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null 石嘴山三中2023-2024学年第二学期高一年级月考(2)英语试卷 (考试时间：120分钟 满分 150分) 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) 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。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will Emma probably do this afternoon? A. Do her homework. B. See a doctor. C. Take a class. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: My head is aching. I need to go to the hospital for a check this afternoon. Could you take my homework to professor Smith and tell him I want to ask for sick leave? M: Sure Emma. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the weather probably like now? A. Hot. B. Cool. C. Cold. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: My goodness it feels like I’ve walked into a refrigerator. W: It’s twenty four degrees Celsius. Do you want me to turn up the temperature? M: Of course not, I almost got burnt to death outside. I like the refrigerator. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Waiter and customer. C. Colleagues. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Time for lunch Laura. Do you want to try the newly open to Chinese restaurant? M: You go without me Jack, I need to finish the sales report for our meeting in the afternoon. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers probably talking about? A. A drawing. B. A novel. C. A photo. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: Liz, Is this girl you? W: Yeah, my dad drew this when I was twenty five. I was too busy with the novel then I didn’t even notice he was using me as his model, really funny. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Which does the woman probably like best? A. Volleyball. B. Basketball. C. Baseball. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: Which sport do you prefer, basketball or baseball? W: To be honest, I spend little time on both of them. I usually play volleyball. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What does the woman want the man to do? A. Buy the concert tickets. B. Drive her to a concert. C. Lend his car to her. 7. What day is it today? A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday. 【答案】6. B 7. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Jeremy, I’ve got to take it to ED Sheerron’s concert but it’s a Chanttry Park and I haven’t passed my driving test yet. I was wondering if you could take me there. M: But I don’t have a car. W: You can have my dad’s car, he’s already agreed with it. M: When do you need my help? W: This Saturday afternoon. M: Tomorrow I’ll be free then. Okay, I can do it and do I need to wait there till the concert ends. W: That’ll be great, thanks. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What does the man want to be? A. A teacher. B. A lawyer. C. churchman. 9. What does the man want most? A. Wealth. B. Happiness. C. Greatness. 【答案】8 C 9. B 【解析】 【原文】M: So Edward, what are your mother’s plans for you these days? Does she still want you to be a lawyer? M: No, she knows I could never do that. Now she wants me to be a teacher. Will never agree on a profession for me? I’ve always wanted to work for the church. But that’s too ordinary for my family. W: I know you’re not ambitious, Edward. M: No, I wish to be like everybody else to be perfectly happy in my own way. Greatness won’t make me happy. W: You’re right, what does well for a greatness have to do with happiness. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What is the time now? A. 9:30. B. 10:00. C. 10:30. 11. Who is Jack Smith? A. A general manager. B. A sales manager. C. A marketing manager. 12. What will the woman do at 3:00 pm? A. Visit the factory. B. Taste different coffee. C. Sign an agreement. 【答案】10. A 11. A 12. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Excuse me, but what is our schedule for today? M: Well, first of all you will meet my colleague Grace, she is the sales manager. You can talk to her about the agreement on exporting our coffee to you in Ireland. W: Great. What time is that? M: At ten, that’s in half an hour. Then she is going to introduce you to David, the marketing manager at ten forty five. W: Right. M: After that you’ll have lunch at twelve thirty with Jack Smith, he is our general manager. After lunch you’ll visit the factory, you can look at all the brands that we have and see what you like best. That’ll be at two fifteen. W: Now, will there be a chance to do some tasting. M: Of course, we’ve organized that for 3 p. m. M: Great. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. Who had a party last Saturday? A. Jack. B. Linda. C. Jenny. 14. When will the girl have to finish her homework? A. By this Friday. B. By this Saturday. C. By next Monday. 15. What is the girl going to do this weekend? A. Visit her cousin. B. Clean her room. C. Visit the library. 16. Where did the girl find useful information for her homework? A. From the books. B. From her brother. C. From the Internet. 【答案】13. C 14. A 15. A 16. C 【解析】 原文】M: Hi, Linda. I didn’t see you at Jenny’s party on Saturday. W: Hi, Jack. Actually, I didn’t go. I had to clean my room and then I started to work on my homework. M: Oh, what’s it on? W: Physics and I have to finish it by Friday. M: By Friday? That doesn’t leave you much time. W: Actually, it should be on next Monday, but I’m going away for the weekend with my sister’s Sony. M: Where are you going? W: Well, we’re thinking of driving to visit our cousin mark. M: So, how did you get on with the physics homework? W: There wasn’t much to do really. I went to the library first to look for some books, but there was nothing useful there. I turned to my brother, but he was busy with an exam then. M: Did you try to find some materials online. W: Yes. Luckily I found some there. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What subject is Timmy teaching now? A. Math. B. French. C. Science. 18. What makes Timmy a good teacher? A. He is hard-working. B. He reads and writes quickly. C. He can understand students well. 19. What do the students think of Timmy’s lessons? A. Difficult. B. Exciting. C. Boring. 20. How does Timmy teach his students? A. By asking them to read lots of books. B. By giving them study methods. C. By using real examples. 【答案】17. B 18. C 19. B 20. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Timmy enjoyed math most at school. He liked science and business, too, but he was never good at language. That’s why even Timmy laughs when he talks about his job these days. He became a teacher after he left school-and no, not of math or science, but of French. Timmy explained that because he was so bad at languages at school, he couldn’t read or write quickly. He had to work hard to pass French and English exams. So he really understands how hard it can be for a student who just isn’t that good at languages to succeed. And not long after he left school he realized that’s what would make him a perfect teacher. All the students in Timmy’s class say he is the best teacher they’ve ever had. Why? Because he is able to make the lessons simpler and easier to understand and tries to make them fun and exciting, not like the boring old lessons they’re used to. But there is another important reason why Timmy has such success: he teaches things by showing how they work in the real world, so the kids are not just reading from a book or trying to remember strange in words all the time. 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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。 A Road Trip Apps You Need Before You Leave Best App for Route Planning Ever wonder how do livery drivers manage to hit so many different places in a relatively short amount of time? It’s because they’re using an app like Road Warrior to plan their routes to be as efficient as possible. However, while many other route planning apps only take things like traffic into account, Road Warrior includes lots of other time-sucking details. The subscription options start at $10 per month. Best App for Gas Prices Gas prices have been something of a catastrophe recently, so travelers are naturally focused on finding the lowest rates whenever possible. GasBuddy is one of the most popular apps for locating affordable gas, especially on long road trips. Simply enter the starting point and destination, and then watch as all of the cheapest gas prices along your route pop up. Like many apps, there is a free version, as well as a premium(额外费用) option with added features. Best App for Planning Sightseeing For people who aren’t totally focused on getting from point A to point B in the fastest time possible, the Road Trippers app is an absolute must-have. Users can pan their trip from start to finish with as many as 150 waypoints stops when using the premium version of the app, which costs $29.99 per year. It won’t let you miss the famous scenic spots along the way. It estimates fuel costs allows for RV drivers to customize routes friendly to their particular vehicle and lets the user cooperate with friends who are also on the road. Best App for Family Games and Entertainment Sure you could listen to music or watch movies, but sometimes it’s fun to throw it way back with classic travel games. The Plates Family Travel app is a modernized version of the classic license plate game. There also a map feature that shows you exactly where you saw all the license plates on your road trip. This app is available for Apple or Google devices for free. 21. Which app can help you save time? A. GasBuddy. B. Road Warrior. C. RondTrippers. D. Plates Family Travel. 