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临湘二中2022级高二年级第一次质量检测英语试卷
时量 120分钟 满分 150分
考试时间 2023年8月23日
注意事项：
1.本试卷分为四部分，共10页。
2.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名，准考证号填写清楚。
第一节
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 .Why is the woman unhappy with the man
A.He was late to meet her.
B.He didn't tell her his location.
C.He didn't return the book on time.
2. What is the man now
A.An online shop owner. B.A construction worker. C.A computer engineer.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A.Over the phone. B.In a store. C. At home.
4. Why does the woman sound excited
A.She just finished a four-week ship journey.
B.She hasn't seen the man for a long time.
C.She is going to take a holiday soon.
5 .What is the woman trying to do
A.Borrow a book. B.Buy a car. C.Rent clothes.
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6 .Why is the man finishing his Chinese course
A. He doesn't enjoy it.
B.He has chosen another course.
C.He wants to launch a career.
7. How soon will the woman graduate
AIn three months. B. In two terms. C.In one term.
听第 7段材料,回答第 8、9题。
8. What does the woman probably think of making pepper of different tastes
A. It's easy. B. It's amazing. C. It's time-consuming.
9. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a market. B. In the man's kitchen. C.In a restaurant.
听第8段材料,回答第 10至12题。
10 Why will the man go to the parking lot
A.To fetch his wallet.
B.To appreciate paintings.
C.To find the main entrance.
11. Where does the woman usually eat
A.In a cafe. B. In a grocery store. C.In a restaurant.
12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Strangers. B.Colleagues. C.Classmates.
听第9段材料,回答第 13至16题。
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Shop assistant and customer.
B.Football manager and player.
C.Brother and sister.
14. When did the woman meet Steven Gerard
A.When she was watching a match.
B.When she was taking pictures.
C.When she did the shopping.
15. What did the man expect the woman to get
A.A toy. B.A photograph. C.A bottle of milk.
16. What sport does the woman enjoy
A.Football. B.Tennis. C.Golf.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the talk mainly about
A. A lecture on success.
B. A graduation ceremony.
C. A school awards ceremony.
18. What kind of school is it
A.A girls' school. B. A boys' school. C.A mixed school.
19. Who is quoted in the talk
A.A sportsman. B.A teacher. C.A singer.
20. What does the speaker say is the most important
A. Prizes. B.Success. C.Try.
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）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A，B,C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
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1. What is the aim of Rest Less Events
A. To gather people who intend to talk with others.
B. To gather people who want to make friends.
C. To gather people who have the same interest.
D. To gather people who decide to learn a new skill.
2. If you register right now, what bonus(红利) will you get
A. Being part of a friendly online community.
B. Knowing what event is to be held.
C. Being an advanced member for 3 months without charge.
D. Relaxing with a virtual tour.
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A. pay 4.99 every month.
B. make a written promise.
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【答案】1. C 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了《读者文摘》与Rest Less Events合作，推出的在线讲座、虚拟旅游和健身课程等。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章What is Rest Less Events 部分“It aims to bring like-minded people together through shared interests and experiences, with an emphasis on general well-being.(它旨在通过共同的兴趣和经历，将志同道合的人聚集在一起，并强调普遍的幸福。)”可知，Rest Less Events的目的在于将有共同兴趣爱好的人聚在一起，故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“Join Rest Less Events today and you get to enjoy a 3 month FREE premium access!(立即加入Rest Less Events，您将享受为期3个月的免费高级访问！)”可知，如果你立刻注册的话，你将免费成为高级会员3个月，故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“or you can upgrade to full premium membership giving you full free access to all events for only 4.99 per month.(或者你也可以升级到全额高级会员，每月只需 4.99即可免费参加所有活动。)”可知，你如果想要获得高级会员资格，你需要每月支付 4.99，故选A。
B
When Millet was a boy he worked on his needy father's farm. At the rest hour in the fields the other workers would all take naps (打盹儿），but young Millet would spend time drawing. Finally the village where he lived gave him a little money to Paris to study art.
When Millet reached Paris, he had a tough time. Fortunately, when he was almost starving, someone bought one of his peasant paintings, which enabled his family to leave for Barbizon.
Millet's pictures of peasants at work were painted in a unique way. The painter would go out on the farms and watch them carefully, then he would come home and paint what he had seen. So astonishingly accurate was his memory that he could paint at home without models and get all the movements of his figures right. When he did need a figure to go by he would ask his wife to pose for him.
One of his noted artworks is called "The Sower", which shows a man seeding. He reaches into his bag for seed and then swings backward to scatter (撒播） the seed, and with each swing of his hand the sower strides (大步走） forward. In Millet's picture the sower has been working hard, but his swinging step and arm still move smoothly, like a machine. Only the man's head reveals his great tiredness.
Another masterpiece is called "The Gleaners". A gleaner is someone picking up the leftover in the field after the wheat harvest. When farmers near Barbizon are extremely badly-off, even the little the gleaners can find is a help. You can see from Millet's picture what back-breaking work gleaning must be.
4. What do we know about Millet
A. His wife supported him to be a painter. B. He was keen on painting as a kid.
C. He spent his whole life in Barbizon. D. He was brought up in Paris.
5. How did he paint the laboring farmers
A. Asking models for help.
B. Imagining figures in the field.
C. Remembering what he had observed.
D. Recalling the days on his father's farm.
6. What do Millet's works convey
A. The farmers' hardships
B. The scene of gardening
C. His love for the village
D. His anxiety about the farmers
7. The text is most likely to be found in
A. A short-story collection
B. A personal diary
C. A magazine of art
D. A science magazine
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. A 7. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了Millet从小就喜欢画画，他的画作主要描绘了农民劳动时的场景。他通过记住他所观察到的来描绘劳动的农民，且Millet的作品传达了农民的艰辛。文章最后介绍了他的两幅作品。
【详解】1.细节理解题。根据第一段中“When Millet was a boy he worked on his needy father's farm.At the rest hour in the fields the other workers would all take naps, but young Millet would spend time drawing.” （当Millet还是个孩子的时候，他在他父亲的农场工作。在田间休息的时候，其他的工人都会打盹，但小Millet会花时间画画。）由此可知，Millet从小就喜欢画画。故选B 。
2.细节理解题。根据第三段中“The painter would go out on the farms and watch them carefully—digging, hoeing, spreading manure, sawing wood, or sowing grain. Then he would come home and paint what he had seen. ”（画家会到农场去，仔细地看他们挖土、锄地、撒肥料、锯木头或播种。然后回到家，把他所看到的画出来。）由此可知，他通过记住他所观察到的来描绘劳动的农民。故选C。
3.推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“In Millet's picture the sower has been working hard, but his swinging step and arm still move smoothly, like a machine. Only the man's head reveals his great tiredness. ”（在Millet的画中，播种者一直在努力工作，但他摆动的步伐和手臂仍然流畅地移动，像一台机器。只有这个男人的头部显露出他极度的疲惫。）以及最后一段中“You can see from Millet's picture what back-breaking work
gleaning must be. ”（从Millet的画中可以看出，拾穗是一项多么累人的工作。）由此可推知，Millet的作品传达了农民的艰辛。故选A 。
4.推理判断题。结合文章最后第二段“One of his noted artworks is called "The Sower"”，（他著名的作品之一叫做”播种者”）及最后一段中“Another masterpiece is called "The Gleaners".”（另一部杰作叫做《拾穗者》。）及上文对画家Millet画作特点的描述，可以推知，本文出自讲艺术的杂志。选项C符合文意。故选C。
C
As technology continues to evolve, museums are starting to incorporate (并入) it to support their aim of preserving history.
