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张家川县2023-2024学年第二学期联考试卷
高二英语
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2. 答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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. What will Karen do tonight
A. Go swimming. B. Visit Michelle. C. Prepare for a performance.
2. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a restaurant. B. At a supermarket. C. At home.
3 When was the party previously scheduled to start
A. At 6:00 pm. B. At 6:30 pm. C. At 7:00 pm.
4. What should Mike do according to the man
A. Change learning habits. B. Work much harder. C. See a doctor.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A travel experience. B. A history lesson. C. A tourist attraction.
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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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 probable relationship between Lily and John
A. Brother and sister. B. Classmates. C. Teacher and student.
7. Why does the man want to join in the woman’s activity
A. To help with a good cause. B. To have fun on the beach. C. To have a special camping.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How did Anna feel before coming to the classroom
A. Worried. B. Embarrassed. C. Delighted.
9. What bothers Anna now
A. Feeling a bit homesick. B. Having trouble getting around. C. Being weak in speaking Chinese.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does Jason have no time to relax on the weekend
A. He needs to write a book. B. He must take music courses. C. He has to do his schoolwork.
11. What is Jenny’s opinion on mental health days off from school
A. It may make things worse. B. It can solve mental problems well.
C. It can boost parent-child relationship.
12. What does Jenny think is important in students’ mental health
A. Students’ self-control. B. A mental health lecture. C. Doctors’ suggestions.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where did the man read the story about a flight
A. In a newspaper. B. In a magazine. C. On a website.
14. Who called the air traffic controller for help
A. A pilot. B. An air hostess. C. A passenger.
15. What did the air traffic controller decide to do
A. Teach how to operate a plane. B. Ask his coworkers for help. C. Make a video of flying.
16. What happened to the plane in the end
A. It crashed. B. It landed safely. C. It caused several deaths.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When did Aelita Andre begin to learn painting
A. At 10 years old. B. At 12 months. C. At 9 months.
18. What was the highest price of Aelita Andre’s work
A. $4,000. B. $10,000. C. $14,000.
19. What was Aelita Andre’s achievement in 2020
A. She drew a painting of Jackson Pollock. B. She won Global Child Prodigy Awards.
C. She had her own exhibition in Manhattan.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To introduce a truly talented artist. B. To show her concerns about Aelita Andre.
C. To illustrate the value of abstract paintings.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 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
You can study a wide range of topics in an art and design school, from history to sculpting, theater to fashion. Due to the variety, learners remain interested, and a challenging curriculum encourages them to think outside the box. The top art schools in Hong Kong are listed below.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HK PolyU)
The school benefits from its location as a link between the East and the West, enabling its students to improve their creative skills while also gaining a distinctively global cultural awareness. Practical skills are thought to be a crucial component of the problem-solving process, which students must practise through practical workshop activities. The workshop facilities give students the chance to become familiar with the techniques needed for perfect making.
The University of Hong Kong (UHK)
Study subjects that interest you and select from a large range of beginner arts courses to learn about new themes. You have the freedom to create a course of study that is ideal for you thanks to the program’s adaptable curriculum and inviting dual (双的) degree choices. You will choose your own combination of courses during your first year from a wide range of basic arts and humanities courses.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
The Faculty (系) of Arts at CUHK has always been essential to the university’s commitment to combining Chinese with Western traditions, with bilingual teaching, and with cutting-edge interdisciplinary (跨学科的) research.
Vocational Training Council (VTC)
The multidisciplinary program here exposes students to a wide range of modern visual arts mediums and actively involves them in the larger cultural sectors. And the program promotes a dynamic climate where interdisciplinary arts projects grow via cooperation and creativity within the arts sector. Graduates are also encouraged to pursue careers as professional artists.
1. Which school can you choose to learn to make things
A. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. B. The University of Hong Kong.
C. The Chinese University of Hong Kong. D. Vocational Training Council.
2. What can students do at the University of Hong Kong
A. Obtain a global cultural awareness. B. Choose courses suitable for them.
C. Perform cutting-edge interdisciplinary research. D. Pursue careers as professional artists.
3. What do the four schools have in common
A. They all carry out bilingual teaching.
B. They all offer interdisciplinary courses.
C. They all aim to develop innovative talents.
D. They all provide a dynamic learning atmosphere for students.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
B
This is the last Christmas that Faye and Matthew have spent in their house, which has already been sold. Faye and Matthew Gooding and their five young sons appear to have perfect lives. For the couple themselves, however, this “materially perfect world” was lacking in something—so now they are giving up all their possessions to travel around the world with their children. Most of their belongings have been given to their neighbors. Faye said, “It is a relief to get rid of so many possessions. Thankfully, our parents understand and support us.”
