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2023-2024学年广州市花都区高二第二学期期中考试
满分130分, 考试时间为120分钟
第一部分 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
Every day people joined archaeologists and artists in finding some of the year’s most dramatic discoveries. Below are some examples of 2023.
“Naughty pupils”-ancient punishment method resurfaces
Archaeologists discovered 18,000 ink-carved pieces of pottery-known as “ostraca”—at the site of Athribis early this year, and among them were hundreds of fragments(碎片)with a single symbol repeated front and back.
Those scribbles(潦草的文字)are evidence of ‘naughty “pupils” being made to write lines, according to researchers a Germany’s University of Tuebingen. The fragments also included receipts, school texts, trade information and lists of names.
Van Gogh peers out in hidden portrait
There is one more known van Gogh’s self-portrait in the world, and it was hidden behind a painting of a peasant woman. People made the discovery when they took an X-ray of one of his portraits from 1885 and discovered the artist’s own image behind layers of cardboard and glue. While X-rays often reveal how artists-changed their compositions, the full self-portrait of van Gogh came as a huge surprise, who was known to reuse canvase(画布)to save money.
Another treasure collection from Sanxingdui
The Sanxingdui archaeological site has produced thousands of relics. The latest discovery, reported by Chinese state media in June includes 3,155 objects, a turtle shell-shaped box and a sacrificial altar among them. A team has been digging six places of the site, turning up more than 13,000 objects so far. Last year, the relics they uncovered included a golden mask, ivory artifacts(手工艺品)and a jade knife. The Sanxingdui culture still remains mysterious, as it left behind no written records or human remains, though many believe it to be part of the ancient kingdom of Shu, which ruled along the upper stream of the Yangtze River until it was conquered in 316 BC.
1. What led to the researchers’ conclusion about the fragments
A. The repeated symbol. B. Trade information.
C. Lists of pupils’ names. D. The mark of ink.
2. Why did van Gogh hide his self-portrait in a painting
A. To keep away from X-rays.
B. To save money.
C. To make his works more mysterious.
D. To help people find his composition.
3. Which is the newly-unearthed relic of 2023 in Sanxingdui site
A. A jade knife. B. A golden mask.
C. A written record. D. A turtle shell-shaped box.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了三个考古新发现。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Naughty pupils”—ancient punishment method resurfaces部分“among them were hundreds of fragments(碎片)with a single symbol repeated front and back.(其中有数百个碎片，正面和背面都重复着一个符号。)”以及“Those scribbles(潦草的文字)are evidence of ‘naughty “pupils” being made to write lines, according to researchers a Germany’s University of Tuebingen.(据德国图宾根大学的研究人员称，这些涂鸦是“淘气的”学生被强迫写台词的证据。)”可知，研究人员是根据这些碎片上的重复的符号得出结论，证明这些碎片的内容是调皮的学生所写。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Van Gogh peers out in hidden portrait部分“While X-rays often reveal how artists-changed their compositions, the full self-portrait of van Gogh came as a huge surprise, who was known to reuse canvase(画布)to save money.( 虽然X射线经常揭示艺术家是如何改变他们的作品的,但梵高的完整的自画像是一个巨大的惊喜,他被认为重用画布来省钱。)”可知，梵高是为了省钱才将自画像隐藏在一幅画中。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Another treasure collection from Sanxingdui部分“The latest discovery, reported by Chinese state media in June includes 3,155 objects, a turtle shell-shaped box and a sacrificial altar among them.( 据中国官方媒体6月份报道，最近的发现包括3155件物品，其中包括一个龟壳形状的盒子和一个祭祀祭坛。)”可知，2023年三星堆遗址新出土的器物包括一个龟壳形状的盒子。故选D。
B
Kristin Schell is the founder of The Turquoise Table, a movement of ordinary people who want to create community right in their own front yards. Ten years ago, she and her family moved to a new home in Austin, Texas.
One day, Kristin tried to connect with her new neighbors by hosting a party. She bought a few picnic tables but the delivery driver set one table down in her front yard by mistake. “After the party, I painted the table turquoise—my favorite color—and put it in the front yard, just a few feet from the sidewalk,” she says.
That turquoise table became the place where Kristin and her kids hung out. They played games, did crafts and ate snacks. “We got intentional about where we spent our time,” Kristin says. “We became ‘front yard people’.”
Neighbors began to stop by to introduce themselves and sit down for a chat. Kristin invited people to join her at the table for coffee or iced tea. Then neighbors asked Kristin if their family could put a picnic table in their front yard too. A movement was born. “It was a simple way to slow down and connect with others,” she says. The turquoise table was inviting and had a shared feel.
People often hesitate to invite others into their homes. They think their house is too messy, it’s not big enough or they don’t have enough time. “Our perfectionism can cause us to miss out on the joy of connecting with others,” Kristin says. Her picnic table takes away the excuses—and the pressure.
She likes how it enables her to take a small step toward easing loneliness and building relationships in her community. “People’s greatest need is to know that they are loved and that they belong,” she says.
A decade after their Texas beginnings, thousands of Turquoise Tables exist in all 50 states and in 13 countries around the world. Not all of them are actually turquoise. “No matter what color it is, it’s a friendship table,” Kristin says.
4. Why did Kristin Schell start the movement
A. To host more parties in her front yard. B. To entertain her friends and neighbors.
C. To engage with people in the neighbourhood. D. To create harmonious communities worldwide.
5. Which of the following words best describe Kristin Schell according to the text
A. Creative and sociable. B. Friendly and humorous.
C. Generous and ambitious. D. Cautious and responsible.
6. What can be inferred from the text
A. People don’t like others to step into their houses.
B. The campaign has a big impact at home and abroad.
C. Kristin Schell bought the turquoise table to host a party.
D. People feel unwilling to join in the front ya rd chat at first.
7. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Love Your Neighbors B. An Amazing Woman
C. Happy Front Yard Time D. Tables Where All Are Welcome
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。克里斯汀·谢尔在前院放置了一张青绿色餐桌，与邻居和陌生人建立联系。在她的宣传和带动下，现已形成了一场全国性的运动。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Kristin Schell is the founder of The Turquoise Table, a movement of ordinary people who want to create community right in their own front yards. Ten years ago, she and her family moved to a new home in Austin, Texas.”（克里斯汀·谢尔是“绿松石桌”(the Turquoise Table)的创始人，这是一个普通人想要在自己的前院建立社区的运动）和第二段“One day, Kristin tried to connect with her new neighbors by hosting a party.(一天，克里斯汀试图通过举办一个聚会来与她的新邻居建立联系)”以及第四段“It was a simple way to slow down and connect with others”（这是一种简单的方式，让你放慢脚步，与他人交流）可知，克里斯汀·谢尔发起了这项运动的目的是与邻居接触。故选C项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段““After the party, I painted the table turquoise—my favorite color—and put it in the front yard, just a few feet from the sidewalk,” she says.”（聚会结束后，我把桌子漆成了我最喜欢的绿松石色，然后把它放在前院，离人行道只有几英尺远，”她说）以及后文Kristin后来发起了“绿松石桌”运动可知，克里斯汀有创造性。根据第四段“Kristin invited people to join her at the table for coffee or iced tea.”（克里斯汀邀请人们和她一起坐在桌边喝咖啡或冰茶）可知，克里斯汀是一个热情、好交际的人。故选A项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“A decade after their Texas beginnings, thousands of Turquoise Tables exist in all 50 states and in 13 countries around the world.”（从德州开始的十年后，成千上万的绿松石桌遍布全球50个州和13个国家）可知，这场运动在国内外都产生了巨大的影响。故选B项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，并根据第一段“Kristin Schell is the founder of The Turquoise Table, a movement of ordinary people who want to create community right in their own front yards. Ten years ago, she and her family moved to a new home in Austin, Texas.”（克里斯汀·谢尔是“绿松石桌”的创始人，这是一个普通人想要在自己的前院建立社区的运动。）和最后一段“A decade after their Texas beginnings, thousands of Turquoise Tables exist in all 50 states and in 13 countries around the world.”（从德州开始的十年后，成千上万的绿松石桌遍布全球50个州和13个国家。）可知，文章主要讲述克里斯汀·谢尔在前院放置了一张青绿色餐桌，与邻居和陌生人建立联系。在她的宣传和带动下，现已形成了一场全国性的运动。因此D项“欢迎所有人的桌子”可作为本文的最佳标题。故选D项。
C
Businesses are now in cost-cutting mode, Title Inflation (头衔通胀) has crept into the workplace Layoffs, hiring freezes and concerns about a recession are plaguing employers.
