单元素养测评卷(四)
1—5 BBAAA 6—10 CBABC 11—15 ACBAB 16—20 CBACC
21—25 CDABA 26—30 ABACC 31—35 DDDAC 36—40 EDACB
41—45 CBCAD 46—50 BABCD 51—55 CABDD
第一部分
录音稿
Text 1
W: Have you seen my jacket I left it right here next to the dresser last night.
M: I haven’t seen it. Was it next to this pair of trousers Oh, look, what is this
Text 2
W: Hello. Appointments.
M: Hello. Could I make an appointment with Dr Smith next Tuesday please Early morning, if possible.
W: Well, we open at 8:00, and there’s an opening at 8:30 or 9:00.
M: Thanks. I’ll take the earlier one.
Text 3
W: Your hair is a bit long.
M: I know. I’d like to get a haircut. Is there a barber’s shop near here
W: Yes, there is one just across the street, opposite the post office.
Text 4
W: Ken, my daughter has got a fever and I must take her to hospital. I’m afraid I can’t go to the meeting. Could you please help me hand in my report to Mr Smith
M: Sure, no problem. Just take good care of your baby and don’t worry about the meeting.
Text 5
M: I got a “C” on my English test. What am I going to tell my mum
W: Tell her the truth. It’s better than lying about it. Besides, a “C” is average. It’s not that bad.
M: But I feel as if it were the end of the world.
Text 6
W: So, you’re back from Paris! What do you think of the Louvre Museum
M: Actually, I didn’t go to the Louvre.
W: Oh. Well, how about the other famous places The Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame…
M: Those kinds of places didn’t attract me.
W: You must have found Paris pretty boring then!
M: Boring No way! I went to different restaurants and different clubs every night. The food was wonderful. And I heard some fantastic music. It was the best vacation I’ve ever had!
Text 7
M: Listen, Alice. I’m phoning because I want to invite you to a party at our new house.
W: New house
M: Yes. We’ve just moved. That’s why we’re throwing this party. We know you’re very busy, but we’d love you to come.
W: Yes, I’d love to. When is it
M: This Saturday evening.
W: Well…I’ll have a test next Monday and an article to hand in on Tuesday. Will the party go on very late
M: Until one in the morning. But you don’t have to stay that long. How about it
W: All right. I’ll come. When does the party start
M: Come at any time after eight.
W: Good. I’m looking forward to seeing you again.
Text 8
M: Claire, I heard that you were admitted into Harvard University, right
W: Yes, I received the letter on Friday, the day before yesterday.
M: Congratulations! You must have worked hard during your high school.
W: Well, I always got A’s on my tests. I took three separate courses for four months for the SAT.
M: What do you think is the most important during learning
W: In my opinion, it’s the learning habit that helped me earn the letter from Harvard. Believe it or not, I never burned the midnight oil.
M: Why didn’t you choose Princeton I remember your aunt graduated from Princeton years ago.
W: My best friend Madelyn joined Harvard last year. I really wanted to go there because of her, although Princeton offered me a scholarship.
M: Oh, I got it. When will you go to Harvard
W: In September. Before that, I’ll fly to China and other Asian countries. I’ve been longing to taste food and meet people there. I’ve decided to work part-time to cover my expenses at college.
Text 9
W: Can I enter the competition on my own
M: Of course. The aim of the competition is to encourage young people to share ideas and work together.
W: Does our coach have to work in our school
M: No, but this person does need to be working in a school, for example, it could be the French assistant in Woods High School.
W: How can we sign up for it
M: It’s easy. Visit our website and fill in the application form online. We accept neither e-mails nor application letters.
W: What do you do if we have technical problems
M: Very good question. If you read the rules on our website, you’ll see that if you are unable to upload your website because of problems with our server, we’ll do everything we can to help you.
W: If we win, what will we get
M: All the information of the prizes is on our website. You can read carefully for more details.
W: OK. Thank you very much!
Text 10
M: I am here today to announce that I am running for the student body president! Many of my teachers were trying to convince me to run, and my parents thought it would be good for my future, but the real reason is you guys. I have been at this school for three full years, and I want to do something special before I leave for the University of Texas next year. Many people have promised to put new soda machines in the cafeteria or build a new baseball field. These might be popular choices, but I’d rather do something that will help everyone. I want to set up a technology lab that all students and teachers will have access to. Sirra Nevada High School is the only public high school in California that still doesn’t have modern computers. Studies show that technology skills are what employers are looking for in the 21st century, and everyone here should learn them. We’ll be able to offer a whole new set of classes, and we can use the technology lab to do our homework, research topics for papers, and relax between classes. Vote for me if you want to see this great idea become a reality. Thank you!
