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昌宁县第二中学高二年级2024年秋季学期12月份月考 英语试卷 测试时间：120分钟 满分：150分 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的学校、班级、姓名、考场号、座位号、准考证号在答题卡上填写清楚。 2. 每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。在试题卷上作答无效。 3. 考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。 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. What's the man's favorite music? A. Rock music. B. Classical music. C. Pop music. 2. What does the woman say? A. 25% of UK citizens don't speak English. B. The majority of UK citizens speak only English. C. There are five native languages in the UK. 3. Where would the man like to spend his summer holiday? A. In London. B. In the countryside. C. In a capital city. 4. What's the weather like in Beijing these days? A. Cold and sunny. B. Hot and sunny. C. Rainy. 5. What does the woman mean? A. She has found a new job. B. She has got used to working overtime. C. She is unsatisfied with her present job. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。 6. How often do the buses depart? A. Every half hour. B. Every five minutes. C. Every fifteen minutes. 7. Where do the buses leave? A. From the City Hall. B. From the end of Wrexham Street. C. From outside the Tour Bus office. 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。 8. What's the relationship between the speakers? A. Former classmates. B. Husband and wife. C. Boss and clerk. 9. What did the woman's husband go to Tokyo for? A. To see his wife. B. To work in a company. C. To see his old friend. 听下面一段对话，回答第10 至第12 三个小题。 10. What colors does the man want? A. Yellow and blue. B. Blue and Grey. C. Yellow and black. 11. What does the man think of the silk shirts? A. They are too expensive. B. They don't fit him. C. The colors are not light enough. 12. What will the man do this Saturday? A. Travel abroad. B. Go to a meeting. C. Go to the store again. 听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至第16 四个小题。 13. When will the speakers meet? A. On Wednesday. B. On Friday. C. On Thursday. 14. What do the speakers decide to do? A. Go out for a drink. B. Go out for dinner. C. Stay in and watch a DVD. 15. Where is The Orange Tree? A. On Church Road. B. On Love Lane. C. On Potter Street. 16. When will the woman get to The Orange Tree? A. At 7: 10 pm. B. At 7: 45 pm. C. At 8: 00 pm. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。 17. When did Isabella combine her two interests together? A. At nine years old. B. At three years old. C. At thirteen years old. 18. What did Isabella's styles include? A. Shoes with high heels. B. Short skirts and long dresses. C. Clothing featuring animals. 19. What is Serena Williams' first career? A. A tennis player. B. A painter. C. A designer. 20. Williams likes court clothing that _______. A. has neutral colors B. presents figures of athletes C. presents a young and modern look 第二部分 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 Good Reads We asked TFK Kid Reporters to review some great books that readers might enjoy this season. Here’s what they had to say. Opie Jones Talks to Animals This novel by Nat Luurtsema tells the story of 10-year-old Opie, who can read animals’minds. Opie is employed to a top-secret organization of mind readers called the Resistance. When Varling captures the mind readers and tries to turn their school into a factory, Opie puts her mind-reading skills to work to save the day. You’ll love this book if you enjoy fantasy and adventure. — By TFK Kid Reporter Abhijay Potlur The Last Mapmaker The Last Mapmaker, by Christina Soontornvat, is full of adventure, action, and mystery. Sai, a resourceful 12-year-old girl, works for a famous mapmaker. But she has a secret: She’s the daughter of a con man. When she gets an opportunity to earn more money than she’s ever had, she jumps at the chance for a new life. Sai joins an expedition to map the Sunderlands, a continent said to be home to dragons. This book, now in paperback, is for adventure lovers who seek an attractive story that’s full of surprises. — By TFK Kid Reporter Alexa Oh Gossamer In her novel Gossamer, Lois Lowry explores how dreams and nightmares come to be. The book follows several storylines involving tiny dream-giving creatures and the humans they affect. Littlest One is a new dream-giver. From her teacher Thin Elderly, she learns how to collect pieces of memories and turn them into dreams. These are given to an elderly woman, a troubled boy, and a young mother. Anyone who loves imaginative tales will love Gossamer. A new edition of this beloved book is coming out in March. — By TFK Kid Reporter Ben Stern Characters & Quests If you’re a fan of Dungeons & Dragons, you’ll love Characters & Quests: A Young Adventurer’s Workbook, by Sarra Scherb. It’s an interactive book. Readers design their character, complete with a weapon and magic al powers. By making a series of choices, readers also shape their own story. Creating a title for your adventure, drawing your character, and deciding who the evil will be — it’s all part of the fun. If you enjoy action, fantasy, and role-playing games, you’ll definitely love this book! — By TFK Kid Reporter Audrey Owolo 1. Who is a reader of animals’ minds? A. Lois Lowry B. Thin Elderly C. Sai D. Opie 2. Which of the following books explores dreams and nightmares? A. Gossamer B. Characters & Quests C. Opie Jones Talks to Animals D. The Last Mapmaker 3 What is the difference between Characters & Quests and the other books? A. It is about a girl good at mapping. B. It is about turning memories into dreams. C. It is an interactive book with readers. D. Its new edition will come out in March. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四本好书。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Opie Jones Talks to Animals部分中“This novel by Nat Luurtsema tells the story of 10-year-old Opie, who can read animals’ minds.(Nat Luurtsema的这部小说讲述了一个能读懂动物思想的10岁男孩Opie的故事)”可知，Opie能读懂动物的心思。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Gossamer部分中“In her novel Gossamer, Lois Lowry explores how dreams and nightmares come to be.(洛伊斯·劳瑞在她的小说《游丝》中探讨了梦和噩梦是如何形成的)”可知，Gossamer探讨了梦和噩梦。故选A。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Characters & Quests部分中“It’s an interactive book.(这是一本互动的书)”可知，Characters & Quests和其他书的不同在于是一本与读者互动的书。故选C。 B I went to South Africa for the first time as a lone travelling female with a love for wildlife when I just graduated from high school. During my six-month stay there, I spent the last 4 weeks at GVI Karongwe. The GVI members were so helpful and were so kind and lovely too when I was there. It was one of the easiest and best-organised programs I spent my time on. Every day we collected information on a variety of animals for research. I have to say it changed my life in so many ways and actually guided me on my path to the job I am doing now. The first week was pretty busy with training to prepare us for our job in the bush (灌木) and teach us about mammals (哺乳动物), birds and other animals, tracks and signs as well as how to use the equipment (设备), take care of the cars and clean and cook for a house of more than 20 people. The training made a world of difference to anyone who was nervous about being new to the South African wilderness and wanted to do the job well. I also made friends with people from all over the world and they were of all ages and backgrounds, united by the common goal to contribute to wildlife protection in South Africa, which was so amazing! GVI programs provide a fantastic way to learn and contribute to the community and wildlife in a hands-on way. It has put me on the path of wildlife research for the rest of my life! 4. Why did the author go to South Africa at first? A. To do a voluntary job there. B. To visit the wild animals there. C To join in the GVI program there. D. To carry out research there. 