高中试卷答案网天津市第二重点中学2023-2024学年高二上学期开学考试英语试卷
一、听力，第一节：听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。（每小题 1 分）
1． What is the man trying to give up
A．Smoking. B．Drinking. C．Coffee.
【答案】A
2． How does the woman feel
A．Disappointed. B．Stressed. C．Confused.
【答案】B
3． What does the woman refuse to do
A．Order a takeaway. B．Make a salad. C．Go on a diet.
【答案】A
4． What does the man avoid doing
A．Oversleeping. B．Working overtime. C．Staying up late.
【答案】B
5． What are the speakers talking about
A．Ways to reduce TV-watching.
B．Time spent on watching TV.
C．Harm caused by watching TV.
【答案】C
二、听力，第二节：听下面 3 段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三 个选项中选出最佳选项。（每小题1分）
听下面一段对话，回答问题。
6．Which age group does the man belong to
A．13-14. B．15-16. C．17-19.
7．What does the man like to use social media to do most
A．Make comments. B．Upload photos. C．Send messages.
8．What does the man say about making friends online
A．It involves danger.
B．It wastes time.
C．It takes effort.
【答案】6．B
7．C
8．A
听下面一段对话，回答问题。
9．How long does the challenge last
A．About a week. B．About two weeks. C．About four weeks.
10．What has the man decided to do
A．Paint pictures. B．Write poems. C．Climb mountains.
11．What language will the woman probably learn next
A．Japanese. B．Italian. C．English.
【答案】9．C
10．B
11．A
听下面一段独白，回答问题。
12．How much did the speaker plan to spend at most each week
A．$70. B．$80. C．$90.
13．What class did the speaker take during the first week
A．Dance. B．Boxing. C．Yoga.
14．Why did the speaker overspend her budget during the second week
A．Because of Black Friday sales.
B．Because of a friend's wedding.
C．Because of fitness membership.
15．Where does 20% of the speaker's salary go according to the rule
A．Essentials. B．Luxuries. C．Savings.
【答案】12．A
13．C
14．B
15．C
三、单选：（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分）
16． —Can you give me some advice on how to learn English well
— ____.
A．You're welcome B．Never mind
C．Up to you D．With pleasure
【答案】D
17． That was the first time I ____ face to face with the president.
A．am talking B．talk C．had talked D．have talked
【答案】C
18． I really appreciated ____ when you lent your notes to me.
A．one B．this C．that D．it
【答案】D
19． —What was it that caused the party to be put off
—____ Tom delayed sending the invitations.
A．That B．What C．When D．Which
【答案】A
20． John and Sandy argued all the time, ____ completely ruined the evening for the rest of us.
A．who B．which C．whom D．that
【答案】B
21． Generally speaking, it's very hot in summer in my hometown, but at times it ____ be cool.
A．need B．must C．can D．should
【答案】C
22． I asked George to go through the composition I'd just finished ____ any possible mistakes in it.
A．correcting B．to correct C．correct D．corrected
【答案】B
23． —____ you like the computer so much, why not buy it
—Well, I can't afford so expensive a computer.
A．Now that B．As soon as C．Even if D．As long as
【答案】A
24． Some invitations today are brilliantly designed, but ____ function, they're not very practical.
A．according to B．in charge of
C．due to D．in terms of
【答案】D
25． I have been convinced that the print media are usually more ____ and reliable than television.
A．accurate B．ridiculous C．urgent D．flexible
【答案】A
四、完形填空：（共 20 小题，每小题 1 分，共 20 分）
完形填空
No one is born a winner. People make themselves into winners by their own 26． .
I learned this lesson from a(n) 27． many years ago. I took the head 28． job at a school in Baxley, Georgia. It was a small school with a weak football program. It was a tradition for the school's old team to play against the 29． team at the end of spring practice. The old team had no coach, and they didn't even practice to 30． the game. Being the coach of the new team, I was excited because I knew we were going to win, but to my disappointment we were defeated. I couldn't 31． I had got into such a situation. Thinking hard about it, I came to 32． that my team might not be the number one team in Georgia, but they were 33． me. I had to change my 34． about their ability and potential.