第二部分
第一节
A
【文章大意】 这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一些关于布里斯托尔老维克剧院的信息。
21.C 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“These are kept safe at the University of Bristol Theatre Collection, and you’ll discover a range of documents which record the history of the theatre, from its foundation in 1764 up until the present day. Here are some of them.”可知,你可以在布里斯托尔大学剧院收藏中发现上面提到的信息。故选C。
22.D 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“As the oldest continuously-working theatre in the English-speaking world, it deserved a proper party, so Bristol-based Limbic Cinema was hired to create a film of the theatre’s historical highlights which was projected (放映) onto the theatre itself.”可知,剧院250岁生日的庆祝方式是制作一部关于其历史的电影。故选D。
23.A 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“When the Theatre Royal (now Bristol Old Vic) was built, electricity hadn’t been discovered. For over 250 years the people who have owned, worked inside and visited the theatre have kept records about their activity. These are kept safe at the University of Bristol Theatre Collection, and you’ll discover a range of documents which record the history of the theatre, from its foundation in 1764 up until the present day. Here are some of them.”可推知,文章主要目的是介绍一些关于布里斯托尔老维克剧院的信息。故选A。
B
【文章大意】 本文为一篇记叙文,介绍了女孩安娜·杜发明了能帮助清理海洋中小塑料碎片的机器人,并写书提高人们对微塑料污染的认识,激励新一代的发明家和工程师。
24.B 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“While walking along her local beaches in Massachusetts, the young student began collecting waste plastic bags and bottles. But what she noticed was a large number of tiny pieces of plastic or microplastics that were impossible to pick up. At just 12 years old, Du set out to solve the problem. After testing a few prototypes(原型) in her backyard, she invented a remotely operated vehicle that uses the infrared camera(红外摄像机) to detect microplastics on the ocean floor.”可知,杜在海滩散步时,发现有些塑料太小,无法捡起来,这启发了她进行这项发明。故选B项。
25.A 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“‘When I first started doing science fairs, I had no idea that a young girl without lots of money and with just a little advanced engineering knowledge could make a difference in the world. I’ve learned that I truly love working on a problem that’s so much larger than me,’ Du said.”可推知,杜是一个有挑战精神的人。故选A项。
26.A 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“An impressive invention made by a teenager, called Anna Du, is helping to clean up small pieces of plastic from the ocean.”及全文内容可知,本文介绍了女孩安娜·杜的一项帮助清理海洋中小塑料碎片的发明,因此可以在报纸中“创新”部分找到该文章。故选A项。
27.B 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Du has also released a new book to help spread the word not only about the dangers of microplastics but also about the ways to relieve the problem.”及“Writing for kids of her own age, the young girl alerts her readers to the threat of microplastic pollution and urges them to care about the environment. The book hopes to encourage young students to get into science, technology, engineering and maths(STEM) subjects and to inspire a new generation of inventors and engineers.”可知,杜写书是为了提高人们对微塑料污染的认识。故选B项。
C
【文章大意】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了有科学证据表明我们的注意力持续时间已经大幅缩短。文章说明了较短的注意力持续时间的缺点、注意力持续时间变短的原因以及我们应该如何应对。
28.A 段落大意题。根据第二段“Mark maintains that a shorter attention span has three downsides: the first is that people make more errors when they do attention shifting; the second downside is that it takes longer to do something, because we have to adjust to every new task every time we shift; the third downside—maybe this is the worst of all—is that stress increases. When people are working on multiple tasks and they have to shift their attention, their blood pressure rises.”可知,第二段的主要内容是注意力持续时间变短的负面影响。故选A。
29.C 词义猜测题。根据画线词后文“If it’s just boredom or procrastination(拖延), make a deal with yourself to work another 20 minutes, and then treat yourself to a reward.”可知,马克建议当你渴望改变任务的时候,要分析一下原因,来让自己保持专注。故画线词意思是“渴望”。故选C。
