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高二阶段性学情质量监测英语试题
2023.12
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第一部分 听力(共两节;每小题1.5分，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How does Frank keep fit
A.He never eats fast food. B. He watches his diet. C. He exercises to lose weight.
2. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Apologize when Mary calms down.
B. Return Mary’s notes in a few days.
C. Talk to Mary after school.
3. Why is Tim late for class
A. He slept too late.
B. He doesn’t have an alarm clock.
C. His mother forgot to wake him up.
4. What do we know about Flight 998
A. It will arrive as soon as the storm is over.
B. It will be delayed for two hours.
C. Its arrival time is still unknown.
5.Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At the man’s home. B. At a dining hall. C. At a restaurant.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. Why does the woman make the phone call
A.To make a complaint.　　 B. To apply for a job. C. To place a rush order.
7. When would the woman need the parts
A.On Saturday.　　　　　 B.On Sunday.　　　　　 C.On Monday.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8.Why did the woman go to a small town
A. To enjoy a concert.　　　　B. To visit her friends. C. To go horse riding.
9. What did the woman do on Saturday
A. She went to a concert.　　 B. She watched a movie. C. She attended a party.
10.What are the speakers talking about in general
A. A wonderful weekend.　　 B. An interesting party. C. A beautiful farm.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11.Where is the woman going
A. To her office.　　　　　 B. To her school.　　　　　 C. To the airport.
12.What is the woman worried about
A. She will miss her plane.
B. The police will stop the taxi.
C. She will be late for a meeting.
13.When does the man think he can get to the place
A. At about 8:15.　　　　　 B. At about 8:45. C. At about 10:15.
听第9段材料, 回答第14至16题。
14.Where is the woman now
A. In Boston.　　　　 B. In Chicago. C. In San Francisco.
15.What does the woman want to do
A. Sell her house.　　 B.Run a store.　　　　 C. Hunt for a job.
16.What does the man think of the woman’s idea
A. Crazy.　　　　 B. Challenging.　　　　 C. Exciting.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.What will be known from the speaker
A. School rules of the new term.
B. Arrangements of the new term.
C. Course requirements of the new term.
18.Who is the new French teacher
A. Mary Smith.　　　　　 B. Mr. Williams.　　　　　 C. Ms. Woods.
19.Which club will meet on Wednesdays
A. Chess.　　　 B. Dance.　　　　 C. Baseball.
20.When will the parents’ evening for Year 8 be held
A. In September.　　　　 B. In October.　　　　　 C. In November.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Europe’s Most Scenic Train Journeys
△Rauma Line, Norway
Route: Dombas to Andalsnes
Distance and duration: 70 miles (114km) , 1. 5 hours
Best time to ride: June to August
Enjoy breathtaking views of high peaks. Crossing the tall Kylling Bridge is one of the most exciting parts of the trip with the driver allowing a short stop to take photos. The train then winds its way through the Reinheimen National Park.
△Bergen Railway, Norway
Route: Oslo to Bergen
Distance and duration: 342 miles (550km) , 7 hours
Best time to ride: July or November to January
Norway’s awe-inspiring Bergen Railway links two incredible cities as it rolls through mountain landscapes and across the beautiful Hardangervidda plateau (高原) to the country’s highest station, Finse at 4, 010 feet (1, 222m), only accessible by train. Don’t miss learning more about this great work of engineering at the Flam Railway Museum.
△West Highland Line, Scotland
Route: Fort William to Mallaig
Distance and duration: 41 miles (67km) , 1. 5 hours
Best time to ride: June to August
The West Highland Line in Scotland is certainly one scenic journey, with rocky highlands and flashes of coastline, Ben Nevis (Britain’s highest mountain) and beautiful views from the viaduct (高架桥) at Glenfinnan. The route and steam (蒸汽) train are so easy on the eye that they crop up as the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films. Don’t miss trying seafood in Mallaig.
△Bernina Express, Switzerland and Italy
Route: Chur to Tirano
Distance and duration: 76 miles (123km) , 4 hours
Best time to ride: April
Relax behind windows and admire the attractive Alpine views that connect northern and southern Europe via the highest railway in the Alps.
1. When is the best time to take the Rauma Line
A. In April. B. In May. C. In July. D. In December.
2. Which of the following is the longest train route
A. Dombas to Andalsnes. B. Fort William to Mallaig.
C. Oslo to Bergen. D. Chur to Tirano.
3. What can travelers do while taking the West Highland Line
A. View the harvest of the crops. B. Appreciate the real scene of a movie.
C. Learn more about the steam engines. D. Enjoy the world's highest railway line.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了欧洲风景最优美的火车之旅的四条路线及其相关信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Rauma Line, Norway部分中的“Best time to ride: June to August (最佳乘车时间：6月至8月) ” 可知，Rauma Line的最佳游览时间是6至8月。结合选项，7月符合。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Rauma Line, Norway部分中的“Route: Dombas to Andalsnes (路线：多姆巴斯至安达尔松) ”和“Distance and duration: 70 miles (114km) , 1. 5 hours (距离和持续时间：70英里(114公里)。5个小时)”；Bergen Railway, Norway部分中的“Route: Oslo to Bergen (路线：奥斯陆至卑尔根)”和“Distance and duration: 342 miles (550km) , 7 hours (距离和持续时间：342英里（550公里），7小时) ”；West Highland Line, Scotland部分中的“Route: Fort William to Mallaig(路线：威廉堡至马莱格)”和“Distance and duration: 41 miles (67km) , 1. 5 hours (距离和持续时间：41英里（67公里），1.5小时)”；Bernina Express, Switzerland and Italy部分中的“Route: Chur to Tirano (路线：库尔到提拉诺)”和“Distance and duration: 76 miles (123km) , 4 hours (距离和持续时间：76英里(123公里)，4小时)”可知，Oslo to Bergen这一线路里程长达550km，是四条路线中最长的。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据West Highland Line, Scotland部分中的 “The route and steam train are so easy on the eye that they crop up as the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films. (这条线路和蒸汽火车非常好看，因为在《哈利波特》电影中它们作为霍格沃茨特快列车出现过)”可知，West Highland Line这条线路和蒸汽火车曾经在哈利·波特系列电影中作为霍格沃茨特快列车出现，因此游客可以在这条旅游线路上欣赏到电影中的真实场景。故选B。
B
In February, Dr. Robert Lefkowitz published a memoir (回忆录) called A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Stockholm: The Adrenaline-Fueled Adventures of an Accidental Scientist. As a physician and biochemist, Lefkowitz is a professor of biochemistry and chemistry at the Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina.
In a recent conversation via video, Lefkowitz said that he wanted his memoir to be “funny, interesting, and easy to understand”. In the book, Lefkowitz humorously describes his Journey from a cardiologist (or a heart doctor) to a biochemist.
Lefkowitz’s dream of becoming a doctor began when he was eight years old and growing up in the Bronx of New York City. After his father died of a heart attack, Lefkowitz made up his mind to be a cardiologist. He earned his medical degree at Columbia University.
Lefkowitz is no stranger to conducting experiments and making discoveries. He was awarded the 2012 Nobel Prize for Chemistry with Brian Kobilka. The two scientists were honored for their discoveries that could help unlock the secrets of many diseases.
When asked what played the most important role in his success, Lefkowitz mentioned about himself and he described himself as “reasonably intelligent and creative, hardworking, and not easily disturbed”. He added that being funny could also be very good for you and the people around you.
