辽宁省朝阳市建平县2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题（含答案）
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2023-2024学年辽宁省朝阳市建平县高二下学期7月期末英语试题
全卷满分150分，考试时间 120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.请按题号顺序在答题卡上各题目的答题区域内作答，写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3.选择题用2B铅笔在答题卡上把所选答案的标号涂黑；非选择题用黑色签字笔在答题卡上作答；字体工整，笔迹清楚。
4.考试结束后，请将试卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30 分)
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. How will the woman get to the stadium
A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By subway.
2. How does the man feel now
A. Frightened. B. Relieved. C. Happy.
3. Why was the girl talking in class
A. She needed to know the page number.
B. She reminded the class to pay attention.
C. She wanted to move up closer to the front.
4. What are the speakers doing
A. Taking a photo. B. Looking at a picture. C. Having hair cut.
5. Where is the post office
A. On Star Street. B. Opposite a library. C. Beside a book store.
第二节 (共15 小题;每小题1.5分,满分 22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7 题。
6. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To make an invitation.B. To change their plan. C. To thank for information.
7. What does the woman intend to do this evening
A. See a performance. B. Buy tickets online. C. Chat with his parents.
听第7 段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Booking a hotel. B. Renting a coach. C. Rescheduling a conference.
9. Why is the woman worried
A. The hotel is expensive.
B. They might go over budget.
C. They must get up early each day.
听第8段材料,回答第10 至 12 题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Mother and child. C. Husband and wifeu
11. How does the woman think of working for her aunt
A. Easy. B. Unimportant. C. Beneficial.
12. What does the man advise the woman to do with her decision
A. Study abroad.
B. Talk to her teacher.
C. Imagine how each choice feels.
听第9段材料，回答第 13至 16题。
13. What day is it today
A. Friday. B. Saturday. C; Sunday.
14. What does David think helped him get the letter from Harvard
A. Studying till midnight.
B. Attending courses on weekends.
C. Having good learning habits.
15. Why did David choose Harvard University
A. His uncle was studying there.
B. He hopes to be Andrew's schoolmate.
C. He has won a scholarship to it this year.
16. What does David plan to do before September
A. Travel abroad. B. Visit his uncle. C. Work part-time in China.
听第10段材料,回答第 17 至 20题。
17. Who is the target audience of the speaker
A. Local citizens. B. Tourists in Europe. C. Europeans living abroad.
18. What will the high temperature in London be today
A.2 degrees. B.7 degrees. C.10 degrees.
19. How will the weather be in Paris this afternoon
A. Snowy. B. Cloudy. C. Misty.
20. In which city will it be sunny tomorrow
A. London. B. Paris. C. Berlin.
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
If you’re feeling unsure about where to find the perfect gifts for your friends or family, fear not! We have gathered a list of four special gift shops, each offering a unique selection of presents.
Games Gadgets
Tel: 402-875-5543
Games Gadgets is the perfect one-stop shop for electrical goods. Here at Games Gadgets we provide a wide range of electronic goods at some of the very best prices around. From Cameras and GPS Sat Navs to Gaming Accessories and Computers, iPads and iPods, we have everything you could ever need.
Reba
Tel: 406-637-2219
Reba supplies fashion clothes, jewellery and gifts to people throughout the local area. Reba is an independent store, supplying well-known brands as well as up-and-coming designers. Reba is a store for those who love clothes, jewellery and gifts and it always aims to offer something different.
Blue Department Store
Tel: 419-156-9910
A favourite shopping destination for many foreigners. Blue is devoted to top brands including expensive famous wines which are all 30 percent off, maybe 40 to 50 percent off. We have more than 70 kinds of world-famous wine in our store.
Location: No.6001 Oak Street, O’Hare International Airport.
The Sweet Shop
Tel: 421-896-3129
The Sweet Shop is a brand-new gift store created just for chocolate lovers. The shop sells a wonderful collection of chocolate-themed goodies from dark to white chocolate. It is extremely popular with all kinds of parties, chocolate lovers and people who are looking for a fun activity.
1. Where will photographers most probably go
A. Games Gadgets. B. Reba.
C. Blue Department Store. D. The Sweet Shop.
2. What types of products does Reba supply
A. New sportswear and art supplies. B. Fashion clothes and electronics.
C. White chocolate and famous wines. D. Fashion clothes, jewelry and gifts.
3. What do we know about The Sweet Shop
A. It only sells dark and white chocolate.
B. It caters to all types of sweet desires.
C. It sells a variety of chocolate-themed gifts.
D. It offers instructions to chocolate lovers.
B
I’ll always remember the first time I tried ballet. My mother was a dancer and I wanted nothing more than to be like her, but after making mistakes during my first class, I felt like I wanted to quit right away. However, I told my mum I couldn’t wait to dance again because it was only my first day.
Weeks passed and my dancing didn’t get any better. Then my dance teacher announced that we were going to perform in a show. I was scared of falling on my face in front of hundreds of people and disappointing my mum.
Even though I practised hard for the show, I never quite got the hang of it. Finally, I went to my mum to tell her how I felt. She simply laughed and told me she would teach me all she knew about ballet.
My mum quickly discovered how bad at ballet I was, but she still taught me with the greatest patience, love and understanding. When I jumped and fell, she was there to catch me. When I lost my balance, she held me up. By the time the show arrived, I was as prepared as I could be.
The music began and my heart started to race. Breathing calmly, I began moving to the music without missing a step. When the music stopped, I ran off the stage and laughed in excitement.
My mum found me and gave me a huge hug, telling me how proud she was. I looked my mum in the eye and told her that there was no way this could have happened without her. Through this, I realized one important fact: My mum will always be there to catch me if I fall.
4. What happened to the author on her first day of ballet
A. She made no mistakes while dancing. B. She fell down and hurt herself.
C. She lied to her mum about liking ballet. D. She realized she was talented in ballet.
5. What does the underlined phrase “got the hang of it” mean
A. Lost interest in it. B. Learned to do it well.
C. Jumped high in the air. D. Had trouble with it.
6. How did the mother respond when the author expressed her difficulties in ballet
A. She encouraged her to quit and pursue something else.
B. She simply laughed and ignored her concerns completely.
C. She blamed her strictly for not practising enough.
D. She offered to teach her everything she knew about ballet.
7. What did the author learn from her ballet experience
A. Never try something you are not good at.
B. Don’t be afraid of disappointing others.
C. Every mum will be proud of their children’s achievements.
D. A mother’s love is pure and unconditional.
C
Children are starting on digital devices at ever younger ages, and opinions on the effects of children's digital-media habits are deeply polarised.(两极分化的).
Jean Twenge, a psychology professor, thinks excessive use of the internet and social media makes children lonely and depressed and poses serious risks to their physical and particularly their mental health, sometimes to the point of driving them to suicide.
However, Daniel Kardefelt-Winther of the Innocenti research office of Unicef examined various evidence and found less cause for alarm than is often suggested.Most of the studies he examined seem to show that the technology helps children stay in touch with their friends and make new ones.
The relationship between the use of digital technology and children's mental health, broadly speaking, appears to be u-shaped.Researchers have found that moderate use is beneficial, whereas either no use at all or extreme use could be harmful.
What worries some experts more is that screens are becoming part of the middle-class armoury( 武器 ) for perpetuating( 巩固 ) social advantage.Children from well-off homes are enrolled in private classes to learn skills like "How to be a YouTuber", which poorer parents cannot afford.
8. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The disadvantages of overusing digital media.
B. The bad effects of using digital media.
C. Several bad impacts of using digital media.
D. The advantages of overusing digital media.
9. What is Daniel Kardefelt-Winther’s attitude to the use of digital media
A. Objective B. Favorable
C. Indifferent D. Uncertain
10. What can you infer from the last paragraph
A. Not all Children from rich homes can attend private classes
B. Not all Children from poor homes can learn skills like“how to be a YouTuber”.
C. Digital media is the only way of strengthening the middle-class.
D. Digital media can widen class gap.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. Should children interact with digital media
B. Should parents allow their children interact with digital media
C. What children do to interact with digital devices.
D. How children interact with digital devices.
D
Could animals from the past one day walk among us One company is now looking to introduce extinct(已灭绝的) animals into the real world.
US company Colossal Biosciences announced on Jan 31 that it would be trying to bring back to life the dodo—a large bird that was native to the island of Mauritius in the Indian ocean. They lived there until the 17th century.
“[The place] to reintroduce the dodo into the wild would be Mauritius,” Ben Lamm, the co-founder of the company told The Guardian. A reintroduction of dodos to the ecosystem of the island, instead of just being a novelty(新奇), is thought to potentially bring benefits to the endemic (地方性的) plants and other animals that already live there.
Having discovered the genetic code(基因序列) of extinct animals from their remains, the company seeks to change the DNA of currently living creatures to make them close to the animal of the past. The Nicobar pigeon(尼柯巴鸠) will be used as the genetic base for the dodo, according to MIT Technology Review.