30.C 细节理解题。根据第三段“So she offered a couple of tips for staying focused. First, when you feel the itch to change tasks, analyse why. If it’s just boredom or procrastination (拖延), make a deal with yourself to work another 20 minutes, and then treat yourself to a reward.”可知,格洛丽亚·马克可能会建议在改变你的任务之前,有必要三思而后行。故选C。
31.D 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Does it ever seem like something is going on with our attention spans Gloria Mark, an attention researcher at the University of California, says there is scientific evidence that attention spans have shrunk considerably.”并结合全文可知,文章说明了较短的注意力持续时间的缺点、注意力持续时间变短的原因以及我们应该如何应对。由此可知,D选项“我们能做些什么来延长注意力的持续时间 ”最符合文章标题。故选D。
D
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文,主要讲述了科学家已经创造出了由石墨烯制成的功能半导体,这可能为未来开发速度更快、效率更高的新型计算机奠定基础。
32.D 词义猜测题。but前后表示转折,根据前一句“Graphene, a material made from a single layer of carbon atoms, is a good electrical conductor resistant to heat and acids.”可知,前面讲述了石墨烯的特征和作为导电体的良好性能,所以后文应讲述石墨烯一直以来没有被开发成导电体的问题,再结合第三段中的“The problem has been the lack of what is known as a bandgap.”可推知,由于带隙的问题,这种可以随意被控制导电或断电的功能石墨烯半导体难倒了科学家。evade意为“想不出,不发生”,与puzzle(使困惑)意思最接近。故选D项。
33.D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Semiconductors have bands of higher and lower energy and a point—the bandgap—at which excited electrons can jump from one to the other. This effectively allows the flow of current to be switched on and off, so it is either conducting or not conducting, creating the binary system of zeros and ones used in digital computers.”可知,带隙能够让被激发的电子从一个带跳到另一个带,可以有效地允许电流的开启和关闭,因此它非常关键。故选D项。
34.A 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“De Heer said the electrical properties of a graphene semiconductor were far better than those of silicon chips.”可知,石墨烯半导体比硅芯片有更好的电学性能。故选A项。
35.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“But he is sceptical of the view that the world will soon shift to graphene chips, because silicon has such a head start.(但他对世界很快就会转向石墨烯芯片这一观点持怀疑态度,因为硅有如此领先的优势)”可推测出,对于不久的将来石墨烯芯片得到应用的可能性,他持怀疑态度。故选C项。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何提高自制力。
36.E 根据上文“Some of us have more than others. And research shows that those with more self-control tend to be happier. But the problem is that we usually only get rewarded in the future.”可知,上文提到了我们只在未来得到奖励,E项“因此,我们一直在权衡是等待还是现在就拥有它”符合语境,故选E。
37.D 根据上文“He says that the ironic thing about self-control is that those who are really good at it don’t have to practise it.”可知,上文提到了那些真正擅长自制的人并不需要练习自制,故本句承接上文进一步说明这类人的特点。D项“他们可以毫不费力地一直保持好习惯”符合语境,故选D。
38.A 上文“When it comes to improving self-control, Inzlicht says it’s difficult to change the personality that you’re born with.”说明改变与生俱来的特质是困难的,A项“但这并不意味着你对此无能为力”承接上文,同时引出下文“A wide body of research shows that you can improve self-control for a particular behaviour you want to change or a habit you’d like to develop.”关于你也可以提高自制力的叙述。故选A。
39.C 上文“Some gyms will charge you a certain amount of money for a year-long membership and then give you a few cents back every time you come.”说明有些健身房会用给几分钱的方式吸引你去锻炼,C项“即使是少量的钱也能激励人们去锻炼。”承接上文。选项中even a small amount of money和上文中a few cents语义相关,故选C。
40.B 根据后文“Part of failing at developing self-control is in getting frustrated at yourself for not changing overnight.”可知,后文提到了可能会因为急于求成导致失败而阻碍自制力的发展,所以此处应指出要循序渐进才能成功。B项“Inzlicht说,成功的另一个秘诀是循序渐进”符合语境。故选B。
第三部分
第一节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。Preet Chandi希望独自徒步穿越南极洲到达南极,并计划资助更多女性尝试户外冒险活动。
41.C 根据上文“Preet Chandi, an Asian woman, returned from a trek(徒步旅行) across Greenland last year.”可知,这次她希望能独自完成穿越南极洲到达南极的徒步旅行,故选C项。abandon放弃; sponsor赞助; complete完成; introduce介绍。
42.B 根据下文的cold of -50℃可知,零下50℃的低温是极度寒冷的,故选B项。bare赤裸的; bitter严寒的; bearable可忍受的; breathless气喘吁吁的。
43.C 根据上文“She will face the…cold of -50℃ while dragging a sled weighing 95kg…”可知,这里说的是她出发时,故选C项。settle down安定下来; check out检查; set off动身,出发; turn up出现。
44.A 根据下文“But she feels well prepared after years of…”可知,她承认这是个艰难的旅程,但进行了多年的训练,她觉得自己准备好了,故选A项。admit承认; deny否定; hope希望; pray祈祷。
45.D 根据上文“Preet Chandi…it is a tough journey. But she feels well prepared after years of…”可知,经过多年的训练后,她觉得自己准备好了,故选D项。work工作; adjustment调整; struggle斗争; training训练。
