2023—2024学年(上)高二年级期末考试
英语
考生注意：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡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。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2 分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is the original price of the conditioner
A. $5. B. $10. C. $20.
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Relatives. B. Colleagues. C. Doctor and patient.
3. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Put a bag away. B. Fetch a bag. C. Pick up her son.
4. What gift did Anna get from her job
A. A water bottle. B. A T-shirt. C. A CD.
5. What is the man doing
A. Talking to a new neighbour. B. Enjoying classical music. C. Giving a warning.
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. Where does the woman come from
A. Canada. B. The UK. C. America.
7. What kind of tea does the woman like best
A. Oolong tea. B. Longjing tea. C. Pu’er tea.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. When will the man return
A. On Wednesday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.
9. How much will the man pay for his journey
A. $850. B. $815. C. $425.
听第8段材料，回答第10 至 12题。
10. How long has the man been in college
A. For less than one year. B. For about two years. C. For almost three years.
11. What does the man want to study right now
A. Art. B. Medicine. C. Chemistry.
12. How does the woman probably feel in the end
A. Worried. B. Happy. C. Angry.
听第9段材料，回答第13 至16题。
13. What has drawn the officer's attention to the man
A. He is buying a magazine at night.
B. He is out late at night wearing a woman's housecoat.
C. He is driving a car at high speed to another neighborhood.
14. What is the man used to doing
A. Reading the Time magazine before sleep.
B. Going out for a walk before going to bed.
C. Talking with his wife about reading.
15. Why does the officer ask the man to get into her car
A. She has caught the man.
B. She will send him to the police station.
C. She wants to drive him back home.
16. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At the airport. B. In a restaurant. C. In the street.
听第10段材料，回答第17 至20题。
17. Why do college students need to be efficient readers
A. Because they work full-time.
B. Because they have to do much reading.
C. Because they are asked to read three or four times.
18. How should students deal with heavy reading tasks
A. Pay attention to small details while reading.
B. Read at least several chapters at one sitting.
C. Get key information by reading just once or twice.
19. How do students mark a textbook
A. By choosing one's own system of marking.
B. By underlining the key words and phrases.
C. By highlighting details in a red color.
20. How should students prepare for an exam
A. By reviewing only the marked parts.
B. By working with their partners.
C. By reading the textbooks carefully again.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15 小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Pet parents — cats and dogs under 20 pounds — can travel on Capitol Corridor for $30 one-way! If your furry family member fits the bill, take them on your next adventure. Check out the information below and how to book your next trip. Our check-in process is simple, making traveling with your four-legged friend easy and enjoyable.
What to Know
As you plan your next train trip with your pet, note that we welcome a maximum (最大) of 6pets per train. Booking needs to happen in advance and only one pet reservation is allowed per customer. Pets cannot be booked with multi-ride tickets, bus connections or unaccompanied minors (未成年人).
When at the station, your pet must always travel in a carrier, which counts as one piece of carry-on baggage, and the combined weight of your pet and carrier is 20 pounds. While aboard trains, it must be able to sit, lie down and remain entirely inside without touching the sides of the carrier. It is not permitted in the Café, or Quiet Cars.
How to Book
Select your trip on the booking machine.
Add your travel details and proceed until you see the option to customize (定制) your trip.
Add a pet to your booking for $30.
Contact 800-USA-RAIL if you need to change your reservation.
The Rules
Your pet must be at least eight weeks old and be unsmelly, harmless, not disruptive, and require no attention during travel.
You confirm that your pet is up to date on all vaccinations and accept responsibility for your pet by signing the pet release document at check-in.
1. How much does a pet owner have to pay for the pet for a round-trip
A. $15. B. $30. C. $45. D. $60.
2. What does a pet owner need to do if he/she is to take a cat on board
A. Book ahead of schedule. B. Take a carrier weighing 20 pounds.
C. Buy a multi-ride ticket. D. Contact 800-USA-RAIL first.
3. What are pets allowed to do
A. Eat in the Café. B. Sleep in Quiet Cars.
C. Travel in a carrier. D. Lie behind the door.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了携带宠物乘坐火车一些相关政策和要求。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Pet parents — cats and dogs under 20 pounds — can travel on Capitol Corridor for $30 one-way!(宠物父母——20磅以下的猫和狗——可以在国会走廊旅行，单程30美元！)”可知，体重在20磅以下的猫和狗乘坐火车单程需要支付30 美元，那么往返则需要支付60 美元。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Booking needs to happen in advance and only one pet reservation is allowed per customer.(需要提前预订，每位顾客只允许预订一只宠物)”可知，携带宠物乘坐火车需要提前预订。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“While aboard trains, it must be able to sit, lie down and remain entirely inside without touching the sides of the carrier.(在火车上，它必须能够坐下，躺下，并完全留在里面，而不接触载体的侧面)”可知，宠物必须待在笼子里。故选C。
B
Sadaf’s childhood was happy. She enjoyed going to school and meeting her friends. But one day, she returned home running a high temperature.
“We thought it was regular flu. But we were told that I would not be able to walk ever again now,” she recalls.
Sadaf was just 10 years old then. After the family was turned down by doctors in Kashmir, they went to Mumbai, where an operation was performed to treat her legs. But eventually, Sadaf had to rely on a wheelchair to move around. By this time, she had to discontinue her education.
Things worsened when her father, her “only source of support”, passed away. “Everyone except my father doubted my capabilities. But he always encouraged me to dream big. I missed him.”
“There were days when I would end up crying all day, sitting alone in my room. I was getting into depression,” she says.
“By now, I’ve realized that I have to either end my life or struggle to prove myself. I chose the latter. I wanted to prove to the world that people like me can also achieve something. I had just lost my ability to walk, not my ability to use my brain,” she adds.
That is when Sadaf decided to step up for herself. In 2015, she opened a shop but had to shut it a couple of years later as the work affected her eyesight. She says, “But I wanted to try my hands at everything. So I decided to play basketball as well. I have also been awarded multiple times by the Jammu and Kashmir Basketball Association.”
Recently, Sadaf tried selling unique spices of the Kashmir valley. “Today, I have established my own business without anyone’s emotional or financial support. People would question me what I could achieve sitting in a wheelchair, when their educated and able-bodied children sat idly (闲散地). Now the very same people give my example to others,” she says.
Sadaf believes that people with disabilities should never doubt themselves. “If you hear others say something not so positive, you may end up depressed. Instead of living within the confines (限制) of a room, try to prove yourself,” she advises.