22. Who is more likely to use GasBuddy? A. Those who like playing games. B. Those who need license plates. C. Those who prefer a unique route. D. Those who care about gas prices. 23. What is special about the Road Trippers app? A. It is available free of charge. B. It provides the shortest route. C. It recommends tourist attractions. D. It helps its users to make friends. 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。本文主要介绍了四款有助于出行的应用程序。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据Best App for Route Planning中的“Ever wonder how do livery drivers manage to hit so many different places in a relatively short amount of time? It’s because they’re using an app like Road Warrior to plan their routes to be as efficient as possible. (有没有想过直流涂装司机是如何在相对较短的时间内到达这么多不同的地方的？这是因为他们正在使用像Road Warrior这样的应用程序来规划他们的路线，以尽可能高效。)”可知，使用Road Warrior这类应用程序的送货司机会在相对较短的时间到达很多不同的地方，由此可知，Road Warrior这款应用程序可以帮助人们节省时间，故选B项。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Best App for Gas Prices中的“GasBuddy is one of the most popular apps for locating affordable gas, especially on long road trips. Simply enter the starting point and destination, and then watch as all of the cheapest gas prices along your route pop up. (GasBuddy是最受欢迎的定位廉价汽油的应用程序之一，尤其是在长途旅行中。只需输入起点和目的地，然后观察沿途所有最便宜的汽油价格。)”可知，Gas Buddy可以找到沿途最便宜的汽油，由此可知，关心汽油价格的人会使用Gas Buddy。故选D项。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据Best App for Planning Sightseeing中的“For people who aren’t totally focused on getting from point A to point B in the fastest time possible, the Road Trippers app is an absolute must-have.”（对于那些不完全专注于在尽可能快的时间内从A点到达B点的人来说，Road Trippers应用程序是绝对必备的）以及“It won’t let you miss the famous scenic spots along the way. (它你不会让你错过沿途的著名景点)”可知，the Road Trippers app不会让你错过沿途的著名景点，它会推荐一些旅游景点，故选C项。 B Van Gogh painted sunflowers for the first time in the summer of 1886. Two years later, his interest appeared again after he settled in Arles. After he had invited the French artist Paul Gauguin, whom he admired, to join his Studio of the South, he began painting sunflowers to brighten up the whitewashed walls of the yellow house he was living in, not far from the town’s railway station. Gauguin accepted Van Gogh’s invitation. When he began dragging his heels, Van Gogh painted the last two of the four original Sunflowers for the modest bedroom where his guest would sleep following his arrival that autumn. “Van Gogh saw the Sunflowers for Gauguin’s bedroom as a way of attracting his friend to come from Brittany,” says Bailey. According to Martin Gayford, “Gauguin was very surprised by the Sunflowers, which he repeatedly praised and asked for as a gift. Years later, Gauguin himself painted some sunflower pictures.” Van Gogh’s Sunflowers stand for his relationship with Gauguin. “I think he painted them for the joy of it,” says Jansen. “Van Gogh was at the height of his powers in the summer of 1888,” explains Bailey. “He painted the Sunflowers quickly and with great energy and confidence.” Van Gogh wrote to his brother Theo in late August, “I’m painting quickly now, which won’t surprise you when it’s a question of painting large Sunflowers.” Van Gogh recognized at once that he had created something important and that his sunflowers were so different. As he told Theo in January 1889, while other artists were known for painting other flowers, “The sunflower is mine.” This, in fact, explains the reason for the popularity of Van Gogh’s Sunflowers today. 24. Van Gogh painted sunflowers in 1888 in order to ________. A. give them to Gauguin B. make his living C. decorate his house D. show his artistic talent to others 25. Where were the last two Sunflowers placed by Van Gogh? ________. A. In the British museum B. In Gauguin’s bedroom C. In the town’s railway station D. In a rich businessman’s house 26. What does “dragging his heels” in paragraph 2 mean in the passage? A. Putting up his paintings. B. Packing up his baggage. C. Preparing for his departure. D. delaying his coming. 27. From the last two paragraphs we can learn that ________. A. Van Gogh was not good at painting large Sunflowers B. Van Gogh had much trouble in painting the Sunflowers C. Van Gogh didn’t like his Sunflowers at all at that time D. Van Gogh realized the Sunflowers would make him known 【答案】24. C 25. B 26. D 27. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了画家梵高和他的作品《向日葵》的故事。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Van Gogh painted sunflowers for the first time in the summer of 1886. Two years later, his interest appeared again after he settled in Arles. After he had invited the French artist Paul Gauguin, whom he admired, to join his Studio of the South, he began painting sunflowers to brighten up the whitewashed walls of the yellow house he was living in, not far from the town’s railway station. (1886年夏天，梵高第一次画向日葵。两年后，在定居阿尔勒后，他的兴趣又出现了。他邀请自己崇拜的法国艺术家保罗·高更加入他的“南方画室”后，开始画向日葵，把他住的那所黄色房子粉刷过的墙壁装点得更亮，那所房子离镇上的火车站不远。)”可知，梵高在1888年画向日葵是为了装饰他的房子。故选C项。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Gauguin accepted Van Gogh’s invitation. When he began dragging his heels, Van Gogh painted the last two of the four original Sunflowers for the modest bedroom where his guest would sleep following his arrival that autumn.(高更接受了梵高的邀请。当他开始dragging his heels时候，梵高把四幅《向日葵》原作中的最后两幅画给了那年秋天他的客人抵达后居住的那间朴素的卧室。)”可知，梵高最后的两幅向日葵放在高更的卧室。故选B项。 【26题详解】 词句猜测题。划线词句前文“Gauguin accepted Van Gogh’s invitation.(高更接受了梵高的邀请。)”和后文“Van Gogh saw the Sunflowers for Gauguin’s bedroom as a way of attracting his friend to come from Brittany.(梵高把《向日葵》放在高更的卧室里，是为了吸引他的朋友从布列塔尼过来。)”说明高更虽然接受了梵高的邀请，但是并没有立即启程，而是拖拖拉拉，以至于梵高在为高更准备的卧室里放上他喜欢的画来吸引他，从而推知划线词句“When he began dragging his heels, Van Gogh painted the last two of the four original Sunflowers for the modest bedroom where his guest would sleep following his arrival that autumn.(当他开始dragging his heels时候，梵高把四幅《向日葵》原作中的最后两幅画给了那年秋天他的客人抵达后居住的那间朴素的卧室。)”其中dragging his heels意思是“推迟他的到来”。故选D项。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。阅读最后两段，根据最后一段中“Van Gogh recognized at once that he had created something important and that his sunflowers were so different. As he told Theo in January 1889, while other artists were known for painting other flowers, “The sunflower is mine.”(梵高立刻意识到他创造了一些重要的东西，他的向日葵是如此不同凡响。1889年1月，当其他艺术家以画其他花而闻名时，他对西奥说：“向日葵是我的。”)”可知，梵高意识到《向日葵》会让他出名。故选D项。 C Sometimes trees can be a little too respectful of one another’s boundaries. Or maybe they just stop growing when they get too close. The phenomenon is called crown (树冠) shyness-the tops of individual trees do not touch each other, creating a visible gap between the tree crowns. Experts aren’t exactly sure why the naturally occurring phenomenon happens, but they’ve been studying it for decades and have a few theories. In 1955 a biologist Putz noticed that the trees, which grow close together, can rub against each other when the wind is strong enough. The resulting abrasion (磨损) helps form and maintain the shyness gaps. In 1986, this theory was backed up by Dr. Miguel Franco, who noticed that the branches of Picea sitchensis and Larix kaempferi trees suffered physical damage during abrasion, which killed the leading branches. The presence of broken tips at the points where branches meet lends support to the abrasion theory. However, one Malaysian scholar suggests that shyness gaps result from the influences individual trees have on one another. Trees cannot move, so if they have nearby neighbors, they are forced to compete for resources, especially light. According to this theory, each tree forces its neighbors into a pattern that maximizes resource collection and minimizes harmful competition. Trees grow in the direction of light, so branches would naturally try to avoid other plants that could shade them or prevent their growth, creating a gap between the tree crowns. Another possible reason for crown shyness is to prevent the spread of harmful insects, which could eat the tree’s leaves. Still someone believes the best scientific explanation so far is that the leaves of the tree release certain chemicals to stop other trees from growing too close. The answer could be just one of the above, or a combination of more. But some species have been adapted to take advantage of crown shyness to grow into shapes that go well with nearby trees and therefore economic profits can be maximized out of the phenomenon. 