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余姚中学2024学年第一学期质量检测高二英语学科试卷
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
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第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What time is it now
A.10:00 p. m. B．10:30 p. m. C．11:00 p. m.
2．How does the boy feel
A．Excited. B．Puzzled. C．Sick.
3．What are the speakers probably doing now
A．Taking a swimming course.
B．Walking by the river.
C．Watching the news.
4．Where are the speakers
A．On a train. B．Ata cinema. C．In a lecture hall.
5．What will the man do after work
A．Appear in court. B．Attend a wedding. C．Throw a party.
第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What is the man
A．A bank clerk. B．A salesman. C．An actor.
7．How did the woman know the man
A．She was his client.
B．She saw him on screen.
C．She met him at university.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Why does the girl come to the man
A．To hand in her essay.
B．To talk about her grade.
C．To discuss his comments.
9．What is the problem with the girl’s essay
A．It is too short. B．It has many mistakes. C．It has no clear idea.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Customer and receptionist.
B．Employer and employee.
C．Hus band and wife.
11．What does the man ask the woman to do
A．Attend a wedding.
B．Give a performance.
C．Organize a surprise party.
12．What can we say about the man
A．He is helpful. B．He is thoughtful. C．He is optimistic.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What does the man think of the cats
A．They’re cute. B．They’re clever. C．They’re troublesome.
14．What did the man find in his backyard today
A．Litter. B．A mouse. C．Fruits.
15．What does the woman suggest the man do
A．Grow some fruits in his garden.
B．Use fruits to scare away cats.
C．Talk to his neighbor.
16．What will the man probably do next
A．Read an article.
B．Get his neighbor a gift.
C．Buy some oranges and lemons.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What does the speaker mainly talk about
A．How to study faster.
B．How to keep the brain active.
C．How to gain knowledge from practice.
18．Why does the speaker recommend listening to music
A．It can ease anxiety.
B．It makes people creative.
C．It helps people to focus on their studies.
19．What is “Two Thirds”
A．A song. B．A way of studying. C．An application.
20．What is the speaker’s last suggestion
A．Setting a goal.
B．Having a positive attitude.
C．Spending more time practicing.
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
California’s Hidden Gems
Lost Coast
An experienced hiker’s paradise, California’s Lost Coast stretches from Shelter Cove to Mattole Beach, about 75 miles. If that’s too ambitious, drive the Mattole Loop instead, stopping to explore Humboldt Redwoods State Park, home to Avenue of the Giants, and the town of Femdale, recognized by its Victorian architecture.
Mon o Lake
Otherworldly in a number of ways, Mono Lake is an ancient saline lake on California’s eastern edge. No fish swim here, but brine shrimp do, and those draw flocks of bird species that migrate along the Pacific Flyway. Distinct limestone formations called tufa stand out — literally and figuratively — at Mono Lake.
Point Reyes
Point Reyes is pleasantly quiet, especially along its coastal trails. Look for wildflowers and local animals on Tomales Point Trail— which rambles for nearly 10 miles on this special, skinny peninsula（半岛）, delivering gorgeous, foggy views of the Ocean.
Trinity Alps
Another stunning preserve in Northern California, Trinity Alps Wilderness awe s visitors with its alpine lakes and high peaks. It’s an excellent option for day hiking, like Hidden Lake Trail, but also for multi- day backpacking trips such as the 18.6- mile Canyon Creek Lakes Trail.
Shasta Lake
This reservoir might best be experienced via houseboat. Once on board your floating accommodations, try your hand at all the water sports: swimming, water skiing, fishing, jet skiing, and more, all with Mount Shasta in the background.
21．What can you do in Point Reyes
A．Enjoy fantastic views. B．Visit a natural preserve.
C．Climb sharp peaks. D．Try some water sports.
22．What is the best choice for people carrying binoculars and bird field guide
A．Shasta Lake. B．Point Reyes.
C．Mon o Lake. D．Lost Coast.
23．Where would this passage most probably come from
A．An advertisement B．A travel guide
C．An encyclopedia（百科全书） D．A nature novel
B
You have everything you think you need for your dream job, but could something else be holding you back You possess hard skills for the job, but you may lack soft skills.