I started doing anything I could to help them build a little 35． . Most important, I began to treat them like 36． . That summer, when the other teams enjoyed their 37． , we met every day and 38． passing and kicking the football.
Six months after suffering our 39． on the spring practice field, we won our first game and our second, and continued to 40． . Finally, we faced the number one team in the state. I felt that it would be a 41． for us even if we lost the game. But that wasn't what happened. My boys beat the best team in Georgia, giving me one of the greatest 42． of my life!
From the experience I learned a lot about how the attitude of the leader can 43． the members of a team. Instead of seeing my boys as losers, I pushed and 44． them. I helped them to see themselves 45． , and they built themselves into winners. Winners are made, not born.
26．A． luck B． efforts C． tests D． nature
27．A． experience B． experiment C． visit D． show
28．A． coaching B． editing C． consulting D． operating
29．A． successful B． excellent C． strong D． new
30．A． cheer for B． prepare for
C． help with D． finish with
31．A． describe B． agree C． believe D． regret
32．A． demand B． claim C． permit D． realize
33．A． reacting to B． depending on
C． looking for D． caring about
34．A． attitude B． decision C． conclusion D． intention
35．A． fortune B． culture
C． pride D． relationship
36．A． winners B． partners C． leaders D． learners
37．A． rewards B． health C． vacations D． honor
38．A． risked B． practiced C． considered D． missed
39．A． decline B． defeat C． accident D． mistake
40．A． relax B． defend C． expand D． improve
41．A． shame B． burden C． victory D． favor
42．A． chances B． concerns C． thrills D． offers
43．A． surprise B． serve C． interest D． affect
44．A． encouraged B． observed C． protected D． impressed
45．A． honestly B． individually
C． calmly D． differently
【答案】26．B；27．A；28．A；29．D；30．B；31．C；32．D；33．B；34．A；35．C；36．A；37．C；38．B；39．B；40．D；41．C；42．C；43．D；44．A；45．D
五、阅读理解：（共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，共 30 分）
阅读理解
BBC Young Reporter Competition
If you are 11-18 years old, tell us about a story you think the BBC should be reporting.
What is the BBC Young Reporter Competition
It is a yearly opportunity for 11- to 18-year-olds across the UK to submit (提交) an original story idea to the BBC. BBC Young Reporter Competition winners will have the chance to tell their story on TV, radio, online or on social media with the help of BBC journalists, producers and program makers. We are not looking for finished reports but entries should just be an outline of a story idea. This can be submitted as a written description or videos.
Entries will be judged in two age categories: 11-15 and 16-18. There is one entry category: Me and My World. Entries should be an original and true story about your life, or the world you live in. It could be about your own identity or experience that impacts you or your community. You need to show how your report on this story can reflect the wider situation. Entries will only be considered when submitted via the online mechanism (机制). No other method of entry is permitted (this includes email or post).
Judging process
Stories will be judged on editorial merit (优点) — that means the strength of the story, originality, and the personal story or background related to it. Judges will be looking for 40 winning stories from across the UK. Judges include editors from across the BBC as well as presenters and reporters. Stories will not be broadcast until all the judging is completed and the winners are announced in June.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the BBC Young Reporter Competition, please contact a member of the team by emailing youngreportercompetition@bbc.co.uk.
46．What do we know about the competition
A．It is hosted every two years.
B．It is for professional journalists.
C．It includes three age categories.
D．It invites participants to present story ideas.
47．The theme of your entry should be about ____.
A．your life and your experience
B．the secret of your parents' success
C．protecting the environment
D．public hygiene and health
48．How can participants submit their entries
A．By posting their works to the BBC.
B．By following the online mechanism.
C．By contacting a member of the competition team.
D．By emailing youngreportercompetition@bbc.co.uk.
49．What can we learn about the judges
A．They will finish all the judging in July.
B．They will be selected from school teachers.
C．They will select 40 winning stories for broadcasting.
D．They will judge participants based on their reporting skills.
50．If you want to know more about the competition, you can contact the team by ____.
A．fax
B．email
C．visiting their official website
D．leaving a message through calling
【答案】46．D
47．A
48．B
49．C
50．B
阅读理解
Westsider Rare & Used Books bookstore is a big name on Manhattan's Upper West Side. It's the type of old shop where you can wander narrow walkways for hours while looking through towering shelves stuffed with books ranging from cheap, used copies to rare collections. The store has even been used as a setting in several films.