“I hesitated for a while because some friends think Faye and I are mad to give up so much. When we told the older boys, they were so excited that they were going to have so much time as a family. It made me realize the amount of toys or material possessions can’t replace time spent with our children. They’ve had to give away so many toys, bikes and books. My wife Faye was so determined to keep to our plan,” said Matthew.
They will leave this month and plan to start their travels in Sweden where they have friends. Faye said, “My older boys plot where we go next but we hope to see Europe and over two years travel as far as Japan, America, Bali and Thailand. We don’t plan to hire any tour guides. We just depend on a compass and local people to move in the right direction.”
Faye, who posts on Instagram as a mother of five boys, added, “It is a risk because we are giving up so much. I, however, even plan to quit my job after the travel. We can’t wait to spend more time with our sons without the stresses of everyday routines. We don’t know what will happen, but we do know if we didn’t do this we would always regret it.”
4. How will Faye and Matthew cover the travel costs
A. By selling their house. B. By doing part-time jobs.
C. By asking parents for help. D. By borrowing from neighbors.
5. What is Faye’s attitude towards traveling around the world
A. Worried B. Excited C. Uncertain D. Firm
6. Who will decide where the family will travel
A. Faye B. Matthew C. The children D. The tour guide
7. From which is the text probably taken
A. A travel guidebook B. A life journal C. A paper D. A diary
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. C 7. B
C
A Japanese company has announced the successful test drive of a flying car. SkyDrive Inc. conducted the public demonstration on August 25. The company said in a news release at the Toyota Test Field, one of the largest in Japan, “This is the first time the flying car was exhibited to the public.”
“We are extremely excited to have achieved Japan’s first-ever manned flight of a flying car in the two dozen months since we founded SkyDrive...” CEO Tomohiro Fukuzawa said in a statement. “We want to realize a society where flying cars are an accessible and convenient means of transportation in the skies and people are able to experience a secure, and comfortable new way of life.”
The car, named SD-03, manned with a pilot, took off and circled the field for about four minutes. It is the world’s smallest electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle and takes up the space of about two parked cars, according to the company. It has eight motors to ensure “safety in emergency situations”.
“We wanted this vehicle to be futuristic, charismatic and desirable for all future customers, while fully incorporating the high technology of SkyDrive,” Design Director Takumi Yamamot said. The company hopes to make the flying car a part of normal life and not just a commodity. More test flights will occur in the future under different conditions to make sure the safety and technology of the vehicle meet industry standards.
The success of this flight means that it is likely the car will be tested outside of the Toyota Test Field by the end of the year. “The company will continue to develop technologies to safely and securely launch the flying car in 2024,” the news release said, “No price has been announced.”
8. What does the underlined word “demonstration” mean in the first paragraph
A. Announcement. B. Exhibition. C. Experiment. D. Statement.
9. What does Tomohiro Fukuzawa expect the flying cars to be
A. Convenient and safe. B. High-speed and splendid.
C. Comfortable and large-sized. D. Space saving and economical.
10. What is SD-03 like according to the passage
A. It is similar to plane. B. It is self-driving.
C. It is bigger than a common car. D. It is energy saving.
11. What will researchers do for the flying car next
A. To make it safer. B. To reduce its price.
C. To test it in the laboratory. D. To put it to the market at once.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. A
D
Maya Lin, designer and sculptor, has created some of the most iconic works and spaces with the belief that art can address important issues. Her latest projects are no different, from museums to sculptures for Presidential centers.
Lin, 62, grew up in Ohio, the daughter of college professors who were Chinese immigrants. As a 21-year-old student at Yale University, she gained national prominence when her entry won a design competition for the new Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Her winning design — two black granite (花岗岩) walls engraved with the names of US service members who died in the Vietnam War (1954-1975) or remain missing — is considered one of the most influential in modern architecture.