Hard skills are things that are measurable and technical. A master’s degree in business is a hard skill. The ability to speak Spanish is a hard skill. Many specific qualifications for a job are hard skills, such as years of work experience or proficiency（精通）with particular computer programs.
On the other hand, soft skills are harder to define. And they can’t be defined. And they can’t be measured. Soft skills covers a wide range of characteristics that you can work on for a lifetime but some of the most common and most necessary for success---- include being a good listener and speaker,a wise leader,a problem solver, a strong communicator or a team player. It’s also helpful if you can accept feedback, settle conflicts with others, deal with difficult people or be flexible. These soft skills are what many employers desire.
Soft skills benefit you in many ways. Being a good listener, for example, is very helpful if you’re a doctor. Being flexible, a team player and a problem solver help you succeed when dealing with deadlines.
Soft skills are something extra that help a particular person to success. Being able to show you possess them could make a difference in landing a job you’ll love, or being more successful in the job you already have. They make the difference between someone who is just OK at their job and someone who is outstanding, the person you always want on your team. In general, soft skills make you more likable and more competent.
Soft skills are what can set people apart from one another, but soft skills don’t come naturally.
24．What is the best title for the passage
A．Hard Skills Differ from Soft Skills.
B．Soft Skills Can Be learnt at School.
C．Soft Skills Needed in Workplace
D．Soft Skills matter to Your Success at Work.
25．Which of the following belongs to hard skills
A．Being expert in English.
B．Being able to solve problems.
C．Being good at expressing oneself.
D．Being skillful at communicating.
26．According to the passage, soft skills ________.
A．are certain inborn qualities
B．help one stand out from the others
C．are more difficult to gain than hard skills
D．attract the employers more easily than hard skills
27．What will the author most probably talk about afterwards
A．Why soft skills are important.
B．What skills belong to soft skills.
C．How soft skills are developed.
D．Where soft skills are mostly used.
C
I had to say something after reading The Anxious Generation. It is going to sell well, because Jonathan Haidt is telling a scary story about children’s development many parents are led to believe. However, the book’s repeated suggestion that digital technologies are rewiring our children’s brains and causing the epidemic（流行病）of mental illness is unsupported by science. Worse, the rude proposal that social media is to blame might distract us from effectively responding to the real causes of the current mental- health crisis in young people.
Researchers have searched for the effects suggested by Haidt. Our efforts have produced a mix of no, small and mixed associations. Most data are correlative. When associations over time are found, they suggest not that social- media use predicts or causes depression, but that young people who already have mental- health problems use such platforms more often or in different ways from their healthy peers.
We are not alone here. Several systematic reviews centralize on the same message. An analysis done in 72 countries shows no consistent or measurable associations between well- being and social media globally. Moreover, studies from some authorities finds no evidence of intense changes associated with digital- technology use.
As a psychologist studying children’s and adolescents’ mental health, I appreciate parents’ frustration and desire for simple answers. As a parent of adolescents, I would also like to identify a simple source for the pain this generation is reporting. There are, however, no simple answers. The beginning and development of mental disorders are driven by a complex set of genetic and environmental factors.
More young people are talking openly about their mental- health struggles than ever before. But insufficient services are available to address their needs. In the United States, there is, on average, one school psychologist for every 1,119 students. We have a generation in crisis and in desperate need of the best of what science and evidence- based solutions can offer. Unfortunately, our time is being spent telling stories that are unsupported by research and that do little to support young people who need, and deserve, more.
28．What is presented in The Anxious Generation
A．Scary stories affect children’s brains.
B．Parents are responsible for children’s health.
C．Teen’s mental illness results from screen time.
D．The epidemic of mental illness is unavoidable.
29．What does “the same message” underlined in paragraph 3 refer to
A．Many countries do research in mental health.
B．Well- being and social media are closely related.
C．The young are trapped in the mental- health crisis.
D．Social media don’t necessarily cause mental illness.
30．What is implied in the last paragraph
A．Effective actions need to be taken.
B．Positive stories should be shared.
C．Financial support needs to be provided.
D．Broader research should be done.
31．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A．To suggest ways to help those in need.
B．To encourage parents to brave the crisis.
C．To recommend a newly- published book.
D．To give a voice to children’s mental issues.