46.B 根据第一段中“She will face the…cold of -50℃ while dragging a sled weighing 95kg when she…”可知,她拉着轮胎进行训练,故选B项。lift举起; drag拖,拽; roll翻滚; push推。
47.A 根据上文“In recent weeks she has been…tyres around the streets near her home.”可知,在她家附近遇到的应该是路人,故选A项。passer-by路人; explorer探险者; visitor游客; cyclist骑自行车的人。
48.B 根据下文“…adding that a number of people thought she was to…for Southall, in west London, not to the south pole.”可知,这里说的是不参与冒险的社区,故选B项。activity活动; adventure冒险经历; competition竞赛; sport运动。
49.C 根据“…a number of people thought she was…south pole.”可知,一些人认为她要去Southall,而不是南极,故选C项。call打电话; run跑; head朝……行进; look看。
50.D 根据上文“…adding that a number of people thought she was to…for Southall, in west London, not to the south pole.”可知,这里说的是超出了他们的知识范围,故选D项。control控制; ability能力; reach波及范围; knowledge知识。
51.C 根据上文in the south pole以及下文中的except snow可知,在南极,很可能好几天除了雪什么都看不到,故选C项。touch触摸; feel感觉; see看; smell闻。
52.A 根据上文“In the south pole, one may…nothing in front for days except snow.”可知,除了雪什么都看不到是很大的心理挑战,故选A项。challenge挑战; trouble麻烦; dilemma窘境; success成功。
53.B 根据下文for her to listen to on the journey可知,这里说的是录制了语音消息,故选B项。play播放; record录制; present展示; take取走。
54.D 根据上文“When she returns, she plans to put aside some money…”可知,这里说的是资助更多的女性尝试户外冒险,故选D项。urge敦促; persuade说服; command命令; fund为……提供资金。
55.D 根据上文的outdoor adventures可知,户外冒险通常是男性占主导地位的领域,故选D项。extremely极度地; incredibly难以置信地; temporarily暂时地; typically通常。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了《你不知道的敦煌》系列节目。
56.an 考查冠词。分析句子结构可知,因空白处后面有名词,根据冠词的用法,可知可数名词前需使用不定冠词,表示“一个”含义,因important的第一个发音音素为元音,应用an。故填an。
57.was released 考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知,空白处在句子中作谓语,因与主语之间为被动关系,使用被动语态,根据时间状语from Dec.5 to 8 in 2023可知,句子表达的是过去发生的动作,谓语动词使用一般过去时的被动语态,主语是单数,be动词使用was。故填was released。
58.its 考查代词。分析句子结构可知,空白处在句子中作定语,使用形容词性物主代词。故填its。
59.displaying 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,空白处在句子中作状语,使用非谓语动词,因与其逻辑主语the show之间为逻辑上的主谓关系,使用现在分词。故填displaying。
60.which 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,这是一个包含非限制性定语从句的复合句,先行词为guochao,指物,因关系词在定语从句中作主语,使用关系代词which引导定语从句。故填which。
61.into 考查介词。分析句子结构可知,此处用固定短语insights into sth,指对某个主题、问题或领域的深入理解和见解。故填into。
62.to taste 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,空白处在句子中作状语表示目的,使用动词不定式。故填to taste。
63.popularity 考查名词。根据空白处前面的定冠词the可知空白处应填名词,因名词popularity为不可数名词。故填popularity。
64.have transformed 考查时态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知,空白处在句子中作谓语,根据时间状语in recent years可知,本句应使用现在完成时;主语是复数,助动词使用have。故填have transformed。
65.fashionable 考查形容词。分析句子结构可知,空白处在句子中作定语,修饰名词collection,应使用形容词fashionable “时尚的”。故填fashionable。
第四部分
第一节
One possible version:
Dear Bill,
Knowing that you’re a huge fan of traditional Chinese art, I’m writing to invite you to join me and my friend David for a visit to the Folk Art Museum this upcoming weekend.
Our plan is to meet at the entrance of the museum at 10 am on Saturday and spend the entire day exploring the traditional crafts and artworks on display. At lunchtime, we could grab some food at a nearby restaurant and enjoy some leisure time.
We would be delighted if you could come. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
【思路点拨】 本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了作者的孙女说她专门为父母准备了花,其实只是杂草。后来作者将孙女的“花”不小心锁在了车库。一开始作者并不想打开车库门去拿花,后来认识到了孙女的用心,非常感动。
【详解】
1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“我告诉她:‘我们一会儿再去拿。’”可知,第一段可描写孙女被拒绝后的伤心反应及作者的感悟。
②由第二段首句内容“我转过身,走回门廊的尽头,打开了门。”可知,第二段可描写作者为孙女开门拿“花”,认识到了一些对成年人来说毫无价值的东西对孩子来说却很重要。
2.续写线索:不愿打开车库门—孙女哭泣—感悟—打开车库门—孙女开心—感悟
One possible version:
“We’ll get them later,” I told her. I just did not want to walk back down the stairs and unlock the garage door for a bunch of worthless weeds. Putting my hand onto her small shoulder, I began directing her back into the house. She stood there with tears welling up in her eyes. “These flowers are specially for my mummy and daddy,” she sobbed. All of a sudden, I realized that those baseball gloves were like gold to those homeless children just as those weeds were beautiful flowers to my granddaughter.