Today’s museums are looking at how they can include apps, digital interactivity and virtual reality (VR) in their exhibitions, to encourage further visitor engagement. In Italy alone, over half of museums were planning to introduce augmented reality (AR), even before the dip (下降，衰退) in visitor numbers during the pandemic.
Multi-touch screens developer Zytronic has collaborated with its clients on providing some of the most interesting innovations in technology used in museums in recent years.
Story of the Forest, National Museum of Singapore
The Story of the Forest is a gorgeous immersive art exhibition, based in the National Museum of Singapore. The installation utilizes (使用) 69 pieces of art from the museum’s most prized collection, the William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings. These drawings have been turned into 3D interactive animations through the use of some creative technology.
Created by teamLab, a digital art collective from Japan, the Story of the Forest takes you, through the colonial (殖民的) history of Singapore, right up to modern day. Visitors can walk through the exhibition and view the gorgeous animated drawings. The installation begins with darkness, the images slowly revealed as you walk through the black space.
The interactive element is introduced via (经由) an app, downloadable from the Apple or Google Play stores. Once downloaded, the app allows you to snap a photo of the animated drawings and discover further information about the animals pictured. The app has a section titled “My Collection” where you can store images you have taken and work towards discovering all the interactive elements of the exhibition. You can also take a closer look at each individual animal and discover more about its rarity level and species.
This display functions as a kind of interactive safari, taking you through various habitats. It has been a permanent exhibition at the museum since 2016, proving its popularity with visitors!
8. The underlined word in paragraph 4 may mean
A. Useful. B. Valueless. C. Ancient. D. Precious.
9. If you want to interact with the exhibition-Story of the Forest, you need____________.
A. buy a ticket and walk through the black space
B. install an app through the Apple store
C. click a screen and take pictures
D. download the app “My Collection”
10. According to the passage, we can know_________.
A. most museums in Italy have decided to use AR before the pandemic
B. you will enjoy the Story of the Forest through an app
C. The Story of the Forest will be torn down after the display
D. Singapore once was invaded by another country
11. Which is the best title of the passage
A. Technology is making exhibitions more interactive
B. Exhibitions are becoming digital
C. The interactive elements in exhibitions
D. An exhibition in National Museum of Singapore
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. D 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了随着技术的不断发展，博物馆开始将其纳入保护历史的目标中。今天的博物馆正在研究如何在展览中加入应用程序、数字互动和虚拟现实，以鼓励更多的游客参与。一个华丽的沉浸式艺术展览《森林的故事》正在新加坡国家博物馆举行。
【8题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词所在句“The installation utilizes (使用) 69 pieces of art from the museum’s most prized collection, the William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings.(这个装置使用了博物馆最prized的收藏——威廉·法夸尔自然历史绘画收藏中的69件艺术品)”及常识可知，博物馆的展览新技术一般是应用到最珍贵的收藏品上的。由此可知，划线词prized与precious(珍贵的)意思一致。故选D。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“The interactive element is introduced via (经由) an app, downloadable from the Apple or Google Play stores.(互动元素是通过应用程序引入的，可从苹果或谷歌Play商店下载)”可知，如果你想要与展览“森林的故事”互动，你需要通过苹果商店安装一个应用程序。故选B。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段中的“Created by teamLab, a digital art collective from Japan, the Story of the Forest takes you, through the colonial (殖民的) history of Singapore, right up to modern day.(“森林的故事”由来自日本的数字艺术团体teamLab创作，带你穿越新加坡的殖民历史，直到现代)”可知，新加坡有殖民历史。由此推知，新加坡曾经被另一个国家侵略过。故选D。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段中的“Today’s museums are looking at how they can include apps, digital interactivity and virtual reality (VR) in their exhibitions, to encourage further visitor engagement.(今天的博物馆正在研究如何在展览中加入应用程序、数字互动和虚拟现实(VR)，以鼓励更多的游客参与)”和第四段中的“The Story of the Forest is a gorgeous immersive art exhibition, based in the National Museum of Singapore.(“森林的故事”是一个华丽的沉浸式艺术展览，位于新加坡国家博物馆)”及最后一段“This display functions as a kind of interactive safari, taking you through various habitats. It has been a permanent exhibition at the museum since 2016, proving its popularity with visitors!(这个展示就像一种互动的野生动物园，带你穿越各种栖息地。自2016年以来，它一直是博物馆的常设展览，证明了它在游客中的受欢迎程度!)”可知，文章以一个正在新加坡国家博物馆举行的华丽的沉浸式艺术展览《森林的故事》为例，讲述了科技使展览更具互动性。由此可知，A. Technology is making exhibitions more interactive适合作本文最佳标题。故选A。
D
Gene-editing has created a generation of musical crops. It has been known for some time that plants can talk to one another.
Many communicate chemically, both through the air and via their root s— warning each other, for example, of the arrival of herbivorous (食草的) insects in order to co-ordinate their responses to these pests. Those responses are also often a form of communication, namely a further release of chemicals that recruit predators and parasites (捕食者和寄生虫) of said herbivores. These then solve their summoners’(召唤者) problems by having lunch.
Plants’ interactions with sound are less well understood, though it is known that flowers such as evening primroses (月见草) can detect the buzzing of bees and respond by producing sweeter nectar(蜜汁). Moreover, a paper published in this week's Cell, by Lilach Hadany of Tel-Aviv University and her colleagues, describes how plants make noises when they are stressed by drought or physical damage.
Dr Hadany and her team do not yet know whether other plants are listening, but suspect that they might be. None of this is news, however, to Paolo Fril, CEO and chief scientist of the Gene Duplication Corporation (GeneDupe), a biotechnology firm in San Melito, California. Observing that gardeners and greenhouse owners, from Britain’s new king, Charles III, downwards, often talk to their plants, and sometimes even play them music, he and his team have been investigating plants’ aural (听觉) and oral activities for several years, and are now adjusting them using crispr-Cas9 gene-editing technology.
The plan is to create a range of products which Dr Fril hopes will please his firm’s shareholders — which he needs to do after an awkward run-in the company had a few years ago with some animal-rights activists over its previous product, Print-a-pet.
