Unit 2 Looking into the Future词汇检测
常考词 汉语 常考词 汉语
persuade leak
switch rural
constant wiring
distant detect
instant relevant
appliance career
automatic innovation
integrate available
sensor nevertheless
efficient structure
preference emphasis
mode crime
secure combine
command predict
obey forecast
advocate occupation
draft oppose
phrase hence adv.
abnormal cease
critical absence
cancer accurate
potentially prospect
electrical in this sense
daily routine artificial intelligence
remote control switch off/on
二、词性转换
1. secure adj. 安全的; 安心的; 可靠的; 牢固的→security n. 保护措施; 安全工作
2. distant adj. 遥远的；远处的；疏远的；心不在焉的→ n. 距离；远处
3. warn v. 警告→warning n. 警告; 警示; 先兆
4. constant adj. 不断的; 重复的; 不变的→constantly adv. 不断地
5. normal adj. 正常的→abnormal adj. 不正常的; 反常的
6. criticize vt. 批评; 批判→ critical adj. 严重的; 关键的; 批判性的
7. potential adj. 可能的; 潜在的n. 潜力; 可能性→potentially adv. 潜在地; 可能地
8. relevant adj. 有关的; 有意义的→irrelevant adj. 不相干的; 不切题的
9. innovate v. 革新→innovation n. 创新; 创造
10. predict vt. 预测; 预言; 预料→prediction n. 预测; 预言
11.combine vt.&vi. (使)结合；混合→combination n. 结合；混合
13.preference n. 爱好；偏爱→prefer v. 喜欢→preferred/preferred/preferring (过去式/过去分词/现在分词)
14.occupation n. 职业；占领→occupy v. 占领；占据→ adj. 占用的；被占领的；忙于……的
15.absence n. 不存在；缺乏；缺席→absent adj. 缺席的；不在场的
三、单句语法填空
1. You can’t imagine what great trouble the boy has persuading (persuade) his father to give up smoking!
2. Carrying many different viruses, wildlife can potentially (potential) infect human beings and should be banned for trade.
3. Do not forget to switch off the air-conditioning when you go to bed.
4. Due to security (secure) concerns, visitors are no longer permitted to climb the stairs inside the Statue of Liberty.
5. Figuring out in advance how we’re going to cope with major problems during the virus outbreak helps us work efficiently (efficient).
6. Actually, our hobbies vary a lot—I like outdoor activities, while square dance is my wife’s preference (prefer).
7. The woman burst into tears instantly (instant) she was announced the winner.
8. We have just heard a warning on the radio that a typhoon may be on its way.
9. She has great pressure at work recently and that may account for her abnormal (normal) behavior.
10. The manager needs an assistant that he can count on to take care of problems in his absence(absent).
11. It’s the combination (combine) of beauty and intelligence that made her stand out in the contest.
12．The engines shut off (automatic) in an emergency. 答案：automatically
【详解】考查副词。句意：在紧急情况下，这个引擎会自动关闭。此处应使用副词automatically修饰动词短语shut off ，故填automatically。
13. (occupy) himself in finishing his task, he didn’t realize the danger was approaching. 答案：occupying
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：他全神贯注地完成任务，没有意识到危险正在逼近。逻辑主语he与occupy之间为主动关系，所以用现在分词作状语。根据句意，故填Occupying。
14.There is a (warn) on the door that “No entry without permission”. 答案：warning
【详解】考查名词。句意：门上有“未经允许不得入内”的警告。不定冠词a后接可数名词的单数形式，在句中作主语。warn的名词为warning，为“警告”之意。根据句意，故填warning。
15.Without a reasonable education all kinds of strange and ( fantasy) ideas will take root. 答案：fantastic
【详解】考查形容词。句意：没有合理的教育，各种稀奇古怪、不切实际的想法都会生根发芽。ideas前面空格处缺少fantasy的形容词fantastic作定语，表示“不切实际的”，故填fantastic。
16.A phrase from the conference floor set my mind (wander) . 答案：wandering
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：会议厅里的一句话让我心烦意乱。动词set后宾语my mind与wander之间为主动关系，所以用现在分词作宾语补足语。根据句意，故填wandering。
17.One of the victims of the fire remains in a (critic) condition. 答案：critical
【详解】考查形容词。句意：火灾中的一名受害者目前情况危急。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作定语表示属性，使用形容词critical，意为“极其重要的”，故填critical。
18.Mr Smith is determined to make sure that top customer service is (integrate) into the business. 答案：integrated
【详解】考查语态。句意：史密斯先生决心确保高端客户服务融入企业。that引导的宾语从句中，主语top customer service和动词integrate是被动关系，应用过去分词形式与is构成一般现在时的被动语态，故填integrated。
19.His plan (oppose) by the whole family, but he later persuaded them. 答案：was opposed
【详解】考查时态和语态。句意：他的计划遭到全家人的反对，但他后来说服了他们。此处在句中作谓语，主语his plan和动词oppose是被动关系，且由persuaded 可知，句子描述过去发生的事，故此处应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语是单数，be动词应用was。故填was opposed。
20.Standing at the top of the TV tower, we could see the mountains in the (distant) clearly. 答案：distance
【详解】考查名词。句意：站在电视塔的顶端，我们可以清楚地看到远处的山。根据前文in the可知，此处应用名词distance作介词宾语，in the distance是固定搭配。故填 distance。
广州市三校联考2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题
第一节语法填空(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。
The traditional Chinese craft of turning thick bamboo into delicate slices achieves fame on overseas short video platform TikTok, receiving more than 10 million ___46___ (view) and hundreds of thousands of likes. The skilled bamboo craftsmen are recording the daily detailed production process of their handicrafts on social media, ___47___ are regarded as a “___48___ (mystery) Chinese power” in the eyes of foreign netizens.
Anne, ___49___ TikTok talent from Omaha, USA, filmed a reaction video to the artistry and posted ___50___ online. While witnessing the process of bamboo gradually turning into bamboo silk and pot brushes, she couldn’t contain her ___51___ (surprise) expression. “A real craftsman,” she said in the video.
___52___ fancy tools, these bamboo craftsmen make amazing works of art ___53___ (simple) using their own bare hands. Pan Yunfeng, 51, from Lin’an, Zhejiang, started learning bamboo weaving at an early age and by now with over 5 million followers on Douyin, he ___54___ (become) a genuine influencer for netizens home and abroad.
Bamboo weaving art, ___55___ (originate) from the Warring States Period 2,000 years ago, has become an essential part of Chinese traditional culture. Now, the popularity of bamboo art on TikTok has opened a window for foreign netizens to better understand Chinese culture.
