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2024-2025学年度第二学期期中考试
高二英语试卷答案
第一部分 听力
1-5 BAABC 6-10CBACB 11-15CBBAA 16-20BACAC
第二部分 阅读理解
21．B 22．D 23．B
【分析】这是一篇说明文。介绍了世界上四个设计有特色的图书馆。
21．细节理解题。由文章可知，Central Library没有提到建造年份；Trinity College Library建于1592年；Geisel Library建于1970年；TU Delft Library建于1997年。故Trinity College Library的历史最长。故选B。
22．细节理解题。由“Geisel Library”中的It has been featured in sci-fi films, short stories and novels.（它曾出现在科幻电影、短篇小说和小说中。）可知该图书馆的特别之处是这个图书馆出现在科幻电影中，而其他图书馆均未提到类似活动，故D选项正确。
23．细节理解题。根据最后一段中The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you can't really see the actual library.（建筑本身就在地下，所以你不能真正看到真正的图书馆。）可知TU Delft的位置使它很难看到。故选B。
24．C 25．D 26．A 27．B
【分析】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一种社会现象，很多孩子喜欢My Space,而父母们则对此非常担忧，害怕信息泄露会成为孩子的安全隐患。
24．细节理解题。根据第三段一整段的内容可知，My Space 可以允许你把很多的信息放进去，包括朋友的名字、生日、学校生活等等，可以推断出它是鼓励你把更多的个人信息放进去，故选C。
25．细节理解题。根据第五段的内容，父母们抱怨孩子把个人信息发布到网上存在安全问题，和最后一段的MySpace even lists this information by birthplace and age. It’s like a free checklist for troublemakers and it endangers children，” Buchanan said. 可知，父母反对孩子用MySpace是因为坏人通过这个网站很容易就能找到他们，故选D。
26．推理判断题。结合上下文和父母们说的这句话，可推断出父母最担心的问题是孩子总是把个人信息发布到网上，造成安午安隐患，故选A。
27．主旨大意题。本文主要讲述了MySpace深受孩子的喜爱，父母们对此非常担心，主要话题是MySpace，故选B。
28．C 29．B 30．A 31．D
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。以前人们人物服用维他命可以减低患心脏病和癌症的危险，但最近的研究结果现实实际情况与原来观点相反，服用维他命并不能帮助降低患心脏病和癌症的危险，反而会带来不好影响。
28．细节理解题。根据第四段第一句Studies in animals and in laboratory dishes suggest that oxidative (氧化性的) stress contributes to diseases like cancer and heart disease.(在动物和实验室培养皿中的研究表明，氧化应激会导致癌症和心脏病等疾病)可知，氧化性压力困难会导致心脏病和癌症。故C项正确。
29．推理判断题。根据文章第一段If you are taking vitamin supplements to reduce your risk of heart disease or cancer, a group of health experts want you to know that those vitamins may actually increase your risk of cancer.(如果你服用维生素补充剂以降低患心脏病或癌症的风险，一组健康专家想让你知道，这些维生素实际上可能会增加患癌症的风险)可知，在某些方面，服用维生素是没有用的，反而会带来不好影响。故B项正确。
30．细节理解题。根据最后一段The Task Force recommendations of taking vitamins regularly apply to healthy adults aged 50 and older who don’t have “special nutritional needs”. The advice does not apply to children, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, people with chronic illnesses, or people who have to take supplements because they can’t get all their essential nutrients from their diet. (工作组建议，50岁以上、没有“特殊营养需求”的健康成年人应定期服用维生素。这个建议不适用于儿童、怀孕或可能怀孕的妇女、患有慢性疾病的人，或者那些因为无法从饮食中获得所有必需营养而不得不服用补充剂的人)及选项可知，根据工作组的建议，一名60岁的健康工人可以定期服用维生素。故A项正确。
31．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段内容可知，以前人们人物服用维他命可以减低患心脏病和癌症的危险，但最近的研究结果现实实际情况与原来观点相反，服用维他命并不能帮助降低患心脏病和癌症的危险，反而会带来不好影响。由此可知，D. Taking Vitamins to Prevent Cancer May Fail(服用维生素预防癌症可能会失败)适合做本文最佳标题。故D项正确。
32．C 33．C 34．A 35．A
【分析】本文是一篇议论文。由全球36个国家组成的经济合作与发展组织(OECD)最近发布的一份就业报告称，在未来20年内，将有一半的就业岗位被技术大大改变。
32．细节理解题。根据文章第三段Whether jobs are transformed or lost completely to the advance of technology, the OECD says one question rises above all others: are we ready 经济合作与发展组织(OECD)表示，有一个问题摆在所有问题的首位：我们准备好了吗 故选C。
33．细节理解题。根据文章第四段New and skilled jobs also come with new and improved technology. 新的和改进的技术也会带来新的和技术熟练的工作，从而可以推断出，自动化可能带来的结果是带来更多的熟练工人。故选C。