I turned around, walked back to the end of the porch and opened the gate. Then I walked down the three stairs, took out my keys and opened the garage door. Wearing a shining smile on her face, Madison ran past me, grabbing the little treasures she had picked moments before. “Thank you, grandma, I love you!” she said. I knelt down, looked at the green, now lifeless weeds and smiled as I saw the beauty of a dozen beautiful red roses reflected in her eyes. As is often the case, something valueless to adults means a lot to children.单元素养测评卷(四)
Unit 4
(时间:120分钟 分值:150分)
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
( )1.What is the woman looking for
A.A pair of trousers.
B.A jacket.
C.A dress.
( )2.When will the man see Dr Smith
A.At 8:00 am. B.At 8:30 am. C.At 9:00 am.
( )3.Where are the speakers
A.In the street.
B.In the post office.
C.In the barber’s.
( )4.What does the woman ask the man to do
A.Turn in her report to Mr Smith.
B.Take her daughter to hospital.
C.Go to a meeting instead of her.
( )5.How does the man feel
A.Worried. B.Surprised. C.Satisfied.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
( )6.What attracted the man most in Paris
A.The Louvre Museum.
B.The Eiffel Tower.
C.Restaurants and clubs.
( )7.How did the man feel about his vacation
A.Boring. B.Wonderful. C.Tiring.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
( )8.Why does the man hold the party
A.For the house-warming.
B.For his birthday.
C.For his promotion.
( )9.How long will the party last
A.4 hours. B.5 hours. C.6 hours.
听第8段材料,回答第10至13题。
( )10.What day is it today
A.Friday. B.Saturday. C.Sunday.
( )11.What does Claire think helped her get the letter from Harvard
A.Forming good learning habits.
B.Attending extra courses.
C.Staying up late to study.
( )12.Why did Claire choose Harvard University
A.Her aunt was studying there.
B.She has won a scholarship to it.
C.She wants to be Madelyn’s schoolmate.
( )13.What does Claire plan to do before September
A.Visit her aunt.
B.Travel abroad.
C.Visit some colleges.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
( )14.What is the aim of the competition
A.To develop team spirit.
B.To experience school life.
C.To build awareness of competition.
( )15.Who could be the coach of the competition
A.An athlete from France.
B.A teacher from any school.
C.A graduate from high school.
( )16.How can the woman take part in the competition
A.By sending an e-mail.
B.By writing an application letter.
C.By completing a form on a website.
( )17.What will the woman probably do next
A.Register as soon as possible.
B.Visit the website for more information.
C.Ask the man for help with technical problems.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
( )18.Where will the speaker go next year
A.Texas. B.California. C.Nevada.
( )19.What does the speaker want to do
A.Put new soda machines in the cafeteria.
B.Build a new baseball field.
C.Set up a technology lab.
( )20.What is the advantage of the speaker’s idea
A.It will be free.
B.It will be very popular.
C.It will benefit everyone.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分 37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A [2024·湖南邵阳高二期末]
Bristol Old Vic
When the Theatre Royal (now Bristol Old Vic) was built, electricity hadn’t been discovered. For over 250 years the people who have owned, worked inside and visited the theatre have kept records about their activity. These are kept safe at the University of Bristol Theatre Collection, and you’ll discover a range of documents which record the history of the theatre, from its foundation in 1764 up until the present day. Here are some of them.
BEGINNING
In 1764 businessmen Alexander Edgar and Thomas Symons suggested building a new theatre between Baldwin Street and the back of Coopers’ Hall in King Street. The estimated cost was ￡2,000 to be split among 40 subscribers, but the building work cost more than expected. Owning shares allowed them to influence decisions about the theatre.
SILVER TICKET
Each of the original Bristol Old Vic shareholders was given a silver ticket that promised sight of any performance held at the theatre. As the holders were clever businessmen, they insisted that the silver tickets should be loaned or traded. This enabled them to make some extra money but made it extremely difficult for the theatre managers to keep track of who was allowed to see shows for free.
250TH BIRTHDAY
In May 2016, the theatre celebrated its 250th birthday! As the oldest continuously-working theatre in the English-speaking world, it deserved a proper party, so Bristol-based Limbic Cinema was hired to create a film of the theatre’s historical highlights which was projected (放映) onto the theatre itself.
