1、重庆南开中学2020-2021学年第二学期高2023 级期中考试英语试题本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分。考试时间120分钟。第卷（共95分）一、听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. When was the band practice held?A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday.2. Where can
2、 the woman get a brochure about Africa?A. In a store. B. On the Internet. C. In the post office.3. What did the man enjoy about the play?A. The dialogue. B. The set design C. The performances.4. What does the man suggest about the computer?A. Getting a new one. B. Restarting it C. Having it repaired
3、5. Why does the man drink black coffee?A. He likes the bitter taste. B. It tastes better with sugar. C. It prevents him falling asleep.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。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 pro
4、bable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife. B. Brother and sister. C. Shop assistant and customer.7. Why does the man choose this scarf?A. Its perfect for his wifes jacket. B. Its color matches his wifes eyes.C. It is recommended by the woman.二、阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.
5、5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWe are a community center who aims to bring people together. Since we cannot do that in the traditional way, we are finding a “new normal”. We have begun to offer many ways for you to virtually connect with each other and us. We are offering classes
6、, events and films that you can attend every Saturday. All are welcome!Guitar Lessons with Leah RoeschTime: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.Price: $40.00From beginner to intermediate level. Learn basic chords and techniques theory, and reading music, using folk songs, rock to jazz, and blues. No experience r
7、equired.Spring Break Mini Cooking CampTime: 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Price: $60.00Your kids are out of school and maybe you would like them out of the house for a little while? Join Kristin Freni at Gorton on March 23rd and enjoy delicious breakfast items like puffed pancakes, bacon and muffins to brin
8、g home for the whole family to enjoy!Watercolors with Perlwlnkle StudiosTime: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Price: $50.00Make your paintings come alive with gentle details and layers of color. Join Jennifer Evans and learn to see a flower with new eyes, and capture its lovely shapes and lines. Finished piec
9、e can be framed to your liking. All materials provided.Passion For PlayTime: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Price: $15.00In a world of “screen time” how much “play time” does your child need? Erika Larson will explore the purpose of play, walk parents through the developmental stages of play skills, and offe
10、r strategies to improve a childs play skills.1. Who is the text intended for?A. The general public.B. College freshmen.C. Educational expertsD. High school students.2. Which course can you take if you are free only on Saturday mornings?A. Passion For PlayB. Watercolors with Periwinkle StudiosC. Guit
11、ar Lessons with Leah RoeschD. Spring Break Mini Cooking Camp3. Whose course should you choose if you are interested in parenting?A. Leah Roeschs.B. Kristin Frenis.C. Jennifer Evans.D. Erika Larsons.BWhen I was eleven, my parents gave me the first book I ever owned-The Tales of Edgar Allan Poe. It wa
12、s written by the famous novelist Edgar Allan Poe. I clearly remember opening it, reading the first lines of the book, and saying to myself, “So this is what reading is!” I was delighted. Little did I know at the time that I was at the beginning of a lifelong journey.So, if I read my first real book
13、at the age of eleven, what was I reading before then? In a word, these books are relatively plotless and repetitive, and they attempt to teach children to recognize letters and their sounds and to build their vocabulary. But I still had no idea what writing was. In Poes stories, the sentences were m
14、ore complex and stylish than anything I had ever read before.Poe, in short, was a start. My parents gave me that first book, but then I searched for other books. I liked science, which led me to discover Jules Verne and H. G. Wells. Other writers followed in quick one after another, Isaac Asimov, Ra