5. What did the author think of the training provided at the first week? A. It was necessary and important. B. It was relaxing and creative. C. It was difficult. D. It was too long. 6. What can we learn about the GVI program in South Africa? A. It offers free training and accommodation. B. It helped the author choose her career. C. Its members all have rich knowledge of wildlife. D. Its purpose is to encourage visits to South Africa. 7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To give a positive review of the GVI program. B. To tell us the importance of animal protection. C. To tell us what she learned in South Africa. D. To share her experiences in South Africa. 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者去南非的时候参加了GVI Karongwe项目，学到了很多知识，并因此选择了自己的职业。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“I went to South Africa for the first time as a lone travelling female with a love for wildlife when I just graduated from high school.(高中毕业时，我怀着对野生动物的热爱，作为一个独自旅行的女性第一次去了南非)”可知，作者最初去南非是为了参观那里的野生动物。故选B。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The first week was pretty busy with training to prepare us for our job in the bush (灌木) and teach us about mammals (哺乳动物), birds and other animals, tracks and signs as well as how to use the equipment (设备), take care of the cars and clean and cook for a house of more than 20 people. The training made a world of difference to anyone who was nervous about being new to the South African wilderness and wanted to do the job well.(第一周的训练相当忙碌，为我们在丛林里的工作做准备，教我们关于哺乳动物、鸟类和其他动物的知识，教我们如何使用设备，如何照顾汽车，如何为一个20多人的房子打扫卫生和做饭。对于那些刚到南非荒野、又想把工作做好而感到紧张的人来说，这次培训带来了翻天覆地的变化)”可知，作者认为第一周提供的培训是必要的，也是重要的。故选A。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“GVI programs provide a fantastic way to learn and contribute to the community and wildlife in a hands-on way. It has put me on the path of wildlife research for the rest of my life!( GVI项目提供了一种奇妙的学习方式，并以动手的方式为社区和野生动物做出贡献。它让我的余生都走上了野生动物研究的道路！)”可知，南非的GVI计划帮助作者选择了她的职业。故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“During my six-month stay there, I spent the last 4 weeks at GVI Karongwe. The GVI members were so helpful and were so kind and lovely too when I was there. It was one of the easiest and best-organised programs I spent my time on.(在我六个月的停留期间，我在GVI Karongwe度过了最后四个星期。当我在那里的时候，GVI的成员非常乐于助人，也非常善良可爱。这是我花时间参加的最简单、最有条理的课程之一)”结合文章主要讲述了作者去南非的时候参加了GVI Karongwe项目，学到了很多知识，并因此选择了自己的职业。可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是对GVI项目给予积极评价。故选A。 C Many people cannot live without modern technology products, especially their smart phones. They use devices to stay in contact with family and friends while driving. The most common method of communication is by sending written messages, a custom known as texting. A new study suggests that more than half of U. S. parents believe texting while driving a car or other vehicles is unsafe. Yet most of those questioned said they do it anyway. The finding was reported earlier this month in a scientific publication. Researchers questioned 435 parents from across the United States. Regan Bergmark, who led the survey, said that many people believe texting while driving is unsafe but have also likely done it. In fact, the survey found that 52 percent of millennial (千禧年的) parents said they thought it was “never” safe to text and drive. The same goes for 58 percent of older parents. But almost two-thirds of parents reported reading texts while driving, and more than half of them have also written texts.Millennial parents were more likely to use email while driving and drive faster than the speed limit. “The problem with smartphones is that they have become an unavoidable part of daily life for most people,” Regan said. “Many people are expected to be reachable by phone or email immediately, to be reachable for their children or work.Being a responsible adult therefore often means always being reachable-yet we also know that while driving.Being reachable carries with it the risk of a crash. ” In general,it is never safe to use a smartphone while driving. There are a number of APPs that can help to limit distracted (分心的) driving by disabling phone features, when the vehicle is in motion. The simplest thing to do is put the phone out of sight and out of reach to reduce the temptation (诱惑) to drive distractedly. 8. What is the main problem described in Paragraph 2? A. People use smartphones to keep in touch with others. B. People tend to drive faster than the speed limit. C. People tend to write text messages rather than use email. D. People use smartphones while driving despite the danger. 9 What can we infer from Regan’s words? A People in modern society can’t live without smartphones. B. People are expected to be reachable every second. C. It’s unwise to be always reachable while driving. D. It’s dangerous to drive because of the risk of a crash. 10. In the last paragraph, the author means to . A. summarize the previous paragraphs B. provide some advice for the readers C. add some background information D. introduce a new topic for discussion 11. Where is the text most likely from? A. A novel. B. A guidebook. C. A scientific report. D. A medical magazine. 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了一项研究，表明大多数美国家长曾在开车时用手机发过消息，这一行为是很危险的。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“A new study suggests that more than half of U. S. parents believe texting while driving a car or other vehicles is unsafe. Yet most of those questioned said they do it anyway. (一项新研究表明，美国超过一半的父母认为在驾驶汽车或其他载具时发消息是不安全的。然而参加调查的人中大多数都表示他们还是这样做过)”可知，第二段描述的主要问题就是人们会不顾危险在开车时使用手机。故选D项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段引述Regan的原话“Many people are expected to be reachable by phone or email immediately, to be reachable for their children or work.Being a responsible adult therefore often means always being reachable-yet we also know that while driving.Being reachable carries with it the risk of a crash.(许多人都希望能通过电话或电子邮件立即联系到他们，他们的孩子或工作上的事也可以联系到他们。因此，作为一个负责任的成年人，通常意味着总是可以联系到，哪怕是在开车时。时刻保持联系就带来了车祸的风险。)”可知，尽管时刻与外界保持联系是现代社会的要求，但在进行开车这样需要高度专注的活动时还要这样是很不明智、很不安全的。故选C项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“In general, it is never safe to use a smartphone while driving. There are a number of APPs that can help to limit distracted (分心的) driving by disabling phone features, when the vehicle is in motion. The simplest thing to do is put the phone out of sight and out of reach to reduce the temptation (诱惑) to drive distractedly.(总的来说，开车时用手机是绝对不安全的。有很多的APP能在车辆运转时通过禁用手机功能来帮助限制开车时分心的情况。最简单的做法就是把手机放在眼睛看不到、手碰不着的地方，从而减少因此而分心的诱惑)”可知，作者在最后一段提供了一些关于开车时使用手机的建议。故选B项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。总览全文可知，本文内容是关于开车时使用手机的一项调查的结果说明与分析，调查研究最可能出自科学报道。故选C项。 