Before winning the Nobel Prize, Lefkowitz did countless experiments, and only 1 out of 50 turned out OK. “With difficult decisions I’ve had to make, I tend to make them with my heart rather than my head.” Lefkowitz said. “However, I don’t mean that deciding with your heart is always right.”
At age 78, the scientist has no plans for slowing down. “My body and mind are still working,” he said. “I want to continue running my lab at Duke University and writing and publishing research papers.”
4. What directly motivated Lefkowitz to be a doctor
A. His conversation with a cardiologist.
B. His father’s death from a heart attack.
C. His enthusiasm for a doctor’s memoir.
D. His poor physical health in childhood.
5. Which of the following can best replace the underlined words in Paragraph 4
A. has an interest in. B. falls in love with.
C shows a gift for. D. is acquainted with.
6. What is the key to Lefkowitz’s success in his own opinion
A His good teamwork. B. His family’s support.
C. His positive qualities. D. His interest in research.
7. Which of the following can best describe Lefkowitz according to the last paragraph
A. Practice makes perfect. B. Bad luck brings good luck.
C. Experience is the best teacher. D. You are never too old to work.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. C 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了内科医生兼生物学家莱夫科维茨的一些人生事迹和贡献。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Lefkowitz’s dream of becoming a doctor began when he was eight years old and growing up in the Bronx of New York City. After his father died of a heart attack, Lefkowitz made up his mind to be a cardiologist. He earned his medical degree at Columbia University.(莱夫科维茨八岁时就开始梦想成为一名医生，他在纽约布朗克斯区长大。父亲死于心脏病后，莱夫科维茨下定决心要成为一名心脏病专家。他在哥伦比亚大学获得了医学学位)”可知，父亲死于心脏病直接促使他成为一名医生。故选B项。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据后文“He was awarded the 2012 Nobel Prize for Chemistry with Brian Kobilka. The two scientists were honored for their discoveries that could help unlock the secrets of many diseases.(他与布莱恩·科比尔卡(Brian Kobilka)共同获得2012年诺贝尔化学奖。这两位科学家因发现有助于解开许多疾病的秘密而获得荣誉)”可知，他与布莱恩·科比尔卡获得诺贝尔化学奖，所以对进行实验和发现并不陌生，推知is no stranger to是“熟悉”之意，和D项意思相近。故选D项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“When asked what played the most important role in his success, Lefkowitz mentioned about himself and he described himself as “reasonably intelligent and creative, hardworking, and not easily disturbed”. (当被问及什么对他的成功起到了最重要的作用时，莱夫科维茨提到了自己，他形容自己“相当聪明、有创造力、勤奋、不容易被打扰”)”可知，“自己聪明，有创造力，勤奋，不容易被打扰”这些都是积极的品质。因此，在他自己看来，莱夫科维茨成功的关键是他的优点。故选C。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“At age 78, the scientist has no plans for slowing down. (这位78岁的科学家没有放慢脚步的计划)”可知，即使年纪很大了，莱夫科维茨依旧不停止工作。因此，从文章最后一段中可以推断出最能描述莱夫科维茨的是D项“活到老，工作到老”。故选D。
C
LONDON—A smart toilet could offer a mini health check every time you take a seat, scientists said recently, but privacy campaigners and potential users said the idea sat uncomfortably with them.
The device would identify users through an anal(肛门) scan using a camera fitted under the seat before checking their waste for disease markers, including early signs of cancer, says the US-led team who developed the prototype(原型).
“We know it seems strange, but as it turns out, your anal print is unique,” said Sanjiv Gambhir, a radiology professor at Stanford University, who led work on the project. “The smart toilet is the perfect way to make use of a source of data that’s typically ignored,” Gambhir said. “Everyone uses the bathroom—there’s really no avoiding it—and that enhances its value as a disease-detecting device.”
A set of devices fitted inside the toilet bowl identifies the users and monitors their waste for signs of ill health which could be shared with their doctors, researchers said in the scientific journal Nature Biomedical Engineering. Such devices could become common place in homes, said Gambhir, as consumers accept health monitoring tools like smartwatches and internet-connected home devices. But many were concerned about releasing their privacy, the researchers found following a 300-person survey to assess acceptance. Three in ten respondents said they would not want to use a smart toilet, with only about half reporting they would be “somewhat” or “very” comfortable with it. The most commonly reported concerns were over privacy and data security, found researchers, who said information gathered would be stored in a secure, cloud-based system.
Despite those assurances, privacy campaigners expressed fears about security problems. “Health data contains the most sensitive and revealing information about anyone,” said Edin Omanovic, advocacy director at London-based charity Privacy International. “Linking it to someone’s biometric ID risks exposing private details to third parties, either through data sharing or security drawbacks which leave back doors exposed.”
8. What does this smart toilet use to detect disease
A. A smartwatch. B. A seat.
C. A cloud-based system. D. A camera.
9. What can we know about the disease-detecting devices
A. They are widely accepted.
B. Gamhhir has confidence in their future.
C. Their function has been improved recently.
D. Signs of illness can he removed through them.
10. What can we infer about health data from the last paragraph
A. It needn’t be taken seriously. B. It will be treated properly.
C. It may not be shared publicly. D. It can be exposed illegally.
11. Which of the following could he the best title for the text
A. The use of a smart toilet B. The value of a smart toilet
C. A smart toilet without privacy D. A smart toilet with good intention
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. D 11. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了一款智能马桶，它能够通过摄像头进行肛门扫描并结合使用者排泄物检测疾病；但同时，由于将数据共享给医生或其潜在的安全隐患，这款智能马桶也存在个人信息泄露的风险。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段内容“The device would identify users through an anal scan using a camera fitted under the seat before checking their waste for disease markers, including early signs of cancer, says the US-led team who developed the prototype.(研发该原型的美国领导团队表示，该设备可以通过安装在座位下的摄像头进行肛门扫描，然后检查用户的排泄物中的疾病标志物，包括癌症的早期迹象。)”可知，该马桶是通过摄像头扫描侦测疾病的。故选D项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段内容“Such devices could become common place in homes, said Gambhir, as consumers accept health monitoring tools like smartwatches and internet-connected home devices. (Gambir说，随着消费者接受智能手表和联网家庭设备等健康监测工具，这类设备可能会在家庭中普及。)”可知，Gambir认为这类设备可能会在家庭中普及，由此可推知，Gamhir对像智能马桶这样的疾病检测设备的未来充满信心。故选B项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章末尾段内容“Linking it to someone’s biometric ID risks exposing private details to third parties, either through data sharing or security drawbacks which leave back doors exposed.(将其与某人的生物识别ID相关联，可能会通过数据共享或安全缺陷将私人信息暴露给第三方。)”可知，该智能马桶可能会通过数据共享或者存在的安全缺陷将私人信息泄露给其他人。由此可推知，健康数据有可能通过共享或安全缺陷非法泄露给其他人。故选D项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。通过阅读文章可知，文章体裁为新闻报道，首段内容揭示了文章的主旨大意，“LONDON—A smart toilet could offer a mini health check every time you take a seat, scientists said recently, but privacy campaigners and potential users said the idea sat uncomfortably with them.(伦敦——科学家最近表示，一款智能马桶可以在你每次坐下时提供迷你健康检查，但隐私保护人士和潜在用户表示，这一想法让他们感到不舒服。)”，即，文章主要以一款能够侦测身体健康的智能马桶这一话题进行介绍的。选项D“A smart toilet with good intention(一个有良好意图的智能马桶)”符合中心主旨，可作最佳标题。故选D项。
D
The meaning of silence varies among cultural groups.Silences may be thoughtful, or they may be empty when a person has nothing to say. A silence in a conversation may also show stubbornness, uneasiness, or worry. Silence may be viewed by some cultural groups as extremely uncomfortable; therefore attempts may be made to fill every gap(间隙) with conversation. Persons in other cultural groups value silence and view it as necessary for understanding a person's needs.
