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盐亭中学2023级2024年秋第二次月考英语试题 (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。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】 When will the man send a fax to the woman? A. At about 1:30. B. At about 2:30. C. At about 3:30. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: Hello, this is Ultimate Computers. We would like to fax some information about after-sales service to you. Could you get it now? W: I’m sorry, the fax won’t be working until 2:30. It’s 1:30. Could you try sending it an hour later? M: All right. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why does the man want to move? A. To be near his company. B. To go to a good school. C. To live in a big house. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: We’re going to move out of our apartment, although it’s near my company and the school. W: I see, with three kids growing up, that apartment is too small. 3. 此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the man do tomorrow evening? A. Plan the schedule. B. Have a meeting. C. Meet Mr. Cooper. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: What is the schedule for tomorrow? W: Let me see. You’ll have a meeting with Bill Smith at ten in the morning, then you’ll have an appointment with Mr. Cooper at seven in the evening. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers mainly talking about? A Christmas gifts. B. A coin collection. C. Family members. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Do you have your Christmas shopping done yet? M: Almost. I got a train model for my son, but I can’t seem to find anything for my wife. She would like a book or a case for her coin collection. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient. C. Teacher and student. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: I have to go to the toilet quite frequently. W: Well, it sounds as if you’ve picked up a stomach infection. Let me check your temperature and blood pressure. 第二节(共15小题，每小题15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 time will the speakers arrive at the hall? A. At 10:00. B. At 10:30. C. At 10:35. 7. How does the man feel now? A. Nervous. B. Bored. C. Confident. 【答案】6. B 7. A 【解析】 【原文】M: Honey, your dress looks beautiful. When did you buy it? W: I designed it myself. Are you ready? It’s ten o’clock now. We only have half an hour to get to the hall. M: Don’t worry. Your watch is five minutes fast. Help me with my time. I’m scared to death. This will be the first time I’ve made a speech in public. W: Don’t worry. I’ll cheer you on by your side. 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 seems to bother Paul? A. He lost his car keys. B. He forgot to pick up his aunt. C. He can’t drive his car now. 9. Where will the speakers go next? A. The hospital. B. The airport. C. Paul’s house. 【答案】8. C 9. C 【解析】 【原文】W: You look upset. What’s the matter, Paul? M: I locked my keys in the car, but I have to go to the airport to pick up my aunt. W: So what are you going to do? M: I don’t know. Could I borrow your car for a few hours? W: I’m sorry, but I need to drive it to the hospital this afternoon. Do you have spare keys at home? I could drive you home now. M: Yes, that will be 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】 10. What is the woman? A. An actress. B. A reporter. C. A hostess. 11. What should the interviewer do first in the telephone interview? A. Write down the questions. B. Make a self-introduction to the interviewee. C. Tell the interviewee the purpose of the interview. 12. What is important to the interviewer while listening? A. Taking notes carefully. B. Sharing opinions. C. Stopping talking. 【答案】10. C 11. B 12. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Hello, everyone. Today we are glad to invite Mr. Hunter to our show. He has been a journalist since twenty years old. He’s going to share something about the telephone interview with us. M: Hi, to conduct a telephone interview, first you need to get everything ready before the interview. Write down the questions you want to ask and make sure you won’t miss anything important W: Okay, what else shall we do? M: Well, when you do the interview, the first thing to do is tell them your name and workplace. W: But what if they are too busy with their work? M: That’s a very good question. You can tell them the purpose of the interview before they hang up. W: Then I can start the interview if they agree to give it, right? M: Yes, but be sure to take notes carefully and quickly while listening. W: Okay. Thank you very much, Mr. Hunter. 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. How many Canadian cities are larger than Quebec? A. 7. B. 8. C. 9. 14. Which season is the most beautiful in Quebec according to Nancy? A. Spring. B. Fall. C. Winter. 15. What language do most people speak in Quebec? A. French. B. English. C. Spanish. 16. What is Nancy’s favorite city? A. Paris. B. Quebec. C. New York. 【答案】13. B 14. B 15. A 16. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Miss Nancy, I’ve heard that you worked in Quebec for about four years before you came to Paris. Can you tell me something about Quebec? W: Well, of course. The city of Quebec is the capital of Quebec province. It lies in the northern and part of Canada. It’s the ninth biggest city in the country. M: I see. What’s the climate like there? W: Oh, it’s very comfortable. It’s fairly warm in spring and in summer it’s mostly bright and sunny. Fall is the most beautiful season. It’s the time to see red maple leaves. Winter in Quebec is a bit long, usually lasting about six months. In winter you can see snow everywhere and the whole world turns white. M: I can imagine that. Now please tell me something about the people there. W: The people in the city are mostly French Canadians and about ninety five percent of them only speak French. They enjoy a better life and live longer the most people in other parts of the world. M: Wow, it’s such a good place. You must Miss it very much, don’t you? W: Yes, but not very often. I was born in New York and was also brought up there, so I think it’s the best place to live and work. 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 is the great news about Alice Green? A. She’s got a promotion. B. She’s moved to a big city. C. She’s just found a well-paid job. 18. What did Alice Green do for the company last year? A. She set up a new department. B She helped increase the sales. C. She developed a new product. 19. What do people in the speaker’s company care about most? A. High technologies. B. Sales figures. C. Public praise. 20. What will Alice Green probably do next? A. Give a speech. B. Change her office. C. Meet some customers. 【答案】17. A 18. B 19. C 20. A 【解析】 【原文】 W: Hello, everyone. I have great news to report. Recently Alice Green was given a higher position in our company with higher pay. Congratulations to her. As her boss, I’ve seen her work for our company for a number of years and things have gone quite well. First, she helped our sales department increase sales by two hundred percent last year. Before that we only earned one million five hundred thousand dollars a year. We have advertised and promoted our products at trade shows on TV and in the newspaper, and customers really enjoyed our products and they were satisfied with our service, too. Our company has become better known, not only in our area but also in other cities. All of us know that what people say about our business to their family and friends is most important to our company. Any high technologies can’t compare with it. Besides increased sales, Alice has established a good working relationship with her colleagues. She recognizes others’ abilities and respects others’ opinions. I believe she has the abilities to leave the sales department in the right direction. Therefore, she deserves the promotion and pay raise. Okay, let’s welcome Alice green to speak to us. 