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马关县第一中学2024年秋季学期高二年级第二次月考试卷英语
满分150分, 考试用时120分钟。
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
New Zealand has been home to many famous movies because of its breathtaking and unreal landscapes. From rainforests and fish-filled rivers to magical caves, New Zealand has it all. Besides having the most beautiful landscapes on Earth, New Zealand is a centre for many exciting sports! Whatever the purpose of your visit to the land is, there is certainly something for everyone!
Fiordland National Park
This park has some of the most beautiful landscapes of the country. If you are lucky enough to visit this place, you can explore the rainforests, the wide lakes, the hidden islands, and the flowing waterfalls. This national park is considered one of the best for hiking lovers.
Bay of Islands
This bay is the most preferred by the tourists for holiday destinations. It is located in the north of Auckland and is made up of more than 144 islands, making it a good place for sailing. The beautiful Bay of Islands is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the country.
Queenstown
Queenstown is the place for adventures! It is the go-to place for those who like rock climbing and skiing. This wonderful place offers not only activities full of excitement but also first-class hotels, restaurants and even the “Middle Earth” where The Lord of the Rings was filmed.
Tongariro National Park
This national park can be found in the middle of North Island. It has New Zealand’s largest lake passing right through it. It is one of the oldest national parks in the world and luckily it has been protected perfectly. Besides sightseeing, the national park also includes other activities such as camping and hiking.
1. What can you do in Fiordland National Park?
A. Climb the mountain. B. Go sailing.
C Go skiing. D. Explore the rainforests.
2. Which destination may a camping lover choose?
A. Queenstown. B. Bay of Islands.
C. Fiordland National Park. D. Tongariro National Park.
3. What is the purpose of this text?
A. To recommend a travel destination. B. To discuss the history of New Zealand.
C. To compare different types of sports. D. To introduce famous movies.
B
Huang Gongwang was a famous Chinese artist in the Yuan Dynasty. He was good at music, poetry, writing and especially painting.
Huang was born in 1269 in Jiangsu Province of China. He lost his parents at a very young age and grew up poor until a man from Zhejiang Province adopted him. The kind man was impressed by the boy’s talent. Later Huang began to learn painting under the guidance of Zhao Mengfu.
Between the ages of 50 and 62, Huang often travelled in nature. During the long-term travelling, he developed an interest in rivers and mountains. When living in Songjiang, Huang often observed and appreciated the fantastic scenery there. Sometimes he sat in the mountains all day, even forgetting to eat and have a rest. While enjoying the beauty of nature wholeheartedly, he got lots of good ideas about what to paint.
Huang drew lots of paintings during his life. But most of them have gone missing over the centuries. Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains is one of the few surviving works and it is considered to be among his greatest works. It describes the autumn scenery along Fuchun River in southern China with ink (墨) and wash. When creating this piece of painting, Huang often paid a visit to Fuchun River. It was after years of efforts that Huang finished painting Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains. Unluckily, this painting was later burnt into two pieces. Now, the two pieces are carefully kept in two different museums.
During Huang’s life, he made great achievements in painting. He avoided some old ways that artists painted rivers and mountains. And he believed that one should only paint when inspired. Due to his great ability in art, Huang was considered one of the Four Great Masters of the Yuan. The others in the group included Ni Zan, Wu Zhen and Wang Meng. These four great masters together changed the face of Chinese paintings, bringing a long-lasting influence on Chinese art.
4. What can be inferred about Huang Gongwang from Paragraph 3?
A. He had an unhealthy eating habit. B. He tried to stay away from social life.
C. He drew creative inspiration from nature. D. He disliked travelling when he was young.
5. What do we know about Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains?
A. It had been lost in history. B. It’s a painting created by two painters.
C. It describes the beauty of the four seasons. D. It’s a valuable work that once suffered damage.
6. Which of the following can best describe Huang Gongwang according to the text?
A. Humorous and determined. B. Hardworking and creative.
C. Generous and outgoing. D. Brave and clever.
7. In which section of a magazine may we read the text?
A. History and art. B. Travel and lifestyle.
C. Science and culture. D. Nature and environment.
C
Waves of innovation often create giants. Artificial intelligence (AI) may well be the next big technological shift, transforming the way of businesses. Firms selling the software and hardware that support AI will gain a lot of profit. But none is better positioned than Nvidia, an American firm that makes specialist AI chips. Its market value briefly passed $1,000 billion this week. Will Nvidia always be a tech-giant in this field?
The hype (炒作) around AI makes the question hard to answer. Excitement about Nvidia began to mount in November, after the release of ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot. Since then many kinds of firms have launched AI products.
Nvidia is in an enviable (令人羡慕的) position. Its core business is designing high-performance chips. At first it sold these to video-game lovers. The chips were also highly efficient at training AI models, and a new, booming market emerged.
Nvidia also had the forethought to invest in two areas that helped strengthen its dominance (支配地位). One is advanced networking. Because training AI models requires vast amounts of processing power, many chips — sometimes thousands — are used at the same time. These chips exchange data along a high-performance, AI-tailored network.
Nvidia’s other strength is its software. CUDA, its AI platform, is popular with programmers and runs only on the company’s chips. For instance, by giving free access to its chips and software to some AI researchers, the firm focused on encouraging developers to use its software long before its competitors set out to woo them.
Despite all these advantages, however, Nvidia’s lasting dominance is not assured. New companies and big chipmakers want a share of Nvidia’s network and chip businesses. The biggest challenge, though, may come from Nvidia’s own customers. The cloud-computing arms of both Amazon and Alphabet are designing their own AI-tailored chips. Both have the potential to become fearsome competitors.
8. Which of the following makes Nvidia enviable according to the passage?
A. The hype around artificial intelligence. B. The release of ChatGPT.
C. The availability of its chips. D. The high performance of its chips.
9. What does the underlined word “woo” in paragraph 5 probably mean?
A. Hunt for. B. Attend to. C. Approve of. D. Guard against.
10. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. Nvidia will lose its dominance definitely. B. Nvidia should further improve its chips.
C. Alphabet has weakened Nvidia’s market. D. Amazon will defeat Nvidia soon.
11. What does the author think of Nvidia’s dominance in the future?
A. Unchallengeable. B. Uncertain. C. Predictable. D. Assured.
D
“Tie an Italian’s hands behind his back,” runs an old joke, “and he’ll be speechless.” This rests on a national stereotype: Italians are talkative and emotional, and all that arm-waggling supposedly goes to prove it.
Susan Goldin-Meadow of the University of Chicago has a rather different view. Emotions come out in lots of ways: facial expressions, posture, tone of voice and so on. But people are doing something different when they use gestures with speech, which she sums up in the title of her new book, “Thinking with Your Hands”. It is a masterly tour through a lifetime’s research.
Virtually everyone gestures, not just Italians. Experimental subjects, told after a research session that they were being watched for gestures, apologize for not having made any — but were doing so the entire time. People born blind gesture when they speak, including to each other. A woman born without arms but with “phantom limb syndrome (幻肢综合征)” describes how she uses her phantom arms when she talks — but not when she walks. All this suggests that cognition is, to some extent, “embodied”; thinking is not all done in your head.
In fact, gestures that accompany speech are a second channel of information. Subjects watch a film in which a cat runs but are told to lie and say it jumped. They do so in words — while their hands make a running motion. People who say they believe in sexual equality but gesture with their hands lower when talking about women are not indicating women’s height; they can be shown to have biases of which they may be unaware.
In “The Crown”, a historical drama series, Lady Diana is warned that her hands may betray her real emotions, which could be dangerous; they are tied together so she can learn to speak without gesticulating. No one who reads Susan’s book could ever again think that gesturing shows only a lack of control. It is about thinking and communication, and is a sophisticated aid to both.
12. Why does the author mention the old joke in Paragraph 1?
A. To present an argument. B. To describe a scene.
C. To lead in the topic. D. To clarify a doubt.
13. Which statement will Susan Goldin-Meadow probably agree with?
A. The disabled seldom use gestures. B. Gestures literally embody cognition.
C. Thinking only occurs inside the brain. D. Gestures are improper in communication.
14. What does the author try to prove in the last two paragraphs?
A. Gestures may express what the speaker really thinks.
B. People are unaware of the meanings of their gestures.
C. Gesturing during speech shows only a lack of control.
D. Speakers can lie more easily with the help of gestures.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. Speech: A Direct Channel of Information B. Gestures: A Vital Form of Communication
C. Italian’s Body Language: A National Stereotype D. Thinking with Your Hands: A Lifetime’s Research
第二节 （共5小题; 每小题2.5分,满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
City parks and open space improve our physical and mental health, strengthen our communities, and make our cities and neighbourhoods more attractive places to live and work.___16___
___17___ In Boulder, Colorado, a greenbelt added $5.4 million to the total property values of one neighbourhood. Other things being equal, there was a $4.20 decrease in the price of property for every foot one moved away from the greenbelt, and the average value of homes next to the greenbelt was 32% percent higher than those 3,200 feet away.