15、y Bradbury, and Arthur C. Clarke. But I didnt limit myself to science fiction. Other books that deeply impressed me, and which I have carried on my lifes journey, include: The Yearling. Shane, Ivanhoe, Of Mice and Men, To Kill a Mockingbird, and The Good Earth.It went on from there. I became that ki
16、d who, long after his parents turned the lights off, hid under the covers with a flashlight, a book, and his greatest fear of being discovered and having his flashlight taken away. I realized that my parents must have known I was defying them. But in their wisdom they pretended to ignore it. And so
17、I owe my start as a reader to my parents.4. What can we learn from Paragraph 1?A. The first book the author read was a novel.B. The author didnt read any books before 11.C. The author developed an interest in reading.D. The importance of reading was understood by the author.5. What is the purpose of
18、 plotless books?A. To broaden childrens visions.B. To teach kids how to write.C. To arouse kids interest in novels.D. To help children learn new words6. What did the author do after reading his first real book?A. He tried doing scientific research.B. He expanded the range of reading materials.C. He
19、started to write science fiction.D. He advised his parents to buy more books7. The underlined word “defying” in the last paragraph can be replaced by “_.”A. disobeyingB. blamingC. appreciatingD. satisfyingCAn attitude is a habitual way of thinking，feeling and/or behaving towards particular objects,
20、people, events or ideologies (意识). Our attitudes allow us to turn mistakes into opportunities, and loss into the chance for new beginnings. We use our attitudes to explain and respond to the world around us. You werent born with attitudes, rather they are all learned, and this happens in a number of
21、 ways.The most powerful influences occur during early childhood and include both what happened to you directly, and what those around you did and said in your presence. As you acquire a distinctive identity, your attitudes are further improved by the behavior of those with whom you identify your fam
22、ily, those of your gender and culture, and the people you admire, even though you may not know them personally. Friendships and other important relationships become increasingly important, particularly during teenagerhood.Many people believe that our attitudes are internally consistent (一致的), that i
23、s, the way you think and feel about someone or something predicts your behavior towards them. However, many studies have found that feelings and thoughts dont necessarily predict behavior. For example, many say they believe in the benefits of recycling or exercise，but dont behave in line with their
24、views, because it takes awareness, effort and courage to go beyond merely stating that you believe something is a good idea.One of the most effective ways to change an attitude is to start behaving as if you already feel and think the way youd prefer to Take some time to reflect on your attitudes, t
25、o think about what you believe and why. Is there anything you consider a burden rather than a privilege? If so, start behaving right now as if the latter is the case.8. What do we learn from the passage about attitude?A. It shapes our beliefs and ideologies.B. It improves our psychological health.C.
26、 It changes the way we interact with one another.D. It determines how we react to our environment.9. What can contribute to the improvement of ones attitude?A. The educational level.B. Their contact with the opposite gender.C. The idols behaviors.D. The interaction with different cultures.10. Why do
27、nt many people do what they believe is good?A. They cant afford the time.B. They have no idea how to.C. They lack willpower.D. They are not honest.11. What is recommended as a strategy to change attitude?A. Starting to act in a way that matches ones expectations.B. Changing things that require ones
28、immediate attention.C. Adjusting ones behavior gradually over a period of time.D. Finding ways of reducing ones psychological burdens.DWhen people think of threats facing the ocean, we often think of climate change, plastics, and overfishing. But research shows noise pollution is another essential t
29、hing we need to be monitoring. Scientists say the changes in the sounds of our oceans, seas, and other waterways affect many marine animalsfrom very small shrimps to huge whales.Francis Juanes, an ecologist, explained, “For fish, sound is probably a better way to sense their environment than light.”