28. What is crown shyness according to the text? A. A behavior exhibited by insects in the crown of trees. B. A disease that affects the leaves of certain tree species. C. A phenomenon where trees grow taller than surrounding ones. D. An occurrence where crowns of trees avoid touching each other. 29. What is Miguel Franco’s attitude towards Putz’s theory? A. Supportive. B. Critical. C. Tolerant. D. Uncertain. 30. Which of the following may cause crown shyness according to Paragraph 3? A. The blowing wind effect. B. The release of a special chemical. C. A natural way of shade avoidance. D. An adaptation to stop insect spreading. 31. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. A further explanation of the theoretic framework. B. Supporting evidence for the research conclusions. C. A reasonable doubt about the research implications. D. Practical application of crown shyness phenomenon. 【答案】28. D 29. A 30. C 31. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了树冠羞避现象及有关其成因的几种观点。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“The phenomenon is called crown (树冠) shyness-the tops of individual trees do not touch each other, creating a visible gap between the tree crowns.(这种现象被称为树冠羞涩——一棵棵树的树冠彼此不接触，在树冠之间形成一个可见的间隙)”可知，树冠羞避是树冠避免相互接触的现象。故选D。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“In 1986, this theory was backed up by Dr. Miguel Franco, who noticed that the branches of Picea sitchensis and Larix kaempferi trees suffered physical damage during abrasion, which killed the leading branches.(1986年，米格尔·佛朗哥博士支持了这一理论，他注意到云杉和日本落叶松的树枝在磨损过程中受到了物理损伤，导致主要树枝死亡)”可知，米格尔·佛朗哥对普茨的理论持支持态度。故选A。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Trees grow in the direction of light, so branches would naturally try to avoid other plants that could shade them or prevent their growth, creating a gap between the tree crowns.(树木朝着光照的方向生长，因此树枝自然会试图避开其他可能遮蔽它们或阻止它们生长的植物，从而在树冠之间形成间隙)”可知，避荫的自然方式可能导致树冠羞避。故选C。 【31题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“The answer could be just one of the above, or a combination of more. But some species have been adapted to take advantage of crown shyness to grow into shapes that go well with nearby trees and therefore economic profits can be maximized out of the phenomenon.(答案可能只是上面的一个，或者是多个的组合。但有些品种已经适应了利用树冠羞避的优势，长成了与附近树木很相配的形状，因此经济利润可以从这种现象中最大化)”可知，最后一段主要讲树冠羞避现象的实际应用。故选D。 D As I reflect on my educational journey, it becomes evident that the impact of education extends far beyond the ranges of the classroom. Education has been the guiding force that has shaped not only my academic progress but also my personal development and outlook on the world around me. From my earliest days in school, education has stimulated my intellectual curiosity and developed a deep-seated passion for learning. I remember the thrill of getting on a voyage of discovery with each new lesson, as my understanding of the world expanded through the acquisition (获得) of knowledge and the development of critical thinking skills. These experiences have not only nurtured (培养) my intellectual growth but have also equipped me with the tools to navigate the complexities of the modern world. However, the impact of education goes beyond the field of academia. It has played a critical role in shaping my character and values, equipping me with a sense of sympathy, understanding, and respect for others. Through interactions with peers from diverse backgrounds and exposure to various perspectives, education has been beneficial in cultivating my social and emotional intelligence. It has taught me the value of cooperation, the importance of embracing diversity, and the power of empathy (共情) in making meaningful connections with others. Furthermore, education has opened doors to opportunities that have paved the way for my future hard work. It has provided me with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue my passions, offering a platform for personal and professional growth. The transformative potential of education is evident in the countless stories of individuals whose lives have been improved through access to quality education, breaking the barriers of social and economic inequality. In conclusion, my journey through the fields of education has been nothing short of transformative. It has expanded my horizons, enriched my understanding of the world, and equipped me with the toots to make meaningful contributions to society. As I continue on this path of lifelong learning, I am deeply grateful for the profound impact of education on my life and remain committed to nurturing its transformative power in the lives of others. 32. According to Para. 2, how did education expand the author’s understanding of the world? A. By equipping the author with knowledge. B. By encouraging the author to accept others’ ideas. C. By informing the author of latest scientific development, D. By making the author more curious about others’perspectives. 33. What impact did education have on the author’s social and emotional intelligence? A. It made the author competitive and individualistic. B. It taught the author to value cooperation and varies. C. It made it easier for the author to solve the difficulties. D. It encourages the author to stick to his own opinion. 34. What does the passage suggest about influence of education in society in a broader sense? A. Education has unlimited potential to make individuals’ lives more colorful. B. Education is primarily focused on maintaining social development. C. Education ensures better working opportunities in the future. D. Education has the power to fight against inequality. 35. What is the topic of the passage? A. The importance of education technology. B. The role of author’s family education. C. The transformative power of education. D. The improvement of individuals’ education. 【答案】32. A 33. B 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇夹叙夹议文，由作者自己接受教育的亲身经历，表明教育对于个人甚至社会有着变革的力量。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“From my earliest days in school, education has stimulated my intellectual curiosity and developed a deep-seated passion for learning. I remember the thrill of getting on a voyage of discovery with each new lesson, as my understanding of the world expanded through the acquisition(获得) of knowledge and the development of critical thinking skills. These experiences have not only nurtured(培养) my intellectual growth but have also equipped me with the tools to navigate the complexities of the modern world.(从我上学的最初几天起，教育就激发了我的求知欲，培养了我对学习的根深蒂固的热情。我记得每上一节新课都让我兴奋不已，因为我对世界的理解随着知识的获取和批判性思维技能的发展而扩大。这些经历不仅培养了我的智力成长，也为我提供了驾驭现代世界复杂性的工具)”可知，教育用知识武装作者，扩大作者对世界的认识。故选A。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Through interactions with peers from diverse backgrounds and exposure to various perspectives, education has been beneficial in cultivating my social and emotional intelligence. It has taught me the value of cooperation, the importance of embracing diversity, and the power of empathy(共情) in making meaningful connections with others.(通过与来自不同背景的同龄人互动，接触不同的观点，教育对我的社交和情商的培养是有益的。它教会了我合作的价值，拥抱多样性的重要性，以及与他人建立有意义的联系时同理心的力量)”可知，教育教会了作者重视合作和变化。故选B。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“The transformative potential of education is evident in the countless stories of individuals whose lives have been improved through access to quality education, breaking the barriers of social and economic inequality.(此教育的变革潜力在无数个人的故事中显而易见，他们的生活因获得优质教育而得到改善，打破了社会和经济不平等的障碍)”可推知，教育对社会而言具有对抗不平等的力量。故选D。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章倒数第二段“The transformative potential of education is evident in the countless stories of individuals whose lives have been improved through access to quality education, breaking the barriers of social and economic inequality.(此教育的变革潜力在无数个人的故事中显而易见，他们的生活因获得优质教育而得到改善，打破了社会和经济不平等的障碍)”及最后一段“In conclusion, my journey through the fields of education has been nothing short of transformative.(总而言之，我在教育领域的经历对我来说无异于一场变革)”可知，本文由作者自己接受教育的亲身经历，表明教育对于个人甚至社会有着变革的力量，C选项“教育的变革力量”为本文的主题。故选C。 第二节．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。