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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Not ready for summer to end? We don’t blame you. But you don’t have to kiss the backyard barbecues, longer days, and boost of Vitamin D goodbye just yet. Welcome to Sydney, a heaven for true summer enthusiasts, where travelers can extend the warm weather for a few more sun-soaked months. Whether you’ re after a relaxed beach getaway or a cultured city escape, there are plenty of places to go that will help stave off the winter chill just a bit longer. When to go Book your trip for Australia’s summer, between November and February. It’s especially fun to visit over the holiday season, when sweating Santas walk the beaches near Bondi and fireworks crackle over Sydney Harbour on New Year’s Eve. If you’re looking to avoid the crowds and sky-high prices, book a trip in November or February when local kids are back in school. Where to embrace the heat The Bondi to Coogee Walk is a must-do 3.7-mile walk along the city’s craggy cliffs. Be sure to wear a swimsuit so you can stop at coves such as Clovelly Beach and Bronte Beach along the way and take a dip. Hop aboard the ferry from the harbor to Watsons Bay for incredible views. And if you’re feeling adventurous, take in the city from above as you climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Where to eat Sydney has no shortage of waterside restaurants. Arguably one of the most iconic in the city, Icebergs Dining Room has a menu full of freshly-caught fish and views of its famous rock pool. For something less tourist-filled, try Catalina in Rose Bay. It has views of the harbor and some of the city’s finest rock oysters, being the most liked leisurely restaurant in the city. Where to stay The new Capella Sydney is arguably the city’s most fabulous stay, thanks to its striking indigenous art and use of Australian-made products. If you’re planning to see as many city sights as possible, the Ace Hotel Sydney is a great centrally located spot—and don’t miss its rooftop bar where you can fully bask in a summer breeze. 21. Which is the tourist peak season of Sydney? A. January. B. February. C. August. D. November. 22. Where can tourists get a bird’s eye view of the city? A. Bondi to Coogee Walk. B. Clovelly Beach. C. Watsons Bay. D. Sydney Harbour Bridge. 23. What is special about Catalina in Rose Bay? A. The freshly-cooked fish. B. The views of rock pool. C. The reviews of the tourists. D. The relaxing atmosphere. 【答案】21. A 22. D 23. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了前往悉尼游玩的相关信息，包括何时前往、去哪儿玩、去哪里吃饭以及住在哪里等旅游相关的信息和建议，旨在帮助读者规划一次愉快的悉尼之旅。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章When to go部分中的“Book your trip for Australia’s summer, between November and February. It’s especially fun to visit over the holiday season, when sweating Santas walk the beaches near Bondi and fireworks crackle over Sydney Harbour on New Year’s Eve. (请在澳大利亚的夏季，即11月至2月期间规划你的行程。在节假日期间前往尤其有趣，那时你会看到满身大汗的圣诞老人漫步在邦迪海滩附近，而新年夜时悉尼港上空则会烟花绽放。)”可知，节假日期间去悉尼会尤为有趣。这里提到的“节假日”和“新年夜”通常指的是12月底到1月初的时间段，尤其是1月，因为这是澳大利亚的主要假期和新年的时间。虽然2月也是夏季的一部分，但1月通常是更受欢迎的旅游月份，因为新年庆祝活动和其他节日活动都集中在这个时间段。故选A。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Where to embrace the heat部分中的“And if you’re feeling adventurous, take in the city from above as you climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge. (如果你喜欢冒险，可以在爬上悉尼海港大桥时从上方俯瞰这座城市。)”可知，游客可以在悉尼海港大桥上方俯瞰城市全景。故选D。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Where to eat部分中的“For something less tourist-filled, try Catalina in Rose Bay. It has views of the harbor and some of the city’s finest rock oysters, being the most liked leisurely restaurant in the city. (如果你想找个不那么游客众多的地方，可以去玫瑰湾的Catalina餐厅。这里有海港美景和该市最美味的岩生蚝，是城市里最受喜爱的休闲餐厅。)”可知，Catalina餐厅不那么游客众多，由此可知，该餐厅具有放松的氛围，也暗示了这家餐厅有一个相对宁静和放松的环境。故选D。 B I helped a friend move house 18 months ago. We’ve known each other for more than a decade and helped each other out on numerous occasions. I was probably helping for 10 hours. She had a lot of pictures and art to move. So I loaded a lot of them into my car. Unfortunately, one of the pictures was damaged in transit. Later she told me that she got a quote to repair the canvas(画布) and that we could split it, paying $1,200 each. I asked her what the canvas was worth and she told me it was beside the point-this canvas belongs to her son, who lives in Germany, and it’s very special to him. To me, it seems that if you get free unprofessional help, then there’s no insurance. I feel quite shocked, and feel it is cause to end the friendship. Similar things may happen time to time in your life. What should you do to get out of this awkward situation? It is universally considered immoral to treat friends like a contractor(承包商), by asking to compensate(弥补) for the losses they cause. Friendship is ruled by what you can do for someone else, while business relationship by what you have to do. That’s why bringing financial restoration into friendships can change everything. There is another way. You may pay for it, but tell your friend: “I’m happy to help repair it, or pay a lesser amount. But I don’t think I took on that degree of financial responsibility when I agreed to help.” How she reacts will be the measure of the friendship. It might start to feel as though you’re enemies. In that case, this may be a natural ending point. If you do want to save the friendship, it might be worth asking your friend what else this is about and see how she would react. Did she feel you were careless with her things? Did she wish you’d seem more upset when this happened, never mind whose fault it was? Was this just out of anger because she really missed her son? There might be all kinds of things here you could help her feel “compensated for” without having to pay the cash. 24. What did the author take for granted before she helped her friend move house? A. Friends should help each other save money. B. The cost should be on the owner if damages occurred. C. One must get payment if the workload was too heavy. D. Expensive objects must be moved by professionals. 25. According to paragraph 3, which is common sense about friendship? A. Friendship and business are similar in nature. B. People can rarely find real friendship. C. Friends should sign a contract before doing a favor. D. Asking for financial compensation may ruin friendship. 26. Which way may save the friendship without paying money? A. Reminding her your friendship might break up. B. Telling her you feel even more upset. C. Denying that it was your fault. D. Arguing with her about the responsibility. 27. Where can we probably find the text? A. An academic journal. B. An entertainment magazine. C. A life column. D. An interview record. 【答案】24. B 25. D 26. B 27. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。文章讲述了一个朋友在帮助另一个朋友搬家过程中，不慎损坏了一幅画，而后者希望两人平分1200美元的修复费用。由此提出了两种处理方法：一是坚持认为在提供帮助时并未承担如此的经济责任；二是深入了解朋友的真正想法和感受，寻找不用金钱赔偿的其他弥补方式。作者认为，如何处理这一尴尬局面，将是对友谊的考验。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“To me, it seems that if you get free unprofessional help, then there’s no insurance.( 在我看来，如果你接受了免费的非专业帮助，那就没有保险可言了。)”可知，作者之前认为如果是免费帮助，发生损坏就不需要承担责任，即费用应由物主承担。故选B。 【25题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“It is universally considered immoral to treat friends like a contractor(承包商), by asking to compensate(弥补) for the losses they cause. Friendship is ruled by what you can do for someone else, while business relationship by what you have to do.  (普遍认为，像对待承包商一样要求朋友赔偿他们造成的损失是不道德的。友谊取决于你能为别人做什么，而商业关系取决于你必须做什么。)”可知，就作者看来要求金钱赔偿可能会破坏友谊即要求金钱赔偿可能会破坏友谊是常识。故选D。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“If you do want to save the friendship, it might be worth asking your friend what else this is about and see how she would react. Did she feel you were careless with her things? Did she wish you’d seem more upset when this happened, never mind whose fault it was? Was this just out of anger because she really missed her son? There might be all kinds of things here you could help her feel “compensated for” without having to pay the cash.(如果你真的想挽救这段友谊，不妨问问你的朋友这件事背后是否还有其他原因，并观察她的反应。她是否觉得你对她的东西不够小心？她是否希望你当时能表现出更难过的样子，而不管是谁的错？这只是因为她非常想念儿子而生气吗？这里可能有很多种情况，你可以在不支付现金的情况下，帮助她感到“得到了补偿”。)”可以推断，有时候朋友可能更看重你的态度和反应，而不是你是否承认错误或付钱。因此，告诉她你感到更加难过，可能会在不付钱的情况下挽救友谊。故选B。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，章讲述了一个朋友在帮助另一个朋友搬家过程中，不慎损坏了一幅画，而后者希望两人平分1200美元的修复费用。由此提出了两种处理方法：一是坚持认为在提供帮助时并未承担如此的经济责任；二是深入了解朋友的真正想法和感受，寻找不用金钱赔偿的其他弥补方式。作者认为，如何处理这一尴尬局面，将是对友谊的考验。文章主要讨论了如何处理因帮助朋友而产生的尴尬情况和如何挽回友谊，这些内容更贴近日常生活和人际关系，因此更可能出现在一个生活专栏中。故选C。 