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2023~2024学年度下学期高二4月月考试卷
英语
考生注意：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：外研版选择性必修第二册~选择性必修第三册Unit 3。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where is the man’s raincoat
A. In the office. B. On the bus. C. At home.
2. What does the woman think of sharing a room with others
A. Uncomfortable. B. Enjoyable. C. Troublesome.
3. How much is the milk
A. $3. B. $3.50. C. $6.50.
4. Why does the woman call the man
A. To look for a job.
B. To ask him to put up a notice.
C. To leave a message for her piano teacher.
5. What is the conversation about
A. A boss. B. An exam. C. An interview.
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 probable relationship between the speakers
A Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Strangers.
7. What does the man want to do during the summer vacation
A. Learn to drive. B. Do volunteer work. C. Go sightseeing.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the woman probably
A. A customer. B. A manager. C. A secretary.
9. When will the man’s train leave for London
A. At 9:30 am. B. At 11:30 am. C. At 5:00 pm.
10. Who will the man meet on n Thursday
A. Mr. Black. B. Ms. Smith. C. Mike.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where is the boy now
A. At school. B. At a stadium. C. In his house.
12. How will the boy get home
A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By car.
13. What time is it
A. 3:30. B. 4:00. C.5:00.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What are the speakers doing
A. Doing some exercise.
B. Making a training plan.
C. Attending a sports meeting.
15. How long will the first period of the exercise last
A. Two weeks. B. Four weeks. C. Six weeks.
16. Which sport does the man plan to practice on Wednesday
A. Cycling. B. Swimming. C. Running.
17. How does the man find the second period of the exercise
A. Interesting. B. Easy. C. Stressful.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What does the speaker do now
A. A gardener. B. A cook. C. An office worker.
19. What does the speaker do at weekends
A. He plants trees. B. He repairs his truck. C. He drives to the country.
20. What is the speaker’s wife interested in
A. Picking up leaves.
B. Buying old radios.
C. Collecting old cookery books.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Fun Fall Weekend Getaways
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Alabama’s Gulf Shores is attractive year-round, but the fall months bring fewer crowds and more affordable prices on hotels. Head to Gulf Shores for warm ocean waters and lovely whites and beaches that you may have all to yourself. There’s also plenty to do at this beach destination outside of playing in the sand and surfing. For example, you can visit a downtown music bar.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque’s amazing landscapes provide an enjoyment for visitors year-round. However visiting in fall allows you to enjoy the famous Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, which takes place in October. Book a trip in early October to see hundreds of brightly colored balloons dot the sky—you can even take a balloon ride yourself. Because this hot air balloon festival is such a popular event, you’ll want to secure accommodations well in advance.
Laconia, New Hampshire
You may not have heard of Laconia before. This small New Hampshire city is mostly known for its incredible fall festivals. Perhaps you’ve heard the famous New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival, which takes place here in late October. Plan a weekend getaway to check out the amazing display of jack-o’-lanterns, live music, the Children’s Costume Parade, a cornhole tournament and more.
Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Located around 75 miles southwest of the nation’s capital is Shenandoah National Park, a great place for leaf peeping(赏叶) and exploring the outdoors in autumn. This national park has more than 200, 000 acres of forest, waterfalls, flower fields and plenty of wildlife. For example, you can spot black bears, deer and birds throughout the national park.
1. What can tourists do in Alabama’s Gulf Shores
A. Enjoy whites and beaches.
B. See beautiful fallen leaves.
C. Attend pumpkin exhibitions.
D. Watch the Children’s Costume Parade.
2. Why are people advised to travel to Albuquerque in fall
A. There are fewer tourists. B. There is a famous balloon festival.
C. They can take a balloon ride for free. D. They can save money during the trip.
3. Which place should you visit if you are interested in wildlife
A. Gulf Shores. B. Albuquerque.
C. Laconia. D. Shenandoah National Park.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了几个秋季周末度假可以去的好地方。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Gulf Shores, Alabama部分中的“Head to Gulf Shores for warm ocean waters and lovely whites and beaches that you may have all to yourself. (前往墨西哥湾沿岸，享受温暖的海水、美丽的白色和海滩，您可能会拥有一切。)”可知，游客在阿拉巴马州墨西哥湾沿岸（Alabama’s Gulf Shores）可以享受白色和海滩。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Albuquerque, New Mexico部分中的“However, visiting in fall allows you to enjoy the famous Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, which takes place in October. Book a trip in early October to see hundreds of brightly colored balloons dot the sky—you can even take a balloon ride yourself. (然而，秋季游览可以让您享受10月举行的著名的阿尔伯克基国际热气球嘉年华。预订10月初的旅行，观看数百个色彩鲜艳的气球点缀在天空中 — 您甚至可以亲自乘坐热气球。)”可知，作者建议人们秋季前往阿尔伯克基（Albuquerque），这是因为秋季这里有一个著名的气球节。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Shenandoah National Park, Virginia部分中的“This national park has more than 200, 000 acres of forest, waterfalls, flower fields and plenty of wildlife. For example, you can spot black bears, deer and birds throughout the national park.(这个国家公园拥有超过200000英亩的森林、瀑布、花田和大量的野生动物。例如，您可以在整个国家公园看到黑熊、鹿和鸟类。)”可知，如果你对野生动物感兴趣，你应该参观哪些地方弗吉尼亚州谢南多厄国家公园（Shenandoah National Park），故选D。
B
My first job at KCRW was Ruth Seymour’s assistant. Soon after, I became Assistant General Manager and worked closely with her for 16 years. Therefore, I have had the opportunity to observe her and the enormous impact she had on KCRW and the other radio stations.
Ruth did nothing conventionally and nothing she created was a reaction to anything. She created KCRW not to gain the most listeners or to win any awards but to be an intellectual force for arts, culture and smart ideas. She wanted to start the conversation, not just contribute to it.
Ruth had the highest artistic standards, which is why KCRW aired radio dramas like the 10-hour Babbitt and 30-hour Ulysses. She created Jewish Short Stories From Eastern Europe and Beyond in two audio collections that featured famous actors reading the work of Jewish authors like Sholem Aleichem, Philip Roth and Isaac Bashevis Singer. KCRW sold more of those collections than anything else in our history.
Ruth went to a newsstand every day and read articles from New York Times, word for word, on the air at noon because ordinary people couldn’t easily get that paper then. She discovered people who matched her intellect at dinners or parties and gave them on-air shows on journalism, literature, film, art, theater, travel, dance or music.
She said it best, “I wanted to do the program as an act of love and respect.”
When she came to KCRW in 1977, she found herself building the station in a junior high classroom right off the playground. Now KCRW could be heard across Los Angeles. Most powerfully, the radio format (总体安排) she created continues to be used by radio stations — news of the day, debates of ideas, art, artists, food, literature and film.
Outspoken and fearless women leaders were rare in the 1960s and 1970s — in fact, women couldn’t get credit cards apart from their husbands until 1974 — which is why her achievements are so singular.
