资源简介 黔东南州2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用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。3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。例:How much is the shirt A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.答案是C。1.What kind of person might John be A. Selfish. B. Nice. C. Warm-hearted.【答案】A【解析】【原文】W: Look, I'm just saying, when have you ever seen John be nice to someone M: Well, last time he was nice to me, but it turned out that he only wanted me to give him a lift somewhere.2.What does the man advise the woman to do A. Deal with the problems one by one.B. Solve the whole thing all at once.C. Concentrate on travel time and distance.【答案】A【解析】【原文】W: The task is too hard. I have to do twenty word problems, but they are confusing. They all have to do with travel time and distance.M: Don’t try to solve the whole thing all at once. First solve this part. Then work on the next part.3. 此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What must John do this evening A. Swim. B. Practice singing. C. Play football.【答案】B【解析】【原文】W: Come on, quick, John! You’ll be late for school! Have you got your football clothes M: It’s Tuesday. Swimming day! Football’s on Friday.W: And don’t be late home. You must do some singing practice this evening.4.When will the man hold his birthday party A. On August 14th. B. On August 15th. C. On August 16th.【答案】B【解析】【原文】W: I know it’s your birthday on August 14th—that’s Friday. So do you want to hold a party on Friday M: No. I’ll have it on Saturday. And my family will go on a camping trip on Sunday.5.What are the speakers talking about A. A concert. B. An outing. C. A car race.【答案】C【解析】【原文】W: What a wonderful day out! It was such a thrill to see and hear the cars.M: Well, the race itself was less exciting than I’d been expecting but the mood of the audience made up for it.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。听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。6. Where are the speakers A. At a hotel. B. At an airport. C. At the woman's home.7. How many suitcases does the woman have A. One. B. Three. C. Two.【答案】6. A 7. B【解析】【原文】M: Can I assist you with your baggage, madam W: Yes please. I’ve got some very heavy suitcases. They’re over there, on the right.M: Here you are, madam. Which is your room W: I’m sorry. These two big suitcases aren’t mine. And this small one isn’t mine either.M: They were the only suitcases on the right.W: Oh, I meant to say “on the left”. One big suitcase and two small ones. I’m terribly sorry.M: No problem, madam. I’ll send them to your room right away.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8. What will the man a o at 3 p. m. A. See a doctor. B. Give a speech. C. Attend a meeting.9. When does the conversation take place A. In the morning. B. At lunchtime. C. In the afternoon.【答案】8. A 9. A【解析】【原文】W: Could we meet at ten o’clock to work on the project M: Sorry, but I have to go to a regular meeting then.W: How about after lunch M: That’s not a good time either. I’m supposed to give a speech.W: What about three in the afternoon M: Sorry, but I’ve got to leave early for a doctor’s appointment.W: But we’re supposed to finish this today. When can we do it M: I guess we’re going to have to do it during lunchtime. Is that OK with you W: There’s really no choice. We’ve got to get it done.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。10. What do we know about the woman A. She made a mistake while skiing.B. She was waiting for a man.C. She’s never skied before.11. What happened to the woman A. Her skis were broken.B. She got her gloves stolen.C. A skier drove her into the trees.12. What does the man think the woman should do to the tall skier A. Forgive him.B. Say sorry to him.C. Take a photo of him.【答案】10. C 11. C 12. A【解析】【原文】M: So, do you often ski here W: No, this is my first time. Actually, this is my first time skiing... ever.M: So, how do you like it so far W: The snow is great, but there’re too many people. Some stupid tall skier was going so fast that he drove me into some trees. I crashed, hit my head and lost one of my gloves.M: Wow. Well, did the tall man stop and apologize W: He didn’t stop. But he said something that I didn’t hear clearly. You wait until I find him.M: What are you going to do to him if you find him W: I want him to say sorry. If he didn’t, I would take his picture and post it on Facebook.M: Uh, I don’t think it necessary to do that. Perhaps it was just a simple mistake.W: Um... yeah, maybe you’re right.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。13. What is the closest ATM next to A. A convenience store. B. A big yellow building. C. A cinema.14. Why won't the man go to the nearest convenience store A. It's expensive. B. It's crowded. C. It's closed.15. Where will the man go to buy things A. To King Street. B. To 22nd Street. C. To 3rd Street.16. How will the man go to a store A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By underground.【答案】13. B 14. C 15. B 16. B【解析】【原文】M: Pam, where’s the closest ATM W: It’s not far. Do you see that yellow building over there on King Street M: The big one or the small one W: The big one. It’s right next to it, opposite the cinema.M: Do you know if there’s a convenience store around here W: I don’t think there’s one around here. The closest one is on 3rd Street, but it’s small and it’s closed now.M: I really need to get some things before I leave.W: Well you could go down to 22nd Street. There are lots of stores down there that are open 24 hours a day.M: Can I take the bus to get there W: Yes, but that’ll probably take about forty minutes. Underground will be fifteen minutes faster though you’ll have to walk quite some distance to the station. You should just take a taxi since it’s getting dark soon.M: Won’t that be expensive W: No. From here I think it’s only about 5 dollars.M: OK. Thanks a lot.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17. Where did the group plan to camp A. On the top of Ben Nevis. B. Beside the Tower Ridge. C. In the Corries.18. How was the weather when the group climbed the mountain A. Snowy. B. Windy. C. Sunny.19. What trouble did the speaker have during the climbing A. He hurt his legs.B. He slowed the group down.C. He was too weak to reach the top.20. What does the speaker think of the experience of climbing the mountain A. Challenging. B. Disappointing. C. Enjoyable.【答案】17. C 18. C 19. B 20. A【解析】【原文】M: Hello, everyone. Do you know Ben Nevis It’s the highest mountain in Britain. Today I’ll tell you my experience of climbing it. It was in February. Our route was up the north face of the mountain to Tower Ridge. We planned to camp for three days in the “Corries”, which are like big bowls cut into the walls of the mountain halfway up. Although the weather forecast was perfect, with no winds or snow, there was still a general feeling of nervousness when we set out. The group soon climbed and my legs felt heavy. Being the weakest member of the group, I had to rest more frequently. The others sometimes stopped for a break to let me catch up. After 200 meters, we reached the beginning of Tower Ridge, the path that would take us to the top of Ben Nevis. After seven hours of climbing, we reached the top. On a clear day, you can see the sea and right across it to the island of Skyey. On Ben Nevis, getting back to camp can be as much of a challenge as going up. You need to be able to read a map properly — a wrong turn would lead to dangerous places to go down in winter. When I finally came back to the tent, I couldn’t say I really enjoyed the experience, but at least I made it to the top.第一部分 （阅读共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。