陕西省西安市2023-2024学年高二下学期期中英语质量检测模拟试题（含解析）

陕西省西安市2023-2024学年高二下学期期中英语质量检测模拟试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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。例：Howmuchistheshirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案是C。1.Wherearethespeakersgoingtomeet?A.Inalab.B.Inacafeteria.C.Inaclassroom.2.WhatwillJefftaketoschooltomorrow?A.Anapplepie.B.Acarrotcake.C.Aroastchicken.3.Whatarethespeakerstalkingabout?A.Visitinganeighbor.B.Gettingalibrary.C.Attendingameeting.4.WhatwillJimprobablydothisweekend?AFinishaproject.B.Takeaclass.C.Havearest.5.WhydoesAmandawanttolearntoplaytheguitar?A.Torecordpopularsongs.B.Toperformherownmusic.C.Tobecomeaguitarteacher.第二节（共15题；每小题1分，满分15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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6.Whatdoesthewomanwanttodo?A.Openabankaccount.B.Cancelacreditcard.C.Withdrawsomemoney.7.Wherewillthewomango?A.BrownCollege.B.DudleyRoad.C.KingfieldStreet.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.Whatdoesthewomando?A.She’sasecretary.B.She’samanager.C.She’sasalesperson.9.Whattimewillthemeetingprobablybeover?A.At1:00.B.At2:00.C.At3:00.10.WhatdoesthemanwanttodobeforeFriday?A.MeetMr.Smith.B.Writeadocument.C.Movetonewoffice.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.Whosegraduationdayisittoday?A.Annie’s.B.Steve’s.C.Jane’s.12.Whatdoesthemansuggestthewomando?A.Arriveearly.B.Sitnearthestage.C.Takesomepictures.13.Whatistherelationshipbetweenspeakers?A.Brotherandsister.B.Fellowteachers.C.Schoolmates.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14.HowdoesLaurasoundatthebeginningoftheconversation?A.Anxious.B.Regretful.C.Surprised.15.WhatdoweknowaboutPeter?A.Hehasgotanewjob.B.Hehasfourchildren.C.Hehasabighouse.16.WhatdidJimchoosetoworkfromhome?A.Tolookafterthekids.B.Togetmoresleep.C.Toaccompanyhiswife.17.WhatisPetergoingtodothisafternoon?A.Holdadinner.B.GiveSallyacall.C.Attendameeting.听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。18.WhatisJenniferGreendoing?A.Conductingaclass.B.Presentingaspeaker.C.Recommendingabook.19.WhereisProfessorBastian’sbookabout?A.Tripsforescapingunhappiness.B.Benefitsofpainfulexperiences.C.Waystodevelopreadingability.20.WhatProfessorBastiangoingtodonext?A.Sharehisstories.B.Discusshisplans.C.Explainhisviews.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。ARomecanbepriceyfortravelers,whichiswhymanychoosetostayinahostel(旅社).ThehostelsinRomeofferabedinadormroomforaround$25anight,andforthat,you’lloftengettostayinacentrallocation(位置)withsecurityandcomfort.YellowHostelIfIhadtomakejustonerecommendationforwheretostayinRome,itwouldbeYellowHostel.It’soneofthebest-ratedhostelsinthecity,andforgoodreason.It’saffordable,andit’sgotafunatmospherewithoutbeingtoonoisy.Asanaddedbonus,it’sclosetothemaintrainstation.HostelAlessandroPalaceIfyoulovesocialhostels,thisisthebesthostelforyouinRome.HostelAlessandroPalaceisfun.Staffmembersholdplentyofbareventsforguestslikefreeshots,barcrawlsandkaraoke.There’salsoanareaontherooftopforhangingoutwithothertravelersduringthesummer.YouthStationHostelIfyou’relookingforcleanlinessandamodernhostel,looknofurtherthanYouthStation.Itoffersbeautifulfurnishingsandbeds.Thereareplentyofotherbenefits,too;itdoesn’tchargecitytax;ithasbothairconditioningandaheaterfortherooms;italsohasfreeWi-Fiineveryroom.HotelandHostelDesArtistesHotelandHostelDesArtistesislocatedjusta10-minutewalkfromthecentralcitystationandit’sclosetoallofthecity’smainattractions.Thestaffisfriendlyandhelpful,providingyouwithamapofthecitywhenyouarrive,andofferingadviceifyourequiresome.However,youneedtopay2eurosadayforWi-Fi.1.Whatisprobablythemajorconcernoftravelerswhochoosetostayinahostel?A.Comfort. B.Security.C.Price. D.Location.2.Whichhotelbestsuitspeoplewhoenjoyanactivesociallife?A.YellowHostel. B.HostelAlessandroPalace.C.YouthStationHostel. D.HotelandHostelDesArtistes.3.WhatisthedisadvantageofHotelandHostelDesArtistes?A.Itgetsnoisyatnight. B.Itsstaffistootalkative.C.ItchargesforWi-Fi. D.It’sinconvenientlylocated.BThenexttimeyoufindanexcusetoabandonyourambition,thinkofChrisNikic.OnNovember7,2020,21-year-oldChrisNikicmadehistoryasthefirstpersonwithDownSyndrometoattemptandcompleteanIronman.OrganizedbytheWorldTriathlonCorporation,itrequiresathletestoswim2.4miles,bike112miles,andrunafull26.2-milemarathon-inunder17hours!Theevent,whichtookplaceinPanamaCity,Florida,beganearlyinthemorningwithatwo-lapswimintheGulfofMexico.Chris,whowastiedtohiscoachforsafety,completedthecoursewellwithin2hour,20-minutetimelimit.The112-milebikeride,whichChrisrodealone,provedalittlemorechallenging.Notaccustomedtodrinkingwaterwhileriding,hewasforcedtomakemultiplestops.Tomakemattersworse,theyoungathletewasattackedbyanarmyofredantswhosenestheaccidentallysteppedonduringabreak.Healsohadableedingkneeaftercrashingwhilespeedingdownhill.Despitethesesetbacks,Chrismanagedtocompletethelapbeforethe5:30pmcut-offtime.Thecompetition'sfinalchallenge—atwo-lap26.2-milerunalongthewaterfront-startedsmoothly.However,Chriswastiredout?bythetenthmile.But,withencouragementfromhiscoachandcheeringbystanders,theyoungstersomehowmanagedtocrossthefinishlinein16hours,46minutes,and9seconds-almost15minutesunderthe17-hourtimelimit.Chrisisnostrangertoovercomingchallenges.Bornwithtwoholesinhisheart,heunderwentsurgeryatjustfivemonthsold.Hewastooweaktowalkindependentlyuntilhewasfour.DuetohisDownSyndrome,everyexperthisparentsspoketofocusedonthelimitationsratherthanthepossibilities.ToChris,thisracewasmorethanjustafinishlineandcelebrationofvictory.It'saboutbeinganexampletootherkidsandfamiliesthatfacesimilarbarriers.4.Whatdoestheunderlinedpart"anIronman"inparagraph1referto?A.Acompetition. B.Anorganization. C.Aperson. D.Anartwork.5.WhichofthefollowingbestdescribesChris'sbikerideexperience?A.Romantic. B.Eventful. C.Pleasant. D.Smooth.6.Whatdoestheauthorintendtodoinparagraph5?A.Stimulatereaders'interest. B.Introduceanewtopic.CSummarizethepreviousparagraphs. D.Addsomebackgroundinformation.7.WhatcanwelearnfromChris'sstory?A.Winningiseverything. B.Nodreamisunachievable.C.Lifeisfullofchoices. D.Misfortuneisabarriertosuccess.CWhetherinthehomeortheworkplace,socialrobotsaregoingtobecomealotmorecommoninthenextfewyears.Socialrobotsareabouttobringtechnologytotheeverydayworldinamorehumanizedway,saidCynthiaBreazeal,chiefscientistattherobotcompanyJibo.Whilehouseholdrobotstodaydothenormalhousework,socialrobotswillbemuchmorelikecompanionsthanmeretools.Forexample,theserobotswillbeabletodistinguishwhensomeoneishappyorsad.Thisallowsthemtorespondmoreappropriatelytotheuser.TheJiborobot,arrangedtoshiplaterthisyear,isdesignedtobeapersonalizedassistant.Youcantalktotherobot,askitquestions,andmakerequestsforittoperformdifferenttasks.Therobotdoesn’tjustdelivergeneralanswerstoquestions;itrespondsbasedonwhatitlearnsabouteachindividualinthehousehold.Itcandothingssuchasremindinganelderlyfamilymembertotakemedicineortakingfamilyphotos.Socialrobotsarenotjustfindingtheirwayintothehome.Theyhavepotentialapplicationsineverythingfromeducationtohealthcareandarealreadyfindingtheirwayintosomeoftheseces.FellowRobotsisonecompanybringingsocialrobotstothemarket.Thecompany’s“Oshbot”robotisbuilttoassistcustomersinastore,whichcanhelpthecustomersfinditemsandhelpguidethemtotheproduct’slocationinthestore.Itcanalsospeakdifferentlanguagesandmakerecommendationsfordifferentitemsbasedonwhatthecustomerisshoppingfor.Themoreinteractiontherobothaswithhumans,themoreitlearns.ButOshbot,likeothersocialrobots,isnotintendedtoreplaceworkers,buttoworkalongsideotheremployees.“Wehavetechnologiestotrainsocialrobotstodothingsnotforus,butwithus,”saidBreazeal.8.Howaresocialrobotsdifferentfromhouseholdrobots?A.Theycancontroltheiremotions.B.Theyaremorelikehumans.C.Theydothenormalhousework.D.Theyrespondtousersmoreslowly.9.WhatcanaJiborobotdoaccordingtoParagraph3?A.Communicatewithyouandperformoperations.B.Answeryourquestionsandmakerequests.C.Takeyourfamilypicturesanddelivermilk.DObeyyourordersandremindyoutotakepills.10.Wecanlearnfromthelastparagraphthatsocialrobotswill______.A.trainemployeesB.beourworkmatesC.improvetechnologiesD.taketheplaceofworkers11.Whatdoesthepassagemainlypresent?A.Anewdesignideaofhouseholdrobots.B.Marketingstrategiesforsocialrobots.C.Informationonhouseholdrobots.D.Anintroductiontosocialrobots.DBeingtakenofftheendangeredspecieslistdoesn'tguaranteeacarefreefutureforwhales.RecentresearchestimatesthatthepopulationofPacificgraywhalesoffNorthAmerica'sWestCoasthasdwindledbyalmostaquartersince2016.Startingin2019,alarmingnumbersofdeadgraywhaleswerespottedonbeachesandfloatingoffshorethroughouttheirhabitat,fromMexicotoAlaska.TheNationalMarineFisheriesServicedefineditasan“UnusualMortalityEvent”.UMEsaredeclaredwhena“significantdie-off”occursandwheninformationiscollectedtoclarifywhyitoccurs.TheArctichashistoricallylowlevelsofseaiceinrecentyears,upendingthedelicateecosystemthatsustainsgraywhales.Likeothermigrators,theydon'tfeedontheirwinterbreeding(繁殖)groundsoralongtheirmigration,andmustgainweightduringthesummertosustainthemselvesthroughtherestoftheyear.ObserversusingairphotographynotedthewhaleslookedskinnierandarrivedinMexicoinpoorcondition,whichsuggestedtheywerenotfindingenoughfoodduringthesummer.Thisdie-offisalarminglysimilartotheeventsof20yearsago,whenanotherUMEresultedinasignificantdropinthegraywhalepopulation.Althoughthecausewasultimatelyundetermined,it'sthoughtthatthepopulationreached“carryingcapacity”—itgrewtoolargefortheenvironmenttosupportit.Althoughthatideahasbeensuggestedforthisdie-offaswell,it'smorelikelyblamedonthechangingconditionsoftheArctic.Graywhales,huntedalmosttoextinctionbythemid-20thcentury,wereoneofthefirsttobeprotectedfromhunting.TheEasternNorthPacificpopulationreboundedwithoutpressurefromwhalingandwastakenofftheEndangeredSpeciesList;theWesternNorthPacificpopulationisstilllistedasendangered.Thisdie-offisareminderthat“delisting”doesn'tindicateapopulation'ssecurefuture.Newthreatsarise,climatechangeupendshabitats,andcontinuedmonitoringisneededincaseacrashcomes.12.