答案：46. views 47. which 48. mysterious 49. a 50. it 51. surprised 52. Without
53. simply 54. has become 55. originating
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了将粗竹片切成细碎的中国传统工艺在海外短视频平台TikTok上广受欢迎。
【46题详解】
考查名词。句意：将粗壮的竹子切成细碎的中国传统工艺在海外短视频平台抖音上走红，获得了超过1000万的观看量和数十万的点赞。设空处在句中作宾语，和and后的likes(点赞)并列，应用名词复数的形式。故填views。
【47题详解】
考查定语从句的引导词。句意：技艺精湛的竹制工匠每天都在社交媒体上记录手工艺的详细制作过程，在外国网友眼中，这是一种神秘的中国力量。设空处非限制性的定语从句且在句中作指物的主语，先行词为their handicrafts，应用which。故填which。
【48题详解】
考查形容词。句意见上题解析。设空处后为名词，设空处应用形容词的形式修饰名词。故填mysterious。
49题详解】
考查冠词。句意：安妮是来自美国奥马哈的TikTok达人，她拍摄了一段对这种艺术的反应视频，并发布到网上。设空处后为名词单数，表示泛指，应用不定冠词，且空后的形容词为辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。故填a。
【50题详解】
考查代词。句意见上题解析。设空处指代上文的“a reaction video (一段反应视频)”应用it。故填it。
【51题详解】
考查形容词。句意：看着竹子逐渐变成竹丝和锅刷的过程，她无法抑制自己惊讶的表情。“一个真正的工匠，”她在视频中说。设空处应用形容词的形式修饰空后的名词，表示“感到惊讶的”应用动词的过去分词的形式作定语。故填surprised。
【52题详解】
考查介词。句意：没有花哨的工具，这些竹制工匠仅仅用自己的双手就能做出令人惊叹的艺术品。表示“无、没有”应用without。故填Without。
【53题详解】
考查副词。句意见上题解析。设空处应用副词的修饰动词，故填simply。
【54题详解】
考查动词的时态。句意：他从小就开始学习竹编，现在在抖音上有超过500万粉丝，成为了一个真正的影响国内外网民的网红。根据时间状语by now，可知句子的时态为现在完成时。主语为he，结合主谓一致。故答案为has become。
【55题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：竹编艺术起源于2000多年前的战国时期，已成为中国传统文化的重要组成部分。设空处在句中作非谓语，和其逻辑主语Bamboo weaving art之间是逻辑的主动关系，应用现在分词的形式作定语。故填originating。
深圳市第七高级中学2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷
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。
Imagine yourself in a well-lit cave, sinking deeply into a sofa and leafing through a magazine. Beside you is a cup of coffee and a piece of bread _____56_____ (shape) like an ancient vase. This unique experience can _____57_____ (find) at the art and life gallery of the Gansu Provincial Museum in Northwest bining art, cuisine, and books, this gallery _____58_____ (become) a popular spot for young people since its recent opening. The place witnesses _____59_____ significant number of visitors daily, with many cultural and creative products selling out as soon as they hit the shelves.
Across China, museums are now establishing themed cafes and galleries that combine historical _____60_____ (deep), pure creativity, and a relaxing atmosphere. These themed _____61_____ (factor) cater to the growing demand among young people for innovative cultural experiences and diverse lifestyles. For instance, _____62_____ (promote) Qing Dynasty culture, the Shenyang Palace Museum in Liaoning Province launched a themed cafe.
The strong public interest in cultural experiences is driving museums to innovate _____63_____ (constant). Such innovation has contributed to the development of cultural spaces _____64_____ especially satisfy young audiences’ preferences for the new comprehensive cultural forms. The widespread popularity of these products has attracted more young people ______65______ these museums, thus deepening the cultural significance of museums in their lives.
【答案】56. shaped 57. be found 58. has become 59. a 60. depth 61. factors 62. to promote
63. constantly 64. which##that 65. to
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文，主要讲的是中国博物馆如何通过创新的文化体验和多样化的生活方式吸引年轻人。
【56题详解】
考查过去分词。句意：在你身边有一杯咖啡和一块形状像古花瓶面包。句中谓语是is，空格处用非谓语动词，bread和shape之间是逻辑动宾关系，因此空格处用过去分词表被动，故填shaped。
【57题详解】
考查被动语态。句意：这种独特的体验可以在中国西北部甘肃省博物馆的艺术与生活画廊中找到。这种体验是被找到，句子用被动语态，空前有情态动词can，因此空格处是be done，故填be found。
【58题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：这家美术馆结合了艺术、美食和书籍，自最近开业以来已成为年轻人的热门景点。根据关键词since可知，此处用现在完成时，主语this gallery为单数，因此空格处是has become。故填has become。
【59题详解】
考查冠词。句意：这里每天都有大量的游客，许多文化创意产品一上架就卖光了。a number of是固定短语，意为“很多”，significant是辅音音素开头，因此空格处用a，故填a。
【60题详解】
考查名词。句意：在中国各地，博物馆正在建立主题咖啡馆和画廊，将历史深度、纯粹的创意和轻松的氛围结合起来。historical是形容词，修饰名词，deep的名词是depth，意为“深度”，是不可数名词，故填depth。
【61题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：这些主题因素迎合了年轻人对创新文化体验和多样化生活方式日益增长的需求。factor是可数名词，且根据These可知，此处用名词的复数形式。故填factors。
【62题详解】
考查不定式。句意：例如，为了推广清代文化，辽宁省沈阳故宫博物院开设了主题咖啡厅。该句已有谓语动词launched，此处用动词不定式作目的状语。故填to promote。
【63题详解】
考查副词。句意：公众对文化体验的浓厚兴趣正在推动博物馆不断创新。此处用副词修饰动词innovate，constant的副词是constantly，意为“不断地”。故填constantly。
【64题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：这种创新促进了文化空间的发展，特别是满足了年轻观众对新的综合文化形式的偏好。分析句子结构可知，空格处引导限制性定语从句，先行词是cultural spaces，指物，因此空格处用关系代词which/that。故填which/that。
【65题详解】
考查介词。句意：这些产品的广泛普及吸引了更多的年轻人到这些博物馆，从而加深了博物馆在他们生活中的文化意义。根据语境可知，句子表示“这些产品的广泛普及吸引了更多的年轻人到这些博物馆”，空格处意为“到”，用介词to。故填to。
广州市三校联考2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题
二、据短文内容，从短文后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。
Make sure your estate(财产) plan keeps up with life changes
Few things are as important as estate planning. If you don’t handle your business while you’re alive, the ramifications(影响) can run deep and wide long after you’re gone.
Estate planning may seem discouraging because it deals with issues of aging. Or maybe you think estate planning is only something folks like Bill Gates do. It’s for everybody. ___26___Here’s how.
What’s an estate plan Think of estate planning as a set of legal documents that spell out who gets your possession when you die, who you want to make medical decisions, who should make financial decisions on your behalf, and more. ___27___
This is not a one-shot deal. It’s great that you finally got your will done, have your medical directives in place, and gave someone power of attorney. ___28___Life is changing. Your documents should keep pace with change.
“Remember to update beneficiaries on life insurance policies after the first spouse(配偶) dies,” says Martin Levine, chief financial officer for 4Thought Financial Group in Syosset.___29___
Get help. This is one time when DIY probably isn’t a good idea. Talk to a financial adviser, preferably one with expertise in estate planning.
___30___ Don’t assume that establishing joint tenancy (sharing ownership in personal property, such as a home) or joint ownership over financial accounts is enough to protect your assets.