APost Office Locations & HoursUnited States Postal Service (USPS) offers mailing and shipping services. Search for a USPS location near you to see the available services and holiday closing hours. You can also find smaller postal units, retailers that sell stamps, blue collection mailboxes, and 24-hour USPS kiosks (小亭).USPS Holiday Service ScheduleAll post office locations will be closed on Christmas Day (Dec.25) and New Year’s Day (Jan.1). Regular post office hours and mail delivery will resume (恢复) after each holiday. Business Customers: Check your Bulk Mail (大宗邮件) Entry Unit for hours of operation.December 24 (Christmas Eve); December 25 (Christmas Day); December 31 (New Year’s Eve); January 1 (New Year’s Day). ●Local post office locations will be closed. ●Blue Collection Boxes: Mail will not be picked up. ●Regular mail will not be delivered. ●Priority Mail Express mail will be delivered.Note:●Deliveries on Christmas Eve (Dec.24) and Christmas Day (Dec.25) are made only in limited locations. An extra fee for those deliveries will be assessed.●Not a guarantee, unless otherwise noted. For Priority Mail Express shipments mailed from December 22 to December 25, the money-back guarantee applies only if the shipment was not delivered, or delivery was not attempted, within two business days.●Deliveries on New Year’s Eve (Dec.31) and New Year’s Day (Jan.1) are made only in limited locations. An extra fee for those deliveries will be assessed.21. On which day can you mail things as usual at a local post office A. Dec.24. B. Dec.25. C. Dec.30. D. Dec.31.22 What should you do to get your mail delivered on New Year’s Day A. Pay extra fees. B. Reserve in advance.C. Call the local post office. D. Wait outside the post office.23. Where is the text most likely taken from A. A test report. B. A travel brochure.C. An official website. D. An entertainment magazine.【答案】21. C 22. A 23. C【解析】【导语】这是一篇应用文，文章主要介绍了邮局地点和营业时间。【21题详解】细节理解题。根据表格中的时间表可知，12月24日“Local post office locations will be closed.(当地邮局将关闭)”；12月25日“Blue Collection Boxes: Mail will not be picked up.(蓝色收集箱；邮件将不会被取走)”；12月31日“Regular mail will not be delivered.(普通邮件将不予投递)”，故只有12月30日可以像往常一样在当地邮局寄东西，故选C。【22题详解】细节理解题。根据最后一段“Deliveries on New Year’s Eve (Dec.31) and New Year’s Day (Jan.1) are made only in limited locations. An extra fee for those deliveries will be assessed.(新年前夕（12月31日）和元旦（1月1日）的配送只在有限的地点进行。这些送货将收取额外费用)”可知，元旦那天邮寄东西需支付额外费用，故选A。【23题详解】推理判断题。根据全文内容，结合文章标题“Post Office Locations & Hours(邮局地点和营业时间)”可知，文章主要介绍了邮局地点和营业时间，应是出自邮局的官网。故选C。BOrla Walsh was not exactly an example of good health. Back in 2014, the 25-year-old then was fully occupied with her work and graduate study in Dublin, mostly eating on the go. “I was feeding on quick, easy food like sandwiches,” she said. “I stayed up a lot and the gym was a foreign concept for me for I did not work out at all.”That changed the following year when Walsh needed a convenient, reliable and budget-friendly way to get to and from class. “Driving was expensive, and public transportation in the Irish capital left much to be desired,” she said. She turned instead to cycling.At first, Walsh was doubtful. “I didn’t want to wear the same suits like other riders because it looked strange for me,” she joked. But as soon as she gave it a go, she was spellbound. The six miles she had to cover on her commute (上下班往返) each way didn’t seem like so much. “I can’t believe how quick and easy that was,” Walsh said. “The more I cycled, the easier it got, and I started getting faster. I think what I enjoyed the most was the freedom the bike gave me.”In early 2016, she took the next step and joined a local cycling club, where she took part in long group rides. But something incredible was happening at the same time. As her weekly mileage (里程数) increased, her unhealthy habits fell by the wayside. She cleaned up her diet and cut back on burning the midnight oil. “I gradually got rid of that bad habit after joining in training,” she said.Then, thanks to the encouragement of other club members, she tried open road racing. At first, she was overwhelmed by the competition, getting dropped by other members on every climb. Yet she kept pushing and viewing the failures as learning experience. “I was enjoying the challenges and was more confident,” she said.24. Which of the following can best describe Walsh’s lifestyle in 2014 A. Simple. B. Decent. C. Fashionable. D. Unhealthy.25. What made Walsh turn to cycling A. Poor means of transportation. B. Her wish to break bad habits.C. Her curiosity about cycling. D. Club members’ encouragement.26. What does the underlined word “spellbound” in paragraph 3 mean A. Threatened. B. Bored. C. Fascinated. D. Embarrassed.27. How did cycling benefit Walsh A. By inspiring her to realize her dream.B. By teaching her to brave challenges.C. By encouraging her to be competitive.D. By pushing her to connect with others.【答案】24. D 25. A 26. C 27. B【解析】【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Orla Walsh由于公共交通工具的不便慢慢爱上了骑行，并且坚持骑行下去的故事。【24题详解】推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Back in 2014, the 25-year-old then was fully occupied with her work and graduate study in Dublin, mostly eating on the go. “I was feeding on quick, easy food like sandwiches,” she said. “I stayed up a lot and the gym was a foreign concept for me for I did not work out at all.”(2014年，当时25岁的她在都柏林忙于工作和研究生学习，大部分时间都是边走边吃。“我吃的都是快餐，比如三明治，”她说。“我经常熬夜，健身房对我来说是一个陌生的概念，因为我根本不锻炼。”)”可推知，Walsh在2014年的生活方式是不健康的。故选D。【25题详解】细节理解题。根据文章第二段“That changed the following year when Walsh needed a convenient, reliable and budget-friendly way to get to and from class. “Driving was expensive, and public transportation in the Irish capital left much to be desired,” she said. She turned instead to cycling.(第二年，当沃尔什需要一种方便、可靠、经济实惠的上下课方式时，情况发生了变化。她说：“开车很贵，爱尔兰首都的公共交通还有很多需要改进的地方。”她转而骑自行车。)”可知，糟糕的交通方式使沃尔什转向骑自行车。故选A。【26题详解】词句猜测题。根据下文“The six miles she had to cover on her commute (上下班往返) each way didn’t seem like so much. “I can’t believe how quick and easy that was,” Walsh said. “The more I cycled, the easier it got, and I started getting faster. I think what I enjoyed the most was the freedom the bike gave me.”(她每次上下班要走的六英里路看起来并不多。沃尔什说：“我简直不敢相信这么快这么简单。”“我骑得越多，越容易，而且我开始骑得更快。我想我最享受的是自行车给我的自由。”)”可知，她一尝试骑行，就被迷住了。spellbound意为“着迷的”，与C项：Fascinated意思接近。故选C。【27题详解】推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“At first, she was overwhelmed by the competition, getting dropped by other members on every climb. Yet she kept pushing and viewing the failures as learning experience. “I was enjoying the challenges and was more confident,” she said.(起初，她被竞争压得喘不过气来，每次攀爬都被其他成员甩下。然而，她一直在努力，并将失败视为学习经验。“我很享受这些挑战，也更有信心了，”她说。)”可知，骑行通过教会她勇敢挑战来使她受益。故选B。CMost of us look forward to the weekend as a time to relax, connect with friends and family, and handle items from a to-do list that gets unnoticed during the work week. But as the weekday does come to an end, many of us are missing out on enjoying the weekend and instead experiencing a sense of anxiety and even fear for the upcoming week. Experts call this phenomenon Sunday scaries.Sunday scaries, also known as the Sunday blues, arise when individuals expect the upcoming work week with a combination of various factors such as work-related concerns, unfinished tasks, the end of weekend relaxation, and the pressure to start the new week. As a result, individuals may find it challenging to unwind and relax before the new week begins.A clinical psychologist, Renée Goff, said, “Sunday scaries are more than a physical heaviness for them, but they could even jump out of their skins due to the upcoming week. The negative emotions associated with Sunday scaries can have a significant impact on one’s mental well-being and overall productivity.”