4. What did Sadaf lose after her father’s death
A. Walking ability. B. Financial support.
C. Spiritual backing. D. Precious eyesight.
5. Why did Sadaf try basketball
A. To build up her body. B. To prove herself.
C. To win awards. D. To pursue her dream.
6. Which of the following can best describe Sadaf
A. Talented but inflexible. B. Disabled but learned.
C. Independent and honest. D. Determined and capable.
7. What message can we get from Sadaf's story
A. A fine example has limitless power. B. Do not let your disability rule you.
C. Encouragement is the source of power. D. Do not put all your eggs in one basket.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了残疾人Sadaf不顾他人的质疑用行动证明自己的励志故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Things worsened when her father, her ‘only source of support’, passed away.(当她“唯一的支柱”父亲去世后，情况变得更糟了)”可知，Sadaf的父亲是她的支柱，是唯一一个支持鼓励她的人，因此父亲的去世让她失去了精神支柱。故选C项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段中的“By now, I’ve realized that I have to either end my life or struggle to prove myself.(到现在为止，我意识到我要么结束自己的生命，要么努力证明自己)”以及第七段中的“But I wanted to try my hands at everything. So I decided to play basketball as well.(但我想尝试一切。所以我也决定打篮球)”可知，Sadaf打篮球是为了证明自己。故选B项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第六段“I wanted to prove to the world that people like me can also achieve something. I had just lost my ability to walk, not my ability to use my brain(我想向世界证明，像我这样的人也能有所成就。我只是失去了走路的能力，而不是失去了思考的能力)”和第七段中的“But I wanted to try my hands at everything. So I decided to play basketball as well.(但我想尝试一切。所以我也决定打篮球)”和最后一段的“Sadaf believes that people with disabilities should never doubt themselves.(萨达夫认为，残疾人永远不应该怀疑自己)”可知，Sadaf虽然残疾，但是她开店、打篮球、做生意，非常能干，而且在别人的质疑中勇敢地证明自己的能力，因此也是意志坚定的，所以用“有决心，有能力”能最好描述Sadaf。故选D项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据Sadaf 的故事以及最后一段中“If you hear others say something not so positive, you may end up depressed. Instead of living within the confines (限制) of a room, try to prove yourself,(如果你听到别人说一些不太积极的话，你可能会感到沮丧。不要限制在一个房间里，试着证明你自己)”可推知，她建议人们要去证明自己的能力，而不要让残疾限制自己。故选B项。
C
A new study from the Netherlands has found that an important factor in a child’s ultimate level of education, even more important than their own family’s economic situation, is whether they grow up with rich neighbors nearby.
Researcher Agata Troost and her colleagues at Delft University of Technology used a national database to track the address of every Dutch baby born in 1995, a total of 140,338 people, from birth to age 23. Using geolocating software, they drew up a socioeconomic profile (概况) for each child's immediate neighborhood, figuring the percentage of neighbors who were rich, middle class or disadvantaged.
After controlling a number of other factors, including parents’ earnings and levels of education, the researchers found that a child's own experience of wealth or poverty mattered less to their ultimate level of schooling than exposure to well-off neighbors. The data suggest that growing up in a rich area, with well-maintained parks, libraries and soccer fields, as well as interactions with educated neighbors, could boost a poor child's ability to see beyond their immediate horizons (眼界).
“Rich families create neighborhoods and activities that create opportunities,” said Ms. Troost, and these advantages are shared with other children who happen to live nearby. The finding echoes an earlier study by Mr. Chetty and his colleagues, which showed that having even one inspiring teacher in middle school can improve a student’s career prospects. Whether in the classroom or on the street, it seems that social interactions outside the family can start a young person's motivation and ambition.
At the same time, the study also stressed the importance of the home environment. When parents are well educated, children are likely to be, too. And that's the moral of the story: Neighborhoods can have different effects on different children, depending on how educated their parents are, whether they are male or female, and how much casual contact they have with people who are different from their own families. “Location, location, location” may be a old saying for buying a house, but we're learning that it also holds true for children's development.
8. What aspect of the research is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Its purpose. B. Its principle. C. Its method. D. Its result.
9. What does the underlined word “echoes” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Goes against. B. Agrees with. C. Works for. D. Relates to.
10. Where is the text probably taken from
A. An advertisement. B. A novel. C. A magazine. D. A guidebook.
11. What can be the best title for the text
A. The Benefits of Educated Parents B. The Power of a Good Neighborhood
C. The Decisive Factor in a Child's Growth D. The Location Your New House Should Have
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. C 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一项新的研究发现，即对一个孩子最终的教育水平而言，其邻居的富裕程度是一个重要因素，其影响甚至超过了他们自己家庭的经济状况。
【8题详解】
主旨大意题。由文章第二段“Researcher Agata Troost and her colleagues at Delft University of Technology used a national database to track the address of every Dutch baby born in 1995, a total of 140,338 people, from birth to age 23. Using geolocating software, they drew up a socioeconomic profile (概况) for each child's immediate neighborhood, figuring the percentage of neighbors who were rich, middle class or disadvantaged. (代尔夫特理工大学的研究员阿加塔·特罗斯特和她的同事们利用一个国家数据库追踪了1995年出生的每一个荷兰婴儿的住址，从出生到23岁，总共有140338人。利用地理定位软件，他们为每个孩子的近邻绘制了一份社会经济概况，计算出富人、中产阶级或弱势群体的邻居所占比例。)”可知，本段主要介绍了研究的方法：使用地理定位软件，为140338 个荷兰孩子的直接邻居绘制社会经济状况概况，计算富裕、中产阶级或贫困邻居的百分比。故选C。
【9题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第四段中“Rich families create neighborhoods and activities that create opportunities,” said Ms. Troost, and these advantages are shared with other children who happen to live nearby. (“富裕的家庭创造了社区和活动，创造了机会，”特罗斯特说，而碰巧住在附近的其他孩子也能分享这些优势。)”和“an earlier study by Mr. Chetty and his colleagues, which showed that having even one inspiring teacher in middle school can improve a student’s career prospects. (切蒂和他的同事们早些时候的一项研究，该研究表明，即使在中学有一位鼓舞人心的老师，也能改善学生的职业前景。)”可知，富裕家庭创造社区和活动，创造机会，与其他住在附近的孩子分享这些优势。即该研究结果与Chetty 及其同事之前的一项研究相一致，划线词的意思为“与……一致，与……相呼应”。A. Goes against违背，违反；B. Agrees with与……一致；C. Works for为……工作；D. Relates to与……相关。故选B。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据文章第一段“A new study from the Netherlands has found that an important factor in a child’s ultimate level of education, even more important than their own family’s economic situation, is whether they grow up with rich neighbors nearby. (荷兰的一项新研究发现，影响孩子最终教育水平的一个重要因素，甚至比他们自己家庭的经济状况更重要，那就是他们是否与附近富裕的邻居一起长大。)”可知，本文主要介绍了儿童成长过程中，邻居等因素的影响，这是一个研究。 因此文章可能选自杂志。故选C。
【11题详解】
标题判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据文章第一段“A new study from the Netherlands has found that an important factor in a child’s ultimate level of education, even more important than their own family’s economic situation, is whether they grow up with rich neighbors nearby. (荷兰的一项新研究发现，影响孩子最终教育水平的一个重要因素，甚至比他们自己家庭的经济状况更重要，那就是他们是否与附近富裕的邻居一起长大。)”可知，本文主要讲述对一个孩子最终的教育水平而言，其成长的邻居的富裕程度是一个重要因素，其影响甚至超过了他们自己家庭的经济状况。故选项B“The Power of a Good Neighborhood (好邻居的力量)”符合题意。故选B。
D
Imagine you need milk, so you go to the grocery store to pick some up, only to find there are dozens of options. These days, you have to make a decision on not only the percentage of fat you want, but also what source you want your milk to be coming from: cows, soybeans... You have no idea what milk to pick. There are so many choices that you are confused.
