2023-2024学年浙江省宁波市上学期期末九校联考高二英语试题“Critic’s Pick. The movie is extremely emotional(like a Toni Morrison novel or a MaryOliver poem).”LISA KENNEDY, THE NEW YORK TIMESRaven Jaskson *2023 *U.S. *97 minutes2023 Gotham Award Nominee for Breakthrough Figure(Raven Jackson)One of the most visually striking, profoundly moving American moviemaking debuts(首次亮相)in years, Raven Jackson’s All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt is an eye-catching immersion into a young woman’s inner world, filmed and edited with an extraordinary attention to the tiniest detail. This impressionistic journey skips ahead and back through decades to tell the story of Mack, whose upbringing in rural Mississippi is touched by grace, dotted with heartbreak, and always carried high in the sky by the surrounding natural beauty. As she ages, she loses loved ones and gains others, while making decisions that change the course of her life, and that of her beloved sister. Relying on sounds and images to tell her story, and employing minimal dialogue, Jackson has created something breathtakingly quiet and ultimately transporting a spiritual respect to the moments, feelings, and connections that make a life. An A24 release.Show Times:November 7—November 1512:15 PM 2:15 PM 4:15 PM 6:15 PM 8:15 PMPlease note:*Open caption screenings of the film will play on November 8—November 1312:15 PM 6:15 PM*Audio description available at all screenings.1. According to the passage, Raven Jackson is a(n)____________.A．critic B．director C．actor D．editor2. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the passage?A．Mack’s life is full of ups and downs.B．All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt is highly thought of.C．New technology is used to create some thrilling scenes.D．Mack, the leading role, is brought up in the countryside.3. Which show time will be suitable for Jelly, a girl with hearing disorder?A．11/7 at 6:15 PM B．11/11 at 12:15 PMC．11/12 at 8:15 PM D．11/14 at 6:15 PMGrowing up on a mountain farm in Tyrol, Fritz enjoyed watching how cows and horses interacted with each other more freely, once they’d been led out of the barn and into pasture. It was what he observed in his boyhood that took root in his pursuit of becoming a biologist. After he finished his study at university. Fritz landed work at Austria’s Konrad Lorenz Research Center, raising raven chicks by hand and teaching graylag geese how to open boxes as he pursued his PhD. Working this closely with free-living animals was exactly what he’d dreamed of as a boy.In 1997, a zoo gave the research center its first northern bald ibis chicks(隐鹮)Nowhere near as teachable as geese—and not even close to super intelligent ravens—the ibises frustrated most of the scientists. But Fritz was fascinated. He devoted himself to taking care of them. After the ibises were first released back into the wild more than 20 years ago, Fritz learned that spending generations in zoo hadn’t reduced their drive to migrate(迁徙), though it did leave them geographically uninformed. In their search for “south”, some ended up in Russia. What the ibises needed, Fritz thought, was a guide.Fritz decided he would teach the birds a new, safer migration route by guiding them himself in a tiny aircraft. And he was confident he could succeed in this daring, unconventional plan—because he had done it before. ”Around that time, the movie ‘Fly Away Home’ was a huge hit with us biologists,“ Fritz says. When he announced that he’d do the same with t he ibises, he was initially laughed at. But Fritz didn’t give up. He modified an ultralight aircraft so it would travel at speeds slow enough for his winged students to keep up. He had been his young pupils’ only provider of food, love and hugs since they were just a few days old, and the ibises eagerly followed their teacher, who just happened to pilot a fairly noisy machine.In 2004, three years after some initially bumpy(颠簸的)experiments, Fritz led the first batch of birds from Austria to Italy, and has since led 15 such migrations. Over that time, he has rewilded 277 young ibises, many of which then started to pass the route on to their own young.4. What determined Fritz’s career choice?A．Fritz’s childhood observation.B．Fritz’s passion for biology.C．Fritz’s growth environment.D．Fritz’s interaction with animals.5. What disappointed the scientists about ibis chicks?A．They are easy to get lost in the migration.B．They are lacking in the desire to migrate.C．They are accustomed to the life in the zoo.D．They are strikingly far from easy to teach.6. Why did Fritz decide to teach the ibises a new migration route?A．The ibises were too awkward to find a new migration route.B．The ibises needed a guide for lack of geographical knowledge.C．Fritz wanted to prove that he could succeed in a daring plan.D．Fritz wanted to recreate a touching scene of a popular movie.7. What is Fritz like according to the passage?A．sensitive but courageous. B．innovative but demanding.C．persistent and insightful. D．