Lin went on to design the 1989 Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama, and dozens of other projects globally, all with social and environmental justice in mind. She told The Wall Street Journal she uses facts in her art. She said, “I am going to present you with what the story is, but I am not going to draw the conclusion for you.” Currently underway is Lin’s plan for the new Museum of Chinese in America in New York City. Lin said she wants it to be a celebration of Chinese American stories and contributions to the country.
Lin is also designing a sculpture to honor former President Barack Obama’s mother, who died in 1995, at the Obama Presidential Center in Illinois. When Obama awarded Lin the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, he called her work “physical acts of poetry, each reminding us that the most important element in art or architecture is human emotion.”
12. What is Maya Lin’s principle to make her creation
A. Art is to lead to reputation B. Art is a physical act of poetry.
C. Art is to create something distinguished. D. Art can be a medium to approach affairs.
13. What is conveyed in her work for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
A. US soldiers’ sacrifice in the Vietnam War.
B. The influence of the Vietnam War on America.
C. The bloody and cruel scenes of the Vietnam War.
D. Vietnamese soldiers’ fearless fight in the Vietnam War.
14. Where will the sculpture of Barack Obama’s mother be housed
A. Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
B. Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama.
C. Museum of Chinese in America in New York City.
D. Obama Presidential Center in Illinois.
15 Which of the following best suits the topic of the passage
A. Designing with talents
B. Stirring up emotions in art
C. Becoming a great Chinese immigrant
D. Creating the most influential architecture
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. D 15. B
第二节 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。(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5)
Conscious (有意识的) living is not just a trend.___16___It is about being intentional with everything you do — your words, actions, beliefs, habits, and choices. Accepting conscious living takes some efforts, but it is worthwhile. Here are some ways you can achieve this goal.
● Be conscious about your time.
Time is the most precious thing because there is no way to live a moment again. The way you spend your time determines the course of your life. If you waste your precious hours doing negative things, you will regret it later. The first step for living consciously is to be wise about your time.___17___
● Know yourself better.
You cannot achieve them unless you understand your needs and intentions.___18___Spend time thinking over and knowing your strengths and weaknesses. Once you know yourself better,you can create a plan to work towards becoming more patient,honest,and forgiving.
● Learn to be grateful.
Gratitude takes you a long way towards conscious living. It opens you up to a happier and a fulfilled mindset. Most people are unhappy because they see only the negatives in life. However, everyone has something to be grateful for. Writing a gratitude journal is a good start for counting your blessings.___19___
●Believe in yourself
It is the key to making the right choices, yet not regretting the wrong ones. The best way to build self-belief is by reflecting on your own thoughts.___20___Care for it and follow it to make it stronger down the line.
A. Accept the person you are.
B. Life can be a lot better with the right decisions.
C. Pick it as a daily habit, and you will notice the difference.
D. Be selective about things you spend it on, and allocate (分配) it for positive activities.
E. It is a healthy choice that enables you to be happy.
F. It is easier said than done because most people fail to make an effort to know themselves.
G. Spending time alone and thinking deeply are effective measures that enable you to identify the inner voice.
【答案】16. E 17. D 18. F 19. C 20. G
第三部分 语言运用
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
My family always had some sort of animal around, but none of them were truly mine. My parents didn’t permit me to ____21____ my own until I was seven years old. Finally, I was ____22____ to have my own ____23____, a fish called George. I said it was my responsibility to ____24____ it.
Every Friday I would clean out his bowl. I found myself ____25____ invitations to go somewhere immediately after school, because I would have to feed my fish first. Every day he would remind me that I was ____26____ and that I had someone depending on me.
One day, I came home from school and headed to my room to ____27____George. I found a ____28____ thing had happened. I ____29____ my bag and ran over to the bowl. I saw my best friend George floating around lifeless.
My mom walked into my room. I turned around as tears started to well in my eyes. “Mommy, George d…d…died.” With that _____30_____ word I started crying uncontrollably. My mom came to my side as I hid my face in my pillows.
Suddenly, I realized that George hadn’t just _____31_____ me. He had taught me what _____32_____ meant. I learned it through feeding him and cleaning his bowl. This made me feel _____33_____ . To my seven-year-old self, this was a great _____34_____ . Slowly, a smile crossed my face. George was gone._____35_____ , the lessons he taught me would forever be carved into my memory.