This phenomenon is known as the paradox (悖论) of choice and it is becoming a concern in the modern world, where more and more options are becoming easily available to us. While we might believe that being presented with multiple options actually makes it easier to choose one that we are happy with, and thus increases consumer satisfaction, having too many options actually requires more effort to make a decision and can leave us feeling unsatisfied with our choice.
The idea was popularized by American psychologist Barry Schwartz when he published his book, The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less. Schwartz, who has long studied the ways in which economics and psychology intersect (交叉), became interested in seeing the way that choices were affecting the happiness of citizens in Western societies. He identified that the range of choices that we have available to us these days is far greater than that people had in the past; however, consumer satisfaction has not increased as much as traditional economics theories might expect.
Schwartz identified that the paradox of choice carries the most consequence for people that are maximizers. Maximizers, unlike satisficers, are concerned with making the best choice instead of simply making a choice that they are happy with. When there are many options available to maximizers, it becomes harder for them to determine which is the best, which can cause them to feel a great deal of regret after they have made a choice.
Instead of believing that freedom of choice is unlimited, Schwartz advocates that the role of psychology and behavioral economics should be to find the kind of limitations on freedom that can lead to the greatest level of happiness within society.
12. What’s the author’s purpose in mentioning buying milk in paragraph 1
A. To lead in the topic.
B. To draw a conclusion.
C. To show that we have more choices when shopping.
D. To indicate that people pay greater attention to health when shopping.
13. What does the paradox of choice suggest
A. More options mean less satisfaction.
B. Consumer satisfaction has greatly increased.
C. People are happy with more choices.
D. Modern people are happier than their ancestors.
14. What can be learned about satisficers
A. They aim for the very best. B. They tend to follow their feelings.
C. They often regret their decisions. D. They have trouble making a decision.
15. What does Schwartz suggest people do
A. Hold on to their beliefs. B. Accept their own behavior.
C. Give up freedom. D. Limit their own choices.
【答案】12. A 13. A 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。 文章主要介绍了“选择悖论”这一现象，即过多的选择会让人们感到困惑和不满，从而降低消费者的满意度。文章还介绍了“最大化者”和“满足者”的区别，以及心理学和行为经济学在解决这一问题中的作用。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段的“Imagine you need milk, so you go to the grocery store to pick some up, only to find there are dozens of options. (想象一下，你需要牛奶，所以你去杂货店买了一些，却发现有几十种选择)”以及“You have no idea what milk to pick. There are so many choices that you are confused.(你不知道该选什么牛奶。有太多的选择让你感到困惑)”可知，购物时牛奶品类众多，以至于很难做出决策。是下文“选择的悖论”这一现象的一个案例。由此可推知，文章第一段提到买牛奶就是为了引出文章的话题。故选A。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段的“While we might believe that being presented with multiple options actually makes it easier to choose one that we are happy with, and thus increases consumer satisfaction, having too many options actually requires more effort to make a decision and can leave us feeling unsatisfied with our choice.(虽然我们可能认为，提供多种选择实际上会让我们更容易选择一种我们满意的选择，从而提高消费者满意度，选择太多实际上需要付出更多的努力才能做出决定，这会让我们对自己的选择感到不满意)”可知，选择太多实际上需要付出更多的努力才能做出决定，这会让我们对自己的选择感到不满意。由此可推知，更多的选择意味着更少的满足感。故选A。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段的“Maximizers, unlike satisficers, are concerned with making the best choice instead of simply making a choice that they are happy with. (与满足者不同，最大化者关心的是做出最好的选择，而不是简单地做出他们满意的选择)”可推知，满足者跟随自己的感觉，不纠结于必须做出“最好的”决定。故选B。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Instead of believing that freedom of choice is unlimited, Schwartz advocates that the role of psychology and behavioral economics should be to find the kind of limitations on freedom that can lead to the greatest level of happiness within society.(施瓦茨不认为选择的自由是无限的，而是主张心理学和行为经济学的作用应该是找到对自由的限制，从而在社会中获得最大程度的幸福)”可知，施瓦茨建议人们限制自己的选择。故选D。
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Drawing is a great way to express yourself and share your creativity with others. ___16___ That’s because you need only simple supplies. Check out these tips to make your drawing skills better.
Gather supplies
One of the best parts about drawing is that you can get started right away with paper and pencils you already have Drawing in a sketchbook (素描册) is also a great idea. ___17___ You can also experiment with other drawing materials, like colored pencils or markers.
Pick your subject
When thinking about what to draw, choose something you feel excited about. ____18____ Items around your home, like a bowl of fruit or a favorite toy, can also be great subjects. If you can’t find exactly what you're looking for, seek inspiration online and print out what you'd like to draw.
Draw often
___19___ If something does attract you, try to work on it as often as you can Put a small sketchbook in your backpack so you can draw when you have free time, like when you're waiting for an activity to start. You could even give yourself mini challenges. For example, you can draw the same object for a week and see how much you improve.
Seek out more resources
You can improve your drawing by practicing on your own, but you can also get better with help. Ask a librarian to help you search for step-by-step drawing books at your local or school library. Museums and art studios in your area may also offer drawing classes. ___20___
