江苏省扬州中学2023-2024学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题（Word版附答案）.docx

1、江苏省扬州中学2023-2024学年第一学期期中试题 高 二 英 语 2023.11试卷满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟注意事项: 1. 答题前, 考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚, 将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂; 非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写, 字体工整、笔迹清楚。3. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答, 超出答题区域书写的答案无效; 在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。4.考试结束后，请将答题卡交监考人员。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

2、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 woman imply?A. The team has first become the league champion.B. The team did a good job again this time.C. The team has little chance to win this time.2. What program does the man generally listen to?A. News.B. Ta

3、lk shows.C. Education program.3. Where is the conversation taking place?A. In a park.B. In a museum.C. In a pet store.4. How does Mike feel?A. Satisfied.B. Puzzled.C. Worried.5. What does the woman mean?A. She doesnt understand the man.B. She gave the change to someone else.C. Shes unable to help th

4、e man.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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至7题。6. Why is the woman talking to the man?A. Because of the poor quality of the goods she bought.B. Because of not getting the promised di

5、scount.C. Because of the impolite attitude of the salesgirl.7. What will the man give to the woman?A. Some money.B. A letter of apology.C. A new product.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Which place would the man like to go?A. An exciting modern city.B. A popular tourist attraction.C. A quiet and far-away place.9.

6、 What does the woman worry about?A. The weather.B. The food and water.C. The language.10. What does the woman plan to do now?A. Travel with the man.B. Do some gardening.C. Go to the travel agency. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. How often does the man contact his aunt?A. Once a month.B. Once a week.C. Seldom.1

7、2. Why didnt his aunt chat with him online?A. Her kids keep her busy all the time.B. She does not have a computer in her house.C. Shes not interested in using the computer.13. What will he do next?A. Ask his cousins for help.B. Teach his aunt himself.C. Ask his uncle for help.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. Wh

8、o is the woman?A. A police officer.B. An immigration official.C. An air hostess.15. Which line is for the residents?A. The line on the mans right.B. The line on the womans left.C. The line on the womans right.16. How long will the man study in the UK?A. For a few months.B. For a year.C. For two year

9、s.17. How will the man pay for living costs and tuition fees?A. His father has paid for that in advance.B. He has won a scholarship.C. He will take a part-time job to pay for that.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What is the talk mainly about?A. How to keep young.B. How to improve memory.C. How to open our min

10、d.19. What is the key to achieving this goal?A. Going back to school.B. Paying no attention to age.C. Using the mind as much as possible.20. What did the man who entered school at 70 become later?A. An active lawyer.B. A successful doctor.C. A highly paid artist.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满

11、分30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。AGET A BIRDS-EYE VIEW OF THE WORLDS MOST ATTRACTIVE FEATHERED ANIMALS WITH THESE BOOKSFlamingo (火烈鸟)Biologist and photographer Claudio Contreras Koob spent 20 years travelling deep into the wet lands and forests of his native Mexicoand beyondto feed his flamingo

12、 attraction. This book offers a unique window into the behavior and life of red-feathered birds, with more than 120 show-stopping shots displaying their beauty. teNeues, 35.Around the World in 80 BirdsInspiring secrets, national pride or scientific discoveries, every bird has a story to tell, from t

13、he weaver bird building multi-nest “apartment blocks” in Namibia to the bar-headed goose taking on a twice-yearly trans-Himalayan journey at an extreme altitude. Mike Unwins tour is accompanied by beautiful illustrations from Ryuto Miyake. Laurence King Publishing, 22.A World on the WingPulitzer-sho

14、rtlisted Weidensaul, whos at the forefront of research into bird migration, here tracks some of natures most remarkable journeys. He sails through the stormy Bering Sea, encounters trappers in the Mediterranean and visits former headhunters in northeast India, where a bird migration crisis has becom

15、e a conservation success story. Pan Macmillan, 9.99.Galapagos Crusoes: A Year Alone with the BirdsExplore this updated version of the 1968 title, Galapagos: Islands of Birds, by late bird expert Bryan Nelson, with previously unpublished material from his wife, June. The couple spent a year living on

16、 two Galapagos islands, studying birds, including the Galapagos albatross. This is their clever and amusing account. Bradt Guides, 11.99.21. Who illustrates the second costliest book?A. Claudio Contreras Koob.B. Ryuto Miyake.C. Mike Unwin.D. Weidensaul.22. Which book best suits those concerned about

17、 the survival of migratory birds?A. Flamingo.B. Around the World in 80 Birds.C. A World on the Wing.D. Galapagos Crusoes: A Year Alone with the Birds.23. What feature may Galapagos Crusoes: A Year Alone with the Birds have?A. Its moving plot.B. Its vivid imagination.C. Its romantic style.D. Its humo

18、rous description.BZhu Zhiwen, in his 30s, has been on the road, on his most recent bicycle trip since March.Zhu started this adventure, an “Olympic trip”, from Beijing and had spent several months going across the countrys vast land, including Shijiazhuang of Hebei province and Urumqi of the Xinjian

19、g Uygur autonomous region.“My destination is Paris, France, before the Summer Olympics on July 26, 2024,” says Zhu, who was originally from a small village in East Chinas Jiangxi province. “Its my way of celebrating the Games.”Over the past 11 years, Zhu has traveled through 45 countries and regions

