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2023-2024学年辽宁省葫芦岛市长江卫生中等职业技术学校普高班
高二下学期期末考试英语试题
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)（略）
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The World’s 4 Best Long-distance Hikes
Several new long-distance, multi-day hikes have been launched that promise visitors unique access to previously inaccessible areas, where natural landscapes and local cultures are found.
Juliana Trail
Slovenia introduced the Juliana Trail in an attempt to get visitors to stay there longer and visit more. The 270km route begins at the adventure center of Kranjska Gora, near the Italian border, before circling around the Julian Alps past turquoise rivers and glacier-carved lakes. The trail is divided into 16 stages, so you can choose a shorter adventure or tackle the entire trail.
Red Sea Mountain Trail
Mainland Egypt’s first long-distance hiking path, the Red Sea Mountain Trail links a series of ancient trade routes into a single 170km circuit that takes an average of 10 days to complete. Hikes brave enough to set off into this remote wilderness will skirt vast plain, dip into deep gorges and summit barren peaks to visit ruined Roman towns and prehistoric rock art.
Paparoa Track
The 5km Paparoa Track in New Zealand snakes into the rainforests of the South Island near the famous Pancake Rocks. The freshly carved trail typically takes three days on foot, or two days on a mountain bike. Along the way, you pass river gorges and hilltop lookouts with expansive views over the turquoise Tasman Sea.
Liechtenstein Trail
Liechtenstein celebrated its 300th birthday in 2019 by crafting a 75km walking path where citizens and visitors alike could explore three centuries of local history. The Liechtenstein Trail twists over peaks and pastures on a route that takes in 147 sites. The zigzagging north-south route takes about three days to complete.
1. Why did Slovenia launch the Juliana Trail
A. To show the beauty of the Italian border.
B. To attract tourists to visit Slovenia more.
C. To protect the environment of the Julian Alps.
D. To promote the development of local economy.
2. Which is the shortest trail
A. Juliana Trail. B. Paparoa Track.
C. Liechtenstein Trail. D. Red Sea Mountain Trail.
3 What is special about LiechtensteinTrail
A. It offers a window into local history.
B. Visitors have access to prehistoric rock art.
C. Hikers can ride a mountain bike on the trail.
D. It takes visitors through fascinating valleys.
B
Spiders are master builders, expertly turning silk into complex 3D webs that serve as their home and hunting ground. To gain a deeper understanding of their world, scientists have translated the structure of a spider’s web into music.
“The spider lives in an environment of vibrating (振动的) strings,” says Markus Buehler, the project’s principal investigator. “They don’t see very well, so they perceive their surroundings by detecting vibrations, which have different frequencies.” Such vibrations occur, for example, when the spider stretches a strand of silk during construction or when the wind or a trapped fly moves the web.
The researchers scanned a natural spider web to capture 2D cross-sections and reconstructed its 3D network using a mathematical model. They assigned different frequencies of sound to strands of the web, creating musical “notes” that they combined in patterns based on the web’s 3D structure to generate music. Then they made a harp-like (像竖琴的) virtual instrument and played the spider web music in several live performances around the world, creating an inspiring harmony of art and science.
To gain insights into how spiders build webs, the researchers also scanned a web during construction, transforming each stage into music with different sounds. “The spider’s way of ‘printing’ the web is remarkable because no support material is used, as is often needed in current 3D printing methods,” Buehler says. This knowledge could help develop new 3D printers that work like spiders, enabling them to construct complex structures without using additional materials for support.
The team is also interested in learning how to communicate with spiders in their own language. They recorded web vibrations produced when spiders performed different activities, such as building a web, communicating with other spiders or sending signals to admirers. “Now we’re trying to generate signals to basically speak the language of the spider,” Buehler says. “If we expose them to certain patterns of vibrations, can we affect what they do or can we begin to communicate with them Those are really thrilling ideas, and I believe they could be achieved in the near future.”
4. What do we know about spiders
A They have good eyesight.
B. They adapt to surroundings quickly.
C. They spin a web similar to a musical structure.
D They sense the environment through vibrations.
5. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. Steps to create spider web music.
B. Ways to recreate a web’s 3D network.
C. Challenges of combining music with science.
D. The potential applications of 3D printing methods.
6. What do the underlined words “This knowledge” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. 3D printers can construct complex structures.
B. Spiders’ vibration patterns vary with activities.
C. Spiders build webs without using additional materials.
D. The web-building process can be translated into music.
7. What is Buehler’ attitude towards communicating with spiders
A. Hopeful. B. Doubtful. C. Uncertain. D. Disapproving.
C
High employment, falling inflation (通货膨胀), and economic growth. On the surface, the US economy currently seems to be doing great. But as it turns out, things are not so rosy for the average American.
According to a March 6 survey conducted by the Savings website, 47 percent of US parents provide financial support to their adult children to help deal with the cost of living struggles.
Gen Zers (aged 18 — 27) were found to be the most likely generation to get financial help from their parents, receiving on average 1,515 dollars per month. Still, many older parents were found to support their Millennial (aged 28 — 43) or Generation X (aged 44 — 59) adult children, accounting for 21 percent of parents providing support. The most common expenses mentioned were groceries and health insurance.
But why are so many US adults, both young and old, struggling to “leave the nest” One major reason is food prices. According to a survey, food prices are expected to increase by nearly 2.5 percent in 2024. Meanwhile, stable housing remains an elusive dream for many. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage (抵押贷款) was almost 8 percent in 2023, which means many Americans are priced out of affording their own home.
The final piece of the puzzle is falling salaries. Previous generations were able to count on graduating from college as the key to landing a job that paid well. But now, young graduates have found they earn less than their parents. College graduate salaries have decreased more than 10 percent in four decades after adjusting for inflation. In other words, steadily declining salaries make it even harder for young Americans to cope with rising costs.
As Gen Zers in the US struggle under financial pressures, so do the older generations supporting them, as their sharing puts their retirement at risk. The Savings website discovered that working parents were found to contribute “2.4 times more to support adult children than they contribute to their retirement accounts each month”.
Essentially, while the US economy remains afloat, we will witness multiple generations of Americans sinking in their own lifeboats in the years ahead.
8. What did the March 6 survey find out about adult children in the US
A. Nearly half of them are financially dependent.
B. Over half of Gen Zers are financially struggling.
C. 21 percent of Generation X receive parental help.
D. A majority of them rely on their parents for education.
9. What does the underlined word “elusive” in paragraph 4 most probably mean
A. Readily accessible. B. Difficult to achieve.
C. Often misunderstood. D. Commonly sought after.
10. What can be inferred from the article about people in the US
A. Graduates’ financial struggles are temporary.
B. Government policies favor older generations.
C. Salaries for graduates tend to keep up with inflation.
D. Financial pressures affect both the young and the old.
11. What is the author’s attitude toward the future of Americans
A. Negative. B. Optimistic. C. Ambiguous. D. Indifferent.
D
How often have you wondered what the boy sitting across from you on the bus is really thinking It seems that you will never really know for sure. After all, the content of our thoughts is unperceivable to anyone else.
Neuroscience (神经科学) research into how we think and what we’re thinking makes it possible to watch directly into the brain to read out the physical make-up of our thoughts, some would say to read our minds.
The technology that is changing what once was impossible in science into just plain science is a specialized use of MRI scanning (扫描) called “functional MRI”, fMRI for short. It makes it possible to see what’s going on inside the brain while people are thinking.
What neuroscientist Marcel Just and his colleagues have done is combine fMRI’s ability to look at the brain in action with computer science's new power to sort through massive amounts of data. The goal is to see if they could identify exactly what happens in the brain when people think specific thoughts.
They did an experiment where they asked subjects to think about ten objects—five of them tools like scissors or rulers, and live of them buildings like castles or towers. They then recorded and analyzed the activity in the subjects’ brains for each. When we think “ruler” or “tower” for example, Just says neurons start firing at varying levels of intensity (强度) in different areas throughout the brain. “And we found that we could identify which object they were thinking about from their brain activation patterns (激活模式) . We're identifying the thought that’s taking place,” he said.
IMRI scanning has already been used to try to figure out what we want to buy and how to sell it to us. It’s a new field called “neuromarketing”. One of its pioneers, Gemma Calvert, says it’s a growing field. “What we’ve seen is a sort of snowballing effect over the last few years.”