D There exist cruel wars, fighting and sadness in the world today, so it’s not only necessary, but also essential to have a good sense of humor just to help us tide through difficult times in our lives. Putting a smile on someone’s face when you know they are feeling depressed, as the saying goes, makes me feel good and warms my heart. How would you feel if you could not joke around with your wife, husband, child, co-worker, neighbor, close friend, or even just someone that you are standing in line with at your corner store? I am always saying things that make others smile or laugh, even if I don’t know the person I’m joking around with. My Grandma always found humor in everything she did, even if it was the hardest job anyone could imagine. This not only relieves stress in any situation, but also is common courtesy (礼貌) to speak to others that are around you. I know of a few people that don’t have a funny bone in their bodies, as they say. Everyone around them could be rolling on the floor after hearing a great joke and they would sit there without the slightest smile on their face. They don’t get the joke that makes others laugh. I am busting a gut while they just sit there, looking at me as if I were from outer space. How can people not get a really funny joke? Laughing is essential to keeping your stress levels under control. Without humor we would find ourselves with a lot of psychological problems, or on a lot of medications to keep us from going crazy. There is too much sadness in this present world. It drives people crazy. We all need to find a way to bypass the sadness and bring a little light into our lives. So, I believe our best medicine is to get together and tell some jokes and have some fun laughing together. 12. What is the author’s attitude towards the present world? A. Positive. B. Satisfied. C. Critical. D. Indifferent. 13. The author answers the question in the second paragraph with . A. evidence and argument B. opinions and persuasion C. examples and conclusion D. descriptions and analysis 14. The phrase “busting a gut” underlined in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by . A. speaking loudly B. laughing hard C. acting strangely D. explaining carefully 15. In writing the passage, the author mainly intends to . A. talk about his own understanding of humor B. introduce a practical way to get through daily life C. encourage people to make jokes about serious matters D. convince people of the power of being optimistic about life 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. B 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，主要讲的是幽默和笑的重要性。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“There exist cruel wars, fighting and sadness in the world today(当今世界存在着残酷的战争、战斗和悲伤)”可知，作者对当今世界持批评的态度，故选C。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“I am always saying things that make others smile or laugh, even if I don’t know the person I’m joking around with. My Grandma always found humor in everything she did, even if it was the hardest job anyone could imagine. This not only relieves stress in any situation, but also is common courtesy (礼貌) to speak to others that are around you.(我总是说一些让别人微笑或大笑的话，即使我不知道和我开玩笑的人是谁。我奶奶总是在她做的每件事中找到幽默，即使那是任何人能想象到的最困难的工作。这不仅在任何情况下都能缓解压力，而且对你周围的人说话也是一种礼貌。)”可知，第二段用证据来说明幽默的好处，因此是通过证据与论证来回答第二段的问题，故选A。 【14题详解】 词句猜测题。根据倒数第二段“Everyone around them could be rolling on the floor after hearing a great joke and they would sit there without the slightest smile on their face. They don’t get the joke that makes others laugh.(他们周围的每个人都可能在听到一个很棒的笑话后在地板上打滚，他们会坐在那里，脸上没有一丝微笑。他们听不懂让别人发笑的笑话。)”和“while they just sit there(而他们只是坐在那里)”可知，作者听到笑话会笑得很厉害，划线短语busting a gut的意思是“大笑”。故选B。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段“We all need to find a way to bypass the sadness and bring a little light into our lives. So, I believe our best medicine is to get together and tell some jokes and have some fun laughing together.(我们都需要找到一种方法来绕过悲伤，给我们的生活带来一点光明。所以，我相信我们最好的药是聚在一起，讲一些笑话，一起笑得开心。)”可知，本文作者给大家论述了幽默和笑的重要性，因此目的是让人们相信对生活保持乐观的力量。故选D。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 All living things need clean, fresh water to survive. Ninety-seven percent of the water on earth is in the ocean. The salt in the ocean water makes it unusable for drinking. Another two percent is frozen in the ice caps and glaciers on the Earth. ___16___ There are many factors that affect the amount of water available for you. Where you live, the amount of rain that falls, and how water is collected and reserved all affect the amount of cool, clear water available. One factor that we can’t change is where it will rain. The amount of rain an area receives affects the amount of water available for use. Some major cities are located in areas where they can get water from the ground. ___17___ Those places with no water readily available must pipe water in from far away. According to a study done by the state of California, the average person uses over one hundred gallons of water per day. Water is used for drinking, taking a shower or bath, brushing teeth, washing hands, cleaning dishes, doing laundry, and flushing toilets. ___18___ No matter where you live, there are many ways you can help conserve water. Today, we have many helpful tools to help us save water. There are low-flow shower heads and faucets(水龙头), dishwashers and washing machines that use up to 50% less water. ___19___ There are many other ways you can help. ___20___ Take a shower rather than a bath. It’s also important to fix leaky faucets. If you find one, let your parents know. A good way to have cool water available all the time is to keep a pitcher in the fridge. This way you won’t have to wait for the water in the pipes to bring you colder water to drink. Only run your clothes washer and dishwasher when they are full. This can save hundreds of gallons of water a year. All of these will help to conserve water. Leaning to use it wisely will ensure that it will always be available. So, make a fuss and conserve water. It’s worth it! A. Using water wisely is important. B. Water is an important natural resource. C. Don’t leave the water running when you brush your teeth. D. Other areas use surface water from lakes, rivers, or streams. E. This leaves one percent of the water on Earth available for us to use. F. Installing these items in your home is the first line of defense against wasting water. G. Wherever we live, we must be careful with the polluted water we have in our part of the world. 【答案】16. E 17. D 18. A 19. F 20. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了影响我们可用水的因素以及几种节约用水的方法和建议。 【16题详解】 根据上文的“All living things need clean, fresh water to survive. Ninety-seven percent of the water on earth is in the ocean. The salt in the ocean water makes it unusable for drinking. Another two percent is frozen in the ice caps and glaciers on the Earth.(所有生物都需要干净、新鲜的水才能生存。地球上97%的水都在海洋中。海水中的盐分使它不能饮用。另外2%被冻结在地球上的冰帽和冰川中。)”和下文的“There are many factors that affect the amount of water available for you. Where you live, the amount of rain that falls, and how water is collected and reserved all affect the amount of cool, clear water available.(有很多因素会影响你能得到的水。你居住的地方，降雨量，以及水的收集和储存方式都会影响到凉爽、清澈的水的数量。)”可知，E项(这使得地球上只有1%的水可供我们使用。)承接上文，说明了人类可以使用的水并不多，下文指出在这1%的水中还有许多因素影响人们可用的水。故选E项。 【17题详解】 根据上文的“One factor that we can’t change is where it will rain. The amount of rain an area receives affects the amount of water available for use. Some major cities are located in areas where they can get water from the ground.(我们不能改变的一个因素是下雨的地点。一个地区的降雨量影响着可用水量。一些大城市位于可以从地下取水的地区。)”和下文的“Those places with no water readily available must pipe water in from far away.(那些没有可用水的地方必须从很远的地方用管道输水。)”可知，D项(其他地区使用来自湖泊、河流或溪流的地表水。)与上下文连接通顺，指出了不同地区获得用水的来源。故选D项。 【18题详解】 根据上文的“According to a study done by the state of California, the average person uses over one hundred gallons of water per day. Water is used for drinking, taking a shower or bath, brushing teeth, washing hands, cleaning dishes, doing laundry, and flushing toilets. (根据加利福尼亚州的一项研究，平均每人每天使用超过100加仑的水。