34．推理判断题。根据文章第二段In some cases, that will mean workers losing their jobs completely-the OECD estimates 14 percent of jobs will be completely automated in the next two decades, while others, 32 percent of jobs, will be greatly different from what they look like now.可知，未来20年，更多的工作将会自动化。从而推断出，由于自动化，更多的工人们将完全失去工作。故选A。
35．推理判断题。根据文章第三段The OECD Employment Outlook does not predict a jobless future. But it does foresee major challenges for the future of work, said the OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria, in a statement. Gurria在一份声明中表示，该组织确实预见到了未来工作的重大挑战，从而推断出，Gurria对自动化的态度是积极的。故选A。
36．B 37．D 38．E 39．F 40．C
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章提到如何找到喜欢做的事的方法。其中要求读者要根据自己的时间选择兴趣爱好；对自己的爱好进行调查；和那些与你有着相同兴趣的人聊天；尝试一个爱好并看看结果怎样。
36．文中第一句提到“something you enjoy doing”意为你喜欢做的事，即爱好。第三句提到“…help you make friends…”拥有一个爱好还能帮助你交朋友，即与人交往。由此可知，兴趣爱好可以让你和其他人联系起来，故选B。
37．根据第二段第二句“…take up a lot of time.”有些爱好，如集邮和园艺都需要花费很长的时间，但“…can be done at your own pace and do not require any extended time.”电子游戏、阅读等就可以按照自己的节奏完成，也不需要额外的时间。因此需选择一句跟时间有关的句子，且该空为该段第一句，应选择一句总起句，故选D。
38．第三段提到要对你选择的爱好进行研究调查，包括需要的时间和金钱等。该段最后一句提到“…our local library or phone book should also have information…”读者也可以在图书馆等地找到相关的信息，also意为“也”，可前文中出现过的信息在后文中再次出现时使用，因此该空中可选择一句查询兴趣爱好的方式。故选E。
39．文中第四段建议和那些与你有着相同兴趣爱好的人进行聊天交流，与别人交流得到的信息是最直观且及时的。与F选项中first—hand knowledge相符。且F项中提到的interview意为“采访、访问”，与该段第一句中的“Talk with other people”意思相近，故选F。
40．文中第五段第二句提到“Challenge yourself to try a new activity you are interested in for a week or so.” 挑战自己，尝试一周左右一个你感兴趣的新活动。即对自己选择的爱好进行尝试，并查看尝试后的结果怎样。与C项相符，故选C。
【点睛】根据上下文词汇、重复词汇来锁定线索是七选五的解题技巧之一。可关注空白前后的名词和动词，然后在选项中查找它们的近义词、反义词、同义词、同类词等。如第一空后make friends意为交往，由此判断该空前句子的主要内容应与交往有关。
第三部分 语言运用
41．B 42．C 43．A 44．B 45．B 46．C 47．A 48．D 49．A 50．B 51．D 52．C 53．D 54．B 55．C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了Geske在得了严重疾病时期，是他的妻子不离不弃地陪伴他度过最艰难的日子，他感恩于妻子的牺牲和奉献。
41．考查动词词义辨析。句意：在因严重胃痛被送往急诊室后，医生发现他的左肾有肿瘤，肺部也有不寻常的斑点。A. limited限制；B. rushed迅速移动；C. followed跟随；D. invited邀请。根据下文“with severe stomach pain,”提到严重胃痛，可推知，此处应表示因严重胃痛被送往急诊室。故选B项。
42．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在因严重胃痛被送往急诊室后，医生发现他的左肾有肿瘤，肺部也有不寻常的斑点。A. similar相似的；B. common共同的；C. unusual不寻常的；D. soft软的。根据上文“doctors found a tumor in his left kidney”医生发现他的左肾有肿瘤，以及下文“the spots were dismissed.”这些斑点被消除了，可推知，此处应表示医生发现他的左肾有肿瘤，肺部也有不寻常的斑点。故选C项。
43．考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，几个月后，他从医生那里得知癌症确实已经扩散。A. spread扩散；B. arisen出现；C. declined下降；D. disappeared消失。根据上文“at the time the spots were dismissed.”这些斑点被消除了，以及下文的转折However可知，此处应表示经过治疗后癌症还是扩散了。故选A项。
44．考查名词词义辨析。句意：情况不妙，医生估计他最多只能活两年。A. interval间隔；B. survival存活；C. tolerance忍受；D. reservation预订。根据上文“The situation wasn’t good”情况不妙，以及下文“no more than two years.”可推知，此处应表示医生估计他最多只能活两年。故选B项。
45．考查介词短语辨析。句意：除了精神上和身体上的痛苦，他的个人和家庭生活也受到了影响。A. Free from使……摆脱；B. Apart from除……之外，还有……；C. Other than除了……以外；D. Rather than而不是。根据下文“his personal and family life suffered.”他的个人和家庭生活也受到了影响。可知，此处应表示除了精神上和身体上的痛苦，他的个人和家庭生活也受到了影响。故选B项。
46．考查副词词义辨析。句意：我们有两个孩子，他们被意外地卷入了这场混乱之中，他们不得不迅速长大，处理他们一无所知的事情。A. intentionally有意地；B. temporarily暂时；C. unexpectedly难以预料地；D. willingly乐意地。根据上下文语境以及该句中的“We have two children who were thrown into the middle of this chaos”两个孩子卷入了这场混乱之中，可推知，此处应表示两个孩子被意外地卷入了这场混乱之中。故选C项。
47．考查介词词义辨析。句意：但在所有的混乱中，有一个人始终如一：他的妻子黛安。A. through自始至终，从头到尾；B. beneath在……下面；C. towards朝着；D. beside在旁边。 根据句意以及该句中的“all the chaos”可推知，此处应表示在所有的混乱中，有一个人始终如一：他的妻子黛安。through表示“自始至终，从头到尾”的意思。故选A项。