12. Which can best replace the underlined word “unperceivable” in paragraph 1
A. Definite. B. Professional. C. Various. D. Secret.
13. What is fMRI used to do
A. Observe your physical activities. B. Introduce plain science to the public.
C. Figure out what you are thinking about. D. Find out how your brain is made up of.
14. What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A. The process of the experiment. B. The objects used in the experiment.
C. The major findings of the research. D. The subjects involved in the research.
15. What does Gemma Calvert think of neuromarketing
A. Fruitless. B. Promising. C. Challenging. D. Unpredictable.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
World Environment Day, celebrated annually on June 5th, is a global event that encourages action for the protection of our environment. Established by the United Nations in1974, it has become a platform for the public in over 100 countries. ____16____ Here are four simple ways you can care for your environment.
●Reduce Reuse, Recycle
The principle “reduce, reuse, recycle” is important. ____17____ Reduce: Be mindful of your consumption. Use products with minimal packaging and consider if you truly need that new item. Reuse: Think of creative ways to repurpose items. Recycle: Make sure to recycle paper, plastics, metals, and electronics.
●Conserve water
Water is a precious resource, and conserving it helps ensure its availability for future generations. A dripping faucet can waste gallons of water over time so ensure all taps, pipes, and toilets are leak-free. ____18____
●Choose sustainable transportation
Transportation is a significant source of greenhouse gases. Opting for more sustainable modes of transport can make a big difference. ____19____ Also consider buses, trains, or carpooling to reduce the vehicles on the road. Consider investing in an electric vehicle, which has a lower environmental impact compared to traditional cars.
●____20____
This step helps reduce your carbon footprint and promotes sustainable agriculture. Local products travel shorter distances to reach you, reducing transportation emissions. Plus, organic farming practices reduce the use of pesticides and fertilizers, promoting soil health.
Small, consistent actions can lead to significant benefits. Remember, every action counts ,and together we can create a more sustainable future.
A. Support local and organic products
B. For short distances, consider walking or cycling.
C. Improve air quality and provide habitats for wildlife.
D. This year, we focus on everyday steps that anyone can take.
E. Use water-efficient appliances, for example, low-flow shower heads.
F. It reminds us of the reasoning behind minimizing waste and conserving resources.
G. They include these simple practices into your daily life and contribute to our planet.
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I’m pretty good at sticking with things even when they get hard. Bad relationships, unpleasant workplaces, ____21____ sports — I’ve hung on in there for months and even years longer than I should have, convinced the situation would ____22____ if I refused to give up.
After all, isn’t every success story covering ____23____ Didn’t Ernest Hemingway shrink from writing during the First World War, and didn’t Oprah get fired from her first TV job Quitting is a sign that you lack ____24____ and strong will, or at least I was raised to believe.
____25____, if I look back on all the things I eventually quit, my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner. I’ve wasted too much time and energy, anticipating that I could ____26____ everyone if I just kept going.
People are more likely to ____27____ something if they’ve invested a lot of money or effort into it, even when it’s clear that they should ____28____ their losses and jump ship. This practice is normal and understandable but it’s also ____29____.
If you don’t get energy out of doing something, it can be a(n) ____30____ that this is not for you or that there’s something better you could be doing. Or it could be a sign that you should ____31____ your goals. In fact, dogged perseverance in the face of energy-consuming disappointment can ____32____ depression, and then make you suffer from diseases in the long run.
But the good news is that people can learn to pay better attention to these moments when they’re happening and make ____33____. The art of quitting isn’t about just letting go whenever there’s a ____34____. It’s about being able to ____35____ when there’s no access to success anymore.
21. A. appealing B. demanding C. conventional D. leisure
22. A. worsen B. occur C. improve D. develop
23. A. depression B. determination C. passion D. inspiration
24. A. patience B. support C. money D. skill
25. A. Therefore B. Moreover C. Otherwise D. However
26. A. amaze B. bother C. amuse D. annoy
27. A. benefit from B. back down C. stick to D. pass up
28. A. evaluate B. balance C. analyse D. cut
29 A. irrelevant B. illegal C. unwise D. uncomplicated
30. A. indication B. clue C. occasion D. recognition
31. A. achieve B. adjust C. maintain D. set
32. A. set off B. hold back C. set out D. take up
33. A. researches B. choices C. changes D. resolutions
34. A. shortcut B. barrier C. guarantee D. advance
35. A. abandon B. challenge C. attempt D. continue
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Recognized for her extraordinary talent, Wu Suzhen has captivated audiences worldwide. As an award-winning ____36____ (perform) of Yuju Opera, Wu Suzhen, who specializes in the role of qingyi—graceful female characters,____37____ (star) in the classic production Yuzhou Feng, where she portrays a woman pretending to be mad to avoid becoming a mistress.
Wu Suzhen,____38____ inheritor of the Chen School, won the Plum Performance Award in 2019, China’s top honor for traditional theater. She will bring her Suzhen Theater from Kaifeng, Henan province ____39____ this year’s Avignon Festival in France, marking the 60th anniversary of China-France diplomatic ties and the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism.
Wu’s shows aim ____40____ (introduce) Yuju Opera to international audiences, highlighting its charm and ____41____ (express) movements. Previous performances in France received warm applause, which, despite cultural and language barriers,____42____ (significant) boosted the group’s confidence.
Suzhen Theater plans to transport all original stage items to ensure authenticity. Wu will also share her knowledge through lectures,____43____ (demonstrate) Yuju Opera’s makeup, costumes, and performance techniques. This interactive approach,____44____ helps foreign audiences appreciate the beauty and complexities of traditional Chinese opera, fosters cultural exchange and understanding.
Wu hopes these efforts will spark greater interest in traditional Chinese opera and encourage _____45_____ (far) exploration.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华， 准备参加学校组织的以“A Role Model I Would like to Interview”为主题的征文活动。请给外教Max写封邮件寻求建议，内容包括：
1.你想采访的对象及其原因；
2.采访时提出的问题；
3.询问Max的建议。
注意：
1.词数应为 80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，使内容充实，行文连贯。
Dear Max,
I’m writing to ask for your suggestions.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
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。
We were sitting in her classroom, giggling, playing tricks on each other and talking about the latest information of the day. Mrs. Virginia DeView cleared her throat and asked us to be quiet.
“Now,” she said smiling, “we are going to discover our professions.” The class seemed to gasp(喘气) in chorus. Our professions We stared at each other in disbelief. After all, we were only 13 and 14 years old.
Because Virginia DeView was demanding, most of us just overlooked her brilliance.
“Yes, you will all be searching for your future professions,” she said with a glow on her face as though this was the best thing she did in her classroom every year. “You will have to do a research paper on your upcoming career. Each of you will have to interview someone in your field, plus give an oral report.”
All of us went home confused. Who knows what they want to do at 13 I had narrowed it down, however. I liked art, singing and writing. But I was terrible in art, and when I sang, my sisters screamed: “Oh, please shut up.” The only thing left was writing.
Every day in her class, Virginia DeView monitored us. Where were we Who had picked their careers Finally, most of us had selected something: I picked print journalism（新闻工作）. This meant I had to interview a devoted newspaper reporter in person, and I was terrified. Sensing this, for the next 90 minutes, Mrs. Virginia DeView filled me with stories about print journalism…
A few days later, I gave my oral report totally from memory. Surprisingly, I got an A on the entire project.
Years later, I forgot all about Virginia DeView and the careers we selected. I was in college hunting for a new career. My father wanted me in business, which seemed to be sound advice at the time, except that I had no sense of any business skills. Then I remembered Virginia DeView and my desire at 13 to be a journalist.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: I called my father.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2: Now I've had the most incredible and satisfying reporting career.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2023-2024学年辽宁省葫芦岛市长江卫生中等职业技术学校普高班
高二下学期期末考试英语试题 答案版
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)（略）
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The World’s 4 Best Long-distance Hikes
Several new long-distance, multi-day hikes have been launched that promise visitors unique access to previously inaccessible areas, where natural landscapes and local cultures are found.
Juliana Trail
Slovenia introduced the Juliana Trail in an attempt to get visitors to stay there longer and visit more. The 270km route begins at the adventure center of Kranjska Gora, near the Italian border, before circling around the Julian Alps past turquoise rivers and glacier-carved lakes. The trail is divided into 16 stages, so you can choose a shorter adventure or tackle the entire trail.
