sentence from a foreign language. A team from the University of Geneva wanted to see how much the musical field could prevent this loss of working memory associated with age-related cognitive decline.
The researchers followed over 100 retired people who had never practiced music before. They were registered in piano and music awareness training for six months. The participants were randomly assigned to two groups, regardless of their motivation to play an instrument. One group was asked to play the piano while the other group had active listening lessons, which focused on instrument recognition and analysis of musical properties in a wide range of musical styles. The classes lasted one hour. Participants in both groups were required to do homework for half an hour a day.
‘‘After six months, we found common effects for both interventions. There is an increase in grey matter in four brain regions involved in high-level cognitive functioning in all participants. They also resulted in an increase in working memory performance by 6% and a total reduction in grey matter loss in the piano playing group,’’ says Clara James, one author of the study.
These results show that practicing and listening to music promotes cognitive reserve. The authors of the study believe that these playful and accessible interventions should become a major policy priority for healthy aging.
28. What can we learn about working memory from paragraph 2
A. It will get weak with brain aging.
B. It is related to body movements.
C. It is a kind of long-term memory.
D. It can benefit the musical field.
29. What did participants do in the study
A. They took part in music-related training.
B. They were divided into two groups by age.
C. They were asked to play the same instrument.
D. They had to take after-class training for an hour.
30. Which of the following is a finding of the study
A. The musical interventions had no effects.
B. Grey matter was increased after the training.
C. Working memory performed worse than before.
D. Grey matter loss was totally reduced in both groups.
31. What is the text mainly about
A. Practicing and listening to music can delay aging.
B. Scientists found new musical ways to refresh the brain.
C. The interventions should become a prior policy for healthy aging.
D. Musical interventions can slow cognitive decline in healthy seniors.
D
Quantum (量子) physics is the study of matter and energy at molecular (分子的) and microscopic levels. It has caused a lot of arguments in recent years as it’s not only criticizing commonly held laws of physics but also offering new possibilities and breakthroughs in science as well as suggestions for adjusting human behavior.
“Quantum” is also a Latin word meaning “how much” and it’s this definition that sufficiently describes the science of quantum physics, for it measures very small thing. The study of physics is a relatively new field; in fact, many discoveries were made by Albert Einstein at the beginning of the twentieth century. But as scientists gained technology to measure with better precision the phenomena that were happening in the universe, they discovered strange occurrences. Whereas there were laws of physics governing large bodies of matter, these laws didn’t apply to subatomic (亚原子) material. They saw that the act of observing something influences its physical processes and what direction it will go into, causing the universe not to be a predictable place, but one filled with a series of probabilities.
Quantum physics was at first met with a great deal of debate and even Einstein developed some theories that criticized this new science. Quantum physicists, however, came up with some more theories that in turn proved to be more useful than Einstein’s incorrect theories and led to quantum physics being accepted as a science.
Because quantum physics states that reality is relative, it has become a new philosophy that appeals to many people. Stating that they are in control of what happens in their lives, supporters of quantum physics say that by visualizing something to be true, this process increases the probability of it happening in their lives. Workshops, motivational books, and movies have been made on this subject, using some of the ideas of quantum physics as the backbone of their teachings and assumptions.
32. What can we learn about quantum physics from paragraph 1
A. It studies large bodies of matter.
B. It is universally accepted nowadays.
C. It may cause great scientific changes.
D. It will change human behavior completely.
33. How did scientists discover the strange occurrences
A. By working with Einstein.
B. By using precise technology.
C. By studying laws of physics.
D. By observing physical processes.
34. What is Einstein’s attitude toward quantum physics
A. Unclear. B. Opposing. C. Tolerant. D. Objective.
35. Supporters of quantum physics believe ________.
A. it is an old scientific belief
B. it is very easy to understand
C. they can control their lives
D. they can make profits on it
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Many animal populations seem to be decreasing sharply. 36 It is America’s native wood stork (木鹳).
The wood stork is the only stork that breeds in North America. In 1984, it was declared an endangered species after its population dropped to just 5,000 mating pairs. At the time, scientists predicted that the bird would be completely wiped out by 2000. 37 The Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a delisting (移除) of the wood stork as an endangered species. So how did the population bounce back
38 The wood stork’s native home was in the Everglades in Florida, but it migrated north as the Everglades were being destroyed by development. In 1987, former Savannah Coastal Refuges biologist John Robinette noticed stork nests in Georgia, as stork populations moved to safer wetlands.
According to Stephanie Kurose, a senior policy specialist at the Centre for Biological Diversity, the Endangered Species Act is also to thank for this recovery. She said, “The act saved the wood stork. 39 It has improved water quality and benefited countless other species who call the area home.”
The Endangered Species Act has saved 99 per cent of the species that were on the list since 1973. A hundred types of plants and animals have been delisted as their populations become stable again. If the wood stork is delisted, it will remain protected by other laws. 40
A. Today, it numbers 10, 000 mating pairs.
B. However, one species is moving in the opposite direction.
C. The success is in part down to the flexibility of the wood stork.
D. It helped preserve and rebuild vital habitats throughout the southeast.
E. The birds have adapted to new nesting areas and enlarged their colonies.
F. It serves as an indicator species for restoration of the Everglades ecosystem.
G. A monitoring plan will be put in place to ensure the population remains stable.
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。
My family appeared perfect from the outside. But inside, we were overwhelmed by constant 41 .
