湖南省湘西2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷（含解析，无听力音频有听力原文）
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湖南省高二年级期末考试
英语
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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，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。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Which is the right gate for the man’s flight
A. Gate 18. B. Gate 19. C. Gate 20.
2. How does the woman usually go to work
A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By taxi.
3. Who is the man choosing T-shirt s for
A. His friends. B. The coaches. C. His teammates.
4. How is the man probably feeling now
A. Unhappy. B. Tired. C. Worried.
5. When will the woman visit the man’s class
A. Today. B. Tomorrow. C. Next Monday.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Where does the man want to go
A. To the café. B. To the lab. C. To the library.
7. What is the man’s major
A. Physics. B. Biology. C. Chemistry.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where is the man’s mother now
A. In the office. B. In the hospital. C. At home.
9. Why will the man ask for a week off
A. He has to see a doctor.
B. He wants to look for a cleaner.
C. He needs to look after his mother.
10. What does the woman think of the man
A. He is considerate.
B. He is helpful to her.
C. He is a successful man.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the man say about the winter in New Work
A. It’s cold and wet. B. The wind is strong. C. The air is heavy.
12. What do we know about the man
A. He is leaving New York.
B. He likes the autumn in New York.
C. He doesn’t know New York well.
13. What does the man think is the most unpleasant part of the weather in New York
A. It’s hot in summer. B. It’s very changeable. C. It rains all year round.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What will Susan do to help John
A. Take over his work.
B. Finish his term paper.
C. Take care of his cousin.
15. What will John do on Saturday
A. Have an interview. B. Attend a music festival. C. Work in the library.
16. What is the plan based on
A. The weather. B. Susan’s time. C. John’s cousin’s idea.
17. When will the speakers contact each other again
A. On Saturday night. B. On Friday night. C. On Thursday night.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What does the speaker usually do
A. She cares for wildlife.
B. She trains animals for fun.
C. She does research on wildlife.
19. What is Buddy
A. A lion. B. A giraffe. C. An elephant.
20. What can we learn about the animals on the farm
A. They are friendly to visitors.
B. They can’t adapt to the environment.
C. None of them are open to the public.
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
Family Day 2024
Here are some exciting happenings at Ontario Parks this Family Day Weekend:
Family Day—Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
February 19
Join park staff at Sleeping Giant this Family Day to enjoy some outdoor activities including ice skating with neighbor campfire, winter hiking or walking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The visitor centre will be open from 8:30 a. m. to 4:00 p. m.
The park gate will be closed and locked at 4:40p. m. Don’t forget to reserve your vehicle permit in advance!
Family Day—Bronte Creek Provincial Park
February 17
Spend an enjoyable day exploring the park trails, barns（仓棚）, and outdoor play equipment. The play barn（for children 10 years and under）will be open from 9:00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m. Visit the children’s farm with a variety of animals, search for the park’s Gnome Road, or climb to the top of the hill and enjoy the views from the canyon scenic observation deck!
Fire and Stars Hikes—Sibbald Point Provincial Park
February 16&17
Visit Sibbald Point this winter for an evening journey along the Maidenhai r Fern Trail, lit only by fire and the stars.
Hike between the hours of 6:30-9:30 p. m, on your own or join in a guided hike led by Discovery staff beginning at 6:30 p. m. This journey takes 1-1.5hours to complete dependent on your hiking pace.
Staff recommend bringing your own snowshoes, but they are optional depending on amount of snow fall. Be sure to check the Snow Report before you arrive!
Family Fishing Weekend
February 17-19
Do you know Canadians can fish licence-free from February 17 to February 19 What a great time to introduce your family to ice fishing! Find an event near you.
Safety should always be number one. Remember: Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness. Always dress for the weather and layer up. Make sure you obey the rules and regulations of the body of water you’re fishing on too!
21. What should you do before attending the activities at Sleeping Giant
A. Bring your snowshoes. B. Apply for vehicle permit.
C. Check the snow report. D. Know about relevant rules.
22. How long will the play barn be open
A. For 5hours. B. For 6 hours. C. For 7 hours. D. For 8 hours.
23. Which of the following requires attention to the thickness of ice
A. Family Day—Sleeping Giant Provincial Park.
B. Family Day—Bronte Creek Provincial Park.
C. Fire and Stars Hikes—Sibbald Point Provincial Park.
D. Family Fishing Weekend.
B
Juleus Ghunta is a published children’s author and award-winning poet. But growing up, he could barely read. Ghunta’s family lived in a rural part of Western Jamaica. His mother often had to make tough choices about how to use their limited resources, including a decision to send his oldest sister to school, and to keep Ghunta at home.
When Ghunta finally went to school, he couldn’t catch up on his reading skills. Not only had he been kept home from school as a child, but he had not been exposed to books. By the time he entered the sixth grade, he could spell his name, but he still couldn’t make out words. spell, or read with understanding.
When Ghunta was about 12, a young teacher decided to start a special reading program for struggling students. Ghunta was the first student to sign up. The teacher was incredibly kind to him. She did not ask anything of Ghunta, except that he worked hard and believed in himself.
Under her guidance, Ghunta’s reading skills finally started to improve. He started to feel more confident. “She had left me with the gift of literacy,” he said, “and with the value as a human being.” His life took a new direction. He graduated from elementary school with a number of academic awards, including one for “most improved in reading”. He went on to college. Today, he is the author of two children’s books, about overcoming difficult experiences in childhood. He’s now working on his first full-length collection of poetry.
“I would love her to see the significant impact that she has made on my life, and the ways in which I have carried this memory of her—the hope and the light—with me and how it continues to be a source of joy.”
24. What do we know about Ghunta’s family
A. The family lived a poor life.
B. Their house sat in the urban area.
C. His mother had no choice of resources.
D. The family was supported by his parents.
25. Which word best describes Ghunta before meeting the young teacher
A. Lazy. B. Impatient. C. Unconfident. D. Careless.
26. What can be inferred about the teacher’s impact on Ghunta’s life beyond literacy
A. She encouraged him to pursue a career in education.
B. She helped him get a sense of self-worth and hope.
C. She introduced him to the world of professional writing.
D. She provided him with financial support for his education.
27. What can be the best title for the text
A. Poor Students Finding Help B. A College Shaping Someone
C. The Pain Brought By The Poor Life D. Life Led In A New Direction
C
The world’s oceans, lakes and rivers are under increasing pressure from climate change, growing demand, urbanization, and pollution, threatening their ability to sustain life.
“Without better data to understand the health of increasingly stressed waterways, the fight to save these most precious resources will be ineffective,” said the co-founder of a technology company. “Virtually every waterway is polluted to an extent where the ecosystem just can’t balance back anymore,” he explains.
The company is aiming to fill that information gap using fishlike robots that collect data from underwater environments. Powered by batteries, they are designed to look and swim like fish. The standard version is about 1.3 meters long and weighs 30 kilograms and can be equipped with cameras and sensors to measure oxygen, salinity（盐度）and pH levels.
The founder was motivated to build the robots after his eight-year-old daughter learned about the ocean crisis and asked him to help protect the seas. He says it’s important that the robots can integrate into natural habitats—swimming among other creatures without disturbing them and moving around obstacles smoothly.
The company has put its technology to use in different regions. It has operated in both fresh and saltwater, near dams, and in harbors and fish farms, checking things like water quality and fish health and collecting data wherever they go. The CEO of the company said its technology could be used in the region for water management, sustainable aquaculture（水产养殖）operations, and monitoring the health of corals.
Still, the company has some blocks to clear before its fishlike robots will be seen cruising（游弋）through the world’s waterways. “We need capital to commercialize,” said the CEO, “but there are very few people who are willing to actually support those that are doing frontier technologies in the waterways.” The founder hopes more funding will follow. He said, “Investors should absolutely wake up.”
