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2023—2024学年度第二学期
高一年级英语科段考试题
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man do at home
A. He washes the dishes. B. He does the gardening. C. He sweeps the floor.
2. How many people died in the crash
A. None. B. Two. C. Four.
3. What does the man think of driving to work
A. It is annoying. B. It is satisfactory. C. It is time-wasting.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. A piece of news.
B. Some soldiers.
C The natural environment.
5. When is the man’s flight leaving for America
A. 11:00 a.m. B. 11:20 a.m. C. 1:00 p.m.
第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the woman worried about the dress
A. The material. B. The color. C. The style.
7. What will the woman do next
A. Try on a dress.
B. Leave the place.
C. Find a more stylish dress.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the purpose of the survey
A. To do a market research.
B. To introduce a new product.
C. To ask people to apply for credit cards.
9. What does the man ask the woman to do
A. Pay for his shopping.
B. Sign a form.
C. Pay his credit card bills.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How did the speakers arrive
A. On foot. B. By taxi. C. By car.
11. What are the speakers probably going to watch
A. A car race. B. A tennis game. C. A soccer match.
12. Why did the speakers arrive earlier
A. To find Peter. B. To get a good place. C. To meet the players.
听第9段材料， 回答第13至16题。
13. When does the conversation probably take place
A. At the end of a term.
B. In the middle of a term.
C. At the beginning of a term.
14. What does the woman suggest doing
A. Watching a famous film.
B. Playing some good music.
C. Asking everyone to dress up.
15. What will the speakers discuss tomorrow
A. What clothes to wear.
B. What games to organize.
C. What music to play.
16. What food will the speakers prepare
A Pizza. B. Bread. C. Fried chicken.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the purpose of the projects
A. To offer jobs from abroad.
B. To let people get higher education.
C. To improve international understanding.
18. How long is the project in Japan
A. Six months. B. Six weeks. C. Three weeks.
19. What will volunteers in the second project do
A. Work with the local people.
B. Do some gardening.
C. Provide medical care.
20. Where will the medical students work
A. In a language school.
B. In a children’s holiday centre.
C. In a centre for disabled children.
第二部分 阅读理解（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
Friends are very important to us. Sometimes we just want to develop some new friendships. Here are some of the best apps for you to make new friends.
Atleto
Research shows that exercising with a friend promotes more motivation and healthier lifestyle habits. Atleto is an app that builds on this “exercise contagion (传染)” phenomenon by bringing together athletic people to take exercise and organize group activities. You can choose from over 40 sports and find your community of people who like to be in a sweat.
Friender
Studies show that we’re eager to find people similar to us. Suppose you’re sick of boring surface-level conversations. Then, Friender solves that problem quickly with an algorithm (算法) that only matches you based on your favorite activities and interests. This friend-finding app makes it easy to get into conversations that you care about. If you don’t have many hobbies to type into an app, one of the easiest ways to start is to try out new hobbies.
PawDate
Dogs are great companions, but sometimes it’s nice to talk to humans, too. This app connects pet owners to meet up at dog parks or walk with their pups. You get to set up doggie play dates and find new friends at the same time It’s a win-win.
Skout
Skout started back in 2007 to help people make new friends. The matches are based on geographical distances and preferences. It’s perfect for meeting people while traveling, moving and entering a new chapter of life. Skout is able to discover people directly by checking into a location and seeing who else on the app is there.
1. Who is Atleto intended for
A. Those who like to walk their dogs.
B. Those who want to play sports together.
C. Those who want to develop new hobbies.
D. Those who like to do community service.
2. What can people do by using Friender
A. Solve conversation problems.
B. Share their favorite activities.
C. Make new friends while traveling.
D. Have conversations with like-minded people.
3. Which app can help the user find new friends quickly at a new place
A. Atleto. B. Friender. C. PawDate. D. Skout.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文，文章主要介绍了一些交朋友的应用程序。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Atleto部分中“Atleto is an app that builds on this “exercise contagion” phenomenon by bringing together athletic people to take exercise and organize group activities.(Atleto是一款基于这种“运动传染”现象的应用，它将热爱运动的人聚集在一起锻炼并组织集体活动)”可知，Atleto是针对那些想要一起运动的人。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Friender部分中“Then, Friender solves that problem quickly with an algorithm that only matches you based on your favorite activities and interests. This friend-finding app makes it easy to get into conversations that you care about.(然后，Friender用一种算法快速解决了这个问题，它只根据你最喜欢的活动和兴趣来匹配你。这个找朋友的应用程序让你很容易加入到你关心的对话中)”可知，使用Friender可以和志同道合的人交谈。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Skout started back in 2007 to help people make new friends. The matches are based on geographical distances and preferences. It’s perfect for meeting people while traveling, moving and entering a new chapter of life.(Skout成立于2007年，旨在帮助人们结交新朋友。比赛基于地理距离和偏好。它非常适合在旅行、搬家和进入生活新篇章时结识新朋友)”可知，Skout这个应用程序可以帮助用户在新地方快速找到新朋友。故选D。
B
Today, I’ve been recording an audiobook. I am excited that I have realized my life-long dream.
I will never forget at primary school I used to wait with breathless anticipation to take my turn reading out a paragraph of great works in front. At my secondary school, when students were encouraged to select and present a reading at “morning talk”, I often added my name to the list.
This was all handy background for my career in broadcasting. But, much as I enjoy hosting shows and interviewing people, I often find myself missing the simple pleasures of reading out loud. I’d thought about putting myself forward as a narrator for audiobooks. But I’m not an actor. I can’t do regional accents or play female voice. Non-fiction, then, seemed the obvious target, but I felt that such books were best read by their original authors. If it were authors’ own voice, their stories would touch me.
Recently, delivering my son’s nightly bedtime story has reawakened my love for reading out loud — highlights so far have included Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Charlotte’s Web. But I never thought I’d get the opportunity to do it professionally.
Then, last month, I was contacted by James Plunkett, writer of End State, a forthcoming book about political ideas. He had no desire to read his book out loud, but as a fan of my program, he thought I might do a reasonable job.
So, I’ve spent this week in a studio, simply reading stuff out loud. And I’m LOVING IT!
Mind you, it’s an entirely unexpected experience. It’s disheartening when the recording needs to be stopped because I’ve just carelessly skipped over a “the”, or had to clear my throat, or catch my breath. I’ve also learned how many words I’ve been mispronouncing my entire life: behavioural is BE-HAYVE-YOU-RAL, not BE-HAYVE-EE-AH-RUL.
Though tackling this 339-page book doesn’t turn out to be that easy, I’ve found the whole process awesome, and hope this becomes the first of many.
