沧州市2023-2024学年第一学期期末教学质量监测
高二英语
注意事项：
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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，你将有两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. Why did the woman raise the question
A. The coffee tasted terrible.
B. She thought the bill was wrong.
C. There was something wrong with the button.
2. What is John doing
A. Registering for courses.
B. Preparing for final tests.
C. Writing a term paper.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A kind of food. B. A close relative. C. A new bakery.
4. What is the woman’s suggestion
A. Repairing the TV set.
B. Decorating the living room.
C. Buying a washing machine.
5. What does the man think of the movie
A. Excellent. B. Average. C. Terrible.
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. When does the man plan to check in
A. On July 1. B. On July 2. C. On July 4.
7. What kind of room does the man take
A. One room with a king bed.
B. One room with two beds.
C. One room with a double bed.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How much rent would the man like to pay every month
A. 800. B. 900. C. 1,000.
9. What is an advantage of the flat
A. It’s convenient for shopping.
B. It’s near a parking lot.
C. It’s next to the man’s college.
10. What is the man going to do tomorrow
A. Find another flat. B. Move into the flat. C. Check on the flat.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where are the speakers
A. On a bus. B. At a store. C. In a restaurant.
12. What does the woman do on weekends
A. Volunteer at the soup kitchen.
B. Raise donations for the homeless.
C. Pay for the homeless’ groceries.
13. What does the woman think of her community service
A. Boring. B. Challenging. C. Meaningful.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14 When did the man receive his letter of admission
A. Last Thursday. B. Yesterday. C. Today.
15. Which club would the man like to join
A. Tennis. B. Baseball. C. Basketball.
16. Why does the woman want to choose the drawing club
A. To change her character. B. To relax herself. C. To make friends.
17. How does the man feel about the woman
A. She’s bad-tempered. B. She’s humorous. C. She’s well-behaved.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What do we know about a live house performance
A. The whole experience is unique.
B. The sound quality is outstanding.
C. Many famous stars perform there.
19. What does the speaker suggest doing before the concert
A. Making yourself relaxed.
B. Buying tickets in advance.
C. Reading something about the artist.
20. What is probably the speaker
A. A live house performer. B. A tourist guide. C. A college teacher.
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
AMTRAK TRAIN TICKETS FROM WASHINGTON TO NEW YORK
Departure Arrival Duration Price
Union Station — Penn Station 1:50 PM 4:38 PM 2h 48m $184
Union Station — Penn Station 4:00 PM 6:40 PM 2h 40m $190
Union Station — Penn Station 10:30 AM 1:20 PM 2h 50m $175
Union Station — Penn Station 8:00 AM 10:30 AM 2h 30m $195
Deals and discounts
The train company has a discount policy on train tickets. It offers a discount for family groups (3 or more people) and babies. It offers a 50% discount for babies under the age of 24 months. Disabled people and people with reduced mobility can receive free assistance at the train station and on the train.
Ticket refunds and exchanges
If the passenger has any problem before the trip, the train company allows some kind of changes like: refund if the client won’t travel anymore or schedule changes. But remember, there are cancellation fees that vary according to the advance of the change request.
Boarding on train
It’s important to arrive at the station one hour before your train leaves, so you can check your ticket without problems.
Baggage size and weight limits
Each train company has its own rules about carrying luggage. The company allows the transport of one or two pieces of luggage weighing up to 20kg.
Pets on train
American train companies do not allow the transport of animals in their carriages.
Have an awesome train trip!
1. Which train takes the least time
A. 1:50 PM. B. 4:00 PM. C. 10:30 AM. D. 8:00 AM.
2. How much should two teenagers pay if they choose the 4: 00 PM train
A. $190. B. $195. C. $380. D. $390.
3. What can we learn from the text
A. Tourists can carry luggage weighing above 20kg.
B. Tourists can take their pets onto the train with themselves.
C. Tourists can get a full refund if they have a problem before the trip.
D. Tourists had better arrive at the station one hour before train departure.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了华盛顿到纽约的火车乘车信息和注意事项。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据表格信息第四列“Duration(持续时间)”中的乘车时间以及最后一行“Union Station — Penn Station，8:00 AM，10:30 AM，2h 30m(联合车站——宾夕法尼亚站车站，上午8:00（离站），上午10:30（到达），2小时30分（持续时间）)”可知，上午8点发车的车次用时最短，为2小时30分钟。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据表格第三行中第二个车次的信息可知，下午四点发车的车次票价是190美元；结合“Deals and discounts”部分中的“The train company has a discount policy on train tickets. It offers a discount for family groups (3 or more people) and babies. It offers a 50% discount for babies under the age of 24 months. Disabled people and people with reduced mobility can receive free assistance at the train station and on the train.(火车公司对火车票有折扣政策。它为家庭团体（3人或以上）和婴儿提供折扣。不满24个月的婴儿可以打五折。残疾人和行动不便的人可以在火车站和火车上获得免费帮助)”可知，两个青少年不能享受折扣；因此两名青少年如果选择下午4点的火车需要支付380美元（190美元×2）。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Boarding on train”下文内容“It’s important to arrive at the station one hour before your train leaves, so you can check your ticket without problems.(在火车出发前一小时到达车站很重要，这样你就可以毫无问题地检票了)”可知，乘客最好提前一小时到达车站。故选D。
B
South Baltimore is surrounded by water, highways, and train tracks. It’s also often thought of as a place to avoid—folks are taught to be careful of or even avoid South Baltimore. “People think South Baltimore is a place filled with danger. It’s not. It’s just we’re surrounded by dangerous things,” says Taysia, 17.
Taysia is part of a group of student activists fighting against a very different kind of danger in their neighborhood: air pollution and climate change. Lots of trucks with their noise pass through the neighborhood. South Baltimore is also home to a junkyard where they crush (压碎)cars, an old landfill, chemical plants, and mountains of coal. These are not the communities anyone wants.
The residents of South Baltimore are breathing polluted air today. Coal releases a black dust that’s small enough to get into people’s lungs. It can cause disease and death if you’re breathing it day after day. The mountains of coal are the focus of a growing opposition movement called Free Your Voice, led by South Baltimore teenagers.
The teens of Free Your Voice are taking on a big opponent (对手): the massive transportation company CSX, which transports more than 8 million tons of coal through South Baltimore annually. CSX makes billions of dollars a year.
The teens went door to door, warning their neighbors about the dangers of the coal transportation. Not everyone was on board at first. “We were talking to people and that’s just like, ‘You’re a kid! Like this is not gonna change, it’s been happening forever.’” Taysia says.
Meanwhile, the students spent the summer using sticky paper to gather samples of dust from all over the neighborhood to prove that the dust was from coal and to pinpoint which parts of the neighborhood were most affected.
The goal is to eventually get the state regulators to deny the permit that CSX needs to operate, or at least require the company to enclose all the coal, or at the very least put water onto all of it so there’s less dust blowing around. And the state is considering all of those requests.