20、 across four continents, covering a distance of over 90,000 kilometers. From Asia to Africa, from South America to North America, he has encountered many wonderful people and experiences, and witnessed various unique customs.Peoples good will has been a highlight of his trips. “I met a small hotel o

21、wner when I was cycling in Ecuador, South America, in 2016. After I knew the owner had been to China multiple times and was a fan of the Chinese culture and food, I took the initiative to cook him a Chinese dinner. He was very happy and, in return, offered me a night of accommodation for free,” Zhu

22、says.Yet, it hasnt all been smooth riding. Zhu came across severe weather on his way to the Arctic in 2020. Moreover, he suffered robberies during his stay in South Africa and escaped attacks from bears and other wild animals in Canada.After the Olympic tour, Zhu says he will continue to explore the

23、 world on his bicycle and fulfill his childhood dream of touring the whole world with his feet. Being an experienced traveler, Zhu has often been asked about his understanding of travel. “I think it is to accept what is possible during travel and get pleasure from it, no matter if it is good or bad,

24、” Zhu says.24. Why did Zhu Zhiwen start his recent bicycle trip?A. To bicycle across Chinas vast land.B. To visit his birthplace in Jiangxi province.C. To reach his destination before July 26, 2024.D. To celebrate the Summer Olympics in Paris, France.25. Whats Zhu Zhiwens purpose in mentioning his t

25、rip in Ecuador?A. To express his gratitude to a hotel owner.B. To present his skill in cooking Chinese dinner.C. To show peoples kindness he experienced in his trips.D. To introduce a devoted fan of Chinese culture and food.26. What do we know about Zhu Zhiwens bicycle journey?A. It is a bitter-swee

26、t riding for Zhu Zhiwen.B. Peoples good will fails to impress Zhu Zhiwen.C. Zhu Zhiwen has traveled through all the countries in Asia.D. Zhu Zhiwen gave up his trip in Canada due to wild animal attacks.27. What does travel mean to Zhu Zhiwen?A. Fulfilling his lifelong dream.B. Exploring the entire w

27、orld by bicycle.C. Becoming an experienced adventurer.D. Embracing all the experiences travel offers.CDetecting drugs used to be a special job for dogs, but now a drug detection team is welcoming some new colleaguessquirrels. Six Eurasian red squirrels were trained and approved for work responsibili

28、ties by police in Chongqing in February.Squirrels have a sharp sense of smell as they can smell food under a foot (about 30 centimeters) of snow. Being so small and quick, the “newcomers” are able to search for drugs in places where dogs may not be able to reach, such as in narrow spaces or on top o

29、f packages stacked (堆) high in warehouses. The squirrels have been trained to use their claws to scratch at boxes in order to catch their handlers attention if they detect drugs, according to local Chongqing police authorities.“Our self-developed training system can be applied to the training of var

30、ious animals,” Yin Jin, a police dog handler in Chongqing, told Global Times, adding that the training has really good results as the squirrels can quickly identify drugs. Although the system is designed for dogs, it can show some information on how squirrels are trained as well.According to a resea

31、rch article published in the journal China Working Dog which details the program, conditioning (训练) the animals reflexes (反射) is the key factor. First, the animals are familiarized with the targets smell and do special gestures when they smell their target. For example, for explosive detection dogs,

32、 the handlers place pieces of cloth with the smell of the explosives next to the dogs food.Next, the animals learn to search for the target under various conditions. From a large number of luggage bags to people walking in crowds, the handlers create different situations to test the animals. If the

33、animals successfully identify the location of the target, the animals are then rewarded with snacks and other treats. The animals are soon able to search for targets spontaneously (自动地), showing that the conditioned reflex has been built in them. Their training ends with practice sessions in real-li

34、fe scenarios.28. What would the squirrels do once they identify drugs?A. Use their claws to take the drugs.B. Enjoy treats from the handlers.C. Scratch at the surface of packages.D. Search for drugs with the same smell.29. What is one advantage of using squirrels for drug detection mentioned in the

35、article?A. Squirrels can detect drugs hidden under the earth.B. Squirrels are better at identifying explosives than dogs.C. Squirrels can access narrow spaces or high packages.D. Squirrels requires less training than dogs for drug detection.30. What is of vital importance for the animals successful

36、detection?A. Developing the immediate reactions of animals.B. Familiarizing the animals with the targets smell.C. Doing special gestures when they smell their target.D. Involving practice sessions under different conditions.31. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. The Role of A

37、nimals in Drug DetectionB. A New Member in the Drug Detection ForceC. The Challenges of Training Squirrels for Drug DetectionD. Chongqing Polices Training Program for Sniffer AnimalsDThe twilight (朦胧的) time between full wakefulness and being sound asleep may be packed with creative potential, In a n

38、ew experiment, people who went into a light sleep were better problem solvers later.It is said that the famous inventor, Thomas Edison, used to fall asleep in a chair holding two steel balls. As he nodded off, the balls fell into metal pans. The resulting noise woke him. Then, he could write down hi

39、s inventive ideas before he fell into a deep sleep and forgot them.Researchers tested Edisons method of cultivating creativity with 103 healthy people. Volunteers came to the lab to solve a tricky number problem. They were asked to change a string of numbers into a shorter sequence (序列). They were t

40、old to follow two simple rules. What the volunteers werent told was that there was an easy trick to do this task. The second number in the sequence would always be the correct final number, too. Once discovered, this trick dramatically cut the solving time.After doing this task 60 times, the volunte