48．考查名词词义辨析。句意：无论是陪他去看医生，还是做他最爱吃的饭，黛安娜总是让丈夫知道她会全力支持他。A. amusement娱乐；B. adjustment调整；C. arrangement安排；D. appointment约定。根据句意以及该句中的“Whether it was accompanying him to every doctor’s”可知，此处为doctor’s appointment表示“看医生”，满足句意要求。故选D项。
49．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的妻子承受了太多的痛苦。A. bears承受；B. escapes逃脱；C. sacrifices牺牲；D. possesses拥有。根据上文“I really see what love is.”我真的明白了爱是什么。可推知，此处应表示作者的妻子承受了太多的痛苦。故选A项。
50．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很幸运，她和我一起战斗，而不是反对我。A. regretful后悔的；B. lucky幸运的；C. desperate绝望的；D. determined坚决的。根据下文“to have her fight with me and not against me.”她和我一起战斗，可知，此处应表示作者感到很幸运妻子的陪伴。故选B项。
51．考查动词词义辨析。句意：Geskes夫妇承认，他们的道路一直很艰难——事实上他们称之为“残酷”——有时他们屈服于疾病的压力。A. deny否定；B. predict预计；C. advocate宣扬；D. admit承认。根据下文“their road has been far from easy—they call it “cruel” in fact（他们的道路一直很艰难——事实上他们称之为“残酷”）”，可推知，此处为Geskes夫妇承认的事实。故选D项。
52．考查动词词义辨析。句意：但黛安娜已经学会了如何应对更困难的时刻。A. failed失败；B. offered提供；C. grown成长；D. intended打算。根据句意以及该句中的“to learn how to cope with the more difficult times.”学会了如何应对更困难的时刻可知，此处应表示黛安娜不断成长，学会了处理困难。故选C项。
53．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她说：“如果他心情不好，或者今天过得很糟糕，我就让他一个人待一会儿。”A. successful成功的；B. normal正常的；C. special特殊的；D. terrible糟糕的。根据上文“in a mood”以及下文“I just leave him alone for a while”可知，此处应表示今天过得很糟糕和空前in a mood（没有心情）并列。故选D项。
54．考查副词词义辨析。句意：当伴侣中的一方患上癌症等严重疾病时，有太多的夫妻会渐行渐远，而Geskes夫妇却会共同成长。A. firm坚定地；B. apart分开的；C. united联合的；D. together一起。根据句意以及下文“the Geskes grow together.”可知，此处应表示有太多的夫妻会渐行渐远，而Geskes夫妇却会共同成长。grow apart意为“渐行渐远”，与下文的grow together形成对比。故选B项。
55．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在你最黑暗的夜晚陪伴你的人，才是值得你与之共度最光明的日子的人。A. coldest最冷的；B. loneliest最孤独的；C. darkest最黑暗的；D. longest最长的。根据下文“are the ones worth spending your brightest days with.”是值得你与之共度最光明的日子的人。可推知，此处应表示在最黑暗的夜晚陪伴你的人。故选C项。
56．directed 57．begins 58．in 59．which 60．an 61．attractive
62．to be 63．well 64．responsibility 65．ourselves
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国动画电影《哪吒之魔童闹海》（Nezha 2: The Demon Child Battles the Sea）的内容、视觉效果、角色设计以及主题深度。
56．考查非谓语动词。句意：这是一部由饺子导演的中国动画电影。空处需填非谓语动词作后置定语，Chinese animated film和direct为逻辑动宾关系，direct需用过去分词形式作定语。故填directed。
57．考查动词时态。句意：故事接续第一部电影的事件展开。陈述客观事实，使用一般现在时，主语为The story，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式。故填begins。
58．考查介词。句意：哪吒和敖丙在天劫中幸存下来，但他们的身体却处于危险之中。固定搭配in danger，表示“处于危险之中”。故填in。
59．考查定语从句。句意：太乙真人试图用魔法莲花来救他们，却因此引发了一系列意想不到的问题。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是前面的句子，关系词替代先行词在定语从句中作主语，需用关系代词which引导。故填which。
60．考查冠词。句意：他与敖丙结盟，共同踏上拯救世界的旅程。make an alliance with sb.是固定搭配，表示“与某人结盟”。故填an。
61．考查形容词。句意：这部电影有很多吸引人之处。修饰名词points，需用形容词attractive，作定语。故填attractive。
62．考查非谓语动词。句意：海战场景和怪物的特效如此生动，仿佛身临其境。seem to do sth.为固定搭配，表示“似乎要做某事”。故填to be。
63．考查副词。句意：角色设计也有了很大的提升。修饰动词improved，需用副词well作状语。故填well。
64．考查名词。句意：它不仅展现了哪吒与命运的抗争，还探讨了友谊与责任之间的关系。空处需填名词responsibility，作宾语。故填responsibility。
65．考查代词。句意：它让我们感受到了中国神话的魅力以及相信自己的力量。believe in oneself表示“相信自己”，前文us对应的反身代词是ourselves。故填ourselves。
第四部分 写作
66．Boys and girls,
I’m greatly honoured to deliver the speech. As we all know, with the development of economy and society, the number of private cars is amazingly increasing. Cars and other vehicles let off carbon gases, and so do many other human activities, which causes global warming, disasters, and so on. It’s high time that we went green.