The company also has plans for other extinct animals. When the company first formed in 2021, it announced its plans to bring back mammoths(猛犸象). They believe that mammoths introduced to the Arctic regions could help tackle climate change as they turn the wet tundra(苔原) into sunlight-reflecting dry grasslands by cating the grass, according to The New Yorker.
However, some people are skeptical. According to BBC Science Focus, with a third of all bird species currently in decline, strategies to protect existing species are needed more than ever instead of focusing on animals of the past.
Despite the lack of consensus (共识), it has yet to be seen if this miracle of science can actually be pulled off. A real-life Jurassic Park isn’t likely to open anytime soon.
12. What do we know about dodos, according to the text
A. They were native to the island of Mauritius. B. They died out around the 19th century.
C. They will be reintroduced into India. D. They could help slow down climate change.
13. What will be used as the genetic base for dodos
A The remains of the dodo. B. The Nicobar pigeon.
C. The mammoth. D. The current DNA data bank.
14. Why do some people have doubts about Colossal Biosciences’ plans
A. They think extinct animals are not important.
B. They think the plans will not work in practice.
C. They believe the plans go against nature.
D. They believe protecting existing species is more necessary.
15. What’s the author’s attitude toward the reintroduction of extinct animals
A. It’s worth trying. B. It sounds risky.
C. It will bring many benefits. D. It still has a long way to go.
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。
Life! It’s a lot of fun but it can also be challenging. ____16____ Life can let us down and can sometimes fail to deliver what we were hoping for. That’s just the way it is . But sometimes the problems that trouble us are the ones that we create in our own minds so maybe it’s time to stop blaming others, bad luck, or whatever, and look to ourselves. Here are a few simple tips to change the way we live for the better.
“My life’s a mess. I just wish I could disappear”; “Why do these things always happen to me ” Thoughts like these help no one. Overdramatising (过分夸大) a situation only makes it worse. Try and put things into perspective a little, take a step back, sleep on it, or ask a friend for help. ____17____
So your teacher didn’t give you the part in the school play that you really wanted. Well, that’s a shame. ____18____ Maybe there were other students who were more suited to the role. Similarly, when your football team loses, they don’t lose just to upset you. Things go wrong for a million and one different reasons. It’s not all about you.
No one gets it right all of the time, and that includes you! So don’t expect life to always work out the way you think it should. ____19____ If you’re not living up to your own expectations, be kind to yourself.
____20____ And next time life doesn’t go exactly the way you want it to, try and use one or two. It’s time to take control of your life.
A. So keep these tips in mind.
B. Things don’t always go our way.
C. Things are never as bad as they seem.
D. Open your mind to other possibilities.
E. If others let you down, be kind to them.
F. There’s nothing you can do to change the past.
G. But it doesn’t mean your teacher doesn’t like you.
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 travelling on an overnight bus from Kolhapur to Aurangabad. The ordinary bus was more than ____21____; all 55 seats were taken and there were some 20 people standing. The hot day added to the discomfort of the rough, 10-hour journey. I didn't get a seat, so I had to stand quite ____22____.
After around two very long hours I was tired and bored. I kept trying to ____23____ myself,changing my body weight from one leg to the other. I suddenly sensed a soft hand ____24____ my elbow(肘), asking for attention. Turning around, I____25____ a middle-aged man with a smile looking up at me. He stood up and said I could take his ____26____ for a while. I pleasantly accepted it with a sigh of ____27____ , and the man seemed happy too. After about 20 minutes, I____28____ him to take back his space. A man who was sitting by the window had observed our ____29____.
Just then, something magical happened. Our observer stood up and ____30____ his seat to another standing man. Unexpectedly, we had caused a series of reactions: This game of seat-sharing ____31____ through the bus like wildfi re and, before long, almost all the standees got a
chance to be seated. People even started ____32____ each other while exchanging positions, and soon began sharing jokes and singing. I could say, the rest of the journey was quite ____33____.
The bus reached its destination the next morning. The groups quickly said goodbye and went their ____34____. But this extraordinary ____35____ has stayed with me even after all these years. It showed me an important fact that we can all share what we have and help our co-passengers on this journey called life.
21. A. odd B. crowded C. dirty D. noisy
22. A. unusually B. uncertainly C. unsuccessfully D. uncomfortably
23. A. remind B. blame C. introduce D. balance
24. A. beating B. kicking C. holding D. touching
25. A. recognized B. appreciated C. saw D. felt
26. A. advice B. hand C. seat D. chance
27. A. regret B. relief C. pain D. concern
28. A. signaled B. followed C. taught D. begged
29. A. connection B. difference C. behaviour D. business
30. A. offered B. returned C. kept D. ordered
31. A. spread B. competed C. pulled D. developed
32 A. talking about B. quarreling with C. complaining about D. chatting with
33. A. suitable B. enjoyable C. admirable D. important
34. A. fields B. ways C. routines D. aims
35. A. present B. dream C. arrangement D. experience
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。
On October 15th, the 9th Silk Road International Arts Festival kicked off in Xi’an with the theme of “Silk Road New Movement, Beautiful New Future”. The event, which ____36____ (draw) artists from over 90 countries and areas, turned the city ____37____ a global cultural center.
“Ommi Chang’an”, directed by Zhang Yimou, made ____38____ (it) first appearance during the festival. This large scale performance is the fruit of nine artists ____39____ (lead) by Zhang Yimou. It is a mixture of tradition and modernity, history and the future, humanities and technology. It connects Xi’an with the world, bridging the present, future and past, ____40____ crossing distance and time to present the beauty of Silk Road culture.
This year’s festival had 37 outstanding performances, ____41____ (show) the achievements of the “Belt and Road” initiative (倡议). ____42____ unique addition to the festival was the “Silk Road Starting Point Cultural Tourism Experience” tour, ____43____ enabled artists to visit and experience ____44____ (variety) Silk Road themed cultural landmarks in Shaanxi, providing an opportunity to share the unique traditions and history with a global audience. The festival also hosted special events like Malaysia Culture Day and International Modern Art Week, ____45____ (far) enriching the cultural experience.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15分)
46. 双语短视频系列Amazing China展现了中国的风景名胜、人文地理等，自推出以来广受国内外好评。假定你是李华，请你写一封邮件向你的摄影师朋友Alex分享推介该系列短视频。内容如下：
1.阐明写信目的;
2.陈述推荐理由;
3.期待观后交流。
注意：
1词数80左右：
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
Dear Alex,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分 25 分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
Miguel opened the door to his grandpa’s shoe shop. Grandpa was drawing a customer’s foot onto a piece of paper. He didn’t look up. Miguel sat down. He looked at the cut leather, hammer (锤子) and pliers (钳子).
The tools reminded Miguel of something else he loved. Grandpa always gave him a piece of candy whenever Miguel helped clean up. Miguel knew he wasn’t supposed to take candy without asking. But he was hungry then. It looked like Grandpa would be busy for a while. “Maybe I don’t need to wait,” Miguel thought.
Miguel reached secretly for the candy box. He hurried and put it in his mouth. Pretty soon the customer left. Grandpa was busy picking up a piece of leather and putting it in some water. Miguel ate the rest of the candy as fast as he could. Then he walked over to Grandpa.
Grandpa looked up from his work. “Hello!” he said with a smile. Miguel hugged Grandpa. He hoped Grandpa couldn’t tell he’d eaten a piece of candy. “It looks like you’re busy today” Miguel said. “Do you need any help ” “Sure! Could you pass me that thread (线) ” Miguel nodded. He pulled it between his hands. “Wow, that’s strong.” Miguel said. Grandpa laughed, “It has to be, to last through the wear and tear of life.” Grandpa pulled the thread through the leather.
“You know, we need to be more like this shoe,” Grandpa said. Miguel looked at the leather, “Um. We do ” “Yes, indeed. We need to stay strong. That way temptations (诱惑) won’t make us fall apart,” Grandpa said with a nod.
Miguel suddenly thought of the candy. He knew he should tell Grandpa about it. Grandpa took an old shoe off the shelf, “See this big hole ” Miguel nodded. “This was once a small hole that could have been fixed easily. But the owner waited, and now it’s going to be much harder to fix. Bad habits and bad choices are like that hole. It is best to fix them early.”
Paragraph 1:
They kept talking as Grandpa worked.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Miguel told him all about taking the candy. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2023-2024学年辽宁省朝阳市建平县高二下学期7月期末英语试题
答案版
全卷满分150分，考试时间 120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.请按题号顺序在答题卡上各题目的答题区域内作答，写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3.选择题用2B铅笔在答题卡上把所选答案的标号涂黑；非选择题用黑色签字笔在答题卡上作答；字体工整，笔迹清楚。
4.考试结束后，请将试卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30 分)
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. How will the woman get to the stadium
A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By subway.
2. How does the man feel now
A. Frightened. B. Relieved. C. Happy.
3. Why was the girl talking in class
A. She needed to know the page number.
B. She reminded the class to pay attention.
C. She wanted to move up closer to the front.
4. What are the speakers doing
A. Taking a photo. B. Looking at a picture. C. Having hair cut.
5. Where is the post office
A. On Star Street. B. Opposite a library. C. Beside a book store.
第二节 (共15 小题;每小题1.5分,满分 22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7 题。
6. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To make an invitation.B. To change their plan. C. To thank for information.
