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安庆二中2023-2024学年度第二学期期中考试
高一英语试题
(满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In a library. C. On a bus.
2. What does the woman go to Shanghai for
A. Family gathering. B. Travel. C. Business.
3. What will the girl probably do
A. Go to ride a boat. B. Do her homework. C. Enjoy the beautiful day.
4. What happened to the driver
A. He hit a bicycle. B. He drove too fast. C. He ran into a tree.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. A couple B. Neighbors. C. Salesman and customer.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出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、7题。
6. What is the color of the chosen bookshelf
A. Brown. B. White. C. Black.
7. What is the man going to do
A. Pay for the bill. B. Wait for the woman. C. Check the price.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why is the man moving to New York
A. To find a better job. B. To enjoy the city life. C. To stay with his friends.
9. How old is the man
A. 19 years old. B. 29 years old. C. 39 years old.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where are the speakers now
A. In China. B. In Brazil. C. In America.
11. What’s the man’s work
A. Advertising. B. Running a restaurant. C. Doing the wine business.
12. What does the woman dislike about the Brazilian restaurant
A. Its food. B. Its location. C. Its service.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why does the woman call the man
A. To ask about his sister. B. To borrow books. C. To visit his parents.
14. What was the man doing when the phone rang
A. Shopping. B. Surfing the Internet. C. Working in the garden.
15. What kind of books does Anna want to read
A. Geography. B. History. C. Music.
16. When will the speakers meet
A. This afternoon. B. Tomorrow afternoon. C. Tomorrow morning.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题.
17. Which of the following was in the farmer’s bag
A. Rice. B. Fruits. C. Vegetables.
18. What happened to the farmer’s bag
A. It was broken. B. It got stolen. C. It fell from his horse.
19. Who helped the farmer
A. A rich man. B. A poor man. C. His friend.
20. What can we learn from the talk
A. Everyone can become a great man.
B. Everyone should help people in need.
C. Everyone should pay for others help.
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)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Feel like a family day trip outside London Here are some of the best choices.
Harry Potter Studio
The Harry Potter Studio tour is one of the easiest day trips from London. Just read the directions on the website where you buy tickets and follow the crowds from the train to the bus. It is a unique experience. A walk through the studio allows families to appreciate every little detail that was put into the production of the Harry Potter movies from the costumes to the sets. Visitors can view the Potions Classroom, board the Hogwarts’ Express, and walk through the Dursley’s house.
Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle is one of the most beautiful castles in the UK. It is surrounded by a river and gardens, making it a relaxing and peaceful place. Leeds Castle is open for self-guided tours, and there are kid-friendly shows. Leeds Castle has a wonderfully-designed maze (迷宫), which has a surprise at the center that will appeal to all ages, not just children looking for a place to play. Leeds Castle also has a big playground, one part of which is set aside for small kids while the other inspires teenagers in an old game of hide-and-seek.
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is used by the current British royal family. This makes it the longest-occupied palace in Europe. Afraid that your young children might feel dull Don’t worry. There is a kids’ audio tour available as well as an activity that features crafts (手工艺), coloring and dress-up for little ones. And in the summer months, parents will be happy to know that there is a place to get an ice cream for their kids centrally located in the castle complex (建筑群).
1. What can visitors do on the Harry Potter Studio tour
A. Buy some costumes.
B. Ride on a special train.
C. See Harry Potter movies.
D. Study in the Potions Classroom.
2. What can we learn about Leeds Castle
A. Visitors must go on a tour with a guide.
B. The gardens are meant for hide-and-seek.
C. Kids can have a fun time on the playground.
D. The maze is especially popular among grown-ups.
3. How might children like the trip to Windsor Castle
A. Tiresome. B. Comfortable.
C. Adventurous. D. Interesting.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。介绍了伦敦郊外一些适合家庭一日游的地方。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Harry Potter Studio中“Visitors can view the Potions Classroom, board the Hogwarts’ Express, and walk through the Dursley’s house(游客可以参观魔药课教室，登上霍格沃茨特快列车，穿行在德思礼家。)”由此可知，游客可以搭乘霍格沃茨特快列车这列特殊的火车，故选B。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据Leeds Castle中“Leeds Castle also has a big playground, one part of which is set aside for small kids while the other inspires teenagers in an old game of hide-and-seek.(Leeds Castle有一个大操场，一部分留给小孩子玩，另一部分可以让青少年玩捉迷藏这个古老游戏。) ”由此可知，这个大操场是给孩子们玩的，孩子们可以在这玩得开心，故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据Windsor Castle中“There is a kids’ audio tour available as well as an activity that features crafts, coloring and dress-up for little ones. And in the summer months, parents will be happy to know that there is a place to get an ice cream for their kids centrally located in the castle complex.(有一个音频巡演和一个以手工艺品，涂色和为小孩子打扮为特点的活动。夏天的时候，家长能高兴地在建筑群中央给孩子们拿到冰淇淋。)”由此可知，这里有专门为孩子们准备的有趣的、形式多样的活动和食物，所以孩子们会觉得这里很有趣。故选D。
B
My father loves his garden. He planted some seeds in it. But at that time, I didn’t understand why working in the dirt excited him so much.
Unfortunately in early May, my father was seriously injured in an accident. He had to stay in bed for a while. My mother had several business trips, so she couldn’t take care of the garden. I didn’t want my father to worry, so I said that I would take care of his garden until he recovered. I assumed that the little plants would continue to grow as long as they had water, and luckily it rained fairly often, so I didn’t think much about the garden.
One Saturday morning, my father said to me, “Christine, the vegetables should be about ready to be picked. Let’s have a salad today!” I went out to the garden and was upset to see that many of the lettuce leaves and carrots had been half eaten by bugs. There were hundreds of bugs all over them!
I panicked for a moment but then I quietly went to the nearest store to buy some vegetables.
When I gave the salad to him, he said, “Oh, Christine, what a beautiful salad! I can’t believe the carrots are this big already. You must be taking very good care of my garden. I felt a little bit guilty.
Coming home, my mother saw the bag from the supermarket in the kitchen. I was embarrassed and I admitted, “Dad wanted a salad, but the garden was a disaster. I didn’t want to disappoint him, so I went to the store.” She laughed but promised to help me in the garden and weeks later I was finally able to pick some.
I carefully made a salad and took it to my father. He looked at it with a hint of a smile. “Christine, the carrots are smaller in this salad, but they taste better.”
Now, I better understand how putting a lot of effort into caring for something can help you appreciate the results more, however small they may be. Perhaps this was one of the reasons for my father’s love of gardening.
