2023学年第二学期高中期末调测
高一英语
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题). 第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)，满分100分，考试时间为100分钟。所有题目的答案都必须写在答题卷上。
第I卷
注意事项：
1.答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名. 准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
第一部分：听力 (共两节，满分15分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A. B. C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the woman probably do this Sunday
A. Take a class. B. Go for a walk. C. Prepare for an exam.
2. When is the carnival parade expected to begin
A. At9:15. B. At 9:30. C. At9:45.
3. What does the man suggest doing with the article
A. Learn it by heart. B. Leave it alone. C. Review it carefully.
4. What does the woman think of the lecture
A. It's boring. B. It's fascinating. C. It's horrible.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The value of honesty. B. The struggles in life. C. A moral dilemma.
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1分,满分 10分)
听下面4段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A. B. C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6. 7题。
6. What music did the man favor when he was young
A. Jazz. B. Rap. C. Rock.
7. What does the man do
A. A radio host. B. A telephone operator. C. A music composer.
听第7段材料，回答第8. 9题。
8. Where are the speakers
A. In Paris. B. In Blackpool. C. In Manchester.
9. What do we know about the man
A. He is a typical food lover.
B. He loves rides in theme parks.
C. He prefers to take vacation on beaches.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why did Britt change the name of his website
A. The original name wasn't suitable.
B. He wanted to include other games.
C. The website received no attention at first.
11. What can we learn about the content of the website
A. It's wide-ranging. B. It's old-fashioned. C. It's student-targeted.
12. What is the main focus of the website
A. Make-up and fashion. B. Computer games. C. Team sports.
听第9段材料，回答第13至15题。
13. What was the problem of the earliest space food
A. It tasted terrible due to spicy additions.
B. It was insufficient for astronauts' needs.
C. It failed to provide necessary nutrients.
14. What has Japanese space food reflected
A. Their unique culture.
B. Their advanced technology.
C. Their creativity in space work.
15. Why do Chinese astronauts eat specially-made porridge
A. To increase their appetite.
B, To meet their dietary preference.
C. To satisfy their requirements for liquid food.
听力答案：1-10 ABCAC ACBBA 11-15 ACBAA
第二部分：阅读理解 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (共16小题；每小题2分，满分32分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A. B. C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
If you’re looking to dance your way through the year, we have you covered—whether you’re into pop, country, EDM or folk. Here are the best music festivals across America in 2024.
● Pitchfork Music Festival | Chicago, IL
When: July 19—21, 2024
Where: Chicago, Illinois
Pitchfork brings a carefully organized lineup (阵容) of highly praised hip-hop artists and forward-thinking musicians to Chicago’s Union Park each summer. Since its founding in 2006, the festival has remained an ideal size, featuring reasonable crowds (about 20,000 people per day), three stages and plenty of room for resting in the sun or shade.
● Lollapalooza | Chicago, IL
When: TBA
Where: Chicago, Illinois
Founded as a touring festival by Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell in 1991, Lollapalooza has made Chicago its permanent home since 2005. The big event spans the entire Grant Park, subjecting more than 100, 000 daily attendees to long walks between stages. All kinds of performances are waiting for you, from hip hop to indie rock and everything in-between, but the detailed arrangement for the event has not yet been confirmed.
● Outside Lands | San Francisco, CA
When: August 9—11, 2024
Where: San Francisco, California
In the years since its beginning back in 2000, Outside Lands has become a signature San Francisco event. Three days of dancing to dozens of bands and laughing with A-list comics are accompanied by drinking and dining experiences that put traditional festival food to shame.
● Wonderbus | Columbus, OH
When: TBA
Where: Columbus, Ohio
It was founded in 2019 as a means to promote and raise funds for mental health initiatives at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. A share of the income from Wonderbus continues to help support the medical center’s programs. While the 2024 lineup is not yet confirmed, previous years have seen the likes of Kesha, Black Pumas and AJR playing live. The family-friendly event spanning 54 acres of outdoor space also includes a wealth of food options and activities for children.
