丰城九中2023-2024学年上学期高一日新段考二
英语试卷
本试卷总分值为 150 分 考试时间为 120 分钟
第一部分：听力(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What type of food does the man dislike
A. Greek food. B. French food. C. Indian food.
2. What will the man do tonight
A. Go to a party. B. Pick up his parents. C. Have dinner outside.
3. What’s the time now
A. 7：30. B. 6：45. C. 7：15
4. How much should the man pay
A. $30. B. $75. C. $90
5. How does the man find the film
A. Fantastic. B. Imperfect. C. Just so so.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5 秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答6-7小题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Visiting their parents. B. Seeing a play together. C. Booking tickets.
7. Who will take care of the child
A. The man. B. The man’s parents. C. The woman s husband.
听下面一段较长对话，回答8-9小题。
8. What does the woman congratulate the man on
A. Gaining a job interview. B. Standing out in his class. C. Getting his dream job.
9. What keeps the man going
A. His love for bridges. B. His ambition to get high salary.
C. His desire to graduate from university.
听下面一段较长对话，回答10-12小题。
10. What’s the man doing
A. Lying in the bed. B. Drinking coffee. C. Looking through his cellphone.
11. Why does the woman ask the man to go hiking
A. The man desires to appreciate the scenery outside.
B. The woman wants to update her Wechat moments.
C. The man is not in good health.
12. What will the man do next
A. Go hiking with the woman. B. Go to see a doctor. C. Do exercise alone.
听下面一段较长对话，回答13-16小题。
13. How does Jack feel
A. Upset. B. Satisfied. C. Joyful.
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Former schoolmates. C. Parent and child.
15. What advice does the woman give
A. Call old friends when feeling depressed. B. Work hard on the study.
C. Start a serious topic with new friends.
16. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In the campus. B. In a store. C. In a restaurant.
听下面一段独白，回答17-20小题。
17. Where is the Base located
A. 10 km away from the city center. B. Less than 30 km from the Airport.
C. No. 1357 Panda Road.
18. Which action is allowed when visiting the Base
A Feeding the animals using bamboo. B. Chatting loudly with friends.
C. Taking pictures for pandas without flashes.
19 What service can you get for free at the Base
A. Refilling a cup of hot coffee. B. Buying food for dinner. C. Using an umbrella when it rains.
20. Who are the target listeners of this article
A. Tourists visiting the Base. B. Volunteers taking care of pandas.
C. Scientists doing research at the Base.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
(共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A 、B、 C 和D)中,选出最佳选项。
A
Boston University (BU) is test-optional for first-year international applicants applying for fall 2023.
Students will be required to submit the TOEFL, IELTS or DET test scores as the primary means for evaluating English language capacity. High school records, teacher evaluation and your financial documents shall also be included in applicant checklist. Applicants must decide for themselves whether to include standardized test scores with their BU application.
Standardized Test Scores
BU accepts self-reported standardized test scores on your application. You may also submit your official test scores by the testing agency, or through the self-report form on the My BU Applicant Portal.
Please note: If you submit self-reported standardized test scores, an official score report from the testing agency will be required before registering at BU. If the scores on those differ even slightly from the scores you self-reported earlier, your application will most likely be disqualified.
High School Reports
Official copies of your high school reports must be submitted by a school official. If you are admitted in an international course with national exams, please see our High School Credentials (资格证书) page for how to submit these official results.
For most BU programs, the recommended high school courses are as follows: 4 years of English, 3—4 years of mathematics, 3—4 years of laboratory science, 3—4 years of history and/or social science.
1. Which are optional in applying to BU
A. Financial documents. B. High school records.
C. Standardized test scores. D. Teacher evaluation reports.
2. What may cause a failure in your application
A. Updating applicant information.
B. Submitting inconsistent test results.
C. Taking different English language tests.
D. Reporting scores on the My BU Applicant Portal.
3. Who is the text intended for
A. Test organizers. B. Primary students.
C. College professors. D. International applicants.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了申请2023年秋季进入波士顿大学的一年级国际申请人可以提交的考试成绩类型。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Applicants must decide for themselves whether to include standardized test scores with their BU application. (申请人必须自行决定是否在BU申请中包含标准化考试成绩。)”可知，申请人可以自行决定是否提交标准化考试成绩，所以标准化考试成绩是可选的。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Standardized Test Scores”下面的“If you submit self-reported standardized test scores, an official score report from the testing agency will be required before registering at BU. If the scores on those differ even slightly from the scores you self-reported earlier, your application will most likely be disqualified. (如果你提交了自我报告的标准化考试成绩，在BU注册之前，将需要考试机构的官方成绩报告。如果这些机构的分数与你之前自我报告的分数哪怕略有不同，你的申请很可能会被取消资格。)”可知，如果提交不一致的成绩，那么申请可能会被拒。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Boston University (BU) is test-optional for first-year international applicants applying for fall 2023. (对申请2023年秋季入学的一年级国际申请人来说，波士顿大学的考试是可选的。)”并结合下文内容可推知，本篇文章主要是写给国际申请学生的。故选D。
B
For those who are deaf or have hearing loss, making and enjoying music can be a challenge. However, that hasn’t stopped Dame Evelyn Glennie from achieving success.
Scottish-born Dame Evelyn Glennie is one of the world’s most recognized percussionists (打击乐器乐手). However, she started going deaf at the age of eight due to a nerve disease. At 12, she totally lost her hearing.
At first, Glennie was desperate. But her percussion teacher at school taught her to feel particular notes. For example, she had to place her hands on a wall, and he would play two notes on two timpani. He would then ask her which was the higher note and where she felt the vibration. Through trials and errors, she managed to distinguish the pitch of notes by associating where on her body she feels the sound. Thanks to her perfect pitch and the fact that she performs barefoot, Evelyn “hears” the sound. Together with her lip-reading skills, and amazing musicianship, she has conquered any troubles and inconvenience caused by her impairment.
Till now, Glennie has performed with almost all the major orchestras (管弦乐队) globally. Besides classical music, she is famous for partnerships with pop and rock artists like Sting and Bjork. Glennie’s works has earned her over 100 music awards, including two Grammys. She even led 1,000 drummers in the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
At the age of 58 this year, Glennie’s mission now is to “teach the world to listen” to improve communication by encouraging everyone to discover a new way of listening. “It’s important to grab on to any opportunity that comes your way, but you also need to create your own opportunities,” says Evelyn. “It’s a personal time to reflect on the impact you might have on other people as well. I don’t know if age plays a part in it, because I feel as though I haven’t really achieved very much and there’s still so much to do!”
4 How could Glennie identify different notes as a deaf person
A. By reading her teacher’s lips. B. By putting her hands on a wall.
C. By applying her amazing musicianship. D. By feeling the vibration through her body.
5. What does the underlined word “impairment” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Sorrow. B. Mismatch. C. Abnormality. D. Fear.