A. It is also an easy hobby to pursue.
B. It takes practice to get really good at drawing.
C. You won't draw perfectly unless you're patient enough.
D. Ask an art teacher at school to point you in the right direction.
E. It can help you easily look back at your work and see your progress.
F. When you start drawing, think of your subject in terms of simple shapes.
G. You could draw a beautiful tree or go to a local park and sketch the landscape.
【答案】16. A 17. E 18. G 19. B 20. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了绘画是一种表达自我和与他人分享创意的好方式，并给出了一些提高绘画技巧的建议，包括准备简单的绘画用品、选择自己感兴趣的主题、经常练习、寻求更多资源等。
【16题详解】
由上文“Drawing is a great way to express yourself and share your creativity with others. (绘画是一种很好的表达自己和与他人分享你的创造力的方式)”和下文“That’s because you need only simple supplies. (那是因为你只需要简单的用品)”可知，本空要说跟“绘画简单”有关的话题，A 选项“It is also an easy hobby to pursue. (这也是一个容易追求的爱好)”能承上启下，符合语境。故选A。
【17题详解】
空前“One of the best parts about drawing is that you can get started right away with paper and pencils you already have Drawing in a sketchbook (素描册) is also a great idea. (关于绘画的最好的部分之一是，你可以马上开始用纸和铅笔，你已经在速写本上画画也是一个好主意)”讲到在素描册上绘画是个好主意，空后“You can also experiment with other drawing materials, like colored pencils or markers. (你也可以尝试其他的绘画材料，比如彩色铅笔或马克笔)”讲到你也可以尝试其他绘画材料。因此可判断空格处应与在素描册上绘画的好处有关，E选项“It can help you easily look back at your work and see your progress. (它可以帮助你轻松地回顾你的作品，并看到你的进步)”能承上启下，符合语境。故选E。
【18题详解】
空前“When thinking about what to draw, choose something you feel excited about. (在考虑画什么的时候，选择一些让你感到兴奋的东西)”讲到选择让你感到兴奋的东西作为绘画主题，空后“Items around your home, like a bowl of fruit or a favorite toy, can also be great subjects. If you can’t find exactly what you're looking for, seek inspiration online and print out what you'd like to draw. (你家里的东西，比如一碗水果或一个最喜欢的玩具，也可以是很好的主题。如果你找不到你想要的东西，在网上寻找灵感，把你想画的东西打印出来)”讲到家里的物品，如一碗水果或一个最喜欢的玩具，也可以是很好的主题。因此可判断空格处应与选择主题的建议有关，G 选项“You could draw a beautiful tree or go to a local park and sketch the landscape. (你可以画一棵美丽的树，或者去当地的公园画风景)”符合语境。故选G。
【19题详解】
本段标题“Draw often (经常画)”讲到要经常绘画，可知，本空要说经常画的好处，B 选项“It takes practice to get really good at drawing. (多练习才能变得擅长绘画)”符合语境。故选B。
20题详解】
由空前“You can improve your drawing by practicing on your own, but you can also get better with help. Ask a librarian to help you search for step-by-step drawing books at your local or school library. Museums and art studios in your area may also offer drawing classes. (你可以通过自己练习来提高你的绘画水平，但你也可以在别人的帮助下变得更好。让图书管理员帮你在当地或学校图书馆寻找循序渐进的绘画书籍。你所在地区的博物馆和艺术工作室也可能提供绘画课程)”可判断，空格处应与向他人寻求帮助有关，D选项“Ask an art teacher at school to point you in the right direction. (向学校的美术老师寻求正确的指导)”能承接上文，符合语境。故选D。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15 小题；每小题1分，满分15 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
After winning the 100-meter dash at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in August, 26-year-old sprinter (短跑运动员) Noah Lyles was named “World’s Fastest Man”. Now he has his ___21___ set on winning more medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Lyles, the son of two former runners, grew up in Alexandria, Virginia. He began ___22___ as a sprinter when he was a teenager and dreamed of going to the Olympics. He ___23___ for a spot (排名位置) on the US Olympic team in 2016 but did not ___24___. Fortunately, in 2021, he ___25___ the US team for the Tokyo Games and won a bronze medal in the 200-meter race.
Lyles has been ___26___ with legendary Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, who has held the same ___27___ “World’s Fastest Man”. Bolt won the 100 meter and 200 meter races at the World Championships and still holds the ___28___in the 200 meter with a time of 19. 19 seconds, set in 2009. Lyles’ best time for that race is 19.31, and he said his ___29___ is to run it in 19.10 seconds, which would break Bolt’s record. Lyles said that he did not ___30___ top runners like Bolt as idols (偶像) while growing up. “I believed in myself and in learning something from ___31___people, because everyone has their own advantage,” he said.
After his win, Lyles said he felt that his years of training and patience have finally ___32___. In Paris next year, Lyles hopes to win more golds. “If I got three gold medals at the World Championships, maybe I have the ___33___ to get three gold medals at the Olympics,” he said. His another expectation is to make track and field more ___34___ and accessible to a large number of people. “I’m trying to make sure that everybody comes and ___35___ the sport,” he said.
21.
A. sights B. opinions C. predictions D. demands
22.
A. advertising B. competing C. defending D. debating
23.
A. looked B. answered C. accounted D. tried
24.
A. quit B. respond C. qualify D. regret
25.
A. made B. created C. refused D. recommended
26.
A combined B. replaced C. blessed D. compared
27.
A. dream B. standard C. title D. talent
28.
A. passion B. record C. feature D. belief
29.
A. responsibility B. suggestion C. solution D. goal
30.
A. copy B. view C. recall D. serve
31.
A. different B. famous C. gifted D. determined.
32.
A. ran out B. paid off C. came back D. sped up
33.
A. potential B. honor C. pressure D. option
34
A. flexible B. stable C. formal D. popular
35.
A. reports B. evaluates C. enjoys D. improves
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. B 31. A 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了26 岁的短跑运动员 Noah Lyles 在2023 年8月的世界田径锦标赛上获得了100米短跑冠军后，将目光投向了在2024 年巴黎奥运会上赢得更多奖牌，并希望让田径运动更受欢迎。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：现在，他的目标是在2024年巴黎奥运会上赢得更多奖牌。A. sights目标；B. opinions意见；C. predictions预测；D. demands需求。根据后文的“winning more medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics”可知，在2024年巴黎奥运会上赢得更多奖牌是他的设定的目标。set one’s sights on“以……为目标, 立志于”。故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他十几岁时就作为短跑运动员开始比赛，并梦想着参加奥运会。A. advertising做广告；B. competing比赛；C. defending保护；D. debating辩论。根据后文的“as a sprinter when he was a teenager and dreamed of going to the Olympics.”可知，他十几岁时就作为短跑运动员比赛。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：2016年，他曾试图进入美国奥运代表队，但没有获得参赛资格。A. looked看；B. answered回答；C. accounted认为；D. tried尝试。根据后文的“for a spot (排名位置) on the US Olympic team in 2016 but did not 4 ”可知，他没有获得参赛资格，可知他曾试图进入美国奥运代表队。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：2016年，他曾试图进入美国奥运代表队，但他没有获得参赛资格。A. quit退出；B. respond回答；C. qualify具有资格；D. regret后悔。根据前文的“He 3 for a spot (排名位置) on the US Olympic team in 2016 but did not”but表示转折可知，他曾试图进入美国奥运代表队，但他没有获得参赛资格。故选C项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，在2021年，他入选了美国代表团参加东京奥运会，并在200米赛跑中获得了一枚铜牌。A. made成为；B. created创建；C. refused拒绝；D. recommended推荐。