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洛阳市2023—2024学年第一学期期中考试
高二英语试卷
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What is the woman’s presentation about
A. Watches. B. Channels. C. Animals.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Hi, Bob. Can I switch to another channel I need to make a presentation on animals in the English class tomorrow.
M: Of course! Go ahead.
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What is the woman doing
A. Preparing a party. B. Planting some trees. C. Making a cake.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: All right, Sara, I know you’re planning something big for my birthday. Could you tell me just what you have in your mind
W: I’m afraid I can’t. It’s supposed to be a surprise.
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Where are the speakers
A. In a school. B. At a shop. C. At a restaurant.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Good morning. How can I help you, madam
W: Yesterday I took this dress for my daughter here, but it’s a bit small. Can I change a larger one
M: Let me check. Yes, there is a larger one.
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How is the man’s flat
A. Expensive. B. Big. C. North-facing.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Kevin, how is your new flat
M: It’s great, large and south-facing. And the rent is $345 a month with the property management fee and Internet included.
W: Wow! That’s a wonderful price.
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What was the man’s major in the past
A. Business B. Management. C. Science.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: John, I heard you have changed your major. Is that true
M: Yes. After studying Business for half a year, I found I didn’t really like it.
W: So what are you studying now
M: Wild Life Science.
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。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What are they going to do this Saturday
A. Climb a mountain. B. Go boating. C. Pick strawberries.
7. When are they going to meet
A. At 6:00 am. B. At 6:10 am. C. At 6:45 am.
【答案】6. A 7. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Hello, this is Mike.
W: Hello, what’s up
M: Mary, I’m going to climb Mountain Hua this Saturday. Would you like to join me
W: Sure, Id love to, I have been bored with staying at home these days.
M: That’s great! As it is far away from the city, we’d better set off early. And I’ll pick you up at about 6:10 am.
W: Oh that’s too early. I need to walk my dog before I leave. How about a quarter to seven
M: Well, that’s okay.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. How many steaks does the woman order
A. Three. B. Two. C. One.
9. Who’s the woman waiting for
A. Her daughter. B. Her mother. C. Her friend.
10. What will the woman have first
A. Some juice. B. Some fruit. C. Some steak.
【答案】8. B 9. B 10. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Excuse me, what’s tonight’s special
M: Well, there is steak served with vegetable salad. In addition, we offer a 10% discount on spaghetti.
W: That sounds good. Two steaks, please! The spaghetti looks tasty. Please give me one serving of it.
M: OK. How would you like your steaks, medium-rare, medium, medium-well, or well-done
W: One medium, and one medium-well.
M: So would you like some dessert We have apple pie and cheesecake.
W:No, thank you. By the way, my mom will be here in half an hour. Can you serve the food a little later
M: Certainly. What about serving your food after she gets here
W: That couldn’t be better. Will you please get me a cup of lemon juice at first
M: OK.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
11. What are they mainly talking about
A. Travel experience. B. Family members. C. Holiday plans.
12. What’s the woman most interested in
A. Local food. B. Architecture. C. Weather.
13. Who is in New York now
A. The man’s parents. B. The man’s brother. C. The woman’s husband.
【答案】11. C 12. B 13. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Kate, do you have any plan for your coming holiday
W: I’m going to take a trip to the capital city of Tyrol, Innsbruck, with my husband.
M: Sounds nice!
W: Yes, my husband loves the pleasant weather and the delicious local food there. Besides,this city is famous for its unique architecture, which fascinates me most.
M: It seems you choose to go there mainly because of your husband.
W: You can say so.
M: When will you leave for Innsbruck
W: At the end of this month, I heard you are planning to go to China with your parents.
M: It has been canceled. My parents have gone to New York to look after my brother’s baby, so I ‘ll stay at home to study for my TOEFL test.
W: Well, that’s also a nice idea.
M: Oh, it’s already 1:30 pm now. Let’s get down to work.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. What happened to David Edward when he was 10
A He was lost. B. He suffered a serious disease. C. He became disabled.
15. What helped David Edward change his attitude towards life
A. A video. B. An article. C. An interview.
16. What do the speakers most probably think of David Edward
A. Honest. B. Talented. C. Inspiring.
【答案】14. C 15. B 16. C
【解析】
原文】M: Morning, Linda.
W: Morning, Tom. Is there anything interesting in today’s newspaper
M: Yes. I read an excellent article about life by an author named David Edward. Out of curiosity, I searched for him on the Internet.
W: So what did you find
M: When he was 10 years old, he lost his legs in an accident.
W: That was terrible.
M: That made him depressed for years. He always felt worthless. Fortunately, he finally cheered up.
W: How did that happen
M: One day he read an article about a man like him and this man refused to give in to fate and finally became a successful singer. Encouraged by him, he thought he also deserved to live a meaningful life. Then he tried to practice writing, and learned to focus on everything he could have.
W: I’m glad that he made the change.
M: Now he is a famous author and speaker.
W: Wow! He is an awesome man. Honestly, I’m greatly touched by his courage.
M: So am I.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. How many children does the show star
A. 3. B. 4. C. 5.
18. What is Benny Bubbles’ superpower
A. He can fly in the sky.
B. He can create force fields.
C. He can operate unusual devices.
19. What do the young kids do
A. They run a school.
B. They control everything.
C. They help the community.
20. What does the creator want to tell by the show
A. Working hard at school.
B. Learning to be independent.
C. Applying science to daily life.
【答案】17. B 18. B 19. C 20. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Hello, everyone! Today I’d like to introduce something about the TV show named Hero Elementary. It’s a cartoon series and started in June, 2020 by PBS Kids.
This series stars a group of young superheroes and is set inside an elementary school. InHero Elementary, Mr. Sparks helps superheroes learn to master their powers. The students include a tiny girl with super strength, a boy named AJ Gadgets who could operate a large collection of cool, unusual devices, an animal lover named Benny Bubbles who can create force fields, and a girl who can fly but is afraid of heights. The TV series follows these young heroes as they work together to solve problems and help their community. However, they find they can’t always rely on their superpowers for a solution.
Carol-Lynn Parente is a co-creator of the show. She hopes Hero Elementary shows kids that they can use science in their everyday lives. “Science is active,” Parente said, “It’s all about getting out there in the world and doing science.”
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和 D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Do you like watching movies The following movies are coming on soon. Please check and find the one you like. Click the name of each movie to get more information.
Brahms: The Boy II
Horor / Mystery / Thriller
Soon after a family moves into the Heelshire Mansion, their only son makes friends with a life-like doll called Brahms.
Director: William Brent Bell
Stars: Katie Holmes, Ralph Ineson, Owain Yeoman, Christopher Convery
Little Joe
Drama / Sci-Fi
Alice, a single mother, is a devoted senior plant breeder at a corporation engaged in developing new species. Against the company policy, she takes one plant home as a gift for her teenage son, Joe. The plant was created by genetic engineering and anyone touching it will become strange.
Director: Jessica Hausner
Stars: Emily Beecham, Ben Whishaw, Kerry Fox, Kit Connor
The Aeronauts
Action / Adventure/ Biography/ Romance
Pilot Amelia Wren(Felicity Jones) and scientist James Glaisher( Eddie Redmayne) find themselves in a hard fight for survival while attempting to make discoveries in a gas balloon.
