高中试卷答案网叙州区二中2023年秋期高二半期考试
英语试题
本试卷共8页，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。
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第I卷(选择题 95分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does the woman want to do
A. Hire more staff.
B. Interview the guard’s family.
C. Know more about the guard.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Before we decide on whether to hire the guard, I think we should talk to 5 or 6 people who know him, maybe even a family member or 2.
M: Sounds reasonable. But I’ve already spoken to 3 former employers of his, and he checks out well so far.
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Where does the woman plan to meet the man
A. In the library. B. At the museum. C. At the dentist’s.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: The bus will take us to the museum. It’s gonna leave at ten in front of the library. So, let’s meet at the library, OK
W: Oh, I thought I told you. I have a dentist appointment this morning, so I’m going to meet up with you at the museum, OK
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What does the woman mean
A. Her article is over.
B. She has to review the article.
C. She expects to have some free time at this weekend.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: You’ve been studying for hours on end. What’s up
W: This article is totally over my head. Still I have to write a review of it if I want to free up some time for this weekend.
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Why does the woman talk to the man
A. To express excitement. B. To cut price. C. To cancel a holiday.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: John, I’ve got enough money for the holiday to Norway!
M: Oh, really
W: Of course. I’ve checked flights to Norway in May and they’re a really good price. I can’t wait to start the holiday.
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What are the speakers probably doing
A. Adopting a pet.
B. Walking their dogs.
C. Taking shelter from the rain.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Nice day, isn’t it
M: So it is. A bright day after a shower. Your dog is lovely.
W: So is yours. I only adopted mine three days ago.
第二节(共15小题，每小题15分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. How does the man feel about history
A. It’s boring. B. It’s useless. C. It’s interesting.
7. Why does the woman want an afternoon class
A. She can’t wake up in the morning.
B. She’s not free in the morning.
C. She dislikes morning classes.
【答案】6. C 7. B
【解析】
【原文】M: I think I want to take a history class next term. It’s a very interesting subject.
W: Really I’ve always found history a bit boring.
M: I used to as well, but now I feel like it’s often useful to understand things that have happened in the past.
W: Maybe I need to give history a second chance.
M: Then let’s definitely take one together. Let’s see if there are any in the afternoon. I can never wake up for morning classes.
W: Yes to take afternoons’ classes. My mornings next term are already completely full of other classes.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. Which sport did Peter probably take part in
A. The relay race.
B. Swimming.
C. The table tennis.
9. Who won the high jump
A. Betty. B. Joe. C. The man.
【答案】8. A 9. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Congratulations, Betty.
W: Thank you. What about Peter
M: Oh, he dropped the stick.
W: Bad luck! Do you know who won the high jump
M: Joe from our class.
W: Your class do very well at the sports meeting. By the way, what sport are you taking part in
M: Swimming.
W: Good luck to you.
M: Thank you.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. Where are the speakers
A. In Japan. B. In China. C. In America.
11. What kind of food did the woman want to eat at first
A. Fast food. B. Street food. C. Home-made food.
12. What will the woman do next
A. Start cooking. B. Get changed. C. Surf on the Internet.
【答案】10. A 11. A 12. B
【解析】
【原文】W: I don’t want to cook. Let’s go out for fast food.
M: Sure, but no McDonald’s.
W: How about KFC
M: Why do you want to have American fast food in Tokyo
W: When I think of fast food, that’s what comes to mind.
M: But you are in a country that has much better fast food than that! You can go to a small restaurant to get some soup. There is a lot of good street food, too. I think some of the best food here is street food! Didn’t you learn anything online before coming here
W: Well, yes. I didn’t feel like going to McDonald’s even once, because the Chinese fast food was excellent.
M: It’s the same here. Hurry up and get ready. I’ll take you on a tour of my favorite Japanese street food tonight.
W: OK. Wait a moment. I will change my clothes.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a hospital.
B. At a gym.
C. In a studio.
14. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Have a rest.
B. Lose weight.
C. Give some advice.
15. How long does the man suggest walking after jogging
A. For 10 minutes.
B. For 20 minutes.
C. For 40 minutes.
16. What does the woman find surprising
A. The time she’ll have to spend.
B. The price of the machines.
C. The difficulty of the training program.
【答案】13. B 14. C 15. B 16. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Excuse me. I’m new here. Can you give me some advice
M: Sure. What are you looking to do
W: Well, I want to get back into shape.
M: No problem. We get a lot of people like you in here. Believe it or not, you are not alone. I’m Peter Smith, head trainer here. It’s nice to meet you.
W: Hi, I’m Sally. So, where should I begin There are so many machines to choose from.
M: Well, I would recommend some basic exercises just to train your heart and some of those muscles that have been out of use for a while.
W: So, I should maybe get on this first
M: Yes. You should start by walking for 20 minutes, and then jog for 10 minutes before walking for another 20 minutes.
W: Well, I can do that. How many times per month should I do it
M: Per month You should be asking how many times per day!
W: Wow, it looks like getting back into shape is going to be a big challenge. I hope I can find the time.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. What is the speaker doing
A. Recommending a TV show.
B. Introducing a song.
C. Presenting a star.
18. How is the speaker feeling about tonight’s show
A. Excited. B. Surprised. C. Confused.
19. What role is the special guest most famous as
A. A songwriter. B. An author. C. An actress.
20. How many children are helped by the Imagination Library programme
A. 1 million. B. 1.9 million. C. 9 million.
【答案】17. C 18. A 19. A 20. B
【解析】
【原文】Hello, and welcome to That’s Entertainment! I’m Sally Withers, and tonight, I am so excited to have one of my own personal heroes on the show! Now, I don’t want to give the surprise away too quickly. So how about if I give you some information, and see if you can guess
Tonight’s guest star was born in 1946, as the fourth of 12 children. Besides her charity work, she’s also an actress, author and businesswoman. However, none of these amazing achievements are what she is most famous for!
Confused yet Well, let’s see… She’s most famous for being one of America’s most popular and productive songwriters, with 51 records to her name. Twenty-five of her songs reached number one on the Billboard country music charts. She’s won Grammy Awards many times throughout her unbelievable career!
Her Imagination Library programme currently gives free books to 1.9 million children around the world. Back in 2016, she raised $9 million to help the victims of the Great Smoky Mountains wildfires. And most recently, during COVID-19, she donated $1 million to fight against the disease.
Yes, you’ve guessed it. Our special guest tonight is Dolly Parton!
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
Kid-friendly attractions & hands-on museums
National Geographic Museum
Animal lovers young and old will look forward to a visit to the National Geographic Museum, which is near Farragut West. There are changing exhibits that always feature work by great photographers, as well as exhibits that show the efforts of international scientists to protect the natural worlds resources (资源) and animals. Children under 5 are free.
National Air and Space Museum
The National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall offers daily programs involving science experimentation. Kids are welcome to make and fly their own paper airplane, look through a real telescope (望远镜) with astronomy experts, watch a show at the Planetarium, climb in an aircraft, or watch an IMAX film.
National Building Museum
Kids can learn how engineers construct architectural wonders by using soft blocks in the Great Hall of the National Building Museum. Little ones will love the Building Zone, where they can drive a bulldozer (推土机) and build a house.
Renwick Gallery
Take the kids to the Renwick Gallery, which hosts the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s amazing collection of decorative art, and start a completely new conversation between kids and art.