7. What does the woman intend to do this evening
A. See a performance. B. Buy tickets online. C. Chat with his parents.
听第7 段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Booking a hotel. B. Renting a coach. C. Rescheduling a conference.
9. Why is the woman worried
A. The hotel is expensive.
B. They might go over budget.
C. They must get up early each day.
听第8段材料,回答第10 至 12 题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Mother and child. C. Husband and wifeu
11. How does the woman think of working for her aunt
A. Easy. B. Unimportant. C. Beneficial.
12. What does the man advise the woman to do with her decision
A. Study abroad.
B. Talk to her teacher.
C. Imagine how each choice feels.
听第9段材料，回答第 13至 16题。
13. What day is it today
A. Friday. B. Saturday. C; Sunday.
14. What does David think helped him get the letter from Harvard
A. Studying till midnight.
B. Attending courses on weekends.
C. Having good learning habits.
15. Why did David choose Harvard University
A. His uncle was studying there.
B. He hopes to be Andrew's schoolmate.
C. He has won a scholarship to it this year.
16. What does David plan to do before September
A. Travel abroad. B. Visit his uncle. C. Work part-time in China.
听第10段材料,回答第 17 至 20题。
17. Who is the target audience of the speaker
A. Local citizens. B. Tourists in Europe. C. Europeans living abroad.
18. What will the high temperature in London be today
A.2 degrees. B.7 degrees. C.10 degrees.
19. How will the weather be in Paris this afternoon
A. Snowy. B. Cloudy. C. Misty.
20. In which city will it be sunny tomorrow
A. London. B. Paris. C. Berlin.
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
If you’re feeling unsure about where to find the perfect gifts for your friends or family, fear not! We have gathered a list of four special gift shops, each offering a unique selection of presents.
Games Gadgets
Tel: 402-875-5543
Games Gadgets is the perfect one-stop shop for electrical goods. Here at Games Gadgets we provide a wide range of electronic goods at some of the very best prices around. From Cameras and GPS Sat Navs to Gaming Accessories and Computers, iPads and iPods, we have everything you could ever need.
Reba
Tel: 406-637-2219
Reba supplies fashion clothes, jewellery and gifts to people throughout the local area. Reba is an independent store, supplying well-known brands as well as up-and-coming designers. Reba is a store for those who love clothes, jewellery and gifts and it always aims to offer something different.
Blue Department Store
Tel: 419-156-9910
A favourite shopping destination for many foreigners. Blue is devoted to top brands including expensive famous wines which are all 30 percent off, maybe 40 to 50 percent off. We have more than 70 kinds of world-famous wine in our store.
Location: No.6001 Oak Street, O’Hare International Airport.
The Sweet Shop
Tel: 421-896-3129
The Sweet Shop is a brand-new gift store created just for chocolate lovers. The shop sells a wonderful collection of chocolate-themed goodies from dark to white chocolate. It is extremely popular with all kinds of parties, chocolate lovers and people who are looking for a fun activity.
1. Where will photographers most probably go
A. Games Gadgets. B. Reba.
C. Blue Department Store. D. The Sweet Shop.
2. What types of products does Reba supply
A. New sportswear and art supplies. B. Fashion clothes and electronics.
C. White chocolate and famous wines. D. Fashion clothes, jewelry and gifts.
3. What do we know about The Sweet Shop
A. It only sells dark and white chocolate.
B. It caters to all types of sweet desires.
C. It sells a variety of chocolate-themed gifts.
D. It offers instructions to chocolate lovers.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C
B
I’ll always remember the first time I tried ballet. My mother was a dancer and I wanted nothing more than to be like her, but after making mistakes during my first class, I felt like I wanted to quit right away. However, I told my mum I couldn’t wait to dance again because it was only my first day.
Weeks passed and my dancing didn’t get any better. Then my dance teacher announced that we were going to perform in a show. I was scared of falling on my face in front of hundreds of people and disappointing my mum.
Even though I practised hard for the show, I never quite got the hang of it. Finally, I went to my mum to tell her how I felt. She simply laughed and told me she would teach me all she knew about ballet.
My mum quickly discovered how bad at ballet I was, but she still taught me with the greatest patience, love and understanding. When I jumped and fell, she was there to catch me. When I lost my balance, she held me up. By the time the show arrived, I was as prepared as I could be.
The music began and my heart started to race. Breathing calmly, I began moving to the music without missing a step. When the music stopped, I ran off the stage and laughed in excitement.
My mum found me and gave me a huge hug, telling me how proud she was. I looked my mum in the eye and told her that there was no way this could have happened without her. Through this, I realized one important fact: My mum will always be there to catch me if I fall.
4. What happened to the author on her first day of ballet
A. She made no mistakes while dancing. B. She fell down and hurt herself.
C. She lied to her mum about liking ballet. D. She realized she was talented in ballet.
5. What does the underlined phrase “got the hang of it” mean
A. Lost interest in it. B. Learned to do it well.
C. Jumped high in the air. D. Had trouble with it.
6. How did the mother respond when the author expressed her difficulties in ballet
A. She encouraged her to quit and pursue something else.
B. She simply laughed and ignored her concerns completely.
C. She blamed her strictly for not practising enough.
D. She offered to teach her everything she knew about ballet.
7. What did the author learn from her ballet experience
A. Never try something you are not good at.
B. Don’t be afraid of disappointing others.
C. Every mum will be proud of their children’s achievements.
D. A mother’s love is pure and unconditional.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. D
C
Children are starting on digital devices at ever younger ages, and opinions on the effects of children's digital-media habits are deeply polarised.(两极分化的).
Jean Twenge, a psychology professor, thinks excessive use of the internet and social media makes children lonely and depressed and poses serious risks to their physical and particularly their mental health, sometimes to the point of driving them to suicide.
However, Daniel Kardefelt-Winther of the Innocenti research office of Unicef examined various evidence and found less cause for alarm than is often suggested.Most of the studies he examined seem to show that the technology helps children stay in touch with their friends and make new ones.
The relationship between the use of digital technology and children's mental health, broadly speaking, appears to be u-shaped.Researchers have found that moderate use is beneficial, whereas either no use at all or extreme use could be harmful.
What worries some experts more is that screens are becoming part of the middle-class armoury( 武器 ) for perpetuating( 巩固 ) social advantage.Children from well-off homes are enrolled in private classes to learn skills like "How to be a YouTuber", which poorer parents cannot afford.
8. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The disadvantages of overusing digital media.
B. The bad effects of using digital media.
C. Several bad impacts of using digital media.
D. The advantages of overusing digital media.
9. What is Daniel Kardefelt-Winther’s attitude to the use of digital media
A. Objective B. Favorable
C. Indifferent D. Uncertain
10. What can you infer from the last paragraph
A. Not all Children from rich homes can attend private classes
B. Not all Children from poor homes can learn skills like“how to be a YouTuber”.
C. Digital media is the only way of strengthening the middle-class.
D. Digital media can widen class gap.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. Should children interact with digital media
B. Should parents allow their children interact with digital media
C. What children do to interact with digital devices.
D. How children interact with digital devices.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. A
D
Could animals from the past one day walk among us One company is now looking to introduce extinct(已灭绝的) animals into the real world.
US company Colossal Biosciences announced on Jan 31 that it would be trying to bring back to life the dodo—a large bird that was native to the island of Mauritius in the Indian ocean. They lived there until the 17th century.
“[The place] to reintroduce the dodo into the wild would be Mauritius,” Ben Lamm, the co-founder of the company told The Guardian. A reintroduction of dodos to the ecosystem of the island, instead of just being a novelty(新奇), is thought to potentially bring benefits to the endemic (地方性的) plants and other animals that already live there.
Having discovered the genetic code(基因序列) of extinct animals from their remains, the company seeks to change the DNA of currently living creatures to make them close to the animal of the past. The Nicobar pigeon(尼柯巴鸠) will be used as the genetic base for the dodo, according to MIT Technology Review.
The company also has plans for other extinct animals. When the company first formed in 2021, it announced its plans to bring back mammoths(猛犸象). They believe that mammoths introduced to the Arctic regions could help tackle climate change as they turn the wet tundra(苔原) into sunlight-reflecting dry grasslands by cating the grass, according to The New Yorker.
However, some people are skeptical. According to BBC Science Focus, with a third of all bird species currently in decline, strategies to protect existing species are needed more than ever instead of focusing on animals of the past.
Despite the lack of consensus (共识), it has yet to be seen if this miracle of science can actually be pulled off. A real-life Jurassic Park isn’t likely to open anytime soon.