Parks attract tourists. ___18___ As community landmarks, parks offer a marketing tool for cities to attract businesses and conferences. Parks can be used to hold festivals, concerts and athletics events, bringing additional boosts to the local economy.
Green space provides rich ecosystem services. ___19___ The U.S. Forest Service found that over a 50-year lifetime, one tree produces $31,250 worth of oxygen, provides $62,000 worth of air pollution control, recycles $37,500 worth of water, and controls $31,250 worth of soil erosion (流失).
A park’s trees store water, reducing the rate at which it flows into a city’s stormwater treatment facilities. Parks increase the amount of a city’s pervious surfaces, which allow rainwater to pass slowly into the ground. ___20___
A. Your local city park may improve your health.
B. Homebuyers prefer homes close to parks and open space.
C. It makes a great contribution to the improvement of our living environment.
D. They help fill hotel rooms and bring customers to local stores and restaurants.
E. Building facilities to deal with that amount of stormwa ter would cost $38 million.
F. Lots of studies have shown all kinds of benefits parks bring to a city and its people.
G. Having trees and parks can decrease the necessary size of the city’s stormwater management system.
第三部分 语言运用 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I visited my best friend Sean, whose mom, Cheryl could only communicate by her gestures I couldn’t understand. I felt ____21____ and fetched a notepad (记事本) to explain to her the reason for my visit.
Then I went to see Sean several times. Each time I entered her house, my mind was flooded with guilt and anxiety. I always needed someone to ____22____ to me, but her daughter-in-law, even her grandchildren, wouldn’t take the time to learn sign language.
That night I saw that look of ____23____ on her face. The next time I saw Cheryl, I didn’t get the notepad or let my friend Sean help me, but decided to ____24____, whatever it would take.
I could see ____25____ appearing on her face as I spelled out each word with gesture. I knew how she felt knowing that someone ____26____ enough to learn to communicate with her.
Within three weeks I had learned ____27____ American Sign Language (ASL). One night, everyone was signing, when suddenly I could follow the ____28____. Cheryl slapped her hand, looked at me in the eyes, and ____29____ directly to me. She knew my heart and how much I loved her culture.
About a month ago, Cheryl, Sean, my dad, and I took a trip to California State University, Northridge, where I would study. As we sat in the deaf student advisor’s office, no one _____30_____ but I understood. He explained the _____31_____ I would receive there would help me become a sign language interpreter and how he’d like me to start in an advanced ASL class.
I left the university and felt so _____32_____. So many people don’t know about deaf people because of their _____33_____ to communicate with them. Now I would be able to help.
That night Cheryl and I sat in our hotel room; she_____34_____ and signed with smiling eyes. Unlike the days in her living room with a notepad, I _____35_____ and signed back, “I love you, too!”
21. A. amazed B. ashamed C. relieved D. embarrassed
22. A. appeal B. inquire C. explain D. expose
23. A. anxiety B. approval C. satisfaction D. loneliness
24. A. adopt B. learn C. occupy D. display
25. A. pleasure B. anger C. disappointment D. conflict
26. A. distinguished B. cared C. varied D. reserved
27. A. advanced B. enormous C. appropriate D. basic
28. A. conversation B. column C. instruction D. assessment
29. A. signed B. admitted C. bent D. swung
30. A. accompanied B. demonstrated C. interpreted D. intervened
31. A. interaction B. regulation C. education D. distraction
32. A. amused B. excited C. blessed D. bothered
33. A. tendency B. prohibition C. appetite D. inability
34. A. set out B. worked out C. reached out D. moved out
35. A. stretched B. wept C. understood D. wandered
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 （1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
A vast region with beautiful scenery, lush plants, and a lot of rivers and lakes dotted around, Hulun Buir Grassland is like a huge, green picture scroll, ____36____ gives you boundless views. The name Hulun Buir, which means “the land of lakes and rivers”, ____37____ (date) back to a legend long long ago. It is the best-preserved grassland in China ____38____ is recognized as “The Grass Kingdom”.
Hulun Buir Grassland, ____39____ (have) the most plentiful and excellent pastures in China, is also known as “The Purest Grassland” because it is hardly polluted. Its animal products, like meat, milk, leather, and wool ____40____ (favor) by people both at home and abroad. It’s a famous tourist destination now.
With the irrigation of thousands of rivers, the grassland presents ____41____ (it) as a green carpet underneath the blue sky and white clouds. You can ride on camels and horses, watch wrestling and horse racing, and enjoy a bonfire party — the unique lifestyle of nomads can be ____42____ (full) appreciated.
The region’s location makes it warm and pleasant in the summer, while cold and ____43____ (snow) in the winter. During the summer, the meadows are covered with ____44____ blanket of multicolored wildflowers. Even in ancient times, the beautiful scenery of this place gained _____45_____ (popular) with poets and writers and was described in their literary works.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom想去上海欢乐谷乐园游玩，发邮件向你询问相关情况。请你回复邮件。要点包括：
1. 欢乐谷(上海欢乐谷)是一座迷人的主题公园； 2. 游玩项目丰富多彩；
3. 各种各样的文化主题活动也会带给你极大的快乐；4. 你还能够品尝到中国各地的特色美食。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“You should go for it,” Artie said, giving my shoulder a squeeze as we stood gazing at the poster. ‘Cinderella — auditions (试镜) this Thursday after school,’ the words proclaimed.
“Me?” My voice came out as a frightened squeak. “Come on, Amy. You probably know the entire play off by heart. You are the best person for Cinderella.” he encouraged. I knew he was joking, but the truth was, I could tell you every single line (台词) in the play.
When we reached the hall on Thursday, I began to wish I hadn’t signed up to be Cinderella. It was easier to feel hopeful several days ago when my name was the only one on the sign-up sheet. Since then, seven other girls have added their own names to the list, including Sherry Anderson, the head cheerleader (拉拉队长).
Luckily, we were given a moment to practice before the auditions began. “Good,” Mr Cordoza said approvingly as he stopped by and listened to my practice. I felt a glimmer of hope. “Now let’s see how you get on performing on the stage in front of everyone.” He clapped his hands for attention, signaling the start of the auditions.
Sherry Anderson was up first. She showed great confidence as she tossed her long blonde hair and recited her lines. Although she lacked an understanding of the lines, her performance was attractive.
Then it was my turn. As I climbed the stairs to the stage, I tripped, nearly falling flat on my face. I felt my cheeks burning.
“When you’re ready,” Mr Cordoza said, sounding impatient.
“Sorry,” I mumbled. I tried to calm my breathing, but the nerves tightened in my throat. “I...I…” I stuttered. ‘Speak up Amy, can’t hear you!’ jeers and whistles came from the back of the hall. I could feel that my performance was a disaster. Even Sherry’s lines were better than mine. Finally, I limped to the end of the scene, and as soon as it was over, I rushed off the stage, feeling defeated.
As I made my way through the hallway, I spotted Artie waiting for me.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150左右；
（2）请按如下格式作答。
He told me that Sherry got the role of Cinderella but I would be the understudy (替角).
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
On the day of the performance, Sherry got sick and couldn’t come.
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答案版
马关县第一中学2024年秋季学期高二年级第二次月考试卷英语
满分150分, 考试用时120分钟。
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
New Zealand has been home to many famous movies because of its breathtaking and unreal landscapes. From rainforests and fish-filled rivers to magical caves, New Zealand has it all. Besides having the most beautiful landscapes on Earth, New Zealand is a centre for many exciting sports! Whatever the purpose of your visit to the land is, there is certainly something for everyone!
Fiordland National Park
This park has some of the most beautiful landscapes of the country. If you are lucky enough to visit this place, you can explore the rainforests, the wide lakes, the hidden islands, and the flowing waterfalls. This national park is considered one of the best for hiking lovers.
Bay of Islands
This bay is the most preferred by the tourists for holiday destinations. It is located in the north of Auckland and is made up of more than 144 islands, making it a good place for sailing. The beautiful Bay of Islands is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the country.