(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) There’s been growing concerns about the damaging impact of human travel on the environment in recent years. Irresponsible tourism is a main cause of environmental destruction. The destruction of the natural environment is an urgent matter as it directly affects everyone’s well-being. ____36____ As a student passionate about travel, you should leave as little carbon pollution as possible wherever you visit. Avoid takeaways as many as possible Buying “food to go” seems logical when you are in a rush. Though convenient, this kind of take-out packaging often uses disposable (一次性的) plastic boxes and bags, which can contribute significantly to environmental pollution if not properly disposed of. ____37____ You can, instead, eat out in a restaurant while enjoying a scenic atmosphere. If you have to take away something like coffee, use a reusable cup. Go for train or bus when traveling nationally Transportation accounts for nearly a third of all greenhouse gases produced in the environment. Flying and driving, in particular, are major contributors to carbon emissions within the transportation sector, with domestic flying emitting more carbon than driving. ____38____ Stay on designated roads and foot paths Responsible tourism is about having as minimum physical interaction with the wild as possible. We not only protect the fragile ecosystems around us but also ensure our own safety. ____39____ If you stray away from designated (指定) paths, you risk damaging plants and the natural habitat for animals. Pick up trash after yourself and others ____40____ Instead of dropping trash, why not pick it up? You can significantly impact the environment by picking up trash along trails when hiking or backpacking for proper disposal. In conclusion, responsible tourism is traveling with awareness, respect, and consideration for the places you visit. It’s about ensuring that your travel experiences enrich not only your own lives but also contribute positively to the destinations you explore, leaving them better than you found them. A. Therefore, hike for some trips at times. B. So stick to marked roads and footpaths. C. Pay attention to the trash while traveling. D. Make a habit of collecting trash after yourself. E. Therefore, use public transport for short travels. F. You don’t have to be in a rush when on holiday. G. These concerns have resulted in the green travel campaign. 【答案】36. G 37. F 38. E 39. B 40. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要讲的是旅游中应注意的环保问题，同时提出了几点建议和要求。 【36题详解】 根据上文“There’s been growing concerns about the damaging impact of human travel on the environment in recent years. (近年来，人们越来越担心人类旅行对环境的破坏性影响。)”指出旅游对环境的破坏引起人们的担忧，根据后文“As a student passionate about travel, you should leave as little carbon pollution as possible wherever you visit.(作为一名热爱旅行的学生，无论你去哪里，你都应该尽可能少地留下碳污染。)”可知此处讲的是外出旅行时我们应该尽可能地减少碳污染，空处承上启下，所以空处应该讲这些担忧促使人们采取的行动，选项G These concerns have resulted in the green travel campaign.(这些担忧导致了绿色旅行运动。)说明这些担忧促成了绿色旅行运动，承接上文，引出下文，而且G项中的These concerns指代上文的growing concerns，符合上下文语境，故选G项。 【37题详解】 根据上文“Buying “food to go” seems logical when you are in a rush. Though convenient, this kind of take-out packaging often uses disposable(一次性的) plastic boxes and bags, which can contribute significantly to environmental pollution if not properly disposed of. (当你赶时间的时候，买“外带食物”似乎是合乎逻辑的。虽然方便，但这种外卖包装通常使用一次性塑料盒和塑料袋，如果处理不当，会对环境造成严重污染。)”可知旅游中为赶时间而买的“外带食物”如果处理不当会造成污染，根据空后“You can, instead, eat out in a restaurant while enjoying a scenic atmosphere. If you have to take away something like coffee, use a reusable cup.( 相反，你可以在餐馆吃饭，同时享受风景优美的氛围。如果你不得不带走咖啡之类的东西，使用可重复使用的杯子。)”可知此处讲的是旅游中可以选择在餐馆慢慢吃饭，而不是为赶时间而买“外带食物”，空处承上启下，所以空处应该讲度假时不必着急，选项F You don’t have to be in a rush when on holiday.(度假时你不必着急。)建议度假时不应太匆忙，承接上文，引出下文，而且选项F中的in a rush与本段开头句中的in a rush相对应，符合上下文语境，故选F项。 【38题详解】 根据上文“Transportation accounts for nearly a third of all greenhouse gases produced in the environment. Flying and driving, in particular, are major contributors to carbon emissions(排放) within the transportation sector, with domestic flying emitting more carbon than driving.(交通运输产生的温室气体占环境温室气体排放总量的近三分之一。尤其是飞行和驾驶，是交通运输部门碳排放的主要来源，国内飞行的碳排放量超过了驾驶。)”可知交通运输包括驾驶都会造成污染，空处位于段末，应对前文进行总结，所以空处应该讲既然交通运输包括驾驶都会造成污染，那么旅行时我们应该怎么做，选项E Therefore, use public transport for short travels.(因此，短途旅行使用公共交通工具。)指出短途旅行时我们应使用公共交通工具，减少自驾，承接上文，和上文之间构成因果关系，而且选项E中的public transport对应小标题中的train or bus，符合上下文语境，故选E项。 【39题详解】 根据上文“We not only protect the fragile ecosystems around us but also ensure our own safety.(我们不仅要保护我们周围脆弱的生态系统，还要确保我们自己的安全。)”可知旅行中我们要保护生态系统并注意自身安全，根据空后“If you stray away from designated(指定) paths, you risk damaging plants and the natural habitat for animals.(如果你偏离了指定的路径，你就有可能破坏植物和动物的自然栖息地。)”可知此处指出旅行中不按指定路线走所带来的后果，空处承上启下，所以空处应该建议我们按指定路线走，选项B So stick to marked roads and footpaths.(所以要坚持走有标志的道路和人行道。)指出要坚持走有标志的道路和人行道，与上文构成因果关系，和小标题Stay on designated roads and foot paths (请走指定的道路和步行道)语义一致，符合上下语境，故选B项。 【40题详解】 根据本段小标题“Pick up trash after yourself and others(把自己和别人的垃圾捡起来)”以及空后“Instead of dropping trash, why not pick it up? You can significantly impact the environment by picking up trash along trails when hiking or backpacking for proper disposal. (与其扔垃圾，为什么不把它捡起来呢？徒步旅行或背包旅行时，你可以在小路上捡起垃圾，并妥善处理，这会对环境产生重大影响。)”可知本段建议我们在旅游中妥善处理垃圾，空处为本段主题句，所以空处应该讲的是我们应养成随手捡垃圾的习惯，选项D Make a habit of collecting trash after yourself. (养成随手捡垃圾的习惯。)引领后文，选项中的collecting trash 对应小标题中的Pick up trash，符合上下文语境，故选D项。 第三部分 语言知识运用(共三节，满分50分) 第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(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。 How do we make good things out of bad? How do we look at ourselves? Can there be a ___41___ side even in our pain? There was an elderly woman who needed to walk down to the river every morning to ___42___ water for drinking, cooking and cleaning. She ___43___ two buckets, filled them up on the riverbank and walked back with them to her rural ___44___. One of the buckets was newer, perfectly sealed (密封) and ___45___ its water completely. The second bucket was older and contained a few thin cracks that would ___46___ water as the elderly woman walked. By the time she arrived home, ___47___ about one third of the water in the second bucket was left. One day, on the walk down to the river, the cracked bucket that had always felt like it wasn’t as good as the other bucket said to the elderly woman, ‘‘I want you to know that water has been ___48___ out every morning for the past several years. I’m so sorry for being cracked and making your life more ___49___. I understand if you need to ____50____ me with a better bucket.” The elderly woman ____51____, ‘‘do you really think I haven’t known about your cracks this whole time? Look at all the beautiful flowers that grow on the ____52____ from my cottage to the river. I ____53____ their seeds, but every morning it was you who ____54____ them.” We all have a few cracks, but choose to see how it’s exactly those ____55____ that make us good enough. 41. A. riper B. wiser C. broader D. brighter 42. A. order B. fetch C. drop D. boil 43. A. carried B. repaired C. searched D. lost 44. A. store B. school C. cottage D. farm 45. A. purified B. held C. hid D. heated 46. A. leak B. absorb C. pollute D. empty 47. A. reasonably B. suddenly C. amazingly D. typically 48. A. running B. escaping C. spilling D. climbing 49. A. ordinary B. comfortable C. boring D. difficult 50. A. mark B. replace C. reward D. combine 51. A. smiled B. sighed C. shouted D. defended 52. A. wall B. tree C. path D. border 53. A. abandoned B. saved C. booked D. planted 54. A. picked B. watered C. removed D. spread 55. A. characteristics B. buckets C. cracks D. strengths 【答案】41. D 42. B 43. A 44. C 45. B 46. A 47. D 48. C 49. D 50. B 51. A 52. C 53. D 54. B 55. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲述了有一位老妇人有两只水桶，其中一只比较旧而且有很多裂缝，但是因为有裂缝漏水，所以灌溉了路边的花朵。启示人们：每个人都有自己的“裂缝”，但是我们应该看到这些“裂缝”让我们变得足够好的一面。 【41题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：即使在痛苦中也能有光明的一面吗？A. riper更成熟的；B. wiser更明智的；C. broader更宽阔的；D. brighter更光明的。根据前文“How do we make good things out of bad?”和后文“in our pain”可知，句中两个方面是相对的，在提问坏事中有没有好的因素，痛苦中能不能有光明。故选D项。 【42题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：有一位老妇人，每天早上都要走到河边打水喝、做饭和打扫卫生。A. order点菜；B. fetch去取，去打；C. drop落下；D. boil煮沸。根据后文“water for drinking, cooking and cleaning”以及常识可知，此处表示老妇人每天早上都要到河边打水回家用。故选B项。 【43题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她提着两个水桶，在河岸上装满水，然后走回她在乡下的小屋。A. carried携带；B. repaired修理；C. searched搜索；D. lost失去。根据后文“two buckets, filled them up on the riverbank”可知，老妇人带着两个水桶去装满水。故选A项。 【44题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. store商店；B. school学校；C. cottage小屋；D. farm农场。根据上文“walked back with them to her rural”和第四段中“Look at all the beautiful flowers that grow on the ___12___ from my cottage to the river.”可知，此处表示老妇人提着两个装满水的水桶，走回她的小屋。故选C项。 【45题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：其中一个桶比较新，密封得很好，能完全装水。A. purified净化；B. held容纳；C. hid隐藏；D. heated加热。根据前文“One of the buckets was newer, perfectly sealed (密封)”可知，其中一个桶比较新，密封得很好，能完全装水。故选B项。 【46题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：第二个水桶比较旧，上面有几条细细裂缝，老妇人走路的时候就会漏水。A. leak漏水；B. absorb吸收；C. pollute污染；D. empty清空。根据前文“The second bucket was older and contained a few thin cracks”可知，第二个水桶比较旧，上面有几条细细的裂缝会漏水。