A. Make no assumptions.
B. But, you’re hardly finished.
C. Decide to do it, and to avoid unexpected consequences.
D. It is difficult to choose a right heir before your death unless they are your closest ones.
E. Ideally, it will make things easier for your heirs(后继人) at a time when they most need it.
F. Finding a reliable agency to deal with your possessions is a wise choice when planning estate.
G. The birth of a child and divorce are other life events that will require updating estate planning documents.
【答案】26. C 27. E 28. B 29. G 30. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍如何确保你的财产计划能跟上生活的变化。
【26题详解】
根据下文“Here’s how.”（方法如下）可知下文是告诉我们怎么做，由此可推测其前一句是说要去做这件事情。C项（决定这样做，并避免意外后果）符合语境，故选C。
【27题详解】
根据本段首句可知，本段讲的是什么是财产计划，因此与本段相关的主题语应该是财产计划，E项的主语“it”就是指财产计划。E项（理想情况下，它会在你的继承人最需要它的时候让事情变得更容易）符合语境，故选E。
【28题详解】
前一句“It’s great that you finally got your will done, have your medical directives in place, and gave someone power of attorney. ”（你终于完成了遗嘱，有了你医疗指示，并给了别人代理权，这很好）在讲财产计划完成后似乎一切尘埃落定，但横线后一句“ Life is changing. ”（生活在不断改变）说世事无常，因此可以推测横线上要选的语句应是转折意味的语句，B项（但是，你还没有完成）符合语境，故选B。
【29题详解】
这一段为世事无常做出了举例，空前““Remember to update beneficiaries on life insurance policies after the first spouse(配偶) dies,” says Martin Levine, chief financial officer for 4Thought Financial Group in Syosset.”（西奥塞特市4Thought金融集团首席财务官马丁 莱文表示：“记得在第一任配偶去世后，更新人寿保险受益人的信息。”）说在丧偶情况下，因此此处要填的是其他的情况如新生子或离婚等。G项（孩子的出生和离婚是其他需要更新遗产规划文件的生活事件）符合语境，故选G。
【30题详解】
根据空后“Don’t assume that establishing joint tenancy (sharing ownership in personal property, such as a home) or joint ownership over financial accounts is enough to protect your assets.”（不要以为建立联权共有（共同拥有个人财产，如房屋）或共同拥有金融账户就足以保护你的资产）可知，本段主要讲不要在财产方面做任何假设，A项（不要妄自假设）符合语境，故选A。
广东省深圳市第七高级中学2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷
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。
Therapeutic (治疗性的) writing involves participating in writing activities to deal with emotional issues. People work under the direction of a therapist (治疗学家) for most of the time. ____36____ In both cases, participants adopt expressive writing to put down thoughts, emotions, and other experiences.
Therapeutic writing can be useful in cases where people have difficulty communicating by other means. A client who is having trouble with a situation, for example, might write a letter to the people involved as part of therapy. ___37___ Besides, it works on how to approach the people in real life to settle the issue.
Exercises in therapeutic writing typically encourage people to write for a block of time, such as 15 minutes. They may be asked to write about their days or issues coming up in their lives. In guided therapy, the therapist may review the writing and discuss it with the patient. ___38___
Some people keep writing regular journals to share with their therapists and others. ___39___ Therapists can also use electronic journals to help patients between sessions, looking at what they’re writing about and identifying specific issues to discuss in therapy.
___40___ People may keep personal journals or diaries intended for their private use, where they can describe events and explore emotions. Some add a self-directed group therapy aspect as well by sharing their writing with friends who can provide advice.
A. Some of us think that writing is only for writers.
B. There are informal approaches to writing as therapy.
C. Participants can benefit from therapeutic writing exercises.
D. Sometimes they can start a writing program independently.
E. Of course, patients can talk about the emotions that come up while writing.
F. This writing can help him or her express goals and a desired result clearly.
G. Others may keep an online writing journal and only allow his or her therapist to read.
【答案】36. D 37. F 38. E 39. G 40. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇议论文。文章讲述了一种处理情绪的办法—治愈写作法。
【36题详解】
根据上文 People work under the direction of a therapist (治疗学家) for most of the time.可知，大多数情况下他们在治疗学家的指导下工作，根据逻辑推理可知，剩下的时间可能不需要指导。D. Sometimes they can start a writing program independently.有时他们可以独立开始写作，承接上文，故选D。
【37题详解】
根据上文A client who is having trouble with a situation, for example, might write a letter to the people involved as part of therapy可知，例如，一个有问题的客户，可以写一封信给当事人，作为治疗的一部分；再根据下文Besides, it works on how to approach the people in real life to settle the issue.可知，此外，它致力于如何接近现实中的人们来解决问题。由此可知，上句应该是客户写信的作用。F. This writing can help him or her express goals and a desired result clearly. 这种写作可以帮助他或她清楚地表达目标和期望的结果。承上启下，故选F。
【38题详解】
根据上文In guided therapy, the therapist may review the writing and discuss it with the patient.可知，在指导治疗中，治疗师可能会回顾文章，并与患者讨论。由此推断下文应该是治疗师和患者之间的互动。E. Of course, patients can talk about the emotions that come up while writing. 当然，病人可以谈论在写作时出现的情绪。承接上文，故选E。
【39题详解】
上文Some people keep writing regular journals to share with their therapists and others. 可知，有些人坚持定期写日志，与他们的治疗师和其他人分享。G. Others may keep an online writing journal and only allow his or her therapist to read. 还有一些人可能在网上写日记，但只允许他或她的治疗师阅读。根据这两句Some people和Others的线索，选项G引起下文，故选G。
【40题详解】
根据最后一段中People may keep personal journals or diaries intended for their private use可知，人们可能会保留个人日志或为私人使用的日记；再根据Some add a self-directed group therapy aspect as well by sharing their writing with friends who can provide advice. 有些人加入了团体治疗，并与朋友分享作品，朋友们可以提供建议。由此可知文章最后一段讲的是人们写作的方法，B. There are informal approaches to writing as therapy. 有一些非正式的写作方法可以作为治疗，总结全段，故选B。
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
Leafy greens are a great way to improve your health as they possess many vital nutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They are also low in calories, making them a good choice for those who want to manage their weight. The following salad leaves in your diet are highly recommended by nutritionists.
Spinach
Spinach is easy to get all year round. It is a good source of antioxidants, which can reduce the risk of many diseases, including heart disease and certain cancers. It’s best eaten uncooked, as part of a salad, as cooking tends to destroy the naturally occurring nutrients in the leaves.
Collard greens
Collard greens are a good source of lutein, which is important for eye health. They are full of vitamins A and C and minerals such as calcium, iron, zinc, copper and selenium, and are a good source of fibre. As with spinach, you can get them all year round.
Rocket
If you’re in the mood for a leafy green with a fresh, slightly bitter and peppery taste, consider adding rocket to your plate. Rocket is packed with nitrates — which studies have shown can boost performance in sports. Rocket is also rich in vitamins K and C, and calcium and polyphenols.
Romaine lettuce
Romaine lettuce is a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, K, C and folate (叶酸). These nutrients are essential for maintaining overall health and supporting a healthy immune system. Romaine is a source of fibre too, which is known to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer.
11. Why are the leafy greens a good option for people trying to control their weight
A. They are full of nutrients.
B. They are affordable and tasty.
C. They contain very few calories.
D. They are recommended by nutritionists.
12. Which food may be beneficial to eyes
A. Spinach. B. Collard greens. C. Rocket. D. Romaine lettuce.
13. What do spinach and romaine lettuce have in common
A. They must be cooked.
B. They are available all year round.
C. They can boost performance in sports.
D. They may lessen the possibility of heart disease.
【答案】11. C 12. B 13. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。绿叶蔬菜是改善健康的好方法，因为它们含有许多重要的营养素、维生素、矿物质和抗氧化剂。它们的热量也很低，对于那些想要控制体重的人来说是一个不错的选择。文章主要介绍了营养师推荐的几种绿叶蔬菜。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“They are also low in calories, making them a good choice for those who want to manage their weight. (它们的热量也很低，对于那些想要控制体重的人来说是一个不错的选择。)”可知，绿叶蔬菜对于想要控制体重的人来说是一个不错的选择，是因为它们含有很少的卡路里。故选C。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据Collard greens部分中的“Collard greens are a good source of lutein, which is important for eye health. (羽衣甘蓝是叶黄素的良好来源，叶黄素对眼睛健康很重要)”可知，Collard greens（羽衣甘蓝）对眼睛有好处，故选B。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据Spinach部分中的“It is a good source of antioxidants, which can reduce the risk of many diseases, including heart disease and certain cancers. (它是抗氧化剂的良好来源，可以降低许多疾病的风险，包括心脏病和某些癌症。)”和Romaine lettuce部分中的“Romaine is a source of fibre too, which is known to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer. (罗马生菜也是纤维的来源，众所周知，它可以降低患心脏病、中风、2型糖尿病和肠癌的风险。)”可知，菠菜和罗马生菜的共同点是它们可能会降低患心脏病的可能性。故选D。
B
Russ Miller, 36, from Ohio, was first diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (类风湿性关节炎) when he was just 26, making it progressively difficult for him to do everyday tasks.