水用于饮用、淋浴或洗澡、刷牙、洗手、洗碗、洗衣服和冲厕所。)”可知，该州的人均用水量是比较大的，因此A项(合理地用水是很重要的。)承接上文，说明了，合理用水的必要性。故选A项。 【19题详解】 根据上文的“No matter where you live, there are many ways you can help conserve water. Today, we have many helpful tools to help us save water. There are low-flow shower heads and faucets, dishwashers and washing machines that use up to 50% less water. (无论你住在哪里，都有很多方法可以帮助节约用水。今天，我们有许多有用的工具来帮助我们节约用水。有低流量的淋浴喷头和水龙头，洗碗机和洗衣机的用水量最多可减少50%。)”可知，F项(在家里安装这些设备是防止浪费水的第一道防线。)承接上文，强调安装上文提到的节约用水设备的必要性。故选F项。 【20题详解】 根据上文的“There are many other ways you can help. (还有很多其他的方法你可以帮助节约用水。)”和下文的“Take a shower rather than a bath. It’s also important to fix leaky faucets. If you find one, let your parents know. A good way to have cool water available all the time is to keep a pitcher in the fridge. This way you won’t have to wait for the water in the pipes to bring you colder water to drink. Only run your clothes washer and dishwasher when they are full. This can save hundreds of gallons of water a year.(用淋浴代替泡澡。修理漏水的水龙头也很重要。如果你找到了，告诉你的父母。让冷水随时可用的一个好方法是在冰箱里放一个水罐。这样你就不用等水管里的水给你带来更冷的水喝了。洗衣机和洗碗机满了的时候再开动。这样每年可以节省数百加仑的水。 ​)”可知，C项(刷牙的时候不要让水开着。)承接上文，举例说明了一种节约用水的方法，下文继续举例说明节约用水的方法。故选C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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I’m standing in a class of wild 14-year-old girls as they throw paper and howl with laughter. They won’t listen to me. I never wanted to ____21____. I wanted to be a writer. But when I arrived in London, they were ____22____ of teachers. My efforts at teaching were ____23____. When the bell finally rang, I ____24____ to the staff room, red with anger. The other teachers weren’t ____25____. “That’s 4B, the worst class in school.” But I couldn’t give up. I ____26____ formal lessons. Instead I brought topics for class discussion. One of the liveliest talks was about the arguments they had with their ____27____ They paid attention and were ____28____ to share about their family lives. Then I had them write about themselves. As time went on, their essays became a ____29____ between us. I ____30____their humor, toughness and eagerness, and I think they appreciated my interest in their lives. The musical My Fair Lady was playing in the West End and I asked if they’d like to see the musical. They thought I was joking and did not take it ____31____ since no teacher had ever suggested taking them out. A few weeks later, 4B and I were ____32____ in theater. They loved the musical and the characters. Near the end of the term, two most rebellious (叛逆的) girls with flowers were knocking on my door. I was ____33____ to know I had touched their hearts and made a difference to their lives, but they had also touched mine. I enjoyed teaching and getting along with ____34____ When I returned to Australia several years later, I still ____35____ to be a writer. Teaching wasn’t the end of my writing career; it was the beginning. 21. A. guide B. perform C. teach D. explore 22. A. suitable B. short C. afraid D. fond 23. A. special B. successful C. powerful D. hopeless 24. A. rushed B. wandered C. slid D. marched 25. A. impressed B. surprised C. annoyed D. delighted 26. A. recommended B. advanced C. registered D. quitted 27. A. classmates B. parents C. friends D. teachers 28. A. worried B. unwilling C. fluent D. eager 29. A. secret B. challenge C. bridge D. adventure 30. A. pretended B. admired C. arranged D. contacted 31. A. seriously B. gracefully C. extremely D. obviously 32. A. working B. playing C. acting D. sitting 33. A. anxious B. curious C. proud D. confused 34. A. actors B. teenagers C. teachers D. writer 35. A. stressed B. intended C. doubted D. exchanged 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. B 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。作者一心想成为作家，没想到却成为学校最差班级的一名老师。作者用自己的爱心与智慧影响了一群狂野的女生，自己也从中得到了写作的素材，真正地成为了一名作家。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我从来没想到会去教书。A. guide指导；B. perform表演；C. teach教；D. explore探索。根据“I wanted to be a writer. But when I arrived in London, they were 2 of teachers.”可知，作者本来想成为一名作家，没想到来到伦敦之后他们缺老师，作者去当了老师，所以此处指作者没想过去教书。故选C项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但是当我到伦敦之后，才知道他们缺老师。A. suitable合适点的；B. short短缺的；C. afraid 害怕的；D. fond喜欢的。根据“I wanted to be a writer. But when I arrived in London,”可知，作者本来想成为一名作家，又根据转折词but可推知，他们缺老师，be short of意为“短缺”，符合语境。故选B项。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我教书的努力是没有希望的。A. special特别的；B. successful成功的；C. powerful 强大的；D. hopeless没有希望的。根据下文“When the bell finally rang. I ________ to the staff room, red with anger. The other teachers weren’t 5 . “That’s 4B, the worst class in school.””可知，学生在课堂上的表现让作者很生气，并且其他老师也说作者带的班级是学校最差的班，所以可以推断，作者认为自己教学的努力是没有希望的。故选D项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我冲进办公室，气得满脸通红。A. rushed冲；B. wandered徘徊；C. slid滑落；D. marched前进。根据“red with anger”可知，作者上完课很生气，所以可以推断作者冲进了办公室。故选A项。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：其他老师并不吃惊。A. impressed印象深刻的；B. surprised吃惊的；C. annoyed恼怒的 ；D. delighted开心的。根据下文“That’s 4B, the worst class in school.”可知，其他老师知道作者带的班级是全校最差的，所以他们看到作者上完课的反应自然不会吃惊。故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我放弃了正规的课程。A. recommended推荐；B. advanced前进；C. registered注册；D. quitted放弃。根据“Instead, I brought topics for class discussion.”可知，作者放弃了原定的正规课程而带来课堂讨论的话题。故选D项。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：其中最活跃的谈话是关于她们和父母的争吵。A. classmates同学；B. parents父母；C. friends朋友；D. teachers老师。根据“They paid attention and were ________ to share about their family lives.”可知，学生谈论最活跃的话题是她们与父母的争吵。故选B项。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她们关注并渴望分享她们的家庭生活。A. worried担心的；B. unwilling不情愿的；C. fluent流利的；D. eager渴望的。根据“One of the liveliest talks was about the arguments they had with their ________ .”可知，家庭生活的话题是学生们感兴趣的，因此她们渴望分享这一话题。故选D项。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：随着时间的推移，她们的文章成为我们之间的桥梁。A. secret秘密；B. challenge挑战；C. bridge桥梁；D. adventure 冒险。根据前文“Then I had them write about themselves.”可知，作者让学生写她们自己，她们所写的文章成为师生交流的桥梁。故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我欣赏她们的幽默、坚韧和热切，我想她们也感激我对她们的生活感兴趣。A. pretended 假装；B. admired欣赏；C. arranged安排；D. contacted联系。根据后文“and I think they appreciated my interest in their lives.”可知，作者和学生们彼此欣赏对方，所以此处指作者欣赏学生们的幽默，坚韧和热切。故选B项。 【31题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：她们以为我是在开玩笑，并没有认真对待，因为从来没有老师建议带她们出去。A. seriously严肃地；B. gracefully优雅地；C. extremely 极度地；D. obviously明显地 。根据“They thought I was joking”可知，学生们认为作者是在开玩笑，所以对作者说的话没有认真对待。故选A项。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：几周后，我和4B班的同学坐在剧院里。A. working工作；B. playing玩；C. acting表演；D. sitting坐。根据“They loved the musical and the characters.”可知，作者和女孩们坐在了剧院里看音乐剧《窈窕淑女》。故选D项。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很自豪地知道，我触动了她们的心灵，对她们的生活产生了影响，但她们也触动了我。A. anxious焦虑的；B. curious 好奇的；C. proud自豪的；D. confused困惑的。根据上文“Near the end of the term, two most rebellious(叛逆的) girls with flowers were knocking on my door.”可知，作者改变了这群叛逆的女孩子，由此可以推断作者因此而感到自豪。故选C项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我喜欢教书，也喜欢和青少年相处。A. actors演员；B. teenagers青少年；C. teachers老师；D. writer作家。根据文章第一句“I’m standing in a class of wild 14-year-old girls”可知，作者所教的学生是一群青少年，因此作者喜欢上了教书，也喜欢和青少年相处。故选B项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我几年后回到澳大利亚时，我仍然想成为一名作家。A. stressed强调；B. intended想要；C. doubted怀疑；D. exchanged交换。根据“Teaching wasn’t the end of my writing career; it was the beginning.”可知，作者想要成为一名作家的梦想并没有因为教书的经历而改变。