21. What is special about the museum near Farragut West
A. It enables kids to build a house on their own.
B. It houses a vast collection of paintings.
C. It teaches kids about the environment.
D. It is free for both parents and kids
22. Who is the Renwick Gallery for
A. Architects. B. Animal enthusiasts.
C. Art lovers. D. Astronomy fans.
23. Where does the text most probably come from
A. A news report. B. A travel brochure.
C. A geography textbook. D. A culture magazine.
【答案】21. C 22. C 23. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了适合儿童参观的景点，分别介绍了三个博物馆和一个画廊，并介绍了它们各自的特色。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据National Geographic Museum部分关键句“Animal lovers young and old will look forward to a visit to the National Geographic Museum, which is near Farragut West.”（无论老少，动物爱好者都期待着参观位于Farragut West附近的National Geographic Museum。）可知，National Geographic Museum位于Farragut West附近。再根据这部分关键句“There are changing exhibits that always feature work by great photographers, as well as exhibits that show the efforts of international scientists to protect the natural worlds resources (资源) and animals.”（博物馆里有不断变化的展品，总是以伟大摄影师的作品为特色，也有表现出国际科学家为保护自然世界资源和动物所做出的努力的展品。）可知，在National Geographic Museum，展出了一些国际科学家的展品，这些展品表现出了他们为保护自然世界资源和动物所做出的努力，也就是说，这些展品是关于自然环境的。由此可知，Farragut West附近的博物馆的特别之处在于它教孩子们有关环境的知识。故选C项。
【22题详解】
推理判断题。根据Renwick Gallery部分内容“Take the kids to the Renwick Gallery, which hosts the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s amazing collection of decorative art, and start a completely new conversation between kids and art.”（带孩子们去Renwick Gallery，那里拥有Smithsonian American Art Museum的装饰艺术的惊人收藏，开启孩子们和艺术之间全新的对话。）可知，Renwick Gallery那里展示了大量的艺术收藏，可以让孩子对艺术有全新的认识。由此可推断出，Renwick Gallery适合艺术爱好者去参观。故选C项。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。浏览文章内容，文章主要介绍了适合儿童参观的景点，分别介绍了三个博物馆和一个画廊，并介绍了它们各自的特色。由此可推断出，文章主要是向游客介绍旅游景点的，“A travel brochure”意为“旅行手册”，符合文章出处。故选B项。
B
Called “America’s wolf”, the red wolf is the only large predator whose historic range is found entirely within the United States, stretching from Texas to New England. But hunting gradually reduced its range, and it was declared extinct in the wild in 1980.
Recovery efforts in the wild began in 1987 on the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. In a ground-breaking successful experiment, eight captive (圈养的) wolves were released this year into North Carolina, eventually growing into a population over 100, reaching a peak of around 120 wolves in 2012. But illegal hunting and management changes by the Fish and Wildlife Service resulted in their numbers plummeting.
In the spring, conservationists celebrated a small bit of good news when four captive-born pups (幼兽) were placed into a cave and successfully adopted by a wild red wolf mother. Meanwhile, another four adults were released into the wild. The pups are thought to be still alive and healthy. But the adults didn’t go well. In the months after release, three were struck by cars and killed, and the fourth was fatally shot on private land.
To boost the population after these deaths, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced in November that it planned to release nine adult red wolves into their recovery area this winter, land within and surrounding two wildlife reserves.
The Service also recently announced it would withdraw a 2018 proposal to shrink (缩小) the red wolves’ protected area in North Carolina by 90 percent, after a lawsuit accused the agency of going against the Endangered Species Act. Ron Sutherland of the Wildlands Network says it’s crucial that the agency has abandoned this wrong-headed proposal. And yet the situation now is even more urgent than it was in 2018 — this should launch the conservation community in the U. S. into crisis mode to save this species and bring it back from the extinction.
24. What does the underlined word “plummeting” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Promising. B. Declining. C. Multiplying. D. Increasing.
25. What can we infer from paragraph 3
A. The released wolves lived well.
B. The population boosted after the release.
C. The red wolf faced greater threat than before.
D. The released red wolves still needed protection.
26. What would the Service do to save red wolves
A. Shrink the red wolves’ reserves.
B. Make a proposal to protect the red wolves.
C. Put some red wolves in some specific places.
D. Force the protected area into the state of emergency.
27. What does the text focus on
A. The protection of red wolves. B. Challenges faced by red wolves.
C. Reasons for red wolves extinction. D. The relationship between red wolves and humans.
【答案】24. B 25. D 26. C 27. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了由于非法捕猎和鱼类及野生动物管理局的管理改变而使得红狼数量急剧下降。
【24题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线单词的主语“illegal hunting and management changes by the Fish and Wildlife Service(非法捕猎和鱼类及野生动物管理局的管理改变)”和常识可知，非法捕猎会导致动物数量的下降，从而推知，划线词“plummeting”意为“下降、速降”。选项A“Promising (承诺)”；选项B“Declining (下降)”；选项C“Multiplying (相乘)”；选项D“Increasing (增加)”。故选B。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“In the spring, conservationists celebrated a small bit of good news when four captive-born pups(幼兽) were placed into a cave and successfully adopted by a wild red wolf mother. Meanwhile, another four adults were released into the wild. The pups are thought to be still alive and healthy. But the adults didn’t go well. In the months after release, three were struck by cars and killed, and the fourth was fatally shot on private land.(今年春天，环保主义者庆祝了一个小小的好消息：四只圈养出生的红狼幼崽被放进一个洞穴，成功地被一只野生红狼妈妈收养。与此同时，另外四只成年红狼被放归野外。这些幼崽被认为仍然活着，健康。但成年红狼并不顺利。在释放后的几个月里，三头被汽车撞死，第四头在私人土地上被枪杀。)”可推断，被放生野外的红狼还需要保护。故选D。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“To boost the population after these deaths, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced in November that it planned to release nine adult red wolves into their recovery area this winter, land within and surrounding two wildlife reserves.(在这些死亡事件后，为了增加红狼的数量，美国鱼类和野生动物管理局在11月宣布，计划在今年冬天释放9只成年红狼到它们的恢复区，即两个野生动物保护区及其周围的土地上。)”可知，该机构计划今年释放一些红狼到特定的地区。故选C。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“And yet the situation now is even more urgent than it was in 2018—this should launch the conservation community in the U. S. into crisis mode to save this species and bring it back from the extinction.(然而，现在的情况甚至比2018年更紧迫——这应该启动美国的保护社区进入危机模式，以拯救这个物种，并使其从灭绝中恢复。)”及全文可知，文章第一段和第二段主要讲了红狼的数量减少，而之后的段落主要讲述的是如何保护红狼。所以这篇文章的重点是保护红狼。故选A。
C
Around the world, many people come together on 3lst December to celebrate the coming of the New Year, which is called Hogmanay in Scotland. The tradition of Hogmanay comes from Viking times and the celebration is more popular than Christmas in Scotland.
On Hogmanay's Eve, family members throughout Scotland will get together to “bring in the bells”. The phrase in Scotland refers to the ten-second countdown to midnight when bells ring all over Scotland to signal the beginning of the New Year. The atmosphere can only be described as electric! It is such an exciting event and all of the people are in a good mood as they wait to bring in the New Year bells!
Then most towns in Scotland have celebrations with fireworks in the evening, but in the bigger Scottish cities, other events take place.
The best-known event for Hogmanay is the annual Edinburgh Street Party. Every year, Edinburgh hosts a joyful firework show and other celebrating activities outside of the castle and it is broadcast on TV for those watching the celebration from their homes.