41、ers earned a 20-minute break. This downtime was spent in a quiet, dark room. Volunteers sat in chairs and held a version of the steel balls that Edison used as “alarm clocks”it was a light drinking bottle in one dangling (悬垂) hand. The researchers told participants to close their eyes and rest or sl

42、eep if they desired.About half of the participants stayed awake. Twenty-four fell asleep and stayed in the shallow, twilight stage of sleep called N1. Fourteen others progressed to N2, a deeper stage of sleep.After their rest, participants returned to their number problem. The researchers saw a clea

43、r difference between the groups. People who had fallen into a shallow, early sleep were 2.7 times as likely to spot the hidden trick as people who stayed awake. Shallow sleepers were 5.8 times as likely to spot the trick as people who reached the deeper N2 stage.32. What can be inferred about Thomas

44、 Edison?A. His creative ideas were often forgotten.B. He woke himself up from a light sleep on purpose.C. His sleeping pattern was copied by 24 volunteers.D. He once got inspiration from a metal ball and a metal pan.33. What were the volunteers asked to do in the experiment?A. Work out a number sequ

45、ence.B. Find out the rules in a sequence of words.C. Describe what happened in their shallow sleep.D. Pick out the wanted numbers in the shortest time.34. Which group of volunteers did best in the experiment?A. Those who stayed awake.B. Those who slept for the longest hours.C. Those who woke up from

46、 the stage of N1.D. Those who woke up from the stage of N2.35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Write down Your Ideas before You ForgetB. Shallow Sleepers May Be Better InventorsC. Nodding off May Turn Your Creativity onD. Number Problems Are Solved in a Deep Sleep第二节（共5小

47、题；每小题2分，满分10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。Critical reading is active reading. It involves more than just understanding what an author is saying. Critical reading involves questioning and evaluating what the author is saying and forming your own opinions. 36 Consider the context of what

48、 is written.You may be reading something that was written by an author from a different cultural context than yours. Or, you may be reading something written some time ago in a different time context than yours. In either case, you must recognize and take into account any differences between your va

49、lues and attitudes and those represented by the author. 37 Dont accept what is written at face value. Before accepting what is written, be certain that the author provides sufficient support for any statements made. Look for facts, examples, and statistics that provide support. Also, look to see if

50、the author has integrated the work of authorities. Analyze assumptions made by the author.Assumptions are whatever the author must believe is true in order to make statements. 38 This means you must read carefully in order to identify any assumptions. Once you identify an assumption, you must decide

51、 whether or not the assumption is valid. 39 In doing this, be certain that the sources are reliable. For example, Einstein is a reliable source if the author is writing about landmark achievements in physics.A. Evaluate the sources the author uses.B. Question statements made by the author.C. Also be

52、 certain that the sources are relevant.D. Identify any possible prejudice the author has.E. Here are the things you should do to be a critical reader.F. The reasons why you should be a critical reader are as follows.G. In many cases, the authors assumptions are not directly stated. 40 Einstein is no

53、t a relevant source when the subject is poetry. Finally, if the author is writing about a subject in its current state, be sure that the sources are current. For example, studies done by Einstein in the early 20th century may not be appropriate if the writer is discussing the current state of knowle

54、dge in physics.第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分40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。When it comes to building a life together, putting down roots is an important step. For many 41 , a home that belongs to both partners whether its a house, townhouse or flatis a special part of the 42 .

55、Annie and Abby, a couple living in suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota, wanted to find a house where they could 43 a big garden together. They now live happily in a 44 1940s bungalow (平房) on a quiet, tree-lined street. The home theyve lovingly 45 and renewed has polished hardwood floors, a bay window, s

56、unroom and, of course, the garden where Abby spends most of her time during 46 weathers. Much like the couples five-year relationship, the house has 47 bones and lots of potential for beauty, but its been a process to get there. In 2019, the pair was living in a two-bedroom flat that Abby 48 from he

57、r grandfather near Bde Maka Ska, on the chain of lakes in Minneapolis. While 49 their wedding, they realized they didnt want to continue living in a walk-up building with no reserved parking and a laundry room shared 50 their fellow residents. So, while they dreamed about saying “I do” in front of t

58、reasured friends and family members, they also 51 themselves to dream about buying a home. 52 , they ran into their realtor (房地产经纪人) at a festival celebration that spring. And, with historically low interest 53 , they started shopping for a mortgage preapproval. It 54 that those were the easy elemen

59、ts. Finding a house, however, proved more 55 . 41. A. couplesB. parentsC. friendsD. relatives42. A. affectionB. heartC. journeyD. department43. A. growB. purchaseC. coverD. rebuild44. A. vividB. modernC. regularD. cozy45. A. reinforcedB. rechargedC. updatedD. explored46. A. outgoingB. fairC. stormyD

60、. severe47. A. tolerantB. supportiveC. thoroughD. solid48. A. detectedB. ownedC. reservedD. ordered49. A. planningB. dominatingC. hostingD. launching50. A. alongB. amongC. forD. from51. A. chasedB. includedC. forcedD. allowed52. A. On purposeB. In contrastC. By accident D. At ease53. A. speedsB. way

61、sC. ratesD. risks54. A. got aroundB. turned outC. came aboutD. broke out55. A. creativeB. deepC. valuableD. challenging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。An art exhibition themed on the bird Nipponia Nippon is being held in Shanghai as part of efforts to promote the harmony 56 h