1. Which music festival has the longest history
A. Lollapalooza. B. Wonderbus.
C. Outside Lands. D. Pitchfork Music Festival.
2. What do Lollapalooza and Wonderbus have in common
A. They both started as a touring festival.
B. They provide various dining choices for visitors.
C. They enjoy wide popularity among hip hop fans.
D. The exact schedule for the 2024 event waits to be announced.
3. What can we learn about these music festivals
A. Pitchfork Music Festival is intended for famous artists.
B. Part of the income from Wonderbus is used for mental health care.
C. Outside Lands has been a symbol of traditional American culture.
D. Pitchfork Music Festival attracts more attendees than Lollapalooza.
4. Where is the passage from
A. A travel brochure. B. A science magazine.
C. A tourism website. D. A business newspaper.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B 4. C
B
Does your company employ people from a diverse range of backgrounds How can you adapt your policies to adapt to cultural diversity in the workplace
In their book No Rules Rules, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and author Erin Meyer discuss the challenges Netflix faced when it started to grow internationally. Hastings learned two major lessons about working with people from different cultures and now Netflix successfully operates in over 190 countries.
By 2011, Netflix had built a culture of autonomy and accountability (责任) that enabled the company to produce great results in America. Hastings began expanding the company into other countries. By 2016, Netflix was in more than 130 countries worldwide.
Still, Hastings knew from his past international travels that certain experiences and practices can’t be translated directly into other cultures. He considered whether the company culture he’d worked so hard to develop would work outside the U.S., or whether it would cause confusion and misunderstanding.
He made a plan to make the international expansion as smooth as possible: He would find foreign job candidates who could adapt to the culture he had carefully developed. The company would then train those new hires on the ins and outs of working within a culture of autonomy and accountability. Besides while Hastings adjusted international employees to the Netflix way, he would also remain open to adapting to and learning from their cultures.
Apart from Hastings’ give-and-take approach to cross-cultural adaptation, companies can preserve their core philosophies by sticking to Meyer’s principles when expanding operations to other countries. Determine the pressure points. Identify the specific aspects that are likely to cause conflict in decision-making processes and the approach to timelines. And then have a diverse workforce in every office. Having homogeneous (同质) staff at each office might create gaps between international offices. For example, a Singapore office with mostly young creatives might have a hard time communicating with an office in Copenhagen with mostly middle-aged finance experts. Ensuring diversity helps all employees get used to working with other cultures on a day-to-day basis.
5. What is the focus of the book No Rules Rules
A. Hastings’ achievements in expanding Netflix.
B. Netflix’s approaches to growing internationally.
C. Hastings and Meyer’s cooperation in creating Netflix.
D. Netflix’s efforts to develop cultural diversity in its expansion.
6. Why did Hastings worry copying his previous practice would cause confusion
A. Each culture had their uniqueness.
B. He did many international travels.
C. Individual workers had distinct personalities.
D. People tended to reject taking accountability.
7. What does the author think of Hastings’ expansion plan
A. It’s unlikely to work in practice.
B. It’s too ambitious to be carried out.
C It’s an ordinary plan without creativity.
D. It’s flexible enough to ensure the successful expansion.
8. What does Meyer suggest the company do
A. Appoint young creative workers.
B. Recognize the sources of pressure.
C. Take a give-and-take approach.
D. Hire a homogeneous staff.
【答案】5. D 6. A 7. D 8. B
C
Tourists across China have enjoyed a series of cultural events from traditional to modern, and discovered new destinations during this year’s five-day May Day holiday.
Items on China’s traditional intangible cultural heritage list proved to be popular with travelers in many regions. In Lantian county, northwest China’s Shanxi Province, tourists were amazed by the art of Dawaz, which means aerial tightrope (空中钢丝) walking in the Uygur language, Meanwhile, in east China’s Changzhou City, music festival s attracted huge crowds of travelers, and local authorities introduced measures to ensure the comfort of visitors. They arranged 500 coaches for long-distance travel, set up more than 10,000 free parking spaces and extended the operation hours of the subway network until 11:30 p.m.
And it’s not just big cities that drew in visitors during this holiday. Holiday makers decided to go for natural views, less-crowded scenic spots, and cost-effective travel experiences. Data from Chinese travel booking platform Ctrip showed that orders for fourth-tier and below cities increased by 140 percent on a yearly basis, outperforming those in first and second-tier cities.
Wu Sa, deputy director of the Economic Research Institute of the National Development and Reform Commission, expressed belief that the popularity of usual major destinations like Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Hangzhou and Chengdu is not decreasing, but explained that a good number of travelers are looking to diversify the scope of their travels, towards new and previously lesser-known places.
Scientific and space projects have also been a hit travel destination this week, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China to the world’s largest single-dish radio telescope in the southwestern province of Guizhou. “I mainly wanted to take my child to appreciate some of China’s leading space technology and the development trend of big data, so that he can understand the advanced technology of our motherland,” said a tourist named Hu Wannping.