Another very popular event takes place in Stonehaven, where there is a “Fireball Ceremony” which takes place along the street. Around forty men and women come together and wave fireballs around their heads, which is wonderful to witness! People line the streets hours beforehand to see the festival which begins immediately after midnight on December 3lst.
On New Year's Day in Scotland, it is traditional to have a meal with the family. They always eat a steak pie with vegetables. Another tradition that has to be mentioned is the “First Footing” tradition. Also from the time of the Vikings, this is the tradition where the first person to enter the home after Hogmanay has to bring something Scottish with them, otherwise it brings bad luck for the coming year. People are usually very generous with their first footing gifts such as ginger wine, Scottish whisky and homemade shortbread.
28. What will the family members do right before the midnight of 3lst December
A. Have a big dinner party. B. Ring the bells at home.
C. Count down the last ten seconds. D. Set off fireworks outside.
29. What can we know about the Edinburgh Street Party
A. It is a firework show. B. It is a fireball ceremony.
C. It is a well-known gathering. D. It is a popular TV show.
30. Which is the traditional thing for the Scottish New Year meal
A. Steak pies with vegetables. B. Homemade shortbread.
C. Ginger wine. D. Scottish whisky.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Hogmanay: the Scottish New Year B. The Origin of the Scottish New Year
C. First Footing: an Old Scottish Tradition D. Different Ways of New Year Celebrations
【答案】28. C 29. C 30. A 31. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了苏格兰的新年节日，包括时间、人们的庆祝方式等。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“On Hogmanay's Eve, family members throughout Scotland will get together to “bring in the bells”The phrase in Scotland refers to the ten-second countdown to midnight when bells ring all over Scotland to signal the beginning of the New Year.(在除夕之夜，苏格兰各地的家庭成员都会聚在一起“倒数敲钟”，在苏格兰，这个短语指的是午夜倒计时10秒，苏格兰各地钟声响起，标志着新年的开始)”可知，在12月31日午夜之前，家庭成员会倒数最后十秒。故选C。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“The best-known event for Hogmanay is the annual Edinburgh Street Party. Every year, Edinburgh hosts a joyful firework show and other celebrating activities outside of the castle and it is broadcast on TV for those watching the celebration from their homes.(最著名的节日是一年一度的爱丁堡街派对。每年，爱丁堡都会在城堡外举办一场欢乐的烟火表演和其他庆祝活动，并通过电视向在家观看庆祝活动的人们转播)”可知，爱丁堡街派对是一个著名的聚会。故选C。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“They always eat a steak pie with vegetables.(他们总是吃牛排馅饼配蔬菜)”可知，苏格兰新年大餐的传统是牛排馅饼配蔬菜。故选A。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Around the world, many people come together on 3lst December to celebrate the coming of the New Year, which is called Hogmanay in Scotland. The tradition of Hogmanay comes from Viking times and the celebration is more popular than Christmas in Scotland.(在世界各地，许多人在12月3日聚集在一起庆祝新年的到来，这在苏格兰被称为Hogmanay。Hogmanay的传统来自维京时代，在苏格兰庆祝比圣诞节更受欢迎)”结合文章主要介绍了苏格兰的新年节日，包括时间、人们的庆祝方式等。A选项“Hogmanay：苏格兰的新年”最符合文章标题。故选A。
D
It may be made possible for computers and robots to "read" human personalities by reading human eye movements.
The eyes are really the windows to the soul. That is the result of a new study on the connection between eye movements and personality, conducted by neuroscience researchers based at the University of South Australia and Published in the scientific Journal Frontiers in Neuroscience. And if that is true, computers and robots powered by sophisticated algorithms (算法) may soon have the ability to peer into your soul.
"Eye movements during an everyday task predict aspects of our personality," wrote the researchers, led by Tobias Loetscher, whose team followed 42 study subjects around the university campus recording their eye movements, then determined their personality traits (特点) with "well-established questionnaires" for determining personality type, and unfolded some kind of connections between eye movements and personality, according to a summary of the study published by the site Science Daily.
The researchers expected that with the data fed into their algorithms computers running the algorithms were able to record human eye movements and immediately determine a person's major personality traits, such as "neuroticism, extraversion (外向)，agreeableness, conscientiousness, as well as perceptual curiosity", the scientists wrote.
"The new finding might help improve the way human beings interact with their computers and other high-tech devices, even robots, allowing for more natural and realistic social interactions with machines," Loetscher said.
"People are always looking for improved, personalized services. Today's robots and computers are not socially aware so they cannot adapt to non-verbal information," Loetscher said in a statement quoted by Indian Express. "This research provides opportunities to develop robots and computers that can become more natural, and better at interpreting human social signals."
The study revealed previously undiscovered relations between specific personality characteristics and specific eye movement tendencies, according to a summary in Britain's Daily Mail newspaper.
32. What is the finding of the new study
A. Robots can understand human personality.
B. Eye movements connect with personality.
C. Computers record human eye movements.
D. Personality determines human eye movements.
33. What does Paragraph 3 mainly introduce
A. The research subjects.
B. The research process.
C. The research outcomes.
D. The research application.
34. What can be inferred from what Loetscher said
A. Robots will be smarter than humans.
B. Machines may become more social.
C. The research is of little significance.
D. Human-machine interaction will explode.
35. What does the text mainly tell us
A. The finding of a new study.
B. Eyes as windows to the soul.
C. The human-machine interaction.
D. The development of high-tech devices.
【答案】32. B 33. B 34. B 35. A
【解析】
【分析】本文属于科普文，介绍一项新的发现，眼球运动与人的性格有关系，因此可以把研究应用到算法中，产生出更智能的机器。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段Eye movements during an everyday task predict aspects of our personality,可知，日常任务的眼球运动可以预测个人的性格，故选B。
【33题详解】
主旨大意题。第三段主要讲述对42名实验对象展开实验，记录眼球运动，并用问卷调查来确定其性格特征，最后发掘两者之间的联系，讲述实验结果得出的过程，故选B。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段The new finding might help improve the way human beings interact with their computers and other high-tech devices, even robots, allowing for more natural and realistic social interactions with machines,可知，新研究发现可以帮助改善人机交互的方式，与机器交互更自然，更具有现实意义的社会交互成为可能，故可知，可能以后会有能更好与人交流的机器，故选B。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。本文介绍一项新的发现，眼球运动与人的性格有关系，因此可以把研究应用到算法中，产生出更智能的机器，故选A。
【点睛】主旨大意题的做题技巧。
1) 主旨大意题属于归纳概括题。如有标题，标题中蕴含的信息往往是关键信息。
2) 找准文章的主题句是关键。“主题句定位法”是一种行之有效的方法。在答题时，我们可以：读首句抓大意；读尾句抓大意；读首尾段抓大意。
3.) 无明显主题句时高频信息词，任一篇文章都是围绕某个主题展开的，因此，有的文章中最明显的特点之一是有一个反复出现的中心词，即高频词，也叫做主题词。抓住了它，便容易抓住文章的中心。
比如小题4，本文介绍一项新的发现，眼球运动与人的性格有关系，因此可以把研究应用到算法中，产生出更智能的机器，故选A。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
There is something magical about hiking. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or new to the trails, hiking offers lots of benefits for mind, body and soul. ____36____
Boost physical fitness.____37____ Although other forms of exercise are great for your health, hiking has benefits that can’t be replaced by a bike. Hiking builds muscle strength. So, not only will you enjoy the great outdoors, you will also improve your health.