28. What is the purpose of the first two paragraphs
A. To introduce the topic of the text.
B. To state the importance of the text.
C. To explain the urgency of water resources.
D. To weaken the seriousness of water pollution.
29. Which is one of the advantages of the robots
A. They can imitate other fishes.
B. They can easily catch children’s eyes.
C. They work efficiently under the water.
D. They can swim without being recharged.
30. What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A. The launch of a new program. B. The application of the technology.
C. Management of the company. D. Development of the company.
31. What problem does the company face currently
A. How to make people focus on technology.
B. How to keep investors positive.
C. How to produce more robots.
D. How to collect more money.
D
For centuries, explorers have searched for the fountain of youth. Surprisingly, the secret to staying young might have been within us all along. Amor, a scientist, and colleagues have discovered that T cells can be reprogrammed to fight aging, so to speak.
Given the right genetic changes, these white blood cells can attack another group of cells known as senescent（衰老的）cells, which are thought to be responsible for many of the diseases we fight with later in life. Senescent cells are those that stop replicating（再生）. As we age, they build up in our bodies, resulting in some diseases.
While several existing drugs can eliminate these cells, many must be taken repeatedly over time. As an alternative, Amor and colleagues turned to a “living” drug called CAR（chimeric antigen receptor）T cells.
They discovered CAR T cells could be used to rid of senescent cells in mice. As a result. the mice ended up living healthier lives. They had lower body weight, improved metabolism（新陈代谢）, and increased physical activity. All these came without any tissue damage or side effects.
Perhaps the greatest power of CAR T cells is their long-lasting effects. The team found that just one dose（一剂）at a young age can have lifelong effects. That single treatment can protect against conditions that commonly occur later in life.
“T cells have the ability to develop memory and exist in your body for really long periods. which is very different from a chemical drug,” Amor explained.
Amor’s lab is now investigating whether CAR T cells let mice live not only healthier but also longer. If so, society will be one step closer to the fountain of youth.
32. What discovery have scientists made about T cells and aging
A. T cells cause aging.
B. Aging is caused by genetic changes.
C. Senescent cells are T cells.
D. T cells can fight aging.
33. What does the underlined word “eliminate” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Sustain. B. Remove. C. Cue. D. Polish.
34. Which effect of CAR T cells on young mice does the text emphasize
A. Short-term activity increase. B. Immediate weight reduction.
C. Lifelong health enhancement. D. Temporary metabolic improvement.
35. What is Amor’s attitude to the future of employing CAR T cells
A. Optimistic. B. Doubtful. C. Critical. D. Unclear.
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。
Workplace recognition is a powerful way of making employees feel valued and enhancing their performance. 36
Make people feel valued
Employees want to know that they are making a difference in what they do—big or small—and workplace recognition can make a considerable difference. 37 One of them focused on the impact of letters of appreciation. The letters roughly read: Your continued dedication and hard work make children and families in the region better off every day. Appreciation can greatly improve morale（士气）.
Improve employees’ retention（保留）
38 Not only does this boost their confidence, but it also helps improve your company’s retention rate and secure top talent. It is predicted that replacing a salaried worker costs 6-9 months of the position’s annual wages.
Boost motivation and productivity
A study found that employee engagement, productivity, and performance are 14% higher in organizations with a specific recognition programme in place. 39 It means that your team is more present in their day-to-day roles, they produce optimal work quality and feel personally connected to the company and the work they do for its growth. Ultimately, workplace recognition leads to happy, driven, and productive workers.
Improve employees’ well-being
It’s common for businesses of all sizes to experience stressful periods. 40 Especially when your team is small and the workload high, people can feel extensive burnout and stress, leading to time off work. Gratitude increases our positive emotions, like happiness, making us more resilient against future stress.
A. How does this benefit the organizations
B. What exactly does this mean for businesses
C. Here are some tips on securing workplace recognition.
D. When your workers are happy, they’re less likely to leave.
E. The Harvard Business Review conducted a series of studies on workplace morale.
F. But small companies and start-ups require more work and attention to develop.
G. Here are the benefits of workplace recognition for both employers and employees.
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。
I was born in a small town in Vadodara City. Gujarat. India, with cerebral palsy（脑瘫）. My 41 activity was restricted, which meant that a world of limitations lay ahead of me. Doubts about my 42 are common. Few people know that my life will become a living testament（证明）to how much one person can 43 with support and training, even if we have to face great 44 .
Although I was rejected by many at first when I 45 schools, the principal of St. Teresa’s School warmly embraced me. Her 46 and that of some teachers and classmates really helped me throughout my school life. Taking me to the bathroom, taking notes for me in class—these daily gestures of 47 really helped me because I couldn’t walk on my own and I was a（n） 48 writer. With their help, I made progress both 49 and personally.
After I successfully completed college, my family and friends 50 me to open a computer training center. It became a place of power where I taught 51 skills to over a thousand people. Students with cerebral palsy are 52 how to solve the problems they face. I enjoy their success and feel comforted by my lasting 53 on their lives.
I hope my story shows that with determination and strong 54 . we can all overcome our limitations and 55 a more inclusive and understanding world.
41. A. favorite B. brain C. future D. physical
42. A. fortune B. potential C. appearance D. existence
43. A. achieve B. overcome C. desire D. expect
44. A. dangers B. anxieties C. opportunities D. challenges
45. A. got into B. picked up C. applied for D. joined in
46. A. support B. trust C. focus D. confidence
47. A. friendship B. beauty C. kindness D. closeness
48. A. only B. slow C. eager D. big
49. A. logically B. mentally C. gradually D. academically
50. A. ordered B. allowed C. encouraged D. forced
51. A. curious B. valuable C. social D. complicated
52. A. taught B. determined C. advised D. displayed
53. A. plan B. impact C. goal D. topic
54. A. body B. relation C. function D. faith
55. A. break B. encounter C. create D. touch
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Science Museum in the UK is holding an exhibition called “Zimingzhong: Clockwork Treasures from China’s Forbidden City”. The exhibition features 23 clocks, mainly 56 （collect）by three Qing emperors. The clocks aim to tell some 57 （story）about the meaning of technology and skills, as well as the people and cultures 58 appeared during this small window of trade between Britain and China.
“The Emperors and Zimingzhong” section of the exhibition reveals the important role played 59 zimingzhong in early cultural exchanges. In the early 17th century, missionaries tried to please the Qing emperors by 60 （send）them delicately made automatic devices.
In the middle section of the exhibition, a scale model of the Chinese water-powered “escapement” reveals that in 61 year 1088, during the Song Dynasty, Su Song created the 62 （world）first water-powered astronomical clock tower. In the 1960s, scholars rediscovered an ancient text about it. This 63 （discover）challenges the long-held idea that mechanical clocks originated 64 （entire）in Europe.
Zimingzhong initially 65 （enter）China from Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. Following this year-long trade route, British businessmen, upon reaching the coastal areas of China, purchased sought-after goods, including silk, tea and porcelain.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Martin即将来你校做交换生。请你给他发一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1.表示欢迎；
2.你的安排；
3.期待他的到来。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右：
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Martin, Yours sincerely, Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
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。
About 15years ago, Oliver Muensterer packed his suitcase and traveled from his home in Leipzig, Germany to a town a few hours away. He had a job interview, so he arrived the evening beforehand, feeling a mix of nervousness and excitement about the opportunity that lay ahead.
When he woke up the next morning, the sunlight filtering through the curtains cast a warm glow in the hotel room. As he took a shower and started to get dressed, his mind raced with thoughts of the upcoming interview. The realization that he had forgotten to pack a white dress shirt struck him like a bolt of lightning, causing his heart to skip a beat.
