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厦门二中 2023-2024 学年第一学期高三年段 8 月阶段考英语学科试卷
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. What does Leon want to do this term
A. Make money. B. Earn more credits. C. Get experience.
2. What is Maggie probably doing now
A. Eating eggs. B. Doing the laundry. C. Cooking breakfast.
3. What will the woman keep
A. A cat. B. A dog. C. A turtle.
4. How does the man sound in the end
A. Annoyed. B. Excited. C. Confident.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Neighbors. B. Husband and wife. C. Grandfather and granddaughter.
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。听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. Who is the woman
A. A shop assistant. B. The man’s wife. C. A cashier.
7. What is the man going to do with the blouse
A. Return it. B. Pay for it. C. Exchange it.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a museum. B. At a parking lot. C. At a bus station.
9. How long does it take the woman to the park by taxi
A. 20 minutes. B. 25 minutes. C. 30 minutes.
10. What advice does the man give to the woman
A. Taking a bus. B. Taking a taxi. C. Walking to the park.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. Why does Eric quit
A. He wants to work close to his parents.
B. He doesn’t get enough paid holidays.
C. He finds a new job with a higher salary.
12.In which country does Eric work
A. China. B. Finland. C. The U.S.
13.What does Ms. Thomas think of Eric’s job performance
A It’s poor. B. It’s ordinary. C. It’s great.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What is Tina’s weakest part of learning English
A. Speaking. B. Writing. C. Reading.
15. What matters most in learning a language according to Colin
A. Being patient. B. Making friends with foreigners. C. Living in an English-speaking country.
16. What does Colin suggest Tina do
A. Get up earlier to learn. B. Read newspapers every day. C. Practice English every morning.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What is the biggest difference between weak AI and strong AI
A. Cost. B. Service time. C. Human involvement.
18. Which of the following belongs to strong AI
A. Apple’s Siri. B. A self-driving car. C. AlphaGo.
19. What is many experts’ attitude toward the future of AI
A. Supportive. B. Uncertain. C. Depressed.
20. What will be discussed about AI next
A. The problem to deal with. B. An example of weak AI. C. The benefit of it.
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
Central Park
Explore Central Park, one of the largest city parks in the world and one of the most famous symbols of New York. Let’s have a look at its main sights.
Central Park is New York’s largest city park and one of the biggest in the world, with an area of 843 acres (about 3.4km2). This park is home to man-made lakes, waterfalls, grass and wooded areas. You will also find the Central Park Zoo, among other attractions in this greenspace of New York.
Besides being the city’s primary green lungs, Central Park is also a favorite spot for many New Yorkers. It is perfect for sunbathing, going for walks, or doing any outdoor sports. Something that we found curious is seeing so many people running with their babies in prams (婴儿车).
On Foot or by Bicycle
To get to know some of the wildest parts of Central Park we suggest walking. However, to get a general feel for the whole park, the best thing to do is hire a bicycle and enjoy the scenery.
If you decide to hire a bike, you will find lots of bike rental stores around Central Park that are not very expensive.
Open Time
From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends.
From 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Price
Entry to the Park is free. But if you visit some parts like Central Park Zoo, you need to buy a ticket.
Transport
Subway: Line 5, 6, 7, A, B, C and D．
Bus: Line M1, M2, M3, M4 and M10.
Nearby places
Metropolitan Museum of Art (447 m)
Guggenheim Museum (564 m)
American Museum of Natural History (688 m)
Whitney Museum of American Art (1 km)
The Frick Collection (1.3 km)
1. What can we learn about the Central Park from the text
A. It is home to lakes and waterfalls.
B. It is perfect for doing outdoor sports.
C. It is the largest city park in the world.
D. It is the most famous symbol of New York.
2. Which one of the following things is free
A. Hiring a bicycle. B. Entrance to Central Park.
C. Visiting Central Park Zoo. D. Going to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
3. Where can we find this text
A. In a science report. B. In a geography book.
C. In a fashion magazine. D. In a travel guide.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了纽约的中央公园，同时提到了其开放时间、抵达方式、价格以及其附近的地点。
【1题详解】
细节理解题根据第三段第二句话“It is perfect for sunbathing, going for walks, or doing any outdoor sports. (它非常适合日光浴、散步或进行任何户外运动)”可知，中央公园最适合户外运动。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Price大标题下的第一句话“Entry to the Park is free. (进入公园是免费的)”可知，中央公园的门票是免费的。故选B.
【3题详解】
文章出处题。文章主要介绍了纽约的中央公园，同时提到了其开放时间、抵达方式、价格以及其附近的地点。所以该篇文章最有可能出自旅游指南。故选D。
B
Alicia Quarles has her hands full these days — both of them, at all hours of the day and night.
“Having a baby unexpectedly at 41 is one thing; having twins is a whole other beast, ” says the global entertainment editor.
Actually, until her pregnancy Quarles had been living at breakneck speed. It went so until last year. “I was exhausted,” she says. “I’d been working three jobs, doing my charity and going nonstop. I was afraid my mental health was getting worse.” In early August she took herself to the hospital, to see if she was OK. Doctors ran multiple tests and told her that she had had an anxiety attack, and she was 11 weeks pregnant.
“She was stressed and decompensated (代谢失调的), so everything just came to more than she could handle at the time,” explains doctor Miriam Barnes, who began treating her. “Fortunately, she tried to be positive and seek help from me immediately. I told her not to have any medication at that stage and advised her to take natural therapy (疗法).”
A week later Quarles learned that she was having twins. But instead of that news adding to her anxiety, “a total peace came over me, and it felt like it all made sense,” she says. Quarles, who did not take any medication, returned home to her loved ones in North Carolina, where she gave birth to Hudson and Harlow on Feb. 16. “There’s nothing like family,” she says. “I found out through working on myself in natural therapy that there were a lot of things I hadn’t dealt with. I just kept going.”
These days Quarles uses social media to document her joyful motherhood journey. Quarles has put her anxiety behind but remains in therapy — and wants to encourage others who feel stressed to get help. “At first I felt guilty and embarrassed,” she admits. “I don’t anymore. My message is you can fall down. But you can stand up, by yourself or with the help of others. It’s not a shame, and it’s a blessing.”