4. How did people describe South Baltimore according to Taysia
A. Wealthy. B. Dangerous. C. Peaceful. D. Inclusive.
5. What is the main focus of the opposition movement called Free Your Voice
A. The junkyard. B. The old landfill.
C. The chemical plants. D. The coal transportation.
6. Why did some people in the neighborhood initially doubt the students’ efforts
A. They believed the pollution was harmless.
B. They trusted CSX’s environmental practices.
C. They had no awareness of the pollution and climate change.
D. They thought the students were too young to make a change.
7. What method did the students use to gather evidence of coal-related pollution
A. Conducting surveys. B. Distributing leaflets.
C. Using sticky paper for dust samples. D. Organizing protests.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. D 7. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。由一群青少年创办的Free Your Voice组织，致力于改善南巴尔的摩当地由煤炭带来的空气污染，尤其是运输煤炭的污染大户CSX运输公司。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“People think South Baltimore is a place filled with danger. It’s not. It’s just we’re surrounded by dangerous things,(人们认为南巴尔的摩是个充满危险的地方。它不是。只是我们周围都是危险的东西)”可知，人们描述南巴尔的摩的是个充满危险的地方。故选B项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“The teens of Free Your Voice are taking on a big opponent (对手): the massive transportation company CSX, which transports more than 8 million tons of coal through South Baltimore annually.(Free Your Voice的青少年们正在挑战一个强大的对手：大型运输公司CSX，该公司每年通过南巴尔的摩运输超过800万吨煤炭。)”可知，煤炭运输是Free Your Voice运动的主要焦点。故选D项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第五段“We were talking to people and that’s just like, ‘You’re a kid! Like this is not gonna change, it’s been happening forever.’(我们和人们交谈时，他们就像在说，‘你还是个孩子!就像这不会改变一样，它一直在发生。’)”可知，社区里的一些人最初怀疑学生们的努力是因为他们认为学生们太年轻，不能做出改变。故选D项。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“Meanwhile, the students spent the summer using sticky paper to gather samples of dust from all over the neighborhood to prove that the dust was from coal and to pinpoint which parts of the neighborhood were most affected.(与此同时，学生们整个夏天都在用粘性纸收集周围的灰尘样本，以证明这些灰尘来自煤炭，并确定社区的哪些部分受到的影响最大。)”可知，学生们使用粘纸进行粉尘取样的方法收集与煤有关的污染的证据。故选C项。
C
The “mark test” (or “mirror test”) is a way to test animal intelligence — whether an animal can recognize itself, especially animals with large brains. A mark is put on an animal, usually in a spot that can only be seen with a mirror. Then the animal is allowed to look in a mirror. If the animal seems to pay attention to the mark, scientists believe the animal has recognized itself.
But some scientists believe the mark test doesn’t work well for all animals. Roosters (公鸡) are a good example. Scientists at the University of Bonn recently ran the mark test on roosters. They put a pinkish triangle on the chest of the roosters. But when the roosters looked in a mirror, they didn’t seem to notice the mark.
The scientists needed a different way to test whether the roosters could recognize themselves. When there’s danger — like a hawk (鹰) flying above — roosters make loud calls to warn nearby chickens. But roosters only make the cries if other chickens can hear them. If they’re alone, they remain quiet so the hawk won’t see them. The scientists realized that they could use the shadow of a hawk to test if roosters could recognize themselves in a mirror.
First, the scientists let the roosters spend time getting used to being in a closed-in space and having a mirror around. Then, they ran several tests by making a hawk shadow appear above the bird and watching how the rooster reacted.
When there was no mirror, the roosters reacted as usual. They called out when they were near another rooster, but remained quiet when they were alone. But when a rooster was in a space where it could see itself in the mirror, it wasn’t fooled into thinking there was another rooster. It remained silent despite the hawk shadow.
It proves the roosters knew they were seeing themselves in the mirror, and not other roosters. That suggests that the mark test may not be a good test of whether an animal can recognize itself.
The scientists hope their results will encourage other scientists to look for better ways of testing self-recognition in animals
8. What is the purpose of the “mark test”
A. To test a bird’s ability to fly.
B. To measure an animal’s brain size.
C. To see if an animal can recognize itself.
D. To compare different animals’ intelligence.
9. How did scientists test whether the roosters thought they were alone
A. By testing their eyesight with a mirror.
B. By putting a mark on the roosters’ chest.
C. By placing two roosters before the mirror.
D. By observing their reactions to a hawk shadow,
10. What do the results of the rooster experiment suggest
A. Roosters are not intelligent animals.
B. The mark test is a reliable measure of self-recognition.
C. The mark test may not accurately determine self-recognition.
D. Roosters can recognize themselves better than other animals.
11. What do the scientists expect of further studies
A. Conducting more experiments on roosters.
B. Using the mark test on other bird species.
C. Studying self-recognition in dolphins and elephants.
D. Searching for better ways to test animal intelligence.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一项关于动物能否识别镜中自己的科学实验。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“The “mark test” (or “mirror test”) is a way to test animal intelligence — whether an animal can recognize itself, especially animals with large brains.(‘标记测试’（‘镜像测试’）)是一种测试动物智力的方法，即动物是否能认出自己，尤其是那些大脑很大的动物。)”可知，“标记测试（mark test）”的目的是测试动物能否认出自己。故选C。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“The scientists realized that they could use the shadow of a hawk to test if roosters could recognize themselves in a mirror.(科学家们意识到，他们可以用鹰的影子来测试公鸡是否能在镜子里认出自己。)”以及第四段“First, the scientists let the roosters spend time getting used to being in a closed-in space and having a mirror around. Then, they ran several tests by making a hawk shadow appear above the bird and watching how the rooster reacted.(首先，科学家们让公鸡花时间适应在一个封闭的空间里，周围有一面镜子。然后，他们让鹰的影子出现在鸟的上方进行了几次测试，观察公鸡的反应。)”可知，科学家意识到可以用鹰的影子来测试公鸡是否能在镜子里认出自己，他们让公鸡在一个封闭的周围有一面镜子空间里适应一段时间，然后让鹰的影子出现在鸟的上方来观察公鸡的反应；结合第五段“When there was no mirror, the roosters reacted as usual. They called out when they were near another rooster, but remained quiet when they were alone. But when a rooster was in a space where it could see itself in the mirror, it wasn’t fooled into thinking there was another rooster. It remained silent despite the hawk shadow.(没有镜子时，公鸡的反应和往常一样。当它们靠近另一只公鸡时，它们就叫起来，但当它们独自时，它们就保持安静。但当一只公鸡在镜子里看到自己的时候，它并没有被愚弄误以为还有另一只公鸡。尽管有鹰的影子，它还是保持沉默。)”可知，科学家增加鹰的影子后观察公鸡的反应，来测试公鸡是否能识别出镜中的自己，即公鸡是否认为自己是独自的。故选D。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“It proves the roosters knew they were seeing themselves in the mirror, and not other roosters. That suggests that the mark test may not be a good test of whether an animal can recognize itself.(这证明公鸡知道它们在镜子里看到的是自己，而不是其他公鸡。这表明，标记测试可能不是一个很好的验证动物是否能认出自己的测试。)”可推知，mark test在证明动物能否识别镜中的自己方面存在着缺陷。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“The scientists hope their results will encourage other scientists to look for better ways of testing self-recognition in animals.(科学家们希望他们的结果能鼓励其他科学家寻找更好的方法来测试动物的自我认知。)”可推知，科学家们希望其他科学家寻找更好的方法来测试动物的自我认知，即期待将来其他科学家能找到更好的方法来验证动物的智力。故选D。
D
When we’re facing a complex problem, we often gather a group to brainstorm. We’re looking to get the best ideas as quickly as possible. We love seeing it happen — except for one problem. Group brainstorming usually backfires.
Extensive evidence shows that when we generate ideas together, we fail to maximize collective intelligence. Brainstorming groups fall so far short of their potential that we get more ideas — and better ideas —if we all work alone. As the humorist Dave Barry quipped (打趣道),“If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be: ‘meetings’.” But the problem isn’t meetings themselves — it’s how we run them.
To unearth the hidden potential in teams, instead of brainstorming, we’d better turn to a process called “brain writing”. The initial steps are solo. You start by asking everyone to generate ideas separately. Next, you pool them and share them anonymously (匿名地) among the group. To preserve independent judgment, each member evaluates them on their own. Only then does the team come together to select and refine (完善) the most promising options. By developing and assessing ideas individually before choosing and stating them, teams can surface and advance possibilities that might not get attention otherwise.