12. What do we know about dodos, according to the text
A. They were native to the island of Mauritius. B. They died out around the 19th century.
C. They will be reintroduced into India. D. They could help slow down climate change.
13. What will be used as the genetic base for dodos
A. The remains of the dodo. B. The Nicobar pigeon.
C. The mammoth. D. The current DNA data bank.
14. Why do some people have doubts about Colossal Biosciences’ plans
A. They think extinct animals are not important.
B. They think the plans will not work in practice.
C. They believe the plans go against nature.
D. They believe protecting existing species is more necessary.
15. What’s the author’s attitude toward the reintroduction of extinct animals
A. It’s worth trying. B. It sounds risky.
C. It will bring many benefits. D. It still has a long way to go.
【答案】12 A 13. B 14. D 15. D
第二节 (共5 小题;每小题 2.5分,满分 12.5 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Life! It’s a lot of fun but it can also be challenging. ____16____ Life can let us down and can sometimes fail to deliver what we were hoping for. That’s just the way it is . But sometimes the problems that trouble us are the ones that we create in our own minds so maybe it’s time to stop blaming others, bad luck, or whatever, and look to ourselves. Here are a few simple tips to change the way we live for the better.
“My life’s a mess. I just wish I could disappear”; “Why do these things always happen to me ” Thoughts like these help no one. Overdramatising (过分夸大) a situation only makes it worse. Try and put things into perspective a little, take a step back, sleep on it, or ask a friend for help. ____17____
So your teacher didn’t give you the part in the school play that you really wanted. Well, that’s a shame. ____18____ Maybe there were other students who were more suited to the role. Similarly, when your football team loses, they don’t lose just to upset you. Things go wrong for a million and one different reasons. It’s not all about you.
No one gets it right all of the time, and that includes you! So don’t expect life to always work out the way you think it should. ____19____ If you’re not living up to your own expectations, be kind to yourself.
____20____ And next time life doesn’t go exactly the way you want it to, try and use one or two. It’s time to take control of your life.
A. So keep these tips in mind.
B. Things don’t always go our way.
C. Things are never as bad as they seem.
D. Open your mind to other possibilities.
E. If others let you down, be kind to them.
F. There’s nothing you can do to change the past.
G. But it doesn’t mean your teacher doesn’t like you.
【答案】16. B 17. C 18. G 19. E 20. A
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 travelling on an overnight bus from Kolhapur to Aurangabad. The ordinary bus was more than ____21____; all 55 seats were taken and there were some 20 people standing. The hot day added to the discomfort of the rough, 10-hour journey. I didn't get a seat, so I had to stand quite ____22____.
After around two very long hours, I was tired and bored. I kept trying to ____23____ myself,changing my body weight from one leg to the other. I suddenly sensed a soft hand ____24____ my elbow(肘), asking for attention. Turning around, I____25____ a middle-aged man with a smile looking up at me. He stood up and said I could take his ____26____ for a while. I pleasantly accepted it with a sigh of ____27____ , and the man seemed happy too. After about 20 minutes, I____28____ him to take back his space. A man who was sitting by the window had observed our ____29____.
Just then, something magical happened. Our observer stood up and ____30____ his seat to another standing man. Unexpectedly, we had caused a series of reactions: This game of seat-sharing ____31____ through the bus like wildfi re and, before long, almost all the standees got a
chance to be seated. People even started ____32____ each other while exchanging positions, and soon began sharing jokes and singing. I could say, the rest of the journey was quite ____33____.
The bus reached its destination the next morning. The groups quickly said goodbye and went their ____34____. But this extraordinary ____35____ has stayed with me even after all these years. It showed me an important fact that we can all share what we have and help our co-passengers on this journey called life.
21. A. odd B. crowded C. dirty D. noisy
22. A. unusually B. uncertainly C. unsuccessfully D. uncomfortably
23. A. remind B. blame C. introduce D. balance
24 A. beating B. kicking C. holding D. touching
25. A. recognized B. appreciated C. saw D. felt
26. A. advice B. hand C. seat D. chance
27. A. regret B. relief C. pain D. concern
28. A. signaled B. followed C. taught D. begged
29. A. connection B. difference C. behaviour D. business
30. A. offered B. returned C. kept D. ordered
31. A. spread B. competed C. pulled D. developed
32. A. talking about B. quarreling with C. complaining about D. chatting with
33. A. suitable B. enjoyable C. admirable D. important
34. A. fields B. ways C. routines D. aims
35. A. present B. dream C. arrangement D. experience
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. D 24. D 25. C 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. A 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. B 35. D
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。
On October 15th, the 9th Silk Road International Arts Festival kicked off in Xi’an with the theme of “Silk Road New Movement, Beautiful New Future”. The event, which ____36____ (draw) artists from over 90 countries and areas, turned the city ____37____ a global cultural center.
“Ommi Chang’an”, directed by Zhang Yimou, made ____38____ (it) first appearance during the festival. This large scale performance is the fruit of nine artists ____39____ (lead) by Zhang Yimou. It is a mixture of tradition and modernity, history and the future, humanities and technology. It connects Xi’an with the world, bridging the present, future and past, ____40____ crossing distance and time to present the beauty of Silk Road culture.
This year’s festival had 37 outstanding performances, ____41____ (show) the achievements of the “Belt and Road” initiative (倡议). ____42____ unique addition to the festival was the “Silk Road Starting Point Cultural Tourism Experience” tour, ____43____ enabled artists to visit and experience ____44____ (variety) Silk Road themed cultural landmarks in Shaanxi, providing an opportunity to share the unique traditions and history with a global audience. The festival also hosted special events like Malaysia Culture Day and International Modern Art Week, ____45____ (far) enriching the cultural experience.
【答案】36. drew
37. into##to
38. its 39. led
40. and 41. showing
42. A##One 43. which
44. various##varied
45. further
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15分)
46. 双语短视频系列Amazing China展现了中国的风景名胜、人文地理等，自推出以来广受国内外好评。假定你是李华，请你写一封邮件向你的摄影师朋友Alex分享推介该系列短视频。内容如下：
1.阐明写信目的;
2.陈述推荐理由;
3.期待观后交流。
注意：
1.词数80左右：
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
Dear Alex,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】One Possible Version:
Dear Alex,
Guess what I’ve got to share Since you’ve always been fascinated by the stunning scenery in China, I’m writing to recommend a short video series, Amazing China.
Ranging from royal palaces to natural sights, the videos impress me most with the coverage of diverse landscapes and iconic attractions. With insightful and detailed narration in elegant English, you will definitely gain an authentic glimpse into Chinese physical and human geography. Plus, its tuneful music and eye-catching pictures can be an inspiration for you, a photographer.
I bet it’s worth viewing. Looking forward to our further exchanges.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分 25 分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
Miguel opened the door to his grandpa’s shoe shop. Grandpa was drawing a customer’s foot onto a piece of paper. He didn’t look up. Miguel sat down. He looked at the cut leather, hammer (锤子) and pliers (钳子).
The tools reminded Miguel of something else he loved. Grandpa always gave him a piece of candy whenever Miguel helped clean up. Miguel knew he wasn’t supposed to take candy without asking. But he was hungry then. It looked like Grandpa would be busy for a while. “Maybe I don’t need to wait,” Miguel thought.
Miguel reached secretly for the candy box. He hurried and put it in his mouth. Pretty soon the customer left. Grandpa was busy picking up a piece of leather and putting it in some water. Miguel ate the rest of the candy as fast as he could. Then he walked over to Grandpa.
Grandpa looked up from his work. “Hello!” he said with a smile. Miguel hugged Grandpa. He hoped Grandpa couldn’t tell he’d eaten a piece of candy. “It looks like you’re busy today,” Miguel said. “Do you need any help ” “Sure! Could you pass me that thread (线) ” Miguel nodded. He pulled it between his hands. “Wow, that’s strong.” Miguel said. Grandpa laughed, “It has to be, to last through the wear and tear of life.” Grandpa pulled the thread through the leather.
“You know, we need to be more like this shoe,” Grandpa said. Miguel looked at the leather, “Um. We do ” “Yes, indeed. We need to stay strong. That way temptations (诱惑) won’t make us fall apart,” Grandpa said with a nod.
Miguel suddenly thought of the candy. He knew he should tell Grandpa about it. Grandpa took an old shoe off the shelf, “See this big hole ” Miguel nodded. “This was once a small hole that could have been fixed easily. But the owner waited, and now it’s going to be much harder to fix. Bad habits and bad choices are like that hole. It is best to fix them early.”
Paragraph 1:
They kept talking as Grandpa worked.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Miguel told him all about taking the candy __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version:
They kept talking as Grandpa worked. The whole time, Miguel kept thinking about the candy. When Grandpa finished, Miguel helped him clean up. Then Grandpa reached for his box of candy as usual. Finally, Miguel couldn’t take it anymore. “I took one piece of your candy without asking,” he said and hung his head in shame. Grandpa set down the box in surprise and wondered what had actually happened.
Miguel told him all about taking the candy. “I’m so sorry, Grandpa! I’ll never do it again. I promise!” Grandpa hugged Miguel and kissed him lovingly. Miguel felt so much better. “Thank you for being honest. That’s more important to me than just about anything else.” On the way home, Miguel felt just like one of Grandpa’s new pairs of shoes, strong and ready for life.