“As a matter of fact, such anticipatory anxiety is a natural response that happens in preparation for anything that can cause pain or discomfort,” explains psychotherapist Angela Ficken. “Sunday scaries might even start bubbling up as early as Saturday, but tend to become less intense by the time Monday morning rolls around when you start your work week. This doesn’t mean we leave them unchecked.”To battle anticipatory anxiety for the upcoming week, individuals can adopt self-care practices that promote relaxation and stress reduction. This may include engaging in hobbies, spending time in nature, exercising, practicing mindfulness or simply dedicating time to disconnect from work-related thoughts. Additionally, we can organize tasks for the upcoming week in advance to create a sense of control, reduce the Sunday scaries and promote a healthier work-life balance.28. What is the purpose of the first paragraph A. To lead in the topic of the text. B. To tell background for the text.C. To offer suggestions to readers. D. To stimulate readers to imagine.29. How does Renee Goff find Sunday scaries A. Avoidable. B. Imaginary. C. Normal. D. Harmful.30. What can be inferred about Sunday scaries from Angela Ficken’s words A. They strengthen on Monday morning.B. They tend to die down before Saturday.C. They should be brought to our attention.D. They will in no case disappear naturally.31. What does the last paragraph focus on A. Theoretical basis for Sunday scaries.B. Approaches to fighting Sunday scaries.C. Positive aspects of anticipatory anxiety.D. Extreme suffering from Sunday scaries.【答案】28. A 29. D 30. C 31. B【解析】【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了“周日恐惧症”的危害以及应对方法。【28题详解】推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Most of us look forward to the weekend as a time to relax, connect with friends and family, and handle items from a to-do list that gets unnoticed during the work week. But as the weekday does come to an end, many of us are missing out on enjoying the weekend and instead experiencing a sense of anxiety and even fear for the upcoming week. Experts call this phenomenon Sunday scaries.(我们大多数人都期待着周末放松，与朋友和家人联系，处理工作中被忽视的待办事项清单。但随着工作日的结束，我们中的许多人都错过了享受周末的机会，而是对即将到来的一周感到焦虑甚至恐惧。专家称这种现象为“周日恐惧症”)”可知，第一段的写作目的是为了引入“周日恐惧症”这个话题。故选A。【29题详解】推理判断题。根据文章第三段“The negative emotions associated with Sunday scaries can have a significant impact on one’s mental well-being and overall productivity.(与周日恐惧症相关的负面情绪会对一个人的心理健康和整体工作效率产生重大影响。)”可知，Renee Goff觉得周日恐惧症是有害的。故选D。【30题详解】推理判断题。根据文章第四段““Sunday scaries might even start bubbling up as early as Saturday, but tend to become less intense by the time Monday morning rolls around when you start your work week. This doesn’t mean we leave them unchecked.”(“周日恐惧症甚至可能早在周六就开始出现，但到周一早上开始一周工作时，这种恐惧往往会变得不那么强烈。这并不意味着我们对它们放任不管。”)”可推知，我们从Angela Ficken的话中可以看出周日恐惧症应该引起我们的注意。故选C。【31题详解】主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“To battle anticipatory anxiety for the upcoming week, individuals can adopt self-care practices that promote relaxation and stress reduction.(为了对抗即将到来的一周的预期焦虑，个人可以采取促进放松和减轻压力的自我护理措施。)”可知，最后一段主要讲述了对抗周日恐惧症的方法。故选B。DWe all love butterflies. Their beautiful wings attract us, and their presence lights up our garden. Well, that’s our view of butterflies, but have you ever wondered what plants think of them The butterflies’ eggs lie on the underside of the leaves. The eggs themselves don’t damage plants. However upon coming into contact with the eggs, the plants become oversensitive. It means that once a plant recognizes a pest, it will cause death in the contacted plant part. When these dead leaves or partial leaf parts break away from the plant, the eggs on them fall off. Along with the hypersensitivity response, plants also produce something special, which can attract animals to cat the eggs, thus preventing damage in the future.After the baby butterflies come out of their eggs, the caterpillar (毛虫) stage begins. Most caterpillars feed on the leaves of the plants, damaging some of the plants in your own garden. Incredibly, they are major plant pests that bring about major losses to farmers. The next stage is pupa (蛹). The caterpillars begin their change into an adult. They don’t depend on the energy that the leaves provide. Finally, they become adult butterflies that have wings and move from one plant to the other. They feed on the sweet liquid produced by flowers.While on their search for food, the butterflies carry pollen (花粉) on their body. They are key pollinators that place pollen from one flower to another in ecosystem. Plants that have flowers will create some special features to draw these pollinators’ attention. Certain plants have flowers giving off smells that can charm butterflies when they are looking for a mate. Some plants even have flat flowers to assist butterflies when landing.Butterflies aid in pollination during their final adult stage. Thus, they change into beneficial insects to plants. This change makes butterflies an important friend of plants, despite being a hated enemy in previous life cycle stages!32. How does a plant respond to butterflies’ eggs A. It tries to get rid of them. B. It tries to appeal to them.C. It grows a little better with them. D. It protects them from being eaten.33. When do butterflies cause the greatest damage to agriculture A. In the period of egg-laying. B. In the period of pupa.C. In the period of caterpillar. D. In the period of adult.34. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 4 A. Describe the process of pollination.B. Show how flowers attract butterflies.C. Stress the importance of pollination.D. Explore how adult butterflies develop.35. What can be the best title for the text A. Why do flowers need butterflies’ pollination B. How do plants defend themselves from pests C. Are butterflies’ life cycles similar to the plants’ D. Are butterflies beneficial or harmful to plants 【答案】32. A 33. C 34. B 35. D【解析】【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了蝴蝶对植物是有益的还是有害的。【32题详解】推理判断题。根据文章第二段“However, upon coming into contact with the eggs, the plants become oversensitive. It means that once a plant recognizes a pest, it will cause death in the contacted plant part. When these dead leaves or partial leaf parts break away from the plant, the eggs on them fall off.(然而，一旦接触到卵，植物就会变得过度敏感。这意味着一旦植物识别出害虫，它就会导致与之接触的植物部分死亡。当这些枯叶或部分叶从植物上脱落时，上面的卵就会脱落。)”可知，植物试图摆脱蝴蝶卵。故选A。【33题详解】细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Most caterpillars feed on the leaves of the plants, damaging some of the plants in your own garden. Incredibly, they are major plant pests that bring about major losses to farmers.(大多数毛毛虫以植物的叶子为食，在你自己的花园里破坏一些植物。令人难以置信的是，它们是给农民带来重大损失的主要植物害虫。)”可知，蝴蝶的毛毛虫阶段对农业的危害最大。故选C。【34题详解】推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Plants that have flowers will create some special features to draw these pollinators’ attention. Certain plants have flowers giving off smells that can charm butterflies when they are looking for a mate. Some plants even have flat flowers to assist butterflies when landing.(有花的植物会创造出一些特殊的特征来吸引这些传粉者的注意。某些植物的花朵散发出气味，可以吸引寻找配偶的蝴蝶。有些植物甚至有扁平的花朵来帮助蝴蝶着陆。)”可知，作者在第四段主要展示了花朵如何吸引蝴蝶。故选B。【35题详解】主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“We all love butterflies. Their beautiful wings attract us, and their presence lights up our garden. Well, that’s our view of butterflies, but have you ever wondered what plants think of them ”(我们都喜欢蝴蝶。它们美丽的翅膀吸引着我们，它们的出现照亮了我们的花园。好吧，这就是我们对蝴蝶的看法，但是你有没有想过植物是怎么看待它们的？)”和文章最后一段“Butterflies aid in pollination during their final adult stage. Thus, they change into beneficial insects to plants. This change makes butterflies an important friend of plants, despite being a hated enemy in previous life cycle stages!(蝴蝶在它们最后的成虫阶段帮助授粉。因此，它们变成了植物的益虫。这种变化使蝴蝶成为植物的重要朋友，尽管在以前的生命周期阶段是一个讨厌的敌人！)”可知，文章主要讨论了蝴蝶对植物是有益的还是有害的。故选D。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。Increasing your reading speed is a journey that combines technique, practice, and a patient mindset. By following these strategies, you’ll improve your reading speed.Active readingActive reading involves engaging with the material rather than passively absorbing words. Techniques such as underlining key phrases, quickly taking down notes in the margin (页边空白) and asking questions about the content can significantly enhance your reading speed. ____36____.Expand your peripheral vision (周边视觉)A substantial portion of reading involves the movement of your eyes across lines of text. By expanding your peripheral vision, you can take in more words with each glance. Practice widening your focus to capture groups of words rather than focusing on one word at a time. ____37____.Get rid of subvocalisation (默读)Subvocalisation, or the habit of pronouncing each word in your head as you read, can be a major obstruction to reading speed. Subvocalisation is a natural part of early reading development. ____38____. Train your mind to get rid of this inner voice by consciously focusing on visualising concepts and ideas rather than saying each word internally. This change can lead to a fast reading experience.