From my point of view, we should raise the public’s awareness of the significance of going green. And taking public transportation or riding bicycles instead of driving should be greatly encouraged. What’s more, it’s a good idea to classify our rubbish and recycle it in our daily life.
That’s all. Thank you.
67．I was beside myself with extreme anxieties, assuming the worst had happened. Suddenly, the phone rang, I rushed to the phone and picked the receiver up, it was my dad. From the other end of the phone came my father’s voice. He said breathlessly, “Son, I am so sorry about the football game, but …there was a terrible accident…on the freeway coming home, and I stopped to help the injured and ended up going to the hospital. I left my phone in the car, so I couldn’t call you until now.”
The heavy stone in my heart finally fell to the ground. I was so relieved to hear from my father. Having learnt that he was safe, I burst into tears. It was at that moment that I had a full understanding of the importance of a curfew. Since then, I have been insisting on checking in! For me, it’s about knowing that someone I love is safe. It is also one more proof of my father’s loving me as much as he does.
听力原文
Text 1
M: A new restaurant has been opened recently nearby. There are some simple but delicious dishes there and they're quite cheap.
W: Well, they do have some delicious dishes, but I sure wouldn't call them cheap.
Text 2
W: A flight for Paris Flight GB 152 takes off every day at 2 pm.
M: I'll need a reservation for an economy class for 16, August.
W: OK. Don't forget to get your ticket three days ahead.
Text 3
M: Do you have any change for one dollar
W: What do you want it for
M: I need to pay for the parking fee.
W: I can just give you 4 quarters if that'll help you.
Text 4
W: What do you think of this game It's interesting, right
M: Oh, I think it's too dangerous for children.
W: Really So let's find some safer ones.
Text 5
W: This is the first time for me to give a speech in English. To be honest with you, I'm really worried.
M: I wouldn't worry about it if I were you. No one in our class speaks English better than you.
Text 6
W: Good morning. What can I do for you
M:I would like to know if there is a flat.
W: There are many flats available in different zones right now. So which area would you prefer
M: Living in the countryside is quite comfortable but it is far from my office, so I think living downtown is my best choice.
W: Please wait a moment.Could you please leave your fax number I'll fax you the information later, OK
M: Sure. Thank you.
Text 7
W: Have you received an invitation to Anna's party
M: I don't know. I haven't checked my mail yet. When is the party, by the way
W: On July 10th.
M: That's too bad. I'm afraid I cannot go.Some friends of mine from Chicago are coming to see me this Friday. I've promised to hang out with them the following day. I can't get out of that, unfortunately. I wish I could.
W: I'm sorry to hear that. I was really looking forward to seeing you at the party.
M: Don't worry. I can go next time. Anna throws parties quite often, after all.
w: But I'm leaving America next month. I'll be in China for a whole year.