Red Sea Mountain Trail
Mainland Egypt’s first long-distance hiking path, the Red Sea Mountain Trail links a series of ancient trade routes into a single 170km circuit that takes an average of 10 days to complete. Hikes brave enough to set off into this remote wilderness will skirt vast plain, dip into deep gorges and summit barren peaks to visit ruined Roman towns and prehistoric rock art.
Paparoa Track
The 5km Paparoa Track in New Zealand snakes into the rainforests of the South Island near the famous Pancake Rocks. The freshly carved trail typically takes three days on foot, or two days on a mountain bike. Along the way, you pass river gorges and hilltop lookouts with expansive views over the turquoise Tasman Sea.
Liechtenstein Trail
Liechtenstein celebrated its 300th birthday in 2019 by crafting a 75km walking path where citizens and visitors alike could explore three centuries of local history. The Liechtenstein Trail twists over peaks and pastures on a route that takes in 147 sites. The zigzagging north-south route takes about three days to complete.
1. Why did Slovenia launch the Juliana Trail
A. To show the beauty of the Italian border.
B. To attract tourists to visit Slovenia more.
C. To protect the environment of the Julian Alps.
D. To promote the development of local economy.
2. Which is the shortest trail
A. Juliana Trail. B. Paparoa Track.
C. Liechtenstein Trail. D. Red Sea Mountain Trail.
3. What is special about LiechtensteinTrail
A. It offers a window into local history.
B. Visitors have access to prehistoric rock art.
C. Hikers can ride a mountain bike on the trail.
D. It takes visitors through fascinating valleys.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. A
B
Spiders are master builders, expertly turning silk into complex 3D webs that serve as their home and hunting ground. To gain a deeper understanding of their world, scientists have translated the structure of a spider’s web into music.
“The spider lives in an environment of vibrating (振动的) strings,” says Markus Buehler, the project’s principal investigator. “They don’t see very well, so they perceive their surroundings by detecting vibrations, which have different frequencies.” Such vibrations occur, for example, when the spider stretches a strand of silk during construction or when the wind or a trapped fly moves the web.
The researchers scanned a natural spider web to capture 2D cross-sections and reconstructed its 3D network using a mathematical model. They assigned different frequencies of sound to strands of the web, creating musical “notes” that they combined in patterns based on the web’s 3D structure to generate music. Then they made a harp-like (像竖琴的) virtual instrument and played the spider web music in several live performances around the world, creating an inspiring harmony of art and science.
To gain insights into how spiders build webs, the researchers also scanned a web during construction, transforming each stage into music with different sounds. “The spider’s way of ‘printing’ the web is remarkable because no support material is used, as is often needed in current 3D printing methods,” Buehler says. This knowledge could help develop new 3D printers that work like spiders, enabling them to construct complex structures without using additional materials for support.
The team is also interested in learning how to communicate with spiders in their own language. They recorded web vibrations produced when spiders performed different activities, such as building a web, communicating with other spiders or sending signals to admirers. “Now we’re trying to generate signals to basically speak the language of the spider,” Buehler says. “If we expose them to certain patterns of vibrations, can we affect what they do or can we begin to communicate with them Those are really thrilling ideas, and I believe they could be achieved in the near future.”
4. What do we know about spiders
A. They have good eyesight.
B. They adapt to surroundings quickly.
C. They spin a web similar to a musical structure.
D. They sense the environment through vibrations.
5. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. Steps to create spider web music.
B. Ways to recreate a web’s 3D network.
C. Challenges of combining music with science.
D. The potential applications of 3D printing methods.
6. What do the underlined words “This knowledge” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. 3D printers can construct complex structures.
B. Spiders’ vibration patterns vary with activities.
C. Spiders build webs without using additional materials.
D. The web-building process can be translated into music.
7. What is Buehler’ attitude towards communicating with spiders
A. Hopeful. B. Doubtful. C. Uncertain. D. Disapproving.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. A
C
High employment, falling inflation (通货膨胀), and economic growth. On the surface, the US economy currently seems to be doing great. But as it turns out, things are not so rosy for the average American.
According to a March 6 survey conducted by the Savings website, 47 percent of US parents provide financial support to their adult children to help deal with the cost of living struggles.
Gen Zers (aged 18 — 27) were found to be the most likely generation to get financial help from their parents, receiving on average 1,515 dollars per month. Still, many older parents were found to support their Millennial (aged 28 — 43) or Generation X (aged 44 — 59) adult children, accounting for 21 percent of parents providing support. The most common expenses mentioned were groceries and health insurance.
But why are so many US adults, both young and old, struggling to “leave the nest” One major reason is food prices. According to a survey, food prices are expected to increase by nearly 2.5 percent in 2024. Meanwhile, stable housing remains an elusive dream for many. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage (抵押贷款) was almost 8 percent in 2023, which means many Americans are priced out of affording their own home.
The final piece of the puzzle is falling salaries. Previous generations were able to count on graduating from college as the key to landing a job that paid well. But now, young graduates have found they earn less than their parents. College graduate salaries have decreased more than 10 percent in four decades after adjusting for inflation. In other words, steadily declining salaries make it even harder for young Americans to cope with rising costs.
As Gen Zers in the US struggle under financial pressures, so do the older generations supporting them, as their sharing puts their retirement at risk. The Savings website discovered that working parents were found to contribute “2.4 times more to support adult children than they contribute to their retirement accounts each month”.
Essentially, while the US economy remains afloat, we will witness multiple generations of Americans sinking in their own lifeboats in the years ahead.
8. What did the March 6 survey find out about adult children in the US
A. Nearly half of them are financially dependent.
B. Over half of Gen Zers are financially struggling.
C. 21 percent of Generation X receive parental help.
D. A majority of them rely on their parents for education.
9. What does the underlined word “elusive” in paragraph 4 most probably mean
A. Readily accessible. B. Difficult to achieve.
C. Often misunderstood. D. Commonly sought after.
10. What can be inferred from the article about people in the US
A. Graduates’ financial struggles are temporary.
B. Government policies favor older generations.
C. Salaries for graduates tend to keep up with inflation.
D. Financial pressures affect both the young and the old.
11. What is the author’s attitude toward the future of Americans
A. Negative. B. Optimistic. C. Ambiguous. D. Indifferent.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. A
D
How often have you wondered what the boy sitting across from you on the bus is really thinking It seems that you will never really know for sure. After all, the content of our thoughts is unperceivable to anyone else.
Neuroscience (神经科学) research into how we think and what we’re thinking makes it possible to watch directly into the brain to read out the physical make-up of our thoughts, some would say to read our minds.
The technology that is changing what once was impossible in science into just plain science is a specialized use of MRI scanning (扫描) called “functional MRI”, fMRI for short. It makes it possible to see what’s going on inside the brain while people are thinking.
What neuroscientist Marcel Just and his colleagues have done is combine fMRI’s ability to look at the brain in action with computer science's new power to sort through massive amounts of data. The goal is to see if they could identify exactly what happens in the brain when people think specific thoughts.
They did an experiment where they asked subjects to think about ten objects—five of them tools like scissors or rulers, and live of them buildings like castles or towers. They then recorded and analyzed the activity in the subjects’ brains for each. When we think “ruler” or “tower” for example, Just says neurons start firing at varying levels of intensity (强度) in different areas throughout the brain. “And we found that we could identify which object they were thinking about from their brain activation patterns (激活模式) . We're identifying the thought that’s taking place,” he said.
IMRI scanning has already been used to try to figure out what we want to buy and how to sell it to us. It’s a new field called “neuromarketing”. One of its pioneers, Gemma Calvert, says it’s a growing field. “What we’ve seen is a sort of snowballing effect over the last few years.”
12. Which can best replace the underlined word “unperceivable” in paragraph 1
A. Definite. B. Professional. C. Various. D. Secret.
13. What is fMRI used to do
A. Observe your physical activities. B. Introduce plain science to the public.
C. Figure out what you are thinking about. D. Find out how your brain is made up of.
14. What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A. The process of the experiment. B. The objects used in the experiment.
C. The major findings of the research. D. The subjects involved in the research.
15. What does Gemma Calvert think of neuromarketing
A. Fruitless. B. Promising. C. Challenging. D. Unpredictable.
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. A 15. B
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
World Environment Day, celebrated annually on June 5th, is a global event that encourages action for the protection of our environment. Established by the United Nations in1974, it has become a platform for the public in over 100 countries. ____16____ Here are four simple ways you can care for your environment.
●Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
The principle “reduce, reuse, recycle” is important. ____17____ Reduce: Be mindful of your consumption. Use products with minimal packaging and consider if you truly need that new item. Reuse: Think of creative ways to repurpose items. Recycle: Make sure to recycle paper, plastics, metals, and electronics.
●Conserve water
Water is a precious resource, and conserving it helps ensure its availability for future generations. A dripping faucet can waste gallons of water over time so ensure all taps, pipes, and toilets are leak-free. ____18____
●Choose sustainable transportation
Transportation is a significant source of greenhouse gases. Opting for more sustainable modes of transport can make a big difference. ____19____ Also consider buses, trains, or carpooling to reduce the vehicles on the road. Consider investing in an electric vehicle, which has a lower environmental impact compared to traditional cars.
●____20____
This step helps reduce your carbon footprint and promotes sustainable agriculture. Local products travel shorter distances to reach you, reducing transportation emissions. Plus, organic farming practices reduce the use of pesticides and fertilizers, promoting soil health.
Small, consistent actions can lead to significant benefits. Remember, every action counts ,and together we can create a more sustainable future.
A. Support local and organic products
B. For short distances, consider walking or cycling.
C. Improve air quality and provide habitats for wildlife.
D. This year, we focus on everyday steps that anyone can take.
E. Use water-efficient appliances, for example, low-flow shower heads.
F. It reminds us of the reasoning behind minimizing waste and conserving resources.
G. They include these simple practices into your daily life and contribute to our planet.
【答案】16. D 17. F 18. E 19. B 20. A
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I’m pretty good at sticking with things even when they get hard. Bad relationships, unpleasant workplaces, ____21____ sports — I’ve hung on in there for months and even years longer than I should have, convinced the situation would ____22____ if I refused to give up.
After all isn’t every success story covering ____23____ Didn’t Ernest Hemingway shrink from writing during the First World War, and didn’t Oprah get fired from her first TV job Quitting is a sign that you lack ____24____ and strong will, or at least I was raised to believe.
____25____, if I look back on all the things I eventually quit, my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner. I’ve wasted too much time and energy, anticipating that I could ____26____ everyone if I just kept going.
People are more likely to ____27____ something if they’ve invested a lot of money or effort into it, even when it’s clear that they should ____28____ their losses and jump ship. This practice is normal and understandable but it’s also ____29____.
If you don’t get energy out of doing something it can be a(n) ____30____ that this is not for you or that there’s something better you could be doing. Or it could be a sign that you should ____31____ your goals. In fact, dogged perseverance in the face of energy-consuming disappointment can ____32____ depression, and then make you suffer from diseases in the long run.
But the good news is that people can learn to pay better attention to these moments when they’re happening and make ____33____. The art of quitting isn’t about just letting go whenever there’s a ____34____. It’s about being able to ____35____ when there’s no access to success anymore.
21. A. appealing B. demanding C. conventional D. leisure
22. A. worsen B. occur C. improve D. develop
23. A. depression B. determination C. passion D. inspiration
24. A. patience B. support C. money D. skill
25. A. Therefore B. Moreover C. Otherwise D. However
26. A. amaze B. bother C. amuse D. annoy
27. A. benefit from B. back down C. stick to D. pass up
28. A. evaluate B. balance C. analyse D. cut
29. A. irrelevant B. illegal C. unwise D. uncomplicated
30. A. indication B. clue C. occasion D. recognition
31. A. achieve B. adjust C. maintain D. set
32. A. set off B. hold back C. set out D. take up
33. A. researches B. choices C. changes D. resolutions
34 A. shortcut B. barrier C. guarantee D. advance
35. A. abandon B. challenge C. attempt D. continue
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. A 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. A
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Recognized for her extraordinary talent, Wu Suzhen has captivated audiences worldwide. As an award-winning ____36____ (perform) of Yuju Opera, Wu Suzhen, who specializes in the role of qingyi—graceful female characters,____37____ (star) in the classic production Yuzhou Feng, where she portrays a woman pretending to be mad to avoid becoming a mistress.
Wu Suzhen,____38____ inheritor of the Chen School, won the Plum Performance Award in 2019, China’s top honor for traditional theater. She will bring her Suzhen Theater from Kaifeng, Henan province ____39____ this year’s Avignon Festival in France, marking the 60th anniversary of China-France diplomatic ties and the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism.
Wu’s shows aim ____40____ (introduce) Yuju Opera to international audiences, highlighting its charm and ____41____ (express) movements. Previous performances in France received warm applause, which, despite cultural and language barriers,____42____ (significant) boosted the group’s confidence.
Suzhen Theater plans to transport all original stage items to ensure authenticity. Wu will also share her knowledge through lectures,____43____ (demonstrate) Yuju Opera’s makeup, costumes, and performance techniques. This interactive approach,____44____ helps foreign audiences appreciate the beauty and complexities of traditional Chinese opera, fosters cultural exchange and understanding.
Wu hopes these efforts will spark greater interest in traditional Chinese opera and encourage _____45_____ (far) exploration.
【答案】36 performer
37. stars 38. an
39. to 40. to introduce
41 expressive
42. significantly
43. demonstrating
44. which 45. further
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华， 准备参加学校组织的以“A Role Model I Would like to Interview”为主题的征文活动。请给外教Max写封邮件寻求建议，内容包括：
1.你想采访的对象及其原因；
2.采访时提出的问题；
3.询问Max的建议。
注意：
1.词数应为 80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，使内容充实，行文连贯。
Dear Max,
I’m writing to ask for your suggestions.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Max,
I’m writing to ask for your suggestions. Our school is organizing an essay contest titled “A Role Model I Would Like to Interview,” and I plan to participate.
I have chosen to interview Yao Ming, the former basketball star and current president of the Chinese Basketball Association, because his contributions to sports and community service are truly inspiring.
I would like to ask him questions about his basketball career, his efforts in promoting sports in China, and his charitable work. Could you suggest any additional questions or tips for conducting the interview Thank you for your guidance.
Best regards,
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。
We were sitting in her classroom, giggling, playing tricks on each other and talking about the latest information of the day. Mrs. Virginia DeView cleared her throat and asked us to be quiet.
“Now,” she said smiling, “we are going to discover our professions.” The class seemed to gasp(喘气) in chorus. Our professions We stared at each other in disbelief. After all, we were only 13 and 14 years old.
Because Virginia DeView was demanding, most of us just overlooked her brilliance.
“Yes, you will all be searching for your future professions,” she said with a glow on her face as though this was the best thing she did in her classroom every year. “You will have to do a research paper on your upcoming career. Each of you will have to interview someone in your field, plus give an oral report.”
All of us went home confused. Who knows what they want to do at 13 I had narrowed it down, however. I liked art, singing and writing. But I was terrible in art, and when I sang, my sisters screamed: “Oh, please shut up.” The only thing left was writing.
Every day in her class, Virginia DeView monitored us. Where were we Who had picked their careers Finally, most of us had selected something: I picked print journalism（新闻工作）. This meant I had to interview a devoted newspaper reporter in person, and I was terrified. Sensing this, for the next 90 minutes, Mrs. Virginia DeView filled me with stories about print journalism…
A few days later, I gave my oral report totally from memory. Surprisingly, I got an A on the entire project.
Years later, I forgot all about Virginia DeView and the careers we selected. I was in college hunting for a new career. My father wanted me in business, which seemed to be sound advice at the time, except that I had no sense of any business skills. Then I remembered Virginia DeView and my desire at 13 to be a journalist.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: I called my father.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2: Now I've had the most incredible and satisfying reporting career.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】I called my father. And I told him about my dream of becoming a journalist. His initial reaction was surprise, then confusion, and finally, understanding. He said, “Remember, you were always more into the arts and writing than business. Perhaps Virginia DeView’s class was a sign of what you should truly pursue.” His words resonated with me, and I realized that I had been suppressing my true passion for years. I thanked him for his support and told him that I would pursue journalism with all my heart.
Now I've had the most incredible and satisfying reporting career. I’ve interviewed world leaders, uncovered major stories, and written articles that have changed people’s lives. I often think back to Virginia DeView’s class and how she inspired me to follow my dreams. I’m grateful to her for planting that seed in my young mind and helping me realize my potential. I've come to understand that a successful career is not just about making money or following trends, but about finding something that you’re truly passionate about and dedicating yourself to it. Virginia DeView’s class was the start of my journey to discovering my true calling, and I’m forever grateful to her for that.