( )21.Where can you find the information mentioned above
A.At Baldwin Street.
B.At Coopers’ Hall in King Street.
C.At the University of Bristol Theatre Collection.
D.At Bristol-based Limbic Cinema.
( )22.How was the theatre’s 250th birthday celebrated
A.By making a film projected in theatres across England.
B.By building Bristol-based Limbic Cinema.
C.By releasing silver tickets in memory of the birthday.
D.By creating a film about its history.
( )23.What’s the purpose of the text
A.To introduce some information of Bristol Old Vic.
B.To change people’s view on Bristol Old Vic.
C.To recommend a movie related to the theatre.
D.To compare the theatre and others.
B [2024·山东青岛高二期末]
An impressive invention made by a teenager, called Anna Du, is helping to clean up small pieces of plastic from the ocean.
While walking along her local beaches in Massachusetts, the young student began collecting waste plastic bags and bottles. But what she noticed was a large number of tiny pieces of plastic or microplastics that were impossible to pick up. At just 12 years old, Du set out to solve the problem. After testing a few prototypes(原型) in her backyard, she invented a remotely operated vehicle that uses the infrared camera(红外摄像机) to detect microplastics on the ocean floor. More recently, Du has also created a simulation(模拟) model that uses artificial intelligence to predict where microplastics are located.
Du’s robot invention has earned her awards at top science fairs in the US, and she’s now a nationally recognized advocate for microplastic awareness and pollution prevention. “When I first started doing science fairs, I had no idea that a young girl without lots of money and with just a little advanced engineering knowledge could make a difference in the world. I’ve learned that I truly love working on a problem that’s so much larger than me,” Du said.
Du has also released a new book to help spread the word not only about the dangers of microplastics but also about the ways to relieve the problem. Titled Microplastics & Me, the book follows Du’s own story of how she went from worrying about the environment to designing award-winning solutions. Writing for kids of her own age, the young girl alerts her readers to the threat of microplastic pollution and urges them to care about the environment. The book hopes to encourage young students to get into science, technology, engineering and maths(STEM) subjects and to inspire a new generation of inventors and engineers. What’s more, Du has even raised more than $7,000 to distribute the book free to kids and libraries in high-need communities.
( )24.What inspired Du to make the invention
A.There was too much rubbish along the beaches.
B.The plastics were too small to collect by hand.
C.The sea was polluted seriously.
D.She was interested in AI.
( )25.What can we learn about Du from Paragraph 3
A.She has a spirit of challenge.
B.She is too poor to make a difference.
C.She doesn’t study hard in engineering.
D.She wins international recognition.
( )26.In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A.Innovation. B.Voice.
C.Culture. D.Art.
( )27.Why does Du write the book Microplastics & Me
A.To inspire readers to share their stories.
B.To raise the awareness of microplastic pollution.
C.To encourage high schools to offer STEM subjects.
D.To collect money for kids in high-need communities.
C [2024·浙江湖州高二期末]
Does it ever seem like something is going on with our attention spans Gloria Mark, an attention researcher at the University of California, says there is scientific evidence that attention spans have shrunk considerably. “We started studying attention span length over 20 years ago,” Mark said. “In 2003, we found that attention spans averaged about two-and-a-half minutes on any screen before people switched. In the past five, six years, they are averaging 47 seconds on the screen.”
Mark maintains that a shorter attention span has three downsides: the first is that people make more errors when they do attention shifting; the second downside is that it takes longer to do something, because we have to adjust to every new task every time we shift; the third downside—maybe this is the worst of all—is that stress increases. When people are working on multiple tasks and they have to shift their attention, their blood pressure rises.
You don’t have to be a professor to guess at the cause of our great distract ability: it’s technology, of course—phones, social media, texting. It might be hard to think of the last time you even had a tech-free hour. So she offered a couple of tips for staying focused. First, when you feel the itch to change tasks, analyse why. If it’s just boredom or procrastination(拖延), make a deal with yourself to work another 20 minutes, and then treat yourself to a reward.
Second, picture yourself at the end of the day. What do you want to have accomplished What do you want to feel “A concrete visualization of yourself sitting on the couch, you know, watching your favourite show is really good motivation,” she said.
The Internet has this incredible resource available to us, so rather than be upset by it because it distracts us, how can we turn that around and instead find value from it And how can we utilize our time best when we use the resources from the Internet without getting exhausted from it These questions are what Gloria Mark will focus on in her subsequent research.
( )28.What is the second paragraph mainly about
A.Negative effects of short attention spans.
B.Benefits of long attention spans.
C.Causes of short attention spans.
D.Ways to deal with short attention spans.
( )29.What does the underlined word in Para.3 probably mean
A.Necessity. B.Courage.
