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万州二中高2023级高二下期月考 英语试题 第I卷（共110分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1.How often does Frank do the cooking at home? A.Occasionally. B.Frequently. C.Every day. 2.What will the two speakers probably do? A.Put the computer next to the door. B.Move the computer next to the bookshelf. C.Put a poster on the door. 3.Why does the woman want to take up singing? A.Because of her parents. B.Because of her competence in singing. C.Because of the potential income. 4.When will the man probably get home? A.At 10:15 B.At 9:55. C..At 9:15. 5.What can we learn from the conversation? A.It is spring now. B.The woman is very innocent. C.The two speakers are living in the south. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白,每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。 6.What does the man want on his pizza? A.Sausage and mushrooms. B.Bacon and tomatoes. C.Ham and pineapple. 7.At what time does this conversation take place? A.4:45. B.5:15. C.5:00. 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。 8.What is the first step in using the self-service pump? A.Go to the cashier. B.Put the nozzle in the tank. C.Take the nozzle (喷嘴) and reset the pump. 9.How should we stop the pump? A.By pressing the “stop” button. B.By turning off the power. C.By itself automatically. 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。 10.How often does the woman have the terrible dream? A.At least three times a week. B.Occasionally. C.At least twice a week. 11.Why does the woman often dream about animals? A.Because of staying up late into the night. B.Because of her fear of animals. C.Because of reading frightening stories before sleeping. 12.What usually happens in the woman’s dreams? A.The animals chase her and she escapes. B.She is caught by the animals. C.The animals open their frightening mouths. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。 13.What is the relationship between the two speakers? A.Reporter and zoologist. B.Journalist and tourist. C.Boss and secretary. 14.Where is the woman studying apes? A.In the jungle of North America. B.In the jungle of South America. C.In the African jungle. 15.How many years will the woman live in the jungle? A.For 5 years. B.For about 2 years. C.Not mentioned. 16.What can we learn from the conversation? A.The man works for a magazine. B.The woman has been living with apes for five years. C.The man will also live with apes. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。 17.What does the speaker mainly talk about? A.Americans are busier at night than in the daytime. B.Americans should follow the example of more relaxed cultures. C.Time plays a very important role in American culture. 18.When are Americans more relaxed? A.During the lunch break. B.In the evening. C.Late in the afternoon. 19.What are Americans used to according to the speaker? A.Checking the time often. B.Waking up without an alarm clock. C.Being a few minutes late to meetings and movies. 20.What do we know about Americans according to the talk? A.Their lunch break is longer than 1 hour. B.Most of them are in time to see the main feature film. C.They are always punctual to parties. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A When you choose to study abroad in Madrid, please read below to learn more. Geography of Madrid Madrid is Spain’s capital and the most populated city. The heart of Madrid is a well-developed place with a perfect public transportation system, busy streets and sidewalks. Some of Madrid’s remoter districts, however, feel more like ancient villages. The city sees some snow in winter and plenty of rain in spring and fall. Summers are hot with minimum amounts of rain. Language in Madrid The majority of people in Madrid speak Spanish which is the official language of Spain. Most colleges and universities in Madrid are Spanish-language schools. However, many study abroad programs in Madrid offer options of attending English-language schools. Also, when you’re in Madrid, you may take advantage of many high-quality Spanish-language programs available to help you learn the language, and you’ll soon get involved. Expense of living in Madrid The expense of living in Madrid depends on where you want to live. You need to pay three months’ rent in advance plus a deposit of $200 for the first time. The rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city center of Madrid costs about $650 per month. The rent for a three-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $1,200. If you’re willing to live outside the city center, you can expect to pay approximately $450 to $850 for a one — or three-bedroom apartment respectively (分别地). 1. Who is the text probably intended for? A. Native students who plan to study English. B. Parents whose children will live in Madrid. C. Foreign students who will study in Madrid. D. Teachers who intend to work in Madrid. 2. How much should be paid first to rent a one-bedroom apartment in the city center of Madrid? A. About $1,950. B. About $1,550. C. About $2,750. D. About $2,150. 3. What can we infer about studying in Madrid from the passage? A. English-language programs are available for study abroad students. B. International students must take Spanish courses. C. All universities teach in Spanish. D. Spanish is not widely spoken in Madrid. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍外国学生赴马德里留学的地理、语言及生活费用等相关信息。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“When you choose to study abroad in Madrid, please read below to learn more.(当您选择在马德里留学时，请阅读以下内容以了解更多信息)”可知，这篇文章是写给那些想去马德里留学的外国学生的。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“You need to pay three months’ rent in advance plus a deposit of $200 for the first time. Rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city center of Madrid costs about $650 per month. (你需要预付三个月的房租，外加200美元的首次订金。在马德里市中心，一间一居室的租金大约是每月650美元)”可知，在马德里市中心租一套一居室的公寓需要支付650*3+200=2150元。故选D。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。第三段提到“However, many study abroad programs in Madrid offer options of attending English-language schools.(然而，马德里的许多留学项目都提供上英语学校的选择)可知，国际学生可以选择英语课程，无需全部用西班牙语学习。故选A。 B From Beijing, more than 400 kilometers away, all the way up north, the temperature gradually drops. With the emergence of fire prevention warnings, Saihanba (塞罕坝), known as a “miracle on earth”, begins to come into view. In October, the cold wind blowing from Siberia has dyed (染色) Saihanba golden. In Mongolian, Saihanba means beautiful high mountains. However, Saihanba was a desert of “yellow sand covering the sky and flying birds without inhabiting trees” 62 years ago. Whenever the north wind blows, the windy sand located in Inner Mongolia will drive southward, reaching Beijing and Tianjin. After more than half a century of forest plantation, people who have come to Saihanba can hardly imagine the arid (干旱) scene. Occasionally, a gust of wind passes by, and they would just sigh and shout how strong the wind is, but they would not feel sandblasted (喷砂). On Oct 9, watchmen Liu Jun and Wang Juan were observing the surrounding forest area on a watchtower in Saihanba Forest Farm in Hebei province. Liu is in charge of the observation and Wang keeps recording. “Spring and autumn are the critical fire prevention periods for our forest farm. We need to stay here for three months, have three meals a day, work and live in the building,” says Liu Jun, who has been engaged in observation for 13 years. Simple as it looks, the job is quite the burden on their shoulders. Only by enjoying loneliness can they keep this forest safe and sound. Saihanba today is not only a “green Great Wall” for windbreak and sand fixation (固化), but also a timber (林木) source. Many people would doubt why the trees that have grown up here are to be cut down in a planned way. Liu explains that most of the trees here are planted forest, and the forest species are relatively single, unlike natural forests that can adapt on their own and survive the fittest. The selective cutting of plantation forests is more like thinning when farmers plant crops. Only in this way can the nutrient area be expanded and diseased plants also be removed to ensure the healthy development of the forest areas. 