C It’s a balmy summer day at the beach — you’re lying in the sun, enjoying the water and hanging out with friends. But suddenly, you start to feel a familiar pain behind your temples (太阳穴), and you wonder: why do you always get headaches when it’s hot out? Some research does suggest that people’s rates of headaches rise when temperatures go up. However, experts like Dr. Nolan Pearson, a neurology fellow who specializes in headache at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, said it’s important to look beyond heat to find the reason for summertime headaches. “Weather is very common in the top five triggers (诱因) that people do report. But, I would speculate that it might be actually due to things that go along with hot weather rather than the heat itself.” Most research on heat and headaches only shows a connection between the two. For example, a study might look at hospital admission rates for headaches during different months of the year and find headaches are more common in summer. But that doesn’t prove that heat directly caused those headaches. There could be other environmental and lifestyle changes that happen during the summer — like air quality, light exposure or activity levels. Therefore, Pearson recommends that each person with headaches hone in on these possible triggers, since these have more research behind them and may be easier to handle than the heat itself. Poor air quality is a well-known headache trigger, and one common effect of heat waves is that they tend to make air quality worse. Heat can cause some chemical elements in the air to transform into ozone (臭氧) and other harmful substances. In addition, wind and air pressure systems driven by hot weather can make pollutants linger over cities, rather than float away. Warmer months also come along with longer days and greater UV (紫外线) exposure. Light exposure and headaches have a complicated relationship, though. While some research suggests that bright light isn’t a headache trigger, people with migraines (偏头痛) are often sensitive to bright lights during an attack. So it might be that a blazing summer sun can make existing headaches worse. On top of all of that, heat can destroy a person’s sleep schedule. “Good, restful sleep happens most effectively in a colder environment,” Pearson said. When a night of sleep is disturbed — by being overheated, for instance — people are significantly more likely to experience migraines and other headaches. 28. What may be the cause of summertime headaches? A. The direct effect of heat. B. Changes of living habits. C. Restful sleep in cool days. D. Chemical elements in the air. 29. What does the phrase “hone in on” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Take advantage of. B. Put up with. C. Head towards. D. Concentrate on. 30. Which of the following statements is true according to the text? A. Hospital admission rates for headaches are lower in summer than in winter. B. Poor air quality is the leading reason that triggers people’s headaches. C. Pollutants in the air can’t float away due to the destruction of the wind system. D. Exposure to the sun causes worse condition for people with migraines. 31. What might the author continue talking about? A. Effective measures in summertime. B. Major limitations in present research. C. Detailed analysis of people’s lifestyles. D. Explanations of experimental methods. 【答案】28. B 29. D 30. D 31. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章探讨了夏季头痛的原因，指出高温并非唯一诱因，还涉及空气质量、紫外线暴露和睡眠干扰等因素。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“However, experts like Dr. Nolan Pearson, a neurology fellow who specializes in headache at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, said it’s important to look beyond heat to find the reason for summertime headaches. (然而，洛杉矶西奈山医学中心专门研究头痛的神经病学研究员诺兰·皮尔逊博士等专家表示，要找出夏季头痛的原因，重要的是要超越热量本身。)”和第三段“But that doesn’t prove that heat directly caused those headaches. There could be other environmental and lifestyle changes that happen during the summer—like air quality, light exposure or activity levels. (但这并不能证明热量直接导致了这些头痛。夏季可能会有其他环境和生活方式的变化——比如空气质量、光照或活动水平。)”可知，夏季头痛的原因可能是生活习惯的改变，而不是直接由热引起的。故选B项。 【29题详解】 词义猜测题。根据文章第三段中的“There could be other environmental and lifestyle changes that happen during the summer—like air quality, light exposure or activity levels. (夏季可能会有其他环境和生活方式的变化——比如空气质量、光照或活动水平。)”和第三段中的“since these have more research behind them and may be easier to handle than the heat itself. (因为这些背后有更多的研究，而且可能比热量本身更容易处理。)”可知，皮尔逊建议每个头痛的人都要集中精力在这些可能的诱因上，由此可推测“hone in on”意为“集中于”。故选D项。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第五段“Warmer months also come along with longer days and greater UV (紫外线) exposure. Light exposure and headaches have a complicated relationship, though. While some research suggests that bright light isn’t a headache trigger, people with migraines (偏头痛) are often sensitive to bright lights during an attack. So it might be that a blazing summer sun can make existing headaches worse. (温暖的月份也伴随着更长的白天和更大的紫外线暴露。然而，光照和头痛有着复杂的关系。虽然一些研究表明强光不是头痛的诱因，但偏头痛患者在发作期间通常对强光敏感。因此，炎热的夏日阳光可能会使现有的头痛更加严重。)”可知，阳光照射会使偏头痛患者的情况恶化。故选D项。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Some research does suggest that people’s rates of headaches rise when temperatures go up. (一些研究确实表明，当气温升高时，人们的头痛率会上升。)”和第三段“There could be other environmental and lifestyle changes that happen during the summer—like air quality, light exposure or activity levels. (夏季可能会发生其他环境和生活方式的变化，如空气质量、光照或活动水平。)”和第五段“So it might be that a blazing summer sun can make existing headaches worse. (因此，炎热的夏日阳光可能会使现有的头痛更加严重。)”可知，文章主要讨论了夏季头痛的可能原因，包括高温、空气质量、紫外线暴露等。再结合文章最后一段“On top of all of that, heat can destroy a person’s sleep schedule. “Good, restful sleep happens most effectively in a colder environment,” Pearson said. (最重要的是，高温会破坏一个人的睡眠时间表。皮尔逊说：“良好、宁静的睡眠在较冷的环境中最有效。”。)”，文章指出了良好睡眠的条件。因此，作者接下来可能会讨论如何在夏季采取有效的措施来改善睡眠，从而减轻或避免夏季头痛。故选A项。 D Turn on a light outside at night, and it won’t be long before lots of insects start gathering around it. This behavior has led to a popular comparison for attraction, “like a moth to a flame.” However, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Communications, it turns out that insects aren’t “attracted” to artificial lights, but rather confused by it. The new finding is based on a theory about insect orientation (定位). Due to their small and lightweight bodies, insects experience less air resistance, allowing them to achieve higher accelerations (加速度), which in turn makes it challenging for them to sense up and down during flight. So, they typically rely on stable light sources like the moon and stars to orient themselves at night, keeping the sky at their backs to stay upright. However, the introduction of artificial lights confuses their natural sense of direction. The insects you see circling street lights, in other words, are probably lost. To reach these conclusions, scientists used high-resolution cameras to film insects flying around artificial lights in Costa Rica. They also attached tiny sensors to insects and filmed motion-capture videos of them in flight. In this way, researchers can slow down the insects pace and study their movements in greater detail. The videos showed insects turning their backs toward sources of artificial light — even at the price of flipping over or crashing. This can be dangerous for insects, as circling around artificial lights can put them at risk from enemies, exhaustion, and starvation, causing many to die before morning. Night artificial light is a major cause of insect population loss, which could severely impact crop pollination and food supplies for larger animals, including humans. “Insects have been flying around for 370 million years, and it’s just in the last 150 years that it’s really gone wrong for them,” says entomologist Samuel Fabian of Imperial College London. “If we don’t want to influence large amounts of insect populations, we should not have lights shining up into the sky.” 32. What have scientists found out about insects? A. Artificial lights can disturb their sense of direction. B. Their populations are in decline. C. They often fly quickly during the night. D. Their eyesight is well adapted to light changes. 33. How did the scientists conduct the experiment? A. By detecting the living environment of insects. B. By monitoring the insects’ brain activity during flight. C. By making videos to study insects’ movements. D. By building models to analyze insects’ motion patterns. 34. Why does the author mention Fabian’s words in the last paragraph? A. To stress the importance of insects to food supplies. B. To appeal to people to reduce light pollution. C. To show the reasons for insects flying around lights. D. To explain the effects of insects’ death on human life. 35. Which is the most suitable title for the text? A. How Artificial Lights Impact the Ecosystem B. What Leads to the Loss of Insect Populations C. How Insects Orient Themselves in the Flight D. Why Insects are Attracted to Lights at Night 【答案】32. A 33. C 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。详细解释了昆虫为何会被夜间的灯光所吸引，揭示了背后的科学原因，并指出了这种现象对昆虫以及生态环境可能产生的影响。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The new finding is based on a theory about insect orientation (定位). Due to their small and lightweight bodies, insects experience less air resistance, allowing them to achieve higher accelerations (加速度), which in turn makes it challenging for them to sense up and down during flight. So, they typically rely on stable light sources like the moon and stars to orient themselves at night, keeping the sky at their backs to stay upright. However, the introduction of artificial lights confuses their natural sense of direction. The insects you see circling street lights, in other words, are probably lost. (这一新发现是基于昆虫定位的理论。