高二下学期期末考试英语试题
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)（略）
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The World’s 4 Best Long-distance Hikes
Several new long-distance, multi-day hikes have been launched that promise visitors unique access to previously inaccessible areas, where natural landscapes and local cultures are found.
Juliana Trail
Slovenia introduced the Juliana Trail in an attempt to get visitors to stay there longer and visit more. The 270km route begins at the adventure center of Kranjska Gora, near the Italian border, before circling around the Julian Alps past turquoise rivers and glacier-carved lakes. The trail is divided into 16 stages, so you can choose a shorter adventure or tackle the entire trail.
Red Sea Mountain Trail
Mainland Egypt’s first long-distance hiking path, the Red Sea Mountain Trail links a series of ancient trade routes into a single 170km circuit that takes an average of 10 days to complete. Hikes brave enough to set off into this remote wilderness will skirt vast plain, dip into deep gorges and summit barren peaks to visit ruined Roman towns and prehistoric rock art.
Paparoa Track
The 5km Paparoa Track in New Zealand snakes into the rainforests of the South Island near the famous Pancake Rocks. The freshly carved trail typically takes three days on foot, or two days on a mountain bike. Along the way, you pass river gorges and hilltop lookouts with expansive views over the turquoise Tasman Sea.
Liechtenstein Trail
Liechtenstein celebrated its 300th birthday in 2019 by crafting a 75km walking path where citizens and visitors alike could explore three centuries of local history. The Liechtenstein Trail twists over peaks and pastures on a route that takes in 147 sites. The zigzagging north-south route takes about three days to complete.
1. Why did Slovenia launch the Juliana Trail
A. To show the beauty of the Italian border.
B. To attract tourists to visit Slovenia more.
C. To protect the environment of the Julian Alps.
D. To promote the development of local economy.
2. Which is the shortest trail
A. Juliana Trail. B. Paparoa Track.
C. Liechtenstein Trail. D. Red Sea Mountain Trail.
3 What is special about LiechtensteinTrail
A. It offers a window into local history.
B. Visitors have access to prehistoric rock art.
C. Hikers can ride a mountain bike on the trail.
D. It takes visitors through fascinating valleys.
B
Spiders are master builders, expertly turning silk into complex 3D webs that serve as their home and hunting ground. To gain a deeper understanding of their world, scientists have translated the structure of a spider’s web into music.
“The spider lives in an environment of vibrating (振动的) strings,” says Markus Buehler, the project’s principal investigator. “They don’t see very well, so they perceive their surroundings by detecting vibrations, which have different frequencies.” Such vibrations occur, for example, when the spider stretches a strand of silk during construction or when the wind or a trapped fly moves the web.
The researchers scanned a natural spider web to capture 2D cross-sections and reconstructed its 3D network using a mathematical model. They assigned different frequencies of sound to strands of the web, creating musical “notes” that they combined in patterns based on the web’s 3D structure to generate music. Then they made a harp-like (像竖琴的) virtual instrument and played the spider web music in several live performances around the world, creating an inspiring harmony of art and science.
To gain insights into how spiders build webs, the researchers also scanned a web during construction, transforming each stage into music with different sounds. “The spider’s way of ‘printing’ the web is remarkable because no support material is used, as is often needed in current 3D printing methods,” Buehler says. This knowledge could help develop new 3D printers that work like spiders, enabling them to construct complex structures without using additional materials for support.
The team is also interested in learning how to communicate with spiders in their own language. They recorded web vibrations produced when spiders performed different activities, such as building a web, communicating with other spiders or sending signals to admirers. “Now we’re trying to generate signals to basically speak the language of the spider,” Buehler says. “If we expose them to certain patterns of vibrations, can we affect what they do or can we begin to communicate with them Those are really thrilling ideas, and I believe they could be achieved in the near future.”
4. What do we know about spiders
A They have good eyesight.
B. They adapt to surroundings quickly.
C. They spin a web similar to a musical structure.
D They sense the environment through vibrations.
5. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. Steps to create spider web music.
B. Ways to recreate a web’s 3D network.
C. Challenges of combining music with science.
D. The potential applications of 3D printing methods.
6. What do the underlined words “This knowledge” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. 3D printers can construct complex structures.
B. Spiders’ vibration patterns vary with activities.
C. Spiders build webs without using additional materials.
D. The web-building process can be translated into music.
7. What is Buehler’ attitude towards communicating with spiders
A. Hopeful. B. Doubtful. C. Uncertain. D. Disapproving.
C
High employment, falling inflation (通货膨胀), and economic growth. On the surface, the US economy currently seems to be doing great. But as it turns out, things are not so rosy for the average American.
According to a March 6 survey conducted by the Savings website, 47 percent of US parents provide financial support to their adult children to help deal with the cost of living struggles.
Gen Zers (aged 18 — 27) were found to be the most likely generation to get financial help from their parents, receiving on average 1,515 dollars per month. Still, many older parents were found to support their Millennial (aged 28 — 43) or Generation X (aged 44 — 59) adult children, accounting for 21 percent of parents providing support. The most common expenses mentioned were groceries and health insurance.
But why are so many US adults, both young and old, struggling to “leave the nest” One major reason is food prices. According to a survey, food prices are expected to increase by nearly 2.5 percent in 2024. Meanwhile, stable housing remains an elusive dream for many. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage (抵押贷款) was almost 8 percent in 2023, which means many Americans are priced out of affording their own home.
The final piece of the puzzle is falling salaries. Previous generations were able to count on graduating from college as the key to landing a job that paid well. But now, young graduates have found they earn less than their parents. College graduate salaries have decreased more than 10 percent in four decades after adjusting for inflation. In other words, steadily declining salaries make it even harder for young Americans to cope with rising costs.
As Gen Zers in the US struggle under financial pressures, so do the older generations supporting them, as their sharing puts their retirement at risk. The Savings website discovered that working parents were found to contribute “2.4 times more to support adult children than they contribute to their retirement accounts each month”.
Essentially, while the US economy remains afloat, we will witness multiple generations of Americans sinking in their own lifeboats in the years ahead.
8. What did the March 6 survey find out about adult children in the US
A. Nearly half of them are financially dependent.
B. Over half of Gen Zers are financially struggling.
C. 21 percent of Generation X receive parental help.
D. A majority of them rely on their parents for education.
9. What does the underlined word “elusive” in paragraph 4 most probably mean
A. Readily accessible. B. Difficult to achieve.
C. Often misunderstood. D. Commonly sought after.
10. What can be inferred from the article about people in the US
A. Graduates’ financial struggles are temporary.
B. Government policies favor older generations.
C. Salaries for graduates tend to keep up with inflation.
D. Financial pressures affect both the young and the old.
11. What is the author’s attitude toward the future of Americans
A. Negative. B. Optimistic. C. Ambiguous. D. Indifferent.
D
How often have you wondered what the boy sitting across from you on the bus is really thinking It seems that you will never really know for sure. After all, the content of our thoughts is unperceivable to anyone else.
Neuroscience (神经科学) research into how we think and what we’re thinking makes it possible to watch directly into the brain to read out the physical make-up of our thoughts, some would say to read our minds.
The technology that is changing what once was impossible in science into just plain science is a specialized use of MRI scanning (扫描) called “functional MRI”, fMRI for short. It makes it possible to see what’s going on inside the brain while people are thinking.
What neuroscientist Marcel Just and his colleagues have done is combine fMRI’s ability to look at the brain in action with computer science's new power to sort through massive amounts of data. The goal is to see if they could identify exactly what happens in the brain when people think specific thoughts.
They did an experiment where they asked subjects to think about ten objects—five of them tools like scissors or rulers, and live of them buildings like castles or towers. They then recorded and analyzed the activity in the subjects’ brains for each. When we think “ruler” or “tower” for example, Just says neurons start firing at varying levels of intensity (强度) in different areas throughout the brain. “And we found that we could identify which object they were thinking about from their brain activation patterns (激活模式) . We're identifying the thought that’s taking place,” he said.
IMRI scanning has already been used to try to figure out what we want to buy and how to sell it to us. It’s a new field called “neuromarketing”. One of its pioneers, Gemma Calvert, says it’s a growing field. “What we’ve seen is a sort of snowballing effect over the last few years.”