4. What can be learned about Saihanba from the first three paragraphs? A. It is suffering from a cold wind. B. Its desertification is under control. C. It is weathering a sandstorm. D. Its climate is beyond expectation. 5 Which of the following best describes the watchmen? A. Bored but attentive. B. Simple but responsible. C. Tired but engaged. D. Lonely but committed. 6. What does the underlined word “thinning” in the last paragraph probably mean? A. Making something more beautiful and attractive. B. Making something stronger and healthier. C. Making something less thick or dense. D. Making something more valuable and useful. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Golden Miracle B. The Sand Wasteland C. The Timber Farm D. The Green Guardian 【答案】4. B 5. D 6. C 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章通过塞罕坝从沙漠到绿洲的蜕变，展现中国生态治理的成就，强调护林员的坚守与科学管理的重要性。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“After more than half a century of forest plantation, people who have come to Saihanba can hardly imagine the arid (干旱) scene. Occasionally, a gust of wind passes by, and they would just sigh and shout how strong the wind is, but they would not feel sandblasted (喷砂).(经过半个多世纪的森林种植，来到塞罕坝的人几乎无法想象那里干旱的景象。偶尔，一阵风吹过，他们只是叹息，喊着风有多大，却不觉得被喷沙了)。”可知，沙漠化已被控制。故选B。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“Only by enjoying loneliness can they keep this forest safe and sound. (只有享受孤独，他们才能守护森林。)”可知，护林员长期驻守瞭望塔，忍受孤独，体现了他们孤独但尽责。故选D。 【6题详解】 词义猜测题。根据最后一段划线词后文“Only in this way can the nutrient area be expanded and diseased plants also be removed to ensure the healthy development of the forest areas.(只有这样，才能扩大营养面积，也才能清除病株，保证林区的健康发展。)”可知，这种方式可以清除病死的苗木，使树苗数量减少，由此可以推断“thinning”指减少树木的数量，选项C“Making something less thick or dense. (降低某物的厚度或密度。)”，与“减少数量”含义接近。故选C。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据首段“From Beijing, more than 400 kilometers away, all the way up north, the temperature gradually drops. (从北京向北400多公里，气温逐渐降低。随着防火预警的发布，被誉为“人间奇迹”的塞罕坝映入眼帘。)”及最后一段“Saihanba today is not only a “green Great Wall” for windbreak and sand fixation (固化), but also a timber (林木)source. (如今的塞罕坝不仅是防风固沙的“绿色长城”，也是重要的林木来源。)”可知，塞罕坝通过植树造林和护林员努力，从沙漠变为生态屏障，这里指护林员和森林都是绿色守护者。选项D“The Green Guardian (绿色卫士)”即可以指森林，也可以指护林员，一语双关，适合做标题。故选D。 C Robots have learned to drive on Mars, carry out brain operation and defeat master chess players. But when it comes to baking, making tasty desserts is far from a piece of cake. After many failed attempts, US researchers have successfully 3D printed a cherry cheesecake, although the outcome is unlikely to trouble the world’s dessert masters. In the latest experiment, researchers tried various cheesecake designs. In early attempts, which involved simply adding ingredients one by one, the team found that the cake quickly turned into a mixture. Through trial and error, they discovered that a more architectural solution was needed. Walls of biscuit base were required throughout the cake to hold the softer ingredients, while triangular (三角的) biscuit supports on the inside were necessary to keep the cake from falling apart. “To print the cake successfully, we need to put the ingredients together in a careful way,” said the team leader Cooper. Although much work is still needed to collect data and improve the designs, scientists are hopeful that once mastered, 3D printing could replace traditional cooking, allowing food to be adapted to different nutritional (营养) needs. “We have a huge problem with the low nutrition of processed foods,” said Cooper. “3D food printing will still produce processed foods, but perhaps the silver lining will be, for some people, a better control of nutrition based on personalized needs.” The team said 3D printing could also allow chefs to create entirely new food experiences, with flavours and textures (质地) placed very precisely. “It is particularly practical for the plant-based meat market, where texture and flavour need to be carefully designed to taste like real meats,” said Cooper. And, with more concern about food safety, food prepared with less human handling could lower the risk of food-related illness and the spread of disease. According to Cooper, this seems like a win-win solution for all of us. 8. Why was it difficult for researchers to 3D print a cherry cheesecake at first? A. They lacked advanced 3D printing technology. B. The ingredients were too complex to handle. C. There were no proper architectural designs. D. They added ingredients in a disorderly way. 9. What is the last paragraph mainly about concerning 3D printed food? A. Promising markets. B. Technical challenges. C. Practical concerns. D. Additional benefits. 10. What can be inferred from the passage about 3D food printing? A. It may bring new opportunities for the plant-based meat market. B. It can help solve the problem of low-nutrition processed foods completely. C. It has already replaced traditional cooking in many places. D. It will definitely lower the risk of food-related illness. 11. What is the author's main purpose in writing this article? A. To describe the process of creating a 3D-printed cheesecake. B. To argue that 3D food printing will revolutionize the restaurant industry. C. To discuss both the achievements and future possibilities of 3D food printing. D. To warn about the risks associated with processed foods produced by 3D printers. 【答案】8. C 9. D 10. A 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了美国研究人员成功地用3D打印技术制作了樱桃芝士蛋糕。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。文章第二段提到 “In early attempts, which involved simply adding ingredients one by one, the team found that the cake quickly turned into a mixture. Through trial and error, they discovered that a more architectural solution was needed. (在早期的尝试中，团队发现蛋糕很快就变成了一种混合物，只是简单地一种一种地添加原料。通过反复尝试，他们发现需要一个更加架构化的解决方案。)”可知，一开始难以 3D 打印樱桃芝士蛋糕是因为没有合适的结构设计，故选C。 【9题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段中“And, with more concern about food safety, food prepared with less human handling could lower the risk of food-related illness and the spread of disease. According to Cooper, this seems like a win-win solution for all of us. (此外，由于人们对食物安全的关注日益增加，以较少人手处理的食物可以降低与食物有关的疾病和疾病传播的风险。据库珀所说，这对我们来说是个双赢的解决方案。)”可知，最后一段主要介绍了关于3D打印食品的附加好处，故选D。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段““It is particularly practical for the plant-based meat market, where texture and flavour need to be carefully designed to taste like real meats,” said Cooper. (库珀说：“对于以植物为基础的肉类市场来说，这尤其实用，因为需要精心设计质地和味道，使其尝起来像真正的肉类。”)”可知，3D 打印对植物基人造肉市场实用，可能带来新机会。故选A。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段的“After many failed attempts, US researchers have successfully 3D printed a cherry cheesecake, although the outcome is unlikely to trouble the world’s dessert masters. (在多次尝试失败后，美国研究人员终于成功地3D打印出了一个樱桃芝士蛋糕，不过这个结果不太可能让世界上的甜点大师们感到困扰。)”并通读全文可知，作者既介绍了当前3D打印蛋糕的技术突破，又列举了营养定制、新口感设计、食品安全等未来可能性，因此推断文章的写作目的是讨论3D食品打印的成就和未来的可能性。故选C。 