____39____Like any skill, increasing your reading speed requires consistent practice. Mix up your reading materials to expose yourself to various writing styles and subjects. Whether it’s fiction, non-fiction, academic articles or industry reports, diversifying your reading content enhances your adaptability and speed in processing different types of information.____40____. Gradually increase the complexity and length of the material, challenging your brain to read faster while maintaining comprehension. This intentional and varied practice is key to training your newfound speed-reading skills.A. Practice regularlyB. Efficient readingC. However, it can delay progress as you strive to read fasterD. Set aside dedicated time each day for focused reading practiceE. These actions force your brain to get information more efficientlyF. This adjustment can lead to a significant increase in reading speedG. This allows your brain to process information without the inner voice【答案】36. E 37. F 38. C 39. A 40. D【解析】【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些提高阅读速度的方法。【36题详解】根据上文“Active reading involves engaging with the material rather than passively absorbing words. Techniques such as underlining key phrases, quickly taking down notes in the margin (页边空白) and asking questions about the content can significantly enhance your reading speed.(主动阅读包括与材料接触，而不是被动地吸收单词。在关键短语下面画线、在页边空白处快速做笔记、对内容提出问题等技巧可以显著提高你的阅读速度)”可知，上文列举了一些主动阅读的技巧，本句为本段最后一句，故承接上文说明这些技巧的作用。故E选项“这些行为迫使你的大脑更有效地获取信息”符合语境，故选E。【37题详解】根据上文“A substantial portion of reading involves the movement of your eyes across lines of text. By expanding your peripheral vision, you can take in more words with each glance. Practice widening your focus to capture groups of words rather than focusing on one word at a time.(阅读的很大一部分涉及到你的眼睛在文本行的运动。通过扩大你的周边视野，你每看一眼就能吸收更多的单词。练习扩大你的注意力，抓住一组单词，而不是一次只关注一个单词)”可知，上文建议练习扩大注意力，不要一次只关注一个单词，本句为本段最后一句，故说明这一方法的作用是为了提高阅读速度。故F选项“这种调整可以显著提高阅读速度”符合语境，故选F。【38题详解】根据上文“Subvocalisation, or the habit of pronouncing each word in your head as you read, can be a major obstruction to reading speed. Subvocalisation is a natural part of early reading development.(默读，即阅读时在脑海中读出每个单词的习惯，可能是影响阅读速度的主要障碍。默读是早期阅读发展的自然组成部分)”以及后文“Train your mind to get rid of this inner voice by consciously focusing on visualising concepts and ideas rather than saying each word internally. This change can lead to a fast reading experience.(通过有意识地专注于想象概念和想法，而不是在心里说出每个词，训练你的大脑摆脱这种内心的声音。这种改变可以带来快速的阅读体验)”可知，上文提到了默读的行为，后文指出要改变默读的行为才能提高阅读速度，可知本句与上文构成转折，指出默读不利于加快阅读速度。故C选项“然而，当你努力读得更快时，它会延迟你的进步”符合语境，故选C。【39题详解】根据本段内容“Like any skill, increasing your reading speed requires consistent practice. Mix up your reading materials to expose yourself to various writing styles and subjects. Whether it’s fiction, non-fiction, academic articles or industry reports, diversifying your reading content enhances your adaptability and speed in processing different types of information.(像任何技能一样，提高阅读速度需要持续的练习。混合阅读材料，让自己接触不同的写作风格和主题。无论是小说、非小说、学术文章还是行业报告，多样化的阅读内容可以提高你处理不同类型信息的适应性和速度)”可知，本段主要说明了提高阅读速度需要持续的练习，即建议定期进行阅读练习。故A选项“定期练习”符合语境，故选A。【40题详解】根据后文“Gradually increase the complexity and length of the material, challenging your brain to read faster while maintaining comprehension. This intentional and varied practice is key to training your newfound speed-reading skills.(逐渐增加材料的复杂性和长度，挑战你的大脑在保持理解的同时读得更快。这种有意识的、多样化的练习是训练你新发现的快速阅读技能的关键)”可知，后文提到了有意识的练习，可推测本句是在具体建议如何安排阅读练习。故D选项“每天留出专门的时间进行集中的阅读练习”符合语境，故选D。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。Monique Marshall knew she had to do something for her mother after her stepfather passed away. Monique’s mother, Karin, who is 84 years old, was living in her apartment in New York City ____41____, about 2,500 miles away from Monique in Los Angeles.Monique ____42____ she had to do something for her mother. ____43____, Monique’s husband, Demille, was all on board, willing to do anything to ____44____ Karin in her advanced age. That’s when Monique and Demille brainstormed with their friends and neighbors, Pierre and Carmen, who happened to be ____45____.After much thought and planning, they ____46____ a solution of a “glam garage (豪华车库)”. Monique and Demille decided to turn their old and drafty ____47____ into an apartment space for Karin. But as is always the case with any construction project, they encountered ____48____. However, it was nothing too big that kept them from completing the ____49____. And the results are ____50____!Karin is in love with her new living space and new city. When Karin first ____51____ into her glam garage apartment in Los Angeles, she couldn’t ____52____ her eyes.“It was overwhelming,” said Karin. “I was so ____53____. Monique had done all the furniture. I didn’t have to do anything.”What a wonderful and ____54____ solution that came about because of love, care and ____55____.41. A. in person B. at hand C. on duty D. by herself42. A. knew B. guessed C. stressed D. minded43. A. Eventually B. Luckily C. Occasionally D. Instantly44. A. revive B. ignore C. visit D. assist45. A. artists B. doctors C. architects D. teachers46. A. brought up B. came about C. broke down D. took out47. A. car B. house C. garage D. kitchen48. A. consequences B. issues C. strategies D. facilities49. A. match B. project C. distance D. preference50. A. awful B. challenging C. obvious D. fantastic51. A. stepped B. broke C. turned D. drove52. A. change B. keep C. believe D. open53. A. confused B. shocked C. curious D. addicted54. A. specific B. classic C. attractive D. creative55. A. concern B. prediction C. balance D. warning【答案】41. D 42. A 43. B 44. D 45. C 46. A 47. C 48. B 49. B 50. D 51. A 52. C 53. B 54. D 55. A【解析】【导语】本文是篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了莫妮克在继父去世后，和丈夫一起为自己84岁的母亲开启了一个“豪华车库”的打造计划，把车库改建成一所温馨舒适的公寓，送给母亲居住，令母亲非常感动和欣喜。【41题详解】考查介词短语辨析。句意：莫妮克的母亲卡琳今年84岁，她一个人住在纽约市的公寓里，距离洛杉矶的莫妮克大约2500英里。A. in person亲自；B. at hand在手边；C. on duty值日；D. by herself独自地。根据前文“Monique Marshall knew she had to do something for her mother after her stepfather passed away.”（莫妮克·马歇尔知道，继父去世后，她必须为母亲做点什么。）可知，莫妮克的继父已去世，所以母亲是单身一人生活，独自居住。故选D。【42题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：莫妮克知道她必须为母亲做点什么。A. knew知道；B. guessed猜测；C. stressed强调；D. minded介意。根据第一段“Monique Marshall knew she had to do something for her mother after her stepfather passed away.”（莫妮克·马歇尔知道，继父去世后，她必须为母亲做点什么。）可知，莫妮克知道要为母亲做点什么。故选A。【43题详解】考查副词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，莫妮克的丈夫德米尔完全支持她，愿意为年迈的卡琳做任何事情。A. Eventually最终、终于；B. Luckily幸运地；C. Occasionally偶尔；D. Instantly立刻。根据句中“willing to do anything”可知，莫妮克的丈夫愿意为她的母亲做任何事，可见这是非常幸运的。故选B。【44题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，莫妮克的丈夫德米尔完全支持她，愿意为年迈的卡琳做任何事情。A. revive复活；B. ignore忽视；C. visit拜访；D. assist协助、帮助。根据前文“Monique’s mother, Karin, who is 84 years old,”（莫妮克的母亲卡琳今年84岁，）和句中“willing to do anything...in her advanced age”可知，卡琳已经是84岁的高龄，很多事情自己难以完成，所以德米尔应该是愿意在卡琳年迈之时帮助她做任何事。故选D。【45题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：就在那时，莫尼克和德米尔与他们的朋友和邻居皮埃尔和卡门进行了头脑风暴，他们恰好是建筑师。A. artists艺术家；B. doctors医生；C. architects建筑师；D. teachers教师。根据第三段“Monique and Demille decided to turn their old and drafty 7 into an apartment space for Karin.”（莫妮克和德米尔决定把他们旧的通风的房子改造成卡琳的公寓空间。）可知，莫妮克和丈夫决定把车库改造成母亲的公寓，需要懂行的建筑师来帮助设计和施工，他们的朋友和邻居应该正好就是建筑师。故选C。【46题详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：经过深思熟虑和计划，他们提出了一个“豪华车库”的解决方案。A. brought up提出；B. came about产生；C. broke down分解、消除；D. took out拿出。根据句中“thought and planning”和“a solution”和下一句中的“decided to”可知，他们应该是在深思熟虑和计划之后，提出了一个解决方案。故选A。