62、uman and nature as well as communication between China, Japan and South Korea.Nipponia Nippon, or Zhuhuan (朱鹮) in Chinese, 57 (know) as an auspicious (吉祥的) bird in oriental culture. In 1981, only seven wild Nipponia Nippon were found in Hanzhong of Shaanxi Province, 58 unveiled (揭开) the protection a

63、nd breeding of the bird. China then sent some birds to Japan and South Korea in the 59 (follow) years, an act which gifted the bird its nickname “friendship ambassador”.People from the three countries have deep affection for the bird, which 60 (become) a symbol of friendship by now. Since 1985, thes

64、e birds from China have been settling down in Japan and South Korea. This has not only created 61 (condition) for the protection and rebuilding of the bird community in the two countries, 62 also created the opportunity to build a new bridge to promote 63 (ecology) civilization construction based on

65、 the cooperation of the three countries. A seminar of the same name was held recently. During 64 event, experts from the three countries shared their experience and views on 65 (protect) the bird and bilateral cooperation.第三节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）根据句意和首字母或中文提示填写单词。66. To realize her a_ of becoming a sc

66、ientist, she has been working very hard.67. What the witness said in court was c_ to the statement he made to the police.68. The companys c_ to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success.69. The tournament is open to both amateurs and p_.70. A fortunate e_ brought the two

67、friends together after a long separation. 71. We were given a brief _ (展示) of the computers functions.72. I admired him for his great _ (辨别力) in his choice of friends73. I was absorbed in the book _ (支配) the best-seller lists when he came in.74. The are strong _ (支持者) of free market policies.75. Thi

68、s is not the first time he has been _ (调查) by the police for fraud.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假设你是学生会主席李华，在“世界地球日”到来之际，请你以学生会的名义向全校学生发送一份以“保护地球，从我做起”为主题的倡议信。内容包括：1. 为什么我们需要保护地球；2. 我们应该如何保护地球。注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节以使行文连贯。Boys and girls,_ Students Union第二节（满分25分）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

69、整的短文。It was mid-December, and the temperature was a chilly minus 20-degree Celsius. I walked with my head down, passing the homeless beggars and ignoring all of them as usual. Then I saw him, sitting against a building, wrapped in thin cloth, holding a white cup in front of him. I heard his shaky, p

70、itiful voice target me as I sped past him. “Spare some change?” he asked. “Ill appreciate it.”I didnt even bother looking up at him. In my mind, I briefly pictured him walking into the closest pub and drinking whisky with whatever money he managed to get. Or, maybe he needed another shot of cocaine.

71、 See, like most people in the city, it took me only moments to pass judgement on his life. “I have no money on me.” I said quickly. Looking back, I feel as though fate had set out that day to teach me a lesson. And it succeeded. Just a few feet past him, I slipped on a piece of ice on the sidewalk!

72、I landed square on my right knee. The acute pain passed throughout as I lay on the ground. Then I heard a familiar voice only inches above me. “Are you all right?” he asked. I knew immediately this was the man I had just rushed past. Before tears welled up in my eyes, I saw the smooth, sympathetic l

73、ook in his eyes. I held his hand as I struggled to get to my feet. He held my arm as I limped (一瘸一拐地走) to the nearby bus stop and sat on the bench. “My name is Mike,” he said with concern. “That was quite a fall you took, and you really need to see a doctor.” “This bus goes past the hospital,” I sai

74、d quickly, pointing to the bus sign above me.Mike paused, and a look of sudden realization crossed his face. He pulled out his small white cup and dumped all the change into his hand.“I know you dont have any change on you,” he said, “I think this is just enough for you to take the bus.” 注意：1. 续写词数应

75、为150左右；I was overcome with guilt as I remembered the lie I had told him only a few minutes earlier.“Thank you,” he said gratefully when the bus was approaching.2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。参考答案第一部分 听力1-5 BACCC 6-10 BACBB 11-15 ACABC 16-20 BAACB 第二部分 阅读理解21-23 BCD24-27 DCAD 28-31 CCAB 32-35 BACC36-40 EBGAC第三

76、部分 语言运用41-45 ACADC 46-50 BDBAB 51-55 DCCBD56. between 57. is known 58. which 59. following 60. has become 61. conditions 62. but 63. ecological 64. the 65. protecting66. ambition 67. contradictory 68. commitment 69. professionals 70. encounter71. demonstration 72. discrimination 73. dominating 74. a

77、dvocates 75. investigated第四部分 写作第一节【参考范文】Boys and girls,As we all know, the earth is suffering a lot from human activities. With the World Earth Day approaching, the Students Union issues the following initiatives to all students. Undoubtedly, public environmental awareness is crucial to environment

78、al protection practice, so we appeal to everyone to spread the green concept to whoever he meets. Also, it is every citizens duty to pursue a green lifestyle from now on. We students should set ourselves an example to others in terms of green living.There is only one earth, whose life is fragile. Le

79、ts start right now and turn our environmental commitment into concrete action! Students Union第二节【参考范文】I was overcome with guilt as I remembered the lie I had told him only a few minutes earlier. At that moment I realized that standing in front of me was such a kind and sincere man, different from wh

80、at I had judged. I turned away from his offering hand, pulled out my wallet and dumped my own change into the palm of my hand. I felt Mikes eyes on me as I counted through the money that I had told him didnt even exist. I kept enough money for myself to take the bus to the hospital and then dropped