4. Which of the following best explains “breakneck” underlined in paragraph 2
A. Safe and slow. B. Fast and dangerous.
C. Exciting and terrifying. D. Gentle and comfortable.
5. Why did Quarles return to North Carolina
A. To give birth and make some friends.
B. To have a break and treat her anxiety.
C. To take natural therapy and stay alone.
D. To look after her family and visit a doctor.
6. What does Quarles suggest people under pressure do
A. Keep standing up. B. Fall down if needed.
C. Face whatever comes. D. Obtain assistance when necessary.
7. What is a suitable title for the text
A. An Anxious 41-year-old Mother
B. A Mother’s Astonishing Experience
C. An Interesting Taste of Motherhood
D. A Mother Fighting Her Mental Breakdown
【答案】4. B 5. B 6. D 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了41岁的艾丽西亚·夸尔斯由于压力太大，患上焦虑症，后来得知自己怀了双胞胎，于是夸尔斯开始用社交媒体记录她快乐的母亲之旅。夸尔斯已经把焦虑抛在脑后，但仍在接受治疗，她想鼓励其他感到压力的人去寻求帮助。
【4题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第一段“Alicia Quarles has her hands full these days — both of them, at all hours of the day and night.(这些天艾丽西亚·夸尔斯忙得不可开交——无论是白天还是晚上)”及划线词下文““I was exhausted,” she says. “I’d been working three jobs, doing my charity and going nonstop. I was afraid my mental health was getting worse.”(“我筋疲力尽，”她说。“我一直在做三份工作，做慈善，不停地工作。我担心我的心理健康状况会越来越差。”)”可知，夸尔斯工作繁忙，生活速度非常快，以至于筋疲力尽。由此推知，划线词breakneck与Fast and dangerous(快速危险)意思接近。故选B。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段中的“Quarles, who did not take any medication, returned home to her loved ones in North Carolina, where she gave birth to Hudson and Harlow on Feb. 16. “There’s nothing like family,” she says. “I found out through working on myself in natural therapy that there were a lot of things I hadn’t dealt with. I just kept going.”(2月16日，她回到她在北卡罗来纳州的亲人身边，生下了哈德森和哈洛。“没有什么比家人更好的了，”她说。我发现，通过自然疗法对自己进行治疗，有很多事情我没有处理过。我只是继续前进。”)”可推知，夸尔斯回到北卡罗来纳休息一下，治疗她的焦虑。故选B。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Quarles has put her anxiety behind but remains in therapy — and wants to encourage others who feel stressed to get help.(夸尔斯已经把焦虑抛在脑后，但仍在接受治疗，她想鼓励其他感到压力的人去寻求帮助)”可知，夸尔斯建议有压力的人在必要时寻求帮助。故选D。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段中的“Doctors ran multiple tests and told her that she had had an anxiety attack, and she was 11 weeks pregnant.(医生给她做了多次检查，告诉她这是焦虑症发作，而且她已经怀孕11周了)”和第五段中的“Quarles, who did not take any medication, returned home to her loved ones in North Carolina, where she gave birth to Hudson and Harlow on Feb. 16. “There’s nothing like family,” she says. “I found out through working on myself in natural therapy that there were a lot of things I hadn’t dealt with. I just kept going.”(2月16日，她回到她在北卡罗来纳州的亲人身边，生下了哈德森和哈洛。“没有什么比家人更好的了，”她说。我发现，通过自然疗法对自己进行治疗，有很多事情我没有处理过。我只是继续前进。”)”及最后一段中的“Quarles has put her anxiety behind but remains in therapy — and wants to encourage others who feel stressed to get help.(夸尔斯已经把焦虑抛在脑后，但仍在接受治疗，她想鼓励其他感到压力的人去寻求帮助)”可知，文章讲述了41岁的艾丽西亚·夸尔斯由于压力太大，患上焦虑症，后来得知自己怀了双胞胎，于是夸尔斯开始用社交媒体记录她快乐的母亲之旅，夸尔斯已经把焦虑抛在脑后，并想鼓励其他感到压力的人去寻求帮助。由此可知，D. A Mother Fighting Her Mental Breakdown(一位与精神崩溃作斗争的母亲)适合作本文最佳标题。故选D。
C
As we all know, insects can be remarkably agile (灵活的) in flight. This is really hard to build into flying robots, but MIT Assistant Professor Kevin Yufeng Chen has developed an insect-sized drone (无人机) that approaches insects’ agility.
Typically, drones require wide open spaces. “If we look at most drones today, they’re usually quite big,” says Chen. “Most of their applications involve flying outdoors. The question is: Can you create an insect-sized drone that can move around in very crowded and complex spaces ”
According to Chen, he overcame many problems when building the drone. The insect-sized drone requires a fundamentally different construction from a larger one. The large drone is usually powered by a motor, but the motor loses efficiency as you shrink it. So, Chen says, “For an insect-sized drone, you need to look for alternatives.” The principal alternative until now has been employing a small, rigid actuator (执行器) built from new materials. Chen designed a more agile tiny drone using soft actuators instead of hard ones.
Each actuator can beat nearly 500 times per second and weighs just 0.6 gram, approximately the mass of a large bee. It gives the drone insect-like agility. “You can hit it when it’s flying, and it can recover,” says Chen. “It can also turn over in the air.” The drone looks a bit like a tiny cassette tape with wings, though Chen is also working on a new one shaped like a dragonfly.
Chen says his drone can be useful in industry and agriculture. It can perform machinery inspections to ensure safety and function. Its potential applications include completing search-and-rescue missions following a disaster. “All those things can be very difficult for existing large-scale drones,” Chen explains.
8. What can we know about the actuator designed by Chen
A. It weighs about six grams.
B. It drives the insect-sized drone.
C. It loses efficiency too much.
D. It employs conventional materials.
9. Which word can best describe Chen’s work
A. Easy. B. Costly. C. Fruitless. D. Challenging.
10. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us about the new drone
A. Its safety standards. B. Its flying range.
C. Its possible applications. D. Its design principle.
11. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. An Insect-like Small Drone
B. The Future of Insect-sized Drones
C. How Drones Will Change the Agriculture
D What Challenge Drone Development Faces
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了麻省理工学院助理教授Chen研发出一款像昆虫一样的无人机。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“The large drone is usually powered by a motor, but the motor loses efficiency as you shrink it. So, Chen says, “For an insect-sized drone, you need to look for alternatives.” The principal alternative until now has been employing a small, rigid actuator (执行器) built from new materials. Chen designed a more agile tiny drone using soft actuators instead of hard ones.”（大型无人机通常由电机驱动，但当你缩小它时，电机就会失去效率。因此，Chen说：“对于昆虫大小的无人机，你需要寻找替代品。”到目前为止，主要的替代方案是使用一种由新材料制成的小型刚性执行器。Chen设计了一种更灵活的微型无人机，使用软驱动器而不是硬驱动器。）可知，关于Chen设计的执行器，我们知道它驱动昆虫大小的无人机。故选B项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“According to Chen, he overcame many problems when building the drone. The insect-sized drone requires a fundamentally different construction from a larger one. The large drone is usually powered by a motor, but the motor loses efficiency as you shrink it.”（据Chen说，他在制造无人机时克服了许多问题。昆虫大小的无人机与大型无人机的结构完全不同。大型无人机通常由电机驱动，但当你缩小它时，电机就会失去效率。）可推断，Chen的研发工作很有挑战性。故选D项。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段中“Chen says his drone can be useful in industry and agriculture. It can perform machinery inspections to ensure safety and function. Its potential applications include completing search-and-rescue missions following a disaster.”（Chen说他的无人机在工业和农业上都很有用。它可以进行机械检查，以确保安全和功能。它的潜在应用包括完成灾难后的搜索和救援任务。）可知，最后一段主要介绍了“昆虫无人机”的预期应用情况。故选C项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“This is really hard to build into flying robots, but MIT Assistant Professor Kevin Yufeng Chen has developed an insect-sized drone (无人机) that approaches insects’ agility.”（这真的很难植入飞行机器人中，但麻省理工学院助理教授Kevin Yufeng Chen已经开发出一种昆虫大小的无人机，接近昆虫的敏捷性。）可知，本文主要介绍了麻省理工学院助理教授Chen研发出一款像昆虫一样的小型无人机。故文章最适合的标题是“一种类似昆虫的小型无人机”。故选A项。
D
Science is a process that builds upon existing theories and knowledge by continuously revising them. Every aspect of scientific knowledge can be questioned, including the general rules of thinking that appear to be most certain. So why is science trustworthy if it is always changing If tomorrow we will no longer see the world as Newton or Einstein found it to be, why should we take seriously today’s scientific description of the world
The answer is simple: Because at any given moment of our history, this description of the world is the best we have. The fact that it can be made better can’t diminish (降低) the fact that it is a useful instrument for understanding the world.