Improve mental well-being. Hiking has a profound impact on your mental well-being, offering a much needed break from the stresses of daily life.____38____
In addition to the fun and enjoyment you can experience, there are other real benefits you can start to observe.
____39____ Hiking provides a wonderful opportunity for strengthening social connections and training a sense of community. Whether you go on a hike with friends or join a hiking group, the shared experiences can be highly beneficial and can create wonderful shared memories. Hiking is hard, but it maintains your motivation. So grab a friend or join a local hiking group, and experience the joy of connecting with others while exploring nature.
Improve cognitive (认知的) function. An amazing added benefit to hiking is improved cognitive function. Engaging in physical activity while being surrounded by nature stimulates the brain, leading it to improve focus, creativity and problem-solving skills. Spending time in nature can improve cognitive function and attention span.____40____ A drop in spending time in nature and in physical activity can possibly cause a cognitive decline. Who knew that the sensory experiences that you encounter during hiking could help you gain clarity and peace of mind
A. And the opposite is also true.
B. Strengthen social connections.
C. Experience the joy of getting close to nature.
D. Why not make use of the precious time to enjoy yourself
E. Hiking is an excellent way to improve your overall fitness.
F. Spending time in nature, including hiking, improves mental health.
G. So grab your hiking tools and explore the benefits to make you energized!
【答案】36. G 37. E 38. F 39. B 40. A
【解析】
【36题详解】
根据上文“Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or new to the trails, hiking offers lots of benefits for mind, body and soul. (无论你是经验丰富的徒步旅行者还是新手，徒步旅行对身心都有很多好处。)”，以及下文的每段第一句的小标题可知，徒步有很多好处，G项“So grab your hiking tools and explore the benefits to make you energized! (所以，带上你的徒步工具，探索让你精力充沛的好处吧！)”，G项在此承上启下，与上文为因果关系。故选G项。
【37题详解】
根据小标题Boost physical fitness可知，本段讲述徒步促进身体健康。下文“Although other forms of exercise are great for your health, hiking has benefits that can’t be replaced by a bike. Hiking builds muscle strength. So, not only will you enjoy the great outdoors, you will also improve your health. (虽然其他形式的运动对你的健康很有好处，但徒步旅行的好处是自行车无法取代的。徒步旅行可以增强肌肉力量。所以，你不仅会享受户外的美景，还会改善你的健康。)”可知，其它形式的运动方式对健康的影响力不如徒步带来的好处多，E项“Hiking is an excellent way to improve your overall fitness.(徒步旅行是一个很好的方式来提高你的整体健康。)”，fitness为复现词，上下文语意一致，衔接连贯。故选E项。
【38题详解】
根据小标题Improve mental well-being可知，本段讲述徒步改善心理健康。上文“Hiking has a profound impact on your mental well-being, offering a much needed break from the stresses of daily life. (徒步对你的心理健康有深远的影响，让你从日常生活的压力中解脱出来。)”可知，徒步有助于释放日常生活中的压力，F项“Spending time in nature, including hiking, improves mental health. (花时间在大自然中，包括徒步旅行，可以改善心理健康。)”，mental health与mental well-being语意一致。故选F项。
【39题详解】
此处考查小标题。根据下文“Hiking provides a wonderful opportunity for strengthening social connections and training a sense of community. (徒步旅行为加强社会联系和培养社区意识提供了绝佳的机会。)”可知，本段讲述徒步有助于加强社会联系，B项“Strengthen social connections. (加强社会联系。)”与本段语意一致，social connections为复现词。故选B项。
【40题详解】
根据上文“Spending time in nature can improve cognitive function and attention span. (花时间在大自然中可以改善认知功能和注意力广度。)”可知，徒步能提高认知功能，下文“A drop in spending time in nature and in physical activity can possibly cause a cognitive decline. (在大自然和体育活动中花费的时间减少可能会导致认知能力下降。)”，上文和下文陈述的是两种相反条件下的结果，A项“And the opposite is also true. (反之亦然。)”，A项承上启下，上下文衔接连贯，故选A项。
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。
Michael felt extremely hot. Why was it so hard to breathe They had rehearsed(排练) the play, and Michael knew his part. But he was still nervous. ____41____ filled his head:
What if I say the wrong thing What if I trip(绊倒) and fall
Michael tried to think of ____42____ things. Tomorrow he’d enjoy a delicious dinner with his family. But first he had to get through today, with a roomful of strangers looking at him. His family was in the audience. He tried to imagine that the family were all ____43____ around the dining table right now. That always made him feel ____44____ .
Michael ____45____ the play. It was the story of how the early Pilgrims had survived in the new land with the help of the people who lived there.
“A piece of cake,” Jake had said. “Jake, you’re right,” Michael thought. “Nothing to be worried about.”
“You have a(n) ____46____ role to play,” Mr. Murray, the play’s director, had told him. Michael felt as if the whole ____47____ depended on him.
“Everyone in place,” said Mr. Murray.
Michael found that the theater was ____48____. He was very nervous.
Michael felt a hand on his shoulder and turned to see Serene giving him a(n) ____49____ smile.
“You can do it”, she said.
The play began.
“This is not a plant I’ve ever seen before,” said Jake.
It was Michael’s turn to ____50____ something. But his mouth went dry. The audience was ____51____. But he was awkward and frozen in place. And then he heard Serene say, “How will we survive if we don’t grow food ” Wait. That wasn’t Serene’s ____52____. She must have made that up to ____53____ him to remember what he was going to say.
“We must ask for help with the plants,” said Michael.
He took a deep ____54____, and started to focus. Serene and Jake wanted to help him. He wasn’t in this before. But he survived the rest of the play. Michael felt ____55____ for his friends’ help.
