2023—2024学年上学期阶段性测试
高二英语
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第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5.分，满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最 佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小 题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where will the woman sit
A. By the window.
B. Far from the door.
C. Near the cashier desk.
2. Why was the woman late this morning
A. It was raining heavily.
B. The traffic was too busy.
C. She missed the bus.
3. How does Linda feel
A. Angry.
B. Calm.
C. Sorry.
4. What is the conversation mainly about
A. Developing an interest.
B. Keeping healthy.
C. Preparing a present.
5. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Do some exercise.
B. Buy a neck pillow.
C. Repair his computer.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5.分，满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What gift does the woman give to the man
A. A shirt.
B. A coat.
C. A book.
7. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a restaurant.
B. At the man’s house.
C. In the zoo.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did the man ask the woman to do yesterday
A. Meet a business partner.
B. Send an email.
C. Work on a report.
9. How does the man sound in the end
A.Annoyed.
B. Embarrassed.
C. Regretful.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How did the woman get Bingo
A. From a pet store.
B. From her neighbor.
C From her father.
11. What does Bingo enjoy doing
A. Biting his tail.
B. Running after cats.
C. Sleeping in the cupboard.
12. What pet does the man have now
A. Some goldfish.
B. A dog.
C. A cat.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Which foreign language is the woman best at
A. French.
B. Spanish.
C. English
14. What job is the woman probably applying for
A. A reporter.
B. A teacher.
C. A writer
15. Why did the woman move
A. For a higher salary.
B. For a cheaper house.
C. For her husband.
16. What will the man probably do next
A. Tell the woman the result.
B. Talk with his leader.
C. Get an application form.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When did Pele pass away
A. On January 3rd.
B. On December 20th.
C. On December 29th.
18. What do we know about Pele
A. He helped build a famous stadium.
B. He was named “Athlete of the Century”.
C. He won four World Cup championships.
19. What did Manoel Maria do
A. A football player.
B. A president.
C. A football coach.
20. Who did Geovana Sarmento come to the stadium with
A. Her friend.
B. Her teammate.
C. Her family member.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Smart Home Products for Living a Connected Life
What makes something a smart home product Generally, it’s defined by its ability to connect to a Wi-Fi network, allowing users to interact（互动）with it from their smartphones.We’ve rounded up some cool, diverse offerings that you’ll love to have in your home.
Nest Cam IQ
$299.00
The Nest Cam IQ is a beautifully designed home security camera that can recognize faces. It can warn you if there’s a stranger in your home. The device also supports two-way communication via built-in microphones and a powerful speaker.
Logitech Harmony Elite
amazon.com
$249.99
The Logitech Harmony Elite is one of the best universal remote controls available on the market. It can control just about every piece of electronics you own（it supports over 270，000 devices！）in every room of your house or apartment, including TVs，streaming devices, and sound systems.
Apple HomePod
$349.00
The Apple HomePod has better audio quality than any other smart speaker available today. Available in white or space gray, the Siri-powered device also allows you to control a number of devices with your voice.
August Smart Lock Pro
amazon.com
$279.99
The August Smart Lock Pro is compatible（兼容的）with most locks. A mobile app allows you to manage access to the lock, check its usage history, and get informed when someone opens the door. You can control it and check on the state of your door with voice commands.
1. What can the Nest Cam IQ help you do？
A. Properly use your smartphone camera
B. Control electronics with your voice.
C. Check the locks of your house.
D. Keep your home safe.
2. Which device can help you operate almost all your electronic equipment remotely？
A. Nest Cam IQ.
B. Apple HomePod.
C. August Smart Lock Pro.
D. Logitech Harmony Elite.
3. Which column of a website is the text most probably taken from？
A. Technology.
B News.
C. Society.
D. Education.
【答案】1. D 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了智能家居产品，让生活互联，并提供了一些智能家居产品供了解。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据题干定位到文章第二段：The Nest Cam IQ is a beautifully designed home security camera that can recognize faces. It can warn you if there’s a stranger in your home. The device also supports two-way communication via built-in microphones and a powerful speaker.（Nest Cam IQ是一款设计精美的家庭安全摄像头，可以识别人脸。如果家里有陌生人，它会提醒你。该设备还支持通过内置麦克风和强大的扬声器进行双向通信。）可知，该设备可保障家居安全。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据题干定位到文章第三段：. It can control just about every piece of electronics you own（it supports over 270，000 devices！）in every room of your house or apartment, including TVs，streaming devices, and sound systems.（它可以控制你家里或公寓每个房间里的几乎每一件电子产品(它支持超过27万台设备!)，包括电视、流媒体设备和音响系统。）可知，可远程控制家居电子设备的是Logitech Harmony Elite。故选D项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据体裁为广告类应用文，且出现了大量的术语，如：two-way communication via built-in microphones；every piece of electronics；the Siri-powered device可知文章应该来自科技方面的专栏。故选A项。
【点睛】如何推断文章出处？
这类问题应该从文章的内容或结构来判断其出处：报纸；广告；产品说明；网络等。小题3考查文章出处：
3. Which column of a website is the text most probably taken from？
A. Technology.
B. News.
C. Society.
D. Education.
题目为：网站的哪一专栏最有可能是文章的出处 结合文章内容为产品说明，且涉及到了一系列的高科技只能产品及相关术语，可知应是科技专栏。故选A项。
B
Vijay Gupta is known to classical music lovers across the United States. He serves as the first violinist for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. In that job, he often plays to large crowds, including many very rich people. When he is not performing, he organizes concerts for homeless people. “They have reminded me why I became a musician.” He said.
Last week, Gupta was recognized for being a founder and the artistic director of Street Symphony. The group has performed at homeless shelters, jails and halfway houses for about eight years. Gupta is among the 25 winners of the 2018 MacArthur Fellowship, commonly known as the “Genius Grant”. Each winner will receive $ 625,000 over five years to use as they wish. The money is coming from a private group, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. It awards grants (补助金) to people whose work it considers exceptional and whose work “inspires hope in us all”. Gupta said he got the idea for Street Symphony while teaching Nathaniel Ayers, a trained musician whose mental illness led to his homelessness.
The 31-year-old winner said he did not know yet how he would spend the money. He has been a performer since the age of seven and the award will give him “space to breathe, plan and look ahead”.
Another winner is Rebecca Sandefur, an associate professor (副教授) of sociology and law in the University of Illinois. The Associated Press says her research actively supports new ways to involve poor communities in the U. S. justice system.
47-year-old Sandefur created the first national mapping of civil legal aid providers. It shows which states have the financial(金融的)resources to provide such aid and which don’t. She also found that the cost of legal services was only one of the things preventing poor people from getting lawyers. Among the others were fears of unfairness(不公平)in the legal system. Sandefur noted that a lot of attention had been paid to problems with the criminal justice system, but more attention must be paid to the civil side of the law, which also affected millions of people.
