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7．A．toughness B．dependence C．sharpness D．defense
8．A．require B．deserve C．lead D．secure
2023-2024 学年高二英语下学期期末模拟卷（北京）
9．A．left behind B．turned into C．carried out D．taken on
10．A．curious B．nervous C．lucky D．hesitant
第一部分 知识运用（共两节，30分）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
A
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该
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项涂黑。
用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
It was hard not to notice an 8-year-old kid storming in and out of his own house. “He doesn’t have a father,”
Recently I had an experience of eating dinner at a “dark restaurant”, 11 people eat in complete
said his neighbor, William Dunn. “I can probably do something for him.”
darkness. Diners ate 12 (they) whole meal in total blackness and had to rely on the waiters’ guidance if
That something was fishing, a 1 Dunn’s father had shared with him. “It brought me peace and
they needed to go to the bathroom. I wanted to understand the experience of being blind. Then I found out eating
taught me how to be patient,” he said. He then took the kid fishing every weekend. Gradually he took groups of kids
was a 13 (real) difficult activity.
out to fish. Most didn’t have father figures. “They’d been through a lot, and their lives were 2 ,” said
Dunn. “But when they were fishing, all of that disappeared. On the boat, they’d be laughing and making new friends.
B
They just 3 the moment.”
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4 by this scene, Dunn started the nonprofit Take a Kid Fishing. He and the volunteers have
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introduced 2,500 kids — most without fathers 5 — to the calming peace found on the water and the
The Nobel Prize for Literature is an famous international prize 14 (award) annually to authors in
excitement of catching a fish.
recognition of their outstanding bodies of literary work. Each year, the laureate (获奖者) 15 (select) in
Just as important as the fishing are the 6 Dunn forms with those kids. When they have a rough time,
October from a long list of candidates. The laureate 16 (receive) a gold medal and a diploma in addition
Dunn will talk with them, emphasizing self-respect and mental 7 . One of the kids, Bella Smith, said she
to a large sum of money for the prize at a ceremony held in Stockholm.
would forget about the past while fishing and concentrate on something positive. “Fishing is learning,” she said.
C
“I’ve learned I 8 a better life than what I had. Whenever I feel down, I know it’s time to go fishing.”
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Dunn’s father passed away this year, so fishing has 9 new meaning for him. “I have a stronger
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liking for it because now I’m fatherless too. There’s nothing like feeling that first pull on the line and seeing a kid
Go to kindergarten, elementary school, high school, and finally, college. Most American kids 17
light up with a smile,” said Dunn. “I feel 10 to witness that every weekend.”
(expect) by their parents to get an education and have a good life. For Tara Westover, the outlook was quite different.
1．A．case B．passion C．duty D．goal
18 (raise) in a poor family in Idaho, Tara was not allowed to have a proper education. Her father 19
2．A．difficult B．dramatic C．adventurous D．boring
(keep) her out of school, believing a woman’s best place was in the home. How did Tara fight 20 the right to
3．A．remembered B．regretted C．recorded D．appreciated
get educated? Find the answer in the bestseller Educated.
4．A．Entertained B．Shocked C．Inspired D．Confused
5．A．nearby B．around C．ahead D．throughout
6．A．identities B．agreements C．relationships D．opinions
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第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28分） D．To create a good competitive environment for students.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 22．What do we know about the program?
A A．It is held in two countries.
Ross Mathematics Program B．It is only open to 15-to 18-year-olds.
The Ross Program is a summer experience designed for pre-college students. C．It offers free on-campus housing.
Mission Statement D．It lasts for about six weeks.
※At Ross. we provide students with a focused and supportive environment for mathematical exploration. We 23．Who are most likely to be accepted by the program?
encourage mathematical cooperation and community building, instead of direct competition between students. A．Those who apply and pay the fee in advance.
※At Ross, we want to create an environment that allows students to explore their relationships with B．Those who are recommended by their teachers.
mathematics, and we try to create an experience that allows students to explore mathematics deeply, to experience C．Those who have a great interest in mathematics.
mathematics for themselves, and to share this exploration and joy with others. D．Those who have published essays about math problems.
Ross Staff B
We have excellent counselors (辅导员) who are responsible for teaching mathematics, providing social and One Saturday last November, I stepped into my local library. I was about to read a book when I heard an elderly
emotional support for students, and monitoring student safety. They are also responsible for being role models for man speak to a lady. “This library will soon become a cafe. Everyone is reading with electronic devices,” he said.
students, and for developing a welcoming camp culture among the participants. Hearing this, I wanted to shout, “I still read library books!” But my words stuck in my throat and I found teenagers
Program Dates around me were talking to friends or staring at their phones.
There will be two sites for the Ross Program: Reading online feels robotic to me. It’s like I stare at a screen and click “next” for the following page to appear
※At Otterbein University in Columbus, OH. June 9 through July 19, 2024 until the very end of the e-book, and at the end of all of that, I just think, “That’s it?” But when I read a printed book,
※At Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana, June 16 through July 26, 2024
it’s like I’m holding on to the characters. I can imagine the plot better, as I can picture the scenes of each moment in
All participants typically live with a roommate in a campus dormitory.
my head with more accuracy and imagination.
Applying
Besides, some online books miss components that are in the printed novels. For instance, the physical copy of a
※Pre-college students who are interested in mathematics are invited to apply. First-year students range in age
fantasy novel I have read contains a map, but the e-book version does not. That is an injustice to e-book users; after
from 15 to 18 years old, but in unique cases, younger or older students are accepted. We expect about 60 first-year
reading and understanding the map, the story made a lot more sense for me, in terms of the setting and plot.
students at each site.
And personally, physically turning to the next page is better than clicking “next”. When reading online, I
Admission decisions are based on school performance, teacher recommendations, essays about the applicant’s
sometimes worry that I click “next” too quickly. It feels more like a race; I want to finish it because the pages just
interests and goals, and the applicant’s work on some challenging math problems.
keep making that “flipping” sound and I wonder how long the book really is.
The fee for attending the program is $7,000, though we’re able to provide financial aid for students who need
Some printed books have a special smell that makes the novel feel special to me. It’s hard to describe but I’m
financial assistance to attend the program. The student fee covers tuition, housing and meals.
sure I’m not the only one that thinks so. I know I cannot convince every teen to switch from the digital book to the
Please feel free to email us at ross arossprogram. org!
printed one, but maybe my writing about the difference will at least get some of them to think about it.
21．What is the goal of the program?
24．Why will the library be replaced by a cafe?
A．To teach students to build good relationships with others.
A．Few people head for it. B．It lacks good management.
B．To help students explore mathematics deeply and joyfully.
C．Few people read its books. D．It holds little attraction for the youth.
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25．Why does the author prefer printed books according to paragraph 2? 29．What can we learn about small talk from the coffee shop study?
A．They include additional contents. B．They provide a strong connection to the characters. A．It made the coffee taste better. B．It reduced waiting time in line.
C．They have a special pleasant smell. D．They can improve readers’ imagination. C．It improved people’s mood and experience. D．It helped them bond with the server deeply.
26．What is the author’s purpose of writing this text? 30．What is the text mainly about?
A．To inspire teenagers’ interest in reading.B．To show advantages of printed books. A．Elevator manners. B．The importance of small talk.
C．To reduce the impact of electronic devices. D．To encourage teens to change the reading medium. C．Smartphones and social media. D．Developing deep relationships.
C D
We’ve all been there: in a lift, in line at the bank or on an airplane, surrounded by people who are, like us, If there was an app claiming to improve your memory, would you be willing to try it? It’s hard to resist the
deeply focused on their smartphones or, worse, struggling with the uncomfortable silence. idea of having a better memory.
What’s the problem? It’s possible that along with the rapid development of society, we all focus on our phone In response to this perceived need, the brain training industry has grown rapidly, offering a wide range of
and desktop, and therefore it results in our compromised conversational intelligence. However, it’s more likely that accessible and affordable mental exercises through smartphone and tablet apps. Many researchers have found
none of us start a conversation because it’s awkward and challenging, or we think it’s annoying and unnecessary. But evidence suggesting that well-designed exercises can improve mental abilities and lead to better scores on IQ tests.
the next time you find yourself among strangers, consider that small talk is worth the trouble. Experts say it’s an They compare the brain to muscles, suggesting that targeted repetition of memory exercises can strengthen and
invaluable social practice that results in big benefits. condition our memory processes, similar to how athletes engage in strength and conditioning by repeatedly
Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we can’t forget that deep relationships wouldn’t even exist if exercising specific muscle groups.
it weren’t for small conversation. “Small talk is the grease (润滑剂) for social communication,” says Bernardo In contrast to everyday activities like solving a complex puzzle, memory training apps are specifically
Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast. “Almost every great love story designed to provide a more challenging workout for the brain. These apps typically involve tasks that require
and each big business deal begins with small talk,” he explains. “The key to successful small talk is learning how to tracking a large number of objects while being distracted (使分心) by a secondary task, such as mental calculations
connect with others, not just communicate with them.” or exploring a game’s landscape. If this brain training proves effective, it could be beneficial for individuals with
In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor of psychology at UBC, invited people on their way into a brain-related disabilities or those recovering from conditions like cancer.
coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction with its waiter; the other, to speak only when necessary. Critics, though, argue that while the concept is appealing, the overall evidence fails to demonstrate significant
The results showed that those who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a improvement in core brain processes. Additionally, despite the claims made by many apps and brain training
better coffee shop experience. “It’s not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband,” says Dunn. companies, scientists have yet to identify the key factors that make an intervention truly effective or determine the
“But interactions with peripheral (边缘的) members of our social network matter for our well-being also.” best approaches to address the diverse needs of individuals seeking help.
Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond While the question is still open to debate, there is evidence suggesting that short-term working memory
with others. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk. “Small talk is the basis of training can benefit high-functioning individuals. However, it’s important to note that brain training, like diet and
good manners,” he says. exercise, is unlikely to have identical effects on every individual.
27．What does the underlined word “compromised” in paragraph 2 mean? 31．In what way is the brain similar to muscles according to many researchers?
A．Weakened. B．Enhanced. C．Secret. D．Natural. A．In testing results. B．In work processes.
28．What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci? C．In bodily functions. D．In training methods.
A．Showing good manners. B．Relating to other people. 32．What is the main feature of the typical tasks in memory training apps?
C．Focusing on a topic. D．Making business deals. A．Simple. B．Effective.更多全科试卷及资料，请关注公众号：高中试卷君
C．Demanding. D．Interesting. D．They want to give you a longer response but can’t right now.
33．What do critics think memory training apps lack? E．Ask yourself why being left on “read” frustrates or confuses you.
A．Legal claims. B．Proven effects. F．You can keep the situation from bothering you until you hear back.
C．Tailored services. D．Appealing concepts G．You might feel relieved when you find something that is easy to misread.
34．What can be the suitable title for the text?
A．Can Our Memory be Improved? 第三部分 书面表达（共两节，32分）
B．Does Brain Training Actually Work? 第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分）
C．What have Scientists Found about Memory? 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英语回答问题。
D．What does the Brain Training Industry Bring? Gestures refer to the communication where visible bodily actions are used to communicate important messages.
They include movement of hands, face, or other parts of the body. Gestures benefit our lives a lot. Take language
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） learning.
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中 In some languages, certain syllables (音节) within words are pronounced with markedly more weight than
有两项为多余选项。 others, called lexical stress. Languages such as English commonly feature lexical stress. For example, the word
We’ve all been there—you’ve sent a message and it’s marked “read”, but you haven’t heard anything back.
“accent” involves more emphasis on the first syllable, “ac”, than the second, “cent”. Native speakers of Chinese,
What’s the deal? While being left on read (已读不回) can be confusing, it’s also pretty common. 35 Here
however, don’t use lexical stress and therefore find it difficult to learn languages that feature it.
are a few tips. Making any hand gesture could help learners recognize lexical stress, which has been proved by Xing Tian’s
Expect the best.
team. They selected 124 native Chinese speakers, who watched videos of people performing hand movements that
Remind yourself that the person is probably just busy. Ask yourself if you actually know their schedule. There
were synced(同步的) to recordings of the same English words. In addition, they also found when more pronounced
could be some time commitments you aren’t aware of. Here are a few other reasons for a delayed response. 36
gestures matched the stressed syllable, the participants were particularly good at identifying it.
They put their phone away to focus on work or school. They accidentally forgot to reply. Maybe they thought about
The research involved several experiments, which makes it difficult to combine the results. Nevertheless, Tian
what they wanted to say but didn’t actually text it.
estimates that the use of gestures helped identify lexical stress between 10 and 15 percent more accurately compared
Resist the temptation (诱惑) to double-text.
with no gestures at all, and how much help depends on the nature of gestures.
37 If you send a lot of follow-up texts, it’ll be hard for them to keep up and they might get stressed.
A follow-up study conducted by another team exposed the same Chinese speakers to Russian words and got
Leave them with just one text to catch up on—the other person will probably appreciate your patience.
similar results. “Our findings highlight the functional role of gestures in enhancing speech learning, suggesting
Read over your previous messages.
practical strategies for language teaching and learning,” the researchers write in their paper.
See if there are any confusing texts that you need to clarify. It’s okay if you review your message again and
The benefits of gestures extend far beyond teaching and learning. Since gestures are deeply integrated into our
notice that it might have been a little unclear—it happens! 38
daily lives, they deserve more of our attention.
39 Keep it out of sight and get some peace of mind. Don’t let it upset or confuse you. If you get
40．What do gestures mean?
your mind off any notifications, you’ll be able to brainstorm new ways to spend your time.
A．Put your phone away.
41．What did Xing Tian’s team find in their study?
B．Fix your attention closely on text responses.
C．Give them a little space so they have a chance to reply.
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Gestures help learn lexical stress, but the degree to which they help depends on the complexity of the lexical stress.
43．Besides what is mentioned in the passage, how do gestures benefit you in your life? (In about 40words)
第二节（20分）
44．假定你是高中生李华，在美国朋友James的帮助下，获得了学校上周英文演讲比赛第一名。请给James
写封邮件，内容包括：
1.表示感谢；
2.比赛情况；
3.你的感想。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear James,
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Yours,
Li Hua
