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广东省汕尾市普宁华美实验学校2024-2025学年高二上学期12月月考 英语试题 第一部分 阅读(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 The 2022 World Internet Conference closed on November 11, 2022 in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province. There were a lot of cool inventions shown there. Let’s have a look at some of them. A Smart Helmet When delivery people send food around, they often use their mobile phones while riding. It’s very dangerous. To make them safer, a company has created a new helmet. It connects with the mobile phone and can “talk”. It can tell delivery people new orders and where the customers are. Delivery people can also take orders and answer messages by talking to the helmet. If the wearer has an accident, the helmet can make a call for help right away. Type with Eyes Many disabled people can’t move their hands. They find it hard to type on a computer. A company has developed eye-controlling technology. By looking at the screen and moving their eyes, people can type words easily. A Business Card? A Computer! A computer which was as big as a business card caught people’s eyes. It’s called Raspberry Pi. It’s one of the world’s smallest computers. Although it only costs a few hundred yuan, it has a memory of 8G. It is designed for learning computer programming. It can do a lot of difficult calculations. You can also use it to create your computer games. Magic Mirror for Health Scan your face, and then the software will know a lot about your health. This is what Magic Mirror can do. It’s a smart health check system. You don’t need to wear any devices. Just stand in front of it for 30 seconds, and it will know your heart conditions, blood pressure and the risks of some diseases. 1. Which is true about the smart helmet? A. It can help delivery people ride slowly. B. It can remind delivery people of danger. C. It can make delivery people relaxed by talking. D. It can help delivery people work much safer. 2. How do disabled people type words with the new technology? A. By talking loudly. B. By moving their eyes. C. By waving their hands. D. By touching the keys. 3. Magic Mirror can tell people some information EXCEPT ________. A. eating habits B. blood pressure C. heart conditions D. risks of some diseases 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文，文章主要介绍了2022年世界互联网大会中一些发明。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据A Smart Helmet部分中“When delivery people send food around, they often use their mobile phones while riding. It’s very dangerous. To make them safer, a company has created a new helmet.(外卖员在送外卖时候，经常在骑车的时候用手机。这很危险。为了让他们更安全，一家公司发明了一种新的头盔)”可知，智能头盔能让外卖员更安全工作，故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Type with Eyes部分中“A company has developed eye-controlling technology. By looking at the screen and moving their eyes, people can type words easily.(一家公司开发了眼控技术。通过看屏幕和移动他们的眼睛，人们可以很容易地打字)”可知，残疾人可以利用新技术通过移动眼睛来打字。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据 Magic Mirror for Health部分中“Just stand in front of it for 30 seconds, and it will know your heart conditions, blood pressure and the risks of some diseases.(只要站在它面前30秒，它就会知道你的心脏状况、血压和一些疾病的风险)”可知，神奇的镜子可以告诉人们心脏状况、血压和一些疾病的风险，A项“饮食习惯”没有提及，故选A。 B Frederick McKinley Jones was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 17, 1893. By the time Frederick was 7 years old, his father sent young Jones to live with a priest (牧师) in Kentucky. At the age of 11, Jones ran away to feed himself. He returned to Cincinnati and worked as an entrance guard in a garage where he developed a skill for automobile mechanics. He became a leader of the shop. In 1912 he landed in Hallock, Minnesota, where he obtained a job doing mechanical work on a farm. Jones had talent for and an interest in mechanics. He read extensively on the subject and educated himself in his spare time. By the time he was twenty, Jones was able to get an engineering license in Minnesota. He served in the U. S. Army during World War I (WWI) where he was often called upon to make repairs to machines and other equipment. After the war, he returned to the farm. It was on the Hallock farm that Jones educated himself further in electronics. He built a transmitter (发射机) for the new radio station to broadcast its programming. He also developed a device to combine moving pictures with sound. Jones continued to expand his interests in the 1930s. He designed and patented (获得专利) a portable air-cooling unit for trucks carrying perishable (易腐烂的) food. Forming a partnership with Numero, Jones founded the U. S. Thermo Control Company. The company burgeoned during World War II, helping to preserve blood, medicine and food. Over the course of his career Jones received more than 60 patents. He was recognized for his achievements both during his lifetime and after his death. Jones died of lung cancer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on February 21, 1961. He was chosen into the Minnesota Inventors Hall of Fame in 1977. In 1991, then — President George H. W. Bush awarded the National Medal of Technology to Numero and Jones at a ceremony held in the White House Rose Garden. 4. What was Jones doing when he was 19? A. He was staying with a kind priest. B. He was developing a new interest. C. He was running his own garage. D. He was doing work related to machinery. 5. Which of the following is TRUE about the portable air-cooling unit? A. It was designed for trucks. B. It was used to produce food. C. It was bought by a company. D. It was popular during WWI. 6. What does the underlined word “burgeoned” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Grew greatly. B. Got help. C. Stopped production. D. Faced difficulty. 7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the last paragraph? A. To introduce patents of Jones. B. To show Jones got an award. C. To express Jones was recognized. D. To show regret over Jones’ death. 【答案】4. D 5. A 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了弗雷德里克·麦金利·琼斯的生平及其在机械与发明方面的成就。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段的“Frederick McKinley Jones was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 17, 1893.(弗雷德里克·麦金利·琼斯于1893年5月17日出生于俄亥俄州辛辛那提)”以及“In 1912 he landed in Hallock, Minnesota, where he obtained a job doing mechanical work on a farm.(1912年，他抵达明尼苏达州的哈洛克，在那里他找到了一份在农场做机械工作的工作)”可知，Jones在19岁时在Minnesota的一个农场从事机械工作。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段的“He designed and patented (获得专利) a portable air- cooling unit for trucks carrying perishable (易腐烂的) food.(他为运输易腐食品的卡车设计了一种便携式空气冷却装置，并获得了专利)”可知，Jones设计并获得专利的便携式空调装置是为运输易腐食品的卡车所设计的。故选A。 