根据后文的“the US team for the Tokyo Games and won a bronze medal in the 200-meter race”可知，他入选了美国代表团参加东京奥运会。make the team“加入队伍，组队”。故选A项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Lyles被拿来与牙买加传奇短跑运动员Usain Bolt相比较，后者拥有相同的“世界上跑得最快的人”的头衔。A. combined组合；B. replaced取代；C. blessed祝福；D. compared比较。根据后文的“with legendary Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt”可知，Lyles被拿来与牙买加传奇短跑运动员Usain Bolt相比较。故选D项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Lyles被拿来与牙买加传奇短跑运动员Usain Bolt相比较，后者拥有相同的“世界上跑得最快的人”的头衔。A. dream梦想；B. standard标准；C. title头衔；D. talent才能。根据前文的“who has held the same”和后文“World’s Fastest Man”可知，“世界上跑得最快的人”是头衔。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：博尔特在世锦赛上赢得了100米和200米的冠军，并以19.19秒的成绩保持着2009年创造的200米纪录。A. passion激情；B. record纪录；C. feature特征；D. belief相信。根据后文的“in the 200 meter with a time of 19. 19 seconds, set in 2009.”可知，19.19秒的成绩是2009年创造的200米纪录。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Lyles在这场比赛中的最好成绩是19秒31，他说他的目标是在19秒10内跑完，这将打破Bolt的纪录。A. responsibility责任；B. suggestion建议；C. solution解决方案；D. goal目标。根据前文的“Lyles’ best time for that race is 19.31”和后文“run it in 19.10 seconds”可知，在19秒10内跑完是他的目标。故选D项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Lyles说，他在成长过程中并没有把Bolt这样的顶级运动员视为偶像。A. copy复制；B. view看待；C. recall召回；D. serve服务。根据后文的“top runners like Bolt as idols (偶像)”可知，Lyles没有把Bolt这样的顶级运动员视为偶像。view...as“把……视为”。故选B项。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他说：“我相信自己，也愿意向不同的人学习，因为每个人都有自己的优势。”A. different不同的；B. famous著名的；C. gifted有天赋的；D. determined坚定的。根据后文的“because everyone has their own advantage”可知，每个人都有自己的优势，所以他向不同的人学习。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：获胜后，Lyles说，他觉得自己多年的训练和耐心终于得到了回报。A. ran out用完；B. paid off得到回报；C. came back回来；D. sped up加速。根据前文的“After his win”可知，他获胜了，所以他觉得自己多年的训练和耐心终于得到了回报。故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“如果我在世锦赛上拿到三枚金牌，也许我就有可能在奥运会上拿到三枚金牌，”他说。A. potential可能性；B. honor荣誉；C. pressure压力；D. option选项。根据前文的“If I got three gold medals at the World Championships”和后文“get three gold medals at the Olympics”可知，如果他在世锦赛上拿到三枚金牌，就有可能在奥运会上拿到三枚金牌。故选A项。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他的另一个期望是让田径运动更受欢迎，让更多的人接触到它。A. flexible灵活的；B. stable稳定的；C. formal正式的；D. popular受欢迎的。根据后文的“accessible to a large number of people”可知，他想让更多的人接触到它，所以他的另一个期望是让田径运动更受欢迎。故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我正努力确保每个人都来享受这项运动，”他说。A. reports报告；B. evaluates评估；C. enjoys享受；D. improves改进。根据前文的“His another expectation is to make track and field more 14 and accessible to a large number of people. “I’m trying to make sure that everybody comes”可知，他的另一个期望是让田径运动更受欢迎，正努力确保每个人都来享受这项运动。故选C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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
The Silk Road, ___36___ connected China and the Far East with the Middle East and Europe, was a network of trade routes (线路). ___37___ (establish) when the Han Dynasty opened trade with the West in 130 B. C., the Silk Road routes remained in use until 1453 A. D., when the Ottoman Empire closed them Although it ___38___ (be) nearly 600 years since the Silk Road was used for international trade, the routes had a lasting impact ___39___ trade, culture and history that resonates (引起共鸣) even today.
While the name “Silk Road” originates from the___40___ (popular) of Chinese silk among tradesmen, the material was not the only important export from the East to the West. Trade along the Silk Road included fruits and vegetables, livestock, grain, leather tools, artworks, precious stones ____41____ metals. The greatest value of the Silk Road was the exchange of culture. Art, along with other elements of civilization like religion, philosophy, technology, language, science, as well as architecture, ___42___ (exchange) along these routes at that time
In 2013, China began to ___43___ (official) rebuild the historic Silk Route. The project opened up new trade ___44___ (market) for Chinese goods, giving the country the cheapest and easiest way ___45___ (sell) materials and goods.
【答案】36. which
37. Established
38. is##has been
39. on##upon
40. popularity
41. and 42. was exchanged
43. officially
44. markets
45. to sell
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了丝绸之路的相关信息。
【36题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：丝绸之路是连接中国和远东、中东和欧洲的贸易路线网络。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，修饰先行词The Silk Road。先行词指物，在非限定性定语从句中作主语，所以用关系代词which引导定语从句。故填which。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：公元前130年，汉朝开始与西方进行贸易，丝绸之路一直沿用到公元1453年，奥斯曼帝国关闭了丝绸之路。分析句子结构可知， 空处为非谓语动词做状语。该动词和其逻辑主语the Silk Road之间为被动关系，所以用过去分词作状语。故填Established。
【38题详解】
考查时态。句意：尽管丝绸之路用于国际贸易已经近600年了，但这些路线对贸易、文化和历史产生了持久的影响，甚至在今天也引起了共鸣。分析句子结构可知，本题考查固定句型“It is/has been +一段时间+since+过去式”，意为“自从从句动作发生以来已经多长时间了”，主句可以用现在完成时，也可以用一般现在时。故填is/has been。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意：尽管丝绸之路用于国际贸易已经近600年了，但这些路线对贸易、文化和历史产生了持久的影响，甚至在今天也引起了共鸣。 have a lasting impact on/upon sth.为固定搭配，意为“对……产生持久的影响”。故填on/upon。
【40题详解】
考查词性转换。句意：虽然“丝绸之路”这个名字源于中国丝绸在商人中的流行，但这种材料并不是东方向西方出口的唯一重要产品。根据空前的定冠词和介词from可知，空处应填名词作宾语。the popularity of sth.意为“某物的流行/受欢迎程度”。故填popularity。
【41题详解】
考查连词。句意：丝绸之路的贸易包括水果和蔬菜、牲畜、谷物、皮革工具、艺术品、宝石和金属。分析句子结构可知，空处需要连词连接前后并列的名词，所以用并列连词and。故填and。
【42题详解】
考查动词时态和语态以及主谓一致。句意：当时，艺术以及宗教、哲学、技术、语言、科学和建筑等其他文明元素都在这些路线上交流。分析句子结构可知，空处为句子的谓语动词。句子描述过去的事实，所以用一般过去时态。主语和该动词之间为被动关系，谓语动词的单复数和Art保持一致。故填was exchanged。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意：2013年，中国开始正式重建历史悠久的丝绸之路。空处需要副词修饰动词rebuild。故填officially。
【44题详解】
考查可数名词单复数。句意：该项目为中国商品开辟了新的贸易市场，为中国提供了最便宜、最简单的材料和商品销售方式。market为可数名词“市场”，此处需要该名词的复数形式表示泛指。故填markets。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：该项目为中国商品开辟了新的贸易市场，为中国提供了最便宜、最简单的材料和商品销售方式。分析句子结构可知，空处需要动词不定式作后置定语，修饰名词way。故填to sell。
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，外教Ryan在学期考核时只考虑了期末考试成绩，你认为这样的考核方式存在问题。请给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1.说明问题；
2.提出建议。
注意：1.写作词数应为 80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Ryan,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Ryan,
I’m Li Hua from Class 7. I’m writing to share my opinion on the current assessment method, which only takes into account the final exam score.
This approach may not fully assess a student’s overall understanding and progress in the subject. It could be beneficial to include other components such as quizzes, presentations and class participation to provide a more comprehensive evaluation of a student’s performance, which would offer a better reflection of each student’s capabilities. I believe a diversified approach would contribute to a more effective learning environment.