“I thought I had prepared perfectly for everything. I had a tie; I had my suit; but somehow I had forgotten the shirt,” Muensterer muttered to himself, a touch of frustration in his voice.
This discovery sent Muensterer into a panic. He rushed down to the lobby（大厅）and went to the front desk to ask the man behind the counter if he could suggest a nearby store where he could buy a new shirt.
Approaching the front desk, he quickly explained his problem to the man behind the counter, desperation evident in his voice and behaviour.
“I’m really in a lot of trouble. I will have this really important job interview in an hour. And somehow I forgot my dress shirt at home.” Muensterer explained.
Muensterer’s heart raced as he stood at the front desk, his desperation palpable in the way his fingers tapped nervously against the polished wood. Every passing second felt like a lifetime as he awaited the front desk attendant’s response. The weight of the coming interview hung heavy on his shoulders, each breath a struggle against the choking panic. Yet, a glimmer of hope flickered within him as he asked assistance, his eyes searching desperately for any sign of solution. Would this stranger truly hold the key to saving his chance at success
However, hardly had Muensterer finished his words when the man behind the counter said, “Don’t worry, sir, I have a solution.”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Rather than directing Muensterer to a nearby shop, the desk attendant did something surprising. After the job interview, Muensterer returned to the front desk with the shirt in hand, along with a heart full of gratitude.
湖南省高二年级期末考试
英语参考答案
听力部分录音材料
听力部分。该部分分为第一、第二两节。
注意：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。
停顿 00'10"
现在是听力试音时间。
M: Hello. International Friends Club. Can I help you
W: Oh, hello. I read about your club in the paper today and I thought I’d phone to find out a bit more.
M: Yes, certainly. Well, we are a sort of social club for people from different countries. It’s quite a new club—we have about 50 members at the moment, but we are growing all the time.
W: That sounds interesting. I’m British actually, and I came to Washington about three months ago. I’m looking for ways to meet people. Er, what kinds of events do you organize
M: Well, we have social get-togethers, and sports events, and we also have language evenings.
W: Could you tell me something about the language evenings
M: Yes. Every day except Thursday we have a language evening. People can come and practice their languages—you know, over a drink or something. We have different languages on different evenings. Monday—Spanish; Tuesday—Italian; Wednesday—German; and Friday—French. On Thursday we usually have a meal in a restaurant for anyone who wants to come.
W: Well, that sounds great, I really need to practice my French.
M: OK. Well, if you can just give me your name and address, I’ll send you the form and some more information. If you join now, you can have the first month free.
试音到此结束。
听力考试正式开始。
停顿 00'10"
请看听力部分第一节。
第一节
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。
停顿 00'02"
例如：现在你有5秒钟的时间看试卷上的例题。
停顿 00'05"
你将听到以下内容：
M: Excuse me. Can you tell me how much the shirt is
W: Yes, it’s nine fifteen.
停顿 00'02"
你将有5秒钟的时间将正确答案标在试卷上。
停顿 00'05"
衬衫的价格为9镑15便士，所以你选择C项，并将其标在试卷上。
现在，你有5秒钟的时间阅读第1小题的有关内容。
停顿 00'05"
（Text 1）
M: Excuse me. I just want to check the boarding gate for Washington to London. Is it 19
W: Oh, it is just changed. It’ll be 18, down that way on the right.
（Text 2）
M: Do you go to work by taxi every day
W: Well, the company is so close to my home that I often go there on foot, except when I am in a hurry.
（Text 3）
M: How do you like this for our team
W: My friend John has a T-shirt like this and it looks nice on him. But don’t forget to ask the coach for his advice.
M: I won’t.
（Text 4）
W: Wow, finally all is done after two weeks’ hard work. Why not go to karaoke
M: Karaoke Sorry, you know I am tone-deaf. I just want to go back home to have a rest.
W: Oh, come on!
（Text 5）
W: Would you mind if I visit your class today, Mr. Johnson
M: Of course not. But the students will take examinations today. Can you come tomorrow
W: I’m afraid I’m not free tomorrow. How about next Monday
M: No problem.
第一节到此结束。
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。现在，你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
（Text 6）
M: Can you give me a ride to the library
W: Studying at the library again I take just as many classes as you do, but I only have about an hour to study every day. And I can get all my work done either at home or at the café down the road.
M: Well, I’m majoring in physics. I have several projects to finish each month, and I spend about ten to fifteen hours a week in the lab. You’re a biology major. You have one midterm and one final exam for each class, right
W: Yeah...
M: You’ve got it so easy!
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
（Text 7）
W: How is your mother feeling these days
M: Much better, thanks. She is recovering and will be back home in a few days.
W: That’s wonderful. When will you be back at your job
M: I think I’ll need a week to take care of her and do some cleaning.
W: Why don’t you hi re someone to do it You’ll be able to work and also have more free time.
M: I’d prefer to do it myself.
W: You’re a kind and thoughtful man. I admire you very much.
M: I’m just a regular son.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
（Text 8）
W: Tell us something, Mr. Smith, about New York City.
M: It is a wonderful city, maybe the most interesting city in the world today, but I’m afraid the weather is not very good.
W: Is it very cold in New York, Mr. Smith
M: Sometimes it’s very cold, and sometimes it’s very hot. On some days in winter it seems that there is no colder place in the world because the air, while cold, is also wet. And in summer it’s very hot. There is little wind. The air is often damp and heavy.
W: Is the weather always unpleasant
M: Oh, no. There are many beautiful days in New York, especially in spring and in autumn. The really unpleasant part is that the weather in New York changes often and so suddenly.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
（Text 9）
M: Susan, I could really need your help this weekend.
W: What is it, John Another term paper
M: No, no. This is easy compared to that. My cousin is coming on Thursday. She has an interview at the college and I promised my aunt I’d look after her. We are going to the supermarket, but on Saturday I’m on duty at the library all day and can’t get out of it. Uh, I was wondering if you could show her around during the day and maybe we can all meet for dinner later.
W: Sure. I don’t have any plans. What kind of things does she like to do
M: Actually I haven’t seen her for three years. She lives so far away. But this will be her first time on a college campus; she is still in high school. So she probably enjoys anything on campus.
W: Well, there is a music festival in the hall. That’s a possibility. I hope it doesn’t snow. They are predicting 68 inches for the weekend. Everything will be closed down then.
M: Well, how about, for the time being, planning on dropping her off at your place on my way to work But if there is a snowstorm, I’ll give you a call and see if we can figure something else out.
W: Sounds good. We can touch again on Friday night when we have a better idea of the forecast.
M: I hope this works out.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
（Text 10）
W: Imagine a world with no more wild animals—no elephants, no giraffes or lions. To me, it is such a terrible thought for the world. Being surrounded by wild animals, feeding them and caring for them, is all that I’ve wanted to do with my life. And that is exactly what I am doing now. I care for 500 animals that live on my family’s wildlife farm in San Antonio, Texas. I wear many hats for doing many different jobs there every day. I care for creatures from around the world. I love them all. However, the giraffes occupy a special place in my heart. The population in the last 15years has declined by 80 percent. Buddy and Wasswa are one of just nine sets of twin giraffes born at zoos around the world. After getting some media attention, I launched the Giraffe Conservation Foundation to help protect giraffes living in the wild. I’m so glad to get help from five wildlife researchers that took giraffes’ protection up to a higher level. Our farm is open to the public. Visitors can not only learn about the animals, but also get close to them. And the animals are not against that. For them, people are part of their natural environment.