30、 Sounds help fish and other marine animals survive. They use sounds to communicate with each other. Sounds also help some ocean animals find food and avoid their hunters. Many ocean animals use sounds to find good places to mate (交配).However, increased noise from humans is making it harder for these
31、 animals to hear each other. The noise is coming from shipping traffic, motorized fishing ships, underwater oil and gas exploration, offshore construction, and other noisy human activity. “For many marine species, their attempts to communicate are being masked by sounds that humans have introduced,”
32、 said Carlos Duarte, who co-wrote the paper with Juanes.Experts at NOAA (the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) explain the term masking on its website. Masking happens when one or more noises in the water block sound important to a marine animals existence. NOAA experts state tha
33、t masking is most noticeable when “a noise is at the same frequency and loudness as biologically important sounds, such as mating calls.”The stress from human noise might also affect the immune systeman animals natural defense systemas well as reproductive (生殖的)health or behavior. “Imagine having to
34、 raise your kids in a place thats noisy all the time,” said Joe Roman. He is a marine ecologist at the University of Vermont and was not involved in the research. Roman added that it should come as no surprise that many marine animals are showing higher levels of stress due to noise.12. Why is it es
35、sential to monitor noise pollution in the ocean?A. Noise pollution threatens the survival of marine animals.B. Marine animals are less sensitive to light and plastic.C. Marine pollution keeps changing the sounds of the ocean.D. Noise pollution results directly from climate change.13. What do the exp
36、erts mean by using the term “masking”?A. Being unable to detect mate calls leads to decline of marine animals.B. The noise only occurs when it is of the same frequency of animals sounds.C. The mixed noise prevents animals from detecting important sounds.D. Human activities are involved in producing
37、noise in the ocean.14. What does Joe Roman suggest in the last paragraph?A. The immune system of marine animals is the same as kids.B. Raising kids in a noisy environment leads to more pressure.C. Noise pollution is easier to deal with than other ocean threats.D. Marine animals suffer from stress in
38、 a noisy environment.15. What is the suitable title for the passage?A. The Sharp Decline of Marine AnimalsB. Humans Are Making Oceans Too NoisyC. Time to Clean Up the Polluted OceanD. Importance of Sounds for Ocean Animals第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。For the last
39、 two decades Ive taught hundreds of people how to write their personal histories. Too often I discover that a writers memory of an experience is far more vivid and exciting than it appears on the written page. _16_ If this strikes a chord with you, here are a few techniques I teach my students.Write
40、 for your readers.Whom are you writing for? _17_ What do they need to know to understand how your life has been different than theirs? Let your readers see you in your day, in your setting, in your world. Theyll know you better if they get a chance to walk in your shoes.Be personal._18_ They may thi
41、nk theyve created a personal account of their lives when theyve actually written something that reads like, “I did this, then this, and then this.”. For example, if you write about having the lead in your college play, share what motivates you to try out for the part, how you felt when you were chos
42、en, what affect that experience had on you, and more. _19_ If it is just an impersonal chain of life events, nobody will like it.Include plenty of details._20_ Say youre writing a story about getting married. Help your readers visualize that experience. Where were you? Were there any sounds in the b
43、ackground? Music playing? What were you and he/she wearing? What was said? Briefly re-create the conversation as you recall it.A. Describe the setting with a few details.B. Something gets lost in the telling.C. Keep them in mind before you start writing.D. Make sure your readers see the inner you.E.
44、 People always have trouble finding the right words.F. Some folks tell what they did but not who they were.G. Details help readers relive those moments together with the writer.三、完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。On cold- nights, blankets can keep you w
45、arm. However, Tori makes blankets to _21_ people going through hard times. She wants her blankets to feel like a big, warm _22_.The girl talked about her _23_ and how kids can get _24_ in helping others.Tori knows firsthand the _25_ of being separated from a parent. When she was 6 years old, her mot