9. What attracted tourists to the Changzhou City
A. The launch of music festivals.
B. The Aerial tightrope walking performance.
C. The celebration of traditional cultural events.
D. The measures to provide comfort for tourists.
10. What may account for people’s choice of fourth-tier and below cities
A. Famous scenic spots.
B. Low travelling expenses.
C. Intangible heritage culture.
D. Convenient means of transportation.
11. What can be inferred from the text
A. The growth of visitors is causing various social issues.
B. Scientific and space projects receive the least attention.
C. Orders for major destinations in big cities are decreasing.
D. Tourists are open-minded as to the choices of spending holidays.
12. What can be the best title of the text
A. Festivals and Celebrations across China
B. The Popularity of Well-known Destinations
C. New Trend for Labor Day Tourist Destinations
D. China’s Traditional Intangible Cultural Heritage
【答案】9. A 10. B 11. D 12. C
D
Why should we explore space Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth Perhaps the best answer lies in our history. What made our ancestors move from the trees onto the plains Did a wider distribution of our species offer a better chance of survival
Nearly all successful civilizations have been willing to explore space. In exploring, the dangers of surrounding areas may be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, these dangers have the ability to harm us. With knowledge, their effects may be decreased.
While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows new resources to be created. Resources translate into success at survival. Knowledge or techniques acquired in exploring always filter from the developers to the general population. Techniques may be medical applications, such as new drugs or ways of living to increase the quantity or the quality of time lived. Techniques may be social, allowing the people in a society to better understand those within or outside that culture.
European Space Agency (ESA) does what individual European nations cannot do on their own. Scientists from European nations can function at world-class level in their specialist fields, in co-operation rather than competition. By studying alien worlds, such as Venus, Mars or Saturn’s moon Titan, we can place our own world in context. ESA’s exploration of the Solar System is focused on understanding the Earth’s relationship with the other planets, essential stepping stones for exploring the wider Universe.
While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers. The chance of a large asteroid or comet hitting the Earth is small. But given time, it will happen. The dangers exist and knowledge can allow us as a species to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.
13. Why does the author list questions in the first paragraph
A. To stress the wide distribution of our species.
B. To introduce human's efforts to explore space.
C. To illustrate the importance of space exploration.
D. To highlight the long history of space exploration.
14. What does space exploration enable humans to do
A. Uncover the unknown resources of the universe.
B. Understand better about the culture of society.
C. Gain more knowledge about the origin of life.
D. Reduce the harmful impact on alien worlds.
15. How does ESA work in space exploration
A. It compares the Earth with other planets.
B. It focuses its study on a particular planet.
C. It advocates cooperative work of individual nations.
D. It encourages scientists to compete in their specialized fields.
16. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. Exploring space means rescuing ourselves.
B. There is a small chance of comet hitting the Earth in future.
C. The formation of the universe requires further explanation.
D. Wonders about the universe reflect potential risks from space.
【答案】13. C 14. A 15. C 16. A
第二节 (共4小题；每小题2分，满分8分)
根据短文内容，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。
Online sharing within social media sites helps teenagers stay in touch with friends or connect with new ones. However, it may have negative effects on some of them. You can take steps to help your teens use social media responsibly and reduce some of the possible bad impacts.
Set rules and limits as needed. This helps prevent social media from getting in the way of activities, sleep, meals or homework. For example, you could make a rule about not using social media until homework is done. ___17___ You also could choose to keep social media off-limits during certain times. These times might include during family meals and an hour before bed. Set an example by following these rules yourself. And let your teen know what the consequences will be if your rules aren’t followed.
Monitor your teen’s accounts. The American Psychological Association recommends you regularly review your child’s social media use during the early teen years. One way to monitor is to follow or “friend” your child’s social accounts. As your teen gets older and more mature (成熟), you can choose to monitor your teen’s social media less. ___18___
Have regular talks with your teen about social media. Encourage your teen to let you know if something online is confusing or disturbing. ___19___ For example, you can teach your teen to question whether content is accurate. You also can explain that social media is full of images about beauty and lifestyle that are not realistic.
___20___ You might want to tell your child about your own social media habits. That can help you set a good example and keep your regular talks from being one-sided.