由于昆虫体积小、重量轻，所受到的空气阻力较小，使它们能够获得更高的加速度，而这反过来又使它们在飞行中很难感知上下方向。因此，它们通常依靠稳定的光源，如月亮和星星，在夜间进行定位，保持天空在它们的背后，以保持身体直立。然而，人造光的引入扰乱了它们的自然方向感。换句话说，你看到在路灯周围盘旋的昆虫，可能迷失了方向。)”可知，关于昆虫，科学家们发现人造光会干扰它们的方向感。故选A项。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“To reach these conclusions, scientists used high-resolution cameras to film insects flying around artificial lights in Costa Rica. They also attached tiny sensors to insects and filmed motion-capture videos of them in flight. In this way, researchers can slow down the insects pace and study their movements in greater detail. The videos showed insects turning their backs toward sources of artificial light—even at the price of flipping over or crashing. (为了得出这些结论，科学家们使用高分辨率摄像机拍摄了哥斯达黎加昆虫在人造光周围飞行的视频。他们还在昆虫身上附着了微型传感器，并拍摄了它们在飞行中的动作捕捉视频。通过这种方式，研究人员可以放慢昆虫的速度，更详细地研究它们的运动。视频显示，昆虫会背对人造光源，甚至不惜以翻身或坠落的代价。)”可知，科学家们通过制作视频来研究昆虫的运动进行实验的。故选C项。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段““Insects have been flying around for 370 million years, and it’s just in the last 150 years that it’s really gone wrong for them,” says entomologist Samuel Fabian of Imperial College London. “If we don’t want to influence large amounts of insect populations, we should not have lights shining up into the sky.” (伦敦帝国理工学院的昆虫学家塞缪尔·法比安说：“昆虫已经飞行了3.7亿年，只是在过去的150年里，它们才真正出现了问题。”“如果我们不想影响大量的昆虫种群，我们就不应该让灯光照亮天空。”)”可知，此处法比安说如果我们不想影响大量的昆虫种群，我们就不应该让灯光照亮天空，所以是在呼吁人们减少光污染。故选B项。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Tun on a light outside at night, and it won’t be long before lots of insects start gathering around it. This behavior has led to a popular comparison for attraction, “like a moth to a flame.” However, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Communications, it turns out that insects aren’t “attracted” to artificial lights, but rather confused by it. (晚上在外面开一盏灯，不久就会有许多昆虫开始聚集在它周围。这种行为导致人们将吸引力比作“飞蛾扑火”。然而，根据发表在《自然通讯》杂志上的一项新研究，事实证明，昆虫并没有被人造光“吸引”，而是被人造光弄糊涂了)”以及纵观全文可知，本文主要解释了昆虫为何会被夜间的灯光所吸引，揭示了背后的科学原因，所以D项“Why Insects are Attracted to Lights at Night (为什么昆虫在夜间会被灯光吸引)”是本文最好的标题。故选D项。 第二节(共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 As a student, you have a lot of freedom when it comes to how you spend your time. But with that freedom comes the responsibility to make the most of your studying hours. Here are some tips to help you do just that. Create a schedule This means setting aside specific times for studying each day and then sticking to that schedule as closely as possible. Of course, there will be days when things come up, and you have to deviate(偏离) from your plan.____36____ Break up your study sessions into smaller periods Our brain can only focus effectively for so long before we start losing concentration.____37____chances are much higher that you won't remember all of the information you're trying to learn. Instead, break up your study sessions into shorter periods of time, with breaks in between to help you relax and recharge. ·Find a study place that works for you ___38___. Some people prefer to study in complete silence, while others find that some background noise helps them focus better. There is no right or wrong answer here-it's all about finding a place to study. that allows you to work as efficiently as possible. ·Take practice quizzes This will not only help you check your understanding of the concepts but also identify any area that may need more review.____39____,it will be much easier for you to direct your study sessions accordingly and make better use of your time overall. ____40____ If you find that you're struggling to understand the material or just not making progress as quickly as you’d like,seek assistance in time. There is no shame in admitting that you need assistance. In fact, it can save lots of time in the long run by getting you the support you need early on. A. Learn to accept failure B. Don’t be afraid to ask for help C. So if you try to study for several hours once D. Make sure that every minute you spend studying counts E. However, try not to go off-track too often or for too long F. Where you study can also affect how effectively you use your time G. And once you know what specific topics or ideas you need to work on 【答案】36. E 37. C 38. F 39. G 40. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要向读者提出几个充分利用时间学习的建议。 【36题详解】 由上文“This means setting aside specific times for studying each day and then sticking to that schedule as closely as possible. Of course, there will be days when things come up, and you have to deviate(偏离) from your plan.(这意味着每天留出特定的学习时间，然后尽可能严格遵守时间表。当然，总会有事情发生的时候，你不得不偏离你的计划。)”可知，上文讲有时我们会因为临时事情偏离计划，而E项However, try not to go off-track too often or for too long(但是，尽量不要太频繁或太长时间偏离轨道)符合语境，其中go off-track和上文deviate from your plan对应。故选E项。 【37题详解】 由前文“Our brain can only focus effectively for so long before we start losing concentration.(我们的大脑只能有效地集中注意力这么长一段时间，然后才会开始失去注意力。)”和后文“chances are much higher that you won't remember all of the information you're trying to learn.(你不记得你想学的所有信息的可能性要大得多。)”可知，前面讲大脑只能集中注意力一段时间，而后文讲记不住内容，所以所填空应说我们一次学习时间太长的话，我们会记不住学习内容。而C项So if you try to study for several hours once(所以如果你试着一次学习几个小时)符合语境，有承上启下作用。故选C项。 【38题详解】 由后文“Some people prefer to study in complete silence, while others find that some background noise helps them focus better. There is no right or wrong answer here-it's all about finding a place to study. that allows you to work as efficiently as possible.(有些人喜欢完全安静地学习，而另一些人则发现一些背景噪音有助于他们更好地集中注意力。这里没有正确或错误的答案，这都是关于找一个学习的地方。这使你能够尽可能高效地学习。)”可知，这段主要讲找一个学习的地方，而F项Where you study can also affect how effectively you use your time(你在哪里学习也会影响你如何有效地利用时间)符合语境，其中Where 和小标题中place对应，且本句有启下作用。故选F项。 【39题详解】 由后文“it will be much easier for you to direct your study sessions accordingly and make better use of your time overall.(你可以更容易地指导你的学习课程，更好地利用你的时间。)”可知，前文应讲明确你的方向，这样会更利于学习。而G项And once you know what specific topics or ideas you need to work on(一旦你知道你需要做什么具体的主题或想法)符合语境，其中 specific topics or ideas you need to work on与后文 direct your study sessions accordingly 对应，故选G项。 【40题详解】 由后文“If you find that you're struggling to understand the material or just not making progress as quickly as you’d like,seek assistance in time. There is no shame in admitting that you need assistance. In fact, it can save lots of time in the long run by getting you the support you need early on.(如果你发现你很难理解这些材料，或者只是没有像你想的那样快速地取得进展，请及时寻求帮助。承认你需要帮助并不可耻。事实上，通过尽早获得所需的支持，从长远来看，它可以节省大量时间。)”可知，这段主要讲要学会寻求帮助，而B项Don’t be afraid to ask for help(不要害怕寻求帮助)符合语境，对下文有概括作用，且help与下文也对应。故选B项。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Chen Zhigang, a man with extraordinary dedication, found his passion in life. Born in 1987, Chen Zhigang first ____41____ a 10-kilometer mini marathon event in 2015. Finishing it in 55 minutes gave Chen the confidence to try his ____42____ at various races from the half-marathon to full marathon. As an enterprise trainer, Chen always feels ____43____ from his high-intensity work. Running provides him a way ____44____, which has a “healing” function in his life. When he heard that the Paris Olympics organizing committee had ____45____ the establishment of a mass marathon at the Paris Olympics in 2022, Chen made a wish—to run during the Olympic Games. According to the rules, participants are eligible to participate if they ____46____ 100,000 points through a variety of sports, such as running, cycling and swimming. To accumulate points, Chen ran ____47____ up to 20 km with every 1 km earning 10 points. Besides running, he also went to the ____48____ for strength training and clambered up stairs to improve his physical fitness. Talking about the ____49____ of “running” in the Olympic Games, Chen says, “It doesn’t really need you to run fast, or _____50_____ run a lot, because there are many ways to accumulate points. In my opinion, it is the hope that we _____51_____ people can continue to exercise under the guidance of points, so as to fall in love with running.” Through these years of running, Chen says that for him, marathon training is a (an) _____52_____ to himself at his own pace. Every time he _____53_____ a little faster than the last time, it is a kind of success. Chen’s dedication and perseverance in marathon training have _____54_____ improved his physical health and mental resilience over the years. He hopes to _____55_____ more people to experience its charm. 