21. A. draw B. imagine C. have D. share
22. A. doubtful B. excited C. surprised D. afraid
23. A. toy B. mind C. time D. pet
24. A. take care of B. make use of C. get hold of D. look forward to
25. A. reading out B. putting away C. turning down D. showing off
26. A. replaced B. recognized C. affected D. needed
27. A. feed B. save C. impress D. find
28. A. basic B. terrible C. funny D. familiar
29. A. dropped B. emptied C. hid D. checked
30. A. common B. last C. extra D. new
31. A. left B. reminded C. defeated D. chosen
32. A. preference B. independence C. difficulty D. responsibility
33. A. safe B. good C. sorry D. tired
34. A. agreement B. treatment C. disappointment D. achievement
35 A. Otherwise B. Besides C. However D. Therefore
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. B 29. A 30. B 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. D 35. C
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。
Jia Sixie was a government ____36____(office) from Shandong Province who conducted a lot of agricultural research in the sixth century. In his ____37____(travel) he observed that some farmers had much better output than others, so he decided to investigate the best ways of____38____(attain) good harvests. After retiring, he wrote a book, Qi Min Yao Shu, ____39____ was comprised of sound advice and practices for people doing agricultural work. ____40____ one piece of advice, for instance, he told farmers to clear weeds from the ground before planting crops. They could either let the animals eat the weeds or turn the soil over so that the weeds ____41____(cover). Then he gave advice on ploughing, ____42____(suggest) that the autumn ploughing should be at a greater ____43____(deep) than the spring ploughing. He also suggested changing crops to get better harvests every year. Finally, he suggested that farmers ____44____(grow) a diverse range of crops next to each other in the fields. Although it has been centuries since Jia Sixie died, Qi Min Yao Shu is still considered _____45_____ essential book in China’s agricultural history.
【答案】36. official
37. travels
38. attaining
39. which 40. In
41. were covered
42. suggesting
43. depth 44. grow
45. an
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分）
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，计划于周末外出骑行，请给你校交换生朋友Peter发一封邮件，邀请他一同参加，要点包括：
1. 出发时间和集合地点；
2. 骑行路线；
3. 必要装备。
注意：
1. 词数100左右（开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数）；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 文中不能出现考生的真实个人信息。
参考词汇和句型：
1. 交换生exchange student
2. 骑行路线cycling route
3. 装备equipment
Dear Peter,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Peter,
I’ve decided to take a bike tour this weekend, and I’d like to invite you to go with me. I will wait for you at the school gate at about 7 a.m. this Saturday and then we’ll ride along Hunhe River till we get to the foot of Huishan Mountain. And then we turn around. The whole distance covers about 20 kilometers. We will appreciate the beautiful scenery of the river, trees and various bridges, which will definitely leave a deep impression on you. Please remember to wear your helmet and take some food and water.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
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。
When I was a boy, I always wore turtleneck shirts because I was so sensitive and shy. I worked hard to earn exceptional marks and always tried to behave well. I was younger than everyone else because my good marks had allowed me to skip second grade, but this added nothing to my already low self-confidence.
When I was 14, my parents divorced (离婚). I moved in with my dad in a new neighborhood, but he was always so busy and had little time for me. It seemed the only time he ever spoke to me was to be demanding or critical. I began to hate coming home from school every day. I sank further into my low self-esteem (自尊心) and was overwhelmed with feeling unappreciated and alone.
One day, my aunt called. This seemed like a miracle (奇迹) to me. Aunt Ginette usually only called once a year, on my birthday. She said she had just seen some young teenagers participate in a public speaking contest, and she thought I should try it, too. She told me she firmly believed I could perform on stage like the other kids since she had seen me do skits (幽默小品) for the family at Christmas.
I was a little surprised. Me Onstage In a public speaking contest I was hesitant. But Aunt Ginette was so confident and seemed really serious. Feeling her strong belief, I went against all odds and agreed to enter the contest.
All that winter, twice a week after dinner, I took three different buses for the three-hour round-trip to practice in Ville d’Anjou, where the competition would take place. Although my dad really did love me and wanted the best for me, he disapproved of this new dream, fearing it would take away from my homework time and impact my academic performance. But I remained a top performer in school and never missed a day.
注意:
1.续写词数应为 150 左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卷的相应位置作答。
Four months later, the big night arrived.
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When I saw my father’s face, his eyes were shining－he was so proud.