4. Why does Gupta win the award
A. For his achievements in classical music.
B. For performing for large crowds.
C. For organizing a group playing for the homeless.
D. For the companionship with Nathaniel Ayers.
5. What do we know about MacArthur Fellowship
A. It is founded by the government.
B. It offers $ 625,000 to 25 winners in 2018.
C. It allows the winners to use the money freely.
D. It awards people who make great contributions to society.
6. What was the extraordinary thing that Sandefur did
A. She made it easier to get legal help for the poor.
B. She made the legal system fairer.
C. She paid more attention to the criminal justice system.
D. She offered legal aid to the poor freely.
7. Which can be the best title for the passage
A. Grants winners, inspiring the poor
B. The city homeless, in need of help
C. Vijay Gupta, an extraordinary violinist
D. MacArthur Foundation, awarding exceptional work
【答案】4. C 5. C 6. A 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲述了美国两位麦克阿瑟奖的获奖者Gupta和Sandefur分别通过为流浪者演奏音乐和为穷人争取法律援助来激励穷人的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“When he is not performing, he organizes concerts for homeless people.(当他不表演时，他为无家可归的人组织音乐会。)”以及第二段中的“The group has performed at homeless shelters, jails and halfway houses for about eight years.(这个团体已经在无家可归者收容所、监狱和中途之家表演了大约八年。)”可知，Gupta获得该奖是因为他为无家可归的人组织音乐会，以及组织的街道交响乐团为无家可归的人演奏音乐。故选C项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Each winner will receive $ 625,000 over five years to use as they wish.(每名获奖者将获得625,000美元，可在五年内按其意愿使用。)”可知，MacArthur Fellowship提供给获奖者的奖金是任由获奖者支配。故选C项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“The Associated Press says her research actively supports new ways to involve poor communities in the U. S. justice system.(美联社称，她的研究积极支持将贫困社区纳入美国司法系统的新途径。)”可知， Sandefur的研究为贫困社区参与美国司法系统提供了新途径，由此可知，Sandefur使穷人获得法律援助变得更容易。故选A项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段中的“The group has performed at homeless shelters, jails and halfway houses for about eight years.(这个团体已经在无家可归者收容所、监狱和中途之家表演了大约八年。)”以及倒数第二段中的“The Associated Press says her research actively supports new ways to involve poor communities in the U. S. justice system.(美联社称，她的研究积极支持将贫困社区纳入美国司法系统的新途径。)”可知，本文主要讲述了美国两位麦克阿瑟奖的获奖者Gupta和Sandefur分别通过为流浪者演奏音乐和为穷人争取法律援助来激励穷人的故事。A项“资助获奖者，激励穷人”可以作为本文最佳标题。故选A项。
C
When I woke up, I made myself breakfast, sat and listened to the traffic. Some of my friends asked me how I could stand living somewhere so noisy. It’s true that there’s always some kinds of noise in my neighborhood, but to me, these are the sounds of life.
It was Saturday morning, so I decided to go to the park. The taxi was the fastest way to go but I took the bus instead.
When you ride the bus, you get to see so much more of the city. It can be kind of loud on the bus, with some people talking on their phones, some people chatting with their friends, and others playing music. It’s just like the traffic’s sounds, though the noise on the bus represents people working, relaxing and living.
Once I got to the park, I picked a bench over near the play area where kids played while their parents sat nearby. I could see and hear almost everything from there. People watching is one of my favorite things to do. However, I like listening even better. The only problem is that there’s so much to see and hear in the park!
Usually, I like to close my eyes. That way, I can pay more attention to the sounds and not get distracted by what I see. With my eyes closed, I could pick out parts of two old men’s conversation. One of them was telling the other about something his grandson said. I couldn’t hear the rest, but it must be hilarious because his friend’s laugh was so loud.
When I’m old, I hope that I will also have a friend who will sit in the park with me, and who will enjoy listening to the sounds of the city as much as I do.
8. Some of the author’s friends think “the sounds of life” are very________.
A. unpleasant B. unique
C. magical D. interesting
9. The author took the bus to the park because________.
A. there was no other transport to go there
B. he wanted to see more about people’s life
C. it was the most convenient way
D. his friend advised him to do so
10. The author closed his eyes in order to ________.
A. have a good rest
B. hide himself from view
C. enjoy the sounds of life
D. avoid talking with the two old men
11. The underlined word “hilarious” in Paragraph 5 probably means “________”.
A. truly different B. quite popular
C. rather strange D. extremely funny
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章描述了作者对生活中各种声音的喜爱及他在周六这一天的生活经历。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“When I woke up, I made myself breakfast, sat and listened to the traffic. Some of my friends asked me how I could stand living somewhere so noisy. It’s true that there’s always some kinds of noise in my neighborhood, but to me, these are the sounds of life.(当我醒来时，我给自己做了早餐，坐下来听交通的声音。我的一些朋友问我怎么能忍受住在这么吵的地方。的确，我家附近总是有各种各样的噪音，但对我来说，这些都是生活的声音)”可知，作者和他的一些朋友对生活环境中的嘈杂声音持不同意见。对作者而言，这些声音是生命之声，而作者的朋友则无法忍受。故选A项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。由第三段中的“When you ride the bus, you get to see so much more of the city. It can be kind of loud on the bus, with some people talking on their phones, some people chatting with their friends, and others playing music. It’s just like the traffic’s sounds, though the noise on the bus represents people working, relaxing and living.(当你乘坐公共汽车时，你可以看到这个城市的很多地方。在公共汽车上可能会很吵，有些人在打电话，有些人在和朋友聊天，还有一些人在放音乐。这就像交通的声音一样，尽管公共汽车上的噪音代表了人们工作、放松和生活)”可知，作者乘坐公交车去公园是为了更好地观察人们的生活。故选B项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Usually, I like to close my eyes. That way, I can pay more attention to the sounds and not get distracted by what I see.(通常，我喜欢闭上眼睛。这样，我就可以把更多的注意力放在声音上，而不会被我看到的东西分散注意力)”可知，作者闭上眼睛是为了集中注意力倾听生命之声。故选C项。
【11题详解】
词句猜测题。根据本段中的“because his friend’s laugh was so loud.(因为他朋友的笑声太大声了)”可知，其中一位老人讲述有关他孙子的事，这使得另外一位老人哈哈大笑，由此可推知，那位老人的孙子的事情一定十分有趣。所以可推知hilarious意为“极其有趣”之意，和D项意思相近。故选D项。
D
After traveling ten years and hundreds of millions of kilometers, a small probe (探测器) called Philae has for the first time landed on the surface of a comet, a solar system object made of ice and rock.
Philae was sent from the European Space Agency’s main Rosetta spaceship early Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Originally, the mission of the spaceship was to target Comet 46P but when the launch was delayed due to problems with the Ariane 5 launch vehicle, the mission was redirected to Comet 67P, to study the appearance and materials that make up Comet 67P.