12. Which can best replace the underlined word “unperceivable” in paragraph 1
A. Definite. B. Professional. C. Various. D. Secret.
13. What is fMRI used to do
A. Observe your physical activities. B. Introduce plain science to the public.
C. Figure out what you are thinking about. D. Find out how your brain is made up of.
14. What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A. The process of the experiment. B. The objects used in the experiment.
C. The major findings of the research. D. The subjects involved in the research.
15. What does Gemma Calvert think of neuromarketing
A. Fruitless. B. Promising. C. Challenging. D. Unpredictable.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
World Environment Day, celebrated annually on June 5th, is a global event that encourages action for the protection of our environment. Established by the United Nations in1974, it has become a platform for the public in over 100 countries. ____16____ Here are four simple ways you can care for your environment.
●Reduce Reuse, Recycle
The principle “reduce, reuse, recycle” is important. ____17____ Reduce: Be mindful of your consumption. Use products with minimal packaging and consider if you truly need that new item. Reuse: Think of creative ways to repurpose items. Recycle: Make sure to recycle paper, plastics, metals, and electronics.
●Conserve water
Water is a precious resource, and conserving it helps ensure its availability for future generations. A dripping faucet can waste gallons of water over time so ensure all taps, pipes, and toilets are leak-free. ____18____
●Choose sustainable transportation
Transportation is a significant source of greenhouse gases. Opting for more sustainable modes of transport can make a big difference. ____19____ Also consider buses, trains, or carpooling to reduce the vehicles on the road. Consider investing in an electric vehicle, which has a lower environmental impact compared to traditional cars.
●____20____
This step helps reduce your carbon footprint and promotes sustainable agriculture. Local products travel shorter distances to reach you, reducing transportation emissions. Plus, organic farming practices reduce the use of pesticides and fertilizers, promoting soil health.
Small, consistent actions can lead to significant benefits. Remember, every action counts ,and together we can create a more sustainable future.
A. Support local and organic products
B. For short distances, consider walking or cycling.
C. Improve air quality and provide habitats for wildlife.
D. This year, we focus on everyday steps that anyone can take.
E. Use water-efficient appliances, for example, low-flow shower heads.
F. It reminds us of the reasoning behind minimizing waste and conserving resources.
G. They include these simple practices into your daily life and contribute to our planet.
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I’m pretty good at sticking with things even when they get hard. Bad relationships, unpleasant workplaces, ____21____ sports — I’ve hung on in there for months and even years longer than I should have, convinced the situation would ____22____ if I refused to give up.
After all, isn’t every success story covering ____23____ Didn’t Ernest Hemingway shrink from writing during the First World War, and didn’t Oprah get fired from her first TV job Quitting is a sign that you lack ____24____ and strong will, or at least I was raised to believe.
____25____, if I look back on all the things I eventually quit, my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner. I’ve wasted too much time and energy, anticipating that I could ____26____ everyone if I just kept going.
People are more likely to ____27____ something if they’ve invested a lot of money or effort into it, even when it’s clear that they should ____28____ their losses and jump ship. This practice is normal and understandable but it’s also ____29____.
If you don’t get energy out of doing something, it can be a(n) ____30____ that this is not for you or that there’s something better you could be doing. Or it could be a sign that you should ____31____ your goals. In fact, dogged perseverance in the face of energy-consuming disappointment can ____32____ depression, and then make you suffer from diseases in the long run.
But the good news is that people can learn to pay better attention to these moments when they’re happening and make ____33____. The art of quitting isn’t about just letting go whenever there’s a ____34____. It’s about being able to ____35____ when there’s no access to success anymore.
21. A. appealing B. demanding C. conventional D. leisure
22. A. worsen B. occur C. improve D. develop
23. A. depression B. determination C. passion D. inspiration
24. A. patience B. support C. money D. skill
25. A. Therefore B. Moreover C. Otherwise D. However
26. A. amaze B. bother C. amuse D. annoy
27. A. benefit from B. back down C. stick to D. pass up
28. A. evaluate B. balance C. analyse D. cut
29 A. irrelevant B. illegal C. unwise D. uncomplicated
30. A. indication B. clue C. occasion D. recognition
31. A. achieve B. adjust C. maintain D. set
32. A. set off B. hold back C. set out D. take up
33. A. researches B. choices C. changes D. resolutions
34. A. shortcut B. barrier C. guarantee D. advance
35. A. abandon B. challenge C. attempt D. continue
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Recognized for her extraordinary talent, Wu Suzhen has captivated audiences worldwide. As an award-winning ____36____ (perform) of Yuju Opera, Wu Suzhen, who specializes in the role of qingyi—graceful female characters,____37____ (star) in the classic production Yuzhou Feng, where she portrays a woman pretending to be mad to avoid becoming a mistress.
Wu Suzhen,____38____ inheritor of the Chen School, won the Plum Performance Award in 2019, China’s top honor for traditional theater. She will bring her Suzhen Theater from Kaifeng, Henan province ____39____ this year’s Avignon Festival in France, marking the 60th anniversary of China-France diplomatic ties and the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism.
Wu’s shows aim ____40____ (introduce) Yuju Opera to international audiences, highlighting its charm and ____41____ (express) movements. Previous performances in France received warm applause, which, despite cultural and language barriers,____42____ (significant) boosted the group’s confidence.
Suzhen Theater plans to transport all original stage items to ensure authenticity. Wu will also share her knowledge through lectures,____43____ (demonstrate) Yuju Opera’s makeup, costumes, and performance techniques. This interactive approach,____44____ helps foreign audiences appreciate the beauty and complexities of traditional Chinese opera, fosters cultural exchange and understanding.
Wu hopes these efforts will spark greater interest in traditional Chinese opera and encourage _____45_____ (far) exploration.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华， 准备参加学校组织的以“A Role Model I Would like to Interview”为主题的征文活动。请给外教Max写封邮件寻求建议，内容包括：
1.你想采访的对象及其原因；
2.采访时提出的问题；
3.询问Max的建议。
注意：
1.词数应为 80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，使内容充实，行文连贯。
Dear Max,
I’m writing to ask for your suggestions.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
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。
We were sitting in her classroom, giggling, playing tricks on each other and talking about the latest information of the day. Mrs. Virginia DeView cleared her throat and asked us to be quiet.
“Now,” she said smiling, “we are going to discover our professions.” The class seemed to gasp(喘气) in chorus. Our professions We stared at each other in disbelief. After all, we were only 13 and 14 years old.
Because Virginia DeView was demanding, most of us just overlooked her brilliance.
“Yes, you will all be searching for your future professions,” she said with a glow on her face as though this was the best thing she did in her classroom every year. “You will have to do a research paper on your upcoming career. Each of you will have to interview someone in your field, plus give an oral report.”
All of us went home confused. Who knows what they want to do at 13 I had narrowed it down, however. I liked art, singing and writing. But I was terrible in art, and when I sang, my sisters screamed: “Oh, please shut up.” The only thing left was writing.
Every day in her class, Virginia DeView monitored us. Where were we Who had picked their careers Finally, most of us had selected something: I picked print journalism（新闻工作）. This meant I had to interview a devoted newspaper reporter in person, and I was terrified. Sensing this, for the next 90 minutes, Mrs. Virginia DeView filled me with stories about print journalism…
A few days later, I gave my oral report totally from memory. Surprisingly, I got an A on the entire project.
Years later, I forgot all about Virginia DeView and the careers we selected. I was in college hunting for a new career. My father wanted me in business, which seemed to be sound advice at the time, except that I had no sense of any business skills. Then I remembered Virginia DeView and my desire at 13 to be a journalist.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: I called my father.
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Paragraph 2: Now I've had the most incredible and satisfying reporting career.
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2023-2024学年辽宁省葫芦岛市长江卫生中等职业技术学校普高班
高二下学期期末考试英语试题 答案版
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)（略）
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The World’s 4 Best Long-distance Hikes
Several new long-distance, multi-day hikes have been launched that promise visitors unique access to previously inaccessible areas, where natural landscapes and local cultures are found.
Juliana Trail
Slovenia introduced the Juliana Trail in an attempt to get visitors to stay there longer and visit more. The 270km route begins at the adventure center of Kranjska Gora, near the Italian border, before circling around the Julian Alps past turquoise rivers and glacier-carved lakes. The trail is divided into 16 stages, so you can choose a shorter adventure or tackle the entire trail.