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【答案】Four months later, the big night arrived. Waiting anxiously alongside the other competitors, I couldn’t keep from trembling. Taking a deep breath, I tried my best to control my emotions, murmuring to myself, “You can do it!” Finally, it was my turn. I adjusted my clothes, confidently rose to my feet and strode (大步走) onto the stage. I stood there and firmly began my speech, which I had practiced hundreds of times. Words smoothly flew out of my mouth like a beautiful melody, and it was then that I spotted my father in the audience.
When I saw my father’s face, his eyes were shining－he was so proud. Somehow, I gained energy from his expression and finished the speech smoothly. Sitting by my dad, I waited for the result and the previous tightness was replaced by a sense of relief. Dad gently patted my shoulder, saying, “Well done,” and gave me a big hug. “I now realize how wrong I was to criticize you all the time. I should have appreciated you more.” Hearing this, tears welled up in my eyes, blurring the surroundings. It turned out I got the first prize and we cheered happily. Since then, I have looked at the world with brand-new confidence, heading toward my bright future.张家川县2023-2024学年第二学期联考试卷
高二英语
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2. 答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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. What will Karen do tonight
A. Go swimming. B. Visit Michelle. C. Prepare for a performance.
2. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a restaurant. B. At a supermarket. C. At home.
3 When was the party previously scheduled to start
A. At 6:00 pm. B. At 6:30 pm. C. At 7:00 pm.
4. What should Mike do according to the man
A. Change learning habits. B. Work much harder. C. See a doctor.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A travel experience. B. A history lesson. C. A tourist attraction.
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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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 probable relationship between Lily and John
A. Brother and sister. B. Classmates. C. Teacher and student.
7. Why does the man want to join in the woman’s activity
A. To help with a good cause. B. To have fun on the beach. C. To have a special camping.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How did Anna feel before coming to the classroom
A. Worried. B. Embarrassed. C. Delighted.
9. What bothers Anna now
A. Feeling a bit homesick. B. Having trouble getting around. C. Being weak in speaking Chinese.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does Jason have no time to relax on the weekend
A. He needs to write a book. B. He must take music courses. C. He has to do his schoolwork.
11. What is Jenny’s opinion on mental health days off from school
A. It may make things worse. B. It can solve mental problems well.
C. It can boost parent-child relationship.
12. What does Jenny think is important in students’ mental health
A. Students’ self-control. B. A mental health lecture. C. Doctors’ suggestions.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where did the man read the story about a flight
A. In a newspaper. B. In a magazine. C. On a website.
14. Who called the air traffic controller for help
A. A pilot. B. An air hostess. C. A passenger.
15. What did the air traffic controller decide to do
A. Teach how to operate a plane. B. Ask his coworkers for help. C. Make a video of flying.
16. What happened to the plane in the end
A. It crashed. B. It landed safely. C. It caused several deaths.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When did Aelita Andre begin to learn painting
A. At 10 years old. B. At 12 months. C. At 9 months.
18. What was the highest price of Aelita Andre’s work
A. $4,000. B. $10,000. C. $14,000.
19. What was Aelita Andre’s achievement in 2020
A. She drew a painting of Jackson Pollock. B. She won Global Child Prodigy Awards.
C. She had her own exhibition in Manhattan.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To introduce a truly talented artist. B. To show her concerns about Aelita Andre.
C. To illustrate the value of abstract paintings.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 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
You can study a wide range of topics in an art and design school, from history to sculpting, theater to fashion. Due to the variety, learners remain interested, and a challenging curriculum encourages them to think outside the box. The top art schools in Hong Kong are listed below.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HK PolyU)
The school benefits from its location as a link between the East and the West, enabling its students to improve their creative skills while also gaining a distinctively global cultural awareness. Practical skills are thought to be a crucial component of the problem-solving process, which students must practise through practical workshop activities. The workshop facilities give students the chance to become familiar with the techniques needed for perfect making.
The University of Hong Kong (UHK)
Study subjects that interest you and select from a large range of beginner arts courses to learn about new themes. You have the freedom to create a course of study that is ideal for you thanks to the program’s adaptable curriculum and inviting dual (双的) degree choices. You will choose your own combination of courses during your first year from a wide range of basic arts and humanities courses.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
The Faculty (系) of Arts at CUHK has always been essential to the university’s commitment to combining Chinese with Western traditions, with bilingual teaching, and with cutting-edge interdisciplinary (跨学科的) research.
Vocational Training Council (VTC)
The multidisciplinary program here exposes students to a wide range of modern visual arts mediums and actively involves them in the larger cultural sectors. And the program promotes a dynamic climate where interdisciplinary arts projects grow via cooperation and creativity within the arts sector. Graduates are also encouraged to pursue careers as professional artists.
1. Which school can you choose to learn to make things
A. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. B. The University of Hong Kong.
C. The Chinese University of Hong Kong. D. Vocational Training Council.
2. What can students do at the University of Hong Kong
A. Obtain a global cultural awareness. B. Choose courses suitable for them.
C. Perform cutting-edge interdisciplinary research. D. Pursue careers as professional artists.
3. What do the four schools have in common
A. They all carry out bilingual teaching.
B. They all offer interdisciplinary courses.
C. They all aim to develop innovative talents.
D. They all provide a dynamic learning atmosphere for students.
B
This is the last Christmas that Faye and Matthew have spent in their house, which has already been sold. Faye and Matthew Gooding and their five young sons appear to have perfect lives. For the couple themselves, however, this “materially perfect world” was lacking in something—so now they are giving up all their possessions to travel around the world with their children. Most of their belongings have been given to their neighbors. Faye said, “It is a relief to get rid of so many possessions. Thankfully, our parents understand and support us.”
“I hesitated for a while because some friends think Faye and I are mad to give up so much. When we told the older boys, they were so excited that they were going to have so much time as a family. It made me realize the amount of toys or material possessions can’t replace time spent with our children. They’ve had to give away so many toys, bikes and books. My wife Faye was so determined to keep to our plan,” said Matthew.
They will leave this month and plan to start their travels in Sweden where they have friends. Faye said, “My older boys plot where we go next but we hope to see Europe and over two years travel as far as Japan, America, Bali and Thailand. We don’t plan to hire any tour guides. We just depend on a compass and local people to move in the right direction.”
Faye, who posts on Instagram as a mother of five boys, added, “It is a risk because we are giving up so much. I, however, even plan to quit my job after the travel. We can’t wait to spend more time with our sons without the stresses of everyday routines. We don’t know what will happen, but we do know if we didn’t do this we would always regret it.”
4. How will Faye and Matthew cover the travel costs
A. By selling their house. B. By doing part-time jobs.
C. By asking parents for help. D. By borrowing from neighbors.
5. What is Faye’s attitude towards traveling around the world
A. Worried B. Excited C. Uncertain D. Firm
6. Who will decide where the family will travel
A. Faye B. Matthew C. The children D. The tour guide
7. From which is the text probably taken
A. A travel guidebook B. A life journal C. A paper D. A diary
C
A Japanese company has announced the successful test drive of a flying car. SkyDrive Inc. conducted the public demonstration on August 25. The company said in a news release at the Toyota Test Field, one of the largest in Japan, “This is the first time the flying car was exhibited to the public.”
“We are extremely excited to have achieved Japan’s first-ever manned flight of a flying car in the two dozen months since we founded SkyDrive...” CEO Tomohiro Fukuzawa said in a statement. “We want to realize a society where flying cars are an accessible and convenient means of transportation in the skies and people are able to experience a secure, and comfortable new way of life.”
The car, named SD-03, manned with a pilot, took off and circled the field for about four minutes. It is the world’s smallest electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle and takes up the space of about two parked cars, according to the company. It has eight motors to ensure “safety in emergency situations”.
“We wanted this vehicle to be futuristic, charismatic and desirable for all future customers, while fully incorporating the high technology of SkyDrive,” Design Director Takumi Yamamot said. The company hopes to make the flying car a part of normal life and not just a commodity. More test flights will occur in the future under different conditions to make sure the safety and technology of the vehicle meet industry standards.
The success of this flight means that it is likely the car will be tested outside of the Toyota Test Field by the end of the year. “The company will continue to develop technologies to safely and securely launch the flying car in 2024,” the news release said, “No price has been announced.”
8. What does the underlined word “demonstration” mean in the first paragraph
A. Announcement. B. Exhibition. C. Experiment. D. Statement.
9. What does Tomohiro Fukuzawa expect the flying cars to be
A. Convenient and safe. B. High-speed and splendid.
C. Comfortable and large-sized. D. Space saving and economical.
10. What is SD-03 like according to the passage
A. It is similar to plane. B. It is self-driving.
C. It is bigger than a common car. D. It is energy saving.
11. What will researchers do for the flying car next
A. To make it safer. B. To reduce its price.
C. To test it in the laboratory. D. To put it to the market at once.
D
Maya Lin, designer and sculptor, has created some of the most iconic works and spaces with the belief that art can address important issues. Her latest projects are no different, from museums to sculptures for Presidential centers.