D
Evolution can perform extraordinary makeovers（翻新）: today’s airborne songbirds evolved from the wingless, earthbound dinosaurs that wandered millions of years ago. But some organisms seem to be unchanged---- in other words, escape natural selection. The coelacanth, a modern- day fish, is nearly identical to its 410- million- year- old fossils.
Scientists have long wondered how these species do so. It has been assumed that natural select ion keeps some species unchanged by selecting for moderate or average qualities（stabilizing selection）rather than selecting for more extreme qualities that would cause a species to change（directional selection）.
But a study published in the National Academy of Sciences USA contradicts this idea, showing that evolution constantly favors different qualities in seemingly unchanging animals to improve short- term survival. “In the long term, though, all that evolution cancels out and leads to no change,” says the study’s lead author, James Stroud.
Stroud and his colleagues studied four lizard species, all relatively unchanged for 20 million years. The researchers caught members of these populations every six months for three years. They measured each lizards head size, le g length, mass and height, as well as the size of its sticky toes, noting which individuals survived. Stroud expected to observe stabilizing selection at work preserving moderate qualities. Instead he saw clearer evidence of directional selection: some lizards with unique characteristics, such as stickier toes, survived better.
The study offers “a good explanation for why we see what we think is stabilizing selection,” says Tadashi Fukami, an ecologist studying evolution at Stanford University. Many new qualities are evolving in the short term, but they don’t provide a crucial advantage over the long term. In other words, species staying unchanged may simply have found the best possible combination of qualities for lasting success in their environment. So what happens when the lizards’ environment changes more dramatically To help answer this bigger question, Stroud is still making trips to visit the lizards.
32．Why does the author mention the “coelacanth fish” in paragraph 1
A．To demonstrate the power of evolution.
B．To add evidence to natural selection.
C．To give an example of unchanged species.
D．To prove species’ extraordinary makeovers.
33．What’s the focus of paragraph 2
A．A sharp contrast. B．A common belief.
C．New breakthroughs D．Unique characteristics.
34．How did Stroud conduct his research
A．By analyzing lizard fossils.
B．By tracking research objects.
C．By illustrating stabilizing selection.
D．By categorizing qualities of lizards.
35．What will Stroud probably do in the future
A．Make trips to visit lizard experts.
B．Summarize average features of lizards.
C．Reveal the best combinations of qualities.
D．Examine lizards under extreme conditions.
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。
In a world that often feels fast- paced, the desire for van（房车）life and mobile living has captured the hearts of many seeking an alternative lifestyle. 36 Besides, it provides van dwellers the freedom to explore new horizons and fosters a minimalist（极简主义者）mindset as well. Here are some advantages of embracing van life.
Liberation from Materialism
The limited space of a van encourages a minimalist lifestyle, where experiences are valued over possessions. 37 With minimal monthly expenses, such as parking fees and fuel costs, van dwellers can allocate（分配）resources to experience s rather than high rent or house payments. This mobile living is supported by the degrowth movement, which believes that economies should focus on securing the minimal basic needs instead of consumption and consumer ism.
Exploration and Flexibility
The ability to follow adventure wherever it takes you is one of the most amazing aspects of living in a van. You can choose to wake up at dawn over the ocean one day and find yourself in a forested mountainside the next. Living in a van frequently involves being close to the outdoors surrounded by the beauty of nature. 38
Minimal Ecological Footprint
39 They adopt solar panels and efficient water systems, further minimizing their impact on the environment. People who choose to live in mobile homes believe that eventually, global warming and extreme weather might bring an end to sedentary（定居的）living patterns.
Through the open road, the beauty of nature, and the friendship of fellow adventurers, van life presents a unique avenue for enriching the human experience . 40
A．It’s thrilling to travel the world.
B．Many van lifers tend to go green.
C．Living in a van can often be more cost- effective.
D．They’ll find van travelling available to any explorer.
E．The natural world becomes an essential part of your daily life.
F．Better yet, it offers a way to reconnect with the essence of living.
G．The concept of van life offers benefits beyond just a change of scenery.
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。
My father, Paul Andrew Figura, was a die- hard fisherman. In my 41 , we went out fishing in all kinds of weather, catching and missing nearly every fish in countless waterways.
Whenever we 42 . Mom would ask: “What time will you be back ” “When we can’t see the 43 ,” Dad would respond. He often 44 it. Sometimes Dad would ask me to 45 some food and water and we’d fish the entire day. I observed firsthand his insistent, rapid- fire casting technique, to which he credited as a 46 factor behind his success. It was one 47 after another after another.
The greatest life lesson that Dad taught me involved dealing with those times when the fish weren’t 48 . Days when the weather was awful, when the mosquitoes were biting, when my hands were cold. Times when I just wanted to 49 and go home. Dad’s 50 was, “Son, you’re not going to catch any fish unless you 51 your line. Keep casting,” he’d say.
I learned early the importance of 52 and willingness to keep trying different fish food if you wanted to catch them. Sooner or later it’d 53 . I took that same attitude into my school work. 54 . I got many awards at college. I applied it 55 to whatever job I had as an adult and it made me the person that I am today.
41．A．dream B．career C．childhood D．adulthood
42．A．got up B．reached out C．stepped back D．set off
43．A．camps B．lines C．tracks D．cottages
44．A．forgot B．rejected C．recalled D．meant
45．A．make B．pack C．heat D．freeze
46．A．cultural B．random C．major D．peculiar
47．A．cast B．step C．strike D．risk
48．A．swimming B．dancing C．gathering D．biting
49．A．wander B．play C．quit D．sleep
50．A．response B．intention C．evaluation D．situation
51．A．abandon B．hold C．fetch D．wet
52．A．kindness B．insistence C．confidence D．business
53．A．work B．progress C．resist D．integrate
54．A．In surprise B．As a result C．Ahead of time D．In particular
55．A．intentionally B．casually C．hesitantly D．temporarily
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
根据所给提示，完成句子。（注意：单词范围仅限选择性必修1 Units 1-2）
56．A career as an actor requires one hundred per cent c________.（奉献）
57．If you have a p________ for something, you would like to have or do that thing rather than something else.（偏爱）
58．This information is only raw data and will need much more further a________.（分析）
59．Only after much p________ from Elli s had she agreed to hold a show at all.（说服）
60．It will be many years before anyone can predict a hurricane’s behavior with much a________.（精确）
61．The i________ I saw him, I knew he was the policeman who had helped me carry the box.
62．It’s an interesting s________ phenomenon, but of no practical use whatever.
63．Under some c________ mistakes are unavoidable even for people of fine quality.
64．She needed to break out of her daily r________ and do something exciting.
65．He placed great e________ on the importance of family life and ties.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
针对当前有人喜欢看书,有人则喜欢听书的情况,你班以“Is reading a book better than listening to it ”为题进行了一次讨论，请你据此写一篇短文向校英语报投稿。
内容包括：1．大家的看法及理由2．你的观点。
Yesterday, our class had a discussion on whether reading a book is better than listening to it and opinions divide.
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“She wants a what ” barked the fruit seller. I was in one of the many street markets of Luzhou, a small city located in China’s Sichuan Province. Already, a crowd of curious on- lookers was gathering: white- haired grandmas, toothless old men, mothers holding infants. Everyone was waiting, wondering why the foreigner was causing such a fuss（大惊小怪）.
I took a deep breath. The crowd leaned in. “Do you have a pumpkin ” I asked as clearly as possible. A mother holding an infant explained there was no pumpkin here in English. I had to move on to yet another market in my search for Halloween.
As an American English teacher in China, the urge was strong to explain my country’s cultural traditions to my students. I’d had plenty of success in teaching the Chinese about significant United States holidays and events, Halloween being one of them. Yet I was now in a new teaching position, in a different region of the country which seems to have every kind of produce known to man except the one I wanted for Oct.31.
I had learned that in teaching about Halloween, there was no substitute（替代品）for a carved pumpkin. Descriptions produced blank stares. Drawings were misinterpreted. Pictures only puzzled.
Sure, I could give up showing a real jack-o’- lantern（南瓜灯）to my students. I could lecture on the history of this tradition, which had its origin in old beliefs about the return of the spirits of dead people. We could have a go（尝试）at wearing masks, and role- play trick- or- treat.
But nothing could compare with the pumpkin. For that reason, I was willing to go through just about anything to find a pumpkin for my students.
In another section of the city, I headed to a big market. “Do you have a pumpkin ” I asked the seller I saw. “A what ” she seemed to be at a loss. However, I didn’t know how to make her understand what I wanted.
Suddenly, an idea occurred to me.
