重庆八中2024——2025 学年度(下)期末考试高一年级
英 语 试 题
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分 30分)
第一节 (共5 小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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. When is the film on
A. At 6:00 p. to. B. At 7:00 p. m. C. At 8:00p. m.
2. What are the speakers doing
A. Having drinks. B. Placing an order. C. Waiting in line.
3. Where are the speakers
A. In a subway. B. On a bus. C. In the street.
4. What is the conversation mainly about
A. The way to reduce cars.
B The cause of air pollution.
C. The environmental effect of fact on les.
5. What does the woman suggest doing first
A. Picking up the toys. B. Washing the dishes. C Visiting some friends
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5 分,满分22.5 分)
何下面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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题：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、7两题。
6. What does the woman say about the ehef in the new restaurant
A. He worked harder.
B. He was younger
C. He didn't understand the customers.
7. What-doev the woman advise the man to do
A. Book a table early.
B. Choose another restaurant.
C. Call the chef soon.
听第7段材料，回答第8至 10题。
8. What is the woman.
A. An airport employee. B. A travel agent. C. A policewoman.
9. Nhat does the woman offer to do for the man
A. Buy him a new suit. B. Fill out the paperwork. C. Pay him some money.
10. How does the man sound in the end
A. Thankful. B. Angry. C. Anxious.
听第8段材料，回答第 11至 13 题。
11. What attracted the man's attention
A. A down feather jacket. B. A teather jacket. C. A winter jacket.
12. How does the woman think of the black leather jacket
A. Too expensive B. Not fashionable. C. Quite worthwhile.
13. What does the woman prefer to do
A Focus on the material. B. Choose the quality first. C. Balance quality and price.
听第9段材料， 回答第 14至 16题。
14. What did some of the woman's classmates or c last math
A. They did a lot of homework.
B. They took a difficult French exam
C. They enjoyed themselves in the town.
15. What did the man's teacher advise him to do:
A. Walk for a whilé B. Go sightseemg C. See a film.
16. Why doesnit the man want to eat in town
A. Betause he is running out of time.
B. Because he doesn't like the food there.
C. Because he will have the meal in the host family.
听第10 段材料，回答第17 至20题。
17. What is the main focus of the tour
A. The city's historical districts.
B. The craft and produce markets.
C. The development of the architecture.
18. What does the speaker remind tourists to do
A. Buy some art works. B. Wear comfortable shoes. C. Learn about the buildings.
19. What was Old City Hall used for
A. Government. B. Trade. C. Entertainment.
20. What is said about the church
A. It dates back to mid-19th century.
B. It is located in the center of the city.
C. It played a part in the founding of the city.
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，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
The Best Art Exhibitions to See in Europe 2025
2025 is an exciting year for art. But what exactly is showing, and where can you see it Here are some can't-miss art exhibitions.
Dan Flavin—— Dedications in Lights
Krinsthaus Bregenz 2 March-18 Aug,2025
The exhibition of artist Dan Flavin focuses on the sensory exploration of light and color in a series of large-scale sculptures. Flooded in light, viewers will see themselves become part of the works. The spaces, along with the objects within it . are set in relation to each other and thus become involving experiences.
Survival in the 21st Century
Deichtorhallen 1.7 March-3 Nov,2025
“Survival in the 21st Centery” datais with some of humanity's biggest issues: climate change,digital revolution, global in justice etc... How can we live differently, eat differently and use technology differently The exhibition house will become a school for the new century,welcome the airportant changes in education. and learning.
Brancust
Cehtre Pompidou 27 May-1 July,2025
Constantin Brancusi's art-takes center stage war b nearlv 200 sculptures, photographs,drawings, and films. This exhibition shows us a special way of looking at artists from the 20th century. It uses original sculptures that were berrowed from famous museums around the world to display groups of sculptures together, marking a significant event for the museum's collection.
Art Basel
Messe Baset 13=16 June,2025
Arguabafy the world s most famous art event, Art Basel 2025 will present art from over 250selecter galleries across the globe, with works created by more than 4,000 artists. With its significant influence on the art market, Art Basel sets new trends, impacts pricing ar rd shapes the global art landscape.
21. Where can visitors be part of the works
A. Kunsthaus Bregenz. B ( entre Pompidou.
C. Deichtorhallen. D. Messe Basel
22. Which exhibition is available in September.
A. Dan Flavin—— Dedications in Lights. B. Brancusi.
C. Survival in the 21st Century. D. Art Basel.
23. What do Brancusi and Art Basel have in common
A. They influence the art market globally. B. They show works from the 20th century.
C. They focus on the works of a single artist.D. They borrow collections from elsewhere.
B
One night, I received a message from my former classmate, someone I hadn't spoken to in15 years. “Hey Mary,” she said. “I know you' ve always been an animal lover. I have a mini pig that is not getting along with my dogs. So I can't keep the pig.” Of course, the whole situation was strange, but I ' ve always been a trusting person. I replied“Let me do some research and I' ll get back th you.