41. A. showed off B. brought about C. succeeded in D. participated in 42. A. hand B. strategy C. patience D. strength 43. A. energetic B. exhausted C. sad D. angry 44. A. in B. out C. over D. up 45. A. announced B. discussed C. suggested D. wrote 46. A. spend B. lose C. accumulate D. access 47. A. times B. sizes C. heights D. distances 48. A. company B. gym C. school D. department 49. A. pursuit B. process C. property D. potential 50. A. ever B. still C. seldom D. even 51. A. usual B. regular C. ordinary D. special 52. A. reward B. opportunity C. skill D. challenge 53. A. competes B. explores C. handles D. cooperates 54. A. entirely B. slightly C. significantly D. fortunately 55. A. inspire B. remind C. discourage D. advise 【答案】41. D 42. A 43. B 44. B 45. A 46. C 47. D 48. B 49. B 50. D 51. C 52. D 53. A 54. C 55. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了中国马拉松爱好者陈志刚通过参与马拉松比赛并坚持训练，不仅提升了自身的身心健康，还希望能激励更多人体验马拉松的魅力。 【41题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：1987年出生的陈志刚在2015年首次参加了10公里迷你马拉松比赛。A. showed off炫耀；B. brought about引起；C. succeeded in成功；D. participated in参加。根据后文“a 10-kilometer mini marathon event in 2015.”可知，1987年出生的陈志刚在2015年首次参加了10公里迷你马拉松比赛。故选D。 【42题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：55分钟跑完全程给了陈信心，让他有信心在从半程马拉松到全程马拉松的各种比赛中一试身手。A. hand手；B. strategy策略；C. patience耐心；D. strength力量。根据后文“at various races from the half-marathon to full marathon.”可知，55分钟跑完全程给了陈信心，让他有信心在从半程马拉松到全程马拉松的各种比赛中一试身手。try one’s hand为固定短语，意为“一试身手”符合语境。故选A。 【43题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：作为一名企业培训师，陈总觉得高强度的工作让他筋疲力尽。A. energetic精力充沛的；B. exhausted筋疲力尽的；C. sad悲伤的；D. angry生气的。根据后文“from his high-intensity work.”可知，作为一名企业培训师，陈总觉得高强度的工作让他筋疲力尽。故选B。 【44题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：跑步为他提供了一条出路，对他的生活有“治愈”的作用。A. in在……里；B. out在外面；C. over结束；D. up向上。根据后文“which has a “healing” function in his life.”可知，跑步对陈的生活有“治愈”的作用，因此跑步为他提供了一条出路。故选B。 【45题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当他听说巴黎奥组委宣布2022年巴黎奥运会上设立群众马拉松比赛时，他萌生了一个愿望：在奥运会期间跑步。A. announced宣布；B. discussed讨论；C. suggested建议；D. wrote写。根据后文“the establishment of a mass marathon at the Paris Olympics in 2022,”可知，巴黎奥组委宣布在2022年巴黎奥运会上设立群众马拉松比赛。故选A。 【46题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：根据规定，参赛者必须通过跑步、骑自行车和游泳等各种运动累积10万分才有资格参加比赛。A. spend花费；B. lose失去；C. accumulate积累；D. access进入。根据后文“100,000 points through a variety of sports”以及后文“To accumulate points”可知，此处指累积10万分才有资格参加比赛。故选C。 47题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：为了积累积分，陈跑了20公里，每跑1公里就能得到10分。A. times次数；B. sizes大小；C. heights高度；D. distances距离。根据前文“To accumulate points”以及后文的“up to 20 km”可知，为了积累积分，陈跑了20公里的距离。故选D。 【48题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：除了跑步，他还去健身房进行力量训练，爬楼梯来提高身体素质。A. company公司；B. gym健身房；C. school学校；D. department部门。根据后文“for strength training and clambered up stairs to improve his physical fitness.”可知，他还去健身房进行力量训练，爬楼梯来提高身体素质。故选B。 【49题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：谈到在奥运会上“跑步”的过程，陈说：“它并不真的需要你跑得快，甚至跑得很多，因为有很多方法可以积累积分。A. pursuit追求；B. process过程；C. property财产；D. potential潜力。根据后文“of “running” in the Olympic Games”可知，谈到在奥运会上“跑步”的过程。故选B。 【50题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. ever曾经；B. still仍然；C. seldom很少；D. even甚至。根据后文“run a lot, because there are many ways to accumulate points.”可知，因为有很多方法可以积累积分，并不真的需要你跑得快，甚至跑得很多。故选D。 【51题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在我看来，就是希望我们普通人能够在积分的引导下，不断地锻炼，从而爱上跑步。A. usual通常的；B. regular常规的；C. ordinary普通的；D. special特别的。根据前文的“we”以及后文的“under the guidance of points, so as to fall in love with running”可知，陈指出像他一样的普通人，在分数的引导下能够坚持锻炼，最终爱上跑步。故选C。 【52题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：经过这些年的跑步，陈说，对他来说，马拉松训练是以自己的节奏对自己发起的一项挑战。A. reward奖励；B. opportunity机会；C. skill技能；D. challenge挑战。根据后文“Every time he ____13____ a little faster than the last time, it is a kind of success.”可知，每一次比赛，只要比上一次稍微快一点，对他来说就是一种成功，因此经过这些年的跑步，马拉松训练是他以自己的节奏对自己发起的一项挑战。故选D。 【53题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：每一次比赛，只要比上一次稍微快一点，对他来说就是一种成功。A. competes竞争，比赛；B. explores探索；C. handles处理；D. cooperates合作。根据后文“a little faster than the last time, it is a kind of success.”可知，只要比上一次稍微快一点，对他来说就是一种成功即陈拿每一次的跑步与上一次的跑步进行比赛。故选A。 【54题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：多年来，陈在马拉松训练中的投入与坚持，极大地改善了他的身体健康状况，也增强了他的心理韧性。A. entirely完全地；B. slightly轻微地；C. significantly显著地，意义重大地；D. fortunately幸运地。根据后文“improved his physical health and mental resilience over the years”可知，陈在马拉松训练中的投入与坚持，极大地改善了他的身体健康状况，也增强了他的心理韧性。故选C。 【55题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他希望激励更多人体验到马拉松的魅力。A. inspire激励；B. remind提醒；C. discourage劝阻；D. advise建议。根据后文“more people to experience its charm”可知，他希望激励更多人体验到马拉松的魅力。故选A。 第二节(共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分) 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。 Zhang Lanping has been teaching for 33 years now, but ____56____ makes her special is her pair of crutches (拐杖). The courageous teacher from Gansu Province ____57____ (suffer) from poliomyelitis (小儿麻痹症), an infectious disease, since she was only one year old. Zhang is not able to ____58____ (full) recover and therefore has to use crutches for the rest of her life. This condition, however, has not weakened Zhang’s spirit. As a student, Zhang devoted ____59____ (she) to acquiring knowledge, which she believed would make her a ____60____ (success) teacher. After ____61____ (graduate), Zhang applied to be a college teacher but failed because of her physical disability. Zhang did not give ____62____ and was accepted as a primary school teacher in her hometown in Gansu Province, ____63____ there was then a shortage of teachers. For able- bodied people, it takes only six minutes ____64____ (reach) the school from her home, but Zhang has to spend one hour going to her workplace _____65_____ (use) crutches. Zhang’s efforts have not been in vain. The academic performance of her students is among the best in the district. 【答案】56. what 57. has suffered 58. fully 59. herself 60. successful 61. graduation 62. up 63. where 64. to reach 65. using 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了张兰萍这位来自甘肃省的教师，尽管自小就患有小儿麻痹症并需要终身使用拐杖，但她依然坚持教书育人33年的感人故事。 【56题详解】 考查名词性从句。句意：张兰萍已经教书33年了，但让她与众不同的是她的一对拐杖。what引导主语从句，作makes的宾语。故填what。 【57题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：这位来自甘肃省的勇敢教师自一岁起就患有小儿麻痹症，这是一种传染病。根据“since she was only one year old”可知，说明从过去某个时间开始并持续到现在，故用现在完成时态，主语为The courageous teacher,谓语动词要用第三人称单数。故填has suffered。 【58题详解】 考查副词。句意：张兰萍不能完全康复,因此一生都要用拐杖。根据recover可知，空处需要填副词修饰动词，full的副词形式为fully。故填fully。 【59题详解】 考查反身代词。句意：作为一名学生，张兰萍全身心地投入到知识的学习中，因为她相信这会使她成为一名成功的教师。根据固定短语devote oneself to意为“献身于”以及提示词she可知，空处应填反身代词herself。故填herself。 【60题详解】 考查形容词。句意：作为一名学生，张兰萍全身心地投入到知识的学习中，因为她相信这会使她成为一名成功的教师。根据teacher可知，空处用形容词修饰名词teacher，success的形容词性为successful。故填successful。 【61题详解】 考查名词。句意：毕业后,张兰萍申请当大学教师,但因为身体残疾而失败。根据固定短语after graduation意为“毕业以后”可知，空处应填graduate的名词形式graduation。故填graduation。 【62题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：张兰萍没有放弃，并被接受为家乡甘肃省的一名小学教师，当时那里正缺乏教师。根据固定短语give up意为“放弃”。故填up。 【63题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：张兰萍没有放弃，并被接受为家乡甘肃省的一名小学教师，当时那里正缺乏教师。where引导定语从句，关系词指代地点，并在从句中作地点状语，所以用where修饰先行词hometown。故填where。 【64题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：对于健全的人来说，从她家到学校只需要六分钟，但张兰萍使用拐杖则需要花费一个小时才能到达工作地点。根据固定句式It takes time to do sth.意为“花费时间做某事”可知，空处填动词reach的不定式to reach。故填to reach。 【65题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：对于健全的人来说，从她家到学校只需要六分钟，但张兰萍使用拐杖则需要花费一个小时才能到达工作地点。根据固定短语spend time doing sth.意为“花费时间做某事”可知，空处用use的动名词形式using作宾语。故填using。 第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 应用文写作(满分15分) 66. 假定你是李华,你的美国笔友 Mike 发来邮件说他在最近的学生会( the students’ union)竞选中落选了，因此他很伤心，请你给他回一封邮件，内容包括： 1.给与安慰； 2.表达鼓励。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Mike, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Mike, I am terribly sorry to learn that you didn’t do well in the election for the president of the students’ union. I know you must be very depressed about it, but please don’t lose your heart. First and foremost, please know that your efforts are deeply appreciated and admired. Besides, you’d better remember success is not always measured by winning elections or achieving specific titles. The true measure of success lies in the growth you’ve experienced along the way and the lessons you’ve learned. Every challenge we face offers a chance to learn and to be better. When it comes to success, it’s perseverance that plays the key part. Thus, hold up your head and be ready for the next chance. Best wishes. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。美国笔友 Mike 发来邮件说他在最近的学生会( the students’ union)竞选中落选了，因此他很伤心，请考生给他回一封邮件。 【详解】1.词汇积累 做的好、擅长于：do well in→be good at 提供：offer→provide 机会：chance→opportunity 在于：lie in→consist in 2.句式拓展 同义句 原句：I am terribly sorry to learn that you didn’t do well in the election for the president of the students’ union. 拓展句：Learning that you didn’t do well in the election for the president of the students’ union, I feel upset. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Every challenge we face offers a chance to learn and to be better. (运用了省略that的定语从句) [高分句型2] First and foremost, please know that your efforts are deeply appreciated and admired. (运用了that引导宾语从句) 第二节读后续写(满分25分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 A MOTHER’S DAY SURPRISE The twins were filled with excitement as they thought of the surprise they were planning for Mother’s Day. How pleased and proud Mother would be when they brought her breakfast in bed. They planned to make French toast and chicken porridge. They had watched their mother in the kitchen. There was nothing to it. Jenna and Jeff knew exactly what to do. The big day came at last. The alarm rang at 6 a.m. The pair went down the stairs quietly to the kitchen. They decided to boil the porridge first. They put some rice into a pot of water and left it to boil while they made the French toast. Jeff broke two eggs into a plate and added in some milk. Jenna found the bread and put two slices into the egg mixture. Next, Jeff turned on the second stove burner to heat up the frying pan. Everything was going smoothly until Jeff started frying the bread. The pan was too hot and the bread turned black within seconds. Jenna threw the burnt piece into the sink and put in the other slice of bread. This time, she turned down the fire so it cooked nicely. Then Jeff noticed steam shooting out of the pot and the lid starting to shake. The next minute, the porridge boiled over and put out the fire. Jenna panicked. Thankfully, Jeff stayed calm and turned off the gas quickly. But the stove was a mess now. Jenna told Jeff to clean it up so they could continue to cook the rest of the porridge. But Jeff’s hand touched the hot burner and he gave a cry of pain. Jenna made him put his hand in cold water. Then she caught the smell of burning. Oh dear! The piece of bread in the pan had turned black as well. 注意：1.续写词数应为150左右。 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 As the twins looked around them in disappointment, their father appeared. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The twins carried the breakfast upstairs and woke their mother up. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 As the twins looked around them in disappointment, their father appeared. Father’s appearing was like a savior to the two children. Under the guidance of their father, they took positive actions and started all over again. They made the bread and then went on cooking porridge. Father helped them adjust the fire, which was the key to success. It was all right this time. Delicious breakfast was ready. How happy they were! The twins carried the breakfast upstairs and woke their mother up. When their mother saw the delicious and perfect breakfast in front of her, she was very surprised. It was not only the gift, but the love of the children for her that moved her very much. The two children could finish cooking a breakfast, which she didn’t expect. The children said loudly, “Happy Mother’s Day!” Mother hugged them tightly and kissed them again and again. 【解析】 【导语】本文以母亲节为线索展开，讲述了双胞胎Jenna和Jeff为了献给母亲一份美味的早餐，自己动手，做起饭餐来，但是不幸的是，他们连连失败的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“当双胞胎失望地环顾四周时，他们的父亲出现了。”可知，第一段可描写他们的父亲指导帮助他们准备早餐。 ②由第二段首句内容“这对双胞胎把早餐端到楼上，叫醒了他们的母亲。”可知，第二段可描写母亲收到孩子们的礼物早餐，非常感动。 2.续写线索：指导——积极——献礼——感动 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①帮助：help/assist ②完成：finish/complete ③拥抱：hug/embrace 情绪类 ①高兴：happy/delighted ②感动：moved/touched 【点睛】 [高分句型1]. Father helped them adjust the fire, which was the key to success. (which引导的非限制性定语从句) [高分句型2]. It was not only the breakfast, but the love of the children for her that moved her very much. (固定短语not only…but (also)和强调句型) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 盐亭中学2023级2024年秋第二次月考英语试题 (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。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】 When will the man send a fax to the woman? A. At about 1:30. B. At about 2:30. C. At about 3:30. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why does the man want to move? A. To be near his company. B. To go to a good school. C. To live in a big house. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the man do tomorrow evening? A. Plan the schedule. B. Have a meeting. C. Meet Mr. Cooper. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Christmas gifts. B. A coin collection. C. Family members. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient. C. Teacher and student. 第二节(共15小题，每小题15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 time will the speakers arrive at the hall? A. At 10:00. B. At 10:30. C. At 10:35. 7. How does the man feel now? A. Nervous. B. Bored. C. Confident. 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 seems to bother Paul? A. He lost his car keys. B. He forgot to pick up his aunt. C. He can’t drive his car now. 9. Where will the speakers go next? A. The hospital. B. The airport. C. Paul’s house. 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 woman? A. An actress. B. A reporter. C. A hostess. 11. What should the interviewer do first in the telephone interview? A. Write down the questions. B. Make a self-introduction to the interviewee. C. Tell the interviewee the purpose of the interview. 12. What is important to the interviewer while listening? A. Taking notes carefully. B. Sharing opinions. C. Stopping talking. 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. How many Canadian cities are larger than Quebec? A. 7. B. 8. C. 9. 14. Which season is the most beautiful in Quebec according to Nancy? A. Spring. B. Fall. C. Winter. 15. What language do most people speak in Quebec? A. French. B. English. C. Spanish. 16. What is Nancy’s favorite city? A. Paris. B. Quebec. C. New York. 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 is the great news about Alice Green? A. She’s got a promotion. B. She’s moved to a big city. C. She’s just found a well-paid job. 18. What did Alice Green do for the company last year? A. She set up a new department. B. She helped increase the sales. C. She developed a new product. 19. What do people in the speaker’s company care about most? A. High technologies. B. Sales figures. C. Public praise. 20. What will Alice Green probably do next? A. Give a speech. B. Change her office. C. Meet some customers. 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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Not ready for summer to end? We don’t blame you. But you don’t have to kiss the backyard barbecues, longer days, and boost of Vitamin D goodbye just yet. Welcome to Sydney, a heaven for true summer enthusiasts, where travelers can extend the warm weather for a few more sun-soaked months. Whether you’ re after a relaxed beach getaway or a cultured city escape, there are plenty of places to go that will help stave off the winter chill just a bit longer. When to go Book your trip for Australia’s summer, between November and February. It’s especially fun to visit over the holiday season, when sweating Santas walk the beaches near Bondi and fireworks crackle over Sydney Harbour on New Year’s Eve. If you’re looking to avoid the crowds and sky-high prices, book a trip in November or February when local kids are back in school. Where to embrace the heat The Bondi to Coogee Walk is a must-do 3.7-mile walk along the city’s craggy cliffs. Be sure to wear a swimsuit so you can stop at coves such as Clovelly Beach and Bronte Beach along the way and take a dip. Hop aboard the ferry from the harbor to Watsons Bay for incredible views. And if you’re feeling adventurous, take in the city from above as you climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Where to eat Sydney has no shortage of waterside restaurants. Arguably one of the most iconic in the city, Icebergs Dining Room has a menu full of freshly-caught fish and views of its famous rock pool. For something less tourist-filled, try Catalina in Rose Bay. It has views of the harbor and some of the city’s finest rock oysters, being the most liked leisurely restaurant in the city. Where to stay The new Capella Sydney is arguably the city’s most fabulous stay, thanks to its striking indigenous art and use of Australian-made products. If you’re planning to see as many city sights as possible, the Ace Hotel Sydney is a great centrally located spot—and don’t miss its rooftop bar where you can fully bask in a summer breeze. 21. Which is the tourist peak season of Sydney? A. January. B. February. C. August. D. November. 22. Where can tourists get a bird’s eye view of the city? A. Bondi to Coogee Walk. B. Clovelly Beach. C. Watsons Bay. D. Sydney Harbour Bridge. 