C.Desire. D.Choice.
( )30.Which of the following may Gloria Mark suggest
A.Imagining what you have accomplished at the end of the day is a waste of time.
B.Multitasking is a good way to extend our attention span.
C.It is necessary to think twice before shifting your tasks.
D.We’d better say no to the Internet sometimes as it distracts us.
( )31.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage
A.Are our attention spans getting shorter
B.How do we live with the Internet
C.Is multitasking possible
D.What can we do to make our attention spans longer
D [2024·福建厦门高二期末]
A working semiconductor(半导体) has been created from graphene(石墨烯), potentially laying the foundation for a new type of computer with greater speed and efficiency than today’s silicon chips(硅片) allow.
Graphene, a material made from a single layer of carbon atoms, is a good electrical conductor resistant to heat and acids. But a working graphene semiconductor which can be controlled to conduct or separate electricity at will, has evaded scientists. Such semiconductors are key to creating the logic chips that power computers.
The problem has been the lack of what is known as a bandgap. Semiconductors have bands of higher and lower energy and a point—the bandgap—at which excited electrons can jump from one to the other. This effectively allows the flow of current to be switched on and off, so it is either conducting or not conducting, creating the binary system of zeros and ones used in digital computers.
Now, Walter de Heer at the Georgia Institute of Technology and his colleagues have created graphene with a bandgap and demonstrated a working transistor, an on/off switch that either prevents or allows current to flow through it. De Heer said the electrical properties of a graphene semiconductor were far better than those of silicon chips. “It’s like driving on a rocky road versus driving on a freeway,” he said.
Silicon chips are cheap to make and backed by extensive production facilities, but we are reaching their limits. Moore’s law states the number of transistors in a circuit will double roughly every two years, but the rate of downsizing has slowed recently as engineers reach circuit concentration beyond which electrons can’t be reliably controlled.
“You can use all the technology the whole semiconductor industry is totally comfortable with to scale up this process,” says David Carey at the University of Surrey, UK. But he is sceptical about the view that the world will soon shift to graphene chips, because silicon has such a head start. “Most people working on silicon are bombarded(提供大量信息) daily by new, wonderful materials that are about to replace it and none of it’s ever happened,” he says.
( )32.What does the underlined word “evaded” probably mean in Paragraph 2
A.Surprised. B.Attracted.
C.Annoyed. D.Puzzled.
( )33.Why is a bandgap crucial
A.It excites the jump of electrons.
B.It creates the system of zeros and ones.
C.It balances the higher and lower energy.
D.It allows the on and off of the current flow.
( )34.What advantage might graphene semiconductors have over silicon chips
A.Superior electrical characteristics.
B.Stronger production support.
C.Lower development cost.
D.Slower downsizing rate.
( )35.What may be David’s attitude to graphene chips’ application in the near future
A.Uncaring. B.Favourable.
C.Doubtful. D.Disapproving.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
[2024·广东深圳中学高二期末]
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Whether you’re looking to lose a few pounds, spend more time at the gym or learn a language, turning bad habits into good ones is all about self-control. Some of us have more than others. And research shows that those with more self-control tend to be happier. But the problem is that we usually only get rewarded in the future. 36.
Michael Inzlicht is a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto and a self-control researcher. He says that the ironic thing about self-control is that those who are really good at it don’t have to practise it. 37. When you love and desire something that tends to be better for you, like studying, working hard or exercising, for example, you don’t have to think about doing it. Inzlicht says that these types of individuals generally have what’s called “trait self-control” meaning it’s an aspect of their personality.
When it comes to improving self-control, Inzlicht says it’s difficult to change the personality that you’re born with. 38. A wide body of research shows that you can improve self-control for a particular behaviour you want to change or a habit you’d like to develop. For example, Inzlicht says that when we get paid to make life changes, we’re more likely to make them. Some gyms will charge you a certain amount of money for a year-long membership and then give you a few cents back every time you come. 39.
40. Part of failing at developing self-control is in getting frustrated at yourself for not changing overnight. If you’re building self-control in losing weight, for instance, don’t try switching to nothing but fruits and vegetables all at once because it’s too dramatic a change—not to mention unsustainable.
A.However, this doesn’t mean you can do nothing about it.
B.Another tip for success, says Inzlicht, is making gradual steps.
C.Even a small amount of money can encourage people to work out.
D.They can maintain the good habits all the time without much effort.
E.Thus, we are constantly weighing whether to wait or to have it right now.
F.Don’t be afraid of frustration since it is necessary for your improvement.
G.Actually, self-control improvement can bring about benefits to all individuals.