【6题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线单词前面的句子“He designed and patented (获得专利) a portable air- cooling unit for trucks carrying perishable (易腐烂的) food. Forming a partnership with Numero, Jones founded the U. S. Thermo Control Company. (他为运输易腐食品的卡车设计了一种便携式空气冷却装置，并获得了专利。Jones 与Numero建立了合作关系，创立了美国温控公司)”以及“helping to preserve blood, medicine and food(有助于保存血液、药品和食物)”可知，Jones组建的公司有一款便携式空气冷却装置，能够保存血液，药物和食物，这些正是战争需要的。所以他的公司在二战的时候得以迅速发展。所以划线单词意为“迅速发展”。故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Over the course of his career Jones received more than 60 patents. He was recognized for his achievements both during his lifetime and after his death. Jones died of lung cancer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on February 21, 1961. He was chosen into the Minnesota Inventors Hall of Fame in 1977. In 1991, then- President George H. W. Bush awarded the National Medal of Technology to Numero and Jones at a ceremony held in the White House Rose Garden.(在他的职业生涯中，Jones获得了60多项专利。他生前和死后的成就都得到了认可。1961年2月21日，琼斯因肺癌癌症在明尼苏达州明尼阿波利斯市去世。1977年，他入选明尼苏达州发明家名人堂。1991年，时任总统乔治·H·W·布什在白宫玫瑰园举行的仪式上向Numero和Jones颁发了国家技术奖章)”可知，最后一段主要讲述了Jones在去世前后所获得的认可，包括进入发明家名人堂和获得国家技术奖章等荣誉。因此作者的目的在于展示Jones的工作得到了广泛的认可。故选C。 C China’s newly-released TV show To the Wonder has made Altay (阿勒泰) in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region a new stylish and top-tier tourism destination among young people, who are attracted by the breathtaking views and the simple and heartwarming lives of the local residents. The travel portal (门户网站) Qunar said that from May 7 — the day the TV show began its commercial airing, flight ticket bookings to Altay rose 20 percent compared with the same period in the previous month, and hotel bookings doubled during the period on its platform. Homestay operating and booking platform Tujia said that bookings for homestays in Altay had surged by 200 percent from May 9 to Wednesday, compared with the same period in April. Altay enjoys great advantages in developing tourism, including its breathtaking grassland and lake views, and original and well-preserved villages. The place is also a popular skiing destination in winter. Wei Changren, founder of btiii. com, a tourism-related financial news portal, said that Altay has not become famous overnight, but has long been a destination well-known for its natural beauty. However, it hasn’t been very popular because of long travel times and higher costs of accommodation. Though Altay still lacks the capability to receive large numbers of travelers, Wei believes that the development of its tourism sector enjoys great prospects. “Altay has different charms in summer and winter, and these distinct seasonal views are attractive to travelers. From my perspective, authorities in Altay can take the hit show as an opportunity and continue developing good tourism and cultural resources to attract travelers. The local tourism infrastructure can also be improved to enhance visitors’ experiences,” he added. It’s not the first time in recent years that a teleplay has helped turn its location into a popular tourism destination. In January 2023, the TV drama Meet Yourself, starring Liu Yifei and Li Xian, made Dali a trendy tourism destination. 8. How does the writer indicate the booming tourism in Altay in Paragraph 2? A. By analyzing causes. B. By presenting research. C. By giving specific examples. D. By listing and comparing figures. 9. What does Wei think of the tourism development in Altay? A. Promising. B. Depressed. C. Steady. D. Outdated. 10. What does the underlined word “hit” in the fifth paragraph mean? A. A heated discussion. B. A classic masterpiece. C. A well-received work. D. A controversial TV drama. 11. What is the text mainly about? A. The impact of a new TV drama on tourism. B. The prosperous tourism and cultural resources. C. The improvement of local tourism infrastructure. D. The distinct charms of Altay in different seasons. 【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。中国新推出的电视节目《去有风的地方》使新疆阿勒泰成为年轻人中时尚且顶级的旅游目的地。阿勒泰自然风光和淳朴生活吸引游客，旅游预订量大增。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“The travel portal Qunar said that from May 7 — the day the TV show began its commercial airing, flight ticket bookings to Altay rose 20 percent compared with the same period in the previous month, and hotel bookings doubled during the period on its platform. Homestay operating and booking platform Tujia said that bookings for homestays in Altay had surged by 200 percent from May 9 to Wednesday, compared with the same period in April.”（旅游门户网站去哪儿网表示，从5月7日电视剧开始商业播出起，与上月同期相比，前往阿勒泰的机票预订量增长了20%，在该平台上，酒店预订量在此期间翻了一番。民宿经营和预订平台途家表示，与4月同期相比，5月9日至周三，阿勒泰的民宿预订量激增了200%。）可知，作者通过列出和比较具体的数字来表明阿勒泰旅游业的蓬勃发展。故选D项。 9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Though Altay still lacks the capability to receive large numbers of travelers, Wei believes that the development of its tourism sector enjoys great prospects.”（虽然阿勒泰仍缺乏接待大量游客的能力，但魏认为其旅游业的发展前景广阔。）可知，魏认为阿勒泰的旅游业发展前景广阔。故选A项。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词前定冠词“the”可推知，the hit show特指第一段“China’s newly-released TV show To the Wonder has made Altay (阿勒泰) in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region a new stylish and top-tier tourism destination among young people”中提到的电视节目《去有风的地方》。再结合句中“as an opportunity and continue developing good tourism and cultural resources to attract travelers”可知，作者建议阿勒泰当局可以以这一“热门节目”为契机，继续开发良好的旅游和文化资源，以吸引游客。故划线词hit的意思是“一部受欢迎的作品”，与同义a well-received work。故选C项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据全文内容，尤其是第一段“China’s newly-released TV show To the Wonder has made Altay in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region a new stylish and top-tier tourism destination among young people, who are attracted by the breathtaking views and the simple and heartwarming lives of the local residents.”（中国最新推出的电视节目《去有风的地方》使新疆阿勒泰成为年轻人中新潮且顶级的旅游目的地，他们被当地令人叹为观止的风景和简单而温馨的生活所吸引。）以及后文对于这个电视节目对阿勒泰旅游业影响的详细描述，可知本文主要讲述的是一个电视节目对旅游业的影响。故选A项。 