I appreciate your consideration and look forward to your improving the assessment strategy.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。外教Ryan在学期考核时只考虑了期末考试成绩，考生认为这样的考核方式存在问题，要求考生按照要求给他写封邮件。
【详解】1.词汇积累
分享：share→ have a share in
观点：opinion→ point of view
当前的：current→ present
方法：method→ way
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I’m Li Hua from Class 7.
拓展句：I’m Li Hua, who is from Class 7.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m writing to share my opinion on the current assessment method, which only takes into account the final exam score.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】I believe a diversified approach would contribute to a more effective learning environment.（运用了省略引导词that的宾语从句）
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。
“I’m sorry but visiting hours are over,” the nurse said apologetically. “You can come back in the morning.”
My husband Eric had just got out of the operating room and was still struggling with being sick from the anesthesia (麻醉). I really wanted to stay with him until he was more comfortable, but I knew that the hospital’s visiting policies must be followed.
“I’ll take care of him before you get back, I promise.” The nurse handed me a piece of paper. “That’s my cell number. You can call or text me anytime tonight if you’re worried or just want an update.”
I thanked her and then turned to Eric. “Can I do anything for you before I leave ” He shook his head slightly without opening his eyes, and I could tell he was uncomfortable. “I can’t believe I have to leave while you’re like this,” I said, tears filling my eyes. “I’m so sorry.”
He patted my hand and signaled to me to leave. “I’ll be right here in the morning.” I said and headed to my car, still fighting tears. In my head, I knew that Eric wasn’t in danger, and he would be physically okay when I returned in the morning, but it still broke my heart that I couldn’t be with him when he needed me.
The hospital was a few hours from our house, so I was spending the night in a hotel. When I got to my room, I texted Eric’s nurse. She texted back, saying he was still sick to his stomach.
I sighed, feeling the worry rush in. What if getting sick caused his stitches (缝线) to break open How much of the pain medicine was still in his system What if he was in pain from his incision (切口)
注意：1.续写词数应为 150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I turned on the TV to shift my focus, but it didn’t work.
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Around midnight, I heard my phone receive a message.
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【答案】I turned on the TV to shift my focus, but it didn’t work. My mind was consumed with concern for Eric. I couldn’t shake off the image of him lying in the hospital bed unaccompanied, still battling the discomfort of the operation. I questioned whether he was receiving the care he needed. The nurse’s offer to call or text me did little to ease my concern, with worries for him flooding in. The minutes seemed to drag on endlessly as I anxiously awaited any updates.
Around midnight, I heard my phone receive a message. Anxiously, I reached for it, hoping for an update on Eric’s condition. “He’s fine now. He just fell asleep,” it read. “You should get some rest now, too.” A wave of comfort washed over me as I absorbed the reassuring words. I decided to follow her advice. As I settled into the hotel bed, the worry that had weighed me down began to loosen its hold. I closed my eyes, allowing the exhaustion of the day to catch up with me.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在医院看望刚做完手术的丈夫Eric，但因探访时间结束而被要求离开。护士给了作者她的联系方式，承诺会照顾好Eric。作者离开时感到心碎，因为她不能在Eric需要她的时候陪在他身边。尽管知道Eric没有生命危险，作者仍然非常担心他的状况。她在酒店房间给Eric的护士发短信询问情况，得知Eric仍然感到不适，这让她更加担忧。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我打开电视想转移注意力，但不管用。”可知，第一段可描写作者为丈夫Eric感到担心，充满焦虑。
②由第二段首句内容“午夜时分，我听到我的手机收到一条信息。”可知，第二段可描写作者收到丈夫已经好转的信息，不再感到担忧，逐渐进入梦乡。
2.续写线索：脑子都是对埃里克的担心——焦急地等待着最新消息——收到情况好转的信息——听从护士的建议——逐渐进入梦乡
3.词汇激活
行为类
①打开：turn on/switch on
②怀疑：question/doubt
③开始：begin/start
情绪类
①担心：concern/worry
②疲惫：exhaustion/tiredness
【点睛】[高分句型1] I questioned whether he was receiving the care he needed.(运用了连词whether引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型2] The minutes seemed to drag on endlessly as I anxiously awaited any updates.(运用了从属连词as引导的时间状语从句)
[高分句型3] I closed my eyes, allowing the exhaustion of the day to catch up with me.(运用了现在分词作伴随状语)
听力：1—5 CBBAC 6—10 BCBAB 11—15 CABAC 16—20 CBCAA2023—2024学年(上)高二年级期末考试
英语
考生注意：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡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。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2 分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is the original price of the conditioner
A. $5. B. $10. C. $20.
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Relatives. B. Colleagues. C. Doctor and patient.
3. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Put a bag away. B. Fetch a bag. C. Pick up her son.
4. What gift did Anna get from her job
A. A water bottle. B. A T-shirt. C. A CD.
5. What is the man doing
A. Talking to a new neighbour. B. Enjoying classical music. C. Giving a warning.
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. Where does the woman come from
A. Canada. B. The UK. C. America.
7. What kind of tea does the woman like best
A. Oolong tea. B. Longjing tea. C. Pu’er tea.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. When will the man return
A. On Wednesday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.
9. How much will the man pay for his journey
A. $850. B. $815. C. $425.
听第8段材料，回答第10 至 12题。
10. How long has the man been in college
A. For less than one year. B. For about two years. C. For almost three years.
11. What does the man want to study right now
A. Art. B. Medicine. C. Chemistry.
12. How does the woman probably feel in the end
A. Worried. B. Happy. C. Angry.
听第9段材料，回答第13 至16题。
13. What has drawn the officer's attention to the man
A. He is buying a magazine at night.
B. He is out late at night wearing a woman's housecoat.
C. He is driving a car at high speed to another neighborhood.
14. What is the man used to doing
A. Reading the Time magazine before sleep.
B. Going out for a walk before going to bed.
C. Talking with his wife about reading.
15. Why does the officer ask the man to get into her car
A. She has caught the man.
B. She will send him to the police station.
C. She wants to drive him back home.
16. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At the airport. B. In a restaurant. C. In the street.
听第10段材料，回答第17 至20题。
17. Why do college students need to be efficient readers
A. Because they work full-time.
B. Because they have to do much reading.
C. Because they are asked to read three or four times.
18. How should students deal with heavy reading tasks
A. Pay attention to small details while reading.
B. Read at least several chapters at one sitting.
C. Get key information by reading just once or twice.
19. How do students mark a textbook
A. By choosing one's own system of marking.
B. By underlining the key words and phrases.
C. By highlighting details in a red color.
20. How should students prepare for an exam
A. By reviewing only the marked parts.
B. By working with their partners.
C. By reading the textbooks carefully again.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15 小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Pet parents — cats and dogs under 20 pounds — can travel on Capitol Corridor for $30 one-way! If your furry family member fits the bill, take them on your next adventure. Check out the information below and how to book your next trip. Our check-in process is simple, making traveling with your four-legged friend easy and enjoyable.
What to Know
As you plan your next train trip with your pet, note that we welcome a maximum (最大) of 6pets per train. Booking needs to happen in advance and only one pet reservation is allowed per customer. Pets cannot be booked with multi-ride tickets, bus connections or unaccompanied minors (未成年人).