12. How do plants convey information
A. Through their leaves.
B. Through their branches.
C. Through the soil.
D. Through the chemicals they release.
13. Which statement is true
A. The release of the chemicals can also help to protect the plants themselves.
B. The example of evening primroses proves crops’ hearing has been well understood
C. Herbivores can be killed directly by the chemicals
D. Lilach Hadany wrote a paper alone.
14. From paragraph 4 we can learn that___________.
A. Dr Hadany has known that all the plants can hear
B. Britain's new king, Charles III, joined in the research
C. that plants can sense sound is not a new story for Dr Fril
D. Dr Hadany is considering using crispr-Cas9 gene-editing technology
15. Why did Dr Fril decide to do the research
A. To set up his reputation as a scientist.
B. To make the company’s shareholders happy.
C. To produce a special product to make money.
D. To help Tel-Aviv University research the hearing of the plants.
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了基因编辑创造了一代音乐作物，科学家怀疑一些植物可能会倾听。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Those responses are also often a form of communication, namely a further release of chemicals that recruit predators and parasites (捕食者和寄生虫) of said herbivores.(这些反应通常也是一种交流形式，即进一步释放化学物质，招募食草动物的捕食者和寄生虫)”可知，植物通过进一步释放化学物质进行交流。由此可知，植物是通过释放化学物质传递信息的。故选D项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Those responses are also often a form of communication, namely a further release of chemicals that recruit predators and parasites (捕食者和寄生虫) of said herbivores. These then solve their summoners’ (召唤者) problems by having lunch.(这些反应通常也是一种交流形式，即进一步释放化学物质，招募食草动物的捕食者和寄生虫。然后它们通过吃午饭来解决召唤师的问题)”可知，植物通过释放化学物质招募食草动物的捕食者和寄生虫，然后通过吃午饭解决召唤者的问题。由此可知，化学物质的释放也有助于保护植物本身。故选A项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“None of this is news, however, to Paolo Fril, CEO and chief scientist of the Gene Duplication Corporation (GeneDupe), a biotechnology firm in San Melito, California. Observing that gardeners and greenhouse owners, from Britain’s new king, Charles III, downwards, often talk to their plants, and sometimes even play them music, he and his team have been investigating plants’ aural (听觉) and oral activities for several years, and are now adjusting them using crispr-Cas9 gene-editing technology.(然而，对于加州圣梅利托的生物技术公司基因复制公司(GeneDupe)的首席执行官兼首席科学家保罗·弗里尔来说，这一切都不是新闻。他观察到，从英国新国王查理三世起，园丁和温室主人经常与他们的植物交谈，有时甚至为它们播放音乐。他和他的团队多年来一直在研究植物的听觉和口头活动，现在正在使用crispr-Cas9基因编辑技术对它们进行调整)”可推知，植物能感知声音对Dr Fril来说并不是什么新鲜事。故选C项。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据尾段中的“The plan is to create a range of products which Dr Fril hopes will please his firm’s shareholders —which he needs to do after an awkward run-in the company had a few years ago with some animal-rights activists over its previous product, Print-a-pet.(他的计划是创造一系列产品，希望能取悦公司的股东。几年前，公司因之前的产品“打印宠物”与一些动物权利活动家发生了尴尬的冲突，之后他需要这样做)”可知，弗里尔博士决定做这项研究是为了取悦公司的股东。故选B项。
第二节 （共5 小题，每小题2.5 分，满分12.5分）
阅读下列短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多于选项。
Happiness is subjective and can take on different meanings for various individuals. _____________16_____________, others may find joy in creating something unique.
Creativity is a crucial aspect for many artists worldwide as they seek to express themselves through different forms of art, ______________17______________. Matt Jacob, the founder of MOOD Studio and The MOOD Podcast, shares his personal experiences and joys on his platforms.
The arts that bring people happiness vary widely, depending on their environment, culture, and opportunities. For creatives like Matt, happiness takes on a distinct meaning, as it involves finding your niche (定位/舒适的生活), connecting with a community, and leaving a legacy and imprint on the world. Developing an original style plays a significant role in Matt’s happiness, but a style is not all that — his work and approach to it continues to evolve. ____18____following professionals in the field, and adding one's unique artistic touch to capture timeless moments.
______19______ and not necessarily in the way that everyone thinks. When one is self-employed or starting a new business, money can be a significant barrier and photography, or the creative world, is no different. To succeed, there are many factors, but marketing, networking and the ‘hustle’ are at the forefront. For Matt, being money-minded and being motivated by money are two very different things, with extremely different outcomes if pursued. He believes that being money-minded is essential, _______________20_______________ .
Ultimately, what brings Matt happiness is the people that are close to him — being able to hopefully inspire and enjoy with others, and most importantly give back, in any way possible. By creating beautiful environmental, cultural, and portrait art, he not only makes himself happy but also brings joy to those around him, and hopefully those that are far away too.
A. He emphasizes the importance of exploring different styles and genres
B. including photography, painting, and other mediums
C. and now resides in Bali, Indonesia, where he also found a love and community
D. The people around him and his wife give him a sense of belonging
E. but being motivated by money can hinder one's quality of work and chances of success
F. While some may equate it with wealth or influence
G. Another crucial aspect contributing to happiness is finances
【答案】16. F 17. B 18. A 19. G 20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了艺术家对于快乐的定义。
【16题详解】
根据空后的“others may find joy in creating something unique.(其他人可能会从创造一些独特的东西中找到乐趣。)”可知，空后提出其他人，故F项“虽然一些人将它等同于财富和影响”符合，F项中的some和空后的others形成对比，故选F项。
【17题详解】
根据空前的“Creativity is a crucial aspect for many artists worldwide as they seek to express themselves through different forms of art,(对于世界各地的许多艺术家来说，创造力是一个至关重要的方面，因为他们试图通过不同的艺术形式来表达自己，)”可知，空格前提到艺术家通过不同的艺术形式来表达自己，故B项“包括摄影、绘画和其他媒介”符合，本空举例具体说明哪些不同的艺术形式，故选B项。
【18题详解】
根据空前“Developing an original style plays a significant role in Matt’s happiness, but a style is not all that — his work and approach to it continues to evolve.(发展一种独特的创作风格对马特的幸福起着重要的作用，但风格并非如此——他的作品和方法在不断地发展。)”和空后“following professionals in the field, and adding one's unique artistic touch to capture timeless moments.(关注该领域的专业人士，并添加自己的独特艺术风格来捕捉永恒的时刻。)”可知，空前提到马特的作品和方法一直在不断地发展，空后提出要添加自己独特的艺术风格，故A项“他强调探索不同风格和体裁的重要性”符合，他强调探索不同风格和体裁，强调关注该领域的专业人士，并强调添加自己的独特风格，本空的exploring与空后的following和adding并列，故选A项。
【19题详解】
根据本段内容“When one is self-employed or starting a new business, money can be a significant barrier and photography, or the creative world, is no different.(当一个人开始自谋职业或者开始新的事业时，金钱可能是一个巨大的障碍，摄影或创造性世界也不例外。)”可知，本段内容主要讲述快乐与金钱的关系，故G项“另一个带来快乐的方面就是金钱”符合，故选G项。
【20题详解】
根据空前“For Matt, being money-minded and being motivated by money are two very different things, with extremely different outcomes if pursued. He believes that being money-minded is essential,(对于马特来说，有金钱的意识和被金钱驱使是两件截然不同的事情，如果追求的话，结果会截然不同。他认为有金钱意识是很重要的，)”可知，空前提到有金钱意识和被金钱所驱使是两件截然不同的事情，他认为有金钱意识是很重要的，故E项“但是被金钱驱使会妨碍自己的工作质量和成功的机会”符合，是前文的顺义承接，他认为有金钱意识是很重要的，但被金钱所驱使的话，就会妨碍自己的工作质量和成功的机会，故选E项。
第三部分 语言知识运用 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A,B,C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I grew up 3 hours outside of Pittsburgh, with my ___21___ and 3 younger siblings. My mom was a single mother and worked a minimum wage job, so we ___22___ had much, but that was OK, we made ___23___ meet anyhow.