D Most insects have fairly short life. That’s also true for some kinds of cicadas (蝉), which only live for a year. But the cicadas coming out in May, 2021 aren’t just any cicadas, and they’re periodical cicadas that are only found in North America. They, as nymphs (蛹), spend a period of 13 to 17 years underground, surviving by drinking liquid from the small roots of trees. Then they come out for just a few weeks before dying. This year’s cicadas are known as Brood X, and they’re on a 17-year cycle. That’s a longer life span than any other kind of insect. The cicada nymphs begin climbing up nearby trees. That’s where they’ll do something to make themselves look like cicadas. They come out of their old skin and leave dried shells behind. After a few days, the cicada’s outer body hardens and it is fully adult. Then the cicadas begin mating. This is what they’ve been waiting 17 years for. Male cicadas make loud calls to attract the females. After mating, the female climbs a living tree or bush and digs nests for her eggs in a small branch. The female lay eggs with a special body part called an “ovipositor”. In just a few weeks, the adults will have reached the end of their long lives. But only six to ten weeks later, the cycle begins again. Young nymphs fall to the ground and begin digging down underground, where they’ll spend the next 17 years. This helps protect them from their enemies. Many animals, like birds, find the cicadas a welcome meal that’s easy to catch. But when they’re on a 17-year cycle, there’re far too many other insects all at once for these animals to really affect the numbers of cicadas. Long ago, Native Americans used to count on cicadas for a healthy meal. Now, many people around the US are also interested in trying them as food and want to protect cicadas for themselves. 12. What’s the characteristic of Brood X? A. They became nymphs in 2004. B. They only live for one year. C. They lived on tree leaves. D. They’re in the ground all the time. 13. What do the words “do something” in Paragraph 3 mean? A. Find their mates. B. Make their shells dried. C. Change their bodies. D. Protect their skin. 14. Where does a cicada lay her eggs? A. Under the ground. B. In a small branch. C. On the ovipositor. D. In the nest of the male cicada. 15. What keeps the numbers of cicadas stable? A. Their unusual life circle. B. Their good adaptive ability. C. Their being well-protected. D. Their enemies existing in May. 【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了Brood X这种蝉的生活习性和不同寻常的生命周期。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“But the cicadas coming out in May, 2021 aren’t just any cicadas, and they’re periodical cicadas that are only found in North America. They, as nymphs, spend a period of 13 to 17 years underground, surviving by drinking liquid from the small roots of trees. Then they come out for just a few weeks before dying. This year’s cicadas are known as Brood X, and they’re on a 17-year cycle.(但2021年5月出现的蝉不是任何种类的蝉，它们是仅在北美发现的周期性蝉。作为蛹，它们在地下生活了13到17年，靠饮用树根中的液体生存。然后它们在死前只出来几个星期。今年的蝉被称为Brood X，它们的周期为17年)”可知，在2021年出现的Brood X的周期为17年，即在2004年，它们已经成为蛹，在地下生活。故选A项。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段“They come out of their old skin and leave dried shells behind. After a few days, the cicada’s outer body hardens and it is fully adult. (它们从旧皮中爬出来，留下干燥的壳。几天后，蝉的外部身体变硬，它完全发育成熟)”可知，蝉在树上做的事情指的是脱壳，改变自己的身体形态，进行发育。故选C项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“After mating, the female climbs a living tree or bush and digs nests for her eggs in a small branch.(交配后，雌性爬上一棵活树或灌木丛，在一根小树枝上为自己的卵筑巢)”可知，蝉在一根小树枝上产卵。故选B项。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“Many animals, like birds, find the cicadas a welcome meal that’s easy to catch. But when they’re on a 17-year cycle, there’re far too many other insects all at once for these animals to really affect the numbers of cicadas.(许多动物，如鸟类，认为蝉是一种容易捕捉的受欢迎的食物。但当它们以17年为一个周期时，对于这些动物来说，有太多的其他昆虫，以至于无法真正影响蝉的数量)”可知，是不同寻常的生命周期使得蝉的数量不被真正影响，可以保持稳定。故选A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。 Confidence makes a difference. It could mean the difference in landing a job you have been dreaming of. It could also mean the difference in staying happy with strangers.Having enough confidence may help you achieve what you want in your life. But how exactly do you gain confidence? ____16____. Make lists.____17____First make a list of all the things that set you apart from the rest. This will help you focus on the good things you have done instead of the things that have gone wrong. Then look at the things you enjoy doing. Passion will help you work hard.In most cases, you will have the opportunity to improve. Realize that you are important and appreciated. People usually shy away from praise. It makes them feel that they do not deserve the praise. ____18____ Always remember that you matter. If you have something to say, force yourself to say it clearly and loudly. You can do this without sounding angry. If somebody disagrees with what you say, do not just shy away. ____19____ ____20____ This makes you move in the right direction. Having a purpose and a goal is great to feed your confidence. Start with the little things like the stuff you have been putting off for later. The more things you accomplish, the better you feel. A. Focus on little stuff. B. Move towards your goal. C. Here are some ways to make you more confident. D. In order to be confident, you have to look confident. E. Instead, you should be brave to reason with him or her. F. Stay away from that thinking and happily accept the praise. G. This is a two-part process which begins with a look into who you are. 【答案】16. C 17. G 18. F 19. E 20. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些让你变得自信的方法。 【16题详解】 根据上文“But how exactly do you gain confidence?(但你究竟如何获得自信呢？)”及下文分段首句可知，C. Here are some ways to make you more confident.(这里有一些让你更自信的方法)能够承接上文，总领下文，符合语境。故选C。 【17题详解】 根据下文“First make a list of all the things that set you apart from the rest.(首先，列出所有让你与众不同的东西)”及“Then look at the things you enjoy doing.(然后看看你喜欢做的事情)”可知，下文列举了两点内容。由此可知，G. This is a two-part process which begins with a look into who you are.(这是一个分两部分的过程，首先要了解你是谁)能够引领下文，符合语境。故选G。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Realize that you are important and appreciated. People usually shy away from praise. It makes them feel that they do not deserve the praise.(意识到你是重要的和被欣赏的。人们通常羞于表扬。这让他们觉得自己不配得到表扬)”可知，此处指要意识到自己是重要的和值得欣赏的，但是人们通常羞于表扬。由此可知，F. Stay away from that thinking and happily accept the praise.(远离这种想法，愉快地接受表扬)能衔接上文，符合语境。故选F。 【19题详解】 根据上文“If somebody disagrees with what you say, do not just shy away.(如果有人不同意你说话，不要只是回避)”可知，E. Instead, you should be brave to reason with him or her.(相反，你应该勇敢地和他或她讲道理)与上文形成转折关系，衔接自然，符合语境。故选E。 【20题详解】 根据下文“Having a purpose and a goal is great to feed your confidence.(有一个目的和目标可以很好地增强你的信心)”可知，此处指出要有目标。由此可知，B. Move towards your goal.(朝着你的目标前进)与本段主旨一致，适合作段落中心句，符合语境。故选B。 第II卷（非选择题） 第二部分 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。 