A. Be a role model for your teen.
B. Encourage face-to-face contact.
C. Or you could set a daily time limit for social media use.
D. Your teen’s maturity level can help guide your decision.
E. You also could take a look at your teen’s internet history.
F. Those talks offers you chances to give your child advice about social media.
【答案】17. C 18. D 19. F 20. A
第三部分：语言运用(共两节，满分25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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In certain situations, we can never fully recognize the value of what has occurred until the moment is gone. Then we are left to reflect on every detail. One such moment for me was being invited to participate in the National Storytelling Festival as the youngest ___21___. I have spoken on a variety of ___22___, but this particular festival was an event like no other. Thousands of people drifted in and out of tents as storytellers weaved (编织) words into memories both ___23___ and humorous.
I stood on a stage with a single microphone. All eyes were on me, a feeling that ___24___ anxiety easily. The challenge in that moment was to ___25___ authentic emotion — to be vulnerable (脆弱) and fearless. In a tent filled with expectant listeners, it was embarrassing to think about being so ___26___, but I understood that the only real ___27___ would be not showing my true passion. So, I gave the audience everything I had, and in turn they ___28___ with support and encouragement.
This sort of communication is responsible for the smallest and largest ___29___ between people in life. The festival is ____30____ on communities coming together to listen. Not to hear, but to ____31____ listen. I think of the lonely people of the world, the misunderstood, the uncelebrated. Listening to their stories opens up doors and relationship possibilities that are far more peaceful in nature than ____32____ or even ignoring.
The most powerful part of the ____33____ was not the fact that I spoke or that the most brilliant storytellers in the world were there, but that I ____34____ first-hand that people do in fact understand and ____35____ closer communication. I finally understand the educational world is in need of spaces like these where truth comes to be heard. Now I hold closely to the belief that storytelling connects individuals.
21. A. conductor B. chairman C. composer D. performer
22. A. occasions B. opportunities C. accidents D. positions
23. A. familiar B. striking C. sufficient D. historical
24. A. figured out B. got through C. brought about D. carried on
25. A. present B. remove C. confirm D. admit
26. A. upset B. energetic C. open D. passive
27. A. relief B. satisfaction C. puzzle D. disappointment
28. A. charged B. responded C. complained D. harvested
29. A. connections B. transitions C. greetings D. signals
30. A. reflected B. centered C. based D. attached
31. A. definitely B. absolutely C. independently D. truly
32. A. inspiring B. respecting C. arguing D. escaping
33. A. mission B. experience C. atmosphere D. faith
34. A. witnessed B. assumed C. assisted D. sought
35. A. gather B. claim C. approach D. desire
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. A 35. D
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分：语言运用 (共两节，满分25分)
第二节: (共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Afternoon Tea is a meal in the afternoon where people enjoy sandwiches, scones(烤饼) and even little cakes. Scones are a recent ___36___ (add) to afternoon tea, but they were added to the menu since many people love them.
Once ___37___ (refer) to as tea receptions, certain afternoon tea events could have as many as two hundred guests with an open invitation for people to visit the home between 4 pm and 7 pm, coming and going as they pleased. In Britain today, it is ___38___ (typical) enjoyed as an occasional luxury or to celebrate a special event, including baby showers, birthday s or social events with a group of close friends.
Afternoon tea is known throughout the world ___39___ an essential English custom. Surprisingly, it’s a relatively new tradition. While people ___40___ (drink) tea since the third millennium BC in China, its popularity in England didn’t occur until the 1660s. The concept of afternoon tea ___41___ (appear) during the mid-19th century. Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, introduced its concept in 1840. The Duchess got hungry around four o’clock in the afternoon, and the evening’s meal wasn’t ready until 8 pm, ___42___ meant there was a long time between lunch and dinner. Because no one wants___43___(wait) that long to eat, the Duchess asked for a tray of tea, bread and cake during the late afternoon. It became a habit of hers, ___44___ thus she began inviting friends to join her in her room to enjoy this afternoon snack. This pause for tea and food became ____45____ fashionable social event.
【答案】36. addition
37. referred
38. typically
39. as 40. have been drinking
41. appeared
42. which 43. to wait
44. and 45. a
第四部分：写作 (共一节，满分20分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校学生会将组织一次题为“My Volunteering Experience”的英语征文比赛。请你结合自身经历写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 介绍经历；
2. 分享感悟。
注意：
1. 词数不少于120词；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
My Volunteering Experience
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version:
My Volunteering Experience
Last summer, I volunteered at a local animal shelter, a place where abandoned pets find a second chance at life. My duties included feeding the animals, cleaning their living spaces, and taking them for walks. It was hard work, but the joy of seeing the animals wag their tails and purr with contentment made it all worthwhile.
