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2023~2024 学年度第二学期高二年级期中考试试卷
英 语
考生注意：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：人教版选择性必修第三册。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5 小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How will the man travel there
A. By air. B. By ship. C. By train.
2. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a grocery store. B. In a restaurant. C. At home.
3. What did the woman probably try to do
A. Play a tape recorder. B. Repair a typewriter. C. Take a picture.
4. What does the woman mean
A. She can finish the work alone.
B. She is willing to help the man.
C. She appreciates the man’s offer.
5. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To tell her about the parking.
B. To invite her to visit a friend.
C. To help her park the car.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6至 8题。
6. Where are the speakers probably
A. In a hospital. B. In a factory. C. In a school.
7. What does the woman need right now
A. An X-ray test. B. An operation. C. Some rest.
8. Who has died of heart disease
A. The woman’s father. B. The woman’s mother. C. The woman’s grandfather.
听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。
9. What does the man want to do
A. Open an account. B. Borrow some money. C. Take some money out of his account.
10. What’s the woman probably
A. A reporter. B. A bank clerk. C. A customer.
11. When will the man come back
A. A few minutes later. B. Several hours later. C. Tomorrow.
听第8段材料，回答第12 至 14题。
12. Where did the woman find the old medicine bottle
A. In a shop. B. In a hole. C. Near the village gate.
13. What did the woman find in the sports ground
A. A teapot. B. Some coins. C. A metal horse.
14. How old are the coins
A. About 50 years. B. About 100 years. C. About 200 years.
听第9段材料，回答第15 至17题。
15. What is the weather like today
A. Nice. B. Cold. C. Hot.
16. What time is it
A. It’s six o’clock. B. It’s eleven o’clock. C. It’s twelve o’clock.
17. What are the speakers going to do
A. Go shopping. B. Go working. C. Listen to the radio.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. How long has the man worked at the present company
A. For about 3 years. B. For about 13 years. C. For about 30 years.
19. What is a main reason why the speaker chose his present job
A. To live in Spain. B. To enjoy free flights. C. To get cheap flights and holidays.
20. What does the speaker’s work involve
A. Providing information for the customers.
B. Offering suggestions on purchasing cars.
C. Leading a group tour to visit some places.
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
From Milan to Riyadh, these culture-packed cities offer creative experiences, whether through interesting street arts, innovative exhibitions or award-winning architectures.
Milan
Milan’s fashion heritage dates back to its days as an important trading center, when rich businessmen would bring luxurious clothes to the city and improve their bartering(以物易物)skills in its streets. The area’s fashion-forward reputation was later strengthened by design masters such as Giorgio Armani, Dolce &. Gabbana and Versace, all of whom grew their brands here.
Shanghai
Shanghai has a long history in the fields of art and architecture, and has long attracted creative professionals both domestically and internationally. But today, the integration of traditional temples into the surrounding modern metropolis (大都市) continues to attract tourists. Begin with a wander through the streets of the original Old City, taking in the 600-year-old City God Temple and the nine-bend Jiu Qu Qiao. Then, make for the Shanghai Museum, where more than a million artifacts—including ancient sculptures, china and calligraphy—are on display.
Copenhagen
Copenhagen’s architecture has been awarded many honors over the years, including UNESCO World Capital of Architecture 2023. Today, many of the city’s most popular tour routes centre on these eye-catching aspects. The harbour-front Copenhagen Opera House presents a neo-futuristic style while the Black Diamond Royal Library and the Bicycle Bridge dot the skyline with their distinctive designs.
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s largest city Riyadh has actively positioned itself as a global destination for creative travellers and to this end, it has established the Riyad h Art initiative. The first public art project of its kind in the country, Riyadh Art aims to transform the city into a “gallery without walls” through public art installations, festivals and workshops.
21. What is Milan famous for
A. Its festivals. B. Its modern art. C. Its architecture. D. Its fashion products.
22. Where will you go if you want to visit the Bicycle Bridge
A. Milan. B. Shanghai. C. Copenhagen. D. Riyadh.
23. What do we know about Riyadh
A. It aims to attract creative visitors. B. It has a lot of galleries without walls.
C. It is Saudi Arabia’s second largest city. D. It plans to set up the Riyad h Art initiative.
B
Jack Prelutsky is an American poet. He is known for his humorous and fantastic poetry for children, which has earned him numerous awards.