4. Why did Ruth broadcast Ulysses and Babbitt
A. The listeners loved them.
B. They were award-winning works.
C. The authors were her friends.
D. They were artistically important.
5. What does the sixth paragraph mainly focus on
A. Ruth’s widely-felt influence
B. Ruth’s hard working conditions.
C. Inspiration of Ruth’s programs.
D. The variety of Ruth’s radio formats.
6. What does the word “singular”, underlined in the last paragraph mean
A. Strange. B. Reproducible. C. Remarkable. D. Lasting.
7. How is the text mainly developed
A. By making comparisons. B. By listing examples.
C By following time order. D. By conducting surveys.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了KCRW电台的女性领导Ruth Seymour的卓越成就。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Ruth had the highest artistic standards, which is why KCRW aired radio dramas like the 10-hour Babbitt and 30-hour Ulysses.(Ruth的艺术水平最高，这就是为什么KCRW播放了10小时的《巴比特》和30小时的《尤利西斯》等广播剧。)”可知，Ruth有很高的艺术水平，所以她选中这两个项目是因为这些作品有极高的艺术价值。故选D。
【5题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第六段“When she came to KCRW in 1977, she found herself building the station in a junior high classroom right off the playground. Now KCRW could be heard across Los Angeles. Most powerfully, the radio format(总体安排) she created continues to be used by radio stations—news of the day, debates of ideas, art, artists, food, literature and film.(1977年，当她来到KCRW时，她发现自己正在操场旁的一间初中教室里建造电台。现在，整个洛杉矶都能听到KCRW的声音。最有力的是，她创造的广播格式继续被广播电台使用——当天的新闻、思想辩论、艺术、艺术家、美食、文学和电影。)”可知，本段提到她在一间初中教室建造的广播站最终在整个洛杉矶都得到了收听，并且她创造的节目安排形式被其他电台沿用，由此可知，本段主要讲述了她的广泛影响力。故选A。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线词所在句中的“Outspoken and fearless women leaders were rare in the 1960s and 1970s”可知，直言不讳、无所畏惧的女性领导人在20世纪60年代和70年代是罕见的，由此可推测出，这里是说Ruth的卓越成就显得非常突出，singular意为“突出的”，与remarkable同义。故选C。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，再根据文章第三段“She created Jewish Short Stories From Eastern Europe and Beyond in two audio collections that featured famous actors reading the work of Jewish authors like Sholem Aleichem, Philip Roth and Isaac Bashevis Singer. (她在两个音频集中创作了《来自东欧及其他地区的犹太短篇小说》，其中著名演员阅读了Sholem Aleichem、Philip Roth和Isaac Bashevis Singer等犹太作家的作品)”、第四段“Ruth went to a newsstand every day and read articles from New York Times (Ruth每天都去报摊，在中午逐字逐句地阅读《纽约时报》的文章)”和第六段“When she came to KCRW in 1977, she found herself building the station in a junior high classroom right off the playground. (1977年，当她来到KCRW时，她发现自己正在操场旁边的一间初中教室里建造电台)”可推知，本文主要是通过列举Ruth的各种成就和贡献来展开的。故选B。
C
While temperatures continue to climb, visitors are still coming to see Death Valley National Park on the California-Nevada border. The park is known as the hottest place on Earth. This past weekend, the temperatures climbed to 53.33℃. Most visitors at this time of year make it only a short distance to any area in the park before returning to the cool air in their vehicles.
Early information from the park service shows that across the nation’s 424 national parks, at least four people have died this year from heat-related causes. That includes a 65-year-old man from San Diego who was found dead at Death Valley earlier this month.
Death Valley National Park suggests visitors be careful and not have expectations of rescue. While park rangers (护林员) drive on park roads and can aid tourists in need, it is unsure that lost visitors will get help in time.
Physical activity can make the heat feel even worse and leave people exhausted. Alessia Dempster, who was visiting from Edinburgh, Scotland, said, “It’s very hot especially when there’s a gentle wind. You would think maybe that would give you some slight relief from the heat, but it just really does feel like an air blow dryer just going back in your face.”
Death Valley is a narrow area that is below sea level and surrounded by high mountains, the park service’s website says. The dry air and small plant coverage let sunlight heat up the park surface. The heat then becomes trapped in the valley.
Still, several areas in Death Valley continue to draw tourists. Badwater Basin, made up of salt flats, is considered the lowest point in all of North America. The 183-meter Ubehebe Crater dates back over 2,000 years. And Zabriskie Point is a great sunrise viewing spot.
Josh Miller, a visitor from Indianapolis who has been to 20 national parks so far, shared that feeling. “It’s hot, but the scenery is awesome,” he said.
8. What do most visitors do in Death Valley
A Cool themselves in time. B. Do lots of physical exercises.
C. Stay away from park rangers. D. Carry dryers with themselves.
9. Why does the author mention the 65-year-old man in paragraph 2
A. To encourage the elderly to travel more.
B. To express admiration for mountain climbers.
C. To advise people to tour Death Valley more often.
D. To show the danger of traveling in Death Valley.
10. What does paragraph 5 mainly tell us about Death Valley
A. Its covering area. B. Its attractive spots.
C. The reason why it is so hot. D. The service of its park’s website.
11. What can be inferred about Death Valley from the last two paragraphs
A. It has a short history. B. It is worth visiting.
C. It draws fewer and fewer tourists. D. It is unsuitable for viewing sunrise.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. C 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了美国的“死亡谷”，这里的气温非常高，但还是吸引了很多人前来参观。
【8题详解】
细节理解题，根据第一段“The park is known as the hottest place on Earth. This past weekend, the temperatures climbed to 53.33℃. Most visitors at this time of year make it only a short distance to any area in the park before returning to the cool air in their vehicles. (这个公园被认为是地球上最热的地方。上周末，气温攀升至53.33℃。在每年的这个时候，大多数游客只会到公园的任何一个地方很短的距离，然后就会回到他们的车里享受凉爽的空气)”可知，游玩死亡谷国家公园时，大部分游客都会及时给自己降温。故选A。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Early information from the park service shows that across the nation’s 424 national parks, at least four people have died this year from heat-related causes. That includes a 65-year-old man from San Diego who was found dead at Death Valley earlier this month. (来自公园管理局的早期信息显示，在全国424个国家公园中，今年至少有4人死于与高温有关的原因。其中包括一名来自圣地亚哥的65岁男子，本月早些时候，他被发现死于死亡谷)”可推知，作者提及这位65岁的老人是为了说明在死亡谷国家公园游玩的危险之处，故选D。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第五段“Death Valley is a narrow area that is below sea level and surrounded by high mountains, the park service’s website says. The dry air and small plant coverage let sunlight heat up the park surface. The heat then becomes trapped in the valley. (公园管理局的网站上说，死亡谷是一个低于海平面的狭窄地区，周围环绕着高山。干燥的空气和小的植物覆盖让阳光加热了公园的表面。然后热量被困在山谷里)”可知，故本段主要讲的是死亡谷如此炽热的原因。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Still, several areas in Death Valley continue to draw tourists. Badwater Basin, made up of salt flats, is considered the lowest point in all of North America. The 183-meter Ubehebe Crater dates back over 2,000 years. And Zabriskie Point is a great sunrise viewing spot. (尽管如此，死亡谷的几个地区仍然吸引着游客。由盐滩组成的巴德沃特盆地被认为是整个北美的最低点。183米高的乌贝赫比陨石坑可以追溯到2000多年前。扎布里斯基角是观赏日出的好地方)”以及最后一段“Josh Miller, a visitor from Indianapolis who has been to 20 national parks so far, shared that feeling. “It’s hot, but the scenery is awesome,” he said. (来自印第安纳波利斯的游客Josh Miller也有这种感觉，他到目前为止已经去过20个国家公园了。“天气很热，但风景很棒，”他说)”可推断，Death Valley是一个值得游玩的地方。故选B。
D
The same area where the Wright brothers developed the first airplane will soon see electric planes that take off and land vertically (垂直地). The planes, called “flying taxis” will be produced under an agreement between the state of Ohio and Joby Aviation at Dayton International Airport.