23. What is special about Catalina in Rose Bay? A. The freshly-cooked fish. B. The views of rock pool. C. The reviews of the tourists. D. The relaxing atmosphere. B I helped a friend move house 18 months ago. We’ve known each other for more than a decade and helped each other out on numerous occasions. I was probably helping for 10 hours. She had a lot of pictures and art to move. So I loaded a lot of them into my car. Unfortunately, one of the pictures was damaged in transit. Later she told me that she got a quote to repair the canvas(画布) and that we could split it, paying $1,200 each. I asked her what the canvas was worth and she told me it was beside the point-this canvas belongs to her son, who lives in Germany, and it’s very special to him. To me, it seems that if you get free unprofessional help, then there’s no insurance. I feel quite shocked, and feel it is cause to end the friendship. Similar things may happen time to time in your life. What should you do to get out of this awkward situation? It is universally considered immoral to treat friends like a contractor(承包商), by asking to compensate(弥补) for the losses they cause. Friendship is ruled by what you can do for someone else, while business relationship by what you have to do. That’s why bringing financial restoration into friendships can change everything. There is another way. You may pay for it, but tell your friend: “I’m happy to help repair it, or pay a lesser amount. But I don’t think I took on that degree of financial responsibility when I agreed to help.” How she reacts will be the measure of the friendship. It might start to feel as though you’re enemies. In that case, this may be a natural ending point. If you do want to save the friendship, it might be worth asking your friend what else this is about and see how she would react. Did she feel you were careless with her things? Did she wish you’d seem more upset when this happened, never mind whose fault it was? Was this just out of anger because she really missed her son? There might be all kinds of things here you could help her feel “compensated for” without having to pay the cash. 24. What did the author take for granted before she helped her friend move house? A. Friends should help each other save money. B. The cost should be on the owner if damages occurred. C. One must get payment if the workload was too heavy. D. Expensive objects must be moved by professionals. 25. According to paragraph 3, which is common sense about friendship? A. Friendship and business are similar in nature. B. People can rarely find real friendship. C. Friends should sign a contract before doing a favor. D. Asking for financial compensation may ruin friendship. 26. Which way may save the friendship without paying money? A. Reminding her your friendship might break up. B. Telling her you feel even more upset. C. Denying that it was your fault. D. Arguing with her about the responsibility. 27. Where can we probably find the text? A. An academic journal. B. An entertainment magazine. C. A life column. D. An interview record. C It’s a balmy summer day at the beach — you’re lying in the sun, enjoying the water and hanging out with friends. But suddenly, you start to feel a familiar pain behind your temples (太阳穴), and you wonder: why do you always get headaches when it’s hot out? Some research does suggest that people’s rates of headaches rise when temperatures go up. However experts like Dr. Nolan Pearson, a neurology fellow who specializes in headache at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, said it’s important to look beyond heat to find the reason for summertime headaches. “Weather is very common in the top five triggers (诱因) that people do report. But, I would speculate that it might be actually due to things that go along with hot weather rather than the heat itself.” Most research on heat and headaches only shows a connection between the two. For example, a study might look at hospital admission rates for headaches during different months of the year and find headaches are more common in summer. But that doesn’t prove that heat directly caused those headaches. There could be other environmental and lifestyle changes that happen during the summer — like air quality, light exposure or activity levels. Therefore, Pearson recommends that each person with headaches hone in on these possible triggers, since these have more research behind them and may be easier to handle than the heat itself. Poor air quality is a well-known headache trigger, and one common effect of heat waves is that they tend to make air quality worse. Heat can cause some chemical elements in the air to transform into ozone (臭氧) and other harmful substances. In addition, wind and air pressure systems driven by hot weather can make pollutants linger over cities, rather than float away. Warmer months also come along with longer days and greater UV (紫外线) exposure. Light exposure and headaches have a complicated relationship, though. While some research suggests that bright light isn’t a headache trigger, people with migraines (偏头痛) are often sensitive to bright lights during an attack. So it might be that a blazing summer sun can make existing headaches worse. On top of all of that, heat can destroy a person’s sleep schedule. “Good, restful sleep happens most effectively in a colder environment,” Pearson said. When a night of sleep is disturbed — by being overheated, for instance — people are significantly more likely to experience migraines and other headaches. 28. What may be the cause of summertime headaches? A. The direct effect of heat. B. Changes of living habits. C. Restful sleep in cool days. D. Chemical elements in the air. 29. What does the phrase “hone in on” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Take advantage of. B. Put up with. C. Head towards. D. Concentrate on. 30. Which of the following statements is true according to the text? A. Hospital admission rates for headaches are lower in summer than in winter. B. Poor air quality is the leading reason that triggers people’s headaches. C. Pollutants in the air can’t float away due to the destruction of the wind system. D. Exposure to the sun causes worse condition for people with migraines. 31. What might the author continue talking about? A. Effective measures in summertime. B. Major limitations in present research. C. Detailed analysis of people’s lifestyles. D. Explanations of experimental methods. D Turn on a light outside at night, and it won’t be long before lots of insects start gathering around it. This behavior has led to a popular comparison for attraction, “like a moth to a flame.” However, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Communications, it turns out that insects aren’t “attracted” to artificial lights, but rather confused by it. The new finding is based on a theory about insect orientation (定位). Due to their small and lightweight bodies, insects experience less air resistance, allowing them to achieve higher accelerations (加速度), which in turn makes it challenging for them to sense up and down during flight. So, they typically rely on stable light sources like the moon and stars to orient themselves at night, keeping the sky at their backs to stay upright. However, the introduction of artificial lights confuses their natural sense of direction. The insects you see circling street lights, in other words, are probably lost. To reach these conclusions, scientists used high-resolution cameras to film insects flying around artificial lights in Costa Rica. They also attached tiny sensors to insects and filmed motion-capture videos of them in flight. In this way, researchers can slow down the insects pace and study their movements in greater detail. The videos showed insects turning their backs toward sources of artificial light — even at the price of flipping over or crashing. This can be dangerous for insects, as circling around artificial lights can put them at risk from enemies, exhaustion, and starvation, causing many to die before morning. Night artificial light is a major cause of insect population loss, which could severely impact crop pollination and food supplies for larger animals, including humans. “Insects have been flying around for 370 million years, and it’s just in the last 150 years that it’s really gone wrong for them,” says entomologist Samuel Fabian of Imperial College London. “If we don’t want to influence large amounts of insect populations, we should not have lights shining up into the sky.” 32. What have scientists found out about insects? A. Artificial lights can disturb their sense of direction. B. Their populations are in decline. C. They often fly quickly during the night. D. Their eyesight is well adapted to light changes. 33. How did the scientists conduct the experiment? A. By detecting the living environment of insects. B. By monitoring the insects’ brain activity during flight. C. By making videos to study insects’ movements. D By building models to analyze insects’ motion patterns. 