Freshman year of High School, I got a job at a local bakery and immediately started saving money for ___24___. I was accepted into the University of Pittsburgh and received some academic scholarships that ___25___ my tuition. Room and board were not covered, so I opted to pay for the meal plan but not the housing, ___26___ it was too expensive for me. I lived in my van for the next 2 years. Being homeless forced me to take ___27___ of everything the campus had to offer, I ended up spending most of my time throughout the week at the library. I ____28____ my professor office. I ended up getting really close to some of my professors because of this, and it really helped me excel in the classroom. I ___29___ a lot of social events, guest speakers, plays, charities, students’ life event around campus too, and this was really good for me, because I ended up ____30____ a lot of new friends by attending all these things. And I really developed an ____31____ personality because of it. But, prior to college I would have considered myself introvert.
Even after I moved out of the _____32_____, I continued to spend hours at the library, working out every day, attending events, etc, and I really think that having to deal with the _____33_____ that I had to go through really made me into a better person.
Since then I got a really good job and have been helping my ____34____ prepare for life and I’ve even been able to help my mother ____35____ a little bit. It just feels good.
21. A. father B. grandpa C. mother D. sister
22. A. never B. often C. always D. sometimes
23. A. times B. ends C. money D. foods
24. A. campus B. charity C. community D. college
25. A. covered B. met C. got D. made
26. A. though B. because C. so D. that
27. A. luck B. fortune C. use D. advantage
28. A. interviewed B. spotted C. frequented D. went
29. A. attended B. visited C. organized D. watched
30. A. understanding B. meeting C. looking D. knowing
31. A. shy B. friendly C. serious D. outgoing
32. A. truck B. dorm C. van D. camp
33. A. disbelief B. struggles C. faiths D. feelings
34. A. siblings B. myself C. colleagues D. classmates
35. A. against B. for C. in D. out
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。主要通过讲述作者自己的成长和求学经历，告诉我们只有经历困难才能成就更好的自己。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我和母亲以及3个弟弟妹妹一起在离匹兹堡3小时车程的地方长大。A. father父亲；B. grandpa祖父；C. mother母亲；D. sister姐妹。根据下文中的“My mom was a single mother”可知，母亲是一个单身妈妈，所以此处指的是“我和我的母亲以及3个兄弟姐妹”符合语境。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我妈妈是一个单身母亲，做一份最低工资的工作，所以我们从来没有多少钱，但这没关系，我们无论如何都能收支相抵。A. never从不；B. often:经常；C. always总是；D. sometimes有时。根据上文中的“My mom was a single mother and worked a minimum wage job”以及so可知，因为全家靠母亲一个人的工资生活，所以我们“从不”会有多少钱。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我妈妈是一个单身母亲，做一份最低工资的工作，所以我们从来没有多少钱，但这没关系，我们无论如何都能收支相抵。A. times次数，倍数；B. ends最后部分，末尾；C. money金钱；D. foods食物。根据上文中的“but that was OK”可知，作者认为生活还是过得去的，所以此处指的是“收支相抵”符合语境，make ends meet意为“维持生计；收支平衡”。故选B项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：高一那年，我在当地一家面包店找到了一份工作，并立即开始攒钱准备上大学。A. campus校园；B. charity慈善；C. community社区；D. college大学。根据下文中的“I was accepted into the University of Pittsburgh”可知，作者被匹兹堡大学录取，由此可知，此处指的是为“上大学”做准备。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我被匹兹堡大学录取了，并获得了一些学术奖学金来支付我的学费。A. covered足以支付，覆盖；B. met遇见；C. got得到；D. made制造。根据上文中的“and received some academic scholarships”可知，作者收到一些奖学金，所以此处指的是“足以支付”学费。故选A项。
【26题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：食宿不包括在内，所以我选择支付餐费而不是住宿费，因为这对我来说太贵了。A. though尽管；B. because因为；C. so所以；D. that无词义(连词)。根据上文中的“I opted to pay for the meal plan but not the housing”与下文中的“it was too expensive for me.”之间的逻辑关系可知，两者之间为因果关系，所以此处应为“因为”符合逻辑。故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：无家可归迫使我充分利用校园提供的一切，结果我一周的大部分时间都在图书馆度过。A. luck幸运；B. fortune运气；C. use利用；D. advantage优势。根据下文中的“I ended up spending most of my time throughout the week at the library.”可知，作者把一周大部分时间都在图书馆，由此可推断，作者是“充分利用”校园的一切，take advantage of意为“充分利用”符合语境。故选D项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我经常出入教授办公室。A. interviewed面试；B. spotted发现；C. frequented常去；D. went去。根据下文中的“I ended up getting really close to some of my professors because of this”可知，作者因为这个原因，与教授们走的很近，由此可推断，此处指的是作者“经常出入”教授办公室。故选C项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我参加了很多社交活动，嘉宾演讲，戏剧，慈善活动，校园周围的学生生活活动，这对我来说真的很好，因为通过参加所有这些活动，我认识了很多新朋友。A. attended出席；B. visited参观；C. organized组织；D. watched观看。根据下文中的 “by attending all these things.”可知，此处指的是作者经常“参加”一些学校的活动。故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我参加了很多社交活动，嘉宾演讲，戏剧，慈善活动，校园周围学生生活活动，这对我来说真的很好，因为通过参加所有这些活动，我认识了很多新朋友。A. understanding理解；B. meeting遇见，结识；C. looking看；D. knowing知道。根据下文中的“a lot of new friends by attending all these things.”可知，作者通过参加这些活动，“结识”很多新朋友。故选B项。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我也因此养成了外向的性格。A. shy害羞的；B. friendly友好的；C. serious严肃的；D. outgoing外向的。根据下文中的“But, prior to college I would have considered myself introvert.”可知，作者在上大学之前认为自己是个内向的人，通过参加这些活动自己的性格变成“外向的”性格。故选D项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：甚至在我搬出货车后，我继续花几个小时在图书馆，每天锻炼，参加活动，等等，我真的认为必须处理我必须经历的斗争真的让我成为一个更好的人。A. truck卡车；B. dorm宿舍；C. van货车；D. camp野营。根据上文中的“I lived in my van for the next 2 years.”可知，作者在“货车”里住了两年，由此可知，此处应是“货车”符合语境。故选C项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：甚至在我搬出货车后，我继续花几个小时在图书馆，每天锻炼，参加活动，等等，我真的认为不得不处理我必须经历的斗争真的让我成为一个更好的人。A. disbelief不相信；B. struggles困难，难事；C. faiths信念；D. feelings感觉。根据作者介绍的自己在大学的经历以及下文中的“that I had to go through”可知，此处指的是作者所经历的“难事”符合语境，go through后面通常是经历的一些困难或麻烦。故选B项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：从那以后，我找到了一份非常好的工作，一直在帮助我的兄弟姐妹为生活做准备，我甚至还能帮我妈妈一点忙。A. siblings兄弟姐妹；B. myself我自己；C. colleagues同事；D. classmates同学。根据上文中的“I grew up 3 hours outside of Pittsburgh, with my ___1___ and 3 younger siblings.”可知，作者与自己的母亲和3个兄弟姐妹在一起生活，由此可知，此处指的是作者在毕业之后帮助“兄弟姐妹”的生活做准备。故选A项。