4. What does the author want to show by mentioning his experiences at school
A. The power of dreaming.
B. His love for reading aloud.
C. The impact of schooling.
D. His talent for reading.
5. What can we learn about the author from paragraph 3
A. He regrets being a TV host.
B. He has no taste for non-fiction.
C. He has rich acting experience.
D. He is aware of his disadvantages.
6. Why could the author get the job as a narrator
A. He was specifically invited.
B. He applied for it in person.
C. He loved reading bedtime stories.
D. He had a big crowd of fans.
7. What does the author think of being a narrator
A. Demanding but enjoyable.
B. Risky but fruitful.
C. Tiring but stress-free.
D. Boring but rewarding.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者喜欢朗读，成为朗读者是他的梦想。作者的坚持最终让他获得了成为专业朗读者的机会。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“I will never forget at primary school I used to wait with breathless anticipation to take my turn reading out a paragraph of great works in front. At my secondary school, when students were encouraged to select and present a reading at “morning talk”, I often added my name to the list.(我永远不会忘记上小学时，我总是屏息以待，等着轮到我朗读面前的一段名著。在我上中学的时候，当学校鼓励学生在“晨间谈话”中选择并朗读一篇阅读材料时，我经常把自己的名字加到名单上)”可知，作者小学时，经常期待着能轮到自己阅读作品，在中学时经常把自己的名字添加到朗读者的名单中，由此推知，作者提及在上学期间的经历是为了表明自己对朗读的热爱。故选B项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“I’d thought about putting myself forward as a narrator for audiobooks. But I’m not an actor. I can’t do regional accents or play female voice.(我曾想过让自己成为有声读物的旁白。但我不是演员。我不会讲地方口音，也不会扮演女声)”可知，作者意识到自己还有很多的不足。故选D项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“Then, last month, I was contacted by James Plunkett, author of End State, a forthcoming book about political ideas. He had no desire to read his book out loud, but as a fan of my program, he thought I might do a reasonable job.(然后，上个月，詹姆斯·普伦基特联系了我，他是即将出版的一本关于政治理念的书《终结状态》的作者。他不想大声朗读他的书，但作为我的节目的粉丝，他认为我可能会做得不错)”可知，作者受到《终结状态》的作者詹姆斯·普伦基特的专门邀请，所以成为一名朗读者的。故选A项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“It’s disheartening when the recording needs to be stopped because I’ve just carelessly skipped over a “the”, or had to clear my throat, or catch my breath.(当我不小心跳过了一个“the”，或者不得不清嗓子，或者喘口气时，录音需要停止，这是令人沮丧的)”可知，在录制过程中出现一点点问题都会重新录制，说明这种工作要求很高，结合尾段中的“Though tackling this 339-page book doesn’t turn out to be that easy, I’ve found the whole process awesome, and hope this becomes the first of many.(虽然处理这本339页的书并不容易，但我发现整个过程很棒，希望这成为许多书中的第一)”可知，作者觉得尽管不是容易，但是这个过程感觉很棒。由此推知，作者认为当朗读者是一份要求高但令人愉快的工作。故选A项。
C
Bred (培育) to be sweeter, today’s cherries, bananas and apples taste different than they used to but not necessarily better. Among fruit farmers, the word “quality” is now routinely used as a standard for “high in sugar”, though firmness, color and size are also considerations. In a recent study about ways to increase the sweetness of fruit using “molecular (分子的) approaches”, a group of plant scientists wrote that, in general, the sugar content of many fruits are now higher than before owing to continuous selection and breeding. Modern apple varieties, the scientists stressed, were on average sweeter than older ones.
The sweetness of fruit depends not just on how it is bred but also on growing conditions, yield (产量) and harvest. The lead researcher, Sugiura, said, “If you could taste an apple harvested 30 years ago, you would feel the difference.” He believed that modern apples are picked so early that even if they are bred for sweetness, they often don’t develop their full character. The fragrance (香味) never develops in fruit that is harvested too early.
Jim Cooper, an apple farmer in England, is regretful to admit the fact that many people will never taste the “strawberry hint” in a really ripe Pearmain, a type of heritage apple. Although sweeter fruit has gained great popularity, the older generation still miss the fruit’s taste in their childhood.
But the sweetness of modern fruit is not without its problems, especially for people with diabetes (糖尿病), who have to reduce their intake of higher-sugar fruits. Fruit that is bred sweeter also tends to be lower in the chemicals that make it healthy. Considering health, maybe the real problem with modern fruit is that it has become yet another sweet thing in a world with sugar. Even grapefruits, which used to be quite bitter, are sometimes now as sweet as oranges. If you’ve never tasted a sour cherry, how can you fully appreciate a sweet one
8. In what aspect are many fruits different from before
A. Bright color. B. Soft skin.
C. Sugar content. D. High yield.
9. Why did Sugiura express dissatisfaction with the present fruits
A. They are bred too early. B. They are losing a good taste.
C. They taste so sweet. D. They need a higher yield.
10. What is Cooper’s attitude towards modern fruit breeding
A. Critical. B. Doubtful.
C. Favorable. D. Uncaring.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. Sweeter Doesn’t Mean Better
B. How to Breed Fruits for Sweetness
C. Modern Fruits No Longer Taste the Same as Before
D. Breeding Sweet Fruits Improves the Quality of Fruits
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了现在的樱桃、香蕉和苹果等水果相较以前味道不同的情况，并说明水果的甜味会导致健康问题。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Bred to be more sweeter, today’s cherries, bananas and apples taste different than they used—to but not necessarily better. (如今的樱桃、香蕉和苹果经过了更甜的培育，尝起来与过去不同，但并不一定更好)”以及“Modern apple varieties, the scientists stressed, were on average sweeter than older ones. (科学家们强调，现代苹果品种平均比老苹果更甜)”可知，现代水果的糖分含量不同以往。故选C。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“He believed that modern apples are picked so early that even if they are bred for sweetness, they often don’t develop their full character. The fragrance (香味) never develops in fruit that is harvested too early. (他认为，现代的苹果采摘得太早，即使它们是为了甜味而培育的，它们往往也没有发育出完整的特征。过早收获的果实永远不会散发出香味。)”可知，因为现代水果失去好味道，所以Sugiura表示不满意。故选B。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“Jim Cooper, an apple farmer in England, is regretful to admit the fact that many people will never taste the “strawberry hint” in a really ripe Pearmain, a type of heritage apple. In a way, the rise of consistently sweeter fruit in our lifetimes has been a victory of plant breeding. (Jim Cooper是英国的一名苹果农，他很遗憾地承认，许多人永远尝不到真正成熟的一种传统苹果Pearmain的“草莓味”。在某种程度上，在我们的生活中不断出现的更甜的水果还是植物育种的胜利)”可知，Cooper对现代水果育种的态度是批评的。故选A。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Bred (培育) to be sweeter, today’s cherries, bananas and apples taste different than they used to but not necessarily better.(如今的樱桃、香蕉和苹果经过了更甜的培育，尝起来与过去不同，但并不一定更好。)”可知，文章主要讲述了水果更甜并不意味着更好。故选A。
D
The cry of the fishing cat sounds like the quack of a duck, and the rest of this midsize cat also enables it to hunt in the water. Its streamlined head is perfect for moves in the mangrove swamps (红树林沼泽地) and wetlands of South and Southeast Asia, and its pointy ears even fold (折叠) down when it jumps into deep water. The short and strong tail helps control its direction. The extra-thick coat keeps it warm and dry while swimming.
“I found fishing cats to be very ingenious,” says Tiasa Adhya, co-founder of The Fishing Cat Project, a research and conservation group based in eastern India. Her research recently showed that the animal has two methods of catching fish. In deep waters, the cat stays still on the banks for hours before jumping into the water for the kill. In shallow (浅的) waters, though, the cat actively drives the fish out of their hiding places by moving about with heavy steps.