81、the rest into his white cup. It was worth at least 10 dollars. “Thank you,” he said gratefully when the bus was approaching. He held his cup tightly to his chest with one hand and reached out the other hand to help me stand up. As the bus slowed down in front of me, I turned around to Mike, saying,

82、“You take care of yourself. It is cold outside.” Five minutes ago, I couldnt have cared about him at all. “I will,” he smiled brightly. “And you take care of your leg.” I limped onto the bus and took a seat by the window. “Mike!” I murmured to myself. “Thank you for what you have taught me!” 答案详解：【答

83、案】21. B 22. C 23. D【解析】【导语】本文是记应用文。文章介绍了四本介绍鸟类的书。【21题详解】细节理解题。比较四本书的价格得出Around the World in 80 Birds这本书是第二昂贵的，再根据此段介绍中“Mike Unwins tour is accompanied by beautiful illustrations from Ryuto Miyake. ”（Mike Unwin 的旅行伴有Ryuto Miyake绘制的精美插图。） 故选B。【22题详解】细节理解题。根据A World on the Wing这段中 “Pulitzer-shortlisted

84、 Weidensaul, whos at the forefront of research into bird migration, here tracks some of natures most remarkable journeys.”（普利策奖入围者Weidensaul 处于候鸟研究的前沿，这里记录了一些大自然的非凡旅程。）故选C。【23题详解】推理判断题。根据Galapagos Crusoes: A Year Alone with the Birds这段中最后一句“This is their clever and amusing account.”（这是他们聪明的令人发笑的描述。）

85、故选D。【答案】24. D 25. C 26. A 27. D【解析】【导语】本文是记叙文。文章讲述了朱志文骑自行车走遍四大洲的故事。【24题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段的“Zhu started this adventure, an “Olympic trip”(朱开始了这次“奥林匹克之旅”)”和第三段的“My destination is Paris, France, before the Summer Olympics on July 26, 2024(我的目的地是法国巴黎，在2024年7月26日夏季奥运会之前)”可知，朱最近开始的自行车之旅是为了庆祝法国巴黎的夏季奥运会。故选D。【25

86、题详解】推理判断题。根据第五段内容“Peoples good will has been a highlight of his trips. “I met a small hotel owner when I was cycling in Ecuador, South America, in 2016. After I knew the owner had been to China multiple times and was a fan of the Chinese culture and food, I took the initiative to cook him a Chinese

87、dinner. He was very happy and, in return, offered me a night of accommodation for free,” Zhu says.( 人们的善意是他旅程的一大亮点。“2016年，我在南美洲的厄瓜多尔骑自行车时遇到了一位小酒店老板。当我知道店主去过中国很多次，喜欢中国文化和中国美食后，我主动为他做了一顿中餐。他很高兴，作为回报，他让我免费住了一晚。”)”可推断，朱提到厄瓜多尔的经历是为了展示他在旅途中遇到的人的善良。故选C。【26题详解】细节理解题。根据第四段的“From Asia to Africa, from South Am

88、erica to North America, he has encountered many wonderful people and experiences, and witnessed various unique customs.( 从亚洲到非洲，从南美到北美，他遇到了许多精彩的人和经历，见证了各种独特的习俗。)”和第五段的“Peoples good will has been a highlight of his trips.( 人们的善意是他旅程的一大亮点。)”可知，朱的旅程是精彩的愉快的，第六段的“Yet, it hasnt all been smooth riding.( 然而

89、，这一切并非一帆风顺。)”以及下文举例可知，朱的旅程也是艰难的。因此推断朱志文的自行车之旅是苦乐参半的。故选A。【27题详解】细节理解题。根据最后一段的“I think it is to accept what is possible during travel and get pleasure from it, no matter if it is good or bad,” Zhu says.( “我认为它是接受旅行中的可能性，并从中获得乐趣，无论它是好是坏，”朱说。)”可推断，朱认为应该接受旅行带来的所有体验。故选D。【答案】28. C 29. C 30. A 31. B【解析】【导语】

90、本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了警方训练松鼠去搜查毒品。【28题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段中“The squirrels have been trained to use their claws to scratch at boxes to draw their handlers attention if they detect drugs, according to local Chongqing police authorities. (据重庆当地警方称，这些松鼠经过训练，一旦发现毒品，它们就会用爪子抓箱子，以引起饲养员的注意)”可知，松鼠在发现毒品后会用爪子抓箱子来提醒它们的饲养员。故

91、选C项。【29题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段中“Being so small and quick, the “newcomers” are able to search for drugs in places where dogs may not be able to reach，such as in narrow spaces or on top of packages stacked (堆) high in warehouses. (由于体积小、速度快，这些“新来者”能够在狗可能够不到的地方搜索毒品，比如狭窄的空间里，或者在仓库里堆叠得很高的包裹顶部。)”可知，在毒品检测方面，松鼠相比于狗

92、来说，松鼠可以进入仓库狭窄的空间或到达高处的包裹。故选C项。【30题详解】细节理解题。根据最后一段“The animals are soon able to search for targets spontaneously (自动地)，showing that the conditioned reflex has been built in them. (动物很快就能自动地寻找目标，这表明条件反射已经在体内建立起来了)”可知，动物自动寻找目标时，就表明它们已经发展出条件反射，因此形成条件反射对于动物成功探测是最重要的。故选A项。【31题详解】主旨大意题。根据第一段内容“Detecting dr