46、her was diagnosed with cancer and had to be in hospital for six months. Tori had to _26_ her stuff and move in with her aunt. “I missed my blanket and, of course, I missed my mom,” she said. To help her feel close to her mom, Toris aunt advised her to look at the stars which would _27_ Tori to her m
47、om.Inspired by her own experience, Tori started to make _28_ of blankets for family members kept apart by unfortunate circumstances. The parents receive one blanket _29_ the kid gets a matching one. One side of the blankets always has a star pattern, which _30_ her aunts words and the projects sloga
48、n “Even if youre separated by highways, youre connected through _31_.” She has _32_ more than fifty blankets to a childrens hospital. Tori said her project has been so successful because the idea sprang from a personal experience. For kids interested in _33_ she recommends they go ahead-without over
49、thinking it. “Dont wait until you _34_ out everything,” she said. “Even when you feel like it might not be making that big of a _35_, serving others always matters.”21. A. comfortB. instructC. disturbD. attract22. A. smileB. hugC. bedD. house23. A. conclusionB. determinationC. appreciationD. inspira
50、tion24. A. lostB. hurtC. involvedD. stuck25. A. conflictsB. meaningsC. challengesD. methods26. A. take overB. give awayC. set asideD. pack up27. A. introduceB. connectC. sendD. recommend28. A. pairsB. dozensC. hundredsD. thousands29. A. afterB. thoughC. whileD. because30. A. representsB. limitsC. co
51、ntradictsD. questions31. A. starsB. phonesC. mailsD. networks32. A. soldB. donatedC. returnedD. transported33. A. blanketsB. skiesC. designingD. volunteering34. A. figureB. carryC. pointD. take35. A. promiseB. differenceC. impressionD. fortune第II卷（共55分）第一节单词填空（用单词正确形式填空，共15题；每空1分，满分15分）36. The polic
52、e officers decided to c _ a thorough and comprehensive review of the case.（根据首字母单词拼写）37. As the salaries were low, there were few_ (申请者) for the job.（根据汉语提示单词拼写）38. Id like to cancel my r_ for the flight on September 26 and book one on September 29 instead. （根据首字母单词拼写）39. As far as I am c_, health i
53、s more important than wealth. （根据首字母单词拼写）40. She left a quick note, r_ her father not to forget his meeting in the morning. （根据首字母单词拼写）41. Education is of great b_ to the children living in the remote area. （根据首字母单词拼写）42. All these services are available to the public free of c_.（根据首字母单词拼写）43. Count
54、ry music never fails to hold a great f_ for me. （根据首字母单词拼写）44. Scientists differ as to whether the giant panda b_ to the bear or panda family. （根据首字母单词拼写）45. He was_ (晋升) to the highest rank of officer due to his outstanding performance. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）46. As Napoleon once said, attack is the best meth
55、od of_ (防御). （根据汉语提示单词拼写）47. A lot of people, women in p_, are sensitive to these issues. （根据首字母单词拼写）48. She is attending a three-day c_ on AIDS education. （根据首字母单词拼写）49. The toilets at the mall were not a_ to wheelchair users. （根据首字母单词拼写）50. The cause of the air crash is under_ (调查). （根据汉语提示单词拼写）第二
56、节（满分15分）51. 假如你是李华，受学生会委托为校宣传栏 “英语天地” 写一则通知，请大家观看一部英文短片Growing Together。内容包括：1.短片内容：学校的发展；2.放映时间、地点；3.欢迎对短片提出意见。_第三节第二节（满分25分）52. 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。Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. The doctors didnt hold too much hope for their recovery. “What both of
57、them need is a miracle,” they said. One mans bed was next to the rooms only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had be
58、en on vacation. The companionship grew stronger as time went by.Every afternoon when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window. The man in the other bed began to live for those one-hour periods w
59、here his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside. These periods gave him something to hold on to while he went through the pain of treatment.The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed th
60、eir model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm among flowers of every color and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.As the man by the window described all this in detail, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine the amazing scenes. One warm af
61、ternoon the man by the window described a parade passing by. Although the other man couldnt hear the band, he could see it in his minds eye as the gentleman by the window described it with vivid words.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。One morning, the nurse found the man by the window lying lifel
62、essly on the bed._The man was greatly surprised at what he saw when he took his first look out of the window._重庆南开中学2020-2021学年第二学期高2023 级期中考试英语试题 答案版本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分。考试时间120分钟。第卷（共95分）一、听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答