故选A项。 【47题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：当她回到家时，第二个桶里的水通常只剩下三分之一。A. reasonably合理地；B. suddenly突然；C. amazingly令人惊讶地；D. typically典型地，通常。根据前文“The second bucket was older and contained a few thin cracks that would ___6___ water as the elderly woman walked.”和后文“about one third of the water in the second bucket was left”可知，第二个桶漏水，回到家时，桶里的水通常只剩下三分之一。故选D项。 48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：有一天，在走到河边的路上，那个有裂缝的水桶对老妇人说：“我想让你知道，在过去的几年里，每天早上都有水流出来。”A. running跑；B. escaping逃离；C. spilling溢出，洒出；D. climbing爬。根据第三段中“The second bucket was older and contained a few thin cracks that would ___6___ water as the elderly woman walked.”可知，每天早上都有水从有裂缝的水桶流出来。故选C项。 【49题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很抱歉我的裂缝让你的生活更困难了。A. ordinary普通的；B. comfortable舒适的；C. boring令人厌烦的；D. difficult困难的。根据语境和前文“I’m so sorry for being cracked and making your life more”可知，木桶漏水使妇人的生活更困难。故选D项。 【50题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果你需要换一个更好的水桶，我能理解。A. mark标记；B. replace代替；C. reward奖励；D. combine结合。根据第三段中“The second bucket was older and contained a few thin cracks that would ___6___ water as the elderly woman walked.”和后文“me with a better bucket”可知，此处指换一个更好的水桶。故选B项。 【51题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：老妇人微笑着说：“你真的以为我一直都不知道你的裂缝吗？”A. smiled微笑；B. sighed叹气；C. shouted大喊；D. defended防御。根据后文“Look at all the beautiful flowers that grow on the ___12___ from my cottage to the river. I ___13___their seeds, but every morning it was you who ___14___ them.”可知，老妇人并没有觉得有裂缝的水桶一无是处，所以此处表示她微笑着说。故选A项。 【52题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：看看从我的小屋到河边的小路上长着的那些美丽的花。A. wall墙；B. tree树；C. path道路；D. border边界。根据前文“Look at all the beautiful flowers that grow”和后文“from my cottage to the river”可知，此处表示从妇人的小屋到河边的小路上长着美丽的花。故选C项。 【53题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我种下了它们的种子，但每天早上都是你给它们浇水。A. abandoned抛弃；B. saved救；C. booked预定；D. planted种。根据前文“Look at all the beautiful flowers that grow on the ___12___ from my cottage to the river.”和后文“their seeds”可知，妇人种下了种子，所以得到水的浇灌后，小路上长着美丽的花。故选D项。 【54题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. picked捡起；B. watered浇水；C. removed移开；D. spread传播。根据第三段中“The second bucket was older and contained a few thin cracks that would ___6___ water as the elderly woman walked.”和“Look at all the beautiful flowers that grow on the ___12___ from my cottage to the river.”可知，有裂缝的木桶漏出来的水一直在浇灌路上的花。故选B项。 【55题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们都有一些缺陷（裂缝），但选择去看看，正是这些缺陷（裂缝）让我们变得足够优秀。A. characteristics特征；B. buckets水桶；C. cracks裂缝；D. strengths力量。根据上文有裂缝的木桶漏水浇灌了路边的花和前文“We all have a few cracks”可知，我们都有一些缺陷（裂缝），正是这些缺陷（裂缝）让我们变得足够优秀。故选C项。 第二节 语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分) 根据句意和括号内提示词，在空白处填入正确形式，每个空白处不多于3个词。 In the 12th century, the Southern Song Dynasty moved its capital to Lin’an. Near Lin’an, on the banks of Lake Tai is the city of Suzhou. Given its location near the capital and its ___56___ (nature) beauty, Suzhou became a preferred place ___57___ (live). Thus, there were over 300 gardens ___58___ (build) here, and more than 60 are still in existence. Among these gardens, the Humble Administrator’s Garden (Zhuozheng Yuan) is the largest and the most famous, and water pools take up a third of its area. ___59___ (surround) the water pools is a luxuriant (繁茂的) group of flowers, plants, and trees, all carefully chosen according to the way their seasonal colors reflect off the sparkling water below. As is typical ___60___ Suzhou gardens, this garden ___61___ (separate) into different sections, offering ___62___ (vary) kinds of spaces in diverse shapes and sizes that represent different moods and feelings. Since it is such a large garden, no simple ___63___ (describe) of the garden will do. ___64___ you have to do is walk among the water and plants, enjoy every moment, ____65____ find your own treasures depending on your mood that day. 【答案】56. natural 57. to live 58. built 59. Surrounding 60. of 61. is separated 62. various 63. description 64. What##All 65. and 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了苏州园林的历史发展。 【56题详解】 考查形容词。句意：由于其靠近首都的地理位置和自然美景，苏州成为人们首选的居住地。修饰名词beauty用形容词。故填natural。 【57题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：同上。此处用不定式作后置定语修饰名词place。故填to live。 【58题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：因此，这里建造了300多个花园，至今仍有60多个。此处为非谓语，动词和前文名词gardens之间是被动关系，用其过去分词作后置定语。故填built。 【59题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：水池周围是一群繁茂的花卉、植物和树木，所有这些都是根据它们的季节颜色反射在波光粼粼的水面上的方式精心挑选的。此处为倒装句型，动词和主语a luxuriant (繁茂的) group of flowers, plants, and trees之间是主动关系，故用其现在分词开头。句首字母大写，故填Surrounding。 【60题详解】 考查介词。句意：作为典型的苏州园林，这个园林被分成不同的部分，提供不同形状和大小的各种空间，代表不同的情绪和感受。be typical of“是……的典型”是固定搭配。故填of。 【61题详解】 考查时态和语态。句意：同上。动词separate“（使）分开”和主语之间是被动关系，此处描述客观事实，用一般现在时的被动语态。主谓一致，故填is separated。 【62题详解】 考查形容词。句意：同上。修饰名词kinds用形容词，various kinds of意为“各种各样的”。故填various。 【63题详解】 考查名词。句意：因为它是一个如此大的花园，简单地描述它是不够的。根据后文will do可知，此处应用名词description(不可数)作主语。故填description。 【64题详解】 考查主语从句或不定代词。句意：你要做的就是走在水和植物之间，享受每一刻，根据当天的心情找到属于自己的宝藏。此处引导主语从句，从句中缺少宾语，指代事物，用连接代词what引导，意为“……的事物”；也可以用不定代词all作主语，后文为that引导的定语从句，that作从句宾语，可省略。句首字母大写，故填What/All。 【65题详解】 考查连词。句意：同上。后文不带to不定式find和前文walk、enjoy是并列关系，并列作表语。故填and。 第三节 词汇知识运用 (共20 小题，满分20分) 1) 单词拼写：根据所给汉语或提示词，在空白处填入单词的正确形式(共10小题, 每小题1分.) 66. Having seen quite a few productions of Hamlet and read the play many times, I was full of _______(自信). (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】confidence 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：看过几部《哈姆雷特》的演出，也读过很多遍剧本，我充满了信心。根据单词汉语提示“信心”及空前的was full of 可知应填名词形式，作宾语，且为不可数名词。故填confidence。 67. Using such techniques, the opera had _______(变成) a small stage into the whole universe. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】transformed ##changed ##turned ##converted 【解析】 【详解】考查时态。句意：用这样的手法，歌剧把一个小舞台变成了整个宇宙。变成为transform/ change turn /convert。本句为过去完成时，故填每个词的过去分词形式。故填transformed /changed/ turned converted。 68. Leopards are such _______ (吸引人的) creatures and the cubs are adorable! (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】appealing/attractive/charming/fascinating 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：豹子是如此吸引人的动物，它们的幼崽非常可爱！表示“吸引人的”应用形容词appealing/attractive/charming/fascinating作定语。故填appealing/attractive/charming/fascinating。 69. The movie explores the theme of _______(责任) in an intelligent and humorous way. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】responsibility##duty 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：这部电影以一种智慧和幽默的方式探讨了责任的主题。根据汉语提示可知应用名词responsibility或duty，作宾语，故填responsibility/duty。 70. We got lost a few times even with the help of GPS, but _______ (最终) we managed to cross the Rocky Mountains. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】eventually ##finally ##ultimately ##lastly 【解析】 【详解】考查副词。句意：即使有全球定位系统的帮助，我们也迷路了几次，但最终我们设法越过了落基山脉。最终为eventually/ finally/ ultimately /lastly。作状语，修饰整个句子。故填eventually/ finally/ ultimately /lastly。 71. It is very _______(方便的) for us to pay by We-chat. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】convenient 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：用微信支付对我们来说很方便。形容词convenient作表语。故填convenient。 72. The Monkey King is really cool, and _______(确定地) a hero to me. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】definitely##surely##certainly 【解析】 【详解】考查副词。句意：孙悟空真的很酷，对我来说无疑是个英雄。根据汉语提示“确定地”，以及句子结构可知，此处需要副词充当状语，可使用definitely /surely /certainly。故填definitely /surely /certainly。 73. Be_______(感激的) for what you have, and you’ll end up having more. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】grateful ##thankful 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：感激你所拥有的，你就会拥有更多。“感激的”为形容词grateful/thankful，作表语。故填grateful/thankful。 74. Letters of __________(complain) continue to pour in. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】complaint 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：投诉信不断涌入。根据汉语提示可知，不可数名词complaint (投诉)符合句意，作宾语。故填complaint。 75. Doing morning exercise is _______(有益的) to your health. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】beneficial 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：做早操对你的健康有益。根据单词汉语提示“有益的”及空前的系动词is可知应填形容词形式beneficial，作表语，be beneficial to“对……有益”，故填beneficial。 2) 短语应用：用方框内短语的正确形式填空。请注意：其中有两个为多余短语。(共5小题，每题1分) 选词填空 be absorbed in be determined to find oneself glued to live up to ticks all the right boxes in particular on the edge of one’s seat 76 Many people thought she didn’t _______ Helen’s title of “the most beautiful woman in the world”. 77. Perhaps one day, readers of Scott Fitzgerald’s most admired work will _______ their screens by episodes of The Great Gatsby. 78. As soon as the curtain rose, I _______ the performance. 79. In 2013, I _______ make my dream come true. 80. The Kimberley region, _______, is unique and untouched. 