D Why are some of us good at math, or writing, while others excel at art or basketball? What causes the differences? Are they largely determined by the genes (nature) we inherit (遗传) from our parents? How much does the social environment (nurture) have to do with it? If you were a scientist interested in these questions, wouldn’t you love to study identical twins? Over the last 10 years, a team of scientists led by psychologist Thomas J. Bouchard Jr. has studied about 65 pairs of identical twins who were raised apart. The scientists bring each pair of twins to the University of Minnesota for a week of intensive testing. They record the twins’ height, weight, eye color, ear shape, and head length. Meanwhile, they give the twins IQ and personality tests. Bouchard’s team has been startled by the similarities between twins raised apart. The twins often have surprisingly similar gestures and postures, for instance. And they have led remarkably similar lives. Adult identical twins also tend to have similar medical histories, developing the eye disease glaucoma at the same time, for example. “The coincidences are not surprising,” some critics of the Minnesota study say. They argue that everyone’s life has so many details that a number of coincidences are bound to exist. What’s more, for every coincidence discovered by a pair of identical twins raised apart, the critics could point to a vast number of undiscovered differences. According to Bouchard, they find that genes play a big part in shaping our personalities - helping to determine whether we respect tradition and like to follow rules or not. The team has reported that intelligence also seems to be influenced much more by genes than by environment. Despite being raised by different families, separated identical twins earned identical or nearly identical scores on adult intelligence tests. Other scientists, however, disagree. “How can you study whether intelligence is inherited when there are so many different ways just to define intelligence?” The problem applies to other traits (特征), they say. Bouchard himself makes the point that even the most closely matched twins are different from each other. So even though genes may have a strong influence over our lives, they’re not the only influence. Our day-to-day experiences help to shape us too. 12. Why are scientists so interested in studying identical twins raised apart in different environments? A. Because it can be studied with a week of intensive testing. B. Because this group of twins have the most striking similarities. C. Because it is a good way to measure the effects of nature and nurture. D. Because there has already been a lot of research on identical twins raised together. 13. What do critics of the Minnesota study say about the similarities between twins raised apart? A. They are merely coincidences. B. They are overstated to some extent. C. They are nothing compared with the differences. D. They are too common to deserve any serious consideration. 14. Which of the following statements would Bouchard agree to? A. Similarities go hand in hand with differences. B. Nature has a notable influence over our lives. C. Intelligence is something inherited rather than acquired. D. Environment plays a bigger part in personal development. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Inherited Genes Favor Twins B. Environment Tells Apart Twins C. Science Looks Twice at Twins D. Physical Traits Come to Twins 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。通过对不同环境下长大的同卵双胞胎的异同研究，得出研究结论：个体差异既受到从父母那里遗传的基因的影响，也受到环境的影响。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Why are some of us good at math, or writing, while others excel at art or basketball? What causes the differences? Are they largely determined by the genes (nature) we inherit (遗传) from our parents? How much does the social environment (nurture) have to do with it? If you were a scientist interested in these questions, wouldn’t you love to study identical twins? (为什么有些人擅长数学或写作，而有些人擅长艺术或篮球？是什么导致了这些差异？它们在很大程度上是由我们从父母那里继承的基因(天性)决定的吗？社会环境(教养)对其有多大影响？如果你是对这些问题感兴趣的科学家，你难道不想研究同卵双胞胎吗？)”和常识可知同卵双胞胎在相同的环境中成长，很难看出环境和基因到底哪个影响大，但双胞胎在不同的环境中成长，就可以较准确的比较哪个作用比较大。故选C。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段““The coincidences are not surprising,” some critics of the Minnesota study say. They argue that everyone’s life has so many details that a number of coincidences are bound to exist. What’s more, for every coincidence discovered by a pair of identical twins raised apart, the critics could point to a vast number of undiscovered differences. (“这些巧合并不令人惊讶，”明尼苏达研究的一些批评者说。他们认为，每个人的生活都有很多细节，因此必然存在一些巧合。更重要的是，对于一对分开抚养的同卵双胞胎所发现的每一个巧合，批评者都可以指出大量未被发现的差异)”可知，一些批评者认为这只是巧合。故选A。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Bouchard himself makes the point that even the most closely matched twins are different from each other. So even though genes may have a strong influence over our lives, they’re not the only influence. Our day-to-day experiences help to shape us too. (布沙尔自己也指出，即使是最匹配的双胞胎也会彼此不同。因此，尽管基因可能对我们的生活有很大的影响，但它们并不是唯一的影响。我们的日常经历也有助于塑造我们)”可推断布沙尔会同意自然对我们的生活有显著的影响。故选B。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Why are some of us good at math, or writing, while others excel at art or basketball? What causes the differences? Are they largely determined by the genes (nature) we inherit (遗传) from our parents? How much does the social environment (nurture) have to do with it? (为什么有些人擅长数学或写作，而有些人擅长艺术或篮球？是什么导致了这些差异？它们在很大程度上是由我们从父母那里继承的基因(天性)决定的吗？社会环境(教养)对其有多大影响？)”及最后一段“So even though genes may have a strong influence over our lives, they’re not the only influence. Our day-to-day experiences help to shape us too. (因此，尽管基因可能对我们的生活有很大的影响，但它们并不是唯一的影响。我们的日常经历也有助于塑造我们)”可知文章通过对不同环境下长大的同卵双胞胎的异同研究，得出研究结论：个体差异既受到从父母那里遗传的基因的影响，也受到环境的影响。所以C选项“科学对双胞胎的观察是双重的”符合文章主旨，适合做标题，故选C。 第二节（共5个小题；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。 Have you ever experienced a situation in your life where you are waiting for a good time to do something very significant? ___16___ In reality, however, waiting for the right time can often mean waiting forever. ___17___ It is a popular practice around the world, as many assume a good starting date is the ideal time for change. Yet, within weeks or some months, these promises are off the table. Why? It’s not the date that matters. It’s the mindset that there is a perfect time to begin. Often, the search for the perfect time is about feeling ready. We tell ourselves we’ll start when we’re more motivated, better prepared, or less busy. ___18___ There will always be distractions, challenges, and reasons to delay. Trying to find the right moment is like looking for rain in a rainbow — the longer you waits, the farther it seems to get. The truth is there is no right time to initiate anything. As soon as you start something, that is the right time, and every second afterward is another chance for development. The moment you take action, you’re already ahead of where you were before, building confidence along the way. Start that exercise routine with a ten-minute walk. Begin studying by reading one chapter. ___19___ Perfect conditions aren’t necessary; progress is what matters. When you take action, you send a powerful message to yourself: your goals are worth it, and so are you. You’ll soon discover that each step opens doors to new opportunities, support, and growth. So if there’s a goal you’ve been putting off, stop waiting. Start today. Start now. ___20___ It’s this very moment, right here, right now. And as you move forward, you’ll find things fall into place as it’s meant to be. A. It’s best to wait for the perfect moment. B. New Year’s resolutions are a perfect example. C. Pursue your dreams by doing one small thing today. D. But life rarely provides a perfect set of circumstances. E. The perfect time for it isn’t some distant day in the future. F. You have to have it all figured out to start making progress. G. We often tell ourselves that tomorrow will be better than today. 【答案】16. G 17. B 18. D 19. C 20. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了关于等待“完美时机”去做重要事情的普遍心理，并通过分析指出实际上并不存在所谓的“完美时机”，鼓励人们立即采取行动，通过每一步的努力来追求自己的目标和梦想。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Have you ever experienced a situation in your life where you are waiting for a good time to do something very significant?(是否曾在生活中遇到过这样的情况：一直在等待一个绝佳时机，去做一件意义非凡的事？)”可知，上文询问是否有过等待合适时机做重要事情的经历。选项G“We often tell ourselves that tomorrow will be better than today.(我们常常告诉自己明天会比今天好)”进一步阐述了人们等待合适时机时的心理，符合语境。故选G。 【17题详解】 根据下文“It is a popular practice around the world, as many assume a good starting date is the ideal time for change. Yet, within weeks or some months, these promises are off the table. Why? It’s not the date that matters. It’s the mindset that there is a perfect time to begin.