An example of great brain writing was in 2010 when 33 miners were trapped underground in Chile. With time of the essence, the rescue team didn’t hold long brainstorming sessions. They established a global brain writing system to crowd source independent ideas. A tiny plastic telephone ended up becoming the only means of communicating with the miners. And the specialized drill that ultimately made it possible to save the miners was suggested by a 24-year-old engineer.
Organizational behavior scholar Anita Woolley helps to explain why this method works. They find that a key to collective intelligence is balanced participation. In brainstorming meetings, it’s easy for participants to become in favor of the most powerful people. The brain writing process makes sure that all ideas are brought to the table. The goal isn’t to be the smartest person in the room — it’s to make the room smarter.
12. What does the underlined word “backfires” in Paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Fails. B. Freezes. C. Arises. D. Expands.
13. Why was Dave Barry mentioned in Paragraph 2
A. To explain the power of humor on efficiency.
B. To illustrate the drawback of brainstorming meetings.
C. To review the achievement of Dave Barry in history.
D. To show approaches to reaching human potential.
14. How does brainwriting differ from brainstorming according to the text
A. Brainstorming allows for more diverse thoughts.
B. Brainstorming involves sharing ideas anonymously.
C. Brainwriting requires teams to refine and polish ideas together.
D. Brainwriting involves individual idea generation and evaluation.
15. Which of the following can be the best title of the text
A. Why Brainstorming Doesn’t Work
B. What Brainstormers Usually Do
C. Why Brainstorming Boosts Creativity
D. How We Become the Smartest Person in the Team
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. D 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章阐述头脑风暴经常不起作用的原因，并提出并介绍改进的方式——“脑力写作法”。
【12题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第一段划线词上文内容“When we’re facing a complex problem, we often gather a group to brainstorm. We’re looking to get the best ideas as quickly as possible. We love seeing it happen — except for one problem.(当我们面对一个复杂的问题时，我们通常会聚集一群人进行头脑风暴。我们希望尽快得到最好的创意。我们喜欢看到它发生——除了一个问题。)”可知，当我们面对一个复杂的问题时，我们往往会用头脑风暴解决问题；我们希望通过头脑风暴尽快得到最好的创意，但是它也有一个问题；划线词所在句“Group brainstorming usually backfires.(集体头脑风暴通常会backfires。)”承接上文阐述头脑风暴会出现的问题；再根据第二段第一句“Extensive evidence shows that when we generate ideas together, we fail to maximize collective intelligence.(大量证据表明，当我们一起产生想法时，我们无法最大限度地发挥集体智慧。)”可知，头脑风暴很多时候没有办法解决问题，无法最大限度地发挥集体智慧。由此推知，backfires 与fails意思一致，意为“失败，未能（做到）”。故选A。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Extensive evidence shows that when we generate ideas together, we fail to maximize collective intelligence. Brainstorming groups fall so far short of their potential that we get more ideas — and better ideas —if we all work alone. As the humorist Dave Barry quipped (打趣道),“If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be: ‘meetings’.” (大量证据表明，当我们一起产生想法时，我们无法最大限度地发挥集体智慧。头脑风暴小组远远没有发挥出他们的潜力，如果我们都单独工作，我们会得到更多的想法——更好的想法。正如幽默作家Dave Barry打趣的那样：“如果你必须用一个词来确定人类没有、也永远不会实现其全部潜力的原因，这个词就是：‘会议’。)”作者首先指出，大量证据表明头脑风暴无法最大限度地发挥集体智慧，远远没有发挥出他们的潜力，然后作者引用幽默作家Dave Barry打趣“会议”这个词来说明头脑风暴无法让人们实现其全部潜力；由此可知，作者在第二段提到DaveBarry是为了说明头脑风暴的缺点。故选B。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“To unearth the hidden potential in teams, instead of brainstorming, we’d better turn to a process called “brain writing”. The initial steps are solo. You start by asking everyone to generate ideas separately. Next, you pool them and share them anonymously (匿名地) among the group. To preserve independent judgment, each member evaluates them on their own. Only then does the team come together to select and refine (完善) the most promising options. By developing and assessing ideas individually before choosing and stating them, teams can surface and advance possibilities that might not get attention otherwise.” (为了挖掘团队中隐藏的潜力，我们最好采用一种叫做“脑力写作”的方法，而不是头脑风暴。最初的步骤是独自完成的。你首先要求每个人分别提出想法。接下来，将它们汇集在一起并在组中匿名共享。为了保持独立的判断，每个成员都自己评估。只有这样，团队才会聚集在一起选择和完善最有前途的选项。通过在选择和陈述想法之前单独发展和评估想法，团队可以发现和推进可能不被关注的可能性。)”可知，在脑力写作（brain writing）中，首先要求每个人分别提出想法，然后汇集在一起并在组中匿名共享，每个成员对这项想法进行独立评估，最后团队才会聚集在一起选择和完善最有前途的选项；由此可知，脑力写作（brain writing）与头脑风暴的不同之处在于脑力写作涉及个人想法的创新和评估。故选D。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文可知，第一、二段阐述了集体头脑风暴的弊端以及其会让好想法流失的原因；文章第三段第一句“To unearth the hidden potential in teams, instead of brainstorming, we’d better turn to a process called “brain writing”. (为了挖掘团队中隐藏的潜力，我们最好采用一种叫做“脑力写作”的方法，而不是头脑风暴。)”承上启下，指出“脑力写作”能够找出团队中隐藏的力量，下文接着阐述其操作步骤，并通过具体事例来阐述“脑力写作”更有效果而“头脑风暴”会不起作用的原因。由此可知，本文主要探讨为什么头脑风暴会不起作用的原因并提出改进的方式。A选项“Why Brainstorming Doesn’t Work(为什么头脑风暴不起作用)”能够概括文章主旨，适合作为最佳标题。故选A。
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。
The best travel destinations are not only beautiful but also safe, and offer a unique experience. ____16____. The following factors will help you pick your next travel destination.
Explore new travel destinations
____17____. It would be impossible for you to travel to all of them. One of the best ways to narrow down your choices is by looking at new places that have caught your interest recently. And ensure that you have never been there before. If you are an adventurous traveler, explore remote and less popular destinations that offer unique experiences.
____18____
When choosing your next travel destination, visa requirements can be a game-changer. You don’t want to go through the hassle (麻烦) of applying for a visa only to find out that getting one is not possible. Some countries offer visa-free entry or visas on arrival for certain nationalities. That’s something to consider when making your decision.
Think of your travel budget
That’s probably the most important factor when choosing a holiday destination. You need to ensure that your chosen destination is within your budget. But don’t worry; there are plenty of affordable places to travel to. Southeast Asia, for example, is very budget-friendly. ____19____.
Consider the mode of travel
That might not be important for some of you, but it is for some people who try to avoid flying, sailing, or bus as much as possible due to fear of heights, enclosed spaces, or motion sickness. And that’s completely understandable. ____20____. If you have any fear or simply don’t like certain types of transportation, ensure to factor that in when making your decision.