enthusiastic and cooperative.Imagine this: You walk into a place and the atmosphere is light and airy. The subtle scent of coffee beans fills the air and everyone that approaches you is friendly and welcoming. You’re comfortable and feel like you belo ng. As in most cities, it’s a place where people meet, discuss ideas, and conduct business. After taking a few sips of that Caramel Macchiato, you immediately get that feeling of energy and optimism. Perhaps it’s partly due to the caffeine and sugar rush, or maybe it’s that the presence of a Starbucks typically indicates a city on the rise.In December of 2017, Trenton’s first Starbuck’s café was opened to the public at 102 Warren Street. Walking in, people living in Trenton scream at everything about this café, from the diverse but local stuff to the Trenton themed décor(室内装饰)and art. To make things better, this Starbucks also serves as an ”opportunity café“ which essentially means the young people in our communities are recruited and offered job training and employment. This program not only uplifts our youth, but also increases the amount of minority business in the city.In the interviews with customers, a trend in responses arose. To many, the Starbucks was a ”favorite place to stop in after work“ and provided ”a very relaxing environment.“ The staff were often highly praised, noted as being friendly, helpful, and working in harmony. The interior décor of the caféstruck a lot of people’s attention, given the familiarity of the atmosphere. Painted on th e walls, all around the store, are murals(壁画)with bright, colorful, graffiti-like designs very sui generis in Trenton, showcasing local monuments like the State House and the famous ”Trenton Makes“ bridge. This new Starbucks brings a sense of modernity to Downtown Trenton and reminds us that our city is always developing. Open from 6 a. m. until 7 p.m. every day, the building is hardly ever empty. This space is made for everyone in Trenton, even the non-coffee lovers.8. What is the major function of Paragraph 1 in the passage?A．To present an introduction to the topic.B．To set a background for the main theme.C．To summarize the main idea of the passage.D．To describe a common phenomenon for the readers.9. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A．People are amazed at the number of job opportunities provided by the Starbucks.B．”Opportunity café“ program helps achieve booming economy and bring spiritual benefits.C．Most respondents regarded the Starbucks as a harmonious and entertaining workplace.D．Numerous people are attracted to stop in after work by the murals with original designs. 10. What does the underlined word ”sui generis“ mean in Paragraph 3?A．Substantial. B．Delicate. C．Inspirational. D．Unique.11. What could be the best title for the passage?A．Starbucks Is Designed for EveryoneB．Starbucks Gains Popularity in TrentonC．Starbucks Sets an Atmosphere of ProgressD．Starbucks Creates More Job OpportunitiesIn recent years American society has become increasingly dependent on its universities to find solutions to its major problems. It is the universities that have been to blame for developing the expertise to place men on the moon; for dealing with our urban problems and with our worsening environment; for developing the means to feed the world’s rapidly increasing population. The effort involved in meeting these demands presents its own problems. In addition, however, this concentration on the creation of new knowledge significantly impinges on the universities’ efforts to perform their other principal functions, the transmission and interpretation of knowledge-the imparting of the heritage of the past and the preparing of the next generation to carry it forward.With regard to this, perhaps their most traditionally acknowledged task, college and universities today find themselves in a serious situation. On one hand, there is the American commitment, especially since World War Ⅱ, to provide higher education for all young people who can profit from it. The result of the commitment has been a dramatic rise in enrollments(登记入学) in our universities, coupled with a striking shift from the private to the public sector of higher education.On the other hand, there are serious and continuing limitations on the resources available for higher education. While higher education has become a great ”growth industry“, it is also at the same time a tremendous drain(耗竭) on the resources of the nation. With the vast increase in enrollment and the shift in priorities away from education in state and federal(联邦的) budgets, there is in most of our public institutions a significant decrease in expenses for their students. One crucial aspect of this drain on resources lies in the persistent shortage of trained faculty(全体教师), which has led, in turn, to a declining standard of competence in instruction.Intensifying these difficulties is, as indicated above, the concern with research, with its increasing claims on resources and the attention of the faculty. In addition, there is a strong tendency for the instit utions’ organization and functioning to fulfill the demands of research rather than those of teaching.12. According to Paragraph 1, what should be the most important function of American universities?A．