【35题详解】
考查介词词义辨析。句意：从那以后，我找到了一份非常好的工作，一直在帮助我的兄弟姐妹为生活做准备，我甚至还能帮我妈妈一点忙。A. against反对；B. for为了，由于；C. in在……里面；D. out离开。根据语境以及上文中的“Since then I got a really good job and have been helping my ___14___ prepare for life and”和下文中的“It just feels good.”可知，作者毕业后找到一份好工作，并且帮助自己的兄弟姐妹生活，根据and可知，此处指的是作者还帮助母亲“摆脱困境”符合语境。help sb out“帮助摆脱困境”。故选D项。
第三节 （共10 小题，每小题1.5 分，满分15分）
阅读下列短文，在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或者括号内单词的正确形式。
Beethoven: a remarkable life
Symphony No. 9 was Beethoven’s last major piece of music in a vast body of works written throughout his remarkable life. As a ___36___ (gift) child, Beethoven was pushed by his father to study music day and night. Not long after, he began ___37___(appreciate) for his piano performances. By the time he was a teenager, he had already enjoyed a reputation as ___38___ wonderful young musician. Many important figures in the music world, including the brilliant musician Mozart, started making ___39___ (predict) about Beethoven’s extraordinary future. However, life took a sharp turn. In his late twenties, Beethoven suffered one of the ___40___(bad) possible twists for a musician: he started to lose his hearing.
The loss of his hearing deeply ___41___(depress) Beethoven. He was so upset that, at first, he wanted to keep it a secret. Even in his darkest moments, however, Beethoven never abandoned hope. ___42___his hearing loss, he was determined to find a way to continue living a life full of music. He used a variety of hearing aids to try to increase the amount of sound he could take in. When ___43___(compose) music at the piano, he would put one end of a pencil in his mouth ___44___ place the other end against the instrument so that he could feel the notes. Though Beethoven was able to continue composing music, it became ____45____ (increasing) difficult for him to perform in public. When Beethoven presented Symphony No. 9 in Vienna in 1824, it was his first time on stage in over ten years.
【答案】36. gifted
37. to be appreciated
38. a 39. predictions
40. worst 41. depressed
42. Despite
posing
44. and 45. increasingly
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要简单介绍了贝多芬的一生。
【36题详解】
考查形容词。句意：作为一个有天赋的儿童，贝多芬在父亲的推动下夜以继日地学习音乐。此处修饰名词child，故应用形容词“gifted有天赋的”作定语，故填gifted。
【37题详解】
考查不定式的被动。句意：不久之后，他因为他的钢琴表演，开始被欣赏。此处意为“开始做某事”，表达为begin to do sth.，且主语he与appreciate之前为被动关系，故此处应用不定式的被动式作宾语，故填to be appreciated。
【38题详解】
考查冠词。句意：在他十几岁的时候，他就已经享有杰出青年音乐家的美誉。此处“pianist钢琴家”为可数名词，且泛指“一个青年音乐家”，故应用不定冠词，且wonderful以辅音音素开头，故应用不定冠词a，故填a。
【39题详解】
考查名词。句意：音乐界的许多重要人物，包括才华横溢的音乐家莫扎特，开始预测贝多芬非凡的未来。此处意为“预测”，表达为make predictions about，故填predictions。
【40题详解】
考查形容词最高级。句意：在他二十几岁时，贝多芬遭受了一个音乐家可能经历的最糟糕的转折之一：他开始失去听力。根据空前的the可知，此处应用形容词最高级“worst最糟糕的”，故填worst。
【41题详解】
考查时态。句意：听力的丧失使贝多芬深受打击。此句中The loss of his hearing为主语，此处作谓语动词，根据后文的was可知，此处应用一般过去时，故填depressed。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意：尽管他丧失听力，他还是决定找到一种方法，继续过上充满音乐的生活。根据句意可知，此句中前文和后文构成转折关系，且空后为名词his hearing loss，故此处应用介词“despite尽管”引导让步状语从句，故填Despite。
43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。当他在钢琴上作曲时，他会把铅笔的一端放在嘴里，另一端放在乐器上，这样的话，他就能感受到音符。此处为状语从句的省略，原句是When he was composing...，compose与主语he之间为主动关系，故应用现在分词形式，故填composing。
【44题详解】
考查连词。句意：同上。此处作连词，连接前后两个动词put和place，且意思为“并且”，故应用连词，故填and。
【45题详解】
考查副词。句意：尽管贝多芬能够继续创作音乐，但他在公众前表演变得越来越困难。此处作状语，修饰形容词difficult，故应用副词increasingly“越来越”作状语，故填increasingly。
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
46. 临湘二中正准备举办音乐节，由此学校学生会和英语角联合发起“Music and I ”的征文活动，开办以对音乐的感受为主题的征文展以配合音乐节氛围，请你向临湘二中英语角投稿文章一篇。
内容：音乐是什么或音乐对于你的意义或对你生活的影响。
或举例某一首歌给你带来的感受等。（内容不限）
注意：题目已经给出，写作词数80左右；
文章结构清晰，以使行文流畅。
Music and I
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【答案】As is known to all, music can influence our emotions, thoughts and behavior to a great degree. It can make us sad or happy, relaxed or full of energy.
It is well acknowledged that there are a variety of music. I appreciate slow music. I often listen to slow music, which suits my moods because I want to go after the inner peace.
As far as I am concerned, music is a good medicine to my soul. It can change my mood, and my horizon in life, and even better our physical health, which is inevitably one of the most essential factors in my life, just like a friend who will never betray me and who always keep me company.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达为一篇应用文。要求学生以“音乐和我”为题，写一篇征文。
【详解】1.词汇积累：
各种各样的：a variety of→various/varieties of
喜欢：appreciate→have a preference for
适合：suit→be suitable for
重要的：essential→significant/critical
2.句式拓展：
同义句
原句：I appreciate slow music. I often listen to slow music, which suits my moods because I want to go after the inner peace.