故选B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 West Lake is always topping the list with its beauty, and its ____36____ (important) in literary and artistic history when a tourist comes to Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. The West Lake and the hills surrounding its three sides ____37____ (inspire) scholars and artists since the 9th century. The green-colored Lianlian, one of the three mascots (吉祥物) of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, is inspired by lotus (荷花) ____38____ (leaf) in the West Lake. Lianlian not only represents purity and opening-up, ____39____ also expresses the wish of building a shared future for mankind. The West Lake has 10 poetically named scenic areas, ____40____ (make)it an outstanding example of a cultural landscape. It consists ____41____ temples, pagodas, gardens and decorative trees, as well as artificial islands. These additions have been made ____42____ (improve) the landscape west of Hangzhou. In 2011, the West Lake Cultural Landscape, ____43____ includes the West Lake and the nearby hills, was included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List. As UNESCO says on its official website, “As ____44____ matter of fact, the West Lake has _____45_____ (huge) influenced garden design in the rest of China, as well as Japan and the Republic of Korea, for centuries.” 【答案】36. importance 37. have inspired 38. leaves 39. but 40. making 41. of 42. to improve 43. which 44. a 45. hugely 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了杭州西湖风景名胜区的情况。 【36题详解】 考查名词。句意：当游客来到浙江杭州时，西湖总是以其美丽和在文学和艺术史上的重要性而名列榜首。作介词的宾语，应用名词importance，不可数。故填importance。 【37题详解】 考查时态。句意：自9世纪以来，西湖及其三面环山一直激发着学者和艺术家的灵感。根据后文since the 9th century可知为现在完成时，主语为The West Lake and the hills surrounding its three sides，助动词用have。故填have inspired。 【38题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：第19届杭州亚运会的三个吉祥物之一，绿色的“莲莲”，灵感来自西湖的荷叶。前文没有冠词，表示数量大于一应用复数形式。故填leaves。 【39题详解】 考查固定句型。句意：莲莲不仅代表着纯洁和开放，也表达了构建人类命运共同体的愿望。句型not only…but also…表示“不仅……而且……”。故填but。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：西湖有10个风景名胜区，是文化景观的典范。此处make与上文句子构成主动关系，故用现在分词作状语。故填making。 【41题详解】 考查介词。句意：它由寺庙、宝塔、花园和装饰树木以及人工岛屿组成。短语consist of表示“由……组成”。故填of。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这些附加设施是为了改善杭州西部的景观。短语be made to do sth.表示“被用来做某事”。故填to improve。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：2011年，西湖文化景观，包括西湖和附近的山丘，被列入联合国教科文组织的世界遗产名录。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词the West Lake Cultural Landscape，关系词在从句作主语，指物，故填which。 【44题详解】 考查冠词。句意：正如联合国教科文组织在其官方网站上所说：“事实上，几个世纪以来，西湖对中国其他地区以及日本和韩国的园林设计产生了巨大的影响。”短语as a matter of fact表示“事实上”。故填a。 【45题详解】 考查副词。句意：正如联合国教科文组织在其官方网站上所说：“事实上，几个世纪以来，西湖对中国其他地区以及日本和韩国的园林设计产生了巨大的影响。”修饰动词influence应用副词hugely，故填hugely。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，最近在学校观看了天宫课堂 (space class) 。请给你的英国朋友Michael写一封email，介绍有关情况。内容要点如下： 1. 由正在中国空间站工作的航天员 (taikonaut) 开讲； 2. 进行了空间站介绍、太空实验和天地互动； 3. 你的感想。 注意： 1. 词数100左右； 2. 开头和结尾已为你写好。 Dear Michael, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Michael, Knowing that you are interested in the space class, I’m writing to tell you more about it and I hope that you will be satisfied with it. The class was given by three taikonauts who are working on the Tiangong Space Station. They made a brief introduction to the space station and showed us some experiments conducted in the unique environment. Besides, we students were allowed to interact with them by asking questions. I was so proud of the great achievements that China has made in space exploration. It is our country’s great stride in both science and technology. Looking forward to your reply. Yours. LiHua 【解析】 【导语】本题要求写一封介绍信，向英国朋友介绍天宫课堂的相关情况，包括授课者、课堂内容以及自己的感想。 【详解】词汇积累 对……感兴趣：be interested in→ cultivate an enthusiasm for 进行：conduct→ carry out 对……感到自豪：be proud of→ feel a sense of accomplishment for 成就：achievement→ accomplishment 句式拓展 同义句改写 原句：I was so proud of the great achievements that China has made in space exploration. 拓展句：I am filled with immense pride regarding the remarkable milestones China has achieved in the realm of space exploration. 【高分句型1】Knowing that you are interested in the space class, I'm writing to tell you more about it and I hope that you will be satisfied with it.（使用了现在分词短语做状语） 【高分句型2】The class was given by three taikonauts who are working on the Tiangong Space Station.（使用了以taikonauts为先行词、关系代词who引导的定语从句） 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。 Armed with two over-packed suitcases,we arrived at the airport just in time for my flight. “Well, here we are, the airport,” my sister said with a sigh. As I watched her unload my luggage, I could see the sadness in her eyes. This was not easy on her either. We had both been dreading (害怕) this moment for the past week. One last hug and a final good-bye and I would be on my way to a new life abroad, leaving my beloved sister behind. All my life I had loved airports. To me they were some kind of magic gateway to the world,a place from which to start great holidays and adventures. But today it seemed like a cold and heartless place. I looked at my sister and even though her eyes were filled with tears, she was trying to keep a brave face. “You’d better go or you’ll miss your flight,” she said. “I’ll miss you,” I replied, and with those last words I was off. As promised, I did not look back, but by the time I reached the customs office I was sobbing (啜泣). “Cheer up, love,” the tall customs officer said with a smile. “It’s not the end of the world, you know.” But to me it was the end of the world, as I had known it. While boarding the plane I was still crying. I did not have the energy to put my bag in the overhead locker, so I stuffed it on the empty seat next to mine. As I settled into my chair, a feeling of sadness overwhelmed me. I felt like my best friend had just been taken away from me. Growing up, my sister and I would do everything together. Born barely fifteen months apart we not only looked alike, we were alike. Whenever one of us need something, the other one would come along. When the time came for us to go to college, we also went together. But now that our college days were over and I was off to a foreign country, all I had left were my memories. 注意： 1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Suddenly the plane shook heavily and the bag next to me fell on the floor. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: I spent the rest of the flight reading about my sister’s diary. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Paragraph 1: Suddenly the plane shook heavily and the bag next to me fell on the floor. Startled, I quickly reached down to pick it up, and as I did, a small notebook fell out from the bag. I opened it and immediately recognized my sister’s handwriting. It was a diary she had secretly slipped into my bag before I left. Flipping through the pages, I found heartfelt messages, memories of our childhood, and words of encouragement for my new journey. Tears welled up in my eyes as I realized the depth of her love and support, even in my absence. Paragraph 2: I spent the rest of the flight reading about my sister’s diary. Her words on the page brought a bittersweet mix of emotions, reminding me of the bond we shared and the strength she always gave me. As I read through the diary, I felt a sense of warmth and comfort, as if she were right there beside me. It was a precious gift that I would cherish throughout my time abroad, a reminder of the unbreakable connection between us despite the physical distance. Holding onto the diary, I knew that no matter where life took me, my sister would always be with me in spirit. 