The Philae research probe left its mother ship Rosetta and then began a trip toward the comet and landed on its surface hours later. The effort to land on the comet was considered dangerous because just before the planned landing, scientists identified problems in Philae’s active descent system thruster (推进器) used to land the probe.
Rosetta has been orbiting Comet 67P since August 2014. However, it was sent up into space in March of 2004. The spaceship circled the sun until it was in position to meet with the comet.
Comets are the most primitive (原始的) objects in the solar system. Scientists think that they have kept a record of the physical and chemical processes that occurred during the early period when planets were formed. By studying Comet 67P’s make-up and history, scientists wish to unlock the secret of the solar system and even the origin of human lives.
The Philae probe did a series of scientific experiments. Philae examined the materials that make up the comet looking for organic, or carbon-based materials, and inorganic materials. It lasted until March 2015, when the comet was too close to the sun and the surface temperature was too high for Philae to operate.
12. What was Rosetta launched to do
A To send Philae to Comet 67P safely.
B. To study the appearance of Comet 46P.
C. To collect information about Comet 67P.
D. To research on the make-up of the solar system.
13. Why was it hard for Philae to land on Comet 67P
A. Due to technological issues.
B. As a result of power failure.
C. Because of lack of experience.
D. Due to problems in radio systems.
14. What do scientists think of the research on comets
A. Challenging. B. Satisfying. C. Meaningful. D. Impractical.
15. What may be the best title for the text
A. Philae landing on Comet 67P
B. Another comet found in space
C. One step further in geography research
D. Great improvement in spaceship design
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇新闻报道。短文报道了一个名为Philae航天器历史性地着陆彗星。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“the mission was redirected to Comet 67P, to study the appearance and materials that make up Comet 67P.”可知，此项任务改为降落到67P号彗星，研究67P号彗星的外观和物质构成。由此判断出发射Rosetta是为了收集彗星67P的信息。故选C项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The effort to land on the comet was considered dangerous because just before the planned landing, scientists identified problems in Philae’s active descent system thruster (推进器) used to land the probe.”可知，登陆彗星的努力被认为是危险的，因为就在计划的着陆之前，科学家们发现了Philae用于着陆探测器的主动下降系统推进器存在问题。由此可知，为什么“Philae”很难在67P彗星上着陆是由于技术问题。故选A项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“By studying Comet 67P’s make-up and history, scientists wish to unlock the secret of the solar system and even the origin of human lives.” 通过研究67P彗星的组成和历史，科学家们希望解开太阳系的秘密，甚至人类生命的起源。以及最后一段“The Philae probe did a series of scientific experiments. Philae examined the materials that make up the comet looking for organic, or carbon-based materials, and inorganic materials.” Philae探测器做了一系列科学实验。Philae检查了构成彗星的材料，寻找有机或碳基材料和无机材料。由此判断出，科学家认为对彗星的研究是有意义的。故选C项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“After traveling ten years and hundreds of millions of kilometers, a small probe (探测器) called Philae has for the first time landed on the surface of a comet, a solar system object made of ice and rock.” 一个名为“Philae”的小型探测器经过10年时间和数亿公里的飞行，首次在一颗由冰和岩石组成的太阳系彗星表面着陆。以及第二段“the mission was redirected to Comet 67P, to study the appearance and materials that make up Comet 67P.” 此项任务改为降落到67P号彗星，研究67P号彗星的外观和物质构成。由此可知，短文的最佳标题为“Philae着陆在彗星67P上”。故选A项。
第二节(共5小题,每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为 多余选项。
How to stop technology addiction
Research suggests that at least 64% of people now spend up to four hours daily of spare time in front of a screen. Just as TV watching has been linked to higher chances of being fat and getting diseases, this extra sedentary(久坐不动的) time is bad news for our health.___16___
Choose outdoor activities over technology
When you’re at home, make it a rule that you can’t be online if the sun is shining. ___17___Then, after taking these healthy physical activities, you can take out your phone or laptop, or take a seat at the computer. This rule should be fit for everyone in your family.
Limit social media use
According to some experts, the effect of technology on human relationships is worrying as technology has become a substitute for face-to-face human relationships. And social networks have changed computer and mobile use for people of all ages. ___18___Avoid aimless browsing(浏览) and give your time online a purpose: research holidays or catch up on the news of the day. Then log off.___19___
Challenge yourself to read at least 30 pages of a great book before you check your computer or mobile phone. Pick the right reading material and you’ll soon find you’ve discovered an enjoyable pastime.
Create projects for yourself
It’s amazing how much you can achieve when you’re not glued to(全神贯注地看) a screen.___20___ Some suggestions are organizing the book shelf and cleaning your bedroom. Then try to do one each evening.
A. Set aside reading time
B. Choose the suitable reading materials
C. Make a list of one-hour evening projects.
D. Here are some ways to stop technology addiction.
E. Whether it’s Wechat or QQ, limit the time online.
F. The following are some ways to make better use of leisure time.
G. Instead, you have to go for a walk, ride a bike, or swim at least an hour.
【答案】16. D 17. G 18. E 19. A 20. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了怎样让你不沉迷于科技，并且给出了几点建议和方法。
【16题详解】
上文“Just as TV watching has been linked to higher chances of being fat and getting diseases, this extra sedentary(久坐不动的) time is bad news for our health”（就像看电视会增加肥胖和疾病的几率一样，长时间久坐对我们的健康也是个坏消息。）说明久坐会对健康不利。结合下文分别列举的几点建议，可推断空格处内容为介绍下面会列举几点建议之类的表达。D项“Here are some ways to stop technology addiction.”（这里有一些方法可以阻止科技上瘾。）符合此逻辑推断，与上下文承上启下。故选D项。
【17题详解】
下文“Then, after taking these healthy physical activities, you can take out your phone or laptop, or take a seat at the computer.”（然后，在进行了这些健康的体育活动后，你可以拿出你的手机或笔记本电脑，或坐在电脑前。）中“these”可推断空格处为具体介绍的体育项目。选项G“Instead, you have to go for a walk, ride a bike, or swim at least an hour”中具体介绍了go for a walk，ride a bike，or swim等项目，与these相互呼应。故选G项。
【18题详解】
上文“the effect of technology on human relationships is worrying as technology has become a substitute for face-to-face human relationships. And social networks have changed computer and mobile use for people of all ages.”（科技对人际关系的影响令人担忧，因为科技已经取代了面对面的人际关系。社交网络已经变成了所有年龄段的人对电脑和移动设备的使用。）说明科技对人与人之间社交的影响。结合标题“Limit social media use”，故可推断，空格处内容为说明尽量限制这些科技的使用。E项“Whether it’s Wechat or QQ, limit the time online”（无论是微信还是QQ，限制上网时间）符合此逻辑推断。故选E项。
【19题详解】
下文“Challenge yourself to read at least 30 pages of a great book before you check your computer or mobile phone.”（在查看电脑或手机之前，挑战一下自己，至少读30页的好书。）讲到了关于挑战开始读书，故结合选项A“Set aside reading time”（留出阅读时间）与下文语意连贯，为递进关系。为本段的标题。故选A项。
【20题详解】
由下文“Some suggestions are organizing the book shelf and cleaning your bedroom. Then try to do one each evening.”（一些建议是整理书架和打扫你的卧室。然后试着每天晚上做一个。）中“Some suggestions”可推断空格处内容为做一些规划类似的表达。再结合标题“Create projects for yourself”可以更好地验证空格处的推段。C项“Make a list of one-hour evening projects.”（列出一个晚上一小时的项目清单。）符合此逻辑推断，与下文语意连贯。故选C项。
第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
This morning I was walking with my husband when I noticed an elderly man was unstable(不 稳固的) on his feet. So, he was trying to____21____himself by holding a tree , but then slowly ____22____to the sidewalk. My husband and I ran to his side.____23____ he didn’t hit his head on the sidewalk. A few more of us gathered around, discussing the____24____. I gave my cellphone to my husband to call 911.