6. Which of the following best describes Glennie’s character
A. faithful and tolerant B. cheerful and practical
C. determined and kind D. considerate and dutiful
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. A Dream Pursued by Evelyn Glennie B. A Deaf Musician Heard by the World
C. Evelyn Glennie: Teach the World to Listen D. Talented Percussionist: Say “No” to Age
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. C 7. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了失聪打击乐手Evelyn Glennie，讲述了她如何克服身体残疾，获得举世瞩目的成就，现在依然想帮助他人的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“For example, she had to place her hands on a wall, and he would play two notes on two timpani. He would then ask her which was the higher note and where she felt the vibration. Through trials and errors, she managed to distinguish the pitch of notes by associating where on her body she feels the sound.(例如，她必须把手放在墙上，他会在两个定音鼓上演奏两个音符。然后他会问她哪个是更高的音符，她在哪里感觉到振动。经过反复试验，她成功地通过联想自己身体上感受到的声音来区分音调)”可知，Evelyn Glennie通过利用身体部分感受声音的振动来区分音调，故选D。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Together with her lip-reading skills, and amazing musicianship, she has conquered any troubles and inconvenience caused by her”可知，Evelyn Glennie凭借着天赋和努力用另一种方式“听”到了声音，再加上她的唇读技巧和惊人的音乐天赋，她克服了自己的残疾带来的麻烦和不便。故划线词意思是“残疾”，与abnormality意思相近。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Together with her lip-reading skills, and amazing musicianship, she has conquered any troubles and inconvenience caused by her impairment.(再加上她的唇读技巧和惊人的音乐天赋，她克服了残疾带来的任何麻烦和不便)”以及最后一段“At the age of 58 this year, Glennie’s mission now is to “teach the world to listen” to improve communication by encouraging everyone to discover a new way of listening.(今年58岁的Glennie现在的使命是“教会世界倾听”，通过鼓励每个人发现一种新的倾听方式来改善沟通)”可推知，Glennie坚强且善良。故选C。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“For those who are deaf or have hearing loss, making and enjoying music can be a challenge. However, that hasn’t stopped Dame Evelyn Glennie from achieving success.(对于那些失聪或有听力损失的人来说，制作和欣赏音乐可能是一个挑战。然而，这并没有阻止Evelyn Glennie女士取得成功)” 并结合文章主要内容可知，文章主要介绍了失聪打击乐手Evelyn Glennie如何克服身体残疾，获得举世瞩目的成就，现在依然想帮助他人的故事。可知，B选项“被世界听到的失聪音乐家”最符合文章标题。故选B。
C
Last year, 138,000 San Francisco residents used Airbnb, a popular app designed to connect home renters and travelers. It’s a striking number for a city with a population of about 850,000, and it was enough for Airbnb to win a major victory in local elections, as San Francisco voters struck down (否决) a debatable rule that would have placed time restrictions and other regulations on short-term rental services.
The company of Airbnb fiercely opposed the rule, Proposition F. It also contacted its San Franciscan users with messages urging them to vote against Proposition F.
Most people think of Airbnb as a kind of couch-surfing app. The service works for one-night stays on road trips and longer stays in cities, and it often has more competitive pricing than hotels. It’s a textbook example of the “sharing economy”, but not everyone is a fan.
The app has had unintended consequences in San Francisco. As the San Francisco Chronicle reported last year, a significant amount of renting on Airbnb is not in line with the company’s image. Middle-class families rent a spare room out to help make ends meet. Backers of Proposition F argued that this trend takes spaces off the conventional (传统的), better-regulated (监管更好的) housing market and contributes to rising costs.
San Francisco is in the middle of a long-term, deeply rooted housing crisis that has seen the cost of living explode. Located on a narrow land overlooking the bay, San Francisco simply doesn’t have enough space to accommodate the massive inflow of young, high-salaried tech employees flocking to Silicon Valley. Consequently, the average monthly rent for an apartment is around $4,000.
As the Los Angeles Times reported, some San Francisco residents supported the rule simply because it seemed like a way to check a big corporation. Opponents of Proposition F countered that the housing crisis runs much deeper, and that passing the rule would have discouraged a popular service while doing little to solve the city’s existing problems.
8. The intention of Proposition F is to ______.
A. place time limits in local election B. set limits on short-term rental
C. strike down a debatable rule D. urge users to vote against Airbnb
9. What negative effect does Airbnb have on San Francisco
A. It reduces the living space of middle-class families.
B. Users are taken advantage of by the service financially.
C. It helps regulate the house market effectively.
D. It indirectly leads to high house rental price.
10. What causes the housing crisis in San Francisco
A. Explosion of the living cost. B. Its historic characteristics.
C. Inflow of migrant population. D. Development of local economy.
11 What is the author’s attitude toward Proposition F
A. Objective. B. Optimistic C. Subjective. D. Indifferent.
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇议论文。主要讲述了旧金山提出了一项 F 提案限制房子短期租赁，这使得短期租赁软件 Airbnb 的很多用户反应激烈。文章介绍了 Airbnb 软件的影响和 F 提案支持者和反对者的看法。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“It’s a striking number for a city with a population of about 850,000, and it was enough for Airbnb to win a major victory in local elections, as San Francisco voters struck down (否决) a debatable rule that would have placed time restrictions and other regulations on short-term rental services.”（对于一个人口约85万的城市来说，这是一个惊人的数字，也足以让Airbnb在地方选举中赢得重大胜利，因为旧金山选民否决了一项有争议的规定，该规定将对短期租赁服务设置时间限制和其他规定。）可知，F提案的目的是限制短期租赁。故选B项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“Backers of Proposition F argued that this trend takes spaces off the conventional (传统的), better-regulated (监管更好的) housing market and contributes to rising costs.”（提案F的支持者认为，这一趋势占用了传统的、监管更完善的房地产市场的空间，并导致成本上升。）可知，Airbnb对旧金山的负面影响是它间接导致了高房价。故选D项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Located on a narrow land overlooking the bay, San Francisco simply doesn’t have enough space to accommodate the massive inflow of young, high-salaried tech employees flocking to Silicon Valley.”（旧金山位于一片可以俯瞰海湾的狭窄土地上，根本没有足够的空间容纳大量涌入硅谷的高薪年轻科技员工。）可知，流动人口流入导致了旧金山的住房危机。故选C项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“The company of Airbnb fiercely opposed the rule, Proposition F.”（Airbnb公司强烈反对这项规定，即F号提案。）和最后一段中“Opponents of Proposition F countered that the housing crisis runs much deeper, and that passing the rule would have discouraged a popular service while doing little to solve the city’s existing problems.”（反对F提案的人反驳说，住房危机要严重得多，通过这项规定会阻碍一项受欢迎的服务，同时对解决该市现有的问题也无济于事。）可知，作者呈现了F提案反对者的观点。以及第四段中“Backers of Proposition F argued that this trend takes spaces off the conventional (传统的), better-regulated (监管更好的) housing market and contributes to rising costs.”（提案F的支持者认为，这一趋势占用了传统的、监管更完善的房地产市场的空间，并导致成本上升。）可知，作者呈现F提案支持者的观点。因此在本文中，作者呈现了F提案反对者和支持者的相关观点。但是作者自己没有明确表示自己的立场。因此作者对F提案的态度是客观的。故选A项。
D
Different ways have been applied to dealing with waste paper, specifically used newspapers. Some people put them in the recycling area, while others keep them as wrappers (包装纸). While these are both good measures, a Japanese publishing company had a better idea for their end use.