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“dwindled”inparagraph1mean?A.Increased. B.Bounced.C.Multiplied. D.Dropped.13.Whatwillgraywhalesusuallydoinwinter?A.Consumefewcalories. B.Travelsouthtobreed.C.MarchbacktoAlaska. D.SeekfoodintheArctic.14.WhatmightbethemaincauseofthecurrentUME?A.Seriousillnesses. B.Seapollution.C.Environmentalchanges. D.Limitedcarryingcapacity.15.What'stheauthor'sattitudetothe“delisting”?A.Favorable. B.Concerned.C.Intolerant. D.Regretful.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。VoluntourismVolunteeringtohelppeopleinneedcombinedwithtravellingtofarawayplacesisanewtrendinthetravelindustry.Itiscalledvoluntourism.___16___Theyfinditisthebestwaytogetthebestoftheworld.Recentstatisticsshowthatinthepastfewyearsvoluntourismhasbeenoneofthefastest-growingareasoftourism.Morethan1.6millionpeoplearoundtheworldarevolunteersinothercountries.Theyhelpbuildschools,assistinhospitalsanddofarmingworkindevelopingcountries.___17___Theykeepintouchwiththeirhostfamiliesaftertheyreturnhome,andmanyreturntovisit.Therearemanyreasonswhypeoplewanttoengageinvoluntourism.Whenpeoplechoosetojoinavoluntourismprogram,theyarejoiningaglobalnetworkofvolunteerswhoarelivingandworkingwithdiverseculturesonprojectsthathaveapositiveeffect.Thevolunteerscomefromallovertheworld,andtheywillsharethepassionforgivingbackandthedesiretobroadenhorizons.Somestudentsalsoseeitasagapyearafterschool,whileotherssimplywanttotaketimeoutfromajobanddosomethingelse.___18___However,manyvoluntouristsdonotseevolunteeringaswhatitis.Theythinkitisacheapwayoftravellinganddon'treallywanttogetinvolvedinhardwork.Whilevoluntourismhasbeenaroundforoveracentury,modernvolunteeringstartedwiththePeaceCorps,aprogramthattheUSgovernmentstartedinthe1960s.Fromthenon,voluntourismhasbecomemoreandmorepopular.Manyorganizationsstartsimilarprojects.___19___Andtheyhavehundredsofdifferenttypesofprogramsforpeopletochoosefrominmorethan30developingcountries.Theprogramsrunyearroundandeachvolunteerchooseswhentheywanttostartandthedurationtheywouldliketostayfor.___20___Theysaythatifpeoplereallywanttohelpthoseinneed,therearemanyopportunitiesintheirowncommunitytodothis.Ontheotherside,volunteersareoftennotskilledenoughforthetasksthattheydo.Travelexpertspointoutthatinsomecasesvoluntouristsareoftentakenadvantageofbytheorganizationthatsetsupthetrips.A.Noteveryoneseesvoluntourisminapositiveway.B.Someofthemestablishlastingbondswithpeoplethere.C.Andtherearethosewhoareboredandmerelyseekadventure.D.Mostvoluntourismorganizationsemploypeoplefromsimilarfields.E.Byparticipatinginvoluntourism,theyarecontributingtolocaleconomy.F.Peopletraveltoothercountries,learnlanguagesandgainnewexperiences.G.Theyoffervoluntourismtripstosuitpeople'sinterest,experiencelevelorage.第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（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。