In January, a neighborhood resident Bobby Panza, saw the Westsider was having a going-out-of-business sale. He also read a story on a local blog in which store owner Dorian Thornley made an "off the cuff (即兴的)" remark that the store could stay open if it could raise $50,000 — "don't see that happening, though," Thornley mentioned at the time.
Panza, who had never formally met Thornley but had shopped at the store for a decade, started a GoFundMe campaign. In just four days, 850 people donated from $5 to thousands of dollars each and raised $54,000.
With the money, Thornley updated (更新) the store's selection of used and rare books and reorganized the interior (内部) of the bookstore. Thornley also intended to buy advertising for his store, but the publicity from the GoFundMe campaign has helped raise awareness and helped boost (提高) Westsider's sales by nearly 25%. Thornley has saved some of the money to ensure Westsider won't fall behind on its rent again.
Thornley found out about the crowd funding effort the day after it started when a customer asked whether Thornley was serious about keeping the store open for good if $50,000 could be raised. When he told her he was serious, the customer — a local writer named Sally Klingenstein Martell — donated $10,000 to get the effort off the ground. Thornley calls Martell's significant donation "the motivator for everyone else donating".
Whether the money will be enough to permanently save the business remains to be seen. But now that Westsider has avoided the worst, Thornley is trying to make that happen.
51．What do we know about Westsider Rare & Used Books
A．It has sponsored several old shops.
B．It is hardly known by local residents.
C．It is decorated to look like a cinema.
D．It sells both cheap books and rare collections.
52．How did Thornley feel about raising $50,000 for his bookstore at first
A．Hopeless. B．Ashamed. C．Confident. D．Enthusiastic.
53．Which of the following statements is TRUE
A．A regular customer successfully organized the donation campaign.
B．Panza has been friends with the store owner for ten years.
C．Thornley wanted to transfer the possession of the bookstore at first.
D．The donation can make Westsider survive permanently.
54．What did Thornley do with the donated money
A．He paid for his daily expenses.
B．He bought advertising for his store.
C．He rented a new place to sell books.
D．He improved customers' shopping experience.
55．In what way was Sally's donation significant according to Thornley
A．It was extraordinarily generous.
B．It was done before the crowdfunding effort.
C．It excited other people's donations.
D．It raised Thornley's hope to open a branch store.
【答案】51．D
52．A
53．A
54．D
55．C
阅读理解
When I graduated from high school, I wanted to major in comparative literature. But, once I found out my friends were going into "real" majors, like marketing, nursing, and engineering, I figured I needed to do the same to ensure a good career. So I changed my mind and chose Business Management as my major. I forced myself to believe that I would enjoy it and succeed in the future, but eventually I exhausted myself understanding the economy and trying new marketing ing out of this experience, I realize it is okay to be different from others and to study things like classics, art history and other majors offered in the College of Humanities (人文学科)!
The worries most people have about a Humanities degree and finding a career afterwards are that the majors are too abstract, and one will not obtain any applicable skills. Actually ideas discussed in Humanities classes, which are occasionally different from what people commonly believe, offer a broad perspective (视角). How could one effectively be an unbiased (无偏见的) writer with only a knowledge of the popular opinion of society How could one speak persuasively with closed minds Only seeing the world through a single perspective leads to missed learning, missed friendships, and missed growth! With a broader perspective, we will be more free, more openminded, and less limited in what we can become!
STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) graduates learn actual skills in their studies, while humanities majors learn "soft skills" like communicating effectively through writing critically and speaking persuasively, synthesizing (综合) ideas through gathering and interpreting information, and developing cultural awareness. Do those soft skills sound useless and inapplicable to you Think of it. How often do you communicate with others Produce ideas Encounter people from other cultures Every day. Every SECOND of every day. So why not master these skills
If you choose a major in the College of Humanities, you will be needed. The job market is quietly creating thousands of openings a week for people who can bring a humanist's grace to our rapidly evolving high-tech future. Your skills will be valuable to any workplace you hope to be in. Chase after your dream major with all your energy, no matter what other people think.