全卷满分150分，考试时间 120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.请按题号顺序在答题卡上各题目的答题区域内作答，写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3.选择题用2B铅笔在答题卡上把所选答案的标号涂黑；非选择题用黑色签字笔在答题卡上作答；字体工整，笔迹清楚。
4.考试结束后，请将试卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30 分)
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. How will the woman get to the stadium
A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By subway.
2. How does the man feel now
A. Frightened. B. Relieved. C. Happy.
3. Why was the girl talking in class
A. She needed to know the page number.
B. She reminded the class to pay attention.
C. She wanted to move up closer to the front.
4. What are the speakers doing
A. Taking a photo. B. Looking at a picture. C. Having hair cut.
5. Where is the post office
A. On Star Street. B. Opposite a library. C. Beside a book store.
第二节 (共15 小题;每小题1.5分,满分 22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7 题。
6. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To make an invitation.B. To change their plan. C. To thank for information.
7. What does the woman intend to do this evening
A. See a performance. B. Buy tickets online. C. Chat with his parents.
听第7 段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Booking a hotel. B. Renting a coach. C. Rescheduling a conference.
9. Why is the woman worried
A. The hotel is expensive.
B. They might go over budget.
C. They must get up early each day.
听第8段材料,回答第10 至 12 题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Mother and child. C. Husband and wifeu
11. How does the woman think of working for her aunt
A. Easy. B. Unimportant. C. Beneficial.
12. What does the man advise the woman to do with her decision
A. Study abroad.
B. Talk to her teacher.
C. Imagine how each choice feels.
听第9段材料，回答第 13至 16题。
13. What day is it today
A. Friday. B. Saturday. C; Sunday.
14. What does David think helped him get the letter from Harvard
A. Studying till midnight.
B. Attending courses on weekends.
C. Having good learning habits.
15. Why did David choose Harvard University
A. His uncle was studying there.
B. He hopes to be Andrew's schoolmate.
C. He has won a scholarship to it this year.
16. What does David plan to do before September
A. Travel abroad. B. Visit his uncle. C. Work part-time in China.
听第10段材料,回答第 17 至 20题。
17. Who is the target audience of the speaker
A. Local citizens. B. Tourists in Europe. C. Europeans living abroad.
18. What will the high temperature in London be today
A.2 degrees. B.7 degrees. C.10 degrees.
19. How will the weather be in Paris this afternoon
A. Snowy. B. Cloudy. C. Misty.
20. In which city will it be sunny tomorrow
A. London. B. Paris. C. Berlin.
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
If you’re feeling unsure about where to find the perfect gifts for your friends or family, fear not! We have gathered a list of four special gift shops, each offering a unique selection of presents.
Games Gadgets
Tel: 402-875-5543
Games Gadgets is the perfect one-stop shop for electrical goods. Here at Games Gadgets we provide a wide range of electronic goods at some of the very best prices around. From Cameras and GPS Sat Navs to Gaming Accessories and Computers, iPads and iPods, we have everything you could ever need.
Reba
Tel: 406-637-2219
Reba supplies fashion clothes, jewellery and gifts to people throughout the local area. Reba is an independent store, supplying well-known brands as well as up-and-coming designers. Reba is a store for those who love clothes, jewellery and gifts and it always aims to offer something different.
Blue Department Store
Tel: 419-156-9910
A favourite shopping destination for many foreigners. Blue is devoted to top brands including expensive famous wines which are all 30 percent off, maybe 40 to 50 percent off. We have more than 70 kinds of world-famous wine in our store.
Location: No.6001 Oak Street, O’Hare International Airport.
The Sweet Shop
Tel: 421-896-3129
The Sweet Shop is a brand-new gift store created just for chocolate lovers. The shop sells a wonderful collection of chocolate-themed goodies from dark to white chocolate. It is extremely popular with all kinds of parties, chocolate lovers and people who are looking for a fun activity.
1. Where will photographers most probably go
A. Games Gadgets. B. Reba.
C. Blue Department Store. D. The Sweet Shop.
2. What types of products does Reba supply
A. New sportswear and art supplies. B. Fashion clothes and electronics.
C. White chocolate and famous wines. D. Fashion clothes, jewelry and gifts.
3. What do we know about The Sweet Shop
A. It only sells dark and white chocolate.
B. It caters to all types of sweet desires.
C. It sells a variety of chocolate-themed gifts.
D. It offers instructions to chocolate lovers.
B
I’ll always remember the first time I tried ballet. My mother was a dancer and I wanted nothing more than to be like her, but after making mistakes during my first class, I felt like I wanted to quit right away. However, I told my mum I couldn’t wait to dance again because it was only my first day.
Weeks passed and my dancing didn’t get any better. Then my dance teacher announced that we were going to perform in a show. I was scared of falling on my face in front of hundreds of people and disappointing my mum.
Even though I practised hard for the show, I never quite got the hang of it. Finally, I went to my mum to tell her how I felt. She simply laughed and told me she would teach me all she knew about ballet.
My mum quickly discovered how bad at ballet I was, but she still taught me with the greatest patience, love and understanding. When I jumped and fell, she was there to catch me. When I lost my balance, she held me up. By the time the show arrived, I was as prepared as I could be.
The music began and my heart started to race. Breathing calmly, I began moving to the music without missing a step. When the music stopped, I ran off the stage and laughed in excitement.
My mum found me and gave me a huge hug, telling me how proud she was. I looked my mum in the eye and told her that there was no way this could have happened without her. Through this, I realized one important fact: My mum will always be there to catch me if I fall.
4. What happened to the author on her first day of ballet
A. She made no mistakes while dancing. B. She fell down and hurt herself.
C. She lied to her mum about liking ballet. D. She realized she was talented in ballet.
5. What does the underlined phrase “got the hang of it” mean
A. Lost interest in it. B. Learned to do it well.
C. Jumped high in the air. D. Had trouble with it.
6. How did the mother respond when the author expressed her difficulties in ballet
A. She encouraged her to quit and pursue something else.
B. She simply laughed and ignored her concerns completely.
C. She blamed her strictly for not practising enough.
D. She offered to teach her everything she knew about ballet.
7. What did the author learn from her ballet experience
A. Never try something you are not good at.
B. Don’t be afraid of disappointing others.
C. Every mum will be proud of their children’s achievements.
D. A mother’s love is pure and unconditional.
C
Children are starting on digital devices at ever younger ages, and opinions on the effects of children's digital-media habits are deeply polarised.(两极分化的).
Jean Twenge, a psychology professor, thinks excessive use of the internet and social media makes children lonely and depressed and poses serious risks to their physical and particularly their mental health, sometimes to the point of driving them to suicide.
However, Daniel Kardefelt-Winther of the Innocenti research office of Unicef examined various evidence and found less cause for alarm than is often suggested.Most of the studies he examined seem to show that the technology helps children stay in touch with their friends and make new ones.
The relationship between the use of digital technology and children's mental health, broadly speaking, appears to be u-shaped.Researchers have found that moderate use is beneficial, whereas either no use at all or extreme use could be harmful.
What worries some experts more is that screens are becoming part of the middle-class armoury( 武器 ) for perpetuating( 巩固 ) social advantage.Children from well-off homes are enrolled in private classes to learn skills like "How to be a YouTuber", which poorer parents cannot afford.
8. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The disadvantages of overusing digital media.
B. The bad effects of using digital media.
C. Several bad impacts of using digital media.
D. The advantages of overusing digital media.
9. What is Daniel Kardefelt-Winther’s attitude to the use of digital media
A. Objective B. Favorable
C. Indifferent D. Uncertain
10. What can you infer from the last paragraph
A. Not all Children from rich homes can attend private classes
B. Not all Children from poor homes can learn skills like“how to be a YouTuber”.
C. Digital media is the only way of strengthening the middle-class.
D. Digital media can widen class gap.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. Should children interact with digital media
B. Should parents allow their children interact with digital media
C. What children do to interact with digital devices.
D. How children interact with digital devices.
D
Could animals from the past one day walk among us One company is now looking to introduce extinct(已灭绝的) animals into the real world.
US company Colossal Biosciences announced on Jan 31 that it would be trying to bring back to life the dodo—a large bird that was native to the island of Mauritius in the Indian ocean. They lived there until the 17th century.
“[The place] to reintroduce the dodo into the wild would be Mauritius,” Ben Lamm, the co-founder of the company told The Guardian. A reintroduction of dodos to the ecosystem of the island, instead of just being a novelty(新奇), is thought to potentially bring benefits to the endemic (地方性的) plants and other animals that already live there.
Having discovered the genetic code(基因序列) of extinct animals from their remains, the company seeks to change the DNA of currently living creatures to make them close to the animal of the past. The Nicobar pigeon(尼柯巴鸠) will be used as the genetic base for the dodo, according to MIT Technology Review.
The company also has plans for other extinct animals. When the company first formed in 2021, it announced its plans to bring back mammoths(猛犸象). They believe that mammoths introduced to the Arctic regions could help tackle climate change as they turn the wet tundra(苔原) into sunlight-reflecting dry grasslands by cating the grass, according to The New Yorker.
