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开远市第一中学校2024年春季学期高二年级期中考试
英语
2024.04
第二部分：阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节：(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Jaw-dropping architecture isn’t new. We’re still fascinated by the Great Pyramid built 4,500 years ago! Read for more recent examples of innovative buildings constructed using modern technology.
Crooked House (Poland)
COMPLETED: 2004
With its curved (弯曲的) walls and roof, it is popular with photographers. However, staring at it for too long might make you dizzy! Inside is a typical mall and office building. A favorite feature is the Wall of Fame, with signatures from Polish celebrities (名人). It’s modeled after the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Cube Houses (Netherlands)
COMPLETED: 1984
The Cube Houses are a popular attraction, but they are also real houses that people live in! The furniture is tailor-made to fit the strange angles where the walls meet. Architect Piet Blom designed the homes based on the idea of “living as an urban roof,” with the housing above and the courtyards, shops, and even a chess museum below.
Wonder Works (US)
COMPLETED: 2006
Looking at the cracks in this building, you might think, is it about to collapse But it’s all an illusion (幻觉). This indoor amusement park is actually pretty normal. The upside-down features are just for show. Inside are more than hands-on science exhibits and activities, including a laser-tag zone and a hurricane-force wind tunnel!
Guangzhou Opera House (China)
COMPLETED: 2010
It was designed by Iraqi-born architect Zaha Hadid. She said she let natural places inspire her buildings, such as this opera house on the Pearl River. She used latest construction and design methods to make her design a reality. GPS positioning and laser techniques helped shape the structure, which includes tons of steel and glass.
21. What makes Cube Houses different from the others in the list
A. Its latest techniques. B. Its residents inside.
C. Its famous signatures. D. Its upside-down features.
22. Which building might best suit science majors
A. Crooked House B. Cube Houses C. Wonder Works D. Guangzhou Opera House
23 What is the purpose of this passage
A. To introduce amazing architecture. B. To advertise specifically-designed programs.
C. To inspire students to make innovations. D. To urge people to protect historical buildings.
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个创新建筑。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The Cube Houses are a popular attraction, but they are also real houses that people live in!(立方体房屋是一个受欢迎的景点，但它们也是人们居住的真正的房子！)”可知，里面有人居住让Cube Houses与其他列出的建筑不同。故选B。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Inside are more than hands-on science exhibits and activities, including a laser-tag zone and a hurricane-force wind tunnel!(里面不仅有动手的科学展览和活动，包括激光标签区和飓风级风洞！)”可知，Wonder Works最适合理科生。故选C。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Jaw-dropping architecture isn’t new. We’re still fascinated by the Great Pyramid built 4,500 years ago! Read for more recent examples of innovative buildings constructed using modern technology.(令人瞠目结舌的建筑并不新鲜。我们仍然对4500年前建造的大金字塔着迷！阅读更多使用现代技术建造的创新建筑的最新例子)”可知，这篇文章的目的是介绍令人惊叹的建筑。故选A。
B
My biggest regret of 2023 was the relationship to my smartphone. I spent the equal of January, February and March looking at that tiny screen. While some of that time was necessary for work, or staying connected with family, I became glued to it. This habit started to make me feel uneasy.
So, in December, I made a big change. I swapped my expensive iPhone for a basic flip phone (翻盖手机), which only cost $108. This decision was met with disbelief, especially from my seven-year-old daughter who couldn’t understand why I chose such a device. However, I was determined to reduce my screen time and take back control of my life.
Making the switch was neither easy nor fast. I had to adjust to its limited functions and learn to live without the convenience of having everything at my fingertips. There were moments when I felt frustrated, like when I couldn’t use a smartphone app to charge my electric car or navigate without Google Maps. Despite these challenges, I survived, and even progressed during the month.
It was a relief to disconnect my brain from the internet regularly and for hours at a time. I read four books. I even did a magic jigsaw puzzle. After two weeks, I noticed I’d lost my thumb twitch — physical desire to check my phone in the morning, at red lights, waiting for an elevator or at any other moment when my mind had a brief opportunity to wander.
“Our health is struggling against many of these services and companies that are competing for our time and our energy and our attention,” said Matthew Buman, a professor of movement sciences at Arizona State University. I told him about my own strategy — the flip phone. He said it probably made my mind feel more free and feel as if I had more time (both true), but that in our society, it’s hard to maintain that in the long term.
24. What made the author change her relationship with her smartphone
A. Her intention to work harder. B. Her desire to contact her family.
C. Her decision to try something new. D. Her guilt about overuse of the phone.
25. How did the author’s daughter respond to the new flip phone
A. Proud of the wise choice. B. Astonished at the low price.
C. Confused by the unexpected switch. D. Delighted at the new device.
26. What was the benefit the author noticed after switching to a flip phone
A. Efficiency in navigating. B. Control over her life.
C. Convenience to charge her car. D. Desire to check her phone.
27. Why did Matthew Buman think it difficult to maintain the author’s strategy in the long term
A. The author might find it hard to disconnect from the internet.
B. The author’s health might suffer due to the lack of connectivity.
C. The author might miss the convenience of having a smartphone.
D. The author might struggle to adapt to the limited functions of a flip phone.
【答案】24. D 25. C 26. B 27. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了因为过度使用手机，作者把原来的手机换成了翻盖手机，这一转变让作者更好地掌控生活。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“I spent the equal of January, February and March looking at that tiny screen. While some of that time was necessary for work, or staying connected with family, I became glued to it. This habit started to make me feel uneasy. (我花了整整1月、2月和3月的时间盯着那个小屏幕。虽然其中一些时间是工作或与家人保持联系所必需的，但我变得离不开它。这个习惯开始让我感到不安)”可知，对过度使用手机的负罪感让作者改变了她与智能手机的关系。故选D。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“This decision was met with disbelief, especially from my seven-year-old daughter who couldn’t understand why I chose such a device. (这个决定遭到了怀疑，尤其是我7岁的女儿，她不明白我为什么选择这样一个设备)”可知，作者的女儿看到新款翻盖手机，被意想不到的转变弄糊涂了。故选C。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“It was a relief to disconnect my brain from the internet regularly and for hours at a time. I read four books. I even did a magic jigsaw puzzle. After two weeks, I noticed I’d lost my thumb twitch — physical desire to check my phone in the morning, at red lights, waiting for an elevator or at any other moment when my mind had a brief opportunity to wander. (定期切断大脑与互联网的联系，每次长达数小时，对我来说是一种解脱。我读了四本书。我甚至做了一个神奇的拼图。两周后，我注意到我的拇指不再抽搐了——在早上、红灯、等电梯或任何其他我的大脑有短暂机会走神的时刻都想看手机的身体欲望)”可知，换用翻盖手机后，作者发现自己开始掌控生活。故选B。
【27题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“He said it probably made my mind feel more free and feel as if I had more time (both true), but that in our society, it’s hard to maintain that in the long term. (他说，这可能让我的思想感觉更自由，感觉好像我有更多的时间(都是真的)，但在我们的社会，很难长期保持这种状态)”可知，Matthew human认为作者的策略很难长期维持因为作者可能会发现很难脱离网络。故选A。
C
Teens have a reputation for making some not-so-smart decisions and being easily distracted. Researchers have blamed it on the immaturity of the prefrontal cortex(前额叶皮质). But scientists now find the answer may be the attraction of rewards. Rewards, even small ones, affect teens more than adults. And teens tend to be distracted by things they once found rewarding, even after the actual payoff is long gone.