Director: Tom Harper
Stars: Felicity Jones, Eddie Redmayne, Himesh Patel, Phoehe Fox
Apparition
Horror / Adventure
A group of young people, guided by an APP that connects the living with the dead, find themselves at an abandoned castle, a place with a horrific history tied to each of them, for reasons they’ll soon discover.
Director: Waymon Boone
Stars: Mena Suvari, Kevin Pollak, Megan West, Jon Abrahams
21. What can we learn about Brahms: The Boy II
A. William Brent Bell is in charge of it.
B. Brahms can live a life as a man does.
C. The audience may be amused by the movie.
D. The story was created by William Brent Bell.
22. Which movie will be favored by a science fiction lover
A. Brahms: The Boy Il. B. Little Joe.
C. The Aeronauts. D. Apparition.
23. What do The Aeronauts and Apparition have in common
A. They are both liked by teenagers.
B. Their plots both refer to adventure.
C. They are both played by young stars.
D. Their characters all behave strangely.
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几部即将上映的电影，包括电影类型、导演、故事梗概和主演等。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Brahms: The Boy II部分的Director: William Brent Bell可知，Brahms: The Boy II的导演是William Brent Bell，因此，William Brent Bell负责Brahms: The Boy II这部电影。故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Little Joe部分的Drama | Sci-Fi可知，Little Joe属于科幻片。因此，科幻小说爱好者会喜欢Little Joe这部电影。故选B。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Aeronauts部分的“Pilot Amelia Wren(Felicity Jones) and scientist James Glaisher( Eddie Redmayne) find themselves in a hard fight for survival while attempting to make discoveries in a gas balloon.(飞行员阿米莉亚·雷恩(费莉希蒂·琼斯饰)和科学家詹姆斯·格莱舍(埃迪·雷德梅尼饰)在试图乘坐热气球进行探索时，发现自己陷入了一场艰难的生存之战。)”可知，The Aeronauts情节涉及冒险；根据Apparition部分的“A group of young people, guided by an APP that connects the living with the dead, find themselves at an abandoned castle, a place with a horrific history tied to each of them, for reasons they’ll soon discover.( 一群年轻人在一个连接生者与死者的应用程序的引导下，发现自己在一个废弃的城堡里，一个有着与他们每个人都有联系的可怕历史的地方，原因他们很快就会发现。)”可知，Apparition也涉及冒险情节。因此，他们的相同处是它们都有冒险情节。故选B。
B
I have been proud of my wit (机智幽默). However, recently I’ve learned a lesson: keeping my thoughts to myself and we’d better follow the policy of “Silence is golden”.
In a college literature course, one of my classmates had a habit of arriving a few minutes late each class. She was a lovely and well-dressed girl from a big city. Some of my classmates even discussed her elegant clothes after class. One day, when the professor was about to start the class, he said in a slightly angry tone, “Where is Miss X ” It seemed that no one could reply, and the silence was coming awkward. To break the embarrassing atmosphere, I offered in an amusing way, “She likes to make a grand entry.”
My words, however, were greeted with more awkward silence, and even the professor stared at me for a second. No one felt what I said was humorous, which made me confused. We all had witnessed this student’s constantly late arrivals. Months later, to my astonishment and chagrin (懊恼),I knew the reason for others’ strange response: My classmate was from a famous noble family. I suddenly realized my remarks could have been interpreted as a mean dig (嘲讽) at her private status. I regretted what I had said, but the course was over, and it was impossible for me to make amends (补救).
As I recall this experience and other examples of ill-considered words I have said, I realize that it is better for us to think twice rather than coming up with a witty, fact-based reply because what you say can’t be taken back. In this way, we can avoid some unnecessary awkwardness or hurt.
24. What does the author think he is good at
A. Making clever jokes. B. Breaking the silence.
C. Having a creative mind. D. Putting forward good policies.
25. How did the class react to the author’s words
A. They burst out laughing.
B. They couldn’t figure them out.
C. They got a sense of well-being.
D. They remained silent as before.
26. Why does the author answer the professor’s question
A. To add joy to class. B. To enhance teamwork.
C. To relax the whole class. D. To make relationships stronger.
27. How can we be humorous according to the author
A. By imitating others’ manner.
B. By using considered words.
C. By giving a fact-based reply.
D. By making clever conversations.
【答案】24. A 25. D 26. C 27. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。作者通过讲述自己想要表现幽默却遭遇尴尬的经历，说明要使用深思熟虑的话语表现幽默，说话要三思而后行。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的“I have been proud of my wit (机智幽默). (我以我的机智幽默感到自豪)”可知，作者认为自己擅长讲聪明的笑话。故选A。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的“My words, however, were greeted with more awkward silence, and even the professor stared at me for a second. (然而，我的话语受到了更尴尬的沉默的欢迎,甚至连教授也盯着我看了一会儿。)”可知，对于作者的话全班同学仍旧如同以前一样保持沉默。故选D。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的“It seemed that no one could reply, and the silence was coming awkward. To break the embarrassing atmosphere, I offered in an amusing way, “She likes to make a grand entry.” (似乎没有人能回答，沉默变得尴尬起来。为了打破尴尬的气氛，我以一种有趣的方式主动说道：“她喜欢隆重入场。”)”可知，作者回应教授的问题是为了让全班放松。故选C。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段的“As I recall this experience and other examples of ill-considered words I have said, I realize that it is better for us to think twice rather than coming up with a witty, fact-based reply because what you say can’t be taken back. In this way, we can avoid some unnecessary awkwardness or hurt. (当我回想起这次经历和我说过的其他考虑不周的话时，我意识到我们最好三思而后行，而不是想出一个机智的、基于事实的回答，因为你说的话是无法收回的。这样，我们可以避免一些不必要的尴尬或伤害。)”可推断，作者认为我们应该使用深思熟虑的话语表现幽默。故选B。
C
Everybody likes to laugh sometimes, whether at a funny joke, an amusing incident or a comical photograph or sound. The great thing is that once we’ve had a good laugh, we feel happier. It would seen ; therefore, that bringing a bit of humor into more serious situations might be good for us.
Places like a humorless office or a tense classroom could sometimes do with a good dose of laughter. Seeing the funny side of things can certainly lift our spirits and that in turn can make us feel better about what we’re doing. Maybe we should get inspiration from Steve Carlisle, president of General Motors of Canada. He says “Humor can help people feel more relaxed, more comfortable and thus be more effective at what they do.” Humor can be used by teachers in the classroom too. It’s a good way to break the ice with students and create a more relaxed atmosphere which is good for learning.
But we have to be careful: not everyone laughs at the same things. While some of us may admire a work colleague or fellow student for their well-told joke, others may consider them offensive! According to Professor Schweitzer, from the University of Philadelphia’s Wharton School, a worker or boss who successfully uses humor is seen as both confident and competent, which in turn increases his or her status. His study Risky Business: When Humor Increases and Decreases Status also found that someone who tells inappropriate jokes is also seen as confident but they’re also regarded as incompetent.
So telling the right jokes in the office or classroom can spread some happiness. A study published in The Journal of Behavioral and Applied Management in 2006, which found for healthcare workers, emotional exhaustion was significantly lower among those who experienced greater levels of fun at work. And other research has discovered that teams who share more jokes gave more supportive and constructive statements to each other and that’s no joke!
