2023—2024学年普通高中高二（下）期末教学质量检测
英语试题
本试卷共8页，四个部分，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡的非答题区域均无效。
4. 考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
请听下面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 are the speakers doing now
A. Taking a bath along the beach.
B. Having a bath of sunshine along the beach.
C. Swimming along the beach.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a department store. B. In a post office. C. At a bus stop.
3. How does the woman feel about the school
A. It’s not as good as it was.
B. It’s better than it used to be.
C. It’s even worse than people say.
4. What can we know from the conversation
A. Not all of the people escaped from the fire.
B. All the people escaped from the fire with the help of the fire fighters.
C. No one died in the fire.
5. How will the woman get to the cinema
A. In the man’s car. B. On foot. C. By bus.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
请听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
请听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。
6. What is the man speaker’s room number
A. 1551. B. 351. C. 315.
7. What does the man speaker probably do
A. A manager of the hotel. B. A waiter. C. An agricultural expert.
8. What will the woman do
A. Open the door for the man speaker herself.
B. Send someone to open the door for the man’s friend.
C. Go upstairs to wait the man to come back.
请听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。
9. What are the speakers talking about
A. An interview. B. A meal. C. A job.
10. What time of the day is it now
A. Morning. B. Afternoon. C. Evening.
11. How is the man feeling
A. Tired. B. Nervous. C. Hopeless.
请听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。
12. When will Mr. Robinson probably be back to his office
A. Before lunchtime. B. Before suppertime. C. Early in the afternoon.
13. Why does the woman say she’d better not disturb Mr. Robinson
A. She has nothing important to tell him.
B. She has just quarreled with him.
C. Mr. Robinson dislikes her calling him at work.
14. What does the woman want Mr. Robinson to do
A. Pick her up at the hospital.
B. Go back home as soon as possible.
C. Go to the hospital for his X-ray results.
请听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15. What did the man plan to do originally
A. Work in a supermarket. B. Open his own business. C. Study in Japan.
16. What job does the man probably do now
A. A doctor. B. A shop assistant. C. An officer.
17. What can we know about the woman’s career
A. She doesn’t like her old job. B. She has got a job abroad. C. She lost her job in town.
请听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the talk mainly about
A. Places where people go and have a great time.
B. Places where people go and learn knowledge.
C. Places where people go and shop around.
19. Where should people go if they want to enjoy long walks
A. To a classical Suzhou garden.
B. To the World Waterpark.
C. To Hyde Park.
20. Which of the following is TRUE according to the talk
A. There are mountains, forests and springs in the World Waterpark.
B. Hyde Park is a little smaller than the gardens in Suzhou.
C. It is safe to take adventures in Disneyland in California.
听力答案：1-10 CBACB CCBAA 11-20 BACCB BBACC
第二部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Toronto is the setting of a literary Renaissance, with a new crop of talent sharing stories about its neighbourhood experiences. Here are four page-turners for those seeking a better read.
Scarborough, by Catherine Hernandez
Catherine Hernandez’s multi-award winning novel shines the spotlight on Scarborough, a diverse neighbourhood that includes areas struggling with poverty and neglect. Scarborough looks at the challenges faced by its residents as they struggled against the difficulties and achieved success in this tightly united community.
Brother, by David Chariandy
Brother looks at racism, class, masculinity and the dreams of upward mobility harbored by its young leading character. This fast-paced novel is driven by hip hop, romance and timeliness as North American cities address issues around race and policing.
The Pitiful Human-Lizard, by Jason Loo
The Pitiful Human Lizard comic book series tells the hard journey of Lucas Barrett, an office clerk who works part-time as a superhero for evenings and weekends. It all begins when Barrett participates as a test subject in a medical company’s painkiller trial... Much crime-fighting follows, spreading across downtown.
Magnified World, by Grace O’Connell
An exploration of loss and identity, Magnified World is a novel starting with a mother’s death and charts the grief — or “madness” — of Maggie. Maggie must take over the family’s New Age crystal business while dealing with her own health issues and mysteries associated with her mother’s past.
1. What is the feature of Scarborough neighborhood
A. Full of poverty and crime. B. Closely united together.
C. Romantic and fast-paced. D. Mysterious and diverse.
2. How is The Pitiful Human-Lizard different from the other three
A. It is comic book series. B. It focuses on part-time job.
C. It is a multi-winning novel. D. It explores issues around race.
3. What is the text
A. Film preview. B. Academic article.
C. Food advertisement. D. Book recommendation.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D
B
China’s newly-released TV show To the Wonder has made Altay (阿勒泰) in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region a new stylish and top-tier tourism destination among young people, who are attracted by the breathtaking views and the simple and heartwarming lives of the local residents.