Queenstown
Queenstown is the place for adventures! It is the go-to place for those who like rock climbing and skiing. This wonderful place offers not only activities full of excitement but also first-class hotels, restaurants and even the “Middle Earth” where The Lord of the Rings was filmed.
Tongariro National Park
This national park can be found in the middle of North Island. It has New Zealand’s largest lake passing right through it. It is one of the oldest national parks in the world and luckily it has been protected perfectly. Besides sightseeing, the national park also includes other activities such as camping and hiking.
1. What can you do in Fiordland National Park?
A. Climb the mountain. B. Go sailing.
C Go skiing. D. Explore the rainforests.
2. Which destination may a camping lover choose?
A. Queenstown. B. Bay of Islands.
C. Fiordland National Park. D. Tongariro National Park.
3. What is the purpose of this text?
A. To recommend a travel destination. B. To discuss the history of New Zealand.
C. To compare different types of sports. D. To introduce famous movies.
【答案】1. D 2. D 3. A
B
Huang Gongwang was a famous Chinese artist in the Yuan Dynasty. He was good at music, poetry, writing and especially painting.
Huang was born in 1269 in Jiangsu Province of China. He lost his parents at a very young age and grew up poor until a man from Zhejiang Province adopted him. The kind man was impressed by the boy’s talent. Later Huang began to learn painting under the guidance of Zhao Mengfu.
Between the ages of 50 and 62, Huang often travelled in nature. During the long-term travelling, he developed an interest in rivers and mountains. When living in Songjiang, Huang often observed and appreciated the fantastic scenery there. Sometimes he sat in the mountains all day, even forgetting to eat and have a rest. While enjoying the beauty of nature wholeheartedly, he got lots of good ideas about what to paint.
Huang drew lots of paintings during his life. But most of them have gone missing over the centuries. Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains is one of the few surviving works and it is considered to be among his greatest works. It describes the autumn scenery along Fuchun River in southern China with ink (墨) and wash. When creating this piece of painting, Huang often paid a visit to Fuchun River. It was after years of efforts that Huang finished painting Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains. Unluckily, this painting was later burnt into two pieces. Now, the two pieces are carefully kept in two different museums.
During Huang’s life, he made great achievements in painting. He avoided some old ways that artists painted rivers and mountains. And he believed that one should only paint when inspired. Due to his great ability in art, Huang was considered one of the Four Great Masters of the Yuan. The others in the group included Ni Zan, Wu Zhen and Wang Meng. These four great masters together changed the face of Chinese paintings, bringing a long-lasting influence on Chinese art.
4. What can be inferred about Huang Gongwang from Paragraph 3?
A. He had an unhealthy eating habit. B. He tried to stay away from social life.
C. He drew creative inspiration from nature. D. He disliked travelling when he was young.
5. What do we know about Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains?
A. It had been lost in history. B. It’s a painting created by two painters.
C. It describes the beauty of the four seasons. D. It’s a valuable work that once suffered damage.
6. Which of the following can best describe Huang Gongwang according to the text?
A. Humorous and determined. B. Hardworking and creative.
C. Generous and outgoing. D. Brave and clever.
7. In which section of a magazine may we read the text?
A. History and art. B. Travel and lifestyle.
C. Science and culture. D. Nature and environment.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A
C
Waves of innovation often create giants. Artificial intelligence (AI) may well be the next big technological shift, transforming the way of businesses. Firms selling the software and hardware that support AI will gain a lot of profit. But none is better positioned than Nvidia, an American firm that makes specialist AI chips. Its market value briefly passed $1,000 billion this week. Will Nvidia always be a tech-giant in this field?
The hype (炒作) around AI makes the question hard to answer. Excitement about Nvidia began to mount in November, after the release of ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot. Since then many kinds of firms have launched AI products.
Nvidia is in an enviable (令人羡慕的) position. Its core business is designing high-performance chips. At first it sold these to video-game lovers. The chips were also highly efficient at training AI models, and a new, booming market emerged.
Nvidia also had the forethought to invest in two areas that helped strengthen its dominance (支配地位). One is advanced networking. Because training AI models requires vast amounts of processing power, many chips — sometimes thousands — are used at the same time. These chips exchange data along a high-performance, AI-tailored network.
Nvidia’s other strength is its software. CUDA, its AI platform, is popular with programmers and runs only on the company’s chips. For instance, by giving free access to its chips and software to some AI researchers, the firm focused on encouraging developers to use its software long before its competitors set out to woo them.
Despite all these advantages, however, Nvidia’s lasting dominance is not assured. New companies and big chipmakers want a share of Nvidia’s network and chip businesses. The biggest challenge, though, may come from Nvidia’s own customers. The cloud-computing arms of both Amazon and Alphabet are designing their own AI-tailored chips. Both have the potential to become fearsome competitors.
8. Which of the following makes Nvidia enviable according to the passage?
A. The hype around artificial intelligence. B. The release of ChatGPT.
C. The availability of its chips. D. The high performance of its chips.
9. What does the underlined word “woo” in paragraph 5 probably mean?
A. Hunt for. B. Attend to. C. Approve of. D. Guard against.
10. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. Nvidia will lose its dominance definitely. B. Nvidia should further improve its chips.
C. Alphabet has weakened Nvidia’s market. D. Amazon will defeat Nvidia soon.
11. What does the author think of Nvidia’s dominance in the future?
A. Unchallengeable. B. Uncertain. C. Predictable. D. Assured.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. B 11. B
D
“Tie an Italian’s hands behind his back,” runs an old joke, “and he’ll be speechless.” This rests on a national stereotype: Italians are talkative and emotional, and all that arm-waggling supposedly goes to prove it.
Susan Goldin-Meadow of the University of Chicago has a rather different view. Emotions come out in lots of ways: facial expressions, posture, tone of voice and so on. But people are doing something different when they use gestures with speech, which she sums up in the title of her new book, “Thinking with Your Hands”. It is a masterly tour through a lifetime’s research.
Virtually everyone gestures, not just Italians. Experimental subjects, told after a research session that they were being watched for gestures, apologize for not having made any — but were doing so the entire time. People born blind gesture when they speak, including to each other. A woman born without arms but with “phantom limb syndrome (幻肢综合征)” describes how she uses her phantom arms when she talks — but not when she walks. All this suggests that cognition is, to some extent, “embodied”; thinking is not all done in your head.
In fact, gestures that accompany speech are a second channel of information. Subjects watch a film in which a cat runs but are told to lie and say it jumped. They do so in words — while their hands make a running motion. People who say they believe in sexual equality but gesture with their hands lower when talking about women are not indicating women’s height; they can be shown to have biases of which they may be unaware.
In “The Crown”, a historical drama series, Lady Diana is warned that her hands may betray her real emotions, which could be dangerous; they are tied together so she can learn to speak without gesticulating. No one who reads Susan’s book could ever again think that gesturing shows only a lack of control. It is about thinking and communication, and is a sophisticated aid to both.
12. Why does the author mention the old joke in Paragraph 1?
A. To present an argument. B. To describe a scene.
C. To lead in the topic. D. To clarify a doubt.
13. Which statement will Susan Goldin-Meadow probably agree with?
A. The disabled seldom use gestures. B. Gestures literally embody cognition.
C. Thinking only occurs inside the brain. D. Gestures are improper in communication.
14. What does the author try to prove in the last two paragraphs?
A. Gestures may express what the speaker really thinks.
B. People are unaware of the meanings of their gestures.
C. Gesturing during speech shows only a lack of control.
D. Speakers can lie more easily with the help of gestures.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. Speech: A Direct Channel of Information B. Gestures: A Vital Form of Communication
C. Italian’s Body Language: A National Stereotype D. Thinking with Your Hands: A Lifetime’s Research
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. B
第二节 （共5小题; 每小题2.5分,满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
City parks and open space improve our physical and mental health, strengthen our communities, and make our cities and neighbourhoods more attractive places to live and work.___16___
___17___ In Boulder, Colorado, a greenbelt added $5.4 million to the total property values of one neighbourhood. Other things being equal, there was a $4.20 decrease in the price of property for every foot one moved away from the greenbelt, and the average value of homes next to the greenbelt was 32% percent higher than those 3,200 feet away.
Parks attract tourists. ___18___ As community landmarks, parks offer a marketing tool for cities to attract businesses and conferences. Parks can be used to hold festivals, concerts and athletics events, bringing additional boosts to the local economy.