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)
[2024·广东汕头高二期末]
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。
Preet Chandi, an Asian woman, returned from a trek (徒步旅行) across Greenland last year. She hopes to 41 an unsupported trek across Antarctica to the south pole by herself. The 700-mile journey will take about 45 days. She will face the 42 cold of -50℃ while dragging a sled weighing 95kg when she 43 .
Preet Chandi 44 it is a tough journey. But she feels well prepared after years of 45 . In recent weeks she has been 46 tyres around the streets near her home. She has received a number of curious questions from 47 . “If you come from a community that is not involved in 48 at all, it can be really hard,” she said, adding that a number of people thought she was to 49 for Southall, in west London, not to the south pole. “It’s just beyond their 50 .”
In the south pole, one may 51 nothing in front for days except snow. It is quite a mental 52 . Thus, her partner has left messages inside her tent, while friends have 53 voice notes for her to listen to on the journey.
When she returns, she plans to put aside some money to 54 more women to try outdoor adventures. She is pleased to see change in what has 55 been a male-dominated area. What an inspiring woman!
( )41.A.abandon B.sponsor
C.complete D.introduce
( )42.A.bare B.bitter
C.bearable D.breathless
( )43.A.settles down B.checks out
C.sets off D.turns up
( )44.A.admits B.denies
C.hopes D.prays
( )45.A.work B.adjustment
C.struggle D.training
( )46.A.lifting B.dragging
C.rolling D.pushing
( )47.A.passers-by B.explorers
C.visitors D.cyclists
( )48.A.activities B.adventures
C.competitions D.sports
( )49.A.call B.run
C.head D.look
( )50.A.control B.ability
C.reach D.knowledge
( )51.A.touch B.feel
C.see D.smell
( )52.A.challenge B.trouble
C.dilemma D.success
( )53.A.played B.recorded
C.presented D.taken
( )54.A.urge B.persuade
C.command D.fund
( )55.A.extremely B.incredibly
C.temporarily D.typically
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
[2024·江苏扬州高二期末]
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。
Dunhuang, located in northwest China’s Gansu Province, was 56. important stop on the ancient Silk Road with a long history. What does it look like today
From Dec.5 to 8 in 2023, the show titled “The Dunhuang You Don’t Know”, 57. (release)on social media platforms including Weibo and Douyin. Since 58. (it) first public performance, the video series has got millions of views online.
The show, produced by the Art Programme Centre of China Media Group, focused on the modern way of life in Dunhuang, 59. (display) the inheritance(继承) and development of traditional Chinese culture. The programme referred to eight dimensions, including local cuisine, folk tradition and guochao, 60. means “native wave”, and the use of traditional Chinese elements in fashion. One episode (集) guided viewers through the Mogao Grottoes and related exhibitions, providing insights 61. the historical and cultural significance behind the cave paintings. In another episode, the audience were taken to the night market 62. (taste) local food such as iron plate fish and hand-grabbed lamb.
In recent years, with a rise in the 63. (popular) of guochao, modern artists 64. (transform) age-old art into creative cultural products that appeal to young consumers. This video series has also caught people’s attention through trendy and 65. (fashion) collection.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分) [2024·广西桂林高二期末]
假定你是李华,你的好友David和你约定本周末去民间艺术博物馆参观。请给你的留学生朋友Bill发一封邮件,邀请他一同前往,内容包括:
1.写信目的;
2.具体安排;
3.期待回复。
注意:1.词数80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:民间艺术博物馆the Folk Art Museum
Dear Bill,
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分) [2024·湖北部分省级示范高中高二期末]
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。
Seeing the United Parcel Truck pull into my driveway, I opened the garage door knowing that another package had arrived helping us with the Christmas in July Party we were putting together for the homeless children at a local charity.
As I stood watching the driver get the packages from the back of the truck, I saw Madison, my three-year-old granddaughter, picking weeds from the lawn. “These are for my mummy and daddy,” she said, as she held out a hand full of worthless little weeds. I just smiled and nodded my head as I looked at her tight little closed fist.
The UPT driver walked into the garage and put the two packages on the wooden bench. He and I stood talking about the numerous baseball gloves, baseball bats, helmets and baseballs sitting about the room. I told him I had been raised in a Jacksonville, Florida orphanage and that during my entire childhood I never once owned anything of my own. I told him that these presents were for the children themselves and not for the orphanage.
After talking for a few minutes, the driver told me he had to leave. He waved and began walking back down the driveway. I turned around, locked the garage door and began walking up onto the front porch. Just as I closed the gate, Madison came running up to where I was standing.
“My flowers, my flowers,” she screamed aloud. I soon realized that I had locked her weeds in the garage.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
“We’ll get them later,” I told her.
Paragraph 2:
I turned around, walked back to the end of the porch and opened the gate.