Many Native Americans value silence and feel it is a basic part of communicating among people, just as some traditional Chinese and Thai persons do. Therefore, when a person from one of these cultures is speaking and suddenly stops, what may be implied(暗示) is that the person wants the listener to consider what has been said before continuing.In these cultures, silence is a call for reflection.
Other cultures may use silence in other ways, particularly when dealing with conflicts among people or in relationships of people with different amounts of power. For example, Russian, French, and Spanish persons may use silence to show agreement between parties about the topic under discussion. However, Mexicans may use silence when instructions are given by a person in authority rather than be rude to that person by arguing with him or her. In still another use, persons in Asian cultures may view silence as a sign of respect, particularly to an elder or a person in authority.
Nurses and other care-givers need to be aware of the possible meanings of silence when they come across the personal anxiety their patients may be experiencing. Nurses should recognize their own personal and cultural construction of silence so that a patient’s silence is not interrupted too early or allowed to go on unnecessarily. A nurse who understands the healing(治愈) value of silence can use this understanding to assist in the care of patients from their own and from other cultures.
12. What does the author say about silence in conversations
A. It implies anger.
B. It promotes friendship.
C. It is culture-specific.
D. It is content-based.
13. Which of the following people might regard silence as a call for careful thought
A. The Chinese.
B. The French.
C. The Mexicans.
D. The Russians.
14. What does the author advise nurses to do about silence
A. Let it continue as the patient pleases.
B. Break it while treating patients.
C. Evaluate its harm to patients.
D. Make use of its healing effects.
15. What may be the best title for the text
A. Sound and Silence
B. What It Means to Be Silent
C. Silence to Native Americans
D. Speech Is Silver; Silence Is Gold
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了沉默在不同文化背景下的不同内涵。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段The meaning of silence varies among cultural groups. A silence in a conversation may also show stubbornness, uneasiness, or worry. 可知，沉默的含义因文化群体而异，交谈中的沉默也可能表示固执、不安或担忧。所以作者认为谈话中的沉默是有文化特性的。故选C项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中Many Native Americans value silence and feel it is a basic part of communicating among people, just as some traditional Chinese and Thai persons do. Therefore, when a person from one of these cultures is speaking and suddenly stops, what may be implied(暗示) is that the person wants the listener to consider what has been said before continuing可知，许多印第安人珍视沉默，认为这是人与人之间交流的基本组成部分，就像一些传统的中国人和泰国人一样。因此，当一个来自其中一种文化的人说话时突然停下来，暗示说话者想要倾听者在继续之前思考一下所说过的话。所以中国人认为谈话时人们沉默是为了让别人思考。故选A项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据末段末句A nurse who understands the healing value of silence can use this understanding to assist in the care of patients 可知，了解沉默的治疗价值的护士可以利用这种了解来帮助护理病人。所以作者建议护士要用沉默来治疗病人。故选D 。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“The meaning of silence varies among cultural groups”可知， 沉默的含义因文化群体而异。以及先问介绍了在不同文化背景下谈话期间的沉默的不同含义。所以短文的最佳标题是“沉默意味着什么”。故选B 。
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Modern communication technology is bringing the world closer every day to overcome cultural differences.Today,many of us plan to travel to a different country for study or business. ____16____
Here are a couple of tips on how to help bridge the gap between cultures.
Read up on the culture we'll be encountering
Every country in the world,old or new, has a rich and storied history.They celebrate their own holidays,cook national dishes,listen to their own styles of music and wear clothes appropriate for their culture. ____17____ Not only will it be personally enriching,but it will also give us a way to connect with the local people.
Learn the language
____18____ Well,the fact that almost everyone can already speak English makes learning a foreign language all the more impressive. Even if we can only speak a few key phrases, it shows that we’re making the effort to bridge the cultural gap.
Be patient
Unfortunately,no matter how much we research a country or how well we know the language, there will always be some culture shock and confusion.Words, actions or gestures that are not offensive to us can be very offensive to someone from another culture,and vice versa (反之亦然).
____19____
Keep an open mind
When I learn a new language,or study the history of a culture I’m unfamiliar with, I think of it as exploring a new world.There are so many things that make each culture unique. ____20____
Always try to think about how they see things from their cultural perspective(视觉);doing so will give us a better understanding of their corner of the world.
A. Why should we make the effort to bridge the gap
B. We have to be open to trying and learning new things.
C. Why spend more time learning a whole new language
D. When this happens,it is important to stay patient and be accepting.
E. Showing off our knowledge of the local customs will make us popular.
F. Take time to Google the history and customs of the country we'll be visiting.
G. Thus,we must always be prepared to encounter and overcome cultural differences.
【答案】16. G 17. F 18. C 19. D 20. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。现代通信技术日益使世界更接近于克服文化差异，文章介绍了遇到和克服文化差异的几条建议。
【16题详解】
上文“Modern communication technology is bringing the world closer every day to overcome cultural differences. (现代通信技术日益使世界更接近于克服文化差异。)”现代通信技术日益使世界更接近于克服文化差异。所以我们要随时采取行动。故G选项“Thus, we must always be prepared to encounter and overcome cultural differences. (因此我们必须随时准备遇到和克服文化差异。)”切题。并且G选项与下文“Here are a couple of tips on how to help bridge the gap between cultures. (这里有一些关于如何帮助弥合文化差异的建议。)”中弥合文化差异一致。故选G项。
【17题详解】
上文“Read up on the culture we'll be encountering.(深入了解我们将要遇到的文化。)”是本段的小标题，提示本段是在谈论了解我们将要遇到的文化，与F项“Take time to Google the history and customs of the country we’ll be visiting.(花点时间来了解一下我们要去的国家的历史和风俗。)”一致。并且根据常识，花点时间来了解一下要去的国家的历史和风俗能丰富个人生活，还能更容易与当地人民建立联系。可知F选项与下文“Not only will it be personally enriching, but it will also give us a way to connect with the local people. (这不仅能丰富我们的个人生活，还能让我们与当地人民建立联系。)”一致。故选F项。
【18题详解】
上文“Learn the language.(学习语言。)”是本段的小标题，提示本段是在讨论学习语言的话题。与C项“Why spend more time learning a whole new language (为什么要花更多的时间学习一门全新的语言呢？)”切题，提出了问题，承接下文“Well, the fact that almost everyone can already speak English makes learning a foreign language all the more impressive.( 事实上，几乎每个人都能说一点英语的事实使得学习一门外语就更令人印象深刻了。)”故选C项。
【19题详解】
上文“Be patient.(要有耐心。)”是本段的小标题，提示本段是在讨论耐心的话题，与D项“When this happens, it is important to stay patient and be accepting.(当这种情况发生时，保持耐心和接受是很重要的。)”中保持耐心一致。D选项中当这种情况发生时保持耐心和接受是很重要的，可知这种情况是不好的情况。上文“Words, actions or gestures that are not offensive to us can be very offensive to someone from another culture, and vice versa (反之亦然).( 对我们来说不具冒犯性的语言、动作或手势对来自另一种文化的人来说可能非常冒犯，反之亦然。)”中的情况正是不好的情况，处理好需要耐心和有包容心与D选项一致。故选D项。
【20题详解】
上文“Keep an open mind. (保持开放的心态。)”是本段的小标题，提示本段是在讨论保持开放的心态的话题。与B选项“We have to be open to trying and learning new things.(我们必须对尝试和学习新事物持开放的态度。)”一致。下文“Always try to think about how they see things from their cultural perspective(视觉);doing so will give us a better understanding of their corner of the world.(总是试着从他们的文化角度去思考他们是如何看待事物的；这样做会让我们更好地了解他们所在的世界。)”讲换个文化角度思考也是一种尝试，与B项一致。故选B项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节， 满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Hunter Shamatt lost his wallet while he was on a flight from Omaha to Denver earlier this month. Upon realizing that his wallet was lost, he ____21____the airline to see if anyone had turned it in — but fruitlessly. ____22____the wallet contained his ID, a signed paycheck, 60 in cash, etc, he feared the worst.