4. Why did Christine originally promise she would do the gardening
A. She was asked by her father to do it.
B. She was interested in growing vegetables.
C. She wanted to improve her gardening skills.
D. She knew it was important to her father.
5. Which of the following was a problem in the garden
A. Animals often dug holes in the garden. B. Insects destroyed the lettuce and carrots.
C. The plants were given too much water. D. The vegetables were marked incorrectly.
6. Why could Christine secretly make the salad from store-bought vegetables
A. Her father couldn’t see the garden’s progress.
B. Her mother regularly helped her to make a spray.
C. Her mother helped her to buy the vegetables.
D. Her father went on a business trip at that time.
7. What did Christine learn through her experience of gardening
A. Always get ready for a rainy day. B. Don’t be disappointed by bugs.
C. Hard work can often be rewarding. D. Working alone produces results.
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. A 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过讲述主人公在父亲生病期间帮助父亲打理菜园的故事，告诉我们努力工作是有回报的。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的“But at that time, I didn’t understand why working in the dirt excited him so much. (但那时，我不明白为什么在泥土中工作让他如此兴奋。)”可知，作者不理解为什么在泥土中工作会让父亲很兴奋，结合第二段中的“I didn’t want my father to worry, so I said that I would take care of his garden until he recovered. (我不想让父亲担心，所以我说我会照顾他的花园，直到他康复。)”可知，父亲在菜园工作很兴奋，作者知道菜园对父亲很重要，她不想让父亲在生病期间担心，所以答应帮他照顾菜园。故选D项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I went out to the garden and was upset to see that many of the lettuce leaves and carrots had been half eaten by bugs. There were hundreds of bugs all over them! (我走到花园，看到许多生菜叶子和胡萝卜被虫子吃掉了一半，我很难过。上面爬满了成百上千的虫子!)”可知，许多生菜叶子和胡萝卜被虫子吃掉了一半，上面爬满了成百上千的虫子，由此可知，昆虫毁坏了莴苣和胡萝卜。故选B项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段关键句“Unfortunately, in early May, my father was seriously injured in an accident. He had to stay in bed for a while. (不幸的是，在五月初，我父亲在一次事故中受了重伤。他不得不在床上躺一会儿。)”可知，Christine的父亲在车祸中受伤了，不得不卧床休息一段时间，由此可推断出，父亲是看不到花园的进展情况的，所以在莴苣和胡萝卜被昆虫毁坏的情况下，Christine去商店买蔬菜来制作沙拉，不想让父亲失望。故选A项。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Now, I better understand how putting a lot of effort into caring for something can help you appreciate the results more, however small they may be. Perhaps this was one of the reasons for my father’s love of gardening. (现在，我更好地理解了投入大量精力去关心一件事是如何帮助你更好地欣赏结果的，不管结果有多小。也许这就是我父亲热爱园艺的原因之一。)”可知，Christine明白了努力去做一件事总会有回报，也会让你更加重视回报，不管这些回报有多小。故选C项。
C
Fish genetically engineered to glow (发光) blue, green, or red under blacklight have been a big hit among aquarium (水族馆) lovers for years. But the pet is not restricted to glass displays anymore. The glowing fish have escaped fish farms in southeastern Brazil and are multiplying in the streams in the Atlantic Forest, a new study shows.
The unwelcome invaders (入侵者) are well-known to scientists who have used zebrafish for developmental and genetic studies. Native to Southeast Asia, the freshwater fish were engineered to glow for research purposes in the late 1990s by putting in them genes from jellyfish and coral. In the 2000s, companies saw the potential of the glowing fish as pets.
André Magalh es, a biologist at the Federal University, first spotted the engineered zebrafish swimming in the River Basin in 2015. The waters border the largest decorative fish farms of Latin America, and Magalh es says the fish probably escaped some of the farms’ ponds.
The Brazilian waters don’t have any local predators (捕食者) for zebrafish and the fish are reproducing all year round, with a peak during the rainy season. But the transgenic fish seem to achieve sexual maturity earlier than their ancestors, which allows them to reproduce more and spread faster. The invaders are also eating well: a diversified diet of native insects and algae. Before long, Magalh es says, the fish could become plentiful enough to directly affect local: species by competing for food or preying on them.
Tuckett, a researcher in Florida, says the Brazilian detection “should be a wake-up call” for fish producers and natural resource managers in Brazil. But he suspects the transgenic fish will encounter predators as they move to larger bodies of water. And the animals’ bright colors will make them disadvantaged.
For now, the glowing fish “could be considered little weeds growing up out of the concrete”. Tuckett says. Magalh es likes the metaphor, but points out that even little weeds can grow to cause a lot of damage.
8. What can we know about the glowing fish
A. They were released into the ocean.
B. They carry genes from other species.
C. They don’t enjoy popularity any more.
D. They were first created for commercial use.
9. Why do the glowing fish multiply rapidly
A. There are few species feeding on them.
B. They mature as early as their ancestors.
C. They prefer to reproduce in the rainy season.
D. No other species compete with them for food.
10. What might Tuckett agree with about the escaped glowing fish
A. They will grow in large numbers.
B. They will pose a great threat to nature.
C. They will be easy targets for predators.
D. They will ease the worry of fish producers.
11. Which of the following can be the best title for this text
A. Transgenic Fish Invades Brazilian Streams
B. Escaped Species Are Unwelcome in Nature
C. Genetically Engineered Fish Are in Demand
D. Zebrafish Travels Far to Colonize Other Waters
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇新闻报道。文章报道了一种会发光的转基因鱼逃离了巴西东南部的养鱼场，入侵大西洋森林的溪流并大量繁殖，预计会对这片水域中的生态造成破坏。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“Native to Southeast Asia, the freshwater fish were engineered to glow for research purposes in the late 1990s by putting in them genes from jellyfish and coral.(这种淡水鱼原产于东南亚，上世纪90年代末，为了研究目的，人们将水母和珊瑚的基因植入它们体内，从而使它们发光)”可知，这种会发光的鱼是因为体内携带了其他物种的基因。故选B项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“The Brazilian waters don’t have any local predators (捕食者) for zebrafish and the fish are reproducing all year round, with a peak during the rainy season. But the transgenic fish seem to achieve sexual maturity earlier than their ancestors, which allows them to reproduce more and spread faster. (巴西水域没有任何当地的斑马鱼捕食者，斑马鱼全年都在繁殖，在雨季达到高峰。但转基因鱼似乎比它们的祖先更早达到性成熟，这使它们能够繁殖更多、分散更快)”可知，这些发光鱼能繁殖迅速是因为在巴西水域中没有他们的天敌对它们的制衡，即很少有物种以它们为食。故选A项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“But he suspects the transgenic fish will encounter predators as they move to larger bodies of water. And the animals’ bright colors will make them disadvantaged.(但他怀疑转基因鱼在移动到更大的水体时，会遇到捕食者。而动物鲜艳的颜色会使它们处于不利地位)”可推断，这些逃跑了的鱼会因为自身会发光而成为容易被攻击的目标。故选C项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其根据第一段最后一句“The glowing fish have escaped fish farms in southeastern Brazil and are multiplying in the streams in the Atlantic Forest, a new study shows.(一项新的研究显示，这种发光鱼逃离了巴西东南部的养鱼场，在大西洋森林的溪流中繁殖)”以及最后一段“For now, the glowing fish “could be considered little weeds growing up out of the concrete”. Tuckett says. Magalh es likes the metaphor, but points out that even little weeds can grow to cause a lot of damage. (就目前而言，这些发光的鱼“可以被视为从混凝土中生长出来的小杂草”。Tuckett说。Magalh es喜欢这个比喻，但指出即使是很小的杂草也会造成很大的破坏)”可知，文章介绍了因携带别的物种基因而会发光的外来的鱼逃离养鱼场进入了巴西的溪流，预计会对这些水域造成破坏。由此可知，A项“Transgenic Fish Invades Brazilian Streams(转基因鱼入侵巴西河流)”适合作本文最佳标题。故选A项。
D
Life as an astronaut has various unique attractions. This can include experiencing weightlessness and looking back at Earth as a pale blue dot. Food is not among them. Space travelers over the years have become used to certain foods such as freeze-dried ice cream and liquid salt and pepper. Now, the menu is set to be augmented, with the first space-grown lettuce (生菜) found to be as safe, nutritious and fresh as the Earth-grown variety.