The Power of Kindness Leo Kellner loves helping people in the sweetest way possible — by baking them cakes and pies. The old man from Hastings, Nebraska,_____21_____his wife in 2012. They had been together for 72 years. Since his wife passed away, Kellner took up_____22_____as a way to give back to the community. “I didn’t know what to do with myself,” Kellner said. “I was_____23_____all the time, and I thought I’d better do something that could make me get out of the_____24_____and be good to the community as well, and that’s how it started.” That first year, Kellner made 144 pies for people in need. He contacted community organizations to let them know he’d like to connect with families having a_____25_____time. Kellner then started reaching out to those families, getting to know them, and baking some lovely cakes and pies during their time of need. What he did made him widely known around the communities. And whenever people met him, they showed their_____26_____to him. “I regard everybody as a_____27_____— I love everybody even people that gave me an unpleasant time when things were going hard for me,” Kellner said. Born in 1918, Kellner lived through the Great Depression, when his family lost their farm. Kellner had to move from state to state as a teenager looking for possible_____28_____on farms to make a living. “I knew what it was to be_____29_____, and a lot of times we just had vegetables and flour mixed up together,” he said. “So as long as I can do it, I will lend a helping hand.” And Kellner’s made quite an influence. “I’ve got friends from all over,” he said. “I’ve got thank-you cards from Alaska”. Through his baking, Kellner has helped the_______30_______a lot. _______31_______is powerful. Children begin to learn to cook so they can spread_______32_______just as he does. Kellner believes that this interest just might be the secret to a long and_______33_______life. Life constantly presents us with opportunities to take an extra step or do a kind deed that will make a_______34_______. And the wonderful thing is that as we do, it changes things for the better for us too. Kindness is also a kind of noble cycle. It is twice blessed: it blesses him who_______35_______, and him who receives. 21. A. married B. left C. lost D. abandoned 22. A. teaching B. trading C. acting D. baking 23. A. changing B. crying C. wandering D. complaining 24. A. danger B. difficulty C. sadness D. anxiety 25. A. peaceful B. hard C. boring D. relaxing 26 A. expectation B. address C. mercy D. respect 27. A. friend B. student C. partner D. neighbor 28. A. relatives B. schools C. work D. fortune 29. A. famous B. poor C. popular D. lonely 30. A. farm B. country C. organization D. community 31. A. Appearance B. Confidence C. Encouragement D. Kindness 32. A. news B. idea C. love D. knowledge 33. A. happy B. noisy C. crazy D. busy 34. A. deal B. wish C. career D. difference 35. A. deserves B. waits C. gives D. qualifies 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位名叫Leo Kellner的老人为了走出失去妻子的痛苦，开始为社区里需要帮助的人做蛋糕之类的甜点。他的行为不仅帮助了有需要的人，也帮自己走出阴霾。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这位来自Hastings的老人2012年失去了他的妻子。A. married嫁，娶；B. left离开，留下；C. lost失去；D. abandoned抛弃。根据下文中“Since his wife passed away (自从他妻子去世)”可知，老人的妻子去世了，所以他失去了妻子。故选C项。 22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：自从妻子去世，他就把送烘培食品当作是回报社区的方法。A. teaching教；B. trading做生意；C. acting表演；D. baking烘焙。根据文章第一自然段第一句“Leo Kellner loves helping people in the sweetest way possible—by baking them cakes and pies.(Kellner 喜欢用这种最甜美的方式帮助别人——为他们做烤蛋糕和派)”可知，此处指他把送烘培食品当作是回报社区的方法，空格处应该用bake。故选D项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我一直在哭，我想我最好做一些能让我摆脱悲伤的事情，同时也对社区有益，这就是事情的开始。”A. changing改变；B. crying哭；C. wandering漫游；D. complaining抱怨。根据上文“Since his wife passed away (自从他妻子去世)”以及常识可知，亲人去世是使人伤心的事，对于年事已高的老人来说更是如此。此处用“cry”符合语境。故选B项。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我一直在哭，我想我最好做一些能让我摆脱悲伤的事情，同时也对社区有益，这就是事情的开始。”A. danger危险；B. difficulty困难；C. sadness悲伤；D. anxiety焦虑。根据根据上文“Since his wife passed away (自从他妻子去世)”以及他整日哭泣，可知，妻子的去世让老人很悲伤。故选C项。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他联系了社区组织，让他们知道他想和有困难的家庭联系。A. peaceful和平的；B. hard困难的；C. boring无聊的；D. relaxing令人放松的。根据下文中“baking up some lovely cakes and pies during their time of need.(在他们有需要的时候为他们做蛋糕和派)”可知，老人帮助的是生活有困难的家庭。故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：每当人们见到他，他们都向他表示敬意。A. expectation期待；B. address地址；C. mercy同情；D. respect尊重。根据上文“Kellner then started reaching out to those families, getting to know them, and baking some lovely cakes and pies during their time of need. What he did made him widely known around the communities.(然后，Kellner开始接触这些家庭，了解他们，并在他们需要的时候烤一些可爱的蛋糕和馅饼。他的所作所为使他在社区中广为人知)”可知，老人帮助别人，所以得到了大家的尊重。故选D项。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Kellner说：“我把每个人都当作朋友——我爱每一个人，即使是那些在我遇到困难时给我带来不快的人。”A. friend朋友；B. student学生；C. partner搭档；D. neighbor邻居。根据后文“I love everybody even people that gave me an unpleasant time when things were going hard for me”可知，老人是善良的人，所以把周围的人都当作朋友，即使是对自己不友好的人。故选A项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：十几岁时，Kellner不得不从一个州搬到另一个州，寻找可能的农场工作来谋生。A. relatives亲人；B. schools学校；C. work工作；D. fortune财富，运气。根据下文“to make a living”可知，想要在那个特殊时期谋生，就不得不找工作。故选C项。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“我知道贫穷是什么滋味，很多时候我们只是把蔬菜和面粉混在一起吃，”他说。A. famous著名的；B. poor穷的；C. popular流行的；D. lonely孤独的。根据前文以及后文“a lot of times we just had vegetables and flour mixed up together(很多时候我们只是把蔬菜和面粉混在一起吃)”可知，在大萧条时期他们失去了自己的农场，而且很多时候他们把蔬菜和面粉混在一起吃，当时还是孩子的作者也不得不出去工作，说明当时家里生活很拮据。故选B项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：通过他的烘焙，Kellner帮助了社区很多。A. farm农场；B. country国家；C. organization组织；D. community社区。根据上文“What he did made him widely known around the communities.(他的所作所为使他在社区中广为人知)”可知，Kellner主要帮助的社区里有困难的人。故选D项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：善良是强大的。A. Appearance外貌；B. Confidence信心；C. Encouragement鼓励；D. Kindness善良。根据本文标题“The Power of Kindness(善良的力量)”以及Kellner帮助有困难的人可知，此处用“kindness”起点题作用。故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：孩子们开始学习烹饪，这样他们就可以像他一样传播爱。A. news新闻；B. idea主意；C. love爱；D. knowledge知识。根据上文“Leo Kellner loves helping people(Leo Kellner喜欢帮助别人)”以及“I love everybody(我爱每一个人)”可知，孩子们学做食物的主要目的是帮助他人，而帮助他人就是对他人的爱和关心，所以是传播爱。故选C项。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Kellner认为乐于助人的爱好可能就是活得久，活得开心的秘诀。A. happy幸福的；B. noisy吵闹的；C. crazy疯狂的；D. busy繁忙的。联系上文可知，Kellner非常愿意帮助他人，而且乐在其中，且本文从头到尾都在讲帮助他人的积极影响，即帮助别人可以活得开心长寿，happy符合语境。故选A项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：生活不断地给我们提供机会，让我们多走一步，或者做一件好事，从而产生影响。A. deal待遇，协议；B. wish愿望；C. career职业；D. difference影响。根据上文“do a kind deed that will make a”可知，Kellner通过帮助有困难的人，对他人产生影响，为短语make a difference。故选D项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它祝福给予帮助的人，也祝福受到帮助的人。A. deserves值得；B. waits等待；C. gives给；D. qualifies合格。根据后文“and him who receives”可知，指给予帮助，和收到祝福，此处应该选择一个和“receive”相对的词gives。故选C项。 第二节(共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The paddies (水稻田) are more than a pretty natural scene. They represent an ancient agricultural legacy (遗产) that is now responsible ___36___ producing one of the world’s most important foods — rice. ___37___ (sell) to countries worldwide, rice is one of the key crops. It is most often found in Asian diets, which isn’t surprising considering its history. The earliest known paddy dates back thousands of years in China. ___38___(century) later, this farming technique is still used throughout Asia and has also ___39___(wide) sprung up in Europe and the Americas. Nowadays, the growing of rice has developed into an agricultural industry that requires lots of water. ___40___ paddies most commonly get water through irrigation (灌溉), they can also ___41___(water) by rain. As a matter of fact, the rice industry needs___42___ surprising amount of fresh water yearly. Fortunately, there are now more ___43___(innovate) farming methods that could help change it. With these methods, farmers can produce more rice ___44___ (use) much less water. And it is hoped that paddy farming ___45___ (be) more successful in the future. 【答案】36. for 37. Sold 38. Centuries 39. widely 40. Although##Though##While 41. be watered 42. a 43. innovative 44. using 45. will be 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了稻田的历史、重要性、现代种植方式以及未来发展方向，强调了创新耕作方法在水稻种植中的应用和前景。 【36题详解】 考查介词。句意：它们代表着一种古老的农业遗产，现在负责生产世界上最重要的食物之一——大米。be responsible for是固定短语，意为“负责……”，因此空格处用介词for，故填for。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：大米是销往世界各国的主要作物之一。句中谓语是is，空格处用非谓语动词，rice和sell之间是逻辑动宾关系，因此空格处用过去分词表被动，位于句首的单词首字母大写，故填Sold。 【38题详解】 考查名词的复数。句意：几个世纪后，这种农业技术仍然在整个亚洲使用，并在欧洲和美洲广泛兴起。century是可数名词，不止一个，因此空格处用复数centuries，故填Centuries。 【39题详解】 考查副词。句意：几个世纪后，这种农业技术仍然在整个亚洲使用，并在欧洲和美洲广泛兴起。空格处用副词widely修饰动词短语sprung up，widely意为“广泛地”。故填widely。 【40题详解】 考查让步状语从句。句意：虽然稻田通常通过灌溉来获得水，但它们也可以通过雨水来灌溉。根据语境可知，句子表示“虽然稻田通常通过灌溉来获得水，但它们也可以通过雨水来灌溉”，空格处意为“虽然”，用although/though/while，引导让步状语从句，位于句首的单词首字母大写，故填Although/Though/While。 【41题详解】 考查被动语态。句意：虽然稻田通常通过灌溉来获得水，但它们也可以通过雨水来灌溉。稻田是被浇水，句子用被动语态，空前有情态动词can，因此空格处用be watered，故填be watered。 【42题详解】 考查冠词。句意：事实上，大米行业每年需要的淡水数量惊人。a surprising amount of意为“数量惊人”，因此空格处是a，故填a。 【43题详解】 考查形容词。句意：幸运的是，现在有更多创新的农业方法可以帮助改变这种状况。空格处用形容词作定语，修饰名词短语farming methods，innovate的形容词是innovative，意为“创新的”，故填innovative。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：有了这些方法，农民可以用更少的水生产更多的水稻。句中谓语是can produce，空格处用非谓语动词，farmers和use之间是主谓关系，因此空格处用现在分词表主动，故填using。 【45题详解】 考查时态。句意：并希望水田耕作在未来会更成功。由in the future可知，句子时态是一般将来时，空格处用will be，故填will be。 第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你校最近开展英语周活动，要举办以“我最崇拜的科学家”为主题的英文演讲比赛，请根据以下要点提示，写一篇演讲稿。内容包括： 1. 谁是你最崇拜的科学家; 2. 你崇拜的理由; 3. 你的感想和希望。 注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear teachers and fellow students, I am Li Hua from Class 2, Grade 1, and today I’m honored to share with you the scientist I admire most — Yuan Longping. He dedicated his life to hybrid rice research. And his efforts saved countless lives from hunger. His perseverance and innovation spirit inspired me deeply. In addition, his life teaches us that passion and hard work can lead to great achievements. We should learn from him and strive for the progress of science. I hope we can all be as committed as he was and make our own contributions to the world. Thank you! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇演讲稿，参加学校即将举办的主题为“我最崇拜的科学家”的英语演讲比赛。 【详解】1.词汇积累 荣幸的：honored →privileged 此外：In addition→ what’s more 导致：lead to →result in 饥饿：hunger →starvation 2.句式拓展 合并简单句 原句：He dedicated his life to hybrid rice research. And his efforts saved countless lives from hunger. 拓展句：He dedicated his life to hybrid rice research, whose efforts saved countless lives from hunger. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I am Li Hua from Class 2, Grade 1, and today I’m honored to share with you the scientist I admire most — Yuan Longping. (运用了省略引导词的限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】In addition, his life teaches us that passion and hard work can lead to great achievements. (运用了that引导的宾语从句) 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 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。 Mandy and I had been classmates since kindergarten. Wherever I was, she was always ahead of me. Dance-class show needs a lead dancer? Mandy was picked. Softball? She played first base while I watched her from my position in the outfield. And the school plays would star her while I was chosen to play as her mother or sister. It was a big event: the Spring Fling Choir Concert. The choir concert tryouts (选拔) was important for us. We waited in the library while Ms. Jenkins called us one at a time into the choir room. By the time she called my name, my whole body was shaking. However, Mandy behaved calmly and was smiling when her tryout was over. So I wasn’t surprised when Mandy’s name was on the choral group’s list and mine wasn’t. “So,” I said to myself, “what else is new?” Sudden clapping brought me out of my thought. Everyone was looking at me. Ms. Jenkins beamed down at me and said, “Cindy, you will have to start practising in your spare time. The solos take extra preparation.” Solo? I got the solo? I glanced over at Mandy. She gave me the thumbs-up sign. The day of my big solo had finally arrived. Everyone was there: my mom, dad and my little brother. The whole class was dressed up and I had on a new dress. We walked onto the stage and I was front and center. The audience’s expectant gaze made me very nervous. Again, my body was shaking. “You can do it, Cindy,” Mandy whispered from behind me “I’ll be humming (哼唱) softly behind you, take it easy!” Ms. Jenkins raised her baton (指挥棒) and we began to sing. I could see my mother leaning forward in her seat, her camera already flashing for pictures. My big moment was here. The spotlight circled me in its bright light. Ms. Jenkins nodded and pointed her baton at me. 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。 I froze right there on the spot. I couldn’t think. Most of all, I couldn’t sing. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With Mandy’s help, my solo went well and the auditorium (礼堂) echoed with thunderous applause. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 I froze right there on the spot. I couldn’t think. Most of all, I couldn’t sing. Tension flooding over me, I could feel my palms sweating, heart racing wildly in my chest. With the note stuck in my tight throat, I didn’t know what to do next. But at that same moment, from behind me, came the pure tone of the right note. Mandy gave me a gentle poke. Following her humming, my voice lifted and matched hers. When the next note came, it was all me. Utterly immersed in the melody, I closed my eyes, my voice flowing like a river of feelings and each note touching audiences’ heart. With Mandy’s help, my solo went well and the auditorium (礼堂) echoed with thunderous applause. As I opened my eyes, I was greeted with the cheers of the audience and a standing ovation. We walked off the stage and my family met me with praise and hugs. Mandy came up to me and wrapped her arms around me tightly. “Thanks, Mandy,” was all I could get myself to say. Mandy flashed me her usual sunny smile: “A friend is never known till a man has need.” It was on that very day that I made my best friend and I truly understood the value of friendship. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，曼迪和作者从幼儿园起就是同学，她总是比作者优秀。在合唱选拔中，作者落选而曼迪入选。但在合唱表演中，作者意外获得独唱机会，并在曼迪的鼓励下，作者成功完成了独唱表演。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容“我当场僵住了。我无法思考。最重要的是，我不会唱歌。”可知，第一段可以描写作者在曼迪的帮助下完成表演的过程。 ②由第二段句首内容“在曼迪的帮助下，我的独奏进行得很顺利，礼堂里响起了雷鸣般的掌声。”可知，第二段可以描写完成表演后二人的动作和作者的感悟。 2.续写线索：紧张—得到曼迪帮助—沉浸在旋律中—得到掌声—拥抱—感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①心狂跳：heart race wildly/ heart pound wildly ②走下舞台：walk off the stage/ step off the stage ③走近某人：come up to sb./ approach sb. 情绪类 ①紧张：tension/ nervousness ②灿烂的笑容：sunny smile/ brilliant smile 【点睛】【高分句型1】Following her humming, my voice lifted and matched hers. ( 运用了现在分词Following作状语) 【高分句型2】When the next note came, it was all me.( 运用了When引导的时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 广东省汕尾市普宁华美实验学校2024-2025学年高二上学期12月月考 英语试题 第一部分 阅读(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 The 2022 World Internet Conference closed on November 11, 2022 in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province. There were a lot of cool inventions shown there. Let’s have a look at some of them. A Smart Helmet When delivery people send food around, they often use their mobile phones while riding. It’s very dangerous. To make them safer, a company has created a new helmet. It connects with the mobile phone and can “talk”. It can tell delivery people new orders and where the customers are. Delivery people can also take orders and answer messages by talking to the helmet. If the wearer has an accident, the helmet can make a call for help right away. Type with Eyes Many disabled people can’t move their hands. They find it hard to type on a computer. A company has developed eye-controlling technology. By looking at the screen and moving their eyes, people can type words easily. A Business Card? A Computer! A computer which was as big as a business card caught people’s eyes. It’s called Raspberry Pi. It’s one of the world’s smallest computers. Although it only costs a few hundred yuan, it has a memory of 8G. It is designed for learning computer programming. It can do a lot of difficult calculations. You can also use it to create your computer games. Magic Mirror for Health Scan your face, and then the software will know a lot about your health. This is what Magic Mirror can do. It’s a smart health check system. You don’t need to wear any devices. Just stand in front of it for 30 seconds, and it will know your heart conditions, blood pressure and the risks of some diseases. 1. Which is true about the smart helmet? A. It can help delivery people ride slowly. B. It can remind delivery people of danger. C. It can make delivery people relaxed by talking. D. It can help delivery people work much safer. 2. How do disabled people type words with the new technology? A. By talking loudly. B. By moving their eyes. C. By waving their hands. D. By touching the keys. 3. Magic Mirror can tell people some information EXCEPT ________. A. eating habits B. blood pressure C. heart conditions D. risks of some diseases B Frederick McKinley Jones was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 17, 1893. By the time Frederick was 7 years old, his father sent young Jones to live with a priest (牧师) in Kentucky. At the age of 11, Jones ran away to feed himself. He returned to Cincinnati and worked as an entrance guard in a garage where he developed a skill for automobile mechanics. He became a leader of the shop. In 1912 he landed in Hallock, Minnesota, where he obtained a job doing mechanical work on a farm. Jones had talent for and an interest in mechanics. He read extensively on the subject and educated himself in his spare time. By the time he was twenty, Jones was able to get an engineering license in Minnesota. He served in the U. S. Army during World War I (WWI) where he was often called upon to make repairs to machines and other equipment. After the war, he returned to the farm. It was on the Hallock farm that Jones educated himself further in electronics. He built a transmitter (发射机) for the new radio station to broadcast its programming. He also developed a device to combine moving pictures with sound. Jones continued to expand his interests in the 1930s. He designed and patented (获得专利) a portable air-cooling unit for trucks carrying perishable (易腐烂的) food. Forming a partnership with Numero, Jones founded the U. S. Thermo Control Company. The company burgeoned during World War II, helping to preserve blood, medicine and food. Over the course of his career Jones received more than 60 patents. He was recognized for his achievements both during his lifetime and after his death. Jones died of lung cancer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on February 21, 1961. He was chosen into the Minnesota Inventors Hall of Fame in 1977. In 1991, then — President George H. W. Bush awarded the National Medal of Technology to Numero and Jones at a ceremony held in the White House Rose Garden. 4. What was Jones doing when he was 19? A. He was staying with a kind priest. B. He was developing a new interest. C. He was running his own garage. D. He was doing work related to machinery. 5. Which of the following is TRUE about the portable air-cooling unit? A. It was designed for trucks. B. It was used to produce food. C. It was bought by a company. D. It was popular during WWI. 6. What does the underlined word “burgeoned” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Grew greatly. B. Got help. C. Stopped production. D. Faced difficulty. 