Two days after the flight, however, Hunter was ____23____ to receive a package in the mail from an anonymous (匿名的) sender. Inside was his wallet — ____24____an additional 40 in cash. “I rounded your cash up to an even 100 so you could celebrate the ____25____ of your wallet”, read a letter that was enclosed with the package.
Hunter’s mother, Jeannie, posted a photo of the ____26____ to social media in hopes that they would be able to track down the sender. The information they got was that the letter was ____27____from Applied Underwriters in Omaha and the sender’s initials (首字母) were signed “T.B”. The sender was later ____28____ as Todd Brown, who was delighted to “have a little fun” with helping out a hard-working stranger.
“I saw he was just a kid, 20 years old. He had a paycheck in there, so I ____29____that he’s doing his best to make ends meet.” said Brown. “Hunter was very ____30____ . He told me he had some student loans to pay within two days so the ____31____was right, ” Brown added, He ____32____ it was gone forever. So when he opened it, he just started screaming, “No way! No way!”
Brown says that he often tries to do good things without any recognition; that’s why he didn’t sign his ____33____ on the letter, but Jeannie later insisted on ____34____ him on social media. Jeannie wrote on Facebook, “This story is more about rebuilding ____35____ in people than anything.”
21.
A. ordered B. blamed C. checked D. contacted
22.
A. Though B. Since C. While D. Unless
23.
A. amused B. anxious C. shocked D. frustrated
24.
A. along with B. apart from C. except for D. instead of
25.
A. search B. completeness C. return D. value
26.
A. sender B. wallet C. letter D. package
27
A. sent B. accepted C. taken D. collected
28.
A. qualified B. identified C. considered D. introduced
29.
A. noticed B. doubted C. figured D. grasped
30.
A. stressful B. thankful C. thoughtful D. regretful
31.
A. timing B. behavior C. number D. paycheck
32.
A. remembered B. admitted C. imagined D. assumed
33.
A. address B. full name C. mark D. phone number
34.
A. praising B. questioning C. disturbing D. comforting
35.
A. ambition B. appreciation C. strength D. faith
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. C 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. B 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述Hunter在机场丢了钱包后意外收到匿名人士寄来的包裹，里面是自己的钱包，还有额外的40美元。通过网络，失主找到了寄件人并重建对人性的信心。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当他意识到他的钱包丢了时，他联系了航空公司，想看看是否有人把钱包交上去了——但是没有结果。A. ordered预定；B. blamed责备；C. checked检查；D. contacted联系。根据下文“the airline to see if anyone had turned it in—but fruitlessly”可知，他联系了航空公司。故选D。
【22题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：因为Hunter的钱包里有他的身份证、一张签了名的支票、60美元的现金等等，他担心会发生最坏的情况。A. Though尽管；B. Since因为；C. While当；D. Unless除非。本句与下文“he feared the worst.”成因果关系，since意为“因为”。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，当Hunter收到一个匿名寄件人寄来的包裹时，他感到很震惊。A. amused愉快的；B. anxious焦虑的；C. shocked震惊的；D. frustrated沮丧的。由下文“Inside was his wallet”可知他收到这个匿名包裹是感到震惊的。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：里面是他的钱包，另外还有40美元现金。A. along with和……一起；B. apart from除了；C. except for除了；D. instead of代替。由下文“an additional $40 in cash”可知，钱包和现金是一起在包裹里的。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我把你的现金凑整数到了100美元，这样你就可以庆祝你的钱包回来了。A. search 搜寻；B. completeness完整；C. return返回；D. value价值。由上文“Inside was his wallet”此处应该是“钱包的返还”，故选C。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Hunter的母亲Jeannie把这封信的照片发到社交媒体上，希望他们能找到寄件人。A. sender寄件人；B. wallet钱包；C. letter信件；D. package包裹。根据上文“read a letter”可知，因为是匿名包裹，Hunter的母亲是想找到寄件人，所以把信件上传到网上。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们只能查到这封信是由奥马哈的应用保险公司发出的，发信人的首字母缩写是“T.B.”。A. sent发送；B. accepted接受；C. taken带走；D. collected收集。根据上文“they would be able to track down the sender.”和下文“from Applied Underwriters in Omaha and the sender’s initials (首字母) were signed “T.B.”.”可知此处是说只知道由哪里寄来的。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：发送者后来被确认为Todd Brown，他很高兴能“快乐地”帮助一位努力工作的陌生人。A. qualified取得资格；B. identified辨认；C. considered考虑；D. introduced介绍。根据“as Todd Brown”可知，发送者后来被确认为Todd Brown。be identified as意为“被确认为……”，故选B。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的工资单在里面，所以我注意到他在尽力维持收支平衡。A. noticed注意到；B. doubted怀疑；C. figured弄清楚；D. grasped抓住。根据后文“Well, he’s doing his best to make ends meet.”是Brown内心的考虑。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Hunter非常感激。A. stressful紧张的；B. thankful感激的；C. thoughtful深思的；D. regretful 遗憾的。由下文“He told me he has some student loans to pay within two days so the…was in time”可知，他需要在两天内还学生贷款，所以他收到钱包后十分感激。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他告诉我，他有一些学生贷款要在两天内还清，所以(我的)此举时机是对的。A. timing时机；B. behavior行为；C. number数字；D. paycheck薪水。根据上文“He told me he had some student loans to pay within two days”可知Hunter收到了自己丢失的钱包，又恰逢要在两天内还清学生贷款，故时机是对的。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他以为它永远消失了。A. remembered记住；B. admitted承认；C. imagined 想象；D. assumed认为。根据“it was gone forever”可知，这是Hunter钱包丢失后的想法。故选D。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Brown说，他经常试图做一些不留名的好事；所以他没有在信上签全名。A. address 地址；B. full name全名；C. mark标志；D. phone number电话号码。根据前文“T.B”可知Brown并没有在信上写自己的全名，故选B。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但Jeannie后来坚持在社交媒体上称赞他。A. praising称赞；B. questioning提问；C. disturbing打扰；D. comforting安慰。根据前文的“posted a photo of the ______ to social media”可知，Jeannie在网络上赞扬Brown的善举，故选A。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个故事最重要的是重建人们的信心。A. ambition抱负；B. appreciation欣赏；C. strength力量；D. faith信心，信念。根据全文可知，Hunter在机场丢了钱包后意外收到匿名人士寄来的包裹，里面是他的钱包，还有额外的40美元，这个故事最重要的是重建人们对人性的信心，故选D。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面A、B、C三段文字，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A
语法填空
There were two theories ____36____ (suggest) how cholera spread. John Snow got interested in the second one. With the help of the map he made, he finally confirmed that the water was ____37____ (blame). Thanks to the work of John Snow, the threat of cholera around the world decreased ____38____ this reason, Snow is considered the father of modern epidemiology.