第二节到此结束。
现在，你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
听力部分到此结束。
试题答案
听力：
1—5ABCBC 6—10 CABCA 11—15ABBCC 16—20 ABABA
阅读：
21—23 BCD
A篇：本文是一篇应用文，介绍了这个周末家庭日在Ontario Parks举办的活动。
21.B【解析】细节理解题。根据第一个活动介绍中的第二段最后一句可知，参与该活动需要提前申请车辆许可证。
22.C【解析】细节理解题。根据第二个活动介绍中的第二句可知，该游戏仓开放时间是7个小时。
23.D【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一个活动介绍可知，冰钓活动需要关注冰层厚度以确保安全。
24—27 ACBD
B篇：本文是一篇记叙文。Juleus Ghunta从小阅读不好，一位老师发现了他的潜力，改变了他的人生。
24. A【解析】推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句可知，Ghunta家境不好。
25.C【解析】推理判断题。根据第二段以及第四段前两句可知，Ghunta在老师的指导下开始提升阅读能力，也开始变得自信起来。这说明在遇到那位老师之前他是不自信的。
26.B【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段第三句可知，那位老师让Ghunta认识到了自己的价值，同时也让他看到了希望。
27. D【解析】主旨大意题。通读全文可知，Juleus Ghunta从小阅读不好，一位老师发现了他的潜力，改变了他的人生。
28—31 ACBD
C篇：本文是一篇说明文。全球水域受到气候变化、污染和需求等影响，正面临越来越大的压力。一家科技公司研发了一种似鱼机器人，该机器人可帮助采集水下数据，有助于用于水道的管理。
28.A【解析】推理判断题。根据第二段第一句和第三段第一句可知，前两段引出本文话题。
29.C【解析】推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句可知，该机器人能潜入水下自然栖息地，和其他生物一起游泳而不打扰它们，并能顺利地绕过障碍物。这说明该机器人在水下可以高效地工作。
30.B【解析】主旨大意题。根据第五段可知，本段介绍了这种科技的应用场景及实例。
31.D【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段最后两句可知，该公司现在面临资金的问题，需要更多资金来商业化这种机器人。
32—35DBCA
D篇：本文是一篇说明文。科学家Amor和同事发现了一种通过重新编程T细胞来对抗衰老细胞的方法，这可能有助于延长寿命并提高生活质量，从而为人类带来了对抗衰老的新希望。
32.D【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知，CAR T细胞可以通过重新编程来对抗衰老。
33.B【解析】词义推测题。根据第三段第一句可知，虽然目前有几种药物可以消除这些细胞，但许多药物必须长期反复服用。
34.C【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段第二句和第五段第一句可知，CAR T细胞让老鼠的身体更健康而且这种影响还很持久。
35. A【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，Amor对CAR T细胞的未来感到很乐观。
36—40 GEDBF
七选五：本文是一篇说明文，介绍了职场认可对雇主和员工的一些好处。
36.G【解析】根据下文可知，本文阐述了职场认可对于雇主和员工的好处，故选G项。
37.E【解析】根据下文其中一项对感谢信的影响的研究可知，E项（《哈佛商业评论》对职场士气进行了一系列研究）符合语境。
38.D【解析】根据小标题及下文可知，本段主要内容：职场认可会提高员工保留率。故D项（当你的员工快乐时，他们就不太可能离开）符合语境。
39.B【解析】根据下文可知，B项（这对企业到底意味着什么 ）符合语境。
40.F【解析】根据上下文可知，F项（但小公司和初创企业需要更多的工作和关注才能发展）连接前后两句。
41—45DBADC 46—50 ACBDC 51—55BABDC
完形填空：本文是一篇记叙文。先天脑瘫的我在老师和同学的帮助下取得了不可思议的成就。
41.D【解析】考查形容词。我的身体活动受到限制，这意味着在我面前的是一个充满限制的世界。
42.B【解析】考查名词。对我的潜力的怀疑是常见的。
43.A【解析】考查动词。很少有人知道，我的生命将成为一个活生生的见证，证明一个人在支持和训练下可以取得多大的成就，即使我们必须面对巨大的挑战。
44.D【解析】考查名词。参见上一题解析。
45. C【解析】考查动词短语。虽然我最开始在申请学校时被很多人拒绝了，但St. Teresa’s School的校长热情地接纳了我。
46.A【解析】考查名词。在我的整个学校生活中，她以及一些老师和同学的支持都给了我很大的帮助。
47.C【解析】考查名词。带我去洗手间，在课堂上帮我记笔记——这些日常的善意举动真的帮助了我，因为我不能自己走路，而且我写得很慢。
48.B【解析】考查形容词。参见上一题解析。
49.D【解析】考查副词。在他们的支持下，我在学业和个人成长方面都取得了进步。
50.C【解析】考查动词。在我顺利完成大学学业后，我的家人和朋友鼓励我开一家计算机培训中心。
51.B【解析】考查形容词。它变成了一个充满力量的地方，在那里我向一千多人传授了宝贵的技能。
52.A 【解析】考查动词。脑瘫学生被教导如何解决他们面临的问题。
53.B【解析】考查名词。我为他们的成功而高兴，并为我对他们生活的持久影响感到欣慰。
54.D【解析】考查名词。我希望我的故事表明，有了决心和坚定的信念，我们都可以克服我们的局限性，创造一个更加包容和理解的世界。
55.C【解析】考查动词。参见上一题解析。
56. collected 57. stories 58. that 59. by 60. sending
61. the 62. world’s 63. discovery 64. entirely 65. entered
语法填空：
56. collected【解析】考查非谓语动词。本句已经有谓语动词features，故此处用过去分词作后置定语，与所修饰词之间是逻辑上的被动关系。
57. stories【解析】考查名词单复数。story是可数名词而且有some修饰，故用复数。
58. that【解析】考查定语从句。先行词是people and cultures，既有人又有物，故用that引导该定语从句，在从句中作主语。
59. by【解析】考查介词。根据前面的played可知，此处是被动语态，需要介词by连接动词的逻辑主语。
60. sending【解析】考查非谓语动词。此处动词跟在介词by之后，故用动名词。
61.the【解析】考查冠词。此处是表示年份的固定用法。
62.world’s【解析】考查名词所有格。根据句意可知，此处要用名词所有格修饰宾语。
63. discovery【解析】考查词性转换。根据前面的This可知，此处要用名词作主语。
64. entirely【解析】考查副词。此处要用副词修饰动词。
65. entered【解析】考查时态。此处讲述过去的事，故用一般过去时。
说明：1.有拼写或大小写错误的作答不给分。
2.除所列答案外，若试评过程中发现其他可接受答案，经评卷专家组讨论确认后也可给分。
写作：
第一节：
参考范文：
Dear Martin,
I am thrilled to hear that you will soon be coming to our school as an exchange student! Welcome to our school and to our country. It will be a fantastic experience to have you here, and I am sure we will have a lot of fun together.
I can’t wait to show you around our campus, introduce you to our friends, and help you settle in. We have been looking forward to your arrival and are excited to learn more about your culture and share ours with you. Your presence will surely enrich our school life, and I am eager to learn from each other.
Looking forward to meeting you soon!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节：
参考范文：
Rather than directing Muensterer to a nearby shop, the desk attendant did something surprising. Without hesitation, the man offered to lend Muensterer his own white dress shirt for the job interview. Having received this unexpected act of kindness from a stranger, Muensterer was greatly touched by the man’s generosity and felt grateful for the timely assistance. Accepting the offer, he quickly changed into the borrowed shirt, which surprisingly fit him perfectly. As he looked at himself in the mirror, he couldn’t help but marvel at the fortunate turn of events that had saved the day.
After the job interview, Muensterer returned to the front desk with the shirt in hand, along with a heart full of gratitude. He thanked the desk attendant sincerely for his generosity. He expressed how the shirt had helped him feel more confident during the interview. The man behind the counter simply smiled and waved off Muensterer’s thanks, saying it was all part of the hotel’s commitment to ensuring their guests’ comfort. So ever since, when Muenster er sees someone who needs anything, he’s very willing to share. And he always thinks about that special day when a total stranger helped him out of a lot of trouble.