34. Why does the author mention Fabian’s words in the last paragraph? A. To stress the importance of insects to food supplies. B. To appeal to people to reduce light pollution. C. To show the reasons for insects flying around lights. D. To explain the effects of insects’ death on human life. 35. Which is the most suitable title for the text? A. How Artificial Lights Impact the Ecosystem B. What Leads to the Loss of Insect Populations C. How Insects Orient Themselves in the Flight D. Why Insects are Attracted to Lights at Night 第二节(共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 As a student, you have a lot of freedom when it comes to how you spend your time. But with that freedom comes the responsibility to make the most of your studying hours. Here are some tips to help you do just that. Create a schedule This means setting aside specific times for studying each day and then sticking to that schedule as closely as possible. Of course, there will be days when things come up, and you have to deviate(偏离) from your plan.____36____ Break up your study sessions into smaller periods Our brain can only focus effectively for so long before we start losing concentration.____37____chances are much higher that you won't remember all of the information you're trying to learn. Instead, break up your study sessions into shorter periods of time, with breaks in between to help you relax and recharge. ·Find a study place that works for you ___38___. Some people prefer to study in complete silence while others find that some background noise helps them focus better. There is no right or wrong answer here-it's all about finding a place to study. that allows you to work as efficiently as possible. ·Take practice quizzes This will not only help you check your understanding of the concepts but also identify any area that may need more review.____39____,it will be much easier for you to direct your study sessions accordingly and make better use of your time overall. ____40____ If you find that you're struggling to understand the material or just not making progress as quickly as you’d like,seek assistance in time. There is no shame in admitting that you need assistance. In fact, it can save lots of time in the long run by getting you the support you need early on. A. Learn to accept failure B. Don’t be afraid to ask for help C. So if you try to study for several hours once D. Make sure that every minute you spend studying counts E. However, try not to go off-track too often or for too long F. Where you study can also affect how effectively you use your time G. And once you know what specific topics or ideas you need to work on 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Chen Zhigang, a man with extraordinary dedication, found his passion in life. Born in 1987, Chen Zhigang first ____41____ a 10-kilometer mini marathon event in 2015. Finishing it in 55 minutes gave Chen the confidence to try his ____42____ at various races from the half-marathon to full marathon. As an enterprise trainer, Chen always feels ____43____ from his high-intensity work. Running provides him a way ____44____, which has a “healing” function in his life. When he heard that the Paris Olympics organizing committee had ____45____ the establishment of a mass marathon at the Paris Olympics in 2022 Chen made a wish—to run during the Olympic Games. According to the rules, participants are eligible to participate if they ____46____ 100,000 points through a variety of sports, such as running, cycling and swimming. To accumulate points, Chen ran ____47____ up to 20 km with every 1 km earning 10 points. Besides running, he also went to the ____48____ for strength training and clambered up stairs to improve his physical fitness. Talking about the ____49____ of “running” in the Olympic Games, Chen says, “It doesn’t really need you to run fast, or _____50_____ run a lot, because there are many ways to accumulate points. In my opinion, it is the hope that we _____51_____ people can continue to exercise under the guidance of points, so as to fall in love with running.” Through these years of running, Chen says that for him, marathon training is a (an) _____52_____ to himself at his own pace. Every time he _____53_____ a little faster than the last time, it is a kind of success. Chen’s dedication and perseverance in marathon training have _____54_____ improved his physical health and mental resilience over the years. He hopes to _____55_____ more people to experience its charm. 41. A. showed off B. brought about C. succeeded in D. participated in 42. A. hand B. strategy C. patience D. strength 43. A. energetic B. exhausted C. sad D. angry 44. A. in B. out C. over D. up 45. A. announced B. discussed C. suggested D. wrote 46. A. spend B. lose C. accumulate D. access 47. A. times B. sizes C. heights D. distances 48. A. company B. gym C. school D. department 49. A. pursuit B. process C. property D. potential 50. A. ever B. still C. seldom D. even 51. A. usual B. regular C. ordinary D. special 52. A. reward B. opportunity C. skill D. challenge 53. A. competes B. explores C. handles D. cooperates 54. A. entirely B. slightly C. significantly D. fortunately 55. A. inspire B. remind C. discourage D. advise 第二节(共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分) 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。 Zhang Lanping has been teaching for 33 years now, but ____56____ makes her special is her pair of crutches (拐杖). The courageous teacher from Gansu Province ____57____ (suffer) from poliomyelitis (小儿麻痹症), an infectious disease, since she was only one year old. Zhang is not able to ____58____ (full) recover and therefore has to use crutches for the rest of her life. This condition, however, has not weakened Zhang’s spirit. As a student, Zhang devoted ____59____ (she) to acquiring knowledge, which she believed would make her a ____60____ (success) teacher. After ____61____ (graduate), Zhang applied to be a college teacher but failed because of her physical disability. Zhang did not give ____62____ and was accepted as a primary school teacher in her hometown in Gansu Province, ____63____ there was then a shortage of teachers. For able- bodied people, it takes only six minutes ____64____ (reach) the school from her home, but Zhang has to spend one hour going to her workplace _____65_____ (use) crutches. Zhang’s efforts have not been in vain. The academic performance of her students is among the best in the district. 第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 应用文写作(满分15分) 66. 假定你是李华,你的美国笔友 Mike 发来邮件说他在最近的学生会( the students’ union)竞选中落选了，因此他很伤心，请你给他回一封邮件，内容包括： 1.给与安慰； 2.表达鼓励。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Mike, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节读后续写(满分25分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 A MOTHER’S DAY SURPRISE The twins were filled with excitement as they thought of the surprise they were planning for Mother’s Day. How pleased and proud Mother would be when they brought her breakfast in bed. They planned to make French toast and chicken porridge. They had watched their mother in the kitchen. There was nothing to it. Jenna and Jeff knew exactly what to do. The big day came at last. The alarm rang at 6 a.m. The pair went down the stairs quietly to the kitchen. They decided to boil the porridge first. They put some rice into a pot of water and left it to boil while they made the French toast. Jeff broke two eggs into a plate and added in some milk. Jenna found the bread and put two slices into the egg mixture. Next Jeff turned on the second stove burner to heat up the frying pan. Everything was going smoothly until Jeff started frying the bread. The pan was too hot and the bread turned black within seconds. Jenna threw the burnt piece into the sink and put in the other slice of bread. This time, she turned down the fire so it cooked nicely. Then Jeff noticed steam shooting out of the pot and the lid starting to shake. The next minute, the porridge boiled over and put out the fire. Jenna panicked. Thankfully, Jeff stayed calm and turned off the gas quickly. But the stove was a mess now. Jenna told Jeff to clean it up so they could continue to cook the rest of the porridge. But Jeff’s hand touched the hot burner and he gave a cry of pain. Jenna made him put his hand in cold water. Then she caught the smell of burning. Oh dear! The piece of bread in the pan had turned black as well. 注意：1.续写词数应为150左右。 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 As the twins looked around them in disappointment, their father appeared. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The twins carried the breakfast upstairs and woke their mother up. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null