【答案】36. suggesting
37. to blame
38. for
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了霍乱传播的两种理论，以及约翰·斯诺如何通过研究确认霍乱的传染源。
【36题详解】
考查现在分词。句意：有两种理论表明霍乱是如何传播的。主句中已有谓语were，所以此处为非谓语动词。名词theories与suggest之间为主动关系，所以用现在分词作后置定语。故填suggesting。
【37题详解】
查固定短语。句意：在他绘制的地图的帮助下，他最终证实了水是罪魁祸首。be to blame表示“应受责备”，为固定短语，故填to blame。
【38题详解】
考查介词。句意：由于约翰·斯诺的努力，霍乱在世界范围内的威胁减少了，斯诺被认为是现代流行病学之父。for this reason表示“由于这个原因”，为固定短语，故填for。
B
语法填空
Six months ago, Xie lei said good bye to her family. It was the first time that she ____39____ (leave) China. She came to her university on ____40____ year-long exchanging program. Now she is studying for a business ____41____ (qualify). We wish her all the best.
【答案】39. had left
40. a 41. qualification
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。讲述了Xie lei参加参加为期一年的交换项目。
【39题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：这是她第一次离开中国。分析句子结构可知，此处是that引导的主语从句，leave作从句谓语，在It (This) was the first time+that结构中，that从句通常用过去完成时。故填had left。
【40题详解】
考查冠词。句意：她来大学是参加为期一年的交换项目。program意为“项目”，为可数名词，句中用的是单数，前应用不定冠词修饰，year-long为辅音音素开头，用a修饰。故填a。
41题详解】
考查名词。句意：现在她正在攻读商业资格证书。空前是介词for，所以空处应填名词作宾语，qualify的名词形式是qualification，和business构成固定搭配：business qualification意为“商业资格证书”。故填qualification。
C
语法填空
Yuan Longping, was one of China’s most famous scientists. ____42____ concerned him most was the farmers who had poor harvests and sometimes had a serious ____43____(short) of food to eat. Yuan was convinced that the creation of hybrid rice would solve the issue. A hybrid is a cross between two or more ____44____ (variety) of a species. Thanks to him, the hybrid enables farmers to expand farmer’s output ____45____(great).
【答案】42. What
43. shortage
44. varieties
45. greatly
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。介绍了袁隆平投身农业的原因和成就。
【42题详解】
考查主语从句。句意：他最关心的是那些收成不好，有时严重缺粮的农民。分析句子结构可知，空处引导主语从句，从句中缺少主语，且指代事情，用连接代词what引导，位于句首，首字母应大写。故填What。
【43题详解】
考查名词。句意：他最关心的是那些收成不好，有时严重缺粮的农民。空前是形容词，所以空处应填名词作宾语，short的名词形式是shortage意为“短缺”，冠词a提示用名词单数形式。故填shortage。
【44题详解】
考查名词。句意：杂交是一个物种的两个或两个以上变种的杂交。空前是形容词，所以空处填名词作宾语，variety意为“种类”，为可数名词，根据two or more可知，用复数形式。故填varieties。
【45题详解】
考查副词。句意：多亏了他，这种杂交作物使农民能够极大地扩大产量。空处修饰空前的动词expand，应该用副词修饰。故填greatly。
第四部分 写作(满分40分)
第一节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，共15分)
根据所提供的汉语或英文首字母提示，在每个空白处填入一个恰当的单词，使语法正确、句义完整。将答案(含首字母)填写在答题卡的相应位置。
46. Sweet smile on her face is a proof that life was full of interest, ________ (期望) and occupation. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】expectation
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：她脸上甜美的微笑证明了生活充满了兴趣、期待和职业。根据汉语提示可知应用名词expectation，作宾语，不可数。故填expectation。
47. The c_____ way of farming has been challenged by modern technology. （根据首字母填空）
【答案】conventional
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：传统的耕作方式受到了现代技术的挑战。根据“has been challenged by modern technology”可知，此处表示“传统的、惯例的”。故填conventional。
48. I have got a________ (生动的) memories of my happy childhood. (根据汉语意思单词拼写)
【答案】vivid
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：我对快乐的童年有着生动的记忆。根据汉语提示“生动的”，可知应填形容词vivid，作定语修饰名词memories 。故填vivid。
49. Police have arrested a ________ (嫌疑犯) in a series of killings in the city. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】suspect
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：警方逮捕了该市一系列杀人案的嫌疑人。空前是冠词所以空处应填名词作宾语，根据所给中文提示词，应是名词suspect，为可数名词，根据空前的a可知，应用单数形式。故填suspect。
50. All the scientists present at the forum s________ to the view that global warming was mainly due to the burning of fossil fuels. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】subscribed##ubscribed
【解析】
【详解】考查时态。句意：出席论坛所有科学家都赞同全球变暖主要是由于化石燃料燃烧造成的观点。subscribe to表示“同意；赞成”，符合句意，主句谓语。根据从句中时态was可知，用一般过去时。故填subscribed。
51. He will read for pleasure during the l_____ time. （根据首字母填空）
【答案】leisure
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：他会在闲暇时间看书消遣。根据“for pleasure”可知，此处表示“闲暇时间”，leisure time表示“闲暇时间”。故填leisure。
52. The man________ (回忆) the time when he suffered from a severe disease. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】recalled
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：这个人回忆起他患重病的时候。主句缺少谓语动词。动词“回忆”英文为recall，根据从句时态可知，用一般过去时。根据汉语提示及句意，故填recalled。
53. He was determined to make his dream become a________ (现实，事实). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】reality
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：他决心使他的梦想成为现实。根据汉语提示可知，名词reality符合题意，作表语，冠词a提示用其单数形式。故填reality。
54. Valentino, a designer, is keen to see________ (名人) wearing his clothes on big occasions. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】celebrity
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：华伦天奴是一位设计师，他热衷于看到名人在重大场合穿他设计的衣服。根据句意及汉语提示可知，此处使用名词celebrity，作宾语，由空后his clothes on big occasions可知，应用名词单数形式。故填celebrity。
55. She really didn’t want to be i________in their quarrel, for she thought it was none of her business. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】involved##nvolved
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：她真的不想卷入他们的争吵，因为她认为这不关她的事。空前是系动词，所以空出应填形容词作表语，根据句意和所给中文提示词，应是involved意为“参与”，和前后词构成固定搭配：be involved in意为“被卷入......”。故填involved。
第二节 写作 (满分25分)
56. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My father, Michael, led me through the little wooden house he’d filled with his paintings. “When I have an exhibition ...” he began, pointing to the artworks he’d created, before stopping. “Poor Pa,” I thought. In 1994 he got Parkinson’s Disease (帕金森氏病), which had shocked the whole family as he was only in his forties.