This particular fight started just like the others. I packed my bag for an overnight team-building event at my school club. I did everything to stall(拖延) to 42 my parents and a potential fight. However, I walked down the stairs only to find they were staring up at me.
My mother's brow wrinkled(皱起) with 43 .“You never tell me where you are going or when you will be home!” she yelled, staring at me coolly.
I pretended not to hear and left. That night I 44 myself in self-pity, unwilling to talk.
The next morning, my 45 handed me an envelope with my name on it. She explained she had asked everyone's parents to write a letter to their child before the team-building event. I walked to an empty classroom to open it 46 .
In the letter, I 47 the deep love from my parents. Their honesty made me 48 our relationship in the past sixteen years, the role I played in the arguments and our 49 of communication. In reality, everyone 50 . And it was time for all of us to make a change.
My family was 51 when I returned home. My parents and I had a newfound respect for each other. We still have disagreements 52 , but there are no more 53 stares. Even though we cannot change the past, each day we slowly learn how to 54 as a family, ensuring that another sixteen years won't be 55 as well.
41. A. embarrassment B. danger C. tension D. disturbance
42. A. avoid B. fail C. remind D. appreciate
43. A. regret B. envy C. sympathy D. disapproval
44. A. expressed B. drowned C. trained D. challenged
45. A. instructor B. neighbor C. friend D. colleague
46. A. in private B. for good C. in advance D. for certain
47. A. expected B. sensed C. conveyed D. cherished
48. A. struggle with B. care about C. commit to D. reflect on
49. A. lack B. determination C. medium D. freedom
50. A. adapted B. survived C. contributed D. succeeded
51. A. larger B. busier C. calmer D. wealthier
52. A. specifically B. originally C. purposefully D. occasionally
53. A. curious B. cold-eyed C. thoughtful D. wide-mouthed
54. A. pretend B. evaluate C. compete D. communicate
55. A. spare B. boring C. lost D. risky
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。
Serving as more than just fabric, the traditional Chinese hanfu has a history of nearly4,000 years. In recent times, there has been a resurgence(复苏) of interest in hanfu in China and the United States, as more people 56 (draw) to wearing it.
Rachel Yu, from Boston, said that her 57 (introduce) to hanfu came unexpectedly one day when she was browsing(浏览) art documentaries online. It was a chance encounter with a hanfu video that caught her attention. Yu developed her interest in hanfu after marrying her Chinese husband, 58 gifted his wife her first set of hanfu and introduced her to more knowledge about the traditional clothing. She always asks questions, 59 (express) fascination whenever encountering hanfu online or seeing people wearing different kinds of attire(服装).
Yu said that she had tried to learn some knowledge about hanfu, 60 the research process was very hard for her as a foreigner. She searched online for specific questions and usually found answers through blog 61 (post). Yu is now learning Chinese to know more about the traditional clothing from a 62 (distance) country.
To encourage herself to learn Chinese, Yu opened accounts on online platforms 63 (record) the process. To her surprise, she has gained as many as 53,000 followers who are interested in the Western girl. 64 (additional), these followers were also learning English content about hanfu.
Yu is not only a student but also an ambassador who is a bridge 65 Chinese hanfu culture and international fans around the world.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你校开展了一系列劳动实践活动，如：校园环境保护、校外志愿活动、烹饪基础课程等。请你向你的外国朋友Mike写一封邮件进行介绍。内容包括：
1.你参与的活动；
2.你的感想。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80 左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：labor practice 劳动实践
Dear Mike,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面的材料，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。
Tyler was an energetic and curious 13-year-old boy, who had a passion for learning and exploring new things. Despite facing numerous challenges in his life, Tyler never lost his optimistic attitude and was always willing to help others.
One day when Tyler returned home in the afternoon he found he had new neighbors. They had just moved into the house next door. Tyler was excited because he thought it would be great to have new friends to play with. He went to introduce himself and met the new boy, named Daniel.
Daniel had a round face with bright eyes. He was shy at first, but after a little while, he and Tyler started talking and playing together. From the day Daniel met Tyler, he became his fan. To 8-year-old Daniel, 13-year-old Tyler seemed to be a big boy. He would always follow Tyler around. Whenever Tyler looked up from the book he was reading, he would find Daniel’s face staring at him through the window. When he walked back from the school bus stop in the afternoon, he would have two shadows – one was his own and the other shadow was Daniel walking a few paces behind! But recently, Tyler saw little of Daniel and felt strange about that.
One Sunday, Tyler decided to ride his bicycle to his friend’s house nearby. As he wheeled out his bicycle, he saw a strange sight. Daniel was sitting under a tree holding a book in his hands. Tyler tip-toed closer and discovered that Daniel wasn’t actually reading but lost in thought, looking rather sad.
Tyler took the book out of Daniel’s hands and asked, “What happened ” Two big tears rolled down Daniel’s cheeks. “I want to be like you but I can’t do anything. I couldn’t read attentively,” he said.
It turned out that Daniel just transferred to a new school but he hadn’t adapted to it. He told Tyler he couldn’t concentrate well and some children always teased him for his poor performance in class.
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。