Red Sea Mountain Trail
Mainland Egypt’s first long-distance hiking path, the Red Sea Mountain Trail links a series of ancient trade routes into a single 170km circuit that takes an average of 10 days to complete. Hikes brave enough to set off into this remote wilderness will skirt vast plain, dip into deep gorges and summit barren peaks to visit ruined Roman towns and prehistoric rock art.
Paparoa Track
The 5km Paparoa Track in New Zealand snakes into the rainforests of the South Island near the famous Pancake Rocks. The freshly carved trail typically takes three days on foot, or two days on a mountain bike. Along the way, you pass river gorges and hilltop lookouts with expansive views over the turquoise Tasman Sea.
Liechtenstein Trail
Liechtenstein celebrated its 300th birthday in 2019 by crafting a 75km walking path where citizens and visitors alike could explore three centuries of local history. The Liechtenstein Trail twists over peaks and pastures on a route that takes in 147 sites. The zigzagging north-south route takes about three days to complete.
1. Why did Slovenia launch the Juliana Trail
A. To show the beauty of the Italian border.
B. To attract tourists to visit Slovenia more.
C. To protect the environment of the Julian Alps.
D. To promote the development of local economy.
2. Which is the shortest trail
A. Juliana Trail. B. Paparoa Track.
C. Liechtenstein Trail. D. Red Sea Mountain Trail.
3. What is special about LiechtensteinTrail
A. It offers a window into local history.
B. Visitors have access to prehistoric rock art.
C. Hikers can ride a mountain bike on the trail.
D. It takes visitors through fascinating valleys.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. A
B
Spiders are master builders, expertly turning silk into complex 3D webs that serve as their home and hunting ground. To gain a deeper understanding of their world, scientists have translated the structure of a spider’s web into music.
“The spider lives in an environment of vibrating (振动的) strings,” says Markus Buehler, the project’s principal investigator. “They don’t see very well, so they perceive their surroundings by detecting vibrations, which have different frequencies.” Such vibrations occur, for example, when the spider stretches a strand of silk during construction or when the wind or a trapped fly moves the web.
The researchers scanned a natural spider web to capture 2D cross-sections and reconstructed its 3D network using a mathematical model. They assigned different frequencies of sound to strands of the web, creating musical “notes” that they combined in patterns based on the web’s 3D structure to generate music. Then they made a harp-like (像竖琴的) virtual instrument and played the spider web music in several live performances around the world, creating an inspiring harmony of art and science.
To gain insights into how spiders build webs, the researchers also scanned a web during construction, transforming each stage into music with different sounds. “The spider’s way of ‘printing’ the web is remarkable because no support material is used, as is often needed in current 3D printing methods,” Buehler says. This knowledge could help develop new 3D printers that work like spiders, enabling them to construct complex structures without using additional materials for support.
The team is also interested in learning how to communicate with spiders in their own language. They recorded web vibrations produced when spiders performed different activities, such as building a web, communicating with other spiders or sending signals to admirers. “Now we’re trying to generate signals to basically speak the language of the spider,” Buehler says. “If we expose them to certain patterns of vibrations, can we affect what they do or can we begin to communicate with them Those are really thrilling ideas, and I believe they could be achieved in the near future.”
4. What do we know about spiders
A. They have good eyesight.
B. They adapt to surroundings quickly.
C. They spin a web similar to a musical structure.
D. They sense the environment through vibrations.
5. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. Steps to create spider web music.
B. Ways to recreate a web’s 3D network.
C. Challenges of combining music with science.
D. The potential applications of 3D printing methods.
6. What do the underlined words “This knowledge” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. 3D printers can construct complex structures.
B. Spiders’ vibration patterns vary with activities.
C. Spiders build webs without using additional materials.
D. The web-building process can be translated into music.
7. What is Buehler’ attitude towards communicating with spiders
A. Hopeful. B. Doubtful. C. Uncertain. D. Disapproving.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. A
C
High employment, falling inflation (通货膨胀), and economic growth. On the surface, the US economy currently seems to be doing great. But as it turns out, things are not so rosy for the average American.
According to a March 6 survey conducted by the Savings website, 47 percent of US parents provide financial support to their adult children to help deal with the cost of living struggles.
Gen Zers (aged 18 — 27) were found to be the most likely generation to get financial help from their parents, receiving on average 1,515 dollars per month. Still, many older parents were found to support their Millennial (aged 28 — 43) or Generation X (aged 44 — 59) adult children, accounting for 21 percent of parents providing support. The most common expenses mentioned were groceries and health insurance.
But why are so many US adults, both young and old, struggling to “leave the nest” One major reason is food prices. According to a survey, food prices are expected to increase by nearly 2.5 percent in 2024. Meanwhile, stable housing remains an elusive dream for many. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage (抵押贷款) was almost 8 percent in 2023, which means many Americans are priced out of affording their own home.
The final piece of the puzzle is falling salaries. Previous generations were able to count on graduating from college as the key to landing a job that paid well. But now, young graduates have found they earn less than their parents. College graduate salaries have decreased more than 10 percent in four decades after adjusting for inflation. In other words, steadily declining salaries make it even harder for young Americans to cope with rising costs.
As Gen Zers in the US struggle under financial pressures, so do the older generations supporting them, as their sharing puts their retirement at risk. The Savings website discovered that working parents were found to contribute “2.4 times more to support adult children than they contribute to their retirement accounts each month”.
Essentially, while the US economy remains afloat, we will witness multiple generations of Americans sinking in their own lifeboats in the years ahead.
8. What did the March 6 survey find out about adult children in the US
A. Nearly half of them are financially dependent.
B. Over half of Gen Zers are financially struggling.
C. 21 percent of Generation X receive parental help.
D. A majority of them rely on their parents for education.
9. What does the underlined word “elusive” in paragraph 4 most probably mean
A. Readily accessible. B. Difficult to achieve.
C. Often misunderstood. D. Commonly sought after.
10. What can be inferred from the article about people in the US
A. Graduates’ financial struggles are temporary.
B. Government policies favor older generations.
C. Salaries for graduates tend to keep up with inflation.
D. Financial pressures affect both the young and the old.
11. What is the author’s attitude toward the future of Americans
A. Negative. B. Optimistic. C. Ambiguous. D. Indifferent.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. A
D
How often have you wondered what the boy sitting across from you on the bus is really thinking It seems that you will never really know for sure. After all, the content of our thoughts is unperceivable to anyone else.
Neuroscience (神经科学) research into how we think and what we’re thinking makes it possible to watch directly into the brain to read out the physical make-up of our thoughts, some would say to read our minds.
The technology that is changing what once was impossible in science into just plain science is a specialized use of MRI scanning (扫描) called “functional MRI”, fMRI for short. It makes it possible to see what’s going on inside the brain while people are thinking.
What neuroscientist Marcel Just and his colleagues have done is combine fMRI’s ability to look at the brain in action with computer science's new power to sort through massive amounts of data. The goal is to see if they could identify exactly what happens in the brain when people think specific thoughts.
They did an experiment where they asked subjects to think about ten objects—five of them tools like scissors or rulers, and live of them buildings like castles or towers. They then recorded and analyzed the activity in the subjects’ brains for each. When we think “ruler” or “tower” for example, Just says neurons start firing at varying levels of intensity (强度) in different areas throughout the brain. “And we found that we could identify which object they were thinking about from their brain activation patterns (激活模式) . We're identifying the thought that’s taking place,” he said.
IMRI scanning has already been used to try to figure out what we want to buy and how to sell it to us. It’s a new field called “neuromarketing”. One of its pioneers, Gemma Calvert, says it’s a growing field. “What we’ve seen is a sort of snowballing effect over the last few years.”
12. Which can best replace the underlined word “unperceivable” in paragraph 1
A. Definite. B. Professional. C. Various. D. Secret.
13. What is fMRI used to do
A. Observe your physical activities. B. Introduce plain science to the public.
C. Figure out what you are thinking about. D. Find out how your brain is made up of.
14. What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A. The process of the experiment. B. The objects used in the experiment.
C. The major findings of the research. D. The subjects involved in the research.
15. What does Gemma Calvert think of neuromarketing
A. Fruitless. B. Promising. C. Challenging. D. Unpredictable.
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. A 15. B
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
World Environment Day, celebrated annually on June 5th, is a global event that encourages action for the protection of our environment. Established by the United Nations in1974, it has become a platform for the public in over 100 countries. ____16____ Here are four simple ways you can care for your environment.
●Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
The principle “reduce, reuse, recycle” is important. ____17____ Reduce: Be mindful of your consumption. Use products with minimal packaging and consider if you truly need that new item. Reuse: Think of creative ways to repurpose items. Recycle: Make sure to recycle paper, plastics, metals, and electronics.
●Conserve water
Water is a precious resource, and conserving it helps ensure its availability for future generations. A dripping faucet can waste gallons of water over time so ensure all taps, pipes, and toilets are leak-free. ____18____
●Choose sustainable transportation
Transportation is a significant source of greenhouse gases. Opting for more sustainable modes of transport can make a big difference. ____19____ Also consider buses, trains, or carpooling to reduce the vehicles on the road. Consider investing in an electric vehicle, which has a lower environmental impact compared to traditional cars.
●____20____
This step helps reduce your carbon footprint and promotes sustainable agriculture. Local products travel shorter distances to reach you, reducing transportation emissions. Plus, organic farming practices reduce the use of pesticides and fertilizers, promoting soil health.
Small, consistent actions can lead to significant benefits. Remember, every action counts ,and together we can create a more sustainable future.
A. Support local and organic products
B. For short distances, consider walking or cycling.
C. Improve air quality and provide habitats for wildlife.
D. This year, we focus on everyday steps that anyone can take.
E. Use water-efficient appliances, for example, low-flow shower heads.
F. It reminds us of the reasoning behind minimizing waste and conserving resources.
G. They include these simple practices into your daily life and contribute to our planet.
【答案】16. D 17. F 18. E 19. B 20. A
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I’m pretty good at sticking with things even when they get hard. Bad relationships, unpleasant workplaces, ____21____ sports — I’ve hung on in there for months and even years longer than I should have, convinced the situation would ____22____ if I refused to give up.
After all isn’t every success story covering ____23____ Didn’t Ernest Hemingway shrink from writing during the First World War, and didn’t Oprah get fired from her first TV job Quitting is a sign that you lack ____24____ and strong will, or at least I was raised to believe.
____25____, if I look back on all the things I eventually quit, my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner. I’ve wasted too much time and energy, anticipating that I could ____26____ everyone if I just kept going.
People are more likely to ____27____ something if they’ve invested a lot of money or effort into it, even when it’s clear that they should ____28____ their losses and jump ship. This practice is normal and understandable but it’s also ____29____.
If you don’t get energy out of doing something it can be a(n) ____30____ that this is not for you or that there’s something better you could be doing. Or it could be a sign that you should ____31____ your goals. In fact, dogged perseverance in the face of energy-consuming disappointment can ____32____ depression, and then make you suffer from diseases in the long run.
But the good news is that people can learn to pay better attention to these moments when they’re happening and make ____33____. The art of quitting isn’t about just letting go whenever there’s a ____34____. It’s about being able to ____35____ when there’s no access to success anymore.
21. A. appealing B. demanding C. conventional D. leisure
22. A. worsen B. occur C. improve D. develop
23. A. depression B. determination C. passion D. inspiration
24. A. patience B. support C. money D. skill
25. A. Therefore B. Moreover C. Otherwise D. However
26. A. amaze B. bother C. amuse D. annoy
27. A. benefit from B. back down C. stick to D. pass up
28. A. evaluate B. balance C. analyse D. cut
29. A. irrelevant B. illegal C. unwise D. uncomplicated
30. A. indication B. clue C. occasion D. recognition
31. A. achieve B. adjust C. maintain D. set
32. A. set off B. hold back C. set out D. take up
33. A. researches B. choices C. changes D. resolutions
34 A. shortcut B. barrier C. guarantee D. advance
35. A. abandon B. challenge C. attempt D. continue
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. A 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. A
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Recognized for her extraordinary talent, Wu Suzhen has captivated audiences worldwide. As an award-winning ____36____ (perform) of Yuju Opera, Wu Suzhen, who specializes in the role of qingyi—graceful female characters,____37____ (star) in the classic production Yuzhou Feng, where she portrays a woman pretending to be mad to avoid becoming a mistress.
Wu Suzhen,____38____ inheritor of the Chen School, won the Plum Performance Award in 2019, China’s top honor for traditional theater. She will bring her Suzhen Theater from Kaifeng, Henan province ____39____ this year’s Avignon Festival in France, marking the 60th anniversary of China-France diplomatic ties and the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism.
Wu’s shows aim ____40____ (introduce) Yuju Opera to international audiences, highlighting its charm and ____41____ (express) movements. Previous performances in France received warm applause, which, despite cultural and language barriers,____42____ (significant) boosted the group’s confidence.
Suzhen Theater plans to transport all original stage items to ensure authenticity. Wu will also share her knowledge through lectures,____43____ (demonstrate) Yuju Opera’s makeup, costumes, and performance techniques. This interactive approach,____44____ helps foreign audiences appreciate the beauty and complexities of traditional Chinese opera, fosters cultural exchange and understanding.
Wu hopes these efforts will spark greater interest in traditional Chinese opera and encourage _____45_____ (far) exploration.
【答案】36 performer
37. stars 38. an
39. to 40. to introduce
41 expressive
42. significantly
43. demonstrating
44. which 45. further
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华， 准备参加学校组织的以“A Role Model I Would like to Interview”为主题的征文活动。请给外教Max写封邮件寻求建议，内容包括：
1.你想采访的对象及其原因；
2.采访时提出的问题；
3.询问Max的建议。
注意：
1.词数应为 80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，使内容充实，行文连贯。
Dear Max,
I’m writing to ask for your suggestions.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Max,
I’m writing to ask for your suggestions. Our school is organizing an essay contest titled “A Role Model I Would Like to Interview,” and I plan to participate.
I have chosen to interview Yao Ming, the former basketball star and current president of the Chinese Basketball Association, because his contributions to sports and community service are truly inspiring.
I would like to ask him questions about his basketball career, his efforts in promoting sports in China, and his charitable work. Could you suggest any additional questions or tips for conducting the interview Thank you for your guidance.
Best regards,
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。
We were sitting in her classroom, giggling, playing tricks on each other and talking about the latest information of the day. Mrs. Virginia DeView cleared her throat and asked us to be quiet.
“Now,” she said smiling, “we are going to discover our professions.” The class seemed to gasp(喘气) in chorus. Our professions We stared at each other in disbelief. After all, we were only 13 and 14 years old.
Because Virginia DeView was demanding, most of us just overlooked her brilliance.
“Yes, you will all be searching for your future professions,” she said with a glow on her face as though this was the best thing she did in her classroom every year. “You will have to do a research paper on your upcoming career. Each of you will have to interview someone in your field, plus give an oral report.”
All of us went home confused. Who knows what they want to do at 13 I had narrowed it down, however. I liked art, singing and writing. But I was terrible in art, and when I sang, my sisters screamed: “Oh, please shut up.” The only thing left was writing.
Every day in her class, Virginia DeView monitored us. Where were we Who had picked their careers Finally, most of us had selected something: I picked print journalism（新闻工作）. This meant I had to interview a devoted newspaper reporter in person, and I was terrified. Sensing this, for the next 90 minutes, Mrs. Virginia DeView filled me with stories about print journalism…
A few days later, I gave my oral report totally from memory. Surprisingly, I got an A on the entire project.
Years later, I forgot all about Virginia DeView and the careers we selected. I was in college hunting for a new career. My father wanted me in business, which seemed to be sound advice at the time, except that I had no sense of any business skills. Then I remembered Virginia DeView and my desire at 13 to be a journalist.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: I called my father.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2: Now I've had the most incredible and satisfying reporting career.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】I called my father. And I told him about my dream of becoming a journalist. His initial reaction was surprise, then confusion, and finally, understanding. He said, “Remember, you were always more into the arts and writing than business. Perhaps Virginia DeView’s class was a sign of what you should truly pursue.” His words resonated with me, and I realized that I had been suppressing my true passion for years. I thanked him for his support and told him that I would pursue journalism with all my heart.
Now I've had the most incredible and satisfying reporting career. I’ve interviewed world leaders, uncovered major stories, and written articles that have changed people’s lives. I often think back to Virginia DeView’s class and how she inspired me to follow my dreams. I’m grateful to her for planting that seed in my young mind and helping me realize my potential. I've come to understand that a successful career is not just about making money or following trends, but about finding something that you’re truly passionate about and dedicating yourself to it. Virginia DeView’s class was the start of my journey to discovering my true calling, and I’m forever grateful to her for that.
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