The travel portal (门户网站) Qunar said that from May 7 — the day the TV show began its commercial airing, flight ticket bookings to Altay rose 20 percent compared with the same period in the previous month, and hotel bookings doubled during the period on its platform. Homestay operating and booking platform Tujia said that bookings for homestays in Altay had surged by 200 percent from May 9 to Wednesday, compared with the same period in April.
Altay enjoys great advantages in developing tourism, including its breathtaking grassland and lake views, and original and well-preserved villages. The place is also a popular skiing destination in winter.
Wei Changren, founder of , a tourism-related financial news portal, said that Altay has not become famous overnight, but has long been a destination well-known for its natural beauty. However, it hasn’t been very popular because of long travel times and higher costs of accommodation. Though Altay still lacks the capability to receive large numbers of travelers, Wei believes that the development of its tourism sector enjoys great prospects.
“Altay has different charms in summer and winter, and these distinct seasonal views are attractive to travelers. From my perspective, authorities in Altay can take the hit show as an opportunity and continue developing good tourism and cultural resources to attract travelers. The local tourism infrastructure can also be improved to enhance visitors’ experiences,” he added.
It’s not the first time in recent years that a teleplay has helped turn its location into a popular tourism destination. In January 2023, the TV drama Meet Yourself, starring Liu Yifei and Li Xian, made Dali a trendy tourism destination.
4. How does the writer indicate the booming tourism in Altay in Paragraph 2
A. By analyzing causes. B. By presenting research.
C. By giving specific examples. D. By listing and comparing figures.
5. What does Wei think of the tourism development in Altay
A. Promising. B. Depressed. C. Steady. D. Outdated.
6. What does the underlined word “hit” in the fifth paragraph mean
A. A heated discussion. B. A classic masterpiece.
C. A well-received work. D. A controversial TV drama.
7 What is the text mainly about
A. The impact of a new TV drama on tourism.
B. The prosperous tourism and cultural resources.
C. The improvement of local tourism infrastructure.
D. The distinct charms of Altay in different seasons.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. A
C
The art of writing by hand has a honorable history. From Emily Dickinson’s elegant cursive, to Stephen King’s neat block lettering, many of the most famous and important works of literature have been written by hand. Studies have shown that writing by hand can have enormous benefits in terms of memory, brain development, and even the quality of the writing itself.
Some say that handwriting has become a dying art since the arrival of the typewriter in the mid 1880s, even more so due to computers. However, despite the sense that writing on paper is out of date, it actually has a number of very important benefits.
Writing by hand is not only important for language processing and memory, it is also important for cognitive (认知的) development. In learning to write by hand, the human brain must integrate sensation, movement control, and thinking. For whatever reason, it does not do so when learning to type.
A 2021 study by the University of Tokyo shows that writing on paper could help students recall material better than typing on a keyboard. Likewise, a 2014 study from the Association for Psychological Science shows that taking notes on a laptop as opposed to writing them longhand (普通书写), leads to shallower processing of the material learned. This is because when using a laptop, students will often type out lectures word by word, without processing information and rewording it in their own language.
Writing by hand also helps students do better on exams. A study led by Dr. Virginia Berninger, a professor of educational psychology at the University of Washington, suggests that children wrote longer and more complex essays when they were writing by hand, as opposed to using a keyboard.
So the next time you sit down to write an email to a loved one, consider the possibility that it might be better for your brain if you wrote a handwritten letter instead.
8. Why does the author mention Emily Dickinson and Stephen King
A. To compare different writing forms. B. To highlight the the history of writing.
C. To illustrate the advantages of writing. D. To introduce the famous writing works.
9. What has been shown to have significant cognitive benefits
A. Writing on paper. B. Tying on a laptop.
C. Using a typewriter. D. Learning literature works.
10. What can you learn about writing and typing from Paragraph 4
A. Taking notes on laptops is favored by students.
B. There is no distinct difference in processing information.
C. Writing by hand helps students remember materials better.
D. Taking notes on laptops contributes to deeper processing of the material.
11. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of writing on paper
A. Improving memory. B. Quickening the writing speed.
C. Enhancing academic performance. D. Boosting information process ability.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. B
D
It’s a dog, it’s a fox, it’s a wolf… it’s a robot A new dog-like robot has entered the field. Created to help keep airplanes and animals safe by imitating a predator (捕食者), the Aurora, as it is known, will soon begin its important work at the Fairbanks airport in Alaska.
According to The Verge, though not often discussed, the issue of airplane-animal collisions (碰撞) at airports is not trivial. In 2023, 92 animal collisions were reported to the FAA at airports near Alaska. And that’s just Alaska.
Trying to relieve this problem without harming wildlife requires some creative thinking. And that is where Aurora comes in. Aurora can climb rocks and stairs, and even do a little dance.