“My hands are deformed (畸形的). I can’t bend them like others. Recently my thumb has stopped working,” said Miller in a letter to a company. “I can no longer use normal computer keyboards and it’s hard for me to even hold a pen anymore.”
Russ’ condition resulted in him living on the streets in Florid for 4 years, but in 2018, he started trying to turn his life around. “I was trying to get help and get myself out of my situation. I had a phone, but I struggled to type on keyboards. So I started looking for alternative smartphone keyboards that might enable me to type again. I found the keyboard app Typewise by accident.”
Russ thinks that Typewise smartphone keyboard enables him to get his life back by allowing him to communicate with people, and therefore get help, get an apartment and even get a job. “I am able to communicate a lot better than talking, because my voice is kind of monotone (单调的) so people don’t understand me very well. And because I was able to start typing on my phone again, I was able to use social media to reach out to an organization that helps people with disabilities.” It’s the hexagonal (六边形的) layout of the keyboard that Russ finds a whole lot easier.“ I can move my fingers around and not mess up as often.”
“Now I have a part-time job where I take care of dogs and cats on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I can’t work full time, because of my physical issues but at least I have something to do and something to look forward to.” Russ said.
The company making the smartphone app had been unaware that their unique keyboard design could help people with disabilities until they received Russ’ letter.
14. What happened to Russ before 2018
A. He lost faith in life due to his disease. B. His hands didn’t work any longer.
C. He was homeless for several years. D. His computer skills got worse.
15. How did Russ change his life through Typewise
A. By getting what he wanted. B. By promoting it to the disabled.
C. By creating his social media. D. By communicating with people better.
16. What does Russ think of his current job
A. It’s satisfying. B. It’s boring. C. It’s promising. D. It’s challenging.
17. What would be the best title for the text
A. A homeless man faces his trouble bravely.
B. A company tries its best to help the disabled.
C. Typewise has been popular among the disabled.
D. A homeless man rebuilds his life after finding Typewise.
【答案】14. C 15. D 16. A 17. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了Russ Miller患有类风湿性关节炎，这使得他越来越难以完成日常工作。在发现Typewise后，改变了他的生活。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Russ’ condition resulted in him living on the streets in Florid for 4 years, but in 2018, he started trying to turn his life around.(Russ的病情导致他在佛罗里达州的街头流浪了4年，但在2018年，他开始尝试改变自己的生活)”可知，2018年之前Russ无家可归好几年了。故选C。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Russ thinks that Typewise smartphone keyboard enables him to get his life back by allowing him to communicate with people, and therefore get help, get an apartment and even get a job.(Russ认为Typewise智能手机键盘可以让他找回生活，让他能够与人交流，从而获得帮助，找到公寓，甚至找到工作)”可知，Russ通过Typewise来更好地与人交流改变他的生活的。故选D。
【16题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段““Now I have a part-time job where I take care of dogs and cats on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I can’t work full time, because of my physical issues but at least I have something to do and something to look forward to.” Russ said.(“现在我有一份兼职工作，在周二和周四照顾狗和猫。我不能全职工作，因为我的身体问题，但至少我有事情可做，有事情值得期待。”Russ说)”可知，Russ对他目前的工作感到满意。故选A。
17题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“Russ thinks that Typewise smartphone keyboard enables him to get his life back by allowing him to communicate with people, and therefore get help, get an apartment and even get a job.( Russ认为Typewise智能手机键盘可以让他找回生活，让他能够与人交流，从而获得帮助，找到公寓，甚至找到工作)”结合主要说明了Russ Miller患有类风湿性关节炎，这使得他越来越难以完成日常工作。在发现Typewise后，改变了他的生活。由此可知，D选项“一个无家可归的人在发现Typewise后重建了他的生活”最符合文章标题。故选D。
C
During Yang Zhongkai’s early years, a 500-year-old majestic ginkgo (银杏) tree that did not sprout leaves for two to three years at a stretch used to be a daily sight for him on his way to and from high school. Since villagers widely regarded the tree as having the power to make their wishes come true, they used to kneel down in front of the “lucky” tree and burn offerings under it, which led to prolonged heat exposure at its roots, stunting its growth.
“Millions of such old trees are in urgent need of protection given their importance as vital biological resources and symbols of ecological civilization,” said Yang, who started the team — Zhiyue — dedicated to protecting ancient trees. “But the recording and management of ancient and famous trees nationwide commonly rely on Excel spreadsheets (电子表格), which present issues such as information silos, lack of real-time updates and incomplete content,” he said.
However, things have changed of late. Yang and his team now use the artificial intelligence technology developed by Tencent Cloud to identify and register trees accurately based on individual traits and GPS tracking. “With the acceleration of a new generation of technological revolution and industrial transformation, new technologies bring more excitement to the protection of ancient trees,” Yang said. “We can now collect data on the trees’ growth, health and environment in real time, which helps us make informed decisions on how to better protect them.”
“In addition to applying cutting-edge technologies such as AI and large models to assist in the development of traditional industries, the company also makes great efforts to promote the development of charitable causes through technological and platform advantages,” Wu. Yunsheng said, vice-president of Tencent Cloud, adding that “the power of technology can change the world”.
28. What does the underlined word “stunting” in paragraph I probably mean
A. Preventing. B. Boosting. C. Keeping. D. Recording.
29. What can we infer about Tencent Cloud’s new technology
A. It will replace Excel spreadsheets in the future.
B. It is an effective tool to protect ancient trees.
C. It will be widely used in modern industries.
D. It has remarkable advantages over other AI.
30. What is Wu Yunsheng’s attitude towards the application of technology
A. Skeptical. B. Cautious. C. Supportive. D. Indifferent.
31. What’s the purpose of the passage
A. To emphasize the importance of technology.
B To show technology’s aid to ancient trees.
C. To introduce Tencent Cloud’s new function.
D. To arouse the awareness of protecting trees.
【答案】28. A 29. B 30. C 31. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了杨仲凯团队借助腾讯云人工智能技术保护古树的做法。
【28题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第一段中“Since villagers widely regarded the tree as having the power to make their wishes come true, they used to kneel down in front of the “lucky” tree and burn offerings under it, which led to prolonged heat exposure at its roots, stunting its growth. (由于村民们普遍认为这棵树具有实现愿望的力量，他们过去常常跪在“幸运”树前，在树下焚烧祭品，这导致其根部长时间暴露在高温下，……了其生长。)”可知村民过去常在大树下燃烧贡品，导致大树的根部长时间暴露在热源之下，从而阻止了大树的生长，划线单词stunting意为“阻碍”，故选A。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“We can now collect data on the trees’ growth, health and environment in real time, which helps us make informed decisions on how to better protect them. (现在，我们可以实时收集有关树木生长、健康和环境的数据，这有助于我们做出明智的决定，更好地保护它们。)”可知腾讯云是一种保护古树的有效工具，故选B。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段““In addition to applying cutting-edge technologies such as AI and large models to assist in the development of traditional industries, the company also makes great efforts to promote the development of charitable causes through technological and platform advantages,” Wu. Yunsheng said, vice-president of Tencent Cloud, adding that “the power of technology can change the world”. (“除了应用人工智能、大模型等前沿技术助力传统产业发展外，公司还大力通过技术和平台优势推动慈善事业发展。”腾讯云副总裁云升表示，“科技的力量可以改变世界”。)”可知，他对于科技使用的态度是支持的，故选C。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章介绍了杨仲凯团队借助腾讯云人工智能技术保护古树的做法，以此展现人工智能对于古树保护的作用，故选B。
第二节完形填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)：
阅读短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Have you seen the incredible guitar playing of man born with no arms The musician who was born without arms is being ___41___ for his greatest guitar-playing skills in a short documentary (纪实的) video which shows him playing the instrument with his ___42___.