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者即将踏上去国外开始新生活的道路，作者和姐姐离别时难分难舍，一种悲伤的感觉淹没了作者。姐姐的一本日记使作者感到即使远隔重洋，姐姐也仿佛就在自己身边。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“突然飞机剧烈摇晃，我旁边的包掉在了地板上。”可知，第一段可描写作者在飞机剧烈摇晃之后发现了一本姐姐的日记，姐姐用日记继续陪伴自己，是对自己的爱的表达。 ②由第二段首句内容“在剩下的飞行时间里，我一直在阅读我姐姐的日记。”可知，第二段可描写作者在日记里看到的内容，以及回忆自己和姐姐的点滴幸福时光。姐姐时刻陪伴自己。 2.续写线索：出国——难以和姐姐分离——感到悲伤——发现姐姐的日记——阅读日记—回忆幸福时光——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①翻页：Flipping through the pages / turning the pages ②认出，识别：recognize /acknowledge ③珍惜：cherish / treasure /refuse politely 情绪类 ①惊讶的：Startled / Surprised ②泪水夺眶而出：Tears welled up in my eyes / I burst into tears 【点睛】 【高分句型1】It was a diary she had secretly slipped into my bag before I left. (使用了定语从句，省略了关系代词that) 【高分句型2】Tears welled up in my eyes as I realized the depth of her love and support, even in my absence. (使用了as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 $ 昌宁县第二中学高二年级2024年秋季学期12月份月考 英语试卷 测试时间：120分钟 满分：150分 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的学校、班级、姓名、考场号、座位号、准考证号在答题卡上填写清楚。 2. 每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。在试题卷上作答无效。 3. 考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。 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. What's the man's favorite music? A. Rock music. B. Classical music. C. Pop music. 2. What does the woman say? A. 25% of UK citizens don't speak English. B. The majority of UK citizens speak only English. C. There are five native languages in the UK. 3. Where would the man like to spend his summer holiday? A. In London. B. In the countryside. C. In a capital city. 4. What's the weather like in Beijing these days? A. Cold and sunny. B. Hot and sunny. C. Rainy. 5. What does the woman mean? A. She has found a new job. B. She has got used to working overtime. C. She is unsatisfied with her present job. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。 6. How often do the buses depart? A. Every half hour. B. Every five minutes. C. Every fifteen minutes. 7. Where do the buses leave? A From the City Hall. B. From the end of Wrexham Street. C. From outside the Tour Bus office. 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。 8. What's the relationship between the speakers? A. Former classmates. B. Husband and wife. C. Boss and clerk. 9. What did the woman's husband go to Tokyo for? A. To see his wife. B. To work in a company. C. To see his old friend. 听下面一段对话，回答第10 至第12 三个小题。 10. What colors does the man want? A. Yellow and blue. B. Blue and Grey. C. Yellow and black. 11. What does the man think of the silk shirts? A. They are too expensive. B. They don't fit him. C. The colors are not light enough. 12. What will the man do this Saturday? A. Travel abroad. B. Go to a meeting. C. Go to the store again. 听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至第16 四个小题。 13. When will the speakers meet? A. On Wednesday. B. On Friday. C. On Thursday. 14. What do the speakers decide to do? A. Go out for a drink. B. Go out for dinner. C. Stay in and watch a DVD. 15. Where is The Orange Tree? A. On Church Road. B. On Love Lane. C. On Potter Street. 16. When will the woman get to The Orange Tree? A. At 7: 10 pm. B. At 7: 45 pm. C. At 8: 00 pm. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。 17. When did Isabella combine her two interests together? A. At nine years old. B. At three years old. C. At thirteen years old. 18. What did Isabella's styles include? A. Shoes with high heels. B. Short skirts and long dresses. C. Clothing featuring animals. 19. What is Serena Williams' first career? A. A tennis player. B. A painter. C. A designer. 20. Williams likes court clothing that _______. A. has neutral colors B. presents figures of athletes C. presents a young and modern look 第二部分 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 Good Reads We asked TFK Kid Reporters to review some great books that readers might enjoy this season. Here’s what they had to say. Opie Jones Talks to Animals This novel by Nat Luurtsema tells the story of 10-year-old Opie, who can read animals’minds. Opie is employed to a top-secret organization of mind readers called the Resistance. When Varling captures the mind readers and tries to turn their school into a factory, Opie puts her mind-reading skills to work to save the day. You’ll love this book if you enjoy fantasy and adventure. — By TFK Kid Reporter Abhijay Potlur The Last Mapmaker The Last Mapmaker, by Christina Soontornvat, is full of adventure, action, and mystery. Sai, a resourceful 12-year-old girl, works for a famous mapmaker. But she has a secret: She’s the daughter of a con man. When she gets an opportunity to earn more money than she’s ever had, she jumps at the chance for a new life. Sai joins an expedition to map the Sunderlands, a continent said to be home to dragons. This book, now in paperback, is for adventure lovers who seek an attractive story that’s full of surprises. — By TFK Kid Reporter Alexa Oh Gossamer In her novel Gossamer, Lois Lowry explores how dreams and nightmares come to be. The book follows several storylines involving tiny dream-giving creatures and the humans they affect. Littlest One is a new dream-giver. From her teacher Thin Elderly, she learns how to collect pieces of memories and turn them into dreams. These are given to an elderly woman, a troubled boy, and a young mother. Anyone who loves imaginative tales will love Gossamer. A new edition of this beloved book is coming out in March. — By TFK Kid Reporter Ben Stern Characters & Quests If you’re a fan of Dungeons & Dragons, you’ll love Characters & Quests: A Young Adventurer’s Workbook, by Sarra Scherb. It’s an interactive book. Readers design their character, complete with a weapon and magic al powers. By making a series of choices, readers also shape their own story. Creating a title for your adventure, drawing your character, and deciding who the evil will be — it’s all part of the fun. If you enjoy action, fantasy, and role-playing games, you’ll definitely love this book! — By TFK Kid Reporter Audrey Owolo 1 Who is a reader of animals’ minds? A. Lois Lowry B. Thin Elderly C. Sai D. Opie 2. Which of the following books explores dreams and nightmares? A. Gossamer B. Characters & Quests C. Opie Jones Talks to Animals D. The Last Mapmaker 3. What is the difference between Characters & Quests and the other books? A. It is about a girl good at mapping. B. It is about turning memories into dreams. C. It is an interactive book with readers. D. Its new edition will come out in March. B I went to South Africa for the first time as a lone travelling female with a love for wildlife when I just graduated from high school. During my six-month stay there, I spent the last 4 weeks at GVI Karongwe. The GVI members were so helpful and were so kind and lovely too when I was there. It was one of the easiest and best-organised programs I spent my time on. Every day we collected information on a variety of animals for research. I have to say it changed my life in so many ways and actually guided me on my path to the job I am doing now. The first week was pretty busy with training to prepare us for our job in the bush (灌木) and teach us about mammals (哺乳动物), birds and other animals, tracks and signs as well as how to use the equipment (设备), take care of the cars and clean and cook for a house of more than 20 people. The training made a world of difference to anyone who was nervous about being new to the South African wilderness and wanted to do the job well. I also made friends with people from all over the world and they were of all ages and backgrounds, united by the common goal to contribute to wildlife protection in South Africa, which was so amazing! GVI programs provide a fantastic way to learn and contribute to the community and wildlife in a hands-on way. It has put me on the path of wildlife research for the rest of my life! 4. Why did the author go to South Africa at first? A. To do a voluntary job there. B. To visit the wild animals there. C. To join in the GVI program there. D. To carry out research there. 