63、有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. When was the band practice held?A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday.2. Where can the woman get a brochure about Africa?A. In a store. B. On the Internet. C. In the post office.3. What did the man enjoy about the play?A. The dialogue. B. The set design C. The perform
64、ances.4. What does the man suggest about the computer?A. Getting a new one. B. Restarting it C. Having it repaired5. Why does the man drink black coffee?A. He likes the bitter taste. B. It tastes better with sugar. C. It prevents him falling asleep.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，
65、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 the speakers?A. Husband and wife. B. Brother and sister. C. Shop assistant and customer.7. Why does the man choose this scarf?A. Its perfect for his wifes jack
66、et. B. Its color matches his wifes eyes.C. It is recommended by the woman.二、阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWe are a community center who aims to bring people together. Since we cannot do that in the traditional way, we are finding a “new norm
67、al”. We have begun to offer many ways for you to virtually connect with each other and us. We are offering classes, events and films that you can attend every Saturday. All are welcome!Guitar Lessons with Leah RoeschTime: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.Price: $40.00From beginner to intermediate level. Learn
68、 basic chords and techniques theory, and reading music, using folk songs, rock to jazz, and blues. No experience required.Spring Break Mini Cooking CampTime: 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Price: $60.00Your kids are out of school and maybe you would like them out of the house for a little while? Join Kristin
69、 Freni at Gorton on March 23rd and enjoy delicious breakfast items like puffed pancakes, bacon and muffins to bring home for the whole family to enjoy!Watercolors with Perlwlnkle StudiosTime: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Price: $50.00Make your paintings come alive with gentle details and layers of color. J
70、oin Jennifer Evans and learn to see a flower with new eyes, and capture its lovely shapes and lines. Finished piece can be framed to your liking. All materials provided.Passion For PlayTime: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Price: $15.00In a world of “screen time” how much “play time” does your child need? Eri
71、ka Larson will explore the purpose of play, walk parents through the developmental stages of play skills, and offer strategies to improve a childs play skills.1. Who is the text intended for?A. The general public.B. College freshmen.C. Educational expertsD. High school students.2. Which course can y
72、ou take if you are free only on Saturday mornings?A. Passion For PlayB. Watercolors with Periwinkle StudiosC. Guitar Lessons with Leah RoeschD. Spring Break Mini Cooking Camp3. Whose course should you choose if you are interested in parenting?A. Leah Roeschs.B. Kristin Frenis.C. Jennifer Evans.D. Er
73、ika Larsons.【答案】1. A 2. C 3. DBWhen I was eleven, my parents gave me the first book I ever owned-The Tales of Edgar Allan Poe. It was written by the famous novelist Edgar Allan Poe. I clearly remember opening it, reading the first lines of the book, and saying to myself, “So this is what reading is!
74、” I was delighted. Little did I know at the time that I was at the beginning of a lifelong journey.So, if I read my first real book at the age of eleven, what was I reading before then? In a word, these books are relatively plotless and repetitive, and they attempt to teach children to recognize let
75、ters and their sounds and to build their vocabulary. But I still had no idea what writing was. In Poes stories, the sentences were more complex and stylish than anything I had ever read before.Poe, in short, was a start. My parents gave me that first book, but then I searched for other books. I like
76、d science, which led me to discover Jules Verne and H. G. Wells. Other writers followed in quick one after another, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, and Arthur C. Clarke. But I didnt limit myself to science fiction. Other books that deeply impressed me, and which I have carried on my lifes journey, inclu
77、de: The Yearling. Shane, Ivanhoe, Of Mice and Men, To Kill a Mockingbird, and The Good Earth.It went on from there. I became that kid who, long after his parents turned the lights off, hid under the covers with a flashlight, a book, and his greatest fear of being discovered and having his flashlight
78、 taken away. I realized that my parents must have known I was defying them. But in their wisdom they pretended to ignore it. And so I owe my start as a reader to my parents.4. What can we learn from Paragraph 1?A. The first book the author read was a novel.B. The author didnt read any books before 1
79、1.C. The author developed an interest in reading.D. The importance of reading was understood by the author.5. What is the purpose of plotless books?A. To broaden childrens visions.B. To teach kids how to write.C. To arouse kids interest in novels.D. To help children learn new words6. What did the au