【47题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：莫妮克和德米尔决定把他们破旧通风的车库改造成卡琳的公寓空间。A. car汽车；B. house房子；C. garage车库；D. kitchen厨房。根据上一句中的“a solution of a “glam garage (豪华车库)”. ”（一个“豪华车库”的解决方案）和第四段“When Karin first 11 into her glam garage apartment in Los Angeles,”（当卡琳第一次走进她在洛杉矶的豪华车库公寓时，）可知，莫妮克和丈夫是决定把车库改造成公寓。故选C。【48题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：但就像任何建设项目一样，他们遇到了问题。A. consequences后果、结果；B. issues问题；C. strategies策略；D. facilities设施。根据句中“as is always the case with any construction project,”和下文“And the results are 10 !”（结果非常棒！）可知，结果非常好，说明他们在项目进行过程中，也和其他建设项目一样遇到了很多问题，最终都得以解决。故选B。【49题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，不是什么太大的阻碍他们完成这个项目的事。A. match比赛；B. project项目；C. distance距离；D. preference偏爱。根据上一句的“But as is always the case with any construction project”（但就像任何建设项目一样）中的“project”可知，他们遇到的问题并没有阻碍他们完成建造“豪华车库”这个项目。故选B。【50题详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：结果非常棒。A. awful糟糕的；B. challenging有挑战的；C. obvious明显的；D. fantastic极好的、非常棒的。根据上一句“it was nothing too big that kept them from completing the 9 . ”（不是什么太大的阻碍他们完成这个项目的事。）和本句中的“And”，及下文的“Karin is in love with her new living space and new city.”（卡琳爱上了她的新生活空间和新城市。）可知，项目虽然遇到问题，但并没有阻碍他们完成项目，卡琳最终非常喜欢她的新公寓，可见项目最终结果应该是非常棒的。故选D。【51题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：当卡琳第一次走进她位于洛杉矶的豪华车库公寓时，她简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。A. stepped迈步；step into踏入、进入；B. broke打破；break into闯入；C. turned转身；turn into变成；D. drove驾驶；drive into驶入。根据第一段“ Karin, who is 84 years old,”可知卡琳已是84岁的高龄，所以她应该迈步走进女儿和女婿为她改建的公寓。故选A。【52题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：当卡琳第一次走进她位于洛杉矶的豪华车库公寓时，她简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。A. change改变；B. keep保持；C. believe相信；D. open打开。根据第三段中的“Monique and Demille decided to turn their old and drafty 7 into an apartment space for Karin.”（莫尼克和德米尔决定把他们破旧通风的车库改造成卡琳的公寓空间。）和下文卡琳说的话“It was overwhelming,”（这让人无法抗拒。），以及“Monique had done all the furniture.”（莫妮克置办了所有的家具。）可知，莫妮克将车库改造得令人无法抗拒，家具也全都置办齐全，与之前的破旧通风的车库截然不同，所以卡琳头一次看到时，无法相信自己的眼睛。故选C。【53题详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很震惊。A. confused困惑的；B. shocked震惊的；C. curious好奇的；D. addicted着迷的。根据前文“ she couldn’t 12 her eyes.”（她简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。）和“It was overwhelming,”（这让人无法抗拒。）及下一句“Monique had done all the furniture. I didn’t have to do anything.”（莫妮克置办了所有的家具，我什么都不用做。）可知，卡琳看到新公寓时，简直无法相信自己的眼睛，里面焕然一新，家具也都置办齐全，可知她非常震惊。故选B。【54题详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这是一个多么美妙和富有创造性的解决方案啊，因为有了爱、关心和关怀。A. specific具体的；B. classic经典的；C. attractive有吸引力的；D. creative创造性的。根据第二段“Monique and Demille brainstormed with their friends and neighbors,”（莫尼克和德米尔与他们的朋友和邻居进行了头脑风暴，）和文章内容可知，莫妮克和丈夫经过与朋友们的头脑风暴，最终决定将破旧透风的车库改造成豪华舒适的公寓，送给母亲居住，这是一个很有创造性的解决办法。故选D。【55题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是一个多么美妙和富有创造性的解决方案啊，因为有了爱、关心和关怀。A. concern关心；B. prediction预测；C. balance平衡；D. warning警告。根据句中的“love, care”和文章内容可知，莫妮克和丈夫是出于对母亲的关心和关爱才想出了这样的解决方案。故选A。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。As winter comes, hands and feet can easily get cold especially among women. Thick gloves can be one of the best ____56____ (option) yet some makes wearing them is not convenient, especially when people want to do something with ____57____ (they) hands.However, this was not a problem for ancient Chinese people, ____58____ had a more exquisite (精美的) tool to keep their hands warm: hand warmers.There is no accurate ____59____ (write) record regarding the origin of this tool, but there are some tales about its invention.One folk story concerns an emperor of the Sui Dynasty who visited Jiangsu in the winter. Due ____60____ the bitter cold, the local official asked manufacturers ____61____ (design) a small warmer for the emperor that could be held in one's hands. Thus the hand warmer was created.By the Song Dynasty, the tool was in widespread use. Techniques for producing the tool were ____62____ (wide) employed in the Ming Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty. Many poems and books from this period recorded people ____63____ (use) hand warmers. A Dream of Red Mansions, the classic novel by Cao Xueqin in the Qing Dynasty, also featured a maid sending a hand warmer to the heroine Lin Daiyu in one chapter.Zhang Mingqi, a veteran manufacturer of hand warmers, was considered ____64____ first-class craftsman in the Qing Dynasty. The tools that he produced _____65_____ (bear) his surname, called Zhang-style hand warmers.【答案】56. options57. their 58. who59. written60. to 61. to design62. widely 63. using64. a 65. bore【解析】【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了古代暖手器的制作工艺以及历史。【56题详解】考查名词的数。句意：厚手套可能是最好的选择之一，但有些人戴手套不方便，尤其是当人们想用手做一些事情的时候。option为可数名词，此处为one of+最高级+可数名词复数。故填options。【57题详解】考查代词。句意：厚手套可能是最好的选择之一，但有些人戴手套不方便，尤其是当人们想用手做一些事情的时候。修饰名词hands应用形容词性物主代词their。故填their。【58题详解】考查定语从句。句意：然而，这对古代中国人来说不是问题，他们有一种更精致的工具来保暖手：暖手器。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词people，在从句作主语，指人。故填who。【59题详解】考查形容词。句意：关于这个工具的起源没有准确的书面记录，但有一些关于它的发明的故事。修饰名词record应用形容词written，故填written。【60题详解】考查介词。句意：由于严寒，当地官员要求制造商为皇帝设计一个可以拿在手里的小暖炉。短语due to表示“由于”。故填to。【61题详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：由于严寒，当地官员要求制造商为皇帝设计一个可以拿在手里的小暖炉。短语ask sb. to do sth.表示“要求某人做某事”。故填to design。【62题详解】考查副词。句意：生产这种工具的技术在明清时期被广泛使用。修饰动词employ应用副词widely，故填widely。【63题详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：这一时期的许多诗歌和书籍都记录了使用暖手器的人们。分析句子结构可知use与逻辑主语people构成主动关系，故用现在分词作定语。故填using。【64题详解】考查冠词。句意：张明起是一位制作暖手器的老师傅，被认为是清代的一流工匠。craftsman为泛指，且first-class是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。【65题详解】考查时态。句意：他制作的工具以他的姓氏命名，称为张氏暖手器。根据上文produced可知发生在过去，用一般过去时。故填bore。第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (满分15分)66. 假定你是李华，你们合唱队（choir）缺一名指挥（conductor）。你的交换生同学Wilson曾经在合唱队中担任过此角色。请你给他发一封电子邮件，邀请他做你们合唱队的指挥，内容包括：1. 情况介绍；2. 发出邀请；3. 期待回复。注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear Wilson,___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours,Li Hua【答案】One possible version:Dear Wilson,I hope all is well! I want to take this opportunity to invite you to be the conductor of our choir. I greatly admire your experience in serving as a conductor in your previous choir.Currently, our choir is in need of a conductor, and we’re looking for someone experienced to lead us. I believe you would be an excellent fit. Your conducting abilities and musical insights would bring new inspiration and elevate our choir’s performance.I hope you would consider our invitation. We are really excited about the prospect of having you on board. If you’re interested or would like more information, please feel free to reply. We’d love to meet with you as soon as possible. Looking forward to your reply!Best regards.Yours,Li Hua【解析】【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。题目要求学生给曾在合唱队中担任过指挥的交换生同学Wilson写一封电子邮件，邀请他做自己合唱队的指挥，需为他介绍当前的情况，向他发出邀请，并表示期待他的回复。【详解】1. 词汇积累机会：opportunity→chance寻找：look for→seek, search for提升：elevate→promote考虑：consider→take sth. into consideration, give thought to2. 句式拓展简单句变复合句原句：Currently, our choir is in need of a conductor, and we’re looking for someone experienced to lead us.拓展句：Currently, our choir is in need of a conductor, as a result of which, we’re looking for someone experienced to lead us.【点睛】[高分句型1] I believe you would be an excellent fit. (运用了that引导宾语从句并被省略)[高分句型2] If you’re interested or would like more information, please feel free to reply. (运用了if引导条件状语从句)第二节 (满分25分)67. 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。In 1940, I worked in the checkroom of the railway station. I saw everybody that came up the stairs.Harry was a young man who came to the station and waited at the head of the stairs for the passengers from the 9:05 train.I remembered seeing Harry that first evening. He wasn’t much more than a thin, anxious kid then. He was all dressed up and I knew he was meeting his sister, who he hadn’t seen for many years.Well, the passengers came up and I had to get busy. I didn’t look toward the stairs again until nearly time for the 9:18 and I was very surprised to see that the Harry was still there. His sister didn’t come on the 9:18 either, nor on the 9:40, and when the passengers from the 10:02 had all arrived and left, Harry was looking pretty upset. Pretty soon he came close to my window so I called out and asked him what his sister looked like.