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亳州市第一中学高二下学期3月份英语月考试卷
满分150分 考试时间120分钟
考生注意:
1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分,考试时间120分钟。
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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。
例:How much is the shirt?
A. £19. 15. B. £9. 18. C. £9. 15.
答案是C。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What does the woman like best?
A. Shopping. B. Drawing. C. Jogging.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: What do you do in your spare time?
W: Well, I like shopping and I jog every day. But there is nothing I enjoy more than drawing pictures.
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How does the man usually go to work?
A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By car.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Do you go to work on foot every day?
M: No, my physical condition doesn’t allow me to walk a lot. I usually take a bus. But sometimes, I wish someone would give me a ride.
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Who is probably Cathy?
A. The man’s wife. B. The man’s student. C. The man’s neighbor.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: Haven’t you moved out? I thought you moved last month.
M: Cathy and I intended to move, but she wasn’t satisfied with any of the flats she looked at. But she just found a new flat online the other day and we want to move this weekend.
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What was damaged in the storm?
A. A car. B. The roof. C. A window.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Is your roof all right after the storm? I saw a workman there today.
W: The roof is fine. The workman was putting some new glass in an upstairs window. It was broken by a tree branch. Luckily it didn’t damage my car.
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What does the man promise to do?
A. Pass the examination. B. Come to school at once. C. Make up missed lessons.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Don’t take too long, Mike. The examination is coming, you know.
M: I won’t. I’ll come back to school as soon as possible and make up the lessons missed during my absence.
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。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Coworkers. B. Old classmates. C. Brother and sister.
7. What does the man plan to do next month?
A. Go to the beach. B. Move house. C. Go fishing.
【答案】6. B 7. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Hey, Mark! How have you been? It’s been so long.
M: Yeah, Judy, I can’t believe it’s been like a year since we had that fishing trip by the river.
W: At least! I’ve been trying to get everyone together, but you know, it’s just hard to organize so many people after graduation.
M: Yes, work comes first. Well, Elaine and I are thinking of heading up to the beach next month. We’d love it if you can come with us.
W: Actually, I’m moving house next month.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. Why does the man talk to the woman?
A. To cancel a flight. B. To ask for advice. C. To make an apology.
9. When did the woman go to New Zealand last year?
A. In December. B. In October. C. In August.
10. Where did the woman stay in New Zealand?
A. In a camp. B. In a hotel. C. At a local family.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C
【解析】
【原文】M: I’m planning my trip to New Zealand. I heard you went there last year.
W: Oh, yes. What would you like to know?
M: Which month is the best time to go?
W: I went in December but it was very hot. Any time after August would be OK. I suggest you go in October.
M: What is the best place you visited?
W: I like Milford Sound most, but my friend all love Mount Cook. Lake Tekapo is really beautiful, too.
M: Where did you stay?
W: At a local family. We saved a lot of money staying there. Hotels were too expensive. Next time I go, I’ll camp. It must be interesting.
M: Sounds great. Thanks, Jane.
W: You’ re welcome!
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
11. Which of the following is a middle-level course?
A. Scenery Photography. B. Introducing Photography. C. Black and White Photography.
12. How long does Scenery Photography last?
A. Six weeks. B. Ten weeks. C. Sixteen weeks.
13. What do we know about Art of Digital Photography?
A. It’s a flexible course. B. It needs an interview. C. It runs the longest.
【答案】11. C 12. C 13. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Hi, I’d like some information about the photography course.
W: Well, we do several different courses. The first is the “Introducing Photography”. That runs for ten weeks and it’s a primary-level course. That’s on Monday evenings.
M: Right.
W: Next, there’s the “Black and White Photography”, which is at middle level, so you’d need some previous experience for that one. And you have to have an interview with a tutor beforehand. It’s a daytime course on Tuesdays. That’s also for ten weeks.
M: Pity! I work during daytime on Tuesdays.
W: Well, there’s also the “Scenery Photography”, which is on Tuesday evenings. That’s a longer course than the others. It runs for sixteen weeks.