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On Oct. 31, I brought the carefully- carved pumpkin into the class.
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余姚中学2024学年第一学期质量检测高二英语学科答案
一、听力部分
1．A 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．A
6．C 7．B 8．B 9．A 10．A
11．C 12．B 13．C 14．A 15．B
16．C 17．A 18．A 19．B 20．B
二、阅读理解部分
21．A 22．C 23．B 24．D 25．A
26．B 27．C 28．C 29．D 30．A
31．D 32．C 33．B 34．B 35．D
36．G 37．C 38．E 39．B 40．F
三、完形填空
41．C 42．D 43．B 44．D 45．B
46．C 47．A 48．D 49．C 50．A
51．D 52．B 53．A 54．B 55．A
单句填空参考答案
56．commitment 57．preference 58．analyses 59．persuasion
60．accuracy 61．instant 62.scientific 63．circumstances
64．routine 65．emphasis
应用文
针对当前有人喜欢看书，有人则喜欢听书的情况，你班以“Is reading a book better than listening to it ”为题进行了一次讨论，请你据此写一篇短文向校英语报投稿。
内容包括：1．大家的看法及理由2．你的观点
Yesterday, our class had a discussion on whether reading a book is better than listening to it and opinions divide.
Some students hold the view that reading a book is better in that they can stop wherever they need to digest or reflect on the material or write down important points for subsequent review. Also, the scent of the ink will intrigue them into the magical world of books, spiritually satisfied.
However, others argue that listening to a book can take place anytime and anyplace, which saves them the trouble of carrying books wherever they go. And listening to a book can more easily get them immersed in what the speaker is saying.
I think we should deal with serious books by reading, and books for relaxation can be done by listening.
参考范文:2
Yesterday, our class had a discussion on whether reading a book is better than listening to it and opinions divide.
Some students consider it better to read a book. It helps them better digest the information in it and more easily turn the pages back and forth to review points. However others disagree. They think listening to books is more convenient, as they can do it anytime and anywhere. Moreover, they can do other stuff while listening.
Personally, both methods have strengths and weaknesses. As students, we should read the books related to our lessons and listen to other books for relaxation.
给分注意事项：1．需要陈述双方观点 2．个人观点作为总结
故事续写 Suddenly, an idea occurred to me. I could bridge the language gap with visuals! I drew a simple sketch of a pumpkin, complete with a stem on top and the characteristic ridges（纹路）. “I need something like this,” I said, showing my drawing to the seller. She studied the sketch with curiosity, then looked up at me, understanding dawning on her face. After a moment, she disappeared behind a pile of produce and soon returned with a round, orange pumpkin. “That’s it!” I exclaimed, my face lit up with joy. Immediately I rushed back home, starting to carve my beautiful pumpkin.
On Oct. 31, I brought the carefully-carved pumpkin into the class. The students gathered around, their eyes wide with curiosity as they observed the delicately carved face with a flickering candle inside. It was indeed a traditional jack-o’- lantern, and it captured the essence of the holiday. As the light cast shadows around the room, I began to tell them about the origins of Halloween, the legends of spirits and the custom of carving pumpkins to drive off evil spirits. They listened attentively, eyes fixed on me. We were all connected through the universal language of celebration and tradition despite the cultural differences.
听力原文
Text 1
W: I’m starving. Do you think that Mexican restaurant is still open
M: As far as I remember, they work until 10:30 p.m.
W: Oh, great. We have 30 minutes before it closes.（1）If we hurry, we can still make e on.
Text 2
W: That roller coaster was absolutely great. It’s so fast! I will definitely get back to it again.
M: Without me, then. That wasn’t my thing at all. I feel like I’m going to throw up. Give me a moment …（2）
◆throw up 呕吐
Text 3（第3题为推断题）
W: News about drownings in that river was reported on TV last night. Why are those people still swimming there
M: Well, they probably didn’t see it.
W: They’d rather take a chance on their swimming skills.
M: Let’s urge them to come ashore.
◆come ashore 上岸
Text 4（第4题为推断题）
M: Hey, Ann. Would you like to sit next to me I saved this seat for you.
W: Sorry, Dave. I hate to say it, but Professor Carpenter will stand too close to the front seats. And it may make me really nervous. There are many seats available at the back. Would you like to go there with me
◆save 【熟词生义】为（某人）保留
Text 5
W: Peter, you’re so handsome in this suit. It’s the first time I’ve seen you wearing something formal, like a bridegroom.