Gioia Massa of NASA Kennedy Space Center is the lead scientist on the lettuce-growing project. She said that growing food in space could be wonderful for astronauts on missions lasting more than one month. “If you store packaged food for a long time, not only will the flavour and nutritional quality decrease, but the vitamins will degrade. After eating such food, astronauts’ intake of nutrition is not ensured,” she said. “Besides, for them, there may also be psychological benefits of growing and looking after plants.
Lettuce has been grown in batches (分批) onboard the International Space Station (ISS). The vegetable production system is known as Veggie. It is composed of plant pillows (sealed units containing ceramic soil), LED lighting and a watering system that allows astronauts to inject water through a tube. The lettuce crops grow undisturbed for 33 to 56 days before being harvested and eaten, or deep-frozen and returned to Earth for chemical and biological analysis.
The space-grown lettuces are similar in make-up to Earth-grown ones but they have higher levels of bacteria (细菌), possibly due to their growth in a warmer, more humid (潮湿的) and closed-air system. But they are not found to carry any harmful bacteria.
NASA is now enlarging the range of produce grown onboard the ISS. It will be quite some time before any vegetables can be transformed into a dish, however. “While we have nowhere to cook up there now, we can look forward to more things that taste fresh,” Massa explained.
12. What does the underlined word “augmented” probably mean in Paragraph 1
A. Enlarged.
B. Engaged.
C. Reduced.
D. Measured.
13. What do we know about growing space-grown lettuce
A. It’s flavor and nutritional quality decline.
B. It is terrible for astronauts on missions.
C It can contribute to astronauts’ mental health.
D. It will make sure the astronauts’ intake of nutrition.
14. What can we infer from the text
A Lettuces will be grown in batches onboard.
B. The vegetable production system consists of three parts.
C. It will take at least 56 days to harvest the space-grown lettuce crop.
D. Thanks to growing environment, the space-grown lettuces don’t contain any harmful bacteria.
15. What does Massa mainly intend to explain in the last paragraph
A. The difficulty in growing produce onboard.
B. The necessity to enlarge the space onboard.
C. The desire to enjoy cooked vegetables onboard.
D. The expectation to enrich the variety of produce grown onboard.
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如今宇航员在太空舱成功种植了生菜。这不仅能为宇航员提供营养，而且种植和照顾生菜也能促进宇航员的心理健康。
【12题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线单词上文“Space travelers over the years have become used to certain foods such as freeze-dried ice cream and liquid salt and pepper.(多年来，宇航员已经习惯了某些食物，比如冻干冰淇淋、液体盐和胡椒)”可知，多年来，宇航员已经习惯了某些食物，结合划线单词下文“with the first space-grown lettuce (生菜)found to be as safe, nutritious and fresh as the Earth-grown variety.(第一个太空种植的生菜，人们发现这是安全的，营养和新鲜的地球种植品种)”可知，现在宇航员的菜单上有了新的食物——生菜。由此推知，划线单词augmented意为“增加”，与A项“Enlarged.(增大)”意思一样，故选A。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中““Besides, for them, there may also be psychological benefits of growing and looking after plants.(此外，对他们来说，种植和照顾植物可能也有心理上的好处)”可知，在太空种植生菜可以促进宇航员的心理健康。故选C。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“The vegetable production system is known as Veggie. It is composed of plant pillows (sealed units containing ceramic soil), LED lighting and a watering system that allows astronauts to inject water through a tube.(菜生产系统被称为Veggie。它由植物枕头（包含陶土的密封单元）、 LED 照明和一个允许宇航员通过管子注水的浇水系统组成)”可推知，蔬菜生产系统由三部分组成。故选B。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中““While we have nowhere to cook up there now, we can look forward to more things that taste fresh,” Massa explained.(“虽然我们现在没有地方烹饪，我们可以期待更多味道新鲜的东西，”马萨解释说)”可推知，Massa在最后一段试图解释，他希望丰富太空舱种植的农产品品种。故选D。
第二节(共5小题;每小题25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。
Walking might seem simple. “But it’s not,” explains Peggy Cawthon, a professor at Harvard Medical School. “It’s an amazingly complex behavior when we try to understand how to improve our lives as we age.” ____16____ Here are a few ideas.
Don’t stop exercising
Cawthon agrees that the worst thing a person can do is to stop exercising. “You’ll feel the effects almost immediately,” says Cawthon. Sitting for hours leaves her uncomfortable, and it’s the days when she types that her arthritis (关节炎) doesn’t cause much pain. ____17____.
Train yourself to walk with skill
To truly improve your walking, you need to think like an athlete. Imagine you want to play tennis, but you have a bad backhand. Playing lots of tennis won’t fix the problem, Cawthon says. ____18____. It’s the same thing with walking.
Give your brain a boost (激励)
____19____. So don’t forget that when working out your fitness plan. Cawthon has been studying an area of the brain related to motivation (动机) and executive function. Subjects with a boost walk more steps on average than the control group, and they have been maintaining that even several months later.
____20____
So when should we face the music about our mobility There is no final answer for when walking problems begin to come up. “You should be as active as you can at any age,” Cawthon says, noting that people who are healthy in their 20s and 30s are best equipped to deal with future age-related challenges. “The best time to start is now. Next best is tomorrow,” she says.
