1、宁德市20222023学年第一学期期中高二区域性学业质量监测英语试题(C卷)(满分150分,120分钟完卷)第一部分: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)例:How much is the shirt?A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.答案是C。1. What does the woman say about Nick?A. He is boring.B. He is a heavy smoker.C. He is very forgetful.2. When will the man return from Spain?A. On t
2、he 15th. B. On the 17th. C. On the 20th.3. How does the man feel?A. Impatient. B. Excited. C. Surprised.4. What is the man doing?A. Offering help. B. Hosting a party. C. Making an invitation.5. Where did the man see a robot?A. On TV. B. In a book. C. In his friends kitchen.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
3、听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。6. What will the woman do this afternoon?A. Attend a meeting.B. Help Anna take notes.C. Deal with her personal affairs.7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife. B. Boss and employee. C. Teacher and student.听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。8. What are the speakers t
4、alking about?A. What gift to buy for Linda.B. How to help Linda solve her problem.C. Whether to go to Lindas birthday party.9. What is Lindas favorite hobby?A. Hiking. B. Travelling. C. Listening to music.10. What are the speakers going to do next?A. Go to a store. B. Make a call. C. Enjoy a concert
5、.听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。11. What was Tom doing at 1 am last night?A. Sleeping. B. Studying. C. Playing computer games.12. Why does the woman mention an article?A. To advise Tom to get enough sleep.B. To teach Tom to prepare for an exam.C. To help Tom deal with a headache.13. Which subject is difficult for
6、 Tom?A. English. B. Math. C. Physics.听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。14. Where are the speakers probably?A. At home. B. In a hotel. C. On the plane.15. What does the man like best?A. The sunshine. B. The public transport. C. The food.16. Why wont the speakers be able to come next winter?A. The man wont be availabl
7、e.B. They will have to save money.C. The woman will be away on business.17. What are the speakers going to do next?A. Book plane tickets. B. Leave for the airport. C. Wait for two hours.听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。18. What is Better Blue?A. An organization. B. An activity. C. A diving club.19. What do volunte
8、ers do first after getting the garbage out of the water?A. Collect it in bags.B. Sort, weigh and record it.C. Transport it to garbage treatment locations.20. Who were encouraged to be volunteers by Mr Luo?A. Ordinary citizens.B. Excellent divers.C. Diving students.第二部分:阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共11小题;每小题2.5分
9、,满分27.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。ANew Zealands amazing scenic beauty plays host to some amazing music, food, and cultural festivals throughout the year. Below are some best festivals in New Zealand to add to your wish list.Wellington on a PlateWhen: 20th21st November, 2022Where: WellingtonEn
10、try Fee: Free of chargeWellington on a Plate is an impressive food festival in New Zealand which is not limited to just one place. Wellingtons restaurants, venues (会场), and even car parks become hosts to this wild celebration. Hamburgers are a popular food choice in Wellington. Besides them, creativ
11、e cocktails, wines, and over 100 exciting events also wait for you.Rhythm & AlpsWhen: 29th December, 2022Where: Robrosa Station, Wanaka, South IslandEntry Fee: INR 5,00034,000Are you crazy about mountains and music? Rhythm & Alps is a festival that you can plan a road trip to. It is one of the campi
12、ng festivals in New Zealand that could bring together world-class bands, DJs and festival-goers to welcome the coming year.Rhythm and VinesWhen: 28th31st December, 2022Where: Waiohika Estate, GisborneEntry Fee: INR 20,50034,000Gisborne is the first city in the world to see the New Year, as it is on
13、New Zealands East Cape. A 3-day-long international music festival, Rhythm and Vines, is held there to welcome the first sunrise of the New Year.Victorian FeteWhen: 21st November, 2022Where: Victorian Precinct OamaruEntry Fee: INR 700Victorian Fete is a good occasion during which festival-goers take
14、a step back in time to the Victorian era. Festival-goers show up in Victorian full dress during the celebration. Have yours pare time enjoying tasty food, wine, beer, and world-class whisky at one of the exciting New Zealand traditional festivals.1. What is special about Wellington on a Plate?A. Its
15、 known for its road trips.B. Its held at various locations.C. Its an excellent music festival.D. Its free to members only.2. What do Rhythm & Alps and Rhythm and Vines have in common?A. They offer amazing ways to celebrate the New Year.B. Theyre good choices for camping enthusiasts.C. They come in t
16、he first few days of the year.D. They require the same fee for admission.3. Which of the following may remind people of old fashion?A. Wellington on a Plate.B. Rhythm & Alps.C. Rhythm and Vines.D. Victorian Fete.【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D【解析】【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一些新西兰最好的节日。【1题详解】细节理解题。根据Wellington on a Plate部分中