Psychologist Zachary Roper and his team worked with two groups of volunteers: 13-to 16-year olds and 20-to 35-year-old adults. During a training stage, a computer displayed six circles, each a different color. The players had to find the red or green circle and would be provided with a 10-cent or 2-cent reward. By the end of this training, volunteers had realized the value of each color but they didn’t know it. Then came the testing time. Again, groups of six symbols, one diamond and five circles, appeared on a computer screen. The researchers measured how long it took people to find the diamond and recorded their answers.
When no red or green circles appeared, both adults and teens responded quickly. But when a red or green circle showed up, both groups took a bit longer initially. Adults, though, quickly stopped paying attention to the red or green circles. Teens took longer to respond whenever a red or green circle appeared. Clearly, the red and green circles were distracting teens even though they brought no reward.
“The study demonstrates that the attention of adolescents is especially drawn to rewarding information,” says Zachary Roper. “These data may help explain why teens engage in risky behaviors.”
Some behaviors, such as texting or using social media, start the brain’s reward system. Once the teenage brain has linked a behavior to that reward, it continues to seek it again and again. That’s why teens are likely to use social media when they should be studying. Or why they respond to texts while driving. So researchers suggest physically removing distractions whenever possible.
28. Why do teens tend to make some not-so-smart decisions
A. The appeal of rewards affects their decision making.
B. Their skills to respond wisely have not been well trained.
C. Their prefrontal cortexes have been improperly developed.
D. The tendency to keep doing things prevents them thinking clearly.
29. What does the underlined word “it” refer to in paragraph 2
A. The red or green circle. B. The end of the training.
C. The value of each color. D. The awareness of the color value.
30. What can we learn from the study conducted by Zachary Roper and his team
A. Adults were not affected by the red or green circles at all.
B. Teens were attracted by the red or green circles because of the high rewards.
C. Teens were distracted by the rewarding information even after the reward was gone.
D. Adults were drawn to the rewarding information only after they were tested repeatedly.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. The Brain Response System B. The Effects of Rewards
C. The Distracted Teenage Brain D. The Harm of Risky Behaviors
【答案】28. A 29. D 30. C 31. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了研究人员进行了一项研究，研究结果显示了奖赏的吸引力会让年轻人看起来容易冲动、容易分心。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Teens have a reputation for making some not-so-smart decisions and being easily distracted. Researchers have blamed it on the immaturity of the prefrontal cortex(前额叶皮质). But scientists now find the answer may be the attraction of rewards. Rewards, even small ones, affect teens more than adults.(青少年以做出一些不那么明智的决定和容易分心而闻名。研究人员将其归咎于前额皮质的不成熟。但科学家们现在发现，答案可能是奖赏的吸引力。奖励，即使是很小的奖励，对青少年的影响也比成年人大。)”可知，青少年倾向于做出一些不那么明智的决定，是因为奖励的吸引力会影响他们的决策。故选A。
【29题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词前半句“By the end of this training, volunteers had realized the value of each color (在训练结束时，志愿者已经意识到每种颜色的价值)”和转折词but可知，这些志愿者自己并不知道颜色价值的意识。所以it代指前半句中的“The awareness of the color value( 对颜色价值的意识)”。故选D。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“And teens tend to be distracted by things they once found rewarding, even after the actual payoff is long gone. (青少年往往会被他们曾经认为有回报的事情分心，即使在实际回报早已不复存在之后。)”和第三段“Clearly, the red and green circles were distracting teens even though they brought no reward.(很明显，红色和绿色的圆圈会分散青少年的注意力，尽管它们没有带来任何奖励。)”可知，即使在奖励消失后，青少年也会被奖励信息分散注意力。故选C。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Teens have a reputation for making some not-so-smart decisions and being easily distracted. Researchers have blamed it on the immaturity of the prefrontal cortex(前额叶皮质). But scientists now find the answer may be the attraction of rewards. (青少年以做出一些不那么明智的决定和容易分心而闻名。研究人员将其归咎于前额皮质的不成熟。但科学家们现在发现，答案可能是奖赏的吸引力。)”及全文可知，文章主要介绍了研究人员进行了一项研究，研究结果显示了奖赏的吸引力会让年轻人看起来容易冲动、容易分心。所以“The Distracted Teenage Brain(分心的青少年大脑)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选C。
D
Many people believe it is crucial to have gender equality in the workplace. But achieving equality means overturning centuries of social norms. Recent research by Oxford University suggests that sometimes it is women themselves who are limiting their career opportunities.
The study surveyed 3,698 students from 63 schools and colleges across the UK . It found out that female students tend to choose “worthwhile” jobs, while male students often go after jobs that offer big salaries. Researchers noticed that secondary school girls said they were more willing to accept low-income jobs like charity work or museum positions, while boys focused more on getting high-prestige careers, reported The Guardian.
“Compared with boys, girls are more concerned about each aspect of job application. They are more interested in careers that offer job security, in a cause they ‘feel good about’,” Jonathan Black, director of the Oxford University Careers Service, told The Telegraph.
China faces a similar gender gap. This month, a poll by Chongqing Morning Post indicates that female college graduates care more about their working environment. As for male graduates, career prospects are more important. “This has the knock-on effect that girls may be self-limiting their choice of careers, especially because the types of jobs they seek often have informal entry processes, like getting an internship or doing unpaid work,” Black said.