Mark Goffeney, 46 of San Diego, who is ___43___ as “Big Toe” because of the way he plays the guitar, shows how he became a talented performer despite his ___44___ in the inspiring video. “I first ___45___ the instrument when I was nine, after my father brought home a beat-up ___46___ with only four strings. My first guitar came from some place like a landfill (垃圾场),” says Mark, who adds that he became “___47___” about becoming a musician at age 12.
Mark devoted every waking hour to searching his town and trying to join a ___48___, but ran into ___49___ because of his disability. Therefore, he started his own rock band, called Wicked Misfit, and began booking gigs (特约演奏) in California.
Things were ____50____ professionally for Mark because of his disability. But everything ____51____ when he started playing music from the heart. “When I ____52____ pursuing this fantasy dream of being a rock star and just started playing music to make whatever milk money I could to support my family everything started feeling good and ____53____ out for me,” he shares.
Today, Mark ____54____ with his band, Big Toe, and also becomes a street-performer in California, where he makes quite good money ____55____ by passers-by.
41. A. praised B. prepared C. chosen D. named
42. A. arms B. hands C. feet D. fingers
43. A. treated B. ignored C. known D. served
44. A. suffering B. injury C. courage D. disability
45. A. dealt with B. took up C. set down D. picked out
46. A. guitar B. piano C. violin D. drum
47. A. doubtful B. worried C. curious D. serious
48. A. society B. band C. party D. family
49. A. comments B. activities C. difficulties D. chances
50. A. encouraging B. interesting C. easy D. tough
51. A. paused B. changed C. happened D. formed
52. A. stopped B. began C. enjoyed D. finished
53. A. figuring B. working C. looking D. trying
54. A. connects B. meets C. performs D. communicates
55. A. donated B. required C. charged D. raised
【答案】41. A 42. C 43. C 44. D 45. B 46. A 47. D 48. B 49. C 50. D 51. B 52. A 53. B 54. C 55. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍了天生失去双臂的音乐家Mark Goffeney靠自己的双脚演奏出动人的音乐，创建了自己的乐队，成为成功的街头艺人。
【41题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这位天生没有手臂的音乐家在一段简短的纪录片中因其最高超的吉他演奏技巧而受到赞扬，视频中他用脚演奏吉他。A. praised称赞，表扬；B. prepared准备；C. chosen选择；D. named命名。根据上文中的“Have you seen the incredible guitar playing of man born with no arms ”可知，此处使用提问的方式引出本文介绍的是一位天生没有双臂的吉他手，结合下文中的“for his greatest guitar-playing skills in a short documentary (纪实的) video”可推断，此处指的是人们对他高超的演奏技巧大加“称赞”。故选A项。
【42题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这位天生没有手臂的音乐家在一段简短的纪录片中因其最高超的吉他演奏技巧而受到赞扬，视频中他用脚演奏吉他。A. arms胳膊；B. hands手；C. feet脚；D. fingers手指。根据上文中的“The musician who was born without arms”以及下文中的“Mark Goffeney, 46 of San Diego, who is ___3___ as “Big Toe” because of the way he plays the guitar”可知，Mark Goffeney没有双臂，由此可知，此处指的是用“脚”弹奏吉他。故选C项。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：来自圣地亚哥46岁的Mark Goffeney因为用脚演奏吉他的方式而被称为“大脚趾”，在这个鼓舞人心的视频中展示了他如何在自身残疾的情况下成为一个有才华的演奏家的。A. treated对待，治疗；B. ignored忽视；C. known知道，把……称作；D. served服务。根据下文中的“as “Big Toe” because of the way he plays the guitar”可知，由于他弹奏吉他的方式而被称为“大脚趾”符合语境，be known as意为“被称为”。故选C项。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：来自圣地亚哥46岁的Mark Goffeney因为用脚演奏吉他的方式而被称为“大脚趾”，在这个鼓舞人心的视频中展示了他如何在自身残疾的情况下成为一个有才华的演奏家的。A. suffering遭遇；B. injury受伤；C. courage勇气；D. disability残疾。根据上文中的“The musician who was born without arms”以及下文中的“because of his disability”可知，他缺失双臂，天生残疾，所以此处指的是“残疾”。故选D项。
【45题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：“我第一次接受这种乐器是在我九岁的时候，当时我父亲带回家一把只有四根弦的破吉他。我的第一把吉他来自一个类似垃圾填埋场的地方，”Mark说，他补充说，他在12岁时才开始“认真”地想成为一名音乐家。A. dealt with处理；B. took up拿起，接受，开始从事；C. set down记下；D. picked out挑出。根据上文中的first以及下文中的“after my father brought home a beat-up ___6___ with only four strings.”可知，此处描述的是Mark Goffeney初次开始接触吉他的经历。故选B项。
【46题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我第一次接受这种乐器是在我九岁的时候，当时我父亲带回家一把只有四根弦的破吉他。我的第一把吉他来自一个类似垃圾填埋场的地方，”Mark说，他补充说，他在12岁时才开始“认真”地想成为一名音乐家。A. guitar吉他；B. piano钢琴；C. violin小提琴；D. drum鼓。根据语境和下文中的“My first guitar came from some place like a landfill (垃圾场),” says Mark”以及文章内容可知，文中介绍的是Mark没有双臂用脚演奏吉他的故事，所以此处介绍的是他的第一把吉他的来源，由此可知，此处指的是“吉他”。故选A项。
【47题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“我第一次接触这种乐器是在我九岁的时候，当时我父亲带回家一把只有四根弦的破吉他。我的第一把吉他来自一个类似垃圾填埋场的地方，”Mark说，他补充说，他在12岁时才开始“认真”地想成为一名音乐家。A. doubtful怀疑的；B. worried担忧的；C. curious好奇的；D. serious认真的，严肃的。根据下文中的“Mark devoted every waking hour to searching his town and trying to join a ___8___ , but ran into ___9___ because of his disability.”可知，Mark把所有醒着的时间搜索小镇尝试加入乐队，由此可推断，此处指的是Mark在12岁开始对成为音乐家这件事变得“认真”起来。故选D项。
【48题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Mark把醒着的每一个小时用来在他居住的小镇搜寻，尝试去加入一个乐队，但由于他的残疾，困难重重。A. society社会；B. band乐队；C. party聚会；D. family家庭。根据下文中的“Therefore, he started his own rock band, called Wicked Misfit, and began booking gigs (特约演奏) in California.”可知，他创建了自己的乐队，由此可知，之所以创建自己的乐队是由于加入别的乐队无望，所以此处应为“乐队”。故选B项。
【49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Mark把醒着的每一个小时用来在他居住的小镇搜寻，尝试去加入一个乐队，但由于他的残疾，困难重重。A. comments评论；B. activities活动；C. difficulties困难；D. chances机会。根据常识以及下文中的“because of his disability”可知，由于Mark是残疾人，所以他遇到许多“困难”。故选C项。
【50题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：由于残疾，Mark的职业生涯很艰难。A. encouraging鼓舞人心的；B. interesting有趣的；C. easy容易的；D. tough艰难的。根据下文中的“because of his disability.”可知，由于他的残疾，他的职业生涯应该是很“艰难”。故选D项。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但当他从内心开始演奏音乐时，一切都变了。A. paused暂停；B. changed改变；C. happened发生；D. formed形成。根据上文中的“Things were ___10___ professionally for Mark because of his disability.”可知，由于残疾，Mark的职业生涯很艰难，结合but以及下文中的“when he started playing music from the heart.”可知，上下文之间为转折关系，虽然职业生涯由于残疾而艰难，但是当他从内心开始演奏音乐时，一切应该是都“改变”了。故选B项。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他分享说：“当我不再追求成为摇滚明星的梦想，而是开始演奏音乐，赚点牛奶钱来养家糊口时，一切都开始感觉很好，对我来说都很顺利。”A. stopped停止；B. began开始；C. enjoyed喜欢；D. finished完成。根据下文中的“just started playing music to make money to support my family”可知，Mark开始通过音乐谋求生计，由此可知，此处指的是他“停止”追求成为明星的梦想。故选A项。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他分享说：“当我不再追求成为摇滚明星的梦想，而是开始演奏音乐，赚点牛奶钱来养家糊口时，一切都开始感觉很好，对我来说都很顺利。”A. figuring认为，认定；B. working工作，奏效；C. looking看；D. trying尝试。根据上文中的“everything started feeling good”可知，当Mark改变了想法，所有事情开始好转，work out意为“奏效，好转，顺利”符合语境。故选B项。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：今天，Mark和他的乐队“大脚趾”一起表演，同时也成为了加州的一名街头表演者，在那里他赚了不少路人捐赠的钱。A. connects连接；B. meets遇到；C. performs表演；D. communicates交流。根据下文中的“with his band, Big Toe, and also becomes a street-performer in California”可知，他和他的乐队成为加利福尼亚的街头艺人，由此可知，此处指的是他和他的乐队一起“表演”。故选C项。
【55题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：今天，Mark和他的乐队“大脚趾”一起表演，同时也成为了加州的一名街头表演者，在那里他赚了不少路人捐赠的钱。A. donated捐赠；B. required需要；C. charged收费；D. raised提高。根据上文中的“becomes a street- performer”可知，他与乐队成为街头艺人，结合下文中的“by passers-by”可知，他的钱是路人的“捐赠”所得。故选A项。
应用文写作万能模板
报道
写作模板
With the purpose of ..., our school launched ...in ...on ..., which turned out to be a huge success.