28. In what way does Steve Carlisle try to get along with his employees
A. Helpful ways. B. Inspiring ways. C. Confident ways. D. Humorous ways.
29. What should a new teacher do if he or she is to appear confident and competent
A. Try to be relaxed. B. Try to be careful. C. Tell jokes. D. Keep calm.
30. What does the underlined phrase “break the ice” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Have a conversation. B. Have an argument.
C. Break a habit. D. Talk about ice.
31. What is someone seen as when they tell unsuitable jokes
A. Easy-going. B. Incapable. C. Stupid. D. Enjoyable.
【答案】28. D 29. C 30. A 31. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。幽默在生活中的作用非常的大，甚至对于一个人人生的转变。文章讲述了幽默在生活和工作中的重要作用。
【28题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段的“Maybe we should get inspiration from Steve Carlisle, president of General Motors of Canada. He says “Humor can help people feel more relaxed, more comfortable and thus be more effective at what they do.”(也许我们应该从加拿大通用汽车公司总裁史蒂夫·卡莱尔那里得到启发。他说:“幽默可以帮助人们感到更放松，更舒适，从而在工作中更有效。”)”可推断，史蒂夫·卡莱尔认为幽默有助于人们放松，感到舒适，工作更有效，因此推断他与员工的相处方式是幽默的。故选D。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段的“Humor can be used by teachers in the classroom too.( 幽默也可以用在老师的课堂上。)”和第三段的“According to Professor Schweitzer, from the University of Philadelphia’s Wharton School, a worker or boss who successfully uses humor is seen as both confident and competent, which in turn increases his or her status.(根据费城沃顿商学院的施韦策教授的说法，一个成功运用幽默的员工或老板被认为既自信又有能力，这反过来又会提高他或她的地位。)”可知，如果一个新老师想要看起来自信和有能力可以讲笑话，表现出幽默。故选C。
【30题详解】
词句猜测题。根据上文“Humor can be used by teachers in the classroom too.(幽默也可以用在老师的课堂上。)”和下文“create a more relaxed atmosphere which is good for learning(创造一个更轻松的氛围，这有利于学习)”可知，老师可以在课堂上使用幽默的方式与学生们交谈，创造出更轻松的氛围，有利于学习，因此推断划线部分是指“与学生们交谈”，从而打破僵局。故选A。
【31题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“His study Risky Business: When Humor Increases and Decreases Status also found that someone who tells inappropriate jokes is also seen as confident but they’re also regarded as incompetent.(他的研究《冒险的生意:当幽默增加和降低地位》还发现，讲不恰当笑话的人也被认为是自信的，但他们也被认为是无能的。)”可知，讲不恰当笑话的人被认为是无能的。故选B。
D
The effects of advertising often work in tricky ways. Many people don’t even realise they are being marketed to when they change their behaviour after encountering advertisements. Advertising is such a powerful psychological tool that an entire field of study devoted to unlocking how advertising influences consumer behaviour has been developed.
Another effect of advertising is educating consumers about specific products or services. This can be part of the persuasion written in an ad. In an advertisement, a company can influence potential buyers by showing how the product works and how it can solve the problems they face. For example, a dog owner who previously thought there was no solution to his dog’s anxiety can learn through a dog vest ad that there actually is a solution, and that solution is the gentle pressure provided by the vest.
Advertisements generally use similar language. Many advertisements are designed to make the viewers take immediate action. Words and phrases often used in such ads include “Buy now!” “Get started!” and “Try now!”. Specifically, the part of an ad that pushes for immediate action is called “call to action”, which is important to any ad because it drives the viewers or listeners to take action. Besides, companies usually use persuasive language in the rest of the advertisement. This can be a recommendation from a previous buyer, a chart showing the product’s benefits, or a list of the product’s benefits.
Advertising is part of marketing. Although the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably (可替换地), they aren’t the same thing. Marketing is the broad process of researching consumers needs, collecting and evaluating data related to those needs and developing various strategies for attracting consumers. Advertising, on the other hand, strictly refers to the process of attracting potential customers to make a sale.
32. Why does the author tell the story about the dog owner
A. To show consumers learn about products for pets from ads.
B. To show consumers’ problems are the inspiration for advertisers.
C. To show consumers are affected by ads offering solutions to their problems.
D. To show consumers’ needs can be satisfied by companies devoted to advertising.
33. What’s the text structure
A. B. C. D.
34. What’s the author’s attitude towards advertisements
A. Subjective. B. Negative. C. Supportive. D. Objective.
35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. How Does Advertising Influence People
B. What Are the Advantages of Advertising
C. How Does Marketing Differ from Advertising
D. What Are People’s Attitudes towards Advertising
【答案】32. C 33. B 34. D 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述的是广告是如何影响着人们的。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中的“In an advertisement, a company can influence possible buyers by showing how the product works and how it can solve the problems they face. (在广告中，公司可以通过展示产品如何工作，以及如何解决他们面临的问题来影响潜在的买家。)”可知，一个公司是通过如何解决买家面临的问题来影响他们，进而列举了关于狗主人的故事“For example, a dog owner who previously thought there was no solution to his dog’s anxiety can learn through a dog vest ad that there actually is a solution, and that solution is the gentle pressure provided by the vest. ( 例如，一个以前认为没有办法解决他的狗的焦虑的狗主人可以通过狗背心广告了解到实际上有一个解决方案，这个解决方案就是背心提供的温和压力。)”，由此可知，列举这一事例是为了说明消费者是受到给他提供解决问题方法的影响。故选C项。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段的“The effects of advertising often work in tricky ways. (广告的效果往往以棘手的方式起作用。)”和第二段的“Another effect of advertising is educating consumers about specific products or services. ( 广告的另一个作用是让消费者了解特定的产品或服务。)”可知，前两段讲述了广告的作用和效果，根据第三段的“Advertisements generally use similar language. Many advertisements are designed to make the viewers take immediate action. ( 广告通常使用类似的语言。许多广告的设计都是为了让观众立即采取行动。)”和第四段的“Advertising is part of marketing. ( 广告是营销的一部分。)”可知，后两段讲述了广告起作用的原因，故选B项。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，结合第二段的举例，第四段的对比，以及第二段的“In an advertisement, a company can influence potential buyers by showing how the product works and how it can solve the problems they face. (在广告中，公司可以通过展示产品如何工作以及如何解决他们面临的问题来影响潜在的买家。)”，第四段的“Advertising, on the other hand, strictly refers to the process of attracting potential customers to make a sale. (另一方面，广告严格地指的是吸引潜在客户进行销售的过程。)”可推断，作者通过举例，对比产生了广告的影响，对于广告持有客观的态度。故选D项。
35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段的“The effects of advertising often work in tricky ways. (广告的效果往往以棘手的方式起作用。)”和第二段的“Another effect of advertising is educating consumers about specific products or services. ( 广告的另一个作用是让消费者了解特定的产品或服务。)”，第三段的“Advertisements generally use similar language. Many advertisements are designed to make the viewers take immediate action. ( 广告通常使用类似的语言。许多广告的设计都是为了让观众立即采取行动。)”和第四段的“Advertising is part of marketing. ( 广告是营销的一部分。)”可知，本文主要讲述的是广告影响着人们，并对广告影响人们的方式的进行了分析，并介绍了广告与市场营销之间的关系，因此推断本文的标题为“广告是如何影响人们的”概括了全文的内容，与文章主题一致。故选A项。
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。
Are you a moviegoer If so, then there’s no better place to watch something than on the big screen at the cinema. You enter the dark hall and take your seat, ready to be entertained. ___36___
Over the last few years, cinemas have seen a resurgence (复兴). Customers have been attracted by comfortable seats, and lots of choice of things to watch. Multiplexes (多放映厅影院) can screen up to twenty films at the same time, catering for all different tastes. ___37___ So, what’s not to like about a trip to the cinema
One answer to that question is convenience. Rather than going out, it’s so much easier to stay in and watch a movie on a high-definition TV screen via a streaming service. ___38___ But, personally, I find there are too many distractions, and watching at home is not such an event.