However, some people are skeptical. According to BBC Science Focus, with a third of all bird species currently in decline, strategies to protect existing species are needed more than ever instead of focusing on animals of the past.
Despite the lack of consensus (共识), it has yet to be seen if this miracle of science can actually be pulled off. A real-life Jurassic Park isn’t likely to open anytime soon.
12. What do we know about dodos, according to the text
A. They were native to the island of Mauritius. B. They died out around the 19th century.
C. They will be reintroduced into India. D. They could help slow down climate change.
13. What will be used as the genetic base for dodos
A The remains of the dodo. B. The Nicobar pigeon.
C. The mammoth. D. The current DNA data bank.
14. Why do some people have doubts about Colossal Biosciences’ plans
A. They think extinct animals are not important.
B. They think the plans will not work in practice.
C. They believe the plans go against nature.
D. They believe protecting existing species is more necessary.
15. What’s the author’s attitude toward the reintroduction of extinct animals
A. It’s worth trying. B. It sounds risky.
C. It will bring many benefits. D. It still has a long way to go.
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。
Life! It’s a lot of fun but it can also be challenging. ____16____ Life can let us down and can sometimes fail to deliver what we were hoping for. That’s just the way it is . But sometimes the problems that trouble us are the ones that we create in our own minds so maybe it’s time to stop blaming others, bad luck, or whatever, and look to ourselves. Here are a few simple tips to change the way we live for the better.
“My life’s a mess. I just wish I could disappear”; “Why do these things always happen to me ” Thoughts like these help no one. Overdramatising (过分夸大) a situation only makes it worse. Try and put things into perspective a little, take a step back, sleep on it, or ask a friend for help. ____17____
So your teacher didn’t give you the part in the school play that you really wanted. Well, that’s a shame. ____18____ Maybe there were other students who were more suited to the role. Similarly, when your football team loses, they don’t lose just to upset you. Things go wrong for a million and one different reasons. It’s not all about you.
No one gets it right all of the time, and that includes you! So don’t expect life to always work out the way you think it should. ____19____ If you’re not living up to your own expectations, be kind to yourself.
____20____ And next time life doesn’t go exactly the way you want it to, try and use one or two. It’s time to take control of your life.
A. So keep these tips in mind.
B. Things don’t always go our way.
C. Things are never as bad as they seem.
D. Open your mind to other possibilities.
E. If others let you down, be kind to them.
F. There’s nothing you can do to change the past.
G. But it doesn’t mean your teacher doesn’t like you.
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 travelling on an overnight bus from Kolhapur to Aurangabad. The ordinary bus was more than ____21____; all 55 seats were taken and there were some 20 people standing. The hot day added to the discomfort of the rough, 10-hour journey. I didn't get a seat, so I had to stand quite ____22____.
After around two very long hours I was tired and bored. I kept trying to ____23____ myself,changing my body weight from one leg to the other. I suddenly sensed a soft hand ____24____ my elbow(肘), asking for attention. Turning around, I____25____ a middle-aged man with a smile looking up at me. He stood up and said I could take his ____26____ for a while. I pleasantly accepted it with a sigh of ____27____ , and the man seemed happy too. After about 20 minutes, I____28____ him to take back his space. A man who was sitting by the window had observed our ____29____.
Just then, something magical happened. Our observer stood up and ____30____ his seat to another standing man. Unexpectedly, we had caused a series of reactions: This game of seat-sharing ____31____ through the bus like wildfi re and, before long, almost all the standees got a
chance to be seated. People even started ____32____ each other while exchanging positions, and soon began sharing jokes and singing. I could say, the rest of the journey was quite ____33____.
The bus reached its destination the next morning. The groups quickly said goodbye and went their ____34____. But this extraordinary ____35____ has stayed with me even after all these years. It showed me an important fact that we can all share what we have and help our co-passengers on this journey called life.
21. A. odd B. crowded C. dirty D. noisy
22. A. unusually B. uncertainly C. unsuccessfully D. uncomfortably
23. A. remind B. blame C. introduce D. balance
24. A. beating B. kicking C. holding D. touching
25. A. recognized B. appreciated C. saw D. felt
26. A. advice B. hand C. seat D. chance
27. A. regret B. relief C. pain D. concern
28. A. signaled B. followed C. taught D. begged
29. A. connection B. difference C. behaviour D. business
30. A. offered B. returned C. kept D. ordered
31. A. spread B. competed C. pulled D. developed
32 A. talking about B. quarreling with C. complaining about D. chatting with
33. A. suitable B. enjoyable C. admirable D. important
34. A. fields B. ways C. routines D. aims
35. A. present B. dream C. arrangement D. experience
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。
On October 15th, the 9th Silk Road International Arts Festival kicked off in Xi’an with the theme of “Silk Road New Movement, Beautiful New Future”. The event, which ____36____ (draw) artists from over 90 countries and areas, turned the city ____37____ a global cultural center.
“Ommi Chang’an”, directed by Zhang Yimou, made ____38____ (it) first appearance during the festival. This large scale performance is the fruit of nine artists ____39____ (lead) by Zhang Yimou. It is a mixture of tradition and modernity, history and the future, humanities and technology. It connects Xi’an with the world, bridging the present, future and past, ____40____ crossing distance and time to present the beauty of Silk Road culture.
This year’s festival had 37 outstanding performances, ____41____ (show) the achievements of the “Belt and Road” initiative (倡议). ____42____ unique addition to the festival was the “Silk Road Starting Point Cultural Tourism Experience” tour, ____43____ enabled artists to visit and experience ____44____ (variety) Silk Road themed cultural landmarks in Shaanxi, providing an opportunity to share the unique traditions and history with a global audience. The festival also hosted special events like Malaysia Culture Day and International Modern Art Week, ____45____ (far) enriching the cultural experience.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15分)
46. 双语短视频系列Amazing China展现了中国的风景名胜、人文地理等，自推出以来广受国内外好评。假定你是李华，请你写一封邮件向你的摄影师朋友Alex分享推介该系列短视频。内容如下：
1.阐明写信目的;
2.陈述推荐理由;
3.期待观后交流。
注意：
1词数80左右：
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
Dear Alex,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分 25 分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
Miguel opened the door to his grandpa’s shoe shop. Grandpa was drawing a customer’s foot onto a piece of paper. He didn’t look up. Miguel sat down. He looked at the cut leather, hammer (锤子) and pliers (钳子).
The tools reminded Miguel of something else he loved. Grandpa always gave him a piece of candy whenever Miguel helped clean up. Miguel knew he wasn’t supposed to take candy without asking. But he was hungry then. It looked like Grandpa would be busy for a while. “Maybe I don’t need to wait,” Miguel thought.
Miguel reached secretly for the candy box. He hurried and put it in his mouth. Pretty soon the customer left. Grandpa was busy picking up a piece of leather and putting it in some water. Miguel ate the rest of the candy as fast as he could. Then he walked over to Grandpa.
Grandpa looked up from his work. “Hello!” he said with a smile. Miguel hugged Grandpa. He hoped Grandpa couldn’t tell he’d eaten a piece of candy. “It looks like you’re busy today” Miguel said. “Do you need any help ” “Sure! Could you pass me that thread (线) ” Miguel nodded. He pulled it between his hands. “Wow, that’s strong.” Miguel said. Grandpa laughed, “It has to be, to last through the wear and tear of life.” Grandpa pulled the thread through the leather.
“You know, we need to be more like this shoe,” Grandpa said. Miguel looked at the leather, “Um. We do ” “Yes, indeed. We need to stay strong. That way temptations (诱惑) won’t make us fall apart,” Grandpa said with a nod.
Miguel suddenly thought of the candy. He knew he should tell Grandpa about it. Grandpa took an old shoe off the shelf, “See this big hole ” Miguel nodded. “This was once a small hole that could have been fixed easily. But the owner waited, and now it’s going to be much harder to fix. Bad habits and bad choices are like that hole. It is best to fix them early.”
Paragraph 1:
They kept talking as Grandpa worked.
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Paragraph 2:
Miguel told him all about taking the candy. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2023-2024学年辽宁省朝阳市建平县高二下学期7月期末英语试题
答案版
全卷满分150分，考试时间 120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.请按题号顺序在答题卡上各题目的答题区域内作答，写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3.选择题用2B铅笔在答题卡上把所选答案的标号涂黑；非选择题用黑色签字笔在答题卡上作答；字体工整，笔迹清楚。
4.考试结束后，请将试卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30 分)
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. How will the woman get to the stadium
A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By subway.
2. How does the man feel now
A. Frightened. B. Relieved. C. Happy.
3. Why was the girl talking in class
A. She needed to know the page number.
B. She reminded the class to pay attention.
C. She wanted to move up closer to the front.
4. What are the speakers doing
A. Taking a photo. B. Looking at a picture. C. Having hair cut.
5. Where is the post office
A. On Star Street. B. Opposite a library. C. Beside a book store.
第二节 (共15 小题;每小题1.5分,满分 22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7 题。
6. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To make an invitation.B. To change their plan. C. To thank for information.