I knew nothing about mini pigs. I didn't know what they ate; and I had no idea how big they rot. Once I started doing some Internet research,I found a few people claiming that“there’ s no aueh thing as a mini pig,” but I was blinded by my sudden obsession and my faith in my onetime friend. She had said the pig was six months old and this mini pig would grow to be about 70pounds, maximum. That was pretty close to the size of Shelby, one of my dogs. So I told my former classmate that I d take the animal.
It's intractable enough bringing a pIg back to the house I share with two dogs, two cats,and my husband, Derek. But I kre:I wanted the pig and the day finally came. When Derek went back, he stood in the doet was like a statue. Every emotion other than happiness flashed across his face. He was extremely angry. The only positive thing I could say was; She s a mini pig! She’ ll stay small!” Surprisingly, soon enough, the lovely pig smoothed things over b vitself.Derek started anfing about where the pig's litter would go. You don't care about“litter” of someone you re getting rid of.
However, a few months later, she'd started closing an oil/ No. pounds. It was becoming clear that I'd probably adopted a commercial pig and she wgs going to be enormous. While it might be unexpected, it's more than worth it for the happiness sha has added to our world.
24. What does the underlined word“iptractable/ mean in paragraph 3
A. Easy. B. Intezesting. C. Tricky. D. Urgent.
25. Why did Derek ask about the p,g's litter
A. He already secreted the pig.
B. He disliked overything about the pig.
C. He nianned to get rid of the pig.
D. He wanted his wife to be responsible for it.
26. What do we know about the pig
A. It will maintain its mini size.
B. It will grow bigger than a dog.
C. It won't grow more than 80 pounds.
D. Its minimum weight is about 70 pounds.
27. How does the author feel about the pig after a few months
A. Regretful. B. Disappointed. C. Content. D. Annoyed.
The Bay Area is among the most diverse places in the country, a wonderful place filled with people of every background. Each of them brings something different to the mix, and takes it from their own experience. Their stories are the focus of Status Update, an exhibition of 14projects offered by Rian Dundon and former WIRED contributor Pete Brook. The show at SOMArts uses personal experience to show the Bay Area's culture.
The Bay Area is a microcosm(缩影) of the national melting pot, a place where people of color account for 58| percent of the overall population and are a majority in four of the region's five ceuntias. San Francisco in particular is the type of place where you can't walk down the street waitsut hearing another language. Yet the change is not all for the better. The gap between rich and poor is widening at an alarming speed, and San Francisco is becoming less diverse as minorities escape the city for more affordable communities elsewhere in the region.
Status Update reflects these changes and the challenges they bring. Joseph Rodriguez’ sFaces of Foreclosure features quiet images of people like Ethel Gist, a 68-year-old woman who lost her home in the East Bay suburb of Brentwood six years ago. Photographer Sam Wolson records Oakland resident Shannon Fulcher and his efforts to provide for his daughter. And LauraMorton documents millennate(十僖)一代) hoping to make their way to the top in Silicon Valley(硅谷) in her series Wild West Tech The mix of mediums, styles and subject matter within the exhibit stresses the region's great diversity of experiences and how they shape each other:
Statas Updine starts a conversation about how the Bay Area is changing . and what people can tio to build up a more just society. “I hope people walk away from this show with a little more humility(谦逊) and respect for our neighbors and commenities and the ways we depend on one another,” Dundon says. “We' re all out here together.
28. What are the artworks in Status Update-mainly about
A. The friendliness of the people in the Bay Area.
B. Beautiful constructions of the Bay Area.
C. People's real lives in the Bay Area.
D. The technokdica development of the Bay Area.
29. What is happehicle in San Francisco
A. It is get; mg harder for minorities to make a living.
B. Its population has been increasing in recent years
C. The region is facing a rapid economic slowdown.
D. More local people tend to speak the same language/
30. What does Dundon expect of visitors
A. They can know more about themselves.
B. They can respect the people around them
C. They can open their heart to other people.
D. They can develop an interest in diverse cultures.
31. What does the text mainly talk about
A. The Bay Area's Past, Present and Future
B. The Successful Experiences in the Bay Area
C. An Exhibition About the History of the Bay Area
D. An Exhibition About the Bay Area's Diversity and Rapid Change
D
When Israel 's Betesheet spacecraft launched toward the moon last week, it was carrying a time capsale. The little lunar probe carries a 30-million-page archive of human knowledge stored on a DVD-size metal disc.
The Lunar Library, as the archive is known, is considered a“civilization backup” to help ensure that our future generations never lose humanity's collective wisdom, according to Spivack,co-founder of Arch Mission Foundation.
“A major challenge that we face is forgetting past mistakes and not having ways to stop them from happening again,” Spivack said. “For the survival of our species, we need to ensure it is shared with the people of the future.”