56．Why did the author choose Business Management as his major at first
A．He was tired of learning comparative literature.
B．He believed Business Management was more practical.
C．He wanted to go to the same university as his friends.
D．He came to enjoy learning marketing techniques.
57．According to the author, what is a possible way to gain a broad perspective
A．Making more friends and learning from them.
B．Opening your mind to future possibilities.
C．Exchanging ideas in a philosophy seminar.
D．Getting to know the popular opinion of society.
58．In which of the following situations do soft skills play the most important role
A．Negotiating with a business partner.
B．Performing a heart operation.
C．Playing a musical instrument.
D．Writing a software program.
59．The author believes the job market for Humanities graduates is ____.
A．recovering B．promising C．depressing D．challenging
60．What could be the best title for the passage
A．How to Acquire Soft Skills B．Broaden Your Perspective
C．Stick to Your Desired Major D．Humanities vs. STEM
【答案】56．B
57．C
58．A
59．B
60．C
六、阅读表达：（共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，共 10 分）
阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
When my husband Ash told me he was planning to turn down some perfectly good job offers and start his own business, I was surprised. I advised against it. But Ash's mother, who had run her own business, said: "Why not give it a go "
My mother-in-law was right. Ash started Present Model Management. He loves it: the pressure (压力) he has now is lower. Plus, he can take the kids to school if he wants.
Watching him succeed inspired me to take my own leap. After 12 years of working as a childminder, I knew that something had to change. I loved the kids, but I'd been singing "Twinkle Twinkle" for 12 years. I only became a childminder in order to be home with my own children. Now that they are more independent, I have time to try something more exciting.
I set up @family feasts to record what our family eats: healthy, tasty meals on a sensible budget (开支). From there, I started a WordPress blog to hold the recipes (食 谱). When I started sharing weekly meal plans, the feedback (反响) was amazing. That's what people want: inspiration.
At first I wanted to teach workshops for parents. To prove that I could teach, I started a cooking class for 8-10-year-old children at my daughter's primary school.
It sold out overnight. A year later, I have a long waiting list. It's so meaningful to watch the kids learn: they've burnt and cut themselves, but they're really starting to understand flavors.
The next thing that took off was children's cookery birthday parties. People have booked those through word of mouth. From the strength of my blog, I've published recipes with the BBC and Co-op Food Magazine. My final dream is to write a family cookbook one day.
I'm so glad that Ash and I took this leap. We plan our work around the kids. We pay ourselves less than before, but we also spend more sensibly. I love the freedom of our life, the time we have together, and the excitement of building a community of kids who will be able to feed themselves.
61．What was Ash's mother's attitude towards his plan (no more than 5 words)
62．Why did the author want to change her job as a childminder (no more than 10 words)
63．What was the author's third business (no more than 15 words)
64．What does the underlined words probably mean in the last but one paragraph (1 word)
65．What benefits has the author gained from setting up her own business Please explain. (no more than 20 words)
【答案】61．She supported it.
62．Because she couldn't get excitement from it. / Because she wanted to try something more exciting.
63．A cooking class for 8-10-year-old children at her daughter's primary school.
64．Succeeded.
65．One possible version: She enjoys more family fun and is proud of her career.
七、书面表达：（满分15分）
66． 假定你是李华，你和你校美国留学生 Peter 约好下周末一起去旅游，但是你 因为临时有事不能赴约。请你给他写封电子邮件，内容包括: 1．表示歉意； 2．告知原因。 注意：1．词数：不少于 100 词； 2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3．文章的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Peter,
……
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Peter,
I'm writing to offer my sincere apology to you. We have planned to travel together next weekend, but something unexpected has come up. I'm afraid I can't make it.
It's mainly because I'll be busy with my volunteering activities at that time. Yesterday, I was informed that my volunteer group would go to the nursing home to pay a visit to the seniors living there. Due to the busy preparations for the mid-term exam, we haven't visited them for a long time, most of whom are very lonely. Therefore, compared with enjoying ourselves, I guess it means more to cheer them up and help them have a good time. Don't you think so Still, I feel very sorry for having to cancel our travel plan.