The Mainichi Newspapers Co., Ltd. invented the “Green Newspaper”, which allows people to grow plants with it. This unique newspaper was published on Greenery Day, which is focused on environmental news and made of green paper with seeds placed into it. What makes it even more special is the ink (油墨) used to print words and photos, which is made from plants. The publisher advises readers to tear the used newspaper into small pieces and plant them in a container with soil. They should water them, like they would do for any plant. Within a few weeks, the seeds will grow into plants.
This brilliant concept was invented by Dentsu Inc., one of Japan’s most famous advertising companies, which works with the publishing company on the initiative (倡议). The publisher’s belief is environmental sustainability (持续性). As its mission statement says, “The Mainichi doesn’t take action only through information, but also by solving global issues.” With joint efforts, this initiative has reached the corners of Japan and sold around millions of copies daily. Other such initiatives producing plantable paper are also seen in India and the US.
About 95 million trees are lost for producing newspapers every year. The Internet, the number of whose users stands for 62.5 percent of the population worldwide, has influenced how people read news and the print readership has dropped greatly. However, the reinvention and reimagination of this newspaper will bring about a change in the publishing industry as well as having an environmental influence.
12. Why was the Green Newspaper invented
A. To get newspapers cheaper. B. To make the most of waste paper.
C. To improve the printing. D. To advertise the publishing company.
13. What can be learned about the “Green Newspaper”
A. It uses high-tech materials. B. It provides energy for seeds.
C. It’s printed with plant-based ink. D. It’s published to celebrate Greenery Day.
14. What message does the publisher’s mission statement convey
A. It’s easier said than done. B. Everything comes to one who waits.
C. Many hands make light work. D. Actions speak louder than words.
15. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. About 59 million trees are lost for producing newspapers.
B. The Internet has changed the way people read news totally.
C. The popularity of the Internet leads to the fall of the print readership.
D. The “Green Newspaper” will encourage more people to protect the environment.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了日本一家出版公司发明了“绿色报纸”，这种报纸可以种植植物，很好地解决了废报纸问题。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Different ways have been applied to dealing with waste paper, specifically used newspapers.(已经采用了不同的方法来处理废纸，特别是用过的报纸。)”“While these are both good measures, a Japanese publishing company had a better idea for their end use.(.虽然这些都是很好的措施，但一家日本出版公司对它们的最终用途有了更好的想法。)”和第二段中的“The Mainichi Newspapers Co., Ltd. invented the ‘Green Newspaper’, which allows people to grow plants with it.(毎日新闻社发明了‘绿色报纸’，人们可以用它来种植植物。)”可知，绿色报纸可以用来种，这可以解决报纸用完之后的处理问题，由此可推测出，发明绿色报纸是为了充分利用废报纸。故选B。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“What makes it even more special is the ink (油墨) used to print words and photos, which is made from plants.(更特别的是，用来印文字和照片的墨水是由植物制成的。)”可知，绿色报纸是用植物墨水印的。故选C。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“As its mission statement says, ‘The Mainichi doesn’t take action only through information, but also by solving global issues.’ With joint efforts, this initiative has reached the corners of Japan and sold around millions of copies daily.(正如其使命声明所说，‘《每日新闻》不仅通过信息采取行动，还通过解决全球问题采取行动。’在共同努力下，这一举措已传播到日本的各个角落，每天售出约数百万份报纸。)”可知，《每日新闻》每天售出的绿色报纸传播到日本各地，用自己的实际行动来解决环保问题，所以他们的使命声明很好地表达了“行动胜于言语”的思想。故选D。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“The Internet, the number of whose users stands for 62.5 percent of the population worldwide, has influenced how people read news and the print readership has dropped greatly.(互联网的用户数量占全球人口的62.5%，它影响了人们阅读新闻的方式，印刷品读者数量也大幅下降。)”可知，互联网改变了人们阅读新闻的方式，导致印刷品读者大幅下降。故选C。
第二节(共5小题,每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Think back to the last time you shopped for fruits and vegetables. You may have noticed some items labelled with the word “organic”. ___16___
“Organic” refers to the way food is grown. To be labelled as “organic”, food production must meet strict guidelines. These can be different depending on where you live. In the United States, organic foods must be grown or raised without using pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
___17___ That changed after the Industrial Revolution. During the 20th century many ideas that were used by factories and big businesses were put into action on farms. This helped some farms grow larger and produce more.
However, the organic movement was started to get back to the old traditional ways of farming. Why Many believe the chemicals and pesticides used in modern farming can be harmful to your health. ___18___ And those who support the organic movement also point to its benefits for the environment.
Have you ever compared organic and non-organic foods at the grocery store If so, you know that organic food tends to cost more. This happens for many reasons. Organic farming produces fewer crops. ___19___ Additionally, organic farms spend more money taking care of the animals they raise. These and other factors drive the cost of organic food up.
Is organic food worth the extra cost Some people believe it is. They may think it tastes better or just prefer to eat food that has not been grown using chemicals. ___20___ They are still trying to find a major difference between organic and non-organic food in terms of safety, nutrition, or taste. Still, others argue that the environmental benefits of organic food make it worth the price.
A. Are you wondering if organic food is right for you
B. So it costs people much more money to purchase organic food.
C. For most of history, almost all food was organic.
D. It is always best to choose organically grown foods if possible.
E. Some also think organic foods are naturally more nutritious.
F. Have you ever wondered what that means
G. Scientists have studied organic and non-organic foods for many years now.
【答案】16. F 17. C 18. E 19. B 20. G
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了关于有机食品的一些相关信息。
【16题详解】
根据上文“You may have noticed some items labelled with the word “organic”.( 你可能已经注意到一些标有“有机”字样的产品)”以及第二段““Organic” refers to the way food is grown.( “有机”指的是食物生长的方式)”可知，本句主要提出“有机”是什么意思，承上启下。故F选项“你有没有想过这是什么意思？”符合语境。故选F项。
【17题详解】
根据下文“That changed after the Industrial Revolution.(工业革命后，情况发生了变化)”可知，此空说明工业革命前的情况。故C选项“在历史的大部分时间里，几乎所有的食物都是有机的”符合语境。故选C项。
【18题详解】
根据上文“Many believe the chemicals and pesticides used in modern farming can be harmful to your health.(许多人认为现代农业中使用的化学物质和杀虫剂会对你的健康有害)”可知，此空承接上文说明另一些人的看法。故E选项“一些人还认为有机食品自然更有营养”符合语境。故选E项。
【19题详解】
根据上文“If so, you know that organic food tends to cost more. This happens for many reasons. Organic farming produces fewer crops.(如果是这样的话，你知道有机食品往往价格更高。这种情况有很多原因。有机农业生产的作物较少)”可知，该空与上文构成因果关系，指出因为有机作物产量少，所以价格更高。B选项“所以人们买有机食品要花更多的钱”符合语境。故选B项。
【20题详解】
根据下文“They are still trying to find a major difference between organic and non-organic food in terms of safety, nutrition, or taste.(他们仍在努力寻找有机食品和非有机食品在安全性、营养或味道方面的主要区别)”可知，后文提到“仍在努力寻找有机食品和非有机食品在安全性、营养或味道方面的主要区别”，说明科学家对有机食品和非有机食品研究了很多年了。G选项“科学家们研究有机食品和非有机食品已经很多年了”符合语境。故选G项。
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)
第一节完形填空(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四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One evening, Paul O’Sullivan felt bored in his Baltimore apartment. So he got on to Facebook to find out just how many others on the social network _____21_____ his name. Moments later, dozens of Paul O’Sullivans from around the world filled his _____22_____. The then-27-year-old employee sent friend requests to them all.