Now the fishing cat is facing another challenge: humans. The world has lost almost 90 percent of its wetlands since the 1700s, with Asia suffering the greatest loss. These days, industrialized fish farming, pollution and other human behaviors have destroyed the living condition of freshwater fish and set fishing cats against farmers, as the hungry cats steal farmed fish, and the farmers get even with them (报复). Once found along river systems from Pakistan to Vietnam, the cats have disappeared from large areas of their range.
Researchers are testing new methods, including the commercial launch (商业化推出) of a type of native rice variety. Depending on nutrients (营养物) washed in by rains rather than on chemicals, the rice creates living space for the fishing cat and its food. The idea is that in healthy lakes where there is plenty to feed fishing cats and fishermen alike, killings will be unnecessary. “Nobody takes a loss,” Adhya explains, “when somebody takes a fish.”
12. What does the author want to explain about fishing cats in the first paragraph
A. Why they moved to South and Southeast Asia.
B. What helps them swim well in the water.
C. What pushes them to live with ducks.
D. Why they love staying in the water.
13. What does the underlined word “ingenious” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Friendly. B. Alarmed. C. Clever. D. Lazy.
14. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The battle between fishing cats and humans.
B. The decision to protect freshwater fish.
C. The importance of stopping pollution.
D. The method of increasing wetlands.
15. What can we infer about the new method mentioned in the last paragraph
A. It will do some harm to the environment.
B. It will create a win-win situation.
C. It will increase food production.
D. It will cost a lot of money.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了渔猫的外表、习性、与人类的冲突以及研究人员为应对这一问题而想出的新办法。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The cry of the fishing cat sounds like the quack of a duck, and the rest of this midsize cat also enables it to hunt in the water. Its streamlined head is perfect for moves in the mangrove swamps (红树林沼泽地) and wetlands of South and Southeast Asia, and its pointy ears even fold (折叠) down when it jumps into deep water. The short and strong tail helps control its direction. The extra-thick coat keeps it warm and dry while swimming.(这只渔猫的叫声听起来像鸭子的嘎嘎声，这只中型猫的其余部分也使它能够在水中捕猎。它流线型的头部非常适合在南亚和东南亚的红树林沼泽和湿地活动，当它跳入深水时，它的尖耳朵甚至会向下折叠。短而有力的尾巴有助于控制方向。超厚的皮毛使它在游泳时保持温暖和干燥)”可知，作者在第一段中主要介绍了渔猫能够在水中行动的先天有利条件。故选B。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据下文“Her research recently showed that the animal has two methods of catching fish. In deep waters, the cat stays still on the banks for hours before jumping into the water for the kill. In shallow (浅的) waters, though, the cat actively drives the fish out of their hiding places by moving about with heavy steps.(她最近的研究表明，这种动物有两种捕鱼方法。在深水中，这只猫会在岸边呆上几个小时，然后跳入水中进行杀戮。然而，在浅水区，猫会用沉重的步伐主动地把鱼赶出藏身之处)”可知，Tiasa Adhya的研究发现渔猫在面对深水和浅水时有两种不同的捕食方式，而且每一种都非常机智，因此，Adhya应该认为渔猫是“聪明的”。由此可知，划线词ingenious意为“聪明的”。故选C。
【14题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第三段“Now the fishing cat is facing another challenge: humans. The world has lost almost 90 percent of its wetlands since the 1700s, with Asia suffering the greatest loss. These days, industrialized fish farming, pollution and other human behaviors have destroyed the living condition of freshwater fish and set fishing cats against farmers, as the hungry cats steal farmed fish, and the farmers get even with them (报复).(现在，渔猫面临着另一个挑战:人类。自18世纪以来，世界已经失去了近90%的湿地，其中亚洲的损失最为严重。如今，工业化养鱼、污染和其他人类行为破坏了淡水鱼的生存条件，并使捕鱼猫与农民对立起来，因为饥饿的猫偷走了养殖的鱼，而农民则报复了它们)”可知，这一段主要讲述了渔猫和人类之间的矛盾冲突。故选A。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“The idea is that in healthy lakes where there is plenty to feed fishing cats and fishermen alike, killings will be unnecessary. “Nobody takes a loss,” Adhya explains, “when somebody takes a fish.”(他们的想法是，在健康的湖泊里，有足够的食物喂养捕鱼的猫和渔民，杀戮是不必要的。Adhya解释说：“当有人钓到一条鱼时，没有人会觉得损失。”)”可推知，研究人员想出的新方法对渔民和渔猫都好，可以创造一个双赢的局面。故选B。
第二节 七选五 (共5小题; 每小题2.5分。满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to stay healthy on holiday
Taking time to relax on holiday may be good for our health. ____16____. Here’s how to stay healthy when you travel.
Plan before you go
Besides the stress of organizing your break in the first place, there’s the added anxiety of remembering to buy and pack everything you need, as well as getting where you need to go on time. To avoid this, as soon as you’ve booked your holiday, list the travel documents you’ll need. Check you have them and they’re valid (有效的). Then start packing several weeks in advance, giving yourself time to buy some daily necessities. ____17____.
____18____
Try to forget the cares of everyday life. You can achieve this by ensuring you don’t check emails or social media, or feel obligated to use it to record your best holiday moments. Ideally, turn off notices, limit your screen time and try to focus on the present moment. That will enable you to relax and make special memories.
Eat and drink well and mindfully
____19____. Take time to really enjoy all the flavors. However, you should be aware that too many alcoholic drinks can cause “holiday heart”, characterized by an irregular rhythm. What’s worse, if you’re holidaying in a hot climate, that can also result in dehydration (脱水).
Get active
Try a new activity. Consider walking and swimming or tennis. ____20____. Remember that being active not only helps you stay fit during the holiday, but also makes you feel fitter and more refreshed once you’re back.