___39___ And in the UK, it’s brought about a boost in TV watching and online streaming, according to media watchdog, Ofcom. It also found that half of UK adults will keep and continue using their new streaming subscriptions.
___40___ They rely on the release of a big blockbuster to bring the crowds back, but the launch of new films, such as James Bond: No Time To Die, are being delayed. And Disney has released its $200m blockbuster, Mulan, online instead of in movie theatres.
A. This isn’t great news for cinemas.
B. There’s plenty of choice, and it’s relatively cheap.
C. This has put the future of cinemas under the spotlight.
D. The idea of waiting to make your movies more profitable doesn’t make sense.
E. But recently, so new cinemas have had to close because of reduced ticket sales.
F. In addition, 3D and even 4D movies can give the audience an extra immersive experience.
G. But while you engage yourself in some movie magic, many others are now getting their film fix at home.
【答案】36. G 37. F 38. B 39. E 40. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了在电影院看电影的一些好处以及疫情给电影行业带来的一些影响。
【36题详解】
根据上文“You enter the dark hall and take your seat, ready to be entertained.”（你走进黑暗的大厅，坐在座位上，准备接受娱乐）提到在电影院看电影，以及下文“Rather than going out, it’s so much easier to stay in and watch a movie on a high-definition TV screen via a streaming service.”（比起外出，呆在家里通过流媒体服务在高清电视屏幕上看电影要容易得多）提到在家里看电影的相关内容，选项G项But while you engage yourself in some movie magic, many others are now getting their film fix at home.（但是，当你沉浸在电影魔法中时，许多人现在正在家里看电影）承接上文内容，同时引起下文，语意连贯。故选G项。
【37题详解】
根据上文“Multiplexes(多放映厅影院)can screen up to twenty films at the same time, catering for all different tastes.”（多厅影院可以同时放映20部电影，以满足不同的口味）讲的是在电影院看电影的优势，以及下文“So, what’s not to like about a trip to the cinema ”（所以，去电影院有什么不喜欢的呢）说明鼓励去电影院看电影，由此可推知，空格处内容为介绍电影院的优势和吸引人的地方。选项F项In addition, 3D and even 4D movies can give the audience an extra immersive experience.（此外，3D甚至4D电影可以给观众一个额外的身临其境的体验）符合此推断，起到上下文的承上启下作用，语意连贯。故选F项。
【38题详解】
根据上文“Rather than going out, it’s so much easier to stay in and watch a movie on a high-definition TV screen via a streaming service.”（比起外出，呆在家里通过流媒体服务在高清电视屏幕上看电影要容易得多）说明在家看电影的优势和便捷，选项B项There’s plenty of choice, and it’s relatively cheap.（有很多选择，而且相对便宜）也是介绍在家看电影的优势，上下文紧密连接，符合语境。故选B项。
【39题详解】
根据下文“And in the UK, it’s brought about a boost in TV watching and online streaming, according to media watchdog, Ofcom.”（据媒体监管机构Ofcom称，在英国，互联网推动了电视观看和在线流媒体的增长）说明互联网对电视观看和在线流媒体的促进作用。选项E项But recently, so new cinemas have had to close because of reduced ticket sales.（但最近，由于票房下降，新电影院不得不关闭）可知，下文是对空格处内容的解释，上下文形成因果关系，符合语境。故选E项。
【40题详解】
根据上文“It also found that half of UK adults will keep and continue using their new streaming subscriptions.”（调查还发现，一半的英国成年人将继续使用他们新的流媒体订阅服务）说明很多英国人使用他们新的流媒体订阅服务，以及下文“They rely on the release of a big blockbuster to bring the crowds back, but the launch of new films, such as James Bond: No Time To Die, are being delayed.”（它们依靠大片的上映来吸引观众，但像《007：无暇赴死》这样的新片的上映却被推迟了）说明电影院通过一些手段和方法来吸引观众。选项A项This isn’t great news for cinemas.（这对电影院来说不是好消息）表明上文描述的现象，起到上下文的承上启下作用，语意连贯，符合语境。故选A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分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Looking out from my desk is a note. It’s a card from my mother, containing only four sentences, but ___41___ enough to change my life. In it, she ___42___ my abilities as a writer without qualification. Each sentence is filled with ___43___, offering specific examples of what my pursuit has meant to her and my father. The word “but” never ___44___, however, “and” is there many times.
Every time I read it, I’m ___45___ to ask myself if I’m doing the same thing for my daughter. Although she usually got all A’s on her report card, her teachers always suggested she ___46___ too much in class. I ___47___ forgot to ask them if she was making improvement in controlling her behavior. Instead, I would greet her with, “Congratulations! Your Dad and I are proud of your ___48___, but could you try to tone (调整语调) it down in class ”
The fact is that “but” feels bad “and” feels good. When children feel good about themselves, they do more of it, building their self-confidence and their harmonious ___49___ to others.
This is not to say that children won’t ____50____ to their parents’ expectations. They will ____51____ whether those expectations are good or bad. Amazing things ____52____ when those expectations are ____53____ positive, “I see you made a ____54____. And I know you are intelligent enough to ____55____ what you did wrong and make a better decision next time.”
41.
A. potential B. sincere C. influential D. realistic
42.
A. enhances B. praises C. recommends D. considers
43.
A. love B. insight C. wisdom D. beauty
44.
A. appears B. escapes C. differs D. occurs
45.
A. evaluated B. approved C. pretended D. reminded
46.
A. demanded B. talked C. interacted D. communicated
47.
A. never B. nearly C. barely D. always
48.
A. accomplishment B. expectation C. participation D. adaptation
49.
A. restrictions B. definition C. connections D. reputation
50.
A. refer B. adapt C. respond D. apply
51.
A. in terms of B. regardless of C. owing to D. according to
52.
A. happen B. collapse C. exist D. expand
53
A. constantly B. accidentally C. consistently D. eventually
54.
A. choice B. breakthrough C. decision D. mistake
55.