I'm looking forward to the next time when we can travel together, hoping it'll come soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
天津市第二重点中学2023-2024学年高二上学期开学考试英语试卷
一、听力，第一节：听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。（每小题 1 分）
1． What is the man trying to give up
A．Smoking. B．Drinking. C．Coffee.
2． How does the woman feel
A．Disappointed. B．Stressed. C．Confused.
3． What does the woman refuse to do
A．Order a takeaway. B．Make a salad. C．Go on a diet.
4． What does the man avoid doing
A．Oversleeping. B．Working overtime. C．Staying up late.
5． What are the speakers talking about
A．Ways to reduce TV-watching.
B．Time spent on watching TV.
C．Harm caused by watching TV.
二、听力，第二节：听下面 3 段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三 个选项中选出最佳选项。（每小题1分）
听下面一段对话，回答问题。
6．Which age group does the man belong to
A．13-14. B．15-16. C．17-19.
7．What does the man like to use social media to do most
A．Make comments. B．Upload photos. C．Send messages.
8．What does the man say about making friends online
A．It involves danger.
B．It wastes time.
C．It takes effort.
听下面一段对话，回答问题。
9．How long does the challenge last
A．About a week. B．About two weeks. C．About four weeks.
10．What has the man decided to do
A．Paint pictures. B．Write poems. C．Climb mountains.
11．What language will the woman probably learn next
A．Japanese. B．Italian. C．English.
听下面一段独白，回答问题。
12．How much did the speaker plan to spend at most each week
A．$70. B．$80. C．$90.
13．What class did the speaker take during the first week
A．Dance. B．Boxing. C．Yoga.
14．Why did the speaker overspend her budget during the second week
A．Because of Black Friday sales.
B．Because of a friend's wedding.
C．Because of fitness membership.
15．Where does 20% of the speaker's salary go according to the rule
A．Essentials. B．Luxuries. C．Savings.
三、单选：（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分）
16． —Can you give me some advice on how to learn English well
— ____.
A．You're welcome B．Never mind
C．Up to you D．With pleasure
17． That was the first time I ____ face to face with the president.
A．am talking B．talk C．had talked D．have talked
18． I really appreciated ____ when you lent your notes to me.
A．one B．this C．that D．it
19． —What was it that caused the party to be put off
—____ Tom delayed sending the invitations.
A．That B．What C．When D．Which
20． John and Sandy argued all the time, ____ completely ruined the evening for the rest of us.
A．who B．which C．whom D．that
21． Generally speaking, it's very hot in summer in my hometown, but at times it ____ be cool.
A．need B．must C．can D．should
22． I asked George to go through the composition I'd just finished ____ any possible mistakes in it.
A．correcting B．to correct C．correct D．corrected
23． —____ you like the computer so much, why not buy it
—Well, I can't afford so expensive a computer.
A．Now that B．As soon as C．Even if D．As long as
24． Some invitations today are brilliantly designed, but ____ function, they're not very practical.
A．according to B．in charge of
C．due to D．in terms of
25． I have been convinced that the print media are usually more ____ and reliable than television.
A．accurate B．ridiculous C．urgent D．flexible
四、完形填空：（共 20 小题，每小题 1 分，共 20 分）
完形填空
No one is born a winner. People make themselves into winners by their own 26． .
I learned this lesson from a(n) 27． many years ago. I took the head 28． job at a school in Baxley, Georgia. It was a small school with a weak football program. It was a tradition for the school's old team to play against the 29． team at the end of spring practice. The old team had no coach, and they didn't even practice to 30． the game. Being the coach of the new team, I was excited because I knew we were going to win, but to my disappointment we were defeated. I couldn't 31． I had got into such a situation. Thinking hard about it, I came to 32． that my team might not be the number one team in Georgia, but they were 33． me. I had to change my 34． about their ability and potential.
I started doing anything I could to help them build a little 35． . Most important, I began to treat them like 36． . That summer, when the other teams enjoyed their 37． , we met every day and 38． passing and kicking the football.
Six months after suffering our 39． on the spring practice field, we won our first game and our second, and continued to 40． . Finally, we faced the number one team in the state. I felt that it would be a 41． for us even if we lost the game. But that wasn't what happened. My boys beat the best team in Georgia, giving me one of the greatest 42． of my life!