17、“Wellington on a Plate is an impressive food festival in New Zealand which is not limited to just one place. Wellingtons restaurants, venues(会场), and even car parks become hosts to this wild celebration.”(Wellington on a Plate是新西兰一个令人印象深刻的美食节,不仅限于一个地方。惠灵顿的餐馆、场所甚至停车场都成为这场狂野庆典的举办地。)可知,Wellington on a
18、Plate美食节在很多的地方都有举办。故选B。【2题详解】细节理解题。根据Rhythm & Alps部分中“Rhythm & Alps is a festival that you can plan a road trip to. It is one of the camping festivals in New Zealand that could bring together world-class bands, DJs and festival-goers to welcome the coming year.”(Rhythm & Alps是一个你可以计划公路旅行(参加的)节日。这是新西
19、兰的露营节日之一,可以把世界级的乐队、 DJ 和节日游客聚集到一起来迎接新的一年。)“Rhythm and Vines”部分中“A 3-day-long international music festival, Rhythm and Vines, is held there to welcome the first sunrise of the New Year.”(一个为期三天的国际音乐节“Rhythm and Vines”在这里举行,以迎接新年的第一缕阳光。)可知,两个节日中虽然节目的组成形式有区别,但都是通过这些形式来迎接新年。故选A。【3题详解】细节理解题。根据Victorian F
20、ete部分中“Victorian Fete is a good occasion during which festival-goers take a step back in time to the Victorian era. Festival-goers show up in Victorian full dress during the celebration. ”(维多利亚时代的狂欢节是一个很好的节日,在这个节日里,人们可以回到维多利亚时代。庆祝活动期间,人们穿着维多利亚时代的正装出现。)可知,在Victorian Fete,人们可以体验维多利亚时代人们的生活,人们穿着维多利亚时代的
21、正装出现。故选D。BA recent study suggests teaching children to understand other peoples perspectives (观点) could make it easier for them to learn how to forgive other people and that teaching children to make sincere apologies can help them receive forgiveness from others.“Forgiveness is important in childre
22、n and adults for restoring (恢复) relationships and limiting future conflicts,” says Kelly Lynn Mulvey, lead author of the study. “But we didnt know much about what makes children more likely to forgive others, particularly from early childhood to adolescence. Thats what we wanted to explore with our
23、study.”To that end, Mulvey studied 185 children between the ages of 5 and 14. They found that children are more likely to forgive someone if they have apologized. Mulvey says, “Children are able to restore relationships with others, and are usually interested in doing so.”The researchers found two t
24、hings related to forgiveness that parents and teachers should focus on. One is helping kids understand how important it is to apologize in a meaningful way. “Children are able to recognize an insincere apology, and insincere apologies are not helpful in encouraging forgiveness,” Mulvey says. “The ap
25、ology needs to make it clear that someone understands why what they did was wrong. This, in turn, makes other kids more likely to give them a second chance.”The second focus is helping kids understand the perspectives of other people, even if they are different from yours. “One of the biggest implic
26、ations (可能影响) of our study is that teachers and parents need to actively help children learn the theory of mind skills,” Mulvey says. “A good starting point is getting kids to explain the reason behind their actions and how this might make other people feel. Helping young people develop these skills
27、 in childhood will aid them in dealing with diverse and complex matters.4. What does Mulveys study focus on?A. Ways to avoid future conflicts.B. Childrens forgiving others easily.C. The necessity of sincere apologies.D. The importance of understanding others.5. Who are more likely to gain childrens
28、forgiveness according to the study?A. Those who have made a sincere apology.B. Those who get along well with others.C. Those who have excellent social skills.D. Those who are willing to make compromises.6. What does the underlined word “This” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. The way to apologize.B. The ab
29、ility to forgive others.C. The case that kids acknowledge their faults.D. The case that kids know the meaning of apology.7. What can we conclude about the theory of mind skills from the text?A. It inspires kids to improve their behavior.B. It helps kids to solve complicated problems.C. It assists ki
30、ds in handling emotional issues.D. It makes kids aware of the difference between people.【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. B【解析】【导语】这是一篇说明文。北卡罗莱纳州立大学对185名儿童进行了观察研究,此研究发现了一些父母和老师能够帮助儿童学会宽恕行为的方法:一是帮助孩子们进行有意义的道歉;二是帮助孩子理解其他人的不同观点。【4题详解】细节理解题。根据文章第二段“But we didnt know much about what makes children more likely to for
31、give others, particularly from early childhood to adolescence. Thats what we wanted to explore with our study.(但我们不太了解是什么让孩子更容易原谅别人,尤其是从儿童早期到青少年时期。这就是我们想通过我们的研究来探索的。)”可知,马尔维的研究重点是什么让孩子更容易原谅别人。故选B项。【5题详解】推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Children are able to recognize an insincere apology, and insincere apologies are no
32、t helpful in encouraging forgiveness(孩子们能够识别不真诚的道歉,而不真诚的道歉无助于鼓励原谅)”可推知,根据这项研究,那些真诚道歉的人更有可能获得孩子的原谅。故选A项。【6题详解】词义猜测题。根据上文“One is helping kids understand how important it is to apologize in a meaningful way.(一是帮助孩子理解以有意义的方式道歉是多么重要。)”和画线词的前一句“The apology needs to make it clear that someone understands w