5. What did the author think of the training provided at the first week? A. It was necessary and important. B. It was relaxing and creative. C. It was difficult. D. It was too long. 6. What can we learn about the GVI program in South Africa? A. It offers free training and accommodation. B. It helped the author choose her career. C. Its members all have rich knowledge of wildlife. D. Its purpose is to encourage visits to South Africa. 7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To give a positive review of the GVI program. B. To tell us the importance of animal protection. C. To tell us what she learned in South Africa. D. To share her experiences in South Africa. C Many people cannot live without modern technology products, especially their smart phones. They use devices to stay in contact with family and friends while driving. The most common method of communication is by sending written messages, a custom known as texting. A new study suggests that more than half of U. S. parents believe texting while driving a car or other vehicles is unsafe. Yet most of those questioned said they do it anyway. The finding was reported earlier this month in a scientific publication. Researchers questioned 435 parents from across the United States. Regan Bergmark, who led the survey, said that many people believe texting while driving is unsafe but have also likely done it. In fact, the survey found that 52 percent of millennial (千禧年的) parents said they thought it was “never” safe to text and drive. The same goes for 58 percent of older parents. But almost two-thirds of parents reported reading texts while driving, and more than half of them have also written texts.Millennial parents were more likely to use email while driving and drive faster than the speed limit. “The problem with smartphones is that they have become an unavoidable part of daily life for most people,” Regan said. “Many people are expected to be reachable by phone or email immediately, to be reachable for their children or work.Being a responsible adult therefore often means always being reachable-yet we also know that while driving.Being reachable carries with it the risk of a crash. ” In general,it is never safe to use a smartphone while driving. There are a number of APPs that can help to limit distracted (分心的) driving by disabling phone features, when the vehicle is in motion. The simplest thing to do is put the phone out of sight and out of reach to reduce the temptation (诱惑) to drive distractedly. 8. What is the main problem described in Paragraph 2? A. People use smartphones to keep in touch with others. B. People tend to drive faster than the speed limit. C People tend to write text messages rather than use email. D. People use smartphones while driving despite the danger. 9 What can we infer from Regan’s words? A. People in modern society can’t live without smartphones. B. People are expected to be reachable every second. C. It’s unwise to be always reachable while driving. D. It’s dangerous to drive because of the risk of a crash. 10. In the last paragraph, the author means to . A. summarize the previous paragraphs B. provide some advice for the readers C. add some background information D. introduce a new topic for discussion 11. Where is the text most likely from? A. A novel. B. A guidebook. C. A scientific report. D. A medical magazine. D There exist cruel wars, fighting and sadness in the world today, so it’s not only necessary, but also essential to have a good sense of humor just to help us tide through difficult times in our lives. Putting a smile on someone’s face when you know they are feeling depressed, as the saying goes, makes me feel good and warms my heart. How would you feel if you could not joke around with your wife, husband, child, co-worker, neighbor, close friend, or even just someone that you are standing in line with at your corner store? I am always saying things that make others smile or laugh, even if I don’t know the person I’m joking around with. My Grandma always found humor in everything she did, even if it was the hardest job anyone could imagine. This not only relieves stress in any situation, but also is common courtesy (礼貌) to speak to others that are around you. I know of a few people that don’t have a funny bone in their bodies, as they say. Everyone around them could be rolling on the floor after hearing a great joke and they would sit there without the slightest smile on their face. They don’t get the joke that makes others laugh. I am busting a gut while they just sit there, looking at me as if I were from outer space. How can people not get a really funny joke? Laughing is essential to keeping your stress levels under control. Without humor we would find ourselves with a lot of psychological problems, or on a lot of medications to keep us from going crazy. There is too much sadness in this present world. It drives people crazy. We all need to find a way to bypass the sadness and bring a little light into our lives. So, I believe our best medicine is to get together and tell some jokes and have some fun laughing together. 12. What is the author’s attitude towards the present world? A. Positive. B. Satisfied. C. Critical. D. Indifferent. 13. The author answers the question in the second paragraph with . A. evidence and argument B. opinions and persuasion C. examples and conclusion D. descriptions and analysis 14. The phrase “busting a gut” underlined in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by . A. speaking loudly B. laughing hard C. acting strangely D. explaining carefully 15. In writing the passage, the author mainly intends to . A. talk about his own understanding of humor B. introduce a practical way to get through daily life C. encourage people to make jokes about serious matters D. convince people of the power of being optimistic about life 第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 All living things need clean, fresh water to survive. Ninety-seven percent of the water on earth is in the ocean. The salt in the ocean water makes it unusable for drinking. Another two percent is frozen in the ice caps and glaciers on the Earth. ___16___ There are many factors that affect the amount of water available for you. Where you live, the amount of rain that falls, and how water is collected and reserved all affect the amount of cool, clear water available. One factor that we can’t change is where it will rain. The amount of rain an area receives affects the amount of water available for use. Some major cities are located in areas where they can get water from the ground. ___17___ Those places with no water readily available must pipe water in from far away. According to a study done by the state of California, the average person uses over one hundred gallons of water per day. Water is used for drinking, taking a shower or bath, brushing teeth, washing hands, cleaning dishes, doing laundry, and flushing toilets. ___18___ No matter where you live, there are many