Many of his fellow Paul O’Sullivans _____23_____ him, but a few felt too curious to _____24_____ his invitation. Paul O’Sullivan from Rotterdam in the Netherlands says, “My first _____25_____ was ‘Who is this guy and what does he want from me ’ So I thought about it for a while.” Ultimately, he couldn’t resist the_____26_____ friend request. As Baltimore Paul scrolled through the profiles of the Paul O’Sullivans who accepted his invitation, he noticed something four of them have in common: They were all _____27_____ . Wouldn’t it be funny if they _____28_____a band called The Paul O’Sullivans The other Pauls all _____29_____ and they created a sort of musical assembly line. They managed to ______30______ its first original song, “Namesake,” in March. It’s a passionate track about long-distance relationships. Not romantic ones, of course, but like the friendships they had______31______developed.
But just months later, Baltimore Paul began experiencing health issues that _______32_______ him to take time off from making music. The other Pauls didn’t _______33_______their friendship. To make sure Baltimore Paul never felt alone, the other Pauls chatted live on Instagram, and checked in on Baltimore Paul and on one another.
“What are the odds (机率)” says Baltimore Paul, “that a random Facebook _______34_______ would lead not only to new music but to _______35_______ as well Some things are just meant to be.”
21.
A. shared B. called C. mentioned D. liked
22.
A. mind B. screen C. apartment D. time
23.
A. ignored B. tricked C. greeted D. praised
24.
A. make out B. turn down C. ask for D. apply for
25.
A. measure B. innovation C. reaction D. emotion
26.
A. ordinary B. unusual C. precious D. formal
27.
A. writers B. employees C. musicians D. workers
28.
A. observed B. maintained C. explored D. formed
29.
A. reflected B. aided C. agreed D. gathered
30.
A. release B. imagine C. exhibit D. detect
31.
A. suddenly B. generally C. frequently D. eventually
32.
A. reminded B. forced C. taught D. allowed
33.
A. get involved in B. take advantage of C. think highly of D. press pause on
34.
A. request B. page C. account D. user
35.
A. business B. success C. fame D. friendship
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了保罗在社交网络搜索到了许多与自己同名的人，并与其中四位音乐家组成了乐队，大家创作了新的乐曲并产生了持久的友谊。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：于是，他登上了 Facebook ，想知道在这个社交网络上有多少人和他的名字的一样。A. shared共享，共用；B. called称作；C. mentioned提到；D. liked喜欢。根据后文“his name”以及“Moments later, dozens of Paul O’Sullivans from around the world filled his _____2_____.”可知，此处出现了几十个来自世界各地的保罗·奥沙利文，所以保罗登录社交网站是为了弄清楚有多少人与他同名。故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：片刻之后，他的屏幕上出现了几十个来自世界各地的保罗·奥沙利文。A. mind大脑；B. screen屏幕；C. apartment公寓；D. time时间。根据前文“So he got on to Facebook to find out just how many others on the social network _____1_____ his name.”可知，保罗登陆社交网站Facebook去搜索同名的人，而Facebook是个社交网站，所以结果是显示在屏幕上。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：许多同名的保罗．奥沙利文都没理会他，但也有几个人因为太好奇而没有拒绝他的邀请。A. ignored不理睬；B. tricked欺骗；C. greeted迎接；D. praised称赞。根据下文“a few felt too curious”可知，只有几个感到很好奇，许多人都没理会Paul的好友邀请。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：许多同名的保罗．奥沙利文都没理会他，但也有几个人因为太好奇而没有拒绝他的邀请。A. make out理解；B. turn down拒绝；C. ask for要求；D. apply for申请。该句too…to…为“太……而不能……”；根据句中“curious”可知，感到好奇的另外几个保罗不会拒绝保罗的邀请。故选B项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的第一反应是“这家伙是谁，他想从我这里得到什么？”A. measure度量；B. innovation创新；C. reaction反应；D. emotion情感。结合常识和句中“Who is this guy and what does he want from me ”可推知，收到同名陌生人加好友的邀请，心想“这家伙是谁，他想从我这里得到什么？”是很多人的第一反应。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：最终，他无法抗拒这个与众不同的好友申请。A. ordinary平凡的；B. unusual与众不同的；C. precious珍贵的；D. formal正式的。根据上文“The then-27-year-old employee sent friend requests to them all.”可知，保罗通过Facebook去搜索同名的人，然后提出好友申请，这是一种特别的，与众不同的好友申请。故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们都是音乐家。A. writers作家；B. employees雇员；C. musicians音乐家；D. workers工人。根据下文“a band called The Paul O’Sullivans”可知，4个保罗都是搞音乐的，是音乐家。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果他们组建一个叫保罗．奥沙利文的乐队不是很有趣吗？ A. observed观测；B. maintained保持；C. explored探索；D. formed建立。根据句中“a band called The Paul O’Sullivans”可知，他们想组建一个乐队。故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：其他保罗都同意，他们创造了一种音乐流水线。A. reflected反射；B. aided援助；C. agreed同意；D. gathered收集。根据下文“they created a sort of musical assembly line”可知，在三月份，推出了第一首歌，所以是他们同意成立乐队。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：今年3月，他们发行了第一首原创歌曲《同名同姓》(Namesake)。A. release发行；B. imagine想象；C. exhibit展出；D. detect查明。根据上文提到的他们创造了一种音乐流水线，以及该句中的“its first original song”可知，此处应表示他们成功发行了第一首原创歌曲《同名同姓》(Namesake)。故选A项。
【31题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：当然，不是浪漫的，而是他们最终发展起来的友谊。A. suddenly忽然；B. generally普遍地；C. frequently频繁地；D. eventually最终。根据句意以及上文“Not romantic ones, of course, but like the friendships”可知，此处应表示这是他们最终发展起来的友谊。故选D项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但就在几个月后，巴尔的摩·保罗开始出现健康问题，迫使他暂停创作音乐。A. reminded提醒；B. forced迫使；C. taught教授；D. allowed允许。根据前文“But just months later, Baltimore Paul began experiencing health issues”可知，巴尔的摩·保罗开始出现健康问题，所以他被迫暂停创作音乐。故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：其他保罗并没有暂停他们的友谊。A. get involved in参与；B. take advantage of利用；C. think highly of高度评价；D. press pause on按暂停键。根据下文“the other Pauls chatted live on Instagram, and checked in on Baltimore Paul and on one another.”可知，其他“保罗”们在Instagram上实时聊天，并互相问候“巴尔的摩·保罗”。由此推知，此处应表示其他保罗并没有暂停他们的友谊。故选D项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：巴尔的摩·保罗说“Facebook上的一个随机请求不仅会带来新的音乐，还会带来友谊，这种可能性有多大？有些事情是命中注定的。”A. request请求；B. page网页；C. account账户；D. user用户。根据第一段中“The then-27-year-old employee sent friend requests to them all.”可知，此处指的是随机的好友请求，和上文内容呼应。故选A项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：巴尔的摩·保罗说“Facebook上的一个随机请求不仅会带来新的音乐，还会带来友谊，这种可能性有多大？有些事情是命中注定的。” A. business生意；B. success成功；C. fame名声；D. friendship友谊。根据上文可知，巴尔的摩·保罗与另外4个保罗一起制作音乐，同时在他生病期间，其它保罗还给他分享家庭照片，与他聊天。所以保罗的好友申请带来了音乐，也带来了友谊。故选D项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题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 19th Asian Games, also known as the Hangzhou Asian Games, ___36___ (hold) from September 23 to October 8, 2023 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. As ___37___ major sporting event, the Hangzhou Asian Games has its own official mascots, a group of robots ___38___ (name) “Memories of Jiangnan”. The mascots consist of three robotic figures, Lianlian, Congcong and Chenchen, ___39___ fully integrate the history and culture, natural ecology and innovation of Hangzhou. Lianlian is a ___40___ (reflect) of West Lake; Congcong symbolizes the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu(良渚古城遗址), while Chenchen stands for the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal.
The design of the mascots was a long process. After fierce competition, “Memories of Jiangnan” finally stood out of more than 4000 candidates. The designer of the mascots, Zhang Wen, said: “Apart from the various cultural ___41___ (feature) conveyed by the mascots, ___42___ I also want to emphasize is the technological advance of Hangzhou, a digital and intelligent city.”
___43___ (represent) the spirit of the Asian Games as well, as the cultural heritage of Hangzhou, the mascots have received great concern since they were disclosed on April 3rd , 2020. In general, the public response ___44___ the mascots has been positive. With their unique design and inspiring message, the mascots have become popular in China and even ____45____ (global).
【答案】36. was held
37. a 38. named
39. which 40. reflection
41. features
42. what 43. Representing
44. to 45. globally
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了杭州亚运会的官方吉祥物，一组名为“忆江南”的机器人。
【36题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意：第19届亚运会，也被称为杭州亚运会，于2023年9月23日至10月8日在浙江省杭州市举行。动词hold和主语之间是被动关系，根据时间状语可知，本句描述过去发生的事情，用一般过去时的被动语态。主语专有名词是一个整体，是单数，主谓一致，故填was held。
【37题详解】
考查冠词。句意：作为一项重大体育赛事，杭州亚运会有自己的官方吉祥物，一组名为“忆江南”的机器人。单数可数名词短语major sporting event是泛指概念，应用不定冠词限定。连接辅音，故填a。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：同上。此处是非谓语，动词name和名词robots之间是被动关系，故用其过去分词作后置定语。故填named。
【39题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：吉祥物由莲莲、聪聪和晨晨三个机器人形象组成，充分融合了杭州的历史文化、自然生态和创新精神。此处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为three robotic figures, Lianlian, Congcong and Chenchen，指代事物，应用关系代词which引导从句，作主语。故填which。
【40题详解】
考查名词。句意：莲莲是西湖的代表；聪聪象征良渚考古遗址，辰辰代表京杭大运河。不定冠词a后应用其名词单数reflection作表语。故填reflection。
【41题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：吉祥物的设计师张文说：“除了吉祥物所传达的各种文化特色外，我还想强调的是杭州这个数字化、智能化城市的科技进步。”根据前文various句意可知，此处可数名词应用复数。故填features。
【42题详解】
考查主语从句。句意：同上。分析可知，此处引导主语从句，指代事物，应用连接代词what引导从句，作宾语，意为“……的事”。故填what。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：自2020年4月3日公布以来，代表着亚运会精神和杭州文化遗产的吉祥物受到了极大关注。此处为非谓语，动词represent和主语之间是主动关系，故用其现在分词作状语。句首字母大写，故填Representing。
【44题详解】
考查介词。句意：总的来说，公众对吉祥物的反应是积极的。response to“对……的反应”是固定搭配。故填to。
【45题详解】
考查副词。句意：凭借其独特的设计和鼓舞人心的信息，吉祥物在中国甚至全球都很受欢迎。作状语和in China并列，应用副词。故填globally。
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，你得知你的交换生朋友Jim正在学习中文，请给他写封邮件邀请他来参加你们的唐诗选修课。内容包括：1. 上课的时间和地点；2. 课程的内容；3. 课前的准备。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.参考词汇：optional course选修课
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【答案】Dear Jim,
Knowing you are studying Chinese, I am more than pleased to invite you to join our optional course related to Tang Poetry.
As scheduled, we start at 10 a.m. every Saturday in our school library lounge. The topic will be Tang Poetry covering a wide range of themes, which can further enhance your understanding of Chinese literature. To fully prepare for the course, you had better go through the materials attached to this email. Also, please remember to read the history of Tang Dynasty, which would be helpful to understand the background of the poems.
I’d appreciate it if you could accept my invitation and have fun.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假定你是李华，你得知你的交换生朋友Jim正在学习中文，请给他写封邮件邀请他来参加你们的唐诗选修课。内容包括：1. 上课的时间和地点；2. 课程的内容；3. 课前的准备。
【详解】1.词汇积累
高兴的：pleased→ delighted
增强，提高：enhance → improve
感谢：appreciate→ thank
完全地：fully→ completely
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Knowing you are studying Chinese, I am more than pleased to invite you to join our optional course related to Tang Poetry.
拓展句：Because I know you are studying Chinese, I am more than pleased to invite you to join our optional course related to Tang Poetry.
【点睛】【高分句型1】The topic will be Tang Poetry covering a wide range of themes, which can further enhance your understanding of Chinese literature.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】I’d appreciate it if you could accept my invitation and have fun.（运用了连词if引导的条件状语从句）
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
Nature, while beautiful, could also be unpredictable and merciless. But most importantly we bear in mind that in the darkest times, there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel, just like Mrs. Evans‘ cabin light.
One bright summer day, my friend Peter and I decided to venture into the unexplored trails of the Great Smoky Mountains. Blessed with rich biodiversity and fascinating landscapes, the national park seemed a perfect getaway. Little did we know that our casual hike would soon turn into an unexpected personal incident, forever engraved in our memories.
We set off early in the morning, equipped with our backpacks and a map that was supposed to guide us through the winding trails. The sun was up, casting long shadows on the forest floor as we set off on our journey. We trekked (艰难行走), laughed, and marveled at the beauty of nature around us.
As we trekked through the dense forests, taking in the natural wonders around us, we couldn’t help but feel a sense of adventure coursing through our veins. The trail was rugged and uneven, but we persevered through the challenging landscape.
Midway through our expedition, we stumbled upon a breathtaking waterfall, its glistening waters cascading down the rocks in a quiet and peaceful melody. We sat down by the water’s edge, taking a moment to get lost in the beauty of nature. The cool mist from the waterfall enveloped us, and we felt refreshed and energetic.
As the day wore on, we ventured deeper into the wilderness, eager to explore every corner of this natural paradise. We were so absorbed in the beauty of nature that just didn't notice our way and it seemed that we could not find the way back to the familiar part of the forest. Panicking, we scrambled to find our way back but the dense vegetation and winding trails only served to confuse us further. We tried to remember any possible signs that might lead us back, No sooner had we celebrated our return to the clear trails than something worse happened.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Para.1:Suddenly, the weather took an abrupt turn.
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Para.2:Just when we were about to give up, a faint light flickered in the distance
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【答案】 Suddenly, the weather took an abrupt turn. Dark clouds shrouded the sky, and a heavy downpour ensued. The comforting forest sounds quickly proved a terrifying symphony of thunder and wind. The trail that was once so clear became a muddy mess, making it impossible to go on. We tried to consult our map, but it was too late; we got lost in the wildness. Hours passing, our attempts to find the trail turned out to be in vain. With the cold creeping in, despair started to set in.
Just when we were about to give up a faint light flickered in the distance. Curiosity overpowered our fear, and we decided to follow it. When we drew nearer, we saw a small log cabin, lights shining from its windows. Knocking on the door, an elderly woman, Mrs. Evans, welcomed us with a warm smile. She was a retired ranger who had chosen to live her twilight years in the heart of the mountains. She offered us shelter for the night, and the next morning, guided us back to the main trail. This incident strengthened our friendship and taught us the importance of resilience and hope. The experience was beyond expectation, terrifying, but enlightening all the same.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达是读后续写。本文以人物为线索展开。作者和朋友去远足，被山里的美景吸引，但是突然发现迷路了。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段句首内容“突然，天气急转直下。”可知，第一段可以描写暴风雨来临后，人们更加艰难，此时人们的心理活动和行动。
②由第二段句首内容“就在我们快要放弃的时候，一道微弱的灯光在远处闪烁。”可知，第二段可以描写人们朝着灯光的方向行进时的心情，灯光的源头是什么，人们怎么找到回家的路，以及韧性和希望的重要性。
2.续写线索：雨中行走—寒冷无助—看到灯光—朝光行走—被接待—找到路—感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①向前走：go on/go ahead
②参照：consult/refer to
③迷路：get lost/lose one’s way/miss one’s way
情绪类
①绝望：despair/hopelessness
②害怕：fear/scare/anxiety
【点睛】【高分句型1】The trail that was once so clear became a muddy mess, making it impossible to go on.( 运用了that引导的定语从句和现在分词making做结果状语)
【高分句型2】 Hours passing, our attempt s to find the trail turned out to be in vain. ( 运用了Hours passing做独立主格)
【高分句型3】She was a retired ranger who had chosen to live her twilight years in the heart of t he mountains. (运用了who引导的定语从句)
听力答案： 1-5. CCBBA 6-10. BBCAC 11-15. CAABA 16-20. BACCA丰城九中2023-2024学年上学期高一日新段考二
英语试卷
本试卷总分值为 150 分 考试时间为 120 分钟
第一部分：听力(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What type of food does the man dislike
A. Greek food. B. French food. C. Indian food.
2. What will the man do tonight
A. Go to a party. B. Pick up his parents. C. Have dinner outside.
3. What’s the time now
A. 7：30. B. 6：45. C. 7：15
4 How much should the man pay
A. $30. B. $75. C. $90
5. How does the man find the film
A. Fantastic. B. Imperfect. C. Just so so.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5 秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答6-7小题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Visiting their parents. B. Seeing a play together. C. Booking tickets.
7. Who will take care of the child
A. The man. B. The man’s parents. C. The woman s husband.
听下面一段较长对话，回答8-9小题。
8. What does the woman congratulate the man on
A. Gaining a job interview. B. Standing out in his class. C. Getting his dream job.
9. What keeps the man going
A. His love for bridges. B. His ambition to get high salary.
C. His desire to graduate from university.
听下面一段较长对话，回答10-12小题。
10. What’s the man doing
A. Lying in the bed. B. Drinking coffee. C. Looking through his cellphone.
11. Why does the woman ask the man to go hiking
A The man desires to appreciate the scenery outside.
B. The woman wants to update her Wechat moments.
C. The man is not in good health.
12. What will the man do next
A. Go hiking with the woman. B. Go to see a doctor. C. Do exercise alone.
听下面一段较长对话，回答13-16小题。
13. How does Jack feel
A. Upset. B. Satisfied. C. Joyful.
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Former schoolmates. C. Parent and child.
15. What advice does the woman give
A. Call old friends when feeling depressed. B. Work hard on the study.
C. Start a serious topic with new friends.
16. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In the campus. B. In a store. C. In a restaurant.
听下面一段独白，回答17-20小题。
17. Where is the Base located
A. 10 km away from the city center. B. Less than 30 km from the Airport.
C No. 1357 Panda Road.
18. Which action is allowed when visiting the Base
A Feeding the animals using bamboo. B. Chatting loudly with friends.
C. Taking pictures for pandas without flashes.
19. What service can you get for free at the Base
A. Refilling a cup of hot coffee. B. Buying food for dinner. C. Using an umbrella when it rains.
20. Who are the target listeners of this article
A. Tourists visiting the Base. B. Volunteers taking care of pandas.
C. Scientists doing research at the Base.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
(共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A 、B、 C 和D)中,选出最佳选项。
A
Boston University (BU) is test-optional for first-year international applicants applying for fall 2023.
Students will be required to submit the TOEFL, IELTS or DET test scores as the primary means for evaluating English language capacity. High school records, teacher evaluation and your financial documents shall also be included in applicant checklist. Applicants must decide for themselves whether to include standardized test scores with their BU application.
Standardized Test Scores
BU accepts self-reported standardized test scores on your application. You may also submit your official test scores by the testing agency, or through the self-report form on the My BU Applicant Portal.
Please note: If you submit self-reported standardized test scores, an official score report from the testing agency will be required before registering at BU. If the scores on those differ even slightly from the scores you self-reported earlier, your application will most likely be disqualified.
High School Reports
Official copies of your high school reports must be submitted by a school official. If you are admitted in an international course with national exams, please see our High School Credentials (资格证书) page for how to submit these official results.
For most BU programs, the recommended high school courses are as follows: 4 years of English, 3—4 years of mathematics, 3—4 years of laboratory science, 3—4 years of history and/or social science.
1. Which are optional in applying to BU
A. Financial documents. B. High school records.
C. Standardized test scores. D. Teacher evaluation reports.
2. What may cause a failure in your application
A. Updating applicant information.
B. Submitting inconsistent test results.
C. Taking different English language tests.
D. Reporting scores on the My BU Applicant Portal.
3. Who is the text intended for
A. Test organizers. B. Primary students.
C. College professors. D. International applicants.
B
For those who are deaf or have hearing loss, making and enjoying music can be a challenge. However, that hasn’t stopped Dame Evelyn Glennie from achieving success.
Scottish-born Dame Evelyn Glennie is one of the world’s most recognized percussionists (打击乐器乐手). However, she started going deaf at the age of eight due to a nerve disease. At 12, she totally lost her hearing.
At first, Glennie was desperate. But her percussion teacher at school taught her to feel particular notes. For example, she had to place her hands on a wall, and he would play two notes on two timpani. He would then ask her which was the higher note and where she felt the vibration. Through trials and errors, she managed to distinguish the pitch of notes by associating where on her body she feels the sound. Thanks to her perfect pitch and the fact that she performs barefoot, Evelyn “hears” the sound. Together with her lip-reading skills, and amazing musicianship, she has conquered any troubles and inconvenience caused by her impairment.
Till now, Glennie has performed with almost all the major orchestras (管弦乐队) globally. Besides classical music, she is famous for partnerships with pop and rock artists like Sting and Bjork. Glennie’s works has earned her over 100 music awards, including two Grammys. She even led 1,000 drummers in the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
At the age of 58 this year, Glennie’s mission now is to “teach the world to listen” to improve communication by encouraging everyone to discover a new way of listening. “It’s important to grab on to any opportunity that comes your way, but you also need to create your own opportunities,” says Evelyn. “It’s a personal time to reflect on the impact you might have on other people as well. I don’t know if age plays a part in it, because I feel as though I haven’t really achieved very much and there’s still so much to do!”
4. How could Glennie identify different notes as a deaf person
A. By reading her teacher’s lips. B. By putting her hands on a wall.
C By applying her amazing musicianship. D. By feeling the vibration through her body.
5. What does the underlined word “impairment” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Sorrow. B. Mismatch. C. Abnormality. D. Fear.
6. Which of the following best describes Glennie’s character
A. faithful and tolerant B. cheerful and practical
C. determined and kind D. considerate and dutiful
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. A Dream Pursued by Evelyn Glennie B. A Deaf Musician Heard by the World
C. Evelyn Glennie: Teach the World to Listen D. Talented Percussionist: Say “No” to Age
C
Last year, 138,000 San Francisco residents used Airbnb, a popular app designed to connect home renters and travelers. It’s a striking number for a city with a population of about 850,000, and it was enough for Airbnb to win a major victory in local elections, as San Francisco voters struck down (否决) a debatable rule that would have placed time restrictions and other regulations on short-term rental services.
The company of Airbnb fiercely opposed the rule, Proposition F. It also contacted its San Franciscan users with messages urging them to vote against Proposition F.
Most people think of Airbnb as a kind of couch-surfing app. The service works for one-night stays on road trips and longer stays in cities, and it often has more competitive pricing than hotels. It’s a textbook example of the “sharing economy”, but not everyone is a fan.
The app has had unintended consequences in San Francisco. As the San Francisco Chronicle reported last year, a significant amount of renting on Airbnb is not in line with the company’s image. Middle-class families rent a spare room out to help make ends meet. Backers of Proposition F argued that this trend takes spaces off the conventional (传统的), better-regulated (监管更好的) housing market and contributes to rising costs.
San Francisco is in the middle of a long-term, deeply rooted housing crisis that has seen the cost of living explode. Located on a narrow land overlooking the bay, San Francisco simply doesn’t have enough space to accommodate the massive inflow of young, high-salaried tech employees flocking to Silicon Valley. Consequently, the average monthly rent for an apartment is around $4,000.
As the Los Angeles Times reported, some San Francisco residents supported the rule simply because it seemed like a way to check a big corporation. Opponents of Proposition F countered that the housing crisis runs much deeper, and that passing the rule would have discouraged a popular service while doing little to solve the city’s existing problems.
8. The intention of Proposition F is to ______.
A. place time limits in local election B. set limits on short-term rental
C. strike down a debatable rule D. urge users to vote against Airbnb
9. What negative effect does Airbnb have on San Francisco
A. It reduces the living space of middle-class families.
B. Users are taken advantage of by the service financially.
C. It helps regulate the house market effectively.
D. It indirectly leads to high house rental price.
10. What causes the housing crisis in San Francisco
A. Explosion of the living cost. B. Its historic characteristics.
C. Inflow of migrant population. D. Development of local economy.
11. What is the author’s attitude toward Proposition F
A. Objective. B. Optimistic C. Subjective. D. Indifferent.
D
Different ways have been applied to dealing with waste paper, specifically used newspapers. Some people put them in the recycling area, while others keep them as wrappers (包装纸). While these are both good measures, a Japanese publishing company had a better idea for their end use.
The Mainichi Newspapers Co., Ltd. invented the “Green Newspaper”, which allows people to grow plants with it. This unique newspaper was published on Greenery Day, which is focused on environmental news and made of green paper with seeds placed into it. What makes it even more special is the ink (油墨) used to print words and photos, which is made from plants. The publisher advises readers to tear the used newspaper into small pieces and plant them in a container with soil. They should water them, like they would do for any plant. Within a few weeks, the seeds will grow into plants.
This brilliant concept was invented by Dentsu Inc., one of Japan’s most famous advertising companies, which works with the publishing company on the initiative (倡议). The publisher’s belief is environmental sustainability (持续性). As its mission statement says, “The Mainichi doesn’t take action only through information, but also by solving global issues.” With joint efforts, this initiative has reached the corners of Japan and sold around millions of copies daily. Other such initiatives producing plantable paper are also seen in India and the US.
About 95 million trees are lost for producing newspapers every year. The Internet, the number of whose users stands for 62.5 percent of the population worldwide, has influenced how people read news and the print readership has dropped greatly. However, the reinvention and reimagination of this newspaper will bring about a change in the publishing industry as well as having an environmental influence.
12. Why was the Green Newspaper invented
A. To get newspapers cheaper. B. To make the most of waste paper.
C. To improve the printing. D. To advertise the publishing company.
13. What can be learned about the “Green Newspaper”
A. It uses high-tech materials. B. It provides energy for seeds.
C. It’s printed with plant-based ink. D. It’s published to celebrate Greenery Day.
14. What message does the publisher’s mission statement convey
A. It’s easier said than done. B. Everything comes to one who waits.
C. Many hands make light work. D. Actions speak louder than words.
15. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. About 59 million trees are lost for producing newspapers.
B. The Internet has changed the way people read news totally.
C. The popularity of the Internet leads to the fall of the print readership.
D The “Green Newspaper” will encourage more people to protect the environment.