Jack Prelutsky was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1940. As a child, he did not enjoy poetry, finding it boring and pointless. Instead, Prelutsky expressed his artistry through music, taking voice and piano lessons. While Prelutsky claims he got into poetry almost by accident, he also states that he was always a poet. It just took him some time to realize his love for poetry.
Prelutsky explored quite a few options before he found his niche in poetry. He was a folk singer and guitar teacher in Greenwich Village in his late teens and early twenties. Prelutsky also held a variety of odd jobs. He worked as a furniture mover, piano mover, taxicab driver, coal shoveler, fruit picker, truck driver and photographer, among other jobs.
At the age of 23, Prelutsky decided to try illustrating. Just before presenting his illustrations to a children’s book editor, he added a few lines of poetry to the pictures. The editor told him that the illustrations were not publishable but the poems showed the talent. Over the next months and years, Prelutsky worked with the editor to create a collection of animal poems inspired by his love of the Bronx Zoo. His first book, entitled A Gopher in the Garden and Other Animal Poems, was published in 1967.
In addition to writing, Prelutsky has edited various poetry collections and translated poetry from German and Swedish into English. He currently resides in Seattle, where he writes and performs his work. Prelutsky is considered one of the most popular children’s poets. His work pioneered a new era of children’s poetry. In 2006, the Poetry Foundation named Jack Prelutsky the first Children’s Poet Laureate, a position designed to promote poetry for children and raise awareness of the power and relevance of poetry for young people.
24. Why did Prelutsky dislike poetry in his early years
A. It was too difficult. B. He wasn’t good at it.
C. He thought it meaningless. D. It took up too much of his time.
25. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “niche” in paragraph 3
A. Mistake. B. Dream. C. Comprehension. D. Interest.
26. How old was Prelutsky when he published his first book
A. 23. B. 27. C. 40. D. 66.
27. What is the purpose of the text
A. To introduce a poet. B. To attract poetry lovers.
C. To display some excellent poems. D. To encourage readers to write poems.
C
Retired Army Col. Farrell Patrick taught computer science at West Point during the1970s and then at two private universities through the 1990s, so he isn’t surprised by the progress technology has made over the decades. But when the 91-year-old got his first virtual reality (VR) experience recently, he was amazed.
Sitting in a conference room at John Knox Village, Patrick sat up straight as his eyes and ears experienced what it would be like to be in a Navy fighter jet flying off the Florida coast. John Knox Village was one of 17 senior communities around the country that participated in a recently published Stanford University study.
During the study, the seniors picked from seven-minute virtual experiences such as riding in a tank, watching stage performances, playing with dogs and cats or visiting places like Paris or Egypt. The participants wore headsets that gave them 360-degree views and sounds, making it seem like they had been all but dropped into the actual experience.
The study, working with the company Mynd Immersive, found that almost 80% of the seniors reported having a more positive attitude after their VR session and almost 60% said they felt less isolated socially. The enjoyment lessened somewhat for older respondents whose sight and hearing had deteriorated (恶化). Those who found VR less enjoyable were also more likely to dislike technology in general.
The company has worked on the biggest complaints the seniors in the study had about VR—the headsets were too heavy and the heat they generated made the seniors’ foreheads sweat. The new headsets weigh about six ounces (189 grams) instead of a pound (454 grams). Besides, they have a built-in fan for cooling, and the videos aren’t as jumpy.
Patrick says he hopes to live to 100 because he believes the next five years will see momentous changes in VR. Still a technology enthusiast, he believes the cost of systems will drop dramatically and become part of everyday living, even for seniors.
28. What is the function of the first paragraph
A. To lead in the topic. B. To reach a conclusion.
C. To present an argument. D. To make a definition.
29. Why does the author mention “Paris or Egypt” in paragraph 3
A. To illustrate the two cities’ support for VR.
B. To explain why seniors are crazy about traveling.
C. To compare the differences between the two cities.
D. To show the VR experiences the seniors can choose from.
30. What did the study find
A. Most seniors enjoyed VR. B. Old people preferred socializing.
C. Seniors’ sight and hearing became worse. D. Most retired people disliked high-tech products.
31. What do the figures in paragraph 5 indicate about Mynd Immersive
A. Its products hardly appeal to seniors. B. Its goal is to produce high-quality videos.
C. It has made improvements on the headsets. D. It has got a lot of complaints from teenagers.
D
For generations, Nafisa Bayniyazova and her family have made a living growing melons, pumpkins and tomatoes on farms around the Aral Sea. Bayniyazova,50, has spent most of her life near Muynak, in northwestern Uzbekistan, tending the land. Farm life was sometimes difficult but generally reliable and productive.