When at the station, your pet must always travel in a carrier, which counts as one piece of carry-on baggage, and the combined weight of your pet and carrier is 20 pounds. While aboard trains, it must be able to sit, lie down and remain entirely inside without touching the sides of the carrier. It is not permitted in the Café, or Quiet Cars.
How to Book
Select your trip on the booking machine
Add your travel details and proceed until you see the option to customize (定制) your trip.
Add a pet to your booking for $30.
Contact 800-USA-RAIL if you need to change your reservation.
The Rules
Your pet must be at least eight weeks old and be unsmelly, harmless, not disruptive, and require no attention during travel.
You confirm that your pet is up to date on all vaccinations and accept responsibility for your pet by signing the pet release document at check-in.
1. How much does a pet owner have to pay for the pet for a round-trip
A. $15. B. $30. C. $45. D. $60.
2. What does a pet owner need to do if he/she is to take a cat on board
A. Book ahead of schedule. B. Take a carrier weighing 20 pounds.
C. Buy a multi-ride ticket. D. Contact 800-USA-RAIL first.
3. What are pets allowed to do
A. Eat in the Café. B. Sleep in Quiet Cars.
C. Travel in a carrier. D. Lie behind the door.
B
Sadaf’s childhood was happy. She enjoyed going to school and meeting her friends. But one day, she returned home running a high temperature.
“We thought it was regular flu. But we were told that I would not be able to walk ever again now,” she recalls.
Sadaf was just 10 years old then. After the family was turned down by doctors in Kashmir, they went to Mumbai, where an operation was performed to treat her legs. But eventually, Sadaf had to rely on a wheelchair to move around. By this time, she had to discontinue her education.
Things worsened when her father, her “only source of support”, passed away. “Everyone except my father doubted my capabilities. But he always encouraged me to dream big. I missed him.”
“There were days when I would end up crying all day, sitting alone in my room. I was getting into depression,” she says.
“By now, I’ve realized that I have to either end my life or struggle to prove myself. I chose the latter. I wanted to prove to the world that people like me can also achieve something. I had just lost my ability to walk, not my ability to use my brain,” she adds.
That is when Sadaf decided to step up for herself. In 2015, she opened a shop but had to shut it a couple of years later as the work affected her eyesight. She says, “But I wanted to try my hands at everything. So I decided to play basketball as well. I have also been awarded multiple times by the Jammu and Kashmir Basketball Association.”
Recently, Sadaf tried selling unique spices of the Kashmir valley. “Today, I have established my own business without anyone’s emotional or financial support. People would question me what I could achieve sitting in a wheelchair, when their educated and able-bodied children sat idly (闲散地). Now the very same people give my example to others,” she says.
Sadaf believes that people with disabilities should never doubt themselves. “If you hear others say something not so positive, you may end up depressed. Instead of living within the confines (限制) of a room, try to prove yourself,” she advises.
4. What did Sadaf lose after her father’s death
A. Walking ability. B. Financial support.
C. Spiritual backing. D. Precious eyesight.
5. Why did Sadaf try basketball
A. To build up her body. B. To prove herself.
C. To win awards. D. To pursue her dream.
6. Which of the following can best describe Sadaf
A. Talented but inflexible. B. Disabled but learned.
C. Independent and honest. D. Determined and capable.
7. What message can we get from Sadaf's story
A. A fine example has limitless power. B. Do not let your disability rule you.
C. Encouragement is the source of power. D. Do not put all your eggs in one basket.
C
A new study from the Netherlands has found that an important factor in a child’s ultimate level of education, even more important than their own family’s economic situation, is whether they grow up with rich neighbors nearby.
Researcher Agata Troost and her colleagues at Delft University of Technology used a national database to track the address of every Dutch baby born in 1995, a total of 140,338 people, from birth to age 23. Using geolocating software, they drew up a socioeconomic profile (概况) for each child's immediate neighborhood, figuring the percentage of neighbors who were rich, middle class or disadvantaged.
After controlling a number of other factors, including parents’ earnings and levels of education, the researchers found that a child's own experience of wealth or poverty mattered less to their ultimate level of schooling than exposure to well-off neighbors. The data suggest that growing up in a rich area, with well-maintained parks, libraries and soccer fields, as well as interactions with educated neighbors, could boost a poor child's ability to see beyond their immediate horizons (眼界).
“Rich families create neighborhoods and activities that create opportunities,” said Ms. Troost, and these advantages are shared with other children who happen to live nearby. The finding echoes an earlier study by Mr. Chetty and his colleagues, which showed that having even one inspiring teacher in middle school can improve a student’s career prospects. Whether in the classroom or on the street, it seems that social interactions outside the family can start a young person's motivation and ambition.
At the same time, the study also stressed the importance of the home environment. When parents are well educated, children are likely to be, too. And that's the moral of the story: Neighborhoods can have different effects on different children, depending on how educated their parents are, whether they are male or female, and how much casual contact they have with people who are different from their own families. “Location, location, location” may be a old saying for buying a house, but we're learning that it also holds true for children's development.
8. What aspect of the research is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Its purpose. B. Its principle. C. Its method. D. Its result.
9. What does the underlined word “echoes” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Goes against. B. Agrees with. C. Works for. D. Relates to.
10. Where is the text probably taken from
A. An advertisement. B. A novel. C. A magazine. D. A guidebook.
11. What can be the best title for the text
A. The Benefits of Educated Parents B. The Power of a Good Neighborhood
C. The Decisive Factor in a Child's Growth D. The Location Your New House Should Have
D
Imagine you need milk, so you go to the grocery store to pick some up, only to find there are dozens of options. These days, you have to make a decision on not only the percentage of fat you want, but also what source you want your milk to be coming from: cows, soybeans... You have no idea what milk to pick. There are so many choices that you are confused.
This phenomenon is known as the paradox (悖论) of choice and it is becoming a concern in the modern world, where more and more options are becoming easily available to us. While we might believe that being presented with multiple options actually makes it easier to choose one that we are happy with, and thus increases consumer satisfaction, having too many options actually requires more effort to make a decision and can leave us feeling unsatisfied with our choice.
The idea was popularized by American psychologist Barry Schwartz when he published his book, The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less. Schwartz, who has long studied the ways in which economics and psychology intersect (交叉), became interested in seeing the way that choices were affecting the happiness of citizens in Western societies. He identified that the range of choices that we have available to us these days is far greater than that people had in the past; however, consumer satisfaction has not increased as much as traditional economics theories might expect.
Schwartz identified that the paradox of choice carries the most consequence for people that are maximizers. Maximizers, unlike satisficers, are concerned with making the best choice instead of simply making a choice that they are happy with. When there are many options available to maximizers, it becomes harder for them to determine which is the best, which can cause them to feel a great deal of regret after they have made a choice.
Instead of believing that freedom of choice is unlimited, Schwartz advocates that the role of psychology and behavioral economics should be to find the kind of limitations on freedom that can lead to the greatest level of happiness within society.