A husband and father to three, Pa had had a successful career running an advertising agency and had always been extremely creative. Outside of work, he’d spent 15 years fronting the cover band, Musical Chairs, which performed at the pub in Sydney’s Double Bay each week and, when I became a mother, he developed a very close bond with my daughter.
Even when his Parkinson’s advanced, my father decided he wanted to paint. “Why don’t you try classes ”my mum Louisa suggested to him. He agreed. In art lessons, the class practised painting still life objects, like pears, but my father had other ideas for his inspiration. He began producing abstract pieces, inspired by his favourite artist, Jackson Pollock, a leading abstract expressionist. “Why abstract ” I asked him. “Because,” he replied,“it helps us to see the world around us in a different way. You can look at these paintings and ask ‘what if ’”
Soon, I realized he was right. When I observed my father’s work, I could interpret each of them in many ways. Once he got started, he showed no signs of slowing down. The little house was quickly filled with more and more works.
But in 2019, Pa developed cancer and was given just three months to live. The thought of losing him was too much for any of my family to accept, but we soon received great news that a new form of treatment can help him greatly. Since he continued speaking about wanting to share his paintings with the world, I knew what had to be done.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I told him I would help organize an exhibition.
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A month later, the big day finally came.
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【答案】
I told him I would help organize an exhibition. Soon, I contacted the advertising agency he once worked for, explaining my father’s current situation and his long- desired dream. The people in charge agreed with pleasure, adding that my father’s creativity was deeply appreciated. Everything went smoothly, and a great idea hit upon me. Why not invite Musical Chairs Their presence would surely bring a great comfort and a sense of belonging. After receiving a big Yes from the band, we began to select works to be exhibited and then transported them to our city museum.
A month later, the big day finally came. Accompanied by us, Dad walked into the museum. Baba smiled like a child at the crowd, with his wrinkled face lighting up. Viewers spoke highly of Dad’s paintings and shared with him how they were inspired to see the world in a different way. Dad cast a glance at me with pride and gratitude. I felt honored to be his daughter, knowing that his creativity and passion would inspire me and stay with me for the rest of my life.
【解析】
【分析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者的父亲患有帕金森氏病，在患病之前，他富有创造力，工作之余他一直带领翻唱乐队进行表演。患病之后，尽管病情不断进展，他还是下定决心持续画画。直到后来父亲又患有癌症，全家人难以接受，但是很快有好消息传来即一种新型的治疗方法很有疗效，作者的父亲也决定把自己的作品分享给全世界。作者决定帮助父亲实现愿望。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我告诉他我将帮助组织一个展览。”可知，第一段可描写作者如何帮助父亲筹备画展，选择展览哪些作品，以及在哪儿进行展览。
②由第二段首句内容“一个月后，大日子终于来了。”可知，第二段可描写作者父亲的展览开始了，作者会有怎样的准备，以及自己看到画展后有什么反应，以及参加画展的人有什么反应和评价。
2.续写线索：筹办画展——广告公司和乐队帮忙——父亲的反应——参展人员的反应——作者的感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①联系：contact/get in touch with
②运输：transport/deliver
③看着：cast a glance at/catch a glimpse at
情绪类
①欣慰：comfort/relief
②感激：gratitude/appreciation
【点睛】[高分句型1]. Soon, I contacted the advertising agency he once worked for, explaining my father’s current situation and his long- desired dream. （由现在分词作伴随状语）
[高分句型2]. I felt honored to be his daughter, knowing that his creativity and passion would inspire me and stay with me for the rest of my life. （由that引导的宾语从句）济南西城实验中学
高二阶段性学情质量监测英语试题
2023.12
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将二维码贴在答题卡指定位置。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效
第一部分 听力(共两节;每小题1.5分，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How does Frank keep fit
A.He never eats fast food. B. He watches his diet. C. He exercises to lose weight.
2. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Apologize when Mary calms down.
B. Return Mary’s notes in a few days.
C. Talk to Mary after school.
3. Why is Tim late for class
A. He slept too late.
B. He doesn’t have an alarm clock.
C. His mother forgot to wake him up.
4. What do we know about Flight 998
A It will arrive as soon as the storm is over.
B. It will be delayed for two hours.
C. Its arrival time is still unknown.
5.Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At the man’s home. B. At a dining hall. C. At a restaurant.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. Why does the woman make the phone call
A.To make a complaint.　　 B. To apply for a job. C. To place a rush order.
7. When would the woman need the parts
A.On Saturday.　　　　　 B.On Sunday.　　　　　 C.On Monday.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8.Why did the woman go to a small town
A. To enjoy a concert.　　　　B. To visit her friends. C. To go horse riding.
9. What did the woman do on Saturday
A. She went to a concert.　　 B. She watched a movie. C. She attended a party.
10.What are the speakers talking about in general
A. A wonderful weekend.　　 B. An interesting party. C. A beautiful farm.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11.Where is the woman going
A. To her office.　　　　　 B. To her school.　　　　　 C. To the airport.
12.What is the woman worried about
A. She will miss her plane.
B. The police will stop the taxi.
C. She will be late for a meeting.
13.When does the man think he can get to the place
A. At about 8:15.　　　　　 B. At about 8:45. C. At about 10:15.
听第9段材料, 回答第14至16题。
14.Where is the woman now
A. In Boston.　　　　 B. In Chicago. C. In San Francisco.
15.What does the woman want to do
A. Sell her house.　　 B.Run a store.　　　　 C. Hunt for a job.
16.What does the man think of the woman’s idea
A. Crazy.　　　　 B. Challenging.　　　　 C. Exciting.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.What will be known from the speaker
A. School rules of the new term.
B. Arrangements of the new term.
C. Course requirements of the new term.
18.Who is the new French teacher
A. Mary Smith.　　　　　 B. Mr. Williams.　　　　　 C. Ms. Woods.
19.Which club will meet on Wednesdays
A. Chess.　　　 B. Dance.　　　　 C. Baseball.
20.When will the parents’ evening for Year 8 be held
A. In September.　　　　 B. In October.　　　　　 C. In November.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Europe’s Most Scenic Train Journeys
△Rauma Line, Norway
Route: Dombas to Andalsnes
Distance and duration: 70 miles (114km) , 1. 5 hours
Best time to ride: June to August
Enjoy breathtaking views of high peaks. Crossing the tall Kylling Bridge is one of the most exciting parts of the trip with the driver allowing a short stop to take photos. The train then winds its way through the Reinheimen National Park.
△Bergen Railway, Norway
Route: Oslo to Bergen
Distance and duration: 342 miles (550km) , 7 hours
Best time to ride: July or November to January
Norway’s awe-inspiring Bergen Railway links two incredible cities as it rolls through mountain landscapes and across the beautiful Hardangervidda plateau (高原) to the country’s highest station, Finse at 4, 010 feet (1, 222m), only accessible by train. Don’t miss learning more about this great work of engineering at the Flam Railway Museum.
△West Highland Line, Scotland
Route: Fort William to Mallaig
Distance and duration: 41 miles (67km) , 1. 5 hours
Best time to ride: June to August
The West Highland Line in Scotland is certainly one scenic journey, with rocky highlands and flashes of coastline, Ben Nevis (Britain’s highest mountain) and beautiful views from the viaduct (高架桥) at Glenfinnan. The route and steam (蒸汽) train are so easy on the eye that they crop up as the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films. Don’t miss trying seafood in Mallaig.