Now, Bayniyazova and other residents say they’re facing a disaster they can’t beat: climate change, which is speeding up the decades- long disappearance of the Aral, once the lifeblood for the thousands living around it.
Decades ago, deep blue and filled with fish, the Aral was one of the world’s largest inland bodies of water. Thousands of migrants from across Asia and Europe moved to the Aral’s shores for jobs popping up everywhere from canning factories to luxury vacation resorts. Today, the few remaining towns sit quiet along the former seabed of the Aral—technically classified as a lake, due to its lack of a direct outlet to the ocean, though residents and officials call it a sea.
Much of its early disappearance is due to human engineering and agricultural projects gone wrong, now paired with climate change. Summers are hotter and longer; winters, shorter and bitterly cold.
Without the moderating influence of a large body of water to regulate the climate, dust storms began to blow through towns. Strong winds caused dunes (沙丘) to swallow entire towns, and abandoned buildings were filled with sand. A dozen fish species went extinct, and businesses closed down. “The fish factories closed, the ships were stuck in the harbor, and the workers all left,” said Madi Zhasekenov, former director of the Aral Sea Fisherman Museum in Aralsk, Kazakhstan. “It became only us locals.”
On her Uzbekistan farm, Bayniyazova’s family has dug an earthen well, hoping to hold on to the precious little water that’s left. “If there is no water, it will be very difficult for people to live,” Bayniyazova said. “Now people are barely surviving.” She doesn’t plan to leave her farm but yet knows more hardships are likely ahead.
32. How is paragraph 3 developed
A. By reasoning. B. By making a comparison.
C. By experimenting. D. By analyzing data.
33. What can be inferred from paragraph 5
A. The number of fish in the Aral Sea is increasing.
B. Madi Zhasekenov feels hopeful about his future.
C. Local people around the Aral have lost their livelihoods.
D. Madi Zhasekenov has adapted to the changing climate.
34. How does Bayniyazova feel now
A. Ashamed. B. Worried. C. Relieved. D. Embarrassed.
35. What is the best title for the text
A. The Importance of the Aral Sea
B. How to Deal With the Aral Sea Disaster
C. We Will Face the Challenge of Adapting to Climate Change
D. Climate Change Is Quickening the Disappearance of the Aral Sea
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。
When we set goals, self-motivation plays a key role. At first, you might feel energetic and work toward your goals at full stretch. 36 , you can feel discouraged and find it difficult to stay motivated. The following tips will help you to overcome the decrease in motivation and stay on track toward achieving goals.
37
Sometimes having a big goal makes it difficult to even know where to begin. Breaking down a big goal into smaller tasks will help to lay out the steps toward success.
Get enough rest
When it comes to achieving a goal, rest is just as important as working hard. Make sure you get enough sleep. A study shows that sleep has a major impact on overall health and performance. As it turns out, having enough sleep can actually have positive effects on your brain. 38 .
Celebrate small wins
When hard work pays off, you certainly deserve a moment to celebrate. 39 , whether that means buying something nice, taking the afternoon off, having a hot bath, or enjoying your favorite meal.
Surround yourself with supportive people
40 . There is no doubt that you’ll need cheerleaders on the sidelines who can lift you up when self-motivation drops. So when you feel discouraged, don’t hesitate to ask for help from those supportive people to stay motivated.
A. Set higher goals
B. If you ask for help
C. Break down big goals into smaller ones
D. Mark each small success by treating yourself
E. But when results don’t happen as quickly as you’d like
F. So give yourself a chance to “turn off” by taking breaks
G. People who have a good support system have a better chance of succeeding
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。
A man got depressed about life. In spite of all his 41 , he got nothing but failure. Feeling 42 , he left everything and relaxed himself in the woods, where he met a farmer. The man shared his 43 with the farmer.
