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高二上学期期中测试题二
一、听力题
1． What topic does the man suggest for the report？
A．Air pollution. B．Garbage sorting. C．Endangered species.
【答案】B
【解析】【听力原文】M: Hi , Mary. How's your preparation for the report？
W: I can' t decide on the topic. There are so many things I want to talk about: global warming , air pollution , endangered species , and so on.
M: Well, probably the students will be more interested in what we can do in our daily life , such as how to sort garbage.
【分析】题意：男士建议报告的主题是什么 根据听力内容M: Well, probably the students will be more interested in what we
can do in our daily life , such as how to sort garbage. 嗯，也许学生们会对我们在日常生活中所能做的事情更感兴趣，比如如何分类垃圾。可知选项Garbage sorting.符合题意；故答案为B。
【点评】考查短对话。注意听前认真阅读问题和选项去预测可能听到的内容，听时注意抓关键词 such as how to sort garbage.来选出正确选项。
2． How did the woman come to school today？
A．By bike. B．On foot. C．By bus.
【答案】B
【解析】【听力原文】M: Look at you. You're out of breath. W: I ran all the way to school.
M: Why？ Where is your bike？
W: There's something wrong with it. My daddy is going to have it repaired today.
【分析】题意：这位女士今天是怎么来学校的 根据听力内容W: I ran all the way to school. 我一路跑到学校。 可知选项On foot.符合题意；故答案为 B。
【点评】考查短对话。注意听前认真阅读问题和选项去预测可能听到的内容，听时注意抓关键句I ran all the way to school.来选出正确选项。
3． What time is it now？
A．5：45. B．5：30. C．5：15.
【答案】C
【解析】【听力原文】M: What's the time for going away？
W: 5:30.That only leaves us 15minutes to go through the customs and check in.
【分析】题意：现在几点了？根据听力内容M: What's the time for going away？ 什么时候离开 W: 5:30.That only leaves us
15minutes to go through the customs and check in. 5:30。我们只有15分钟的时间过海关和办理登机手续。可知选项5：15.符合题意；故答案为 C。
【点评】考查短对话。注意听前认真阅读问题和选项去预测可能听到的内容，听时注意抓关键词going away和关键句That only leaves
us 15minutes to go through the customs and check in.来选出正确选项。
4． Where does the conversation probably take place？
A．In a hotel.
B．At the airport.
C．At a travel agency.
【答案】A
【解析】【听力原文】M: I just got off the plane coming here from the airport. My secretary told me that she had already made room reservation for me. Which room is mine？
W: I'm sorry. We had no record for your reservation. Let me check it again , will you？
【分析】题意：对话可能发生在哪里 根据听力内容My secretary told me that she had already made room reservation for me.
Which room is mine？ 我的秘书告诉我她已经为我预订了房间。哪个房间是我的 可知选项In a hotel. 符合题意；故答案为A。
【点评】考查短对话。注意听前认真阅读问题和选项去预测可能听到的内容，听时注意抓关键句 she had already made room
reservation for me. Which room is mine？来选出正确选项。
5． Where does the conversation take place
A．At a clothing store.
B．At the tailor's.
C．At the cleaner's.
【答案】B
【解析】【听力原文】M: I'd like to have a tailored jacket, please.
W: So what style do you like
M: Just this one. And I'd like a fold at the back of my jacket.
W: OK. Take off your coat please. I will take your measurement.
【分析】问题：谈话在哪里进行？根据" I'd like to have a tailored jacket, please."我想要一件特制的夹克；以及"Take off your coat please. I will take your measurement. "请脱下你的外套。我给你量一下尺寸。可推知他们在裁缝店，故选B。
【点评】考查对话型听力题。听前要快速浏览答语，理解答语意思，听时要注意力集中，选出答案。
听录音，回答问题。
6．What musical instrument can Einstein play according to the man
A．The violin. B．The guitar. C．The piano.
7．What will some scientists do when they feel stressed according to the man
A．Do research work.
B．Have a good sleep.
C．Turn to sports or music.
【答案】6．A
7．C
【解析】【听力原文】W: Scientists are too serious, I think. They don't know how to enjoy life.
M: But it's true that some of them like music. Some world-famous scientists can play some musical instruments. For example, Einstein can play the violin very well. Tu Youyou enjoys playing the piano. And some like the guitar.
W: Really Do they have spare time
M: Yes. Scientists have committed most of their time to research work. Sometimes they feel so stressed that they have to find a way to relax. So some turn to sports and some go in for music.
【点评】考查细节理解。首先理解题干，其次注意听句子，抓住关键词。
6．问题：根据这个人的说法，爱因斯坦能演奏什么乐器？根据" Einstein can play the violin very well."爱因斯坦的小提琴拉得很好。故选A。
7．问题：根据这名男子的说法，当一些科学家感到压力时，他们会怎么做？根据" Sometimes they feel so stressed that they have to find a way to relax. So some turn to sports and some go in for music. "有时他们感到压力太大，不得不想办法放松。因此，有些人转向体育运动，有些人则投身音乐。故选C。
听录音，回答问题。
8．How does the man feel about his current job
A．It's boring. B．It's demanding. C．It's risky.
9．Who owns a farm
A．The woman. B．The man's cousin. C．The man.
10．Why is Elsa mentioned in the conversation
A．She is an experienced farmer.
B．She likes farm animals.
C．She could be the man's partner.
【答案】8．A
9．B
10．C
【解析】【听力原文】M: I'd love to have my own farm.
W: But running a farm would be totally different to your current job. It could be risky.
M: That's the reason why I want to do it. I really want to get away from working 9 to 5 in an office. It's so dull.
W: Well, you need a lot of training before becoming a farmer.
M: Yeah, my cousin is an owner of a farm and I've spent some time working with him. I love being in the countryside with farm animals and green fields.
W: Well, in that case, I'm rooting for you. Hmm, would you like to find a partner I heard that Elsa also wants to have a farm.
【点评】考查细节理解。首先理解题干，其次注意听句子，抓住关键词。
8．问题：男士对他现在的工作感觉如何？根据" I really want to get away from working 9 to 5 in an office. It's so dull."我真的很想摆脱朝九晚五的办公室工作。太无聊了。故选A。
9．问题：谁拥有农场？根据"my cousin is an owner of a farm "表哥是一个农场的主人，故选B。
10．问题：为什么谈话中提到 Elsa ？根据"Hmm, would you like to find a partner I heard that Elsa also wants to have a farm."嗯，你想找个伴侣吗？我听说Elsa也想拥有一个农场。故选C。
听材料，回答问题。
11．What did the speakers do before the conversation
A．They watched a match.
B．They did an experiment.
C．They attended a meeting.
12．How does the woman feel about the results
A．Satisfied. B．Annoyed. C．Surprised.
13．What will the woman do tomorrow
A．Write a paper.
B．Go on a business trip.
C．Report back to her boss.
【答案】11．C
12．A
13．C
听材料，回答问题。
14．Who is the speaker probably talking to
A．Parents. B．Teachers. C．Students.
15．What was the money raised last year used for
A．Improving the field.
B．Buying reading chairs.
C．Changing PE equipment.
16．What can 3rd graders run for
A．President. B．Secretary. C．Class Representative.
17．When will the Students' Union elections be held
A．On September 9th.
B．On September 12th.
C．On September 15th.
【答案】14．A
15．B
16．C
17．C
听材料，回答问题。
18．How long have the speakers owned the house
A．For one year. B．For two years. C．For three years.
19．What is the woman excited about
A．Going to eat out.
B．Seeing old friends.
C．Decorating their house.
20．Why won't the woman invite Alice Brown
A．She is mad at Alice Brown.