A. Consider visa requirements
B. Get to know the exchange rate in advance
C. And they don’t break your bank as well
D. There are over 190 countries in the world right now
E. No one wants to spend their vacation feeling anxious
F. You can find accommodation and food for as low as $10 per day
G. This will help you budget your trip better and avoid any embarrassment
【答案】16. C 17. D 18. A 19. F 20. E
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何选择合适的旅行目的地。
【16题详解】
上文“The best travel destinations are not only beautiful but also safe, and offer a unique experience.(最好的旅游目的地不仅美丽，而且安全，并提供独特的体验。)”讲的是最好的旅行目的地不仅美，并且安全，可以提供独特的体验。C项“And they don’t break your bank as well(它们花费也不太大)”承接上文，继续阐述最好的旅游目的地优点，指出最好的旅游目的地开销也不会太大，不会给你的银行账户带来太大的压力，符合语境，且选项中的代词“they”指代上文中的“The best travel destinations”。故选C。
【17题详解】
下文“It would be impossible for you to travel to all of them. (你不可能去所有的地方旅行。)”说的是你不可能到所有的地方旅行；D项“There are over 190 countries in the world right now(现在世界上有190多个国家)”指出目前世界上有190多个国家，解释下文你不可能去所有的这些地方旅行的原因，下文中的“them”指代选项中“over 190 countries in the world”；由此可知，D选项符合语境。故选D。
【18题详解】
设空处为小标题；由下文内容“When choosing your next travel destination, visa requirements can be a game-changer. You don’t want to go through the hassle (麻烦) of applying for a visa only to find out that getting one is not possible. Some countries offer visa-free entry or visas on arrival for certain nationalities. That’s something to consider when making your decision.(在选择下一个旅行目的地时，签证要求可能会改变游戏规则。你不想经历申请签证的麻烦，却发现无法获得签证。一些国家为某些国籍的人提供免签证入境或落地签证服务。这是你做决定时需要考虑的问题。)”可知该段讲的是要考虑旅游目的地的签证需求。A项“Consider visa requirements(考虑签证要求)”符合本段主旨，适合作为小标题。故选A。
【19题详解】
由小标题“Think of your travel budget(想想你的旅行预算)”可知本段主要讲选择旅游目的地时要考虑旅行的预算。该空上文“Southeast Asia, for example, is very budget-friendly. (例如，东南亚对预算非常友好。)”提到东南亚的价格相对优惠；F选项“You can find accommodation and food for as low as $10 per day(你可以找到低至每天10美元的住宿和食物)”承接上文，用每天的食宿可以低至10美元这一具体例子来说明东南亚旅行很划算、经济实惠，符合语境。故选F。
【20题详解】
由主旨句“Consider the mode of travel(考虑一下旅行的方式)”可知本段讲的是选择旅游目的地时要考虑出行的方式；上文“That might not be important for some of you, but it is for some people who try to avoid flying, sailing, or bus as much as possible due to fear of heights, enclosed spaces, or motion sickness. And that’s completely understandable. (这对你们中的一些人来说可能并不重要，但对于那些因为恐高、害怕封闭空间或晕动病而尽量避免乘坐飞机、航海或公共汽车的人来说，这是很重要的。这是完全可以理解的。)”指出一些人因为恐高、不喜欢密闭空间、晕船晕车等情况而尽量回避飞机、轮船或公交车等交通工具，这是可以理解的。E选项“No one wants to spend their vacation feeling anxious(没有人想在度假的时候还要感到焦虑)”指出没有人想在度假时感到焦虑，符合语境。故选E。
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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Justin Gavin, 18, was on a walk to a local shop. Then he saw something that made his heart ____21____. A small SUV ____22____ in flames (火焰) drove past him.
“I’m yelling (叫喊) to stop the car! Your car is on fire! Your car is on fire!” Gavin said. But the driver — a mother of three kids, couldn’t stop. That’s when, Gavin says, he didn’t have ____23____ to think and fell into action. He ran after the burning car to help the family ____24____. “I just felt like if I were in that ____25____, I would want somebody to help me out,” Gavin said. “I guess my instincts (本能) ____26____.”
When Gavin finally reached the ____27____, it had come to a stop. He ____28____ the car door and helped the mother out of the driver’s seat first. As the flames grew larger, he pulled the three children in the back seat to ____29____. Moments later the car was swallowed by flames.
“It kind of got _____30_____ because I didn’t know whether I was going to be able to get everyone out in time. And _____31_____, I did,” Gavin said.
The mother _____32_____ the teen with saving her family’s life. The police department honored Gavin as a _____33_____ and awarded the teenager with a “challenge coin” to acknowledge his _____34_____ act.
Gavin said the experience was inspiring and changed his _____35_____ of life. “It made me realize life is short and valuable,” Gavin said.
21. A. sing B. freeze C. sink D. hurt
22. A. covered B. built C. packed D. hidden
23. A. plan B. time C. money D. energy
24. A. escape B. rest C. reflect D. participate
25. A. interruption B. performance C. situation D. presence
26. A. gave away B. took over C. settled down D. dropped in
27. A. vehicle B. bus C. root D. peak
28. A. fixed B. designed C. decorated D. opened
29. A. safety B. destinations C. function D. conflicts
30. A. easy B. exciting C. scary D. interesting
31 A. gradually B. luckily C. skillfully D. angrily
32. A. charged B. interpreted C. credited D. bothered
33. A. tutor B. hero C. firefighter D. journalist
34. A. anxious B. curious C. serious D. courageous
35. A. composition B. logic C. flavor D. perspective
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. B 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Justin Gavin帮助一家人及时从着火的车里逃脱的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这时，他看到了一件令他心情沉重的事。A. sing唱（歌）；B. freeze结冰；C. sink(心情)变得沉重；D. hurt使受伤。根据下文“A small SUV ____2____ in flames (火焰) drove past him.”可知，Justin Gavin看到一辆着火的车从他身边驶过，这让他心情沉重；短语make one’s heart sink“让某人心情沉重；情绪低落”符合语境。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一辆燃烧着火焰的小型SUV从他身边驶过。A. covered覆盖；B. built建造；C. packed打包，包装；D. hidden隐藏。根据下文““I’m yelling (叫喊) to stop the car! Your car is on fire! Your car is on fire!” Gavin said.”可知，这辆车着火了，be covered in fire意为“被火焰包围”符合语境。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Gavin说，那时他没有时间思考就开始行动了。A. plan计划；B. time时间；C. money钱；D. energy精力。根据上文““I’m yelling (叫喊) to stop the car! Your car is on fire! Your car is on fire!” Gavin said. But the driver — a mother of three kids, couldn’t stop.”以及下文“I guess my instincts (本能) ____6___”可知，车着火了但是没有停下来，形势紧急，Gavin没有时间去思考，出于本能直接采取行动了。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他追赶着火的汽车去帮助这家人逃离。A. escape逃脱；B. rest休息；C. reflect反射，深思；D. participate参加。根据上文“But the driver — a mother of three kids, couldn’t stop.”可知，Gavin追赶这辆着火的车是为了帮助车里人从车中逃出来。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我只是觉得，如果我在那种情况，我希望有人能帮助我。” Gavin说：“我猜我的本能起了作用。”A. interruption打断；B. performance表演，表现；C. situation情况；D. presence出席，存在。根据“I would want somebody to help me out”可知，Gavin觉得如果自己面临处于被困着火的车里那种情况时，也会希望有人帮助。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：“我只是觉得，如果我在那种情况，我希望有人能帮助我。”Gavin说：“我猜我本能起了作用。”A. gave away赠送；B. took over占上风，接管；C. settled down定居下来；D. dropped in顺便访问。此处指面临着火的车，Gavin没有考虑就前去救助，是本能占了上风，took over“占上风”符合语境。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当Gavin最终到达车旁时，车已经停了下来。A. vehicle车辆；B. bus公共汽车；C. root根；D. peak巅峰，顶点。根据上文“A small SUV ____2____ in flames (火焰) drove past him.”以及“He ran after the burning car to help the family ____4____.”可知，设空处指着火的SUV汽车。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他打开车门，帮母亲先从驾驶座上下来。A. fixed修理；B. designed设计；C. decorated装饰；D. opened打开。根据上文“it had come to a stop”以及空后“helped the mother out of the driver’s seat first”可知，Gavin追上着火的车时，车停下来了，Gavin把车门打开帮助那位母亲先从驾驶座上下来。故选D。