(这在世界各地都是一种普遍的做法，因为许多人认为一个好的起始日期是做出改变的理想时机。然而，几周或几个月内，这些决心就被抛诸脑后了。为什么呢？重要的并非日期，而是认为存在一个完美开端的这种心态)”中的“these promises are off the table”以及“a good starting date is the ideal time for change”，并结合常识，新年决心通常是人们在新的一年开始时许下的承诺，且新年是一个新的开始日期。选项B“New Year’s resolutions are a perfect example.(新年决心就是一个很好的例子)”符合语境，引出下文对这种等待合适时机开始做事却常失败的例子阐述。故选B。 【18题详解】 上文“Often, the search for the perfect time is about feeling ready. We tell ourselves we’ll start when we’re more motivated, better prepared, or less busy.(通常，寻找完美时机往往是为了让自己感觉 “准备好了”。我们会告诉自己，等更有动力、准备更充分或者没那么忙的时候就开始)”提到人们会找各种理由等待合适时机，如更有动力、准备更充分或不那么忙的时候；而后文指出“There will always be distractions, challenges, and reasons to delay.(总会有干扰因素、挑战以及拖延的理由)”生活中很难有完美的情况。选项D“But life rarely provides a perfect set of circumstances.(但生活很少提供完美的环境)”起到承上启下的作用，符合语境。故选D。 【19题详解】 上文“Start that exercise routine with a ten-minute walk. Begin studying by reading one chapter.(从十分钟的散步开始日常锻炼。从阅读一个章节开启学习之旅)”列举了开始行动的具体例子。选项C“Pursue your dreams by doing one small thing today.(通过今天做一件小事来追求你的梦想)”进一步强调通过做小事开始行动，与前文呼应。故选C。 【20题详解】 根据下文“It’s this very moment, right here, right now. And as you move forward, you’ll find things fall into place as it’s meant to be.(就是此时此刻，就在这里，就是现在。当你向前迈进时，你会发现一切都会自然而然地步入正轨)”可知，下文强调现在就是合适的时机。选项E“The perfect time for it isn’t some distant day in the future.(合适的时机不是未来某个遥远的日子)”与之相呼应，表明不要等待未来的完美时机，现在就行动。故选E。 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，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 When I was a child, my family resided in my Nana’s old house, encircled by lush gardens and blooming flowers. On the back porch Nana had dozens of potted plants hanging on hooks. She watered them, talked to them and___21___ them. In winter, she brought them ___22___ and placed them on shelves by the windows. With a little water and a lot of ____23____, she kept them alive and green during the coldest months. As a boy I was puzzled by all the____24____she put into them. I understood the vegetable gardens. They helped to ___25___the family all winter long. I even understood the flowers around the house.They were charming and____26____so sweet during the summer months. The reason she put so much effort into caring for those potted plants,___27___, confused  me. They didn't provide us with any food and they___28___bear flowers. They remained a ___29___ to my child’s mind. Now as I’ve grown ____30____ I am beginning to understand why my Nana had those potted plants. It is the same reason I have so many pictures of______31______and forests hanging in my home. They ____32____  me during the dark, cold, winter months full of bare trees and yellow grass that light, love, and growth still ____33____ . They convey a message that spring will come again. Today I see Nana’s potted plants in a new  ____34____. They were worth every bit of the love and care she put into them. Although she is in Heaven now, Nana _____35_____ my greatest reminder in every stage of my life. 21. A. sold B. controlled C. tended D. described 22. A. about B. up C. down D. inside 23. A. love B. curiosity C. interest D. duty 24. A. stress B. money C. efforts D. skills 25. A. cheer B. unite C. feed D. organize 26. A. looked B. smelled C. tasted D. felt 27. A. however B. thus C. while D. although 28. A. Regularly B. instantly C. rarely D. eventually 29. A. mystery B. promise C. explanation D. burden 30. A. older B. smarter C. stronger D. happier 31. A. trains B. deserts C. buildings D. sunrises 32. A. warn B. confirm C. remind D. impress 33. A. change B. pass C. exist D. stop 34 A. world B. manner C. direction D. house 35. A. contributes to B. serves as C. agrees on D. sets up 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. C 34. B 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者幼时看到奶奶照料盆栽植物感到困惑，然而随着作者的长大，作者逐渐理解了奶奶，表达了对对奶奶的怀念以及奶奶对自己人生的深远影响。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她给它们浇水，跟它们说话，悉心照料着它们。A. sold出售；B. controlled控制；C. tended照料、倾向；D. described描述。根据上文“She watered them, talked to them”可知，奶奶给植物浇水、和它们说话，都是在照顾它们。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：冬天的时候，她会把这些植物搬到屋里，放在窗边的架子上。A. about关于；B. up向上；C. down向下；D. inside在里面。根据上文“in winter”以及下文“placed them on shelves by the windows”可推测，奶奶在冬天会把植物搬到室内，放在窗边的架子上。故选D。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：只需一点点水和满满的爱，她就能让这些植物在最寒冷的月份里保持生机和翠绿。A. love爱；B. curiosity好奇心；C. interest兴趣；D. duty责任。根据上文可知，奶奶对植物悉心照料；再根据下文“They were worth every bit of the love and care she put into them.”可知，奶奶用爱让植物在寒冷的月份里保持生机和绿色。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为一个小男孩，我对奶奶在这些植物上所付出的心血感到困惑。A. stress压力；B. money金钱；C. efforts努力；D. skills技能。根据下文“The reason she put so much effort into caring for those potted plants, ___7___ , confused me.”可知，奶奶在这些植物上投入了很多的精力。故选C。 25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我理解菜园的意义，它们一整个冬天都能为家里提供食物。A. cheer使振奋；B. unite团结；C. feed喂养、供给；D. organize组织。根据上文“I understood the vegetable gardens.”以及常理可知，菜园可以在冬天为家里提供食物。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在夏天的时候，它们娇艳迷人，香气扑鼻。A. looked看起来；B. smelled闻起来；C. tasted尝起来；D. felt感觉上。根据空后的“so sweet”以及常理可知，花朵在夏天开花会散发出香气。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，奶奶为什么要花这么多精力去照料那些盆栽植物，这让我很不解。A. however然而；B. thus因此；C. while虽然、当……时；D. although虽然。根据上文内容可知，上文提到作者理解菜园和房子周围的花存在的意义。而本句“The reason she put so much effort into caring for those potted plants confused me.”则指出作者无法理解奶奶为什么要费力照料盆栽植物，与上文内容存在转折关系。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：它们既不能给我们提供食物，又很少开花。A. Regularly定期地；B. instantly立即；C. rarely罕见、少见；D. eventually最终。根据上文“They didn't provide us with any food”以及常理可知，盆栽植物既不能提供食物，也不怎么开花。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在我小时候的心里，它们一直是个谜。A. mystery神秘、神秘的事物；B. promise承诺；C. explanation解释；D. burden负担。根据上文“The reason she put so much effort into caring for those potted plants confused me.”可知，奶奶费心照料这些盆栽植物的原因对还是孩子的作者来说是个谜。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查形容词比较级词义辨析。句意：如今，随着年龄的增长，我开始明白奶奶为什么要养那些盆栽植物了。A. older更老的；B. smarter更聪明的；C. stronger更强壮的；D. happier更快乐的。根据空前的“Now as I’ve grown”以及空后“ I am beginning to understand why my Nana had those potted plants”可知，随着年龄的增长，作者开始理解奶奶养盆栽植物的原因。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这和我在家里挂了许多日出和森林的画作的原因是一样的。A. trains火车；B. deserts沙漠；C. buildings建筑物；D. sunrises日出。根据空后的“forests”以及下文的“They ___12___ me during the dark, cold, winter months full of bare trees and yellow grass that light, love, and growth still ___13___ .”中的“light, love, and growth”可推测，作者家里挂的画应该是能体现光、爱和成长的，sunrise意为“日出”，符合语境。故选D。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在那些漆黑、寒冷，满是光秃秃的树木和枯黄草地的冬日里，这些画作提醒着我，光明、爱和成长依然存在。A. warn警告；B. confirm确认；C. remind提醒；D. impress使印象深刻。根据下文“Although she is in Heaven now, Nana ____15____ my greatest reminder in every stage of my life.”中的“reminder”可推测，这些画在寒冷的冬天提醒作者一些美好的事物。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在那些漆黑、寒冷，满是光秃秃的树木和枯黄草地的冬日里，这些画作提醒着我，光明、爱和成长依然存在。A. change改变；B. pass通过、传递；C. exist存在；D. stop停止。根据下文“They convey a message that spring will come again.”可知，这些画提醒作者光、爱和成长仍然存在。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：如今，我以一种全新的视角看待奶奶的那些盆栽植物。A. world世界；B. manner方式；C. direction方向；D. house房子。根据上文内容可知，作者幼时无法理解奶奶为什么费心照料盆栽植物，因为盆栽植物既不能提供食物也不会开花。然而，随着年龄的增长，作者有了不同的感悟，能以一种新的方式看待奶奶的盆栽植物。故选B。 35题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：虽然奶奶如今已在天堂，但在我生命的每一个阶段，她都是那个最能给我启示的人。A. contributes to有助于、促成；B. serves as充当；C. agrees on达成一致；D. sets up建立。根据主语“Nana”以及空后的“my greatest reminder in every stage of my life”可推测，奶奶虽然去世了，但她在作者生命的每个阶段都充当着一个重要的提醒者的角色。故选B。 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个恰当的单词或者括号内单词的正确形式。 