Lin, 62, grew up in Ohio, the daughter of college professors who were Chinese immigrants. As a 21-year-old student at Yale University, she gained national prominence when her entry won a design competition for the new Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Her winning design — two black granite (花岗岩) walls engraved with the names of US service members who died in the Vietnam War (1954-1975) or remain missing — is considered one of the most influential in modern architecture.
Lin went on to design the 1989 Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama, and dozens of other projects globally, all with social and environmental justice in mind. She told The Wall Street Journal she uses facts in her art. She said, “I am going to present you with what the story is, but I am not going to draw the conclusion for you.” Currently underway is Lin’s plan for the new Museum of Chinese in America in New York City. Lin said she wants it to be a celebration of Chinese American stories and contributions to the country.
Lin is also designing a sculpture to honor former President Barack Obama’s mother, who died in 1995, at the Obama Presidential Center in Illinois. When Obama awarded Lin the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, he called her work “physical acts of poetry, each reminding us that the most important element in art or architecture is human emotion.”
12. What is Maya Lin’s principle to make her creation
A. Art is to lead to reputation B. Art is a physical act of poetry.
C. Art is to create something distinguished. D. Art can be a medium to approach affairs.
13. What is conveyed in her work for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
A. US soldiers’ sacrifice in the Vietnam War.
B. The influence of the Vietnam War on America.
C. The bloody and cruel scenes of the Vietnam War.
D. Vietnamese soldiers’ fearless fight in the Vietnam War.
14. Where will the sculpture of Barack Obama’s mother be housed
A. Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
B. Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama.
C. Museum of Chinese in America in New York City.
D. Obama Presidential Center in Illinois.
15 Which of the following best suits the topic of the passage
A. Designing with talents
B. Stirring up emotions in art
C. Becoming a great Chinese immigrant
D. Creating the most influential architecture
第二节 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。(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5)
Conscious (有意识的) living is not just a trend.___16___It is about being intentional with everything you do — your words, actions, beliefs, habits, and choices. Accepting conscious living takes some efforts, but it is worthwhile. Here are some ways you can achieve this goal.
● Be conscious about your time.
Time is the most precious thing because there is no way to live a moment again. The way you spend your time determines the course of your life. If you waste your precious hours doing negative things, you will regret it later. The first step for living consciously is to be wise about your time.___17___
● Know yourself better.
You cannot achieve them unless you understand your needs and intentions.___18___Spend time thinking over and knowing your strengths and weaknesses. Once you know yourself better,you can create a plan to work towards becoming more patient,honest,and forgiving.
● Learn to be grateful.
Gratitude takes you a long way towards conscious living. It opens you up to a happier and a fulfilled mindset. Most people are unhappy because they see only the negatives in life. However, everyone has something to be grateful for. Writing a gratitude journal is a good start for counting your blessings.___19___
●Believe in yourself
It is the key to making the right choices, yet not regretting the wrong ones. The best way to build self-belief is by reflecting on your own thoughts.___20___Care for it and follow it to make it stronger down the line.
A. Accept the person you are.
B. Life can be a lot better with the right decisions.
C. Pick it as a daily habit, and you will notice the difference.
D. Be selective about things you spend it on, and allocate (分配) it for positive activities.
E. It is a healthy choice that enables you to be happy.
F. It is easier said than done because most people fail to make an effort to know themselves.
G. Spending time alone and thinking deeply are effective measures that enable you to identify the inner voice.
第三部分 语言运用
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
My family always had some sort of animal around, but none of them were truly mine. My parents didn’t permit me to ____21____ my own until I was seven years old. Finally, I was ____22____ to have my own ____23____, a fish called George. I said it was my responsibility to ____24____ it.
Every Friday I would clean out his bowl. I found myself ____25____ invitations to go somewhere immediately after school, because I would have to feed my fish first. Every day he would remind me that I was ____26____ and that I had someone depending on me.
One day, I came home from school and headed to my room to ____27____George. I found a ____28____ thing had happened. I ____29____ my bag and ran over to the bowl. I saw my best friend George floating around lifeless.