Green space provides rich ecosystem services. ___19___ The U.S. Forest Service found that over a 50-year lifetime, one tree produces $31,250 worth of oxygen, provides $62,000 worth of air pollution control, recycles $37,500 worth of water, and controls $31,250 worth of soil erosion (流失).
A park’s trees store water, reducing the rate at which it flows into a city’s stormwater treatment facilities. Parks increase the amount of a city’s pervious surfaces, which allow rainwater to pass slowly into the ground. ___20___
A. Your local city park may improve your health.
B. Homebuyers prefer homes close to parks and open space.
C. It makes a great contribution to the improvement of our living environment.
D. They help fill hotel rooms and bring customers to local stores and restaurants.
E. Building facilities to deal with that amount of stormwa ter would cost $38 million.
F. Lots of studies have shown all kinds of benefits parks bring to a city and its people.
G. Having trees and parks can decrease the necessary size of the city’s stormwater management system.
【答案】16. F 17. B 18. D 19. C 20. G
第三部分 语言运用 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I visited my best friend Sean, whose mom, Cheryl could only communicate by her gestures I couldn’t understand. I felt ____21____ and fetched a notepad (记事本) to explain to her the reason for my visit.
Then I went to see Sean several times. Each time I entered her house, my mind was flooded with guilt and anxiety. I always needed someone to ____22____ to me, but her daughter-in-law, even her grandchildren, wouldn’t take the time to learn sign language.
That night I saw that look of ____23____ on her face. The next time I saw Cheryl, I didn’t get the notepad or let my friend Sean help me, but decided to ____24____, whatever it would take.
I could see ____25____ appearing on her face as I spelled out each word with gesture. I knew how she felt knowing that someone ____26____ enough to learn to communicate with her.
Within three weeks I had learned ____27____ American Sign Language (ASL). One night, everyone was signing, when suddenly I could follow the ____28____. Cheryl slapped her hand, looked at me in the eyes, and ____29____ directly to me. She knew my heart and how much I loved her culture.
About a month ago, Cheryl, Sean, my dad, and I took a trip to California State University, Northridge, where I would study. As we sat in the deaf student advisor’s office, no one _____30_____ but I understood. He explained the _____31_____ I would receive there would help me become a sign language interpreter and how he’d like me to start in an advanced ASL class.
I left the university and felt so _____32_____. So many people don’t know about deaf people because of their _____33_____ to communicate with them. Now I would be able to help.
That night Cheryl and I sat in our hotel room; she_____34_____ and signed with smiling eyes. Unlike the days in her living room with a notepad, I _____35_____ and signed back, “I love you, too!”
21. A. amazed B. ashamed C. relieved D. embarrassed
22. A. appeal B. inquire C. explain D. expose
23. A. anxiety B. approval C. satisfaction D. loneliness
24. A. adopt B. learn C. occupy D. display
25. A. pleasure B. anger C. disappointment D. conflict
26. A. distinguished B. cared C. varied D. reserved
27. A. advanced B. enormous C. appropriate D. basic
28. A. conversation B. column C. instruction D. assessment
29. A. signed B. admitted C. bent D. swung
30. A. accompanied B. demonstrated C. interpreted D. intervened
31. A. interaction B. regulation C. education D. distraction
32. A. amused B. excited C. blessed D. bothered
33. A. tendency B. prohibition C. appetite D. inability
34. A. set out B. worked out C. reached out D. moved out
35. A. stretched B. wept C. understood D. wandered
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. A 30. C 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. C
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 （1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
A vast region with beautiful scenery, lush plants, and a lot of rivers and lakes dotted around, Hulun Buir Grassland is like a huge, green picture scroll, ____36____ gives you boundless views. The name Hulun Buir, which means “the land of lakes and rivers”, ____37____ (date) back to a legend long long ago. It is the best-preserved grassland in China ____38____ is recognized as “The Grass Kingdom”.
Hulun Buir Grassland, ____39____ (have) the most plentiful and excellent pastures in China, is also known as “The Purest Grassland” because it is hardly polluted. Its animal products, like meat, milk, leather, and wool ____40____ (favor) by people both at home and abroad. It’s a famous tourist destination now.
With the irrigation of thousands of rivers, the grassland presents ____41____ (it) as a green carpet underneath the blue sky and white clouds. You can ride on camels and horses, watch wrestling and horse racing, and enjoy a bonfire party — the unique lifestyle of nomads can be ____42____ (full) appreciated.
The region’s location makes it warm and pleasant in the summer, while cold and ____43____ (snow) in the winter. During the summer, the meadows are covered with ____44____ blanket of multicolored wildflowers. Even in ancient times, the beautiful scenery of this place gained _____45_____ (popular) with poets and writers and was described in their literary works.
【答案】36. which
37. dates 38. and
39. having 40. are favored
41. itself 42. fully
43. snowy 44. a
45. popularity
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom想去上海欢乐谷乐园游玩，发邮件向你询问相关情况。请你回复邮件。要点包括：
1. 欢乐谷(上海欢乐谷)是一座迷人的主题公园； 2. 游玩项目丰富多彩；
3. 各种各样的文化主题活动也会带给你极大的快乐；4. 你还能够品尝到中国各地的特色美食。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】Dear Tom,
How are you doing? I’m writing to give you some information about Shanghai Happy Valley.
Shanghai Happy Valley is a fascinating theme park. The entertainment themes are various and colorful. In addition to riding the roller coaster in the oldest style, you can go to the 4D cinema there, which takes you into a fantastic adventure. Various activities with different cultures will also bring you great pleasure. At the International Magic Festival, magicians from all over the world present the most wonderful magic ceremony for visitors. You can also taste the special food from different parts of China.
Hope you have a good time.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“You should go for it,” Artie said, giving my shoulder a squeeze as we stood gazing at the poster. ‘Cinderella — auditions (试镜) this Thursday after school,’ the words proclaimed.
“Me?” My voice came out as a frightened squeak. “Come on, Amy. You probably know the entire play off by heart. You are the best person for Cinderella.” he encouraged. I knew he was joking, but the truth was, I could tell you every single line (台词) in the play.
When we reached the hall on Thursday, I began to wish I hadn’t signed up to be Cinderella. It was easier to feel hopeful several days ago when my name was the only one on the sign-up sheet. Since then, seven other girls have added their own names to the list, including Sherry Anderson, the head cheerleader (拉拉队长).
Luckily, we were given a moment to practice before the auditions began. “Good,” Mr Cordoza said approvingly as he stopped by and listened to my practice. I felt a glimmer of hope. “Now let’s see how you get on performing on the stage in front of everyone.” He clapped his hands for attention, signaling the start of the auditions.
Sherry Anderson was up first. She showed great confidence as she tossed her long blonde hair and recited her lines. Although she lacked an understanding of the lines, her performance was attractive.
Then it was my turn. As I climbed the stairs to the stage, I tripped, nearly falling flat on my face. I felt my cheeks burning.
“When you’re ready,” Mr Cordoza said, sounding impatient.
“Sorry,” I mumbled. I tried to calm my breathing, but the nerves tightened in my throat. “I...I…” I stuttered. ‘Speak up Amy, can’t hear you!’ jeers and whistles came from the back of the hall. I could feel that my performance was a disaster. Even Sherry’s lines were better than mine. Finally, I limped to the end of the scene, and as soon as it was over, I rushed off the stage, feeling defeated.
As I made my way through the hallway, I spotted Artie waiting for me.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150左右；
（2）请按如下格式作答。
He told me that Sherry got the role of Cinderella but I would be the understudy (替角).
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On the day of the performance, Sherry got sick and couldn’t come.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】He told me that Sherry got the role of Cinderella but I would be the understudy (替角). At the news, I sighed and forced a smile. Sensing my disappointment, Artie put his hand on my shoulder and encouraged, “Seize the chance and you can shine too. Believe in yourself!” His words giving me a burst of confidence, I nodded admittedly, determined to be the best understudy. In the following days, I spent hours every day rehearsing my lines, perfecting my expressions and practicing each act. Gradually, I grew more confident and was fully prepared for the possibility of stepping onto the stage if needed.
On the day of the performance, Sherry got sick and couldn’t come. Panic filled the air backstage. Calm outside but nervous inside, I took a deep breath and stepped forward. All those days of hard work and preparation had led to this moment. As the curtains rose, I walked onto the stage with a newfound courage. The lights shone on me, and I delivered my lines with full of passion and confidence. With the music fading away, the audience broke into thunderous applause. At that very moment, I knew I fulfilled my mission as an understudy. That day, I became the star of the show, proving to myself and everyone that chances are for those who are prepared.