In the beginning, a wonderful performance warmed up all the participants. After that, students from each class .... At noon, the host announced that ...Most of the students think highly of this ...，which provides a platform for them to ...
The ... is so meaningful that we all feel rewarded. Not only .... but also .... We all hope more activities will be held in the future.
●夺人眼球开头句
1．In order to enrich our campus life , our school organized a 5 km cross - country running race last Sunday .
为了丰富我们的校园生活，我校于上周日组织了一场5公里越野跑比赛。
A Chinese classical music concert was launched/scheduled in the school hall on Saturday night.
In order to raise students' awareness of earthquake emergency evacuation, all the students, with the guide of the teachers, engaged in an evacuation drill organized by our school in the school playground.
●亮点出彩篇中间
Our school headmaster announced the beginning of the event at half past two.
A variety of performances will be presented in the activity.
●韵味无穷结尾句
This activity proved to be a success, strengthening our willpower and making us more confident about our future study.
这次活动很成功，增强了我们的意志力，让我们对未来的学习更有信心。
Through this activity, students gained a better understanding of modern agriculture, broadening their horizons and raised their awareness of green life as well.
通过这次活动，同学们对现代农业有了更深入的了解，开阔了眼界，也提高了对绿色生活的认识。
Undoubtedly / Unquestionably, this activity proved meaningful and beneficial for students to get involved in.
毫无疑问，对学生来说这次活动是非常有意义的。
66. 上周末你参加了校学生会组织的“致敬屠呦呦”活动。请为校英文报写篇报道，内容包括：
1. 活动的目的；2. 活动的过程；3. 收获与感想。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：致敬show respect for/salute
Students Show Respect for Tu Youyou
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【答案】参考范文：
Students Show Respect for Tu Youyou
Last weekend, I participated in the activity of “Salute Tu Youyou” organized by the student union of our school.
The activity was aimed at encouraging students to love science. On the morning of Saturday, students listened to a lecture introducing the achievements of Tu Youyou. We were impressed by the great contributions Tu Youyou made to the medical field. In the afternoon, the students watched a photo show which showcased how Tu Youyou found Artemisinin, an effective treatment for malaria.
From the activity, the students realized that Rome is not built in a day, and that we should stick to our dreams until they can be realized.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生写一篇报道，介绍“致敬屠呦呦”活动的目的、过程以及收获和感想。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
参加：participate in→take part in
旨在：be aimed at doing…→be designed to do…
疗法：treatment→cure
坚持做：stick to→persist in
2. 句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：Last weekend, I participated in the activity of “Salute Tu Youyou” organized by the student union of our school.
拓展句：Last weekend, I participated in the activity of “Salute Tu Youyou” which was organized by the student union of our school.
【点睛】【高分句型1】We were impressed by the great contributions Tu Youyou made to the medical field.(使用了省略关系词的定语从句)
【高分句型2】From the activity, the students realized that Rome is not built in a day, and that we should stick to our dreams until they can be realized. (使用了that引导宾语从句、until引导时间状语从句)Unit 2 Looking into the Future词汇检测
常考词 汉语 常考词 汉语
persuade leak
switch rural
constant wiring
distant detect
instant relevant
appliance career
automatic innovation
integrate available
sensor nevertheless
efficient structure
preference emphasis
mode crime
secure combine
command predict
obey forecast
advocate occupation
draft oppose
phrase hence adv.
abnormal cease
critical absence
cancer accurate
potentially prospect
electrical in this sense
daily routine artificial intelligence
remote control switch off/on
二、词性转换
1. secure adj. 安全的; 安心的; 可靠的; 牢固的→_____________ n. 保护措施; 安全工作
2. distant adj. 遥远的；远处的；疏远的；心不在焉的→_____________ n. 距离；远处
3. warn v. 警告→_____________ n. 警告; 警示; 先兆
4. constant adj. 不断的; 重复的; 不变的→_____________ adv. 不断地
5. normal adj. 正常的→_____________ adj. 不正常的; 反常的
6. criticize vt. 批评; 批判→ _____________ adj. 严重的; 关键的; 批判性的
7. potential adj. 可能的; 潜在的n. 潜力; 可能性→_____________ adv. 潜在地; 可能地
8. relevant adj. 有关的; 有意义的→_____________ adj. 不相干的; 不切题的
9. innovate v. 革新→_____________ n. 创新; 创造
10. predict vt. 预测; 预言; 预料→_____________n. 预测; 预言
11.combine vt.&vi. (使)结合；混合→______________ n. 结合；混合
13._____________n. 爱好；偏爱→prefer v. 喜欢→preferred/preferred/preferring (过去式/过去分词/现在分词)
14.____________ n. 职业；占领→occupy v. 占领；占据→____________adj. 占用的；被占领的；忙于……的
15._____________ n. 不存在；缺乏；缺席→absent adj. 缺席的；不在场的
三、单句语法填空
1. You can’t imagine what great trouble the boy has _____________ (persuade) his father to give up smoking!
2. Carrying many different viruses, wildlife can _____________(potential) infect human beings and should be banned for trade.
3. Do not forget to switch___________the air-conditioning when you go to bed.
4. Due to _________ (secure) concerns, visitors are no longer permitted to climb the stairs inside the Statue of Liberty.
5. Figuring out in advance how we’re going to cope with major problems during the virus outbreak helps us work _____________(efficient).
6. Actually, our hobbies vary a lot—I like outdoor activities, while square dance is my wife’s ____________ (prefer).
7. The woman burst into tears _____________ (instant) she was announced the winner.
8. We have just heard a warning on the radio ____________a typhoon may be on its way.
9. She has great pressure at work recently and that may account for her _____________(normal) behavior.
10. The manager needs an assistant that he can count on to take care of problems in his _____________(absent).
11. It’s the_____________ (combine) of beauty and intelligence that made her stand out in the contest.
12．The engines shut off (automatic) in an emergency.