32. What kind of job do girl graduates tend to look for
A. Well-paid. B. Promising.
C. Challenging. D. Safe and easy.
33. What’s the article mainly about
A. Women’s self-limit in career. B. Social gender discrimination.
C. Men’s attitude towards jobs. D. Job application in the UK and China.
34. The author develops the article mainly ________
A. by comparison B. by classification
C. by order of space D. by order of time
35. Which of the following is TRUE
A. Girls are fighting against restrictions in jobs.
B. There are not many jobs open to girls after graduation.
C. The gender gap in employment has narrowed recently in China.
D. Research in the UK shows that the gender gap exists in employment.
【答案】32. D 33. A 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一个研究发现：牛津大学最近研究显示，有时是女性自己在择业时自我限制。与男性追求高薪、名望、职业发展不同，女性更关注工作环境，更倾向于从事有保障的职业。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Researchers noticed that secondary school girls said they were more willing to accept low-income jobs like charity work or museum positions, while boys focused more on getting high-prestige careers, reported The Guardian.(据《卫报》报道，研究人员注意到，中学女生说她们更愿意接受慈善工作或博物馆工作等低收入工作，而男生则更专注于获得高声望的职业。)”以及第三段中“Compared with boys, girls are more concerned about each aspect of job application. They are more interested in careers that offer job security, in a cause they ‘feel good about’(与男孩相比，女孩更关心求职的各个方面。她们更感兴趣的是能提供工作保障的职业，因为她们感觉良好。)”可知，女大学毕业生倾向于选择安全又轻松的工作。故选D。
【33题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段中“But achieving equality means overturning centuries of social norms. Recent research by Oxford University suggests that sometimes it is women themselves who are limiting their career opportunities.(但实现平等意味着要推翻几个世纪以来的社会规范。牛津大学最近的研究表明，有时是女性自己限制了她们的职业机会。)”可知，文章介绍的是牛津大学最近研究显示有时是女性自己在择业时自我限制。故选A。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“It found out that female students tend to choose “worthwhile” jobs, while male students often go after jobs that offer big salaries. Researchers noticed that secondary school girls said they were more willing to accept low-income jobs like charity work or museum positions, while boys focused more on getting high-prestige careers, reported The Guardian.( 调查发现，女学生倾向于选择“有价值”工作，而男学生往往追求高薪的工作。据《卫报》报道，研究人员注意到，中学女生说她们更愿意接受慈善工作或博物馆工作等低收入工作，而男生则更专注于获得高声望的职业。)”以及第三段中“Compared with boys, girls are more concerned about each aspect of job application. They are more interested in careers that offer job security, in a cause they ‘feel good about’,(与男孩相比，女孩更关心求职的各个方面。他们对能提供工作保障的职业更感兴趣，他们“感觉良好”的事业，)”可知，文章在论述的时候是将男学生和女学生的职业选择进行了对比，故推断本文的写作手法主要是对比法。故选A。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段““Compared with boys, girls are more concerned about each aspect of job application. They are more interested in careers that offer job security, in a cause they ‘feel good about’,” Jonathan Black, director of the Oxford University Careers Service, told The Telegraph.(“与男孩相比，女孩更关心求职的各个方面。牛津大学就业服务中心主任乔纳森·布莱克在接受《每日电讯报》采访时表示：“他们对那些能提供稳定工作的职业更感兴趣，他们‘感觉良好’。”)”以及最后一段第一句“China faces a similar gender gap.(中国也面临着类似的性别差距。)”可知，在职业选择上的确存在性别差异，故选D。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项(选项中有两项为多余选项)。
Research has shown that mindful eating has positive impacts on people, so it’s beneficial to know how to eat more mindfully. Here are some techniques for eating at a healthy pace.
Remove all distractions while you eat. ____36____ Make sure your cell phone is face down and you’re not going to be responding to any messages that come through.
Take enough time to finish your meal. Even with all distractions removed, very often you still find yourself eating faster than you should.____37____ It takes about that time for your body to get the signal to the brain that you are full.
____38____ You might wonder how to spend 20 whole minutes eating a sandwich. One way to slowdown is to engage your senses and think through all the details about your meal. Ask yourself: What’s on my plate How hungry am I today Is it too salty Notice the smell, the taste and whatever other senses that arise as you eat.
Limit the amount of the food you might munch on(大口吃) mindlessly. Put a small amount of snack food, like potato chips, in a separate bowl to help avoid mindless munching.____39____ Putting aside some of the food can help you eat less at a healthier pace.
Actually chew. If you’re wolfing down(狼吞虎咽) your food you’re probably not chewing it. And chewing is an important part of digestion. ____40____ Look at each bite before putting it into your mouth, acknowledge what you’re eating and chew, chew, chew.
A. Notice all the little details about your food.
B. Limit your time for a meal within 20 minutes.
C. It helps break up the foods so it’s easier for absorption.
D. Watch out for your food intake and the time you spend on it.
E. When you sit down to eat, spend at least 20 minutes doing so.
F. If you have a whole bag of it, it is challenging to stop after several bites.
G. They can limit your ability to enjoy your food and notice when you are full.
【答案】36. G 37. E 38. A 39. F 40. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一些健康饮食的技巧。
【36题详解】
根据上文“Remove all distractions while you eat. (吃饭时排除一切干扰。)”可知，本句承接上文说明“吃饭时排除一切干扰”这么做的原因。故G选项“它们会限制你享受食物的能力，也会限制你注意到自己已经吃饱了。”符合语境，故选G。
【37题详解】
根据上文“Take enough time to finish your meal. Even with all distractions removed, very often you still find yourself eating faster than you should. (花足够的时间吃完你的饭。即使排除了所有的干扰，你仍然经常发现自己吃得比你应该吃的快。)”以及后文“It takes about that time for your body to get the signal to the brain that you are full. (大约需要这段时间，你的身体才会向大脑发出你吃饱了的信号。)”可知，本句主要针对吃饭花费的时间提出建议。故E选项“当你坐下来吃饭时，至少花20分钟这样做。”符合语境，故选E。
【38题详解】
根据本段内容“You might wonder how to spend 20 whole minutes eating a sandwich. One way to slowdown is to engage your senses and think through all the details about your meal. Ask yourself: What’s on my plate How hungry am I today Is it too salty Notice the smell, the taste and whatever other senses that arise as you eat. (你可能想知道如何花整整20分钟吃一个三明治。放慢速度的一种方法是调动你的感官，仔细考虑你吃饭的所有细节。问问你自己：我的盘子里有什么？我今天有多饿？是不是太咸了？注意你吃东西时产生的气味、味道和其他感觉。)”可知，后文提到注意你吃东西时产生的气味、味道和其他感觉，即建议注意食物的细节。故A选项“注意食物的所有细节。”符合语境，故选A。
【39题详解】
根据上文“Put a small amount of snack food, like potato chips, in a separate bowl to help avoid mindless munching. (把少量的零食，如薯片，放在一个单独的碗里，以帮助避免无意识地咀嚼。)”可知，上文建议把零食单独放在一个碗里，可知本句承接上文，说明这么做的原因。故F选项“如果你有一整袋，吃几口就停止是很困难的。”符合语境，故选F。
【40题详解】
根据上文“And chewing is an important part of digestion. (咀嚼是消化的重要组成部分。)”可知，上文提到了咀嚼的重要性，可知本句说明咀嚼的作用。故C选项“它有助于分解食物，这样更容易被吸收。”符合语境，故选C。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Dawn Loggins didn’t have a typical senior year. Back in 2012, Loggins was waking up early to get to school to put in a before-school ____41____ as a janitor (清洁工).