M: And do you need previous experience for that one?
W: It’s at advanced level. So, yes. And again, you’d have to be interviewed beforehand. Then the only other one we do is the “Art of Digital Photography”. It’s for ten weeks. You can do it at any time to suit you during the week. No interview.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
14. What does the man probably think of Bullet Train?
A. Humorous. B. Boring. C. Moving.
15. Which film do the speakers decide to watch?
A. Bullet Train. B. The Railway Children. C. The Adam Project.
16. How much should the speakers pay for the online tickets?
A. $20. B. $10. C. $8.
17. Where will the speakers go next?
A. A restaurant. B. A shopping mall. C. A cinema.
【答案】14. A 15. B 16. C 17. A
【解析】
【原文】W: So, what kind of film are we going to see?
M: What about the action film Bullet Train? It’s said to be extremely exciting.
W: Exciting? Action films are always full of fighting and killings. They’ re not my cup of tea.
M: Brad Pitt stars in the film and there’re many humorous scenes. I thought you’d like it.
W: I’m a fan of comedies, but that’s not the same.
M: OK. There’s also an adventure film called The Railway Children and a science fiction one called The Adam Project, so which one would you like to see?
W: I’d like to choose The Railway Children. What do you say?
M: Each suits me fine. Well, two tickets cost $10. If we buy online, we’ll get a 20% discount today.
W: Well, do it online.
M: OK. But it’ll start in two hours. What about getting something to eat first? There’s an Italian restaurant at the corner next to the shopping mall. My sister had dinner there last time and she spoke highly of it.
W: Cool. Let’s go.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
18. Where can the travelers surely get a free pick-up?
A. At a place near their hotel.
B. At a spot near the surfing place.
C. At a hotel far away from the beach.
19. What do the fees for surfing include?
A. Surfboards. B. Towels. C. Bottled water.
20. What does the speaker remind the travelers to do at last?
A. Wear sunglasses. B. Bring enough food. C. Wear sun-protective clothes.
【答案】18. B 19. A 20. C
【解析】
【原文】 W: I hope I have given you a clear idea of the schedule for the island tour. Now here’s some important information about surfing. Firstly, travelers’ pick-up is offered. We can pick you up at any spot close to our surfing location. If it’s a little far, then we’ll ask for a small pick-up and drop fee, $25 for the group of five. Hotel pick-up is also offered. Please view the hotel list on your checking page to see if yours is included among the pick-up points. And secondly, if you want to take surfing lessons in advance, please sign up now. Thirdly, the fees include surfboards, but not bottled water. The surfing experience lasts two hours, and then we’ll return to the original departure point. Oh, don’t forget to bring your own towels. Finally, the weather will be sunny throughout the trip, neither too hot nor too cold, perfect for surfing. But please note that you should wear the clothes which can help you avoid being sunburned.
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
Welcome to Fanfare, the Horn Book’s annual best books list! Which books stand out in our memory and remain in our hearts and imaginations? We hope you enjoy the following works in the picture book category. If you’re interested in reading more about Fanfare authors and illustrators, just click the link at the bottom of this page. Happy Fanfare!
Nesting Dolls
In a family of women with golden brown skin, Anyiaka, a Black girl with a much darker complexion (肤色), feels out of place. Through a set of nesting dolls, her African grandmother provides reassurance. Vivid, digitally created illustrations showcase this loving family’s closeness.
Once upon a Book
Alice is invited inside a book by one of the animal characters from it. She embarks on a thrilling adventure of the imagination, traveling to a coral reef, outer space, and more. Delightful text and lush watercolor illustrations bring readers into this appealing adventure starring an Asian protagonist (主人公).
Maybe a Whale
After Grandpa’s death, Mom takes the narrator on the trip Grandpa had planned to see “his whales”. Rich watercolor illustrations blur sea and sky and show whales in shadows and stars. At night, they hear whales but still can’t see them, and the narrator knows Grandpa remains present. A tender-testament to love and loss.