29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：随着火势越来越大，他把后座上的三个孩子拉到安全地带。A. safety安全，安全场所；B. destinations目的地；C. function功能；D. conflicts冲突。根据前文“helped the mother out of the driver’s seat first”可知，火势越来越大，Gavin把后座上的三个孩子也拉出来带到安全地带。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“这有点可怕，因为我不知道我是否能及时把所有人救出来。幸运的是，我做到了，” Gavin说。A. easy容易的；B. exciting令人兴奋的；C. scary可怕的；D. interesting有趣的。根据上文“As the flames grew larger”以及空后“I didn’t know whether I was going to be able to get everyone out in time”可知，火势越来越大，而Gavin不知道能否及时把所有人救出来，因此当时形势令人害怕。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：“这有点可怕，因为我不知道我是否能及时把所有人救出来。幸运的是，我做到了，”Gavin说。A. gradually逐渐地；B. luckily幸运地；C. skillfully熟练地；D. angrily 愤怒地。根据空前“I didn’t know whether I was going to be able to get everyone out in time”以及空后“I did”可知，Gavin帮所有人从着火的车里及时撤离，非常幸运。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这位母亲认为是这名青少年救了她家人的命。A. charged充电，控告；B. interpreted解释，口译；C. credited归功于，认为……有（良好的品质或特点）；D. bothered使（某人）烦恼。根据空后“the teen with saving her family’s life”可知，这位母亲认为是这名青少年救了她家人的命，credit sb with (doing) sth“认为是……的功劳；把……归功于……”符合语境。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：警察局授予Justin Gavin英雄称号，并颁发给他一个“挑战勋章”，以表彰他的勇敢行为。A. tutor私人教师，导师；B. hero英雄；C. firefighter消防队员；D. journalist新闻工作者。根据上文讲述的Gavin不顾危险从着火的车里救出母子四人的故事，可知Justin Gavin是个英雄，因此警察局授予Justin Gavin英雄称号。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：警察局授予Justin Gavin英雄称号，并颁发给他一个“挑战勋章”，以表彰他的勇敢行为。A. anxious焦虑的；B. curious好奇的；C. serious严重的；D. courageous勇敢的，有胆量的。根据上文讲述的Gavin不顾危险从着火的车里救出母子四人的故事，可知他的行为非常勇敢，无畏。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Gavin说，这次经历很鼓舞人心，改变了他对生活的看法。A. composition成分，创作；B. logic；C. flavor逻辑；D. perspective思维方式，看法。根据下文““It made me realize life is short and valuable,” Gavin said.”可知，这次经历改变了Gavin对生活的看法。故选D。
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。
Ieoh Ming Pei, an influential architect of the twentieth century, has created many cross-cultural projects. His distinctive identity — as ____36____ American architect born in China — gives him a special transnational background. Scholars typically try to locate his design inspirations in his childhood memories, connecting Pei with his dual-cultural (双文化) background and ____37____ (describe) his buildings based on his biography. Suzhou, the town ____38____ Pei family was located, is often mentioned by scholars as a way ____39____ (understand) I. M. Pei’s Chinese cultural background. The city is famous ____40____ its architecture and landscape, especially its ancient gardens.
____41____ (found) in 1960 and originally located in the national historic landmark, Zhong Wang Fu Palace complex, the Suzhou Museum has been a highly-regarded regional museum with a number of significant Chinese cultural ____42____ (relic).
A new museum designed by world-famous architect I. M. Pei ____43____ (complete) in October 2006, covering over 10,700 square meters and located at the cross of Dongbei Street and Qimen Road. The design of this new museum ____44____ (visual) adds to the traditional architecture of Zhong Wang Fu. I. M. Pei designed the current building of the Suzhou Museum in _____45_____ (associate) with Pei Partnership Architects at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
【答案】36. an 37. describing
38. where 39. to understand
40. for 41. Founded
42. relics 43. was completed
44. visually
45. association
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了国际著名建筑设计师贝聿铭先生和其设计的苏州博物馆。
【36题详解】
考查冠词。句意：作为一名在中国出生的美国建筑师，他的独特身份赋予了他特殊的跨国背景。此处表达“作为一名美籍建筑设计师”为泛指，且空后American发音以元音音素开头，所以此处应用不定冠词an。故填an。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：学者们通常试图从他的童年记忆中找到他的设计灵感，将贝聿铭与他的双重文化背景联系起来，并根据他的传记描述他的建筑。设空处是非谓语动词作状语，设空处和前面的connecting并列，句子主语Scholars与动词describe构成逻辑上的主谓关系，应填现在分词表主动。故填describing。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：作为了解贝聿铭中国文化背景的一种方式，学者们经常提到贝聿铭的故乡苏州。分析句子结构可知，“____3____ Pei family was located”为限制性定语从句修饰先行词是the town，设空处指代先行词在定语从句中作地点状语，应用关系副词where。故填where。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：作为了解贝聿铭中国文化背景的一种方式，学者们经常提到贝聿铭的故乡苏州。“____4____ (understand) I. M. Pei’s Chinese cultural background”作名词a way的后置定语；固定搭配way to do sth意为“……的方法”符合句意，设空处应填动词不定式to understand。故填to understand。
【40题详解】
考查介词。句意：这座城市以其建筑和景观，尤其是古代园林而闻名。be famous for 意为“因……而出名”符合句意，设空处填介词for。故填for。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：苏州博物馆始建于1960年，原位于国家历史地标忠王府建筑群内，是一个备受推崇的区域性博物馆，拥有许多重要的中国文物。句子结构分析可知，设空处为非谓语动词作状语，句子主语the Suzhou Museum与动词found之间为逻辑上的被动关系，设空处填过去分词founded表被动；设空处位于句首，首字母应大写。故填Founded。
【42题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：苏州博物馆始建于1960年，原位于国家历史地标忠王府建筑群内，是一个备受推崇的区域性博物馆，拥有许多重要的中国文物。根据空前“a number of significant Chinese cultural”可知，设空处表复数概念，应填可数名词relic“遗迹”的复数relics，作宾语。故填relics。
【43题详解】
考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：由世界著名建筑师贝聿铭设计的新博物馆于2006年10月落成，占地超过10,700平方米，位于东北街和齐门路的十字路口。句子结构分析可知，设空处在句中作谓语；根据时间状语“in October 2006”可知，此处应该用一般过去时，主语A new museum和动词complete之间为被动关系，A new museum作主语，谓语动词用第三人称单数。故填was completed。
【44题详解】
考查副词。句意：这座新博物馆的设计在视觉上增加了忠王府的传统建筑。此处修饰动词adds，应填副词visually作状语。故填visually。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意：21世纪初，贝聿铭与贝聿铭建筑师事务所合作设计了苏州博物馆的现有建筑。设空处作in的宾语，所以应该使用名词形式。短语in association with意为“与……联合，与……合伙”符合句意。故填association。
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，上周日你校举办了一次徒步旅行活动。请你给校报英语角写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 徒步活动的情况介绍；
2. 活动反响。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】Last Sunday, our school organized a hiking activity, attracting a large number of students and teachers to participate.
The event started at 8 am and took us through the picturesque countryside and beautiful forests. Despite some challenges, the participants were enthusiastic and enjoyed the natural beauty along the way.