Silly as it may seem, these movements are meant to imitate the movements of predators such as foxes and wolves. Aurora can even be disguised as either a fox or a wolf, which hopefully will cause a fear response in the birds and other wildlife.
And yet, despite the fact that Aurora costs about $70,000, according to Ryan Marlow, Aurora’s robot handler, the robot is still preferable to a dog: “A border Collie (牧羊犬) requires food, training, warmth, and doesn’t collect data for us,” he told Anchorage Daily News.
There is something about Aurora that arouses a sense of fun. Maybe it is the dancing, or just the very concept of a robot chasing birds around. Whatever the case, here’s hoping that Aurora can make airports just a bit more safe for people and animals alike.
12. What can we learn from the example about collisions in Paragraph 2
A. The harm of airplane-animal collisions are not worth considering.
B. The frequency of collision between animals and airplanes is high.
C. The issue of airplane-animal collisions only happens in some cities.
D. The discussion about the airplane-animal collisions is common.
13. What are these movements made by Aurora used for
A. Scaring away the wildlife in the airport.
B. Making the wildlife more entertaining.
C. Responding to the actions of wildlife.
D. Interacting with the fierce predator.
14. What is the disadvantage of a real dog compared to Aurora
A. Its unaffordable price. B. Its demand for care.
C. Its inaccurate data. D. Its low efficiency.
15. What is the best title for this passage
A. Airplane-animal Collisions Draws Widespread Attention
B. The Creative Robot Makes Flight Travel Safer for People
C. An Innovative Robot Keeps Airfields Clear of Wildlife
D. The Issue in Many Airports Needs Urgent Response
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. B 15. C
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
Getting a good night’s sleep doesn’t just feel refreshing and energizing, it’s also essential for physical and brain health. ____16____ Here are four ways to sleep again after waking up at night.
Relax the body, brain, and breath
CNN suggests using deep breathing, in through the nose and out through the mouth, to re-relax and re-enter the sleep zone. To do this, place the hands on the belly and breathe in and out for a count of six respectively, focusing on the stomach’s gentle rising and falling. ____17____ Start by tensing the muscles from the feet to the head.
Get up and move
Lying still and breathing deeply can help some restless sleepers relax, but if one is unable to return to sleep after about 20 minutes, get out of bed, walk to another room, and engage in a calm activity for a short time. After a few minutes return to bed and it should be easier to get back to sleep.
____18____
If the bedroom environment is stimulating, it can interfere with returning to sleep. According to Healthline, keeping the lights in the room off and using earplugs or white noise to block out any loud noises in the area can be helpful. ____19____ Lights in the room and blue light that comes from a smartphone screen can reduce the level of melatonin (a hormone that regulates sleep cycles) in the body.
Write down your fears
For those who have a more difficult time letting go of daily concerns and returning to sleep, writing down one’s fears can be a helpful strategy. ____20____ If you are really upset, write to exhaustion.
It can be annoying to wake up in the middle of a deep sleep. If this issue persists and other strategies don’t help, one should consult a sleep expert to find the best solutions to help them relax and gain the maximum benefits of a good night’s sleep.
A. Remove distractions.
B. Block out the lights.
C. Also, keep the cell phone and other screens off.
D. In addition to breathing, one can try relaxing all the muscles.
E. Leave the bedroom and do a quick writing of worries and thoughts.
F. Worries and concerns definitely have a negative impact on your sleep quality.
G. However, waking up midway interrupts the sleep for brain and body maintenance.
【答案】16. G 17. D 18. A 19. C 20. E
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Not many kids really know what they want to do when they grow up. But for nine-year-old Kaia, there are no ____21____. She’s already turning her dream into reality ____22____ her talent as a fashion designer.
The third-grader from Colorado has gone viral (走红) on social media with over 600,000 ____23____. Kaia’s mother, Tonya Aragon, ____24____ her daughter’s talent through her account @ middle. mom by showing the fashionable clothes that Kaia designs and ____25____ by herself.
Kaia started to sew when she was five and it was her mother who ____26____ her the basics. Although Tonya admits her own skills were ____27____, now she watches sewing courses on YouTube to learn the necessary skills and techniques that will help Kai ____28____ her designs.
The girl’s creations have even attracted the ____29____ of the famous designer Vera Wang who _____30_____ one of Kaia’s videos on TikTok. She sent kaia a personalized note that _____31_____: “Dearest Kaia, So excited to see you are already _____32_____ your dream of becoming a fashion designer! Congratulations and all good luck. Love Vera.”
Although Kaia admitted she didn’t know who Vera Wang was at first, she was thrilled once she _____33_____ the designer and found out how _____34_____ she is. Kaia hopes to have her own fashion business one day and she’s _____35_____ on the right path towards realizing her dream.
21. A. joys B. doubts C. anxieties D. expectations
22. A. thanks to B. according to C. contrary to D. compared to
23. A. followers B. bestsellers C. consumers D. beginners
24. A. imagines B. persuades C. celebrates D. polishes
25. A. applies B. sews C. handles D. afford
26. A. informed B. argued C. bought D. taught
27. A. abundant B. impressive C. limited D. accurate
28. A. improve B. change C. record D. appreciate
29. A. employment B. attention C. understanding D. donation
30. A. insisted on B. commented on C. counted on D. worked on
31. A. referred B. indicated C. witnessed D. said
32. A. sharing B. delivering C. pursuing D. escaping
33. A. looked up B. noted down C. missed out D. stood by
34. A. desperate B. ridiculous C. embarrassed D. important
35. A. randomly B. originally C. definitely D. temporarily
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. B 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. C
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Famous for its picturesque Jiangnan landscape featuring small bridges, ____36____ (flow) waterways, and riverside homes, Wuxi also holds the distinction of being a cradle of modern Chinese industry and commerce, drawing both ____37____ (local) and tourists alike.
The Qingming Bridge, located in Wuxi’s Liangxi district, serves ____38____ a charming intersection of Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and Bodu port. Here, visitors encounter a well-preserved area ____39____ historic houses, shops, and the former residences of outstanding figures ____40____ (harmonious) coexist, creating a vivid living museum that represents the rich history and culture of the Grand Canal.
Notably, the Wuxi kiln site museum along the ancient Grand Canal ____41____ (offer) visitors a glimpse into China’s brickmaking culture spanning over 600 years, providing ____42____ authentic experience for the tourists.
The descendants (子孙后代) of canal workers, deeply ____43____ (root) in the Qingming Bridge area, continue to play an important role in preserving their heritage, contributing not only historical artifacts but also cherished bricks.
Looking ahead, Wuxi aims to build this ancient waterway as a global tourist ____44____ (attract), which includes the development of unique dining experiences, inviting accommodations, and engaging activities, providing visitors with an opportunity not only to cross the ancient canal but also to bury ____45____ (they) in its permanent charm and vibrant atmosphere.
【答案】36. flowing
37. locals 38. as
39. where 40. harmoniously
41. offers 42. an
43. rooted 44. attraction
45. themselves
第四部分 写作（共两节；满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是学校英语配音社团的负责人李华，为了迎接一年一度的校园文化艺术节，英语配音社团将组织一次现场配音活动，请你代表社团写一则通知，内容包括：
1. 活动的时间、地点；
2. 活动的具体要求；
3. 希望大家积极参加。
参考词汇：配音活动 a dubbing activity
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Notice
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The English Dubbing Club
【答案】Notice
In order to welcome the annual Campus Culture and Art Festival and show the charm of language, our English Dubbing Club is scheduled to organize a unique live dubbing activity in the school hall this Friday afternoon from 3:00 to 5:00. Requirements are as follows:
Contestants should prepare an English film clip with a duration of no more than 5 minutes, whose content must be healthy and positive. Given that it is a live performance, you should spare no efforts to memorize the lines in advance.
We sincerely invite all students to seize this golden opportunity to show your English talent.
The English Dubbing Club
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。
School Picnic Day
My mom often tells me stories. One of her stories is about the school picnic. At that time, schools didn’t have a track and field day like we have now. Instead, the biggest day for them was the School Picnic Day.
The School Picnic Day was usually held on the last day of school in June. On that day, kids played simple games. No one cared who won and who lost. The true winners were the children themselves bathed in the joyous atmosphere of friendship and mutual respect.
Soon, before anyone knew it, the School Picnic Day would reach its climax with a grand feast at lunch time. Parents always packed picnic baskets for the kids. They filled them with as many good foods as they could afford. Lunchtime was a delightful occasion with children early sharing their baskets and exchanging treats with one another.
There was one family that was very poor. They had no picnic lunch that year. When my mom noticed this from a distance, she quickly tried to figure out how to help them. She knew they would be embarrassed if she gave them something from her own lunch basket.
Just then, the teacher announced there was going to be one final race before lunch. It would be the sack race, in which two people get inside a sack and hop as fast as they can to the finish line. The winner would receive a special lunch basket prepared by the teachers.
My mom wanted to enter this race. She waited until she saw Mary, the oldest sister of the family, get up. She asked Mary if she could be her partner, and Mary agreed. My mom had never been good at races, but as she put her legs into that sack with Mary, she told herself, “You can do it. You have to win!”
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The teacher yelled, “Ready. Set. Go!” and the race was on.
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Later, Mary came and thanked my mom for being her partner.
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【答案】The teacher yelled, “Ready. Set. Go!” and the race was on. The trick with the sack race lies in the physical ability to maintain balance to keep from falling down. If you can keep standing, hopping and moving forward, you have a good chance to win. Most kids usually fall down right away, but this time my mom hopped in time with Mary. They pulled out in front and never looked back. They performed in perfect harmony as if they had rehearsed the race a thousand times. Their classmates were cheering. As they crossed the finish line, the crowds erupted into thunderous applause, shouting words of admiration.
Later, Mary came and thanked my mom for being her partner. Her eyes sparkled with excitement and joy. She said that her family really enjoyed the special picnic lunch. Then, in a gesture of profound appreciation, Mary handed my mom a sandwich. The two girls sat together in the warm sun, eating the last two sandwiches merrily. According to Mom, it was the best school picnic in the whole world. The picnic stood out as the most memorable and meaningful experience, symbolizing the power of kindness and bonds between friends.2023—2024学年普通高中高二（下）期末教学质量检测
英语试题
本试卷共8页，四个部分，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡的非答题区域均无效。
4. 考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
请听下面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 are the speakers doing now
A. Taking a bath along the beach.
B. Having a bath of sunshine along the beach.
C. Swimming along the beach.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a department store. B. In a post office. C. At a bus stop.
3. How does the woman feel about the school
A. It’s not as good as it was.
B. It’s better than it used to be.
C. It’s even worse than people say.
4. What can we know from the conversation
A. Not all of the people escaped from the fire.
B. All the people escaped from the fire with the help of the fire fighters.
C. No one died in the fire.
5. How will the woman get to the cinema
A. In the man’s car. B. On foot. C. By bus.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
请听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
请听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。
6. What is the man speaker’s room number
A. 1551. B. 351. C. 315.
7. What does the man speaker probably do
A. A manager of the hotel. B. A waiter. C. An agricultural expert.
8. What will the woman do
A. Open the door for the man speaker herself.
B. Send someone to open the door for the man’s friend.
C. Go upstairs to wait the man to come back.
请听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。
9. What are the speakers talking about
A. An interview. B. A meal. C. A job.
10. What time of the day is it now
A. Morning. B. Afternoon. C. Evening.
11. How is the man feeling
A. Tired. B. Nervous. C. Hopeless.
请听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。
12. When will Mr. Robinson probably be back to his office
A. Before lunchtime. B. Before suppertime. C. Early in the afternoon.
13. Why does the woman say she’d better not disturb Mr. Robinson
A. She has nothing important to tell him.
B. She has just quarreled with him.
C. Mr. Robinson dislikes her calling him at work.
14. What does the woman want Mr. Robinson to do
A. Pick her up at the hospital.
B. Go back home as soon as possible.
C. Go to the hospital for his X-ray results.
请听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15. What did the man plan to do originally
A. Work in a supermarket. B. Open his own business. C. Study in Japan.
16. What job does the man probably do now
A. A doctor. B. A shop assistant. C. An officer.
17. What can we know about the woman’s career
A. She doesn’t like her old job. B. She has got a job abroad. C. She lost her job in town.
请听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the talk mainly about
A. Places where people go and have a great time.
B. Places where people go and learn knowledge.
C. Places where people go and shop around.
19. Where should people go if they want to enjoy long walks
A. To a classical Suzhou garden.
B. To the World Waterpark.
C. To Hyde Park.
20. Which of the following is TRUE according to the talk
A. There are mountains, forests and springs in the World Waterpark.
B. Hyde Park is a little smaller than the gardens in Suzhou.
C. It is safe to take adventures in Disneyland in California.
听力答案：1-10 CBACB CCBAA 11-20 BACCB BBACC
第二部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Toronto is the setting of a literary Renaissance, with a new crop of talent sharing stories about its neighbourhood experiences. Here are four page-turners for those seeking a better read.
Scarborough, by Catherine Hernandez
Catherine Hernandez’s multi-award winning novel shines the spotlight on Scarborough, a diverse neighbourhood that includes areas struggling with poverty and neglect. Scarborough looks at the challenges faced by its residents as they struggled against the difficulties and achieved success in this tightly united community.
Brother, by David Chariandy
Brother looks at racism, class, masculinity and the dreams of upward mobility harbored by its young leading character. This fast-paced novel is driven by hip hop, romance and timeliness as North American cities address issues around race and policing.
The Pitiful Human-Lizard, by Jason Loo
The Pitiful Human Lizard comic book series tells the hard journey of Lucas Barrett, an office clerk who works part-time as a superhero for evenings and weekends. It all begins when Barrett participates as a test subject in a medical company’s painkiller trial... Much crime-fighting follows, spreading across downtown.
Magnified World, by Grace O’Connell
An exploration of loss and identity, Magnified World is a novel starting with a mother’s death and charts the grief — or “madness” — of Maggie. Maggie must take over the family’s New Age crystal business while dealing with her own health issues and mysteries associated with her mother’s past.
1. What is the feature of Scarborough neighborhood
A. Full of poverty and crime. B. Closely united together.
C. Romantic and fast-paced. D. Mysterious and diverse.
2. How is The Pitiful Human-Lizard different from the other three
A. It is comic book series. B. It focuses on part-time job.
C. It is a multi-winning novel. D. It explores issues around race.
3. What is the text
A. Film preview. B. Academic article.
C. Food advertisement. D. Book recommendation.
B
China’s newly-released TV show To the Wonder has made Altay (阿勒泰) in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region a new stylish and top-tier tourism destination among young people, who are attracted by the breathtaking views and the simple and heartwarming lives of the local residents.
The travel portal (门户网站) Qunar said that from May 7 — the day the TV show began its commercial airing, flight ticket bookings to Altay rose 20 percent compared with the same period in the previous month, and hotel bookings doubled during the period on its platform. Homestay operating and booking platform Tujia said that bookings for homestays in Altay had surged by 200 percent from May 9 to Wednesday, compared with the same period in April.
Altay enjoys great advantages in developing tourism, including its breathtaking grassland and lake views, and original and well-preserved villages. The place is also a popular skiing destination in winter.
Wei Changren, founder of , a tourism-related financial news portal, said that Altay has not become famous overnight, but has long been a destination well-known for its natural beauty. However, it hasn’t been very popular because of long travel times and higher costs of accommodation. Though Altay still lacks the capability to receive large numbers of travelers, Wei believes that the development of its tourism sector enjoys great prospects.
“Altay has different charms in summer and winter, and these distinct seasonal views are attractive to travelers. From my perspective, authorities in Altay can take the hit show as an opportunity and continue developing good tourism and cultural resources to attract travelers. The local tourism infrastructure can also be improved to enhance visitors’ experiences,” he added.
It’s not the first time in recent years that a teleplay has helped turn its location into a popular tourism destination. In January 2023, the TV drama Meet Yourself, starring Liu Yifei and Li Xian, made Dali a trendy tourism destination.
4. How does the writer indicate the booming tourism in Altay in Paragraph 2
A. By analyzing causes. B. By presenting research.
C. By giving specific examples. D. By listing and comparing figures.
5. What does Wei think of the tourism development in Altay
A. Promising. B. Depressed. C. Steady. D. Outdated.
6. What does the underlined word “hit” in the fifth paragraph mean
A. A heated discussion. B. A classic masterpiece.
C. A well-received work. D. A controversial TV drama.
7 What is the text mainly about
A. The impact of a new TV drama on tourism.
B. The prosperous tourism and cultural resources.
C. The improvement of local tourism infrastructure.
D. The distinct charms of Altay in different seasons.
C
The art of writing by hand has a honorable history. From Emily Dickinson’s elegant cursive, to Stephen King’s neat block lettering, many of the most famous and important works of literature have been written by hand. Studies have shown that writing by hand can have enormous benefits in terms of memory, brain development, and even the quality of the writing itself.
Some say that handwriting has become a dying art since the arrival of the typewriter in the mid 1880s, even more so due to computers. However, despite the sense that writing on paper is out of date, it actually has a number of very important benefits.
Writing by hand is not only important for language processing and memory, it is also important for cognitive (认知的) development. In learning to write by hand, the human brain must integrate sensation, movement control, and thinking. For whatever reason, it does not do so when learning to type.
A 2021 study by the University of Tokyo shows that writing on paper could help students recall material better than typing on a keyboard. Likewise, a 2014 study from the Association for Psychological Science shows that taking notes on a laptop as opposed to writing them longhand (普通书写), leads to shallower processing of the material learned. This is because when using a laptop, students will often type out lectures word by word, without processing information and rewording it in their own language.
Writing by hand also helps students do better on exams. A study led by Dr. Virginia Berninger, a professor of educational psychology at the University of Washington, suggests that children wrote longer and more complex essays when they were writing by hand, as opposed to using a keyboard.
So the next time you sit down to write an email to a loved one, consider the possibility that it might be better for your brain if you wrote a handwritten letter instead.
8. Why does the author mention Emily Dickinson and Stephen King
A. To compare different writing forms. B. To highlight the the history of writing.
C. To illustrate the advantages of writing. D. To introduce the famous writing works.
9. What has been shown to have significant cognitive benefits
A. Writing on paper. B. Tying on a laptop.
C. Using a typewriter. D. Learning literature works.
10. What can you learn about writing and typing from Paragraph 4
A. Taking notes on laptops is favored by students.
B. There is no distinct difference in processing information.
C. Writing by hand helps students remember materials better.
D. Taking notes on laptops contributes to deeper processing of the material.
11. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of writing on paper
A. Improving memory. B. Quickening the writing speed.
C. Enhancing academic performance. D. Boosting information process ability.
D
It’s a dog, it’s a fox, it’s a wolf… it’s a robot A new dog-like robot has entered the field. Created to help keep airplanes and animals safe by imitating a predator (捕食者), the Aurora, as it is known, will soon begin its important work at the Fairbanks airport in Alaska.
According to The Verge, though not often discussed, the issue of airplane-animal collisions (碰撞) at airports is not trivial. In 2023, 92 animal collisions were reported to the FAA at airports near Alaska. And that’s just Alaska.
Trying to relieve this problem without harming wildlife requires some creative thinking. And that is where Aurora comes in. Aurora can climb rocks and stairs, and even do a little dance.
Silly as it may seem, these movements are meant to imitate the movements of predators such as foxes and wolves. Aurora can even be disguised as either a fox or a wolf, which hopefully will cause a fear response in the birds and other wildlife.
And yet, despite the fact that Aurora costs about $70,000, according to Ryan Marlow, Aurora’s robot handler, the robot is still preferable to a dog: “A border Collie (牧羊犬) requires food, training, warmth, and doesn’t collect data for us,” he told Anchorage Daily News.
There is something about Aurora that arouses a sense of fun. Maybe it is the dancing, or just the very concept of a robot chasing birds around. Whatever the case, here’s hoping that Aurora can make airports just a bit more safe for people and animals alike.
12. What can we learn from the example about collisions in Paragraph 2
A. The harm of airplane-animal collisions are not worth considering.
B. The frequency of collision between animals and airplanes is high.
C. The issue of airplane-animal collisions only happens in some cities.
D. The discussion about the airplane-animal collisions is common.
13. What are these movements made by Aurora used for
A. Scaring away the wildlife in the airport.
B. Making the wildlife more entertaining.
C. Responding to the actions of wildlife.
D. Interacting with the fierce predator.
14. What is the disadvantage of a real dog compared to Aurora
A. Its unaffordable price. B. Its demand for care.
C. Its inaccurate data. D. Its low efficiency.
15. What is the best title for this passage
A. Airplane-animal Collisions Draws Widespread Attention
B. The Creative Robot Makes Flight Travel Safer for People
C. An Innovative Robot Keeps Airfields Clear of Wildlife
D. The Issue in Many Airports Needs Urgent Response
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
Getting a good night’s sleep doesn’t just feel refreshing and energizing, it’s also essential for physical and brain health. ____16____ Here are four ways to sleep again after waking up at night.
Relax the body, brain, and breath
CNN suggests using deep breathing, in through the nose and out through the mouth, to re-relax and re-enter the sleep zone. To do this, place the hands on the belly and breathe in and out for a count of six respectively, focusing on the stomach’s gentle rising and falling. ____17____ Start by tensing the muscles from the feet to the head.
Get up and move
Lying still and breathing deeply can help some restless sleepers relax, but if one is unable to return to sleep after about 20 minutes, get out of bed, walk to another room, and engage in a calm activity for a short time. After a few minutes return to bed and it should be easier to get back to sleep.
____18____
If the bedroom environment is stimulating, it can interfere with returning to sleep. According to Healthline, keeping the lights in the room off and using earplugs or white noise to block out any loud noises in the area can be helpful. ____19____ Lights in the room and blue light that comes from a smartphone screen can reduce the level of melatonin (a hormone that regulates sleep cycles) in the body.
Write down your fears
For those who have a more difficult time letting go of daily concerns and returning to sleep, writing down one’s fears can be a helpful strategy. ____20____ If you are really upset, write to exhaustion.
It can be annoying to wake up in the middle of a deep sleep. If this issue persists and other strategies don’t help, one should consult a sleep expert to find the best solutions to help them relax and gain the maximum benefits of a good night’s sleep.
A. Remove distractions.
B. Block out the lights.
C. Also, keep the cell phone and other screens off.
D. In addition to breathing, one can try relaxing all the muscles.
E. Leave the bedroom and do a quick writing of worries and thoughts.
F. Worries and concerns definitely have a negative impact on your sleep quality.
G. However, waking up midway interrupts the sleep for brain and body maintenance.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Not many kids really know what they want to do when they grow up. But for nine-year-old Kaia, there are no ____21____. She’s already turning her dream into reality ____22____ her talent as a fashion designer.
The third-grader from Colorado has gone viral (走红) on social media with over 600,000 ____23____. Kaia’s mother, Tonya Aragon, ____24____ her daughter’s talent through her account @ middle. mom by showing the fashionable clothes that Kaia designs and ____25____ by herself.
Kaia started to sew when she was five and it was her mother who ____26____ her the basics. Although Tonya admits her own skills were ____27____, now she watches sewing courses on YouTube to learn the necessary skills and techniques that will help Kai ____28____ her designs.
The girl’s creations have even attracted the ____29____ of the famous designer Vera Wang who _____30_____ one of Kaia’s videos on TikTok. She sent kaia a personalized note that _____31_____: “Dearest Kaia, So excited to see you are already _____32_____ your dream of becoming a fashion designer! Congratulations and all good luck. Love Vera.”
Although Kaia admitted she didn’t know who Vera Wang was at first, she was thrilled once she _____33_____ the designer and found out how _____34_____ she is. Kaia hopes to have her own fashion business one day and she’s _____35_____ on the right path towards realizing her dream.
21. A. joys B. doubts C. anxieties D. expectations
22. A. thanks to B. according to C. contrary to D. compared to
23. A. followers B. bestsellers C. consumers D. beginners
24. A. imagines B. persuades C. celebrates D. polishes
25. A. applies B. sews C. handles D. afford
26. A. informed B. argued C. bought D. taught
27. A. abundant B. impressive C. limited D. accurate
28. A. improve B. change C. record D. appreciate
29. A. employment B. attention C. understanding D. donation
30. A. insisted on B. commented on C. counted on D. worked on
31. A. referred B. indicated C. witnessed D. said
32. A. sharing B. delivering C. pursuing D. escaping
33. A. looked up B. noted down C. missed out D. stood by
34. A. desperate B. ridiculous C. embarrassed D. important
35. A. randomly B. originally C. definitely D. temporarily
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Famous for its picturesque Jiangnan landscape featuring small bridges, ____36____ (flow) waterways, and riverside homes, Wuxi also holds the distinction of being a cradle of modern Chinese industry and commerce, drawing both ____37____ (local) and tourists alike.
The Qingming Bridge, located in Wuxi’s Liangxi district, serves ____38____ a charming intersection of Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and Bodu port. Here, visitors encounter a well-preserved area ____39____ historic houses, shops, and the former residences of outstanding figures ____40____ (harmonious) coexist, creating a vivid living museum that represents the rich history and culture of the Grand Canal.
Notably, the Wuxi kiln site museum along the ancient Grand Canal ____41____ (offer) visitors a glimpse into China’s brickmaking culture spanning over 600 years, providing ____42____ authentic experience for the tourists.
The descendants (子孙后代) of canal workers, deeply ____43____ (root) in the Qingming Bridge area, continue to play an important role in preserving their heritage, contributing not only historical artifacts but also cherished bricks.
Looking ahead, Wuxi aims to build this ancient waterway as a global tourist ____44____ (attract), which includes the development of unique dining experiences, inviting accommodations, and engaging activities, providing visitors with an opportunity not only to cross the ancient canal but also to bury ____45____ (they) in its permanent charm and vibrant atmosphere.
第四部分 写作（共两节；满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是学校英语配音社团的负责人李华，为了迎接一年一度的校园文化艺术节，英语配音社团将组织一次现场配音活动，请你代表社团写一则通知，内容包括：
1. 活动的时间、地点；
2. 活动的具体要求；
3. 希望大家积极参加。
参考词汇：配音活动 a dubbing activity
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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The English Dubbing Club
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。
School Picnic Day
My mom often tells me stories. One of her stories is about the school picnic. At that time, schools didn’t have a track and field day like we have now. Instead, the biggest day for them was the School Picnic Day.
The School Picnic Day was usually held on the last day of school in June. On that day, kids played simple games. No one cared who won and who lost. The true winners were the children themselves bathed in the joyous atmosphere of friendship and mutual respect.
Soon, before anyone knew it, the School Picnic Day would reach its climax with a grand feast at lunch time. Parents always packed picnic baskets for the kids. They filled them with as many good foods as they could afford. Lunchtime was a delightful occasion with children early sharing their baskets and exchanging treats with one another.
There was one family that was very poor. They had no picnic lunch that year. When my mom noticed this from a distance, she quickly tried to figure out how to help them. She knew they would be embarrassed if she gave them something from her own lunch basket.
Just then, the teacher announced there was going to be one final race before lunch. It would be the sack race, in which two people get inside a sack and hop as fast as they can to the finish line. The winner would receive a special lunch basket prepared by the teachers.
My mom wanted to enter this race. She waited until she saw Mary, the oldest sister of the family, get up. She asked Mary if she could be her partner, and Mary agreed. My mom had never been good at races, but as she put her legs into that sack with Mary, she told herself, “You can do it. You have to win!”
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The teacher yelled, “Ready. Set. Go!” and the race was on.
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Later, Mary came and thanked my mom for being her partner.
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