M: Really I cannot believe it.
Text 8
M: Excuse me, Mrs Green. Can I speak to you for a few minutes
W: Yes, of course, Henry. What's up
M: It's about my mother. She's ill and has to go to the hospital tomorrow. The doctor says she needs a small operation. The problem is my daughter, the baby. You see, my wife is on a business trip in China now. She won't return until next Friday. So there's nobody to look after my daughter.
W: You mean you need a few days off to look after your daughter
M: Yes, that's it. Will that be right
W: Yes, I'm sure it will. All I want to do now is to make sure there's someone to take your place to follow up on our project while you're away. How long did you say you need
M: My mother should be out of hospital next Wednesday, so I can be back the day after that.
W:OK.
Text 9
M: I lost my dog! Can you help me look for him
W: Yes, of course. When was the last time you saw him
M: I tied him up right here as I went to grab some coffee. When I came back outside, he was gone.
W: OK, what does he look like
M: He's white with black spots. He's around 40 pounds and has short hair. His name is Milo, and he always comes when he's called
W: I'll take the streets going to the right, and you take the streets going to the left. Meet me back in front of the coffee shop in 10 minutes. If we don't find him, we can take my car to look farther out.
M: Do you think I should call the police
W: I doubt if they'll have time to help. But I don't think we'll need them. Look over there in that park two blocks down!
M: It's Milo! Quick, let's run over there!
W: Let's go!
Text 10
I was born in Tasmania. It was named after its discoverer A. J. Tasman. Tasmania is an island off the south coast of Australia. It's the smallest state of Australia, about the size of the Republic of Ireland. And the Weather there is much like the north coast of Spain neither very cold nor very hot.
It used to be a prison for the British Empire. It was a prison because it's an island. The sea of Tasmania is full of sharks. Anyone who tried to escape got eaten by sharks. So there was no escape. But things have improved since the eighteenth century and Tasmania is famous for better reasons. Really, it's a beautiful place with a
wonderful natural environment. So tourism is a major industry, with farming and also food production following closely behind.
The scenery is very beautiful. And it's got rare animals and unique plants. There are only half a million people, so it's a large island with a small population. There are long beaches, mostly empty, no people at all. You can have a whole beach to yourself. On the west coast it's very mountainous. About a third of the state is National Park and complete wilderness. In many places it's possible to walk for maybe ten days without seeing a road or another human being.2024-2025学年度第二学期期中考试
高二英语试卷
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3.本试卷共67题，共6页。考试结束后请将答题卡交回。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 think of the dishes in the new restaurant
A. Cheap. B. Tasty. C. Simple.
2. When will the man get his ticket
A. On 13 Aug. B. On 14 Aug. C. On 16 Aug.
3. What does the man want
A. Some coins. B. A one-dollar bill. C. A parking place.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. Health. B. A game. C. Safety.
5. Why is the woman worried
A. She has no time for a speech.
B. She can't speak English well.
C. She will give a talk in English.
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. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Neighbors.
B. Guide and tourist.
C. House agent and customer.
7. What will the woman do later
A. Help the man make a choice.
B. Fax the man some information.
C. Give the man her phone number.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What will the man do on Saturday
A. Hang out with friends.
B. Pick up his friends.
C. Go to Anna's party.
9. Where will the woman go
A. To Chicago. B. To America. S C. To China.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the man. ask for leave
A. To get a small operation.
B. To look after his daughter.
C. To take care of his mother.
11. What is the man's wife doing now
A. Staying at the hospital.
B. Helping with his project.
C: Dealing with work in China.
12. When will the man return to work
A. Next Wednesday.
B. Next Thursday.
C. Next Friday.
听第9段材料，回答第13 至 16题
13. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a park.
B. In the street.
C. In a coffee shop.
14. What does Milo look like
A. He has short hair.
B. He's about 14 pounds.
C. He's black with white spot.
15. How soon does the woman say to meet
A. In 10 minutes.
B. In 15 minutes.
C. In 20 minutes.
16. What will the speakers do
A. Drive around to look for Milo
B. Run for a couple of blocks.
C. Call the police for help.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Where does the speaker come from
A. Australia. B, Ireland. C. Spain.
18. What made Tasmania a good prison
A. Its size. B. Its weather. C. Its position.
19. What has been the leading industry of Tasmania since the 18th century
A. Tourism. B. Farming. C. Food production.
20. What is Tasmania like
A. Poor. B. Modern, C. Natural.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15 小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Central Library: Seattle, Washington, United States
Designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and: American designer Joshua Ramus, it is modern and fashionable and has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking tours. Tours began in 2006, two years after its opening. The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events, while visitors can stop by the Chocolate. cart for a coffee and scan through the gift shop anytime.