“She’s small and dark. She is nineteen years old and very neat in the way she walk,” he said. “She has a face that has lots of spirit. I mean she can get mad but she never stays mad for long, and her eyebrows come to a little point in the middle. She’s got a brown fur, but maybe she isn’t wearing it.”“I couldn’t remember seeing anybody like that,” I told him.He showed me the telegram he’d received: ARRIVE THURSDAY. MEET ME AT THE STATION. MAY. It was from Omaha, Nebraska. “Well,” I finally said, “why don’t you phone to your home She’s probably called there if she got in ahead of you.”He gave me a sick look. “I’ve only been in the town for two days. We were going to meet and then drive down to the south of the city where I’ve got a job. She doesn’t have my address.”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。When I came on duty the next day, Harry was still there and I asked more about his sister.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________One day, after about two weeks, I thought I could say something encouraging to him.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________【答案】One possible version:When I came on duty the next day, Harry was still there and I asked more about his sister. “Did she work anywhere ” I asked. He told me his sister May was a typist and he had telegraphed her former boss. The boss told him May had left her job. Harry still anxiously met every train for the next three or four days. Of course, the railroad lines made a routine checkup and the police looked into the case. But nobody was of any real help. I could see that they all figured that May had simply played a trick on him. But I never believed that, somehow.One day, after about two weeks, I thought I could say something encouraging to him. “If you’ll just wait long enough,” I said, “you’ll see her coming up those stairs some day.” He turned and looked at the stairs as though he had never seen them before. The next day when I came to work, Harry was behind the counter of a stand. He looked at me rather sheepishly and said, “Well, I had to get a job somewhere, didn’t I ”【解析】【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者1940年在火车站的寄存处工作时，见到了来车站等待的年轻人Harry。Harry不过是个瘦弱、焦虑的孩子，他盛装打扮，来迎接自己多年没见的妹妹。约定好的9点05分的车已经到了，之后好几趟车也都过去了，但是Harry并没有等到自己的妹妹。作者询问了Harry他妹妹的样子，虽然他描述地很仔细，但是作者说自己没有见过这样子的人。Harry给作者看了他妹妹之前发来的电报，作者建议他打电话回家询问情况，但是因为Harry在别的地方找了工作，他妹妹还没有他的地址。【详解】1. 段落续写：①由第一段首句内容“第二天我值班时，Harry还在那里，我又问起了他妹妹的情况。”可知，第一段可描写Harry叙述他妹妹的情况，以及Harry虽然每天都在等待，但是没有等到他的妹妹。②由第二段首句内容“大约两周后的一天，我想我可以对他说些鼓励的话。”可知，第二段可描写作者鼓励Harry一定会等到他的妹妹，以及Harry想到办法，守在这里边生活边等妹妹。2. 续写线索：作者询问Harry妹妹的情况——Harry叙述妹妹的情况——Harry一直没有等到妹妹——作者想说鼓励的话——作者鼓励Harry——Harry守在这里等妹妹3. 词汇激活行为类①告诉：tell/inform②调查：look into/investigate③认为：figure/think/believe④得到：get/obtain/have情绪类①焦虑地：anxiously/nervously②窘迫地：sheepishly/embarrassedly【点睛】[高分句型1] I could see that they all figured that May had simply played a trick on him. (两个that分别引导宾语从句)[高分句型2] He turned and looked at the stairs as though he had never seen them before. (as though引导方式状语从句)黔东南州2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用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。3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。例:How much is the shirt A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.答案是C。1.What kind of person might John be A. Selfish. B. Nice. C. Warm-hearted.2.What does the man advise the woman to do A. Deal with the problems one by one.B. Solve the whole thing all at once.C. Concentrate on travel time and distance.3.What must John do this evening A. Swim. B. Practice singing. C. Play football.4.When will the man hold his birthday party A. On August 14th. B. On August 15th. C. On August 16th.5.What are the speakers talking about A. A concert. B. An outing. C. A car race.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。听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。6. Where are the speakers A. At a hotel. B. At an airport. C. At the woman's home.7. How many suitcases does the woman have A. One. B. Three. C. Two.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8. What will the man a o at 3 p. m. A. See a doctor. B. Give a speech. C. Attend a meeting.9. When does the conversation take place A. In the morning. B. At lunchtime. C. In the afternoon.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。10. What do we know about the woman A. She made a mistake while skiing.B. She was waiting for a man.C. She’s never skied before.11. What happened to the woman A. Her skis were broken.B. She got her gloves stolen.C. A skier drove her into the trees.12. What does the man think the woman should do to the tall skier A. Forgive him.B. Say sorry to him.C. Take a photo of him.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。13. What is the closest ATM next to A. A convenience store. B. A big yellow building. C. A cinema.14. Why won't the man go to the nearest convenience store A. It's expensive. B. It's crowded. C. It's closed.15. Where will the man go to buy things A. To King Street. B. To 22nd Street. C. To 3rd Street.16. How will the man go to a store A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By underground.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17. Where did the group plan to camp A. On the top of Ben Nevis. B. Beside the Tower Ridge. C. In the Corries.18. How was the weather when the group climbed the mountain A. Snowy. B. Windy. C. Sunny.19. What trouble did the speaker have during the climbing A. He hurt his legs.B. He slowed the group down.C. He was too weak to reach the top.20. What does the speaker think of the experience of climbing the mountain A. Challenging. B. Disappointing. C. Enjoyable.第一部分 （阅读共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。APost Office Locations & HoursUnited States Postal Service (USPS) offers mailing and shipping services. Search for a USPS location near you to see the available services and holiday closing hours. You can also find smaller postal units, retailers that sell stamps, blue collection mailboxes, and 24-hour USPS kiosks (小亭).USPS Holiday Service ScheduleAll post office locations will be closed on Christmas Day (Dec.25) and New Year’s Day (Jan.1). Regular post office hours and mail delivery will resume (恢复) after each holiday. Business Customers: Check your Bulk Mail (大宗邮件) Entry Unit for hours of operation.December 24 (Christmas Eve); December 25 (Christmas Day); December 31 (New Year’s Eve); January 1 (New Year’s Day). ●Local post office locations will be closed. ●Blue Collection Boxes: Mail will not be picked up. ●Regular mail will not be delivered. ●Priority Mail Express mail will be delivered.Note:●Deliveries on Christmas Eve (Dec.24) and Christmas Day (Dec.25) are made only in limited locations. An extra fee for those deliveries will be assessed.●Not a guarantee, unless otherwise noted. For Priority Mail Express shipments mailed from December 22 to December 25, the money-back guarantee applies only if the shipment was not delivered, or delivery was not attempted, within two business days.