The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing their desire for more such activities in the future. The event not only promoted physical fitness but also fostered a sense of team spirit among the participants.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给校报英语角写一篇报道，介绍上周日学校举办的一次徒步旅行活动。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
参加：participate →take part
尽管：despite→in spite of
表达：express→convey
促进：promote→improve
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Last Sunday, our school organized a hiking activity, attracting a large number of students and teachers to participate.
拓展句：Last Sunday, our school organized a hiking activity, which attracted a large number of students and teachers to participate.
【点睛】【高分句型1】The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing their desire for more such activities in the future. (运用了with复合结构)
【高分句型2】 The event not only promoted physical fitness but also fostered a sense of team spirit among the participants. (运用了并列连词not only...but also…)
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。
The long-awaited summer vacation finally came, and I immediately headed for Grandpa’s countryside home with excitement. I was looking forward to seeing Grandpa and playing with my best friend, Steve, his smart dog.
Life in the countryside was great. I enjoyed Grandpa’s tasty vegetable soup and had a lot of fun playing with Steve. We explored the woods, chased (追逐) birds, and tried fishing by the stream, laughing all the while.
One day, Grandpa went to the farm to get fresh pumpkins and tomatoes for a big dinner. While waiting for him to come back, I felt a bit bored.
“Steve, let’s have some fun!” I declared, and with a wag (摇摆) of his tail, he excitedly agreed.
Our game of hide-and-seek filled the house with laughter. “You can’t catch me!” I laughed, hiding and running away from Steve. But Steve was so smart that he could always find me, whether in the bedroom or the cupboard.
However, while we were having fun, something unexpected happened. Suddenly there was a loud crash in the living room, breaking the calm like a stone disturbing a quiet pond. It turned out that I accidentally knocked over a mirror while playing. The mirror, once neat and pretty on the table, was now broken pieces on the floor because of our playful game.
My heart pounded as I looked at the mess. The wind blew through the open window, making the curtains waving in the wind, which upset me even more. I didn’t know what to do with the broken mirror. Should I tell Grandpa or try to hide what had happened I thought about it, and Steve lowered his ears. It seemed that he also realized that we had made a huge mistake. “What should we do, Steve ” I asked quietly, trying to find comfort.
It was a tough decision, and I felt really guilty. Admitting the mistake seemed hard.
Suddenly I had an idea — maybe I could put the blame on Steve alone.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
When Grandpa returned and came in, he looked surprised when he saw the broken mirror.
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At dinner, the joy of having Grandpa’s vegetable soup was now mixed with regret.
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【答案】When Grandpa returned and came in, he looked surprised when he saw the broken mirror. “What happened ” he asked. I looked away and made up a story about Steve being too playful. With my face burning, I told Grandpa, “Steve got too excited. He knocked over the mirror, and, well, the mirror broke.” Hearing this, Grandpa didn’t say anything, but his eyes showed a mix of doubt and disappointment. Grandpa cleaned up the mess and then he went to the kitchen to prepare the vegetable soup. I breathed a huge sigh of relief for I thought maybe the truth was hidden by the made-up story.
At dinner, the joy of having Grandpa’s vegetable soup was now mixed with regret. Finally unable to bear the weight of dishonesty, with tears welling up in my eyes, I confessed, “Grandpa, it was my fault. Steve had nothing to do with the broken mirror.” Unexpectedly, Grandpa patted me on the shoulder and smiled gently, “I understand your situation, dear. But being honest is more important! You made the right choice just now.” At that moment, with the smell of soup in the air, I learned a big lesson about telling the truth. The countryside, with its wide fields and timeless lessons, became part of my memorable experience that stayed in my heart for a long time.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在乡下爷爷家和小狗Steve玩耍时打碎了镜子，并对爷爷撒谎说是Steve打碎的，后来作者喝着爷爷做的蔬菜汤感到非常内疚，向爷爷说出真相承认了错误。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“当爷爷回来进来的时候，当他看到破碎的镜子时，他看起来很惊讶。”可知，第一段可描写作者撒谎告诉爷爷说镜子是小狗Steve打碎的。
②由第二段首句内容“吃晚饭时，喝爷爷做的蔬菜汤的喜悦中夹杂着遗憾。”可知，第二段可描写作者向爷爷说出真相，承认自己撒谎。
2. 续写线索：编故事撒谎——爷爷收拾碎玻璃后做饭——吃爷爷做的蔬菜汤——感到内疚——承认错误——爷爷原谅
3. 词汇激活：
行为类：
①承认：confess/admit
②清理：clean up/clear up
③拍：pat/tap
情绪类：
①笑：smile gently/give sb a gentle smile
②哭：with tears welling up in one’s eyes/with one’s eyes filled with tears
【点睛】【高分句型1】Hearing this, Grandpa didn’t say anything, but his eyes showed a mix of doubt and disappointed. (运用了现在分词作状语)
【高分句型2】I breathed a huge sigh of relief for I thought maybe the truth was hidden by the made-up story. (运用了省略that的宾语从句)
【高分句型3】The countryside, with its wide fields and timeless lessons, became part of my memorable experience that stayed in my heart for a long time. (运用关系代词that引导的限制性定语从句)沧州市2023-2024学年第一学期期末教学质量监测
高二英语
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级和考号填写在答题卡上。
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。
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，你将有两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. Why did the woman raise the question
A. The coffee tasted terrible.
B. She thought the bill was wrong.
C. There was something wrong with the button.
2. What is John doing
A. Registering for courses.
B. Preparing for final tests.
C. Writing a term paper.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A kind of food. B. A close relative. C. A new bakery.
4. What is the woman’s suggestion
A. Repairing the TV set.
B Decorating the living room.
C. Buying a washing machine.
5. What does the man think of the movie
A. Excellent. B. Average. C. Terrible.
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. When does the man plan to check in
A. On July 1. B. On July 2. C. On July 4.
7. What kind of room does the man take
A. One room with a king bed.
B. One room with two beds.
C. One room with a double bed.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How much rent would the man like to pay every month
A. 800. B. 900. C. 1000.
9. What is an advantage of the flat
A. It’s convenient for shopping.
B. It’s near a parking lot.
C It’s next to the man’s college.
10. What is the man going to do tomorrow
A. Find another flat. B. Move into the flat. C. Check on the flat.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where are the speakers
A. On a bus. B. At a store. C. In a restaurant.
12. What does the woman do on weekends
A. Volunteer at the soup kitchen.
B. Raise donations for the homeless.
C. Pay for the homeless’ groceries.
13. What does the woman think of her community service
A. Boring. B. Challenging. C. Meaningful.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. When did the man receive his letter of admission
A. Last Thursday. B. Yesterday. C. Today.
15. Which club would the man like to join
A. Tennis. B. Baseball. C. Basketball.
16. Why does the woman want to choose the drawing club
A. To change her character. B. To relax herself. C. To make friends.
17. How does the man feel about the woman
A. She’s bad-tempered. B. She’s humorous. C. She’s well-behaved.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What do we know about a live house performance
A. The whole experience is unique.
B. The sound quality is outstanding.
C. Many famous stars perform there.
19. What does the speaker suggest doing before the concert
A. Making yourself relaxed.
B. Buying tickets in advance.
C. Reading something about the artist.
20. What is probably the speaker
A. A live house performer. B. A tourist guide. C. A college teacher.
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
AMTRAK TRAIN TICKETS FROM WASHINGTON TO NEW YORK
Departure Arrival Duration Price
Union Station — Penn Station 1:50 PM 4:38 PM 2h 48m $184
Union Station — Penn Station 4:00 PM 6:40 PM 2h 40m $190
Union Station — Penn Station 10:30 AM 1:20 PM 2h 50m $175
Union Station — Penn Station 8:00 AM 10:30 AM 2h 30m $195
Deals and discounts
The train company has a discount policy on train tickets. It offers a discount for family groups (3 or more people) and babies. It offers a 50% discount for babies under the age of 24 months. Disabled people and people with reduced mobility can receive free assistance at the train station and on the train.