From the experience I learned a lot about how the attitude of the leader can 43． the members of a team. Instead of seeing my boys as losers, I pushed and 44． them. I helped them to see themselves 45． , and they built themselves into winners. Winners are made, not born.
26．A． luck B． efforts C． tests D． nature
27．A． experience B． experiment C． visit D． show
28．A． coaching B． editing C． consulting D． operating
29．A． successful B． excellent C． strong D． new
30．A． cheer for B． prepare for
C． help with D． finish with
31．A． describe B． agree C． believe D． regret
32．A． demand B． claim C． permit D． realize
33．A． reacting to B． depending on
C． looking for D． caring about
34．A． attitude B． decision C． conclusion D． intention
35．A． fortune B． culture
C． pride D． relationship
36．A． winners B． partners C． leaders D． learners
37．A． rewards B． health C． vacations D． honor
38．A． risked B． practiced C． considered D． missed
39．A． decline B． defeat C． accident D． mistake
40．A． relax B． defend C． expand D． improve
41．A． shame B． burden C． victory D． favor
42．A． chances B． concerns C． thrills D． offers
43．A． surprise B． serve C． interest D． affect
44．A． encouraged B． observed C． protected D． impressed
45．A． honestly B． individually
C． calmly D． differently
五、阅读理解：（共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，共 30 分）
阅读理解
BBC Young Reporter Competition
If you are 11-18 years old, tell us about a story you think the BBC should be reporting.
What is the BBC Young Reporter Competition
It is a yearly opportunity for 11- to 18-year-olds across the UK to submit (提交) an original story idea to the BBC. BBC Young Reporter Competition winners will have the chance to tell their story on TV, radio, online or on social media with the help of BBC journalists, producers and program makers. We are not looking for finished reports but entries should just be an outline of a story idea. This can be submitted as a written description or videos.
Entries will be judged in two age categories: 11-15 and 16-18. There is one entry category: Me and My World. Entries should be an original and true story about your life, or the world you live in. It could be about your own identity or experience that impacts you or your community. You need to show how your report on this story can reflect the wider situation. Entries will only be considered when submitted via the online mechanism (机制). No other method of entry is permitted (this includes email or post).
Judging process
Stories will be judged on editorial merit (优点) — that means the strength of the story, originality, and the personal story or background related to it. Judges will be looking for 40 winning stories from across the UK. Judges include editors from across the BBC as well as presenters and reporters. Stories will not be broadcast until all the judging is completed and the winners are announced in June.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the BBC Young Reporter Competition, please contact a member of the team by emailing youngreportercompetition@bbc.co.uk.
46．What do we know about the competition
A．It is hosted every two years.
B．It is for professional journalists.
C．It includes three age categories.
D．It invites participants to present story ideas.
47．The theme of your entry should be about ____.
A．your life and your experience
B．the secret of your parents' success
C．protecting the environment
D．public hygiene and health
48．How can participants submit their entries
A．By posting their works to the BBC.
B．By following the online mechanism.
C．By contacting a member of the competition team.
D．By emailing youngreportercompetition@bbc.co.uk.
49．What can we learn about the judges
A．They will finish all the judging in July.
B．They will be selected from school teachers.
C．They will select 40 winning stories for broadcasting.
D．They will judge participants based on their reporting skills.
50．If you want to know more about the competition, you can contact the team by ____.
A．fax
B．email
C．visiting their official website
D．leaving a message through calling
阅读理解
Westsider Rare & Used Books bookstore is a big name on Manhattan's Upper West Side. It's the type of old shop where you can wander narrow walkways for hours while looking through towering shelves stuffed with books ranging from cheap, used copies to rare collections. The store has even been used as a setting in several films.
In January, a neighborhood resident Bobby Panza, saw the Westsider was having a going-out-of-business sale. He also read a story on a local blog in which store owner Dorian Thornley made an "off the cuff (即兴的)" remark that the store could stay open if it could raise $50,000 — "don't see that happening, though," Thornley mentioned at the time.
Panza, who had never formally met Thornley but had shopped at the store for a decade, started a GoFundMe campaign. In just four days, 850 people donated from $5 to thousands of dollars each and raised $54,000.