△Bernina Express, Switzerland and Italy
Route: Chur to Tirano
Distance and duration: 76 miles (123km) , 4 hours
Best time to ride: April
Relax behind windows and admire the attractive Alpine views that connect northern and southern Europe via the highest railway in the Alps.
1. When is the best time to take the Rauma Line
A. In April. B. In May. C. In July. D. In December.
2. Which of the following is the longest train route
A. Dombas to Andalsnes. B. Fort William to Mallaig.
C. Oslo to Bergen. D. Chur to Tirano.
3. What can travelers do while taking the West Highland Line
A. View the harvest of the crops. B. Appreciate the real scene of a movie.
C. Learn more about the steam engines. D. Enjoy the world's highest railway line.
B
In February, Dr. Robert Lefkowitz published a memoir (回忆录) called A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Stockholm: The Adrenaline-Fueled Adventures of an Accidental Scientist. As a physician and biochemist, Lefkowitz is a professor of biochemistry and chemistry at the Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina.
In a recent conversation via video, Lefkowitz said that he wanted his memoir to be “funny, interesting, and easy to understand”. In the book, Lefkowitz humorously describes his Journey from a cardiologist (or a heart doctor) to a biochemist.
Lefkowitz’s dream of becoming a doctor began when he was eight years old and growing up in the Bronx of New York City. After his father died of a heart attack, Lefkowitz made up his mind to be a cardiologist. He earned his medical degree at Columbia University.
Lefkowitz is no stranger to conducting experiments and making discoveries. He was awarded the 2012 Nobel Prize for Chemistry with Brian Kobilka. The two scientists were honored for their discoveries that could help unlock the secrets of many diseases.
When asked what played the most important role in his success, Lefkowitz mentioned about himself and he described himself as “reasonably intelligent and creative, hardworking, and not easily disturbed”. He added that being funny could also be very good for you and the people around you.
Before winning the Nobel Prize, Lefkowitz did countless experiments, and only 1 out of 50 turned out OK. “With difficult decisions I’ve had to make, I tend to make them with my heart rather than my head.” Lefkowitz said. “However, I don’t mean that deciding with your heart is always right.”
At age 78, the scientist has no plans for slowing down. “My body and mind are still working,” he said. “I want to continue running my lab at Duke University and writing and publishing research papers.”
4. What directly motivated Lefkowitz to be a doctor
A. His conversation with a cardiologist.
B. His father’s death from a heart attack.
C. His enthusiasm for a doctor’s memoir.
D. His poor physical health in childhood.
5. Which of the following can best replace the underlined words in Paragraph 4
A. has an interest in. B. falls in love with.
C. shows a gift for. D. is acquainted with.
6. What is the key to Lefkowitz’s success in his own opinion
A. His good teamwork. B. His family’s support.
C. His positive qualities. D. His interest in research.
7. Which of the following can best describe Lefkowitz according to the last paragraph
A. Practice makes perfect. B. Bad luck brings good luck.
C. Experience is the best teacher. D. You are never too old to work.
C
LONDON—A smart toilet could offer a mini health check every time you take a seat, scientists said recently, but privacy campaigners and potential users said the idea sat uncomfortably with them.
The device would identify users through an anal(肛门) scan using a camera fitted under the seat before checking their waste for disease markers, including early signs of cancer, says the US-led team who developed the prototype(原型).
“We know it seems strange, but as it turns out, your anal print is unique,” said Sanjiv Gambhir, a radiology professor at Stanford University, who led work on the project. “The smart toilet is the perfect way to make use of a source of data that’s typically ignored,” Gambhir said. “Everyone uses the bathroom—there’s really no avoiding it—and that enhances its value as a disease-detecting device.”
A set of devices fitted inside the toilet bowl identifies the users and monitors their waste for signs of ill health which could be shared with their doctors, researchers said in the scientific journal Nature Biomedical Engineering. Such devices could become common place in homes, said Gambhir, as consumers accept health monitoring tools like smartwatches and internet-connected home devices. But many were concerned about releasing their privacy, the researchers found following a 300-person survey to assess acceptance. Three in ten respondents said they would not want to use a smart toilet, with only about half reporting they would be “somewhat” or “very” comfortable with it. The most commonly reported concerns were over privacy and data security, found researchers, who said information gathered would be stored in a secure, cloud-based system.
Despite those assurances, privacy campaigners expressed fears about security problems. “Health data contains the most sensitive and revealing information about anyone,” said Edin Omanovic, advocacy director at London-based charity Privacy International. “Linking it to someone’s biometric ID risks exposing private details to third parties, either through data sharing or security drawbacks which leave back doors exposed.”
8. What does this smart toilet use to detect disease
A. A smartwatch. B. A seat.
C. A cloud-based system. D. A camera.
9. What can we know about the disease-detecting devices
A. They are widely accepted.
B. Gamhhir has confidence in their future.
C. Their function has been improved recently.
D. Signs of illness can he removed through them.
10. What can we infer about health data from the last paragraph
A. It needn’t be taken seriously. B. It will be treated properly.
C. It may not be shared publicly. D. It can be exposed illegally.
11. Which of the following could he the best title for the text
A. The use of a smart toilet B. The value of a smart toilet
C. A smart toilet without privacy D. A smart toilet with good intention
D
The meaning of silence varies among cultural groups.Silences may be thoughtful, or they may be empty when a person has nothing to say. A silence in a conversation may also show stubbornness, uneasiness, or worry. Silence may be viewed by some cultural groups as extremely uncomfortable; therefore attempts may be made to fill every gap(间隙) with conversation. Persons in other cultural groups value silence and view it as necessary for understanding a person's needs.
Many Native Americans value silence and feel it is a basic part of communicating among people, just as some traditional Chinese and Thai persons do. Therefore, when a person from one of these cultures is speaking and suddenly stops, what may be implied(暗示) is that the person wants the listener to consider what has been said before continuing.In these cultures, silence is a call for reflection.
Other cultures may use silence in other ways, particularly when dealing with conflicts among people or in relationships of people with different amounts of power. For example, Russian, French, and Spanish persons may use silence to show agreement between parties about the topic under discussion. However, Mexicans may use silence when instructions are given by a person in authority rather than be rude to that person by arguing with him or her. In still another use, persons in Asian cultures may view silence as a sign of respect, particularly to an elder or a person in authority.
Nurses and other care-givers need to be aware of the possible meanings of silence when they come across the personal anxiety their patients may be experiencing. Nurses should recognize their own personal and cultural construction of silence so that a patient’s silence is not interrupted too early or allowed to go on unnecessarily. A nurse who understands the healing(治愈) value of silence can use this understanding to assist in the care of patients from their own and from other cultures.
12. What does the author say about silence in conversations
A. It implies anger.
B. It promotes friendship.
C. It is culture-specific.
D. It is content-based.
13. Which of the following people might regard silence as a call for careful thought
A. The Chinese.
B. The French.
C. The Mexicans.
D. The Russians.
14. What does the author advise nurses to do about silence
A. Let it continue as the patient pleases.
B. Break it while treating patients.
C. Evaluate its harm to patients.
D Make use of its healing effects.
15. What may be the best title for the text
A. Sound and Silence
B. What It Means to Be Silent
C. Silence to Native Americans
D. Speech Is Silver; Silence Is Gold
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Modern communication technology is bringing the world closer every day to overcome cultural differences.Today,many of us plan to travel to a different country for study or business. ____16____
Here are a couple of tips on how to help bridge the gap between cultures.