【答案】76. live up to 77. find themselves glued to 78. was absorbed in 79. was determined to 80. in particular 【解析】 【76题详解】 考查动词短语和时态。句意：许多人认为她配不上海伦“世界上最美丽的女人”的称号。由句意空处表示“达到某种标准；符合某种水平”应用动词短语live up to，由空前的she didn’t 可知，空处应填动词原形，故填live up to。 【77题详解】 考查动词短语和时态。句意：也许有一天，Scott Fitzgerald这部最受推崇作品的读者会发现自己对《了不起的盖茨比》的情节非常着迷。由句意空处表示“发现自己对……非常着迷”应用动词短语find oneself glued to，由空前的will可知，空处应填动词原形，主语为readers，反身代词应用themselves。故填find themselves glued to。 【78题详解】 考查动词短语和时态。句意：幕布一升起，我就全神贯注地观看演出。由句意空处表示“全神贯注”应用动词短语be absorbed in，根据句中rose可知，动作发生在过去，应用一般过去时，且主语为I，be动词使用was。故填was absorbed in。 【79题详解】 考查动词短语和时态。句意：2013年，我下定决心要实现我的梦想。由句意空处表示“决心做某事”应用动词短语be determined to，根据时间状语In 2013可知，动作发生在过去，应用一般过去时，且主语为I，be动词使用was。故填was determined to。 【80题详解】 考查介词短语。句意：特别是Kimberley地区，它是独一无二的，没有受到过破坏。由句意空处表示“特别”应用介词短语in particular，故填in particular。 3)语法单项选择(共5小题，每小题1分.) 81. I love to photograph the _______ sun. A. rise B. rose C. risen D. rising 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查现在分词。句意：我喜欢拍摄初升的太阳。空处应填非谓语动词，由句意此处表示“正在升起的”应用现在分词rising，表示主动，作前置定语。故选D项。 82. The structure is used more often in _______ English than in _______ English. A. speaking; writing B. spoken; written C. speaking; written D. spoken; writing 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：这个结构在英语口语中比在书面语中更常用。由句意空①意为“口语”应用spoken English，空②意为“书面英语”应用written English，过去分词作前置定语，表示被动，故选B项。 83. He _______. After driving at top speed, he arrived half an hour early. A. needn’t have hurried B. must have hurried C. should have hurried D. can’t have hurried 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查情态动词+have done。句意：他本不必那么匆忙。他以最快的速度开车后，提前半小时到了。根据“After driving at top speed, he arrived half an hour early.”可知，他本不必那么匆忙。needn’t have done本不必做某事而做了某事。故选A项。 84. Researchers_______several scientists are focusing on an important study. A. consist of B. consisting of C. consisted of D. to consist of 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查现在分词。句意：由几位科学家组成的研究人员正在进行一项重要的研究。由空后的several scientists are focusing on an important study可知空处应填非谓语动词，主语Researchers与动词短语consist of“由……组成”之间为主动关系，应用现在分词表示主动，作后置定语。故填B项。 85. There_______a large supermarket in the city. A. is used to be B. is used to being C. used to be D. used to being 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查固定句型。句意：这个城市过去有一家大超市。A. be used to do“被用来做某事”；B. be used to doing“习惯做某事”；C. used to do“过去常常做某事”，由空前的There及句意可知此处为there be句型，表示“过去曾经有”，应用there used to be，故选C项。 第四部分：写作(共一节，满分20分) 86. 假定你是李华，上周日去了一个当地的公园游玩。请你用英语给交换生Jack写一封邮件，和他分享此事，内容包括： 1. 公园景色；2. 游玩过程；3. 你的收获。 Dear Jack, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Jack, I hope you’re doing well! Last Sunday, I had an amazing time in a nearby park. It was a beautiful place with green grass, blooming flowers and a peaceful lake. During my visit, I participated in a calming yoga session by the lake and explored the park on a bike. I crossed pretty bridges and admired a charming waterfall along the way. Being surrounded by nature brought me a sense of peace and joy. It was a much-needed escape from the stress of daily life. I felt refreshed and energetic after spending time in such a beautiful environment. I highly recommend you to visit this park personally too. Let’s plan a visit together sometime. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给交换生Jack写一封邮件，向他介绍上周去当地的公园游玩的事情。 【详解】1.词汇积累 令人惊讶的：amazing→surprising 参加：participate in→take part in 欣赏：admire→appreciate 亲自：personally→in person 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：It was a beautiful place with green grass, blooming flowers and a peaceful lake. 拓展句：It was a beautiful place where there was green grass, blooming flowers, and a peaceful lake. 【点睛】【高分句型1】 Being surrounded by nature brought me a sense of peace and joy.（运用了动名词作主语） 【高分句型2】 I felt refreshed and energetic after spending time in such a beautiful environment.（运用了动名词作介词的宾语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 石嘴山三中2023-2024学年第二学期高一年级月考(2)英语试卷 (考试时间：120分钟 满分 150分) 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) 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。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will Emma probably do this afternoon? A. Do her homework. B. See a doctor. C. Take a class. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the weather probably like now? A. Hot. B. Cool. C. Cold. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Waiter and customer. C. Colleagues. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers probably talking about? A. A drawing. B. A novel. C. A photo. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Which does the woman probably like best? A. Volleyball. B. Basketball. C. Baseball. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6 What does the woman want the man to do? A. Buy the concert tickets. B. Drive her to a concert. C. Lend his car to her. 7. What day is it today? A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What does the man want to be? A. A teacher. B. A lawyer. C. churchman. 9. What does the man want most? A. Wealth. B. Happiness. C. Greatness. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What is the time now? A. 9:30. B. 10:00. C. 10:30. 11. Who is Jack Smith? A. A general manager. B. A sales manager. C. A marketing manager. 12. What will the woman do at 3:00 pm? A. Visit the factory. B. Taste different coffee. C. Sign an agreement. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. Who had a party last Saturday? A. Jack. B. Linda. C. Jenny. 14. When will the girl have to finish her homework? A. By this Friday. B. By this Saturday. C. By next Monday. 15. What is the girl going to do this weekend? A. Visit her cousin. B. Clean her room. C. Visit the library. 16. Where did the girl find useful information for her homework? A. From the books. B. From her brother. C. From the Internet. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What subject is Timmy teaching now? A. Math. B. French. C. Science. 18. What makes Timmy a good teacher? A. He is hard-working. B. He reads and writes quickly. C. He can understand students well. 19. What do the students think of Timmy’s lessons? A. Difficult. B. Exciting. C. Boring. 20. How does Timmy teach his students? A. By asking them to read lots of books. B. By giving them study methods. C. By using real examples. 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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。 A Road Trip Apps You Need Before You Leave Best App for Route Planning Ever wonder how do livery drivers manage to hit so many different places in a relatively short amount of time? It’s because they’re using an app like Road Warrior to plan their routes to be as efficient as possible. However, while many other route planning apps only take things like traffic into account, Road Warrior includes lots of other time-sucking details. The subscription options start at $10 per month. Best App for Gas Prices Gas prices have been something of a catastrophe recently, so travelers are naturally focused on finding the lowest rates whenever possible. GasBuddy is one of the most popular apps for locating affordable gas, especially on long road trips. Simply enter the starting point and destination, and then watch as all of the cheapest gas prices along your route pop up. Like many apps, there is a free version, as well as a premium(额外费用) option with added features. Best App for Planning Sightseeing For people who aren’t totally focused on getting from point A to point B in the fastest time possible, the Road Trippers app is an absolute must-have. Users can pan their trip from start to finish with as many as 150 waypoints stops when using the premium version of the app, which costs $29.99 per year. It won’t let you miss the famous scenic spots along the way. It estimates fuel costs allows for RV drivers to customize routes friendly to their particular vehicle and lets the user cooperate with friends who are also on the road. Best App for Family Games and Entertainment Sure you could listen to music or watch movies, but sometimes it’s fun to throw it way back with classic travel games. The Plates Family Travel app is a modernized version of the classic license plate game. There also a map feature that shows you exactly where you saw all the license plates on your road trip. This app is available for Apple or Google devices for free. 21. Which app can help you save time? A. GasBuddy. B. Road Warrior. C. RondTrippers. D. Plates Family Travel. 22. Who is more likely to use GasBuddy? A. Those who like playing games. B. Those who need license plates. C Those who prefer a unique route. D. Those who care about gas prices. 