Joby Aviation is a 14-year-old company that went public in 2021 and became the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) firm to receive a special kind of permission from the US Air Force. Its production efforts are supported by partnerships with Toyota, Delta Air Lines, Intel and Uber.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine told The Associated Press, “When you’re talking about air taxis, that’s the future.”
Developers say the planes are nearing the day when they will provide a way to move individual people or small groups from the top of buildings and parking spaces to their destinations.
Around the world, eVTOL. aircrafts or flying taxis are becoming more common. Still, questions remain about noise levels and charging demands.
Engineers designed Joby’s production aircraft to transport a pilot and four passengers at the speed of up to 321.87 kilometers per hour. The aircraft can cover a distance of up to 160. 93 kilometers. It is a quiet machine that can barely be heard in most cities, the company said. The plan is to place them in aerial ride sharing networks beginning in 2025.
The $500 million project is supported by up to $325 million in payments from the state of Ohio. With the money, Joby plans to build an Ohio facility capable of delivering up to 500 aircrafts a year and creating 2,000 jobs. The US Department of Energy has invited Joby to apply for a loan to support the development of the facility as a clean energy project.
cBen Bevirt told the AP that the company chose Ohio after a large and competitive search. Ohio’s financial deal was not the largest, but the chance to bring the operation to the birthplace of aviation — with a workforce experienced in the field — led to the deal, he said.
12. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2
A. Summarize the previous paragraph. B. Provide some advice for the readers.
C. Add some background information. D. Introduce a new topic for discussion.
13. What is Mike DeWine’s attitude toward air taxis
A. Doubtful. B. Unconcerned. C. Unclear. D. Positive.
14. What is an advantage of Joby Aviation’s flying taxi
A. It hardly makes any noise. B. It doesn’t need to be charged.
C. It carries at most 6 passengers. D. It covers a distance of 321.87km.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The Life of the Wright Brothers B. Flying Taxis to be Made in Ohio
C. A Competitive Future for Aircrafts D. The Development of Joby Aviation
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. A 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要介绍俄亥俄州与Joby Aviation签署协议，将在莱特兄弟发明第一架飞机的地方生产“飞行出租车”——垂直起降的电动飞机。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“The same area where the Wright brothers developed the first airplane will soon see electric planes that take off and land vertically (垂直地). The planes, called ‘flying taxis’ will be produced under an agreement between the state of Ohio and Joby Aviation at Dayton International Airport.(在莱特兄弟发明第一架飞机的同一地区，很快就会看到垂直起降的电动飞机。这种飞机被称为‘飞行出租车’，将根据俄亥俄州和Joby航空公司在代顿国际机场达成的协议生产。)”可知，被称为‘飞行出租车’的垂直起降电动飞机将根据俄亥俄州和Joby航空公司在代顿国际机场达成的协议生产；第二段“Joby Aviation is a 14-year-old company that went public in 2021 and became the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) firm to receive a special kind of permission from the US Air Force. Its production efforts are supported by partnerships with Toyota, Delta Air Lines, Intel and Uber.(Joby Aviation是一家有14年历史的公司，于2021年上市，成为第一家获得美国空军特殊许可的电动垂直起降（eVTOL）公司。它的生产努力得到了丰田、达美航空、英特尔和优步的合作支持。)”给读者介绍了第一段中所提到的Joby Aviation（Joby航空公司）；由此可知，在第二段中作者增添了一些背景知识。故选C。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Ohio Governor Mike DeWine told The Associated Press, ‘When you’re talking about air taxis, that’s the future.’(俄亥俄州州长迈克·德温告诉美联社，‘当你谈论空中出租车时，这就是未来。’)”，可知，迈克·德温（Mike DeWine）认为未来空中出租车有着很好的发展前景；由此可推断，Mike DeWine 对飞行出租车持肯定态度。故选D。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段中“It is a quiet machine that can barely be heard in most cities, the company said. (该公司表示，这是一款安静的机器，在大多数城市几乎听不到声音。)”可知，Joby Aviation公司生产的飞行出租车的一个优势是几乎没有噪音。故选A。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“The same area where the Wright brothers developed the first airplane will soon see electric planes that take off and land vertically (垂直地). The planes, called ‘flying taxis‘ will be produced under an agreement between the state of Ohio and Joby Aviation at Dayton International Airport.(在莱特兄弟发明第一架飞机的同一地区，很快就会看到垂直起降的电动飞机。这些被称为‘飞行出租车’的飞机将根据俄亥俄州和Joby航空公司在代顿国际机场达成的协议生产。)”以及下文内容可知本文主要讲的是俄亥俄州与Joby Aviation签署协议，将在莱特兄弟家乡生产“飞行出租车”；由此可知，B选项“Flying Taxis to be Made in Ohio(俄亥俄州将制造飞行出租车)”能够概括本文主旨，适合作为最佳标题。故选B。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Research suggests that confidence is important to health and psychological well-being. But developing and maintaining confidence isn’t easy and it’s an easy thing to lose when you feel like you’ve failed or made a mistake. ____16____.
Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Do you compare how you look to people around you Or do you compare your salary to what your friend earns Making comparisons is natural. But it isn’t likely to help boost your self-confidence. ____17____. When you notice that you are drawing comparisons, remind yourself that doing so isn’t helpful. Everyone is running their own race and life isn’t a competition.
Surround Yourself With Positive People
The people you spend time with can influence your thoughts and attitudes about yourself, perhaps more than you realize. ____18____. If you feel bad about yourself after hanging out with a particular person, it may be time to say goodbye. Instead, surround yourself with people who love you and want the best for you.
____19____
Self-talk that is optimistic can help you overcome self-doubt and take on new challenges. The next time you begin to think that you have no business speaking up in a meeting or that you are too out-of-shape to work out, remind yourself that your thoughts aren’t always accurate. Then find a way to turn those thoughts around into more positive self-talk.
Set Realistic Goals
The more you achieve your goals, the greater your confidence in yourself and your abilities. To set realistic goals, write down what you want to achieve. ____20____. If the answer is slim to none, the goal may be a bit too high. Dial (调整) it back so it is more realistic and more achievable.