It seemed to have happened____25____, but there were at least 4 people by the man’s side. Someone took his pulse; another____26____his own coat under his head to make him more____27____. Several minutes later, his wife____28____— she had been walking their dog in the pet area. But she was too____29____ to do anything.
Once the ambulance got there, I talked to his wife. His medical____30____was very rough. He had had a triple bypass heart operation(三重心脏搭桥手术) and____31____from cancer. Their son had ____32____in the army for many years. This was their last trip here to visit him, who always had no holidays to see them.
Before we all____33____, one young man, who had been so helpful, asked if I was his family. “No.” I said, shrugging, “but then again, aren’t we all____34____ ” He nodded and smiled in____35____.
21. A. calm B. balance C. help D. challenge
22. A. escaped B. turned C. fell D. pointed
23. A. Surprisingly B. Luckily C. Finally D. Actually
24. A. accident B. story C. situation D. news
25. A. all at once B. on time C. in the end D. as usual
26. A. placed B. threw C. wore D. pressed
27. A. healthy B. popular C. comfortable D. important
28. A. rushed over B. came round C. went ahead D. set off
29. A. bored B. embarrassed C. dissatisfied D. concerned
30. A. bill B. history C. license D. study
31. A. learned B. heard C. resulted D. suffered
32. A. joined B. grown C. served D. competed
33. A. parted B. waved C. explored D. communicate
34. A. partners B. families C. friends D. strangers
35. A. excitement B. disappointment C. agreement D. argument
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. B 24. C 25. A 26. A 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者与丈夫在散步时遇到一位老人病倒并为他提供帮助的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:所以他试图扶着一棵树保持平衡，但慢慢地倒在了人行道上。A. calm使平静；B. balance使保持平衡；C. help帮助；D challenge挑战。根据上 "This morning I was walking with my husband when I noticed an elderly man was unstable(不稳固的) on his feet可知，老人想让自己保持平衡。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:所以他试图扶着一棵树保持平衡，但慢慢地倒在了人行道上。A. escaped逃离；B. turned转身;C. fell跌倒;D. pointed指。根据下文"he didn't' hit his head on the sidewalk.（他头没有撞到人行道上）可知，老人倒在了人行道上，故选C。
【23题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:幸运的是他的头没有撞到人行道上。A Surprisingly出乎意料地；B. Luckily幸运地; Finally最终;D. Actually实际上。根据空后的"he didn’t hit his head on the sidewalk.可知，很幸运的是，老人跌倒没有撞到头部。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我们周围又聚集了一些人，讨论着情况。A. accident事故；B. story故事；C. situation情况；D. news消息。根据上文"A few more of us gathered around,"（我们中又有几个人聚集在一起）可知，周围聚集了一些路人，讨论着老人的情况。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查固定短语辨析。句意:这一切似乎是突然发生的，但至少有四个人在他身边。A. all at once突然；B. on time准时；C. in the end最后；D. as usual照常。根据下 "but there were at least 4 people by the man 's side.”（ 但至少有4个人在他身边。）可知，老人跌倒这件事发生得很突然。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:另一个则把自己的外套放在头下，让他感觉更舒服。A. placed放置；B. threw扔；C. wore穿；D. pressed按。根据上文"Someone took his pulse;"可知周围的人都忙着帮忙，为了让老人更舒服些，一个人把自己的外套放在他的头下。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:另一个则把自己的外套放在头下，让他感觉更舒服。A. healthy健康的；B. popular受欢迎的；C. comfortable舒服的；D. important重要的。根据上文"another placed his own coat under his head"（一个则把自己的外套放在头下）可知，外套放在老人的头下，为了让老人更舒服些。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意:几分钟后，他的老伴冲了过来-她正在宠物区遛狗。A. rushed over匆忙赶到；B. came round苏醒；C.went ahead走到前面；D. set off动身。根据常识可知老人跌倒，他的老伴肯定是急匆匆赶到。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:但她太担心了，什么也做不了。A. bored厌烦的；B. embarrassed尴尬的；C dissatisfied不满意的；D. concerned担心的。根据空后的"to do anything.”（ 什么也做不了）可知, 老人的妻子太担心了, 以至于什么都做不了。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他的病史很糟糕。A.bill账单；B. history历史(病史)；C. licence执照；D. study学习。根据下文"He had had triple bypass heart operation…”(他做过三重心脏搭桥手术……)可知，这里指老人的病史。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他做过三重心脏搭桥手术并患有癌症。A. learned学习；B. heard听说；C. resulted结果；D suffered患(病)，遭受。suffer from患病饱受之苦。这里指老人身患癌症。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他们的儿子已经在军队里服役多年了。A. joined加入；B. grown成长；C. served服役；D. competed竞争。根据空后的"in the army for many years.”（ 服役多年）可知，他们的儿子在部队服役。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:在我们分手之前，有一个一直帮着我们的年轻人问我是不是他的家人。A. parted分开；B. waved挥手；C. explored探险；D communicated沟通。根据后文的提问和回答，可知是在分手之前问，故选A。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:不是。我耸耸肩说:“但话又说回来,我们不都是家人吗？” A. partners伙伴；B. families家人；C. friends朋友；D. strangers陌生人。根据上文" Before we all ____13____ , one young man, who had been so helpful, asked if I was his family. "（在我们……之前，有一个一直帮着我们的年轻人问我是不是他的家人。）可知，作者此处是说难道不都是家人吗 故选B。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他点头微笑表示同意。A. excitement兴奋；B. disappointment失望；C. agreement同意；D. argument争论。根据上文"He nodded and smiled"（点头微笑）可知,年轻人点头笑了笑，表示赞同。故选C。
第二节(共10小题;每小题I分，满分10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。
There are several reasons why school uniforms are good idea. First of all, uniforms help the school look smart. The students feel that they belong to a particular group. When every pupil in the school wears the uniform, nobody ___36___(have) to worry about fashion(时尚). Everybody wears ___37___ same style of clothes. Uniforms can be useful in unexpected ways. A school in Ireland has introduced an interesting new uniform. On the edge of the jacket, there is a piece of cloth ___38___ gives off light in the dark. When the children are walking or ___39___(cycle) to school on dark mornings, car drivers can ___40___(easy) see them.