拓展句：I have such a preference for slow music that I often listen to slow music, which suits my moods because I want to go after the inner peace.
【点睛】【高分句型1】
As is known to all, music can influence our emotions, thoughts and behavior to a great degree.(运用了as引导非限制性定语从句。)
【高分句型2】
It can change my mood, and my horizon in life, and even better our physical health, which is inevitably one of the most essential factors in my life, just like a friend who will never betray me and who always keep me company.(运用了which和who引导非限制性定语从句。)
第二节
读后续写 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下列材料，根据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。
The familiar smell of garlic and onion filled the air as I opened my lunch bag to see what my mom had packed for me. On any other occasion, I would have been delighted to eat my mom’s pan-fried tofu: a Chinese dish that I often ate for dinner. But not today, the day a nice girl had invited me, the new girl at school, to sit with her friends during lunch.
“Charis, over here!” My new friend was waving her arms, trying to get my attention.
As I prepared to walk over to the table, memories of elementary and middle school lunchtimes resurfaced. I remembered my embarrassment as my friends would hold their noses when I brought homemade Chinese food. I remembered how my embarrassment shifted to anger when I complained about the smell to my mom.
I had argued with my mom that I wanted “normal” food for lunch. I remembered the look on my mom’s face, a mix between disappointment and confusion. But I was determined and she gave in. So for the remainder of middle school, my mom packed odorless (没有气味的), non-Chinese food like ham and cheese sandwiches. However, that day, she was in a rush and packed me leftovers from dinner.
As soon as I got to my new lunch table, I tried to hide my lunch bag down under my seat. I sat quietly, trying not to be noticed when Katrina, a new acquaintance, asked where my food was. “I’m not really hungry,” I replied in an insecure voice. But Katrina had already seen me carry my lunch so she spoke out, “Then, I’ll eat it!” The other girls laughed — apparently Katrina was known to be a big eater.
I didn’t want to be rude to a potentially new friend, so I reluctantly dragged out my lunch bag. The moment I lifted the lid (盖子) of my lunch container, I could practically taste the garlic and onion. The girls, piqued (激起好奇心) by the smell in the air, all curiously looked at the oval-shaped container. I expected an “Ew” or a “What is that ”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
I expected them to turn away — and turn me away.
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When I arrived home, my mom asked how my day went.
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【答案】I expected them to turn away — and turn me away. What I did not expect was that Katrina instantly grabbed a small piece of tofu and eat it. And I most certainly did not expect her to encourage the rest of the table to try my lunch. My new friends were going on about how lucky I was that my mom took the time to prepare a cooked meal for me. They were surprised by the fact that tofu could actually taste good. While I didn’t get to eat any of my mom's pan-fried tofu, I was full of pride and gratitude.
When I arrived home, my mom asked how my day went. Answering with a simple “Good,” I pulled out my lunch container from my bag. “I’m sorry, but I didn’t have time to buy bread or ham yesterday.” But when she noticed that the container was empty, she hesitated before asking “How was the food ” I paused a moment before I replied, “Perfect, mom. If it’s not too much trouble, can I still have pan-fried tofu for lunch tomorrow ” (161 words)
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，文章以作者的午餐——煎豆腐为线索展开，讲述作者害怕自己的午餐像从前那样让新朋友Katrina觉得难闻，因此不敢在她面前打开饭盒，并谎称自己不太饿。Katrina提出她想吃作者的午餐，作者最终打开饭盒，里面的饭菜让Katrina和同学们好奇。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我以为她们会走开——也会把我赶走。”可知，第一段可描写发生了作者意想不到的事情——同学们很喜欢煎豆腐。
②由第二段首句内容“当我回到家，妈妈问我今天过得怎么样”可知，第二段可描述作者告诉妈妈新同学都喜欢煎豆腐，并要求妈妈再次做这道菜。
2.续写线索：猜想同学们会离开——同学们品尝煎豆腐——对煎豆腐称赞有加——妈妈询问学校生活——看到饭盒里的食物被吃完——告诉妈妈真相——请求妈妈再次做煎豆腐
3.词汇激活
行为类
①鼓励：encourage/inspire
②回答：answer/reply/respond
③购买：buy/perchase
情绪类
①惊讶的：surprised/astonsihed
②感激：gratitude/appreciation
③幸运的：lucky/fortunate
【点睛】[高分句型1] They were surprised by the fact that tofu could actually taste good.(运用that引导同位语从句)
[高分句型2] But when she noticed that the container was empty, she hesitated before asking, “How was the food ”(运用when引导时间状语从句和that引导宾语从句)
[高分句型3] If it’s not too much trouble, can I still have pan-fried tofu for lunch tomorrow (运用了if引导的条件状语从句)临湘二中2022级高二年级第一次质量检测英语试卷
时量 120分钟 满分 150分
考试时间 2023年8月23日
注意事项：
1.本试卷分为四部分，共10页。
2.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名，准考证号填写清楚。
第一节
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 .Why is the woman unhappy with the man
A.He was late to meet her.
B.He didn't tell her his location.
C.He didn't return the book on time.
2. What is the man now
A.An online shop owner. B.A construction worker. C.A computer engineer.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A.Over the phone. B.In a store. C. At home.
4. Why does the woman sound excited
A.She just finished a four-week ship journey.
B.She hasn't seen the man for a long time.
C.She is going to take a holiday soon.
5 .What is the woman trying to do
A.Borrow a book. B.Buy a car. C.Rent clothes.
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6 .Why is the man finishing his Chinese course
A. He doesn't enjoy it.
B.He has chosen another course.
C.He wants to launch a career.
7. How soon will the woman graduate
A.In three months. B. In two terms. C.In one term.
听第 7段材料,回答第 8、9题。
8. What does the woman probably think of making pepper of different tastes
A. It's easy. B. It's amazing. C. It's time-consuming.
9. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a market. B. In the man's kitchen. C.In a restaurant.
听第8段材料,回答第 10至12题。
10. Why will the man go to the parking lot
A.To fetch his wallet.
B.To appreciate paintings.
C.To find the main entrance.
11. Where does the woman usually eat
A.In a cafe. B. In a grocery store. C.In a restaurant.
12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Strangers. B.Colleagues. C.Classmates.
听第9段材料,回答第 13至16题。
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Shop assistant and customer.
B.Football manager and player.
C.Brother and sister.
14. When did the woman meet Steven Gerard
A.When she was watching a match.
B.When she was taking pictures.
C.When she did the shopping.
15. What did the man expect the woman to get
A.A toy. B.A photograph. C.A bottle of milk.
16. What sport does the woman enjoy
A.Football. B.Tennis. C.Golf.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the talk mainly about
A. A lecture on success.
B. A graduation ceremony.
C. A school awards ceremony.
18. What kind of school is it
AA girls' school. B. A boys' school. C.A mixed school.
19. Who is quoted in the talk
A.A sportsman. B.A teacher. C.A singer.
20. What does the speaker say is the most important
A. Prizes. B.Success. C.Try.
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）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A，B,C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
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When Millet was a boy he worked on his needy father's farm. At the rest hour in the fields the other workers would all take naps (打盹儿），but young Millet would spend time drawing. Finally the village where he lived gave him a little money to Paris to study art.