Last summer, I had ___36___ amazing trip to Chongqing, a city full of charm and vitality. As soon as I arrived at the airport, I was immediately attracted by the ___37___(unique) of local culture. The people there were extremely friendly and always ready to offer help. One of the first things I did was to explore the famous Ciqikou Ancient Town. The narrow alleys ___38___ (fill) with stores, selling traditional handicrafts, snacks, and souvenirs. I was so ___39___ (interest) in the handicrafts that I spent a long time looking at them. The most exciting part of the trip was visiting the Yangtze River Cableway. ___40___ the rain, I still decided to go. Taking the cableway, I could overlook the magnificent view of the Yangtze River and the city skyline. It was like a dreamy scene that made me feel like I was in a movie. The cableway was built many years ago and ___41___ (serve) as an important transportation means for locals and tourists ever since. During my stay, I also met a local guide____42____ showed me around some less - known but equally fascinating places. He told me various ____43____(story) about the city’s history and culture, which deepened my understanding of Chongqing. What impressed me most was the local food. Hot pot, the signature dish of Chongqing, was so delicious that I couldn’t resist ___44___ (have) it several times. The moment the hot pot was served, the strong smell filled the air, which made my mouth water. Whether it was the fresh ingredients or the spicy sauce, everything was perfect. Before I left, I bought some postcards ____45____ (send) to my friends, hoping they could share my joy of this wonderful trip. 【答案】36. an 37. uniqueness 38. were filled 39. interested 40. Despite 41. has served 42. who##that 43. stories 44. having 45. to send 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者去年夏天去重庆旅游的经历。 【36题详解】 考查冠词。句意：去年夏天，我去了重庆，一个充满魅力和活力的城市。amazing发音以元音音素开头，trip是可数名词单数，此处表示 “一次令人惊叹的旅行”，所以用不定冠词 an 来修饰。故填an。 37题详解】 考查名词。句意：一到机场，我就被当地独特的文化所吸引。作介词的宾语，用名词uniqueness，不可数。故填uniqueness。 【38题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：狭窄的小巷里满是商店，出售传统手工艺品、小吃和纪念品。主语alleys和fill之间是被动关系，且描述的是过去的事情，所以用一般过去时的被动语态，谓语用复数。故填were filled。 【39题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我对这些手工艺品很感兴趣，所以我花了很长时间看着它们。be interested in意为“对…… 感兴趣”，故填interested。 【40题详解】 考查介词。句意：尽管下着雨，我还是决定去。根据语境“尽管下雨”可知用介词despite，首字母大写。故填Despite。 【41题详解】 考查时态。句意：索道建于多年前，一直是当地人和游客的重要交通工具。ever since与现在完成时连用，句子主语the cableway是单数，所以用现在完成时的第三人称单数形式。故填has served。 【42题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：在我逗留期间，我还遇到了一位当地导游，他带我参观了一些不太知名但同样迷人的地方。此处是定语从句，先行词是a local guide，指人，且在从句中作主语，所以可以用关系代词 who 或 that 引导定语从句。故填who/that。 【43题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：他给我讲了很多关于这个城市的历史和文化的故事，加深了我对重庆的了解。various后接可数名词复数。故填stories。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：火锅，重庆的招牌菜，太好吃了，我忍不住吃了好几次。resist doing sth.是固定搭配，意为“抵制做某事，忍不住做某事”。故填having。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在我离开之前，我买了一些明信片寄给我的朋友们，希望他们能分享我这次美妙旅行的快乐。“bought some postcards(买了一些明信片)”的目的是“寄给我的朋友们”，动词不定式作目的状语。故填to send。 第II卷（共40分） 第一节 应用文写作(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，上周你参加了学校组织的校园文化主题标语(slogan)设计大赛，并获得一等奖。请你给英国笔友Chris写信分享此次经历，内容包括： (1)介绍你设计的标语； (2)你的感受。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Chris, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Chris, I am more than thrilled to tell you that I won the first prize in the Campus Culture Slogan Design Contest organized by my school last week. I can't wait to share with you my design. The slogan I designed is “Reading makes me wise and wise books make a wise man”. It is well-received for its using Chinese four-character idiom to showcase the close relationship between reading and wisdom. The judges sang high praise for it because it is simple in words but rich in meaning. I felt greatly honored to win the contest. I love reading, so I hope what I did will inspire more students to read more. Let’s enjoy reading. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国笔友Chris写信分享参加了学校组织的校园文化主题标语(slogan)设计大赛，并获得一等奖的经历。 【详解】1.词汇积累 激动的：thrilled→excited 展示：showcase→demonstrate 高度赞扬：sing high praise for→praise highly 简单的：simple→brief 2.句式拓展 同义句替换 原句：I am more than thrilled to tell you that I won the first prize in the Campus Culture Slogan Design Contest organized by my school last week. 拓展句：I am more than thrilled to tell you that I won the first prize in the Campus Culture Slogan Design Contest which was organized by my school last week. 【点睛】【高分句型1】The slogan I designed is “Reading makes me wise and wise books make a wise man”.（运用了定语从句） 【高分句型2】The judges sang high praise for it because it is simple in words but rich in meaning.（运用了because引导的原因状语从句） 第二节 读后续写(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。 The Teacher Who Wrestled A Cougar For days, a cougar (美洲狮) had been edging closer to the small village at the edge of the mountains of southern British Columbia in Canada. Now, after drinking the river's cold water, the cougar bedded down again in a nest of tall grass. On July 3, 1991, the three children in Larrane's day care group were outdoors early, painting bright flowers under the sun. By 10 a.m., it was time to find shade, so Larrane decided they would walk down to the river. “We’re going to pick strawberries now,” she announced. At 44, she had made her dream come true when she turned her home into a day care center. It had taken hard work to get her certification. So far, the center was operating smoothly. But she always worried about keeping her clients satisfied, as well as being able to care for enough children to make the business pay off. Larrane had known all three children in her care since they were babies. They were shy Mikey, a three-year-old boy; Alleshia, a playful girl aged four; and the group leader Natani, a girl of five years old. After clearing away the painting supplies and handing each child an empty jar on that July morning, Larrane called for Pal, her one-year-old German sheepdog. Cheering with anticipation, Alleshia and Natani paired off in front. Larrane linked Mikey’s hand and said, “Let’s go.” The group made its way over the dusty road and then onto a dirt trail through the trees. The two girls broke into a run through the tall brown grass at the trail’s edge. Larrane and the little one Mikey hurried to keep up. “OK,” Larrane gave the order after the group climbed down to the sandbank, “let’s get in our circle.” She could not risk letting a child wander off. Suddenly a rabbit rushed into the trees and Alleshia jumped up, racing toward the trees. “Come back, Alleshia,” Larrane called. Running after her she caught up with the child and helped her back to the sandbank. Larrane sensed the children suddenly go quiet. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Stay behind me!” Larrane screamed as she faced the cougar. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Para 1: Larrane sensed the children suddenly go quiet.Here it was! A giant cougar, with its blood-shot eyes fixed upon the four, threaded its way through the tall grass and inched towards its prey-Larraneand her three kids. Obviously, its sudden appearance rooted the children to the spot and sent shiver of fear down Larrane's spine. Yet, being a fearless teacher who would rather sacrifice her own life than the kids', Larrane quickly regained her composure and dashed to the front. Para 2: “Stay behind me!” Larrane screamed as she faced the cougar.The starving animal charged forward, hoping to pin Larrane on the ground. Sensing the upcoming killing, Larrane punched the cougar in the face with both of her fists. Hardly had she realized what had happened when a piercing howl echoed through the sandbank. As it turned out, Larrane's sheepdog Pal sank its teeth into the cougar's leg. With blooding gushing out, the injured animal broke into a run, leaving Larrane and her three kids on safe ground. Meanwhile, Larrane's heroic deed spread through her little village like wildfire, winning her the nickname-Wrestling iron lady. 【解析】 【分析】本文以人物为线索展开。短文叙述了一只美洲狮一直在靠近加拿大不列颠哥伦比亚省南部山区边缘的一个小村庄。Larrane 是日托中心的负责人，七月的一个清晨，她带着三个日托中心的孩子和她的牧羊犬德国牧羊犬Pal到户外的写生，Larrane在后面追赶着跑在前面的孩子们。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“Larrane感觉到孩子们突然安静下来”可知，第一段可描写美洲狮出现，Larrane和孩子们呆在了现场，充满着恐惧。Larrane在脑袋里疯狂地搜寻着对付美洲狮的办法。Larrane宁愿自己牺牲也不愿意让孩子们有丝毫闪失。 ②由第二段首句内容“站在我的后面” Larrane面对美洲狮尖叫起来。”可知，第二段可描写美洲狮向Larrane他们发起进攻。Larrane挡在前面，用拳头或者手中的罐子砸向美洲狮。Pal及时出现，英勇护主。Larrane和孩子们化险为夷，她的优秀事迹也传遍了整个村庄。 