Consider a folk healer’s herbal medicine. Can we say this treatment is “scientific” Yes, if it is proven to be effective, even if we have no idea why it works. In fact, quite a few common medications used today have their origin in folk treatments, and we are still not sure how they work. This does not imply that folk treatments are generally effective. To the contrary, many of them are not. What distinguishes scientific medicine is the readiness to seriously test a treatment and to be ready to change our minds if something is shown not to work. A research doctor in a modern hospital must be ready to change his theory if a more effective way of understanding illness, or treating it, becomes available.
What makes modern science uniquely powerful is its refusal to believe that it already possesses ultimate truth. The reliability of science is based not on certainty but on a complete absence of certainty. As John Stuart Mill wrote in “On Liberty” in 1859, “The beliefs which we have most warrant (依据) for, have no safeguard to rest on, but a standing invitation to the whole world to prove them unfounded.”
12. Why does the author raise the two questions in paragraph 1
A. To add some fun. B. To express doubts.
C. To introduce the topic. D. To provide background.
13. What can we learn about today’s scientific description of the world
A. It can be timeless. B. It can be improved.
C. It is of little value. D. It is the best at any moment.
14. What is the author’s attitude toward folk treatment
A. Dismissive. B. Objective. C. Pessimistic. D. Sympathetic.
15. What is the main idea of paragraph 4
A. It is unwise to believe in science.
B. Too much uncertainty lies in science.
C. The foundation of science is unfounded.
D. The lack of certainty makes science credible.
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章论述了尽管科学总是在变化，但是它还是值得信赖的原因。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的“So why is science trustworthy if it is always changing If tomorrow we will no longer see the world as Newton or Einstein found it to be, why should we take seriously today’s scientific description of the world (那么，如果科学总是在变化，为什么它是值得信赖的呢？如果明天我们看到的世界不再像牛顿或爱因斯坦发现的那样，我们为什么要认真对待今天对世界的科学描述呢？)”及下文论述可推知，作者在第一段中提出了两个问题是为了引入文章话题。故选C。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The answer is simple: Because at any given moment of our history, this description of the world is the best we have. The fact that it can be made better can’t diminish (降低) the fact that it is a useful instrument for understanding the world.(答案很简单：因为在我们历史的任何时刻，这种对世界的描述都是我们拥有的最好的描述。它可以变得更好这一事实不能削弱它是理解世界的有用工具这一事实)”可知，今天对世界的科学描述还可以改进。故选B。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Consider a folk healer’s herbal medicine. Can we say this treatment is “scientific” Yes, if it is proven to be effective, even if we have no idea why it works. In fact, quite a few common medications used today have their origin in folk treatments, and we are still not sure how they work. This does not imply that folk treatments are generally effective. To the contrary, many of them are not.(考虑一下民间治疗师的草药。我们能说这种治疗是“科学的”吗？是的，如果它被证明是有效的，即使我们不知道它为什么有效。事实上，今天使用的许多常用药物都起源于民间治疗，我们仍然不确定它们是如何起作用的。这并不意味着民间疗法通常是有效的。相反，许多民间疗法并非如此)”可知，作者既陈述了民间治疗的优点，又提到了不足。由此推知，作者对民间治疗持客观态度。故选B。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段中的“What makes modern science uniquely powerful is its refusal to believe that it already possesses ultimate truth. The reliability of science is based not on certainty but on a complete absence of certainty.(现代科学之所以具有独特的力量，是因为它拒绝相信自己已经掌握了终极真理。科学的可靠性不是建立在确定的基础上，而是建立在完全不确定的基础上)”可知，第四段主要论述了缺乏确定性使得科学可信。故选D。
第二节（共 5 小题;每小题 2. 5 分, 满分 12. 5 分）
根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 选项中有两项为多余选项。
Important Things to Know When Dining Out
Cultural dining etiquette (礼节) might surprise you with some of its important rules. ___16___. Knowing some tips will help ensure that you have an enjoyable meal with friends or family — no matter where you are in the world.
Chopstick Rules
The way you handle chopsticks is important to avoid annoying your companions. When you put them down between bites, always put them down together so they are parallel with the edge of the table in front of you. ___17___.
Hands or Utensils (餐具)
In India and the Middle East, it’s considered very rude to eat with your left hand. People in France expect you to eat with a utensil in each hand. ___18___, instead preferring to use their hands. In Chile, you may never touch any food with your fingers. People in Thailand generally use their forks only to push food onto their spoons.
Making Requests
___19___. In Portugal, this would be a serious mistake, because it shows the chef that you don’t like their seasoning skills. Similarly, in Italy, never ask for extra cheese to add to your food.
Some of these cultural dining etiquette rules may seem random and strange, but they are important in various countries. ___20___, the more comfortable you’ll begin to feel with its foreign cultural practices.
A. The more friends you make in your lifetime
B. The more time you spend in any given country
C. Mexicans consider it inappropriate to eat with utensils
D. Don’t get caught making an embarrassing mistake at a restaurant
E. It’s a good sign for the chef if you make a mess around your plate
F. Never stick them upright in your food or cross them as you use them
G. It may seem like a simple request to ask for salt and pepper at a meal
【答案】16. D 17. F 18. C 19. G 20. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一些外出就餐时要知道的一些重要事项。
【16题详解】
根据后文“Knowing some tips will help ensure that you have an enjoyable meal with friends or family — no matter where you are in the world.(知道一些技巧将有助于确保你和朋友或家人一起享受一顿愉快的晚餐——无论你在世界的哪个地方。)”可知，此处是指要学习一些用餐礼节以避免在用餐时犯错误，所以选项D“不要在餐馆犯尴尬的错误”切合文意。故选D。
【17题详解】
根据前文“When you put them down between bites, always put them down together so they are parallel with the edge of the table in front of you.(当你在吃的间隙把它们放下来的时候，一定要把它们放在一起，这样它们就和你面前的桌子边缘平行了。)”可知，此处是讲筷子的摆放方式，所以选项F“不要把它们直立在食物中，也不要在使用时交叉放置”切合文意，选项中的them指的就是本段中的chopsticks。故选F。
【18题详解】
根据前文“In India and the Middle East, it’s considered very rude to eat with your left hand. People in France expect you to eat with a utensil in each hand.(在印度和中东，用左手吃饭被认为是非常不礼貌的。法国人希望你每只手拿一个餐具吃饭。)”可知，此处举例说明几个地方的用餐方式，且根据后文“instead preferring to use their hands(相反更喜欢用手)”可知，此处是指不喜欢用餐具用餐，所以选项C“墨西哥人认为用餐具吃饭是不合适的”切合文意。故选C。
【19题详解】
根据小标题“Making Requests”(提出要求)可知，此处是讲在用餐时提出要求，根据后文“In Portugal, this would be a serious mistake, because it shows the chef that you don’t like their seasoning skills. (在葡萄牙，这将是一个严重的错误，因为这表明你不喜欢厨师的调味技巧。)”可知，后文中的this是指要求额外的调料，所以选项G“吃饭时要盐和胡椒似乎是一个简单的请求”切合文意。故选G。
【20题详解】
根据后文“the more comfortable you’ll begin to feel with its foreign cultural practices(你就会对它的外国文化习俗感到越舒服)”可知，此处句式为“the more...,the more...”，且its是指“国家的”，所以此处是指在一个国家待的时间越久，选项B“你在某个国家待的时间越久”切合文意。故选B。
【点睛】
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。
Devi had never been to a swimming lesson in her life. But now that her mother had found a new job in the city, Devi faced a new ____21____—school field trips to the local pool.