One small part of the archive is a collection of songs, children's drawings and writings about Israeli culture and history. Inut the rest is truly encyclopedic. Included in the LunarLibrary are Wikipediá fi ction and nonfiction books, textbooks and so on. All of that information is recorded on 25 disks
All t that content will mean nothing if the physical object doesn't survive, so the ArchFoundation helped develop a super-durable data-recording teei notery called Nanofiche for theLunar Library disc. “It can stand up well to sustained beat that as Ho times greater than what is experienced on the moon with no damage to the dath, “Spivack said of the disc, which is made of nickel(镍) because of its extreme durability and modest cost.
“We want the archive to last longer than the moon itself,” SpIvack saId. “If we place enough copies in enough places, some will make it into the future, no matter what happens on Earth, the moon, or any other location
32. Why is the Lutfar Labraty launched
A. To dispita l scientific progress. B. To preserve human civilization
C. Torrecord humans’ past mistakes. D. To encourage reading on the moon.
33. What does the underlined word“it” in Paragraph 5 refer to
A. The Lunar Library disc. B. Nanoficine
C. The Arch Foundation. D. Nickel.
34. What can we learn about the DVD-size disc from the 格法
A. It stores an archive of human knowledge.
B. It mainly covers Israeli culture and history.
C. It is made of expensive but lasting materials
D. It resists heat 10 times greater than it does on the earth.
35. What can be the best title for the text
A. A DVD-size Disc to Survive Longer
B. Israc] s Bereshéet Spacecraft Won World Praise
E More Lupar Libraries Set up on the Moon
D. 3/ million Page Library Heading to the Moon
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。
How to Be Culturally Responsive
The ability to learn from and relate respectfully to people of your own culture as well as others’ is known as“cultural responsivaty” Being culturally responsive requires openness to the viewpoints, thoughts, and experiences of others.36. Instead, it is aboen exploring and honoring the differences of others. Developing a cultural-responsive attitude is a life-long journev. It in eluctes
37
What influenced your own cultural identity What values any beliers do you hold and why Understanding your own cultural makeup is the Kirit step to understanding that others hold different values and beliefs and believe in themras much as you believe in yours.
Learn to appreciate and value different views.
38. So do not judge views that differ from yours as wrong. Instead, just accept that they are different and tiv to understand other points of view.
Avoid imposing(强加) vour down values.
Once you are aware of cultural differences, you may find that the-cultural norms (准则) of some groups make you uncomfortable. Again, it is important not to judge 39. lastead,try to understand the other perspective.
Resist stereotyping(刻板印象).
Avoid all stereotypes whether“negative” or“positiy e”. Statements such as“Asians are good at math” will never be true or all individuals within that population. Furthermore, there will always be individuals outside of that population who will also fit that statement. So try to resist stereotypes.40.
A. They are unreliable and untrue.
B. Develop cultural self-awareness.
C. Different views help broaden your horizons.
D. There are many ways to increase your acceptance.
E. This is not about changing others to be more like you.
F. More importantly, do not persuade others to believe your values.
G. People from different cultural backgrounds are more understanding.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15 小题；每小题1 分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A few years ago, Ben Gomes received an upsetting call at work. The caller told him that his92-year-old mother. Thomasinha, was being rushed to the hospital after she had been“ 41 by. a car in the street. He 42 to the hospital to see her.
“I was 43 of what might have happened to her,” Gomes 44 . “She is an old lady and quite, weak.” Gomes soon learned the 45 of what had happened. Thomasinha sometimes got 46 from volunteers drivers to a senior center. That day, her jacket cord(细绳) got 47 in the door as she got out of the car. The driver didn’ t 48 and drove off, dragging Thomasinha along. Somebody, who saw her ra n across the street, got in front of the car, and 49 the driver. At this point she 50 and Gomes believes this is when she broke her hip(简骨)——a serious 81 for a woman in her 90s.
“I'm so incredibly grateful that Lwas not 52 by the sight that I was so afraid of when I went to the hospital It's just hoo 53 for me to think of,” Gomes said. “Words like‘thank you’ can not 54 express deep appreciation,” he added. “But I don’ t know if I’ d have 55 words to say than“Thank you for what you did for my mother.”
41. A crashed. B. attracted C. killed D. dragged
42. A. returned B. raced C. reported D. appled
43. A. content B. conscious C. scared D! intermed
44. A. recalled B. argued C. declared D. insisted
45. A. limits B. details C. conseauenses D. benefits
46. A. presents B. instructions C. calls D. rides.
47. A. left B. caught C. fixed D. damaged
48. A. notice B. care C. listen D. respond
49. A. grabbed B. thanked C. stopped D. recognized
50. A. hesitated B. highed C. stood D. fell
51. A. injum B. mistake C. illness D. difficulty
52 A. fiightened B. surprised C. greeted D. moved
53. A. ternble B. wonderful C. confusing D.complex
54. A. freely B. simply C. fully D. directly
55. A. longer B. better C. fewer D A ruer
第二节 语法填空 (共10小题，每题1.5分，满分13分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A stunning performance by Shaolin warrior monks amazed hundreds of audiences inBowers Museum in U. S. Southern California on Sunday. The event offered 56. unique opportunity for people to actively engage with Shaolin culture. Shaolin Kung Fu is one ofChina's most 57. (charm) cultural heritage items, with a history of over 1,500 years.