Before the rest of her peers ____42____ school, Loggins was cleaning bathrooms, scrubbing floors, and ____43____ down the very desks she would ____44____ later in the day as a student. After 7 hours at school, Loggins didn’t get to ____45____ home to enjoy an after-school snack or downtime either.____46____ , she clocked back in for another two-hour time on janitorial duty.
“I don’t mind cleaning,” Loggins said. “If you have to walk through trash to get to your desk, you’re not going to have an environment that ____47____ learning.”
While the teen was clearly hardworking, it wasn’t immediately obvious to school officials how badly Loggins ____48____ the financial support her job provided, until she asked her boss for ____49____ one day. The reason Without electricity at home.
Even more shocking, while Loggins was at summer school, she _____50_____ calling home, only to find out the phones had been _____51_____ and her parents had moved away-without her. And she became _____52_____ . When the school realized the extent of the neglect Loggins had been living with, they surrounded her with _____53_____ . The community took her in, providing her with housing and food and clothing and helping her to apply for college.
And the efforts _____54_____ : Loggins was accepted into Harvard University. Today she works as a motivational speaker, speaking to _____55_____ that include education, homelessness, and women and youth empowerment.
41. A. gift B. shift C. practice D. study
42. A. forced into B. fit into C. fell into D. rolled into
43. A. wiping B. falling C. dropping D. welling
44. A. equip B. occupy C. make D. bother
45. A. come B. lead C. head D. leave
46. A. Therefore B. Instead C. However D. Besides
47. A. happens B. encourages C. appoints D. troubles
48. A. used B. spent C. cost D. needed
49. A. candles B. toys C. lights D. sweets
50. A. finished B. delayed C. considered D. tried
51. A. disconnected B. stolen C. spoiled D. misguided
52. A. sick B. blind C. lonely D. homeless
53. A. hope B. advice C. support D. courage
54. A. came true B. counted on C. paid off D. let out
55. A. matters B. issues C. challenges D. problems
【答案】41. B 42. D 43. A 44. B 45. C 46. B 47. B 48. D 49. A 50. D 51. A 52. D 53. C 54. C 55. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。Dawn Loggins是一个非常努力的学生，尽管生活条件不好，但通过清洁工作和社区的帮助，她成功被哈佛大学录取，并成为一个激励他人的演讲家。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：早在2012年，Dawn Loggins就很早起床去学校，在课前值班。A. gift礼物；B. shift轮班；C. practice练习；D. study学习。根据“as a janitor”可知，Dawn Loggins就很早起床去学校，在课前作为清洁工值班。故选B。
【42题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：在同龄人上学之前，Loggins就已经在学校打扫卫生、擦洗地板，并且擦拭她后来作为学生要坐的桌子。A. forced into强迫进入；B. fit into适应进入；C. fell into掉入；D. rolled into进入。根据“Before the rest of her peers”可知，在其他同学进入学校之前，Loggins已经在打扫浴室、擦地板、擦桌子了。故选D。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在同龄人上学之前，Loggins就已经在学校打扫卫生、擦洗地板，并且擦拭她后来作为学生要坐的桌子。A. wiping擦拭；B. falling落下；C. dropping丢下；D. welling涌出。根据“was cleaning bathrooms, scrubbing floors”可知，此处与前文构成并列，即在其他同学进入学校之前，Loggins已经在打扫浴室、擦地板、擦桌子。故选A。
【44题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在同龄人上学之前，Loggins就已经在学校打扫卫生、擦洗地板，并且擦拭她后来作为学生要坐的桌子。A. equip装备；B. occupy占据；C. make制造；D. bother打扰。根据“in the day as a student.”可知，Loggins就已经在学校打扫卫生、擦洗地板，并且擦拭她后来作为学生要坐（占据）的桌子。故选B。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在学校呆了7个小时后，Loggins没有回家享受放学后的零食或休息时间。A. come来；B. lead领导；C. head前往；D. leave离开。根据“she clocked back in for another two-hour time on janitorial duty.”可知，Loggins放学后没有立刻回家。故选C。
【46题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：相反，她又打卡回去做了两个小时的清洁工作。A. Therefore因此；B. Instead相反；C. However然而；D. Besides除……外。根据“Loggins didn’t get to ____5____ home to enjoy an after-school snack or downtime either.”可知，在学校呆了7个小时后，Loggins没有回家享受放学后的零食或休息时间，相反，她又打卡回去做了两个小时的清洁工作。故选B。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果你必须穿过垃圾才能到达你的办公桌，你就不会有一个鼓励学习的环境。A. happens发生；B. encourages鼓励；C. appoints任命；D. troubles困扰。根据“If you have to walk through trash to get to your desk”可知，Loggins认为，如果必须穿过垃圾才能到达办公桌，周围满是垃圾，则你就不会有一个鼓励学习的环境。故选B。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然这个女孩显然很努力，但学校官员并没有立即看出Loggins是多么需要她的工作提供的经济支持，直到有一天她向老板要蜡烛。A. used使用；B. spent花费；C. cost成本；D. needed需要。根据“the financial support”可知，学校官员并没有立即看出Loggins需要她的工作提供的经济支持。故选D。
【49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. candles蜡烛；B. toys玩具；C. lights灯；D. sweets糖果。根据“Without electricity at home.”可知，因为家里没电，所以Loggins向雇主要蜡烛。故选A。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：更令人震惊的是，当Loggins在暑期学校的时候，她试着给家里打电话，却发现电话被切断了，她的父母也搬走了——没有带她。A. finished完成；B. delayed延迟；C. considered考虑；D. tried尝试。根据“calling home”可知，Loggins在暑期学校的时候，她试着给家里打电话。故选D。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. disconnected断开连接；B. stolen偷；C. spoiled宠溺；D. misguided误导。根据“her parents had moved away-without her.”可知，Loggins的父母搬家没有带上她，因此他与父母失去了联系。故选A。