The first time Devi went with her class to the pool, she had no ____22____ what she was in for. Devi ____23____ into the water and held onto the side of the pool, expecting to be able to touch the ____24____ with her feet. But when Devi ____25____ the side of the pool, she sank under the water. Devi soon ____26____ the cement ledge (水泥平台) to prevent herself drowning. Then, seized by ____27____, she just sat on a bench, too embarrassed to try again.
When she came home, her mother ____28____ right away that Devi was upset. “Honey, I made a call to the local pool, and you start lessons this weekend.” Devi felt ____29____ that lessons would help, but she had to _____30_____ her fear.
_____31_____, when the time came to take her first lesson, Devi was even more embarrassed than before. “I’m 13, and I’m taking lessons with all little kids! This is _____32_____!”
When she was standing there, her _____33_____ came over and said, “Hi, Devi! I’m Angela. You know what, I didn’t learn to swim until I was 20, and now I’m a swimming teacher!”
Angela’s words put Devi _____34_____. She couldn’t help but smile, realizing that she might never be a fearless swimmer, but she would sure have fun _____35_____.
21. A. platform B. opportunity C. challenge D. project
22. A. idea B. hope C. view D. intention
23. A. dived B. sank C. leapt D. slipped
24. A. side B. bottom C. surface D. edge
25. A. took hold of B. let go of C. got rid of D. caught sight of
26. A. grabbed B. obtained C. recalled D. fixed
27. A. puzzle B. delight C. horror D. regret
28. A. imagined B. concluded C. noticed D. wondered
29. A. content B. grateful C. curious D. doubtful
30. A. hide B. overcome C. support D. convey
31. A. Still B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. Moreover
32. A. fantastic B. ridiculous C. tolerant D. accessible
33. A. parent B. friend C. partner D. instructor
34. A. at ease B. in trouble C. at risk D. in need
35. A. competing B. playing C. trying D. winning
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了德维在学校到当地游泳池的实地考察的活动中，因为不会游泳产生了恐惧心理，最后在游泳教练的帮助下，她克服对游泳的恐惧大胆尝试的故事。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：德维面临着一个新的挑战——学校到当地游泳池的实地考察。A. platform平台；B. opportunity机会；C. challenge挑战；D. project项目。根据前文“Devi had never been to a swimming lesson in her life.”可知，德维人生中从没有上过游泳课，说明学校到当地游泳池的实地考察对她是一个挑战。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：德维第一次和她的同学一起去游泳池时，她不知道自己在做什么。A. idea想法；B. hope希望；C. view观点；D. intention打算。根据前文“The first time Devi went with her class to the pool”可知，德维第一次和她的同学一起去游泳池时，推断出她不知道做什么，have no idea为固定搭配，意为“不知道”，符合句意。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：德维滑入水中，抓住池边，希望能够用脚触底。A. dived跳水；B. sank下沉；C. leapt跳跃；D. slipped滑动。根据后文“and held onto the side of the pool”可知，德维当时是边划入水中边抓住泳池的边缘。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：德维滑入水中，抓住池边，希望能够用脚触底。A. side旁边；B. bottom底部；C. surface表面；D. edge边沿。根据后文“with her feet”可知，德维想用脚触碰泳池底部。故选B项。
【25题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：但当德维放开池边时，她沉入了水下。A. took hold of握住；B. let go of放开；C. got rid of处理；D. caught sight of看见。根据后文“Devi soon ____6____ the cement ledge (水泥平台) to prevent herself drowning.”可知，德维很快抓住水泥平台以防溺水，推断出她之前沉入水下是因为放开了泳池旁边造成的。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：德维很快抓住水泥平台以防溺水。A. grabbed抓住；B. obtained获得；C. recalled回忆；D. fixed安装。根据后文“the cement ledge”及常识可知，泳池里的水泥平台是游泳时用来抓握的，推断出她抓住了水泥平台以防溺水。故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后，被恐惧所抓住，她坐在长椅上，尴尬到不想再试一次。A. puzzle迷惑；B. delight高兴；C. horror恐惧；D. regret后悔。根据后文“but she had to ____10____ her fear.”可知，德维认为她必须要克服恐惧，说明她在第一次游泳时感到恐惧。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当她回家时，她的母亲立刻注意到德维很沮丧。A. imagined想象；B. concluded得出结论；C. noticed注意到；D. wondered想知道。根据后文“that Devi was upset”可知，母亲注意到了德维的沮丧。故选C项。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：德维怀疑这些课程是否有帮助，但她必须克服恐惧。A. content满意的；B. grateful感激的；C. curious好奇的；D. doubtful怀疑的。根据前文“Devi had never been to a swimming lesson in her life. ”可知，德维因为没有上过游泳课，推断出她怀疑游泳课是否有助于她克服恐惧。故选D项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：德维怀疑这些课程是否有帮助，但她必须克服恐惧。A. hide隐藏；B. overcome克服；C. support支持；D. convey表达。根据后文“when the time came to take her first lesson”可知，德维去上了她的第一节游泳课，说明她觉得自己需要去克服恐惧。故选B项。
【31题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：尽管如此，当她上第一课的时候，德维比以前更尴尬了。A. Still尽管如此；B. Therefore因此；C. Otherwise否则；D. Moreover此外。根据前文“but she had to ____10____ her fear”和后文“when the time came to take her first lesson, Devi was even more embarrassed than before.”可知，两句话之间是转折关系，应用still表示这种关系。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这太可笑了！A. fantastic极好的；B. ridiculous可笑的；C. tolerant容忍的；D. accessible可接近的。根据前文“I’m 13, and I’m taking lessons with all little kids!”可知，德维觉得和小孩一起上课是一件可笑的事情。故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当她站在那里时，她的教练走过来说：“嗨，德维！我是安吉拉。你知道吗，我直到20岁才学会游泳，现在我是一名游泳老师！”A. parent父/母亲；B. friend朋友；C. partner伙伴；D. instructor教练。根据后文“now I’m a swimming teacher”可知，安吉拉说她自己是一名游泳教师，说明她现在是德维的教练。故选D项。
【34题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：安吉拉的话让德维放松了。A. at ease放松；B. in trouble有麻烦；C. at risk有风险；D. in need有需要。根据后文“She couldn’t help but smile”可知，德维笑了说明她感到放松。故选A项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她忍不住笑了，意识到自己可能永远都不是一个无所畏惧的游泳运动员，但她一定会很开心地尝试。A. competing比赛；B. playing玩耍；C. trying尝试；D. winning获胜。根据前文“she just sat on a bench, too embarrassed to try again”可知，德维第一次游泳失败了，使她不敢继续尝试，推断出教练的话让她认为她一定会很开心地尝试，try为原词复现。故选C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。
Ecotourism is commonly regarded as low impact (影响) travel to undisturbed places. It is different from traditional tourism because it allows the traveler to become ___36___ (educate) about the areas - both in terms of geographical conditions and cultural characteristics, and often provides money for conservation and benefits the ___37___(develop) of the local areas.