●Deliveries on New Year’s Eve (Dec.31) and New Year’s Day (Jan.1) are made only in limited locations. An extra fee for those deliveries will be assessed.21. On which day can you mail things as usual at a local post office A. Dec.24. B. Dec.25. C. Dec.30. D. Dec.31.22. What should you do to get your mail delivered on New Year’s Day A. Pay extra fees. B. Reserve in advance.C. Call the local post office. D. Wait outside the post office.23. Where is the text most likely taken from A. A test report. B. A travel brochure.C. An official website. D. An entertainment magazine.BOrla Walsh was not exactly an example of good health. Back in 2014, the 25-year-old then was fully occupied with her work and graduate study in Dublin, mostly eating on the go. “I was feeding on quick, easy food like sandwiches,” she said. “I stayed up a lot and the gym was a foreign concept for me for I did not work out at all.”That changed the following year when Walsh needed a convenient, reliable and budget-friendly way to get to and from class. “Driving was expensive, and public transportation in the Irish capital left much to be desired,” she said. She turned instead to cycling.At first, Walsh was doubtful. “I didn’t want to wear the same suits like other riders because it looked strange for me,” she joked. But as soon as she gave it a go, she was spellbound. The six miles she had to cover on her commute (上下班往返) each way didn’t seem like so much. “I can’t believe how quick and easy that was,” Walsh said. “The more I cycled, the easier it got, and I started getting faster. I think what I enjoyed the most was the freedom the bike gave me.”In early 2016, she took the next step and joined a local cycling club, where she took part in long group rides. But something incredible was happening at the same time. As her weekly mileage (里程数) increased, her unhealthy habits fell by the wayside. She cleaned up her diet and cut back on burning the midnight oil. “I gradually got rid of that bad habit after joining in training,” she said.Then, thanks to the encouragement of other club members, she tried open road racing. At first, she was overwhelmed by the competition, getting dropped by other members on every climb. Yet she kept pushing and viewing the failures as learning experience. “I was enjoying the challenges and was more confident,” she said.24. Which of the following can best describe Walsh’s lifestyle in 2014 A. Simple. B. Decent. C. Fashionable. D. Unhealthy.25. What made Walsh turn to cycling A. Poor means of transportation. B. Her wish to break bad habits.C. Her curiosity about cycling. D. Club members’ encouragement.26. What does the underlined word “spellbound” in paragraph 3 mean A. Threatened. B. Bored. C. Fascinated. D. Embarrassed.27. How did cycling benefit Walsh A. By inspiring her to realize her dream.B. By teaching her to brave challenges.C. By encouraging her to be competitive.D. By pushing her to connect with others.CMost of us look forward to the weekend as a time to relax, connect with friends and family, and handle items from a to-do list that gets unnoticed during the work week. But as the weekday does come to an end, many of us are missing out on enjoying the weekend and instead experiencing a sense of anxiety and even fear for the upcoming week. Experts call this phenomenon Sunday scaries.Sunday scaries, also known as the Sunday blues, arise when individuals expect the upcoming work week with a combination of various factors such as work-related concerns, unfinished tasks, the end of weekend relaxation, and the pressure to start the new week. As a result, individuals may find it challenging to unwind and relax before the new week begins.A clinical psychologist, Renée Goff, said, “Sunday scaries are more than a physical heaviness for them, but they could even jump out of their skins due to the upcoming week. The negative emotions associated with Sunday scaries can have a significant impact on one’s mental well-being and overall productivity.”“As a matter of fact, such anticipatory anxiety is a natural response that happens in preparation for anything that can cause pain or discomfort,” explains psychotherapist Angela Ficken. “Sunday scaries might even start bubbling up as early as Saturday, but tend to become less intense by the time Monday morning rolls around when you start your work week. This doesn’t mean we leave them unchecked.”To battle anticipatory anxiety for the upcoming week, individuals can adopt self-care practices that promote relaxation and stress reduction. This may include engaging in hobbies, spending time in nature, exercising, practicing mindfulness or simply dedicating time to disconnect from work-related thoughts. Additionally, we can organize tasks for the upcoming week in advance to create a sense of control, reduce the Sunday scaries and promote a healthier work-life balance.28. What is the purpose of the first paragraph A. To lead in the topic of the text. B. To tell background for the text.C. To offer suggestions to readers. D. To stimulate readers to imagine.29. How does Renee Goff find Sunday scaries A. Avoidable. B. Imaginary. C. Normal. D. Harmful.30. What can be inferred about Sunday scaries from Angela Ficken’s words A. They strengthen on Monday morning.B. They tend to die down before Saturday.C. They should be brought to our attention.D. They will in no case disappear naturally.31. What does the last paragraph focus on A. Theoretical basis for Sunday scaries.B. Approaches to fighting Sunday scaries.C. Positive aspects of anticipatory anxiety.D. Extreme suffering from Sunday scaries.DWe all love butterflies. Their beautiful wings attract us, and their presence lights up our garden. Well, that’s our view of butterflies, but have you ever wondered what plants think of them The butterflies’ eggs lie on the underside of the leaves. The eggs themselves don’t damage plants. However, upon coming into contact with the eggs, the plants become oversensitive. It means that once a plant recognizes a pest, it will cause death in the contacted plant part. When these dead leaves or partial leaf parts break away from the plant, the eggs on them fall off. Along with the hypersensitivity response, plants also produce something special, which can attract animals to cat the eggs, thus preventing damage in the future.After the baby butterflies come out of their eggs, the caterpillar (毛虫) stage begins. Most caterpillars feed on the leaves of the plants, damaging some of the plants in your own garden. Incredibly, they are major plant pests that bring about major losses to farmers. The next stage is pupa (蛹). The caterpillars begin their change into an adult. They don’t depend on the energy that the leaves provide. Finally, they become adult butterflies that have wings and move from one plant to the other. They feed on the sweet liquid produced by flowers.While on their search for food, the butterflies carry pollen (花粉) on their body. They are key pollinators that place pollen from one flower to another in ecosystem. Plants that have flowers will create some special features to draw these pollinators’ attention. Certain plants have flowers giving off smells that can charm butterflies when they are looking for a mate. Some plants even have flat flowers to assist butterflies when landing.Butterflies aid in pollination during their final adult stage. Thus, they change into beneficial insects to plants. This change makes butterflies an important friend of plants, despite being a hated enemy in previous life cycle stages!32. How does a plant respond to butterflies’ eggs A. It tries to get rid of them. B. It tries to appeal to them.C. It grows a little better with them. D. It protects them from being eaten.33. When do butterflies cause the greatest damage to agriculture A In the period of egg-laying. B. In the period of pupa.C. In the period of caterpillar. D. In the period of adult.34. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 4 A. Describe the process of pollination.B. Show how flowers attract butterflies.C. Stress the importance of pollination.D. Explore how adult butterflies develop.35. What can be the best title for the text A. Why do flowers need butterflies’ pollination B. How do plants defend themselves from pests C. Are butterflies’ life cycles similar to the plants’ D. Are butterflies beneficial or harmful to plants 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。