【52题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：于是她无家可归。A. sick生病的；B. blind盲的；C. lonely孤独的；D. homeless无家可归的。根据“her parents had moved away-without her.”可知，她的父母也搬走了——没有带她，所以她无家可归。故选D。
【53题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当学校意识到Loggins一直被忽视的程度时，他们向她提供了支持。A. hope希望；B. advice建议；C. support支持；D. courage勇气。根据“The community took her in, providing her with housing and food and clothing and helping her to apply for college.”可知，社区接纳了她，为她提供住房、食物和衣服，并帮助她申请大学，故前文信息与此构成并列，提出学校为她提供支持。故选C。
【54题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：她的努力得到了回报：她被哈佛大学录取。A. came true实现；B. counted on依赖；C. paid off取得成功；D. let out放出。根据“Loggins was accepted into Harvard University.”可知，她的付出得到了回报。故选C。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：如今，她是一名励志演说家，就教育、无家可归、妇女和青年赋权等问题发表演讲。A. matters事情；B. issues问题；C. challenges挑战；D. problems问题。根据“that include education, homelessness, and women and youth empowerment.”可知，她是一名励志演说家，就教育、无家可归、妇女和青年赋权等问题发表演讲。故选B。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Ma Mian Qun, also ____56____ (know) as “Ma Mian Zhe Qun (horse face pleats (褶) skirt) ”, is a kind of traditional Chinese dress. The question of why the dress ___57___ (name) Ma Mian Qun has always been puzzling. What’s the relationship between the animal’s name and the skirt In fact, “Ma Mian” is a kind of structure used for defense in the city wall system.
But ____58____ its name is really related to the city wall is still a question to be confirmed. All the books about Ma Mian Qun, whether they are related to costumes, operas ____59____ cultural relics, only show that the smooth surface without pleats in the middle is called “Ma Mian”, but there is no ____60____ (far) explanation for the source of “Ma Mian”.
The Chinese Horse Face Skirt shows ____61____ unique structural design that pairs practicality with elegance. Its form-fitting waistband transforms into an A-line shape, characterized by a series of pleats that expand outward, ____62____ (offer) a glimpse of the wearer’s grace with every step.
The Horse Face Skirt, with its deep historical roots, has successfully transitioned into modern fashion, where it serves ____63____ a bridge between the past and present. In today’s fashion landscape, ____64____ (design) frequently draw inspiration from the Horse Face Skirt, _____65_____ (skillful) weaving its traditional elements with a modern twist, which thereby broadens its appeal to a contemporary audience.
【答案】56. known
57. is named
58. whether
59. or 60. further
61. a 62. offering
63. as 64. designers
65. skillfully
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国传统服饰马面裙名称的由来、特点，以及其历史地位。
【56题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：马面裙，又称“马面褶裙”，是中国传统服饰的一种。本句系动词为is，此处为非谓语动词，且Ma Mian Qun与know“知道，知悉，熟悉”为被动关系，应用过去分词，作定语。known as“被称为”。故填known。
【57题详解】
考查动词语态。句意：这件衣服为什么被命名为马棉群，这个问题一直令人困惑。根据句意可知，本句陈述事实，故时态用一般现在时，且why引导的宾语从句的主语the dress与name“命名”为被动关系，应用一般现在时的被动语态，且主语为第三人称单数，be动词用is。故填is named。
【58题详解】
考查主语从句。句意：但它的名字是否真的与城墙有关，仍然是一个有待证实的问题。分析句子结构可知，本空引导主语从句，结合句意可知，从句缺少“是否”的含义，应用whether引导。故填whether。
【59题详解】
考查连词。句意：所有关于马棉群的书籍，无论是与服装、戏剧还是文物有关的，都只表明中间没有褶皱的光滑表面被称为“马面”，而对“马面”的来源并没有进一步的说明。根据句意可知，本空前后为选择关系，用连词or连接。故填or。
【60题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意：所有关于马棉群的书籍，无论是与服装、戏剧还是文物有关的，都只表明中间没有褶皱的光滑表面被称为“马面”，而对“马面”的来源并没有进一步的说明。根据句意可知，本空用形容词比较级further“进一步的”，作定语，修饰explanation。故填further。
【61题详解】
考查冠词。句意：中国马脸裙具有一个独特的结构设计，将实用与优雅相结合。此处泛指“一个独特的结构设计”，且unique以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。故填a。
【62题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：它的贴身腰带变成了A字型，特点是一系列向外扩展的褶皱，每走一步都能瞥见穿着者的优雅。本句谓语为transforms，此处为非谓语动词，应用offer“提供”的现在分词，作状语。故填offering。
【63题详解】
考查固定短语。句意：马脸裙有着深厚的历史渊源，已经成功地过渡到现代时尚，成为连接过去和现在的桥梁。结合句意和空前的served可知，本空填介词as，serve as“充当”为固定短语。故填as。
【64题详解】
考查名词。句意：在当今的时尚界，设计师们经常从马脸裙中汲取灵感，巧妙地将传统元素与现代元素编织在一起，从而扩大了它对当代受众的吸引力。结合句意可知，本空用名词designer“设计师”，结合句意可知，设计师不止一个，应用名词复数形式，作主语。故填designers。
【65题详解】
考查副词。句意：在当今的时尚界，设计师们经常从马脸裙中汲取灵感，巧妙地将传统元素与现代元素编织在一起，从而扩大了它对当代受众的吸引力。本空填副词skillfully“巧妙地”，作状语，修饰动词weaving。故填skillfully。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 在西方许多国家，高中毕业后上大学之前有一年空出来让学生进行社会实践，这一年叫做休假学年(gap year)。请写一篇短文谈谈休假学年的好处和弊端。要点如下：
1.休假学年的好处；
2.休假学年的弊端；
3.假如你有休假学年，你打算做什么
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】The advantages of taking a gap year are obvious. For one thing, it provides relaxation after tiring schooling. For another thing, with a gap year spent in other places or countries, students can experience foreign cultures and broaden their horizon.