Ecotourism has ___38___(it) origin with the environmental movement of the 1970s. It was not widely accepted as a travel concept ___39___ the late 1980s. During that time, increasing environmental awareness made it desirable.
Due to ___40___ growing popularity of environmentally-related and adventure travel, various types ___41___ trips are now being classified as ecotourism. Actually, a true eco-friendly trip must meet the following principles:
·Minimize the impact of ___42___(visit) the place.
·Build respect for and awareness of the environment and cultural practices.
·Provide ___43___(finance) aid and other benefits for local peoples.
·Make sure that the tourism provides experiences for both the visitors and the hosts.
Komodo National Park, officially recognized in 1980, is popular for ecotourism because of its unique biodiversity.___44___(activity) there range from whale watching to hiking (远足) and accommodations aim _____45_____(have) a low impact on the natural environment.
【答案】36. educated
37. development
38. its 39. until
40. the 41. of
42. visiting
43. financial
44. Activities
45. to have
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了生态旅游通常被认为是到未受干扰地区的低影响旅游。但是由于与环境相关的探险旅行越来越受欢迎，各种各样的旅行现在被归类为生态旅游。实际上，生态旅游必须满足一些规定。
【36题详解】
考查形容词。句意：这不同于传统的旅游，因为它能让旅行者了解这个地区——无论是地理环境还是文化特色，并且经常为环境保护提供资金，并有利于当地的发展。分析句子成分可知，此处查固定搭配become educated about表示“对……有所了解”。故填educated。
【37题详解】
考查名词。句意：这不同于传统的旅游，因为它能让旅行者了解这个地区——无论是地理环境还是文化特色，并且经常为环境保护提供资金，并有利于当地的发展。根据空格前的定冠词the可知，此处填入名词development，表示“发展”，作动词benefits的宾语。故填development。
【38题详解】
考查代词。句意：生态旅游起源于20世纪70年代的环境运动。结合语意，此处表示生态旅游有它的起源，空处应用形容词性物主代词its，表示“它的”，符合句意。故填its。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意：直到20世纪80年代晚期才作为旅游观念被广泛接受。根据句意可知，此处表示“直到20世纪80年代晚期才作为旅游观念被广泛接受”，应用短语not…until…，表示“直到……才……”，符合句意。故填until。
【40题详解】
考查冠词。句意：由于与环境相关的探险旅行越来越受欢迎，各种各样的旅行现在被归类为生态旅游。结合语意，此处特指与环境相关的探险旅行越来越受欢迎，空处应用定冠词the表示特指。故填the。
【41题详解】
考查介词。句意：由于与环境相关的探险旅行越来越受欢迎，各种各样的旅行现在被归类为生态旅游。various types of 为固定搭配，表示“各种各样的”，所以空处应填介词of。故填of。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：最大限度地减少参观这个地方的影响。根据空格前介词of可知，空格处应填动名词形式作介词of的宾语。故填visiting。
【43题详解】
考查形容词。句意：为当地人民提供财政援助和其他福利。空格修饰名词aid，应用形容词形式作定语，financial是形容词，表示“财政的”，符合句意。故填financial。
【44题详解】
考查名词。句意：那里的活动从观鲸到徒步旅行和住宿的宗旨是对自然环境影响达到很小。分析句子结构，空处应用名词作句子主语，应用名词的复数形式表示泛指，置于句首，首字母大写。故填Activities。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：那里的活动从观鲸到徒步旅行和住宿的宗旨是对自然环境影响达到很小。aim to do为固定短语，表示“旨在，目的是”，符合句意，所以空处应用不定式形式。故填to have。
第四部分 书面表达（共三节;满分 40 分）
第一节 课内句子翻译（满分 5 分）
46. 那时，时钟敲响了八下。
Then the clock _________ (strike) eight.
【答案】struck
【解析】
【详解】考查时态。根据句子分析可知，此处作谓语动词，主语为the clock，时间状语为then“那时”，故此处应用一般过去时，故填struck。
47. 当她转过身来，却看到格拉迪斯·克拉芬正站在那里。
As she turned around, there_________(stand) Gladys Claffern.
【答案】stood
【解析】
【详解】考查时态。根据句子分析可知，本句为完全倒装句，此处作谓语动词，主语为Gladys Claffern，根据前文的turned可知，此处应用一般过去时，故填stood。
48. 只要我以最高的速度前进，就不会有什么问题。
So_________as I travelled_________maximum_________, it didn’t matter.
【答案】 ①. long ②. at ③. speed
【解析】
【详解】考查短语。根据句意及所给句子可知，空1：此处意为“只要”，表达为so long as；空2和空3：此处意为“以……的速度”，表达为at...speed。故填①long；②at；③speed。
49. 泰国是著名的旅游目的地，吸引着来自世界各地的游客。
Thailand is a premier holiday destination,_________(attract) tourists from all over the world.
【答案】attracting
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。根据句子分析可知，此处作状语，attract与主语Thailand之间为主动关系，故此处应用现在分词作状语，故填attracting。
50. 它位于赤道以南，在地球上许多其他国家的下方，常被非正式地称为“down under”。
_________(locate) to the south of the equator, below many other countries on the globe, it’s often informally
_________(refer) __________________ “down under”.
【答案】 ①Located ②. referred
③. to ④. as
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词和短语。根据句子分析可知，空1：“位于赤道以南”作状语，be located to意为“位于”，locate和主语it是主动关系，故应用过去分词located，故填Located；空2、空3和空4：此处意为“被称为”，表达为be referred to as...，故填referred，to，as，句首单词首字母大写。故答案为Located，referred，to，as。
第二节（满分 15 分）
51. 你校将以世界海洋日为主题，举办英语征文比赛。请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1.海洋的重要性；
2.保护海洋的倡议。
注意：1.词数 100 左右；
2.短文的题目和首句已为你写好。
Our Oceans, Our Responsibility
June 8th was officially named by the UN in 2009 as World Oceans Day.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】June 8th was officially named by the UN in 2009 as World Oceans Day. It is a day to raise people’s awareness of protecting oceans which are vital to human beings.
Covering about 71% of the Earth’s surface, the oceans play a crucial role in regulating the climate. In addition, the oceans produce over half of the world’s oxygen and are home to a large variety of sea life. Therefore, it is our responsibility to protect them for our future generations. As students, we can take part in it by doing small things, such as collecting garbage on the shore or avoiding pouring waste water into the oceans. Besides, we can call on people around us to take action. By working together, we can protect and restore our precious oceans.
Every little effort counts. As long as we try our best, we will make a difference to the oceans.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达为一篇应用文。要求学生以世界海洋日为主题，写一篇英语征文参加比赛。
详解】1.词汇积累：
重要的：vital→crucial/critical/significant
参加：take part in→participate in/be involved in
此外，而且：besides→what’s more/additionally
2.句式拓展：
原句：In addition, the oceans produce over half of the world’s oxygen and are home to a large variety of sea life.
拓展句：In addition, the oceans which are home to a large variety of sea life produce over half of the world’s oxygen .