Increasing your reading speed is a journey that combines technique, practice, and a patient mindset. By following these strategies, you’ll improve your reading speed.Active readingActive reading involves engaging with the material rather than passively absorbing words. Techniques such as underlining key phrases quickly taking down notes in the margin (页边空白) and asking questions about the content can significantly enhance your reading speed. ____36____.Expand your peripheral vision (周边视觉)A substantial portion of reading involves the movement of your eyes across lines of text. By expanding your peripheral vision, you can take in more words with each glance. Practice widening your focus to capture groups of words rather than focusing on one word at a time. ____37____.Get rid of subvocalisation (默读)Subvocalisation, or the habit of pronouncing each word in your head as you read, can be a major obstruction to reading speed. Subvocalisation is a natural part of early reading development. ____38____. Train your mind to get rid of this inner voice by consciously focusing on visualising concepts and ideas rather than saying each word internally. This change can lead to a fast reading experience.____39____Like any skill, increasing your reading speed requires consistent practice. Mix up your reading materials to expose yourself to various writing styles and subjects. Whether it’s fiction, non-fiction, academic articles or industry reports, diversifying your reading content enhances your adaptability and speed in processing different types of information.____40____. Gradually increase the complexity and length of the material, challenging your brain to read faster while maintaining comprehension. This intentional and varied practice is key to training your newfound speed-reading skills.A. Practice regularlyB. Efficient readingC. However, it can delay progress as you strive to read fasterD. Set aside dedicated time each day for focused reading practiceE. These actions force your brain to get information more efficientlyF. This adjustment can lead to a significant increase in reading speedG. This allows your brain to process information without the inner voice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。Monique Marshall knew she had to do something for her mother after her stepfather passed away. Monique’s mother, Karin, who is 84 years old, was living in her apartment in New York City ____41____, about 2,500 miles away from Monique in Los Angeles.Monique ____42____ she had to do something for her mother. ____43____ Monique’s husband, Demille, was all on board, willing to do anything to ____44____ Karin in her advanced age. That’s when Monique and Demille brainstormed with their friends and neighbors, Pierre and Carmen, who happened to be ____45____.After much thought and planning, they ____46____ a solution of a “glam garage (豪华车库)”. Monique and Demille decided to turn their old and drafty ____47____ into an apartment space for Karin. But as is always the case with any construction project, they encountered ____48____. However, it was nothing too big that kept them from completing the ____49____. And the results are ____50____!Karin is in love with her new living space and new city. When Karin first ____51____ into her glam garage apartment in Los Angeles, she couldn’t ____52____ her eyes.“It was overwhelming,” said Karin. “I was so ____53____. Monique had done all the furniture. I didn’t have to do anything.”What a wonderful and ____54____ solution that came about because of love, care and ____55____.41. A. in person B. at hand C. on duty D. by herself42. A. knew B. guessed C. stressed D. minded43. A. Eventually B. Luckily C. Occasionally D. Instantly44. A. revive B. ignore C. visit D. assist45. A. artists B. doctors C. architects D. teachers46. A. brought up B. came about C. broke down D. took out47. A. car B. house C. garage D. kitchen48. A. consequences B. issues C. strategies D. facilities49. A. match B. project C. distance D. preference50. A. awful B. challenging C. obvious D. fantastic51. A. stepped B. broke C. turned D. drove52. A. change B. keep C. believe D. open53. A. confused B. shocked C. curious D. addicted54. A. specific B. classic C. attractive D. creative55. A. concern B. prediction C. balance D. warning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。As winter comes, hands and feet can easily get cold especially among women. Thick gloves can be one of the best ____56____ (option) yet some makes wearing them is not convenient, especially when people want to do something with ____57____ (they) hands.However, this was not a problem for ancient Chinese people, ____58____ had a more exquisite (精美的) tool to keep their hands warm: hand warmers.There is no accurate ____59____ (write) record regarding the origin of this tool, but there are some tales about its invention.One folk story concerns an emperor of the Sui Dynasty who visited Jiangsu in the winter. Due ____60____ the bitter cold, the local official asked manufacturers ____61____ (design) a small warmer for the emperor that could be held in one's hands. Thus the hand warmer was created.By the Song Dynasty, the tool was in widespread use. Techniques for producing the tool were ____62____ (wide) employed in the Ming Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty. Many poems and books from this period recorded people ____63____ (use) hand warmers. A Dream of Red Mansions, the classic novel by Cao Xueqin in the Qing Dynasty, also featured a maid sending a hand warmer to the heroine Lin Daiyu in one chapter.Zhang Mingqi, a veteran manufacturer of hand warmers, was considered ____64____ first-class craftsman in the Qing Dynasty. The tools that he produced _____65_____ (bear) his surname, called Zhang-style hand warmers.第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (满分15分)66. 假定你是李华，你们合唱队（choir）缺一名指挥（conductor）。你的交换生同学Wilson曾经在合唱队中担任过此角色。请你给他发一封电子邮件，邀请他做你们合唱队的指挥，内容包括：1. 情况介绍；2. 发出邀请；3. 期待回复。注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear Wilson,___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours,Li Hua第二节 (满分25分)67. 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。In 1940, I worked in the checkroom of the railway station. I saw everybody that came up the stairs.Harry was a young man who came to the station and waited at the head of the stairs for the passengers from the 9:05 train.I remembered seeing Harry that first evening. He wasn’t much more than a thin, anxious kid then. He was all dressed up and I knew he was meeting his sister, who he hadn’t seen for many years.Well, the passengers came up and I had to get busy. I didn’t look toward the stairs again until nearly time for the 9:18 and I was very surprised to see that the Harry was still there. His sister didn’t come on the 9:18 either, nor on the 9:40, and when the passengers from the 10:02 had all arrived and left, Harry was looking pretty upset. Pretty soon he came close to my window so I called out and asked him what his sister looked like.“She’s small and dark. She is nineteen years old and very neat in the way she walk” he said. “She has a face that has lots of spirit. I mean she can get mad but she never stays mad for long, and her eyebrows come to a little point in the middle. She’s got a brown fur, but maybe she isn’t wearing it.”“I couldn’t remember seeing anybody like that,” I told him.He showed me the telegram he’d received: ARRIVE THURSDAY. MEET ME AT THE STATION. MAY. It was from Omaha, Nebraska. “Well,” I finally said, “why don’t you phone to your home She’s probably called there if she got in ahead of you.”He gave me a sick look. “I’ve only been in the town for two days. We were going to meet and then drive down to the south of the city where I’ve got a job. She doesn’t have my address.”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。When I came on duty the next day Harry was still there and I asked more about his sister.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________One day, after about two weeks, I thought I could say something encouraging to him.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 展开更多...... 收起↑ 资源列表 贵州省黔东南州2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题（原卷版）.docx 贵州省黔东南州2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题（解析版）.docx
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