12 What’s the author’s purpose in mentioning buying milk in paragraph 1
A. To lead in the topic.
B. To draw a conclusion.
C. To show that we have more choices when shopping.
D. To indicate that people pay greater attention to health when shopping.
13. What does the paradox of choice suggest
A. More options mean less satisfaction.
B. Consumer satisfaction has greatly increased.
C. People are happy with more choices.
D. Modern people are happier than their ancestors.
14. What can be learned about satisficers
A. They aim for the very best. B. They tend to follow their feelings.
C. They often regret their decisions. D. They have trouble making a decision.
15. What does Schwartz suggest people do
A. Hold on to their beliefs. B. Accept their own behavior.
C. Give up freedom. D. Limit their own choices.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Drawing is a great way to express yourself and share your creativity with others. ___16___ That’s because you need only simple supplies. Check out these tips to make your drawing skills better.
Gather supplies
One of the best parts about drawing is that you can get started right away with paper and pencils you already have Drawing in a sketchbook (素描册) is also a great idea. ___17___ You can also experiment with other drawing materials, like colored pencils or markers.
Pick your subject
When thinking about what to draw, choose something you feel excited about. ____18____ Items around your home, like a bowl of fruit or a favorite toy, can also be great subjects. If you can’t find exactly what you're looking for, seek inspiration online and print out what you'd like to draw.
Draw often
___19___ If something does attract you, try to work on it as often as you can Put a small sketchbook in your backpack so you can draw when you have free time, like when you're waiting for an activity to start. You could even give yourself mini challenges. For example, you can draw the same object for a week and see how much you improve.
Seek out more resources
You can improve your drawing by practicing on your own, but you can also get better with help. Ask a librarian to help you search for step-by-step drawing books at your local or school library. Museums and art studios in your area may also offer drawing classes. ___20___
A. It is also an easy hobby to pursue.
B. It takes practice to get really good at drawing.
C. You won't draw perfectly unless you're patient enough.
D. Ask an art teacher at school to point you in the right direction.
E. It can help you easily look back at your work and see your progress.
F. When you start drawing think of your subject in terms of simple shapes.
G. You could draw a beautiful tree or go to a local park and sketch the landscape.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15 小题；每小题1分，满分15 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
After winning the 100-meter dash at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in August, 26-year-old sprinter (短跑运动员) Noah Lyles was named “World’s Fastest Man”. Now he has his ___21___ set on winning more medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Lyles, the son of two former runners, grew up in Alexandria, Virginia. He began ___22___ as a sprinter when he was a teenager and dreamed of going to the Olympics. He ___23___ for a spot (排名位置) on the US Olympic team in 2016 but did not ___24___. Fortunately, in 2021, he ___25___ the US team for the Tokyo Games and won a bronze medal in the 200-meter race.
Lyles has been ___26___ with legendary Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, who has held the same ___27___ “World’s Fastest Man”. Bolt won the 100 meter and 200 meter races at the World Championships and still holds the ___28___in the 200 meter with a time of 19. 19 seconds, set in 2009. Lyles’ best time for that race is 19.31, and he said his ___29___ is to run it in 19.10 seconds, which would break Bolt’s record. Lyles said that he did not ___30___ top runners like Bolt as idols (偶像) while growing up. “I believed in myself and in learning something from ___31___people, because everyone has their own advantage,” he said.
After his win, Lyles said he felt that his years of training and patience have finally ___32___. In Paris next year, Lyles hopes to win more golds. “If I got three gold medals at the World Championships, maybe I have the ___33___ to get three gold medals at the Olympics,” he said. His another expectation is to make track and field more ___34___ and accessible to a large number of people. “I’m trying to make sure that everybody comes and ___35___ the sport,” he said.
21.
A. sights B. opinions C. predictions D. demands
22.
A. advertising B. competing C. defending D. debating
23.
A. looked B. answered C. accounted D. tried
24.
A. quit B. respond C. qualify D. regret
25.
A. made B. created C. refused D. recommended
26.
A. combined B. replaced C. blessed D. compared
27.
A. dream B. standard C. title D. talent
28.
A. passion B. record C. feature D. belief
29.
A. responsibility B. suggestion C. solution D. goal
30.
A. copy B. view C. recall D. serve
31.
A different B. famous C. gifted D. determined.
32.
A. ran out B. paid off C. came back D. sped up
33.
A. potential B. honor C. pressure D. option
34.
A. flexible B. stable C. formal D. popular
35.
A. reports B. evaluates C. enjoys D. improves
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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
The Silk Road, ___36___ connected China and the Far East with the Middle East and Europe, was a network of trade routes (线路). ___37___ (establish) when the Han Dynasty opened trade with the West in 130 B. C., the Silk Road routes remained in use until 1453 A. D., when the Ottoman Empire closed them Although it ___38___ (be) nearly 600 years since the Silk Road was used for international trade, the routes had a lasting impact ___39___ trade, culture and history that resonates (引起共鸣) even today.
While the name “Silk Road” originates from the___40___ (popular) of Chinese silk among tradesmen, the material was not the only important export from the East to the West. Trade along the Silk Road included fruits and vegetables, livestock, grain, leather tools, artworks, precious stones ____41____ metals. The greatest value of the Silk Road was the exchange of culture. Art, along with other elements of civilization like religion, philosophy, technology, language, science, as well as architecture, ___42___ (exchange) along these routes at that time
In 2013, China began to ___43___ (official) rebuild the historic Silk Route. The project opened up new trade ___44___ (market) for Chinese goods, giving the country the cheapest and easiest way ___45___ (sell) materials and goods.
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，外教Ryan在学期考核时只考虑了期末考试成绩，你认为这样的考核方式存在问题。请给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1.说明问题；
2.提出建议。
注意：1.写作词数应为 80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Ryan,
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Li Hua
第二节(满分25 分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“I’m sorry, but visiting hours are over,” the nurse said apologetically. “You can come back in the morning.”
My husband Eric had just got out of the operating room and was still struggling with being sick from the anesthesia (麻醉). I really wanted to stay with him until he was more comfortable, but I knew that the hospital’s visiting policies must be followed.
“I’ll take care of him before you get back, I promise.” The nurse handed me a piece of paper. “That’s my cell number. You can call or text me anytime tonight if you’re worried or just want an update.”
I thanked her and then turned to Eric. “Can I do anything for you before I leave ” He shook his head slightly without opening his eyes, and I could tell he was uncomfortable. “I can’t believe I have to leave while you’re like this,” I said, tears filling my eyes. “I’m so sorry.”
He patted my hand and signaled to me to leave. “I’ll be right here in the morning.” I said and headed to my car, still fighting tears. In my head, I knew that Eric wasn’t in danger, and he would be physically okay when I returned in the morning, but it still broke my heart that I couldn’t be with him when he needed me.
The hospital was a few hours from our house so I was spending the night in a hotel. When I got to my room, I texted Eric’s nurse. She texted back, saying he was still sick to his stomach.
I sighed, feeling the worry rush in. What if getting sick caused his stitches (缝线) to break open How much of the pain medicine was still in his system What if he was in pain from his incision (切口)
注意：1.续写词数应为 150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I turned on the TV to shift my focus, but it didn’t work.
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Around midnight, I heard my phone receive a message.
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听力：1—5 CBBAC 6—10 BCBAB 11—15 CABAC 16—20 CBCAA