【点睛】【高分句型1】
Covering about 71% of the Earth’s surface, the oceans play a crucial role in regulating the climate.(运用了现在分词作状语)
【高分句型2】
It is a day to raise people’s awareness of protecting oceans which are vital to human beings.(运用了which引导定语从句)
第三节 （满分 20 分）
52. 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。
This past summer, I joined my sister's family for their annual Adirondack vacation in a rented cottage on a lake, the same place my family has stayed since I was a little kid. There are plenty of activities to keep everyone busy: swimming, fishing and sand castle building on the beach.
By the third day, I had noticed that my ten-year-old niece, Jannie, had spent most of her time watching cable TV and browsing through the gift shops in town. Not exactly the wilderness experience I remembered from my youth. So, at dinner, I told Jannie we should hike to the top of the mountain across the lake the following morning, which was called Rocky Point because the peak is bare and rock-covered.
"Well." replied Jannie, "Tomorrow there are some shows on the Disney Channel, so I'm going to be pretty busy."
"When your mother and I used to come here when we were your age, we were too busy swimming and hiking up mountains."
"Sounds more like punishment than a vacation." She shrugged her shoulders. "Besides, I don't think I can walk that far."
When I said it only took a half-hour of steady walking to get to the top. She grumbled, "Fine, I'll go." I knew she was agreeing just to shut me up, but I would take anything I could get.
The next morning was a perfect day for a hike, with sunshine and clear skies. I got up early and took some sandwiches and water bottles, which I tucked into my backpack along with the bug spray and the camera.
Jannie came shuffling downstairs, sighed dramatically, rolled her eyes and announced in a very unenthusiastic, robot-like voice. "I'm ready to go hiking, Uncle David." Anyway, we climbed into my car and drove to the trailhead about ten minutes away. As we stood at the edge of the parking lot and looked down the shaded trail that led into the woods. "I am still not sure this is a good idea, but if you and Mom could do it, I can too, I guess."
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph l:
For the moment she was determined to start our journey.
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Paragraph 2:
A while later we did it to the top.
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【答案】One possible version:
For the moment she was determined to start our journey. About 200 yards into the forest, the trail began to climb a steep slope. I pointed out some rarely-seen trees and flowering plants, which I explained were endangered species. She didn’t share my enthusiasm. She was thirsty, tired, sweaty and bored. I handed her the water bottle as she sat on a fallen log and took a break. “You know, I think we’re almost to the top,” I told her. “You already said that three times, and we’re not there yet.” she replied. She grumbled another complain as we continued on. She might not have been happy, but at least I was proud that she had the determination not to quit before we reached the top.
A while later we did make it to the top. Jannie looked up, noticing we were no longer under the trees. When she stopped, looked around and saw where we were, her jaw dropped, her eyes opened wide and she shouted: “Oh, I don’t believe it. We’re on top of the world. It’s awesome!” A refreshing breeze brushed the mountaintop, not a cloud was in the sky and miles and miles of trees and lakes spread out below us. We sat on a large rock and took it in the view, while eating our sandwiches and pointing out islands and roads and, of course, the cottage where we were staying. It had taken us almost an hour to make the climb, but it was worth it.
【解析】
【分析】本文以人物为线索展开，故事讲述了作者鼓励带动10岁的甥女一起爬山，开始的时候外甥女有些不情愿，但当到达山顶时，一览众山小，有了成功的喜悦。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“她一时决定开始我们的旅行。”可知，第一段可描写甥女叫苦叫累的抱怨和作者的鼓励和帮助。
②由第二段首句内容“过了一会儿，我们爬到了山顶。”可知，第二段可描写作者和甥女到达山顶后，一览众山小，成功的喜悦。
2.续写线索：带动爬山——抱怨——鼓舞——观景——惊喜
3.词汇激活
行为类
①带动爬山：climb a steep slope / climb a hill / go up the mountain
②.观景：look around / look at the vie/ view the scenery
情绪类
①. 抱怨：complain / grumble
②. 鼓舞：enthusiasm /inspiring /encouraging
③. 喜悦：happy/joyful/ surprised /awesome
【点睛】[高分句型1]. I pointed out some rarely-seen trees and flowering plants, which I explained were endangered species. (由which引导的非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2]. We sat on a large rock and took it in the view, while eating our sandwiches and pointing out islands and roads and, of course, the cottage where we were staying.（while引导的时间状语从句的省略以及where引导的限制性定语从句）
1-5 CBCBB 6-10 ABCBC 11-15 AACAA 16-20 CCBAA厦门二中 2023-2024 学年第一学期高三年段 8 月阶段考英语学科试卷
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. What does Leon want to do this term
A. Make money. B. Earn more credits. C. Get experience.
2. What is Maggie probably doing now
A. Eating eggs. B. Doing the laundry. C. Cooking breakfast.
3 What will the woman keep
A A cat. B. A dog. C. A turtle.
4. How does the man sound in the end
A. Annoyed. B. Excited. C. Confident.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Neighbors. B. Husband and wife. C. Grandfather and granddaughter.
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。听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. Who is the woman
A A shop assistant. B. The man’s wife. C. A cashier.
7. What is the man going to do with the blouse
A. Return it. B. Pay for it. C. Exchange it.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a museum. B. At a parking lot. C. At a bus station.
9. How long does it take the woman to the park by taxi
A. 20 minutes. B. 25 minutes. C. 30 minutes.
10. What advice does the man give to the woman
A. Taking a bus. B. Taking a taxi. C. Walking to the park.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. Why does Eric quit
A. He wants to work close to his parents.
B. He doesn’t get enough paid holidays.
C. He finds a new job with a higher salary.
12.In which country does Eric work
A. China. B. Finland. C. The U.S.
13.What does Ms. Thomas think of Eric’s job performance
A. It’s poor. B. It’s ordinary. C. It’s great.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What is Tina’s weakest part of learning English
A. Speaking. B. Writing. C. Reading.
15. What matters most in learning a language according to Colin
A. Being patient. B. Making friends with foreigners. C. Living in an English-speaking country.
16. What does Colin suggest Tina do
A. Get up earlier to learn. B. Read newspapers every day. C. Practice English every morning.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What is the biggest difference between weak AI and strong AI
A. Cost. B. Service time. C. Human involvement.
18. Which of the following belongs to strong AI
A. Apple’s Siri. B. A self-driving car. C. AlphaGo.
19. What is many experts’ attitude toward the future of AI
A. Supportive. B. Uncertain. C. Depressed.
20. What will be discussed about AI next
A. The problem to deal with. B. An example of weak AI. C. The benefit of it.
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
Central Park
Explore Central Park, one of the largest city parks in the world and one of the most famous symbols of New York. Let’s have a look at its main sights.
Central Park is New York’s largest city park and one of the biggest in the world, with an area of 843 acres (about 3.4km2). This park is home to man-made lakes, waterfalls, grass and wooded areas. You will also find the Central Park Zoo, among other attractions in this greenspace of New York.
Besides being the city’s primary green lungs, Central Park is also a favorite spot for many New Yorkers. It is perfect for sunbathing, going for walks, or doing any outdoor sports. Something that we found curious is seeing so many people running with their babies in prams (婴儿车).
On Foot or by Bicycle
To get to know some of the wildest parts of Central Park we suggest walking. However, to get a general feel for the whole park, the best thing to do is hire a bicycle and enjoy the scenery.
If you decide to hire a bike, you will find lots of bike rental stores around Central Park that are not very expensive.
Open Time
From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends.