Ticket refunds and exchanges
If the passenger has any problem before the trip, the train company allows some kind of changes like: refund if the client won’t travel anymore or schedule changes. But remember, there are cancellation fees that vary according to the advance of the change request.
Boarding on train
It’s important to arrive at the station one hour before your train leaves, so you can check your ticket without problems.
Baggage size and weight limits
Each train company has its own rules about carrying luggage. The company allows the transport of one or two pieces of luggage weighing up to 20kg.
Pets on train
American train companies do not allow the transport of animals in their carriages.
Have an awesome train trip!
1. Which train takes the least time
A. 1:50 PM. B. 4:00 PM. C. 10:30 AM. D. 8:00 AM.
2. How much should two teenagers pay if they choose the 4: 00 PM train
A. $190. B. $195. C. $380. D. $390.
3. What can we learn from the text
A. Tourists can carry luggage weighing above 20kg.
B. Tourists can take their pets onto the train with themselves.
C. Tourists can get a full refund if they have a problem before the trip.
D. Tourists had better arrive at the station one hour before train departure.
B
South Baltimore is surrounded by water, highways, and train tracks. It’s also often thought of as a place to avoid—folks are taught to be careful of or even avoid South Baltimore. “People think South Baltimore is a place filled with danger. It’s not. It’s just we’re surrounded by dangerous things,” says Taysia, 17.
Taysia is part of a group of student activists fighting against a very different kind of danger in their neighborhood: air pollution and climate change. Lots of trucks with their noise pass through the neighborhood. South Baltimore is also home to a junkyard where they crush (压碎)cars, an old landfill, chemical plants, and mountains of coal. These are not the communities anyone wants.
The residents of South Baltimore are breathing polluted air today. Coal releases a black dust that’s small enough to get into people’s lungs. It can cause disease and death if you’re breathing it day after day. The mountains of coal are the focus of a growing opposition movement called Free Your Voice, led by South Baltimore teenagers.
The teens of Free Your Voice are taking on a big opponent (对手): the massive transportation company CSX, which transports more than 8 million tons of coal through South Baltimore annually. CSX makes billions of dollars a year.
The teens went door to door, warning their neighbors about the dangers of the coal transportation. Not everyone was on board at first. “We were talking to people and that’s just like, ‘You’re a kid! Like this is not gonna change, it’s been happening forever.’” Taysia says.
Meanwhile, the students spent the summer using sticky paper to gather samples of dust from all over the neighborhood to prove that the dust was from coal and to pinpoint which parts of the neighborhood were most affected.
The goal is to eventually get the state regulators to deny the permit that CSX needs to operate, or at least require the company to enclose all the coal, or at the very least put water onto all of it so there’s less dust blowing around. And the state is considering all of those requests.
4. How did people describe South Baltimore according to Taysia
A. Wealthy. B. Dangerous. C. Peaceful. D. Inclusive.
5. What is the main focus of the opposition movement called Free Your Voice
A. The junkyard. B. The old landfill.
C. The chemical plants. D. The coal transportation.
6. Why did some people in the neighborhood initially doubt the students’ efforts
A. They believed the pollution was harmless.
B. They trusted CSX’s environmental practices.
C. They had no awareness of the pollution and climate change.
D. They thought the students were too young to make a change.
7. What method did the students use to gather evidence of coal-related pollution
A. Conducting surveys. B. Distributing leaflets.
C. Using sticky paper for dust samples. D. Organizing protests.
C
The “mark test” (or “mirror test”) is a way to test animal intelligence — whether an animal can recognize itself, especially animals with large brains. A mark is put on an animal, usually in a spot that can only be seen with a mirror. Then the animal is allowed to look in a mirror. If the animal seems to pay attention to the mark, scientists believe the animal has recognized itself.
But some scientists believe the mark test doesn’t work well for all animals. Roosters (公鸡) are a good example. Scientists at the University of Bonn recently ran the mark test on roosters. They put a pinkish triangle on the chest of the roosters. But when the roosters looked in a mirror, they didn’t seem to notice the mark.
The scientists needed a different way to test whether the roosters could recognize themselves. When there’s danger — like a hawk (鹰) flying above — roosters make loud calls to warn nearby chickens. But roosters only make the cries if other chickens can hear them. If they’re alone, they remain quiet so the hawk won’t see them. The scientists realized that they could use the shadow of a hawk to test if roosters could recognize themselves in a mirror.
First, the scientists let the roosters spend time getting used to being in a closed-in space and having a mirror around. Then, they ran several tests by making a hawk shadow appear above the bird and watching how the rooster reacted.
When there was no mirror, the roosters reacted as usual. They called out when they were near another rooster, but remained quiet when they were alone. But when a rooster was in a space where it could see itself in the mirror, it wasn’t fooled into thinking there was another rooster. It remained silent despite the hawk shadow.
It proves the roosters knew they were seeing themselves in the mirror, and not other roosters. That suggests that the mark test may not be a good test of whether an animal can recognize itself.
The scientists hope their results will encourage other scientists to look for better ways of testing self-recognition in animals.
8. What is the purpose of the “mark test”
A. To test a bird’s ability to fly.
B. To measure an animal’s brain size.
C. To see if an animal can recognize itself.
D. To compare different animals’ intelligence.
9. How did scientists test whether the roosters thought they were alone
A. By testing their eyesight with a mirror.
B. By putting a mark on the roosters’ chest.
C. By placing two roosters before the mirror.
D. By observing their reactions to a hawk shadow,
10. What do the results of the rooster experiment suggest
A. Roosters are not intelligent animals.
B. The mark test is a reliable measure of self-recognition.
C. The mark test may not accurately determine self-recognition.
D. Roosters can recognize themselves better than other animals.
11. What do the scientists expect of further studies
A. Conducting more experiments on roosters.
B. Using the mark test on other bird species.
C. Studying self-recognition in dolphins and elephants.
D. Searching for better ways to test animal intelligence.
D
When we’re facing a complex problem, we often gather a group to brainstorm. We’re looking to get the best ideas as quickly as possible. We love seeing it happen — except for one problem. Group brainstorming usually backfires.
Extensive evidence shows that when we generate ideas together, we fail to maximize collective intelligence. Brainstorming groups fall so far short of their potential that we get more ideas — and better ideas —if we all work alone. As the humorist Dave Barry quipped (打趣道),“If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be: ‘meetings’.” But the problem isn’t meetings themselves — it’s how we run them.
To unearth the hidden potential in teams, instead of brainstorming, we’d better turn to a process called “brain writing”. The initial steps are solo. You start by asking everyone to generate ideas separately. Next, you pool them and share them anonymously (匿名地) among the group. To preserve independent judgment, each member evaluates them on their own. Only then does the team come together to select and refine (完善) the most promising options. By developing and assessing ideas individually before choosing and stating them, teams can surface and advance possibilities that might not get attention otherwise.
An example of great brain writing was in 2010 when 33 miners were trapped underground in Chile. With time of the essence, the rescue team didn’t hold long brainstorming sessions. They established a global brain writing system to crowd source independent ideas. A tiny plastic telephone ended up becoming the only means of communicating with the miners. And the specialized drill that ultimately made it possible to save the miners was suggested by a 24-year-old engineer.