A. Ignore all the barriers in life
B. Get rid of the digital addiction
C But there’s a physical reason for this
D. However, too much relaxation also has opposite effects
E. Part of the fun of going away is experiencing the cuisine of other places
F. On departure day, leave more time than you need to get to an airport or port
G. If you’re somewhere hot, it’s best to work out in the early morning or evening
【答案】16. D 17. F 18. B 19. E 20. G
【解析】
【导语】本文为说明文。主要围绕“如何在旅行期间保持健康”这一问题，介绍了四种解决办法：做好计划、远离电子产品、健康饮食以及积极锻炼。
【16题详解】
本空位于第一段中间，前文“Taking time to relax on holiday may be good for our health.(假期花时间放松一下可能对我们的健康有好处)”提到度假对健康有好处，而后文“Here’s how to stay healthy when you travel.(以下是如何在旅行时保持健康的方法)”又提出要介绍如何在度假期间保持健康，由此推断设空处为转折，指出采取措施在度假期间保持健康的原因，D项意为“太多娱乐放松活动也会带来相反的影响（对健康不利）”，符合语境，故选D项。
【17题详解】
根据本段第一句“Besides the stress of organizing your break in the first place, there’s the added anxiety of remembering to buy and pack everything you need, as well as getting where you need to go on time.(除了一开始组织假期压力外，还有记住购买和打包你需要的一切，以及准时到达你需要去的地方的额外焦虑)”可知，作者提到了在准备旅行的过程中容易引起焦虑的情况，其中一种则是及时到达要去的地方，而后文针对前面的每一种情况均给出了建议，唯独关于及时到达的问题没有信息。此外，本段从第二句“To avoid this, as soon as you’ve booked your holiday, list the travel documents you’ll need.(为了避免这种情况，一旦你预订了假期，列出你需要的旅行证件)”开始以时间为序，依次介绍了在出行准备阶段需要做的事，据此推断设空处为最后阶段的准备。F项意为“在出发那天留足够的时间去机场或码头”，符合语境，故选F项。
【18题详解】
根据本段内容“Try to forget the cares of everyday life. You can achieve this by ensuring you don’t check emails or social media, or feel obligated to use it to record your best holiday moments. Ideally, turn off notices, limit your screen time and try to focus on the present moment. That will enable you to relax and make special memories.(试着忘掉日常生活的烦恼。你可以通过确保你不查看电子邮件或社交媒体来实现这一点，或者觉得有义务用它来记录你最好的假期时刻。理想情况下，关掉通知，限制你看屏幕的时间，试着把注意力集中在当下。这会让你放松下来，留下特别的回忆)”可知，本题为第三段小标题，概括可知本段主要建议在旅行期间避免使用社交媒体和电子产品，以达到远离之前生活中的烦恼，B项意为“摆脱电子瘾”，符合本段大意，故选B项。
【19题详解】
本段主要针对旅行期间的饮食提出建议，根据后文“Take time to really enjoy all the flavors.(花点时间真正享受所有的味道)”建议读者要尽情享受各种不同的味道，E项意为“出去旅行的乐趣之一就在于享受不同地方的美食”，符合语境，故选E项。
【20题详解】
本段建议读者在旅行期间积极锻炼，本题前文“Try a new activity. Consider walking and swimming or tennis.(尝试一项新的活动。可以考虑散步、游泳或打网球)”提出了一些锻炼项目的建议，G项意为“如果你身处天气炎热的地方，最好是在早晚进行锻炼”，紧承上文给出进一步的建议，符合语境，故选G项。
第三部分 语言知识运用（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。
I was an avid (热衷的) list maker. I thought the lists would help me finish things more ____21____ so that I would have my own ____22____ each day. Instead, I felt tired all the time, and it was hard to fall asleep as I ____23____ my to-do list for the next day in my mind. I was ____24____ and painful.
My real turning ____25____ came about a few years ago. I was having the inside of our house painted. ____26____, I had to move all things out of the painters’ way. After the painting, I decided to think about what I would put back. I ____27____ many decorations because they made the rooms small and ____28____. And the house felt so much more open, peaceful and beautiful. When I started to hang our calendar back up, I noticed how ____29____ each day was. Every square was filled in. I decided to continue my ____30____ of the calendar.
It was near the end of July, so I ____31____ “clearing” August and September. I kept doctors’ appointments (预约) and family events. But I ____32____ extra tasks I had taken on that left me very little time to relax, read or spend time with my family. I felt a great sense of ____33____ after that.
I still make ____34____ to keep myself organized, but I am down to one page. I schedule time for myself each day — to do what I ____35____. The tidy beauty of our home and schedule gives me great peace and joy.
21. A. naturally B. secretly C. effectively D. creatively
22. A. duty B. time C. method D. reason
23. A. adapted to B. searched for C. depended on D. went over
24. A. amazed B. stressed C. bored D. pleased
25. A. point B. occasion C. opportunity D. stage
26. A. Otherwise B. However C. Besides D. Thus
27. A. put up B. took over C. threw away D. broke through
28. A. dark B. crowded C. warm D. unusual
29 A. meaningful B. different C. full D. long
30. A. preparing B. recovering C. clearing D. establishing
31. A. imagined B. missed C. avoided D. started
32. A. removed B. challenged C. ensured D. preserved
33. A. eagerness B. shame C. relief D. belonging
34. A. profits B. lists C. wishes D. goals
35. A. want B. prove C. approach D. inspire
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. C 30. C 31. D 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是夹叙夹议文。讲述了作者热衷于列清单。她认为清单可以帮助自己更有效地完成事情，这样每天都有自己的时间。但是情况并非如此，她每天因为想着第二天的安排睡不着觉。通过让人粉刷了房子的内部，作者真正的觉醒。我仍然会列清单来让自己有条理，但每天为自己安排时间——做自己想做的事。
【21题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我热衷于列清单。我认为清单可以帮助我更有效地完成事情，这样我每天都有自己的时间。A. naturally自然地；B. secretly秘密地；C. effectively有效地；D. creatively有创意地。根据“so that I would have my own 2 each day.”（所以我每天都有自己的时间）可知，通过列清单作者完成事情更高效，因此才会有自己的时间。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我热衷于列清单。我认为清单可以帮助我更有效地完成事情，这样我每天都有自己的时间。A. duty职责；B. time时间；C. method方法；D. reason原因。根据“I thought the lists would help me finish things”（我认为清单能够帮助我做完很多事情）可知，列清单让作者有更多自己的时间做其他的事情。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：相反，我总是感觉很累，而且当我在心里想着第二天要做的事情时，很难入睡。A. adapted to适应；B. searched for寻找；C. depended on依赖；D. went over复习。根据“Instead, I felt tired all the time, and it was hard to fall asleep”（相反，我总是感觉很累，总是很难入睡）可知，睡不着因为晚上总是反复想第二天的事。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我压力很大，很痛苦。A. amazed惊讶的；B.stressed压力大的；C. bored无聊的；D. pleased满意的。根据“Instead, I felt tired all the time, and it was hard to fall asleep”（相反，我总是感觉很累，总是很难入睡）可知，睡不好让作者压力很大。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我真正的转折点是在几年前。A. point点 ；B. occasion时刻；C. opportunity机会；D. stage阶段。根据下文“And the house felt so much more open, peaceful and beautiful.”（房子感觉更开阔，更宁静，更美丽。）可知，清理完房子后，作者感到房子更加开阔，自己的心情也好了起来，这对于作者而言也是一种转变。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：因此，我不得不把所有的东西从油漆工面前移开。A. Otherwise否则；B. However然而；C. Besides另外；D.Thus因此。根据“I was having the inside of our house painted.”（我让人把房子里面刷了一遍。）可知，要粉刷房子就要把屋里的东西移开来，因此前后是因果关系。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：我扔掉了许多装饰品，因为它们使房间变得又小又拥挤。A. put up放置；B. took over接管；C. threw away扔掉；D. broke through突破。