From 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Price
Entry to the Park is free. But if you visit some parts like Central Park Zoo, you need to buy a ticket.
Transport
Subway: Line 5, 6, 7, A, B, C and D．
Bus: Line M1, M2, M3, M4 and M10.
Nearby places
Metropolitan Museum of Art (447 m)
Guggenheim Museum (564 m)
American Museum of Natural History (688 m)
Whitney Museum of American Art (1 km)
The Frick Collection (1.3 km)
1. What can we learn about the Central Park from the text
A. It is home to lakes and waterfalls.
B. It is perfect for doing outdoor sports.
C. It is the largest city park in the world.
D. It is the most famous symbol of New York.
2. Which one of the following things is free
A. Hiring a bicycle. B. Entrance to Central Park.
C. Visiting Central Park Zoo. D. Going to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
3. Where can we find this text
A. In a science report. B. In a geography book.
C. In a fashion magazine. D. In a travel guide.
B
Alicia Quarles has her hands full these days — both of them, at all hours of the day and night.
“Having a baby unexpectedly at 41 is one thing; having twins is a whole other beast, ” says the global entertainment editor.
Actually, until her pregnancy Quarles had been living at breakneck speed. It went so until last year. “I was exhausted,” she says. “I’d been working three jobs, doing my charity and going nonstop. I was afraid my mental health was getting worse.” In early August she took herself to the hospital, to see if she was OK. Doctors ran multiple tests and told her that she had had an anxiety attack, and she was 11 weeks pregnant.
“She was stressed and decompensated (代谢失调的), so everything just came to more than she could handle at the time,” explains doctor Miriam Barnes, who began treating her. “Fortunately, she tried to be positive and seek help from me immediately. I told her not to have any medication at that stage and advised her to take natural therapy (疗法).”
A week later Quarles learned that she was having twins. But instead of that news adding to her anxiety, “a total peace came over me, and it felt like it all made sense,” she says. Quarles, who did not take any medication, returned home to her loved ones in North Carolina, where she gave birth to Hudson and Harlow on Feb. 16. “There’s nothing like family,” she says. “I found out through working on myself in natural therapy that there were a lot of things I hadn’t dealt with. I just kept going.”
These days Quarles uses social media to document her joyful motherhood journey. Quarles has put her anxiety behind but remains in therapy — and wants to encourage others who feel stressed to get help. “At first I felt guilty and embarrassed,” she admits. “I don’t anymore. My message is you can fall down. But you can stand up, by yourself or with the help of others. It’s not a shame, and it’s a blessing.”
4. Which of the following best explains “breakneck” underlined in paragraph 2
A. Safe and slow. B. Fast and dangerous.
C. Exciting and terrifying. D. Gentle and comfortable.
5. Why did Quarles return to North Carolina
A. To give birth and make some friends.
B. To have a break and treat her anxiety.
C. To take natural therapy and stay alone.
D. To look after her family and visit a doctor.
6. What does Quarles suggest people under pressure do
A. Keep standing up. B. Fall down if needed.
C. Face whatever comes. D. Obtain assistance when necessary.
7. What is a suitable title for the text
A. An Anxious 41-year-old Mother
B. A Mother’s Astonishing Experience
C. An Interesting Taste of Motherhood
D. A Mother Fighting Her Mental Breakdown
C
As we all know, insects can be remarkably agile (灵活的) in flight. This is really hard to build into flying robots, but MIT Assistant Professor Kevin Yufeng Chen has developed an insect-sized drone (无人机) that approaches insects’ agility.
Typically, drones require wide open spaces. “If we look at most drones today, they’re usually quite big,” says Chen. “Most of their applications involve flying outdoors. The question is: Can you create an insect-sized drone that can move around in very crowded and complex spaces ”
According to Chen, he overcame many problems when building the drone. The insect-sized drone requires a fundamentally different construction from a larger one. The large drone is usually powered by a motor, but the motor loses efficiency as you shrink it. So, Chen says, “For an insect-sized drone, you need to look for alternatives.” The principal alternative until now has been employing a small, rigid actuator (执行器) built from new materials. Chen designed a more agile tiny drone using soft actuators instead of hard ones.
Each actuator can beat nearly 500 times per second and weighs just 0.6 gram, approximately the mass of a large bee. It gives the drone insect-like agility. “You can hit it when it’s flying, and it can recover,” says Chen. “It can also turn over in the air.” The drone looks a bit like a tiny cassette tape with wings, though Chen is also working on a new one shaped like a dragonfly.
Chen says his drone can be useful in industry and agriculture. It can perform machinery inspections to ensure safety and function. Its potential applications include completing search-and-rescue missions following a disaster. “All those things can be very difficult for existing large-scale drones,” Chen explains.
8. What can we know about the actuator designed by Chen
A. It weighs about six grams.
B. It drives the insect-sized drone.
C. It loses efficiency too much.
D. It employs conventional materials.
9. Which word can best describe Chen’s work
A. Easy. B. Costly. C. Fruitless. D. Challenging.
10. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us about the new drone
A. Its safety standards. B. Its flying range.
C. Its possible applications. D. Its design principle.
11. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. An Insect-like Small Drone
B. The Future of Insect-sized Drones
C. How Drones Will Change the Agriculture
D. What Challenge Drone Development Faces
D
Science is a process that builds upon existing theories and knowledge by continuously revising them. Every aspect of scientific knowledge can be questioned, including the general rules of thinking that appear to be most certain. So why is science trustworthy if it is always changing If tomorrow we will no longer see the world as Newton or Einstein found it to be, why should we take seriously today’s scientific description of the world
The answer is simple: Because at any given moment of our history, this description of the world is the best we have. The fact that it can be made better can’t diminish (降低) the fact that it is a useful instrument for understanding the world.
Consider a folk healer’s herbal medicine. Can we say this treatment is “scientific” Yes, if it is proven to be effective, even if we have no idea why it works. In fact, quite a few common medications used today have their origin in folk treatments, and we are still not sure how they work. This does not imply that folk treatments are generally effective. To the contrary, many of them are not. What distinguishes scientific medicine is the readiness to seriously test a treatment and to be ready to change our minds if something is shown not to work. A research doctor in a modern hospital must be ready to change his theory if a more effective way of understanding illness, or treating it, becomes available.
What makes modern science uniquely powerful is its refusal to believe that it already possesses ultimate truth. The reliability of science is based not on certainty but on a complete absence of certainty. As John Stuart Mill wrote in “On Liberty” in 1859, “The beliefs which we have most warrant (依据) for, have no safeguard to rest on, but a standing invitation to the whole world to prove them unfounded.”
12 Why does the author raise the two questions in paragraph 1
A. To add some fun. B. To express doubts.
C. To introduce the topic. D. To provide background.
13. What can we learn about today’s scientific description of the world
A. It can be timeless. B. It can be improved.
C. It is of little value. D. It is the best at any moment.
14. What is the author’s attitude toward folk treatment
A. Dismissive. B. Objective. C. Pessimistic. D. Sympathetic.
15. What is the main idea of paragraph 4
A. It is unwise to believe in science.
B. Too much uncertainty lies in science.
C The foundation of science is unfounded.
D. The lack of certainty makes science credible.
第二节（共 5 小题;每小题 2. 5 分, 满分 12. 5 分）
根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 选项中有两项为多余选项。
Important Things to Know When Dining Out
Cultural dining etiquette (礼节) might surprise you with some of its important rules. ___16___. Knowing some tips will help ensure that you have an enjoyable meal with friends or family — no matter where you are in the world.