80、thor do after reading his first real book?A. He tried doing scientific research.B. He expanded the range of reading materials.C. He started to write science fiction.D. He advised his parents to buy more books7. The underlined word “defying” in the last paragraph can be replaced by “_.”A. disobeyingB
81、. blamingC. appreciatingD. satisfying【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. ACAn attitude is a habitual way of thinking，feeling and/or behaving towards particular objects, people, events or ideologies (意识). Our attitudes allow us to turn mistakes into opportunities, and loss into the chance for new beginnings. We us
82、e our attitudes to explain and respond to the world around us. You werent born with attitudes, rather they are all learned, and this happens in a number of ways.The most powerful influences occur during early childhood and include both what happened to you directly, and what those around you did and
83、 said in your presence. As you acquire a distinctive identity, your attitudes are further improved by the behavior of those with whom you identify your family, those of your gender and culture, and the people you admire, even though you may not know them personally. Friendships and other important r
84、elationships become increasingly important, particularly during teenagerhood.Many people believe that our attitudes are internally consistent (一致的), that is, the way you think and feel about someone or something predicts your behavior towards them. However, many studies have found that feelings and
85、thoughts dont necessarily predict behavior. For example, many say they believe in the benefits of recycling or exercise，but dont behave in line with their views, because it takes awareness, effort and courage to go beyond merely stating that you believe something is a good idea.One of the most effec
86、tive ways to change an attitude is to start behaving as if you already feel and think the way youd prefer to Take some time to reflect on your attitudes, to think about what you believe and why. Is there anything you consider a burden rather than a privilege? If so, start behaving right now as if th
87、e latter is the case.8. What do we learn from the passage about attitude?A. It shapes our beliefs and ideologies.B. It improves our psychological health.C. It changes the way we interact with one another.D. It determines how we react to our environment.9. What can contribute to the improvement of on
88、es attitude?A. The educational level.B. Their contact with the opposite gender.C. The idols behaviors.D. The interaction with different cultures.10. Why dont many people do what they believe is good?A. They cant afford the time.B. They have no idea how to.C. They lack willpower.D. They are not hones
89、t.11. What is recommended as a strategy to change attitude?A. Starting to act in a way that matches ones expectations.B. Changing things that require ones immediate attention.C. Adjusting ones behavior gradually over a period of time.D. Finding ways of reducing ones psychological burdens.【答案】8. D 9.
90、 C 10. C 11. ADWhen people think of threats facing the ocean, we often think of climate change, plastics, and overfishing. But research shows noise pollution is another essential thing we need to be monitoring. Scientists say the changes in the sounds of our oceans, seas, and other waterways affect
91、many marine animalsfrom very small shrimps to huge whales.Francis Juanes, an ecologist, explained, “For fish, sound is probably a better way to sense their environment than light.” Sounds help fish and other marine animals survive. They use sounds to communicate with each other. Sounds also help som
92、e ocean animals find food and avoid their hunters. Many ocean animals use sounds to find good places to mate (交配).However, increased noise from humans is making it harder for these animals to hear each other. The noise is coming from shipping traffic, motorized fishing ships, underwater oil and gas
93、exploration, offshore construction, and other noisy human activity. “For many marine species, their attempts to communicate are being masked by sounds that humans have introduced,” said Carlos Duarte, who co-wrote the paper with Juanes.Experts at NOAA (the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin
94、istration) explain the term masking on its website. Masking happens when one or more noises in the water block sound important to a marine animals existence. NOAA experts state that masking is most noticeable when “a noise is at the same frequency and loudness as biologically important sounds, such
95、as mating calls.”The stress from human noise might also affect the immune systeman animals natural defense systemas well as reproductive (生殖的)health or behavior. “Imagine having to raise your kids in a place thats noisy all the time,” said Joe Roman. He is a marine ecologist at the University of Ver