My Baba’s Garden
Scott’s own grandmother served as the inspiration for Baba, whose silent, meaningful gestures communicate her longing to pass on traditions to her grandson. Smith’s watercolor illustrations bring warmth to every inch of Baba’s kitchen and garden, and even find gentle beauty in earthworms.
21. Which book features a magical journey?
A. Nesting Dolls B. Once upon a Book
C. Maybe a Whale D. My Baba’s Garden
22. What do Nesting Dolls and My Baba’s Garden have in common?
A. They bring nature into their storytelling.
B. They center on themes of family connection.
C. They present illustrations made in watercolor.
D. They explore the dilemma of cultural identity.
23. Where is the text probably from?
A. A book website. B. An essay collection.
C. A travel brochure. D. A literature magazine.
【答案】21. B 22. B 23. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了Fanfare年度最佳图书榜单中的一些图画书。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Once upon a Book”中“Alice is invited inside a book by one of the animal characters from it. She embarks on a thrilling adventure of the imagination, traveling to a coral reef, outer space, and more(爱丽丝被书中的一个动物角色邀请进了一本书。她开始了一场惊心动魄的想象冒险,前往珊瑚礁、外太空等等。)”可知,《Once upon a Book》讲述了一段奇幻旅程。故选B项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Nesting Dolls”中的“Vivid, digitally created illustrations showcase this loving family’s closeness.(生动的数字插图展示了这个充满爱的家庭的亲密关系。)”和“My Baba’s Garden”中的“Smith’s watercolor illustrations bring warmth to every inch of Baba’s kitchen and garden, and even find gentle beauty in earthworms.(史密斯的水彩画给爸爸的厨房和花园的每一寸地方都带来了温暖,甚至在蚯蚓身上也发现了温柔的美。)”可知,《Nesting Dolls》和《My Baba’s Garden》的共同之处是它们以家庭关系为主题。故选B项。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“If you’re interested in reading more about Fanfare authors and illustrators, just click the link at the bottom of this page. (如果您有兴趣阅读更多关于Fanfare作者和插画家的信息,请点击本页底部的链接。)”可知,这篇文章来自图书网站。故选A项。
B
On Dec.26, Gelinne was having a cup of coffee at home, gazing out at frozen Beards River. Suddenly, his daughter cried “Look!” Gelinne looked up just in time to see a small aircraft a few hundred yards away, coming down.
As the plane disappeared behind the trees, Gelinne, a former sailor, realized it would land in the river. Without hesitation, he ran down to the waterfront. The plane had slid to a stop on the broad, frozen river, far from shore, sinking. The pilot was standing on the wing. Gelinne knew from his previous training that even a few minutes in the icy water could kill the pilot.
Gelinne tested the ice with his foot and decided not to take any chances walking on it. So he and his son, John, pulled two kayaks (皮划艇) out. “If it can float on the water, it can slide on the ice,” Gelinne said.
The kayaks’ paddles (桨) proved too weak, so the pair tried using sticks to push the boats along. Their first attempts left them spinning in circles. But with effort, they made progress. When Gelinne reached the plane, the pilot was standing on a tail wing, surrounded by open water. Gelinne pushed his kayak off the ice and into the water, paddling toward the pilot and thinking, “What if he panics? What if I fall over?”
With his son nearby, Gelinne focused on keeping the pilot calm, joking, “Just hang on to the kayak as if you were hugging your wife.” The pilot grabbed the kayak’s bow. Gelinne knew he had to get the pilot onto the shelf of unbroken ice. But each time Gelinne tried, the kayak broke through the ice. He needed help.
Soon a police officer arrived and radioed for help. A boat from the local Department of Natural Resources appeared. It picked up the pilot, Steve 71, and rushed him to safety, who would be treated for minor injuries. Later the boat returned to help Gelinne, exhausted, to shore.
The boat had arrived just in time, Gelinne recalled. “I’m 60 years old,” he says. “There was no way I could get him to shore.” Still, he was satisfied.