Trinity College Library: Dublin, Ireland
The oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, it is the largest single library in the world, also known as the Long Room, which contains more than 200,000of the library's oldest books. The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps(竖琴) in Ireland. Dating back to the 15th century, the old harp is the model for the symbol of Ireland.
Geisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United States
At first glance, it looks like a spaceship. Architect William Pereira, who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston, Texas, designed the library in1970. It has been featured in sci-fi films, short stories and novels. The library hosts “Dinner in the Library”, which invites readers for cocktails, and also a special speech from distinguished authors.
TU Delft Library: Delft, The Netherlands
The library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997 and has more than 862,000 books, 16,000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum. The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you can't really see the actual library. What makes it interesting is the roof, which is a grassy hill. The roof covers 5,500 square meters. And it has become one of the most striking and greenest structures in the area.
21. Which of the four libraries has the longest history
A. Central Library.
B. Trinity College Library.
C. Geisel Library.
D. TU Delft Library.
22. What makes Geisel Library different from the other 3 libraries
A. The fact that it is modern and fashionable.
B. The fact that it houses the oldest harp.
C. The fact that it has a grassy roof.
D. The fact that it has appeared in sci-fi movies.
23. What makes TU Delft Library difficult to see
A. Its shape. B. Its location.
C. Its material. D. Its collection.
B
MySpace, the social networking, website, is different from other websites which only provide stories about other people. MySpace is a place that allows you to broadcast your own stories and personal information to as many people as you like.. Started two years ago, it is a big source of information for and about American kids.
Teenagers and their parents feel very different about it. Teens are rushing to join the site, not sharing their parents' worries. It signals yet another generation gap in the digital era.
For teenagers, it is reliable network to keep in touch with their friends. They will often list their surnames, birthdays, after-school jobs, school clubs, hobbies and other personal information.
“MySpace is an easy way to reach just about everyone. I don't have all the phone numbers of my acquaintances. But if I want to get in touch with one of them, I could just leave them a message on MySpace, " said Abby Van Wassen. She is a 16yearold student at Woodland Hills High of Pittsburgh; Pennsylvania.
Parents on the other hand are seriously concerned about the security problems of MySpace. “Every time we hold a parents meeting , the first question is always about MySpace, ” said Kent Gates, who travels the country doing Internet safety seminars(研讨会). The National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children has received at least 288
MySpace related complaints, according to Mary Beth Buchanan, a lawyer in Pittsburgh.
“Your profile on MySpace shows all your personal information to anyone on the Web. And MySpace even lists this information by birthplace and age. It's like a free checklist for troublemakers and it endangers children, ” Buchanan said.
24. From the passage, we can learn that MySpace .
A. brings about the generation gap
B. is very careful about people's privacy
C. encourages you to list your personal information
D. lists the telephone numbers of your friends
25. Why are some parents against MySpace
A. Because they think MySpace has a bad influence on their children.
B. Because they don't want to pay so much money for MySpace.
C. Because it takes up too much of their children's spare time.
D. Because troublemakers can easily reach their children through the site.
26. What can we infer from “Every time we hold a parents meeting, the first question is always about MySpace”
A. MySpace has become a top problem troubling parents.
B. MySpace often holds parents meetings.
C. MySpace is quite popular with parents.
D. Parents have lots of questions about the website.
27. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage
A. Internet Safety
B. MySpace
C. Generation Gap
D. The Digital Era
C
If you are taking vitamin supplements to reduce your risk of heart disease or cancer, a group of health experts want you to know that those vitamins may actually increase your risk of cancer.
The US Preventive Services Task Force came to this conclusion after reviewing dozens of studies.
Nearly half of adults in the US take at least one vi amin or mineral supplement on a regular basis. These pills are advertised as a way to promote general health. In some - cases, manufacturers promote them as cancer fighters and heart protectors.
Studies in animals and in laboratory dishes suggest that oxidative (氧化性的) stress contributes to diseases like cancer and heart disease. If so, there is a reason to believe that antioxidants — including beta-carotene, vitamins A, C, and E — could be useful as preventive medicines.
But when the Task Force examined the medical evidence on vitamins, it found “inadequate ( 不 充 分 的 ) evidence” to support the claims that vitamin and mineral supplements benefit healthy adults..
“Cardiovascular(心血管的) disease and cancer have a significant health impact in America, and we all want to find ways to prevent these diseases,” Dr. Virginia Moyer, who heads the Task Force, said in a statement. But so far, she added, the medical evidence does not show that taking vitamins is helpful in this regard.
However, the Task Force did find “adequate evidence” that people with a raised risk for lung cancer actually increase their risk further by taking beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A.