“Whether its learning from Kung Fu masters, exploring Zen arts( 禅 宗 艺 术 ),58. enjoying interactive Shaolin activities, these experiences will help audiences experience the Chinese culture.” told Xinhua.
The Shaolin Cultural Day 59. (feature) a series of demonstrations on Zen arts allows visitors to immerse(沉浸于)60. (they) in the world of Zen Buddhism.
Larry Lee is a 72-year-old man who 61. (practice) Kung Fu for over 50 years. Lee said, “The traditional Chinese martial arts have deep wisdom in it. It relates to a way of life62. goes much deeper than just fighting.” Besides Kung Fu, he is also interested inChinese medicine, acupuncture, and a lot of other 63. (aspect) of the Chinese culture.
The Shaolin Cultural Day functioned 64. a fitting finale to the 2023 Asian AmericanPacific Islander Heritage Month, which offered a platform to show the 65. (admire) for the AAPI communit (s) contributions.
第四部(共四节，满分40分)
第一节·单词拼写 (共20小题；每题0.5分，满分10分)
根据首字母或中文提示，用B3U1-B3U4单词、短语的适当形式填空。并将首字母一起写在答题卡上。
66. Her unhappy childhood was the o (起源) of her problems later in life.
67. Although the job takes as (显著的) arpeunt of time, most students agree that the experience is worth it.
68. A sense of humor can also help to ease the t (紧张) between people.
69. It suddenly o (想到) to me that I had forgotten to tell her the time of the party.
70. Seeing the end of the letter, she couldn't c (抑制) her sorrow and tears rolled down her cheeles
71. Hels (寻找) his fortune in the city after graduating Irpe -she college.
72. This fear of traveling alone was softened after I made my way through the crowds to catch a bus headed d (往市中心).
73. We have gained s (足够的) experience to deal with the tricky problem.
74. The decorations for the games have tient a splash of color to an o (要不然, 否则)dull city.
75. The whole family g 哮象) around the television to watch the Spring Festival Gala every year.
76. No matter whether these f (数字) are accurate or not, we have to recheck them
77. American students have a more f (灵活的) schedule to do part-time jobs.
78. Erid instahtly ran over to his father and w (低语) something into this ear
79. He tried to follow the footsteps of his father and t (绊倒, over a rock.
80. To our disappointment, only a m (少数) of people is to support of our plan to build a new bridge.
81. Soutients themselves need to cultivate their good v (美德) and qualities.
82 On hearing his words,I felt a warm c (流) running through my whole body.
83. He pointed that the incident i (说明, 阐明) the need for better security measure.用 Book3 Unit1-Unit4 中所学短语的正确形式填空。
84. When the fifth car passed without stopping, his heart sank (处于绝望中).
85. He called on the country to play a more effective role in (带来) peace to the region.
第二节 单句语法填空 (共8 小题；每题1分，满分5分)
86. (afmit) to the top university brought him a great sense of achievement.
87. The map uprideek the detective located the right place the killer mighthide.
88. It was the fourth time that we (argue) with the dealer.
89. The serem ny (transmit) live by satellite to over t úitly countries yesterday.
90. She (harvest) valuable experience over the past years of working abroad.
第三节 句子翻译 (共5 小题，每小题2分，满分10分，
91.除夕夜是一个所有家庭成员聚在一起的场合。(necasion，定语从句)
92.他一直记得和父母在这个小镇里度过的快乐时光，这帮助他度过了很多人生中的困难(carry sb. through, 非限制性定语从句)
93.我内在的愤怒像日益长大的怪兽，逼得我快发疯了。
94.失望的刺痛穿透了她，她垂下头，靠在墙上休息。
95.决心要弄明白做实验具体的步骤，他在网上搜索了大陆的信息 (determine，过去分词做状语)
第四节 应用文写作 (满分15 分)
假定你是李华，最近你班举行了一次班级英语辩论赛，同学们就“帮助陌生人是否应牺牲自我利益”展开讨论。请结合下表内容，用英语给校报写一篇短文客观地介绍辩论的情况并表达你自己的观点，开头已给出。
赞同者 反对者
1. 体现美德 (virtues) 与社会责任 2. 弘扬互助精神(mutual help) 1. 可能危及自身安全(safety risks) 2. 促进社会和谐 (harmony)
注意：1.词数80左右：2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。重庆八中2024—2025学年度(下)期末考试高一年级英语试题
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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. When is the film on
A. At 6:00 p. m. B. At 7:00 p. m. C. At 8:00 p. m.
2. What are the speakers doing
A. Having drinks. B. Placing an order. C. Waiting in line.
3. Where are the speakers
A. In a subway. B. On a bus. C. In the street.
4 What is the conversation mainly about
A. The way to reduce cars. B The cause of air pollution.
C. The environmental effect of factories.
5. What does the woman suggest doing first
A. Picking up the toys. B. Washing the dishes. C. Visiting some friends.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题;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、7两题。