A. Start planning now
B. Be in pretty good shape
C. You need to improve your skill
D. So what steps should we take to do it right
E. How can you sweat your way to good health
F. It is a helpful reminder that our bodies need action
G. Basically, the body part controlling everything is your brain
【答案】16. D 17. F 18. C 19. G 20. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。哈佛医学院教授Peggy Cawthon给我们指出了四点有关走路锻炼的建议。
【16题详解】
根据问号可知，这里是一个问句。根据前文“It’s an amazingly complex behavior when we try to understand how to improve our lives as we age.(当我们试图了解如何随着年龄的增长而改善我们的生活时，这是一种令人惊讶的复杂行为。)”和后文“Here are a few ideas.(以下是一些想法。)”可知，空处应是询问应该如何做，D项“那么，我们应该采取什么措施才能做到这一点呢”符合题意。故选D。
【17题详解】
根据本段的小标题“Don’t stop exercising(不要停止锻炼)”和前文“Sitting for hours leaves her uncomfortable, and it’s the days when she types that her arthritis(关节炎) doesn’t cause much pain.(坐上几个小时会让她感到不舒服，而且正是在她打字的日子里，她的关节炎不会引起太多疼痛。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是不要停止锻炼，并指出久坐不动会不舒服，而用打字来活动手指可以让关节炎有所减轻；由此可知，空处承接前文，应是说这提醒了我们需要运动，F项“这是一个有益的提醒：我们的身体需要动起来”符合题意。故选F。
【18题详解】
根据本段小标题“Train yourself to walk with skill(用技能训练自己走路)”可知，关键词是“skill”。前文“Imagine you want to play tennis, but you have a bad backhand. Playing lots of tennis won’t fix the problem, Cawthon says.(想象一下，你想打网球，但你的反手打得不好。Cawthon说，打很多网球并不能解决问题。)”讲述了打网球时不能靠多打网球来解决自己的反手问题，所以空处应是说要提高技能，C项“你需要提高你的技能”符合题意。故选C。
【19题详解】
根据本段小标题“Give your brain a boost(激励)(给大脑激励)”可知，关键词是“brain”和“boost”。再结合下文中的“Cawthon has been studying an area of the brain related to motivation(动机) and executive function.(Cawthon一直在研究大脑中与动机和执行功能相关的一个区域。)”可知，大脑控制一切，G项“基本上，控制一切的身体部分是你的大脑”符合题意。故选G。
【20题详解】
空处是本段小标题，根据上文小标题的形式可知，这里应用祈使句。根据下文中的“The best time to start is now. Next best is tomorrow(最好的开始时间是现在。其次是明天)”可知，本段建议要从现在开始，A项“立即开始计划”符合题意。故选A。
第二节(共5小题，每小题2.5分，共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。
I used to think my life was perfect. My mom had her dream job and a beautiful office, and I had my own room with a computer and a garden to ____21____. But one Sunday, everything changed. A hurricane ____22____ our neighborhood while we were visiting my grandparents in Raleigh. Our kitchen was damaged, and our clean and comfortable home was in ruins.
But something ____23____ happened. Our neighbors, the Flores family, came to our help. They helped clear broken pieces and ____24____ us a place to stay. Their ____25____ was most impressive. We had ____26____ spoken to them before, but they ____27____ their home to us and made us feel like family.
We started a new ____28____ of having weekend dinner together. We invited other families from the neighborhood to join us, and our ____29____ were filled with laughter and delicious food. It was a beautiful thing to see our _____30_____ come together in a disaster.
I never knew Rosica, their daughter before the hurricane. But she quickly became my friend. She had a gift for _____31_____, and our evenings together were filled with adventure and _____32_____.
Looking back, I realize that the hurricane _____33_____ unexpected advantages. It brought us closer to our neighbors and _____34_____ our lives in ways we never could have imagined. Sometimes, it takes a(n) _____35_____ to bring out the best in people.
21.
A. search for B. try out for C. dream of D. care for
22.
A. visited B. impacted C. hit D. injured
23.
A. awkward B. unlucky C. scary D. unexpected
24.
A. offered B. sheltered C. brought D. recommended
25.
A. challenge B. kindness C. wealth D. request
26.
A. appropriately B. hardly C. entirely D. obviously
27.
A. sold B. rented C. opened D. showed
28.
A. business B. project C. life D. tradition
29.
A. recreations B. journeys C. dinners D. campuses
30.
A. family B. community C. volunteers D. supporters
31.
A. exploring B. singing C. storytelling D. housekeeping
32.
A. sincerity B. bravery C. laughter D. disappointment
33.
A. resulted from B. brought about C. made up for D. got away with
34.
A. saved B. relieved C. recorded D. enriched
35.
A. adventure B. effort C. disaster D. party
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. C 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的家被飓风所摧毁，而之前并不熟悉的邻居向作者一家伸出了援手，社区也团结在了一起，作者感悟到一场灾难能激发出人们最好的一面。
【21题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我妈妈有她梦寐以求的工作和漂亮的办公室，我有自己的房间，有一台电脑和一个花园要打理。A. search for寻找；B. try out for参加选拔；C. dream of梦想；D. care for照料。由上文“a garden”可知，此处指打理花园，应用care for。故选D项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我们去Raleigh看望祖父母的时候，一场飓风袭击了我们的社区。A. visited参观；B. impacted影响；C. hit侵袭；D. injured使受伤。由下文“Our kitchen was damaged, and our clean and comfortable home was in ruins. (我们的厨房被破坏了，我们干净舒适的家成了废墟)”可知，一场飓风袭击了作者的社区。故选C项。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但是意想不到的事情发生了。A. awkward尴尬的；B. unlucky不幸的；C. scary令人害怕的；D. unexpected意想不到。由下文“Our neighbors, the Flores family, came to our help. (我们的邻居弗洛雷斯一家来帮助我们)”和最后一段“Looking back, I realize that the hurricane ____13____ unexpected advantages. (回首往事，我意识到飓风……意想不到的优势)”可知，邻居一家来帮助作者他们，所以这是意想不到的事情。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们帮助我们清理碎片，并给我们提供了一个住处。A. offered主动提供；B. sheltered保护、庇护；C. brought带来；D. recommended推荐。由上文“Our kitchen was damaged, and our clean and comfortable home was in ruins. (我们的厨房被破坏了，我们干净舒适的家成了废墟)”可知，作者的家被飓风毁了，再结合上文“They helped clear broken pieces”可知，作者的邻居帮助作者清理碎片，由此可知，邻居一家是友好的，同时也给作者一家提供一个住处。故选A项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们的善良给人留下了深刻的印象。A. challenge挑战；B. kindness善良；C. wealth财富；D. request要求。由上文“They helped clear broken pieces and ____4____ us a place to stay. (他们帮助我们清理碎片，并给我们提供了一个住处)”可知，邻居帮助了作者一家，所以说他们十分善良。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我们以前几乎没有和他们真正交谈过，但他们向我们敞开了家门，让我们有家的感觉。A. appropriately合适地、恰当地；B. hardly几乎不；C. entirely完全地；D. obviously明显地。由下文“but”表示转折和“I never knew Rosica, their daughter before the hurricane. (飓风前，我从来不认识他们的女儿罗西卡)”可知，作者一家此前从未和邻居真正交谈过，但是邻居却帮助作者一家。故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们以前几乎没有和他们真正交谈过，但他们向我们敞开了家门，让我们有家的感觉。A. sold出售；B. rented租；C. opened打开；D. showed展示。由上文“They helped clear broken pieces and ____4____ us a place to stay. (他们帮助我们清理碎片，并给我们提供了一个住处)”和下文“their home to us and made us feel like family”可知，邻居为作者一家敞开大门。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们开始了周末一起吃晚饭的新传统。A. business生意；B. project项目；C. life生活；D. tradition传统。由下文“of having weekend dinner together”可知，此处指作者一家被邻居一家帮助后，飓风发生后大家会在周末一起吃晚饭，这成了一个新传统。故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们邀请了附近的其他家庭加入我们，我们的晚餐充满了笑声和美味的食物。A. recreations娱乐，消遣；B. journeys旅程；C. dinners晚餐；D. campuses校园。由上文“having weekend dinner together. We invited other families from the neighborhood to join us (周末一起吃晚饭，我们邀请了附近的其他家庭加入我们)”可知，作者邀请了附近的其他家庭一起吃晚饭，所以指晚餐充满了笑声和美味的食物。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：看到我们的社区在灾难之后团结起来是一件很美好的事情。A. family家人；B. community社区；C. volunteers志愿者；D. supporters支持者。由上文讲邻居帮助作者一家以及上文“We invited other families from the neighborhood to join us (我们邀请了附近的其他家庭加入我们)”可知，邻里之间（即社区）因为灾难团结在一起。故选B项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她有讲故事的天赋，我们在一起的夜晚充满了冒险和笑声。A. exploring探险、探索；B. singing唱歌；C. storytelling讲故事；D. housekeeping家务。由下文“and our evenings together were filled with adventure”可知，Rosica有讲故事的天赋，让他们在一起的夜晚充满了冒险。故选C项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她有讲故事的天赋，我们在一起的夜晚充满了冒险和笑声。A. sincerity真诚；B. bravery勇敢；C. laughter笑声；D. disappointment失望。由本处语境，Rosica有讲故事的天赋，让他们在一起的夜晚充满了冒险和笑声。故选C项。