96、mont and was not involved in the research. Roman added that it should come as no surprise that many marine animals are showing higher levels of stress due to noise.12. Why is it essential to monitor noise pollution in the ocean?A. Noise pollution threatens the survival of marine animals.B. Marine an
97、imals are less sensitive to light and plastic.C. Marine pollution keeps changing the sounds of the ocean.D. Noise pollution results directly from climate change.13. What do the experts mean by using the term “masking”?A. Being unable to detect mate calls leads to decline of marine animals.B. The noi
98、se only occurs when it is of the same frequency of animals sounds.C. The mixed noise prevents animals from detecting important sounds.D. Human activities are involved in producing noise in the ocean.14. What does Joe Roman suggest in the last paragraph?A. The immune system of marine animals is the s
99、ame as kids.B. Raising kids in a noisy environment leads to more pressure.C. Noise pollution is easier to deal with than other ocean threats.D. Marine animals suffer from stress in a noisy environment.15. What is the suitable title for the passage?A. The Sharp Decline of Marine AnimalsB. Humans Are
100、Making Oceans Too NoisyC. Time to Clean Up the Polluted OceanD. Importance of Sounds for Ocean Animals【答案】12. A 13. C 14. D 15. D第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。For the last two decades Ive taught hundreds of people how to write their personal histories. Too often I
101、 discover that a writers memory of an experience is far more vivid and exciting than it appears on the written page. _16_ If this strikes a chord with you, here are a few techniques I teach my students.Write for your readers.Whom are you writing for? _17_ What do they need to know to understand how
102、your life has been different than theirs? Let your readers see you in your day, in your setting, in your world. Theyll know you better if they get a chance to walk in your shoes.Be personal._18_ They may think theyve created a personal account of their lives when theyve actually written something th
103、at reads like, “I did this, then this, and then this.”. For example, if you write about having the lead in your college play, share what motivates you to try out for the part, how you felt when you were chosen, what affect that experience had on you, and more. _19_ If it is just an impersonal chain
104、of life events, nobody will like it.Include plenty of details._20_ Say youre writing a story about getting married. Help your readers visualize that experience. Where were you? Were there any sounds in the background? Music playing? What were you and he/she wearing? What was said? Briefly re-create
105、the conversation as you recall it.A. Describe the setting with a few details.B. Something gets lost in the telling.C. Keep them in mind before you start writing.D. Make sure your readers see the inner you.E. People always have trouble finding the right words.F. Some folks tell what they did but not
106、who they were.G. Details help readers relive those moments together with the writer.【答案】16. B 17. C 18. E 19. D 20. G三、完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。On cold- nights, blankets can keep you warm. However, Tori makes blankets to _21_ people going throu
107、gh hard times. She wants her blankets to feel like a big, warm _22_.The girl talked about her _23_ and how kids can get _24_ in helping others.Tori knows firsthand the _25_ of being separated from a parent. When she was 6 years old, her mother was diagnosed with cancer and had to be in hospital for
108、six months. Tori had to _26_ her stuff and move in with her aunt. “I missed my blanket and, of course, I missed my mom,” she said. To help her feel close to her mom, Toris aunt advised her to look at the stars which would _27_ Tori to her mom.Inspired by her own experience, Tori started to make _28_
109、 of blankets for family members kept apart by unfortunate circumstances. The parents receive one blanket _29_ the kid gets a matching one. One side of the blankets always has a star pattern, which _30_ her aunts words and the projects slogan “Even if youre separated by highways, youre connected thro
110、ugh _31_.” She has _32_ more than fifty blankets to a childrens hospital. Tori said her project has been so successful because the idea sprang from a personal experience. For kids interested in _33_ she recommends they go ahead-without overthinking it. “Dont wait until you _34_ out everything,” she
111、said. “Even when you feel like it might not be making that big of a _35_, serving others always matters.”21. A. comfortB. instructC. disturbD. attract22. A. smileB. hugC. bedD. house23. A. conclusionB. determinationC. appreciationD. inspiration24. A. lostB. hurtC. involvedD. stuck25. A. conflictsB.