根据“because they made the rooms small and 8 ”（因为它们使房间变得又小又拥挤）可知，太多装饰品让房间又小又拥挤，所以作者扔掉了一些装饰品。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我扔掉了许多装饰品，因为它们使房间变得又小又拥挤。A. dark黑的；B. crowded拥挤的；C. warm温暖的；D. unusual不寻常的。根据“because they made the rooms small”（因为它们使房间变得狭小）可知，太多装饰品让房间太小会变得拥挤。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我开始把我们的日历挂起来时，我注意到每一天都很充实。A. meaningful有意义的；B. different 不同的；C. full满的；D. long长的。根据“Every square was filled in.”（每一个方框我都填的满满的）可知，日历上每天都被计划填的满满的，因此感觉到非常的充实。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我决定继续清理我的日程安排。A. preparing准备；B. recovering恢复；C. clearing清理；D. establishing建立。根据“ I 7 many decorations because they made the rooms small and 　8 　.”（我扔掉了许多装饰品，因为它们使房间变得又小又拥挤。）以及“It was near the end of July, so I 1 “clearing” August and September.”（快到七月底了，所以我开始“清算”八月和九月。）可知，这是清理工作。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：快到七月底了，所以我开始“清算”八月和九月。A. imagined想象；B. missed思念；C. avoided避免；D. started开始。根据“It was near the end of July, ”（快到七月底了）可知，快到七月底了，七月事项的清理工作基本上完成了，因此要开始八、九月的清理。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但我删除了那些让我几乎没有时间放松、阅读或与家人共度时光的额外任务。A. removed移除；B. challenged挑战；C. ensured确保；D. preserved保护。根据“I kept doctors’ appointments and family events.”（我保留了医生的预约和家庭活动。）可知，作者保持了一些必要的安排，由but（但是）可知，后面删除的是一些没有必要的活动。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在那之后我感觉更放松了。A. eagerness渴望；B. shame羞耻；C. relief宽慰；D. belonging归属感。根据“But I 　12　 extra tasks I had taken on that left me very little time to relax, read or spend time with family.”（但我删除了那些让我几乎没有时间放松、阅读或与家人共度时光的额外任务。）可知，删除不必要的让作者没有时间放松的活动之后，应该会让作者感觉更轻松了。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我仍然会列清单来让自己有条理，但我只写了一页。A. profits盈利；B. lists列表；C. wishes希望；D. goals目标。根据“to keep myself organized, but I am down to one page.”（来让自己有条理，但我只会写一页）可知，作者还坚持列清单来规划自己的生活。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我每天为自己安排时间——做我想做的事。A. want想要；B. prove证明；C. approach靠近；D. inspire激励。根据“I schedule time for myself each day”（我每天为自己安排时间）可知，作者给自己留有时间做自己想做的事情。故选A。
【点睛】
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Located in Wuhan City as a landmark (地标), the Yellow Crane Tower has ___36___very long history. Due to the perfect position, it was first built by Sun Quan as a watchtower for his army in 223. After what seemed ___37___ (hundred) of years, its military function was ___38___ (gradual) forgotten and the tower was enjoyed mainly as a picturesque (优美的) location.
During the Tang Dynasty, many popular poems were written in praise of the Yellow Crane Tower. ___39___ was the Yellow Crane Tower poem that made the tower so famous and attractive. During the following centuries, it ___40___ (destroy) and rebuilt several times.
The Yellow Crane Tower had different architectural features in different dynasties. However, the tower ___41___ stands today was rebuilt in a new place in 1981 ___42___completed in 1985. It is based on the old tower ___43___ (design) during the Qing Dynasty, standing 51.4 meters high. The ___44___ (appear) of the Yellow Crane Tower remains the same despite the direction it is viewed from.
On top of the tower, visitors are treated to a fantastic view of the Yangtze River, its bridge and the ____45____ (surround) buildings in Wuhan City.
Enjoying the fame (名声) of “The First Scenery under Heaven”, the Yellow Crane Tower is one of the most famous towers south of the Yangtze River.
【答案】36. a 37. hundreds
38. gradually
39. It 40. was destroyed
41. that##which
42. and 43. designed
44. appearance
45. surrounding
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了武汉著名的景点黄鹤楼。
【36题详解】
考查不定冠词。句意：黄鹤楼作为武汉市的标志性建筑，有着悠久的历史。在此处表示黄鹤楼的“一段历史”，应用不定冠词，且very的以辅音音素开头。故填a。
【37题详解】
考查数词。句意：在经历了似乎数百年的时间后，它的军事功能逐渐被遗忘，它主要是作为一个风景如画的地点而被欣赏。根据句意可知，hundreds of为固定短语，意为“数百的，大量的”。故填hundreds。
【38题详解】
考查副词。句意：同上。分析句子，设空处应该使用gradual的副词形式修饰动词forgotten，意为“逐渐地”。故填gradually。
【39题详解】
考查强调句。句意：正是《黄鹤楼》这首诗使黄鹤楼闻名遐迩。分析句子结构可知，本句是强调句结构（It is/was +被强调部分+that+其他），被强调部分是the Yellow Crane Tower poem。故填It。
【40题详解】
考查动词时态和语态。句意：在接下来的几个世纪里，它几经被破坏和重建了好几次。根据During the following centuries可知，此处应用一般过去时，且主语it与谓语动词destroy为动宾关系，应用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was destroyed。
【41题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：然而，今天矗立的这座楼是1981年在新址重建的，并于1985年竣工。分析句子结构可知，设空处引导定语从句，修饰先行词tower，为物，且在从句中作主语。故填that或which。
【42题详解】
考查连词。句意：然而，今天矗立的这座楼是1981年在新址重建的，并于1985年竣工。根据句意和句子结构可知，此句中的“was rebuilt”和“completed”是并列关系，需用并列连词。故填and。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：这座楼正是基于清朝时期设计的那座楼，楼高51.4米。分析句子结构可知，句中is based为谓语动词，此处应用非谓语动词形式作后置定语，且tower和design之间是被动关系，要用过去分词。故填designed。
【44题详解】
考查名词。句意：无论从哪个方向看，黄鹤楼的外观都是一样的。空格前为定冠词the，空格后为介词of，可推断空格应填名词作主语。故填appearance。
【45题详解】
考查形容词。句意：在楼顶，游客可以欣赏到武汉长江、长江大桥和周边建筑的美景。根据句意，应用形容词来修饰名词buildings作定语。故填surrounding。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分)
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你市图书馆将播放关于中国茶文化的纪录片。你的外教Mr. Smith是中国茶文化爱好者，请给他写一封邮件，邀请他一起观看。内容包括：
1.播放时间、地点，
2.纪录片主要内容。
注意：
1.词数100词左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：纪录片documentary
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Dear Mr. Smith,
I'm writing to invite you to watch a documentary about Chinese tea culture, which will be shown in the City Library from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. this Sunday.
It's said that this documentary is in Chinese, with English subtitles. Moreover, the history of tea as a drink in China will be talked about in the documentary, as well as the important role tea plays in foreign trade as a commercial product. I'm sure that this documentary will contribute a lot to your understanding of Chinese tea culture.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给外教Mr. Smith写信，邀请他来你市图书馆观看中国茶文化的纪录片。
【详解】1.词汇积累
贸易：commerce→trade
有助于：conduce to→contribute to
重要的：vital→important
此外：besides=moreover
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：Moreover, the history of tea as a drink in China will be talked about in the documentary, as well as the important role tea plays in foreign trade as a commercial product.
拓展句：Moreover, the documentary will not only talk about the history of tea as a drink in China, but also the important role tea plays in foreign trade as a commercial product.