The Task Force recommendations of taking vitamins regularly apply to healthy adults aged 50 and older who don't have “special、nutritional needs”. The advice does not apply to children, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, people with chronic illnesses, or people who have to take supplements because they can't get all their essential nutrients from their diet.
28. Studies in animals and in laboratory dishes find out .
A. ample evidence that taking vitamins are helpful for treating lung cancer
B. cardiovascular disease spreads very fast in America
C. oxidative stress can lead to heart disease and cancer
D. people must take vitamins on a regular basis.
29. What can we conclude from Task Force's findings
A. Scientists want to control cardiovascular disease.
B. In some regard, taking vitamins is not useful.
C. Manufacturers cannot produce medical-use vitamins.
D. Vitamins must be useful to prevent cancer and heart disease.
30. Who can take vitamins regularly according to the advice of the Task Force
A. A 60-year-old healthy worker.
B. A 15-year-old boy with short-sightedness.
C. A34-year-old pregnant lady.
D. A40-year-old man who never eats vegetables or fruits.
31. What's the best title for the text
A. An Inside Look at Vitamins
B. Task Force: Ending to Vitamins
C. Vitamins: To Live or to Kill
D. Taking Vitamins to Prevent Cancer May Fail
D
Within many workers' lifetimes, jobs will be completely changed by automation(自动化). A recent employment report from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD), a union consisting of 36 countries across the world, said that within the next two decades half of all jobs will be greatly transformed by technology.
In some cases, that will mean workers losing their jobs completely-the OECD estimates14 percent of jobs will be completely automated in the next two decades, while others, 32percent of jobs, will be greatly different from what they look like now.
Whether jobs are transformed or lost completely to the advance of technology, the OECD says one question rises above all others: are we ready The OECD Employment Outlook does not predict a jobless future. But it does foresee major challenges for the future of work, said the OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria, in a statement.
While many jobs will be changed or disappear, the OECD says that the change won't necessarily mean fewer jobs for workers. New and skilled jobs also come with new and improved technology. Automation may even create jobs in the short term, say some analysts. The problem is ensuring that current workers are equipped to transition into those jobs now and in the future.
To ensure that workers replaced by robots and other technology can get into a new career, the OECD says that a strong adult training program is necessary. That may involve not only training older workers but also removing the financial burdens of their efforts through subsidies(补贴).
Even with a rapidly changing economy and the development of technology, all we need is a plan., " With the right policies, we can manage these challenges. We face significant transformation, but we have the opportunity and the determination to use this moment and build a future of work that benefits everyone, " said Gurria.
32. What is the OECD, concerned most
A. If jobs, are lost. B. If jobs are changed.
C. If people are prepared. D. If enough jobs are offered.
33. What's the most probable result of automation
A. Fewer jobs. B. A. jobless future.
C. More skilled workers. D. Transformation of most jobs.
34. Which is. NOT suggested to. deal with automation
A. More new jobs. B. Right policies.
C. Training programs. D. Reduced financial burdens.
35. What's Gurria's attitude towards automation
A. Positive. B. Negative.
C. Doubtful. D. Worried
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。
How to Find Something You Like to Do
Finding something you enjoy doing can improve the quality of your life and reduce your stress levels. 36 It can also help you make friends or even provide a purpose in your life. Then how can you find something you like to do
37 Some hobbies, such as albums and gardening, can take up a lot of time. Other hobbies, such as video games or reading, can be done at your own pace and do not require any extended time.
Research the hobby or activity you would like to get involved in. Find out how much time and money you will need to devote to starting and continuing the activity. For example, some sports— related interests might require special equipment, 38 Your local library or phone book should also have information on hobbies and activities in your area.
Talk with other people who are involved in some of the activities you are interested in.39 Ask if you could tag along(跟随) to a meeting or spend some time with this person while he is involved in his hobby to see if it is something you would enjoy.
40 Challenge yourself to try a new. activity you are interested in for a week or so. Allow yourself to learn about the hobby and determine whether you will enjoy the activity or not.
A. Think about how a hobby benefits you.
B. A hobby can connect you with other people.
C. Take a chance on a hobby and see how it turns out.
D. Think about how much free time you can devote to a hobby.
E. You can find information about hobbies and interests on Find My Hobby's website.
F. You can get first— hand knowledge by interviewing someone about a particular hobby.
G. It takes a long time and energy to decide whether a. particular hobby is right for you.
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。
When Bill Geske was. diagnosed with cancer six years ago, his life was turned upside down. After being 41 to the emergency room with severe stomach pain, doctors found a tumor in his left kidney and 42 spots on his lungs. For treatment, Geske had the kidney removed and at the time the spots were dismissed. However, a few months later, he learned from doctors that the cancer had indeed 43 .
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The situation wasn't good, and doctors estimated his 44 to be no more than two years. 45 the emotional and physical pains, his personal . and family life suffered.
“We have a family business. We have two children who were. thrown into the middle of this chaos 46 , and they've had to grow up very fast and handle the business, which they knew nothing about.” he said.
But 47 all the chaos, there has been one constant: his wife Diane.
Whether it was accompanying him to every doctor's 48 or cooking his favorite meal, Diane always made sure her husband knew he had her full support..
“I really see what love is. My wife 49 so much suffering. I'm so 50to have her fight with me and not against me.” Geske said.
The Geskes 51 that their road has been far from easy— they call it “cruel” in fact— and sometimes they give in to the stresses of the illness.
But Diane has 52 to learn how. to cope with the more difficult times. “If he's in a mood or having a 53 day, I just leave him alone for a while” she said. She also said making time to focus on herself and a life outside of their relationship help keep their bond strong. While too many couples grow 54 when one of the partners suffers from a serious illness like、cancer, the. Geskes grow together. The people that are there for you on your 55 nights are the ones worth spending your brightest days with.
41. A. limited B. rushed C. followed D. invited
42. A. similar B. common C. unusual D. soft
43. A. spread B. arisen C. declined D. disappeared
44. A. interval B. survival C. tolerance D. reservation
45. A. Free from B. Apart from C. Other than D. Rather than
46. A. intentionally B. temporarily C. unexpectedly D. willingly
47. A. through B. beneath C. towards D. beside·
48. A. amusement B. adjustment C. arrangement D. appointment
49. A. bears B. escapes C. sacrifices D. possesses
50. A. regretful B. lucky C. desperate D. determined
51: A. deny B. predict C. advocate D. admit
52. A. failed B. offered C. grown D. intended
53. A. successful B. normal C. special D. terrible
54. A. firm B. apart C. united D. together
55. A. coldest B. loneliest C. darkest D. longest
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。
Nezha 2: The Demon Child Battles the Sea has become a hot topic this Spring Festival. It is Chinese animated film 56 (direct) by Jiaozi. The story 57(begin) after the events of the first film. Nezha and Ao Bing survive the Heavenly Tribulation, but their bodies are 58 danger. Taiyi Zhenren tries to use the magic lotus to save them, 59 leads to a series of unexpected problems. Nezha has to face his past and a strong enemy. He makes 60 alliance with Ao Bing and they start a journey to save the world.
The film has many 61 (attract) points. The visual effects are amazing. The scenes of the sea battle and the special effects of the monsters are so vivid that they seem 62 (be) real. The character design is also 63 (good)improved. Nezha’ s new look, with traditional style elements, gives a new visual experience. Besides, the theme of the film is deep. It not only shows Nezha's fight against fate; but also explores the relationship between friendship and 64 (responsible).
In a word, Nezha 2: The Demon Child Battles the Sea is a great film. It allows us to feel the charm of Chinese mythology and the power of believing in 65 (we).It's really a film not to be missed.
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66.“推行垃圾分类，提倡低碳生活”是个全民活动，你班英语课将举行主题为“Let’s Go Green Now”的一分钟英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿，要点包括：
1.倡导绿色生活的原因；
2.实践途径 (至少两点)。
注意：1.词数80左右(首尾已给，不计入总词数)；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Boys and girls,
I'm greatly honoured to deliver the speech.
That's all. Thank you.
第二节(满分25分)
67、阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
My father and I disagreed about my curfew(晚间在家的时间). He would say I had to be in by 9:30 on weekdays, and 11:00 on weekends, and there was no exception. One day, I took courage to first show my opinion on my curfew. I told him it made me feel like a junior high school kid. He explained that though a curfew might sound like a restriction(限制), it was really about people looking out for one another..
The very next-Friday after that exchange, my dad and I had tickets to see our own town's professional football game. On that day he was driving his car to a nearby city to meet some major clients(客户) and told me that his getting home and our leaving for the game would be tight.
To make sure we could move off the moment he came back, I got everything prepared. When half an hour had passed from the time when he said he would be home, I understood that he was a little late. But then, nearly a whole hour passed. I was getting upset. We were going to miss the kick-off(开始) ! And why hadn't he phoned me and let me know he was going to be really late As I anxiously stepped the floor, another half hour passed. That was when I got really angry. How inconsiderate(考虑不周的) my father was! We were going to miss the whole game! However, when another half an hour passed, my anger turned to fear. What if something terrible had happened to my dad, like he had a sudden heart attack or was caught in an accident, or something else I began to get really worried, feeling like sitting on pins and needles. I had already called his cell phone about ten times, but there was no answer.
注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写两段，开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
I was beside myself(发狂) with extreme anxieties, assuming the worst had happened.
Paragraph 2:
The heavy stone in my heart finally fell to the ground.

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