M: Thank you. Yeah … I borrowed it from my brother who got it at his birthday party. Today, I’m going to be a witness to a crash together with the lawyer after work.（5）
Text 6（第6题为推断题）
W: Hi, sir. Please forgive me if I bother you. You look familiar to me, but I can’t figure out where exactly I know you from. Maybe from college … Did you study at Kent State University
M: No. But I think you probably saw me in a short film on TV. Can you remember I introduced a bank in it and played the role of a bank employee who invited another gentleman to become a client of that bank.（7）
W: Oh yes.（7）That’s right. So you’re not a real bank employee
M: Ha-ha … No, but I made you believe that I was. That means I did my job well.
W: You sure did.
◆Kent State University 肯特州立大学，是一所位于美国俄亥俄州东北部肯特的公立大学。
Text 7（第8题为推断题）
W: Mr. Grant, may I talk to you
M: Yes, Linda. What’s the matter
W: I am a little disappointed with the score on my essay. I expected a higher mark. There aren’t many mistakes in it, and you didn’t write any comments about it. Did I fail to make my idea well-focused or well-structured
M: Can I take a look at it Oh yes, I remember your essay. I quite like it. And the general idea is clear and presented logically, but there is one issue. Your essay is below the minimum word count.（9）I’m sorry, but I had to lower your score for that.
W: Oh, I guess I forgot to check it before handing it to you.
M: Yes, be more careful next time.
Text 8（第10、12题为推断题）
W: Hello. This is Paula Black from the Wellington Hotel speaking. I saw that you submitted a request for a callback on our website.
M: Yes. I have some questions and want to communicate with one of the workers before I make the booking.
W: Okay, I’d be happy to help you.
M: Well, I plan to reserve a room for three nights. I’m going to celebrate my wedding anniversary there. And I want to make sure that everything is perfect. Could you help me arrange a surprise in your dining hall I want some musicians to perform jazz while we’re having dinner. Maybe a pianist and a singer. It would be better if there were some decorations like balloons.（11）
W: I will need to make some phone calls first, but yes, I think I can find a way to work it out.
M: That would be amazing. Thank you.
Text 9
M: Oh no … I think the cats came to my backyard again.（14）
W: Do you mean your neighbors’ cats
M: I’m not sure. I’ve seen them many times. They are frequent visitors to my garden, damaging my plants and making a mess. That’s so annoying!（13）Look, they brought some trash here today.（14）One time, I found a dead mouse in front of the door.
W: Wow, that’s not very pleasant. I remember I read somewhere that oranges and lemons can be used to scare off cats.
M: What You mean I should put some fruits around to keep cats away Are you kidding
W: It sounded ridiculous to me too. According to that article, cats really dislike the smell of oranges and lemons. You know how strong their peels smell, right So, they can be used to frighten off cats. Why don’t you try it （15）Oranges and lemons are non-poisonous, so they won’t be harmful to animals or your garden.（16）Maybe that actually works.
M: Wow, Mia. You always find a way to surprise me … Fine, I will try it,（16）and if it does work, I’ll buy you a gift.
◆frighten off 吓跑
Text 10（第17题为主旨大意题）
The rapid development of the 21st century shows that everything changes as quickly as possible, so you have to gain new knowledge at a fast pace. That’s why we have collected some tips that will help speed up your learning process. First, create a music playlist for learning. Soft background music will not only create a relaxed atmosphere, but also reduce stress.（18）You can even find ready-made playlists on popular music applications. Second, set a clear goal. Answer two questions: What exactly do you want to learn and why As soon as you get the answers, find an interesting way of learning. Third, count on your talent less often. Hard work and perseverance are true signals of our intellectual abilities, not talent. Fourth, remember the rule “Two Thirds”. Spend only one-third of your time learning theories. The rest should be used for practice.（19）When we practice, our brains get used to the process and then spend less energy on it. Thus, we can have extra energy and opportunities to learn something new. Finally, develop and grow your mental attitude. The more you believe that you are able to learn something, the more knowledge you will absorb.（20）
◆ready-made 现成的
◆perseverance 毅力；不屈不挠的精神
mental attitude 心态

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