WhenIwas13myonlypurposewastobecomethestaronourfootballteam.Thatmeant___21___MillerKing,whowasthebest___22___atourschool.FootballseasonstartedinSeptemberandallsummerlongIworkedout.Icarriedmyfootballeverywherefor___23___.JustbeforeSeptember,Millerwasstruckbyacarandlosthisrightarm.Iwenttoseehimafterhecamebackfrom___24___.Helookedvery___25___,buthedidn’tcry.ThatseasonI___26___allofMiller’srecordswhilehe___27___thehomegamesfromthebench.Wewent10-1andIwasnamedmostvaluableplayer,___28___IoftenhadcrazydreamsinwhichIwastoblameforMiller’s___29___.Oneafternoon,IwascrossingthefieldtogohomeandsawMiller_____30_____goingoverafence—whichwasn’t_____31_____toclimbifyouhadbotharms.I’msureIwasthelastpersonintheworldhewantedtoaccept_____32_____from.Buteventhatchallengeheaccepted.I_____33_____himmoveslowlyoverthefence.Whenwewerefinally_____34_____ontheotherside,hesaidtome,“Youknow,Ididn’ttellyouthisduringtheseason,butyoudid_____35_____.Thankyouforfillinginfor_____36_____.”Hiswordsfreedmefrommybad_____37_____.Ithoughttomyself,howevenwithoutanarmhewasmoreofaleader.Damagedbutnotdefeated,hewas_____38_____aheadofme.Iwasrighttohave_____39_____him.Fromthatdayon,Igrew_____40_____andalittlemorereal.21.A.cheeringfor B.beatingout C.relyingon D.stayingwith22.A.coach B.student C.teacher D.player23.A.practice B.show C.comfort D.pleasure24.A.school B.vacation C.hospital D.training25A.pale B.calm C.relaxed D.ashamed26.A.held B.broke C.set D.tried27.A.reported B.judged C.organized D.watched28.A.and B.then C.but D.thus29.A.decision B.mistake C.accident D.sacrifice30.A.stuck B.hurt C.tired D.lost31.A.steady B.hard C.fun D.fit32.A.praise B.advice C.assistance D.apology33.A.let B.helped C.had D.noticed34.A.dropped B.ready C.trapped D.safe35.A.fine B.wrong C.quickly D.normally36.A.us B.yourself C.me D.them37.A.memories B.ideas C.attitudes D.dreams38.A.still B.also C.yet D.just39.A.challenged B.cured C.invited D.admired40.A.healthier B.bigger C.cleverer D.cooler第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。WhenforeignerscometoChina,theymaybe____41____(surprise)atChinese’sspecialfondnessandpreferenceforseals.ToChinese,sealsareanartofdeepculturalroots,____42____combinestheessenceofbothcalligraphyandsculptureandinspiresgenerationstostudy,toappreciateandtocollect.____43____isbelievedthatsealscameoutasearly____44____8,000yearsagoafterourancestorscouldmakepotterywaresandhadprivateproperty.Theytriedtomakemarksontheirownpossessionstopreventthemfrombeingstolen.Whenthefirstdynasty____45____(found)thekingbegantousesealstoempowerandtoshowlordlycredits.Onlytheking’sspecialsealwasthencalled“Xi”,____46____(represent)thehighestauthority.ThefirstemperorofChina,QinShiHuang,hadhis“Xi”____47____(make)outoftheinvaluableandbeautifuljade“HeshiBi”.Thenthelocalgovernmentsalsoneededsealsfor____48____samefunction.Meanwhile,privatesealswerecarvedin____49____(vary)ofluckycharactersandvividanimalpatterns._____50_____(gradual),thesphragistics(印章学)cameintobeing.第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（︿）,并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。