33、hy what they did was wrong.(道歉需要让人明白,有人明白他们为什么做错了。)”和画线词下一句“in turn, makes other kids more likely to give them a second chance.(反过来,让其他孩子更有可能给他们第二次机会。)”可知,此处画线词that指的是“孩子们知道道歉的意义这件事”。故选D项。【7题详解】细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Helping young people develop these skills in childhood will aid them in dealing with divers
34、e and complex matters.(帮助年轻人在童年时期发展这些技能将有助于他们处理各种复杂的问题。)”可知,我们能从文中得出关于心智技能理论的结论是:它可以帮助孩子们解决复杂的问题。故选B项。CToday, many people spend a lot of time reading online. Whether reading news or ebooks, people are spending more time eyeballing screens.While online reading opens up a vast amount of knowledge to p
35、eople, there are some drawbacks, too. This includes eyestrain, headaches as well as difficulty in focusing on the text. Now a new reading system has been intended to help people overcome these issues and read faster online.A reading system called Bionic Reading, which was developed by Swiss designer
36、 Renato Cassutt, was constructed with the belief that your brain can read faster than your eyes. The system involves showing the first few letters of each word in bold (以粗体显示) which actually allows your eyes to skip over parts of the text while your brain fills in what is missing. It is incredible h
37、ow reading this feels like finally unlocking 100 percent of peoples brain.Cassutt came up with the system by accident. He was working on designing a book in a foreign language and realized he could read it if he sectioned it off. He worked for six years to develop Bionic Reading and is still working
38、 to perfect it.Many people who want to strengthen their reading ability show interest in it, but more research is needed before it can be finally shown that the system improves reading. But people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (注意缺陷多动障碍) and dyslexia (阅读障碍) have confirmed that Bionic
39、 Reading can help them focus on and comprehend what they are reading.Cassutts goal is to combine the system with all apps and online services. “In a digital world dominated (支配) by shallow forms of reading, Bionic Reading aims to encourage a more indepth reading and understanding of written content,
40、” he said. The Bionic Reader is available in the following apps, Reeder 5, Fiery Feeds, Lire, and Next App. The best way to know if it helps you read better online is to try it yourself and find out what it is all about.8. What is Bionic Reading designed to do?A. Encourage more ways of obtaining kno
41、wledge.B. Urge people to spend more time eyeballing screens.C. Support struggling readers with comprehension skills.D. Improve online reading by highlighting parts of the words.9. Who is reported to have benefited from the reading system?A. Those with a hobby of reading.B. Those with reading disabil
42、ities.C. Those who work for the system.D. Those who are addicted to ebooks.10. Which of the following is recommended in the text?A. Trying the system to read.B. Becoming used to all forms of reading.C. Increasing the efficiency of the system.D. Making the system available to the public.11. Which is
43、the most suitable title for the text?A. Reading is sure to perfect our mindB. Reading ability is of great significanceC. A new pioneering system betters online readingD Spending more time reading online is worthwhile【答案】8. D 9. B 10. A 11. C【解析】【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍的是可以改善在线阅读的Bionic Reading系统。【8题详解】细节理解
44、题。根据第二段的“Now a new reading system has been intended to help people overcome these issues and read faster online.(现在,一种新的阅读系统旨在帮助人们克服这些问题,提高在线阅读速度。)”和第三段的“The system involves showing the first few letters of each word in bold(该系统包括以粗体显示每个单词的前几个字母)”可知,仿生阅读的设计目的是通过突出部分单词来提高在线阅读能力。故选D。【9题详解】细节理解题。根据倒数第二
45、段的“But people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (注意缺陷多动障碍) and dyslexia (阅读障碍) have confirmed that Bionic Reading can help them focus on and comprehend what they are reading.(但患有注意缺陷多动障碍和阅读障碍的人已经证实,仿生阅读可以帮助他们集中注意力并理解所阅读的内容。)”可知,有阅读障碍的人从这个阅读系统中受益,故选B。【10题详解】细节理解题。根据最后一段的“The best way to k
46、now if it helps you read better online is to try it yourself and find out what it is all about.(要知道它是否帮助你更好地在线阅读,最好的方法是自己尝试,并了解它是关于什么。)”可知,文中建议尝试这个系统来阅读,故选A。【11题详解】主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是第二段“Now a new reading system has been intended to help people overcome these issues and read faster online.(现在,一种新的阅读系统旨在帮
47、助人们克服这些问题,提高在线阅读速度。)”可知,本文主要介绍的是可以改善在线阅读的Bionic Reading系统,因此最恰当的题目是C选项“A new pioneering system betters online reading(一个新的开拓性系统改善了在线阅读)”。故选C。第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Sailing is one of the most fun and exciting ways to enjoy the worlds great bodies of water.
48、You can sail wherever you find enough water and a little wind to navigate (导航) a boat. _12_ Those with less spare time who are only looking for a fun way to relax can enjoy sailing near the shore on the closest body of water.Sailboats come in all sizes. _13_ Learning to sail will allow you to enjoy the water year-round, since you can still sail when the water becomes too cold to swim or water-ski. The art of sailing will open your eyes