This experience taught me the importance of compassion and dedication. I realized that every small act of kindness towards these animals could make a significant difference in their lives. It was a humbling reminder of how fortunate I am and how much I take for granted. Volunteering at the animal shelter has not only given me a sense of purpose but also a deeper understanding of responsibility and empathy.2023学年第二学期高中期末调测
高一英语
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题). 第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)，满分100分，考试时间为100分钟。所有题目的答案都必须写在答题卷上。
第I卷
注意事项：
1.答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名. 准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
第一部分：听力 (共两节，满分15分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A. B. C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the woman probably do this Sunday
A. Take a class. B. Go for a walk. C. Prepare for an exam.
2. When is the carnival parade expected to begin
A. At9:15. B. At 9:30. C. At9:45.
3. What does the man suggest doing with the article
A. Learn it by heart. B. Leave it alone. C. Review it carefully.
4. What does the woman think of the lecture
A. It's boring. B. It's fascinating. C. It's horrible.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The value of honesty. B. The struggles in life. C. A moral dilemma.
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1分,满分 10分)
听下面4段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A. B. C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6. 7题。
6. What music did the man favor when he was young
A. Jazz. B. Rap. C. Rock.
7. What does the man do
A. A radio host. B. A telephone operator. C. A music composer.
听第7段材料，回答第8. 9题。
8. Where are the speakers
A. In Paris. B. In Blackpool. C. In Manchester.
9. What do we know about the man
A. He is a typical food lover.
B. He loves rides in theme parks.
C. He prefers to take vacation on beaches.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why did Britt change the name of his website
A. The original name wasn't suitable.
B. He wanted to include other games.
C. The website received no attention at first.
11. What can we learn about the content of the website
A. It's wide-ranging. B. It's old-fashioned. C. It's student-targeted.
12. What is the main focus of the website
A. Make-up and fashion. B. Computer games. C. Team sports.
听第9段材料，回答第13至15题。
13. What was the problem of the earliest space food
A. It tasted terrible due to spicy additions.
B. It was insufficient for astronauts' needs.
C. It failed to provide necessary nutrients.
14. What has Japanese space food reflected
A. Their unique culture.
B. Their advanced technology.
C. Their creativity in space work.
15. Why do Chinese astronauts eat specially-made porridge
A. To increase their appetite.
B, To meet their dietary preference.
C. To satisfy their requirements for liquid food.
听力答案：1-10 ABCAC ACBBA 11-15 ACBAA
第二部分：阅读理解 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (共16小题；每小题2分，满分32分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A. B. C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
If you’re looking to dance your way through the year, we have you covered—whether you’re into pop, country, EDM or folk. Here are the best music festivals across America in 2024.
● Pitchfork Music Festival | Chicago, IL
When: July 19—21, 2024
Where: Chicago, Illinois
Pitchfork brings a carefully organized lineup (阵容) of highly praised hip-hop artists and forward-thinking musicians to Chicago’s Union Park each summer. Since its founding in 2006, the festival has remained an ideal size, featuring reasonable crowds (about 20,000 people per day), three stages and plenty of room for resting in the sun or shade.
● Lollapalooza | Chicago, IL
When: TBA
Where: Chicago, Illinois
Founded as a touring festival by Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell in 1991, Lollapalooza has made Chicago its permanent home since 2005. The big event spans the entire Grant Park, subjecting more than 100, 000 daily attendees to long walks between stages. All kinds of performances are waiting for you, from hip hop to indie rock and everything in-between, but the detailed arrangement for the event has not yet been confirmed.
● Outside Lands | San Francisco, CA
When: August 9—11, 2024
Where: San Francisco, California
In the years since its beginning back in 2000, Outside Lands has become a signature San Francisco event. Three days of dancing to dozens of bands and laughing with A-list comics are accompanied by drinking and dining experiences that put traditional festival food to shame.
● Wonderbus | Columbus, OH
When: TBA
Where: Columbus, Ohio
It was founded in 2019 as a means to promote and raise funds for mental health initiatives at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. A share of the income from Wonderbus continues to help support the medical center’s programs. While the 2024 lineup is not yet confirmed, previous years have seen the likes of Kesha, Black Pumas and AJR playing live. The family-friendly event spanning 54 acres of outdoor space also includes a wealth of food options and activities for children.