2.续写线索：孩子们呆在了现场，充满恐惧——Larrane搜寻着对付美洲狮的办法—— Larrane与美洲狮的搏斗过程—— Pal的及时出现——化险为夷——优秀事迹也传遍了整个村庄。 3.词汇激活 行为类 1.前进：inch towards /move towards 2.发生：happen/take place 3.传播：spread /go around 情绪类 1.无所畏惧的，勇敢的：fearless /brave 2.饥饿的：hungry/starving 【点睛】[高分句型1]. Yet, being a fearless teacher who would rather sacrifice her own life than the kids', Larrane quickly regained her composure and dashed to the front. （由who引导的定语从句） [高分句型2]. Meanwhile, Larrane's heroic deed spread through her little village like wildfire, winning her the nickname-Wrestling iron lady. （现在分词作状语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 万州二中高2023级高二下期月考 英语试题 第I卷（共110分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1.How often does Frank do the cooking at home? A.Occasionally. B.Frequently. C.Every day. 2.What will the two speakers probably do? A.Put the computer next to the door. B.Move the computer next to the bookshelf. C.Put a poster on the door. 3.Why does the woman want to take up singing? A.Because of her parents. B.Because of her competence in singing. C.Because of the potential income. 4.When will the man probably get home? A.At 10:15 B.At 9:55. C..At 9:15. 5.What can we learn from the conversation? A.It is spring now. B.The woman is very innocent. C.The two speakers are living in the south. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白,每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。 6.What does the man want on his pizza? A.Sausage and mushrooms. B.Bacon and tomatoes. C.Ham and pineapple. 7.At what time does this conversation take place? A4:45. B.5:15. C.5:00. 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。 8.What is the first step in using the self-service pump? A.Go to the cashier. B.Put the nozzle in the tank. C.Take the nozzle (喷嘴) and reset the pump. 9.How should we stop the pump? A.By pressing the “stop” button. B.By turning off the power. C.By itself automatically. 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。 10.How often does the woman have the terrible dream? A.At least three times a week. B.Occasionally. C.At least twice a week. 11.Why does the woman often dream about animals? A.Because of staying up late into the night. B.Because of her fear of animals. C.Because of reading frightening stories before sleeping. 12.What usually happens in the woman’s dreams? A.The animals chase her and she escapes. B.She is caught by the animals. C.The animals open their frightening mouths. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。 13.What is the relationship between the two speakers? A.Reporter and zoologist. B.Journalist and tourist. C.Boss and secretary. 14.Where is the woman studying apes? A.In the jungle of North America. B.In the jungle of South America. C.In the African jungle. 15.How many years will the woman live in the jungle? A.For 5 years. B.For about 2 years. C.Not mentioned. 16.What can we learn from the conversation? A.The man works for a magazine. B.The woman has been living with apes for five years. C.The man will also live with apes. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。 17.What does the speaker mainly talk about? A.Americans are busier at night than in the daytime. B.Americans should follow the example of more relaxed cultures. C.Time plays a very important role in American culture. 18.When are Americans more relaxed? A.During the lunch break. B.In the evening. C.Late in the afternoon. 19.What are Americans used to according to the speaker? A.Checking the time often. B.Waking up without an alarm clock. C.Being a few minutes late to meetings and movies. 20.What do we know about Americans according to the talk? A.Their lunch break is longer than 1 hour. B.Most of them are in time to see the main feature film. C.They are always punctual to parties. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A When you choose to study abroad in Madrid, please read below to learn more. Geography of Madrid Madrid is Spain’s capital and the most populated city. The heart of Madrid is a well-developed place with a perfect public transportation system, busy streets and sidewalks. Some of Madrid’s remoter districts, however, feel more like ancient villages. The city sees some snow in winter and plenty of rain in spring and fall. Summers are hot with minimum amounts of rain. Language in Madrid The majority of people in Madrid speak Spanish which is the official language of Spain. Most colleges and universities in Madrid are Spanish-language schools. However, many study abroad programs in Madrid offer options of attending English-language schools. Also, when you’re in Madrid, you may take advantage of many high-quality Spanish-language programs available to help you learn the language, and you’ll soon get involved. Expense of living in Madrid The expense of living in Madrid depends on where you want to live. You need to pay three months’ rent in advance plus a deposit of $200 for the first time. The rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city center of Madrid costs about $650 per month. The rent for a three-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $1,200. If you’re willing to live outside the city center, you can expect to pay approximately $450 to $850 for a one — or three-bedroom apartment respectively (分别地). 1. Who is the text probably intended for? A. Native students who plan to study English. B Parents whose children will live in Madrid. C. Foreign students who will study in Madrid. D. Teachers who intend to work in Madrid. 2. How much should be paid first to rent a one-bedroom apartment in the city center of Madrid? A. About $1,950. B. About $1,550. C. About $2,750. D. About $2,150. 3. What can we infer about studying in Madrid from the passage? A. English-language programs are available for study abroad students. B. International students must take Spanish courses. C. All universities teach in Spanish. D. Spanish is not widely spoken in Madrid. B From Beijing, more than 400 kilometers away, all the way up north, the temperature gradually drops. With the emergence of fire prevention warnings, Saihanba (塞罕坝), known as a “miracle on earth”, begins to come into view. In October, the cold wind blowing from Siberia has dyed (染色) Saihanba golden. In Mongolian, Saihanba means beautiful high mountains. However, Saihanba was a desert of “yellow sand covering the sky and flying birds without inhabiting trees” 62 years ago. Whenever the north wind blows, the windy sand located in Inner Mongolia will drive southward, reaching Beijing and Tianjin. After more than half a century of forest plantation, people who have come to Saihanba can hardly imagine the arid (干旱) scene. Occasionally, a gust of wind passes by, and they would just sigh and shout how strong the wind is, but they would not feel sandblasted (喷砂). On Oct 9 watchmen Liu Jun and Wang Juan were observing the surrounding forest area on a watchtower in Saihanba Forest Farm in Hebei province. Liu is in charge of the observation and Wang keeps recording. “Spring and autumn are the critical fire prevention periods for our forest farm. We need to stay here for three months, have three meals a day, work and live in the building,” says Liu Jun, who has been engaged in observation for 13 years. Simple as it looks, the job is quite the burden on their shoulders. Only by enjoying loneliness can they keep this forest safe and sound. Saihanba today is not only a “green Great Wall” for windbreak and sand fixation (固化), but also a timber (林木) source. Many people would doubt why the trees that have grown up here are to be cut down in a planned way. Liu explains that most of the trees here are planted forest, and the forest species are relatively single, unlike natural forests that can adapt on their own and survive the fittest. The selective cutting of plantation forests is more like thinning when farmers plant crops. Only in this way can the nutrient area be expanded and diseased plants also be removed to ensure the healthy development of the forest areas. 