When Millet reached Paris, he had a tough time. Fortunately, when he was almost starving, someone bought one of his peasant paintings, which enabled his family to leave for Barbizon.
Millet's pictures of peasants at work were painted in a unique way. The painter would go out on the farms and watch them carefully, then he would come home and paint what he had seen. So astonishingly accurate was his memory that he could paint at home without models and get all the movements of his figures right. When he did need a figure to go by he would ask his wife to pose for him.
One of his noted artworks is called "The Sower", which shows a man seeding. He reaches into his bag for seed and then swings backward to scatter (撒播） the seed, and with each swing of his hand the sower strides (大步走） forward. In Millet's picture the sower has been working hard, but his swinging step and arm still move smoothly, like a machine. Only the man's head reveals his great tiredness.
Another masterpiece is called "The Gleaners". A gleaner is someone picking up the leftover in the field after the wheat harvest. When farmers near Barbizon are extremely badly-off, even the little the gleaners can find is a help. You can see from Millet's picture what back-breaking work gleaning must be.
4. What do we know about Millet
A. His wife supported him to be a painter. B. He was keen on painting as a kid.
C. He spent his whole life in Barbizon. D. He was brought up in Paris.
5. How did he paint the laboring farmers
A. Asking models for help.
B. Imagining figures in the field.
C. Remembering what he had observed.
D. Recalling the days on his father's farm.
6. What do Millet's works convey
A. The farmers' hardships
B. The scene of gardening
C. His love for the village
D His anxiety about the farmers
7. The text is most likely to be found in
A. A short-story collection
B. A personal diary
C. A magazine of art
D. A science magazine
C
As technology continues to evolve museums are starting to incorporate (并入) it to support their aim of preserving history.
Today’s museums are looking at how they can include apps, digital interactivity and virtual reality (VR) in their exhibitions, to encourage further visitor engagement. In Italy alone, over half of museums were planning to introduce augmented reality (AR), even before the dip (下降，衰退) in visitor numbers during the pandemic.
Multi-touch screens developer Zytronic has collaborated with its clients on providing some of the most interesting innovations in technology used in museums in recent years.
Story of the Forest, National Museum of Singapore
The Story of the Forest is a gorgeous immersive art exhibition, based in the National Museum of Singapore. The installation utilizes (使用) 69 pieces of art from the museum’s most prized collection, the William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings. These drawings have been turned into 3D interactive animations through the use of some creative technology.
Created by teamLab, a digital art collective from Japan, the Story of the Forest takes you, through the colonial (殖民的) history of Singapore, right up to modern day. Visitors can walk through the exhibition and view the gorgeous animated drawings. The installation begins with darkness, the images slowly revealed as you walk through the black space.
The interactive element is introduced via (经由) an app, downloadable from the Apple or Google Play stores. Once downloaded, the app allows you to snap a photo of the animated drawings and discover further information about the animals pictured. The app has a section titled “My Collection” where you can store images you have taken and work towards discovering all the interactive elements of the exhibition. You can also take a closer look at each individual animal and discover more about its rarity level and species.
This display functions as a kind of interactive safari, taking you through various habitats. It has been a permanent exhibition at the museum since 2016, proving its popularity with visitors!
8. The underlined word in paragraph 4 may mean
A. Useful. B. Valueless. C. Ancient. D. Precious.
9. If you want to interact with the exhibition-Story of the Forest, you need____________.
A. buy a ticket and walk through the black space
B. install an app through the Apple store
C. click a screen and take pictures
D. download the app “My Collection”
10. According to the passage, we can know_________.
A. most museums in Italy have decided to use AR before the pandemic
B. you will enjoy the Story of the Forest through an app
C. The Story of the Forest will be torn down after the display
D. Singapore once was invaded by another country
11. Which is the best title of the passage
A. Technology is making exhibitions more interactive
B. Exhibitions are becoming digital
C. The interactive elements in exhibitions
D. An exhibition in National Museum of Singapore
D
Gene-editing has created a generation of musical crops. It has been known for some time that plants can talk to one another.
Many communicate chemically, both through the air and via their root s— warning each other, for example, of the arrival of herbivorous (食草的) insects in order to co-ordinate their responses to these pests. Those responses are also often a form of communication, namely a further release of chemicals that recruit predators and parasites (捕食者和寄生虫) of said herbivores. These then solve their summoners’(召唤者) problems by having lunch.
Plants’ interactions with sound are less well understood, though it is known that flowers such as evening primroses (月见草) can detect the buzzing of bees and respond by producing sweeter nectar(蜜汁). Moreover, a paper published in this week's Cell, by Lilach Hadany of Tel-Aviv University and her colleagues, describes how plants make noises when they are stressed by drought or physical damage.
Dr Hadany and her team do not yet know whether other plants are listening, but suspect that they might be. None of this is news, however, to Paolo Fril, CEO and chief scientist of the Gene Duplication Corporation (GeneDupe), a biotechnology firm in San Melito, California. Observing that gardeners and greenhouse owners, from Britain’s new king, Charles III, downwards, often talk to their plants, and sometimes even play them music, he and his team have been investigating plants’ aural (听觉) and oral activities for several years, and are now adjusting them using crispr-Cas9 gene-editing technology.
The plan is to create a range of products which Dr Fril hopes will please his firm’s shareholders — which he needs to do after an awkward run-in the company had a few years ago with some animal-rights activists over its previous product, Print-a-pet.
12. How do plants convey information
A. Through their leaves.
B. Through their branches.
C. Through the soil.
D. Through the chemicals they release.
13. Which statement is true
A. The release of the chemicals can also help to protect the plants themselves.
B. The example of evening primroses proves crops’ hearing has been well understood
C. Herbivores can be killed directly by the chemicals
D. Lilach Hadany wrote a paper alone.
14. From paragraph 4 we can learn that___________.
A. Dr Hadany has known that all the plants can hear
B. Britain's new king, Charles III, joined in the research
C. that plants can sense sound is not a new story for Dr Fril
D. Dr Hadany is considering using crispr-Cas9 gene-editing technology
15. Why did Dr Fril decide to do the research
A. To set up his reputation as a scientist.
B. To make the company’s shareholders happy.
C. To produce a special product to make money.
D. To help Tel-Aviv University research the hearing of the plants.
第二节 （共5 小题，每小题2.5 分，满分12.5分）
阅读下列短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多于选项。
Happiness is subjective and can take on different meanings for various individuals. _____________16_____________, others may find joy in creating something unique.
Creativity is a crucial aspect for many artists worldwide as they seek to express themselves through different forms of art, ______________17______________. Matt Jacob, the founder of MOOD Studio and The MOOD Podcast, shares his personal experiences and joys on his platforms.