Read up on the culture we'll be encountering
Every country in the world,old or new, has a rich and storied history.They celebrate their own holidays,cook national dishes,listen to their own styles of music and wear clothes appropriate for their culture. ____17____ Not only will it be personally enriching,but it will also give us a way to connect with the local people.
Learn the language
____18____ Well,the fact that almost everyone can already speak English makes learning a foreign language all the more impressive. Even if we can only speak a few key phrases, it shows that we’re making the effort to bridge the cultural gap.
Be patient
Unfortunately,no matter how much we research a country or how well we know the language, there will always be some culture shock and confusion.Words, actions or gestures that are not offensive to us can be very offensive to someone from another culture,and vice versa (反之亦然).
____19____
Keep an open mind
When I learn a new language,or study the history of a culture I’m unfamiliar with, I think of it as exploring a new world.There are so many things that make each culture unique. ____20____
Always try to think about how they see things from their cultural perspective(视觉);doing so will give us a better understanding of their corner of the world.
A. Why should we make the effort to bridge the gap
B. We have to be open to trying and learning new things.
C. Why spend more time learning a whole new language
D. When this happens,it is important to stay patient and be accepting.
E. Showing off our knowledge of the local customs will make us popular.
F. Take time to Google the history and customs of the country we'll be visiting.
G. Thus,we must always be prepared to encounter and overcome cultural differences.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节， 满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Hunter Shamatt lost his wallet while he was on a flight from Omaha to Denver earlier this month. Upon realizing that his wallet was lost, he ____21____the airline to see if anyone had turned it in — but fruitlessly. ____22____the wallet contained his ID, a signed paycheck, 60 in cash, etc, he feared the worst.
Two days after the flight, however, Hunter was ____23____ to receive a package in the mail from an anonymous (匿名的) sender. Inside was his wallet — ____24____an additional 40 in cash. “I rounded your cash up to an even 100 so you could celebrate the ____25____ of your wallet”, read a letter that was enclosed with the package.
Hunter’s mother, Jeannie, posted a photo of the ____26____ to social media in hopes that they would be able to track down the sender. The information they got was that the letter was ____27____from Applied Underwriters in Omaha and the sender’s initials (首字母) were signed “T.B”. The sender was later ____28____ as Todd Brown, who was delighted to “have a little fun” with helping out a hard-working stranger.
“I saw he was just a kid, 20 years old. He had a paycheck in there, so I ____29____that he’s doing his best to make ends meet.” said Brown. “Hunter was very ____30____ . He told me he had some student loans to pay within two days so the ____31____was right, ” Brown added, He ____32____ it was gone forever. So when he opened it, he just started screaming, “No way! No way!”
Brown says that he often tries to do good things without any recognition; that’s why he didn’t sign his ____33____ on the letter, but Jeannie later insisted on ____34____ him on social media. Jeannie wrote on Facebook, “This story is more about rebuilding ____35____ in people than anything.”
21.
A ordered B. blamed C. checked D. contacted
22.
A. Though B. Since C. While D. Unless
23.
A. amused B. anxious C. shocked D. frustrated
24.
A. along with B. apart from C. except for D. instead of
25.
A. search B. completeness C. return D. value
26.
A. sender B. wallet C. letter D. package
27.
A. sent B. accepted C. taken D. collected
28.
A qualified B. identified C. considered D. introduced
29.
A. noticed B. doubted C. figured D. grasped
30.
A. stressful B. thankful C. thoughtful D. regretful
31.
A. timing B. behavior C. number D. paycheck
32.
A. remembered B. admitted C. imagined D. assumed
33.
A. address B. full name C. mark D. phone number
34.
A. praising B. questioning C. disturbing D. comforting
35.
A. ambition B. appreciation C. strength D. faith
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面A、B、C三段文字，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A
语法填空
There were two theories ____36____ (suggest) how cholera spread. John Snow got interested in the second one. With the help of the map he made, he finally confirmed that the water was ____37____ (blame). Thanks to the work of John Snow, the threat of cholera around the world decreased ____38____ this reason, Snow is considered the father of modern epidemiology.
B
语法填空
Six months ago, Xie lei said good bye to her family. It was the first time that she ____39____ (leave) China. She came to her university on ____40____ year-long exchanging program. Now she is studying for a business ____41____ (qualify). We wish her all the best.
C
语法填空
Yuan Longping was one of China’s most famous scientists. ____42____ concerned him most was the farmers who had poor harvests and sometimes had a serious ____43____(short) of food to eat. Yuan was convinced that the creation of hybrid rice would solve the issue. A hybrid is a cross between two or more ____44____ (variety) of a species. Thanks to him, the hybrid enables farmers to expand farmer’s output ____45____(great).
第四部分 写作(满分40分)
第一节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，共15分)
根据所提供的汉语或英文首字母提示，在每个空白处填入一个恰当的单词，使语法正确、句义完整。将答案(含首字母)填写在答题卡的相应位置。
46. Sweet smile on her face is a proof that life was full of interest, ________ (期望) and occupation. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
47. The c_____ way of farming has been challenged by modern technology. （根据首字母填空）
48. I have got a________ (生动的) memories of my happy childhood. (根据汉语意思单词拼写)
49. Police have arrested a ________ (嫌疑犯) in a series of killings in the city. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
50. All the scientists present at the forum s________ to the view that global warming was mainly due to the burning of fossil fuels. (根据首字母单词拼写)
51. He will read for pleasure during the l_____ time. （根据首字母填空）
52. The man________ (回忆) the time when he suffered from a severe disease. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
53. He was determined to make his dream become a________ (现实，事实). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
54. Valentino, a designer, is keen to see________ (名人) wearing his clothes on big occasions. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
55. She really didn’t want to be i________in their quarrel, for she thought it was none of her business. (根据首字母单词拼写)
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56. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My father, Michael, led me through the little wooden house he’d filled with his paintings. “When I have an exhibition ...” he began, pointing to the artworks he’d created, before stopping. “Poor Pa,” I thought. In 1994 he got Parkinson’s Disease (帕金森氏病), which had shocked the whole family as he was only in his forties.
A husband and father to three, Pa had had a successful career running an advertising agency and had always been extremely creative. Outside of work, he’d spent 15 years fronting the cover band, Musical Chairs, which performed at the pub in Sydney’s Double Bay each week and, when I became a mother, he developed a very close bond with my daughter.
Even when his Parkinson’s advanced, my father decided he wanted to paint. “Why don’t you try classes ”my mum Louisa suggested to him. He agreed. In art lessons, the class practised painting still life objects, like pears, but my father had other ideas for his inspiration. He began producing abstract pieces, inspired by his favourite artist, Jackson Pollock, a leading abstract expressionist. “Why abstract ” I asked him. “Because,” he replied,“it helps us to see the world around us in a different way. You can look at these paintings and ask ‘what if ’”
Soon, I realized he was right. When I observed my father’s work, I could interpret each of them in many ways. Once he got started, he showed no signs of slowing down. The little house was quickly filled with more and more works.
But in 2019, Pa developed cancer and was given just three months to live. The thought of losing him was too much for any of my family to accept, but we soon received great news that a new form of treatment can help him greatly. Since he continued speaking about wanting to share his paintings with the world, I knew what had to be done.
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I told him I would help organize an exhibition.
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A month later, the big day finally came.
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