A. Be Kind to Yourself
B. Practice Positive Self-Talk
C. It may even have the opposite effect
D. So, pay attention to how others make you feel
E. Next, ask yourself what chance you have of achieving it
F. Here are a few positive effects of learning how to be confident
G. Fortunately, there are several ways you can increase your self-confidence
【答案】16. G 17. C 18. D 19. B 20. E
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了增强自信的方法。
【16题详解】
根据空前“But developing and maintaining confidence isn’t easy and it’s an easy thing to lose when you feel like you’ve failed or made a mistake.(但是培养和保持信心并不容易，当你觉得自己失败了或犯了错误时，很容易失去信心)”及下文主要说明了增强自信的方法。故G项“幸运的是，有几种方法可以增强你的自信”符合语境。故选G。
【17题详解】
根据空前“Do you compare how you look to people around you Or do you compare your salary to what your friend earns Making comparisons is natural. But it isn’t likely to help boost your self-confidence.(你会和周围的人比较自己的长相吗 或者你会拿自己的薪水和朋友的比较吗 比较是很自然的。但它不太可能有助于增强你的自信)”及空后“When you notice that you are drawing comparisons, remind yourself that doing so isn’t helpful.(当你注意到自己在做比较时，提醒自己这样做是没有帮助的)”可知，本句承接上文继续说明和他人比较对自信产生的消极影响。故C项“它甚至可能产生相反的效果”符合。故选C。
【18题详解】
根据空前“The people you spend time with can influence your thoughts and attitudes about yourself, perhaps more than you realize.(和你在一起的人会影响你对自己的想法和态度，也许比你意识到的还要多)”及空后“If you feel bad about yourself after hanging out with a particular person, it may be time to say goodbye.(如果你在和某个人出去玩后感觉不好，也许是时候说再见了)”可知，后文提到如果你在和某个人出去玩后感觉不好，也许是时候说再见了，说明要注意别人带来的感受。故D项“所以，要注意别人给你的感觉”符合。故选D。
【19题详解】
根据下文“Self-talk that is optimistic can help you overcome self-doubt and take on new challenges.(乐观的自我对话可以帮助你克服自我怀疑，迎接新的挑战)”可知，本段的建议是通过自我对话来增强自信。故B项“练习积极的自我对话”适合作本段的小标题。故选B。
【20题详解】
根据空前“To set realistic goals, write down what you want to achieve.(要设定现实的目标，写下你想要达到的目标)”及空后“If the answer is slim to none, the goal may be a bit too high.(如果答案是零，那么这个目标可能有点太高了)”可知，可知上文提到写下目标，后文询问结果，可知本句是在建议评估实现的机会。故E项“接下来，问问自己你有多大的机会实现它”符合。故选E。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
He man Bekele was not atypical high school student.____21____spending his free time playing videogames, this 14-year-old was conducting experiments. His goal was to create a____22____that could treat skin cancer, and make it affordable for everyone who____23____it.
Growing up in Ethiopia, Africa, He man____24____saw people getting sunburned by the hot sun working outside. He didn’t____25____much of it when he was really little, but a she____26____he realized how serious skin cancer really was.
Skin cancer does have cures and it is___27___in most cases. However, the average___28___of skin cancer treatment is almost $40, 000. When hearing the shocking____29____, He man planned to create a more_____30_____and accessible solution. He started doing experiments and working on different things, which turned into his bar of soap as a project.
His_____31_____won him the prize in this year’s 3M Young Scientist’s Challenge, a competition that_____32_____kids to think of unique ways to solve everyday problems. He man was so surprised and_____33_____when he first heard the news of his award. “It’s_____34_____to see that my ideas can be _____35_____and seen by the science community,” he said.
21. A. Due to B. As for C. Rather than D. Regardless of
22. A. website B. product C. hospital D. school
23. A. invests B. promotes C. approves D. needs
24. A. constantly B. rarely C. objectively D. fortunately
25. A. lose B. think C. use D. report
26. A. walked in B. turned up C. grew up D. gave in
27. A. preventable B. complex C. deadly D. treatable
28. A. price B. speed C. wage D. life
29. A. news B. figure C. secret D. sound
30. A. temporary B. peaceful C. affordable D. possible
31. A. speech B. honesty C. plan D. work
32. A. reminds B. encourages C. warns D. orders
33. A. overjoyed B. embarrassed C. frightened D. annoyed
34. A. puzzling B. disappointing C. inspiring D. tiring
35. A. protected B. permitted C. guided D. recognized
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述14岁的高中生Heman Bekele研发出更加实惠的治疗皮肤癌的产品，赢得了3M青年科学家挑战赛的故事。
【21题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：这个14岁的孩子没有把空闲时间花在玩电子游戏上，而是在做实验。A. Due to由于；B. As for至于；C. Rather than而不是；D. Regardless of不管，不顾。根据上一句“Heman Bekele was not a typical high school student.( 赫曼·贝克勒不是一个典型的高中生。)”以及下文“spending his free time playing video games, this 14-year-old was conducting experiments(在业余时间玩电子游戏，这个14岁的孩子在进行实验)”可知，Heman Bekele不像其他的高中生一样玩电子游戏，而是花时间做实验，故选择C项。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他的目标是创造一种可以治疗皮肤癌的产品，并使每个需要它的人都能负担得起。A. website网站；B. product产品；C. hospital医院；D. school学校。根据空后“that could treat skin cancer(可以治疗皮肤癌症)”可知，他的目标是创造一种可以治疗皮肤癌的产品，故选择B项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的目标是创造一种可以治疗皮肤癌的产品，并使每个需要它的人都能负担得起。 A. invests投资；B. promotes推广；C. approves批准；D. needs需要。根据前文“make it affordable for everyone(让每个人都能负担得起)”可知，此处指使每个需要购买产品的人支付得起，故选择D项。
【24题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：Heman在非洲的埃塞俄比亚长大，经常看到人们在外面工作时被烈日晒伤。A. constantly不断地，经常；B. rarely罕见地；C. objectively客观地；D. fortunately幸运地。结合上文“His goal was to create a 2 that could treat skin cancer(他的目标是创造一个可以治疗皮肤癌症的产品)”、“Growing up in Ethiopia, Africa(在非洲埃塞俄比亚长大)”和下文“saw people getting sunburned by the hot sun working outside(看到人们在外面工作时被烈日灼伤)”提到Heman想要研制出便宜的治疗皮肤癌的产品，以及炎热的非洲可知，他应是经常看到人们被烈日晒伤，故选择A项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：看到人们在外面工作时被烈日灼伤 A. lose失去；B. think想，思考；C. use使用；D. report报告。根据下文的转折词“But”以及“he realized how serious skin cancer really was(意识到癌症的严重程度)”可知，他后来才意识到皮肤癌很严重，故此处指他小时候认为这没什么大不了的，not think much of sth “认为某物不怎么样”，故选择B项。