93、ugs used to be a special job for dogs, but now a drug detection team is welcoming some new colleagues-squirrels. Six Eurasian red squirrels were trained and approved for work responsibilities by police in Chongqing in February. ( 探测毒品曾经是狗的一项特殊工作，但现在一个毒品探测小组正在欢迎一些新同事松鼠。今年2月，重庆警方对6只欧亚红松鼠进行了培训，并批准了它们的工

94、作职责。)”以及下文内容可知，本文主要讲述了重庆警方训练松鼠进行毒品探测，迎来松鼠成为新同事，共同探测毒品，因此推断B项“毒品侦缉队的新成员”为最佳标题。故选B项。【答案】32. B 33. A 34. C 35. C【解析】【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了一项新的研究结果：在清醒和熟睡之间的朦胧状态时，人的思维可能具有创造性。【32题详解】推理判断题。根据第二段“It is said that the famous inventor, Thomas Edison, used to fall asleep in a chair holding two steel balls. As he

95、nodded off, the balls fell into metal pans. The resulting noise woke him. Then, he could write down his inventive ideas before he fell into a deep sleep and forgot them.(据说，著名的发明家爱迪生曾经抱着两个钢球在椅子上睡着。就在他打瞌睡的时候，球掉进了金属锅里。由此产生的噪音吵醒了他。然后，他就可以在进入深度睡眠并忘记之前，把他的创意写下来)”可知，爱迪生用钢球和金属平底锅的撞击声将自己弄醒，为的是把朦胧状态中的创造性想法记下

96、来。故选B。【33题详解】细节理解题。根据第三段“They were asked to change a string of numbers into a shorter sequence (序列).(他们被要求改变字符串的数字变成短序列)”可知，在实验中志愿者被要求通过计算改变字符串。然后变成短序列。故填A。【34题详解】细节理解题。根据第五段“Twenty-four fell asleep and stayed in the shallow, twilight stage of sleep called N1.(24人睡着了，并停留在被称为N1的浅的、朦胧的睡眠阶段)”以及最后一段“Peo

97、ple who had fallen into a shallow, early sleep were 2.7 times as likely to spot the hidden trick as people who stayed awake. Shallow sleepers were 5.8 times as likely to spot the trick as people who reached the deeper N2 stage.(过早浅睡的人发现隐藏的秘密的可能性是保持清醒的人的2.7倍。浅睡眠者发现这一诡计的可能性是深N2睡眠者的5.8倍)”可知，浅睡中醒来的人在实验中

98、表现得最好，即N1阶段的人表现最好。故选C。【35题详解】主旨大意题。根据第一段“In a new experiment, people who went into a light sleep were better problem solvers later.(在新的实验中,进入浅睡眠的人更好的问题解决者)”可知，本文介绍了一项研究发现：在清醒和熟睡之间的朦胧状态时，人的思维可能具有创造性。由此可知，Nodding off May Turn Your Creativity on(打盹可以激发你的创造力)适合作本文最佳标题。故选C。【答案】36. E 37. B 38. G 39. A 40.

99、 C【解析】【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是如何成为一名批判性的读者。【36题详解】空格前说“Critical reading involves questioning and evaluating what the author is saying and forming your own opinions.(。批判性阅读包括质疑和评估作者所说的内容，形成自己的观点。)”，空格后是一些方法，因此空格处应引出有方法可以让人成为批判性读者，E选项“Here are the things you should do to be a critical reader.(要成为一个批判性的读者，以下

100、是你应该做的事情。)”引出下文的方法，因此E选项承上启下，符合语境，故选E。【37题详解】空格处是本段的小标题，由空格后的“Dont accept what is written at face value. Before accepting what is written, be certain that the author provides sufficient support for any statements made. Look for facts, examples, and statistics that provide support. Also, look to see

101、if the author has integrated the work of authorities.(不要接受表面的内容。在接受所写的内容之前，要确定作者对任何陈述都提供了足够的支持。寻找能够提供支持的事实、例子和统计数据。另外，看看作者是否整合了权威的作品。)”可知，本段主要讲的是要质疑作者所写的内容，B选项“Question statements made by the author.(质疑作者做出的陈述。)”概括了本段的主题，符合语境，故选B。【38题详解】空格前说“Assumptions are whatever the author must believe is true i

102、n order to make statements.(假设是作者为了陈述而必须相信的东西。)”，空格后说“This means you must read carefully in order to identify any assumptions.(这意味着你必须仔细阅读，以识别任何假设。)”，这说明假设不是那么容易识别的，G选项“In many cases, the authors assumptions are not directly stated.(在许多情况下，作者的假设没有直接陈述。)”说明了假设不容易识别，这就需要仔细阅读，因此G选项承上启下，符合语境，故选G。【39题详解】

103、空格处是本段小标题，由空格后的“In doing this, be certain that the sources are reliable.(在这样做时，要确保消息来源是可靠的。)”可知，本段主要讲的是要识别作者所写东西的信息来源，A选项“Evaluate the sources the author uses.(评估作者使用的信息来源。)”说明了要识别作者使用的信息来源，概括了本段主题，符合语境，故选A。【40题详解】空格后说“Einstein is not a relevant source when the subject is poetry.(当主题是诗歌时，爱因斯坦不是一个相关的