41. A. Worries B. Lies C. Difficulties D. Choices
42. A. bad B. possible C. pleasant D. frightening
43. A. sitting B. standing C. exploring D. fixing
44. A. strange B. surprised C. proud D. relaxed
45. A. watched B. directed C. understood D. debated
46. A. important B. easy C. normal D. different
47. A. program B. school C. play D. plan
48. A. dirty B. full C. old D. small
49. A. polite B. weak C. encouraging D. winning
50. A. show B. say C. buy D. explain
51. A. waiting B. thinking C. asking D. working
52. A. opinion B. voice C. duty D. line
53. A. allow B. help C. stop D. invite
54. A. breath B. sleep C. look D. interest
55. A. peaceful B. angry C. disappointed D. grateful
【答案】41. A 42. C 43. A 44. D 45. C 46. A 47. C 48. B 49. C 50. B 51. A 52. D 53. B 54. A 55. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。Michael要参加一场表演他非常紧张，但是在朋友的帮助之下成功地完成了表演，同时他对朋友给予的帮助非常感激。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他的头脑中充满了忧虑：我说错话怎么办？我绊倒怎么办？A. Worries担忧；B. Lies谎言；C. Difficulties困难；D. Choices选择。根据上文“But he was still nervous.” 可知他由于紧张从而会产生担忧。故选A项。
【42题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Michael努力想一些愉快的事情。A. bad坏的；B. possible可能的；C. pleasant愉快的；D. frightening令人恐惧的。根据下文“Tomorrow he’d enjoy a delicious dinner with his family.”可知和家人一起吃饭是愉快的事情，可以令他从紧张中放松。故选C项。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他尝试想象现在一家人正坐在餐桌旁。A. sitting坐；B. standing站；C. exploring探索； D. fixing修理。根据上文“Tomorrow he’d enjoy a delicious dinner with his family.”可知他想象的内容是全家围坐在一起吃饭。故选A项。
【44题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那总是使他感到放松。A. strange奇怪的；B. surprised惊讶的；C. proud骄傲的；D. relaxed放松的。根据上文“But he was still nervous.”可知他当时是紧张的，想象家庭聚餐这件事是为了让自己放松。故选D项。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Michael理解这个表演。A. watched观看；B. directed指导；C. understood理解；D. debated争论。根据下文“It was the story of how the early Pilgrims had survived in the new land with the help of the people who lived there.”可知Michael对戏剧内容是了解。故选C项。
【46题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“你有个重要的角色要扮演，”该剧的导演Mr. Murray告诉他。A. important重要的；B. easy容易的；C. normal正常的； D. different不同的。根据下文“Michael felt as if the whole ____7____ depended on him.”可知，全剧都要依靠他说明他的角色很重要。故选A项。
【47题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Michael感觉好像整个戏剧都要依靠他。A. program节目；B. school学校；C. play戏剧； D. plan计划。根据上文““You have a(n) ____6____ role to play, ”Mr. Murray, the play’s director, had told him.”可知因为他的角色重要，所以整个戏剧依靠他。故选C项。
【48题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Michael发现整个剧院坐满了人。A. dirty脏的；B. full满的；C. old老的；D. small小的。根据上文““Everyone in place,” said Mr. Murray.”可知人们都已经就位包括观众，推断出剧院坐满人。故选B项。
【49题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Michael感觉有一只手放在了他的肩上，回头看见Serene给了他一个鼓励的微笑。A. polite礼貌的； B. weak虚弱的；C. encouraging鼓舞人心的；D. winning获胜的。根据下文““You can do it”, she said.”可知Serene微笑是在鼓励Michael。故选C项。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：轮到Michael说话了。A. show展示；B. say说；C. buy买；D. explain解释。根据下文“But his mouth went dry.”推知，应该是轮到Michael说话了。故选B项。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：观众们正在等着。A. waiting等待；B. thinking思考；C. asking问；D. working工作。根据上文“It was Michael’s turn to ____10____ something. But his mouth went dry.”可知他并没有说话，推出观众在等他说话。故选A项。
【52题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：那并不是Serene的台词。A. opinion意见；B. voice嗓音；C. duty责任；D. line线，台词。根据下文“She must have made that up to ____13____ him to remember what he was going to say.”可知Serene为了能让他记起台词故意编造了几句台词。故选D项。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：那一定是她编出来的，来帮助他记住自己说的话。A. allow允许；B. help帮助；C. stop停止；D. invite邀请。根据上文“That wasn’t Serene’s ____12____.”可知台词不是Serene的，说明她临时编造台词为了帮助Michael回忆。故选B项。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他深呼吸开始集中精力。A. breath呼吸；B. sleep睡觉；C. look看见；D. interest兴趣。根据上文““We must ask for help with the plants,” said Michael.”可知Michael想起了他自己的台词，他为了放松深呼吸。故选A项。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Michael感激朋友的帮助。A. peaceful和平的；B. angry生气的；C. disappointed失望的；D. grateful感激的。根据上文“Serene and Jake wanted to help him.”可知在朋友的帮助下他完成了演出，推断出他对于朋友应该是感激的。故选D项。
第II卷(非选择题55分)
第二节(共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分)
语法填空
For more than 12 years, Pailin Chongchitnant has hosted the YouTube cooking show Hot Thai Kitchen. Chongchitnant’s recipes aim to offer a deeper understanding of the steps and the ingredients that make Thai cuisine so distinct. They also highlight the ___56___(culture) background of each dish. Chongchitnant weaves stories from her own life and childhood into each video. And the videos are resonating (共鸣)___57___ (wide).
While her love for food was always a ___58___ (drive) force,the road to Chongchitnant’s current position had some unexpected turns. She___59___ (grow) up in Southern Thailand,and when she was in high school,cable TV became available to her. She started to imagine what pursuing ___60___career in food could look like. Cooking shows ___61___ (host) by Jarmie Oliver and Nigella Lawson offered her a dream to be the host of her own cooking show.
But as she got ___62___ (old),Chongchitnant realized that there was no clear path for hosting a TV show about Thai food,___63___ is not popular worldwide. So in 2009,as YouTube was emerging ___64___ a more important platform,she decided to create a cooking show of her own on it. She got really excited about the possibility of being able to do this without anybody’s___65___(permit).
【答案】56. cultural
57. widely 58. driving
59. grew 60. a
61. hosted 62. older
63. which 64. as
65 permission
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Pailin Chongchitnant在YouTube上发布烹饪泰国菜视频的经历。
【56题详解】
考查形容词。句意：他们还强调了每道菜的文化背景。空格处修饰名词background，应用形容词是cultural，意为“文化的”，作定语。故填cultural。
【57题详解】
考查副词。句意：这些视频引起了广泛反响。空格处修饰动词resonating，应用副词widely，意为“广泛地”，作状语。故填widely。
【58题详解】
考查形容词。句意：虽然对食物的热爱一直是她前进的动力，但她走到现在的位置也有一些意想不到的转折。空格处修饰名词force，应用形容词driving，意为“推动的”，driving force意为“推动力、驱动力”。故填driving。
【59题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：她在泰国南部长大，当她上高中的时候，有线电视就可以用了。句子描述过去的事情，应用一般过去时，空格处用过去式。故填grew。
【60题详解】
考查冠词。句意：她开始想象从事食品行业会是什么样子。career是可数名词，表泛指，前面要加不定冠词，career是辅音音素开头，不定冠词用a。故填a。
【61题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：Jamie Oliver和Nigella Lawson主持的烹饪节目给了她一个梦想，让她成为自己烹饪节目的主持人。句中谓语是offered，空格处用非谓语动词，host与其逻辑主语shows之间是逻辑动宾关系，应用过去分词表被动，作后置定语。故填hosted。
【62题详解】
考查比较级。句意：但随着年龄的增长，Chongchitnant意识到主持一个关于泰国美食的电视节目并没有明确的道路，泰国美食在世界范围内并不受欢迎。根据语境可知，句子表示“但随着年龄的增长，Chongchitnant意识到主持一个关于泰国美食的电视节目并没有明确的道路，泰国美食在世界范围内并不受欢迎”，空格处用比较级older，get older意为“长大”。故填older。
【63题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：但随着年龄的增长，Chongchitnant意识到主持一个关于泰国美食的电视节目并没有明确的道路，泰国美食在世界范围内并不受欢迎。分析句子可知，空格处引导的是非限制性定语从句，从句中缺少主语，先行词是Thai food，指物，应用关系代词which引导。故填which。
【64题详解】
考查介词。句意：所以在2009年，随着YouTube逐渐成为一个更重要的平台，她决定在上面创建一个自己的烹饪节目。由“a more important platform”可知，句子表示“随着YouTube逐渐成为一个更重要的平台”可知，emerge as意为“成为”，故填as。
【65题详解】
考查名词。句意：她非常兴奋能够不需要任何人的允许就能做这件事。anybody’s后跟名词，作宾语，根据语境可知，句子表示“她非常兴奋能够不需要任何人的允许就能做这件事”，空格处意为“允许”，名词是permission，是不可数名词。故填permission。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假如你是李明，根据学校安排，你给即将到你校任教的外籍教师Jack推荐一名学生助手。请根据以下提示给Jack写一封介绍刘佳的推荐信。
要点：
1. 欢迎Jack的到来；
2. 推荐刘佳同学做学生助手；
3. 刘佳的基本情况（18岁，高三学生，学校十佳学生）；
4. 刘佳的特点和特长（温和友好；做事认真；酷爱英语；电脑技能；沟通能力等）
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数；
3. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jack，
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Yours，
Li Ming
【答案】Dear Jack,
I’m Li Ming. It’s great to hear that you are going to teach in our school next term.