7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the last paragraph? A. To introduce patents of Jones. B. To show Jones got an award. C. To express Jones was recognized. D. To show regret over Jones’ death. C China’s newly-released TV show To the Wonder has made Altay (阿勒泰) in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region a new stylish and top-tier tourism destination among young people, who are attracted by the breathtaking views and the simple and heartwarming lives of the local residents. The travel portal (门户网站) Qunar said that from May 7 — the day the TV show began its commercial airing, flight ticket bookings to Altay rose 20 percent compared with the same period in the previous month, and hotel bookings doubled during the period on its platform. Homestay operating and booking platform Tujia said that bookings for homestays in Altay had surged by 200 percent from May 9 to Wednesday, compared with the same period in April. Altay enjoys great advantages in developing tourism, including its breathtaking grassland and lake views, and original and well-preserved villages. The place is also a popular skiing destination in winter. Wei Changren, founder of btiii. com, a tourism-related financial news portal, said that Altay has not become famous overnight, but has long been a destination well-known for its natural beauty. However, it hasn’t been very popular because of long travel times and higher costs of accommodation. Though Altay still lacks the capability to receive large numbers of travelers, Wei believes that the development of its tourism sector enjoys great prospects. “Altay has different charms in summer and winter, and these distinct seasonal views are attractive to travelers. From my perspective, authorities in Altay can take the hit show as an opportunity and continue developing good tourism and cultural resources to attract travelers. The local tourism infrastructure can also be improved to enhance visitors’ experiences,” he added. It’s not the first time in recent years that a teleplay has helped turn its location into a popular tourism destination. In January 2023, the TV drama Meet Yourself, starring Liu Yifei and Li Xian, made Dali a trendy tourism destination. 8. How does the writer indicate the booming tourism in Altay in Paragraph 2? A. By analyzing causes. B. By presenting research. C. By giving specific examples. D. By listing and comparing figures. 9. What does Wei think of the tourism development in Altay? A. Promising. B. Depressed. C. Steady. D. Outdated. 10. What does the underlined word “hit” in the fifth paragraph mean? A. A heated discussion. B. A classic masterpiece. C. A well-received work. D. A controversial TV drama. 11. What is the text mainly about? A. The impact of a new TV drama on tourism. B. The prosperous tourism and cultural resources. C. The improvement of local tourism infrastructure. D. The distinct charms of Altay in different seasons. D Most insects have fairly short life. That’s also true for some kinds of cicadas (蝉), which only live for a year. But the cicadas coming out in May, 2021 aren’t just any cicadas, and they’re periodical cicadas that are only found in North America. They, as nymphs (蛹), spend a period of 13 to 17 years underground, surviving by drinking liquid from the small roots of trees. Then they come out for just a few weeks before dying. This year’s cicadas are known as Brood X, and they’re on a 17-year cycle. That’s a longer life span than any other kind of insect. The cicada nymphs begin climbing up nearby trees. That’s where they’ll do something to make themselves look like cicadas. They come out of their old skin and leave dried shells behind. After a few days, the cicada’s outer body hardens and it is fully adult. Then the cicadas begin mating. This is what they’ve been waiting 17 years for. Male cicadas make loud calls to attract the females. After mating, the female climbs a living tree or bush and digs nests for her eggs in a small branch. The female lay eggs with a special body part called an “ovipositor”. In just a few weeks, the adults will have reached the end of their long lives. But only six to ten weeks later, the cycle begins again. Young nymphs fall to the ground and begin digging down underground, where they’ll spend the next 17 years. This helps protect them from their enemies. Many animals, like birds, find the cicadas a welcome meal that’s easy to catch. But when they’re on a 17-year cycle, there’re far too many other insects all at once for these animals to really affect the numbers of cicadas. Long ago, Native Americans used to count on cicadas for a healthy meal. Now, many people around the US are also interested in trying them as food and want to protect cicadas for themselves. 12. What’s the characteristic of Brood X? A. They became nymphs in 2004. B. They only live for one year. C They lived on tree leaves. D. They’re in the ground all the time. 13. What do the words “do something” in Paragraph 3 mean? A. Find their mates. B. Make their shells dried. C. Change their bodies. D. Protect their skin. 14. Where does a cicada lay her eggs? A. Under the ground. B. In a small branch. C. On the ovipositor. D. In the nest of the male cicada. 15. What keeps the numbers of cicadas stable? A. Their unusual life circle. B. Their good adaptive ability. C. Their being well-protected. D. Their enemies existing in May. 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。 Confidence makes a difference. It could mean the difference in landing a job you have been dreaming of. It could also mean the difference in staying happy with strangers.Having enough confidence may help you achieve what you want in your life. But how exactly do you gain confidence? ____16____. Make lists.____17____First make a list of all the things that set you apart from the rest. This will help you focus on the good things you have done instead of the things that have gone wrong. Then look at the things you enjoy doing. Passion will help you work hard.In most cases, you will have the opportunity to improve. Realize that you are important and appreciated. People usually shy away from praise. It makes them feel that they do not deserve the praise. ____18____ Always remember that you matter. If you have something to say, force yourself to say it clearly and loudly. You can do this without sounding angry. If somebody disagrees with what you say, do not just shy away. ____19____ ____20____ This makes you move in the right direction. Having a purpose and a goal is great to feed your confidence. Start with the little things like the stuff you have been putting off for later. The more things you accomplish, the better you feel. A. Focus on little stuff. B. Move towards your goal. C. Here are some ways to make you more confident. D. In order to be confident, you have to look confident. E. Instead, you should be brave to reason with him or her. F. Stay away from that thinking and happily accept the praise. G. This is a two-part process which begins with a look into who you are. 