My mom walked into my room. I turned around as tears started to well in my eyes. “Mommy, George d…d…died.” With that _____30_____ word I started crying uncontrollably. My mom came to my side as I hid my face in my pillows.
Suddenly, I realized that George hadn’t just _____31_____ me. He had taught me what _____32_____ meant. I learned it through feeding him and cleaning his bowl. This made me feel _____33_____ . To my seven-year-old self, this was a great _____34_____ . Slowly, a smile crossed my face. George was gone._____35_____ , the lessons he taught me would forever be carved into my memory.
21. A. draw B. imagine C. have D. share
22. A. doubtful B. excited C. surprised D. afraid
23. A. toy B. mind C. time D. pet
24. A. take care of B. make use of C. get hold of D. look forward to
25. A. reading out B. putting away C. turning down D. showing off
26. A. replaced B. recognized C. affected D. needed
27. A. feed B. save C. impress D. find
28. A. basic B. terrible C. funny D. familiar
29. A. dropped B. emptied C. hid D. checked
30. A. common B. last C. extra D. new
31. A. left B. reminded C. defeated D. chosen
32. A. preference B. independence C. difficulty D. responsibility
33. A. safe B. good C. sorry D. tired
34. A. agreement B. treatment C. disappointment D. achievement
35 A. Otherwise B. Besides C. However D. Therefore
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。
Jia Sixie was a government ____36____(office) from Shandong Province who conducted a lot of agricultural research in the sixth century. In his ____37____(travel) he observed that some farmers had much better output than others, so he decided to investigate the best ways of____38____(attain) good harvests. After retiring, he wrote a book, Qi Min Yao Shu, ____39____ was comprised of sound advice and practices for people doing agricultural work. ____40____ one piece of advice, for instance, he told farmers to clear weeds from the ground before planting crops. They could either let the animals eat the weeds or turn the soil over so that the weeds ____41____(cover). Then he gave advice on ploughing, ____42____(suggest) that the autumn ploughing should be at a greater ____43____(deep) than the spring ploughing. He also suggested changing crops to get better harvests every year. Finally, he suggested that farmers ____44____(grow) a diverse range of crops next to each other in the fields. Although it has been centuries since Jia Sixie died, Qi Min Yao Shu is still considered _____45_____ essential book in China’s agricultural history.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分）
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，计划于周末外出骑行，请给你校交换生朋友Peter发一封邮件，邀请他一同参加，要点包括：
1. 出发时间和集合地点；
2. 骑行路线；
3. 必要装备。
注意：
1. 词数100左右（开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数）；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 文中不能出现考生的真实个人信息。
参考词汇和句型：
1. 交换生exchange student
2. 骑行路线cycling route
3. 装备equipment
Dear Peter,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
Yours,
Li Hua
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。
When I was a boy, I always wore turtleneck shirts because I was so sensitive and shy. I worked hard to earn exceptional marks and always tried to behave well. I was younger than everyone else because my good marks had allowed me to skip second grade, but this added nothing to my already low self-confidence.
When I was 14, my parents divorced (离婚). I moved in with my dad in a new neighborhood, but he was always so busy and had little time for me. It seemed the only time he ever spoke to me was to be demanding or critical. I began to hate coming home from school every day. I sank further into my low self-esteem (自尊心) and was overwhelmed with feeling unappreciated and alone.
One day, my aunt called. This seemed like a miracle (奇迹) to me. Aunt Ginette usually only called once a year, on my birthday. She said she had just seen some young teenagers participate in a public speaking contest, and she thought I should try it, too. She told me she firmly believed I could perform on stage like the other kids since she had seen me do skits (幽默小品) for the family at Christmas.
I was a little surprised. Me Onstage In a public speaking contest I was hesitant. But Aunt Ginette was so confident and seemed really serious. Feeling her strong belief, I went against all odds and agreed to enter the contest.
All that winter, twice a week after dinner, I took three different buses for the three-hour round-trip to practice in Ville d’Anjou, where the competition would take place. Although my dad really did love me and wanted the best for me, he disapproved of this new dream, fearing it would take away from my homework time and impact my academic performance. But I remained a top performer in school and never missed a day.
注意:
1.续写词数应为 150 左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卷的相应位置作答。
Four months later, the big night arrived.
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When I saw my father’s face, his eyes were shining－he was so proud.
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