112、meaningsC. challengesD. methods26. A. take overB. give awayC. set asideD. pack up27. A. introduceB. connectC. sendD. recommend28. A. pairsB. dozensC. hundredsD. thousands29. A. afterB. thoughC. whileD. because30. A. representsB. limitsC. contradictsD. questions31. A. starsB. phonesC. mailsD. network
113、s32. A. soldB. donatedC. returnedD. transported33. A. blanketsB. skiesC. designingD. volunteering34. A. figureB. carryC. pointD. take35. A. promiseB. differenceC. impressionD. fortune【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. A 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. B第II卷（共55分）第一节单词填空（用单词正确形
114、式填空，共15题；每空1分，满分15分）36. The police officers decided to c _ a thorough and comprehensive review of the case.（根据首字母单词拼写）【答案】conduct37. As the salaries were low, there were few_ (申请者) for the job.（根据汉语提示单词拼写）【答案】applicants38. Id like to cancel my r_ for the flight on September 26 and book one on Septem
115、ber 29 instead. （根据首字母单词拼写）【答案】reservation39. As far as I am c_, health is more important than wealth. （根据首字母单词拼写）【答案】concerned40. She left a quick note, r_ her father not to forget his meeting in the morning. （根据首字母单词拼写）【答案】reminding41. Education is of great b_ to the children living in the remote
116、area. （根据首字母单词拼写）【答案】benefit42. All these services are available to the public free of c_.（根据首字母单词拼写）【答案】charge43. Country music never fails to hold a great f_ for me. （根据首字母单词拼写）【答案】fancy44. Scientists differ as to whether the giant panda b_ to the bear or panda family. （根据首字母单词拼写）【答案】belongs45. He
117、 was_ (晋升) to the highest rank of officer due to his outstanding performance. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）【答案】promoted46. As Napoleon once said, attack is the best method of_ (防御). （根据汉语提示单词拼写）【答案】defence47. A lot of people, women in p_, are sensitive to these issues. （根据首字母单词拼写）【答案】particular48. She is attending a
118、 three-day c_ on AIDS education. （根据首字母单词拼写）【答案】conference49. The toilets at the mall were not a_ to wheelchair users. （根据首字母单词拼写）【答案】available50. The cause of the air crash is under_ (调查). （根据汉语提示单词拼写）【答案】investigation第二节（满分15分）51. 假如你是李华，受学生会委托为校宣传栏 “英语天地” 写一则通知，请大家观看一部英文短片Growing Together。内容包括：1.
119、短片内容：学校的发展；2.放映时间、地点；3.欢迎对短片提出意见。_【答案】NoticeIn order to have a better understanding of our school, an outstanding English short movie about our school will be shown in the library from 2: 30 to 4:00 in the afternoon on June 9th. It is organized by the Students Union. Here are some relevant details a
120、bout it.To begin with, the name of the movie is Growing Together, which is about the development of our beloved school.As we all expect, it will be not only meaningful but also interesting.Whats more, everyone of you will be welcome to take part in it, enjoying the movie, having a heated discussion
121、afterwards and giving your own comments.The Students Union第三节第二节（满分25分）52. 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。Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. The doctors didnt hold too much hope for their recovery. “What both of them need is a miracle,” they said. One mans bed was ne
122、xt to the rooms only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation. The companionship grew stronger as time
123、 went by.Every afternoon when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window. The man in the other bed began to live for those one-hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all
124、the activity and color of the world outside. These periods gave him something to hold on to while he went through the pain of treatment.The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm among f
125、lowers of every color and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.As the man by the window described all this in detail, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine the amazing scenes. One warm afternoon the man by the window described a parade passin
126、g by. Although the other man couldnt hear the band, he could see it in his minds eye as the gentleman by the window described it with vivid words.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。One morning, the nurse found the man by the window lying lifelessly on the bed._The man was greatly surprised at what
127、 he saw when he took his first look out of the window._【答案】One morning, the nurse found the man by the window lying lifelessly on the bed. He had died peacefully in his sleep. She was sad and called the hospital attendants to take the body away. And the other man asked if he could be moved next to t
128、he window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone. Finally, he would have the joy of seeing it for himself. He supported himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside.The man was greatly surprised at what he saw
129、 when he took his first look out of the window. It faced a blank wall. Later the man asked the nurse why his roommate described such wonderful things. The nurse responded that the man was blind and perhaps he described the beautiful scene outside the window just to encourage him. There is great happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations.