“Do you see that fern (蕨类植物) and bamboo there ” the farmer said, pointing towards two 44 . He told the man that when he planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, he took very good care of them. Within a short period of time, the fern 45 grew from the earth. However, 46 the bamboo seed had been watered for years, it did not outwardly grow as much as an inch. But the farmer did not 47 the bamboo seed and continued to 48 it. By the fifth year, a tiny sprout (嫩芽) grew out of the 49 . And within six months, the tree grew a hundred feet tall.
“So, did the bamboo tree lie quietly for four years only to grow rapidly in the 50 ” the farmer asked. The answer is quite 51 . The little tree was growing underground, developing a root system which was 52 enough to support its potential for outward 53 in the fifth year and beyond.
“Did you know that you had been 54 all the time and that you were growing strong roots ” said the farmer. Hearing the farmer’s words, the man 55 the value of hard work.
41. A. advice B. effort C. fear D. evidence
42. A. surprised B. motivated C. defeated D. relieved
43. A. excitement B. failure C. knowledge D. food
44. A. farms B. seeds C. gardens D. plants
45. A. quickly B. immediately C. hardly D. likely
46. A. since B. if C. unless D. although
47. A. get down to B. look forward to C. give up on D. go away with
48. A. show B. control C. cut D. water
49. A. ground B. imbalance C. tree D. disorder
50. A. third B. fourth C. fifth D. sixth
51. A. obvious B. right C. wrong D. complex
52. A. clear B. strong C. early D. close
53. A. information B. calm C. success D. growth
54. A. resting B. waiting C. struggling D. smiling
55. A. reported B. realized C. ignored D. assessed
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。
Napoleon Bonaparte’s iconic hat was sold at an auction (拍卖会) on Sunday, fetching a history-making $2.1 million. While French auction house Osenat expected the hat 56 (go)for up to $875,328, it went far beyond that amount—and the previous record holder, a Napoleon hat sold at the same auction house for about $2 million in 2014.
Napoleon, 57 was a French general, was key to the French Revolution and then overthrew the French government, 58 (eventual) becoming the emperor of France. The hat with the colors of the French flag—red, white and blue—dates back 59 the 1800s, according to auctioneer Jean Pierre Osenat.
“Our hat 60 (use) by Emperor Napoleon I in the middle of the Empire during the period when Baillon was assigned to the Emperor’s Palace(1806-1815),” the 61 (describe)on the Osenat website reads.
In a video about the hat ahead of the sale, Osenat said this particular hat had been through many 62 (event) and symbolized Napoleon’s history of 15 years that changed France and 63 world. He added, “The image of Napoleon 64 (wear) this type of hat—sideways, unlike everyone else— 65 (be) the image we have in mind when we think about Napoleon’s world.”
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假定你是李华，你所在的校英语俱乐部最近要组织一场迎新晚会。对于晚会的布置，你想在环保方面给出一些建议，请你给晚会负责人 Martin写封邮件，内容包括：
1.给出环保方面的建议；
2.期待晚会的举行。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:biodegradable 可生物降解的
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第二节 (满分25分)
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。
One morning, I saw a particularly good deal in a supermarket’s advertisement: $5 for ten pounds of frozen chicken. If I drove over to the store for just one item, the gas cost would cut into the saving. So I carried an old black bag on my back and went to the store by bike. As I rode the two miles to the store, the temperature seemed to be going up rapidly.
When I entered the store, I headed straight to the chicken counter. I picked a package weighing slightly over ten pounds, and then checked out. After getting outside, I put it into my backpack and thought to myself, “It’s only two miles. If I ride fast enough, I will be home in no time.”
I got on my bike and rode as fast as I could. I felt the hot air hit my face and it was really hot. A few minutes later, except for my back which was close to the cold chicken, the rest of me was beginning to sweat. As I approached a crossroad, the traffic light turned yellow. So I stopped. Suddenly, I heard a woman screaming.
“Maybe there is an accident,” I thought and looked around me.
After the light turned green, the crowds around me still didn’t move. And what I saw was a small crowd of people coming towards me! I heard someone yelling, “I’m a nurse. How can I help you ”
I looked around again and saw no accident. Moving faster, this crowd of folks started talking loudly in my direction.