But can uniforms help improve school standards The answer ___41___ this question is not clear One study in America found that students’ grades ___42___(improve) a little after the school introduced uniforms. But some students didn’t want ___43___(wear) the uniform. Other American studies showed no ___44___(connect) between uniforms and school performance.
School uniforms are ____45____(tradition) in Britain, but some schools are starting to get rid of them. Some very good schools don’t have a uniform policy. However, uniforms are still popular. Pupils at about 90 percent of British secondary schools wear uniforms.
【答案】36. has/will have
37. the 38. that/which
39. cycling
40. easily 41. to
42. improved
43. to wear
44. connection/connections
45. traditional
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了学生穿校服的几个好处。
【36题详解】
考查时态。句意：当每个学生在校穿校服时，没有人会担心时尚问题。本句是when引导的时间状语从句，遵循主将从现原则，因此，主句可以使用将来时will do；根据语境可知，本文叙述的是客观事实，因此，本句亦可用一般现在时，主语是nobody，谓语用has。故填will have/has。
【37题详解】
考查冠词。句意：每个人都穿相同风格的衣服。same是形容词，意思是“相同的”，常与the连用修饰名词。故填the。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。这是个限制性定语从句，先行词是cloth，指物，从句中缺少主语，因此，可以用that或which引导。故填that/which。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：当孩子们在黑暗的早晨步行或骑车上学时，汽车司机很容易看到它们。or连接两个并列成分，根据or前的walking可知，此处要用cycling。故填cycling。
【40题详解】
考查副词。分析句式可知，设空处所给词是修饰动词see，修饰动词要用副词，因此，用easy的副词形式。故填easily。
【41题详解】
考查介词。句意：这个问题答案不清楚。the key/answer to ...表示“……的答案是……”，是固定搭配。故填to。
【42题详解】
考查时态。句意：美国的一项研究发现，在学校引入校服后，学生的成绩有所提高。本句是after引导的时间状语从句，前后时态保持一致，从句使用了一般过去时，主句用一般过去式。故填improved。
【43题详解】
考查固定用法。句意：但是，有一些学生不想穿学生服。want to do sth想要做某事，这是want的固定用法。故填to wear。
【44题详解】
考查名词。句意：其他的美国研究表明校服和学校表现之间没有联系。no是形容词，形容词修饰名词，位于名词前，名词可用复数也可用单数形式。connect是动词，“联系”的意思，因此，要用其名词形式。故填connection/connections。
【45题详解】
考查形容词。句意：穿校服在英国是一个传统，但是一些学校开始允许学生上学不用穿校服。这里作表语，常用形容词，tradition是名词，因此，用其形容词形式。故填traditional。
第三节 单词拼写(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)
根据汉语及首字母提示写出单词的正确形式，每空限填一词。
46. Spreading out before me, braches of the Rapa River flow through the v________(山谷)below.(根据中英文提示填空)
【答案】valley##alley
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：拉帕河的支流在我面前展开，从下面的山谷中流过。定冠词the后接名词，在句中作宾语。根据首字母、汉语提示及句意，可知是名词valley，故填valley。
47. All new development is b________(禁止) within park boundaries. (根据中英文提示填空）
【答案】banned##anned
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：禁止在公园范围内进行任何新的开发。根据单词首字母以及汉语提示“禁止”，可知应填动词ban，作谓语，此处为一般现在时的被动语态。故填banned。
48. Even the gestures we use for “yes” and “no” d________ (不同) around the world. (根据中英文提示填空)
【答案】differ##iffer
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：甚至我们用来表示“是”和“否”的手势在世界各地也不同。根据首字母和中文提示可知，空处应用动词differ，空处为主句谓语动词，且句子描述一般性的事实，时态应用一般现在时，主语the gestures为复数，differ应保持原形。故填differ。
49. Indeed, his slim but strong body is just like that of millions of Chinese farmers, to whom he has d_________(奉献) his life. (根据中英文提示填空)
【答案】devoted##evoted
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：事实上，他精瘦但强壮的身体就像数百万中国农民的身体一样，他为他们奉献了一生。根据首字母、中文提示和空后的his life可知，这里应用及物动词devote。空前有助动词has，这里应用过去分词，和has一起构成现在完成时。故填devoted。
50. To t_________ (解决) this crisis, he chose to study agriculture and received an education. (根据中英文提示填空)
【答案】tackle##ackle
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：为了解决这个危机，他选择了学习农业并接受了教育。根据首字母和中文提示可知，空处应用动词tackle，且空前的To为不定式标志词，tackle应用原形构成目的状语。故填tackle。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
51. 假如你是李华，你收到了美国朋友Peter寄来的期待已久的英文小说。请给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1.收到小说，表示感谢；
2.回赠礼物，并说明其意义；
3.期待对方亲自来中国体验中国文化
注意:1、词数80词左右；
2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Peter,
I am glad to receive the novel. Thank you so much for the lovely gift, which I have been expecting for a long time. It will surely help me have a better understanding of American society and daily life.
I know you are interested in Chinese festivals and therefore I choose some paper-cuts for you. Paper cutting is a unique form of Chinese culture, which are often used as decorations for a joyful atmosphere. I hope they will bring happiness and luck to your family as they always do in China.
Best wishes. Expecting you to come to China and experience the rich culture in person.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达是一篇应用文，要求考生给美国朋友Peter回信，表示感谢，回赠礼物并说明其意义，最后期待对方亲自来中国体验中国文化。
【详解】1.词汇积累
高兴的：glad→delighted
帮助：help→assist
独特的：unique→distinct
亲自：in person→personally
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I am glad to receive the novel.
拓展句：I am glad to receive the novel, which gives me a big surprise.
【点睛】[高分句型1]
Thank you so much for the lovely gift, which I have been expecting for a long time.（which引导非限制性定语从句）
[高分句型2]
I hope they will bring happiness and luck to your family as they always do in China.（hope后面为省略了that的宾语从句）
第二节 (满分25分)
52. 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。
A little boy selling magazines for school walked up to a house that people hardly visited. The house was very old and the owner hardly ever came out. When he did come out he would not say hello to neighbors or passers-by but simply just glare (瞪眼看) at them.
The boy knocked on the door and waited, sweating from fear of the old man. The boy’s parents told him to stay away from the house. A lot of the other neighborhood children were told the same from their parents.
As he was ready to walk away, the door slowly opened. “What do you want ” the old man said. The little boy was very afraid but he had a quota (份额) to meet for school with selling the magazines.