I am asked to write to you to recommend Liu Jia, a Senior 3 student of 18, to be your assistant. Liu Jia is a friendly and gentle girl. She is always committed to her work. She can use the computer well and she is good at communicating with others. What’s more, she is one of the top ten students in our school, and she has a passion for English. I’m sure she can be helpful in your work and life in China.
If you have any questions, please tell me.
Yours,
Li Ming
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一封介绍刘佳的推荐信，推荐她作为即将到校任教的外籍教师Jack的学生助手。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
擅长：be good at→be great at
此外：what’s more→moreover
酷爱，非常喜欢：have a passion for→be passionate about
有帮助：be helpful→be of great help
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I am asked to write to you to recommend Liu Jia, a Senior 3 student of 18, to be your assistant.
拓展句：I am asked to write to you to recommend Liu Jia, who is a Senior 3 student of 18, to be your assistant.
【点睛】【高分句型1】It’s great to hear that you are going to teach in our school next term. (运用了it作形式主语不定式作真正主语以及连接词that引导的宾语从句)
【高分句型2】If you have any questions, please tell me. (运用了if引导的条件状语从句)
第二节(满分25分)读后续写
67. 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。
Three years ago, I was offered a better job and went to work in a new clinic of a small hospital in Victor Harbor, an hour away from my house. I rushed there on my first day, driving to the clinic and getting used to the different rules there.
In my worry and anxiety, and feeling a little unfamiliar in the new environment, I removed my three rings according to the rules: my wedding ring, a ring that belonged to my mother and one that was a gift from my husband. I put them in a wrinkled tissue and placed them beside my computer.
During midday break, I ate my lunch at my desk and when I was finished, I hurriedly cleared away the waste, together with the wrinkled tissue into the rubbish bin. I went about my duties and my day went on well. I met new patients and felt that I had done a good job.
Driving home at the end of the day, just moments before I reached my house, I noticed that my rings were missing. I felt the heat in my body rise, my cheeks burning red. I went inside and tried to calm down. I spent an hour or so making telephone calls，trying to locate my rings. The first people I called were my manager and colleagues, and they gave me a few contact numbers for the cleaners. I got in touch with a lady who managed the cleaning services for the clinic, and she told me that the bins had already been emptied and gone to rubbish station.
Heartbroken, I knew nothing could be done then. I had lost my wedding ring and one of my most important rings-my mother’s wedding ring. If I had not been so careless, all this would not have happened. With great sorrow and regret, I just sat there in my chair wondering what I should do.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
After two hours or so I received the most amazing phone call in my life.
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I decided to thank the wonderful person face to face.
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【答案】 After two hours or so, I received the most amazing phone call in my life. The call was from another cleaner called Jerry, who was working at the rubbish station nearby. He told me that he accidentally found the three rings in the tissue when he was sorting the rubbish. So immediately, he called the lady managing the cleaning services for the clinic. The lady told him my story and gave him my phone number. He rang me to relieve my anxiety.
I decided to thank the wonderful person face to face. I ran to my car in a hurry and drove directly to the rubbish station near my clinic, where Jerry was waiting for me. I expressed my greatest thanks to him for his kindness and I did want to give him some money as a gift for his behavior. However, he refused my reward, saying that it was his duty and responsibility to give back the lost things to the owners. Deeply moved, I thanked him again. At last, I got my important rings back.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者到一家新诊所第一天上班时，将自己的三枚戒指摘下放在皱巴巴的纸巾里。但是中午休息的时候，作者在办公桌前吃午饭，吃完后，她将垃圾连同皱巴巴的纸巾一起扔进了垃圾桶。在作者下班回家的路上，她发现自己的戒指不见了。于是联系自己的同事，同事给了作者几个清洁工的联系电话。作者联系了为诊所管理清洁服务的女士，她告诉作者垃圾箱已经被清空并送往垃圾站了。作者感到很难过，不知道如何是好。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“大约两个小时后，我接到了生命中最棒的电话。”可知，第一段可描写作者接到了一位清洁工的电话，告诉她戒指被自己在纸巾中找到。
②由第二段首句内容“我决定面对面地感谢这个好人。”可知，第二段可描写作者感谢这个拾到自己戒指的好人，并想给他一些钱作为感谢，但是他拒绝了，认为这是他该做的。
2.续写线索：接到电话——告诉作者捡到戒指——决定亲自感谢——开车到垃圾站——给钱作为感谢——拒绝——感动并再次感谢
3.词汇激活
行为类
①给某人打电话：called sb./gave sb. a ring
②解脱：relieve /get rid of
情绪类
①感谢：thank/be grateful
②感动的：moved /touched
【点睛】[高分句型1] The call was from another cleaner called Jerry, who was working at the rubbish station nearby.(运用了who引导的非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] However, he refused my reward, saying that it was his duty and responsibility to give back the lost things to the owners.(由that引导的宾语从句)叙州区二中2023年秋期高二半期考试
英语试题
本试卷共8页，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上
第I卷(选择题 95分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does the woman want to do
A. Hire more staff.
B. Interview the guard’s family.
C. Know more about the guard.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Where does the woman plan to meet the man
A. In the library. B. At the museum. C. At the dentist’s.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does the woman mean
A. Her article is over.
B. She has to review the article.
C. She expects to have some free time at this weekend.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Why does the woman talk to the man
A. To express excitement. B. To cut price. C. To cancel a holiday.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What are the speakers probably doing
A. Adopting a pet.
B. Walking their dogs.
C. Taking shelter from the rain.
第二节(共15小题，每小题15分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. How does the man feel about history
A. It’s boring. B. It’s useless. C. It’s interesting.
7. Why does the woman want an afternoon class
A. She can’t wake up in the morning.
B. She’s not free in the morning.
C. She dislikes morning classes.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. Which sport did Peter probably take part in
A. The relay race.
B. Swimming.
C. The table tennis.
9. Who won the high jump
A. Betty. B. Joe. C. The man.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. Where are the speakers
A. In Japan. B. In China. C. In America.
11. What kind of food did the woman want to eat at first
A. Fast food. B. Street food. C. Home-made food.
12. What will the woman do next
A. Start cooking. B. Get changed. C. Surf on the Internet.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a hospital.
B. At a gym.
C. In a studio.
14. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Have a rest.
B. Lose weight.
C. Give some advice.
15. How long does the man suggest walking after jogging
A. For 10 minutes.
B. For 20 minutes.
C. For 40 minutes.
16. What does the woman find surprising
A. The time she’ll have to spend.
B. The price of the machines.
C. The difficulty of the training program.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. What is the speaker doing
A. Recommending a TV show.
B. Introducing a song.
C Presenting a star.
18. How is the speaker feeling about tonight’s show
A. Excited. B. Surprised. C. Confused.
19. What role is the special guest most famous as
A. A songwriter. B. An author. C. An actress.
20. How many children are helped by the Imagination Library programme
A. 1 million. B. 1.9 million. C. 9 million.
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
Kid-friendly attractions & hands-on museums
National Geographic Museum
Animal lovers young and old will look forward to a visit to the National Geographic Museum, which is near Farragut West. There are changing exhibits that always feature work by great photographers, as well as exhibits that show the efforts of international scientists to protect the natural worlds resources (资源) and animals. Children under 5 are free.