英语
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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，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。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Which is the right gate for the man’s flight
A. Gate 18. B. Gate 19. C. Gate 20.
2. How does the woman usually go to work
A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By taxi.
3. Who is the man choosing T-shirt s for
A. His friends. B. The coaches. C. His teammates.
4. How is the man probably feeling now
A. Unhappy. B. Tired. C. Worried.
5. When will the woman visit the man’s class
A. Today. B. Tomorrow. C. Next Monday.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Where does the man want to go
A. To the café. B. To the lab. C. To the library.
7. What is the man’s major
A. Physics. B. Biology. C. Chemistry.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where is the man’s mother now
A. In the office. B. In the hospital. C. At home.
9. Why will the man ask for a week off
A. He has to see a doctor.
B. He wants to look for a cleaner.
C. He needs to look after his mother.
10. What does the woman think of the man
A. He is considerate.
B. He is helpful to her.
C. He is a successful man.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the man say about the winter in New Work
A. It’s cold and wet. B. The wind is strong. C. The air is heavy.
12. What do we know about the man
A. He is leaving New York.
B. He likes the autumn in New York.
C. He doesn’t know New York well.
13. What does the man think is the most unpleasant part of the weather in New York
A. It’s hot in summer. B. It’s very changeable. C. It rains all year round.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What will Susan do to help John
A. Take over his work.
B. Finish his term paper.
C. Take care of his cousin.
15. What will John do on Saturday
A. Have an interview. B. Attend a music festival. C. Work in the library.
16. What is the plan based on
A. The weather. B. Susan’s time. C. John’s cousin’s idea.
17. When will the speakers contact each other again
A. On Saturday night. B. On Friday night. C. On Thursday night.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What does the speaker usually do
A. She cares for wildlife.
B. She trains animals for fun.
C. She does research on wildlife.
19. What is Buddy
A. A lion. B. A giraffe. C. An elephant.
20. What can we learn about the animals on the farm
A. They are friendly to visitors.
B. They can’t adapt to the environment.
C. None of them are open to the public.
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
Family Day 2024
Here are some exciting happenings at Ontario Parks this Family Day Weekend:
Family Day—Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
February 19
Join park staff at Sleeping Giant this Family Day to enjoy some outdoor activities including ice skating with neighbor campfire, winter hiking or walking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The visitor centre will be open from 8:30 a. m. to 4:00 p. m.
The park gate will be closed and locked at 4:40p. m. Don’t forget to reserve your vehicle permit in advance!
Family Day—Bronte Creek Provincial Park
February 17
Spend an enjoyable day exploring the park trails, barns（仓棚）, and outdoor play equipment. The play barn（for children 10 years and under）will be open from 9:00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m. Visit the children’s farm with a variety of animals, search for the park’s Gnome Road, or climb to the top of the hill and enjoy the views from the canyon scenic observation deck!
Fire and Stars Hikes—Sibbald Point Provincial Park
February 16&17
Visit Sibbald Point this winter for an evening journey along the Maidenhai r Fern Trail, lit only by fire and the stars.
Hike between the hours of 6:30-9:30 p. m, on your own or join in a guided hike led by Discovery staff beginning at 6:30 p. m. This journey takes 1-1.5hours to complete dependent on your hiking pace.
Staff recommend bringing your own snowshoes, but they are optional depending on amount of snow fall. Be sure to check the Snow Report before you arrive!
Family Fishing Weekend
February 17-19
Do you know Canadians can fish licence-free from February 17 to February 19 What a great time to introduce your family to ice fishing! Find an event near you.
Safety should always be number one. Remember: Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness. Always dress for the weather and layer up. Make sure you obey the rules and regulations of the body of water you’re fishing on too!
21. What should you do before attending the activities at Sleeping Giant
A. Bring your snowshoes. B. Apply for vehicle permit.
C. Check the snow report. D. Know about relevant rules.
22. How long will the play barn be open
A. For 5hours. B. For 6 hours. C. For 7 hours. D. For 8 hours.
23. Which of the following requires attention to the thickness of ice
A. Family Day—Sleeping Giant Provincial Park.
B. Family Day—Bronte Creek Provincial Park.
C. Fire and Stars Hikes—Sibbald Point Provincial Park.
D. Family Fishing Weekend.
B
Juleus Ghunta is a published children’s author and award-winning poet. But growing up, he could barely read. Ghunta’s family lived in a rural part of Western Jamaica. His mother often had to make tough choices about how to use their limited resources, including a decision to send his oldest sister to school, and to keep Ghunta at home.
When Ghunta finally went to school, he couldn’t catch up on his reading skills. Not only had he been kept home from school as a child, but he had not been exposed to books. By the time he entered the sixth grade, he could spell his name, but he still couldn’t make out words. spell, or read with understanding.
When Ghunta was about 12, a young teacher decided to start a special reading program for struggling students. Ghunta was the first student to sign up. The teacher was incredibly kind to him. She did not ask anything of Ghunta, except that he worked hard and believed in himself.
Under her guidance, Ghunta’s reading skills finally started to improve. He started to feel more confident. “She had left me with the gift of literacy,” he said, “and with the value as a human being.” His life took a new direction. He graduated from elementary school with a number of academic awards, including one for “most improved in reading”. He went on to college. Today, he is the author of two children’s books, about overcoming difficult experiences in childhood. He’s now working on his first full-length collection of poetry.
“I would love her to see the significant impact that she has made on my life, and the ways in which I have carried this memory of her—the hope and the light—with me and how it continues to be a source of joy.”
24. What do we know about Ghunta’s family
A. The family lived a poor life.
B. Their house sat in the urban area.
C. His mother had no choice of resources.
D. The family was supported by his parents.
25. Which word best describes Ghunta before meeting the young teacher
A. Lazy. B. Impatient. C. Unconfident. D. Careless.
26. What can be inferred about the teacher’s impact on Ghunta’s life beyond literacy
A. She encouraged him to pursue a career in education.
B. She helped him get a sense of self-worth and hope.
C. She introduced him to the world of professional writing.
D. She provided him with financial support for his education.
27. What can be the best title for the text
A. Poor Students Finding Help B. A College Shaping Someone
C. The Pain Brought By The Poor Life D. Life Led In A New Direction
C
The world’s oceans, lakes and rivers are under increasing pressure from climate change, growing demand, urbanization, and pollution, threatening their ability to sustain life.
“Without better data to understand the health of increasingly stressed waterways, the fight to save these most precious resources will be ineffective,” said the co-founder of a technology company. “Virtually every waterway is polluted to an extent where the ecosystem just can’t balance back anymore,” he explains.
The company is aiming to fill that information gap using fishlike robots that collect data from underwater environments. Powered by batteries, they are designed to look and swim like fish. The standard version is about 1.3 meters long and weighs 30 kilograms and can be equipped with cameras and sensors to measure oxygen, salinity（盐度）and pH levels.
The founder was motivated to build the robots after his eight-year-old daughter learned about the ocean crisis and asked him to help protect the seas. He says it’s important that the robots can integrate into natural habitats—swimming among other creatures without disturbing them and moving around obstacles smoothly.
The company has put its technology to use in different regions. It has operated in both fresh and saltwater, near dams, and in harbors and fish farms, checking things like water quality and fish health and collecting data wherever they go. The CEO of the company said its technology could be used in the region for water management, sustainable aquaculture（水产养殖）operations, and monitoring the health of corals.
Still, the company has some blocks to clear before its fishlike robots will be seen cruising（游弋）through the world’s waterways. “We need capital to commercialize,” said the CEO, “but there are very few people who are willing to actually support those that are doing frontier technologies in the waterways.” The founder hopes more funding will follow. He said, “Investors should absolutely wake up.”