1. Which music festival has the longest history
A. Lollapalooza. B. Wonderbus.
C. Outside Lands. D. Pitchfork Music Festival.
2. What do Lollapalooza and Wonderbus have in common
A. They both started as a touring festival.
B. They provide various dining choices for visitors.
C. They enjoy wide popularity among hip hop fans.
D. The exact schedule for the 2024 event waits to be announced.
3. What can we learn about these music festivals
A. Pitchfork Music Festival is intended for famous artists.
B. Part of the income from Wonderbus is used for mental health care.
C. Outside Lands has been a symbol of traditional American culture.
D. Pitchfork Music Festival attracts more attendees than Lollapalooza.
4. Where is the passage from
A. A travel brochure. B. A science magazine.
C. A tourism website. D. A business newspaper.
B
Does your company employ people from a diverse range of backgrounds How can you adapt your policies to adapt to cultural diversity in the workplace
In their book No Rules Rules, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and author Erin Meyer discuss the challenges Netflix faced when it started to grow internationally. Hastings learned two major lessons about working with people from different cultures and now Netflix successfully operates in over 190 countries.
By 2011, Netflix had built a culture of autonomy and accountability (责任) that enabled the company to produce great results in America. Hastings began expanding the company into other countries. By 2016, Netflix was in more than 130 countries worldwide.
Still, Hastings knew from his past international travels that certain experiences and practices can’t be translated directly into other cultures. He considered whether the company culture he’d worked so hard to develop would work outside the U.S., or whether it would cause confusion and misunderstanding.
He made a plan to make the international expansion as smooth as possible: He would find foreign job candidates who could adapt to the culture he had carefully developed. The company would then train those new hires on the ins and outs of working within a culture of autonomy and accountability. Besides while Hastings adjusted international employees to the Netflix way, he would also remain open to adapting to and learning from their cultures.
Apart from Hastings’ give-and-take approach to cross-cultural adaptation, companies can preserve their core philosophies by sticking to Meyer’s principles when expanding operations to other countries. Determine the pressure points. Identify the specific aspects that are likely to cause conflict in decision-making processes and the approach to timelines. And then have a diverse workforce in every office. Having homogeneous (同质) staff at each office might create gaps between international offices. For example, a Singapore office with mostly young creatives might have a hard time communicating with an office in Copenhagen with mostly middle-aged finance experts. Ensuring diversity helps all employees get used to working with other cultures on a day-to-day basis.
5. What is the focus of the book No Rules Rules
A. Hastings’ achievements in expanding Netflix.
B. Netflix’s approaches to growing internationally.
C. Hastings and Meyer’s cooperation in creating Netflix.
D. Netflix’s efforts to develop cultural diversity in its expansion.
6. Why did Hastings worry copying his previous practice would cause confusion
A. Each culture had their uniqueness.
B. He did many international travels.
C. Individual workers had distinct personalities.
D. People tended to reject taking accountability.
7. What does the author think of Hastings’ expansion plan
A. It’s unlikely to work in practice.
B. It’s too ambitious to be carried out.
C It’s an ordinary plan without creativity.
D. It’s flexible enough to ensure the successful expansion.
8. What does Meyer suggest the company do
A. Appoint young creative workers.
B. Recognize the sources of pressure.
C. Take a give-and-take approach.
D. Hire a homogeneous staff.
C
Tourists across China have enjoyed a series of cultural events from traditional to modern, and discovered new destinations during this year’s five-day May Day holiday.
Items on China’s traditional intangible cultural heritage list proved to be popular with travelers in many regions. In Lantian county, northwest China’s Shanxi Province, tourists were amazed by the art of Dawaz, which means aerial tightrope (空中钢丝) walking in the Uygur language, Meanwhile, in east China’s Changzhou City, music festival s attracted huge crowds of travelers, and local authorities introduced measures to ensure the comfort of visitors. They arranged 500 coaches for long-distance travel, set up more than 10,000 free parking spaces and extended the operation hours of the subway network until 11:30 p.m.
And it’s not just big cities that drew in visitors during this holiday. Holiday makers decided to go for natural views, less-crowded scenic spots, and cost-effective travel experiences. Data from Chinese travel booking platform Ctrip showed that orders for fourth-tier and below cities increased by 140 percent on a yearly basis, outperforming those in first and second-tier cities.