7. What does the woman intend to do this evening
A. See a performance. B. Buy tickets online. C. Chat with his parents.
听第7 段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Booking a hotel. B. Renting a coach. C. Rescheduling a conference.
9. Why is the woman worried
A. The hotel is expensive.
B. They might go over budget.
C. They must get up early each day.
听第8段材料,回答第10 至 12 题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Mother and child. C. Husband and wifeu
11. How does the woman think of working for her aunt
A. Easy. B. Unimportant. C. Beneficial.
12. What does the man advise the woman to do with her decision
A. Study abroad.
B. Talk to her teacher.
C. Imagine how each choice feels.
听第9段材料，回答第 13至 16题。
13. What day is it today
A. Friday. B. Saturday. C; Sunday.
14. What does David think helped him get the letter from Harvard
A. Studying till midnight.
B. Attending courses on weekends.
C. Having good learning habits.
15. Why did David choose Harvard University
A. His uncle was studying there.
B. He hopes to be Andrew's schoolmate.
C. He has won a scholarship to it this year.
16. What does David plan to do before September
A. Travel abroad. B. Visit his uncle. C. Work part-time in China.
听第10段材料,回答第 17 至 20题。
17. Who is the target audience of the speaker
A. Local citizens. B. Tourists in Europe. C. Europeans living abroad.
18. What will the high temperature in London be today
A.2 degrees. B.7 degrees. C.10 degrees.
19. How will the weather be in Paris this afternoon
A. Snowy. B. Cloudy. C. Misty.
20. In which city will it be sunny tomorrow
A. London. B. Paris. C. Berlin.
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
If you’re feeling unsure about where to find the perfect gifts for your friends or family, fear not! We have gathered a list of four special gift shops, each offering a unique selection of presents.
Games Gadgets
Tel: 402-875-5543
Games Gadgets is the perfect one-stop shop for electrical goods. Here at Games Gadgets we provide a wide range of electronic goods at some of the very best prices around. From Cameras and GPS Sat Navs to Gaming Accessories and Computers, iPads and iPods, we have everything you could ever need.
Reba
Tel: 406-637-2219
Reba supplies fashion clothes, jewellery and gifts to people throughout the local area. Reba is an independent store, supplying well-known brands as well as up-and-coming designers. Reba is a store for those who love clothes, jewellery and gifts and it always aims to offer something different.
Blue Department Store
Tel: 419-156-9910
A favourite shopping destination for many foreigners. Blue is devoted to top brands including expensive famous wines which are all 30 percent off, maybe 40 to 50 percent off. We have more than 70 kinds of world-famous wine in our store.
Location: No.6001 Oak Street, O’Hare International Airport.
The Sweet Shop
Tel: 421-896-3129
The Sweet Shop is a brand-new gift store created just for chocolate lovers. The shop sells a wonderful collection of chocolate-themed goodies from dark to white chocolate. It is extremely popular with all kinds of parties, chocolate lovers and people who are looking for a fun activity.
1. Where will photographers most probably go
A. Games Gadgets. B. Reba.
C. Blue Department Store. D. The Sweet Shop.
2. What types of products does Reba supply
A. New sportswear and art supplies. B. Fashion clothes and electronics.
C. White chocolate and famous wines. D. Fashion clothes, jewelry and gifts.
3. What do we know about The Sweet Shop
A. It only sells dark and white chocolate.
B. It caters to all types of sweet desires.
C. It sells a variety of chocolate-themed gifts.
D. It offers instructions to chocolate lovers.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C
B
I’ll always remember the first time I tried ballet. My mother was a dancer and I wanted nothing more than to be like her, but after making mistakes during my first class, I felt like I wanted to quit right away. However, I told my mum I couldn’t wait to dance again because it was only my first day.
Weeks passed and my dancing didn’t get any better. Then my dance teacher announced that we were going to perform in a show. I was scared of falling on my face in front of hundreds of people and disappointing my mum.
Even though I practised hard for the show, I never quite got the hang of it. Finally, I went to my mum to tell her how I felt. She simply laughed and told me she would teach me all she knew about ballet.
My mum quickly discovered how bad at ballet I was, but she still taught me with the greatest patience, love and understanding. When I jumped and fell, she was there to catch me. When I lost my balance, she held me up. By the time the show arrived, I was as prepared as I could be.
The music began and my heart started to race. Breathing calmly, I began moving to the music without missing a step. When the music stopped, I ran off the stage and laughed in excitement.
My mum found me and gave me a huge hug, telling me how proud she was. I looked my mum in the eye and told her that there was no way this could have happened without her. Through this, I realized one important fact: My mum will always be there to catch me if I fall.
4. What happened to the author on her first day of ballet
A. She made no mistakes while dancing. B. She fell down and hurt herself.
C. She lied to her mum about liking ballet. D. She realized she was talented in ballet.
5. What does the underlined phrase “got the hang of it” mean
A. Lost interest in it. B. Learned to do it well.
C. Jumped high in the air. D. Had trouble with it.
6. How did the mother respond when the author expressed her difficulties in ballet
A. She encouraged her to quit and pursue something else.
B. She simply laughed and ignored her concerns completely.
C. She blamed her strictly for not practising enough.
D. She offered to teach her everything she knew about ballet.
7. What did the author learn from her ballet experience
A. Never try something you are not good at.
B. Don’t be afraid of disappointing others.
C. Every mum will be proud of their children’s achievements.
D. A mother’s love is pure and unconditional.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. D
C
Children are starting on digital devices at ever younger ages, and opinions on the effects of children's digital-media habits are deeply polarised.(两极分化的).
Jean Twenge, a psychology professor, thinks excessive use of the internet and social media makes children lonely and depressed and poses serious risks to their physical and particularly their mental health, sometimes to the point of driving them to suicide.
However, Daniel Kardefelt-Winther of the Innocenti research office of Unicef examined various evidence and found less cause for alarm than is often suggested.Most of the studies he examined seem to show that the technology helps children stay in touch with their friends and make new ones.
The relationship between the use of digital technology and children's mental health, broadly speaking, appears to be u-shaped.Researchers have found that moderate use is beneficial, whereas either no use at all or extreme use could be harmful.
What worries some experts more is that screens are becoming part of the middle-class armoury( 武器 ) for perpetuating( 巩固 ) social advantage.Children from well-off homes are enrolled in private classes to learn skills like "How to be a YouTuber", which poorer parents cannot afford.
8. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The disadvantages of overusing digital media.
B. The bad effects of using digital media.
C. Several bad impacts of using digital media.
D. The advantages of overusing digital media.
9. What is Daniel Kardefelt-Winther’s attitude to the use of digital media
A. Objective B. Favorable
C. Indifferent D. Uncertain
10. What can you infer from the last paragraph
A. Not all Children from rich homes can attend private classes
B. Not all Children from poor homes can learn skills like“how to be a YouTuber”.
C. Digital media is the only way of strengthening the middle-class.
D. Digital media can widen class gap.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. Should children interact with digital media
B. Should parents allow their children interact with digital media
C. What children do to interact with digital devices.
D. How children interact with digital devices.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. A
D
Could animals from the past one day walk among us One company is now looking to introduce extinct(已灭绝的) animals into the real world.
US company Colossal Biosciences announced on Jan 31 that it would be trying to bring back to life the dodo—a large bird that was native to the island of Mauritius in the Indian ocean. They lived there until the 17th century.
“[The place] to reintroduce the dodo into the wild would be Mauritius,” Ben Lamm, the co-founder of the company told The Guardian. A reintroduction of dodos to the ecosystem of the island, instead of just being a novelty(新奇), is thought to potentially bring benefits to the endemic (地方性的) plants and other animals that already live there.
Having discovered the genetic code(基因序列) of extinct animals from their remains, the company seeks to change the DNA of currently living creatures to make them close to the animal of the past. The Nicobar pigeon(尼柯巴鸠) will be used as the genetic base for the dodo, according to MIT Technology Review.
The company also has plans for other extinct animals. When the company first formed in 2021, it announced its plans to bring back mammoths(猛犸象). They believe that mammoths introduced to the Arctic regions could help tackle climate change as they turn the wet tundra(苔原) into sunlight-reflecting dry grasslands by cating the grass, according to The New Yorker.
However, some people are skeptical. According to BBC Science Focus, with a third of all bird species currently in decline, strategies to protect existing species are needed more than ever instead of focusing on animals of the past.
Despite the lack of consensus (共识), it has yet to be seen if this miracle of science can actually be pulled off. A real-life Jurassic Park isn’t likely to open anytime soon.