104、资料来源。)”，因此空格处应说到要确保资料来源是相关的，C选项“Also be certain that the sources are relevant.(也要确定来源是相关的。)”说明要确保信息来源是相关的，因此C选项承上启下，符合语境，故选C。第三部分 语言运用第一节体裁：记叙文 体裁：家庭意义 主题：家园的重要性【语篇导读】本文以Annie and Abby夫妇拥有自己的房子为例讲述了家园对夫妇们的重要性。41. A 【解析】根据下文Annie and Abby, a couple living in suburban Minneapolis可知，本文是以Annie and Abby夫

105、妇拥有自己的房子为例讲述了家园对夫妇们的重要性。couples意为“夫妇”，符合语境；parents意为“父母”；friends意为“朋友”；relatives意为“亲属”。42. C 【解析】根据上文When it comes to building a life together可知，本句使用了暗喻的修辞手法。句意为：夫妻一起构建生活就是营造人生的旅途，有一个家园也就是这个旅途中的一部分。journey意为“旅途”，符合语境；affection意为“爱情”；department意为“部门”。43. A 【解析】根据下文of course, the garden where Abby spe

106、nds most of her time可知，Abby在有了自己的房子之后，就花了很多的时间在花园里。这也就是说，Abby在种植花园（里的花草）。grow意为“栽种；种植”，符合语境；purchase意为“购买”；cover意为“覆盖”；rebuild意为“重建”。44. D 【解析】根据上文中的happily可知，Abby夫妇住在二十世纪的房子里是快乐的。相应地，他们的房子也应该是令人惬意的。cozy意为“令人感到温暖舒适的”，符合语境；amused意为“愉快的”，常修饰人；tasteless意为“不可口的；粗俗的”；regular意为“定期的”。45. C 【解析】根据下文and rene

107、wed has polished hardwood floors中的renewed和polished可知，Abby夫妇更新了他们新购买的房子。update意为“更新；使现代化”，符合语境；reinforce意为“加固”；recharge意为“充电；（人）修整”；explore意为“探索”。46. B 【解析】根据上文Abby spends most of her time可知，既然能够让Abby在花园里种植花园的天气一定是晴朗的。fair意为“晴朗的”，符合语境；outgoing意为“外向的；容易相处的”，常修饰人；responsible意为“负责任的”；severe意为“严重的”。47. D

108、 【解析】根据上文Much like the couples five-year relationship可知，Abby夫妻关系已经持续5年，而他们的房子正如他们的这种可靠的感情。solid意为“可靠的”，符合语境；tolerant意为“宽容的；能在困难条件下生存的”；supportive意为“支持的”；thorough意为“彻底的；完全的”。48. B 【解析】根据下文they realized they didnt want to continue living in a walk-up building可知，Abby夫妇当初居住在一个无电梯的楼房里。而且，这个房子是来自她的祖父。因此，这

109、个房子应该属于Abby的。own意为“拥有”，符合语境；detecte意为“侦探”；reserve意为“预定；预留”；aime意为“目的在于”。49. A 【解析】根据下文while they dreamed about saying “I do” in front of treasured friends and family members可知，当他们梦想着在珍贵的朋友和家人面前说“我愿意嫁给/娶对方”时，Abby夫妇就有改变房子的计划了。plan意为“计划”，符合语境；dominate意为“支配”；sharpen意为“改进”；launch意为“发起”。50. B 【解析】根据上文a wa

110、lk-up building with no reserved parking and a laundry room可知，Abby夫妇居住的无电梯的楼房条件艰苦，没有专用车位，共用洗衣房。among意为“在中；与在一起”；along意为“沿着”。51. D 【解析】根据上文while they dreamed about saying “I do” in front of treasured friends and family members可知，Abby夫妇有两个梦想：一个是结婚，另外一个是买房子。allow意为“允许；给予；留出；给出”，符合语境；chase意为“追赶”；include意

111、为“包括”；force意为“强迫”。52. C 【解析】根据下文they found their realtor at a festival celebration that spring可知，他们那年春天在一个节日活动里碰到了自己的房地产经纪人，这是意外的。By accident意为“碰巧地”，符合语境；on purpose意为“有目的地”；in contrast意为“相比较地”；at east意为“轻松地”。53. C 【解析】根据下文they started shopping for a mortgage preapproval可知，Abby夫妇开始购买抵押贷款，其原因在于历史上利率较低

112、。rate意为“费率”，符合语境；risk意为“风险”。54. B 【解析】根据下文the easy elements和proved可知，本句讲述的是作者在经过一系列事情之后的感悟。turn out意为“结果是；最终发现”，符合语境；come about意为“发生”；contribute to意为“导致”；break down意为“崩溃、抛锚”。55. D 【解析】根据上文the easy elements和however可知，找到合适的房子实际上是一件很难的事情。challenging意为“困难的；有挑战性的”，符合语境；creative意为“创造性的”；valuable意为“有价值的”。第

113、二节【语篇导读】本文介绍了一场以朱鹮为主题的艺术展在上海举行。1981年，在陕西省的汉中只发现了7只野生朱鹮，后来中国加强了对这种鸟的保护和繁殖，并将一些鸟作为“友谊大使”送到了日本和韩国。这种鸟作为促进人类与自然的和谐以及中、日、韩三国文化交流的一部分，促进了生态文明建设。56. between 考查介词。句意为：作为促进人与自然和谐的一部分，一场以朱鹮为主题的艺术展览正在上海举行。分析句意及human and nature可知，此处表示“在人与自然之间”，在两者之间用介词between。故填between。57. is known 考查动词的时态和语态及主谓一致。句意为：朱鹮在东方文化中被