第II卷（非选择题） 第二部分 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。 The Power of Kindness Leo Kellner loves helping people in the sweetest way possible — by baking them cakes and pies. The old man from Hastings, Nebraska,_____21_____his wife in 2012. They had been together for 72 years. Since his wife passed away Kellner took up_____22_____as a way to give back to the community. “I didn’t know what to do with myself,” Kellner said. “I was_____23_____all the time, and I thought I’d better do something that could make me get out of the_____24_____and be good to the community as well, and that’s how it started.” That first year, Kellner made 144 pies for people in need. He contacted community organizations to let them know he’d like to connect with families having a_____25_____time. Kellner then started reaching out to those families, getting to know them, and baking some lovely cakes and pies during their time of need. What he did made him widely known around the communities. And whenever people met him, they showed their_____26_____to him. “I regard everybody as a_____27_____— I love everybody even people that gave me an unpleasant time when things were going hard for me” Kellner said. Born in 1918, Kellner lived through the Great Depression, when his family lost their farm. Kellner had to move from state to state as a teenager looking for possible_____28_____on farms to make a living. “I knew what it was to be_____29_____, and a lot of times we just had vegetables and flour mixed up together,” he said. “So as long as I can do it, I will lend a helping hand.” And Kellner’s made quite an influence. “I’ve got friends from all over,” he said. “I’ve got thank-you cards from Alaska”. Through his baking, Kellner has helped the_______30_______a lot. _______31_______is powerful. Children begin to learn to cook so they can spread_______32_______just as he does. Kellner believes that this interest just might be the secret to a long and_______33_______life. Life constantly presents us with opportunities to take an extra step or do a kind deed that will make a_______34_______. And the wonderful thing is that as we do, it changes things for the better for us too. Kindness is also a kind of noble cycle. It is twice blessed: it blesses him who_______35_______, and him who receives. 21. A. married B. left C. lost D. abandoned 22. A. teaching B. trading C. acting D. baking 23. A. changing B. crying C. wandering D. complaining 24. A. danger B. difficulty C. sadness D. anxiety 25. A. peaceful B. hard C. boring D. relaxing 26 A. expectation B. address C. mercy D. respect 27. A. friend B. student C. partner D. neighbor 28. A. relatives B. schools C. work D. fortune 29. A. famous B. poor C. popular D. lonely 30. A. farm B. country C. organization D. community 31 A. Appearance B. Confidence C. Encouragement D. Kindness 32. A. news B. idea C. love D. knowledge 33. A. happy B. noisy C. crazy D. busy 34. A. deal B. wish C. career D. difference 35. A. deserves B. waits C. gives D. qualifies 第二节(共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The paddies (水稻田) are more than a pretty natural scene. They represent an ancient agricultural legacy (遗产) that is now responsible ___36___ producing one of the world’s most important foods — rice. ___37___ (sell) to countries worldwide, rice is one of the key crops. It is most often found in Asian diets, which isn’t surprising considering its history. The earliest known paddy dates back thousands of years in China. ___38___(century) later, this farming technique is still used throughout Asia and has also ___39___(wide) sprung up in Europe and the Americas. Nowadays, the growing of rice has developed into an agricultural industry that requires lots of water. ___40___ paddies most commonly get water through irrigation (灌溉), they can also ___41___(water) by rain. As a matter of fact, the rice industry needs___42___ surprising amount of fresh water yearly. Fortunately, there are now more ___43___(innovate) farming methods that could help change it. With these methods, farmers can produce more rice ___44___ (use) much less water. And it is hoped that paddy farming ___45___ (be) more successful in the future. 第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你校最近开展英语周活动，要举办以“我最崇拜的科学家”为主题的英文演讲比赛，请根据以下要点提示，写一篇演讲稿。内容包括： 1. 谁是你最崇拜的科学家; 2. 你崇拜的理由; 3. 你的感想和希望。 注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 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。 Mandy and I had been classmates since kindergarten. Wherever I was, she was always ahead of me. Dance-class show needs a lead dancer? Mandy was picked. Softball? She played first base while I watched her from my position in the outfield. And the school plays would star her while I was chosen to play as her mother or sister. It was a big event: the Spring Fling Choir Concert. The choir concert tryouts (选拔) was important for us. We waited in the library while Ms. Jenkins called us one at a time into the choir room. By the time she called my name, my whole body was shaking. However, Mandy behaved calmly and was smiling when her tryout was over. So I wasn’t surprised when Mandy’s name was on the choral group’s list and mine wasn’t. “So,” I said to myself, “what else is new?” Sudden clapping brought me out of my thought. Everyone was looking at me. Ms. Jenkins beamed down at me and said, “Cindy, you will have to start practising in your spare time. The solos take extra preparation.” Solo? I got the solo? I glanced over at Mandy. She gave me the thumbs-up sign. The day of my big solo had finally arrived. Everyone was there: my mom, dad and my little brother. The whole class was dressed up and I had on a new dress. We walked onto the stage and I was front and center. The audience’s expectant gaze made me very nervous. Again, my body was shaking. “You can do it, Cindy,” Mandy whispered from behind me “I’ll be humming (哼唱) softly behind you, take it easy!” Ms. Jenkins raised her baton (指挥棒) and we began to sing. I could see my mother leaning forward in her seat, her camera already flashing for pictures. My big moment was here. The spotlight circled me in its bright light. Ms. Jenkins nodded and pointed her baton at me. 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。 I froze right there on the spot. I couldn’t think. Most of all, I couldn’t sing. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With Mandy’s help, my solo went well and the auditorium (礼堂) echoed with thunderous applause. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$