12. What do we know about dodos, according to the text
A. They were native to the island of Mauritius. B. They died out around the 19th century.
C. They will be reintroduced into India. D. They could help slow down climate change.
13. What will be used as the genetic base for dodos
A. The remains of the dodo. B. The Nicobar pigeon.
C. The mammoth. D. The current DNA data bank.
14. Why do some people have doubts about Colossal Biosciences’ plans
A. They think extinct animals are not important.
B. They think the plans will not work in practice.
C. They believe the plans go against nature.
D. They believe protecting existing species is more necessary.
15. What’s the author’s attitude toward the reintroduction of extinct animals
A. It’s worth trying. B. It sounds risky.
C. It will bring many benefits. D. It still has a long way to go.
【答案】12 A 13. B 14. D 15. D
第二节 (共5 小题;每小题 2.5分,满分 12.5 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Life! It’s a lot of fun but it can also be challenging. ____16____ Life can let us down and can sometimes fail to deliver what we were hoping for. That’s just the way it is . But sometimes the problems that trouble us are the ones that we create in our own minds so maybe it’s time to stop blaming others, bad luck, or whatever, and look to ourselves. Here are a few simple tips to change the way we live for the better.
“My life’s a mess. I just wish I could disappear”; “Why do these things always happen to me ” Thoughts like these help no one. Overdramatising (过分夸大) a situation only makes it worse. Try and put things into perspective a little, take a step back, sleep on it, or ask a friend for help. ____17____
So your teacher didn’t give you the part in the school play that you really wanted. Well, that’s a shame. ____18____ Maybe there were other students who were more suited to the role. Similarly, when your football team loses, they don’t lose just to upset you. Things go wrong for a million and one different reasons. It’s not all about you.
No one gets it right all of the time, and that includes you! So don’t expect life to always work out the way you think it should. ____19____ If you’re not living up to your own expectations, be kind to yourself.
____20____ And next time life doesn’t go exactly the way you want it to, try and use one or two. It’s time to take control of your life.
A. So keep these tips in mind.
B. Things don’t always go our way.
C. Things are never as bad as they seem.
D. Open your mind to other possibilities.
E. If others let you down, be kind to them.
F. There’s nothing you can do to change the past.
G. But it doesn’t mean your teacher doesn’t like you.
【答案】16. B 17. C 18. G 19. E 20. A
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 travelling on an overnight bus from Kolhapur to Aurangabad. The ordinary bus was more than ____21____; all 55 seats were taken and there were some 20 people standing. The hot day added to the discomfort of the rough, 10-hour journey. I didn't get a seat, so I had to stand quite ____22____.
After around two very long hours, I was tired and bored. I kept trying to ____23____ myself,changing my body weight from one leg to the other. I suddenly sensed a soft hand ____24____ my elbow(肘), asking for attention. Turning around, I____25____ a middle-aged man with a smile looking up at me. He stood up and said I could take his ____26____ for a while. I pleasantly accepted it with a sigh of ____27____ , and the man seemed happy too. After about 20 minutes, I____28____ him to take back his space. A man who was sitting by the window had observed our ____29____.
Just then, something magical happened. Our observer stood up and ____30____ his seat to another standing man. Unexpectedly, we had caused a series of reactions: This game of seat-sharing ____31____ through the bus like wildfi re and, before long, almost all the standees got a
chance to be seated. People even started ____32____ each other while exchanging positions, and soon began sharing jokes and singing. I could say, the rest of the journey was quite ____33____.
The bus reached its destination the next morning. The groups quickly said goodbye and went their ____34____. But this extraordinary ____35____ has stayed with me even after all these years. It showed me an important fact that we can all share what we have and help our co-passengers on this journey called life.
21. A. odd B. crowded C. dirty D. noisy
22. A. unusually B. uncertainly C. unsuccessfully D. uncomfortably
23. A. remind B. blame C. introduce D. balance
24 A. beating B. kicking C. holding D. touching
25. A. recognized B. appreciated C. saw D. felt
26. A. advice B. hand C. seat D. chance
27. A. regret B. relief C. pain D. concern
28. A. signaled B. followed C. taught D. begged
29. A. connection B. difference C. behaviour D. business
30. A. offered B. returned C. kept D. ordered
31. A. spread B. competed C. pulled D. developed
32. A. talking about B. quarreling with C. complaining about D. chatting with
33. A. suitable B. enjoyable C. admirable D. important
34. A. fields B. ways C. routines D. aims
35. A. present B. dream C. arrangement D. experience
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. D 24. D 25. C 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. A 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. B 35. D
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。
On October 15th, the 9th Silk Road International Arts Festival kicked off in Xi’an with the theme of “Silk Road New Movement, Beautiful New Future”. The event, which ____36____ (draw) artists from over 90 countries and areas, turned the city ____37____ a global cultural center.
“Ommi Chang’an”, directed by Zhang Yimou, made ____38____ (it) first appearance during the festival. This large scale performance is the fruit of nine artists ____39____ (lead) by Zhang Yimou. It is a mixture of tradition and modernity, history and the future, humanities and technology. It connects Xi’an with the world, bridging the present, future and past, ____40____ crossing distance and time to present the beauty of Silk Road culture.
This year’s festival had 37 outstanding performances, ____41____ (show) the achievements of the “Belt and Road” initiative (倡议). ____42____ unique addition to the festival was the “Silk Road Starting Point Cultural Tourism Experience” tour, ____43____ enabled artists to visit and experience ____44____ (variety) Silk Road themed cultural landmarks in Shaanxi, providing an opportunity to share the unique traditions and history with a global audience. The festival also hosted special events like Malaysia Culture Day and International Modern Art Week, ____45____ (far) enriching the cultural experience.
【答案】36. drew
37. into##to
38. its 39. led
40. and 41. showing
42. A##One 43. which
44. various##varied
45. further
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15分)
46. 双语短视频系列Amazing China展现了中国的风景名胜、人文地理等，自推出以来广受国内外好评。假定你是李华，请你写一封邮件向你的摄影师朋友Alex分享推介该系列短视频。内容如下：
1.阐明写信目的;
2.陈述推荐理由;
3.期待观后交流。
注意：
1.词数80左右：
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
Dear Alex,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】One Possible Version:
Dear Alex,
Guess what I’ve got to share Since you’ve always been fascinated by the stunning scenery in China, I’m writing to recommend a short video series, Amazing China.
Ranging from royal palaces to natural sights, the videos impress me most with the coverage of diverse landscapes and iconic attractions. With insightful and detailed narration in elegant English, you will definitely gain an authentic glimpse into Chinese physical and human geography. Plus, its tuneful music and eye-catching pictures can be an inspiration for you, a photographer.
I bet it’s worth viewing. Looking forward to our further exchanges.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分 25 分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
Miguel opened the door to his grandpa’s shoe shop. Grandpa was drawing a customer’s foot onto a piece of paper. He didn’t look up. Miguel sat down. He looked at the cut leather, hammer (锤子) and pliers (钳子).
The tools reminded Miguel of something else he loved. Grandpa always gave him a piece of candy whenever Miguel helped clean up. Miguel knew he wasn’t supposed to take candy without asking. But he was hungry then. It looked like Grandpa would be busy for a while. “Maybe I don’t need to wait,” Miguel thought.
Miguel reached secretly for the candy box. He hurried and put it in his mouth. Pretty soon the customer left. Grandpa was busy picking up a piece of leather and putting it in some water. Miguel ate the rest of the candy as fast as he could. Then he walked over to Grandpa.
Grandpa looked up from his work. “Hello!” he said with a smile. Miguel hugged Grandpa. He hoped Grandpa couldn’t tell he’d eaten a piece of candy. “It looks like you’re busy today,” Miguel said. “Do you need any help ” “Sure! Could you pass me that thread (线) ” Miguel nodded. He pulled it between his hands. “Wow, that’s strong.” Miguel said. Grandpa laughed, “It has to be, to last through the wear and tear of life.” Grandpa pulled the thread through the leather.
“You know, we need to be more like this shoe,” Grandpa said. Miguel looked at the leather, “Um. We do ” “Yes, indeed. We need to stay strong. That way temptations (诱惑) won’t make us fall apart,” Grandpa said with a nod.
Miguel suddenly thought of the candy. He knew he should tell Grandpa about it. Grandpa took an old shoe off the shelf, “See this big hole ” Miguel nodded. “This was once a small hole that could have been fixed easily. But the owner waited, and now it’s going to be much harder to fix. Bad habits and bad choices are like that hole. It is best to fix them early.”
Paragraph 1:
They kept talking as Grandpa worked.
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Paragraph 2:
Miguel told him all about taking the candy __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version:
They kept talking as Grandpa worked. The whole time, Miguel kept thinking about the candy. When Grandpa finished, Miguel helped him clean up. Then Grandpa reached for his box of candy as usual. Finally, Miguel couldn’t take it anymore. “I took one piece of your candy without asking,” he said and hung his head in shame. Grandpa set down the box in surprise and wondered what had actually happened.
Miguel told him all about taking the candy. “I’m so sorry, Grandpa! I’ll never do it again. I promise!” Grandpa hugged Miguel and kissed him lovingly. Miguel felt so much better. “Thank you for being honest. That’s more important to me than just about anything else.” On the way home, Miguel felt just like one of Grandpa’s new pairs of shoes, strong and ready for life.
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