23. What is special about the Road Trippers app? A. It is available free of charge. B. It provides the shortest route. C. It recommends tourist attractions. D. It helps its users to make friends. B Van Gogh painted sunflowers for the first time in the summer of 1886. Two years later, his interest appeared again after he settled in Arles. After he had invited the French artist Paul Gauguin, whom he admired, to join his Studio of the South, he began painting sunflowers to brighten up the whitewashed walls of the yellow house he was living in, not far from the town’s railway station. Gauguin accepted Van Gogh’s invitation. When he began dragging his heels, Van Gogh painted the last two of the four original Sunflowers for the modest bedroom where his guest would sleep following his arrival that autumn. “Van Gogh saw the Sunflowers for Gauguin’s bedroom as a way of attracting his friend to come from Brittany,” says Bailey. According to Martin Gayford, “Gauguin was very surprised by the Sunflowers, which he repeatedly praised and asked for as a gift. Years later, Gauguin himself painted some sunflower pictures.” Van Gogh’s Sunflowers stand for his relationship with Gauguin. “I think he painted them for the joy of it,” says Jansen. “Van Gogh was at the height of his powers in the summer of 1888,” explains Bailey. “He painted the Sunflowers quickly and with great energy and confidence.” Van Gogh wrote to his brother Theo in late August, “I’m painting quickly now, which won’t surprise you when it’s a question of painting large Sunflowers.” Van Gogh recognized at once that he had created something important and that his sunflowers were so different. As he told Theo in January 1889, while other artists were known for painting other flowers, “The sunflower is mine.” This, in fact, explains the reason for the popularity of Van Gogh’s Sunflowers today. 24. Van Gogh painted sunflowers in 1888 in order to ________. A. give them to Gauguin B. make his living C. decorate his house D. show his artistic talent to others 25. Where were the last two Sunflowers placed by Van Gogh? ________. A. In the British museum B. In Gauguin’s bedroom C. In the town’s railway station D. In a rich businessman’s house 26. What does “dragging his heels” in paragraph 2 mean in the passage? A. Putting up his paintings. B. Packing up his baggage. C. Preparing for his departure. D. delaying his coming. 27. From the last two paragraphs we can learn that ________. A. Van Gogh was not good at painting large Sunflowers B. Van Gogh had much trouble in painting the Sunflowers C. Van Gogh didn’t like his Sunflowers at all at that time D. Van Gogh realized the Sunflowers would make him known C Sometimes trees can be a little too respectful of one another’s boundaries. Or maybe they just stop growing when they get too close. The phenomenon is called crown (树冠) shyness-the tops of individual trees do not touch each other, creating a visible gap between the tree crowns. Experts aren’t exactly sure why the naturally occurring phenomenon happens, but they’ve been studying it for decades and have a few theories. In 1955 a biologist Putz noticed that the trees, which grow close together, can rub against each other when the wind is strong enough. The resulting abrasion (磨损) helps form and maintain the shyness gaps. In 1986, this theory was backed up by Dr. Miguel Franco, who noticed that the branches of Picea sitchensis and Larix kaempferi trees suffered physical damage during abrasion, which killed the leading branches. The presence of broken tips at the points where branches meet lends support to the abrasion theory. However, one Malaysian scholar suggests that shyness gaps result from the influences individual trees have on one another. Trees cannot move, so if they have nearby neighbors, they are forced to compete for resources, especially light. According to this theory, each tree forces its neighbors into a pattern that maximizes resource collection and minimizes harmful competition. Trees grow in the direction of light, so branches would naturally try to avoid other plants that could shade them or prevent their growth, creating a gap between the tree crowns. Another possible reason for crown shyness is to prevent the spread of harmful insects, which could eat the tree’s leaves. Still someone believes the best scientific explanation so far is that the leaves of the tree release certain chemicals to stop other trees from growing too close. The answer could be just one of the above, or a combination of more. But some species have been adapted to take advantage of crown shyness to grow into shapes that go well with nearby trees and therefore economic profits can be maximized out of the phenomenon. 28. What is crown shyness according to the text? A. A behavior exhibited by insects in the crown of trees. B. A disease that affects the leaves of certain tree species. C. A phenomenon where trees grow taller than surrounding ones. D. An occurrence where crowns of trees avoid touching each other. 29. What is Miguel Franco’s attitude towards Putz’s theory? A. Supportive. B. Critical. C. Tolerant. D. Uncertain. 30. Which of the following may cause crown shyness according to Paragraph 3? A. The blowing wind effect. B. The release of a special chemical. C. A natural way of shade avoidance. D. An adaptation to stop insect spreading. 31. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. A further explanation of the theoretic framework. B. Supporting evidence for the research conclusions. C. A reasonable doubt about the research implications. D. Practical application of crown shyness phenomenon. D As I reflect on my educational journey, it becomes evident that the impact of education extends far beyond the ranges of the classroom. Education has been the guiding force that has shaped not only my academic progress but also my personal development and outlook on the world around me. From my earliest days in school, education has stimulated my intellectual curiosity and developed a deep-seated passion for learning. I remember the thrill of getting on a voyage of discovery with each new lesson, as my understanding of the world expanded through the acquisition (获得) of knowledge and the development of critical thinking skills. These experiences have not only nurtured (培养) my intellectual growth but have also equipped me with the tools to navigate the complexities of the modern world. However, the impact of education goes beyond the field of academia. It has played a critical role in shaping my character and values, equipping me with a sense of sympathy, understanding, and respect for others. Through interactions with peers from diverse backgrounds and exposure to various perspectives, education has been beneficial in cultivating my social and emotional intelligence. It has taught me the value of cooperation, the importance of embracing diversity, and the power of empathy (共情) in making meaningful connections with others. Furthermore, education has opened doors to opportunities that have paved the way for my future hard work. It has provided me with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue my passions, offering a platform for personal and professional growth. The transformative potential of education is evident in the countless stories of individuals whose lives have been improved through access to quality education, breaking the barriers of social and economic inequality. In conclusion, my journey through the fields of education has been nothing short of transformative. It has expanded my horizons, enriched my understanding of the world, and equipped me with the toots to make meaningful contributions to society. As I continue on this path of lifelong learning, I am deeply grateful for the profound impact of education on my life and remain committed to nurturing its transformative power in the lives of others. 32. According to Para. 2, how did education expand the author’s understanding of the world? A. By equipping the author with knowledge. B. By encouraging the author to accept others’ ideas. C. By informing the author of latest scientific development, D. By making the author more curious about others’perspectives. 33. What impact did education have on the author’s social and emotional intelligence? A. It made the author competitive and individualistic. B. It taught the author to value cooperation and varies. C. It made it easier for the author to solve the difficulties. D. It encourages the author to stick to his own opinion. 34. What does the passage suggest about influence of education in society in a broader sense? A. Education has unlimited potential to make individuals’ lives more colorful. B. Education is primarily focused on maintaining social development. C. Education ensures better working opportunities in the future. D. Education has the power to fight against inequality. 35. What is the topic of the passage? A. The importance of education technology. B. The role of author’s family education. C. The transformative power of education. D. The improvement of individuals’ education. 