24. What was Gelinne’s first reaction to the air crash?
A. Hesitant. B. Concerned. C. Scared. D. Surprised.
25. What can be learned from paragraph 4?
A. The plane had sunk to the bottom.
B. The pilot was nearly frozen to death.
C. The kayaks got stuck in floating ice.
D. The rescue was tougher than expected.
26. Why did Gelinne need help?
A. Because his son didn’t help him.
B. Because the kayaks were broken.
C. Because the ice wasn’t solid enough.
D. Because the pilot was too exhausted.
27. Which of the following can best describe Gelinne?
A. Honest and independent. B. Modest and intelligent.
C. Helpful and humorous. D. Generous and cautious.
【答案】24. B 25. D 26. C 27. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述一位60岁的老人Gelinne,在 12月26 日,冒着严寒,克服困难去救由于飞机失事而落入水中的飞行员Steve 的故事。
【24题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“As the plane disappeared behind the trees, Gelinne, a former sailor, realized it would land in the river. Without hesitation, he ran down to the waterfront.(当飞机消失在树后时,曾经当过水手的杰琳意识到它将降落在河中。他毫不犹豫地跑到水边)”可知,他一看到飞机降落在河中,就毫不犹豫地跑到水边,所以推知是担心的。故选B项。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“The kayaks’ paddles (桨) proved too weak, so the pair tried using sticks to push the boats along. Their first attempts left them spinning in circles. But with effort, they made progress. (皮划艇的桨太弱了,所以两人试着用棍子推动小船。他们的第一次尝试让他们在原地打转。但是经过努力,他们取得了进步。)”可知,救助过程非常比预想的要困难。故选D项。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“With his son nearby, Gelinne focused on keeping the pilot calm, joking, “Just hang on to the kayak as if you were hugging your wife.” The pilot grabbed the kayak’s bow. Gelinne knew he had to get the pilot onto the shelf of unbroken ice. But each time Gelinne tried, the kayak broke through the ice. He needed help.(儿子就在旁边,Gelinne专注于让飞行员保持冷静,他开玩笑说:“就像拥抱你的妻子一样,紧紧抓住皮艇。”领航员抓住皮艇的船头。Gelinne知道他必须把飞行员弄到没有破冰的架子上。但每次杰琳尝试,皮划艇都破冰而出。他需要帮助)”可知,因为冰不够坚固,导致皮划艇都破冰而出。他需要帮助。故选C项。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。推理判断题。根据第二段“As the plane disappeared behind the trees, Gelinne, a former sailor, realized it would land in the river. Without hesitation, he ran down to the waterfront.(当飞机消失在树后时,曾经当过水手的杰琳意识到它将降落在河中。他毫不犹豫地跑到水边)”可知,他一看到飞机降落在河中,就毫不犹豫地跑到水边去救人,所以他是热于助人的,以及第五段“With his son nearby, Gelinne focused on keeping the pilot calm, joking, “Just hang on to the kayak as if you were hugging your wife.”(儿子就在旁边,Gelinne专注于让飞行员保持冷静,他开玩笑说:“就像拥抱你的妻子一样,紧紧抓住皮艇。”)”可推知Gelinne 是个幽默的人,所以Gelinne是乐于助人又幽默的。故选C项。
C
I know people who say they don’t watch television, and I always nod and agree. Reading requires intelligence, and television is merely entertainment, right?
I’m going to Scotland this year, and three different people told me I must watch “Outlander” before I go, which is like “Game of Thrones” for fans of romance novels. I watched the first four-hour-long episodes back to back. When I stood up from the couch I felt sick, and it wasn’t just the cookies, popcorn and peanut butter sandwiches I’d had without noticing. It was dark outside, and I felt ashamed. I had spent half a day on the couch. Research for Scotland? Not exactly.
A few days later I had a library book due: The National Book Award winner The Friend, by Sigrid Nunez. I needed to finish it, so I read the last half straight through. I was absorbed in Nunez’s New York City, worrying about the heroine’s career and her future. I finished the book with tears in my eyes and stood up feeling, well, great.