As the saying goes, “Every coin has two sides.” After a gap year, students may forget what they’ve learned and fail to carry on the following schooling efficiently. Besides, a year outside school requires parents’ extra financial support.
As far as I’m concerned, if I had a gap year, I’d choose to teach Chinese in a foreign country. By doing this, I not only could learn more about my native language, but also would be able to introduce our cultures to the outside world.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于议论文。要求考生写一篇短文，谈谈休假学年的好处和弊端。
【详解】1.词汇积累
优点：advantage→strength
拓宽：broaden→widen
选择：choose→select
此外：besides→furthermore
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：For one thing, it provides relaxation after tiring schooling.
拓展句：For one thing, it provides relaxation after tiring schooling, which is beneficial to our body and mind.
【点睛】【高分句型1】After a gap year, students may forget what they’ve learned and fail to carry on the following schooling efficiently. (运用了what引导的宾语从句)
【高分句型2】As far as I’m concerned, if I had a gap year, I’d choose to teach Chinese in a foreign country. (运用了if引导条件状语从句、虚拟语气)
第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Thomas and Christine Noctor have lived and raised their family in the home for three decades. They and their 12-year-old grandson Dean, who lives with them, had most of their personal belongings damaged or destroyed after a fire broke out in Thomas’ home office on Saturday evening.
Ally Noctor was in the home with her mother, father, nephew Dean, and brother James when the incident happened. “My mom has COPD (慢性阻寒性肺病) so I said ‘just get out the back’, and she took the dog out the back,” Ally recalled. “My brother came running down looking for a fire extinguisher (灭火器), and my dad was screaming, ‘Fire !’”
The fire started in the box room It’s Thomas home office. He’d just done it up. It was clearly an electrical fault but no one thought at the time to turn off the electricity. The room started filling with smoke quickly and they had to leave immediately.
The house is located just a short walk away from the fire station. But when neighbors called, the available trucks were already out — so nearly 20 minutes had passed before the fire crew arrived.
Thankfully, they managed to prevent the fire from spreading to the attic (阁楼) or to any more homes in the community.
The family then went back inside the house to investigate what had happened and survey the damage caused. Dean’s gaming PC was melted, toys were melted, and even the shower was melted. All their clothes couldn’t be taken out.
“The downstairs is okay, but there is smoke damage and water damage. And all of the upstairs is completely damaged. My mom is still in shock. She’s just staring into space,” Ally said.
But Ally was quick to praise her community, who were right there to help the Noctors get out of the house the moment they sensed trouble and every one of the family got timely help.
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上作答。
Ally ran out the door without shoes on when escaping.
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The temporary house is OK but New Year may be difficult.
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【答案】Ally ran out the door without shoes on when escaping. A neighbour offered shoes to her within seconds. Her mom was given a blanket and a cup of tea by another neighbor. Two more neighbors came to help her dad and Ally didn’t even notice when they left. The following day, the family stayed in the next door’s house and all the other neighbors came over to comfort them. The family soon settled in a nearby temporary house.
The temporary house is OK but New Year may be difficult. As the fire ruined almost everything in the house, the budget for New Year might be a little bit tighter. They have to save on anything they can and get it to the new house. But they are really lucky to live in a harmonious community. The neighbors come again with all that is needed for a simple family New Year celebration. The family are so grateful that they decide to throw a party for every neighbor when they are back in their house.
【解析】
【导语】本文以火灾为线索展开，讲述了Ally Noctor家失火了，由于消防车迟到，损失惨重，但幸运的是，阻止了大火蔓延。楼上的东西都烧坏了，他们生活变得很艰难，但是得到邻居的好心救助的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“Ally逃跑时没穿鞋就跑了出去。”可知，第一段可描写邻居帮助为Ally提供鞋子，并提供其他帮助。
②由第二段首句内容“临时的房子还可以，但新年可能会很艰难。”可知，第二段可描写邻居社区热心帮助Ally一家度过难关，Ally家人表示深深感谢。
2.续写线索：提供鞋子——安慰——帮助——度过难关——感谢——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
① 提供：offer/provide
② 帮助：help/aid/assist
情绪类
① 安慰：comfort them/be relieved
② 感谢：be thankful/be grateful
【点睛】
[高分句型1]. Two more neighbors came to help her dad and Ally didn’t even notice when they left.(运用了连接词when引导的宾语从句作notice的宾语)
[高分句型2]. They have to save on anything they can and get it to the new house. (运用了省略关系代词的限制性定语从句)开远市第一中学校2024年春季学期高二年级期中考试
英语
2024.04
第二部分：阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节：(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Jaw-dropping architecture isn’t new. We’re still fascinated by the Great Pyramid built 4,500 years ago! Read for more recent examples of innovative buildings constructed using modern technology.
Crooked House (Poland)
COMPLETED: 2004
With its curved (弯曲的) walls and roof, it is popular with photographers. However, staring at it for too long might make you dizzy! Inside is a typical mall and office building. A favorite feature is the Wall of Fame, with signatures from Polish celebrities (名人). It’s modeled after the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Cube Houses (Netherlands)
COMPLETED: 1984
The Cube Houses are a popular attraction, but they are also real houses that people live in! The furniture is tailor-made to fit the strange angles where the walls meet. Architect Piet Blom designed the homes based on the idea of “living as an urban roof,” with the housing above and the courtyards, shops, and even a chess museum below.
Wonder Works (US)
COMPLETED: 2006
Looking at the cracks in this building, you might think, is it about to collapse But it’s all an illusion (幻觉). This indoor amusement park is actually pretty normal. The upside-down features are just for show. Inside are more than hands-on science exhibits and activities, including a laser-tag zone and a hurricane-force wind tunnel!
Guangzhou Opera House (China)
COMPLETED: 2010
It was designed by Iraqi-born architect Zaha Hadid. She said she let natural places inspire her buildings, such as this opera house on the Pearl River. She used latest construction and design methods to make her design a reality. GPS positioning and laser techniques helped shape the structure, which includes tons of steel and glass.
21. What makes Cube Houses different from the others in the list
A. Its latest techniques. B. Its residents inside.
C. Its famous signatures. D. Its upside-down features.
22. Which building might best suit science majors
A. Crooked House B. Cube Houses C. Wonder Works D. Guangzhou Opera House
23. What is the purpose of this passage
A. To introduce amazing architecture. B. To advertise specifically-designed programs.
C. To inspire students to make innovations. D. To urge people to protect historical buildings.
B
My biggest regret of 2023 was the relationship to my smartphone. I spent the equal of January, February and March looking at that tiny screen. While some of that time was necessary for work, or staying connected with family, I became glued to it. This habit started to make me feel uneasy.