National Air and Space Museum
The National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall offers daily programs involving science experimentation. Kids are welcome to make and fly their own paper airplane, look through a real telescope (望远镜) with astronomy experts, watch a show at the Planetarium, climb in an aircraft, or watch an IMAX film.
National Building Museum
Kids can learn how engineers construct architectural wonders by using soft blocks in the Great Hall of the National Building Museum. Little ones will love the Building Zone, where they can drive a bulldozer (推土机) and build a house.
Renwick Gallery
Take the kids to the Renwick Gallery, which hosts the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s amazing collection of decorative art, and start a completely new conversation between kids and art.
21. What is special about the museum near Farragut West
A. It enables kids to build a house on their own.
B. It houses a vast collection of paintings.
C. It teaches kids about the environment.
D. It is free for both parents and kids
22. Who is the Renwick Gallery for
A. Architects. B. Animal enthusiasts.
C. Art lovers. D. Astronomy fans.
23. Where does the text most probably come from
A. A news report. B. A travel brochure.
C. A geography textbook. D. A culture magazine.
B
Called “America’s wolf”, the red wolf is the only large predator whose historic range is found entirely within the United States, stretching from Texas to New England. But hunting gradually reduced its range, and it was declared extinct in the wild in 1980.
Recovery efforts in the wild began in 1987 on the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. In a ground-breaking successful experiment, eight captive (圈养的) wolves were released this year into North Carolina, eventually growing into a population over 100, reaching a peak of around 120 wolves in 2012. But illegal hunting and management changes by the Fish and Wildlife Service resulted in their numbers plummeting.
In the spring, conservationists celebrated a small bit of good news when four captive-born pups (幼兽) were placed into a cave and successfully adopted by a wild red wolf mother. Meanwhile, another four adults were released into the wild. The pups are thought to be still alive and healthy. But the adults didn’t go well. In the months after release, three were struck by cars and killed, and the fourth was fatally shot on private land.
To boost the population after these deaths, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced in November that it planned to release nine adult red wolves into their recovery area this winter, land within and surrounding two wildlife reserves.
The Service also recently announced it would withdraw a 2018 proposal to shrink (缩小) the red wolves’ protected area in North Carolina by 90 percent, after a lawsuit accused the agency of going against the Endangered Species Act. Ron Sutherland of the Wildlands Network says it’s crucial that the agency has abandoned this wrong-headed proposal. And yet the situation now is even more urgent than it was in 2018 — this should launch the conservation community in the U. S. into crisis mode to save this species and bring it back from the extinction.
24. What does the underlined word “plummeting” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Promising. B. Declining. C. Multiplying. D. Increasing.
25. What can we infer from paragraph 3
A. The released wolves lived well.
B. The population boosted after the release.
C. The red wolf faced greater threat than before.
D. The released red wolves still needed protection.
26. What would the Service do to save red wolves
A. Shrink the red wolves’ reserves.
B. Make a proposal to protect the red wolves.
C. Put some red wolves in some specific places.
D. Force the protected area into the state of emergency.
27. What does the text focus on
A. The protection of red wolves. B. Challenges faced by red wolves.
C. Reasons for red wolves extinction. D. The relationship between red wolves and humans.
C
Around the world, many people come together on 3lst December to celebrate the coming of the New Year, which is called Hogmanay in Scotland. The tradition of Hogmanay comes from Viking times and the celebration is more popular than Christmas in Scotland.
On Hogmanay's Eve, family members throughout Scotland will get together to “bring in the bells”. The phrase in Scotland refers to the ten-second countdown to midnight when bells ring all over Scotland to signal the beginning of the New Year. The atmosphere can only be described as electric! It is such an exciting event and all of the people are in a good mood as they wait to bring in the New Year bells!
Then most towns in Scotland have celebrations with fireworks in the evening, but in the bigger Scottish cities, other events take place.
The best-known event for Hogmanay is the annual Edinburgh Street Party. Every year, Edinburgh hosts a joyful firework show and other celebrating activities outside of the castle and it is broadcast on TV for those watching the celebration from their homes.
Another very popular event takes place in Stonehaven, where there is a “Fireball Ceremony” which takes place along the street. Around forty men and women come together and wave fireballs around their heads, which is wonderful to witness! People line the streets hours beforehand to see the festival which begins immediately after midnight on December 3lst.
On New Year's Day in Scotland, it is traditional to have a meal with the family. They always eat a steak pie with vegetables. Another tradition that has to be mentioned is the “First Footing” tradition. Also from the time of the Vikings, this is the tradition where the first person to enter the home after Hogmanay has to bring something Scottish with them, otherwise it brings bad luck for the coming year. People are usually very generous with their first footing gifts such as ginger wine, Scottish whisky and homemade shortbread.
28. What will the family members do right before the midnight of 3lst December
A. Have a big dinner party. B. Ring the bells at home.
C. Count down the last ten seconds. D. Set off fireworks outside.
29. What can we know about the Edinburgh Street Party
A. It is a firework show. B. It is a fireball ceremony.
C. It is a well-known gathering. D. It is a popular TV show.
30. Which is the traditional thing for the Scottish New Year meal
A. Steak pies with vegetables. B. Homemade shortbread.
C. Ginger wine. D. Scottish whisky.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Hogmanay: the Scottish New Year B. The Origin of the Scottish New Year
C. First Footing: an Old Scottish Tradition D. Different Ways of New Year Celebrations
D
It may be made possible for computers and robots to "read" human personalities by reading human eye movements.
The eyes are really the windows to the soul. That is the result of a new study on the connection between eye movements and personality, conducted by neuroscience researchers based at the University of South Australia and Published in the scientific Journal Frontiers in Neuroscience. And if that is true, computers and robots powered by sophisticated algorithms (算法) may soon have the ability to peer into your soul.
"Eye movements during an everyday task predict aspects of our personality," wrote the researchers, led by Tobias Loetscher, whose team followed 42 study subjects around the university campus recording their eye movements, then determined their personality traits (特点) with "well-established questionnaires" for determining personality type, and unfolded some kind of connections between eye movements and personality, according to a summary of the study published by the site Science Daily.
The researchers expected that with the data fed into their algorithms computers running the algorithms were able to record human eye movements and immediately determine a person's major personality traits, such as "neuroticism, extraversion (外向)，agreeableness, conscientiousness, as well as perceptual curiosity", the scientists wrote.
"The new finding might help improve the way human beings interact with their computers and other high-tech devices, even robots, allowing for more natural and realistic social interactions with machines," Loetscher said.
"People are always looking for improved personalized services. Today's robots and computers are not socially aware so they cannot adapt to non-verbal information," Loetscher said in a statement quoted by Indian Express. "This research provides opportunities to develop robots and computers that can become more natural, and better at interpreting human social signals."
The study revealed previously undiscovered relations between specific personality characteristics and specific eye movement tendencies, according to a summary in Britain's Daily Mail newspaper.
32. What is the finding of the new study
A. Robots can understand human personality.
B. Eye movements connect with personality.
C. Computers record human eye movements.
D. Personality determines human eye movements.
33. What does Paragraph 3 mainly introduce
A. The research subjects.
B. The research process.
C. The research outcomes.
D. The research application.
34. What can be inferred from what Loetscher said
A Robots will be smarter than humans.