Wu Sa, deputy director of the Economic Research Institute of the National Development and Reform Commission, expressed belief that the popularity of usual major destinations like Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Hangzhou and Chengdu is not decreasing, but explained that a good number of travelers are looking to diversify the scope of their travels, towards new and previously lesser-known places.
Scientific and space projects have also been a hit travel destination this week, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China to the world’s largest single-dish radio telescope in the southwestern province of Guizhou. “I mainly wanted to take my child to appreciate some of China’s leading space technology and the development trend of big data, so that he can understand the advanced technology of our motherland,” said a tourist named Hu Wannping.
9. What attracted tourists to the Changzhou City
A. The launch of music festivals.
B. The Aerial tightrope walking performance.
C. The celebration of traditional cultural events.
D. The measures to provide comfort for tourists.
10. What may account for people’s choice of fourth-tier and below cities
A. Famous scenic spots.
B. Low travelling expenses.
C. Intangible heritage culture.
D. Convenient means of transportation.
11. What can be inferred from the text
A. The growth of visitors is causing various social issues.
B. Scientific and space projects receive the least attention.
C. Orders for major destinations in big cities are decreasing.
D. Tourists are open-minded as to the choices of spending holidays.
12. What can be the best title of the text
A. Festivals and Celebrations across China
B. The Popularity of Well-known Destinations
C. New Trend for Labor Day Tourist Destinations
D. China’s Traditional Intangible Cultural Heritage
【答案】9. A 10. B 11. D 12. C
D
Why should we explore space Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth Perhaps the best answer lies in our history. What made our ancestors move from the trees onto the plains Did a wider distribution of our species offer a better chance of survival
Nearly all successful civilizations have been willing to explore space. In exploring, the dangers of surrounding areas may be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, these dangers have the ability to harm us. With knowledge, their effects may be decreased.
While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows new resources to be created. Resources translate into success at survival. Knowledge or techniques acquired in exploring always filter from the developers to the general population. Techniques may be medical applications, such as new drugs or ways of living to increase the quantity or the quality of time lived. Techniques may be social, allowing the people in a society to better understand those within or outside that culture.
European Space Agency (ESA) does what individual European nations cannot do on their own. Scientists from European nations can function at world-class level in their specialist fields, in co-operation rather than competition. By studying alien worlds, such as Venus, Mars or Saturn’s moon Titan, we can place our own world in context. ESA’s exploration of the Solar System is focused on understanding the Earth’s relationship with the other planets, essential stepping stones for exploring the wider Universe.
While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers. The chance of a large asteroid or comet hitting the Earth is small. But given time, it will happen. The dangers exist and knowledge can allow us as a species to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.
13. Why does the author list questions in the first paragraph
A. To stress the wide distribution of our species.
B. To introduce human's efforts to explore space.
C. To illustrate the importance of space exploration.
D. To highlight the long history of space exploration.
14. What does space exploration enable humans to do
A. Uncover the unknown resources of the universe.
B. Understand better about the culture of society.
C. Gain more knowledge about the origin of life.
D. Reduce the harmful impact on alien worlds.
15. How does ESA work in space exploration
A. It compares the Earth with other planets.
B. It focuses its study on a particular planet.
C. It advocates cooperative work of individual nations.
D. It encourages scientists to compete in their specialized fields.
16. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. Exploring space means rescuing ourselves.
B. There is a small chance of comet hitting the Earth in future.
C. The formation of the universe requires further explanation.
D. Wonders about the universe reflect potential risks from space.
第二节 (共4小题；每小题2分，满分8分)
根据短文内容，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。
Online sharing within social media sites helps teenagers stay in touch with friends or connect with new ones. However, it may have negative effects on some of them. You can take steps to help your teens use social media responsibly and reduce some of the possible bad impacts.
Set rules and limits as needed. This helps prevent social media from getting in the way of activities, sleep, meals or homework. For example, you could make a rule about not using social media until homework is done. ___17___ You also could choose to keep social media off-limits during certain times. These times might include during family meals and an hour before bed. Set an example by following these rules yourself. And let your teen know what the consequences will be if your rules aren’t followed.
Monitor your teen’s accounts. The American Psychological Association recommends you regularly review your child’s social media use during the early teen years. One way to monitor is to follow or “friend” your child’s social accounts. As your teen gets older and more mature (成熟), you can choose to monitor your teen’s social media less. ___18___
Have regular talks with your teen about social media. Encourage your teen to let you know if something online is confusing or disturbing. ___19___ For example, you can teach your teen to question whether content is accurate. You also can explain that social media is full of images about beauty and lifestyle that are not realistic.