满分150分, 考试用时120分钟。
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
New Zealand has been home to many famous movies because of its breathtaking and unreal landscapes. From rainforests and fish-filled rivers to magical caves, New Zealand has it all. Besides having the most beautiful landscapes on Earth, New Zealand is a centre for many exciting sports! Whatever the purpose of your visit to the land is, there is certainly something for everyone!
Fiordland National Park
This park has some of the most beautiful landscapes of the country. If you are lucky enough to visit this place, you can explore the rainforests, the wide lakes, the hidden islands, and the flowing waterfalls. This national park is considered one of the best for hiking lovers.
Bay of Islands
This bay is the most preferred by the tourists for holiday destinations. It is located in the north of Auckland and is made up of more than 144 islands, making it a good place for sailing. The beautiful Bay of Islands is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the country.
Queenstown
Queenstown is the place for adventures! It is the go-to place for those who like rock climbing and skiing. This wonderful place offers not only activities full of excitement but also first-class hotels, restaurants and even the “Middle Earth” where The Lord of the Rings was filmed.
Tongariro National Park
This national park can be found in the middle of North Island. It has New Zealand’s largest lake passing right through it. It is one of the oldest national parks in the world and luckily it has been protected perfectly. Besides sightseeing, the national park also includes other activities such as camping and hiking.
1. What can you do in Fiordland National Park?
A. Climb the mountain. B. Go sailing.
C Go skiing. D. Explore the rainforests.
2. Which destination may a camping lover choose?
A. Queenstown. B. Bay of Islands.
C. Fiordland National Park. D. Tongariro National Park.
3. What is the purpose of this text?
A. To recommend a travel destination. B. To discuss the history of New Zealand.
C. To compare different types of sports. D. To introduce famous movies.
B
Huang Gongwang was a famous Chinese artist in the Yuan Dynasty. He was good at music, poetry, writing and especially painting.
Huang was born in 1269 in Jiangsu Province of China. He lost his parents at a very young age and grew up poor until a man from Zhejiang Province adopted him. The kind man was impressed by the boy’s talent. Later Huang began to learn painting under the guidance of Zhao Mengfu.
Between the ages of 50 and 62, Huang often travelled in nature. During the long-term travelling, he developed an interest in rivers and mountains. When living in Songjiang, Huang often observed and appreciated the fantastic scenery there. Sometimes he sat in the mountains all day, even forgetting to eat and have a rest. While enjoying the beauty of nature wholeheartedly, he got lots of good ideas about what to paint.
Huang drew lots of paintings during his life. But most of them have gone missing over the centuries. Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains is one of the few surviving works and it is considered to be among his greatest works. It describes the autumn scenery along Fuchun River in southern China with ink (墨) and wash. When creating this piece of painting, Huang often paid a visit to Fuchun River. It was after years of efforts that Huang finished painting Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains. Unluckily, this painting was later burnt into two pieces. Now, the two pieces are carefully kept in two different museums.
During Huang’s life, he made great achievements in painting. He avoided some old ways that artists painted rivers and mountains. And he believed that one should only paint when inspired. Due to his great ability in art, Huang was considered one of the Four Great Masters of the Yuan. The others in the group included Ni Zan, Wu Zhen and Wang Meng. These four great masters together changed the face of Chinese paintings, bringing a long-lasting influence on Chinese art.
4. What can be inferred about Huang Gongwang from Paragraph 3?
A. He had an unhealthy eating habit. B. He tried to stay away from social life.
C. He drew creative inspiration from nature. D. He disliked travelling when he was young.
5. What do we know about Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains?
A. It had been lost in history. B. It’s a painting created by two painters.
C. It describes the beauty of the four seasons. D. It’s a valuable work that once suffered damage.
6. Which of the following can best describe Huang Gongwang according to the text?
A. Humorous and determined. B. Hardworking and creative.
C. Generous and outgoing. D. Brave and clever.
7. In which section of a magazine may we read the text?
A. History and art. B. Travel and lifestyle.
C. Science and culture. D. Nature and environment.
C
Waves of innovation often create giants. Artificial intelligence (AI) may well be the next big technological shift, transforming the way of businesses. Firms selling the software and hardware that support AI will gain a lot of profit. But none is better positioned than Nvidia, an American firm that makes specialist AI chips. Its market value briefly passed $1,000 billion this week. Will Nvidia always be a tech-giant in this field?
The hype (炒作) around AI makes the question hard to answer. Excitement about Nvidia began to mount in November, after the release of ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot. Since then many kinds of firms have launched AI products.
Nvidia is in an enviable (令人羡慕的) position. Its core business is designing high-performance chips. At first it sold these to video-game lovers. The chips were also highly efficient at training AI models, and a new, booming market emerged.
Nvidia also had the forethought to invest in two areas that helped strengthen its dominance (支配地位). One is advanced networking. Because training AI models requires vast amounts of processing power, many chips — sometimes thousands — are used at the same time. These chips exchange data along a high-performance, AI-tailored network.
Nvidia’s other strength is its software. CUDA, its AI platform, is popular with programmers and runs only on the company’s chips. For instance, by giving free access to its chips and software to some AI researchers, the firm focused on encouraging developers to use its software long before its competitors set out to woo them.
Despite all these advantages, however, Nvidia’s lasting dominance is not assured. New companies and big chipmakers want a share of Nvidia’s network and chip businesses. The biggest challenge, though, may come from Nvidia’s own customers. The cloud-computing arms of both Amazon and Alphabet are designing their own AI-tailored chips. Both have the potential to become fearsome competitors.
8. Which of the following makes Nvidia enviable according to the passage?
A. The hype around artificial intelligence. B. The release of ChatGPT.
C. The availability of its chips. D. The high performance of its chips.
9. What does the underlined word “woo” in paragraph 5 probably mean?
A. Hunt for. B. Attend to. C. Approve of. D. Guard against.
10. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. Nvidia will lose its dominance definitely. B. Nvidia should further improve its chips.
C. Alphabet has weakened Nvidia’s market. D. Amazon will defeat Nvidia soon.
11. What does the author think of Nvidia’s dominance in the future?
A. Unchallengeable. B. Uncertain. C. Predictable. D. Assured.
D
“Tie an Italian’s hands behind his back,” runs an old joke, “and he’ll be speechless.” This rests on a national stereotype: Italians are talkative and emotional, and all that arm-waggling supposedly goes to prove it.
Susan Goldin-Meadow of the University of Chicago has a rather different view. Emotions come out in lots of ways: facial expressions, posture, tone of voice and so on. But people are doing something different when they use gestures with speech, which she sums up in the title of her new book, “Thinking with Your Hands”. It is a masterly tour through a lifetime’s research.
Virtually everyone gestures, not just Italians. Experimental subjects, told after a research session that they were being watched for gestures, apologize for not having made any — but were doing so the entire time. People born blind gesture when they speak, including to each other. A woman born without arms but with “phantom limb syndrome (幻肢综合征)” describes how she uses her phantom arms when she talks — but not when she walks. All this suggests that cognition is, to some extent, “embodied”; thinking is not all done in your head.
In fact, gestures that accompany speech are a second channel of information. Subjects watch a film in which a cat runs but are told to lie and say it jumped. They do so in words — while their hands make a running motion. People who say they believe in sexual equality but gesture with their hands lower when talking about women are not indicating women’s height; they can be shown to have biases of which they may be unaware.
In “The Crown”, a historical drama series, Lady Diana is warned that her hands may betray her real emotions, which could be dangerous; they are tied together so she can learn to speak without gesticulating. No one who reads Susan’s book could ever again think that gesturing shows only a lack of control. It is about thinking and communication, and is a sophisticated aid to both.
12. Why does the author mention the old joke in Paragraph 1?
A. To present an argument. B. To describe a scene.
C. To lead in the topic. D. To clarify a doubt.
13. Which statement will Susan Goldin-Meadow probably agree with?
A. The disabled seldom use gestures. B. Gestures literally embody cognition.
C. Thinking only occurs inside the brain. D. Gestures are improper in communication.
14. What does the author try to prove in the last two paragraphs?
A. Gestures may express what the speaker really thinks.
B. People are unaware of the meanings of their gestures.
C. Gesturing during speech shows only a lack of control.
D. Speakers can lie more easily with the help of gestures.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. Speech: A Direct Channel of Information B. Gestures: A Vital Form of Communication
C. Italian’s Body Language: A National Stereotype D. Thinking with Your Hands: A Lifetime’s Research
第二节 （共5小题; 每小题2.5分,满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
City parks and open space improve our physical and mental health, strengthen our communities, and make our cities and neighbourhoods more attractive places to live and work.___16___
___17___ In Boulder, Colorado, a greenbelt added $5.4 million to the total property values of one neighbourhood. Other things being equal, there was a $4.20 decrease in the price of property for every foot one moved away from the greenbelt, and the average value of homes next to the greenbelt was 32% percent higher than those 3,200 feet away.