【33题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：现在回想起来，我意识到飓风带来了意想不到的好处。A. resulted from起因于；B. brought about带来；C. made up for补偿；D. got away with逃避惩罚。由上文讲“飓风过后邻里之间周末一起吃晚饭，作者还结交了新朋友，充满了欢声笑语”和下文“unexpected advantages. It brought us closer to our neighbors (意想不到的好处。飓风拉近了我们与邻居的距离)”可知，飓风带来了意想不到的好处。故选B项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：它拉近了我们与邻居的距离，并以我们从未想象过的方式丰富了我们的生活。A. saved拯救；B. relieved缓解；C. recorded记录；D. enriched丰富。由上文“It brought us closer to our neighbors”可知，飓风过后邻里之间周末一起吃晚饭，作者还结交了新朋友，充满了欢声笑语。由此可知，飓风丰富了大家的生活。故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：有时候，一场灾难才能激发出人们最好的一面。A. adventure冒险；B. effort努力；C. disaster灾难；D. party聚会。由上文语境，飓风之后社区团结在一起，所以是一场灾难才能激发出人们最好的一面。故选C项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题15分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
While there is growing consumer ____36____ (realize) of the environmental impact of fast fashion, can the same be said about fast furniture The chairs and tables that fill many of our homes and everyday spaces are manufactured on a mass scale, and the cheaper items often end up ____37____ landfills.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in 2020 over 12 million tons of furniture ____38____ (throw) out in America and some into the forest illegally. Buying furniture can be ____39____ (incredible) expensive. Many of us switch over to cheaper, instant brands like IKEA, ____40____ manufacturers use materials harder to recycle, which is likely to damage the environment.
With growing calls for sustainability, many brands are announcing to change though it remains ____41____ (see) whether they will keep these promises. In ____42____ (it) current sustainability strategy, IKEA commits itself to using only recyclable materials in all its products in an effort to practice “circular” design and cut emissions to net-zero. The concept of circular design ____43____ (win) increasing concern up to now. In ____44____ circular system, furniture products would be designed to last longer and be fully recyclable, thus forming a ____45____(close) loop (环).
【答案】36. realization
37. in 38. was thrown
39. incredibly
40. whose 41. to be seen
42. its 43. has won
44. a 45. closed
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。根据美国环境保护署（EPA）的数据，2020年，美国有超过1200万吨的家具被扔掉，随着对可持续发展的呼声越来越高，许多品牌都宣布要做出改变，循环设计的概念越来越受到人们的关注。
【36题详解】
考查名词。句意：当越来越多的消费者意识到快时尚对环境的影响时，快家具也能如此吗？结合空前的形容词“growing”可知，空处应填名词作there be句型的主语，realization“意识”，不可数名词，故填realization。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意：我们许多家庭和日常空间里的桌椅都是大规模生产的，而便宜的桌椅往往最终被扔进垃圾填埋场。结合空后的“landfills”可知，此处指“最终被扔进垃圾填埋场”，应用介词in，end up in“以……告终，在……结束”，故填in。
【38题详解】
考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：根据美国环境保护署（EPA）的数据，2020年，美国有超过1200万吨的家具被扔掉，其中一些被非法扔进了森林。主语furniture和动词throw之间是被动关系，结合时间状语“in 2020”可知，此处应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语是不可数名词，be动词使用was，故填was thrown。
【39题详解】
考查副词。句意：买家具可能非常贵。空处修饰形容词“expensive”，应用副词incredibly“非常地”，作状语，故填incredibly。
【40题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：我们中的许多人转而选择宜家等更便宜的速溶品牌，这些品牌的制造商使用更难回收的材料，这可能会破坏环境。分析句子可知，空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是cheaper, instant brands，关系词在从句中作定语，应用关系代词whose，故填whose。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：随着对可持续发展的呼声越来越高，许多品牌都宣布要做出改变，尽管它们是否会遵守这些承诺还有待观察。remain to do sth“有待于做某事”，主语it指代whether引导的从句，与动词see之间是被动关系，应用动词不定式的被动式，故填to be seen。
【42题详解】
考查代词。句意：在目前可持续发展战略中，宜家承诺在所有产品中只使用可回收材料，努力实践“循环”设计，并将排放减少到净零。空处修饰名词短语sustainability strategy，应用形容词性物主代词，故填its。
【43题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：到目前为止，循环设计的概念越来越受到人们的关注。根据时间状语up to now可知，句子用现在完成时，主语concept是名词单数，助动词使用has，故填has won。
【44题详解】
考查冠词。句意：在循环系统中，家具产品的设计寿命更长，并且可以完全回收，从而形成一个闭环。system是可数名词，此处表示泛指，system以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a，故填a。
【45题详解】
考查形容词。句意同上。空处修饰名词loop，应用形容词closed“封闭的”，作定语，故填closed。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以Be Wise Internet Users为题写一篇发言稿参赛，内容包括：
1.明智上网的重要性；
2.提出具体建议（两到三条）。
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。
Be Wise Internet Users
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version:
Be Wise Internet Users
It goes without saying that the Internet plays an increasingly important role in our lives. However, to make the best use of the Internet, we must be wise Internet users.
In the first place, we must use the Internet for the right purposes. Besides having online classes, we can search for some useful information on the Internet instead of playing computer games. What’s more, we need to limit our time on the Internet. It’s common knowledge that long screen time does great harm to our mental health as well as eyes. Never should we enjoy the convenience of technology at the cost of our health.
Let’s use the Internet wisely and improve our studies effectively!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生以Be Wise Internet Users为题写一篇发言稿，参加学校将举办的英语演讲比赛。
【详解】1.词汇积累
然而：however→nevertheless
除……之外（还）：besides→apart from
有用的：useful→helpful
另外：what’s more→in addition
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：However, to make the best use of the Internet, we must be wise Internet users.
拓展句：However, we must be wise Internet users, the purpose of which is to make the best use of the Internet.
【点睛】[高分句型1] It’s common knowledge that long screen time does great harm to our mental health as well as eyes. (运用了that引导的同位语从句)
[高分句型2] Never should we enjoy the convenience of technology at the cost of our health. (运用了部分倒装句)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 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。
As Mom and I stood in line waiting to cash out at the store, I studied the customer in front of us who was reading the magazines to our left. She was young, maybe early twenties, but she already had a tired look with a slight stoop (驼背).
The items in her cart included the cheapest cuts of meat and meal like pasta, rice, and potatoes. Day-old bread, bargain soap, and inexpensive shampoo completed her purchases, well, almost. In the corner sat a toy car and a pretty dress that was 50 percent off. She continued to look at the magazines as we waited, and more people lined up behind us. She turned around and asked Mom for help.
“I’m sorry to bother you,” she began shyly. “But can you tell me how much this is I forgot my glasses at home.”
“Of course,” Mom said.
When Mom finally found the small print and told her, she sighed quietly and put it back.
“They’ve become so expensive, haven’t they ” Mom said in a low voice.
“Next!” The cashier called and she moved forward.
When the store employee finally added up everything and told her the cost, the woman’s face paled. It was obvious that she didn’t have enough money, and she scanned her items to see what she could do without.
One by one, she removed things, but she still came up short. She continued to take much-needed goods out while the cashier patiently deducted (扣除) things with a pleasant smile.
The child’s items remained in the cart, however. In fact, the palm of her other hand lay protectively across them, as if she didn’t want to give in.
The woman finally paid, and moved down to bag them.
When our turn came, Mom pointed to the pile of items the woman had taken out, added all our meat and fresh milk, and whispered “Separate bags, same bill please” to the cashier. She nodded, even though it was a “pack your own” kind of store.
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。
The cashier went on with her work and Mom moved next to the woman.
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When she turned back and was about to leave, she found the extra bag in her cart.
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【答案】参考范文：
The cashier went on with her work and Mom moved next to the woman. She was wondering how to put the extra things into the woman’s cart she’d brought without being noticed. My mom looked up at the cashier and the clever cashier immediately nodded knowingly, winking at my mom and solving the problem by “accidentally” dropping several oranges which flew past the lady. “I’ll get those,” the woman offered kindly to pick up the runaway fruit. I quickly finished our plan as she turned around and bent to pick up the oranges.
When she turned back and was about to leave, she found the extra bag in her cart. She looked at my mom in surprise. “How can I accept this ” she said, handing it to my mother. “It’s nothing. That’s what all of us should do,” my mom replied warmly and firmly. Seeing all this, people around her began to persuade her to take back these items. Finally, with everyone’s help, she took the bag in tears. It was at that moment that I realized we make a living by getting, but we make a life by giving.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，文章讲述了一位年轻女子在商店购物时因为钱不够而不得不放弃一些必需品，但是被一位好心的母亲帮助，最终得到了额外的物品。这个故事告诉我们，给予比得到更重要。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“收银员继续她的工作，妈妈走到那个女人旁边。”可知，第一段可描写作者和妈妈寻找贫穷妇女以及帮助贫穷妇女的过程。
②由第二段首句内容“当她转身准备离开时，她发现购物车里有多余的袋子。”可知，第二段可描写贫穷妇女收到帮助后的反应以及向作者和母亲表达感激。
2续写线索：购买商品——偶遇贫穷妇女——帮助——感激——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①看到：notice/spot
②完成：finish/complete
③.回复：reply/answer/respond
情绪类
①惊讶地：in surprise/in astonishment
②流泪：in tears/with tears rolling down
【点睛】[高分句型1]. My mom looked up at the cashier and the clever cashier immediately nodded knowingly, winking at my mom and solving the problem by “accidentally” dropping several oranges which flew past the lady. （现在分词作伴随状语以及which引导的定语从句）
[高分句型2]. It was at that moment that I realized we make a living by getting, but we make a life by giving.（运用了强调句型）
听力答案：1-5 ACBCB 6-10 BAACA 11-15 CCBCB 16-20 BACAB安庆二中2023-2024学年度第二学期期中考试
高一英语试题
(满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In a library. C. On a bus.
2. What does the woman go to Shanghai for
A. Family gathering. B. Travel. C. Business.
3. What will the girl probably do
A. Go to ride a boat. B. Do her homework. C. Enjoy the beautiful day.
4. What happened to the driver
A. He hit a bicycle. B. He drove too fast. C. He ran into a tree.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. A couple B. Neighbors. C. Salesman and customer.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出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、7题。
6. What is the color of the chosen bookshelf
A. Brown. B. White. C. Black.
7. What is the man going to do
A. Pay for the bill. B. Wait for the woman. C. Check the price.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why is the man moving to New York
A. To find a better job. B. To enjoy the city life. C. To stay with his friends.
9. How old is the man
A. 19 years old. B. 29 years old. C. 39 years old.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where are the speakers now
A In China. B. In Brazil. C. In America.
11. What’s the man’s work
A. Advertising. B. Running a restaurant. C. Doing the wine business.
12. What does the woman dislike about the Brazilian restaurant
A. Its food. B. Its location. C. Its service.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why does the woman call the man
A. To ask about his sister. B. To borrow books. C. To visit his parents.
14. What was the man doing when the phone rang
A. Shopping. B. Surfing the Internet. C. Working in the garden.
15. What kind of books does Anna want to read
A. Geography. B. History. C. Music.
16. When will the speakers meet
A. This afternoon. B. Tomorrow afternoon. C. Tomorrow morning.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题.
17. Which of the following was in the farmer’s bag
A. Rice. B. Fruits. C. Vegetables.
18. What happened to the farmer’s bag
A. It was broken. B. It got stolen. C. It fell from his horse.
19. Who helped the farmer
A. A rich man. B. A poor man. C. His friend.
20. What can we learn from the talk
A. Everyone can become a great man.
B. Everyone should help people in need.
C. Everyone should pay for others help.
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)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Feel like a family day trip outside London Here are some of the best choices.
Harry Potter Studio
The Harry Potter Studio tour is one of the easiest day trips from London. Just read the directions on the website where you buy tickets and follow the crowds from the train to the bus. It is a unique experience. A walk through the studio allows families to appreciate every little detail that was put into the production of the Harry Potter movies from the costumes to the sets. Visitors can view the Potions Classroom, board the Hogwarts’ Express, and walk through the Dursley’s house.
Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle is one of the most beautiful castles in the UK. It is surrounded by a river and gardens, making it a relaxing and peaceful place. Leeds Castle is open for self-guided tours, and there are kid-friendly shows. Leeds Castle has a wonderfully-designed maze (迷宫), which has a surprise at the center that will appeal to all ages, not just children looking for a place to play. Leeds Castle also has a big playground, one part of which is set aside for small kids while the other inspires teenagers in an old game of hide-and-seek.
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is used by the current British royal family. This makes it the longest-occupied palace in Europe. Afraid that your young children might feel dull Don’t worry. There is a kids’ audio tour available as well as an activity that features crafts (手工艺), coloring and dress-up for little ones. And in the summer months, parents will be happy to know that there is a place to get an ice cream for their kids centrally located in the castle complex (建筑群).
1. What can visitors do on the Harry Potter Studio tour
A. Buy some costumes.
B. Ride on a special train.
C. See Harry Potter movies.
D. Study in the Potions Classroom.
2. What can we learn about Leeds Castle
A. Visitors must go on a tour with a guide.
B. The gardens are meant for hide-and-seek.
C. Kids can have a fun time on the playground.
D. The maze is especially popular among grown-ups.
3. How might children like the trip to Windsor Castle
A. Tiresome. B. Comfortable.
C. Adventurous. D. Interesting.
B
My father loves his garden. He planted some seeds in it. But at that time, I didn’t understand why working in the dirt excited him so much.
Unfortunately, in early May, my father was seriously injured in an accident. He had to stay in bed for a while. My mother had several business trips, so she couldn’t take care of the garden. I didn’t want my father to worry, so I said that I would take care of his garden until he recovered. I assumed that the little plants would continue to grow as long as they had water, and luckily it rained fairly often, so I didn’t think much about the garden.
One Saturday morning, my father said to me, “Christine, the vegetables should be about ready to be picked. Let’s have a salad today!” I went out to the garden and was upset to see that many of the lettuce leaves and carrots had been half eaten by bugs. There were hundreds of bugs all over them!
I panicked for a moment but then I quietly went to the nearest store to buy some vegetables.
When I gave the salad to him, he said, “Oh, Christine, what a beautiful salad! I can’t believe the carrots are this big already. You must be taking very good care of my garden. I felt a little bit guilty.
Coming home, my mother saw the bag from the supermarket in the kitchen. I was embarrassed and I admitted, “Dad wanted a salad, but the garden was a disaster. I didn’t want to disappoint him, so I went to the store.” She laughed but promised to help me in the garden and weeks later I was finally able to pick some.
I carefully made a salad and took it to my father. He looked at it with a hint of a smile. “Christine, the carrots are smaller in this salad, but they taste better.”
Now, I better understand how putting a lot of effort into caring for something can help you appreciate the results more, however small they may be. Perhaps this was one of the reasons for my father’s love of gardening.
4. Why did Christine originally promise she would do the gardening
A. She was asked by her father to do it.
B. She was interested in growing vegetables.
C. She wanted to improve her gardening skills.
D. She knew it was important to her father.
5. Which of the following was a problem in the garden
A. Animals often dug holes in the garden. B. Insects destroyed the lettuce and carrots.
C. The plants were given too much water. D. The vegetables were marked incorrectly.
6. Why could Christine secretly make the salad from store-bought vegetables
A. Her father couldn’t see the garden’s progress.
B. Her mother regularly helped her to make a spray.
C. Her mother helped her to buy the vegetables.
D. Her father went on a business trip at that time.
7. What did Christine learn through her experience of gardening
A. Always get ready for a rainy day. B. Don’t be disappointed by bugs.
C. Hard work can often be rewarding. D. Working alone produces results.
C
Fish genetically engineered to glow (发光) blue, green, or red under blacklight have been a big hit among aquarium (水族馆) lovers for years. But the pet is not restricted to glass displays anymore. The glowing fish have escaped fish farms in southeastern Brazil and are multiplying in the streams in the Atlantic Forest, a new study shows.
The unwelcome invaders (入侵者) are well-known to scientists who have used zebrafish for developmental and genetic studies. Native to Southeast Asia, the freshwater fish were engineered to glow for research purposes in the late 1990s by putting in them genes from jellyfish and coral. In the 2000s, companies saw the potential of the glowing fish as pets.
André Magalh es, a biologist at the Federal University, first spotted the engineered zebrafish swimming in the River Basin in 2015. The waters border the largest decorative fish farms of Latin America, and Magalh es says the fish probably escaped some of the farms’ ponds.
The Brazilian waters don’t have any local predators (捕食者) for zebrafish and the fish are reproducing all year round, with a peak during the rainy season. But the transgenic fish seem to achieve sexual maturity earlier than their ancestors, which allows them to reproduce more and spread faster. The invaders are also eating well: a diversified diet of native insects and algae. Before long, Magalh es says, the fish could become plentiful enough to directly affect local: species by competing for food or preying on them.
Tuckett, a researcher in Florida, says the Brazilian detection “should be a wake-up call” for fish producers and natural resource managers in Brazil. But he suspects the transgenic fish will encounter predators as they move to larger bodies of water. And the animals’ bright colors will make them disadvantaged.
For now, the glowing fish “could be considered little weeds growing up out of the concrete”. Tuckett says. Magalh es likes the metaphor, but points out that even little weeds can grow to cause a lot of damage.
8. What can we know about the glowing fish
A. They were released into the ocean.
B. They carry genes from other species.
C. They don’t enjoy popularity any more.
D. They were first created for commercial use.
9. Why do the glowing fish multiply rapidly
A. There are few species feeding on them.
B. They mature as early as their ancestors.
C. They prefer to reproduce in the rainy season.
D. No other species compete with them for food.
10. What might Tuckett agree with about the escaped glowing fish
A. They will grow in large numbers.
B. They will pose a great threat to nature.
C. They will be easy targets for predators.
D. They will ease the worry of fish producers.
11. Which of the following can be the best title for this text
A. Transgenic Fish Invades Brazilian Streams
B. Escaped Species Are Unwelcome in Nature
C. Genetically Engineered Fish Are in Demand
D. Zebrafish Travels Far to Colonize Other Waters
D
Life as an astronaut has various unique attractions. This can include experiencing weightlessness and looking back at Earth as a pale blue dot. Food is not among them. Space travelers over the years have become used to certain foods such as freeze-dried ice cream and liquid salt and pepper. Now, the menu is set to be augmented, with the first space-grown lettuce (生菜) found to be as safe, nutritious and fresh as the Earth-grown variety.
Gioia Massa of NASA Kennedy Space Center is the lead scientist on the lettuce-growing project. She said that growing food in space could be wonderful for astronauts on missions lasting more than one month. “If you store packaged food for a long time, not only will the flavour and nutritional quality decrease, but the vitamins will degrade. After eating such food, astronauts’ intake of nutrition is not ensured,” she said. “Besides, for them, there may also be psychological benefits of growing and looking after plants.
Lettuce has been grown in batches (分批) onboard the International Space Station (ISS). The vegetable production system is known as Veggie. It is composed of plant pillows (sealed units containing ceramic soil), LED lighting and a watering system that allows astronauts to inject water through a tube. The lettuce crops grow undisturbed for 33 to 56 days before being harvested and eaten, or deep-frozen and returned to Earth for chemical and biological analysis.
The space-grown lettuces are similar in make-up to Earth-grown ones but they have higher levels of bacteria (细菌), possibly due to their growth in a warmer, more humid (潮湿的) and closed-air system. But they are not found to carry any harmful bacteria.
NASA is now enlarging the range of produce grown onboard the ISS. It will be quite some time before any vegetables can be transformed into a dish, however. “While we have nowhere to cook up there now, we can look forward to more things that taste fresh,” Massa explained.
12. What does the underlined word “augmented” probably mean in Paragraph 1
A. Enlarged.
B. Engaged.
C. Reduced.
D. Measured.
13. What do we know about growing space-grown lettuce
A. It’s flavor and nutritional quality decline.
B. It is terrible for astronauts on missions.
C. It can contribute to astronauts’ mental health.
D. It will make sure the astronauts’ intake of nutrition.
14. What can we infer from the text
A. Lettuces will be grown in batches onboard.
B. The vegetable production system consists of three parts.
C It will take at least 56 days to harvest the space-grown lettuce crop.
D. Thanks to growing environment, the space-grown lettuces don’t contain any harmful bacteria.
15. What does Massa mainly intend to explain in the last paragraph
A. The difficulty in growing produce onboard.
B. The necessity to enlarge the space onboard.
C The desire to enjoy cooked vegetables onboard.
D. The expectation to enrich the variety of produce grown onboard.
第二节(共5小题;每小题25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。
Walking might seem simple. “But it’s not,” explains Peggy Cawthon, a professor at Harvard Medical School. “It’s an amazingly complex behavior when we try to understand how to improve our lives as we age.” ____16____ Here are a few ideas.
Don’t stop exercising
Cawthon agrees that the worst thing a person can do is to stop exercising. “You’ll feel the effects almost immediately,” says Cawthon. Sitting for hours leaves her uncomfortable, and it’s the days when she types that her arthritis (关节炎) doesn’t cause much pain. ____17____.
Train yourself to walk with skill
To truly improve your walking, you need to think like an athlete. Imagine you want to play tennis, but you have a bad backhand. Playing lots of tennis won’t fix the problem, Cawthon says. ____18____. It’s the same thing with walking.
Give your brain a boost (激励)
____19____. So don’t forget that when working out your fitness plan. Cawthon has been studying an area of the brain related to motivation (动机) and executive function. Subjects with a boost walk more steps on average than the control group, and they have been maintaining that even several months later.
____20____
So when should we face the music about our mobility There is no final answer for when walking problems begin to come up. “You should be as active as you can at any age,” Cawthon says, noting that people who are healthy in their 20s and 30s are best equipped to deal with future age-related challenges. “The best time to start is now. Next best is tomorrow,” she says.
A. Start planning now
B. Be in pretty good shape
C. You need to improve your skill
D. So what steps should we take to do it right
E. How can you sweat your way to good health
F. It is a helpful reminder that our bodies need action
G. Basically, the body part controlling everything is your brain
第二节(共5小题，每小题2.5分，共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。
I used to think my life was perfect. My mom had her dream job and a beautiful office, and I had my own room with a computer and a garden to ____21____. But one Sunday, everything changed. A hurricane ____22____ our neighborhood while we were visiting my grandparents in Raleigh. Our kitchen was damaged, and our clean and comfortable home was in ruins.
But something ____23____ happened. Our neighbors, the Flores family, came to our help. They helped clear broken pieces and ____24____ us a place to stay. Their ____25____ was most impressive. We had ____26____ spoken to them before, but they ____27____ their home to us and made us feel like family.
We started a new ____28____ of having weekend dinner together. We invited other families from the neighborhood to join us, and our ____29____ were filled with laughter and delicious food. It was a beautiful thing to see our _____30_____ come together in a disaster.
I never knew Rosica, their daughter before the hurricane. But she quickly became my friend. She had a gift for _____31_____, and our evenings together were filled with adventure and _____32_____.
Looking back, I realize that the hurricane _____33_____ unexpected advantages. It brought us closer to our neighbors and _____34_____ our lives in ways we never could have imagined. Sometimes, it takes a(n) _____35_____ to bring out the best in people.
21.
A. search for B. try out for C. dream of D. care for
22.
A. visited B. impacted C. hit D. injured
23.
A. awkward B. unlucky C. scary D. unexpected
24.
A. offered B. sheltered C. brought D. recommended
25.
A. challenge B. kindness C. wealth D. request
26.
A. appropriately B. hardly C. entirely D. obviously
27
A. sold B. rented C. opened D. showed
28.
A. business B. project C. life D. tradition
29.
A. recreations B. journeys C. dinners D. campuses
30.
A. family B. community C. volunteers D. supporters
31.
A. exploring B. singing C. storytelling D. housekeeping
32.
A. sincerity B. bravery C. laughter D. disappointment
33.
A. resulted from B. brought about C. made up for D. got away with
34.
A. saved B. relieved C. recorded D. enriched
35.
A. adventure B. effort C. disaster D. party
第二节(共10小题;每小题15分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
While there is growing consumer ____36____ (realize) of the environmental impact of fast fashion, can the same be said about fast furniture The chairs and tables that fill many of our homes and everyday spaces are manufactured on a mass scale, and the cheaper items often end up ____37____ landfills.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in 2020 over 12 million tons of furniture ____38____ (throw) out in America and some into the forest illegally. Buying furniture can be ____39____ (incredible) expensive. Many of us switch over to cheaper, instant brands like IKEA, ____40____ manufacturers use materials harder to recycle, which is likely to damage the environment.
With growing calls for sustainability, many brands are announcing to change though it remains ____41____ (see) whether they will keep these promises. In ____42____ (it) current sustainability strategy, IKEA commits itself to using only recyclable materials in all its products in an effort to practice “circular” design and cut emissions to net-zero. The concept of circular design ____43____ (win) increasing concern up to now. In ____44____ circular system, furniture products would be designed to last longer and be fully recyclable, thus forming a ____45____(close) loop (环).
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以Be Wise Internet Users为题写一篇发言稿参赛，内容包括：
1.明智上网的重要性；
2.提出具体建议（两到三条）。
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。
Be Wise Internet Users
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第二节(满分25分)
47. 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。
As Mom and I stood in line waiting to cash out at the store, I studied the customer in front of us who was reading the magazines to our left. She was young, maybe early twenties, but she already had a tired look with a slight stoop (驼背).
The items in her cart included the cheapest cuts of meat and meal like pasta, rice, and potatoes. Day-old bread, bargain soap, and inexpensive shampoo completed her purchases, well, almost. In the corner sat a toy car and a pretty dress that was 50 percent off. She continued to look at the magazines as we waited, and more people lined up behind us. She turned around and asked Mom for help.
“I’m sorry to bother you,” she began shyly. “But can you tell me how much this is I forgot my glasses at home.”
“Of course,” Mom said.
When Mom finally found the small print and told her, she sighed quietly and put it back.
“They’ve become so expensive haven’t they ” Mom said in a low voice.
“Next!” The cashier called and she moved forward.
When the store employee finally added up everything and told her the cost, the woman’s face paled. It was obvious that she didn’t have enough money, and she scanned her items to see what she could do without.
One by one, she removed things, but she still came up short. She continued to take much-needed goods out while the cashier patiently deducted (扣除) things with a pleasant smile.
The child’s items remained in the cart, however. In fact, the palm of her other hand lay protectively across them, as if she didn’t want to give in.
The woman finally paid, and moved down to bag them.
When our turn came, Mom pointed to the pile of items the woman had taken out, added all our meat and fresh milk, and whispered “Separate bags, same bill please” to the cashier. She nodded, even though it was a “pack your own” kind of store.
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。
The cashier went on with her work and Mom moved next to the woman.
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When she turned back and was about to leave, she found the extra bag in her cart.
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听力答案：1-5 ACBCB 6-10 BAACA 11-15 CCBCB 16-20 BACAB

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