B. Machines may become more social.
C. The research is of little significance.
D. Human-machine interaction will explode.
35. What does the text mainly tell us
A. The finding of a new study.
B. Eyes as windows to the soul.
C. The human-machine interaction.
D. The development of high-tech devices.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
There is something magical about hiking. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or new to the trails hiking offers lots of benefits for mind, body and soul. ____36____
Boost physical fitness.____37____ Although other forms of exercise are great for your health, hiking has benefits that can’t be replaced by a bike. Hiking builds muscle strength. So, not only will you enjoy the great outdoors, you will also improve your health.
Improve mental well-being. Hiking has a profound impact on your mental well-being, offering a much needed break from the stresses of daily life.____38____
In addition to the fun and enjoyment you can experience, there are other real benefits you can start to observe.
____39____ Hiking provides a wonderful opportunity for strengthening social connections and training a sense of community. Whether you go on a hike with friends or join a hiking group, the shared experiences can be highly beneficial and can create wonderful shared memories. Hiking is hard, but it maintains your motivation. So grab a friend or join a local hiking group, and experience the joy of connecting with others while exploring nature.
Improve cognitive (认知的) function. An amazing added benefit to hiking is improved cognitive function. Engaging in physical activity while being surrounded by nature stimulates the brain, leading it to improve focus, creativity and problem-solving skills. Spending time in nature can improve cognitive function and attention span.____40____ A drop in spending time in nature and in physical activity can possibly cause a cognitive decline. Who knew that the sensory experiences that you encounter during hiking could help you gain clarity and peace of mind
A. And the opposite is also true.
B. Strengthen social connections.
C. Experience the joy of getting close to nature.
D. Why not make use of the precious time to enjoy yourself
E. Hiking is an excellent way to improve your overall fitness.
F. Spending time in nature, including hiking, improves mental health.
G. So grab your hiking tools and explore the benefits to make you energized!
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。
Michael felt extremely hot. Why was it so hard to breathe They had rehearsed(排练) the play, and Michael knew his part. But he was still nervous. ____41____ filled his head:
What if I say the wrong thing What if I trip(绊倒) and fall
Michael tried to think of ____42____ things. Tomorrow he’d enjoy a delicious dinner with his family. But first he had to get through today, with a roomful of strangers looking at him. His family was in the audience. He tried to imagine that the family were all ____43____ around the dining table right now. That always made him feel ____44____ .
Michael ____45____ the play. It was the story of how the early Pilgrims had survived in the new land with the help of the people who lived there.
“A piece of cake,” Jake had said. “Jake, you’re right,” Michael thought. “Nothing to be worried about.”
“You have a(n) ____46____ role to play,” Mr. Murray, the play’s director, had told him. Michael felt as if the whole ____47____ depended on him.
“Everyone in place,” said Mr. Murray.
Michael found that the theater was ____48____. He was very nervous.
Michael felt a hand on his shoulder and turned to see Serene giving him a(n) ____49____ smile.
“You can do it”, she said.
The play began.
“This is not a plant I’ve ever seen before,” said Jake.
It was Michael’s turn to ____50____ something. But his mouth went dry. The audience was ____51____. But he was awkward and frozen in place. And then he heard Serene say, “How will we survive if we don’t grow food ” Wait. That wasn’t Serene’s ____52____. She must have made that up to ____53____ him to remember what he was going to say.
“We must ask for help with the plants,” said Michael.
He took a deep ____54____, and started to focus. Serene and Jake wanted to help him. He wasn’t in this before. But he survived the rest of the play. Michael felt ____55____ for his friends’ help.
41. A. Worries B. Lies C. Difficulties D. Choices
42. A. bad B. possible C. pleasant D. frightening
43. A. sitting B. standing C. exploring D. fixing
44 A. strange B. surprised C. proud D. relaxed
45. A. watched B. directed C. understood D. debated
46. A. important B. easy C. normal D. different
47. A. program B. school C. play D. plan
48. A. dirty B. full C. old D. small
49. A. polite B. weak C. encouraging D. winning
50. A. show B. say C. buy D. explain
51. A. waiting B. thinking C. asking D. working
52. A. opinion B. voice C. duty D. line
53. A. allow B. help C. stop D. invite
54. A. breath B. sleep C. look D. interest
55. A. peaceful B. angry C. disappointed D. grateful
第II卷(非选择题55分)
第二节(共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分)
语法填空
For more than 12 years, Pailin Chongchitnant has hosted the YouTube cooking show Hot Thai Kitchen. Chongchitnant’s recipes aim to offer a deeper understanding of the steps and the ingredients that make Thai cuisine so distinct. They also highlight the ___56___(culture) background of each dish. Chongchitnant weaves stories from her own life and childhood into each video. And the videos are resonating (共鸣)___57___ (wide).
While her love for food was always a ___58___ (drive) force,the road to Chongchitnant’s current position had some unexpected turns. She___59___ (grow) up in Southern Thailand,and when she was in high school,cable TV became available to her. She started to imagine what pursuing ___60___career in food could look like. Cooking shows ___61___ (host) by Jarmie Oliver and Nigella Lawson offered her a dream to be the host of her own cooking show.
But as she got ___62___ (old),Chongchitnant realized that there was no clear path for hosting a TV show about Thai food,___63___ is not popular worldwide. So in 2009,as YouTube was emerging ___64___ a more important platform,she decided to create a cooking show of her own on it. She got really excited about the possibility of being able to do this without anybody’s___65___(permit).
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假如你是李明，根据学校安排，你给即将到你校任教的外籍教师Jack推荐一名学生助手。请根据以下提示给Jack写一封介绍刘佳的推荐信。
要点：
1. 欢迎Jack的到来；
2. 推荐刘佳同学做学生助手；
3. 刘佳的基本情况（18岁，高三学生，学校十佳学生）；
4. 刘佳的特点和特长（温和友好；做事认真；酷爱英语；电脑技能；沟通能力等）
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数；
3. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jack，
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Yours，
Li Ming
第二节(满分25分)读后续写
67. 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。
Three years ago, I was offered a better job and went to work in a new clinic of a small hospital in Victor Harbor, an hour away from my house. I rushed there on my first day, driving to the clinic and getting used to the different rules there.
In my worry and anxiety, and feeling a little unfamiliar in the new environment, I removed my three rings according to the rules: my wedding ring, a ring that belonged to my mother and one that was a gift from my husband. I put them in a wrinkled tissue and placed them beside my computer.
During midday break, I ate my lunch at my desk and when I was finished, I hurriedly cleared away the waste, together with the wrinkled tissue into the rubbish bin. I went about my duties and my day went on well. I met new patients and felt that I had done a good job.
Driving home at the end of the day, just moments before I reached my house, I noticed that my rings were missing. I felt the heat in my body rise, my cheeks burning red. I went inside and tried to calm down. I spent an hour or so making telephone calls，trying to locate my rings. The first people I called were my manager and colleagues, and they gave me a few contact numbers for the cleaners. I got in touch with a lady who managed the cleaning services for the clinic, and she told me that the bins had already been emptied and gone to rubbish station.
Heartbroken, I knew nothing could be done then. I had lost my wedding ring and one of my most important rings-my mother’s wedding ring. If I had not been so careless, all this would not have happened. With great sorrow and regret, I just sat there in my chair wondering what I should do.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
After two hours or so, I received the most amazing phone call in my life.
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I decided to thank the wonderful person face to face.
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