【26题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：但随着他长大，他意识到皮肤癌有多严重。A. walked in走进来；B. turned up出现；C. grew up长大；D. gave in放弃。此处和上文“when he was really little(当他还很小的时候)”形成对比，指他长大后才意识到皮肤癌很严重，故选择C项。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：皮肤癌是可以治愈的，而且在大多数情况下是可以治疗的。A. preventable可预防的；B. complex复杂的；C. deadly致命的；D. treatable可治愈的。根据“Skin cancer does have cures(皮肤癌症确实有治愈方法)”可知，皮肤癌在大多数情况下时可以治疗的，故选择D项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，皮肤癌治疗的平均价格几乎是4万美元。A. price价格；B. speed速度； C. wage工资； D. life生活。根据“＄40,000”可知，此处指治疗的价格是4万美元，故选择A项。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当听到这个令人震惊的数字时，Heman计划创造一个更实惠、更容易获得的解决方案。A. news消息；B. figure数字；C. secret秘密；D. sound声音。此处是指上文的“＄40,000”这个数字，故选择B项。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当听到这个令人震惊的数字时，Heman计划创造一个更实惠、更容易获得的解决方案。A. temporary暂时的；B. peaceful和平的；C. affordable负担得起的；D. possible可能的。根据第一段中“and make it affordable for everyone who ___3___ it(他的目标是创造一种可以治疗皮肤癌的产品，并使每个需要它的人都能负担得起。)”可知，Heman计划创造一个更实惠的解决方案，故选择C项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他的工作为他赢得了今年3M青年科学家挑战赛的奖项，这项比赛鼓励孩子们想出独特的方法来解决日常问题。A. speech演讲；B. honesty诚实；C. plan计划； D. work工作。根据上一段中“He started doing experiments and working on different things.( 他开始做实验，研究不同的东西)”可知，此处指他所做的工作为他赢得了奖项，故选择D项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的工作为他赢得了今年3M青年科学家挑战赛的奖项，这项比赛鼓励孩子们想出独特的方法来解决日常问题。A. reminds提醒B. encourages鼓励；C. warns警告；D. orders要求。主语that指代“a competition”，比赛应是鼓励人们想办法解决问题，故选择B项。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当Heman第一次听到获奖的消息时，他感到非常惊讶和高兴。A. overjoyed狂喜；B. embarrassed尴尬的；C. frightened害怕的；D. annoyed生气的。根据“when he first heard the news of his award(“看到我的想法被科学界认可和看到，这很鼓舞人心，”他说。)”可知，得知获奖应是感到高兴，故选择A项。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“看到我的想法被科学界认可和看到，这很鼓舞人心，”他说。A. puzzling令人困惑的；B. disappointing令人失望的；C. inspiring令人鼓舞的；D. tiring令人疲惫的。根据“to see that my ideas can be ___15___ and seen by the science community(“看到我的想法被科学界认可和看到，这很鼓舞人心，”他说。)”可知，自己的想法被科学家认可，这是鼓舞人心的事情，故选择C项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“看到我的想法被科学界认可和看到，这很鼓舞人心，”他说。A. protected保护；B. permitted允许；C. guided指导；D. recognized认可。上文提到Heman获奖，故此处指想法被认可，故选择D项。
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。
Emojis are widely used in our daily lives and have become ___36___ important way of communication. The first emojis were created in 1999 by Japanese designer Shigetaka Kurita, ___37___ worked on a mobile Internet platform ___38___ (call) i-mode. Kurita attempted to develop a simple way for people ___39___ (express) emotions in short text messages.
As emojis gained ___40___ (popular), they faced a significant technical hurdle (障碍) : early emojis could not ___41___ (send) across different mobile platforms, since there was no standardized encoding (编码). This issue was resolved in 2010 by the Unicode Consortium, an organization responsible ___42___ maintaining a standardized encoding of text and symbols across platforms. This allowed for cross-platform communication and continued expansion in emoji usage worldwide.
Given ___43___ (they) origins in Japan, many early emoji characters were reflective of Japanese culture. As they’ve spread ___44___ (global), new characters have been added to account for cultural differences and provide a more universal means of communication. Users must also consider cultural sensitivities when ____45____ (communicate) via emojis, as certain symbols can have hugely different meanings across different cultures.
【答案】36. an 37. who
38. called 39. to express
40. popularity
41. be sent
42. for 43. their
44. globally
municating
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了表情符号的起源以及传播过程。
【36题详解】
考查冠词。句意：表情符号在我们的日常生活中被广泛使用，已经成为一种重要的交流方式。可数名词way此处为泛指，用不定冠词修饰，且important是发音以元音音素开头的单词。故填an。
【37题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：1999年，日本设计师Shigetaka Kurita在一个名为i-mode的移动互联网平台上创作了第一批表情符号。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词Shigetaka Kurita，在从句作主语，指人，故填who。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：1999年，日本设计师Shigetaka Kurita在一个名为i-mode的移动互联网平台上创作了第一批表情符号。分析句子结构可知call与逻辑主语platform构成被动关系，故用过去分词作定语。故填called。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：Kurita试图开发一种简单让人们在短信中表达情感的方法。在way后用动词不定式作后置定语，意为“做某事的方法”。故填to express。
【40题详解】
考查名词。句意：随着表情符号的流行，它们面临着一个重大的技术障碍：早期的表情符号无法在不同的移动平台上发送，因为没有标准化的编码。作gain的宾语，应用名词popularity，不可数。故填popularity。
【41题详解】
考查语态。句意：随着表情符号的流行，它们面临着一个重大的技术障碍：早期的表情符号无法在不同的移动平台上发送，因为没有标准化的编码。主语与谓语构成被动关系，且could not后跟动词原形。故填be sent。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意：这个问题在2010年由Unicode联盟解决，该联盟负责维护跨平台文本和符号的标准化编码。短语be responsible for表示“负责”。故填for。
【43题详解】
考查代词。句意：由于它们起源于日本，许多早期的表情符号都反映了日本文化。修饰名词origins应用形容词性物主代词their。故填their。
【44题详解】
考查副词。句意：随着它们在全球范围内的传播，新的汉字被添加进来，以解释文化差异，并提供一种更通用的交流方式。修饰动词spread应用副词globally，故填globally。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：用户在使用表情符号交流时还必须考虑文化敏感性，因为某些符号在不同的文化中可能有截然不同的含义。此处为状语从句的省略，且communicate与users构成主动关系，故用现在分词作状语。故填communicating。
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，你打算参加学校英语社团组织的以“My Future Career”为题的演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1. 职业目标：
2. 理由和打算。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右：
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My Future Career
Good morning, everyone!
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for your listening!
【答案】范文
My Future Career
Good morning, everyone!
I’m delighted to share my career plan, to be “ACEO, head of a company!”
As a monitor, I take much enjoyment from managing class business and bringing all together. This chance also allows me to see my potentials in management and leadership. Treating others honestly and sincerely has earned me their trust and faith, which leads to my firm belief in taking CEO as my future career.
To approach what I’m pursuing, I’m equipping myself with more knowledge and qualities required, like intellect and vision. I believe I can make it.
Thank you for your listening!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇演讲稿，参加学校组织的主题为“My Future Career”的英语演讲比赛。
【详解】1.词汇积累
高兴的：delighted→happy/pleased
导致：lead to→result in
接近：approach→get close to
追求：pursue→chase
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I’m delighted to share my career plan, to be “ACEO, head of a company!”