“Uh, sir, I uh am selling these magazines and uh I was wondering if you would like to buy one.” The old man just stared at the boy. The boy could see inside the old man’s house and saw that he had dog figurines (小狗雕像) on the wall. “Do you collect dogs ” the little boy asked. “Yes, I have many collections in my house. They are my family here. They are all I have.” The boy then felt sorry for the man, as it seemed that he was a very lonely soul. “Well, I do have a magazine here for collectors. It is perfect for you. I also have one about dogs since you like dogs so much.” The old man was ready to close the door on the boy and said, “No boy, I don’t need any magazines of any kind, now goodbye.”
The little boy was sad that he was not going to make his quota with the sale. He was also sad for the old man being so alone in the big house that he owned. The boy went home and then had an idea. He had a little dog figurine that he got some years ago from an aunt. The figurine did not mean nearly as much to him since he had a real live dog and a large family.
注意：
1、 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2、 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好;
Paragraph 1:
The boy headed back down to the old man’s house with the figurine.
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From that day on something changed inside the old man.
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【答案】
The boy headed back down to the old man’ house with the figurine. Though the thought of knocking at the old man’s door filled the boy with fear, he still knocked on the door, waiting breathlessly. Finally, it opened, and out came the old man. Seeing the boy holding a well-wrapped dog figurine, he looked very astonished but still glared at him without a word. Determined to break the ice, the boy gave the old man a gift with a precious card attached, expressing his care. A warm glow spreading inside the old man, he could say nothing but to hug the boy tightly, tears of appreciation welling up. Out of gratitude, he bought a magazine from the boy and saw him off.
From that day on something changed inside the old man. In the morning, rays of the sun were shining through the open window, bringing warmth to the old man’s newly-painted house dotted with flowers in bloom. The neighbors also found him hanging out and greeting others with a bright smile, which everyone didn’t expect. More surprisingly, showing his precious collections to the boy and other children became a great pleasure of his daily life. Every time he saw the twinkle in those lively children’s eyes, he felt the precious satisfaction from within. It was because of the boy’s kindness that he realized the true spirit of life and wasn’t drowned in sorrow and loneliness anymore.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了小男孩按学校要求去推销杂志，他来到了一所破房子前面，房子里住着一位老人，老人很少出门，即使出门也不和周围的邻居打招呼。小男孩虽然感到很害怕，但他还是鼓足勇气敲了门，向老人推销杂志，但是老人拒绝买杂志。小男孩看到老人的房子里有很多狗狗雕塑，他从老人口中得知，这些狗的雕塑是他的家人，是他的一切，这让小男孩感到老人很孤独。回到家后，小男孩决定把自己的狗雕像送给老人的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“小男孩带着小雕像回到了老人家。”可知，第一段可描写小男孩将小雕塑送给了老人，老人很感动，并买了一份小男孩的杂志。
②由第二段首句内容“从那天起，老人的内心发生了变化”可知，第二段可描写小男孩送给老人小雕像后，老人发生的变化。
2.续写线索：送雕像——老人惊讶——老人感动——老人买杂志——老人发生变化
3.词汇激活
行为类
①拥抱某人：hug sb./give sb. a hug
②和某人打招呼：greet sb./say hello to sb.
③意识到：realize/be aware
情绪类
①惊讶的：astonished /surprised
②感激：appreciation /thankfulness
【点睛】[高分句型1] Though the thought of knocking at the old man’s door filled the boy with fear, he still knocked on the door, waiting breathlessly.(由though引导的状语从句)
[高分句型2] The neighbors also found him hanging out and greeting others with a bright smile, which everyone didn’t expect.(由关系代词which引导非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型3] It was because of the boy’s kindness that he realized the true spirit of life and wasn’t drowned in sorrow and loneliness anymore.(强调句式)2023—2024学年上学期阶段性测试
高二英语
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、座位号等填写在答题卡指定位置。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。保持卡面清洁，不折叠、不破损。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5.分，满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最 佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小 题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where will the woman sit
A. By the window.
B. Far from the door.
C. Near the cashier desk.
2. Why was the woman late this morning
A. It was raining heavily.
B. The traffic was too busy.
C. She missed the bus.
3. How does Linda feel
A. Angry.
B. Calm.
C. Sorry.
4. What is the conversation mainly about
A. Developing an interest.
B. Keeping healthy.
C. Preparing a present.
5. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Do some exercise.
B. Buy a neck pillow.
C. Repair his computer.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5.分，满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What gift does the woman give to the man
A. A shirt.
B. A coat.
C. A book.
7. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a restaurant.
B. At the man’s house.
C. In the zoo.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did the man ask the woman to do yesterday
A. Meet a business partner.
B. Send an email.
C. Work on a report.
9. How does the man sound in the end
A.Annoyed.
B. Embarrassed.
C. Regretful.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How did the woman get Bingo
A. From a pet store.
B. From her neighbor.
C. From her father.
11. What does Bingo enjoy doing
A. Biting his tail.
B. Running after cats.
C. Sleeping in the cupboard.
12. What pet does the man have now
A. Some goldfish.
B. A dog.
C. A cat.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Which foreign language is the woman best at
A. French.
B. Spanish.
C. English
14. What job is the woman probably applying for
A. A reporter.
B. A teacher.
C. A writer
15. Why did the woman move
A. For a higher salary.
B. For a cheaper house.
C. For her husband.
16. What will the man probably do next
A. Tell the woman the result.
B. Talk with his leader.
C. Get an application form.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When did Pele pass away
A. On January 3rd.
B. On December 20th.
C. On December 29th.
18. What do we know about Pele
A. He helped build a famous stadium.
B. He was named “Athlete of the Century”.
C. He won four World Cup championships.
19. What did Manoel Maria do
A. A football player.
B. A president.
C. A football coach.
20 Who did Geovana Sarmento come to the stadium with
A. Her friend.
B. Her teammate.
C. Her family member.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Smart Home Products for Living a Connected Life
What makes something a smart home product Generally, it’s defined by its ability to connect to a Wi-Fi network, allowing users to interact（互动）with it from their smartphones.We’ve rounded up some cool, diverse offerings that you’ll love to have in your home.
Nest Cam IQ
$299.00
The Nest Cam IQ is a beautifully designed home security camera that can recognize faces. It can warn you if there’s a stranger in your home. The device also supports two-way communication via built-in microphones and a powerful speaker.
Logitech Harmony Elite
amazon.com
$249.99
The Logitech Harmony Elite is one of the best universal remote controls available on the market. It can control just about every piece of electronics you own（it supports over 270，000 devices！）in every room of your house or apartment, including TVs，streaming devices, and sound systems.
Apple HomePod
$349.00
The Apple HomePod has better audio quality than any other smart speaker available today. Available in white or space gray, the Siri-powered device also allows you to control a number of devices with your voice.