ways you can help conserve water. Today, we have many helpful tools to help us save water. There are low-flow shower heads and faucets(水龙头), dishwashers and washing machines that use up to 50% less water. ___19___ There are many other ways you can help. ___20___ Take a shower rather than a bath. It’s also important to fix leaky faucets. If you find one, let your parents know. A good way to have cool water available all the time is to keep a pitcher in the fridge. This way you won’t have to wait for the water in the pipes to bring you colder water to drink. Only run your clothes washer and dishwasher when they are full. This can save hundreds of gallons of water a year. All of these will help to conserve water. Leaning to use it wisely will ensure that it will always be available. So, make a fuss and conserve water. It’s worth it! A. Using water wisely is important. B. Water is an important natural resource. C. Don’t leave the water running when you brush your teeth. D. Other areas use surface water from lakes, rivers, or streams. E. This leaves one percent of the water on Earth available for us to use. F. Installing these items in your home is the first line of defense against wasting water. G. Wherever we live, we must be careful with the polluted water we have in our part of the world. 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I’m standing in a class of wild 14-year-old girls as they throw paper and howl with laughter. They won’t listen to me. I never wanted to ____21____. I wanted to be a writer. But when I arrived in London, they were ____22____ of teachers. My efforts at teaching were ____23____. When the bell finally rang, I ____24____ to the staff room, red with anger. The other teachers weren’t ____25____. “That’s 4B, the worst class in school.” But I couldn’t give up. I ____26____ formal lessons. Instead, I brought topics for class discussion. One of the liveliest talks was about the arguments they had with their ____27____ They paid attention and were ____28____ to share about their family lives. Then I had them write about themselves. As time went on, their essays became a ____29____ between us. I ____30____their humor, toughness and eagerness, and I think they appreciated my interest in their lives. The musical My Fair Lady was playing in the West End and I asked if they’d like to see the musical. They thought I was joking and did not take it ____31____ since no teacher had ever suggested taking them out. A few weeks later, 4B and I were ____32____ in theater. They loved the musical and the characters. Near the end of the term, two most rebellious (叛逆的) girls with flowers were knocking on my door. I was ____33____ to know I had touched their hearts and made a difference to their lives, but they had also touched mine. I enjoyed teaching and getting along with ____34____ When I returned to Australia several years later, I still ____35____ to be a writer. Teaching wasn’t the end of my writing career; it was the beginning. 21. A. guide B. perform C. teach D. explore 22. A. suitable B. short C. afraid D. fond 23. A. special B. successful C. powerful D. hopeless 24. A. rushed B. wandered C. slid D. marched 25. A. impressed B. surprised C. annoyed D. delighted 26. A. recommended B. advanced C. registered D. quitted 27. A. classmates B. parents C. friends D. teachers 28. A. worried B. unwilling C. fluent D. eager 29. A. secret B. challenge C. bridge D. adventure 30. A. pretended B. admired C. arranged D. contacted 31. A. seriously B. gracefully C. extremely D. obviously 32. A. working B. playing C. acting D. sitting 33. A. anxious B. curious C. proud D. confused 34. A. actors B. teenagers C. teachers D. writer 35. A. stressed B. intended C. doubted D. exchanged 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 West Lake is always topping the list with its beauty, and its ____36____ (important) in literary and artistic history when a tourist comes to Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. The West Lake and the hills surrounding its three sides ____37____ (inspire) scholars and artists since the 9th century. The green-colored Lianlian, one of the three mascots (吉祥物) of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, is inspired by lotus (荷花) ____38____ (leaf) in the West Lake. Lianlian not only represents purity and opening-up, ____39____ also expresses the wish of building a shared future for mankind. The West Lake has 10 poetically named scenic areas, ____40____ (make)it an outstanding example of a cultural landscape. It consists ____41____ temples, pagodas, gardens and decorative trees, as well as artificial islands. These additions have been made ____42____ (improve) the landscape west of Hangzhou. In 2011 the West Lake Cultural Landscape, ____43____ includes the West Lake and the nearby hills, was included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List. As UNESCO says on its official website, “As ____44____ matter of fact, the West Lake has _____45_____ (huge) influenced garden design in the rest of China, as well as Japan and the Republic of Korea, for centuries.” 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，最近在学校观看了天宫课堂 (space class) 。请给你的英国朋友Michael写一封email，介绍有关情况。内容要点如下： 1. 由正在中国空间站工作的航天员 (taikonaut) 开讲； 2. 进行了空间站介绍、太空实验和天地互动； 3. 你的感想。 注意： 1. 词数100左右； 2. 开头和结尾已为你写好。 Dear Michael, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 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。 Armed with two over-packed suitcases,we arrived at the airport just in time for my flight. “Well, here we are, the airport,” my sister said with a sigh. As I watched her unload my luggage, I could see the sadness in her eyes. This was not easy on her either. We had both been dreading (害怕) this moment for the past week. One last hug and a final good-bye and I would be on my way to a new life abroad, leaving my beloved sister behind. All my life I had loved airports. To me they were some kind of magic gateway to the world,a place from which to start great holidays and adventures. But today it seemed like a cold and heartless place. I looked at my sister and even though her eyes were filled with tears, she was trying to keep a brave face. “You’d better go or you’ll miss your flight,” she said. “I’ll miss you,” I replied, and with those last words I was off. As promised, I did not look back, but by the time I reached the customs office I was sobbing (啜泣). “Cheer up, love,” the tall customs officer said with a smile. “It’s not the end of the world, you know.” But to me it was the end of the world, as I had known it. While boarding the plane I was still crying. I did not have the energy to put my bag in the overhead locker, so I stuffed it on the empty seat next to mine. As I settled into my chair, a feeling of sadness overwhelmed me. I felt like my best friend had just been taken away from me. Growing up, my sister and I would do everything together. Born barely fifteen months apart we not only looked alike, we were alike. Whenever one of us need something, the other one would come along. When the time came for us to go to college, we also went together. But now that our college days were over and I was off to a foreign country, all I had left were my memories. 注意： 1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Suddenly the plane shook heavily and the bag next to me fell on the floor. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: I spent the rest of the flight reading about my sister’s diary. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $