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绝密★启用前
2023 年 11 月稽阳联谊学校高 2024 届期中联考
英 语
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，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，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。
例: How much is the shirt?
A.₤ 19.15. B.£ 9.18. C.£ 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Which place are the speakers going to first?
A. To a hotel. B. To a restaurant. C. To the office.
2. Why was George absent from the meeting?
A. He felt unwell. B. He was stuck in traffic. C. He tended his sick mother.
3. What does the woman invite the man to do?
A. Try her cooking. B. Go for a walk. C. Go to another beach.
4. What does the woman advise the man to do?
A. Help her study in the library.
B. Retake a course next semester.
C. Admit his mistake to his teacher.
5. What is the conversation mainly about?
A. A person. B. A city. C. A group.
第二节(共15小题; 每小题1.5分,满分 22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最
佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟；听
完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料， 回答第6、7 题。
6. Why does the man head for the stadium?
A. To enter a contest. B. To practice playing tennis. C. To cheer on his favorite team.
7. When will the match start?
A. In 15 minutes. B. In 30 minutes. C. In 45 minutes.
听第7段材料， 回答第8、9题。
8. What does the man say about the coat?
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司A. It's of good quality. B. It's too expensive. C. It's not thick enough.
9. What is the woman going to do next?
A. Pay for the item. B. Try on the clothes. C. Look for a bigger size.
听第8段材料， 回答第10至 13题。
10. What did the woman do yesterday?
A. She attended the lecture. B. She went to the hospital. C. She visited her grandmother.
11. How does the man feel about the lecture?
A. It's very difficult. B. It's quite fascinating. C. It's a little disappointing.
12. What does the man suggest the woman do?
A. Borrow the notes. B. Meet Prof. Garcia. C. Watch the video playback.
13. What does the woman want to do?
A. Study the lecture in depth. B. Buy something to drink. C. Build a website.
听第9段材料， 回答第 14至 17题。
14. Where does the woman know about the job?
A. On the Internet. B. In the newspaper. C. From a foreign friend.
15. What job does the woman want to apply for?
A. A manager. B. A cashier. C. A shop assistant.
16. What is necessary for the job?
A. Relevant work experience. B. Overseas study experience. C. Fluency in spoken English.
17. How much can the woman earn every week at the most?
A.60 yuan. B.300 yuan. C.420 yuan.
听第10段材料，回答第 18至20题。
18. Why does the human body move during sleep?
A. To give the body a rest.
B. To make muscle active.
C. To let the body repair and recover.
19. What happened when people slept with eye-movements?
A. They were dreaming. B. Their brains were less active. C. They were about to wake up.
20. What would happen if people were disturbed from their eye-movement sleep?
A. They would be unaffected. B. They would act strangely. C. They would rest better.
第二部分 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Looking to take that great American road trip you always dreamed of though from the comfort of your own
home? From classic roadside diners to desert ghost towns, it's time to explore the bygone era of one of America's
most famous highways, through the camera of one award-winning photographer.
Join New York Adventure Club as we embark on an inspirational photographic journey down Route 66, one of
the original highways in America that redefined transportation, culture, and architecture throughout the
AmericanWest over the course of 50 years. Led by NYC-based photographer Julien McRoberts, this virtual road
trip down Route 66 will include:
●A br ief history of Route 66, from its official start in 1926 and decertification as a highway in 1985, to how it earned
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司itself nicknames like Mother Road and Bloody 66
●A discussion about the peak era of Route 66 and its enduring place in American culture
● A virtual tour along the route using Julien’s colorful photographs, which highlight the most interesting sites between
Chicago and California
●Personal stories from her road trip, and what it was like to document the route
● Interesting details about the former highway's many off-the-beaten-path and roadsides attractions, including
American Giants and Duck Architecture
*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this
webinar.
**A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week.
Date and time
Thursday, October 26.1-2:30am CST
Refund Policy
Contact the organizer to request a refund.
21. When did Route 66 formally become a highway?
A.1926. B.1950. C.1966. D.1985.
22. Who might most probably be interested in this event?
A. Road trip enthusiasts. B. Lovers of on-site travel.
C. Fans of New York culture. D. Wilderness survival explorers.
23. What alternative is available for those unable to join in real time?
A. They can request a refund and rejoin the event. B. They can contact the organizer for a replay link.
C. They can download the document within a week. D. They can view the recorded video before Nov.3.
B
Anna Steed doesn't look much older than her students, but she is a practitioner of behavioral and motivational
science, a shoulder to cry on, and the high school debate coach. Her class, which began as an elective class to give
students exposure to skills that prepare them for college, has become the class on campus that creates winners.
Debate tests the teenage character perhaps more than any other activity. The shy and the unsure often have no
desire to look up from their screens and engage in the oldest human interaction: persuasi ve oral arguments. It's
dreadful territory for the average teenager. Research, writing, delivering a speech in front of your peers it all sounds
like the kind of class students would be most likely to skip. But Anna draws them in.
Classroom 161 is always full. Anna's debate teams have a case full of medals; most importantly, they have gone
on to become leaders of their communities and examples to their families.
“This activity has changed my life. Just building connections with people I never, ever imagined building
connections with,” relates Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez. Alexander suffered from social anxiety throughout his
childhood. Then he discovered debate as a freshman, and it changed his life.
What drives young people to stand up and passionately deliver a speech in front of a crowd full of strangers, a
panel of judges and opposing teams from more privileged high schools? The person who will always have their
back: Anna Steed.
“I want them to just have the memory of making it through, succeeding in a place like that and expressing a
story that leaves that place better,” Anna says.
That better place begins in room 161 when unsure and nervous students enter for the first time. After setbacks
and adjustments, a lot of hugs, encouragement, and hours of late-night study and practice, they roll out a few years
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司later with their shoulders back and a full tank of confidence, ready to take on the next stage of life.
24. What is paragraph 2 of the text mainly about?
A. The challenging nature of debate. B. The value of being a debate teacher.
C. The influence of debate on teenagers. D. The difficulties of winning awards in debate.
25. What did debate offer Alexander that changed his life?
A. A stage to showcase his talent. B. A drive for academic excellence.
C. A platform to establish social bonds. D. A chance to connect with Anna Steed.
26. What do the underlined words “that place” in paragraph 6 refer to?
A. Anna's class. B. Classroom 161. C. Unfamiliar territory. D. The next stage of life.
27. Which of the following can best describe Anna Steed?
A. Devoted and tolerant. B. Inspirational and honest.
C. Courageous and reliable. D. Impactful and supportive.
C
Electric air taxis could one day move commuters(通勤者) from downtown Chicago to O’ HareInternational
Airport or to the suburbs, high above expressway traffic, in a fraction of the time it takes to drive.
That's the vision of electric aircraft developer Eve, which is leading a group of aviation companies and local
governments conducting simulations(模拟) in Chicago. Though the aircraft are likely years away from receiving
federal authorization to fly, it's a vision shared by other major companies, like Chicago-based United Airlines, which
recently struck a conditional agreement to purchase at least 200 of Eve's flying taxis.
Eve co-CEO Andre Stein said the air taxis are nothing like electric helicopters or flying cars. They will use
eight motors distributed around the aircraft to take off vertically, then electric pushers and wings to glide forward.
Stein envisions the air taxis helping commuters reach meetings across town or providing a way to get home
quickly in time for a child’s birthday. Rather than an everyday option like commuter rail or public transport, they
can help save time in urgent situations, he said.
The concept of bypassing ground transportation by air isn't new. Helicopter taxi service already exists in cities
like New York, where a flight can sometimes be comparable to or cheaper than the cost of a ride-share from an
airport into Manhattan.
But Stein said the new technology is expected to make air taxis more affordable than helicopters and estimated
a possible ticket price could be around $100 to travel 20 miles. He also mentioned what he described as improved
efficiency and sustainability.
“It’s much simpler, much lower maintenance than a helicopter, much quieter and more pleasant,” he said.
For now, Eve hopes the Chicago simulations will help provide a better understanding of how the air taxis could
fit into current air traffic patterns and how they can connect with users' journeys via ground transportation to the
heliport.
“It’s really about bringing another option for urban air mobility,” Stein said.
28. Which statement is true about electric air taxis?
A. It's a brand new innovative attempt to relieve the traffic jam.
B. Government's approval for the official flights has not been granted.
C. Helicopter taxi service in New York is cheaper than the cost of a car ride.
D. Some major companies have promised to buy Eve's flying taxis without strings attached.
29. What does the underlined word “bypass” in paragraph 5 mean?
A. Avoid. B. Conduct. C. Restrict. D. Control.
30. Which one is NOT air taxis' potential advantage over helicopters according to Andre Stein?
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司A. More affordable price. B. Better flight experience.
C. Lower production cost. D. Improved environmental friendliness.
31. What's the purpose of the on-going aircraft simulations in Chicago?
A. To popularize the new pattern of air traffic.
B. To promote the sales of the electric air taxis.
C. To replace commuter rails and public transportation.
D. To integrate electric air taxis into existing urban traffic mode.
D
Scientists have confirmed that fossilized footprints found in New Mexico are between 21,000and 23,000 years
old—meaning humans existed in North America much earlier than previously believed.
It was believed humans existed in North America somewhere between 13,500 and 16,000 years ago. So, were
the prints—some of which look distinctly human with five toes—really between21,000 and 23,000 years old?
Researchers from the U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) and other scientists decided to do a follow-up study,
using two new approaches to determine the age of the prints.
“The immediate reaction in some circles of the archeological(考古的)community was that the accuracy of our
dating was insufficient to make the extraordinary claim that humans were present in North America during the Last
Glacial Maximum,” said co-author of the new study, Jeff Pigati, a USGS research geologist. “But our targeted
methodology in this current research really paid off.”
The scientists initially used seeds from the Ruppia cirrhosa plant found in the fossils. They used radiocarbon
dating to determine the age of the seeds, but because the plants are aquatic(水生的) and can hold carbon from the
water instead of the air, the age estimate could have been off.
So, in the new study, they used radiocarbon dating on conifer pollen, which comes from plants on earth, that
were found in the same layers as the seeds. “Even as the original work was being published, we were pushing
forward to test our results with multiple lines of evidence,” said co-author Kathleen Springer, a USGS research
geologist. “We were confident in our original ages, but we knew that independent time-related control was critical.”
The researchers had to isolate 75,000 pollen grains from the same layer and found that their age was statistically
identical to the Ruppia cirrhosa seeds.
To further check their dating, they also tested quartz grains found in the footprints using a different dating
process, optically stimulated luminescence. They found the quartz had a minimum age of about 21,500 years.
USGS says with three supporting pieces of evidence, it is unlikely the age range of 21,000 to 23,000 years is
incorrect.
32. What can be learned about the newly found fossils?
A. They contain diverse sea plants. B. Most of them look like humans' footprints.
C. They date bake to the Last Glacial Maximum. D. They will bring about ground-breaking discoveries.
33. Why did the scientists use conifer pollen for dating in the follow-up study?
A. To improve dating accuracy. B. To remove the public doubts.
C. To prove the previous assumption. D. To test the most advanced approach.
34. What was Kathleen's attitude toward their previous findings about the footprints?
A. Uncertain. B. Optimistic. C. Doubtful. D. Reserved.
35. What is the text mainly about?
A. Age of fossilized footprints confirmed. B. Challenges in dating ancient footprints.
C. Early human migration to North America. D. Radiocarbon dating in archaeological research.
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司第二节(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。
Thrillers and romance and mystery, oh my! 36 And as someone with a massive to-be-read lineup, I sometimes
wish I could flip the pages with a little more speed. If you're also wondering how to read faster, you're in luck. Here
are some tips for how to read faster.
Scan the text first. Before you kick off the speed-reading adventure, give the text a quick scan. 37 By giving
your brain a pre view of the topic, you reduce time spent processing surprise information. This tip mainly applies
to academic texts, but it can be a helpful strategy for any factual or how-to piece, from nonfiction books to news
articles.
Silence your inner subvocalizer. Subvocalizing is the act of silently saying words in your head as you read. It
means you are taking the time to read each word and “hear” it in your head. Subvocalizing is a handy way to ensure
you understand what you read, but it's also a habit that can slow you down. 38 Mentally voicing the words you
read can be a major roadblock to speed. Instead of silently mouthing each word, train your brain to process chunks
of words.
39 Have you ever been deeply immersed in a story only to stop short at a word you don't recognize? The
stronger your vocabulary, the slimmer your chances of slowing down to puzzle over the meaning of a word. 40
Reading news articles from the economics section can help you learn new financial terms. And reading nonfiction
health books can help you pick up medical vocabulary terms you might not see otherwise.
And remember: Becoming a speed reader is like learning to salsa dance. Start slow, find your rhythm, and soon
you'll be breezing through pages like a literary Zorro!
A. Expand your vocabulary.
B. A larger vocabulary really counts.
C. Try to put your inner voice on vacation.
D. Reading outside your usual categories and topics helps.
E. There are almost too many great books to read in a lifetime.
F. Fast reading helps you complete your booklist more efficiently.
G. Look for titles, subtitles, and any visual cue that offers a roadmap.
第三部分 语言知识运用(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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A little girl was enjoying the beautiful garden in her home. Her father had a good collection of rare and prized
plants, which he 41 with great care.
The girl was 42 by a plant full of delicate flowers. She approached it and admired its striking beauty.
Suddenly she 43 that the plant was in a pile of filth(污秽). She could not tolerate the 44 of dirt with such
fantastic flowers.
She worked out a plan to clean the plant. She 45 the plant with all her might from the dirt and washed its 46
in running tap water till all traces of dirt were washed away. She then placed the plant on a clean stone and went
away, proud that she had done a great 47 .
Later her father came to the garden and spotted the uprooted plant, which had lain 48 in the baking sun. His
little daughter ran over to 49 her achievement. “I have cleaned it, Daddy,” she reported 50 .
The father showed her how her treatment had nearly killed the plant and told her that the filthy soil was the
best 51 to grow that plant. Hearing that, the girl felt guilty that the plant had suffered by her cleaning.
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司A great gardener mixes the 52 soil for each plant. 53 , God provides each of us with the best 54 required
for optimum(最佳) spiritual growth. But it may app ear to be 55 and we may even complain to God about our
difficulty.
41. A. weeded out B. brought up C. attended to D. fed on
42. A. caught B. attracted C. attacked D. shocked
43. A. recalled B. noted C. recognized D. concluded
44. A. formation B. presentation C. presence D. composition
45. A. held B. picked C. pulled D. dragged
46. A. flowers B. branches C. leaves D. roots
47. A. deed B. deal C. operation D. project
48. A. burning B. bathing C. breathing D. dying
49. A. confirm B. exhibit C. evaluate D. celebrate
50. A. innocently B. distantly C. decisively D. thoughtlessly
51. A. shelter B. medicine C. medium D. venue
52. A. right B. same C. dirty D. loose
53. A. Moreover B. Likewise C. Rather D. Nevertheless
54. A. environment B. mode C. neighbourhood D. opportunity
55. A. invisible B. disorganized C. improper D. unpleasant
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。
A skywell is a typical feature of a traditional home in southern and eastern China. Different 56 a northern
Chinese courtyard, or “yuan zi”, a skywell is smaller and 57 (exposed) to the outdoor environment.
Skywells were designed to cool buildings in an era well before air-conditioning existed. When wind blows
above a skywell house, it can enter the indoor space through the 58 (open). Although sky well buildings have
existed in China for hundreds of years, in recent times they have often been forgotten by people who prefer
modern 59 (facility). Over the past two decades, however, due to a revival of traditional Chinese architecture,
skywell buildings 60 (make) a comeback.
Ancient “green wisdom” such as skywells inspire today’s climate adaptive designs and innovations in passive
cooling, according to Wang Zhengfeng, 61 postdoctoral researcher in environmental humanities at the Institute
for Area Studies at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Passive cooling is a method 62 incorporates designs
and technology to cool a building without the use of power.
Today, architects are looking towards the principles behind skywells while designing new buildings 63
(save) energy. For example, the National Heavy Vehicle Engineering Technology Research Centre in Jinan, the18-
store y glass walled tower block, 64 (complete) last year, has a giant skywell, which 65 (help)improve lighting
and ventilation(通风) and reduces energy consumption.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华。你上周参加了校学生会组织的“用劳动感恩母校”活动。请你给校英语报投稿，分
享活动经历, 内容包括: 微信公众号 IAI English
1. 参与的过程；
2. 感受与收获。
注意:微信公众号 IAI English
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Show Gratitude to Our School through Labor
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。
Mrs. Riley and I always shout at each other. I shout because she can't hear me, and she shouts because she can't
hear herself. “What do you need from the store?” I'll yell. “Bananas,” she'll yell back.
You don't realize what a funny word bananas is until you hear it shouted by an eighty-year-old woman. I work
for Mrs. Riley. I buy groceries for her at the supermarket on Nostrand Avenue, and sometimes I dust and sweep her
apartment. The best part, though, is taking care of Sam. Sam is Mrs. Riley’s canary(金丝雀). He’s bright yellow,
and he sings all the time. That's one thing about canaries. They're always cheerful. That's what I'm saving my money
for. I'm going to buy a canary. And besides the canary, I have to get a cage and swings and toys and food.
“Do you have enough money yet, girl?” Mrs. Riley always shouts at me. “Not yet,” I shout back. “Soon.”
And she always calls me girl, not Carla. Sometimes I think she doesn't remember my name.
Anyway, one day I ran upstairs to Mrs. Riley’s. She leaves the door unlocked when she knows I'm coming.
She wasn't in her usual place by the window. She was in bed. “Are you sick?” I shouted. “Yes, girl. You can't
work for me anymore,”Mrs. Riley said. She coughed. “I have to take medicine, and it costs a lot. I can't pay you.”
I felt sick to my stomach. How would I find another job? I went over and stuck my finger in Sam’s cage. He
hopped on his swing and chirped hello. Then I turned and left.
That night at dinner I couldn't eat. “You’ll find another job,” Mom said, sitting back in her chair. “I feel sorry
for her, Carla. She's so alone up there.” Then Mom leaned over and gave me a hug. “I'm glad we have each other,”
she said. Mom always makes me feel better. I was able to eat after all.
注意:微信公众号IAI English
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。
However, that night I kept thinking about my canary and Mrs. Riley.
After one week, she said, “I've been thinking, girl, since I can't pay you, I'll—I'll give you Sam.”
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