August Smart Lock Pro
amazon.com
$279.99
The August Smart Lock Pro is compatible（兼容的）with most locks. A mobile app allows you to manage access to the lock, check its usage history, and get informed when someone opens the door. You can control it and check on the state of your door with voice commands.
1. What can the Nest Cam IQ help you do？
A. Properly use your smartphone camera
B. Control electronics with your voice.
C. Check the locks of your house.
D. Keep your home safe.
2. Which device can help you operate almost all your electronic equipment remotely？
A. Nest Cam IQ.
B. Apple HomePod.
C. August Smart Lock Pro.
D. Logitech Harmony Elite.
3. Which column of a website is the text most probably taken from？
A. Technology.
B. News.
C. Society.
D. Education.
B
Vijay Gupta is known to classical music lovers across the United States. He serves as the first violinist for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. In that job, he often plays to large crowds, including many very rich people. When he is not performing, he organizes concerts for homeless people. “They have reminded me why I became a musician.” He said.
Last week, Gupta was recognized for being a founder and the artistic director of Street Symphony. The group has performed at homeless shelters, jails and halfway houses for about eight years. Gupta is among the 25 winners of the 2018 MacArthur Fellowship, commonly known as the “Genius Grant”. Each winner will receive $ 625,000 over five years to use as they wish. The money is coming from a private group, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. It awards grants (补助金) to people whose work it considers exceptional and whose work “inspires hope in us all”. Gupta said he got the idea for Street Symphony while teaching Nathaniel Ayers, a trained musician whose mental illness led to his homelessness.
The 31-year-old winner said he did not know yet how he would spend the money. He has been a performer since the age of seven and the award will give him “space to breathe, plan and look ahead”.
Another winner is Rebecca Sandefur, an associate professor (副教授) of sociology and law in the University of Illinois. The Associated Press says her research actively supports new ways to involve poor communities in the U. S. justice system.
47-year-old Sandefur created the first national mapping of civil legal aid providers. It shows which states have the financial(金融的)resources to provide such aid and which don’t. She also found that the cost of legal services was only one of the things preventing poor people from getting lawyers. Among the others were fears of unfairness(不公平)in the legal system. Sandefur noted that a lot of attention had been paid to problems with the criminal justice system, but more attention must be paid to the civil side of the law, which also affected millions of people.
4. Why does Gupta win the award
A. For his achievements in classical music.
B. For performing for large crowds.
C. For organizing a group playing for the homeless.
D. For the companionship with Nathaniel Ayers.
5. What do we know about MacArthur Fellowship
A. It is founded by the government.
B. It offers $ 625,000 to 25 winners in 2018.
C. It allows the winners to use the money freely.
D. It awards people who make great contributions to society.
6. What was the extraordinary thing that Sandefur did
A. She made it easier to get legal help for the poor.
B. She made the legal system fairer.
C. She paid more attention to the criminal justice system.
D. She offered legal aid to the poor freely.
7. Which can be the best title for the passage
A. Grants winners, inspiring the poor
B. The city homeless, in need of help
C. Vijay Gupta, an extraordinary violinist
D. MacArthur Foundation, awarding exceptional work
C
When I woke up, I made myself breakfast, sat and listened to the traffic. Some of my friends asked me how I could stand living somewhere so noisy. It’s true that there’s always some kinds of noise in my neighborhood, but to me, these are the sounds of life.
It was Saturday morning, so I decided to go to the park. The taxi was the fastest way to go but I took the bus instead.
When you ride the bus, you get to see so much more of the city. It can be kind of loud on the bus, with some people talking on their phones, some people chatting with their friends, and others playing music. It’s just like the traffic’s sounds, though the noise on the bus represents people working, relaxing and living.
Once I got to the park, I picked a bench over near the play area where kids played while their parents sat nearby. I could see and hear almost everything from there. People watching is one of my favorite things to do. However, I like listening even better. The only problem is that there’s so much to see and hear in the park!
Usually, I like to close my eyes. That way, I can pay more attention to the sounds and not get distracted by what I see. With my eyes closed, I could pick out parts of two old men’s conversation. One of them was telling the other about something his grandson said. I couldn’t hear the rest, but it must be hilarious because his friend’s laugh was so loud.
When I’m old, I hope that I will also have a friend who will sit in the park with me, and who will enjoy listening to the sounds of the city as much as I do.
8. Some of the author’s friends think “the sounds of life” are very________.
A. unpleasant B. unique
C. magical D. interesting
9. The author took the bus to the park because________.
A. there was no other transport to go there
B. he wanted to see more about people’s life
C. it was the most convenient way
D. his friend advised him to do so
10. The author closed his eyes in order to ________.
A. have a good rest
B. hide himself from view
C. enjoy the sounds of life
D. avoid talking with the two old men
11. The underlined word “hilarious” in Paragraph 5 probably means “________”.
A. truly different B. quite popular
C. rather strange D. extremely funny
D
After traveling ten years and hundreds of millions of kilometers, a small probe (探测器) called Philae has for the first time landed on the surface of a comet, a solar system object made of ice and rock.
Philae was sent from the European Space Agency’s main Rosetta spaceship early Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Originally, the mission of the spaceship was to target Comet 46P but when the launch was delayed due to problems with the Ariane 5 launch vehicle, the mission was redirected to Comet 67P, to study the appearance and materials that make up Comet 67P.
The Philae research probe left its mother ship Rosetta and then began a trip toward the comet and landed on its surface hours later. The effort to land on the comet was considered dangerous because just before the planned landing, scientists identified problems in Philae’s active descent system thruster (推进器) used to land the probe.
Rosetta has been orbiting Comet 67P since August 2014. However, it was sent up into space in March of 2004. The spaceship circled the sun until it was in position to meet with the comet.
Comets are the most primitive (原始的) objects in the solar system. Scientists think that they have kept a record of the physical and chemical processes that occurred during the early period when planets were formed. By studying Comet 67P’s make-up and history, scientists wish to unlock the secret of the solar system and even the origin of human lives.
The Philae probe did a series of scientific experiments. Philae examined the materials that make up the comet looking for organic, or carbon-based materials, and inorganic materials. It lasted until March 2015, when the comet was too close to the sun and the surface temperature was too high for Philae to operate.
12. What was Rosetta launched to do
A. To send Philae to Comet 67P safely.
B To study the appearance of Comet 46P.
C. To collect information about Comet 67P.
D. To research on the make-up of the solar system.
13. Why was it hard for Philae to land on Comet 67P
A. Due to technological issues.
B. As a result of power failure.
C. Because of lack of experience.
D. Due to problems in radio systems.
14. What do scientists think of the research on comets
A. Challenging. B. Satisfying. C. Meaningful. D. Impractical.
15. What may be the best title for the text
A. Philae landing on Comet 67P
B. Another comet found in space
C. One step further in geography research
D. Great improvement in spaceship design
第二节(共5小题,每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为 多余选项。
How to stop technology addiction
Research suggests that at least 64% of people now spend up to four hours daily of spare time in front of a screen. Just as TV watching has been linked to higher chances of being fat and getting diseases, this extra sedentary(久坐不动的) time is bad news for our health.___16___
Choose outdoor activities over technology
When you’re at home, make it a rule that you can’t be online if the sun is shining. ___17___Then, after taking these healthy physical activities, you can take out your phone or laptop, or take a seat at the computer. This rule should be fit for everyone in your family.