【点睛】[高分句型1]I'm writing to invite you to watch a documentary about Chinese tea culture, which will be shown in the City Library from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. this Sunday. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] I'm sure that this documentary will contribute a lot to your understanding of Chinese tea culture. (运用了that引导宾语从句)
第二节（满分25分)
47. On a freezing morning of December, two police officers were patrolling（巡逻） the streets. Suddenly, the walkie-talkie (对讲机) on Alan, one of the officers, rang. “The cake shop near the City Museum has reported a burglary (窃案). Please rush to the scene immediately”, said the electronic voice.
The two policemen quickly arrived at the shop, only to find that the scene showed no sign of crimes at all. Curiously, they checked the monitor (监控器) and found that a thin woman broke open the window and climbed into the store at 5:20 a.m. Instead of searching around, she walked straight into the storage room, stole cheese, chocolate, butter and other ingredients for a cake, and then ran away down the road.
Both policemen felt quite confused about her behavior. One of the shop assistants identified the thief as Clara, a single mother who lived nearby. She had an eight-year-old boy to take care of and lived in poverty.
Moments later, the two officers arrived at Clara’s house. Bob, the other officer, pulled out a gun and was about to break in. But Alan told him to put the gun away and knocked gently.
The door opened and out came a very thin woman. From the outline of her figure, Alan recognized that she was exactly the thief. The woman, Clara, immediately understood the situation when she saw the two policemen. She buried her face in her hands and sat down on the floor.
At that very moment, a child’s voice broke the silence, “Mom, is anyone coming for my birthday Invite them in, please.”
After hearing the boy’s words, Clara stood up and begged in a low voice, “Officer, I did steal those things, but there’s nothing else I could do. It’s my baby’s birthday, and I’ve got neither job nor money. Please don’t take those things away. I’ve just used them to make him a cake.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Para1:
Looking into the woman’s teary eyes, Alan understood and walked into the house.
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Para 2:
Bob nodded thoughtfully and asked, “What about the things she stole ”
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【答案】Looking into the woman’s teary eyes, Alan understood and walked into the house. It was poorly lit, narrow and damp. An undernourished boy came into his eyes, beaming from ear to ear while working busily with flour at hand. He looked up and saw Alan, who immediately explained, “Hey, I am Alan. I come to say Happy Birthday to you as I am patrolling this neighborhood.” The boy exclaimed in delight, “Thank you, Sir.” Alan stepped out, handed Clara a twenty dollar bill, and smiled, “Would you help me buy a nice birthday gift to your son now since I am still on duty ” Then he stated to Bob they should not arrest Clara.
Bob nodded thoughtfully and asked, “What about the things she stole ” As Alan saw Clara’s bean-pole figure gone into the distance, he answered in a firm voice, “I will help cover the loss of the shop.” On hearing this, Bob felt embarrassed, twisting and rubbing his hands over and over again seemingly to get warm in this freezing December. Finally, he gathered his courage, “Buddy, I can also help. Let me pay for them as my Christmas gift to the mother and her child.” Staring into Bob’s eyes, Alan saw the genuine kindness glistening with little soft snowflakes falling down from the sky, white and pure.
【解析】
【导语】本文以时间为线索展开，讲述了两名警察接到报警说有一家蛋糕店失窃。警察Alan和Bob赶到蛋糕店发现是一名贫穷的单亲妈妈Clara偷了一些做蛋糕的原料。他们到了Clara的家，得知她偷这些原料是为了给儿子过生日，因为她没有工作也没有钱。Alan和Bob了解情况后，主动付钱给商店并给孩子买礼物。
【详解】1.段落续写
由第一段首句内容“看着女人泪眼汪汪的眼睛，艾伦明白了，走进了房子。”可知，第一段可描写Alan了解缘由并主动给孩子钱买礼物。
由第二段首句内容“鲍勃若有所思地点点头，问道：“那她偷的东西呢 ””可知，Bob在Alan的影响下提出一起付钱，帮助Clara和孩子。
2.续写线索：男孩出现——给钱买礼物——Alan答应赔偿店家——Bob提出一起帮忙——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
抬头：look up/raise one’s head
解释：explain/account for
帮助：help/assist
情绪类
感谢：thank/appreciate
尴尬地：embarrassed/awkward
【点睛】[高分句型1]
An undernourished boy came into his eyes, beaming from ear to ear while working busily with flour at hand.（运用了现在分词作状语，状语从句的省略）
[高分句型2]
On hearing this, Bob felt embarrassed, twisting and rubbing his hands over and over again seemingly to get warm in this freezing December.（运用了现在分词作状语）
1—5 BABAC 6—10 BACBA 11—15 CBACB 16—20 ACCBC2023—2024学年度第二学期
高一年级英语科段考试题
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man do at home
A. He washes the dishes. B. He does the gardening. C. He sweeps the floor.
2. How many people died in the crash
A None. B. Two. C. Four.
3. What does the man think of driving to work
A. It is annoying. B. It is satisfactory. C. It is time-wasting.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. A piece of news.
B. Some soldiers.
C. The natural environment.
5. When is the man’s flight leaving for America
A. 11:00 a.m. B. 11:20 a.m. C. 1:00 p.m.
第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the woman worried about the dress
A. The material. B. The color. C. The style.
7. What will the woman do next
A. Try on a dress.
B. Leave the place.
C. Find a more stylish dress.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the purpose of the survey
A To do a market research.
B. To introduce a new product.
C. To ask people to apply for credit cards.
9. What does the man ask the woman to do
A. Pay for his shopping.
B. Sign a form.
C. Pay his credit card bills.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How did the speakers arrive
A. On foot. B. By taxi. C. By car.
11. What are the speakers probably going to watch
A. A car race. B. A tennis game. C. A soccer match.
12. Why did the speakers arrive earlier
A. To find Peter. B. To get a good place. C. To meet the players.
听第9段材料， 回答第13至16题。
13. When does the conversation probably take place
A. At the end of a term.
B. In the middle of a term.
C. At the beginning of a term.
14. What does the woman suggest doing
A. Watching a famous film.
B. Playing some good music.
C. Asking everyone to dress up.
15. What will the speakers discuss tomorrow
A. What clothes to wear.
B. What games to organize.
C. What music to play.
16. What food will the speakers prepare
A. Pizza. B. Bread. C. Fried chicken.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the purpose of the projects
A. To offer jobs from abroad.
B. To let people get higher education.
C. To improve international understanding.
18. How long is the project in Japan
A. Six months. B. Six weeks. C. Three weeks.
19. What will volunteers in the second project do
A. Work with the local people.
B. Do some gardening.
C. Provide medical care.
20. Where will the medical students work
A. In a language school.
B. In a children’s holiday centre.
C. In a centre for disabled children.
第二部分 阅读理解（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
Friends are very important to us. Sometimes we just want to develop some new friendships. Here are some of the best apps for you to make new friends.
Atleto
Research shows that exercising with a friend promotes more motivation and healthier lifestyle habits. Atleto is an app that builds on this “exercise contagion (传染)” phenomenon by bringing together athletic people to take exercise and organize group activities. You can choose from over 40 sports and find your community of people who like to be in a sweat.
Friender
Studies show that we’re eager to find people similar to us. Suppose you’re sick of boring surface-level conversations. Then, Friender solves that problem quickly with an algorithm (算法) that only matches you based on your favorite activities and interests. This friend-finding app makes it easy to get into conversations that you care about. If you don’t have many hobbies to type into an app, one of the easiest ways to start is to try out new hobbies.