Chopstick Rules
The way you handle chopsticks is important to avoid annoying your companions. When you put them down between bites, always put them down together so they are parallel with the edge of the table in front of you. ___17___.
Hands or Utensils (餐具)
In India and the Middle East, it’s considered very rude to eat with your left hand. People in France expect you to eat with a utensil in each hand. ___18___, instead preferring to use their hands. In Chile, you may never touch any food with your fingers. People in Thailand generally use their forks only to push food onto their spoons.
Making Requests
___19___. In Portugal, this would be a serious mistake, because it shows the chef that you don’t like their seasoning skills. Similarly, in Italy, never ask for extra cheese to add to your food.
Some of these cultural dining etiquette rules may seem random and strange, but they are important in various countries. ___20___, the more comfortable you’ll begin to feel with its foreign cultural practices.
A. The more friends you make in your lifetime
B. The more time you spend in any given country
C. Mexicans consider it inappropriate to eat with utensils
D. Don’t get caught making an embarrassing mistake at a restaurant
E. It’s a good sign for the chef if you make a mess around your plate
F. Never stick them upright in your food or cross them as you use them
G. It may seem like a simple request to ask for salt and pepper at a meal
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。
Devi had never been to a swimming lesson in her life. But now that her mother had found a new job in the city, Devi faced a new ____21____—school field trips to the local pool.
The first time Devi went with her class to the pool, she had no ____22____ what she was in for. Devi ____23____ into the water and held onto the side of the pool, expecting to be able to touch the ____24____ with her feet. But when Devi ____25____ the side of the pool, she sank under the water. Devi soon ____26____ the cement ledge (水泥平台) to prevent herself drowning. Then, seized by ____27____, she just sat on a bench, too embarrassed to try again.
When she came home, her mother ____28____ right away that Devi was upset. “Honey, I made a call to the local pool, and you start lessons this weekend.” Devi felt ____29____ that lessons would help, but she had to _____30_____ her fear.
_____31_____, when the time came to take her first lesson, Devi was even more embarrassed than before. “I’m 13, and I’m taking lessons with all little kids! This is _____32_____!”
When she was standing there, her _____33_____ came over and said, “Hi, Devi! I’m Angela. You know what, I didn’t learn to swim until I was 20, and now I’m a swimming teacher!”
Angela’s words put Devi _____34_____. She couldn’t help but smile, realizing that she might never be a fearless swimmer, but she would sure have fun _____35_____.
21. A. platform B. opportunity C. challenge D. project
22. A. idea B. hope C. view D. intention
23. A. dived B. sank C. leapt D. slipped
24. A. side B. bottom C. surface D. edge
25. A. took hold of B. let go of C. got rid of D. caught sight of
26. A. grabbed B. obtained C. recalled D. fixed
27. A. puzzle B. delight C. horror D. regret
28. A. imagined B. concluded C. noticed D. wondered
29. A. content B. grateful C. curious D. doubtful
30. A. hide B. overcome C. support D. convey
31. A. Still B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. Moreover
32. A. fantastic B. ridiculous C. tolerant D. accessible
33. A. parent B. friend C. partner D. instructor
34. A. at ease B. in trouble C. at risk D. in need
35. A. competing B. playing C. trying D. winning
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。
Ecotourism is commonly regarded as low impact (影响) travel to undisturbed places. It is different from traditional tourism because it allows the traveler to become ___36___ (educate) about the areas - both in terms of geographical conditions and cultural characteristics, and often provides money for conservation and benefits the ___37___(develop) of the local areas.
Ecotourism has ___38___(it) origin with the environmental movement of the 1970s. It was not widely accepted as a travel concept ___39___ the late 1980s. During that time, increasing environmental awareness made it desirable.
Due to ___40___ growing popularity of environmentally-related and adventure travel, various types ___41___ trips are now being classified as ecotourism. Actually, a true eco-friendly trip must meet the following principles:
·Minimize the impact of ___42___(visit) the place.
·Build respect for and awareness of the environment and cultural practices.
·Provide ___43___(finance) aid and other benefits for local peoples.
·Make sure that the tourism provides experiences for both the visitors and the hosts.
Komodo National Park, officially recognized in 1980, is popular for ecotourism because of its unique biodiversity.___44___(activity) there range from whale watching to hiking (远足) and accommodations aim _____45_____(have) a low impact on the natural environment.
第四部分 书面表达（共三节;满分 40 分）
第一节 课内句子翻译（满分 5 分）
46. 那时，时钟敲响了八下。
Then the clock _________ (strike) eight.
47. 当她转过身来，却看到格拉迪斯·克拉芬正站在那里。
As she turned around, there_________(stand) Gladys Claffern.
48. 只要我以最高的速度前进，就不会有什么问题。
So_________as I travelled_________maximum_________, it didn’t matter.
49. 泰国是著名的旅游目的地，吸引着来自世界各地的游客。
Thailand is a premier holiday destination,_________(attract) tourists from all over the world.
50. 它位于赤道以南，在地球上许多其他国家的下方，常被非正式地称为“down under”。
_________(locate) to the south of the equator, below many other countries on the globe, it’s often informally
_________(refer) __________________ “down under”.
第二节（满分 15 分）
51. 你校将以世界海洋日为主题，举办英语征文比赛。请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1.海洋的重要性；
2.保护海洋的倡议。
注意：1.词数 100 左右；
2.短文的题目和首句已为你写好。
Our Oceans, Our Responsibility
June 8th was officially named by the UN in 2009 as World Oceans Day.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第三节 （满分 20 分）
52. 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。
This past summer, I joined my sister's family for their annual Adirondack vacation in a rented cottage on a lake, the same place my family has stayed since I was a little kid. There are plenty of activities to keep everyone busy: swimming, fishing and sand castle building on the beach.
By the third day, I had noticed that my ten-year-old niece, Jannie, had spent most of her time watching cable TV and browsing through the gift shops in town. Not exactly the wilderness experience I remembered from my youth. So, at dinner, I told Jannie we should hike to the top of the mountain across the lake the following morning, which was called Rocky Point because the peak is bare and rock-covered.
"Well." replied Jannie, "Tomorrow there are some shows on the Disney Channel, so I'm going to be pretty busy."
"When your mother and I used to come here when we were your age, we were too busy swimming and hiking up mountains."
"Sounds more like punishment than a vacation." She shrugged her shoulders. "Besides, I don't think I can walk that far."
When I said it only took a half-hour of steady walking to get to the top. She grumbled, "Fine, I'll go." I knew she was agreeing just to shut me up, but I would take anything I could get.
The next morning was a perfect day for a hike, with sunshine and clear skies. I got up early and took some sandwiches and water bottles, which I tucked into my backpack along with the bug spray and the camera.
Jannie came shuffling downstairs, sighed dramatically, rolled her eyes and announced in a very unenthusiastic, robot-like voice. "I'm ready to go hiking, Uncle David." Anyway, we climbed into my car and drove to the trailhead about ten minutes away. As we stood at the edge of the parking lot and looked down the shaded trail that led into the woods. "I am still not sure this is a good idea, but if you and Mom could do it, I can too, I guess."
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For the moment she was determined to start our journey.
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A while later we did it to the top.
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