With the money, Thornley updated (更新) the store's selection of used and rare books and reorganized the interior (内部) of the bookstore. Thornley also intended to buy advertising for his store, but the publicity from the GoFundMe campaign has helped raise awareness and helped boost (提高) Westsider's sales by nearly 25%. Thornley has saved some of the money to ensure Westsider won't fall behind on its rent again.
Thornley found out about the crowd funding effort the day after it started when a customer asked whether Thornley was serious about keeping the store open for good if $50,000 could be raised. When he told her he was serious, the customer — a local writer named Sally Klingenstein Martell — donated $10,000 to get the effort off the ground. Thornley calls Martell's significant donation "the motivator for everyone else donating".
Whether the money will be enough to permanently save the business remains to be seen. But now that Westsider has avoided the worst, Thornley is trying to make that happen.
51．What do we know about Westsider Rare & Used Books
A．It has sponsored several old shops.
B．It is hardly known by local residents.
C．It is decorated to look like a cinema.
D．It sells both cheap books and rare collections.
52．How did Thornley feel about raising $50,000 for his bookstore at first
A．Hopeless. B．Ashamed. C．Confident. D．Enthusiastic.
53．Which of the following statements is TRUE
A．A regular customer successfully organized the donation campaign.
B．Panza has been friends with the store owner for ten years.
C．Thornley wanted to transfer the possession of the bookstore at first.
D．The donation can make Westsider survive permanently.
54．What did Thornley do with the donated money
A．He paid for his daily expenses.
B．He bought advertising for his store.
C．He rented a new place to sell books.
D．He improved customers' shopping experience.
55．In what way was Sally's donation significant according to Thornley
A．It was extraordinarily generous.
B．It was done before the crowdfunding effort.
C．It excited other people's donations.
D．It raised Thornley's hope to open a branch store.
阅读理解
When I graduated from high school, I wanted to major in comparative literature. But, once I found out my friends were going into "real" majors, like marketing, nursing, and engineering, I figured I needed to do the same to ensure a good career. So I changed my mind and chose Business Management as my major. I forced myself to believe that I would enjoy it and succeed in the future, but eventually I exhausted myself understanding the economy and trying new marketing ing out of this experience, I realize it is okay to be different from others and to study things like classics, art history and other majors offered in the College of Humanities (人文学科)!
The worries most people have about a Humanities degree and finding a career afterwards are that the majors are too abstract, and one will not obtain any applicable skills. Actually ideas discussed in Humanities classes, which are occasionally different from what people commonly believe, offer a broad perspective (视角). How could one effectively be an unbiased (无偏见的) writer with only a knowledge of the popular opinion of society How could one speak persuasively with closed minds Only seeing the world through a single perspective leads to missed learning, missed friendships, and missed growth! With a broader perspective, we will be more free, more openminded, and less limited in what we can become!
STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) graduates learn actual skills in their studies, while humanities majors learn "soft skills" like communicating effectively through writing critically and speaking persuasively, synthesizing (综合) ideas through gathering and interpreting information, and developing cultural awareness. Do those soft skills sound useless and inapplicable to you Think of it. How often do you communicate with others Produce ideas Encounter people from other cultures Every day. Every SECOND of every day. So why not master these skills
If you choose a major in the College of Humanities, you will be needed. The job market is quietly creating thousands of openings a week for people who can bring a humanist's grace to our rapidly evolving high-tech future. Your skills will be valuable to any workplace you hope to be in. Chase after your dream major with all your energy, no matter what other people think.
56．Why did the author choose Business Management as his major at first
A．He was tired of learning comparative literature.
B．He believed Business Management was more practical.
C．He wanted to go to the same university as his friends.
D．He came to enjoy learning marketing techniques.
57．According to the author, what is a possible way to gain a broad perspective
A．Making more friends and learning from them.
B．Opening your mind to future possibilities.
C．Exchanging ideas in a philosophy seminar.
D．Getting to know the popular opinion of society.
58．In which of the following situations do soft skills play the most important role
A．Negotiating with a business partner.
B．Performing a heart operation.
C．Playing a musical instrument.
D．Writing a software program.
59．The author believes the job market for Humanities graduates is ____.