第二节．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。(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) There’s been growing concerns about the damaging impact of human travel on the environment in recent years. Irresponsible tourism is a main cause of environmental destruction. The destruction of the natural environment is an urgent matter as it directly affects everyone’s well-being. ____36____ As a student passionate about travel, you should leave as little carbon pollution as possible wherever you visit. Avoid takeaways as many as possible Buying “food to go” seems logical when you are in a rush. Though convenient, this kind of take-out packaging often uses disposable (一次性的) plastic boxes and bags, which can contribute significantly to environmental pollution if not properly disposed of. ____37____ You can, instead, eat out in a restaurant while enjoying a scenic atmosphere. If you have to take away something like coffee, use a reusable cup. Go for train or bus when traveling nationally Transportation accounts for nearly a third of all greenhouse gases produced in the environment. Flying and driving, in particular, are major contributors to carbon emissions within the transportation sector, with domestic flying emitting more carbon than driving. ____38____ Stay on designated roads and foot paths Responsible tourism is about having as minimum physical interaction with the wild as possible. We not only protect the fragile ecosystems around us but also ensure our own safety. ____39____ If you stray away from designated (指定) paths, you risk damaging plants and the natural habitat for animals. Pick up trash after yourself and others ____40____ Instead of dropping trash, why not pick it up? You can significantly impact the environment by picking up trash along trails when hiking or backpacking for proper disposal. In conclusion, responsible tourism is traveling with awareness, respect, and consideration for the places you visit. It’s about ensuring that your travel experiences enrich not only your own lives but also contribute positively to the destinations you explore, leaving them better than you found them. A. Therefore, hike for some trips at times. B. So stick to marked roads and footpaths. C. Pay attention to the trash while traveling. D. Make a habit of collecting trash after yourself. E. Therefore, use public transport for short travels. F. You don’t have to be in a rush when on holiday. G. These concerns have resulted in the green travel campaign. 第三部分 语言知识运用(共三节，满分50分) 第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(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。 How do we make good things out of bad? How do we look at ourselves? Can there be a ___41___ side even in our pain? There was an elderly woman who needed to walk down to the river every morning to ___42___ water for drinking, cooking and cleaning. She ___43___ two buckets, filled them up on the riverbank and walked back with them to her rural ___44___. One of the buckets was newer, perfectly sealed (密封) and ___45___ its water completely. The second bucket was older and contained a few thin cracks that would ___46___ water as the elderly woman walked. By the time she arrived home, ___47___ about one third of the water in the second bucket was left. One day, on the walk down to the river, the cracked bucket that had always felt like it wasn’t as good as the other bucket said to the elderly woman, ‘‘I want you to know that water has been ___48___ out every morning for the past several years. I’m so sorry for being cracked and making your life more ___49___. I understand if you need to ____50____ me with a better bucket.” The elderly woman ____51____, ‘‘do you really think I haven’t known about your cracks this whole time? Look at all the beautiful flowers that grow on the ____52____ from my cottage to the river. I ____53____ their seeds, but every morning it was you who ____54____ them.” We all have a few cracks, but choose to see how it’s exactly those ____55____ that make us good enough. 41. A. riper B. wiser C. broader D. brighter 42. A. order B. fetch C. drop D. boil 43. A. carried B. repaired C. searched D. lost 44. A. store B. school C. cottage D. farm 45. A. purified B. held C. hid D. heated 46. A. leak B. absorb C. pollute D. empty 47. A. reasonably B. suddenly C. amazingly D. typically 48. A. running B. escaping C. spilling D. climbing 49. A. ordinary B. comfortable C. boring D. difficult 50. A. mark B. replace C. reward D. combine 51. A. smiled B. sighed C. shouted D. defended 52. A. wall B. tree C. path D. border 53. A. abandoned B. saved C. booked D. planted 54. A. picked B. watered C. removed D. spread 55. A. characteristics B. buckets C. cracks D. strengths 第二节 语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分) 根据句意和括号内提示词，空白处填入正确形式，每个空白处不多于3个词。 In the 12th century, the Southern Song Dynasty moved its capital to Lin’an. Near Lin’an, on the banks of Lake Tai is the city of Suzhou. Given its location near the capital and its ___56___ (nature) beauty, Suzhou became a preferred place ___57___ (live). Thus, there were over 300 gardens ___58___ (build) here, and more than 60 are still in existence. Among these gardens, the Humble Administrator’s Garden (Zhuozheng Yuan) is the largest and the most famous, and water pools take up a third of its area. ___59___ (surround) the water pools is a luxuriant (繁茂的) group of flowers, plants, and trees, all carefully chosen according to the way their seasonal colors reflect off the sparkling water below. As is typical ___60___ Suzhou gardens, this garden ___61___ (separate) into different sections, offering ___62___ (vary) kinds of spaces in diverse shapes and sizes that represent different moods and feelings. Since it is such a large garden, no simple ___63___ (describe) of the garden will do. ___64___ you have to do is walk among the water and plants, enjoy every moment, ____65____ find your own treasures depending on your mood that day. 第三节 词汇知识运用 (共20 小题，满分20分) 1) 单词拼写：根据所给汉语或提示词，在空白处填入单词的正确形式(共10小题, 每小题1分.) 66. Having seen quite a few productions of Hamlet and read the play many times, I was full of _______(自信). (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 67. Using such techniques, the opera had _______(变成) a small stage into the whole universe. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 68. Leopards are such _______ (吸引人的) creatures and the cubs are adorable! (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 69. The movie explores the theme of _______(责任) in an intelligent and humorous way. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 70. We got lost a few times even with the help of GPS, but _______ (最终) we managed to cross the Rocky Mountains. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 71. It is very _______(方便的) for us to pay by We-chat. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 72. The Monkey King is really cool, and _______(确定地) a hero to me. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 73. Be_______(感激的) for what you have, and you’ll end up having more. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 74. Letters of __________(complain) continue to pour in. (所给词的适当形式填空) 75. Doing morning exercise is _______(有益的) to your health. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 2) 短语应用：用方框内短语的正确形式填空。请注意：其中有两个为多余短语。(共5小题，每题1分) 选词填空 be absorbed in be determined to find oneself glued to live up to ticks all the right boxes in particular on the edge of one’s seat 76. Many people thought she didn’t _______ Helen’s title of “the most beautiful woman in the world”. 77. Perhaps one day, readers of Scott Fitzgerald’s most admired work will _______ their screens by episodes of The Great Gatsby. 78. As soon as the curtain rose, I _______ the performance. 79. In 2013, I _______ make my dream come true. 80. The Kimberley region, _______, is unique and untouched. 3)语法单项选择(共5小题，每小题1分.) 81. I love to photograph the _______ sun. A. rise B. rose C. risen D. rising 82. The structure is used more often in _______ English than in _______ English. A. speaking; writing B. spoken; written C. speaking; written D. spoken; writing 83. He _______. After driving at top speed, he arrived half an hour early. A needn’t have hurried B. must have hurried C. should have hurried D. can’t have hurried 84. Researchers_______several scientists are focusing on an important study. A. consist of B. consisting of C. consisted of D. to consist of 85 There_______a large supermarket in the city. A. is used to be B. is used to being C. used to be D. used to being 第四部分：写作(共一节，满分20分) 86. 假定你是李华，上周日去了一个当地的公园游玩。请你用英语给交换生Jack写一封邮件，和他分享此事，内容包括： 1. 公园景色；2. 游玩过程；3. 你的收获。 Dear Jack, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$