To balance this unique economic environment, employers have figured out a way to comfort employees and job applicants without spending more money. They are offering lofty-sounding titles to soften the blow of not providing a raise to internal employees or big compensation to job candidates.
An employee title is their identity. It gives them credibility in the office and makes them feel more powerful. In this sense, the policy is a sensible way to help retain staff an attract top candidates.
But if you do not really deserve the new title it could come back and haunt you. Recruiters will be pleased to find a candidate who is a perfect fit for a significant, well-paying position in terms of skills, background, and previous experience. However, a stumbling block arises when they notice the candidate has a higher title than the client offers. Since a recruiter wants to make a placement and earn a fee, they won’t waste time and will seek out other candidates who are a better fit.
Even if the recruiters decide to contact the candidate, there is a good chance the candidate won’t accept. Because most people aren’t aware that their title was inflated and believe it was a reward for their outstanding performance Understandably, they would be offended if they received a lower-level post. Now that you are at a certain level, you don’t want to go backward.
What’s more if our current title is too high, it raises red flags. For example, when searching for a new job if your title is “director”, but the new role is under that level, the interviewer will curiously inquire, “why do you want to go down in tilt ” There will be a presumption from the hiring manager that something isn’t right. They may feel that the job seeker is leaving before being fired and willing to downgrade. Rather than trying to figure out the motivations of the candidate, they’ll move on to others who have a cleaner story without any baggage.
8. What does the underlined word “plaguing” in paragraph I probably mean
A. Shocking. B. Embarrassing. C. Troubling. D. Confusing.
9. What can we learn about employees with lofty-sounding titles
A. Their salaries don’t match their titles.
B. They tend to look down upon others.
C. Their fear of being fired will disappear.
D. They get a good platform for development.
10. What will a recruiter probably do if a candidate’s title is higher than the client offers
A. He will have a discussion with the client.
B. He will contact the job applicant immediately.
C. He will not take the candidate into consideration.
D. He will spare no effort to know more about the job applicant.
11. What is hiring managers’attitude towards those who choose to downgrade
A. Entbusiastic. B. Annoyed. C. Appreciative. D. Doubtful.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了在经济衰退时期，很多雇主采用了给员工提供一个冠冕堂皇的头衔的方法试图渡过难关，这种方法有它的优势，但是会给员工带来一系列的问题。
【8题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第一段“Businesses are now in cost-cutting mode. Title inflation(头衔通胀)has crept into the workplace. Layoffs, hiring freezes and concerns about a recession (企业现在正处于成本削减模式。头衔膨胀已经蔓延到工作场所。裁员、招聘冻结和对经济衰退的担忧……)”可推理出划线词的含义应为“困扰”，A. Shocking 使震惊；B. Embarrassing使尴尬；C. Troubling 困扰；D. Confusing 使困惑。故选 C项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段 They are offering lofty-sounding (听起来高大上的)：titles to soften the blow of not providing a raise to internal employees or big compensation to job candidates.(他们提供了冠冕堂皇的头衔：以减轻不给内部员工加薪或给求职者巨额薪酬的打击。)可知，听起来高大上的员工薪水与他们的头衔不匹配。故选 A项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“However, a stumbling block arises when they notice the candidate has a higher title than the client offers. Since a recruiter wants to make a placement and earn a fee, they won’t waste time and will seek out other candidates who are a better fit.(然而，当他们注意到候选人头衔高于客户提供的头衔时，就会遇到障碍。既然招聘人员想安排工作并赚取费用，他们就不会浪费时间，而是会寻找其他更适合的候选人。)”可知，如果候选人的头衔高于客户的要求，招聘人员可能不会考虑该候选人。故选 C项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“What’s more, if your current title is too high, it raises red flags. For example, when searching for a new job, if your title is “director”, but the new role is under that level, the interviewer will curiously inquire, “why do you want to go down in tilt ”(更重要的是，如果我们目前的头衔太高，就会引发危险信号。例如，在寻找新工作时，如果你的头衔是“总监”，但新职位低于该级别，面试官会好奇地问：“你为什么要降级？”)”可知，招聘经理对那些选择降级的人的态度是怀疑的。A. Enthusiastic热情的；B. Annoyed 生气的；C. Appreciative 欣赏的；D. Doubtful 怀疑的。故选 D项。
D
With the fast development of astronomy, astronomers are eager to find a hint of the familiar: planets that resemble Earth. By pushing technology to the limits, astronomers are rapidly approaching the day when they can find another Earth.
The most direct approach is to take a picture of it with a telescope. However, a more effective way is to use “the Doppler technique”. This involves analyzing starlight for evidence that the star’s movement is affected by the gravitational pull of a planet. Nowadays, astronomers can tell when a planet is pulling its star by only one meter a second — about human walking speed. That’s enough to detect a giant planet in a big orbit, or a small planet if it’s close to its star.
Another approach is to watch a star for a slight dip in its brightness. This occurs when an orbiting planet passes in front of the star and blocks part of its light. At most, a tenth of all planetary systems are oriented so that these mini-eclipses (日食，月食) — called transits (凌日) — are visible from Earth. So, astronomers have to monitor a lot of stars to capture just a few transits.
The dream of astronomers is to discover a rocky planet roughly the size of Earth orbiting in a habitable zone, one that is neither too hot nor too cold to support life. If they succeed, they will have found what biologists believe could be a promising residence for life.
The best places to look may be dwarf stars. Smaller than the sun, dwarf stars are plentiful; seven of the ten stars nearest to Earth are dwarf stars. They also provide a steady supply of sunlight to any life-bearing planets within their habitable zone. Additionally, dwarf stars are dim, so the habitable zone lies closer in. If the planet is closer to the star, it’s easier for astronomers to detect a transit observation. A close-in planet also has a stronger pull on its star. That makes it easier to detect with the Doppler method.
12. According to paragraph two, astronomers analyze starlight with the aim of finding ________.
A. where we can detect a giant orbit
B. why a small planet is close to its stars
C. whether the motion of the stars is changed
D. how strong the power of the gravitational pull is
13. Why do astronomers have to monitor a lot of stars to capture transits
A. Transits last a very short period of time.
B. Most planetary systems don’t have transits.
C. Transits only occur for a small number of stars.
D. No more than 10% planetary systems have visible transits from Earth.
14. Dwarf stars may be good places to spot Earth-like planets because ______.
A. dwarf stars are limited in number
B. their planets are close to the Earth
C. the closeness of the habitable zone to dwarf stars aids detection
D. the brightness of dwarf stars to Earth improves their visibility
15. What is the author’s attitude to the discovery of Earth-like planets
A. Confident. B. Suspicious. C. Ambiguous. D. Unconcerned.
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了天文学家寻找类地行星的方法和目标，科学家们使用望远镜、多普勒技术和监测恒星光度变化等方法来寻找类地行星。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“The most direct approach is to take a picture of it with a telescope. However, a more effective way is to use “the Doppler technique”. This involves analyzing starlight for evidence that the star’s movement is affected by the gravitational pull of a planet. (最直接的方法是用望远镜给它拍照。然而，更有效的方法是使用‘多普勒技术’。这包括分析星光，寻找恒星运动受到行星引力影响的证据。)”可知，科学家利用多普勒技术来分析星光，想要找出恒星的运动是否会受到某个行星引力的影响。故选C。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“At most, a tenth of all planetary systems are oriented so that these mini-eclipses (日食，月食) — called transits (凌日) — are visible from Earth. So, astronomers have to monitor a lot of stars to capture just a few transits.(最多只有十分之一的行星系统是定向的，这样从地球上就可以看到这些迷你日食，也就是所谓的凌日。所以，天文学家必须监测很多恒星才能捕捉到一些凌日现象。)”可知，天文学家必须监测很多恒星才能捕捉到一些凌日现象，因为从地球上观测到凌日现象的行星系统不超过10%。故选D。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Additionally, dwarf stars are dim, so the habitable zone lies closer in. If the planet is closer to the star, it’s easier for astronomers to detect a transit observation. A close-in planet also has a stronger pull on its star. That makes it easier to detect with the Doppler method.(此外，矮星是暗淡的，所以宜居带更靠近。如果行星离恒星更近，天文学家就更容易探测到凌日现象。近距离行星对其恒星的引力也更大。这使得多普勒检测法更容易检测。)”可知，矮星亮度不高，故其生存带近。如生存带内的行星离矮星更近的话，天文学家更容易观察到其凌日现象，这样就更容易发现类地行星的存在，同时离的近的行星对矮星的引力更强，因此更容易通过多普勒方法观测到。故选C。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“With the fast development of astronomy, astronomers are eager to find a hint of the familiar: planets that resemble Earth. By pushing technology to the limits, astronomers are rapidly approaching the day when they can find another Earth.(随着天文学的快速发展，天文学家们渴望找到一个熟悉的线索：类似地球的行星。通过将技术推向极限，天文学家正在迅速接近找到另一个地球的那一天。)”可知，随着天文学的发展，科学家们迫切地想要发现类地行星的踪迹，通过不断地推进前沿科技，科学家们离找到一颗类地行星的日子不远了；再结合下文对两大方法的详细的正向的介绍，科学家们还是很有信心找到类地行星的。故选A。
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。
We all do procrastination (拖延). No matter how well-organized you are, chances are that you have found yourself wasting hours on small pursuits when you should have been spending that time on school-related projects. ____16____ However, do they really work
Knee-jerk reaction and recommendations to procrastination can focus on making lists, downloading apps, setting timers, etc. If simply making a list could solve the problem of procrastination, then there wouldn’t be so many articles on it or conversations about it with doctors. ____17____
When we look at a task, such as doing homework or preparing a presentation, we do an internal assessment. ____18____ If not, our brain center responds by telling our body to avoid the situation causing us anxiety. In this way, procrastination will provide us with a circle-stressful task, perceived threat, but once the task is finished, you will feel better. This is a short-term solution in fact. Then, ultimately we want to finish a work and feel good, what can we do
____19____ That’s because we live in a busy world where tasks will roll your way. Be aware that you are procrastinating and don’t pile up the act of procrastination with the act of self-deception (欺骗). Know yourself and your moods. Scheduling tasks during times of high energy will help us be most productive and lessen the opportunity for procrastination. ____20____ If you are motivated by funny stickers on your papers, then you should pair the rewarding activity with the task you have been procrastinating.
A. Learn from negative thoughts.
B. What’s more, reward yourself after the task.
C. It means a mismanagement of your emotions.
D. Procrastination frequently happens in daily life.
E. Therefore, we need to figure out its internal roots.
F. If the task is easy to handle, we can do it as soon as possible.
G. Fortunately, you will find many ways to deal with procrastination online.
【答案】16. G 17. E 18. F 19. D 20. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了拖延是情绪管理的失误，以及如何应对拖延，提出了认识到拖延、了解自己的情绪、合理安排任务和适时奖励自己等策略。
【16题详解】
根据空后一句“However, do they really work (然而，它们真的有效吗？)”可知，空处应是指出下文they的指代内容，G项“幸运的是，你能在网上找到很多治疗拖延的方法”衔接后文的“这些方法真的起作用吗？”，下文they指代G项中ways。故选G。
【17题详解】
根据上文“Knee-jerk reaction and recommendations to procrastination can focus on making lists, downloading apps, setting timers, etc. If simply making a list could solve the problem of procrastination, then there wouldn’t be so many articles on it or conversations about it with doctors.(对拖延症的下意识反应和建议可以集中在列清单、下载应用程序、设置计时器等方面。如果简单地列个清单就能解决拖延症的问题，那么就不会有这么多关于它的文章，也不会有这么多关于它的医生对话)”可知，作者提到如果仅仅通过列清单就能解决拖延问题，那么就不会有那么多关于拖延的文章和与医生的讨论了。这表明需要解决拖延背后的情绪根源，与E项“因此，我们需要解决导致拖延的情绪根源”一致。故选E。
【18题详解】
根据文章第三段提到的“If not, our brain center responds by telling our body to avoid the situation causing us anxiety.(如果不容易，我们的大脑中枢就会做出反应，告诉我们的身体避免导致我们焦虑的情况)”可知，前文应该是肯定的情况，F项“如果任务容易处理，我们可以尽快去做”符合语境，故选F。
【19题详解】
从下文“That’s because we live in a busy world where tasks will roll your way.(这是因为我们生活在一个繁忙的世界里，各种任务都会接踵而至)”可以看出作者在讨论拖延在日常生活中经常发生的情况。这与D项“拖延在日常生活中经常发生”符合。故选D。
【20题详解】
上文“Know yourself and your moods. Scheduling tasks during times of high energy will help us be most productive and lessen the opportunity for procrastination.(在精力充沛的时候安排任务可以帮助我们提高效率，减少拖延的机会)”和下文“If you are motivated by funny stickers on your papers, then you should pair the rewarding activity with the task you have been procrastinating.(如果你的动机是试卷上有趣的贴纸，那么你应该把奖励活动和你一直拖延的任务结合起来)”提到，在你有高能量时安排任务可以帮助我们最高效地工作并减少拖延的机会。接着提到如果你被纸上的有趣贴纸激励，那么你应该将奖励活动与你一直在拖延的任务相结合。与B项“更重要的是，任务完成后给自己奖励”相符，强调了任务完成后的奖励对于应对拖延的作用。故选B。
第二部分 语言知识及应用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15 小题;每小题1分，满分15 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后 21-35 各题所给的四个选项(A,B,C,D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
When I was in third grade, my family and I took on an unforgettable trip across the country. It turned out to be more than just a/an ___21___ journey; it was a journey of discovery into our ___22___. Every day, Dad ___23___ us with his trusty road map. Mom, the heart of our family, shared folk tales and painted pictures about the upcoming ___24___. We went through diverse ___25___from the thick forests to the vast deserts of the West.
One day, while hiking through the Grand Canyon, I ___26___ a particularly rough path. Frightened, I ___27___, not knowing how to proceed. That’s when my parents ___28___ .
As Dad showed me footholds Mom coached me with calming ___29___and reminded me of the breathtaking views that lay ahead. Then, I____30____the confidence as my feet ____31____ solid ground again. When I finally overcame my fear, I felt we became ____32____ as a family.
From then on, every evening, we’d gather around a campfire for what we____33____called “Family Reflection Time”. During these sessions, we’d share laughs, ____34____, and insights from the day’s experiences.
The trip taught me that the true meaning of travel isn’t merely about reaching the destination but about the personal growth that happens on the route, and the family bonds formed when facing ____35____ together.
21. A. crowded B. physical C. creative D. necessary
22. A. relationships B. potentials C. dreams D. inspirations
23. A. guided B. encouraged C. comforted D. attracted
24. A. events B. stations C. locations D. shows
25. A. cultures B. landscapes C. groups D. countries
26. A. imagined B. constructed C. smoothed D. encountered
27. A. froze B. flew C. fell D. forgot
28. A. reached down B. stood aside C. stepped in D. turned back
29. A. words B. worries C. noises D. thoughts
30. A. lost B. maintained C. demonstrate D. restored
31. A. left B. broke C. found D. dug
32. A. nicer B. tougher C. braver D. closer
33. A. originally B. affectionately C. frequently D. simply
34. A. sympathy B. conflict C. tears D. profits
35. A. challenges B. defeats C. opposition D. uncertainty
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. C 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者一家进行了一场难忘全国旅行，这场旅行让整个家庭变得更亲密了，而且这场旅行也让作者懂得了旅行的真正意义。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：事实证明，这不仅仅是一次现实的旅行；这是一次探索我们关系的旅行。A. crowded拥挤的；B. physical现实的；C. creative创造（性）的；D. necessary必要的。根据句中的“it was a journey of discovery into our ___2___”可知，这次旅行还是一次探索发现更深层次东西之旅，由此可知，这不仅仅是一场现实的旅行。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意参考上题。A. relationships关系；B. potentials潜力；C. dreams梦想；D. inspirations灵感。根据下文中的“the family bonds formed”可知，这场旅行让家庭关系更亲密了，所以这是一场探索家庭关系的旅行。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：每天，爸爸都用他可靠的路线图给我们引路。A. guided引导（某人至某地）；B. encouraged鼓励；C. comforted安慰；D. attracted吸引。根据空后的“with his trusty road map”可知，爸爸用地图给大家引路。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：妈妈，我们家的核心，分享了关于即将到的地点的民间故事并画画。A. events事件；B. stations火车站；C. locations地点；D. shows节目。根据空前的“the upcoming”和下文中的“We went through diverse ___5___from the thick forests to the vast deserts of the West.”可知，这里是说他们即将到访的地点。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们经历了从茂密的森林到西部广阔的沙漠的各种景观。A. cultures文化；B. landscapes风景；C. groups组；D. countries国家。根据空后的“from the thick forests to the vast deserts of the West”可知，这里是说他们看到的各种各样的景观。故选B。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一天，在大峡谷徒步旅行时，我遇到了一条特别崎岖的小路。A. imagined想象；B. constructed建造；C. smoothed使平滑；D. encountered遇到。根据下文中的“not knowing how to proceed”可知，作者遇到了一条特别崎岖的小路。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我吓坏了，僵住了，不知道该怎么办。A. froze（因害怕等）不动；B. flew飞行；C. fell落下；D. forgot忘记。根据句中的“Frightened”可知，作者吓得僵住了。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：就在那时我父母介入了。A. reached down把……拿下来；B. stood aside站到一边；C. stepped in介入；D. turned back使返回。根据下文中的“As Dad showed me footholds, Mom coached me with calming ___9___and reminded me of the breathtaking views that lay ahead.”可知，父母过来帮助作者，所以是介入了作者所处的困境。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当爸爸给我看立足点时，妈妈用平静的话语指导我，并提醒我前方的壮丽景色。A. words话语；B. worries担心；C. noises噪音；D. thoughts想法。根据句中的“coached me”可知，妈妈用平静的话语指导作者。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后，当我的双脚再次站稳脚跟时，我恢复了信心。A. lost失去；B. maintained维持；C. demonstrate证明；D. restored恢复。根据上文中的“Frightened, I ___7___, not knowing how to proceed.”和下文中的“I finally overcame my fear”可知，作者一开始看到这条崎岖小路时吓呆住了，后来在父母的帮助下终于克服了自己的害怕，由此可知，作者重新恢复的信心。故选D
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意参考上题。A. left离开；B. broke弄坏；C. found找到；D. dug挖。根据上文中的“Dad showed me footholds”和空后的“solid ground again”可知，作者在父母的指导下找到了立足点，双脚找到了结实的地面站稳了。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我终于克服恐惧时，我觉得我们作为一家人变得更亲密了。A. nicer更好的；B. tougher更艰苦的；C. braver更勇敢的；D. closer更亲近的。根据下文中的“the family bonds formed”和空后的“as a family”可知，作者一家人变得更加亲密了。故选D
【33题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：从那时起，每天晚上，我们都会聚集在篝火旁，进行我们亲切地称之为“家庭回忆时间”的活动。A. originally原来，起初；B. affectionately亲切地；C. frequently频繁地；D. simply简单地，仅仅。根据空后的“called ‘Family Reflection Time’”并结合语境可知，他们将每晚进行的这个活动称为“家庭回忆时间”，由此可知，他们很喜欢这个活动，很亲切地给它取名字。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在这些活动中，我们会分享一天的经历带来的欢笑、泪水和见解。A. sympathy同情；B. conflict冲突；C. tears泪水；D. profits利润。根据空前的“laughs”可知，这里指一天经历的欢乐和泪水。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这次旅行教会了我，旅行的真正意义不仅仅是到达目的地，而是在旅途中发生的个人成长，以及在共同面对挑战时形成的家庭纽带。A. challenges挑战；B. defeats失败；C. opposition反对；D. uncertainty犹豫。根据空前的“facing”并结合上文作者面临崎岖小路时父母给予帮助可知，这里是说一家人一起面对挑战。故选A。
第二节 语法填空(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。
Chinese comedienne and actress Jia Ling recently revealed that she was losing weight for _____36_____ upcoming role during her gap time.
Jia Ling has lost 50 kilograms for her new movie YOLO. From the exposed photos, Jia Ling looks like a _____37_____ (whole) different person. In the early teasers for YOLO, audience caught glimpses of Jia Ling’s dedication _____38_____ her role as a boxer. However, it wasn’t until the movie’s release _____39_____ viewers truly got to witness the extent of her transformation. Her _____40_____ (define) abdominal (腹部的) muscles are clear and beautiful, making it hard to imagine that this is the same Jia Ling we once _____41_____ (know).
_____42_____ (slim) down from 100 kg to 50 kg can’t be achieved overnight. She thought if you can’t bear the pain of discipline, you will have to accept the mediocrity (平庸) of yourself. She is unwilling to settle for mediocrity and has chosen to challenge herself, determined _____43_____ (exchange) sweat and effort for her glamorous transformation today. Her path to success has been filled with hardships and challenges, _____44_____ she has never given up on her _____45_____(pursue)and dream for herself.
She shows us through her actions that regardless of the circumstances, as long as you have determination and perseverance, you can definitely achieve success. She not only brings us laughter and touches our hearts but also conveys a positive and uplifting energy.
【答案】36. an 37. wholly
38. to 39. that
40. defined
41. knew 42. Slimming
43. to exchange
44. but 45. pursuit
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇记叙文，介绍了中国喜剧演员兼女演员贾玲为新电影《热辣滚烫》瘦身50公斤的事迹，她的坚持向我们传达了一种积极向上的力量。
【36题详解】
考查冠词。句意：中国喜剧演员兼女演员贾玲最近透露，她在空档期为即将到来的一个角色减肥。分析句子可知，role“角色”为可数名词单数，此处泛指“一个角色”，用不定冠词，upcoming为元音音素开始发音，不定冠词用an。故填an。
【37题详解】
考查副词。句意：从曝光的照片来看，贾玲看起来完全是另一个人。空处修饰形容词different，用副词wholly作状语。故填wholly。
【38题详解】
考查介词。句意：在《热辣滚烫》的早期预告片中，观众们瞥见了贾玲对拳击手角色的投入。分析句子可知，空处缺少介词，dedication to sth.意思为：对于……的投入。故填to。
【39题详解】
考查强调句型。句意：然而，直到电影上映，观众才真正见证了她的转变程度。本句中时间状语not until the movie’s release被强调句型it was…that强调，空处缺少that。故填that。
【40题详解】
考查形容词。句意：她的腹肌清晰而美丽，让人很难想象这是我们曾经认识的贾玲。分析句子可知，空处修饰abdominal muscles，defined意思为：轮廓分明的，外形清晰的，为形容词作定语。故填defined。
【41题详解】
考查动词时态。句意同上。分析句子可知，空处缺少定语从句的谓语，结合once可知，句子为描述过去的事情，用一般过去时，动词用过去式。故填knew。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：从100公斤减到50公斤不可能一蹴而就。分析句子可知，空处缺少句子的主语，用动名词。放在句首，首字母大写。故填Slimming。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：她不甘平庸，选择挑战自我，决心用汗水和努力换来今天的华丽蜕变。determined to do sth.为固定短语，空处缺少不定式结构。故填to exchange。
【44题详解】
考查连词。句意：她的成功之路充满了艰辛和挑战，但她从未放弃对自己的追求和梦想。空处前文讲到“她的成功之路充满了艰辛和挑战”，后文讲到“她从未放弃对自己的追求和梦想”，前后为转折关系，用连词but连接。故填but。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意同上。空处作on的宾语，此处用名词，与dream并列，表示“追求”用pursuit。故填pursuit。
第三部分写作(共三节，满分50分)
第一节单词拼写(共10小题，每题1分，共10分)
请根据中文提示，完成下列句子;并将每一题的答案写在答题卡相应的横线上。
46. ________ (跳过) breakfast frequently does harm to our health. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】Skipping
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：经常不吃早餐对我们的健康有害。“跳过”用动词skip，作主语，用动名词skipping，句首单词首字母大写。故填Skipping。
47. The headmaster’s work has received the students’ ________ (认可). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】recognition
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：校长的工作得到了学生们的肯定。分析句子结构可知，此处为名词作宾语，根据提示的汉语，表示“认可”应为recognition，且为不可数名词。故填recognition。
48. With nobody ________ (打断) me I managed to work for three hours. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】interrupting
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：没有人打扰我，我努力工作了三个小时。“打断”译为interrupt，空处作宾补，nobody与interrupt为主动关系，用现在分词作宾补。故填interrupting。
49. Last week, the teacher ________ (布置) an essay about environmental protection to them. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】assigned
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：上周，老师布置了一篇关于环境保护的作文给他们。分析句子结构可知，此处应为谓语动词，根据提示的汉语，表示“布置”应为assign，根据时间状语last week可知，此处应为一般过去时，且与主语the teacher之间为主动关系，所以谓语动词应为assigned。故填assigned。
50. The suggestions on how to prevent acid rain are very ________ (切实可行的). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】practical
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：关于如何防止酸雨的建议是切实可行的。切实可行的为practical，作表语。故填practical。
51. ________ (幸运的是), I own several loyal friends who can share my sorrow and happiness. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】Fortunately
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：幸运的是，我有几个忠实的朋友，他们可以与我同甘共苦。表示“幸运的是”用fortunately，放在句首，修饰整个句子，用副词作状语，句首首字母大写。
52. Being ________ (批评) by my mother made me in low spirits. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】criticized##criticised
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：被母亲批评使我情绪低落。根据提示的汉语，表示“批评”应为criticize或者criticise，分析句子结构可知，此空所在的部分应为动名词短语作主语，结合句意，此处表示被动意义，所以使用过去分词形式criticized或者criticised。故填criticized/criticised。
53. A person must show some ________ (自制力) to reach the goal of change. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】discipline
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：一个人必须表现出一定的自律才能达到改变的目标。分析句子结构可知，此处为名词作宾语，根据提示的汉语，表示“自制力”应为discipline，且为不可数名词。故填discipline。
54. To find out the truth, the police officers have to conduct a ________ (详尽的) review of the case. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】thorough
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：为了查明真相，警察们必须对这个案件进行详尽的审查。“详尽的”修饰名词review，用形容词thorough作定语。故填thorough。
55. So much carbon dioxide is ________ (排放) that it results in global warming. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】emitted
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：如此多的二氧化碳排放导致了全球变暖。根据提示的汉语，表示“排放”应为emit，且与主语So much carbon dioxide之间为被动关系，所以此处使用过去分词形式emitted，与前面的is构成一般现在时的被动语态，故填emitted。
第二节 书面表达之应用文写作(共1小题;满分15分)
56. 我市博物馆将举办中国剪纸（paper-cutting）艺术展，请你用英文写一则通知，告知学校同学有关事宜。
内容包括：
1. 举办目的、时间、地点；
2. 展览内容；
3. 注意事项。
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。
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【答案】One possible version:
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In order to promote Chinese culture, our city museum is going to hold a paper-cutting exhibition.
The exhibition is to be held in the city museum at 7: 00pm on May 20. There will be some famous paper-cut artists performing their artworks on that day. Meanwhile, some beautiful paper-cutting works, collected from all over the country, will be exhibited there, which will be a feast. If you like, you can also join in paper-cutting. I’m sure it will be an unforgettable experience for you.
Don’t miss the chance to take part in this collective activity. You are sure to benefit a lot from it.
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。要求考生写一则通知，告知学校同学有关市博物馆将举办的中国剪纸艺术展。
【详解】1.词汇积累
著名的：famous →well-known
同时：meanwhile →at the same time
确信的：sure →convinced
机会：chance →opportunity
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：In order to promote Chinese culture, our city museum is going to hold a paper-cutting exhibition.
拓展句：In order that we can promote Chinese culture, our city museum is going to hold a paper-cutting exhibition.
【点睛】【高分句型1】 There will be some famous paper-cut artists performing their artworks on that day. (运用了现在分词短语作定语)
【高分句型2】 Meanwhile, some beautiful paper-cutting works, collected from all over the country, will be exhibited there, which will be a feast. (运用了过去分词短语作定语和which引导的非限制性定语从句)
第三节 书面表达之读后续写(共1小题;满分25分)
57. 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。
A Four-legged Guardian Angel
Snow had just melted off the ground that April day at our house in Regina Beach. I had just cleaned up the pool in preparation for selling the house. The year before, I had lost my job, and now our financial situation was depressing. Finally, I had put the home on the market. Even worse, I would have to give up my beloved Great Dane (大丹犬), Brigitte, because I could no longer afford the cost of feeding it. The thought of losing the dog and our beautiful home was almost more than I could bear.
Deep in discouragement, I sat typing up my application letters. Out of the corner of my eye I could see my thirteen-month-old son, Forrest, as he lay on the carpet, playing near our big, gentle Brigitte. It seemed as if Brigitte was always meant to be in this family and she turned out to be a perfect companion.
Brigitte came to our house on Christmas eve when the doorbell rang and I was sure some of my Christmas packages had arrived. I ran to the door but no one was there. I sensed something and looked down, only to find a beautiful Great Dane sitting there, looking up at me with big, intelligent eyes. Perhaps, someone had found the puppy somewhere and left her there, and then rang the doorbell and ran away. They accurately guessed I would welcome an additional family member and take care of her.
Thinking of these, I couldn’t help sighing and went straight back to work. However, I hadn’t typed more than two sentences when Brigitte began barking and running back and forth to the sliding glass door overlooking our pool.
I raced to see what was happening and noticed that the sliding door was slightly open. Suddenly, I realized Forrest was nowhere to be seen. In panic, I opened the door and ran outside.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
There I was surprised to see Brigitte, who was terrified of water, dive into the pool.
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Finally, the doctor said Forrest was all right and could be released from hospital.
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【答案】参考范文1：
There I was surprised to see Brigitte, who was terrified of water, dive into the pool. Breathless and astonished, I watched Brigitte mustering her courage to swim towards my son, who was struggling desperately in the icy water. Almost meanwhile, I sprang into action. With every powerful stroke, I got close to where Forrest was floating. Fortunately, he was about to sink when I grabbed him by the arm and dragged him to the shallow end of the pool, with Brigitte paddling alongside, concern obvious in her big and intelligent eyes. The moment I got my boy out, our beloved dog bounced around him, constantly licking his pale face as if to warm him. Voice trembling, I called 911 and soon we were rushed to the nearest hospital. Every second counted!
Finally, the doctor said Forrest was all right and could be released from hospital. At this, I heaved a sigh of relief. On arriving home, our dog Brigitte leaped high up to give us warm and wet kisses, wagging her tail cheerfully. Looking directly into her eyes with gratitude and a bit of guilt, I scooped her up and held her close to my chest, unwilling to let her go for a single minute. It was then that I suddenly became aware that life sometimes can be cruel and miserable, but there was always someone or something guiding you, protecting you, and accompanying you with unconditional love and loyalty. Our dog was just our guardian angel, shattering my despair about losing our home and guiding us out of trouble. How could I leave her
参考范文2：
There I was surprised to see Brigitte, who was terrified of water, dive into the pool. Then to my horror, I caught sight of Forrest’s yellow sleeper. Brigitte was bravely doing her best to keep him afloat by holding on to his sleeper with her mouth. At the same time, she was desperately trying to swim to the shallow end. Only then did I realize that Forrest had somehow opened the door, wandered out and fallen into the pool. In a split second, I dove in, lifted my precious baby out and carried him inside. Hands shaking, I called 911 and we were rushed to the hospital immediately, where the doctor kept him for observation for one night.
Finally the doctor said Forrest was all right and could be released from hospital. Back home, once Brigitte saw him, she barked with apparent joy and wouldn’t let Forrest out of her sight. In time she settled down, but remained dedicated to Forrest and followed him everywhere, concerned about his safety. Even when Forrest was asleep, Brigitte crammed herself under the crib, keeping a vigil. Our dog was indeed an angel, erasing any despair I might have had about losing our home. A house could always be replaced, but knowing we had each other around was the greatest blessing of all. I was grateful she was part of our lives, who I would never give up.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者失业后经济紧张，不得不卖掉房子并放弃爱犬Brigitte，沮丧之中作者一边编写求职信一边从眼角余光看着儿子Forrest和Brigitte玩耍，作者回忆着遇见Brigitte的情形，后来听到Brigitte开始吠叫，作者跑去查看才意识到Forrest不见了，惊慌地打开门跑了出去。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“在那里，我惊讶地看到害怕水的Brigitte跳进了游泳池。”可知，第一段可描写Brigitte跳进水里救起了Forrest，作者把儿子送去了医院。
②由第二段首句内容“最后，医生说Forrest没事，可以出院了。”可知，第二段可描写回家后Brigitte的反应让作者决定不会放弃它。
2.续写线索：救出Forrest——送往医院——出院——Brigitte的反应——拥抱Brigitte——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①立即行动：spring into action/jump into action
②抓住：grab/catch
③意识到：become aware/realize
情绪类
①惊讶：astonished/surprised
②感激：gratitude/appreciation
【点睛】[高分句型1] Breathless and astonished, I watched Brigitte mustering her courage to swim towards my son, who was struggling desperately in the icy water.（由关系代词who引导非限制性定语从句）
[高分句型2] The moment I got my boy out, our beloved dog bounced around him, constantly licking his pale face as if to warm him. （由the moment引导时间状语从句）
[高分句型3] It was then that I suddenly became aware that life sometimes can be cruel and miserable, but there was always someone or something guiding you, protecting you, and accompanying you with unconditional love and loyalty.（强调句型和that引导的宾语从句）2023-2024学年广州市花都区高二第二学期期中考试
满分130分, 考试时间为120分钟
第一部分 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。
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Every day people joined archaeologists and artists in finding some of the year’s most dramatic discoveries. Below are some examples of 2023.
“Naughty pupils”-ancient punishment method resurfaces
Archaeologists discovered 18,000 ink-carved pieces of pottery-known as “ostraca”—at the site of Athribis early this year, and among them were hundreds of fragments(碎片)with a single symbol repeated front and back.
Those scribbles(潦草的文字)are evidence of ‘naughty “pupils” being made to write lines, according to researchers a Germany’s University of Tuebingen. The fragments also included receipts, school texts, trade information and lists of names.
Van Gogh peers out in hidden portrait
There is one more known van Gogh’s self-portrait in the world, and it was hidden behind a painting of a peasant woman. People made the discovery when they took an X-ray of one of his portraits from 1885 and discovered the artist’s own image behind layers of cardboard and glue. While X-rays often reveal how artists-changed their compositions, the full self-portrait of van Gogh came as a huge surprise, who was known to reuse canvase(画布)to save money.
Another treasure collection from Sanxingdui
The Sanxingdui archaeological site has produced thousands of relics. The latest discovery, reported by Chinese state media in June includes 3,155 objects, a turtle shell-shaped box and a sacrificial altar among them. A team has been digging six places of the site, turning up more than 13,000 objects so far. Last year, the relics they uncovered included a golden mask, ivory artifacts(手工艺品)and a jade knife. The Sanxingdui culture still remains mysterious, as it left behind no written records or human remains, though many believe it to be part of the ancient kingdom of Shu, which ruled along the upper stream of the Yangtze River until it was conquered in 316 BC.
1. What led to the researchers’ conclusion about the fragments
A. The repeated symbol. B. Trade information.
C. Lists of pupils’ names. D. The mark of ink.
2. Why did van Gogh hide his self-portrait in a painting
A. To keep away from X-rays.
B. To save money.
C. To make his works more mysterious.
D. To help people find his composition.
3. Which is the newly-unearthed relic of 2023 in Sanxingdui site
A. A jade knife. B. A golden mask.
C. A written record. D. A turtle shell-shaped box.
B
Kristin Schell is the founder of The Turquoise Table, a movement of ordinary people who want to create community right in their own front yards. Ten years ago, she and her family moved to a new home in Austin, Texas.
One day, Kristin tried to connect with her new neighbors by hosting a party. She bought a few picnic tables but the delivery driver set one table down in her front yard by mistake. “After the party, I painted the table turquoise—my favorite color—and put it in the front yard, just a few feet from the sidewalk,” she says.
That turquoise table became the place where Kristin and her kids hung out. They played games, did crafts and ate snacks. “We got intentional about where we spent our time,” Kristin says. “We became ‘front yard people’.”
Neighbors began to stop by to introduce themselves and sit down for a chat. Kristin invited people to join her at the table for coffee or iced tea. Then neighbors asked Kristin if their family could put a picnic table in their front yard too. A movement was born. “It was a simple way to slow down and connect with others,” she says. The turquoise table was inviting and had a shared feel.
People often hesitate to invite others into their homes. They think their house is too messy, it’s not big enough or they don’t have enough time. “Our perfectionism can cause us to miss out on the joy of connecting with others,” Kristin says. Her picnic table takes away the excuses—and the pressure.
She likes how it enables her to take a small step toward easing loneliness and building relationships in her community. “People’s greatest need is to know that they are loved and that they belong,” she says.
A decade after their Texas beginnings, thousands of Turquoise Tables exist in all 50 states and in 13 countries around the world. Not all of them are actually turquoise. “No matter what color it is, it’s a friendship table,” Kristin says.
4. Why did Kristin Schell start the movement
A. To host more parties in her front yard. B. To entertain her friends and neighbors.
C. To engage with people in the neighbourhood. D. To create harmonious communities worldwide.
5. Which of the following words best describe Kristin Schell according to the text
A. Creative and sociable. B. Friendly and humorous.
C. Generous and ambitious. D. Cautious and responsible.
6. What can be inferred from the text
A. People don’t like others to step into their houses.
B. The campaign has a big impact at home and abroad.
C. Kristin Schell bought the turquoise table to host a party.
D People feel unwilling to join in the front ya rd chat at first.
7. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Love Your Neighbors B. An Amazing Woman
C. Happy Front Yard Time D. Tables Where All Are Welcome
C
Businesses are now in cost-cutting mode, Title Inflation (头衔通胀) has crept into the workplace Layoffs, hiring freezes and concerns about a recession are plaguing employers.
To balance this unique economic environment, employers have figured out a way to comfort employees and job applicants without spending more money. They are offering lofty-sounding titles to soften the blow of not providing a raise to internal employees or big compensation to job candidates.
An employee title is their identity. It gives them credibility in the office and makes them feel more powerful. In this sense, the policy is a sensible way to help retain staff an attract top candidates.
But if you do not really deserve the new title it could come back and haunt you. Recruiters will be pleased to find a candidate who is a perfect fit for a significant, well-paying position in terms of skills, background, and previous experience. However, a stumbling block arises when they notice the candidate has a higher title than the client offers. Since a recruiter wants to make a placement and earn a fee, they won’t waste time and will seek out other candidates who are a better fit.
Even if the recruiters decide to contact the candidate, there is a good chance the candidate won’t accept. Because most people aren’t aware that their title was inflated and believe it was a reward for their outstanding performance Understandably, they would be offended if they received a lower-level post. Now that you are at a certain level, you don’t want to go backward.
What’s more, if our current title is too high, it raises red flags. For example, when searching for a new job if your title is “director”, but the new role is under that level, the interviewer will curiously inquire, “why do you want to go down in tilt ” There will be a presumption from the hiring manager that something isn’t right. They may feel that the job seeker is leaving before being fired and willing to downgrade. Rather than trying to figure out the motivations of the candidate, they’ll move on to others who have a cleaner story without any baggage.
8. What does the underlined word “plaguing” in paragraph I probably mean
A. Shocking. B. Embarrassing. C. Troubling. D. Confusing.
9. What can we learn about employees with lofty-sounding titles
A. Their salaries don’t match their titles.
B. They tend to look down upon others.
C. Their fear of being fired will disappear.
D. They get a good platform for development.
10. What will a recruiter probably do if a candidate’s title is higher than the client offers
A. He will have a discussion with the client.
B. He will contact the job applicant immediately.
C. He will not take the candidate into consideration.
D. He will spare no effort to know more about the job applicant.
11. What is hiring managers’attitude towards those who choose to downgrade
A Entbusiastic. B. Annoyed. C. Appreciative. D. Doubtful.
D
With the fast development of astronomy, astronomers are eager to find a hint of the familiar: planets that resemble Earth. By pushing technology to the limits, astronomers are rapidly approaching the day when they can find another Earth.
The most direct approach is to take a picture of it with a telescope. However, a more effective way is to use “the Doppler technique”. This involves analyzing starlight for evidence that the star’s movement is affected by the gravitational pull of a planet. Nowadays, astronomers can tell when a planet is pulling its star by only one meter a second — about human walking speed. That’s enough to detect a giant planet in a big orbit, or a small planet if it’s close to its star.
Another approach is to watch a star for a slight dip in its brightness. This occurs when an orbiting planet passes in front of the star and blocks part of its light. At most, a tenth of all planetary systems are oriented so that these mini-eclipses (日食，月食) — called transits (凌日) — are visible from Earth. So, astronomers have to monitor a lot of stars to capture just a few transits.
The dream of astronomers is to discover a rocky planet roughly the size of Earth orbiting in a habitable zone, one that is neither too hot nor too cold to support life. If they succeed, they will have found what biologists believe could be a promising residence for life.
The best places to look may be dwarf stars. Smaller than the sun, dwarf stars are plentiful; seven of the ten stars nearest to Earth are dwarf stars. They also provide a steady supply of sunlight to any life-bearing planets within their habitable zone. Additionally, dwarf stars are dim, so the habitable zone lies closer in. If the planet is closer to the star, it’s easier for astronomers to detect a transit observation. A close-in planet also has a stronger pull on its star. That makes it easier to detect with the Doppler method.
12. According to paragraph two, astronomers analyze starlight with the aim of finding ________.
A. where we can detect a giant orbit
B. why a small planet is close to its stars
C. whether the motion of the stars is changed
D. how strong the power of the gravitational pull is
13. Why do astronomers have to monitor a lot of stars to capture transits
A. Transits last a very short period of time.
B. Most planetary systems don’t have transits.
C. Transits only occur for a small number of stars.
D. No more than 10% planetary systems have visible transits from Earth.
14. Dwarf stars may be good places to spot Earth-like planets because ______.
A. dwarf stars are limited in number
B. their planets are close to the Earth
C. the closeness of the habitable zone to dwarf stars aids detection
D. the brightness of dwarf stars to Earth improves their visibility
15. What is the author’s attitude to the discovery of Earth-like planets
A. Confident. B. Suspicious. C. Ambiguous. D. Unconcerned.
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。
We all do procrastination (拖延). No matter how well-organized you are, chances are that you have found yourself wasting hours on small pursuits when you should have been spending that time on school-related projects. ____16____ However, do they really work
Knee-jerk reaction and recommendations to procrastination can focus on making lists, downloading apps, setting timers, etc. If simply making a list could solve the problem of procrastination, then there wouldn’t be so many articles on it or conversations about it with doctors. ____17____
When we look at a task, such as doing homework or preparing a presentation, we do an internal assessment. ____18____ If not, our brain center responds by telling our body to avoid the situation causing us anxiety. In this way, procrastination will provide us with a circle-stressful task, perceived threat, but once the task is finished, you will feel better. This is a short-term solution in fact. Then, ultimately we want to finish a work and feel good, what can we do
____19____ That’s because we live in a busy world where tasks will roll your way. Be aware that you are procrastinating and don’t pile up the act of procrastination with the act of self-deception (欺骗). Know yourself and your moods. Scheduling tasks during times of high energy will help us be most productive and lessen the opportunity for procrastination. ____20____ If you are motivated by funny stickers on your papers, then you should pair the rewarding activity with the task you have been procrastinating.
A. Learn from negative thoughts.
B. What’s more, reward yourself after the task.
C. It means a mismanagement of your emotions.
D. Procrastination frequently happens in daily life.
E. Therefore, we need to figure out its internal roots.
F. If the task is easy to handle, we can do it as soon as possible.
G. Fortunately, you will find many ways to deal with procrastination online.
第二部分 语言知识及应用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15 小题;每小题1分，满分15 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后 21-35 各题所给的四个选项(A,B,C,D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
When I was in third grade, my family and I took on an unforgettable trip across the country. It turned out to be more than just a/an ___21___ journey; it was a journey of discovery into our ___22___. Every day, Dad ___23___ us with his trusty road map. Mom, the heart of our family, shared folk tales and painted pictures about the upcoming ___24___. We went through diverse ___25___from the thick forests to the vast deserts of the West.
One day, while hiking through the Grand Canyon, I ___26___ a particularly rough path. Frightened, I ___27___, not knowing how to proceed. That’s when my parents ___28___ .
As Dad showed me footholds, Mom coached me with calming ___29___and reminded me of the breathtaking views that lay ahead. Then, I____30____the confidence as my feet ____31____ solid ground again. When I finally overcame my fear, I felt we became ____32____ as a family.
From then on, every evening, we’d gather around a campfire for what we____33____called “Family Reflection Time”. During these sessions, we’d share laughs, ____34____, and insights from the day’s experiences.
The trip taught me that the true meaning of travel isn’t merely about reaching the destination but about the personal growth that happens on the route and the family bonds formed when facing ____35____ together.
21. A. crowded B. physical C. creative D. necessary
22. A. relationships B. potentials C. dreams D. inspirations
23. A. guided B. encouraged C. comforted D. attracted
24. A. events B. stations C. locations D. shows
25. A. cultures B. landscapes C. groups D. countries
26 A. imagined B. constructed C. smoothed D. encountered
27. A. froze B. flew C. fell D. forgot
28. A. reached down B. stood aside C. stepped in D. turned back
29. A. words B. worries C. noises D. thoughts
30. A. lost B. maintained C. demonstrate D. restored
31. A. left B. broke C. found D. dug
32. A. nicer B. tougher C. braver D. closer
33 A. originally B. affectionately C. frequently D. simply
34. A. sympathy B. conflict C. tears D. profits
35. A. challenges B. defeats C. opposition D. uncertainty
第二节 语法填空(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。
Chinese comedienne and actress Jia Ling recently revealed that she was losing weight for _____36_____ upcoming role during her gap time.
Jia Ling has lost 50 kilograms for her new movie YOLO. From the exposed photos, Jia Ling looks like a _____37_____ (whole) different person. In the early teasers for YOLO, audience caught glimpses of Jia Ling’s dedication _____38_____ her role as a boxer. However, it wasn’t until the movie’s release _____39_____ viewers truly got to witness the extent of her transformation. Her _____40_____ (define) abdominal (腹部的) muscles are clear and beautiful, making it hard to imagine that this is the same Jia Ling we once _____41_____ (know).
_____42_____ (slim) down from 100 kg to 50 kg can’t be achieved overnight. She thought if you can’t bear the pain of discipline, you will have to accept the mediocrity (平庸) of yourself. She is unwilling to settle for mediocrity and has chosen to challenge herself, determined _____43_____ (exchange) sweat and effort for her glamorous transformation today. Her path to success has been filled with hardships and challenges, _____44_____ she has never given up on her _____45_____(pursue)and dream for herself.
She shows us through her actions that regardless of the circumstances, as long as you have determination and perseverance, you can definitely achieve success. She not only brings us laughter and touches our hearts but also conveys a positive and uplifting energy.
第三部分写作(共三节，满分50分)
第一节单词拼写(共10小题，每题1分，共10分)
请根据中文提示，完成下列句子;并将每一题的答案写在答题卡相应的横线上。
46. ________ (跳过) breakfast frequently does harm to our health. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
47. The headmaster’s work has received the students’ ________ (认可). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
48. With nobody ________ (打断) me I managed to work for three hours. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
49. Last week, the teacher ________ (布置) an essay about environmental protection to them. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
50. The suggestions on how to prevent acid rain are very ________ (切实可行的). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
51. ________ (幸运的是), I own several loyal friends who can share my sorrow and happiness. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
52. Being ________ (批评) by my mother made me in low spirits. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
53. A person must show some ________ (自制力) to reach the goal of change. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
54. To find out the truth, the police officers have to conduct a ________ (详尽的) review of the case. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
55. So much carbon dioxide is ________ (排放) that it results in global warming. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
第二节 书面表达之应用文写作(共1小题;满分15分)
56. 我市博物馆将举办中国剪纸（paper-cutting）艺术展，请你用英文写一则通知，告知学校同学有关事宜。
内容包括：
1. 举办目的、时间、地点；
2. 展览内容；
3. 注意事项。
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。
Notice
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第三节 书面表达之读后续写(共1小题;满分25分)
57. 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。
A Four-legged Guardian Angel
Snow had just melted off the ground that April day at our house in Regina Beach. I had just cleaned up the pool in preparation for selling the house. The year before, I had lost my job, and now our financial situation was depressing. Finally, I had put the home on the market. Even worse, I would have to give up my beloved Great Dane (大丹犬), Brigitte, because I could no longer afford the cost of feeding it. The thought of losing the dog and our beautiful home was almost more than I could bear.
Deep in discouragement, I sat typing up my application letters. Out of the corner of my eye I could see my thirteen-month-old son, Forrest, as he lay on the carpet, playing near our big, gentle Brigitte. It seemed as if Brigitte was always meant to be in this family and she turned out to be a perfect companion.
Brigitte came to our house on Christmas eve when the doorbell rang and I was sure some of my Christmas packages had arrived. I ran to the door but no one was there. I sensed something and looked down, only to find a beautiful Great Dane sitting there, looking up at me with big, intelligent eyes. Perhaps, someone had found the puppy somewhere and left her there, and then rang the doorbell and ran away. They accurately guessed I would welcome an additional family member and take care of her.
Thinking of these, I couldn’t help sighing and went straight back to work. However, I hadn’t typed more than two sentences when Brigitte began barking and running back and forth to the sliding glass door overlooking our pool.
I raced to see what was happening and noticed that the sliding door was slightly open. Suddenly, I realized Forrest was nowhere to be seen. In panic, I opened the door and ran outside.
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There I was surprised to see Brigitte, who was terrified of water, dive into the pool.
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Finally, the doctor said Forrest was all right and could be released from hospital.
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