The arts that bring people happiness vary widely, depending on their environment, culture, and opportunities. For creatives like Matt, happiness takes on a distinct meaning, as it involves finding your niche (定位/舒适的生活), connecting with a community, and leaving a legacy and imprint on the world. Developing an original style plays a significant role in Matt’s happiness, but a style is not all that — his work and approach to it continues to evolve. ____18____following professionals in the field, and adding one's unique artistic touch to capture timeless moments.
______19______ and not necessarily in the way that everyone thinks. When one is self-employed or starting a new business, money can be a significant barrier and photography, or the creative world, is no different. To succeed, there are many factors, but marketing, networking and the ‘hustle’ are at the forefront. For Matt, being money-minded and being motivated by money are two very different things, with extremely different outcomes if pursued. He believes that being money-minded is essential, _______________20_______________ .
Ultimately, what brings Matt happiness is the people that are close to him — being able to hopefully inspire and enjoy with others, and most importantly give back, in any way possible. By creating beautiful environmental, cultural, and portrait art, he not only makes himself happy but also brings joy to those around him, and hopefully those that are far away too.
A. He emphasizes the importance of exploring different styles and genres
B. including photography, painting, and other mediums
C. and now resides in Bali, Indonesia, where he also found a love and community
D. The people around him and his wife give him a sense of belonging
E. but being motivated by money can hinder one's quality of work and chances of success
F. While some may equate it with wealth or influence
G. Another crucial aspect contributing to happiness is finances
第三部分 语言知识运用 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A,B,C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I grew up 3 hours outside of Pittsburgh, with my ___21___ and 3 younger siblings. My mom was a single mother and worked a minimum wage job, so we ___22___ had much, but that was OK, we made ___23___ meet anyhow.
Freshman year of High School, I got a job at a local bakery and immediately started saving money for ___24___. I was accepted into the University of Pittsburgh and received some academic scholarships that ___25___ my tuition. Room and board were not covered, so I opted to pay for the meal plan but not the housing, ___26___ it was too expensive for me. I lived in my van for the next 2 years. Being homeless forced me to take ___27___ of everything the campus had to offer, I ended up spending most of my time throughout the week at the library. I ____28____ my professor office. I ended up getting really close to some of my professors because of this, and it really helped me excel in the classroom. I ___29___ a lot of social events, guest speakers, plays, charities, students’ life event around campus too, and this was really good for me, because I ended up ____30____ a lot of new friends by attending all these things. And I really developed an ____31____ personality because of it. But, prior to college I would have considered myself introvert.
Even after I moved out of the _____32_____, I continued to spend hours at the library, working out every day, attending events, etc, and I really think that having to deal with the _____33_____ that I had to go through really made me into a better person.
Since then I got a really good job and have been helping my ____34____ prepare for life and I’ve even been able to help my mother ____35____ a little bit. It just feels good.
21. A. father B. grandpa C. mother D. sister
22. A. never B. often C. always D. sometimes
23. A. times B. ends C. money D. foods
24. A. campus B. charity C. community D. college
25. A. covered B. met C. got D. made
26. A. though B. because C. so D. that
27. A. luck B. fortune C. use D. advantage
28. A. interviewed B. spotted C. frequented D. went
29. A. attended B. visited C. organized D. watched
30. A. understanding B. meeting C. looking D. knowing
31. A. shy B. friendly C. serious D. outgoing
32. A. truck B. dorm C. van D. camp
33. A. disbelief B. struggles C. faiths D. feelings
34. A. siblings B. myself C. colleagues D. classmates
35 A. against B. for C. in D. out
第三节 （共10 小题，每小题1.5 分，满分15分）
阅读下列短文，在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或者括号内单词的正确形式。
Beethoven: a remarkable life
Symphony No. 9 was Beethoven’s last major piece of music in a vast body of works written throughout his remarkable life. As a ___36___ (gift) child, Beethoven was pushed by his father to study music day and night. Not long after, he began ___37___(appreciate) for his piano performances. By the time he was a teenager, he had already enjoyed a reputation as ___38___ wonderful young musician. Many important figures in the music world, including the brilliant musician Mozart, started making ___39___ (predict) about Beethoven’s extraordinary future. However, life took a sharp turn. In his late twenties, Beethoven suffered one of the ___40___(bad) possible twists for a musician: he started to lose his hearing.
The loss of his hearing deeply ___41___(depress) Beethoven. He was so upset that, at first, he wanted to keep it a secret. Even in his darkest moments, however, Beethoven never abandoned hope. ___42___his hearing loss, he was determined to find a way to continue living a life full of music. He used a variety of hearing aids to try to increase the amount of sound he could take in. When ___43___(compose) music at the piano, he would put one end of a pencil in his mouth ___44___ place the other end against the instrument so that he could feel the notes. Though Beethoven was able to continue composing music, it became ____45____ (increasing) difficult for him to perform in public. When Beethoven presented Symphony No. 9 in Vienna in 1824, it was his first time on stage in over ten years.
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
46. 临湘二中正准备举办音乐节，由此学校学生会和英语角联合发起“Music and I ”的征文活动，开办以对音乐的感受为主题的征文展以配合音乐节氛围，请你向临湘二中英语角投稿文章一篇。
内容：音乐是什么或音乐对于你的意义或对你生活的影响。
或举例某一首歌给你带来的感受等。（内容不限）
注意：题目已经给出，写作词数80左右；
文章结构清晰，以使行文流畅。
Music and I
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第二节
读后续写 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下列材料，根据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。
The familiar smell of garlic and onion filled the air as I opened my lunch bag to see what my mom had packed for me. On any other occasion, I would have been delighted to eat my mom’s pan-fried tofu: a Chinese dish that I often ate for dinner. But not today, the day a nice girl had invited me, the new girl at school, to sit with her friends during lunch.
“Charis, over here!” My new friend was waving her arms, trying to get my attention.
As I prepared to walk over to the table, memories of elementary and middle school lunchtimes resurfaced. I remembered my embarrassment as my friends would hold their noses when I brought homemade Chinese food. I remembered how my embarrassment shifted to anger when I complained about the smell to my mom.
I had argued with my mom that I wanted “normal” food for lunch. I remembered the look on my mom’s face, a mix between disappointment and confusion. But I was determined and she gave in. So for the remainder of middle school, my mom packed odorless (没有气味的), non-Chinese food like ham and cheese sandwiches. However, that day, she was in a rush and packed me leftovers from dinner.
As soon as I got to my new lunch table, I tried to hide my lunch bag down under my seat. I sat quietly, trying not to be noticed when Katrina, a new acquaintance, asked where my food was. “I’m not really hungry,” I replied in an insecure voice. But Katrina had already seen me carry my lunch so she spoke out, “Then, I’ll eat it!” The other girls laughed — apparently Katrina was known to be a big eater.
I didn’t want to be rude to a potentially new friend, so I reluctantly dragged out my lunch bag. The moment I lifted the lid (盖子) of my lunch container, I could practically taste the garlic and onion. The girls, piqued (激起好奇心) by the smell in the air, all curiously looked at the oval-shaped container. I expected an “Ew” or a “What is that ”
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I expected them to turn away — and turn me away.
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When I arrived home, my mom asked how my day went.
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