Goodmorning,everyone.Itismyhonortostandhereandsharewithsomethingabouttraveling.WhichI’dliketoconveyisthattotravelisalsotolearn.TakemyjourneytoXi’anforexample.Previously,IdolearnsomethingaboutthecityfrombooksandTVprograms.Therefore,Ididn’tknowwhatwonderfulitwasuntilIwasthereinperson.Whentraveling,wecanfeelthesurroundingwithourowneyes,nosesandsoon,thusbroadenourhorizons.ThepicturetookontheGreatWallisgoodreminderofmyhappydaysduringmystayinXi’an.Soeveryone,seizeeverychanceoryouwillstartanamazingjourneytolearn.第二节书面表达（满分15分）52.假如你是北京某大学学生李华，你的英国朋友Gary听说你曾担任2022北京冬季奥运会志愿者，向你写信咨询关于你对北京奥运会的体会以及志愿者工作的感悟，请写信回复。主要内容包括：1.北京冬奥会体现的奥运精神及成功举办的意义；2.志愿者对北京奥运会的重要作用；3.你对志愿者工作的感悟。注意：1.字数100词左右；2.可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

陕西省西安市2023-2024学年高二下学期期中英语质量检测模拟试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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。例：Howmuchistheshirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案是C。1.Wherearethespeakersgoingtomeet?A.Inalab.B.Inacafeteria.C.Inaclassroom.2WhatwillJefftaketoschooltomorrow?A.Anapplepie.B.Acarrotcake.C.Aroastchicken.3.Whatarethespeakerstalkingabout?A.Visitinganeighbor.B.Gettingalibrary.C.Attendingameeting.4.WhatwillJimprobablydothisweekend?A.Finishaproject.B.Takeaclass.C.Havearest.5.WhydoesAmandawanttolearntoplaytheguitar?A.Torecordpopularsongs.B.Toperformherownmusic.C.Tobecomeaguitarteacher.第二节（共15题；每小题1分，满分15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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6.Whatdoesthewomanwanttodo?A.Openabankaccount.B.Cancelacreditcard.C.Withdrawsomemoney.7.Wherewillthewomango?A.BrownCollege.B.DudleyRoad.C.KingfieldStreet.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.Whatdoesthewomando?A.She’sasecretary.B.She’samanager.C.She’sasalesperson.9.Whattimewillthemeetingprobablybeover?A.At1:00.B.At2:00.C.At3:00.10WhatdoesthemanwanttodobeforeFriday?A.MeetMr.Smith.B.Writeadocument.C.Movetonewoffice.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.Whosegraduationdayisittoday?A.Annie’s.B.Steve’s.C.Jane’s.12.Whatdoesthemansuggestthewomando?A.Arriveearly.B.Sitnearthestage.C.Takesomepictures.13.Whatistherelationshipbetweenspeakers?A.Brotherandsister.B.Fellowteachers.C.Schoolmates.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14.HowdoesLaurasoundatthebeginningoftheconversation?A.Anxious.B.Regretful.C.Surprised.15WhatdoweknowaboutPeter?A.Hehasgotanewjob.B.Hehasfourchildren.C.Hehasabighouse.16.WhatdidJimchoosetoworkfromhome?A.Tolookafterthekids.B.Togetmoresleep.C.Toaccompanyhiswife.17.WhatisPetergoingtodothisafternoon?A.Holdadinner.B.GiveSallyacall.C.Attendameeting.听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。18.WhatisJenniferGreendoing?A.Conductingaclass.B.Presentingaspeaker.C.Recommendingabook.19.WhereisProfessorBastian’sbookabout?A.Tripsforescapingunhappiness.B.Benefitsofpainfulexperiences.C.Waystodevelopreadingability.20.WhatProfessorBastiangoingtodonext?A.Sharehisstories.B.Discusshisplans.C.Explainhisviews.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。