4. What can be learned about Saihanba from the first three paragraphs? A. It is suffering from a cold wind. B. Its desertification is under control. C. It is weathering a sandstorm. D. Its climate is beyond expectation. 5. Which of the following best describes the watchmen? A. Bored but attentive. B. Simple but responsible. C. Tired but engaged. D. Lonely but committed. 6. What does the underlined word “thinning” in the last paragraph probably mean? A. Making something more beautiful and attractive. B. Making something stronger and healthier. C Making something less thick or dense. D. Making something more valuable and useful. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Golden Miracle B. The Sand Wasteland C. The Timber Farm D. The Green Guardian C Robots have learned to drive on Mars, carry out brain operation and defeat master chess players. But when it comes to baking, making tasty desserts is far from a piece of cake. After many failed attempts, US researchers have successfully 3D printed a cherry cheesecake, although the outcome is unlikely to trouble the world’s dessert masters. In the latest experiment, researchers tried various cheesecake designs. In early attempts, which involved simply adding ingredients one by one, the team found that the cake quickly turned into a mixture. Through trial and error, they discovered that a more architectural solution was needed. Walls of biscuit base were required throughout the cake to hold the softer ingredients, while triangular (三角的) biscuit supports on the inside were necessary to keep the cake from falling apart. “To print the cake successfully, we need to put the ingredients together in a careful way,” said the team leader Cooper. Although much work is still needed to collect data and improve the designs, scientists are hopeful that once mastered, 3D printing could replace traditional cooking, allowing food to be adapted to different nutritional (营养) needs. “We have a huge problem with the low nutrition of processed foods,” said Cooper. “3D food printing will still produce processed foods, but perhaps the silver lining will be, for some people, a better control of nutrition based on personalized needs.” The team said 3D printing could also allow chefs to create entirely new food experiences, with flavours and textures (质地) placed very precisely. “It is particularly practical for the plant-based meat market, where texture and flavour need to be carefully designed to taste like real meats,” said Cooper. And, with more concern about food safety, food prepared with less human handling could lower the risk of food-related illness and the spread of disease. According to Cooper, this seems like a win-win solution for all of us. 8. Why was it difficult for researchers to 3D print a cherry cheesecake at first? A. They lacked advanced 3D printing technology. B. The ingredients were too complex to handle. C. There were no proper architectural designs. D. They added ingredients in a disorderly way. 9. What is the last paragraph mainly about concerning 3D printed food? A. Promising markets. B. Technical challenges. C. Practical concerns. D. Additional benefits. 10. What can be inferred from the passage about 3D food printing? A. It may bring new opportunities for the plant-based meat market. B. It can help solve the problem of low-nutrition processed foods completely. C. It has already replaced traditional cooking in many places. D. It will definitely lower the risk of food-related illness. 11. What is the author's main purpose in writing this article? A. To describe the process of creating a 3D-printed cheesecake. B. To argue that 3D food printing will revolutionize the restaurant industry. C. To discuss both the achievements and future possibilities of 3D food printing. D. To warn about the risks associated with processed foods produced by 3D printers. D Why are some of us good at math, or writing, while others excel at art or basketball? What causes the differences? Are they largely determined by the genes (nature) we inherit (遗传) from our parents? How much does the social environment (nurture) have to do with it? If you were a scientist interested in these questions, wouldn’t you love to study identical twins? Over the last 10 years, a team of scientists led by psychologist Thomas J. Bouchard Jr. has studied about 65 pairs of identical twins who were raised apart. The scientists bring each pair of twins to the University of Minnesota for a week of intensive testing. They record the twins’ height, weight, eye color, ear shape, and head length. Meanwhile, they give the twins IQ and personality tests. Bouchard’s team has been startled by the similarities between twins raised apart. The twins often have surprisingly similar gestures and postures, for instance. And they have led remarkably similar lives. Adult identical twins also tend to have similar medical histories, developing the eye disease glaucoma at the same time, for example. “The coincidences are not surprising,” some critics of the Minnesota study say. They argue that everyone’s life has so many details that a number of coincidences are bound to exist. What’s more, for every coincidence discovered by a pair of identical twins raised apart, the critics could point to a vast number of undiscovered differences. According to Bouchard, they find that genes play a big part in shaping our personalities - helping to determine whether we respect tradition and like to follow rules or not. The team has reported that intelligence also seems to be influenced much more by genes than by environment. Despite being raised by different families, separated identical twins earned identical or nearly identical scores on adult intelligence tests. Other scientists, however, disagree. “How can you study whether intelligence is inherited when there are so many different ways just to define intelligence?” The problem applies to other traits (特征), they say. Bouchard himself makes the point that even the most closely matched twins are different from each other. So even though genes may have a strong influence over our lives, they’re not the only influence. Our day-to-day experiences help to shape us too. 12. Why are scientists so interested in studying identical twins raised apart in different environments? A. Because it can be studied with a week of intensive testing. B. Because this group of twins have the most striking similarities. C. Because it is a good way to measure the effects of nature and nurture. D. Because there has already been a lot of research on identical twins raised together. 13. What do critics of the Minnesota study say about the similarities between twins raised apart? A. They are merely coincidences. B. They are overstated to some extent. C. They are nothing compared with the differences. D. They are too common to deserve any serious consideration. 14. Which of the following statements would Bouchard agree to? A. Similarities go hand in hand with differences. B. Nature has a notable influence over our lives. C. Intelligence is something inherited rather than acquired. D. Environment plays a bigger part in personal development. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Inherited Genes Favor Twins B. Environment Tells Apart Twins C. Science Looks Twice at Twins D. Physical Traits Come to Twins 第二节（共5个小题；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。 