PawDate
Dogs are great companions, but sometimes it’s nice to talk to humans, too. This app connects pet owners to meet up at dog parks or walk with their pups. You get to set up doggie play dates and find new friends at the same time It’s a win-win.
Skout
Skout started back in 2007 to help people make new friends. The matches are based on geographical distances and preferences. It’s perfect for meeting people while traveling, moving and entering a new chapter of life. Skout is able to discover people directly by checking into a location and seeing who else on the app is there.
1. Who is Atleto intended for
A. Those who like to walk their dogs.
B. Those who want to play sports together.
C. Those who want to develop new hobbies.
D. Those who like to do community service.
2. What can people do by using Friender
A. Solve conversation problems.
B. Share their favorite activities.
C. Make new friends while traveling.
D. Have conversations with like-minded people.
3. Which app can help the user find new friends quickly at a new place
A. Atleto. B. Friender. C. PawDate. D. Skout.
B
Today, I’ve been recording an audiobook. I am excited that I have realized my life-long dream.
I will never forget at primary school I used to wait with breathless anticipation to take my turn reading out a paragraph of great works in front. At my secondary school, when students were encouraged to select and present a reading at “morning talk”, I often added my name to the list.
This was all handy background for my career in broadcasting. But, much as I enjoy hosting shows and interviewing people, I often find myself missing the simple pleasures of reading out loud. I’d thought about putting myself forward as a narrator for audiobooks. But I’m not an actor. I can’t do regional accents or play female voice. Non-fiction, then, seemed the obvious target, but I felt that such books were best read by their original authors. If it were authors’ own voice, their stories would touch me.
Recently, delivering my son’s nightly bedtime story has reawakened my love for reading out loud — highlights so far have included Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Charlotte’s Web. But I never thought I’d get the opportunity to do it professionally.
Then, last month, I was contacted by James Plunkett, writer of End State, a forthcoming book about political ideas. He had no desire to read his book out loud, but as a fan of my program, he thought I might do a reasonable job.
So, I’ve spent this week in a studio, simply reading stuff out loud. And I’m LOVING IT!
Mind you, it’s an entirely unexpected experience. It’s disheartening when the recording needs to be stopped because I’ve just carelessly skipped over a “the”, or had to clear my throat, or catch my breath. I’ve also learned how many words I’ve been mispronouncing my entire life: behavioural is BE-HAYVE-YOU-RAL, not BE-HAYVE-EE-AH-RUL.
Though tackling this 339-page book doesn’t turn out to be that easy, I’ve found the whole process awesome, and hope this becomes the first of many.
4. What does the author want to show by mentioning his experiences at school
A. The power of dreaming.
B. His love for reading aloud.
C. The impact of schooling.
D. His talent for reading.
5. What can we learn about the author from paragraph 3
A. He regrets being a TV host.
B. He has no taste for non-fiction.
C He has rich acting experience.
D. He is aware of his disadvantages.
6. Why could the author get the job as a narrator
A. He was specifically invited.
B. He applied for it in person.
C. He loved reading bedtime stories.
D. He had a big crowd of fans.
7. What does the author think of being a narrator
A. Demanding but enjoyable.
B. Risky but fruitful.
C. Tiring but stress-free.
D. Boring but rewarding.
C
Bred (培育) to be sweeter, today’s cherries, bananas and apples taste different than they used to but not necessarily better. Among fruit farmers, the word “quality” is now routinely used as a standard for “high in sugar”, though firmness, color and size are also considerations. In a recent study about ways to increase the sweetness of fruit using “molecular (分子的) approaches”, a group of plant scientists wrote that, in general, the sugar content of many fruits are now higher than before owing to continuous selection and breeding. Modern apple varieties, the scientists stressed, were on average sweeter than older ones.
The sweetness of fruit depends not just on how it is bred but also on growing conditions, yield (产量) and harvest. The lead researcher, Sugiura, said, “If you could taste an apple harvested 30 years ago, you would feel the difference.” He believed that modern apples are picked so early that even if they are bred for sweetness, they often don’t develop their full character. The fragrance (香味) never develops in fruit that is harvested too early.
Jim Cooper, an apple farmer in England, is regretful to admit the fact that many people will never taste the “strawberry hint” in a really ripe Pearmain, a type of heritage apple. Although sweeter fruit has gained great popularity, the older generation still miss the fruit’s taste in their childhood.
But the sweetness of modern fruit is not without its problems, especially for people with diabetes (糖尿病), who have to reduce their intake of higher-sugar fruits. Fruit that is bred sweeter also tends to be lower in the chemicals that make it healthy. Considering health, maybe the real problem with modern fruit is that it has become yet another sweet thing in a world with sugar. Even grapefruits, which used to be quite bitter, are sometimes now as sweet as oranges. If you’ve never tasted a sour cherry, how can you fully appreciate a sweet one
8. In what aspect are many fruits different from before
A. Bright color. B. Soft skin.
C Sugar content. D. High yield.
9. Why did Sugiura express dissatisfaction with the present fruits
A. They are bred too early. B. They are losing a good taste.
C. They taste so sweet. D. They need a higher yield.
10. What is Cooper’s attitude towards modern fruit breeding
A. Critical. B. Doubtful.
C. Favorable. D. Uncaring.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. Sweeter Doesn’t Mean Better
B. How to Breed Fruits for Sweetness
C. Modern Fruits No Longer Taste the Same as Before
D. Breeding Sweet Fruits Improves the Quality of Fruits
D
The cry of the fishing cat sounds like the quack of a duck, and the rest of this midsize cat also enables it to hunt in the water. Its streamlined head is perfect for moves in the mangrove swamps (红树林沼泽地) and wetlands of South and Southeast Asia, and its pointy ears even fold (折叠) down when it jumps into deep water. The short and strong tail helps control its direction. The extra-thick coat keeps it warm and dry while swimming.
“I found fishing cats to be very ingenious,” says Tiasa Adhya, co-founder of The Fishing Cat Project, a research and conservation group based in eastern India. Her research recently showed that the animal has two methods of catching fish. In deep waters, the cat stays still on the banks for hours before jumping into the water for the kill. In shallow (浅的) waters, though, the cat actively drives the fish out of their hiding places by moving about with heavy steps.
Now the fishing cat is facing another challenge: humans. The world has lost almost 90 percent of its wetlands since the 1700s, with Asia suffering the greatest loss. These days, industrialized fish farming, pollution and other human behaviors have destroyed the living condition of freshwater fish and set fishing cats against farmers, as the hungry cats steal farmed fish, and the farmers get even with them (报复). Once found along river systems from Pakistan to Vietnam, the cats have disappeared from large areas of their range.
Researchers are testing new methods, including the commercial launch (商业化推出) of a type of native rice variety. Depending on nutrients (营养物) washed in by rains rather than on chemicals, the rice creates living space for the fishing cat and its food. The idea is that in healthy lakes where there is plenty to feed fishing cats and fishermen alike, killings will be unnecessary. “Nobody takes a loss,” Adhya explains, “when somebody takes a fish.”