28. What is the purpose of the first two paragraphs
A. To introduce the topic of the text.
B. To state the importance of the text.
C. To explain the urgency of water resources.
D. To weaken the seriousness of water pollution.
29. Which is one of the advantages of the robots
A. They can imitate other fishes.
B. They can easily catch children’s eyes.
C. They work efficiently under the water.
D. They can swim without being recharged.
30. What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A. The launch of a new program. B. The application of the technology.
C. Management of the company. D. Development of the company.
31. What problem does the company face currently
A. How to make people focus on technology.
B. How to keep investors positive.
C. How to produce more robots.
D. How to collect more money.
D
For centuries, explorers have searched for the fountain of youth. Surprisingly, the secret to staying young might have been within us all along. Amor, a scientist, and colleagues have discovered that T cells can be reprogrammed to fight aging, so to speak.
Given the right genetic changes, these white blood cells can attack another group of cells known as senescent（衰老的）cells, which are thought to be responsible for many of the diseases we fight with later in life. Senescent cells are those that stop replicating（再生）. As we age, they build up in our bodies, resulting in some diseases.
While several existing drugs can eliminate these cells, many must be taken repeatedly over time. As an alternative, Amor and colleagues turned to a “living” drug called CAR（chimeric antigen receptor）T cells.
They discovered CAR T cells could be used to rid of senescent cells in mice. As a result. the mice ended up living healthier lives. They had lower body weight, improved metabolism（新陈代谢）, and increased physical activity. All these came without any tissue damage or side effects.
Perhaps the greatest power of CAR T cells is their long-lasting effects. The team found that just one dose（一剂）at a young age can have lifelong effects. That single treatment can protect against conditions that commonly occur later in life.
“T cells have the ability to develop memory and exist in your body for really long periods. which is very different from a chemical drug,” Amor explained.
Amor’s lab is now investigating whether CAR T cells let mice live not only healthier but also longer. If so, society will be one step closer to the fountain of youth.
32. What discovery have scientists made about T cells and aging
A. T cells cause aging.
B. Aging is caused by genetic changes.
C. Senescent cells are T cells.
D. T cells can fight aging.
33. What does the underlined word “eliminate” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Sustain. B. Remove. C. Cue. D. Polish.
34. Which effect of CAR T cells on young mice does the text emphasize
A. Short-term activity increase. B. Immediate weight reduction.
C. Lifelong health enhancement. D. Temporary metabolic improvement.
35. What is Amor’s attitude to the future of employing CAR T cells
A. Optimistic. B. Doubtful. C. Critical. D. Unclear.
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。
Workplace recognition is a powerful way of making employees feel valued and enhancing their performance. 36
Make people feel valued
Employees want to know that they are making a difference in what they do—big or small—and workplace recognition can make a considerable difference. 37 One of them focused on the impact of letters of appreciation. The letters roughly read: Your continued dedication and hard work make children and families in the region better off every day. Appreciation can greatly improve morale（士气）.
Improve employees’ retention（保留）
38 Not only does this boost their confidence, but it also helps improve your company’s retention rate and secure top talent. It is predicted that replacing a salaried worker costs 6-9 months of the position’s annual wages.
Boost motivation and productivity
A study found that employee engagement, productivity, and performance are 14% higher in organizations with a specific recognition programme in place. 39 It means that your team is more present in their day-to-day roles, they produce optimal work quality and feel personally connected to the company and the work they do for its growth. Ultimately, workplace recognition leads to happy, driven, and productive workers.
Improve employees’ well-being
It’s common for businesses of all sizes to experience stressful periods. 40 Especially when your team is small and the workload high, people can feel extensive burnout and stress, leading to time off work. Gratitude increases our positive emotions, like happiness, making us more resilient against future stress.
A. How does this benefit the organizations
B. What exactly does this mean for businesses
C. Here are some tips on securing workplace recognition.
D. When your workers are happy, they’re less likely to leave.
E. The Harvard Business Review conducted a series of studies on workplace morale.
F. But small companies and start-ups require more work and attention to develop.
G. Here are the benefits of workplace recognition for both employers and employees.
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。
I was born in a small town in Vadodara City. Gujarat. India, with cerebral palsy（脑瘫）. My 41 activity was restricted, which meant that a world of limitations lay ahead of me. Doubts about my 42 are common. Few people know that my life will become a living testament（证明）to how much one person can 43 with support and training, even if we have to face great 44 .
Although I was rejected by many at first when I 45 schools, the principal of St. Teresa’s School warmly embraced me. Her 46 and that of some teachers and classmates really helped me throughout my school life. Taking me to the bathroom, taking notes for me in class—these daily gestures of 47 really helped me because I couldn’t walk on my own and I was a（n） 48 writer. With their help, I made progress both 49 and personally.
After I successfully completed college, my family and friends 50 me to open a computer training center. It became a place of power where I taught 51 skills to over a thousand people. Students with cerebral palsy are 52 how to solve the problems they face. I enjoy their success and feel comforted by my lasting 53 on their lives.
I hope my story shows that with determination and strong 54 . we can all overcome our limitations and 55 a more inclusive and understanding world.
41. A. favorite B. brain C. future D. physical
42. A. fortune B. potential C. appearance D. existence
43. A. achieve B. overcome C. desire D. expect
44. A. dangers B. anxieties C. opportunities D. challenges
45. A. got into B. picked up C. applied for D. joined in
46. A. support B. trust C. focus D. confidence
47. A. friendship B. beauty C. kindness D. closeness
48. A. only B. slow C. eager D. big
49. A. logically B. mentally C. gradually D. academically
50. A. ordered B. allowed C. encouraged D. forced
51. A. curious B. valuable C. social D. complicated
52. A. taught B. determined C. advised D. displayed
53. A. plan B. impact C. goal D. topic
54. A. body B. relation C. function D. faith
55. A. break B. encounter C. create D. touch
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Science Museum in the UK is holding an exhibition called “Zimingzhong: Clockwork Treasures from China’s Forbidden City”. The exhibition features 23 clocks, mainly 56 （collect）by three Qing emperors. The clocks aim to tell some 57 （story）about the meaning of technology and skills, as well as the people and cultures 58 appeared during this small window of trade between Britain and China.
“The Emperors and Zimingzhong” section of the exhibition reveals the important role played 59 zimingzhong in early cultural exchanges. In the early 17th century, missionaries tried to please the Qing emperors by 60 （send）them delicately made automatic devices.
In the middle section of the exhibition, a scale model of the Chinese water-powered “escapement” reveals that in 61 year 1088, during the Song Dynasty, Su Song created the 62 （world）first water-powered astronomical clock tower. In the 1960s, scholars rediscovered an ancient text about it. This 63 （discover）challenges the long-held idea that mechanical clocks originated 64 （entire）in Europe.
Zimingzhong initially 65 （enter）China from Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. Following this year-long trade route, British businessmen, upon reaching the coastal areas of China, purchased sought-after goods, including silk, tea and porcelain.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Martin即将来你校做交换生。请你给他发一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1.表示欢迎；
2.你的安排；
3.期待他的到来。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右：
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Martin, Yours sincerely, Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
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。
About 15years ago, Oliver Muensterer packed his suitcase and traveled from his home in Leipzig, Germany to a town a few hours away. He had a job interview, so he arrived the evening beforehand, feeling a mix of nervousness and excitement about the opportunity that lay ahead.
When he woke up the next morning, the sunlight filtering through the curtains cast a warm glow in the hotel room. As he took a shower and started to get dressed, his mind raced with thoughts of the upcoming interview. The realization that he had forgotten to pack a white dress shirt struck him like a bolt of lightning, causing his heart to skip a beat.
“I thought I had prepared perfectly for everything. I had a tie; I had my suit; but somehow I had forgotten the shirt,” Muensterer muttered to himself, a touch of frustration in his voice.
This discovery sent Muensterer into a panic. He rushed down to the lobby（大厅）and went to the front desk to ask the man behind the counter if he could suggest a nearby store where he could buy a new shirt.
Approaching the front desk, he quickly explained his problem to the man behind the counter, desperation evident in his voice and behaviour.
“I’m really in a lot of trouble. I will have this really important job interview in an hour. And somehow I forgot my dress shirt at home.” Muensterer explained.
Muensterer’s heart raced as he stood at the front desk, his desperation palpable in the way his fingers tapped nervously against the polished wood. Every passing second felt like a lifetime as he awaited the front desk attendant’s response. The weight of the coming interview hung heavy on his shoulders, each breath a struggle against the choking panic. Yet, a glimmer of hope flickered within him as he asked assistance, his eyes searching desperately for any sign of solution. Would this stranger truly hold the key to saving his chance at success
However, hardly had Muensterer finished his words when the man behind the counter said, “Don’t worry, sir, I have a solution.”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Rather than directing Muensterer to a nearby shop, the desk attendant did something surprising. After the job interview, Muensterer returned to the front desk with the shirt in hand, along with a heart full of gratitude.
湖南省高二年级期末考试
英语参考答案
听力部分录音材料
听力部分。该部分分为第一、第二两节。
注意：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。
停顿 00'10"
现在是听力试音时间。
M: Hello. International Friends Club. Can I help you
W: Oh, hello. I read about your club in the paper today and I thought I’d phone to find out a bit more.
M: Yes, certainly. Well, we are a sort of social club for people from different countries. It’s quite a new club—we have about 50 members at the moment, but we are growing all the time.
W: That sounds interesting. I’m British actually, and I came to Washington about three months ago. I’m looking for ways to meet people. Er, what kinds of events do you organize
M: Well, we have social get-togethers, and sports events, and we also have language evenings.
W: Could you tell me something about the language evenings
M: Yes. Every day except Thursday we have a language evening. People can come and practice their languages—you know, over a drink or something. We have different languages on different evenings. Monday—Spanish; Tuesday—Italian; Wednesday—German; and Friday—French. On Thursday we usually have a meal in a restaurant for anyone who wants to come.
W: Well, that sounds great, I really need to practice my French.
M: OK. Well, if you can just give me your name and address, I’ll send you the form and some more information. If you join now, you can have the first month free.
试音到此结束。
听力考试正式开始。
停顿 00'10"
请看听力部分第一节。
第一节
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。
停顿 00'02"
例如：现在你有5秒钟的时间看试卷上的例题。
停顿 00'05"
你将听到以下内容：
M: Excuse me. Can you tell me how much the shirt is
W: Yes, it’s nine fifteen.
停顿 00'02"
你将有5秒钟的时间将正确答案标在试卷上。
停顿 00'05"
衬衫的价格为9镑15便士，所以你选择C项，并将其标在试卷上。
现在，你有5秒钟的时间阅读第1小题的有关内容。
停顿 00'05"
（Text 1）
M: Excuse me. I just want to check the boarding gate for Washington to London. Is it 19
W: Oh, it is just changed. It’ll be 18, down that way on the right.
（Text 2）
M: Do you go to work by taxi every day
W: Well, the company is so close to my home that I often go there on foot, except when I am in a hurry.
（Text 3）
M: How do you like this for our team
W: My friend John has a T-shirt like this and it looks nice on him. But don’t forget to ask the coach for his advice.
M: I won’t.
（Text 4）
W: Wow, finally all is done after two weeks’ hard work. Why not go to karaoke
M: Karaoke Sorry, you know I am tone-deaf. I just want to go back home to have a rest.
W: Oh, come on!
（Text 5）
W: Would you mind if I visit your class today, Mr. Johnson
M: Of course not. But the students will take examinations today. Can you come tomorrow
W: I’m afraid I’m not free tomorrow. How about next Monday
M: No problem.
第一节到此结束。
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。现在，你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
（Text 6）
M: Can you give me a ride to the library
W: Studying at the library again I take just as many classes as you do, but I only have about an hour to study every day. And I can get all my work done either at home or at the café down the road.
M: Well, I’m majoring in physics. I have several projects to finish each month, and I spend about ten to fifteen hours a week in the lab. You’re a biology major. You have one midterm and one final exam for each class, right
W: Yeah...
M: You’ve got it so easy!
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
（Text 7）
W: How is your mother feeling these days
M: Much better, thanks. She is recovering and will be back home in a few days.
W: That’s wonderful. When will you be back at your job
M: I think I’ll need a week to take care of her and do some cleaning.
W: Why don’t you hi re someone to do it You’ll be able to work and also have more free time.
M: I’d prefer to do it myself.
W: You’re a kind and thoughtful man. I admire you very much.
M: I’m just a regular son.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
（Text 8）
W: Tell us something, Mr. Smith, about New York City.
M: It is a wonderful city, maybe the most interesting city in the world today, but I’m afraid the weather is not very good.
W: Is it very cold in New York, Mr. Smith
M: Sometimes it’s very cold, and sometimes it’s very hot. On some days in winter it seems that there is no colder place in the world because the air, while cold, is also wet. And in summer it’s very hot. There is little wind. The air is often damp and heavy.
W: Is the weather always unpleasant
M: Oh, no. There are many beautiful days in New York, especially in spring and in autumn. The really unpleasant part is that the weather in New York changes often and so suddenly.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
（Text 9）
M: Susan, I could really need your help this weekend.
W: What is it, John Another term paper
M: No, no. This is easy compared to that. My cousin is coming on Thursday. She has an interview at the college and I promised my aunt I’d look after her. We are going to the supermarket, but on Saturday I’m on duty at the library all day and can’t get out of it. Uh, I was wondering if you could show her around during the day and maybe we can all meet for dinner later.
W: Sure. I don’t have any plans. What kind of things does she like to do
M: Actually I haven’t seen her for three years. She lives so far away. But this will be her first time on a college campus; she is still in high school. So she probably enjoys anything on campus.
W: Well, there is a music festival in the hall. That’s a possibility. I hope it doesn’t snow. They are predicting 68 inches for the weekend. Everything will be closed down then.
M: Well, how about, for the time being, planning on dropping her off at your place on my way to work But if there is a snowstorm, I’ll give you a call and see if we can figure something else out.
W: Sounds good. We can touch again on Friday night when we have a better idea of the forecast.
M: I hope this works out.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
（Text 10）
W: Imagine a world with no more wild animals—no elephants, no giraffes or lions. To me, it is such a terrible thought for the world. Being surrounded by wild animals, feeding them and caring for them, is all that I’ve wanted to do with my life. And that is exactly what I am doing now. I care for 500 animals that live on my family’s wildlife farm in San Antonio, Texas. I wear many hats for doing many different jobs there every day. I care for creatures from around the world. I love them all. However, the giraffes occupy a special place in my heart. The population in the last 15years has declined by 80 percent. Buddy and Wasswa are one of just nine sets of twin giraffes born at zoos around the world. After getting some media attention, I launched the Giraffe Conservation Foundation to help protect giraffes living in the wild. I’m so glad to get help from five wildlife researchers that took giraffes’ protection up to a higher level. Our farm is open to the public. Visitors can not only learn about the animals, but also get close to them. And the animals are not against that. For them, people are part of their natural environment.
第二节到此结束。
现在，你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
听力部分到此结束。
试题答案
听力：
1—5ABCBC 6—10 CABCA 11—15ABBCC 16—20 ABABA
阅读：
21—23 BCD
A篇：本文是一篇应用文，介绍了这个周末家庭日在Ontario Parks举办的活动。
21.B【解析】细节理解题。根据第一个活动介绍中的第二段最后一句可知，参与该活动需要提前申请车辆许可证。
22.C【解析】细节理解题。根据第二个活动介绍中的第二句可知，该游戏仓开放时间是7个小时。
23.D【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一个活动介绍可知，冰钓活动需要关注冰层厚度以确保安全。
24—27 ACBD
B篇：本文是一篇记叙文。Juleus Ghunta从小阅读不好，一位老师发现了他的潜力，改变了他的人生。
24. A【解析】推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句可知，Ghunta家境不好。
25.C【解析】推理判断题。根据第二段以及第四段前两句可知，Ghunta在老师的指导下开始提升阅读能力，也开始变得自信起来。这说明在遇到那位老师之前他是不自信的。
26.B【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段第三句可知，那位老师让Ghunta认识到了自己的价值，同时也让他看到了希望。
27. D【解析】主旨大意题。通读全文可知，Juleus Ghunta从小阅读不好，一位老师发现了他的潜力，改变了他的人生。
28—31 ACBD
C篇：本文是一篇说明文。全球水域受到气候变化、污染和需求等影响，正面临越来越大的压力。一家科技公司研发了一种似鱼机器人，该机器人可帮助采集水下数据，有助于用于水道的管理。
28.A【解析】推理判断题。根据第二段第一句和第三段第一句可知，前两段引出本文话题。
29.C【解析】推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句可知，该机器人能潜入水下自然栖息地，和其他生物一起游泳而不打扰它们，并能顺利地绕过障碍物。这说明该机器人在水下可以高效地工作。
30.B【解析】主旨大意题。根据第五段可知，本段介绍了这种科技的应用场景及实例。
31.D【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段最后两句可知，该公司现在面临资金的问题，需要更多资金来商业化这种机器人。
32—35DBCA
D篇：本文是一篇说明文。科学家Amor和同事发现了一种通过重新编程T细胞来对抗衰老细胞的方法，这可能有助于延长寿命并提高生活质量，从而为人类带来了对抗衰老的新希望。
32.D【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知，CAR T细胞可以通过重新编程来对抗衰老。
33.B【解析】词义推测题。根据第三段第一句可知，虽然目前有几种药物可以消除这些细胞，但许多药物必须长期反复服用。
34.C【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段第二句和第五段第一句可知，CAR T细胞让老鼠的身体更健康而且这种影响还很持久。
35. A【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，Amor对CAR T细胞的未来感到很乐观。
36—40 GEDBF
七选五：本文是一篇说明文，介绍了职场认可对雇主和员工的一些好处。
36.G【解析】根据下文可知，本文阐述了职场认可对于雇主和员工的好处，故选G项。
37.E【解析】根据下文其中一项对感谢信的影响的研究可知，E项（《哈佛商业评论》对职场士气进行了一系列研究）符合语境。
38.D【解析】根据小标题及下文可知，本段主要内容：职场认可会提高员工保留率。故D项（当你的员工快乐时，他们就不太可能离开）符合语境。
39.B【解析】根据下文可知，B项（这对企业到底意味着什么 ）符合语境。
40.F【解析】根据上下文可知，F项（但小公司和初创企业需要更多的工作和关注才能发展）连接前后两句。
41—45DBADC 46—50 ACBDC 51—55BABDC
完形填空：本文是一篇记叙文。先天脑瘫的我在老师和同学的帮助下取得了不可思议的成就。
41.D【解析】考查形容词。我的身体活动受到限制，这意味着在我面前的是一个充满限制的世界。
42.B【解析】考查名词。对我的潜力的怀疑是常见的。
43.A【解析】考查动词。很少有人知道，我的生命将成为一个活生生的见证，证明一个人在支持和训练下可以取得多大的成就，即使我们必须面对巨大的挑战。
44.D【解析】考查名词。参见上一题解析。
45. C【解析】考查动词短语。虽然我最开始在申请学校时被很多人拒绝了，但St. Teresa’s School的校长热情地接纳了我。
46.A【解析】考查名词。在我的整个学校生活中，她以及一些老师和同学的支持都给了我很大的帮助。
47.C【解析】考查名词。带我去洗手间，在课堂上帮我记笔记——这些日常的善意举动真的帮助了我，因为我不能自己走路，而且我写得很慢。
48.B【解析】考查形容词。参见上一题解析。
49.D【解析】考查副词。在他们的支持下，我在学业和个人成长方面都取得了进步。
50.C【解析】考查动词。在我顺利完成大学学业后，我的家人和朋友鼓励我开一家计算机培训中心。
51.B【解析】考查形容词。它变成了一个充满力量的地方，在那里我向一千多人传授了宝贵的技能。
52.A 【解析】考查动词。脑瘫学生被教导如何解决他们面临的问题。
53.B【解析】考查名词。我为他们的成功而高兴，并为我对他们生活的持久影响感到欣慰。
54.D【解析】考查名词。我希望我的故事表明，有了决心和坚定的信念，我们都可以克服我们的局限性，创造一个更加包容和理解的世界。
55.C【解析】考查动词。参见上一题解析。
56. collected 57. stories 58. that 59. by 60. sending
61. the 62. world’s 63. discovery 64. entirely 65. entered
语法填空：
56. collected【解析】考查非谓语动词。本句已经有谓语动词features，故此处用过去分词作后置定语，与所修饰词之间是逻辑上的被动关系。
57. stories【解析】考查名词单复数。story是可数名词而且有some修饰，故用复数。
58. that【解析】考查定语从句。先行词是people and cultures，既有人又有物，故用that引导该定语从句，在从句中作主语。
59. by【解析】考查介词。根据前面的played可知，此处是被动语态，需要介词by连接动词的逻辑主语。
60. sending【解析】考查非谓语动词。此处动词跟在介词by之后，故用动名词。
61.the【解析】考查冠词。此处是表示年份的固定用法。
62.world’s【解析】考查名词所有格。根据句意可知，此处要用名词所有格修饰宾语。
63. discovery【解析】考查词性转换。根据前面的This可知，此处要用名词作主语。
64. entirely【解析】考查副词。此处要用副词修饰动词。
65. entered【解析】考查时态。此处讲述过去的事，故用一般过去时。
说明：1.有拼写或大小写错误的作答不给分。
2.除所列答案外，若试评过程中发现其他可接受答案，经评卷专家组讨论确认后也可给分。
写作：
第一节：
参考范文：
Dear Martin,
I am thrilled to hear that you will soon be coming to our school as an exchange student! Welcome to our school and to our country. It will be a fantastic experience to have you here, and I am sure we will have a lot of fun together.
I can’t wait to show you around our campus, introduce you to our friends, and help you settle in. We have been looking forward to your arrival and are excited to learn more about your culture and share ours with you. Your presence will surely enrich our school life, and I am eager to learn from each other.
Looking forward to meeting you soon!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节：
参考范文：
Rather than directing Muensterer to a nearby shop, the desk attendant did something surprising. Without hesitation, the man offered to lend Muensterer his own white dress shirt for the job interview. Having received this unexpected act of kindness from a stranger, Muensterer was greatly touched by the man’s generosity and felt grateful for the timely assistance. Accepting the offer, he quickly changed into the borrowed shirt, which surprisingly fit him perfectly. As he looked at himself in the mirror, he couldn’t help but marvel at the fortunate turn of events that had saved the day.
After the job interview, Muensterer returned to the front desk with the shirt in hand, along with a heart full of gratitude. He thanked the desk attendant sincerely for his generosity. He expressed how the shirt had helped him feel more confident during the interview. The man behind the counter simply smiled and waved off Muensterer’s thanks, saying it was all part of the hotel’s commitment to ensuring their guests’ comfort. So ever since, when Muenster er sees someone who needs anything, he’s very willing to share. And he always thinks about that special day when a total stranger helped him out of a lot of trouble.
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