A. put forward B. figure out C. benefit from D. make sure
【答案】41. C 42. B 43. A 44. A 45. D 46. B 47. D 48. A 49. C 50. C 51. B 52. A 53. C 54. D 55. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文章。文章讲述了作者在母亲的感召下很少说“但是”而是通过多说“和”的方式对孩子进行爱的教育，让孩子们在快乐中成长。
【41题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这是我母亲给我的一张卡片，只有四句话，但却足以永远改变我的生活。A. potential潜在的；B. sincere真诚的；C. influential有影响的；D. realistic现实的。根据前文“containing only four sentences, but”可知，尽管只有四句话，但是足够影响到改变我的生活。故选C项。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在这张卡片里，她表扬了我作为一个没有资格的作家的写作能力。A. enhances提高；B. praises表扬；C. recommends推荐；D. considers考虑。根据后文“Instead, I would greet her with, “Congratulations! Your Dad and I are proud of your ___8___,”可知，作者的母亲总是表扬作者。故选B项。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：每一句话都充满了爱，提供具体的例子来说明我的追求对她和我父亲意味着什么。A. love爱；B. insight洞察；C. wisdom智慧；D. beauty美丽。根据下文“offering specific examples of what my pursuit has meant to her and my father”可知，作者的母亲很欣赏作者的写作能力，给她的卡片里的每句话都充满赞扬和爱。故选A项。
【44题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“but”这个词从来没有出现过；然而，“and”这个词却出现了很多次。A. appears出现；B. escapes逃避；C. differs不同；D. occurs发生。根据后文“however, the word“and”is there many times.”表示语义转折，“and”出现了许多次，可知，上文指“but”从来没有出现过。故选A项。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：每次读到这本书，它都会提醒我要问自己，是否我对我的女儿做了同样的事情。A. evaluated评估；B. approved赞成；C. pretended假装；D. reminded提醒。根据下文“ask myself if I’m doing the same thing for my daughter”可知，这张卡片提醒作者如何教育子女。故选D项。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然她的成绩单上总是得A，但老师们总是说她在课堂上话太多。A. demanded要求；B. talked说话；C. interacted互动；D. communicated交流。根据后文“but could you try to talk less in class ”可知，此处表示的意思是作者的大女儿成绩很好，但是上课爱说话。故选B项。
【47题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我总是忘记问他们在控制她的行为方面她是否有所改进。A. never从不；B. nearly几乎；C. barely几乎不；D. always总是。根据下文“Instead, I would greet her with, “Congratulations!...”可知，作者在得知女儿上课不认真爱说话后，并没有去了解太多，相反地，她选择直接去鼓励女儿，因此推断她总是忘记问老师是否女儿的行为有所改善。故选D项。
【48题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：你爸爸和我都为你的成绩感到骄傲，但你能尽量在课堂上少说话吗？ A. accomplishment成绩；B. expectation期待；C. participation参加；D. adaptation适应。根据前文“Although our eldest daughter usually got all As,”可知，作者对女儿的成绩很满意，感到骄傲和自豪。故选A项。
【49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我们的孩子对他们所做的事情感觉良好时，他们就会做得更多，建立他们的自信和与他人的和谐关系。A. restrictions限制；B. definition定义；C. connections联系；D. reputation声望。根据上文“When children feel good about themselves, they do more of it, building their self-confidence and”可知，孩子们对自己感觉好，就会做更多，会增强信心，增强他们与他人的和谐关系。故选C项。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这并不是说孩子不需要或不会回应父母的期望。A. refer涉及；B. adapt适应；C. respond回应，答复；D. apply申请。根据前文“This is not to say that children don’t need or won’t”和下文“They will ___11___ whether those expectations are good or bad.”可知，作者是辩证地去分析问题，认为不是孩子不“回应”父母期望。故选C项。
【51题详解】
考查固定短语辨析。句意：不管这些期望是好是坏，他们都会这么做。A. in terms of就……而言；B. regardless of不管；不顾；C. owing to因为；D. according to根据。根据前文“This is not to say that children won’t ___10___ to their parents’ expectations.”和“They will”可知，孩子们会回应父母的期待，不管这些期待好还是坏。故选B项。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当这些期望始终是积极的时候，惊奇的事情就会发生。A. happen发生；B. collapse倒塌；C. exist存在；D. expand扩张。根据后文“when those expectations are ___13___ positive”可知，那些期望是“积极向上的”，奇迹就会发生。故选A项。
【53题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意同上。A. constantly不断地；B. accidentally偶然地；C. consistently始终如一地；D. eventually最终。根据上文“amazing things___12____”可知，当那些期待是始终是积极的，奇妙的事情就会发生。故选C项。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我看见你犯了一个错误。A. choice选择；B. breakthrough突破；C. decision决定；D. mistake错误。根据下文“what you did wrong”可知，此处说的是孩子犯了错误。故选D项。
【55题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我知道你足够聪明，能弄清楚你做错了什么，下次会做出更好的决定。A. put forward提出；B. figure out弄清楚；C. benefit from从……受益；D. make sure确保。根据上文“I know you are intelligent enough”和下文“make a better decision next time”可知，此处是说孩子足够聪明能自己弄清楚错误，下次做出更好的决定。故选B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。
Children are naturally curious beings, but getting them ___56___(learn) something that they aren’t interested in can be a difficult task. Teachers and parents often find themselves___57___(turn) to rewards in the form of stars, promises of high grades and wonderful ___58___(career), or threats of punishment. But what if rewards and threats aren’t the answer
Natural curiosity is ___59___(normal) referred to as “intrinsic (内在的) motivation” sometimes. Lately studies ___60___(find) that children who see learning ___61___ fun and important are better at it. And it’s easy to understand why ___62___ is difficult to study something we aren’t engaged with, and if we’re enthusiastic about the information we’re learning, it feels more meaningful.
Extrinsic (外在的) motivation is really ___63___(benefit). Praise and stimulation based on either achieving good grades ___64___ fear of punishment has been acknowledged to motivate older students. However, it seems that at an early age, it doesn’t have as much effect.
The key is to allow some degree of autonomy and ____65____(free). If you want to teach a child to read, let them choose which book they use. Whether it’s a graphic novel, TV guide or classic literature the aim of stimulating their appetite for reading is met.
【答案】56. to learn
57. turning
58. careers
59. normally
60. have found
61. as 62. it
63. beneficial
64. or 65. freedom
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章讲述了儿童天生好奇，但是让他们学习他们不感兴趣的东西可能是一项艰巨的任务。我们应培养孩子的内在学习动机，让他们对正在学习的信息充满热情。
【56题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：孩子们天生好奇，但让他们学习一些他们不感兴趣的东西可能是一项艰巨的任务。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中做宾补，使用非谓语动词，get sb to do为固定短语，含义为“让某人做……”，符合句意，所以空白处应填动词不定式的一般式，故填to learn。
【57题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：老师和家长经常发现自己转向了明星、高分和出色职业的承诺或惩罚威胁等形式的奖励。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中做宾补，使用非谓语动词，因与其逻辑主语themselves之间为逻辑上的主谓关系，使用现在分词，故填turning。
【58题详解】
考查名词。句意：同上。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作宾语使用名词，因空白处表示的是一个数目不确定的名词，使用名词的复数形式，故填careers。
【59题详解】
考查副词。句意：天生的好奇心有时通常被称为“内在动机”。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作状语使用副词，故填normally。
【60题详解】
考查时态。句意：最近的研究发现，那些认为学习有趣和重要的孩子更擅长学习。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作谓语，根据时间状语Lately可知句子表达的是过去发生的动作对现在造成的影响，谓语动词使用现在完成时，又因主语为复数，故填have found。
【61题详解】
考查介词。句意：同上。分析句子结构，“see sth as+形容词”为固定短语，含义为“认为某物……”，符合句意，故填as。
【62题详解】
考查代词。句意：我们很容易理解为什么研究我们没有参与的东西很困难，如果我们对所学的信息充满热情，就会感觉更有意义。分析句子结构，根据下文“to study something we aren’t engaged with(研究我们没有参与的东西)”可知空白处为形式主语，真正主语为后面的动词不定式短语，故填it。
【63题详解】
考查形容词。句意：外在动机确实有益。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中做表语使用形容词，故填beneficial。
【64题详解】
考查连词。句意：基于取得好成绩或害怕受到惩罚的表扬和激励已经被认为可以激励年长的学生。根据上文“achieving good grades(取得好成绩)”以及“fear of punishment(害怕受到惩罚)”可知上下文之间为选择关系，应使用表示选择关系的连词，故填or。
【65题详解】
考查名词。句意：关键是允许一定程度的自主权和自由。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作宾语使用名词，因空白处表达的是抽象含义的名词，使用名词原形，故填freedom。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 书面表达(满分15分)
66. 学校英语报教育栏目征稿，主题为On weekend classes，请你写一篇文章投稿，内容包括：
1. 你的观点；
2. 你的理由。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 题目和首句已为你写好。
On weekend classes
Do you go to weekend classes
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【答案】 On weekend classes
Do you go to weekend classes Yes, I do go to weekend classes. In my opinion, attending weekend classes can bring numerous benefits to students.