13. (occupy) himself in finishing his task, he didn’t realize the danger was approaching.
14.There is a (warn) on the door that “No entry without permission”.
15.Without a reasonable education all kinds of strange and ( fantasy) ideas will take root.
16.A phrase from the conference floor set my mind (wander) .
17.One of the victims of the fire remains in a (critic) condition.
18.Mr Smith is determined to make sure that top customer service is (integrate) into the business.
19.His plan (oppose) by the whole family, but he later persuaded them.
20.Standing at the top of the TV tower, we could see the mountains in the (distant) clearly.
四、语法填空
广州市三校联考高二上学期期中考试英语试题
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。
The traditional Chinese craft of turning thick bamboo into delicate slices achieves fame on overseas short video platform TikTok, receiving more than 10 million ___46___ (view) and hundreds of thousands of likes. The skilled bamboo craftsmen are recording the daily detailed production process of their handicrafts on social media, ___47___ are regarded as a “___48___ (mystery) Chinese power” in the eyes of foreign netizens.
Anne, ___49___ TikTok talent from Omaha, USA, filmed a reaction video to the artistry and posted ___50___ online. While witnessing the process of bamboo gradually turning into bamboo silk and pot brushes, she couldn’t contain her ___51___ (surprise) expression. “A real craftsman,” she said in the video.
___52___ fancy tools, these bamboo craftsmen make amazing works of art ___53___ (simple) using their own bare hands. Pan Yunfeng, 51, from Lin’an, Zhejiang, started learning bamboo weaving at an early age and by now with over 5 million followers on Douyin, he ___54___ (become) a genuine influencer for netizens home and abroad.
Bamboo weaving art, ___55___ (originate) from the Warring States Period 2,000 years ago, has become an essential part of Chinese traditional culture. Now, the popularity of bamboo art on TikTok has opened a window for foreign netizens to better understand Chinese culture.
深圳市第七高级中学高二上学期期中考试英语试卷
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。
Imagine yourself in a well-lit cave, sinking deeply into a sofa and leafing through a magazine. Beside you is a cup of coffee and a piece of bread _____56_____ (shape) like an ancient vase. This unique experience can _____57_____ (find) at the art and life gallery of the Gansu Provincial Museum in Northwest bining art, cuisine, and books, this gallery _____58_____ (become) a popular spot for young people since its recent opening. The place witnesses _____59_____ significant number of visitors daily, with many cultural and creative products selling out as soon as they hit the shelves.
Across China, museums are now establishing themed cafes and galleries that combine historical _____60_____ (deep), pure creativity, and a relaxing atmosphere. These themed _____61_____ (factor) cater to the growing demand among young people for innovative cultural experiences and diverse lifestyles. For instance, _____62_____ (promote) Qing Dynasty culture, the Shenyang Palace Museum in Liaoning Province launched a themed cafe.
The strong public interest in cultural experiences is driving museums to innovate _____63_____ (constant). Such innovation has contributed to the development of cultural spaces _____64_____ especially satisfy young audiences’ preferences for the new comprehensive cultural forms. The widespread popularity of these products has attracted more young people ______65______ these museums, thus deepening the cultural significance of museums in their lives.
广州市三校联考高二上学期期中考试英语试题
二、据短文内容，从短文后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。
Make sure your estate(财产) plan keeps up with life changes
Few things are as important as estate planning. If you don’t handle your business while you’re alive, the ramifications(影响) can run deep and wide long after you’re gone.
Estate planning may seem discouraging because it deals with issues of aging. Or maybe you think estate planning is only something folks like Bill Gates do. It’s for everybody. ___26___Here’s how.
What’s an estate plan Think of estate planning as a set of legal documents that spell out who gets your possession when you die, who you want to make medical decisions, who should make financial decisions on your behalf, and more. ___27___
This is not a one-shot deal. It’s great that you finally got your will done, have your medical directives in place, and gave someone power of attorney. ___28___Life is changing. Your documents should keep pace with change.
“Remember to update beneficiaries on life insurance policies after the first spouse(配偶) dies,” says Martin Levine, chief financial officer for 4Thought Financial Group in Syosset.___29___
Get help. This is one time when DIY probably isn’t a good idea. Talk to a financial adviser, preferably one with expertise in estate planning.
___30___ Don’t assume that establishing joint tenancy (sharing ownership in personal property, such as a home) or joint ownership over financial accounts is enough to protect your assets.
A. Make no assumptions.
B. But, you’re hardly finished.
C. Decide to do it, and to avoid unexpected consequences.
D. It is difficult to choose a right heir before your death unless they are your closest ones.
E. Ideally, it will make things easier for your heirs(后继人) at a time when they most need it.
F. Finding a reliable agency to deal with your possessions is a wise choice when planning estate.
G. The birth of a child and divorce are other life events that will require updating estate planning documents.
广东省深圳市第七高级中学高二上学期期中考试英语试卷
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。
Therapeutic (治疗性的) writing involves participating in writing activities to deal with emotional issues. People work under the direction of a therapist (治疗学家) for most of the time. ____36____ In both cases, participants adopt expressive writing to put down thoughts, emotions, and other experiences.
Therapeutic writing can be useful in cases where people have difficulty communicating by other means. A client who is having trouble with a situation, for example, might write a letter to the people involved as part of therapy. ___37___ Besides, it works on how to approach the people in real life to settle the issue.
Exercises in therapeutic writing typically encourage people to write for a block of time, such as 15 minutes. They may be asked to write about their days or issues coming up in their lives. In guided therapy, the therapist may review the writing and discuss it with the patient. ___38___
Some people keep writing regular journals to share with their therapists and others. ___39___ Therapists can also use electronic journals to help patients between sessions, looking at what they’re writing about and identifying specific issues to discuss in therapy.
___40___ People may keep personal journals or diaries intended for their private use, where they can describe events and explore emotions. Some add a self-directed group therapy aspect as well by sharing their writing with friends who can provide advice.
A. Some of us think that writing is only for writers.
B. There are informal approaches to writing as therapy.
C. Participants can benefit from therapeutic writing exercises.
D. Sometimes they can start a writing program independently.
E. Of course, patients can talk about the emotions that come up while writing.
F. This writing can help him or her express goals and a desired result clearly.
G. Others may keep an online writing journal and only allow his or her therapist to read.
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
Leafy greens are a great way to improve your health as they possess many vital nutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They are also low in calories, making them a good choice for those who want to manage their weight. The following salad leaves in your diet are highly recommended by nutritionists.
Spinach
Spinach is easy to get all year round. It is a good source of antioxidants, which can reduce the risk of many diseases, including heart disease and certain cancers. It’s best eaten uncooked, as part of a salad, as cooking tends to destroy the naturally occurring nutrients in the leaves.
Collard greens
Collard greens are a good source of lutein, which is important for eye health. They are full of vitamins A and C and minerals such as calcium, iron, zinc, copper and selenium, and are a good source of fibre. As with spinach, you can get them all year round.
Rocket
If you’re in the mood for a leafy green with a fresh, slightly bitter and peppery taste, consider adding rocket to your plate. Rocket is packed with nitrates — which studies have shown can boost performance in sports. Rocket is also rich in vitamins K and C, and calcium and polyphenols.
Romaine lettuce
Romaine lettuce is a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, K, C and folate (叶酸). These nutrients are essential for maintaining overall health and supporting a healthy immune system. Romaine is a source of fibre too, which is known to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer.