Have you ever experienced a situation in your life where you are waiting for a good time to do something very significant? ___16___ In reality, however, waiting for the right time can often mean waiting forever. ___17___ It is a popular practice around the world, as many assume a good starting date is the ideal time for change. Yet, within weeks or some months, these promises are off the table. Why? It’s not the date that matters. It’s the mindset that there is a perfect time to begin. Often, the search for the perfect time is about feeling ready. We tell ourselves we’ll start when we’re more motivated, better prepared, or less busy. ___18___ There will always be distractions, challenges, and reasons to delay. Trying to find the right moment is like looking for rain in a rainbow — the longer you waits, the farther it seems to get. The truth is there is no right time to initiate anything. As soon as you start something, that is the right time, and every second afterward is another chance for development. The moment you take action, you’re already ahead of where you were before, building confidence along the way. Start that exercise routine with a ten-minute walk. Begin studying by reading one chapter. ___19___ Perfect conditions aren’t necessary; progress is what matters. When you take action, you send a powerful message to yourself: your goals are worth it, and so are you. You’ll soon discover that each step opens doors to new opportunities, support, and growth. So if there’s a goal you’ve been putting off, stop waiting. Start today. Start now. ___20___ It’s this very moment, right here, right now. And as you move forward, you’ll find things fall into place as it’s meant to be. A. It’s best to wait for the perfect moment. B. New Year’s resolutions are a perfect example. C. Pursue your dreams by doing one small thing today. D. But life rarely provides a perfect set of circumstances. E. The perfect time for it isn’t some distant day in the future. F. You have to have it all figured out to start making progress. G. We often tell ourselves that tomorrow will be better than today. 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，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 When I was a child, my family resided in my Nana’s old house, encircled by lush gardens and blooming flowers. On the back porch Nana had dozens of potted plants hanging on hooks. She watered them, talked to them and___21___ them. In winter, she brought them ___22___ and placed them on shelves by the windows. With a little water and a lot of ____23____, she kept them alive and green during the coldest months. As a boy I was puzzled by all the____24____she put into them. I understood the vegetable gardens. They helped to ___25___the family all winter long. I even understood the flowers around the house.They were charming and____26____so sweet during the summer months. The reason she put so much effort into caring for those potted plants,___27___, confused  me. They didn't provide us with any food and they___28___bear flowers. They remained a ___29___ to my child’s mind. Now as I’ve grown ____30____ I am beginning to understand why my Nana had those potted plants. It is the same reason I have so many pictures of______31______and forests hanging in my home. They ____32____  me during the dark, cold, winter months full of bare trees and yellow grass that light, love, and growth still ____33____ . They convey a message that spring will come again. Today I see Nana’s potted plants in a new  ____34____. They were worth every bit of the love and care she put into them. Although she is in Heaven now, Nana _____35_____ my greatest reminder in every stage of my life. 21. A. sold B. controlled C. tended D. described 22. A. about B. up C. down D. inside 23. A. love B. curiosity C. interest D. duty 24. A. stress B. money C. efforts D. skills 25. A. cheer B. unite C. feed D. organize 26. A. looked B. smelled C. tasted D. felt 27. A. however B. thus C. while D. although 28. A. Regularly B. instantly C. rarely D. eventually 29. A. mystery B. promise C. explanation D. burden 30. A. older B. smarter C. stronger D. happier 31. A. trains B. deserts C. buildings D. sunrises 32. A. warn B. confirm C. remind D. impress 33. A. change B. pass C. exist D. stop 34. A. world B. manner C. direction D. house 35. A. contributes to B. serves as C. agrees on D. sets up 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个恰当的单词或者括号内单词的正确形式。 Last summer, I had ___36___ amazing trip to Chongqing, a city full of charm and vitality. As soon as I arrived at the airport, I was immediately attracted by the ___37___(unique) of local culture. The people there were extremely friendly and always ready to offer help. One of the first things I did was to explore the famous Ciqikou Ancient Town. The narrow alleys ___38___ (fill) with stores, selling traditional handicrafts, snacks, and souvenirs. I was so ___39___ (interest) in the handicrafts that I spent a long time looking at them. The most exciting part of the trip was visiting the Yangtze River Cableway. ___40___ the rain, I still decided to go. Taking the cableway, I could overlook the magnificent view of the Yangtze River and the city skyline. It was like a dreamy scene that made me feel like I was in a movie. The cableway was built many years ago and ___41___ (serve) as an important transportation means for locals and tourists ever since. During my stay, I also met a local guide____42____ showed me around some less - known but equally fascinating places. He told me various ____43____(story) about the city’s history and culture, which deepened my understanding of Chongqing. What impressed me most was the local food. Hot pot, the signature dish of Chongqing, was so delicious that I couldn’t resist ___44___ (have) it several times. The moment the hot pot was served, the strong smell filled the air, which made my mouth water. Whether it was the fresh ingredients or the spicy sauce, everything was perfect. Before I left, I bought some postcards ____45____ (send) to my friends, hoping they could share my joy of this wonderful trip. 第II卷（共40分） 第一节 应用文写作(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，上周你参加了学校组织的校园文化主题标语(slogan)设计大赛，并获得一等奖。请你给英国笔友Chris写信分享此次经历，内容包括： (1)介绍你设计的标语； (2)你的感受。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Chris, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节 读后续写(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。 The Teacher Who Wrestled A Cougar For days, a cougar (美洲狮) had been edging closer to the small village at the edge of the mountains of southern British Columbia in Canada. Now, after drinking the river's cold water, the cougar bedded down again in a nest of tall grass. On July 3, 1991, the three children in Larrane's day care group were outdoors early, painting bright flowers under the sun. By 10 a.m., it was time to find shade, so Larrane decided they would walk down to the river. “We’re going to pick strawberries now,” she announced. At 44, she had made her dream come true when she turned her home into a day care center. It had taken hard work to get her certification. So far, the center was operating smoothly. But she always worried about keeping her clients satisfied, as well as being able to care for enough children to make the business pay off. Larrane had known all three children in her care since they were babies. They were shy Mikey, a three-year-old boy; Alleshia, a playful girl aged four; and the group leader Natani, a girl of five years old. After clearing away the painting supplies and handing each child an empty jar on that July morning, Larrane called for Pal, her one-year-old German sheepdog. Cheering with anticipation, Alleshia and Natani paired off in front. Larrane linked Mikey’s hand and said, “Let’s go.” The group made its way over the dusty road and then onto a dirt trail through the trees. The two girls broke into a run through the tall brown grass at the trail’s edge. Larrane and the little one Mikey hurried to keep up. “OK,” Larrane gave the order after the group climbed down to the sandbank, “let’s get in our circle.” She could not risk letting a child wander off. Suddenly a rabbit rushed into the trees and Alleshia jumped up, racing toward the trees. “Come back, Alleshia,” Larrane called. Running after her she caught up with the child and helped her back to the sandbank. Larrane sensed the children suddenly go quiet. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Stay behind me!” Larrane screamed as she faced the cougar _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$