They provide extra practice and reinforcement, helping to improve academic performance. Weekend classes also offer opportunities to explore new subjects and engage in extracurricular activities. The focused learning environment can enhance concentration, while attending these classes helps students develop crucial time management skills. Overall, weekend classes are a valuable addition to a student’s educational journey, providing extra learning time, expanding knowledge, and teaching essential skills.
I strongly recommend students to consider attending weekend classes to make the most of their education.
【解析】
【导语】本篇是开放性写作。要求考生以“On weekend classes”为题，写一篇文章投稿给学校英语报教育栏目。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
观点：opinion→view
提供：provide→offer
跳高：improve→promote
注意力集中的：focused→concentrated
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：They provide extra practice and reinforcement, helping to improve academic performance.
拓展句：They provide extra practice and reinforcement, which help to improve academic performance.
【点睛】[高分句型1]The focused learning environment can enhance concentration, while attending these classes helps students develop crucial time management skills.(while引导的时间状语从句)
[高分句型2]Overall, weekend classes are a valuable addition to a student’s educational journey, providing extra learning time, expanding knowledge, and teaching essential skills.(现在分词作结果状语)
第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落的开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
This summer vacation has nearly come to an end, but I have hardly finished reading any useful books or updated any satisfactory writings. With an empty head and a guilty feeling, I owe this to my involuntary addition to the mobile phone.
This is not because I have more free time and rely on my MP as a time-killer. On the contrary, I am occupied by various chores and time left at my will is only pieces of hours. I give up doing serious and creative things during these fragments of hours, making excuses for myself: “I am tired so I need to do something easy and relaxing...” But, sticking my face to the MP turns out to be by no means relaxing. My vision becomes more unclear and precious time is wasted.
The prime culprit(元凶) should be WeChat: Being quick-responsive to any message sent to me is a bad habit; Being afraid of losing track of what all my “friends” are doing comes at a price; The colorful ads of “daigou” sacks(洗劫) not only my purse... The other two accomplices (共犯) that l need to put in jail at once are Taobao and Koala (though I know I can’t bear to do that!)
I have to admit that a lot of apps provide much convenience to my life, such as dictionaries, maps, music, e-books and apps for stock dealing, for taxi booking, for ticket and hotel booking, for picture processing etc. The side effect is that I am so buried in these attractive apps that I just can’t put my MP down, close my eyes for a while and think what my priority is.
注意：
1. 续写内容应为150词左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
At night, I happily get onto my bed with a book in my hand, hoping to enjoy some “quality” time by myself.
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Now I am looking at the desktop of my mobile phone, full of apps.
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【答案】范文
At night, I happily get onto my bed with a book in my hand, hoping to enjoy some “quality” time by myself. But before I know it, I’ve been scrolling through my phone for an hour. The moment I open the app, I’m sucked into a virtual world. I feel like I’m being controlled by my phone, like a puppet on a string. I don’t want to admit it, but I’m addicted to my phone.
Now I am looking at the desktop of my mobile phone, full of apps. I feel like I’m drowning in a sea of information. I can’t help but feel anxious, like there’s something missing in my life. I know I need to do something, but I don’t know where to start. So, I decide to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. I realize that my life is not just about my phone. There are so many other things that are more important, like my family, my friends, and my health. I decide to make a change. I start by setting limits on how much time I spend on my phone each day. I also try to focus more on real-life interactions and activities.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者暑假快结束了，几乎没有读完任何有用的书，也没有更新任何令人满意的文章。脑子一片空白，心里充满负罪感，这都是不由自主地沉迷于手机的结果。于是作者开始反思自己的行为，决定做出改变来戒掉手机上瘾。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“晚上，我高兴地躺在床上，手里拿着一本书，希望自己享受一些“高质量”的时间。”可知，第一段可描写作者想看看书，却被手机应用占用了时间，开始意识到自己手机上瘾了。
②由第二段首句内容“现在我看着我的手机桌面，满是应用程序。”可知，第二段可描写作者决心做出改变来戒掉手机上瘾。
2.续写线索：希望享受“高质量”时间——开始刷手机——感觉被控制——意识到手机上瘾——感悟——决心做出改变
3.词汇激活
行为类
意识到：realize/recognize
控制：control/manipulate
集中：focus on/concentrate on
情绪类
忧虑：anxious/worried
丢失的：missing/lost
【点睛】[高分句型1] But before I know it, I’ve been scrolling through my phone for an hour. (运用了before引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] I start by setting limits on how much time I spend on my phone each day. (运用了how much引导宾语从句)洛阳市2023—2024学年第一学期期中考试
高二英语试卷
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What is the woman’s presentation about
A. Watches. B. Channels. C. Animals.
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What is the woman doing
A. Preparing a party. B. Planting some trees. C. Making a cake.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Where are the speakers
A. In a school. B. At a shop. C. At a restaurant.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
How is the man’s flat
A. Expensive. B. Big. C. North-facing.
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What was the man’s major in the past
A. Business B. Management. C. Science.
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。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What are they going to do this Saturday
A. Climb a mountain. B. Go boating. C. Pick strawberries.
7 When are they going to meet
A. At 6:00 am. B. At 6:10 am. C. At 6:45 am.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. How many steaks does the woman order
A. Three. B. Two. C. One.
9. Who’s the woman waiting for
A. Her daughter. B. Her mother. C. Her friend.
10. What will the woman have first
A. Some juice. B. Some fruit. C. Some steak.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
11. What are they mainly talking about
A. Travel experience. B. Family members. C. Holiday plans.
12. What’s the woman most interested in
A. Local food. B. Architecture. C. Weather.
13. Who is in New York now
A. The man’s parents. B. The man’s brother. C. The woman’s husband.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. What happened to David Edward when he was 10
A. He was lost. B. He suffered a serious disease. C. He became disabled.
15. What helped David Edward change his attitude towards life
A. A video. B. An article. C. An interview.
16. What do the speakers most probably think of David Edward
A Honest. B. Talented. C. Inspiring.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. How many children does the show star
A. 3. B. 4. C. 5.
18. What is Benny Bubbles’ superpower
A. He can fly in the sky.
B. He can create force fields.
C. He can operate unusual devices.
19. What do the young kids do
A They run a school.