Sparing no effort to create new knowledge for students.B．Enhancing students’ competence of tackling social problems.C．Making experts on advanced industries out of their students.D．Preparing their students to transmit the knowledge of the past.13. In American universities, there is a contradiction between________.A．more students and less investment B．education quality and economic profitC．low enrollment rate and high education demand D．private ownership and American commitment14. A serious outcome brought about by the shortage of resources is that________.A．many public institutions have to cut down enrollments of studentsB．teachers are not competent enough to perform satisfactorily in classC．some institutions are forced to reduce the total expenses on researchD．there is keen competition for resources between public and private institutions15. What worsened the severity of the problems faced by American universities?A．The improper distribution of American universities’ resources.B．The increasing argument over American universities’ pr imary task.C．The inability of American universities’ organization and fulfillment.D．The growing focus on American universities’ function of research.There’s nothing more frustrating than a parent saying “no” to something you really want, whether it’s a dog, or a new phone. 16 However, there are a lot of simple things you can do to help you convince your parents to give you what you want!Pick the right time to approach the subject. Usually, family dinner time is a safe bet. It is not a good idea to ask for something when either parent seems stressed, distracted, or tired. 17 Especially not if they’re upset at you.Maintain a calm tone during the talk. Asking for something can be an emotional experience: you might feel passionate about the thing you’re asking for, and you might feel angry or frustrated if your parents say no. 18 Studies show negotiation is more successful if it’s done peacefully a nd rationally.Be patient and give them time to think about it. 19 Tell them to get back to you in a couple hours or days with any questions or concerns they have. Let them know that you want to discuss this as mature, responsible adults and you are willing to work through any potential issues. Say it like that, and you’ll be sure to impress them with how well-rounded and balanced your argument is.20 Before you go to your parents to ask for that new puppy, make sure you know exactly what adopting a p et requires. Having a good understanding of what you’ll be asking your parents aboutwill help you present your case successfully; by knowing your topic inside and out, you’ll have confident answers for their (many, many) questions.I could feel the excitement rising in me as I held the beautifully wrapped present in my hands. Unable to ______ my curiosity any longer, I ripped it open, surprised to see a brand-new laptop. I was ______ with it for scoring straight “A”s for my examinations. I had always ______ my friends who were exchanging news about “chat rooms”, “instant messaging” and “emailing”, all of which I knew nothing about. Now I was going to ______ .It started out ______ enough. I was just searching for some information online when I ______ a social networking site. Soon I became ______ to my new-found electronic friend, began to spend more time on YouTube, and even became enslaved by Facebook and Twitter. Never in my ______ dreams had I thought about the day when I was so focused on the glowing screen before me. As time passed, it even came to a ______ where I chose to lock myself in my room, refusing to engage in family discussions. Soon, my sleep was ______ to only scattered(分散的)naps, and my study suffered.It was about this time that my parents started their ______ . I was asked to reduce my use of the Internet. Hard as I tried, I was unable to pull myself away, unable to ______ my chat sessions and concentrate on my lessons. I was ______ for just another click and another look at my message board. Then one day, my father took away my laptop. I complained but to no avail(无济于事). Over time, I realized that Dad and Mom had always wanted the best for me. That was when I decided to ______ my Internet addiction. Quitting was harder than I had expected. But with dogged ______ , I knew that I would turn over a new leaf.21.A．arouse B．contain C．tackle D．disguise22.A．equipped B．rewarded C．blessed D．showered23.A．admired B．teased C．envied D．encountered24.A．turn in B．make out C．fit in D．find out25.A．simply B．hardly C．gradually D．apparently26.A．stopped by B．called on C．came across D．subscribed to 27.A．exposed B．glued C．connected D．limited28.A．scariest B．sweetest C．saddest D．wildest29.A．crisis B．mess C．point D．case30.A．reduced B．extended C．preferred D．postponed31.A．support B．complaint C．intervention D．disapproval 32.A．shut B．depart C．separate D．cease33.A．desperate B．grateful C．guilty D．regretful34.A．challenge B．conquer C．decline D．treat35.A．commitment B．bravery C．patience D．determination阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。