114、当作吉祥鸟。be known as意为“被当作”，主语为单数第三人称，谓语动词也应用单数，且此处描述客观事实，应用一般现在时。故填known。58. which 考查定语从句。句意为：1981年，在陕西省的汉中仅仅发现了7只野生朱鹮，这揭开对这种鸟的保护和繁殖的序幕。分析句子结构可知，设空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰前面整个主句，关系词在从句中充当主语。故填which。59. following 考查词性转换。句意为：在接下来的几年里，中国送给了日本和韩国一些朱鹮。空后面为名词years，空前应该使用形容词，follow的形容词形式为following。故填following。60. has

115、become 考查动词的时态。句意为：来自这三个国家的人对这种鸟有着深厚的感情，它已经成为友谊的象征。设空处表明了主句产生的影响，所以需要填现在完成时。故填has become。61. conditions 考查名词的单复数。句意为：这不仅为保护和重建两国的鸟类群落创造了条件，而且还在三国的合作下创造了促进生态文明建设桥梁的机会。condition意为“条件”，为可数名词，此处其前无限定词，且根据句意可知，此处应用复数形式。故填conditions。62. but 考查固定搭配。句意见上一题解析。固定搭配not only but also 意为“不仅而且”。故填but。63. ecologic

116、al 考查词性转换。句意见第61题解析。空格处应用形容词修饰后面的名词短语civilization construction，ecology的形容词形式为ecological。故填ecological。64. the 考查冠词。句意为：在那次活动中，三国的专家分享了他们对鸟类和双边合作的经验和看法。此处特指上文出现的A seminar of the same name事件，应用定冠词。故填the。65. protecting 考查非谓语动词。句意见上一题解析。空格前为介词on，应用动名词作介词的宾语。故填protecting。听力录音稿Text 1 M: Our football team h

117、as just won the championship match!W: Wow, we have become the league champion for the fourth time!M: Cheers!Text 2 W: Do you often listen to the radio?M: Yeah. I listen to the radio every morning.W: What programs do you usually listen to?M: Programs about what happened at home and abroad.Text 3 W: L

118、ook at those colorful birds over there. I think you can teach them to sing.M: But look at the price! Id rather have a cat.Text 4 W: Mike, how are you getting along with your homework?M: I have been doing it for two hours. I dont know if Ill be able to get it finished.W: Take it easy.Text 5 M: Pardon

119、 me, Miss. Do you have change for a dollar?W: Im afraid not, youll have to ask someone else.Text 6 W: Excuse me, Im looking for the are you the manager?M: Yes, I am. What can I do for you?W: I bought this yesterday, but I didnt look at the receipt until todayand Im shocked that I didnt get the disco

120、unt that you were advertising. I thought that this item would be 25% off!M: May I have a look? Hmmit says it was checked out on register four-thats Heather. She is new on staff, so she probably didnt know about the sale. Im very sorry about that. Ill fix the problem right away and get you some cash.

121、W: Thanks very much. Ill just be waiting over there.Text 7 M: Oh, dear, I suppose its time to start thinking about the summer holidays again. The papers are full of travel articles.W: They always are at this time of year. Do you have somewhere in mind?M: I just think it would be nice to go somewhere

122、 different, for example, Tibet.W: Where? Tibet? But it is quite far away. It will cost a lot.M: But Id like to go somewhere out-of-the-way. Somewhere where there arent many tourists. I havent been to Tibet, but some people I know told me its a wonderful place for a holiday.W: You might have trouble

123、with food and water.M: Oh, that wont be a problem. I can get some information from the travel agency and see what they are offering. Are you coming with me?W: Id be quite happy to stay at home and work in the garden. I want to build a path.Text 8 W: Do you keep in touch with your aunt in America?M:

124、Sure, I usually call her once a month.W: That sounds kind of expensive.M: Yeah, a little, I guess.W: Do you ever have the desire to chat online?M: Sure. But my aunt is a little older and not really into using the computer.W: But surely she would want to save a little money. You said she has kids. Th

125、ey must have a computer in the house. You could get one of her kids to teach her how to use the Internet.M: Yeah, I guess I never really thought about it. I kind of like hearing the sound of her voice. It feels a little closer and more personal.W: Yeah, I understand. I like hearing my parents voices

126、 too, but I dont feel like I need to hear them every time we talk.M: Hmm. Maybe I will get her kids to help. Its a good idea.Text 9 W: Can I see your passport, please?M: Is this line for non-residents?W: Yes it is. Residents can queue up in the lines to my right.M: OK. Heres my passport.W: Whats the

127、 expiration date on your passport?M: I think its coming up, maybe in a few months. It was renewed in Beijing, so the new expiration date is on the last page.W. I see. Yes, youll need to renew your passport in a few months. Make sure you dont let it expire while you are in the UK.M: I wont.W: Do you

128、have anything to declare?M: No, I dont have anything to declare.W: How long will you be staying in the UK?M: Ill be here about a year.W: What is the purpose of your stay?M: Ill be studying. Im doing an MBA at Nottingham University.W: Where will you be staying?M: I have a housing contract with the un

129、iversity. Ill be in a dorm room on campus.W: How do you plan on paying for your living costs and tuition fees while you are here?M: My father has already paid for that in advance. Here are the receipts.W: OK. Have a good stay. Heres your passport and your documents.M: Thank you very much.Text 10 My

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