B. They control everything.
C. They help the community.
20. What does the creator want to tell by the show
A. Working hard at school.
B. Learning to be independent.
C. Applying science to daily life.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和 D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Do you like watching movies The following movies are coming on soon. Please check and find the one you like. Click the name of each movie to get more information.
Brahms: The Boy II
Horor / Mystery / Thriller
Soon after a family moves into the Heelshire Mansion, their only son makes friends with a life-like doll called Brahms.
Director: William Brent Bell
Stars: Katie Holmes, Ralph Ineson, Owain Yeoman, Christopher Convery
Little Joe
Drama / Sci-Fi
Alice, a single mother, is a devoted senior plant breeder at a corporation engaged in developing new species. Against the company policy, she takes one plant home as a gift for her teenage son, Joe. The plant was created by genetic engineering and anyone touching it will become strange.
Director: Jessica Hausner
Stars: Emily Beecham, Ben Whishaw, Kerry Fox, Kit Connor
The Aeronauts
Action / Adventure/ Biography/ Romance
Pilot Amelia Wren(Felicity Jones) and scientist James Glaisher( Eddie Redmayne) find themselves in a hard fight for survival while attempting to make discoveries in a gas balloon.
Director: Tom Harper
Stars: Felicity Jones, Eddie Redmayne, Himesh Patel, Phoehe Fox
Apparition
Horror / Adventure
A group of young people, guided by an APP that connects the living with the dead, find themselves at an abandoned castle, a place with a horrific history tied to each of them, for reasons they’ll soon discover.
Director: Waymon Boone
Stars: Mena Suvari, Kevin Pollak, Megan West, Jon Abrahams
21. What can we learn about Brahms: The Boy II
A. William Brent Bell is in charge of it.
B. Brahms can live a life as a man does.
C. The audience may be amused by the movie.
D. The story was created by William Brent Bell.
22. Which movie will be favored by a science fiction lover
A. Brahms: The Boy Il. B. Little Joe.
C. The Aeronauts. D. Apparition.
23. What do The Aeronauts and Apparition have in common
A. They are both liked by teenagers.
B. Their plots both refer to adventure.
C. They are both played by young stars.
D. Their characters all behave strangely.
B
I have been proud of my wit (机智幽默). However, recently I’ve learned a lesson: keeping my thoughts to myself and we’d better follow the policy of “Silence is golden”.
In a college literature course, one of my classmates had a habit of arriving a few minutes late each class. She was a lovely and well-dressed girl from a big city. Some of my classmates even discussed her elegant clothes after class. One day, when the professor was about to start the class, he said in a slightly angry tone, “Where is Miss X ” It seemed that no one could reply, and the silence was coming awkward. To break the embarrassing atmosphere, I offered in an amusing way, “She likes to make a grand entry.”
My words however, were greeted with more awkward silence, and even the professor stared at me for a second. No one felt what I said was humorous, which made me confused. We all had witnessed this student’s constantly late arrivals. Months later, to my astonishment and chagrin (懊恼),I knew the reason for others’ strange response: My classmate was from a famous noble family. I suddenly realized my remarks could have been interpreted as a mean dig (嘲讽) at her private status. I regretted what I had said, but the course was over, and it was impossible for me to make amends (补救).
As I recall this experience and other examples of ill-considered words I have said, I realize that it is better for us to think twice rather than coming up with a witty, fact-based reply because what you say can’t be taken back. In this way, we can avoid some unnecessary awkwardness or hurt.
24. What does the author think he is good at
A. Making clever jokes. B. Breaking the silence.
C. Having a creative mind. D. Putting forward good policies.
25. How did the class react to the author’s words
A. They burst out laughing.
B. They couldn’t figure them out.
C. They got a sense of well-being.
D. They remained silent as before.
26. Why does the author answer the professor’s question
A. To add joy to class. B. To enhance teamwork.
C. To relax the whole class. D. To make relationships stronger.
27. How can we be humorous according to the author
A. By imitating others’ manner.
B. By using considered words.
C. By giving a fact-based reply.
D. By making clever conversations.
C
Everybody likes to laugh sometimes, whether at a funny joke, an amusing incident or a comical photograph or sound. The great thing is that once we’ve had a good laugh, we feel happier. It would seen ; therefore, that bringing a bit of humor into more serious situations might be good for us.
Places like a humorless office or a tense classroom could sometimes do with a good dose of laughter. Seeing the funny side of things can certainly lift our spirits and that in turn can make us feel better about what we’re doing. Maybe we should get inspiration from Steve Carlisle, president of General Motors of Canada. He says “Humor can help people feel more relaxed, more comfortable and thus be more effective at what they do.” Humor can be used by teachers in the classroom too. It’s a good way to break the ice with students and create a more relaxed atmosphere which is good for learning.
But we have to be careful: not everyone laughs at the same things. While some of us may admire a work colleague or fellow student for their well-told joke, others may consider them offensive! According to Professor Schweitzer, from the University of Philadelphia’s Wharton School, a worker or boss who successfully uses humor is seen as both confident and competent, which in turn increases his or her status. His study Risky Business: When Humor Increases and Decreases Status also found that someone who tells inappropriate jokes is also seen as confident but they’re also regarded as incompetent.
So telling the right jokes in the office or classroom can spread some happiness. A study published in The Journal of Behavioral and Applied Management in 2006, which found for healthcare workers, emotional exhaustion was significantly lower among those who experienced greater levels of fun at work. And other research has discovered that teams who share more jokes gave more supportive and constructive statements to each other and that’s no joke!
28. In what way does Steve Carlisle try to get along with his employees
A. Helpful ways. B. Inspiring ways. C. Confident ways. D. Humorous ways.
29. What should a new teacher do if he or she is to appear confident and competent
A. Try to be relaxed. B. Try to be careful. C. Tell jokes. D. Keep calm.
30. What does the underlined phrase “break the ice” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Have a conversation. B. Have an argument.
C. Break a habit. D. Talk about ice.
31. What is someone seen as when they tell unsuitable jokes
A. Easy-going. B. Incapable. C. Stupid. D. Enjoyable.
D
The effects of advertising often work in tricky ways. Many people don’t even realise they are being marketed to when they change their behaviour after encountering advertisements. Advertising is such a powerful psychological tool that an entire field of study devoted to unlocking how advertising influences consumer behaviour has been developed.
Another effect of advertising is educating consumers about specific products or services. This can be part of the persuasion written in an ad. In an advertisement, a company can influence potential buyers by showing how the product works and how it can solve the problems they face. For example, a dog owner who previously thought there was no solution to his dog’s anxiety can learn through a dog vest ad that there actually is a solution, and that solution is the gentle pressure provided by the vest.
Advertisements generally use similar language. Many advertisements are designed to make the viewers take immediate action. Words and phrases often used in such ads include “Buy now!” “Get started!” and “Try now!”. Specifically, the part of an ad that pushes for immediate action is called “call to action”, which is important to any ad because it drives the viewers or listeners to take action. Besides, companies usually use persuasive language in the rest of the advertisement. This can be a recommendation from a previous buyer, a chart showing the product’s benefits, or a list of the product’s benefits.