拓展句：I’m delighted to share my career plan that I want to be “ACEO, head of a company!”
【点睛】[高分句型1] Treating others honestly and sincerely has earned me their trust and faith, which leads to my firm belief in taking CEO as my future career. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] To approach what I’m pursuing, I’m equipping myself with more knowledge and qualities required, like intellect and vision. (运用了what引导宾语从句)
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Music is my first love. I can sit down at my electronic keyboard and forget all about time and space, all about my problems. During the lowest moments in my life, music was my savior. Besides, I would like to thank two volunteer organizations — one is America’s Veterans Services and the other is The Paul Hazelton House for seniors and the disabled.
I was a veteran (老兵). After I got out of the service, I began a career in music, and then became an ironworker for higher pay. A few years ago, the one-bedroom house I rented in Massachusetts was sold. The developer planned to tear it down. The property manager gave me two months rent-free to find a new place to live. It didn’t help because I’d been disabled from an accident at work and was living on benefits. Nothing affordable turned up.
With the help of two friends, I silently and hopelessly packed up my belongings and moved everything — including my electronic keyboard — into storage. I slept in my car, thinking it wouldn’t last long. But weeks turned into months and the months into years. My car had become my home.
The one thing that kept me alive was music. I would lose myself in music. Although I had developed cataracts (白内障), nothing could keep my fingers from finding the right keys.
However, I hit my real low one Christmas Eve. I was driving down a narrow back road to where I would park my car and sleep at night. I turned right and accidentally ran into a wall. My car — my only home — lost its right front end.
At that point, I really had no place to live. Fortunately, Bruce Knight, a retired firefighter, heard about me. He drove me to a homeless shelter in York County where I stayed for 75 days. That’s where I met with case managers from Volunteers of America's Veterans Services. They helped me move into their housing, a place called Huot House. I was able to sign up for Veterans Administration benefits and get the cataract treatment I needed to recover my eyesight.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Ken Darby, manager of Huot House, told me to move toward life.
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I went to volunteer for the “Day of Caring” held by The Paul Hazelton House.
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【答案】One possible version:
Ken Darby, manager of Huot House, told me to move toward life. One of the first things I did when I got settled was get my electronic keyboard out of storage and set it up in the TV room at Huot House. I’d play for hours, totally lost in the music. After listening to the music I played, Ken told me about The Paul Hazelton House for seniors and the disabled, where a “Day of Caring” was held every year.
I went to volunteer for the “Day of Caring” held by The Paul Hazelton House. I played several songs for the seniors and disabled there. Music, the universal medium that had helped me, was also a joy to others. People gathered around my electronic keyboard, clapping and singing. As I played the music, I thought back to what I had experienced. I realized how blessed I’d been that people had stepped up and helped me when I couldn’t see how to help myself. They took me in, encouraged me to make music and put me back on the right path.
【解析】
【导语】本文以音乐为线索展开，讲述了作者在人生的最低谷，用音乐的力量维持生活的信心。没有房子住，住在汽车里，而汽车又撞坏了，自己患上了白内障，最后在热心人帮助下，搬到无家可归收容所，最终在志愿者组织帮助下，搬进了房子，申请福利，治疗白内障，走出低谷的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“Huot House的经理Ken Darby告诉我，要朝着生活前进。”可知，第一段可描写作者安顿下来，继续用音乐的力量努力走出人生低谷，被告知Paul Hazelton之家会举办“关爱日”。
②由第二段首句内容“我去了Paul Hazelton之家举办的‘爱心日’做志愿者。”可知，第二段可描写作者热心去做志愿者，帮助那些需要帮助的人，及作者地感悟。
2.续写线索：安顿——醉心于音乐——建议他去做志愿者——帮助——为大家演奏——快乐——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①安顿下来：get settled/settle down
②帮助：help/assist
③经历：experience/undergo
情绪类
①醉心于：lost in/addicted to
②快乐：joy/pleasure
【点睛】
[高分句型1]. After listening to the music I played, Ken told me about The Paul Hazelton House for seniors and the disabled, where a “Day of Caring” was held every year. (运用了省略关系代词引导的限制性定语从句和关系副词where引导非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2]. People gathered around my electronic keyboard, clapping and singing. (由现在分词作状语)
听力答案：1~5CBAAC 6~10ABCAB 11~15ACBBA 16~20BCACC2023~2024学年度下学期高二4月月考试卷
英语
考生注意：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：外研版选择性必修第二册~选择性必修第三册Unit 3。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where is the man’s raincoat
A. In the office. B. On the bus. C. At home.
2. What does the woman think of sharing a room with others
A. Uncomfortable. B. Enjoyable. C. Troublesome.
3. How much is the milk
A. $3. B. $3.50. C. $6.50.
4. Why does the woman call the man
A. To look for a job.
B. To ask him to put up a notice.
C. To leave a message for her piano teacher.
5. What is the conversation about
A. A boss. B. An exam. C. An interview.
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 probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Strangers.
7. What does the man want to do during the summer vacation
A. Learn to drive. B. Do volunteer work. C. Go sightseeing.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the woman probably
A. A customer. B. A manager. C. A secretary.
9. When will the man’s train leave for London
A. At 9:30 am. B. At 11:30 am. C. At 5:00 pm.
10. Who will the man meet on n Thursday
A. Mr. Black. B. Ms. Smith. C. Mike.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where is the boy now
A. At school. B. At a stadium. C. In his house.
12. How will the boy get home
A By bike. B. By bus. C. By car.
13. What time is it
A. 3:30. B. 4:00. C.5:00.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What are the speakers doing
A. Doing some exercise.
B. Making a training plan.
C. Attending a sports meeting.
15. How long will the first period of the exercise last
A. Two weeks. B. Four weeks. C. Six weeks.
16. Which sport does the man plan to practice on Wednesday
A. Cycling. B. Swimming. C. Running.
17. How does the man find the second period of the exercise
A. Interesting. B. Easy. C. Stressful.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What does the speaker do now
A. A gardener. B. A cook. C. An office worker.
19. What does the speaker do at weekends
A. He plants trees. B. He repairs his truck. C. He drives to the country.
20. What is the speaker’s wife interested in
A. Picking up leaves.
B. Buying old radios.
C. Collecting old cookery books.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Fun Fall Weekend Getaways
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Alabama’s Gulf Shores is attractive year-round, but the fall months bring fewer crowds and more affordable prices on hotels. Head to Gulf Shores for warm ocean waters and lovely whites and beaches that you may have all to yourself. There’s also plenty to do at this beach destination outside of playing in the sand and surfing. For example, you can visit a downtown music bar.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque’s amazing landscapes provide an enjoyment for visitors year-round. However, visiting in fall allows you to enjoy the famous Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, which takes place in October. Book a trip in early October to see hundreds of brightly colored balloons dot the sky—you can even take a balloon ride yourself. Because this hot air balloon festival is such a popular event, you’ll want to secure accommodations well in advance.