Parks attract tourists. ___18___ As community landmarks, parks offer a marketing tool for cities to attract businesses and conferences. Parks can be used to hold festivals, concerts and athletics events, bringing additional boosts to the local economy.
Green space provides rich ecosystem services. ___19___ The U.S. Forest Service found that over a 50-year lifetime, one tree produces $31,250 worth of oxygen, provides $62,000 worth of air pollution control, recycles $37,500 worth of water, and controls $31,250 worth of soil erosion (流失).
A park’s trees store water, reducing the rate at which it flows into a city’s stormwater treatment facilities. Parks increase the amount of a city’s pervious surfaces, which allow rainwater to pass slowly into the ground. ___20___
A. Your local city park may improve your health.
B. Homebuyers prefer homes close to parks and open space.
C. It makes a great contribution to the improvement of our living environment.
D. They help fill hotel rooms and bring customers to local stores and restaurants.
E. Building facilities to deal with that amount of stormwa ter would cost $38 million.
F. Lots of studies have shown all kinds of benefits parks bring to a city and its people.
G. Having trees and parks can decrease the necessary size of the city’s stormwater management system.
第三部分 语言运用 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I visited my best friend Sean, whose mom, Cheryl could only communicate by her gestures I couldn’t understand. I felt ____21____ and fetched a notepad (记事本) to explain to her the reason for my visit.
Then I went to see Sean several times. Each time I entered her house, my mind was flooded with guilt and anxiety. I always needed someone to ____22____ to me, but her daughter-in-law, even her grandchildren, wouldn’t take the time to learn sign language.
That night I saw that look of ____23____ on her face. The next time I saw Cheryl, I didn’t get the notepad or let my friend Sean help me, but decided to ____24____, whatever it would take.
I could see ____25____ appearing on her face as I spelled out each word with gesture. I knew how she felt knowing that someone ____26____ enough to learn to communicate with her.
Within three weeks I had learned ____27____ American Sign Language (ASL). One night, everyone was signing, when suddenly I could follow the ____28____. Cheryl slapped her hand, looked at me in the eyes, and ____29____ directly to me. She knew my heart and how much I loved her culture.
About a month ago, Cheryl, Sean, my dad, and I took a trip to California State University, Northridge, where I would study. As we sat in the deaf student advisor’s office, no one _____30_____ but I understood. He explained the _____31_____ I would receive there would help me become a sign language interpreter and how he’d like me to start in an advanced ASL class.
I left the university and felt so _____32_____. So many people don’t know about deaf people because of their _____33_____ to communicate with them. Now I would be able to help.
That night Cheryl and I sat in our hotel room; she_____34_____ and signed with smiling eyes. Unlike the days in her living room with a notepad, I _____35_____ and signed back, “I love you, too!”
21. A. amazed B. ashamed C. relieved D. embarrassed
22. A. appeal B. inquire C. explain D. expose
23. A. anxiety B. approval C. satisfaction D. loneliness
24. A. adopt B. learn C. occupy D. display
25. A. pleasure B. anger C. disappointment D. conflict
26. A. distinguished B. cared C. varied D. reserved
27. A. advanced B. enormous C. appropriate D. basic
28. A. conversation B. column C. instruction D. assessment
29. A. signed B. admitted C. bent D. swung
30. A. accompanied B. demonstrated C. interpreted D. intervened
31. A. interaction B. regulation C. education D. distraction
32. A. amused B. excited C. blessed D. bothered
33. A. tendency B. prohibition C. appetite D. inability
34. A. set out B. worked out C. reached out D. moved out
35. A. stretched B. wept C. understood D. wandered
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 （1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
A vast region with beautiful scenery, lush plants, and a lot of rivers and lakes dotted around, Hulun Buir Grassland is like a huge, green picture scroll, ____36____ gives you boundless views. The name Hulun Buir, which means “the land of lakes and rivers”, ____37____ (date) back to a legend long long ago. It is the best-preserved grassland in China ____38____ is recognized as “The Grass Kingdom”.
Hulun Buir Grassland, ____39____ (have) the most plentiful and excellent pastures in China, is also known as “The Purest Grassland” because it is hardly polluted. Its animal products, like meat, milk, leather, and wool ____40____ (favor) by people both at home and abroad. It’s a famous tourist destination now.
With the irrigation of thousands of rivers, the grassland presents ____41____ (it) as a green carpet underneath the blue sky and white clouds. You can ride on camels and horses, watch wrestling and horse racing, and enjoy a bonfire party — the unique lifestyle of nomads can be ____42____ (full) appreciated.
The region’s location makes it warm and pleasant in the summer, while cold and ____43____ (snow) in the winter. During the summer, the meadows are covered with ____44____ blanket of multicolored wildflowers. Even in ancient times, the beautiful scenery of this place gained _____45_____ (popular) with poets and writers and was described in their literary works.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom想去上海欢乐谷乐园游玩，发邮件向你询问相关情况。请你回复邮件。要点包括：
1. 欢乐谷(上海欢乐谷)是一座迷人的主题公园； 2. 游玩项目丰富多彩；
3. 各种各样的文化主题活动也会带给你极大的快乐；4. 你还能够品尝到中国各地的特色美食。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“You should go for it,” Artie said, giving my shoulder a squeeze as we stood gazing at the poster. ‘Cinderella — auditions (试镜) this Thursday after school,’ the words proclaimed.
“Me?” My voice came out as a frightened squeak. “Come on, Amy. You probably know the entire play off by heart. You are the best person for Cinderella.” he encouraged. I knew he was joking, but the truth was, I could tell you every single line (台词) in the play.
When we reached the hall on Thursday, I began to wish I hadn’t signed up to be Cinderella. It was easier to feel hopeful several days ago when my name was the only one on the sign-up sheet. Since then, seven other girls have added their own names to the list, including Sherry Anderson, the head cheerleader (拉拉队长).
Luckily, we were given a moment to practice before the auditions began. “Good,” Mr Cordoza said approvingly as he stopped by and listened to my practice. I felt a glimmer of hope. “Now let’s see how you get on performing on the stage in front of everyone.” He clapped his hands for attention, signaling the start of the auditions.
Sherry Anderson was up first. She showed great confidence as she tossed her long blonde hair and recited her lines. Although she lacked an understanding of the lines, her performance was attractive.
Then it was my turn. As I climbed the stairs to the stage, I tripped, nearly falling flat on my face. I felt my cheeks burning.
“When you’re ready,” Mr Cordoza said, sounding impatient.
“Sorry,” I mumbled. I tried to calm my breathing, but the nerves tightened in my throat. “I...I…” I stuttered. ‘Speak up Amy, can’t hear you!’ jeers and whistles came from the back of the hall. I could feel that my performance was a disaster. Even Sherry’s lines were better than mine. Finally, I limped to the end of the scene, and as soon as it was over, I rushed off the stage, feeling defeated.
As I made my way through the hallway, I spotted Artie waiting for me.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150左右；
（2）请按如下格式作答。
He told me that Sherry got the role of Cinderella but I would be the understudy (替角).
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On the day of the performance, Sherry got sick and couldn’t come.
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马关县第一中学2024年秋季学期高二年级第二次月考试卷英语
满分150分, 考试用时120分钟。
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
New Zealand has been home to many famous movies because of its breathtaking and unreal landscapes. From rainforests and fish-filled rivers to magical caves, New Zealand has it all. Besides having the most beautiful landscapes on Earth, New Zealand is a centre for many exciting sports! Whatever the purpose of your visit to the land is, there is certainly something for everyone!
Fiordland National Park
This park has some of the most beautiful landscapes of the country. If you are lucky enough to visit this place, you can explore the rainforests, the wide lakes, the hidden islands, and the flowing waterfalls. This national park is considered one of the best for hiking lovers.
Bay of Islands
This bay is the most preferred by the tourists for holiday destinations. It is located in the north of Auckland and is made up of more than 144 islands, making it a good place for sailing. The beautiful Bay of Islands is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the country.
Queenstown
Queenstown is the place for adventures! It is the go-to place for those who like rock climbing and skiing. This wonderful place offers not only activities full of excitement but also first-class hotels, restaurants and even the “Middle Earth” where The Lord of the Rings was filmed.
Tongariro National Park
This national park can be found in the middle of North Island. It has New Zealand’s largest lake passing right through it. It is one of the oldest national parks in the world and luckily it has been protected perfectly. Besides sightseeing, the national park also includes other activities such as camping and hiking.
1. What can you do in Fiordland National Park?
A. Climb the mountain. B. Go sailing.
C Go skiing. D. Explore the rainforests.
2. Which destination may a camping lover choose?
A. Queenstown. B. Bay of Islands.
C. Fiordland National Park. D. Tongariro National Park.
3. What is the purpose of this text?
A. To recommend a travel destination. B. To discuss the history of New Zealand.
C. To compare different types of sports. D. To introduce famous movies.
【答案】1. D 2. D 3. A
B
Huang Gongwang was a famous Chinese artist in the Yuan Dynasty. He was good at music, poetry, writing and especially painting.
Huang was born in 1269 in Jiangsu Province of China. He lost his parents at a very young age and grew up poor until a man from Zhejiang Province adopted him. The kind man was impressed by the boy’s talent. Later Huang began to learn painting under the guidance of Zhao Mengfu.
Between the ages of 50 and 62, Huang often travelled in nature. During the long-term travelling, he developed an interest in rivers and mountains. When living in Songjiang, Huang often observed and appreciated the fantastic scenery there. Sometimes he sat in the mountains all day, even forgetting to eat and have a rest. While enjoying the beauty of nature wholeheartedly, he got lots of good ideas about what to paint.
Huang drew lots of paintings during his life. But most of them have gone missing over the centuries. Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains is one of the few surviving works and it is considered to be among his greatest works. It describes the autumn scenery along Fuchun River in southern China with ink (墨) and wash. When creating this piece of painting, Huang often paid a visit to Fuchun River. It was after years of efforts that Huang finished painting Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains. Unluckily, this painting was later burnt into two pieces. Now, the two pieces are carefully kept in two different museums.
During Huang’s life, he made great achievements in painting. He avoided some old ways that artists painted rivers and mountains. And he believed that one should only paint when inspired. Due to his great ability in art, Huang was considered one of the Four Great Masters of the Yuan. The others in the group included Ni Zan, Wu Zhen and Wang Meng. These four great masters together changed the face of Chinese paintings, bringing a long-lasting influence on Chinese art.
4. What can be inferred about Huang Gongwang from Paragraph 3?
A. He had an unhealthy eating habit. B. He tried to stay away from social life.
C. He drew creative inspiration from nature. D. He disliked travelling when he was young.
5. What do we know about Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains?
A. It had been lost in history. B. It’s a painting created by two painters.
C. It describes the beauty of the four seasons. D. It’s a valuable work that once suffered damage.
6. Which of the following can best describe Huang Gongwang according to the text?
A. Humorous and determined. B. Hardworking and creative.
C. Generous and outgoing. D. Brave and clever.
7. In which section of a magazine may we read the text?
A. History and art. B. Travel and lifestyle.
C. Science and culture. D. Nature and environment.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A
C
Waves of innovation often create giants. Artificial intelligence (AI) may well be the next big technological shift, transforming the way of businesses. Firms selling the software and hardware that support AI will gain a lot of profit. But none is better positioned than Nvidia, an American firm that makes specialist AI chips. Its market value briefly passed $1,000 billion this week. Will Nvidia always be a tech-giant in this field?
The hype (炒作) around AI makes the question hard to answer. Excitement about Nvidia began to mount in November, after the release of ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot. Since then many kinds of firms have launched AI products.
Nvidia is in an enviable (令人羡慕的) position. Its core business is designing high-performance chips. At first it sold these to video-game lovers. The chips were also highly efficient at training AI models, and a new, booming market emerged.
Nvidia also had the forethought to invest in two areas that helped strengthen its dominance (支配地位). One is advanced networking. Because training AI models requires vast amounts of processing power, many chips — sometimes thousands — are used at the same time. These chips exchange data along a high-performance, AI-tailored network.
Nvidia’s other strength is its software. CUDA, its AI platform, is popular with programmers and runs only on the company’s chips. For instance, by giving free access to its chips and software to some AI researchers, the firm focused on encouraging developers to use its software long before its competitors set out to woo them.
Despite all these advantages, however, Nvidia’s lasting dominance is not assured. New companies and big chipmakers want a share of Nvidia’s network and chip businesses. The biggest challenge, though, may come from Nvidia’s own customers. The cloud-computing arms of both Amazon and Alphabet are designing their own AI-tailored chips. Both have the potential to become fearsome competitors.
8. Which of the following makes Nvidia enviable according to the passage?
A. The hype around artificial intelligence. B. The release of ChatGPT.
C. The availability of its chips. D. The high performance of its chips.
9. What does the underlined word “woo” in paragraph 5 probably mean?
A. Hunt for. B. Attend to. C. Approve of. D. Guard against.
10. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. Nvidia will lose its dominance definitely. B. Nvidia should further improve its chips.
C. Alphabet has weakened Nvidia’s market. D. Amazon will defeat Nvidia soon.
11. What does the author think of Nvidia’s dominance in the future?
A. Unchallengeable. B. Uncertain. C. Predictable. D. Assured.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. B 11. B
D
“Tie an Italian’s hands behind his back,” runs an old joke, “and he’ll be speechless.” This rests on a national stereotype: Italians are talkative and emotional, and all that arm-waggling supposedly goes to prove it.
Susan Goldin-Meadow of the University of Chicago has a rather different view. Emotions come out in lots of ways: facial expressions, posture, tone of voice and so on. But people are doing something different when they use gestures with speech, which she sums up in the title of her new book, “Thinking with Your Hands”. It is a masterly tour through a lifetime’s research.
Virtually everyone gestures, not just Italians. Experimental subjects, told after a research session that they were being watched for gestures, apologize for not having made any — but were doing so the entire time. People born blind gesture when they speak, including to each other. A woman born without arms but with “phantom limb syndrome (幻肢综合征)” describes how she uses her phantom arms when she talks — but not when she walks. All this suggests that cognition is, to some extent, “embodied”; thinking is not all done in your head.
In fact, gestures that accompany speech are a second channel of information. Subjects watch a film in which a cat runs but are told to lie and say it jumped. They do so in words — while their hands make a running motion. People who say they believe in sexual equality but gesture with their hands lower when talking about women are not indicating women’s height; they can be shown to have biases of which they may be unaware.
In “The Crown”, a historical drama series, Lady Diana is warned that her hands may betray her real emotions, which could be dangerous; they are tied together so she can learn to speak without gesticulating. No one who reads Susan’s book could ever again think that gesturing shows only a lack of control. It is about thinking and communication, and is a sophisticated aid to both.
12. Why does the author mention the old joke in Paragraph 1?
A. To present an argument. B. To describe a scene.
C. To lead in the topic. D. To clarify a doubt.
13. Which statement will Susan Goldin-Meadow probably agree with?
A. The disabled seldom use gestures. B. Gestures literally embody cognition.
C. Thinking only occurs inside the brain. D. Gestures are improper in communication.
14. What does the author try to prove in the last two paragraphs?
A. Gestures may express what the speaker really thinks.
B. People are unaware of the meanings of their gestures.
C. Gesturing during speech shows only a lack of control.
D. Speakers can lie more easily with the help of gestures.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. Speech: A Direct Channel of Information B. Gestures: A Vital Form of Communication
C. Italian’s Body Language: A National Stereotype D. Thinking with Your Hands: A Lifetime’s Research
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. B
第二节 （共5小题; 每小题2.5分,满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
City parks and open space improve our physical and mental health, strengthen our communities, and make our cities and neighbourhoods more attractive places to live and work.___16___
___17___ In Boulder, Colorado, a greenbelt added $5.4 million to the total property values of one neighbourhood. Other things being equal, there was a $4.20 decrease in the price of property for every foot one moved away from the greenbelt, and the average value of homes next to the greenbelt was 32% percent higher than those 3,200 feet away.
Parks attract tourists. ___18___ As community landmarks, parks offer a marketing tool for cities to attract businesses and conferences. Parks can be used to hold festivals, concerts and athletics events, bringing additional boosts to the local economy.