ARomecanbepriceyfortravelerswhichiswhymanychoosetostayinahostel(旅社).ThehostelsinRomeofferabedinadormroomforaround$25anight,andforthat,you’lloftengettostayinacentrallocation(位置)withsecurityandcomfort.YellowHostelIfIhadtomakejustonerecommendationforwheretostayinRome,itwouldbeYellowHostel.It’soneofthebest-ratedhostelsinthecity,andforgoodreason.It’saffordable,andit’sgotafunatmospherewithoutbeingtoonoisy.Asanaddedbonus,it’sclosetothemaintrainstation.HostelAlessandroPalaceIfyoulovesocialhostels,thisisthebesthostelforyouinRome.HostelAlessandroPalaceisfun.Staffmembersholdplentyofbareventsforguestslikefreeshots,barcrawlsandkaraoke.There’salsoanareaontherooftopforhangingoutwithothertravelersduringthesummer.YouthStationHostelIfyou’relookingforcleanlinessandamodernhostel,looknofurtherthanYouthStation.Itoffersbeautifulfurnishingsandbeds.Thereareplentyofotherbenefits,too;itdoesn’tchargecitytax;ithasbothairconditioningandaheaterfortherooms;italsohasfreeWi-Fiineveryroom.HotelandHostelDesArtistesHotelandHostelDesArtistesislocatedjusta10-minutewalkfromthecentralcitystationandit’sclosetoallofthecity’smainattractions.Thestaffisfriendlyandhelpful,providingyouwithamapofthecitywhenyouarrive,andofferingadviceifyourequiresome.However,youneedtopay2eurosadayforWi-Fi.1.Whatisprobablythemajorconcernoftravelerswhochoosetostayinahostel?A.Comfort. B.Security.C.Price. D.Location.2.Whichhotelbestsuitspeoplewhoenjoyanactivesociallife?A.YellowHostel. B.HostelAlessandroPalace.C.YouthStationHostel. D.HotelandHostelDesArtistes.3.WhatisthedisadvantageofHotelandHostelDesArtistes?A.Itgetsnoisyatnight. B.Itsstaffistootalkative.C.ItchargesforWi-Fi. D.It’sinconvenientlylocated.【正确答案】1.C2.B3.C【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了罗马的几个价格低廉，安全舒适的旅馆。【1题详解】细节理解题。根据第一段“Romecanbepriceyfortravelers,whichiswhymanychoosetostayinahostel(旅社).(罗马对旅行者来说可能很贵，这就是为什么许多人选择住在旅馆)”可知，选择住旅社的旅行者可能最关心的是价格。故选C。【2题详解】细节理解题。根据HostelAlessandroPalace部分“Ifyoulovesocialhostels,thisisthebesthostelforyouinRome.(如果你喜欢社交旅馆，这是罗马最适合你的旅馆)”可知，如果喜欢活跃社交生活的人，HostelAlessandroPalace是罗马最适合你的旅馆。故选B。【3题详解】细节理解题。根据HotelandHostelDesArtistes部分“However,youneedtopay2eurosadayforWi-Fi.(但是，你需要支付每天2欧元的Wi-Fi费用)”可知，HotelandHostelDesArtistes的缺点是Wi-Fi收费。故选C。BThenexttimeyoufindanexcusetoabandonyourambition,thinkofChrisNikic.OnNovember7,2020,21-year-oldChrisNikicmadehistoryasthefirstpersonwithDownSyndrometoattemptandcompleteanIronman.OrganizedbytheWorldTriathlonCorporation,itrequiresathletestoswim2.4miles,bike112miles,andrunafull26.2-milemarathon-inunder17hours!Theevent,whichtookplaceinPanamaCity,Florida,beganearlyinthemorningwithatwo-lapswimintheGulfofMexico.Chris,whowastiedtohiscoachforsafety,completedthecoursewellwithin2hour,20-minutetimelimit.The112-milebikeride,whichChrisrodealone,provedalittlemorechallenging.Notaccustomedtodrinkingwaterwhileriding,hewasforcedtomakemultiplestops.Tomakemattersworse,theyoungathletewasattackedbyanarmyofredantswhosenestheaccidentallysteppedonduringabreak.Healsohadableedingkneeaftercrashingwhilespeedingdownhill.Despitethesesetbacks,Chrismanagedtocompletethelapbeforethe5:30pmcut-offtime.Thecompetition'sfinalchallenge—atwo-lap26.2-milerunalongthewaterfront-startedsmoothly.However,Chriswastiredout?bythetenthmile.But,withencouragementfromhiscoachandcheeringbystanders,theyoungstersomehowmanagedtocrossthefinishlinein16hours,46minutes,and9seconds-almost15minutesunderthe17-hourtimelimit.Chrisisnostrangertoovercomingchallenges.Bornwithtwoholesinhisheart,heunderwentsurgeryatjustfivemonthsold.Hewastooweaktowalkindependent