So, in December, I made a big change. I swapped my expensive iPhone for a basic flip phone (翻盖手机), which only cost $108. This decision was met with disbelief, especially from my seven-year-old daughter who couldn’t understand why I chose such a device. However, I was determined to reduce my screen time and take back control of my life.
Making the switch was neither easy nor fast. I had to adjust to its limited functions and learn to live without the convenience of having everything at my fingertips. There were moments when I felt frustrated, like when I couldn’t use a smartphone app to charge my electric car or navigate without Google Maps. Despite these challenges, I survived, and even progressed during the month.
It was a relief to disconnect my brain from the internet regularly and for hours at a time. I read four books. I even did a magic jigsaw puzzle. After two weeks, I noticed I’d lost my thumb twitch — physical desire to check my phone in the morning, at red lights, waiting for an elevator or at any other moment when my mind had a brief opportunity to wander.
“Our health is struggling against many of these services and companies that are competing for our time and our energy and our attention,” said Matthew Buman, a professor of movement sciences at Arizona State University. I told him about my own strategy — the flip phone. He said it probably made my mind feel more free and feel as if I had more time (both true), but that in our society, it’s hard to maintain that in the long term.
24. What made the author change her relationship with her smartphone
A. Her intention to work harder. B. Her desire to contact her family.
C. Her decision to try something new. D. Her guilt about overuse of the phone.
25 How did the author’s daughter respond to the new flip phone
A. Proud of the wise choice. B. Astonished at the low price.
C. Confused by the unexpected switch. D. Delighted at the new device.
26. What was the benefit the author noticed after switching to a flip phone
A. Efficiency in navigating. B. Control over her life.
C. Convenience to charge her car. D. Desire to check her phone.
27. Why did Matthew Buman think it difficult to maintain the author’s strategy in the long term
A. The author might find it hard to disconnect from the internet.
B. The author’s health might suffer due to the lack of connectivity.
C. The author might miss the convenience of having a smartphone.
D. The author might struggle to adapt to the limited functions of a flip phone.
C
Teens have a reputation for making some not-so-smart decisions and being easily distracted. Researchers have blamed it on the immaturity of the prefrontal cortex(前额叶皮质). But scientists now find the answer may be the attraction of rewards. Rewards, even small ones, affect teens more than adults. And teens tend to be distracted by things they once found rewarding, even after the actual payoff is long gone.
Psychologist Zachary Roper and his team worked with two groups of volunteers: 13-to 16-year olds and 20-to 35-year-old adults. During a training stage, a computer displayed six circles, each a different color. The players had to find the red or green circle and would be provided with a 10-cent or 2-cent reward. By the end of this training, volunteers had realized the value of each color but they didn’t know it. Then came the testing time. Again, groups of six symbols, one diamond and five circles, appeared on a computer screen. The researchers measured how long it took people to find the diamond and recorded their answers.
When no red or green circles appeared, both adults and teens responded quickly. But when a red or green circle showed up, both groups took a bit longer initially. Adults, though, quickly stopped paying attention to the red or green circles. Teens took longer to respond whenever a red or green circle appeared. Clearly, the red and green circles were distracting teens even though they brought no reward.
“The study demonstrates that the attention of adolescents is especially drawn to rewarding information,” says Zachary Roper. “These data may help explain why teens engage in risky behaviors.”
Some behaviors, such as texting or using social media, start the brain’s reward system. Once the teenage brain has linked a behavior to that reward, it continues to seek it again and again. That’s why teens are likely to use social media when they should be studying. Or why they respond to texts while driving. So researchers suggest physically removing distractions whenever possible.
28. Why do teens tend to make some not-so-smart decisions
A. The appeal of rewards affects their decision making.
B. Their skills to respond wisely have not been well trained.
C. Their prefrontal cortexes have been improperly developed.
D. The tendency to keep doing things prevents them thinking clearly.
29. What does the underlined word “it” refer to in paragraph 2
A. The red or green circle. B. The end of the training.
C. The value of each color. D. The awareness of the color value.
30. What can we learn from the study conducted by Zachary Roper and his team
A. Adults were not affected by the red or green circles at all.
B. Teens were attracted by the red or green circles because of the high rewards.
C. Teens were distracted by the rewarding information even after the reward was gone.
D. Adults were drawn to the rewarding information only after they were tested repeatedly.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. The Brain Response System B. The Effects of Rewards
C. The Distracted Teenage Brain D. The Harm of Risky Behaviors
D
Many people believe it is crucial to have gender equality in the workplace. But achieving equality means overturning centuries of social norms. Recent research by Oxford University suggests that sometimes it is women themselves who are limiting their career opportunities.
The study surveyed 3698 students from 63 schools and colleges across the UK . It found out that female students tend to choose “worthwhile” jobs, while male students often go after jobs that offer big salaries. Researchers noticed that secondary school girls said they were more willing to accept low-income jobs like charity work or museum positions, while boys focused more on getting high-prestige careers, reported The Guardian.
“Compared with boys, girls are more concerned about each aspect of job application. They are more interested in careers that offer job security, in a cause they ‘feel good about’,” Jonathan Black, director of the Oxford University Careers Service, told The Telegraph.
China faces a similar gender gap. This month, a poll by Chongqing Morning Post indicates that female college graduates care more about their working environment. As for male graduates, career prospects are more important. “This has the knock-on effect that girls may be self-limiting their choice of careers, especially because the types of jobs they seek often have informal entry processes, like getting an internship or doing unpaid work,” Black said.
32. What kind of job do girl graduates tend to look for
A. Well-paid. B. Promising.
C. Challenging. D. Safe and easy.
33. What’s the article mainly about
A. Women’s self-limit in career. B. Social gender discrimination.
C. Men’s attitude towards jobs. D. Job application in the UK and China.
34. The author develops the article mainly ________
A. by comparison B. by classification
C. by order of space D. by order of time
35. Which of the following is TRUE
A. Girls are fighting against restrictions in jobs.
B. There are not many jobs open to girls after graduation.
C. The gender gap in employment has narrowed recently in China.
D. Research in the UK shows that the gender gap exists in employment.
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)。
Research has shown that mindful eating has positive impacts on people, so it’s beneficial to know how to eat more mindfully. Here are some techniques for eating at a healthy pace.
Remove all distractions while you eat. ____36____ Make sure your cell phone is face down and you’re not going to be responding to any messages that come through.