Limit social media use
According to some experts, the effect of technology on human relationships is worrying as technology has become a substitute for face-to-face human relationships. And social networks have changed computer and mobile use for people of all ages. ___18___Avoid aimless browsing(浏览) and give your time online a purpose: research holidays or catch up on the news of the day. Then log off.___19___
Challenge yourself to read at least 30 pages of a great book before you check your computer or mobile phone Pick the right reading material and you’ll soon find you’ve discovered an enjoyable pastime.
Create projects for yourself
It’s amazing how much you can achieve when you’re not glued to(全神贯注地看) a screen.___20___ Some suggestions are organizing the book shelf and cleaning your bedroom. Then try to do one each evening.
A. Set aside reading time
B. Choose the suitable reading materials
C. Make a list of one-hour evening projects.
D. Here are some ways to stop technology addiction.
E. Whether it’s Wechat or QQ, limit the time online.
F. The following are some ways to make better use of leisure time.
G. Instead, you have to go for a walk, ride a bike, or swim at least an hour.
第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
This morning I was walking with my husband when I noticed an elderly man was unstable(不 稳固的) on his feet. So, he was trying to____21____himself by holding a tree , but then slowly ____22____to the sidewalk. My husband and I ran to his side.____23____ he didn’t hit his head on the sidewalk. A few more of us gathered around, discussing the____24____. I gave my cellphone to my husband to call 911.
It seemed to have happened____25____, but there were at least 4 people by the man’s side. Someone took his pulse; another____26____his own coat under his head to make him more____27____. Several minutes later, his wife____28____— she had been walking their dog in the pet area. But she was too____29____ to do anything.
Once the ambulance got there, I talked to his wife. His medical____30____was very rough. He had had a triple bypass heart operation(三重心脏搭桥手术) and____31____from cancer. Their son had ____32____in the army for many years. This was their last trip here to visit him, who always had no holidays to see them.
Before we all____33____, one young man, who had been so helpful, asked if I was his family. “No.” I said, shrugging, “but then again, aren’t we all____34____ ” He nodded and smiled in____35____.
21. A. calm B. balance C. help D. challenge
22. A. escaped B. turned C. fell D. pointed
23. A. Surprisingly B. Luckily C. Finally D. Actually
24. A. accident B. story C. situation D. news
25. A. all at once B. on time C. in the end D. as usual
26. A. placed B. threw C. wore D. pressed
27. A. healthy B. popular C. comfortable D. important
28. A. rushed over B. came round C. went ahead D. set off
29. A. bored B. embarrassed C. dissatisfied D. concerned
30. A. bill B. history C. license D. study
31. A. learned B. heard C. resulted D. suffered
32. A. joined B. grown C. served D. competed
33. A. parted B. waved C. explored D. communicate
34. A. partners B. families C. friends D. strangers
35. A. excitement B. disappointment C. agreement D. argument
第二节(共10小题;每小题I分，满分10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。
There are several reasons why school uniforms are good idea. First of all, uniforms help the school look smart. The students feel that they belong to a particular group. When every pupil in the school wears the uniform, nobody ___36___(have) to worry about fashion(时尚). Everybody wears ___37___ same style of clothes. Uniforms can be useful in unexpected ways. A school in Ireland has introduced an interesting new uniform. On the edge of the jacket, there is a piece of cloth ___38___ gives off light in the dark. When the children are walking or ___39___(cycle) to school on dark mornings, car drivers can ___40___(easy) see them.
But can uniforms help improve school standards The answer ___41___ this question is not clear. One study in America found that students’ grades ___42___(improve) a little after the school introduced uniforms. But some students didn’t want ___43___(wear) the uniform. Other American studies showed no ___44___(connect) between uniforms and school performance.
School uniforms are ____45____(tradition) in Britain, but some schools are starting to get rid of them. Some very good schools don’t have a uniform policy. However, uniforms are still popular. Pupils at about 90 percent of British secondary schools wear uniforms.
第三节 单词拼写(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)
根据汉语及首字母提示写出单词的正确形式，每空限填一词。
46. Spreading out before me, braches of the Rapa River flow through the v________(山谷)below.(根据中英文提示填空)
47. All new development is b________(禁止) within park boundaries. (根据中英文提示填空）
48. Even the gestures we use for “yes” and “no” d________ (不同) around the world. (根据中英文提示填空)
49. Indeed, his slim but strong body is just like that of millions of Chinese farmers, to whom he has d_________(奉献) his life. (根据中英文提示填空)
50. To t_________ (解决) this crisis, he chose to study agriculture and received an education. (根据中英文提示填空)
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
51. 假如你是李华，你收到了美国朋友Peter寄来的期待已久的英文小说。请给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1.收到小说，表示感谢；
2.回赠礼物，并说明其意义；
3.期待对方亲自来中国体验中国文化
注意:1、词数80词左右；
2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
52. 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。
A little boy selling magazines for school walked up to a house that people hardly visited The house was very old and the owner hardly ever came out. When he did come out he would not say hello to neighbors or passers-by but simply just glare (瞪眼看) at them.
The boy knocked on the door and waited, sweating from fear of the old man. The boy’s parents told him to stay away from the house. A lot of the other neighborhood children were told the same from their parents.
As he was ready to walk away, the door slowly opened. “What do you want ” the old man said. The little boy was very afraid but he had a quota (份额) to meet for school with selling the magazines.
“Uh, sir, I uh am selling these magazines and uh I was wondering if you would like to buy one.” The old man just stared at the boy. The boy could see inside the old man’s house and saw that he had dog figurines (小狗雕像) on the wall. “Do you collect dogs ” the little boy asked. “Yes, I have many collections in my house. They are my family here. They are all I have.” The boy then felt sorry for the man, as it seemed that he was a very lonely soul. “Well, I do have a magazine here for collectors. It is perfect for you. I also have one about dogs since you like dogs so much.” The old man was ready to close the door on the boy and said, “No boy, I don’t need any magazines of any kind, now goodbye.”
The little boy was sad that he was not going to make his quota with the sale. He was also sad for the old man being so alone in the big house that he owned. The boy went home and then had an idea. He had a little dog figurine that he got some years ago from an aunt. The figurine did not mean nearly as much to him since he had a real live dog and a large family.
注意：
1、 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2、 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好;
Paragraph 1:
The boy headed back down to the old man’s house with the figurine.
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Paragraph 2:
From that day on something changed inside the old man
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