“Are you all right ” said the nurse. “I am here to help!”
“Who are you talking to ” I asked, feeling completely confused.
“Can I help you ” the nurse insisted.
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw traffic piling up around me and I was really annoyed!
“No!” I told the nurse. “I’m fine!”
“But you are bleeding all over! Why don’t you get off your bike and let me check ” said the nurse.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I got off my bike, unwillingly. _______________________________________________________________
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I realized my back and my legs might also have “blood” all over them. _______________________________
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2023~2024学年度第二学期高二年级期中考试试卷·英语
参考答案、提示及评分细则
听力部分录音稿
(Text 1)
W: Have you got your train ticket yet
M: No, not yet. I’ve decided to fly there.
(Text 2)
W: Waiter, we’d like to order now.
M: Yes
W: Which salad do you recommend
M: I’d suggest the Chef’s Delight.
(Text 3)
M: Did you check the power plug and press the play button
W: Yes, the power indicator was on, and it was running, but somehow the sound didn’t come through.
(Text 4)
M: What’s up You look down.
W: I’ve got piles of papers to type, but I type so slowly.
M: Come on. What are friends for I can do it for you.
W: Really How kind you are to help me out!
(Text 5)
M: Excuse me, Miss. You can’t park here.
W: But it’s only for a few minutes, Sir. I’m waiting for a friend.
M: This is a taxi park. You can park in the car park round the corner over there.
(Text 6)
M: Well, Mrs. Wang. Do you have a pain in your stomach
W: Yes, particularly after meals.
M: Let me see your X-ray result. I’m afraid you need an operation right now.
W: Is it so serious
M: I’m afraid so.
W: Operation What about my heart
M: Let me feel your pulse. Have you been weak recently
W: Yes, I get tired rather easily.
M: Have you been losing any weight
W: I suppose so. The mirror tells me that.
M: Has anyone in your family got heart trouble
W: Well, both my parents have high blood-pressure, and my grandfather died of heart attack.
M: You heart is in a rather bad state.
W: You mean I should have another operation some day
M: Yes, very likely.
(Text 7)
M: Excuse me. Can I withdraw some money from my account
W: Sorry, Sir. I’m afraid you’ll have to wait.
M: Why There are not many people waiting at the moment.
W: I’m sorry to say our computer is down.
M: Is there any other way I can get the money I really need it today.
W: I’m afraid not. We have to check your account through the computer.
M: So I will have to wait till your computer is working again. Is that right
W: Yeah, that’s the case.
M: Could you please tell me how long it will possibly take to get the computer working again
W: It’s hard to say. Sometimes it only takes a few minutes, but sometimes maybe a few hours. It depends.
M: All right. I will come back tomorrow.
(Text 8)
M: Did you find anything interesting in your digging
W: Yes, a few e over here and I’ll show you. I found this old teapot near the village gate. Part of it was broken, as you can see.
M: And you’ve mended it.
W: Yes, and I found this old medicine bottle in an old shop!
M: And the glass wasn’t broken
W: No. Wasn’t that lucky
M: What about this metal horse
W: I found that in the sports ground.
M: Isn’t it pretty! Maybe it was a prize for races.
W: Yes, probably.
M: What else did you find
W: I found some coins! Look at these pieces! They’re foreign and about 100 years old.
M: What luck! Where did you find them
W: I found them in a hole under a tree.
(Text 9)
W: What a lovely day!
M: Yes, isn’t it Nice and bright this morning.
W: I hope it stays like this.
M: I hope so.
W: Is the weather usually like this here
M: It’s usually a bit hotter than today.
W: What’s it like in winter
M: It’s pretty cold. But it doesn’t snow often.
W: I wonder what it’s going to be like tomorrow.
M: I didn’t hear the weather report on the radio. What’s the weather like where you come from
W: Summer is a bit hotter than here, but winter isn’t so cold.
M: How about spring and autumn
W: Lovely, especially in spring.
M: Have you ever seen a hurricane
W: Once, a long time ago.
M: Does it often occur in your country
W: Now and then.
M: Oh, it’s eleven o’clock now. Let’s listen to the weather report on the radio.
W: That’s a good idea.