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。
Think back to the last time you shopped for fruits and vegetables. You may have noticed some items labelled with the word “organic”. ___16___
“Organic” refers to the way food is grown. To be labelled as “organic”, food production must meet strict guidelines. These can be different depending on where you live. In the United States, organic foods must be grown or raised without using pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
___17___ That changed after the Industrial Revolution. During the 20th century, many ideas that were used by factories and big businesses were put into action on farms. This helped some farms grow larger and produce more.
However, the organic movement was started to get back to the old traditional ways of farming. Why Many believe the chemicals and pesticides used in modern farming can be harmful to your health. ___18___ And those who support the organic movement also point to its benefits for the environment.
Have you ever compared organic and non-organic foods at the grocery store If so, you know that organic food tends to cost more. This happens for many reasons. Organic farming produces fewer crops. ___19___ Additionally, organic farms spend more money taking care of the animals they raise. These and other factors drive the cost of organic food up.
Is organic food worth the extra cost Some people believe it is. They may think it tastes better or just prefer to eat food that has not been grown using chemicals. ___20___ They are still trying to find a major difference between organic and non-organic food in terms of safety, nutrition, or taste. Still, others argue that the environmental benefits of organic food make it worth the price.
A. Are you wondering if organic food is right for you
B. So it costs people much more money to purchase organic food.
C. For most of history, almost all food was organic.
D. It is always best to choose organically grown foods if possible.
E. Some also think organic foods are naturally more nutritious.
F. Have you ever wondered what that means
G. Scientists have studied organic and non-organic foods for many years now.
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)
第一节完形填空(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四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One evening, Paul O’Sullivan felt bored in his Baltimore apartment. So he got on to Facebook to find out just how many others on the social network _____21_____ his name. Moments later, dozens of Paul O’Sullivans from around the world filled his _____22_____. The then-27-year-old employee sent friend requests to them all.
Many of his fellow Paul O’Sullivans _____23_____ him, but a few felt too curious to _____24_____ his invitation. Paul O’Sullivan from Rotterdam in the Netherlands says, “My first _____25_____ was ‘Who is this guy and what does he want from me ’ So I thought about it for a while.” Ultimately, he couldn’t resist the_____26_____ friend request. As Baltimore Paul scrolled through the profiles of the Paul O’Sullivans who accepted his invitation, he noticed something four of them have in common: They were all _____27_____ . Wouldn’t it be funny if they _____28_____a band called The Paul O’Sullivans The other Pauls all _____29_____ and they created a sort of musical assembly line. They managed to ______30______ its first original song, “Namesake,” in March. It’s a passionate track about long-distance relationships. Not romantic ones, of course, but like the friendships they had______31______developed.
But just months later, Baltimore Paul began experiencing health issues that _______32_______ him to take time off from making music. The other Pauls didn’t _______33_______their friendship. To make sure Baltimore Paul never felt alone, the other Pauls chatted live on Instagram, and checked in on Baltimore Paul and on one another.
“What are the odds (机率)” says Baltimore Paul, “that a random Facebook _______34_______ would lead not only to new music but to _______35_______ as well Some things are just meant to be.”
21.
A. shared B. called C. mentioned D. liked
22.
A. mind B. screen C. apartment D. time
23.
A. ignored B. tricked C. greeted D. praised
24.
A. make out B. turn down C. ask for D. apply for
25.
A. measure B. innovation C. reaction D. emotion
26.
A. ordinary B. unusual C. precious D. formal
27.
A. writers B. employees C. musicians D. workers
28.
A. observed B. maintained C. explored D. formed
29.
A. reflected B. aided C. agreed D. gathered
30.
A. release B. imagine C. exhibit D. detect
31.
A. suddenly B. generally C. frequently D. eventually
32.
A. reminded B. forced C. taught D. allowed
33.
A. get involved in B. take advantage of C. think highly of D. press pause on
34.
A. request B. page C. account D. user
35.
A. business B. success C. fame D. friendship
第二节(共10小题;每小题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 19th Asian Games, also known as the Hangzhou Asian Games, ___36___ (hold) from September 23 to October 8, 2023 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. As ___37___ major sporting event, the Hangzhou Asian Games has its own official mascots, a group of robots ___38___ (name) “Memories of Jiangnan”. The mascots consist of three robotic figures, Lianlian, Congcong and Chenchen, ___39___ fully integrate the history and culture, natural ecology and innovation of Hangzhou. Lianlian is a ___40___ (reflect) of West Lake; Congcong symbolizes the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu(良渚古城遗址), while Chenchen stands for the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal.
The design of the mascots was a long process. After fierce competition, “Memories of Jiangnan” finally stood out of more than 4000 candidates. The designer of the mascots, Zhang Wen, said: “Apart from the various cultural ___41___ (feature) conveyed by the mascots, ___42___ I also want to emphasize is the technological advance of Hangzhou, a digital and intelligent city.”
___43___ (represent) the spirit of the Asian Games as well, as the cultural heritage of Hangzhou, the mascots have received great concern since they were disclosed on April 3rd , 2020. In general, the public response ___44___ the mascots has been positive. With their unique design and inspiring message, the mascots have become popular in China and even ____45____ (global).
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，你得知你的交换生朋友Jim正在学习中文，请给他写封邮件邀请他来参加你们的唐诗选修课。内容包括：1. 上课的时间和地点；2. 课程的内容；3. 课前的准备。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.参考词汇：optional course选修课
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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
Nature, while beautiful, could also be unpredictable and merciless. But most importantly we bear in mind that in the darkest times, there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel, just like Mrs. Evans‘ cabin light.
One bright summer day, my friend Peter and I decided to venture into the unexplored trails of the Great Smoky Mountains. Blessed with rich biodiversity and fascinating landscapes, the national park seemed a perfect getaway. Little did we know that our casual hike would soon turn into an unexpected personal incident, forever engraved in our memories.
We set off early in the morning, equipped with our backpacks and a map that was supposed to guide us through the winding trails. The sun was up, casting long shadows on the forest floor as we set off on our journey. We trekked (艰难行走), laughed, and marveled at the beauty of nature around us.
As we trekked through the dense forests, taking in the natural wonders around us, we couldn’t help but feel a sense of adventure coursing through our veins. The trail was rugged and uneven, but we persevered through the challenging landscape.
Midway through our expedition, we stumbled upon a breathtaking waterfall, its glistening waters cascading down the rocks in a quiet and peaceful melody. We sat down by the water’s edge, taking a moment to get lost in the beauty of nature. The cool mist from the waterfall enveloped us, and we felt refreshed and energetic.
As the day wore on, we ventured deeper into the wilderness, eager to explore every corner of this natural paradise. We were so absorbed in the beauty of nature that just didn't notice our way and it seemed that we could not find the way back to the familiar part of the forest. Panicking, we scrambled to find our way back but the dense vegetation and winding trails only served to confuse us further. We tried to remember any possible signs that might lead us back, No sooner had we celebrated our return to the clear trails than something worse happened.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Para.1:Suddenly, the weather took an abrupt turn.
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Para.2:Just when we were about to give up, a faint light flickered in the distance
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听力答案： 1-5. CCBBA 6-10. BBCAC 11-15. CAABA 16-20. BACCA