Take enough time to finish your meal. Even with all distractions removed, very often you still find yourself eating faster than you should.____37____ It takes about that time for your body to get the signal to the brain that you are full.
____38____ You might wonder how to spend 20 whole minutes eating a sandwich. One way to slowdown is to engage your senses and think through all the details about your meal. Ask yourself: What’s on my plate How hungry am I today Is it too salty Notice the smell, the taste and whatever other senses that arise as you eat.
Limit the amount of the food you might munch on(大口吃) mindlessly. Put a small amount of snack food, like potato chips, in a separate bowl to help avoid mindless munching.____39____ Putting aside some of the food can help you eat less at a healthier pace.
Actually chew. If you’re wolfing down(狼吞虎咽) your food you’re probably not chewing it. And chewing is an important part of digestion. ____40____ Look at each bite before putting it into your mouth, acknowledge what you’re eating and chew, chew, chew.
A. Notice all the little details about your food.
B. Limit your time for a meal within 20 minutes.
C. It helps break up the foods so it’s easier for absorption.
D. Watch out for your food intake and the time you spend on it.
E. When you sit down to eat, spend at least 20 minutes doing so.
F. If you have a whole bag of it, it is challenging to stop after several bites.
G. They can limit your ability to enjoy your food and notice when you are full.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Dawn Loggins didn’t have a typical senior year. Back in 2012, Loggins was waking up early to get to school to put in a before-school ____41____ as a janitor (清洁工).
Before the rest of her peers ____42____ school, Loggins was cleaning bathrooms, scrubbing floors, and ____43____ down the very desks she would ____44____ later in the day as a student. After 7 hours at school, Loggins didn’t get to ____45____ home to enjoy an after-school snack or downtime either.____46____ , she clocked back in for another two-hour time on janitorial duty.
“I don’t mind cleaning” Loggins said. “If you have to walk through trash to get to your desk, you’re not going to have an environment that ____47____ learning.”
While the teen was clearly hardworking, it wasn’t immediately obvious to school officials how badly Loggins ____48____ the financial support her job provided, until she asked her boss for ____49____ one day. The reason Without electricity at home.
Even more shocking, while Loggins was at summer school, she _____50_____ calling home, only to find out the phones had been _____51_____ and her parents had moved away-without her. And she became _____52_____ . When the school realized the extent of the neglect Loggins had been living with, they surrounded her with _____53_____ . The community took her in, providing her with housing and food and clothing and helping her to apply for college.
And the efforts _____54_____ : Loggins was accepted into Harvard University. Today she works as a motivational speaker, speaking to _____55_____ that include education, homelessness, and women and youth empowerment.
41. A. gift B. shift C. practice D. study
42. A. forced into B. fit into C. fell into D. rolled into
43. A. wiping B. falling C. dropping D. welling
44 A. equip B. occupy C. make D. bother
45. A. come B. lead C. head D. leave
46. A. Therefore B. Instead C. However D. Besides
47. A. happens B. encourages C. appoints D. troubles
48. A. used B. spent C. cost D. needed
49. A. candles B. toys C. lights D. sweets
50. A. finished B. delayed C. considered D. tried
51. A. disconnected B. stolen C. spoiled D. misguided
52. A. sick B. blind C. lonely D. homeless
53. A. hope B. advice C. support D. courage
54. A. came true B. counted on C. paid off D. let out
55. A. matters B. issues C. challenges D. problems
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Ma Mian Qun, also ____56____ (know) as “Ma Mian Zhe Qun (horse face pleats (褶) skirt) ”, is a kind of traditional Chinese dress. The question of why the dress ___57___ (name) Ma Mian Qun has always been puzzling. What’s the relationship between the animal’s name and the skirt In fact, “Ma Mian” is a kind of structure used for defense in the city wall system.
But ____58____ its name is really related to the city wall is still a question to be confirmed. All the books about Ma Mian Qun, whether they are related to costumes, operas ____59____ cultural relics, only show that the smooth surface without pleats in the middle is called “Ma Mian”, but there is no ____60____ (far) explanation for the source of “Ma Mian”.
The Chinese Horse Face Skirt shows ____61____ unique structural design that pairs practicality with elegance. Its form-fitting waistband transforms into an A-line shape characterized by a series of pleats that expand outward, ____62____ (offer) a glimpse of the wearer’s grace with every step.
The Horse Face Skirt, with its deep historical roots, has successfully transitioned into modern fashion, where it serves ____63____ a bridge between the past and present. In today’s fashion landscape, ____64____ (design) frequently draw inspiration from the Horse Face Skirt, _____65_____ (skillful) weaving its traditional elements with a modern twist, which thereby broadens its appeal to a contemporary audience.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 在西方许多国家，高中毕业后上大学之前有一年空出来让学生进行社会实践，这一年叫做休假学年(gap year)。请写一篇短文谈谈休假学年的好处和弊端。要点如下：
1.休假学年的好处；
2.休假学年的弊端；
3.假如你有休假学年，你打算做什么
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Thomas and Christine Noctor have lived and raised their family in the home for three decades. They and their 12-year-old grandson Dean, who lives with them, had most of their personal belongings damaged or destroyed after a fire broke out in Thomas’ home office on Saturday evening.
Ally Noctor was in the home with her mother, father, nephew Dean, and brother James when the incident happened. “My mom has COPD (慢性阻寒性肺病) so I said ‘just get out the back’, and she took the dog out the back,” Ally recalled. “My brother came running down looking for a fire extinguisher (灭火器), and my dad was screaming, ‘Fire !’”
The fire started in the box room It’s Thomas home office. He’d just done it up. It was clearly an electrical fault but no one thought at the time to turn off the electricity. The room started filling with smoke quickly and they had to leave immediately.
The house is located just a short walk away from the fire station. But when neighbors called, the available trucks were already out — so nearly 20 minutes had passed before the fire crew arrived.
Thankfully, they managed to prevent the fire from spreading to the attic (阁楼) or to any more homes in the community.
The family then went back inside the house to investigate what had happened and survey the damage caused. Dean’s gaming PC was melted, toys were melted, and even the shower was melted. All their clothes couldn’t be taken out.
“The downstairs is okay, but there is smoke damage and water damage. And all of the upstairs is completely damaged. My mom is still in shock. She’s just staring into space,” Ally said.
But Ally was quick to praise her community, who were right there to help the Noctors get out of the house the moment they sensed trouble and every one of the family got timely help.
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上作答。
Ally ran out the door without shoes on when escaping.
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