(Text 10)
M: Good afternoon! My name’s Carl and I work for one of the major companies in the High Street. I’ve been with them for about 13 years. People often ask me why I decided to do this job. As a young man, I loved traveling and worked for a while as a salesman in Spain. When I came back to stay within the travel industry, my experience of working in tourist centres abroad helped me to get this job. I have to admit that one of the main reasons I wanted to be a travel agent was that we get cheap flights and holidays. It’s a great advantage! Basically I’m a salesperson. I advise people on the holiday choices available to them. You know, different destinations, types of holiday, ways to get there, and so on. When a customer has decided what he wants, I book it for them and make any other arrangements they may need, such as car hi re or tours. My duty doesn’t end there, though. If my customers are flying, I need to tell them what time they have to check in, and make sure they know what time they will be arriving. I also give information on likely weather conditions and anything else I think will be useful for them.
参考答案
1~5 ABACA 6~10 ABCCB 11~15 CACBA 16~20 BCBCA
21. D 细节理解题。根据 Milan 部分“The area’s fashion-forward reputation was later strengthened by design masters such as Giorgio Armani, Dolce &Gabbana and Versace, all of whom grew their brands here.”可知,米兰因它的时尚产品而闻名。
22. C 细节理解题。根据 Copenhagen 部分“The harbour-front Copenhagen Opera House presents a neo-futuristic style while the Black Diamond Royal Library and the Bicycle Bridge dot the sky line with their distinctive designs.”可知,如果你想游览 the Bicycle Bridge,可以去哥本哈根。
23. A 细节理解题。根据 Riyadh 部分“Saudi Arabia’s largest city Riyad h has actively positioned itself as a global destination for creative travellers...”可知,利雅得旨在吸引富有创意的旅行者。
24. C 细节理解题。根据第二段“As a child, he did not enjoy poetry, finding it boring and pointless.”可知,Prelutsky早年的时候不喜欢诗歌，因为他觉得诗歌无聊、没有意义。
25.D 词义猜测题。根据第三段画线词前后句意：Prelutsky在诗歌领域找到自己的_______之前，探索了很多种选择。在他二十出头的时候，他是格林威治村的一名民谣歌手和吉他老师……。故画线词可以用Interest替换。
26. B 推理判断题。根据第二段“Jack Prelutsky was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1940.”及第四段“His first book, entitled A Gopher in the Garden and Other Animal Poems, was published in 1967.”可推断,Prelutsky 在27岁的时候出版了他的第一本著作。
27. A 写作意图题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了一位美国的童诗诗人—Jack Prelutsky。
28. A 推理判断题。根据第一段“But when the 91-year-old got his first virtual reality(VR) experience recently, he was amazed.”和第二段“John Knox Village was one of 17 senior communities around the country that participated in a recently published Stanford University study. ”可推断,第一段主要是引出话题。
29. D 细节理解题。根据第三段“During the study, the seniors picked from seven-minute virtual experiences such as riding in a tank, watching stage performances, playing with dogs and cats or visiting places like Paris or Egypt.”可知，作者提及“巴黎或埃及”是为了展示老年人可以选择的虚拟现实的体验。
30. A 细节理解题。根据第四段“The study, working with the company Mynd Immersive, found that almost80% of the seniors reported having a more positive attitude after their VR session and almost 60% said they felt less isolated socially.”可知,研究发现大多数老年人都喜欢虚拟现实。
31. C 推理判断题。根据第五段“The company has worked on the biggest complaints the seniors in the study had about VR—the headsets were too heavy and the heat they generated made the seniors’ foreheads sweat. The new headsets weigh about six ounces(189 grams) instead of a pound(454 grams)…”可推断, Mynd Immersive公司对耳机进行了改进。
32. B 细节理解题。根据第三段“Decades ago, deep blue and filled with fish, the Aral was one of the world’s largest inland bodies of water... Today, the few remaining towns sit quiet along the former seabed of the Aral...”可知，本段主要是通过作比较展开的。
33. C 推理判断题。根据第五段“…A dozen fish species went extinct, and businesses closed down. ‘The fish factories closed, the ships were stuck in the harbor, and the workers all left,’ said Madi Zhasekenov... ‘It became only us locals.’”可推断,咸海周围的当地人失去了生计。