12. What does the author want to explain about fishing cats in the first paragraph
A. Why they moved to South and Southeast Asia.
B. What helps them swim well in the water.
C. What pushes them to live with ducks.
D. Why they love staying in the water.
13. What does the underlined word “ingenious” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Friendly. B. Alarmed. C. Clever. D. Lazy.
14. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The battle between fishing cats and humans.
B. The decision to protect freshwater fish.
C. The importance of stopping pollution.
D. The method of increasing wetlands.
15. What can we infer about the new method mentioned in the last paragraph
A. It will do some harm to the environment.
B. It will create a win-win situation.
C. It will increase food production.
D. It will cost a lot of money.
第二节 七选五 (共5小题; 每小题2.5分。满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to stay healthy on holiday
Taking time to relax on holiday may be good for our health. ____16____. Here’s how to stay healthy when you travel.
Plan before you go
Besides the stress of organizing your break in the first place, there’s the added anxiety of remembering to buy and pack everything you need, as well as getting where you need to go on time. To avoid this, as soon as you’ve booked your holiday, list the travel documents you’ll need. Check you have them and they’re valid (有效的). Then start packing several weeks in advance, giving yourself time to buy some daily necessities. ____17____.
____18____
Try to forget the cares of everyday life. You can achieve this by ensuring you don’t check emails or social media, or feel obligated to use it to record your best holiday moments. Ideally, turn off notices, limit your screen time and try to focus on the present moment. That will enable you to relax and make special memories.
Eat and drink well and mindfully
____19____. Take time to really enjoy all the flavors. However, you should be aware that too many alcoholic drinks can cause “holiday heart”, characterized by an irregular rhythm. What’s worse, if you’re holidaying in a hot climate, that can also result in dehydration (脱水).
Get active
Try a new activity. Consider walking and swimming or tennis. ____20____. Remember that being active not only helps you stay fit during the holiday, but also makes you feel fitter and more refreshed once you’re back.
A. Ignore all the barriers in life
B. Get rid of the digital addiction
C. But there’s a physical reason for this
D. However, too much relaxation also has opposite effects
E. Part of the fun of going away is experiencing the cuisine of other places
F. On departure day, leave more time than you need to get to an airport or port
G. If you’re somewhere hot, it’s best to work out in the early morning or evening
第三部分 语言知识运用（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。
I was an avid (热衷的) list maker. I thought the lists would help me finish things more ____21____ so that I would have my own ____22____ each day. Instead, I felt tired all the time, and it was hard to fall asleep as I ____23____ my to-do list for the next day in my mind. I was ____24____ and painful.
My real turning ____25____ came about a few years ago. I was having the inside of our house painted. ____26____, I had to move all things out of the painters’ way. After the painting, I decided to think about what I would put back. I ____27____ many decorations because they made the rooms small and ____28____. And the house felt so much more open, peaceful and beautiful. When I started to hang our calendar back up, I noticed how ____29____ each day was. Every square was filled in. I decided to continue my ____30____ of the calendar.
It was near the end of July, so I ____31____ “clearing” August and September. I kept doctors’ appointments (预约) and family events. But I ____32____ extra tasks I had taken on that left me very little time to relax, read or spend time with my family. I felt a great sense of ____33____ after that.
I still make ____34____ to keep myself organized, but I am down to one page. I schedule time for myself each day — to do what I ____35____. The tidy beauty of our home and schedule gives me great peace and joy.
21. A. naturally B. secretly C. effectively D. creatively
22. A. duty B. time C. method D. reason
23. A. adapted to B. searched for C. depended on D. went over
24. A. amazed B. stressed C. bored D. pleased
25. A. point B. occasion C. opportunity D. stage
26. A. Otherwise B. However C. Besides D. Thus
27. A. put up B. took over C. threw away D. broke through
28. A. dark B. crowded C. warm D. unusual
29. A. meaningful B. different C. full D. long
30. A. preparing B. recovering C. clearing D. establishing
31 A. imagined B. missed C. avoided D. started
32. A. removed B. challenged C. ensured D. preserved
33. A. eagerness B. shame C. relief D. belonging
34. A. profits B. lists C. wishes D. goals
35. A. want B. prove C. approach D. inspire
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Located in Wuhan City as a landmark (地标), the Yellow Crane Tower has ___36___very long history. Due to the perfect position, it was first built by Sun Quan as a watchtower for his army in 223. After what seemed ___37___ (hundred) of years, its military function was ___38___ (gradual) forgotten and the tower was enjoyed mainly as a picturesque (优美的) location.
During the Tang Dynasty, many popular poems were written in praise of the Yellow Crane Tower. ___39___ was the Yellow Crane Tower poem that made the tower so famous and attractive. During the following centuries, it ___40___ (destroy) and rebuilt several times.
The Yellow Crane Tower had different architectural features in different dynasties. However, the tower ___41___ stands today was rebuilt in a new place in 1981 ___42___completed in 1985. It is based on the old tower ___43___ (design) during the Qing Dynasty, standing 51.4 meters high. The ___44___ (appear) of the Yellow Crane Tower remains the same despite the direction it is viewed from.
On top of the tower, visitors are treated to a fantastic view of the Yangtze River, its bridge and the ____45____ (surround) buildings in Wuhan City.
Enjoying the fame (名声) of “The First Scenery under Heaven”, the Yellow Crane Tower is one of the most famous towers south of the Yangtze River.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分)
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你市图书馆将播放关于中国茶文化的纪录片。你的外教Mr. Smith是中国茶文化爱好者，请给他写一封邮件，邀请他一起观看。内容包括：
1.播放时间、地点，
2.纪录片主要内容。
注意：
1.词数100词左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：纪录片documentary
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第二节（满分25分)
47. On a freezing morning of December, two police officers were patrolling（巡逻） the streets. Suddenly, the walkie-talkie (对讲机) on Alan, one of the officers, rang. “The cake shop near the City Museum has reported a burglary (窃案). Please rush to the scene immediately”, said the electronic voice.
The two policemen quickly arrived at the shop, only to find that the scene showed no sign of crimes at all. Curiously, they checked the monitor (监控器) and found that a thin woman broke open the window and climbed into the store at 5:20 a.m. Instead of searching around, she walked straight into the storage room, stole cheese, chocolate, butter and other ingredients for a cake, and then ran away down the road.
Both policemen felt quite confused about her behavior. One of the shop assistants identified the thief as Clara, a single mother who lived nearby. She had an eight-year-old boy to take care of and lived in poverty.
Moments later, the two officers arrived at Clara’s house. Bob, the other officer, pulled out a gun and was about to break in. But Alan told him to put the gun away and knocked gently.
The door opened and out came a very thin woman. From the outline of her figure, Alan recognized that she was exactly the thief. The woman, Clara, immediately understood the situation when she saw the two policemen. She buried her face in her hands and sat down on the floor.
At that very moment, a child’s voice broke the silence, “Mom, is anyone coming for my birthday Invite them in, please.”
After hearing the boy’s words, Clara stood up and begged in a low voice, “Officer, I did steal those things, but there’s nothing else I could do. It’s my baby’s birthday, and I’ve got neither job nor money. Please don’t take those things away. I’ve just used them to make him a cake.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Para1:
Looking into the woman’s teary eyes, Alan understood and walked into the house.
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Para 2:
Bob nodded thoughtfully and asked, “What about the things she stole ”
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