B．Alice Brown is on a vacation.
C．Alice Brown is shy.
【答案】18．C
19．B
20．A
二、阅读理解
阅读理解
From art galleries to historic sites these small towns in Arizona will serve you with all they have to offer.
Jerome
Visitors come to explore its art galleries and special gift shops, like Nellie Bly Kaleidoscopes. They can also taste local drinks at Jerome's tasting rooms. Don't miss Jerome State Historic Park, where you can learn about the community's mining history. Jerome has several excellent hotels and restaurants,so you can spend your weekend here.
Bishee
This mining community is just 25 miles south of Tombstone. It was once the largest city between St Louis and San Francisco. It is popular for its art galleries, and great bars and restaurants. Several museums explore Bisbee's mining history, including Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum. Follow this with a tour of the Queen Mine. Drive to the Lavender Pit Mining Overlook for a more modern look at mining, a few miles south of Bisbee.
Tombstone
Wooden walkways line the dirt streets in the historic district. You can drop by the Bird Cage Theater, which is now a museum. You can also listen to live music in Big Nose Kate's Saloon while enjoying a burger.
Seligman
The last town on Route 66 is served as the inspiration for Radiator Springs in the animated movie Cars. Stop by Delgadillo's Snow Cap Drive-In to see cars in the parking lot painted as the characters from the movie,or drop in at the Route 66 Gift Shop Visitor Center for nice gifts. If you're lucky, you'll meet Angel Delgadillo in the gift shop. He made Route 66 famous as a historic highway.
21．Who may choose to go to Jerome
A．People who love to go to bars.
B．People who are interested in music.
C．People who study the history of walkways.
D．People who want to buy some souvenirs.
22．What do Jerome and Bisbee have in common
A．They are very close to Seligman.
B．They have fascinating historic parks.
C．They are famous for their historical sites.
D．They give people a chance to explore museums.
23．What do we know about Seligman
A．It displayed many famous gifts.
B．It was built by Angel Delgadillo.
C．It is important for the creation of Cars.
D．It has cars painted as characters in social medias.
【答案】21．D
22．C
23．C
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了亚利桑那州的几个特色小镇。
【点评】考查阅读理解，包含细节理解题、推理判断题，是一篇介绍类阅读，注意先略读文章，掌握文章大意，再分析题干及选项，到文中找到相关内容并进行理解。
21．考查细节理解。根据Jerome部分中的"Visitors come to explore its art galleries and special gift shops"游客们来这里参观美术馆和特色礼品店，可知想买纪念品的人可以选择去Jerome，故选D。
22．考查推理判断。根据Jerome部分中的"Don't miss Jerome State Historic Park，where you can learn about the community's mining history"不要错过Jerome State Historic Park，在那里你可以了解社区的采矿历史；以及Bisbee部分中的"Several museums explore Bisbee's mining history"几家博物馆探索Bisbee的采矿历史。可知Jerome和Bisbee的共同之处是：他们都以历史遗迹而闻名，故选C。
23．考查细节理解。根据Seligman部分中的"The last town on Route 66 is served as the inspiration for Radiator Springs in the animated movie Cars"66号公路上的最后一个城镇是动画电影《汽车》中散热器弹簧的灵感来源，可知Seligman对电影《汽车》的创作很重要，故选C。
阅读理解
It has been nearly 11 days since the earthquake and its aftershocks struck the Turkey-Syria border, and rescues are still underway. As teams of doctors, firefighters, police officers, construction workers tried to search through the rubble (瓦砾) of fallen buildings, they were uncovering surviving people as well as animals. Ali Cakas saved a scared cat from the rubble, and the kitty has been glued to his side ever since.
A video shows the man, still in uniform and protective equipment, taking a picture with the cat on his shoulder. The black-spotted cat clearly has an appreciation for his hero, as he does not move from the firefighter's side even for a moment. "We named it Enkaz which means rubble in Turkish, because we brought it out of the ruins," the firefighter says. "It might sound a little off-putting, but we wanted it to be a memory this way."
As heart-warming as this rescue has been, people online have also found a way to sympathize (同情) with the cat while showing respect for Cakas. "Uh...not for nothing but I would also not leave this guys side," said Twitter user Paula Matiz. Another person admitted, "I don't know who is cuter...the man or the kitty." They all agree that Cakas has done something truly wonderful, saving the life of a sweet cat.
So far, no one has come forward to claim Enkaz, but the firefighter is keeping him safe, in the meantime, providing food and shelter. "I see sadness in this cat," the firefighter said after rescuing him. "I keep it by my side in case the owner comes, but if the owner doesn't come out, I'm thinking of taking him with me. It will be a memory." Fortunately, Enkaz has found a safe shelter after everything he has been through, so we hope this is the start of a beautiful relationship between the cat and his rescuer.
24．What is Ali Cakas
A．A doctor. B．A policeman.
C．A firefighter. D．A construction worker.
25．Why did Cakas name the cat Enkaz
A．To memorize the event.
B．To support the residents.
C．To celebrate the rescue activity.
D．To entertain the firefighters.
26．How do people online react to Ali Cakas' act
A．They sympathize with him. B．They criticize him.
C．They admire him. D．They ignore him.
27．What does the firefighter plan to do about the cat
A．Keep it with him. B．Give it to a shelter.
C．Send it back into the wild. D．Sell it to a pet store.
【答案】24．C
25．A
26．C
27．A
【解析】【分析】本文讲述一名消防员Ali Cakas解救了一只猫，这只猫便黏上了他，Ali Cakas打算收养这只猫的故事。
【点评】考查阅读理解，本题主要涉及细节题和推断题，首先通读全文，细节题则只需要根据题目在原文中找到依据即可选出正确答案，推断题则需联系上下文信息进行推断得出答案。
24．推断题。根据第一段Ali Cakas saved a scared cat from the rubble, Ali Cakas从废墟中救出一只受惊的猫，和第三段The black-spotted cat clearly has an appreciation for his hero, as he does not move from the firefighter's side even for a moment. 这只黑斑猫显然很感激他的英雄，因为它一刻也没有离开消防员的身边，可知救出这只猫的是Ali Cakas，也就是这个消防员，因此Ali Cakas的工作就是消防员，故选C。
25．推断题。根据第二段We named it Enkaz which means rubble in Turkish, because we brought it out of the ruins我们把它命名为Enkaz，在土耳其语中是碎石的意思，因为我们把它从废墟中挖了出来，可知Cakas给这只猫命名Enkas就是为了纪念解救它这件事，故选A。
26．细节题。根据第三段people online have also found a way to sympathize (同情) with the cat while showing respect for Cakas. 在美国，网上的人们也找到了一种方式来同情这只猫，同时表达对Cakas的尊重，可知网上的人们对Cakas的行为是尊重的，admire，动词，钦佩，欣赏，故选A。
27．细节题。根据第四段Cakas所说的I keep it by my side in case the owner comes, but if the owner doesn't come out, I'm thinking of taking him with me我把它放在身边，以防主人来，但如果主人不出来，我想把他带走，可知这位消防员打算自己养这只猫，故选A。
阅读理解
There is an English saying that "Laughter(笑) is the best medicine." Until recently, few people took the saying seriously. Now however, doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effects it has on the human body. They have found that laughter can really improve people's health.
Tests were carried out to study the effects of laughter on the body. People watched funny films while doctors checked their hearts, blood pressure, breathing and muscles. It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise. It increases blood pressure, makes the heart beat quicker and makes people breathe deeper; it also works on several groups of muscles in the face, the stomach, and even the feet. If laughter exercises the body, it must be beneficial.
Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effects of pain on the body. In one experiment doctors produced pain in groups of students who listened to different radio programs. The group that tolerated（忍耐）the pain for the longest time was the group which listened to a funny program. The reason why laughter can reduce pain seems to be that it helps to produce a kind of chemical in the brain which diminishes both stress and pain.
As a result of these discoveries, some doctors in the United States now hold laughter clinics, in which they help to improve their patients' condition by encouraging them to laugh. They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing, making them smile is enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter.
28．According to the passage, which of the following statements is WRONG
A．Laughter is good for health
B．Laughter can make you become old quickly
C．Laughter helps to reduce pain.
D．Laughter, just like physical exercise, is good for our body.
29．The underlined word "diminishes" in the third paragraph means "____".
A．delays B．prevents C．increases D．reduces
30．Why do some doctors hold laughter clinics
A．Because they want to earn more money.
B．Because they think they will help the patients recover from illnesses.
C．Because they want to improve their patients' condition.
D．Because they want their patients to practice how to laugh
31．What would be the best title for this passage
A．Both laughter and physical exercise are good for health
B．Laughter clinics help patients improve their condition
C．Laughter can reduce the effects of pain
D．Laughter is the best medicine.
【答案】28．B
29．D
30．C
31．D
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，有谚语道："笑是最好的良药。"近期通过科学研究人们发现大笑对人的身心健康确实是有好处的。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测和标题归纳三个题型的考查，是一篇科研类阅读，要求考生在捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。
28．考查细节理解。根据第一段中的"They have found that laughter can really improve people's health."他们已经发现大笑确实能改善人们的健康状况，可知A项表述正确；第二段中的"It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise."经发现大笑和体育锻炼有着相似的效果。可知D项表述正确；以及第三段中的"Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effects of pain on the body."其他测试已经表明大笑能够减少身体疼痛的影响。可知C项表述正确。只有B选项没有提及且与其他选项含义相悖。故选B。
29．考查词义猜测。根据第三段中的"The reason why laughter can reduce pain seems to be that it helps to produce a kind of chemicals in the brain which diminish both stress and pain."大笑能减少疼痛的原因似乎在于，大笑有助于大脑产生一种diminish 压力和痛苦的化学物质。可知，这里对于大笑减轻痛苦的原理解释归结于大脑产生的一种化学物质，定语从句中主语正是先行词chemical，也就是这种化学物质能减少压力和痛苦，划线词 diminishes 的含义应该是"减轻，减少"。故选D。
30．考查细节理解。根据最后一段中的"As a result of these discoveries, some doctors in the United States now hold laughter clinics, in which they help to improve their patients' condition by encouraging them to laugh."鉴于这些发现，美国一些医生现在开办了大笑诊所，在诊所里他们通过鼓励患者大笑来改善其身体状况。可知，开办大笑诊所就是想通过大笑来改善患者的身体状况。故选C。
31．考查标题归纳。总览全文，文章从谚语"Laughter is the best medicine"笑是最好的良药，引出话题，分两段阐述了研究发现的大笑对人体的益处，证实了该谚语所言不假以这句谚语为标题，最能涵盖文章主要内容。故选D。
阅读理解
Chinese astronauts have successfully grown rice seedlings (幼苗) aboardthe Tiangong space station and this experiment may offer key insights into howastronauts can grow food to support long-term space missions, experts saidon Monday. This experiment is the first to produce the complete life cycle of
the plant, which begins with a seed and ends with a mature () plantproducing new seeds.
The breakthrough was conducted in the Wentian space laboratory, whichwas launched into orbit on July 28, 2022. Three astronauts were conducting theexperiment smoothly and testing the plants according to the plan.
"The rice seedlings are growing very wel," said Zheng Huiqiong, aresearcher of the task, adding that the experiment also contained seedlings of asmall flowering plant often used by scientists to study mutations (变异). "Theastronauts will keep monitoring the plants, and if it is successful, they willcollect the newly produced seeds and bring them back to Earth for furtherstudies," she noted.
The flowering stage is crucial for plant reproductive development. "Wewant to investigate how micro-gravity can affect the plant flowering time andwhether it is possible to use the micro-gravity environment to control therelated process," she said.
Since the 1980s, China has been taking seeds of rice and other crops tospace to help them mutate and produce higher yields once they were planted onEarth. But growing rice in orbit is a different challenge due to the toughconditions of space such as micro-gravity and lack of air.
Rice has been a main food for astronauts since the early days of spaceexploration. Freeze-dried chicken and rice was the menu for the Apollo /mission, which carried the first humans to land on the moon in July 1969.
"But if we want to land on and explore Mars, bringing food from Earth isnot enough to provide for the astronauts' long journey and mission in space.We have to find a food source for long term space explorations, Zheng added.
32．What's the significance of Chinese recent space rice experiment
A．It enables human beings to move to another planet.
B．It helps other countries to plant rice out of the globe.
C．Human beings is likely to explore further outer space.
D．It inspires more countries to join in space explorations.
33．What does the underlined word "it" in paragraph 3 refer to
A．The mutation. B．The experiment.
C．The transport. D．The exploration.
34．Why have crop seeds been brought to space since the last century
A．To figure out how to create an earth-like environment.
B．To develop new crop species with strong ability to adapt.
C．To examine the impact of micro-gravity on crop-planting.
D．To promote conventional crops and increase crop harvest.
35．Where is the text most probably taken from
A．A science newspaper. B．A medical magazine.
C．A history website. D．A fashion programme.
【答案】32．C
33．B
34．D
35．A
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇新闻报道，报道了中国宇航员在天宫空间站成功种植水稻幼苗，这项实验可能为宇航员如何种植粮食以支持长期太空任务提供关键见解。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇新闻报道，通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
32．考查细节理解。根据第一段中的"Chinese astronauts have successfully grown rice seedlings(幼苗)aboard the Tiangong space station and this experiment may offer key insights into how astronauts can grow food to support long—term space missions, experts said on Monday." 专家周一表示，中国宇航员已经成功地在天宫空间站上种植水稻幼苗，这一实验可能为宇航员如何种植食物以支持长期太空任务提供关键见解。中国最近的太空水稻实验使执行长期太空任务成为可能，故选C。
33．考查推理判断。根据第三段中的"‘The rice seedlings are growing very well,' said Zheng Huiqiong, a researcher of the task, adding that the experiment also contained seedlings of a small flowering plant often used by scientists to study mutations(变异).""水稻幼苗长得很好，"该任务的研究员郑慧琼说，他补充说，该实验还包含了一种小型开花植物的幼苗，科学家经常用它来研究突变。可知如果实验成功，他们将收集新产生的种子，并将它们带回地球进行进一步研究。故此处的it指代实验，故选B。
34．考查推理判断。根据第五段中的"Since the 1980s, China has been taking seeds of rice and other crops to space to help them mutate and produce higher yields once they were planted on Earth."自20世纪80年代以来，中国一直在将水稻和其他作物的种子带到太空，帮助它们在地球上种植后发生突变，从而产生更高的产量。可推断自上个世纪以来农作物种子被带到太空，促进基因变化，提高作物产量。故选D。
35．考查推理判断。根据第一段"Chinese astronauts have successfully grown rice seedlings(幼苗)aboard the Tiangong space station and this experiment may offer key insights into how astronauts can grow food to support long—term space missions, experts said on Monday." 专家周一表示，中国宇航员已经成功地在天宫空间站上种植水稻幼苗，这一实验可能为宇航员如何种植食物以支持长期太空任务提供关键见解。可知文章是关于科学的一篇报道，故选A。
三、任务型阅读
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。
What do you do when you receive an invitation to an event that you do not want to attend or that you cannot attend due to your busy schedule In that case, we simply can't act on everything our heart feels. 36． Here are some right ways to decline (拒绝) an invitation without hurting others' feelings.
Respond in a timely manner.
37． It's OK to put off responding if you're unsure at first, but give yourself a deadline to figure it out — and stick to it. Always respond to invitations in a timely manner.
38．
It's OK to say you're sorry that you can't make an event, but it's better to redefine it as a positive. Rather than apologizing, say how happy you are that they invited you and that while you can't make it this time, you look forward to getting together with them in the future.
Don't say "maybe".
Procrastinating (拖延) by saying "maybe" usually means it's a no. 39． Saying "maybe" is a way of making yourself feel better, but it leaves the other person hanging, which is unkind.
Don't try to control the other person's feelings.
There's the assumption that we can decline without hurting anyone else's feelings, but we can't ensure the other person's experience. They may feel sad or disappointed when you decline, but that's OK. 40．
A. Focus on the positive.
B. Be honest but not too honest.
C. Don't leave the host hanging.
D. It's fine to decline via digital means.
E. Most people will understand that life just gets busy.
F. So just go ahead and say no if that's really what you mean.
G. Instead, we should learn how to politely say "no" to an invitation.
【答案】36．G；37．C；38．A；39．F；40．E
【解析】【分析】A. Focus on the positive. 关注积极正面的事。
B. Be honest but not too honest. 要诚实但不要过于诚实。
C. Don't leave the host hanging. 不要让主人悬着。
D. It's fine to decline via digital means.通过数字化方式拒绝是可以的。
E. Most people will understand that life just gets busy. 大多数人将会懂得生活就是忙碌的。
F. So just go ahead and say no if that's really what you mean. 如果你真是那个意思，就说不吧。
G. Instead, we should learn how to politely say "no" to an invitation. 反之，我们应该学习如何礼貌地拒绝邀请。
【点评】考查任务型阅读，首先通读全文了解大意，然后阅读选项抓住关键词，并预测其可能出现的位置，然后对应每个题目在上下文找到符合逻辑和文章结构的依据，最终确定选项。
36．根据上文 In that case, we simply can't act on everything our heart feels. 在这种情况下，我们根本不能按照我们内心的感觉去做，上句从总的方面讲述了我们不应该怎么做，可知此处是在讲述我们应该怎么做，Instead, we should learn how to politely say "no" to an invitation.相反，我们应该学会如何礼貌地拒绝邀请，从而引出正文中的具体做法，故选G。
37．根据小标题Respond in a timely manner.及时回复，可知此段是讲述当别人邀请你时，要及时回复别人的邀请，而不是让对方悬着，Don't leave the host hanging不要让主人悬着，故选C。
38．根据It's OK to say you're sorry that you can't make an event, but it's better to redefine it as a positive该段意思，说你很抱歉你不能参加一个活动是可以的，但最好把它重新定义为积极的，可知该段是在讲述拒绝别人的邀请并不是不好的事情，但需要把它定义为积极的事，Focus on the positive关注积极的一面，故选A。
39．根据下文Saying "maybe" is a way of making yourself feel better, but it leaves the other person hanging, which is unkind.说"也许"是一种让自己感觉更好的方式，但它让对方悬着，这是不友善的，可知此处应表示如果确实不去就直接拒绝，而不是让对方悬着，So just go ahead and say no if that's really what you mean.所以如果你真的是这个意思，就说不吧，故选F。
40．根据上文They may feel sad or disappointed when you decline,. but that's OK. 当你拒绝时，他们可能会感到悲伤或失望，不过没关系，可知此处是进一步解释为什么没关系，Most people will understand that life just gets busy.大多数人都会明白，生活就是变得忙碌，故选E。
四、完形填空
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 son, daughter and I all needed new glasses this year. After searching for an optometrist (验光师) we scheduled a(n) 41． . The exams went well and we all 42． our new glasses. The 43． was enough to make my wallet weep, though.
When the new glasses arrived, we all tried them on and 44． seeing clearly again. Like I always do, I put the 45． ones in an old shoe box, which was full of glasses 46． stored. I felt bad about all of them just sitting there 47． dust. My daughter soon found a company that accepts second-hand glasses and then gives them to those who need but can't 48． new ones.
As we packed all the 49． to mail out, my mind went back to a time when I was the one in need. I can still remember 50． my broken, plastic glasses' frames for the twelfth time because we couldn't afford new ones. I didn't know why we 51． so much when my young family didn't do anything wrong. It was one of those questions I asked but never expected to get a 52． .
At present I think I 53． know what that answer is. The truth is that we all 54． pain, struggles and suffering in this life. We can use them to grow selfish and bitter or we can use them to grow loving and kind. May you always choose 55． . May you always choose love.
41．A． operation B． vote C． treatment D． appointment
42．A． removed B． ordered C． adjusted D． sold
43．A． cost B． device C． label D． route
44．A． enjoyed B． missed C． escaped D． recommended
45．A． heavy B． new C． used D． thick
46．A． digitally B． separately C． previously D． illegally
47．A． brushing B． gathering C． removing D． covering
48．A． donate B． issue C． afford D． discount
49．A． notes B． accounts C． boxes D． glasses
50．A． shaping B． setting C． providing D． gluing
51．A． changed B． struggled C． leaked D． cycled
52．A． grade B． benefit C． key D． question
53．A． simply B． directly C． secretly D． finally
54．A． go through B． sum up C． search for D． focus on
55．A． passion B． kindness C． profits D． evidences
【答案】41．D；42．B；43．A；44．A；45．C；46．C；47．B；48．C；49．D；50．D；51．B；52．C；53．D；54．A；55．B
【解析】【分析】本文讲述作者更换新眼镜后将旧眼镜通过一家公司赠送给需要的人，并由此联想到自己曾经的经历，并鼓励大家要充满善意和爱。
【点评】考查完形填空，首先跳过空格阅读全篇了解大意，然后根据题目在文中找到对应的依据，选择正确答案，注意固定短语，不同词汇的词义和词性等的用法。
41．句意：在寻找到一个验光师后我们进行了预约。A，手术；B，投票，选举；c，治疗；D，预约。根据After searching for an optometrist在寻找到一名验光师之后可知接下来就该预约，且根据下文 The exams went well这个检查很顺利，可知作者和孩子们只是进行了检查，并未进行手术、投票或治疗，schedule an appointment进行预约，故选D。
42．句意：这个检查很顺利，我们都定购了我们的新眼镜。A，移除；B，订购；C，调整；D，卖。根据上文My son, daughter and I all needed new glasses this year我的儿子、女儿和我今年都需要新眼镜，可知进行检查后我们订购了新眼镜，故选B。
43．句意：尽管这个价格足以使我的钱包流泪。A，成本，价格；B，设备；C，标签；D，路线。根据make my wallet weep使我的钱包流泪，可知此处讲述新眼镜的价格很高，故选A。
44．句意：当新眼镜到了，我们都试戴了它们，并且非常享受能够再次看得清晰。A，喜欢，享受；B，错过，想念；C，逃跑；D，推荐。根据When the new glasses arrived，we all tried them on。当新眼镜到了，我们都试戴了它们，眼镜的作用就是使我们看得清晰，enjoy doing sth享受做某事，故选A。
45．句意：就像我一直做的那样，我把用过的眼镜放进旧的鞋盒，里面装满了我先前存的眼镜。A，沉重的；B，新的；C，用过的；D，厚的。根据上文When the new glasses arrived当新的眼镜到了，可知作者和孩子订购的新眼镜到了，那就得要用过的收起来，used，形容词，用过的，旧的，故选B。
46．句意：就像我一直做的那样，我把用过的眼镜放进新的鞋盒，里面装满了我先前存的眼镜。A，数码地；B，分开地；C，先前地；D，非法地。根据上文Like I always do就像我一直做的那种，可知作者一直习惯于把用过的眼镜放进旧鞋盒，那么这个鞋盒里就应装满了先前存的眼镜，previously，副词，先前地，故选C。
47．句意：把这些眼镜放在那儿积灰，我感觉很不好。A，刷；B，聚集；C，移除；D，覆盖。根据上文in an old shoe box，在旧鞋盒，和下文dust，名词，灰尘，可知这些眼镜被放在旧鞋盒里积灰，故选B。
48．句意：我女儿很快找到了一家接受二手眼镜的公司，然后把它们送给那些需要眼镜但又买不起新眼镜的人。A，捐赠；B，议题；C，买得起；D，折扣。根据accepts second-hand glasses接收二手眼镜，和then gives them to those who need把它们（二手眼镜）送给那些需要的人，可知这个公司专门收集二手眼镜然后把它们赠送给需要但又买不起新眼镜的人，can't afford sth，买不起某物，故选C。
49．句意：当我把所有的眼镜打包去邮寄时，我的思想回到了那个我正是那个需要帮助的人的时候。A，便签，纸条；B，账户；C，盒子；D，眼镜。根据上文My daughter soon found a company that accepts second-hand glasses我女儿找到了一家专门收集二手眼镜的公司，可知作者是在打包家里的二手眼镜，故选D。
50．句意：我依然记得把坏的、塑料的眼镜框用胶水粘第12次，因为我们买不起新的。A，使成型，塑造；B，设置；C，提供；D，用胶水粘。根据my broken, plastic glasses' frames 我的坏了的、塑料镜框，可知此处是指用胶水把坏了的塑料镜框粘起来，故选D。
51．句意：我不知道为什么我们的家庭没有做错任何事，我们却过得那么艰难。A，改变；B，艰难行进；C，渗入；D，骑自行车。根据when my young family didn't do anything wrong，当我们的年轻的家庭并没有做错任何事的时候，可知此处是作者在回忆自己年轻时，过着并不容易，甚至艰难的胜过，故选B。
52．句意：那就是我问过的但从未期待得到答案的问题之一。A，年级；B，好处；C，答案，关键；D，问题。根据It's one of those questions它是那些问题之一，可知此处是指我问过这个问题，但从未期待得到一个答案，get a key，得到一个答案，故选C。
53．句意：目前我认为我直到那个答案是什么了。A，简直；B，直接地；C，秘密地；D，最终。根据上文It was one of those questions I asked那是我问过的问题之一，可知我一直都有一个疑问，直到现在我才最终知道答案是什么，finally，副词，最终，故选D。
54．句意：真相是我们都在生活中经历痛苦，艰难和折磨。A，经历；B，总结；C，寻找；D，集中注意力在......。根据上文提到的作者最终找到了关于为何没做错事却经历那么多艰难的问题的答案，根据all，所有人，可知这个答案就是所有人都会经历这些不如意的事，go through，经历（尤其指不好的事），故选A。
55．句意：愿你永远选择善良，永远选择爱。A，热情；B，善良；C，利益；D，证据。根据上文We can use them to grow selfish and bitter or we can use them to grow loving and kind. 可知作者此处是想表达这些磨难可以使人变得自私和痛苦，也可以使人变得有爱心和善良，但希望人们能选择善良和爱，故选B。
五、语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Table tennis started as an after-dinner game, but is now a fast, high-tech sport. It also has 56． most players of any sport in the world.
57． is believed that upper-class Victorians in England invented table tennis in the 1880s as an after-dinner alternative (可能的选择) to tennis, 58． (use) whatever they could find as equipment. A line of books would often be the net, and sometimes a cigarette box cover would be a racket.
In 1926, at a meeting 59． (hold) in Berlin, the International Table Tennis Federation was formed. The first World Championships were held in London in the same year, but the sport had to wait a long time before it was given a chance 60． (make) its first appearance at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games.
The sport 61． (progress) greatly since it was first invented. Nowadays, players use 62． (special) developed rackets and a lightweight, hollow (空心的) ball. Thanks to their high-tech rackets, they can now enjoy the 63． (magic) feeling of hitting the ball at over 150 kilometres per hour!
Over the years, table tennis has developed into a worldwide sport. There are perhaps 40 million competitive table tennis players and countless millions 64． play less seriously. Hopefully, table tennis 65． (play) by more people all over the world in the future.
【答案】56．the；57．It；58．using；59．held；60．to make；61．has progressed；62．specially；63．magical；64．who/that；65．will be played
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了乒乓球的历史和发展。
【点评】考查语法填空，本题考点涉及冠词，代词，非谓语动词，时态，主谓一致，副词，形容词，定语从句，语态以及固定搭配等多个知识点的考查，要求考生在理解细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，并结合相关语法知识，进行分析推理，从而写出正确的单词形式。
56．句意：它也是世界上所有运动中运动员最多的。空后是最高级，前应用定冠词修饰，the most"最多地"，故填the。
57．句意：人们认为，19世纪80年代，英国维多利亚时代的上流社会发明了乒乓球，作为饭后网球的替代品，他们用任何能找到的东西作为器材。It is believed that固定句式"人们认为…"，it是形式主语，后年的that从句是真正的主语，位于句首，首字母应大写。故填It。
58．句意：19世纪80年代，英国维多利亚时代的上流社会发明了乒乓球，作为饭后网球的替代品，他们用任何能找到的东西作为器材。use和逻辑主语upper-class Victorians in England和use之间是主谓关系，用现在分词，此处作状语。故填using。
59．句意：1926年，在柏林举行的一次会议上，国际乒乓球联合会成立了。hold和逻辑主语meeting之间是被动关系，用过去分词，此处作定语。故填held。
60．句意：第一届世界锦标赛于同年在伦敦举行，但这项运动不得不等待很长时间才有机会在1988年汉城奥运会上首次亮相。be given a chance to do固定短语，"有机会做某事"，chance后用不定式作定语。故填to make。
61．句意：自从这项运动被发明以来，它已经有了很大的发展。此处是谓语动词，根据时间状语从句 since it was first invented 可知，用现在完成时，主语是The sport，为第三人称单数。故填has progressed。
62．句意：如今，球员们使用专门开发的球拍和重量轻的空心球。空处修饰空后的空后的形容词，用副词修饰。故填specially。
63．句意：多亏了他们的高科技球拍，他们现在可以享受到以每小时150公里的速度击球的神奇感觉!此处形容词作定语，修饰名词 feeling 。故填magical。
64．句意：世界上大约有4000万名优秀的乒乓球运动员，而打得不那么认真的人则不计其数。 play less seriously 是限制性定语从句，先行词是millions，代指玩乒乓球的人，在从句中作主语，用who或者that引导。故填who/that。
65．句意：希望将来全世界有更多的人打乒乓球。此处是谓语动词，根据时间状语in the future可知用一般将来时，根据空后的by可知，用被动语态，因此用一般将来时的被动语态。故填will be played。
六、书面表达
66． 假定你是李华，暑假在伦敦学习，得知当地美术馆要举办中国画展。请你写一封申请信做该画展的志愿者，内容包括：1. 写信目的；2. 个人优势；3. 再次传达意愿。
【答案】Dear Sir or Madam,
I'm Li Hua, an exchange from China. Learning that volunteer students are wanted for a Chinese painting exhibition, I am writing to apply for the position.
I think I am quite equal to the post. To begin with, having learned Chinese painting since a young age helps me develop a deep understanding of this unique art form. This makes it possible for me to explain the techniques and background of a certain painting. Besides, being fluent in both English and Chinese enables me to communicate with others without difficulty.
I would be grateful if you could take my application into consideration. Looking forward to your early reply.
【解析】【分析】本题是一篇英文信件，要求考生以李华的身份 写一封申请信做该画展的志愿者 。写作背景：你暑假在伦敦学习，得知当地美术馆要举办中国画展。写作要点已经给出，属于提纲类作文，内容包括：1. 写信目的；2. 个人优势；3. 再次传达意愿。 提示中的内容比较泛泛，需要适当补充。本题对于考生的综合能力要求较高，要求考生有很强的谋篇布局的能力和组织要点的能力。需要注意紧扣文章主题，给出的要点都需要包括。写作时注意准确运用时态，上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑关系。尽量使用自己熟悉的单词句式，同时也要注意使用高级词汇和高级句型使文章显得更有档次。
【点评】本篇作文要点齐全，结构完整，条理清晰，应用了较多的语法结构和词汇，熟练地使用了语句间的连接成分，使整个文章结构紧凑，很好地完成了写作任务。例如：I'm Li Hua, an exchange from China. 运用了同位语；Learning that volunteer students are wanted for a Chinese painting exhibition, I am writing to apply for the position.运用了现在分词作状语，宾语从句；I think I am quite equal to the post. 运用了宾语从句；To begin with, having learned Chinese painting since a young age helps me develop a deep understanding of this unique art form. 运用了动名词短语作主语； This makes it possible for me to explain the techniques and background of a certain painting.运用了it作形式主语； Besides, being fluent in both English and Chinese
enables me to communicate with others without difficulty. 运用了动名词短语作主语；I would be grateful if you could take my application into consideration.运用了条件状语从句。
67．第二节阅读下面材料, 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。
One afternoon after school, Mary and her brother, Keith, were eating at a cafe near their home. That afternoon, they had to share their table with another person. That person was a young lady in her twenties. After eating, she went to the restroom. Without realizing, she had left her handphone on the table. Five minutes later, she came out and walked out of the cafe without looking back.
Mary saw the handphone on the table. She quickly told Keith,"Keith, the girl left behind her handphone. "
Keith looked at the handphone. It took his breath away. It was one of the latest models on the market. Keith had always wanted a handphone. But his parents had told him, "You don't need one. You can always use the house phone. "
He stared at it for some minutes. Then he said slowly, pausing on every word,"I want to take the handphone. "
Mary could not believe her ears. She merely stared at her brother. "You can't! What if the owner comes to look for it "
Having made the decision,Keith quickly grabbed the handphone and put it in his schoolbag. Then, he took Mary's hand and led her out of the cafe quickly.
Once back home, Keith locked his house door with trembling hands. Inside his room, he took out the piece of beauty. Oh, he liked it so much. Now he had his own handphone. Soon, he was polishing it happily.
But Mary told him, "Keith, you cannot keep the handphone. What will you tell Father about this He will ask you how you got the handphone. "
Keith said quickly, "I will say a friend lent it to me. "
Mary said, "Now you are lying too. " Oh dear! When had Keith turned so dishonest
Then Mary saw a house phone number on the plastic cover of the handphone. "This is the girl's phone number. Why don't we just call this number We will talk to her and ask her to come and take back her handphone. " She was trying to talk some sense into him.
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词
Paragraph 1
That night, Keith turned over in bed from time to time.
Paragraph 2
Mary was very happy to hear that.
【答案】One possible version:
Possible 1：
That night, Keith turned over in bed from time to time. He had difficulty sleeping, uncertain about what he should do. To be honest, he desperatedly wanted to own the new handphone. However, he was feeling sorry for the owner. When he thought how sad the young lady would be at the loss of her handphone, he was full of guilt and shame. The next morning, after a long and restless night, he was determined to return the handphone to the owner. After school, he told Mary,
"I am going to phone the owner."
Mary was very happy to hear that. As soon as they come back home, they phoned the owner. A girl answered the phone. Kevin asked,"Are you the owner of the handphone I'm Keith. I have your handphone. Can you come and get it " The girl replied‘Yes' excitedly, expressing her gratitude repeatedly. Ten minutes later, she was at the same cafe to meet Keith. Handing back the handphone to her without hesitation and seeing her smile happily, Keith realized that honesty was indeed the best policy/virtue.
Possible 2：
That night, Keith turned over in bed from time to time. He looked into the darkness and kept sighing, covering his head with the pillow. It was extremely difficult for him to return the new handphone.Whenever he closed his eyes, it will appear in his mind. But how could he bear to think of the heartbroken and anxious young lady for her lost handphone When had he become a thief Shame and guilt overcame him. Mary was right! The next morning, he found Mary. "I am going to phone the owner," he told Mary seriously, stressing each word.
Mary was very happy to hear that.They phoned the girl with her house phone number and got through. After being told about her handphone, the girl expressed her gratitude repeatedly. Even on the other end of the line, Keith could felt her excitement. Then the three met at the same cafe. Seeing the girl's broad smile, Keith never felt more relieved. He was grateful that he resisted the evil temptation and stuck to being honest.
【解析】【分析】本篇书面表达是读后续写。通过阅读文章可知，讲述了玛丽和她的哥哥基思在家附近的餐馆吃饭，同桌的一个女孩粗心的把手机落在桌上就走了；看到是自己喜欢却没有买到的手机，哥哥基思想把手机据为己有；在妹妹玛丽的劝阻下，经过艰难的思想斗争，兄妹俩归还了失主的手机。段落续写：①由第一段首句内容"那天晚上，基思不时地在床上翻身睡不着。"可知，第一段可描写基思辗转反侧彻夜难眠，他设身处地的想象了失主的痛苦和自己的不诚实，最总决定归还手机。②由第二段首句内容"玛丽听到这个消息很高兴。"可知，第二段可描写兄妹两个根据手机壳上的号码联系到了失主，归还了手机；兄妹两被失主感谢，他们很开心。写作时注意准确运用时态，上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑关系，尽量使用自己熟悉的单词句式，同时也要注意使用高级词汇和高级句型使文章显得更有档次。
【点评】本书面表达要点齐全，上下文连贯，使用一定数量的句式结构，让句子更加生动丰满，同时运用了许多高级词汇和固定短语，提高文章的档次，体现了对英语的熟练的驾驭能力。例如：He had difficulty sleeping, uncertain about what he should do. 运用了宾语从句； When he thought how sad the young lady would be at the loss of her handphone, he was full of guilt and shame
. 运用了时间状语从句；Kevin asked,"Are you the owner of the handphone I'm Keith. I have your handphone. Can you come and get it " 运用了直接引语；Handing back the handphone to her without hesitation and seeing her smile happily, Keith realized that honesty was indeed the best policy/virtue.运用了非谓语作状语和宾语从句。
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高二上学期期中测试题二
一、听力题
1． What topic does the man suggest for the report？
A．Air pollution. B．Garbage sorting. C．Endangered species.
2． How did the woman come to school today？
A．By bike. B．On foot. C．By bus.
3． What time is it now？
A．5：45. B．5：30. C．5：15.
4． Where does the conversation probably take place？
A．In a hotel.
B．At the airport.
C．At a travel agency.
5． Where does the conversation take place
A．At a clothing store.
B．At the tailor's.
C．At the cleaner's.
听录音，回答问题。
6．What musical instrument can Einstein play according to the man
A．The violin. B．The guitar. C．The piano.
7．What will some scientists do when they feel stressed according to the man
A．Do research work.
B．Have a good sleep.
C．Turn to sports or music.
听录音，回答问题。
8．How does the man feel about his current job
A．It's boring. B．It's demanding. C．It's risky.
9．Who owns a farm
A．The woman. B．The man's cousin. C．The man.
10．Why is Elsa mentioned in the conversation
A．She is an experienced farmer.
B．She likes farm animals.
C．She could be the man's partner.
听材料，回答问题。
11．What did the speakers do before the conversation
A．They watched a match.
B．They did an experiment.
C．They attended a meeting.
12．How does the woman feel about the results
A．Satisfied. B．Annoyed. C．Surprised.
13．What will the woman do tomorrow
A．Write a paper.
B．Go on a business trip.
C．Report back to her boss.
听材料，回答问题。
14．Who is the speaker probably talking to
A．Parents. B．Teachers. C．Students.
15．What was the money raised last year used for
A．Improving the field.
B．Buying reading chairs.
C．Changing PE equipment.
16．What can 3rd graders run for
A．President. B．Secretary. C．Class Representative.
17．When will the Students' Union elections be held
A．On September 9th.
B．On September 12th.
C．On September 15th.
听材料，回答问题。
18．How long have the speakers owned the house
A．For one year. B．For two years. C．For three years.
19．What is the woman excited about
A．Going to eat out.
B．Seeing old friends.
C．Decorating their house.
20．Why won't the woman invite Alice Brown
A．She is mad at Alice Brown.
B．Alice Brown is on a vacation.
C．Alice Brown is shy.
二、阅读理解
阅读理解
From art galleries to historic sites these small towns in Arizona will serve you with all they have to offer.
Jerome
Visitors come to explore its art galleries and special gift shops, like Nellie Bly Kaleidoscopes. They can also taste local drinks at Jerome's tasting rooms. Don't miss Jerome State Historic Park, where you can learn about the community's mining history. Jerome has several excellent hotels and restaurants,so you can spend your weekend here.
Bishee
This mining community is just 25 miles south of Tombstone. It was once the largest city between St Louis and San Francisco. It is popular for its art galleries, and great bars and restaurants. Several museums explore Bisbee's mining history, including Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum. Follow this with a tour of the Queen Mine. Drive to the Lavender Pit Mining Overlook for a more modern look at mining, a few miles south of Bisbee.
Tombstone
Wooden walkways line the dirt streets in the historic district. You can drop by the Bird Cage Theater, which is now a museum. You can also listen to live music in Big Nose Kate's Saloon while enjoying a burger.
Seligman
The last town on Route 66 is served as the inspiration for Radiator Springs in the animated movie Cars. Stop by Delgadillo's Snow Cap Drive-In to see cars in the parking lot painted as the characters from the movie,or drop in at the Route 66 Gift Shop Visitor Center for nice gifts. If you're lucky, you'll meet Angel Delgadillo in the gift shop. He made Route 66 famous as a historic highway.
21．Who may choose to go to Jerome
A．People who love to go to bars.
B．People who are interested in music.
C．People who study the history of walkways.
D．People who want to buy some souvenirs.
22．What do Jerome and Bisbee have in common
A．They are very close to Seligman.
B．They have fascinating historic parks.
C．They are famous for their historical sites.
D．They give people a chance to explore museums.
23．What do we know about Seligman
A．It displayed many famous gifts.
B．It was built by Angel Delgadillo.
C．It is important for the creation of Cars.
D．It has cars painted as characters in social medias.
阅读理解
It has been nearly 11 days since the earthquake and its aftershocks struck the Turkey-Syria border, and rescues are still underway. As teams of doctors, firefighters, police officers, construction workers tried to search through the rubble (瓦砾) of fallen buildings, they were uncovering surviving people as well as animals. Ali Cakas saved a scared cat from the rubble, and the kitty has been glued to his side ever since.
A video shows the man, still in uniform and protective equipment, taking a picture with the cat on his shoulder. The black-spotted cat clearly has an appreciation for his hero, as he does not move from the firefighter's side even for a moment. "We named it Enkaz which means rubble in Turkish, because we brought it out of the ruins," the firefighter says. "It might sound a little off-putting, but we wanted it to be a memory this way."
As heart-warming as this rescue has been, people online have also found a way to sympathize (同情) with the cat while showing respect for Cakas. "Uh...not for nothing but I would also not leave this guys side," said Twitter user Paula Matiz. Another person admitted, "I don't know who is cuter...the man or the kitty." They all agree that Cakas has done something truly wonderful, saving the life of a sweet cat.
So far, no one has come forward to claim Enkaz, but the firefighter is keeping him safe, in the meantime, providing food and shelter. "I see sadness in this cat," the firefighter said after rescuing him. "I keep it by my side in case the owner comes, but if the owner doesn't come out, I'm thinking of taking him with me. It will be a memory." Fortunately, Enkaz has found a safe shelter after everything he has been through, so we hope this is the start of a beautiful relationship between the cat and his rescuer.
24．What is Ali Cakas
A．A doctor. B．A policeman.
C．A firefighter. D．A construction worker.
25．Why did Cakas name the cat Enkaz
A．To memorize the event.
B．To support the residents.
C．To celebrate the rescue activity.
D．To entertain the firefighters.
26．How do people online react to Ali Cakas' act
A．They sympathize with him. B．They criticize him.
C．They admire him. D．They ignore him.
27．What does the firefighter plan to do about the cat
A．Keep it with him. B．Give it to a shelter.
C．Send it back into the wild. D．Sell it to a pet store.
阅读理解
There is an English saying that "Laughter(笑) is the best medicine." Until recently, few people took the saying seriously. Now however, doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effects it has on the human body. They have found that laughter can really improve people's health.
Tests were carried out to study the effects of laughter on the body. People watched funny films while doctors checked their hearts, blood pressure, breathing and muscles. It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise. It increases blood pressure, makes the heart beat quicker and makes people breathe deeper; it also works on several groups of muscles in the face, the stomach, and even the feet. If laughter exercises the body, it must be beneficial.
Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effects of pain on the body. In one experiment doctors produced pain in groups of students who listened to different radio programs. The group that tolerated（忍耐）the pain for the longest time was the group which listened to a funny program. The reason why laughter can reduce pain seems to be that it helps to produce a kind of chemical in the brain which diminishes both stress and pain.
As a result of these discoveries, some doctors in the United States now hold laughter clinics, in which they help to improve their patients' condition by encouraging them to laugh. They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing, making them smile is enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter.
28．According to the passage, which of the following statements is WRONG
A．Laughter is good for health
B．Laughter can make you become old quickly
C．Laughter helps to reduce pain.
D．Laughter, just like physical exercise, is good for our body.
29．The underlined word "diminishes" in the third paragraph means "____".
A．delays B．prevents C．increases D．reduces
30．Why do some doctors hold laughter clinics
A．Because they want to earn more money.
B．Because they think they will help the patients recover from illnesses.
C．Because they want to improve their patients' condition.
D．Because they want their patients to practice how to laugh
31．What would be the best title for this passage
A．Both laughter and physical exercise are good for health
B．Laughter clinics help patients improve their condition
C．Laughter can reduce the effects of pain
D．Laughter is the best medicine.
阅读理解
Chinese astronauts have successfully grown rice seedlings (幼苗) aboardthe Tiangong space station and this experiment may offer key insights into howastronauts can grow food to support long-term space missions, experts saidon Monday. This experiment is the first to produce the complete life cycle of
the plant, which begins with a seed and ends with a mature () plantproducing new seeds.
The breakthrough was conducted in the Wentian space laboratory, whichwas launched into orbit on July 28, 2022. Three astronauts were conducting theexperiment smoothly and testing the plants according to the plan.
"The rice seedlings are growing very wel," said Zheng Huiqiong, aresearcher of the task, adding that the experiment also contained seedlings of asmall flowering plant often used by scientists to study mutations (变异). "Theastronauts will keep monitoring the plants, and if it is successful, they willcollect the newly produced seeds and bring them back to Earth for furtherstudies," she noted.
The flowering stage is crucial for plant reproductive development. "Wewant to investigate how micro-gravity can affect the plant flowering time andwhether it is possible to use the micro-gravity environment to control therelated process," she said.
Since the 1980s, China has been taking seeds of rice and other crops tospace to help them mutate and produce higher yields once they were planted onEarth. But growing rice in orbit is a different challenge due to the toughconditions of space such as micro-gravity and lack of air.
Rice has been a main food for astronauts since the early days of spaceexploration. Freeze-dried chicken and rice was the menu for the Apollo /mission, which carried the first humans to land on the moon in July 1969.
"But if we want to land on and explore Mars, bringing food from Earth isnot enough to provide for the astronauts' long journey and mission in space.We have to find a food source for long term space explorations, Zheng added.
32．What's the significance of Chinese recent space rice experiment
A．It enables human beings to move to another planet.
B．It helps other countries to plant rice out of the globe.
C．Human beings is likely to explore further outer space.
D．It inspires more countries to join in space explorations.
33．What does the underlined word "it" in paragraph 3 refer to
A．The mutation. B．The experiment.
C．The transport. D．The exploration.
34．Why have crop seeds been brought to space since the last century
A．To figure out how to create an earth-like environment.
B．To develop new crop species with strong ability to adapt.
C．To examine the impact of micro-gravity on crop-planting.
D．To promote conventional crops and increase crop harvest.
35．Where is the text most probably taken from
A．A science newspaper. B．A medical magazine.
C．A history website. D．A fashion programme.
三、任务型阅读
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。
What do you do when you receive an invitation to an event that you do not want to attend or that you cannot attend due to your busy schedule In that case, we simply can't act on everything our heart feels. 36． Here are some right ways to decline (拒绝) an invitation without hurting others' feelings.
Respond in a timely manner.
37． It's OK to put off responding if you're unsure at first, but give yourself a deadline to figure it out — and stick to it. Always respond to invitations in a timely manner.
38．
It's OK to say you're sorry that you can't make an event, but it's better to redefine it as a positive. Rather than apologizing, say how happy you are that they invited you and that while you can't make it this time, you look forward to getting together with them in the future.
Don't say "maybe".
Procrastinating (拖延) by saying "maybe" usually means it's a no. 39． Saying "maybe" is a way of making yourself feel better, but it leaves the other person hanging, which is unkind.
Don't try to control the other person's feelings.
There's the assumption that we can decline without hurting anyone else's feelings, but we can't ensure the other person's experience. They may feel sad or disappointed when you decline, but that's OK. 40．
A. Focus on the positive.
B. Be honest but not too honest.
C. Don't leave the host hanging.
D. It's fine to decline via digital means.
E. Most people will understand that life just gets busy.
F. So just go ahead and say no if that's really what you mean.
G. Instead, we should learn how to politely say "no" to an invitation.
四、完形填空
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 son, daughter and I all needed new glasses this year. After searching for an optometrist (验光师) we scheduled a(n) 41． . The exams went well and we all 42． our new glasses. The 43． was enough to make my wallet weep, though.
When the new glasses arrived, we all tried them on and 44． seeing clearly again. Like I always do, I put the 45． ones in an old shoe box, which was full of glasses 46． stored. I felt bad about all of them just sitting there 47． dust. My daughter soon found a company that accepts second-hand glasses and then gives them to those who need but can't 48． new ones.
As we packed all the 49． to mail out, my mind went back to a time when I was the one in need. I can still remember 50． my broken, plastic glasses' frames for the twelfth time because we couldn't afford new ones. I didn't know why we 51． so much when my young family didn't do anything wrong. It was one of those questions I asked but never expected to get a 52． .
At present I think I 53． know what that answer is. The truth is that we all 54． pain, struggles and suffering in this life. We can use them to grow selfish and bitter or we can use them to grow loving and kind. May you always choose 55． . May you always choose love.
41．A． operation B． vote C． treatment D． appointment
42．A． removed B． ordered C． adjusted D． sold
43．A． cost B． device C． label D． route
44．A． enjoyed B． missed C． escaped D． recommended
45．A． heavy B． new C． used D． thick
46．A． digitally B． separately C． previously D． illegally
47．A． brushing B． gathering C． removing D． covering
48．A． donate B． issue C． afford D． discount
49．A． notes B． accounts C． boxes D． glasses
50．A． shaping B． setting C． providing D． gluing
51．A． changed B． struggled C． leaked D． cycled
52．A． grade B． benefit C． key D． question
53．A． simply B． directly C． secretly D． finally
54．A． go through B． sum up C． search for D． focus on
55．A． passion B． kindness C． profits D． evidences
五、语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Table tennis started as an after-dinner game, but is now a fast, high-tech sport. It also has 56． most players of any sport in the world.
57． is believed that upper-class Victorians in England invented table tennis in the 1880s as an after-dinner alternative (可能的选择) to tennis, 58． (use) whatever they could find as equipment. A line of books would often be the net, and sometimes a cigarette box cover would be a racket.
In 1926, at a meeting 59． (hold) in Berlin, the International Table Tennis Federation was formed. The first World Championships were held in London in the same year, but the sport had to wait a long time before it was given a chance 60． (make) its first appearance at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games.
The sport 61． (progress) greatly since it was first invented. Nowadays, players use 62． (special) developed rackets and a lightweight, hollow (空心的) ball. Thanks to their high-tech rackets, they can now enjoy the 63． (magic) feeling of hitting the ball at over 150 kilometres per hour!
Over the years, table tennis has developed into a worldwide sport. There are perhaps 40 million competitive table tennis players and countless millions 64． play less seriously. Hopefully, table tennis 65． (play) by more people all over the world in the future.
六、书面表达
66． 假定你是李华，暑假在伦敦学习，得知当地美术馆要举办中国画展。请你写一封申请信做该画展的志愿者，内容包括：1. 写信目的；2. 个人优势；3. 再次传达意愿。
67．第二节阅读下面材料, 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。
One afternoon after school, Mary and her brother, Keith, were eating at a cafe near their home. That afternoon, they had to share their table with another person. That person was a young lady in her twenties. After eating, she went to the restroom. Without realizing, she had left her handphone on the table. Five minutes later, she came out and walked out of the cafe without looking back.
Mary saw the handphone on the table. She quickly told Keith,"Keith, the girl left behind her handphone. "
Keith looked at the handphone. It took his breath away. It was one of the latest models on the market. Keith had always wanted a handphone. But his parents had told him, "You don't need one. You can always use the house phone. "
He stared at it for some minutes. Then he said slowly, pausing on every word,"I want to take the handphone. "
Mary could not believe her ears. She merely stared at her brother. "You can't! What if the owner comes to look for it "
Having made the decision,Keith quickly grabbed the handphone and put it in his schoolbag. Then, he took Mary's hand and led her out of the cafe quickly.
Once back home, Keith locked his house door with trembling hands. Inside his room, he took out the piece of beauty. Oh, he liked it so much. Now he had his own handphone. Soon, he was polishing it happily.
But Mary told him, "Keith, you cannot keep the handphone. What will you tell Father about this He will ask you how you got the handphone. "
Keith said quickly, "I will say a friend lent it to me. "
Mary said, "Now you are lying too. " Oh dear! When had Keith turned so dishonest
Then Mary saw a house phone number on the plastic cover of the handphone. "This is the girl's phone number. Why don't we just call this number We will talk to her and ask her to come and take back her handphone. " She was trying to talk some sense into him.
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词
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That night, Keith turned over in bed from time to time.
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Mary was very happy to hear that.
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