34. B 推理判断题。 根据最后一段“Bayniyazova said. ‘Now people are barely surviving.’She doesn’t plan to leave her farm yet but knows more hardships are likely ahead.”可推断, Bayniyazova感到很担心。
35. D 标题判断题。通读全文,尤其是第二段“Now, Bayniyazova and other residents say they’re facing a disaster they can’t beat: climate change, which is speeding up the decades-long disappearance of the Aral, once the lifeblood for the thousands living around it.”可知,本文主要讲的是气候变化正在加速咸海的消失。
36. E 根据空前“At first, you might feel energetic and work to ward your goals at full stretch.”及空后“you can feel discouraged and find it difficult to stay motivated.”可知,E项“但是当结果没有像你想的那么快发生时”符合。
37. C 根据下文“Breaking down a big goal into smaller tasks will help to lay out the steps toward success.”可知，C项“把大目标分解成小目标”适合作本段的小标题。
38. F 根据本段的小标题 Get enough rest 及空前“As it turns out, having enough sleep can actually have positive effects on your brain.”可知,F项“所以,给自己一个’关机’的机会,休息一下”符合。
39. D 根据本段的小标题 Celebrate small wins、空前“When hard work pays off, you certainly deserve a moment to celebrate.”及空后“whether that means buying something nice, taking the afternoon off, having a hot bath, or enjoying your favorite meal.”可知,D项“通过款待自己来庆贺每一个小成功”符合。
40. G 根据本段的小标题 Surround yourself with supportive people 及空后“There is no doubt that you’ll need cheerleaders on the sidelines who can lift you up when self-motivation drops.”可知,G 项“拥有良好支持系统的人有更大的成功机会”符合。
41. B 尽管付出了所有的努力(effort)，但他得到的只有失败。
42. C 他感到挫败(defeated)，于是他放下一切，在树林里放松自己，他在那里遇到了一个农夫。
43. B 这个失意的人把他的失败(failure)告诉了这个农夫。
44. D “你看到那边的蕨类植物和竹子了吗 ”农夫指着两棵植物(plants)说。
45. A 在很短的时间内，蕨类植物很快(quickly)从地里长出来了。
46. D 然而，虽然(although)竹子的种子已经浇水多年，但它并没有向外生长一英寸。
47. C 但农夫并没有放弃(give up on)竹子的种子,继续给它浇水(water)。
48. D 见上题解析。
49. A 到了第五年,地里(ground)长出了一个小嫩芽。
50. C “那么，这棵竹子安静地躺了四年，是在第五个(fifth)年头才迅速生长吗 ”农夫问道。
51. A 答案很明显(obvious)。
52. B 这棵小树一直在地下生长，形成了一个强大的(strong)根系，足以支持它在第五年或以后向外生长(growth)的潜力。
53. D 见上题解析。
54. C “你知道吗，你一直在努力奋斗(struggling)，你已经长出了强壮的根。”农夫说。
55. B 听了农夫的话,这个人意识到了(realized)努力的价值。
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第一节
One possible version:
Dear Martin,
I am Li Hua from the English Club. We are about to organize a welcome party, and I would like to share some suggestions regarding the decoration of the party, with a focus on environmental friendliness.
Firstly, when choosing decorations, we’d better choose some item s that are either recyclable or biodegradable. Secondly, we can minimize the use of disposable plastic products by providing reusable tableware and cups. Finally, setting up garbage classification and recycling bins at the party site will enable everyone to dispose of waste correctly.
I hope my suggestions will be taken into account. I am looking forward to the party.
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节
One possible version:
I got off my bike, unwillingly. One man volunteered to hold my bike and a young lady helped me get my backpack off. Two old women rushed to support me on both sides. They kept asking me whether I had had an accident. I stood there, studying these strange strangers, and then looked down at my backpack, which was now sitting on the roadside. To my surprise, I saw a red ring around my backpack on the ground!
I realized my back and my legs might also have “blood” all over them. Holding up my laughter, I pointed to my backpack. Not knowing what to expect, one man went to the bag and opened it very cautiously. When the frightened group of people saw that it was a mixture of water and blood from the chicken that had run through my backpack and all over me, their concern suddenly turned into amusement. They all laughed out of relief and I suddenly felt an unexpected moment of community on the unpleasantly hot summer day.

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