6. What does the woman say about the chef in the new restaurant
A. He worked harder. B. He was younger.
C. He didn’t understand the customers.
7. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Book a table early. B. Choose another restaurant. C. Call the chef soon.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the woman
A. An airport employee. B. A travel agent. C. A policewoman.
9. What does the woman offer to do for the man
A. Buy him a new suit. B. Fill out the paperwork. C. Pay him some money.
10. How does the man sound in the end
A. Thankful. B. Angry. C. Anxious.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What attracted the man’s attention
A. A down feather jacket. B. A leather jacket. C. A winter jacket.
12. How does the woman think of the black leather jacket
A. Too expensive. B. Not fashionable. C. Quite worthwhile.
13. What does the woman prefer to do
A. Focus on the material. B. Choose the quality first. C. Balance quality and price.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What did some of the woman’s classmates do last night
A. They did a lot of homework. B. They took a difficult French exam.
C. They enjoyed themselves in the town.
15. What did the man’s teacher advise him to do
A. Walk for a while. B. Go sightseeing. C. See a film.
16. Why doesn’t the man want to eat in town
A. Because he is running out of time. B. Because he doesn’t like the food there.
C. Because he will have the meal in the host family.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the main focus of the tour
A. The city’s historical districts. B. The craft and produce markets.
C. The development of the architecture.
18. What does the speaker remind tourists to do
A. Buy some art works. B. Wear comfortable shoes. C. Learn about the buildings.
19. What was Old City Hall used for
A. Government. B. Trade. C. Entertainment.
20. What is said about the church
A. It dates back to mid-19th century. B. It is located in the center of the city.
C. It played a part in the founding of the city.
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，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.
A
The Best Art Exhibitions to See in Europe 2024
2024 is an exciting year for art. But what exactly is showing, and where can you see it Here are some can’t-miss art exhibitions.
Dan Flavin — Dedications in Lights
Kunstaus Bregenz
2 March-18 Aug. 2024
The exhibition of artist Dan Flavin focuses on the sensory exploration of light and color in a series of large-scale sculptures. Flooded in light, viewers will see themselves become part of the works. The spaces, along with the objects within it, are set in relation to each other and thus become involving experiences.
Survival in the 21st Century
Deichtorhallen
17 March - 3 Nov. 2024
“Survival in the 21st Century” deals with some of humanity’s biggest issues: climate change, digital revolution, global injustice etc.. How can we live differently, eat differently, and use technology differently The exhibition house will become a school for the new century, welcoming the important changes in education and learning.
Brancusi
Centre Pompidou
27 May- 1 July 2024
Constantin Brancusi’s art takes center stage with nearly 200 sculptures, photographs, drawings, and films. This exhibition shows us a special way of looking at artists from the 20th century. It uses original sculptures that were borrowed from famous museums around the world to display groups of sculptures together, marking a significant event for the museum’s collection.
Art Basel
Messe Basel
13-16 June 2024
Arguably the world’s most famous art event, Art Basel 2024 will present art from over 250 selected galleries across the globe, with works created by more than 4,000 artists. With its significant influence on the art market, Art Basel sets new trends, impacts pricing, and shapes the global art landscape.
1. Where can visitors be part of the works
A. Kunsthaus Bregenz. B. Centre Pompidou.
C. Deichtorhallen. D. Messe Basel.
2. Which exhibition is available in September
A. Dan Flavin — Dedications in Lights. B. Brancusi.
C. Survival in the 21st Century. D. Art Basel.
3. What do Brancusi and Art Basel have in common
A. They influence the art market globally. B. They show works from the 20th century.
C. They focus on the works of a single artist. D. They borrow collections from elsewhere.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. A
B
One night, I received a message from my former classmate, someone I hadn’t spoken to in 15 years. “Hey Mary,” she said. “I know you’ve always been an animal lover. I have a mini pig that is not getting along with my dogs. So I can’t keep the pig.” Of course, the whole situation was strange, but I’ve always been a trusting person. I replied “Let me do some research and I’ll get back to you.”
I knew nothing about mini pigs. I didn’t know what they ate; and I had no idea how big they got. Once I started doing some Internet research, I found a few people claiming that “there’s no such thing as a mini pig,” but I was blinded by my sudden obsession and my faith in my onetime friend. She had said the pig was six months old and this mini pig would grow to be about 70 pounds, maximum. That was pretty close to the size of Shelby, one of my dogs. So I told my former classmate that I’d take the animal.
It’s intractable enough bringing a pig back to the house I share with two dogs, two cats and my husband, Derek. But I knew I wanted the pig and the day finally came. When Derek went back, he stood in the door way like a statue. Every emotion other than happiness flashed across his face. He was extremely angry. The only positive thing I could say was, “She’s a mini pig! She’ll stay small!” Surprisingly, soon enough, the lovely pig smoothed things over by itself. Derek started talking about where the pig’s litter would go. You don’t care about “litter” of someone you’re getting rid of.
However, a few months later, she’d started closing in on 80 pounds. It was becoming clear that I’d probably adopted a commercial pig and she was going to be enormous. While it might be unexpected, it’s more than worth it for the happiness she has added to our world.
4. What does the underlined word “intractable” mean in paragraph 3
A. Easy. B. Interesting. C. Tricky. D. Urgent.
5. Why did Derek ask about the pig’s litter
A. He already accepted the pig. B. He disliked everything about the pig.
C. He planned to get rid of the pig. D. He wanted his wife to be responsible for it
6. What do we know about the pig
A. It will maintain its mini size. B. It will grow bigger than a dog.
C. It won’t grow more than 80 pounds. D. Its minimum wright is about 70 pounds.
7. How does the author feel about the pig after a few months
A. Regretful. B. Disappointed. C. Content. D. Annoyed.
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. C
C
The Bay Area is among the most diverse places in the country a wonderful place filled with people of every background. Each of them brings something different to the mix, and takes it from their own experience. Their stories are the focus of Status Update, an exhibition of 14 projects offered by Rian Dundon and former WIRED contributor Pete Brook. The show at SOM Arts uses personal experience to show the Bay Area’s culture.
The Bay Area is a microcosm of the national melting pot, a place where people of color comprise 58 percent of the overall population and are a majority in four of the region’s five counties. San Francisco in particular is the type of place where you can’t walk down the street without hearing another language. Yet the change is not all for the better. The gap between rich and poor is widening at a frightening speed, and San Francisco is becoming less diverse as minorities escape the city for more affordable communities elsewhere in the region.
Status Update reflects these changes and the challenges they bring. Joseph Rodriguez’s Faces of Foreclosure features quiet images of people like Ethel Gist, a 68-year-old woman who lost her home in the East Bay suburb of Brentwood six years ago. Photographer Sam Wolson records Oakland resident Shannon Fulcher and his efforts to provide for his daughter. And Laura Morton documents millennials hoping to make their way to the top in Silicon Valley in her series Wild West Tech. The mix of mediums, styles and subject matter within the exhibit stresses the region’s great diversity of experiences and how they shape each other.
Status Update starts a conversation about how the Bay Area is changing, and what people can do to build up a more just society. “I hope more humility (谦逊) and respect for our neighbors and communities and the ways we depend on one another,” Dundon says. “We’re all out here together.”
8. What are the artworks in Status Update mainly about
A. The friendliness of the people in the Bay Area.
B. Beautiful constructions of the Bay Area.
C. Real people’s lives in the Bay Area.
D. The technological development of the Bay Area.
9. What is happening in San Francisco
A. It is getting harder and harder for minorities to make a living.
B. The population in the region has been increasing in recent years.
C. The region is facing a rapid economic slowdown.
D. More and more local people tend to speak the same language.
10. What does Dundon expect of visitors
A. They can know more about themselves.
B. They can respect the people around them in daily life.
C. They can open their heart to other people.
D. They can develop an interest in diverse cultures.
11. Which of the following may be the most suitable title for the passage
A. The Bay Area’s Past, Present and Future
B. The Successful Experiences in the Bay Area
C. An Exhibition About the Long and Rich History of the Bay Area
D. An Exhibition About the Bay Area’s Diversity and Rapid Change
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. B 11. D
D
When Israel’s Beresheet spacecraft launched toward the moon last week, it was carrying a time capsule. The little lunar probe carries a 30-million-page archive of human knowledge etched into a DVD-size metal disc.
The Lunar Library, as the archive is known, is considered a “civilization backup” to help ensure that our future generations never lose humanity’s collective wisdom, according to Spivack, co-founder of Arch Mission Foundation.
“A major challenge that we face is forgetting past mistakes and not having ways to stop them from happening again,” Spivack said. “For the survival of our species, we need to ensure it is shared with the people of the future.”
One small part of the archive is a collection of songs, children’s drawings and writings about Israeli culture and history. But the rest is truly encyclopedic. Included in the Lunar Library are Wikipedia, fiction and nonfiction books, textbooks and so on. All of that information is etched onto 25 disks.
All of that content will mean nothing if the physical object doesn’t survive, so the Arch Foundation helped develop a super-durable data-recording technology called Nanofiche for the Lunar Library disc. “It can stand up well to sustained heat that is 10 times greater than what is experienced on the moon with no damage to the data,” Spivack said of the disc, which is made of nickel (镍) because of its extreme durability and modest cost.
“We want the archive to last longer than the moon itself,” Spivack said. “If we place enough copies in enough places, some will make it into the distant future, no matter what happens on Earth, the moon, Mars or any other location.”
12. Why is the Lunar Library launched
A. To display scientific progress. B. To preserve human civilization.
C. To record humans’ past mistakes. D. To encourage reading on the moon.
13. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 5 refer to
A. The Lunar Library disc. B. Nanofiche.
C. The Arch Foundation. D. Nickel.
14. What can we learn about the DVD-size disc from the text
A. It stores an archive of human knowledge.
B. It mainly covers Israeli culture and history.
C. It is made of expensive but lasting materials
D. It resists heat 10 times greater than it does on the earth.
15. What can be the best title for the text
A. A DVD-size Disc to Survive Longer B. Israel’s Beresheet Spacecraft Won World Praise
C. More Lunar Libraries Set up on the Moon D. 30-million Page Library Heading to the Moon
【答案】12. B 13. B 14. A 15. D
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。
How to Be Culturally Responsive
The ability to learn from and relate respectfully to people of your own culture as well as others’ is known as “cultural responsivity”. Being culturally responsive requires openness to the viewpoints, thoughts, and experiences of others. ____16____ Instead, it is about exploring and honoring the differences of others. Developing a cultural-responsive attitude is a life-long journey. It includes:
____17____
What influenced your own cultural identity What values and beliefs do you hold and why Understanding your own cultural makeup is the first step to understanding that others nod different values and beliefs and believe in them as much as you believe in yours.
Learn to appreciate and value different views:
____18____ So do not judge views that differ from yours as wrong. Instead, just accept that they are different and try to understand other points of view.
Avoid imposing (强加) your own values.
Once you are aware of cultural differences, you may find that the cultural norms (准则) of some groups make you uncomfortable. Again, it is important not to judge. ____19____ Instead, try to understand the other perspective.
Resist stereotyping (刻板印象).
Avoid all stereotypes whether “negative” or “positive”. Statements such as “Asians are good at math” will never be true of all individuals within that population. Furthermore, there will always be individuals outside of that population who will also fit that statement. So try to resist stereotypes. ____20____.
A. They are unreliable and untrue.
B. Develop cultural self-awareness.
C. Different views help broaden your horizons.
D. There are many ways to increase your acceptance.
E. This is not about changing others to be more like you
F. More importantly do not persuade others to believe your values
G. People from different cultural backgrounds are more understanding.
【答案】16. E 17. B 18. C 19. F 20. A
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、CD四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A few years ago, Ben Gomes received an upsetting call at work. The caller told him that his 92-year-old mother, Thomasinha, was being rushed to the hospital after she had been “___21___ by a car” in the street. He ___22___ to the hospital to see her.
“I was ___23___ of what might have happened to her,” Gomes ___24___. “She is an old lady, and quite weak.”
Gomes soon learned the ___25___ of what had happened. Thomasinha sometimes got ___26___ from volunteer drivers to a senior center. That day, her jacket cord (细绳) got ___27___ in the door as she got out of the car. The driver didn’t ___28___ and drove off, dragging Thomasinha along. Somebody who saw her ran across the street, got in front of the car, and ___29___ the driver. At this point she ____30____, and Gomes believes this is when she broke her hip (髋骨) — a serious ____31____ for a woman in her 90s.
“I’m so incredibly grateful that I was not ____32____ by the sight that I so feared when I went to the hospital. It’s just too ____33____ for me to think of,” Gomes said. “Words like ‘thank you’ does not ____34____ express deep appreciation,” he added. “But I don’t know if I’d have ____35____ words to say than ‘Thank you for what you did for my mother.’”
21. A. crashed B. attracted C. killed D. dragged
22. A. returned B. raced C. reported D. applied
23. A. content B. conscious C. scared D. informed
24. A. recalled B. argued C. declared D. insisted
25. A. limits B. details C. consequences D. benefits
26. A. presents B. instructions C. calls D. rides
27. A. left B. caught C. fixed D. damaged
28. A. notice B. care C. listen D. respond
29. A. grabbed B. thanked C. stopped D. recognized
30. A. hesitated B. sighed C. stood D. fell
31. A. injury B. mistake C. illness D. difficulty
32. A. frightened B. shocked C. greeted D. moved
33. A. terrible B. wonderful C. confusing D. complex
34. A. freely B. merely C. necessarily D. properly
35. A. longer B. better C. fewer D. truer
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. C 33. A 34. C 35. B
第二节 语法填空(共10小题，每题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A stunning performance by Shaolin warrior monks amazed hundreds of audiences in Bowers Museum in U. S. Southern California on Sunday. The event offered ____36____ unique opportunity for people to actively engage with Shaolin culture. Shaolin Kung Fu is one of China’s most ____37____ (charm) cultural heritage items, with a history of over 1,500 years. “Whether it’s learning from Kung Fu masters, exploring Zen arts (禅宗艺术), ____38____ enjoying interactive Shaolin activities, these experiences will help audiences experience the Chinese culture.” told Xinhua.
The Shaolin Cultural Day ____39____ (feature) a series of demonstrations on Zen arts allows visitors to immerse (沉浸于) ___40___ (they) in the world of Zen Buddhism.
Larry Lee is a 72-year-old man who ____41____ (practice) Kung Fu for over 50 years. Lee said, “The traditional Chinese martial arts have deep wisdom in it. It relates to a way of life ___42___ goes much deeper than just fighting.” Besides Kung Fu, he is also interested in Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and a lot of other ____43____ (aspect) of the Chinese culture.
The Shaolin Cultural Day functioned ____44____ a fitting finale to the 2023 Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which offered a platform to show the _____45_____ (admire) for the AAPI community’s contributions.
【答案】36. a 37. charming
38. or 39. featuring
40. themselves
41. has been practicing
42. which##that
43. aspects
44. as 45. admiration
第四部分(共四节，满分40分)
第一节单词拼写(共20小题;每题0.5分，满分10分)
根据首字母或中文提示，用B3U1-B3U4单词、短语的适当形式填空。并将首字母一起写在答题卡上.
46. Her unhappy childhood was the o________ (起源) of her problems later in life.(根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】origin##rigin
47. Although the job takes a s________ (显著的) amount of time, most students agree that the experience is worth it. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】significant##ignificant
48. A sense of humor can also help to ease the t________ (紧张) between people. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】tension##ension
49. It suddenly o________ (想到) to me that I had forgotten to tell her the time of the party. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】occurred##ccurred
50. Seeing the end of the letter, she couldn’t c________ (抑制) her sorrow and tears rolled down her cheeks. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】contain##control##check##ontain##ontrol##heck
51. He s_________ (寻找) his fortune in the city after graduating from the college. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】sought##ought
52. The fear of traveling alone was softened after I made my way through the crowds to catch a bus headed d________ (往市中心). (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】downtown##owntown
53. We have gained s________ (足够的) experience to deal with the tricky problem. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】sufficient##ufficient
54. The decorations for the games have lent a splash of color to an o________ (要不然，否则) dull city. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】otherwise##therwise
55. The whole family g________ (聚集) round the television to watch the spring Festival Gala every year. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】gather##ather
56. No matter whether these f________ (数字) are accurate or not, we have to recheck them. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】figures##igures
57. American students have a more f________ (灵活的) schedule to do part-time jobs. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】flexible##lexible
58. Eric instantly ran over to his father and w________ (低语) something into his ear. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】whispered##hispered
59. He tried to follow the footsteps of his father and t________ (绊倒) over a rock. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】tripped##ripped
60. To our disappointment, only a m________ (少数) of people are in support of our plan to build a new bridge. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】minority##inority
61. Students themselves need to cultivate their good v________ (美德) and qualities. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】virtues##irtues
62. On hearing his words I felt a warm c________ (流) running through my whole body. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】current##urrent
63. He pointed that the incident i________ (说明，阐明) the need for better security measures. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】illustrated##llustrated
用Book3 Unit1-Unit4中所学短语的正确形式填空.
64. When the fifth car passed without stopping, his heart sank ________________ (处于绝望中). (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】in despair
65. He called on the country to play a more effective role in ________________ (带来) peace to the region. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】bringing about
第二节 单句语法填空(共5小题;每题1分，满分5分)
66. ________ (admit) to the top university brought him a great sense of achievement. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】Being admitted
67. The map unfolded, the detective located the right place ________ the killer might hide. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】where
68. It was the fourth time that we ________ (argue) with the dealer. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】had argued
69. The ceremony ________ (transmit) live by satellite to over fifty countries yesterday. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】was transmitted
70. She ________ (harvest) valuable experience over the past years of working abroad. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】has harvested
第三节 句子翻译(共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分)
71. 除夕夜是一个所有家庭成员聚在一起的场合。(occasion，定语从句)(汉译英)
________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】New Year’s Eve is an occasion where all family members get together.
72. 他一直记得和父母在这个小镇里度过的快乐时光，这帮助他度过了很多人生中的困难。(carry sb through，非限制性定语从句)(汉译英)
________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】He always remembers the happy times that he spent with his parents in the small town, which carried him through many difficulties in life.
73. 我内在的愤怒像日益长大的怪兽，逼得我快发疯了。（汉译英）
________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】The anger inside me is like a growing monster, driving me crazy.
74. 失望的刺痛穿透了她，她垂下头，靠在墙上休息。(汉译英)
________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】The sting of disappointment pierced through her, and she hung her head, leaning against the wall to rest.
75. 决心要弄明白做实验具体的步骤，他在网上搜索了大量的信息。(determine，过去分词做状语)(汉译英)
________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Determined to figure out the specific steps of the experiment, he searched online for a large amount of information.
第四节 应用文写作(满分15分)
76. 假定你是李华，最近你班举行了一次班级英语辩论赛，同学们就“帮助陌生人是否应牺牲自我利益”展开讨论。请结合下表内容，用英语给校报写一篇短文客观地介绍辩论的情况并表达你自己的观点，开头已给出。
赞同者 反对者
1. 体现美德(virtues)与社会责任 2. 弘扬互助精神(mutual help) 1. 可能危及自身安全(safety risks) 2. 促进社会和谐(harmony)
注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Recently, our class held an English debate on whether we should sacrifice our own interests to help strangers. Here’s a summary of the discussion.
Some students support the idea. They believe helping strangers reflects virtues and social responsibility. It also promotes the spirit of mutual help which is crucial for building a harmonious society. However, others hold different views. They argue that helping strangers may bring safety risks, and we should prioritize our own well-being.
In my opinion, we should help others wisely. While kindness matters, we should avoid putting ourselves in danger. Balancing altruism with self-protection is the key.