11. Why are the leafy greens a good option for people trying to control their weight
A. They are full of nutrients. B. They are affordable and tasty.
C. They contain very few calories. D. They are recommended by nutritionists.
12. Which food may be beneficial to eyes
A. Spinach. B. Collard greens. C. Rocket. D. Romaine lettuce.
13. What do spinach and romaine lettuce have in common
A. They must be cooked.
B. They are available all year round.
C. They can boost performance in sports.
D. They may lessen the possibility of heart disease.
B
Russ Miller, 36, from Ohio, was first diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (类风湿性关节炎) when he was just 26, making it progressively difficult for him to do everyday tasks.
“My hands are deformed (畸形的). I can’t bend them like others. Recently my thumb has stopped working,” said Miller in a letter to a company. “I can no longer use normal computer keyboards and it’s hard for me to even hold a pen anymore.”
Russ’ condition resulted in him living on the streets in Florid for 4 years, but in 2018, he started trying to turn his life around. “I was trying to get help and get myself out of my situation. I had a phone, but I struggled to type on keyboards. So I started looking for alternative smartphone keyboards that might enable me to type again. I found the keyboard app Typewise by accident.”
Russ thinks that Typewise smartphone keyboard enables him to get his life back by allowing him to communicate with people, and therefore get help, get an apartment and even get a job. “I am able to communicate a lot better than talking, because my voice is kind of monotone (单调的) so people don’t understand me very well. And because I was able to start typing on my phone again, I was able to use social media to reach out to an organization that helps people with disabilities.” It’s the hexagonal (六边形的) layout of the keyboard that Russ finds a whole lot easier.“ I can move my fingers around and not mess up as often.”
“Now I have a part-time job where I take care of dogs and cats on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I can’t work full time, because of my physical issues but at least I have something to do and something to look forward to.” Russ said.
The company making the smartphone app had been unaware that their unique keyboard design could help people with disabilities until they received Russ’ letter.
14. What happened to Russ before 2018
A. He lost faith in life due to his disease. B. His hands didn’t work any longer.
C. He was homeless for several years. D. His computer skills got worse.
15. How did Russ change his life through Typewise
A. By getting what he wanted. B. By promoting it to the disabled.
C. By creating his social media. D. By communicating with people better.
16. What does Russ think of his current job
A. It’s satisfying. B. It’s boring. C. It’s promising. D. It’s challenging.
17. What would be the best title for the text
A. A homeless man faces his trouble bravely. B. A company tries its best to help the disabled.
C. Typewise has been popular among the disabled. D. A homeless man rebuilds his life after finding Typewise.
C
During Yang Zhongkai’s early years, a 500-year-old majestic ginkgo (银杏) tree that did not sprout leaves for two to three years at a stretch used to be a daily sight for him on his way to and from high school. Since villagers widely regarded the tree as having the power to make their wishes come true, they used to kneel down in front of the “lucky” tree and burn offerings under it, which led to prolonged heat exposure at its roots, stunting its growth.
“Millions of such old trees are in urgent need of protection given their importance as vital biological resources and symbols of ecological civilization,” said Yang, who started the team — Zhiyue — dedicated to protecting ancient trees. “But the recording and management of ancient and famous trees nationwide commonly rely on Excel spreadsheets (电子表格), which present issues such as information silos, lack of real-time updates and incomplete content,” he said.
However, things have changed of late. Yang and his team now use the artificial intelligence technology developed by Tencent Cloud to identify and register trees accurately based on individual traits and GPS tracking. “With the acceleration of a new generation of technological revolution and industrial transformation, new technologies bring more excitement to the protection of ancient trees,” Yang said. “We can now collect data on the trees’ growth, health and environment in real time, which helps us make informed decisions on how to better protect them.”
“In addition to applying cutting-edge technologies such as AI and large models to assist in the development of traditional industries, the company also makes great efforts to promote the development of charitable causes through technological and platform advantages,” Wu. Yunsheng said, vice-president of Tencent Cloud, adding that “the power of technology can change the world”.
28. What does the underlined word “stunting” in paragraph I probably mean
A. Preventing. B. Boosting. C. Keeping. D. Recording.
29. What can we infer about Tencent Cloud’s new technology
A. It will replace Excel spreadsheets in the future. B. It is an effective tool to protect ancient trees.
C. It will be widely used in modern industries. D. It has remarkable advantages over other AI.
30. What is Wu Yunsheng’s attitude towards the application of technology
A. Skeptical. B. Cautious. C. Supportive. D. Indifferent.
31. What’s the purpose of the passage
A. To emphasize the importance of technology. B To show technology’s aid to ancient trees.
C. To introduce Tencent Cloud’s new function. D. To arouse the awareness of protecting trees.
第二节完形填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)：
阅读短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Have you seen the incredible guitar playing of man born with no arms The musician who was born without arms is being ___41___ for his greatest guitar-playing skills in a short documentary (纪实的) video which shows him playing the instrument with his ___42___.
Mark Goffeney, 46 of San Diego, who is ___43___ as “Big Toe” because of the way he plays the guitar, shows how he became a talented performer despite his ___44___ in the inspiring video. “I first ___45___ the instrument when I was nine, after my father brought home a beat-up ___46___ with only four strings. My first guitar came from some place like a landfill (垃圾场),” says Mark, who adds that he became “___47___” about becoming a musician at age 12.
Mark devoted every waking hour to searching his town and trying to join a ___48___, but ran into ___49___ because of his disability. Therefore, he started his own rock band, called Wicked Misfit, and began booking gigs (特约演奏) in California.
Things were ____50____ professionally for Mark because of his disability. But everything ____51____ when he started playing music from the heart. “When I ____52____ pursuing this fantasy dream of being a rock star and just started playing music to make whatever milk money I could to support my family everything started feeling good and ____53____ out for me,” he shares.
Today, Mark ____54____ with his band, Big Toe, and also becomes a street-performer in California, where he makes quite good money ____55____ by passers-by.
41. A. praised B. prepared C. chosen D. named
42. A. arms B. hands C. feet D. fingers
43. A. treated B. ignored C. known D. served
44. A. suffering B. injury C. courage D. disability
45. A. dealt with B. took up C. set down D. picked out
46. A. guitar B. piano C. violin D. drum
47. A. doubtful B. worried C. curious D. serious
48. A. society B. band C. party D. family
49. A. comments B. activities C. difficulties D. chances
50. A. encouraging B. interesting C. easy D. tough
51. A. paused B. changed C. happened D. formed
52. A. stopped B. began C. enjoyed D. finished
53. A. figuring B. working C. looking D. trying
54. A. connects B. meets C. performs D. communicates
55. A. donated B. required C. charged D. raised
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With the purpose of ..., our school launched ...in ...on ..., which turned out to be a huge success.
In the beginning, a wonderful performance warmed up all the participants. After that, students from each class .... At noon, the host announced that ...Most of the students think highly of this ...，which provides a platform for them to ...
The ... is so meaningful that we all feel rewarded. Not only .... but also .... We all hope more activities will be held in the future.
●夺人眼球开头句
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为了丰富我们的校园生活，我校于上周日组织了一场5公里越野跑比赛。
A Chinese classical music concert was launched/scheduled in the school hall on Saturday night.
In order to raise students' awareness of earthquake emergency evacuation, all the students, with the guide of the teachers, engaged in an evacuation drill organized by our school in the school playground.
●亮点出彩篇中间
Our school headmaster announced the beginning of the event at half past two.
A variety of performances will be presented in the activity.
●韵味无穷结尾句
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这次活动很成功，增强了我们的意志力，让我们对未来的学习更有信心。
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通过这次活动，同学们对现代农业有了更深入的了解，开阔了眼界，也提高了对绿色生活的认识。
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毫无疑问，对学生来说这次活动是非常有意义的。
写作练习：
上周末你参加了校学生会组织的“致敬屠呦呦”活动。请为校英文报写篇报道，内容包括：
1. 活动的目的；2. 活动的过程；3. 收获与感想。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：致敬show respect for/salute
Students Show Respect for Tu Youyou
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