Organizational behavior scholar Anita Woolley helps to explain why this method works. They find that a key to collective intelligence is balanced participation. In brainstorming meetings, it’s easy for participants to become in favor of the most powerful people. The brain writing process makes sure that all ideas are brought to the table. The goal isn’t to be the smartest person in the room — it’s to make the room smarter.
12. What does the underlined word “backfires” in Paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Fails. B. Freezes. C. Arises. D. Expands.
13. Why was Dave Barry mentioned in Paragraph 2
A. To explain the power of humor on efficiency.
B. To illustrate the drawback of brainstorming meetings.
C. To review the achievement of Dave Barry in history.
D. To show approaches to reaching human potential.
14. How does brainwriting differ from brainstorming according to the text
A. Brainstorming allows for more diverse thoughts.
B. Brainstorming involves sharing ideas anonymously.
C. Brainwriting requires teams to refine and polish ideas together.
D. Brainwriting involves individual idea generation and evaluation.
15 Which of the following can be the best title of the text
A. Why Brainstorming Doesn’t Work
B. What Brainstormers Usually Do
C. Why Brainstorming Boosts Creativity
D. How We Become the Smartest Person in the Team
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。
The best travel destinations are not only beautiful but also safe, and offer a unique experience. ____16____. The following factors will help you pick your next travel destination.
Explore new travel destinations
____17____. It would be impossible for you to travel to all of them. One of the best ways to narrow down your choices is by looking at new places that have caught your interest recently. And ensure that you have never been there before. If you are an adventurous traveler, explore remote and less popular destinations that offer unique experiences.
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When choosing your next travel destination, visa requirements can be a game-changer. You don’t want to go through the hassle (麻烦) of applying for a visa only to find out that getting one is not possible. Some countries offer visa-free entry or visas on arrival for certain nationalities. That’s something to consider when making your decision.
Think of your travel budget
That’s probably the most important factor when choosing a holiday destination. You need to ensure that your chosen destination is within your budget. But don’t worry; there are plenty of affordable places to travel to. Southeast Asia, for example, is very budget-friendly. ____19____.
Consider the mode of travel
That might not be important for some of you, but it is for some people who try to avoid flying, sailing, or bus as much as possible due to fear of heights, enclosed spaces, or motion sickness. And that’s completely understandable. ____20____. If you have any fear or simply don’t like certain types of transportation, ensure to factor that in when making your decision.
A. Consider visa requirements
B. Get to know the exchange rate in advance
C. And they don’t break your bank as well
D. There are over 190 countries in the world right now
E. No one wants to spend their vacation feeling anxious
F. You can find accommodation and food for as low as $10 per day
G. This will help you budget your trip better and avoid any embarrassment
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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Justin Gavin, 18, was on a walk to a local shop. Then he saw something that made his heart ____21____. A small SUV ____22____ in flames (火焰) drove past him.
“I’m yelling (叫喊) to stop the car! Your car is on fire! Your car is on fire!” Gavin said. But the driver — a mother of three kids, couldn’t stop. That’s when, Gavin says, he didn’t have ____23____ to think and fell into action. He ran after the burning car to help the family ____24____. “I just felt like if I were in that ____25____, I would want somebody to help me out,” Gavin said. “I guess my instincts (本能) ____26____.”
When Gavin finally reached the ____27____, it had come to a stop. He ____28____ the car door and helped the mother out of the driver’s seat first. As the flames grew larger, he pulled the three children in the back seat to ____29____. Moments later the car was swallowed by flames.
“It kind of got _____30_____ because I didn’t know whether I was going to be able to get everyone out in time. And _____31_____, I did,” Gavin said.
The mother _____32_____ the teen with saving her family’s life. The police department honored Gavin as a _____33_____ and awarded the teenager with a “challenge coin” to acknowledge his _____34_____ act.
Gavin said the experience was inspiring and changed his _____35_____ of life. “It made me realize life is short and valuable,” Gavin said.
21. A. sing B. freeze C. sink D. hurt
22. A. covered B. built C. packed D. hidden
23. A. plan B. time C. money D. energy
24. A. escape B. rest C. reflect D. participate
25. A. interruption B. performance C. situation D. presence
26. A. gave away B. took over C. settled down D. dropped in
27. A. vehicle B. bus C. root D. peak
28. A. fixed B. designed C. decorated D. opened
29. A. safety B. destinations C. function D. conflicts
30. A. easy B. exciting C. scary D. interesting
31. A. gradually B. luckily C. skillfully D. angrily
32. A. charged B. interpreted C. credited D. bothered
33. A. tutor B. hero C. firefighter D. journalist
34. A. anxious B. curious C. serious D. courageous
35. A. composition B. logic C. flavor D. perspective
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。
Ieoh Ming Pei an influential architect of the twentieth century, has created many cross-cultural projects. His distinctive identity — as ____36____ American architect born in China — gives him a special transnational background. Scholars typically try to locate his design inspirations in his childhood memories, connecting Pei with his dual-cultural (双文化) background and ____37____ (describe) his buildings based on his biography. Suzhou, the town ____38____ Pei family was located, is often mentioned by scholars as a way ____39____ (understand) I. M. Pei’s Chinese cultural background. The city is famous ____40____ its architecture and landscape, especially its ancient gardens.
____41____ (found) in 1960 and originally located in the national historic landmark, Zhong Wang Fu Palace complex, the Suzhou Museum has been a highly-regarded regional museum with a number of significant Chinese cultural ____42____ (relic).
A new museum designed by world-famous architect I. M. Pei ____43____ (complete) in October 2006, covering over 10,700 square meters and located at the cross of Dongbei Street and Qimen Road. The design of this new museum ____44____ (visual) adds to the traditional architecture of Zhong Wang Fu. I. M. Pei designed the current building of the Suzhou Museum in _____45_____ (associate) with Pei Partnership Architects at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
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，上周日你校举办了一次徒步旅行活动。请你给校报英语角写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 徒步活动的情况介绍；
2. 活动反响。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The long-awaited summer vacation finally came, and I immediately headed for Grandpa’s countryside home with excitement. I was looking forward to seeing Grandpa and playing with my best friend, Steve, his smart dog.
Life in the countryside was great. I enjoyed Grandpa’s tasty vegetable soup and had a lot of fun playing with Steve. We explored the woods, chased (追逐) birds, and tried fishing by the stream, laughing all the while.
One day, Grandpa went to the farm to get fresh pumpkins and tomatoes for a big dinner. While waiting for him to come back, I felt a bit bored.
“Steve, let’s have some fun!” I declared, and with a wag (摇摆) of his tail, he excitedly agreed.
Our game of hide-and-seek filled the house with laughter. “You can’t catch me!” I laughed, hiding and running away from Steve. But Steve was so smart that he could always find me, whether in the bedroom or the cupboard.
However, while we were having fun, something unexpected happened. Suddenly there was a loud crash in the living room, breaking the calm like a stone disturbing a quiet pond. It turned out that I accidentally knocked over a mirror while playing. The mirror, once neat and pretty on the table, was now broken pieces on the floor because of our playful game.
My heart pounded as I looked at the mess. The wind blew through the open window, making the curtains waving in the wind, which upset me even more. I didn’t know what to do with the broken mirror. Should I tell Grandpa or try to hide what had happened I thought about it, and Steve lowered his ears. It seemed that he also realized that we had made a huge mistake. “What should we do, Steve ” I asked quietly, trying to find comfort.
It was a tough decision, and I felt really guilty. Admitting the mistake seemed hard.
Suddenly I had an idea — maybe I could put the blame on Steve alone.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
When Grandpa returned and came in, he looked surprised when he saw the broken mirror.
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At dinner, the joy of having Grandpa’s vegetable soup was now mixed with regret.
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