A．recovering B．promising C．depressing D．challenging
60．What could be the best title for the passage
A．How to Acquire Soft Skills B．Broaden Your Perspective
C．Stick to Your Desired Major D．Humanities vs. STEM
六、阅读表达：（共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，共 10 分）
阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
When my husband Ash told me he was planning to turn down some perfectly good job offers and start his own business, I was surprised. I advised against it. But Ash's mother, who had run her own business, said: "Why not give it a go "
My mother-in-law was right. Ash started Present Model Management. He loves it: the pressure (压力) he has now is lower. Plus, he can take the kids to school if he wants.
Watching him succeed inspired me to take my own leap. After 12 years of working as a childminder, I knew that something had to change. I loved the kids, but I'd been singing "Twinkle Twinkle" for 12 years. I only became a childminder in order to be home with my own children. Now that they are more independent, I have time to try something more exciting.
I set up @family feasts to record what our family eats: healthy, tasty meals on a sensible budget (开支). From there, I started a WordPress blog to hold the recipes (食 谱). When I started sharing weekly meal plans, the feedback (反响) was amazing. That's what people want: inspiration.
At first I wanted to teach workshops for parents. To prove that I could teach, I started a cooking class for 8-10-year-old children at my daughter's primary school.
It sold out overnight. A year later, I have a long waiting list. It's so meaningful to watch the kids learn: they've burnt and cut themselves, but they're really starting to understand flavors.
The next thing that took off was children's cookery birthday parties. People have booked those through word of mouth. From the strength of my blog, I've published recipes with the BBC and Co-op Food Magazine. My final dream is to write a family cookbook one day.
I'm so glad that Ash and I took this leap. We plan our work around the kids. We pay ourselves less than before, but we also spend more sensibly. I love the freedom of our life, the time we have together, and the excitement of building a community of kids who will be able to feed themselves.
61．What was Ash's mother's attitude towards his plan (no more than 5 words)
62．Why did the author want to change her job as a childminder (no more than 10 words)
63．What was the author's third business (no more than 15 words)
64．What does the underlined words probably mean in the last but one paragraph (1 word)
65．What benefits has the author gained from setting up her own business Please explain. (no more than 20 words)
七、书面表达：（满分15分）
66． 假定你是李华，你和你校美国留学生 Peter 约好下周末一起去旅游，但是你 因为临时有事不能赴约。请你给他写封电子邮件，内容包括: 1．表示歉意； 2．告知原因。 注意：1．词数：不少于 100 词； 2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3．文章的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Peter,
……
Yours,
Li Hua
答案解析部分
1．【答案】A
2．【答案】B
3．【答案】A
4．【答案】B
5．【答案】C
【答案】6．B
7．C
8．A
【答案】9．C
10．B
11．A
【答案】12．A
13．C
14．B
15．C
16．【答案】D
17．【答案】C
18．【答案】D
19．【答案】A
20．【答案】B
21．【答案】C
22．【答案】B
23．【答案】A
24．【答案】D
25．【答案】A
【答案】26．B；27．A；28．A；29．D；30．B；31．C；32．D；33．B；34．A；35．C；36．A；37．C；38．B；39．B；40．D；41．C；42．C；43．D；44．A；45．D
【答案】46．D
47．A
48．B
49．C
50．B
【答案】51．D
52．A
53．A
54．D
55．C
【答案】56．B
57．C
58．A
59．B
60．C
【答案】61．She supported it.
62．Because she couldn't get excitement from it. / Because she wanted to try something more exciting.
63．A cooking class for 8-10-year-old children at her daughter's primary school.
64．Succeeded.
65．One possible version: She enjoys more family fun and is proud of her career.
66．【答案】Dear Peter,
I'm writing to offer my sincere apology to you. We have planned to travel together next weekend, but something unexpected has come up. I'm afraid I can't make it.
It's mainly because I'll be busy with my volunteering activities at that time. Yesterday, I was informed that my volunteer group would go to the nursing home to pay a visit to the seniors living there. Due to the busy preparations for the mid-term exam, we haven't visited them for a long time, most of whom are very lonely. Therefore, compared with enjoying ourselves, I guess it means more to cheer them up and help them have a good time. Don't you think so Still, I feel very sorry for having to cancel our travel plan.
I'm looking forward to the next time when we can travel together, hoping it'll come soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
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