___20___ You might want to tell your child about your own social media habits. That can help you set a good example and keep your regular talks from being one-sided.
A. Be a role model for your teen.
B. Encourage face-to-face contact.
C. Or you could set a daily time limit for social media use.
D. Your teen’s maturity level can help guide your decision.
E. You also could take a look at your teen’s internet history.
F. Those talks offers you chances to give your child advice about social media.
【答案】17. C 18. D 19. F 20. A
第三部分：语言运用(共两节，满分25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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In certain situations, we can never fully recognize the value of what has occurred until the moment is gone. Then we are left to reflect on every detail. One such moment for me was being invited to participate in the National Storytelling Festival as the youngest ___21___. I have spoken on a variety of ___22___, but this particular festival was an event like no other. Thousands of people drifted in and out of tents as storytellers weaved (编织) words into memories both ___23___ and humorous.
I stood on a stage with a single microphone. All eyes were on me, a feeling that ___24___ anxiety easily. The challenge in that moment was to ___25___ authentic emotion — to be vulnerable (脆弱) and fearless. In a tent filled with expectant listeners, it was embarrassing to think about being so ___26___, but I understood that the only real ___27___ would be not showing my true passion. So, I gave the audience everything I had, and in turn they ___28___ with support and encouragement.
This sort of communication is responsible for the smallest and largest ___29___ between people in life. The festival is ____30____ on communities coming together to listen. Not to hear, but to ____31____ listen. I think of the lonely people of the world, the misunderstood, the uncelebrated. Listening to their stories opens up doors and relationship possibilities that are far more peaceful in nature than ____32____ or even ignoring.
The most powerful part of the ____33____ was not the fact that I spoke or that the most brilliant storytellers in the world were there, but that I ____34____ first-hand that people do in fact understand and ____35____ closer communication. I finally understand the educational world is in need of spaces like these where truth comes to be heard. Now I hold closely to the belief that storytelling connects individuals.
21. A. conductor B. chairman C. composer D. performer
22. A. occasions B. opportunities C. accidents D. positions
23. A. familiar B. striking C. sufficient D. historical
24. A. figured out B. got through C. brought about D. carried on
25. A. present B. remove C. confirm D. admit
26. A. upset B. energetic C. open D. passive
27. A. relief B. satisfaction C. puzzle D. disappointment
28. A. charged B. responded C. complained D. harvested
29. A. connections B. transitions C. greetings D. signals
30. A. reflected B. centered C. based D. attached
31. A. definitely B. absolutely C. independently D. truly
32. A. inspiring B. respecting C. arguing D. escaping
33. A. mission B. experience C. atmosphere D. faith
34. A. witnessed B. assumed C. assisted D. sought
35. A. gather B. claim C. approach D. desire
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分：语言运用 (共两节，满分25分)
第二节: (共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Afternoon Tea is a meal in the afternoon where people enjoy sandwiches, scones(烤饼) and even little cakes. Scones are a recent ___36___ (add) to afternoon tea, but they were added to the menu since many people love them.
Once ___37___ (refer) to as tea receptions, certain afternoon tea events could have as many as two hundred guests with an open invitation for people to visit the home between 4 pm and 7 pm, coming and going as they pleased. In Britain today, it is ___38___ (typical) enjoyed as an occasional luxury or to celebrate a special event, including baby showers, birthday s or social events with a group of close friends.
Afternoon tea is known throughout the world ___39___ an essential English custom. Surprisingly, it’s a relatively new tradition. While people ___40___ (drink) tea since the third millennium BC in China, its popularity in England didn’t occur until the 1660s. The concept of afternoon tea ___41___ (appear) during the mid-19th century. Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, introduced its concept in 1840. The Duchess got hungry around four o’clock in the afternoon, and the evening’s meal wasn’t ready until 8 pm, ___42___ meant there was a long time between lunch and dinner. Because no one wants___43___(wait) that long to eat, the Duchess asked for a tray of tea, bread and cake during the late afternoon. It became a habit of hers, ___44___ thus she began inviting friends to join her in her room to enjoy this afternoon snack. This pause for tea and food became ____45____ fashionable social event.
第四部分：写作 (共一节，满分20分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校学生会将组织一次题为“My Volunteering Experience”的英语征文比赛。请你结合自身经历写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 介绍经历；
2. 分享感悟。
注意：
1. 词数不少于120词；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
My Volunteering Experience
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