Advertising is part of marketing. Although the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably (可替换地), they aren’t the same thing. Marketing is the broad process of researching consumers needs, collecting and evaluating data related to those needs and developing various strategies for attracting consumers. Advertising, on the other hand, strictly refers to the process of attracting potential customers to make a sale.
32. Why does the author tell the story about the dog owner
A. To show consumers learn about products for pets from ads.
B. To show consumers’ problems are the inspiration for advertisers.
C. To show consumers are affected by ads offering solutions to their problems.
D. To show consumers’ needs can be satisfied by companies devoted to advertising.
33. What’s the text structure
A. B. C. D.
34. What’s the author’s attitude towards advertisements
A. Subjective. B. Negative. C. Supportive. D. Objective.
35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. How Does Advertising Influence People
B. What Are the Advantages of Advertising
C. How Does Marketing Differ from Advertising
D. What Are People’s Attitudes towards Advertising
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。
Are you a moviegoer If so, then there’s no better place to watch something than on the big screen at the cinema. You enter the dark hall and take your seat, ready to be entertained. ___36___
Over the last few years, cinemas have seen a resurgence (复兴). Customers have been attracted by comfortable seats, and lots of choice of things to watch. Multiplexes (多放映厅影院) can screen up to twenty films at the same time, catering for all different tastes. ___37___ So, what’s not to like about a trip to the cinema
One answer to that question is convenience. Rather than going out, it’s so much easier to stay in and watch a movie on a high-definition TV screen via a streaming service. ___38___ But, personally, I find there are too many distractions, and watching at home is not such an event.
___39___ And in the UK, it’s brought about a boost in TV watching and online streaming, according to media watchdog, Ofcom. It also found that half of UK adults will keep and continue using their new streaming subscriptions.
___40___ They rely on the release of a big blockbuster to bring the crowds back, but the launch of new films, such as James Bond: No Time To Die, are being delayed. And Disney has released its $200m blockbuster, Mulan, online instead of in movie theatres.
A. This isn’t great news for cinemas.
B. There’s plenty of choice, and it’s relatively cheap.
C. This has put the future of cinemas under the spotlight.
D. The idea of waiting to make your movies more profitable doesn’t make sense.
E. But recently, so new cinemas have had to close because of reduced ticket sales.
F. In addition, 3D and even 4D movies can give the audience an extra immersive experience.
G. But while you engage yourself in some movie magic, many others are now getting their film fix at home.
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分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Looking out from my desk is a note. It’s a card from my mother, containing only four sentences, but ___41___ enough to change my life. In it, she ___42___ my abilities as a writer without qualification. Each sentence is filled with ___43___, offering specific examples of what my pursuit has meant to her and my father. The word “but” never ___44___, however, “and” is there many times.
Every time I read it, I’m ___45___ to ask myself if I’m doing the same thing for my daughter. Although she usually got all A’s on her report card, her teachers always suggested she ___46___ too much in class. I ___47___ forgot to ask them if she was making improvement in controlling her behavior. Instead, I would greet her with, “Congratulations! Your Dad and I are proud of your ___48___, but could you try to tone (调整语调) it down in class ”
The fact is that “but” feels bad “and” feels good. When children feel good about themselves, they do more of it, building their self-confidence and their harmonious ___49___ to others.
This is not to say that children won’t ____50____ to their parents’ expectations. They will ____51____ whether those expectations are good or bad. Amazing things ____52____ when those expectations are ____53____ positive, “I see you made a ____54____. And I know you are intelligent enough to ____55____ what you did wrong and make a better decision next time.”
41.
A. potential B. sincere C. influential D. realistic
42.
A. enhances B. praises C. recommends D. considers
43.
A. love B. insight C. wisdom D. beauty
44.
A. appears B. escapes C. differs D. occurs
45.
A. evaluated B. approved C. pretended D. reminded
46.
A. demanded B. talked C. interacted D. communicated
47.
A. never B. nearly C. barely D. always
48.
A. accomplishment B. expectation C. participation D. adaptation
49.
A. restrictions B. definition C. connections D. reputation
50.
A. refer B. adapt C. respond D. apply
51.
A. in terms of B. regardless of C. owing to D. according to
52.
A happen B. collapse C. exist D. expand
53.
A. constantly B. accidentally C. consistently D. eventually
54.
A. choice B. breakthrough C. decision D. mistake
55.
A. put forward B. figure out C. benefit from D. make sure
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。
Children are naturally curious beings, but getting them ___56___(learn) something that they aren’t interested in can be a difficult task. Teachers and parents often find themselves___57___(turn) to rewards in the form of stars, promises of high grades and wonderful ___58___(career), or threats of punishment. But what if rewards and threats aren’t the answer
Natural curiosity is ___59___(normal) referred to as “intrinsic (内在的) motivation” sometimes. Lately studies ___60___(find) that children who see learning ___61___ fun and important are better at it. And it’s easy to understand why ___62___ is difficult to study something we aren’t engaged with, and if we’re enthusiastic about the information we’re learning, it feels more meaningful.
Extrinsic (外在的) motivation is really ___63___(benefit). Praise and stimulation based on either achieving good grades ___64___ fear of punishment has been acknowledged to motivate older students. However, it seems that at an early age, it doesn’t have as much effect.
The key is to allow some degree of autonomy and ____65____(free). If you want to teach a child to read, let them choose which book they use. Whether it’s a graphic novel, TV guide or classic literature the aim of stimulating their appetite for reading is met.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 书面表达(满分15分)
66. 学校英语报教育栏目征稿，主题为On weekend classes，请你写一篇文章投稿，内容包括：
1. 你的观点；
2. 你的理由。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 题目和首句已为你写好。
On weekend classes
Do you go to weekend classes
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第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落的开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
This summer vacation has nearly come to an end, but I have hardly finished reading any useful books or updated any satisfactory writings. With an empty head and a guilty feeling, I owe this to my involuntary addition to the mobile phone.
This is not because I have more free time and rely on my MP as a time-killer. On the contrary, I am occupied by various chores and time left at my will is only pieces of hours. I give up doing serious and creative things during these fragments of hours, making excuses for myself: “I am tired so I need to do something easy and relaxing...” But, sticking my face to the MP turns out to be by no means relaxing. My vision becomes more unclear and precious time is wasted.
The prime culprit(元凶) should be WeChat: Being quick-responsive to any message sent to me is a bad habit; Being afraid of losing track of what all my “friends” are doing comes at a price; The colorful ads of “daigou” sacks(洗劫) not only my purse... The other two accomplices (共犯) that l need to put in jail at once are Taobao and Koala (though I know I can’t bear to do that!)
I have to admit that a lot of apps provide much convenience to my life, such as dictionaries, maps, music, e-books and apps for stock dealing, for taxi booking, for ticket and hotel booking, for picture processing etc. The side effect is that I am so buried in these attractive apps that I just can’t put my MP down, close my eyes for a while and think what my priority is.
注意：
1. 续写内容应为150词左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
At night, I happily get onto my bed with a book in my hand, hoping to enjoy some “quality” time by myself.
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Now I am looking at the desktop of my mobile phone, full of apps.
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