Laconia, New Hampshire
You may not have heard of Laconia before. This small New Hampshire city is mostly known for its incredible fall festivals. Perhaps you’ve heard the famous New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival, which takes place here in late October. Plan a weekend getaway to check out the amazing display of jack-o’-lanterns, live music, the Children’s Costume Parade, a cornhole tournament and more.
Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Located around 75 miles southwest of the nation’s capital is Shenandoah National Park a great place for leaf peeping(赏叶) and exploring the outdoors in autumn. This national park has more than 200, 000 acres of forest, waterfalls, flower fields and plenty of wildlife. For example, you can spot black bears, deer and birds throughout the national park.
1. What can tourists do in Alabama’s Gulf Shores
A. Enjoy whites and beaches.
B. See beautiful fallen leaves.
C. Attend pumpkin exhibitions.
D. Watch the Children’s Costume Parade.
2. Why are people advised to travel to Albuquerque in fall
A. There are fewer tourists. B. There is a famous balloon festival.
C. They can take a balloon ride for free. D. They can save money during the trip.
3. Which place should you visit if you are interested in wildlife
A. Gulf Shores. B. Albuquerque.
C Laconia. D. Shenandoah National Park.
B
My first job at KCRW was Ruth Seymour’s assistant. Soon after, I became Assistant General Manager and worked closely with her for 16 years. Therefore, I have had the opportunity to observe her and the enormous impact she had on KCRW and the other radio stations.
Ruth did nothing conventionally and nothing she created was a reaction to anything. She created KCRW not to gain the most listeners or to win any awards but to be an intellectual force for arts, culture and smart ideas. She wanted to start the conversation, not just contribute to it.
Ruth had the highest artistic standards, which is why KCRW aired radio dramas like the 10-hour Babbitt and 30-hour Ulysses. She created Jewish Short Stories From Eastern Europe and Beyond in two audio collections that featured famous actors reading the work of Jewish authors like Sholem Aleichem, Philip Roth and Isaac Bashevis Singer. KCRW sold more of those collections than anything else in our history.
Ruth went to a newsstand every day and read articles from New York Times, word for word, on the air at noon because ordinary people couldn’t easily get that paper then. She discovered people who matched her intellect at dinners or parties and gave them on-air shows on journalism, literature, film, art, theater, travel, dance or music.
She said it best, “I wanted to do the program as an act of love and respect.”
When she came to KCRW in 1977, she found herself building the station in a junior high classroom right off the playground. Now KCRW could be heard across Los Angeles. Most powerfully, the radio format (总体安排) she created continues to be used by radio stations — news of the day, debates of ideas, art, artists, food, literature and film.
Outspoken and fearless women leaders were rare in the 1960s and 1970s — in fact, women couldn’t get credit cards apart from their husbands until 1974 — which is why her achievements are so singular.
4. Why did Ruth broadcast Ulysses and Babbitt
A. The listeners loved them.
B. They were award-winning works.
C. The authors were her friends.
D. They were artistically important.
5. What does the sixth paragraph mainly focus on
A. Ruth’s widely-felt influence
B. Ruth’s hard working conditions.
C. Inspiration of Ruth’s programs.
D. The variety of Ruth’s radio formats.
6. What does the word “singular”, underlined in the last paragraph mean
A. Strange. B. Reproducible. C. Remarkable. D. Lasting.
7. How is the text mainly developed
A. By making comparisons. B. By listing examples.
C. By following time order. D. By conducting surveys.
C
While temperatures continue to climb, visitors are still coming to see Death Valley National Park on the California-Nevada border. The park is known as the hottest place on Earth. This past weekend, the temperatures climbed to 53.33℃. Most visitors at this time of year make it only a short distance to any area in the park before returning to the cool air in their vehicles.
Early information from the park service shows that across the nation’s 424 national parks, at least four people have died this year from heat-related causes. That includes a 65-year-old man from San Diego who was found dead at Death Valley earlier this month.
Death Valley National Park suggests visitors be careful and not have expectations of rescue. While park rangers (护林员) drive on park roads and can aid tourists in need, it is unsure that lost visitors will get help in time.
Physical activity can make the heat feel even worse and leave people exhausted. Alessia Dempster, who was visiting from Edinburgh, Scotland, said, “It’s very hot especially when there’s a gentle wind. You would think maybe that would give you some slight relief from the heat, but it just really does feel like an air blow dryer just going back in your face.”
Death Valley is a narrow area that is below sea level and surrounded by high mountains, the park service’s website says. The dry air and small plant coverage let sunlight heat up the park surface. The heat then becomes trapped in the valley.
Still, several areas in Death Valley continue to draw tourists. Badwater Basin, made up of salt flats, is considered the lowest point in all of North America. The 183-meter Ubehebe Crater dates back over 2,000 years. And Zabriskie Point is a great sunrise viewing spot.
Josh Miller, a visitor from Indianapolis who has been to 20 national parks so far, shared that feeling. “It’s hot, but the scenery is awesome,” he said.
8. What do most visitors do in Death Valley
A. Cool themselves in time. B. Do lots of physical exercises.
C. Stay away from park rangers. D. Carry dryers with themselves.
9. Why does the author mention the 65-year-old man in paragraph 2
A. To encourage the elderly to travel more.
B. To express admiration for mountain climbers.
C. To advise people to tour Death Valley more often.
D. To show the danger of traveling in Death Valley.
10. What does paragraph 5 mainly tell us about Death Valley
A. Its covering area. B. Its attractive spots.
C. The reason why it is so hot. D. The service of its park’s website.
11. What can be inferred about Death Valley from the last two paragraphs
A. It has a short history. B. It is worth visiting.
C. It draws fewer and fewer tourists. D. It is unsuitable for viewing sunrise.
D
The same area where the Wright brothers developed the first airplane will soon see electric planes that take off and land vertically (垂直地). The planes, called “flying taxis” will be produced under an agreement between the state of Ohio and Joby Aviation at Dayton International Airport.
Joby Aviation is a 14-year-old company that went public in 2021 and became the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) firm to receive a special kind of permission from the US Air Force. Its production efforts are supported by partnerships with Toyota, Delta Air Lines, Intel and Uber.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine told The Associated Press, “When you’re talking about air taxis, that’s the future.”
Developers say the planes are nearing the day when they will provide a way to move individual people or small groups from the top of buildings and parking spaces to their destinations.
Around the world, eVTOL. aircrafts or flying taxis are becoming more common. Still, questions remain about noise levels and charging demands.
Engineers designed Joby’s production aircraft to transport a pilot and four passengers at the speed of up to 321.87 kilometers per hour. The aircraft can cover a distance of up to 160. 93 kilometers. It is a quiet machine that can barely be heard in most cities, the company said. The plan is to place them in aerial ride sharing networks beginning in 2025.
The $500 million project is supported by up to $325 million in payments from the state of Ohio. With the money, Joby plans to build an Ohio facility capable of delivering up to 500 aircrafts a year and creating 2,000 jobs. The US Department of Energy has invited Joby to apply for a loan to support the development of the facility as a clean energy project.
cBen Bevirt told the AP that the company chose Ohio after a large and competitive search. Ohio’s financial deal was not the largest but the chance to bring the operation to the birthplace of aviation — with a workforce experienced in the field — led to the deal, he said.
12. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2
A. Summarize the previous paragraph. B. Provide some advice for the readers.
C. Add some background information. D. Introduce a new topic for discussion.
13. What is Mike DeWine’s attitude toward air taxis
A. Doubtful. B. Unconcerned. C. Unclear. D. Positive.
14. What is an advantage of Joby Aviation’s flying taxi
A. It hardly makes any noise. B. It doesn’t need to be charged.
C. It carries at most 6 passengers. D. It covers a distance of 321.87km.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The Life of the Wright Brothers B. Flying Taxis to be Made in Ohio
C. A Competitive Future for Aircrafts D. The Development of Joby Aviation
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Research suggests that confidence is important to health and psychological well-being. But developing and maintaining confidence isn’t easy and it’s an easy thing to lose when you feel like you’ve failed or made a mistake. ____16____.
Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Do you compare how you look to people around you Or do you compare your salary to what your friend earns Making comparisons is natural. But it isn’t likely to help boost your self-confidence. ____17____. When you notice that you are drawing comparisons, remind yourself that doing so isn’t helpful. Everyone is running their own race and life isn’t a competition.
Surround Yourself With Positive People
The people you spend time with can influence your thoughts and attitudes about yourself perhaps more than you realize. ____18____. If you feel bad about yourself after hanging out with a particular person, it may be time to say goodbye. Instead, surround yourself with people who love you and want the best for you.
____19____
Self-talk that is optimistic can help you overcome self-doubt and take on new challenges. The next time you begin to think that you have no business speaking up in a meeting or that you are too out-of-shape to work out, remind yourself that your thoughts aren’t always accurate. Then find a way to turn those thoughts around into more positive self-talk.
Set Realistic Goals
The more you achieve your goals, the greater your confidence in yourself and your abilities. To set realistic goals, write down what you want to achieve. ____20____. If the answer is slim to none, the goal may be a bit too high. Dial (调整) it back so it is more realistic and more achievable.
A. Be Kind to Yourself
B. Practice Positive Self-Talk
C. It may even have the opposite effect
D. So, pay attention to how others make you feel
E. Next, ask yourself what chance you have of achieving it
F. Here are a few positive effects of learning how to be confident
G. Fortunately, there are several ways you can increase your self-confidence
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
He man Bekele was not atypical high school student.____21____spending his free time playing videogames, this 14-year-old was conducting experiments. His goal was to create a____22____that could treat skin cancer, and make it affordable for everyone who____23____it.
Growing up in Ethiopia, Africa, He man____24____saw people getting sunburned by the hot sun working outside. He didn’t____25____much of it when he was really little, but a she____26____he realized how serious skin cancer really was.
Skin cancer does have cures and it is___27___in most cases. However, the average___28___of skin cancer treatment is almost $40, 000. When hearing the shocking____29____, He man planned to create a more_____30_____and accessible solution. He started doing experiments and working on different things, which turned into his bar of soap as a project.
His_____31_____won him the prize in this year’s 3M Young Scientist’s Challenge, a competition that_____32_____kids to think of unique ways to solve everyday problems. He man was so surprised and_____33_____when he first heard the news of his award. “It’s_____34_____to see that my ideas can be _____35_____and seen by the science community,” he said.
21. A. Due to B. As for C. Rather than D. Regardless of
22. A. website B. product C. hospital D. school
23. A. invests B. promotes C. approves D. needs
24. A. constantly B. rarely C. objectively D. fortunately
25. A. lose B. think C. use D. report
26. A. walked in B. turned up C. grew up D. gave in
27. A. preventable B. complex C. deadly D. treatable
28. A. price B. speed C. wage D. life
29. A. news B. figure C. secret D. sound
30. A. temporary B. peaceful C. affordable D. possible
31. A. speech B. honesty C. plan D. work
32. A. reminds B. encourages C. warns D. orders
33. A. overjoyed B. embarrassed C. frightened D. annoyed
34. A. puzzling B. disappointing C. inspiring D. tiring
35. A. protected B. permitted C. guided D. recognized
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。
Emojis are widely used in our daily lives and have become ___36___ important way of communication. The first emojis were created in 1999 by Japanese designer Shigetaka Kurita, ___37___ worked on a mobile Internet platform ___38___ (call) i-mode. Kurita attempted to develop a simple way for people ___39___ (express) emotions in short text messages.
As emojis gained ___40___ (popular), they faced a significant technical hurdle (障碍) : early emojis could not ___41___ (send) across different mobile platforms, since there was no standardized encoding (编码). This issue was resolved in 2010 by the Unicode Consortium, an organization responsible ___42___ maintaining a standardized encoding of text and symbols across platforms. This allowed for cross-platform communication and continued expansion in emoji usage worldwide.
Given ___43___ (they) origins in Japan, many early emoji characters were reflective of Japanese culture. As they’ve spread ___44___ (global), new characters have been added to account for cultural differences and provide a more universal means of communication. Users must also consider cultural sensitivities when ____45____ (communicate) via emojis, as certain symbols can have hugely different meanings across different cultures.
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，你打算参加学校英语社团组织的以“My Future Career”为题的演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1. 职业目标：
2. 理由和打算。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右：
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My Future Career
Good morning, everyone!
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for your listening!
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Music is my first love. I can sit down at my electronic keyboard and forget all about time and space, all about my problems. During the lowest moments in my life, music was my savior. Besides, I would like to thank two volunteer organizations — one is America’s Veterans Services and the other is The Paul Hazelton House for seniors and the disabled.
I was a veteran (老兵). After I got out of the service, I began a career in music, and then became an ironworker for higher pay. A few years ago, the one-bedroom house I rented in Massachusetts was sold. The developer planned to tear it down. The property manager gave me two months rent-free to find a new place to live. It didn’t help because I’d been disabled from an accident at work and was living on benefits. Nothing affordable turned up.
With the help of two friends, I silently and hopelessly packed up my belongings and moved everything — including my electronic keyboard — into storage. I slept in my car, thinking it wouldn’t last long. But weeks turned into months and the months into years. My car had become my home.
The one thing that kept me alive was music. I would lose myself in music. Although I had developed cataracts (白内障), nothing could keep my fingers from finding the right keys.
However, I hit my real low one Christmas Eve. I was driving down a narrow back road to where I would park my car and sleep at night. I turned right and accidentally ran into a wall. My car — my only home — lost its right front end.
At that point, I really had no place to live. Fortunately, Bruce Knight, a retired firefighter, heard about me. He drove me to a homeless shelter in York County where I stayed for 75 days. That’s where I met with case managers from Volunteers of America's Veterans Services. They helped me move into their housing, a place called Huot House. I was able to sign up for Veterans Administration benefits and get the cataract treatment I needed to recover my eyesight.
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Ken Darby, manager of Huot House, told me to move toward life.
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I went to volunteer for the “Day of Caring” held by The Paul Hazelton House.
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