Green space provides rich ecosystem services. ___19___ The U.S. Forest Service found that over a 50-year lifetime, one tree produces $31,250 worth of oxygen, provides $62,000 worth of air pollution control, recycles $37,500 worth of water, and controls $31,250 worth of soil erosion (流失).
A park’s trees store water, reducing the rate at which it flows into a city’s stormwater treatment facilities. Parks increase the amount of a city’s pervious surfaces, which allow rainwater to pass slowly into the ground. ___20___
A. Your local city park may improve your health.
B. Homebuyers prefer homes close to parks and open space.
C. It makes a great contribution to the improvement of our living environment.
D. They help fill hotel rooms and bring customers to local stores and restaurants.
E. Building facilities to deal with that amount of stormwa ter would cost $38 million.
F. Lots of studies have shown all kinds of benefits parks bring to a city and its people.
G. Having trees and parks can decrease the necessary size of the city’s stormwater management system.
【答案】16. F 17. B 18. D 19. C 20. G
第三部分 语言运用 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I visited my best friend Sean, whose mom, Cheryl could only communicate by her gestures I couldn’t understand. I felt ____21____ and fetched a notepad (记事本) to explain to her the reason for my visit.
Then I went to see Sean several times. Each time I entered her house, my mind was flooded with guilt and anxiety. I always needed someone to ____22____ to me, but her daughter-in-law, even her grandchildren, wouldn’t take the time to learn sign language.
That night I saw that look of ____23____ on her face. The next time I saw Cheryl, I didn’t get the notepad or let my friend Sean help me, but decided to ____24____, whatever it would take.
I could see ____25____ appearing on her face as I spelled out each word with gesture. I knew how she felt knowing that someone ____26____ enough to learn to communicate with her.
Within three weeks I had learned ____27____ American Sign Language (ASL). One night, everyone was signing, when suddenly I could follow the ____28____. Cheryl slapped her hand, looked at me in the eyes, and ____29____ directly to me. She knew my heart and how much I loved her culture.
About a month ago, Cheryl, Sean, my dad, and I took a trip to California State University, Northridge, where I would study. As we sat in the deaf student advisor’s office, no one _____30_____ but I understood. He explained the _____31_____ I would receive there would help me become a sign language interpreter and how he’d like me to start in an advanced ASL class.
I left the university and felt so _____32_____. So many people don’t know about deaf people because of their _____33_____ to communicate with them. Now I would be able to help.
That night Cheryl and I sat in our hotel room; she_____34_____ and signed with smiling eyes. Unlike the days in her living room with a notepad, I _____35_____ and signed back, “I love you, too!”
21. A. amazed B. ashamed C. relieved D. embarrassed
22. A. appeal B. inquire C. explain D. expose
23. A. anxiety B. approval C. satisfaction D. loneliness
24. A. adopt B. learn C. occupy D. display
25. A. pleasure B. anger C. disappointment D. conflict
26. A. distinguished B. cared C. varied D. reserved
27. A. advanced B. enormous C. appropriate D. basic
28. A. conversation B. column C. instruction D. assessment
29. A. signed B. admitted C. bent D. swung
30. A. accompanied B. demonstrated C. interpreted D. intervened
31. A. interaction B. regulation C. education D. distraction
32. A. amused B. excited C. blessed D. bothered
33. A. tendency B. prohibition C. appetite D. inability
34. A. set out B. worked out C. reached out D. moved out
35. A. stretched B. wept C. understood D. wandered
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. A 30. C 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. C
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 （1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
A vast region with beautiful scenery, lush plants, and a lot of rivers and lakes dotted around, Hulun Buir Grassland is like a huge, green picture scroll, ____36____ gives you boundless views. The name Hulun Buir, which means “the land of lakes and rivers”, ____37____ (date) back to a legend long long ago. It is the best-preserved grassland in China ____38____ is recognized as “The Grass Kingdom”.
Hulun Buir Grassland, ____39____ (have) the most plentiful and excellent pastures in China, is also known as “The Purest Grassland” because it is hardly polluted. Its animal products, like meat, milk, leather, and wool ____40____ (favor) by people both at home and abroad. It’s a famous tourist destination now.
With the irrigation of thousands of rivers, the grassland presents ____41____ (it) as a green carpet underneath the blue sky and white clouds. You can ride on camels and horses, watch wrestling and horse racing, and enjoy a bonfire party — the unique lifestyle of nomads can be ____42____ (full) appreciated.
The region’s location makes it warm and pleasant in the summer, while cold and ____43____ (snow) in the winter. During the summer, the meadows are covered with ____44____ blanket of multicolored wildflowers. Even in ancient times, the beautiful scenery of this place gained _____45_____ (popular) with poets and writers and was described in their literary works.
【答案】36. which
37. dates 38. and
39. having 40. are favored
41. itself 42. fully
43. snowy 44. a
45. popularity
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom想去上海欢乐谷乐园游玩，发邮件向你询问相关情况。请你回复邮件。要点包括：
1. 欢乐谷(上海欢乐谷)是一座迷人的主题公园； 2. 游玩项目丰富多彩；
3. 各种各样的文化主题活动也会带给你极大的快乐；4. 你还能够品尝到中国各地的特色美食。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】Dear Tom,
How are you doing? I’m writing to give you some information about Shanghai Happy Valley.
Shanghai Happy Valley is a fascinating theme park. The entertainment themes are various and colorful. In addition to riding the roller coaster in the oldest style, you can go to the 4D cinema there, which takes you into a fantastic adventure. Various activities with different cultures will also bring you great pleasure. At the International Magic Festival, magicians from all over the world present the most wonderful magic ceremony for visitors. You can also taste the special food from different parts of China.
Hope you have a good time.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“You should go for it,” Artie said, giving my shoulder a squeeze as we stood gazing at the poster. ‘Cinderella — auditions (试镜) this Thursday after school,’ the words proclaimed.
“Me?” My voice came out as a frightened squeak. “Come on, Amy. You probably know the entire play off by heart. You are the best person for Cinderella.” he encouraged. I knew he was joking, but the truth was, I could tell you every single line (台词) in the play.
When we reached the hall on Thursday, I began to wish I hadn’t signed up to be Cinderella. It was easier to feel hopeful several days ago when my name was the only one on the sign-up sheet. Since then, seven other girls have added their own names to the list, including Sherry Anderson, the head cheerleader (拉拉队长).
Luckily, we were given a moment to practice before the auditions began. “Good,” Mr Cordoza said approvingly as he stopped by and listened to my practice. I felt a glimmer of hope. “Now let’s see how you get on performing on the stage in front of everyone.” He clapped his hands for attention, signaling the start of the auditions.
Sherry Anderson was up first. She showed great confidence as she tossed her long blonde hair and recited her lines. Although she lacked an understanding of the lines, her performance was attractive.
Then it was my turn. As I climbed the stairs to the stage, I tripped, nearly falling flat on my face. I felt my cheeks burning.
“When you’re ready,” Mr Cordoza said, sounding impatient.
“Sorry,” I mumbled. I tried to calm my breathing, but the nerves tightened in my throat. “I...I…” I stuttered. ‘Speak up Amy, can’t hear you!’ jeers and whistles came from the back of the hall. I could feel that my performance was a disaster. Even Sherry’s lines were better than mine. Finally, I limped to the end of the scene, and as soon as it was over, I rushed off the stage, feeling defeated.
As I made my way through the hallway, I spotted Artie waiting for me.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150左右；
（2）请按如下格式作答。
He told me that Sherry got the role of Cinderella but I would be the understudy (替角).
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On the day of the performance, Sherry got sick and couldn’t come.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】He told me that Sherry got the role of Cinderella but I would be the understudy (替角). At the news, I sighed and forced a smile. Sensing my disappointment, Artie put his hand on my shoulder and encouraged, “Seize the chance and you can shine too. Believe in yourself!” His words giving me a burst of confidence, I nodded admittedly, determined to be the best understudy. In the following days, I spent hours every day rehearsing my lines, perfecting my expressions and practicing each act. Gradually, I grew more confident and was fully prepared for the possibility of stepping onto the stage if needed.
On the day of the performance, Sherry got sick and couldn’t come. Panic filled the air backstage. Calm outside but nervous inside, I took a deep breath and stepped forward. All those days of hard work and preparation had led to this moment. As the curtains rose, I walked onto the stage with a newfound courage. The lights shone on me, and I delivered my lines with full of passion and confidence. With the music fading away, the audience broke into thunderous applause. At that very moment, I knew I fulfilled my mission as an understudy. That day, I became the star of the show, proving to myself and everyone that chances are for those who are prepared.
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