I had wasted another four hours on my couch. I hadn’t eaten as much junk food because I needed my hands free — and not sticky — so I could turn pages and return the book to the library relatively clean, but I hadn’t moved and once again it was dark outside. Why did I feel so much better and guilt-free?
All the research says reading a book is good for you. It reduces stress, promotes comprehension and imagination, relieves depression, helps you sleep and may contribute to preventing Alzheimer’s (阿尔兹海默症). The act of physically turning a page creates a momentary pause for understanding to sink in. Our brains have to work to translate the black squiggles (弯弯曲曲的线条) on the page into words and then interpret the meaning and intent (意图) of those words. When a character is described as tall with brown hair, a reader creates her own picture. TV takes all that imagination away. But there’s a lot of good TV now. I’d like to say the answer to TV versus books must be, as Aristotle said, “Moderation in all things,” though he never had a television or a computer and had to read his scrolls by candlelight. I agree that too much television is bad for you. I know I feel better if I read, but it won’t stop me from watching too: My second DVD of “Outlander” has just arrived, and as soon as I get this essay done, the rest of my day is free.
28. By “I always nod and agree” (paragraph 1), the author implies that ______ .
A. she doesn’t think highly of TV either
B. she believes those who say they don’t watch TV
C. she should be polite to get the conversation to go on
D. she is not willing to admit that she watches television
29. The phrase “back to back” (paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to “ ______ ”.
A. from morning till night B. one after another without a break
C. looking at the opposite direction D. leaning against the back of the couch
30. The author felt better after reading The Friend than watching “Outlander”, most probably because ______ .
A. she didn’t feel hungry for any snacks
B. the TV series got her to cancel her trip to Scotland
C. the television series was no more attractive than the book
D. she regarded reading as more rewarding than watching TV
31. What can be concluded from all the research introduced in paragraph 5?
A. Reading is active while watching TV is passive.
B. Reading involves physical exercises while watching TV doesn’t.
C. Reading stimulates the brain to concentrate while watching TV doesn’t.
D. Reading is good for one’s mental health while watching TV is bad for it.
【答案】28. A 29. B 30. D 31. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了阅读与看电视的不同体验及对人的影响。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“I know people who say they don’t watch television, and I always nod and agree. Reading requires intelligence, and television is merely entertainment, right?(我知道有些人说他们不看电视,我总是点头表示同意。阅读需要智力,而电视仅仅是娱乐,对吗?)”可知,作者通过“总是点头同意”暗示自己也不看好电视。故选A。
【29题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第二段中“I watched the first four-hour-long episodes back to back. When I stood up from the couch I felt sick, and it wasn’t just the cookies, popcorn and peanut butter sandwiches I’d had without noticing. It was dark outside, and I felt ashamed.(我back to back看了第一集四小时长的剧集。当我从沙发上站起来时,我感到不舒服,这不仅仅是因为我不经意地吃了饼干、爆米花和花生酱三明治。外面很黑,我感到很惭愧)”可知,作者连续不断地看了四小时的剧集,直到天黑都没有发现。因此,“back to back”在此处的意思是“一个接一个,不间断地”。与选项B“one after another without a break (一个接一个不间断)”一致。故选B。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中“Why did I feel so much better and guilt-free? (为什么我感觉好多了,而且没有负罪感呢?)”以及第五段中“All the research says reading a book is good for you.(所有的研究都表明读书对你有好处)”可知,作者在阅读《朋友》后感觉更好,没有负罪感,是因为她认为阅读比看电视更有价值。故选D。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段中“Our brains have to work to translate the black squiggles (弯弯曲曲的线条) on the page into words and then interpret the meaning and intent (意图) of those words. When a character is described as tall with brown hair, a reader creates her own picture. TV takes all that imagination away.(我们的大脑必须努力将页面上的黑色曲线翻译成单词,然后解释这些单词的含义和意图。当一个角色被描述为棕色头发的高个子时,读者会自己想象出她的样子。电视把所有的想象力都带走了)”可知,从第五段介绍的所有研究中可以得出:阅读是主动的,而看电视是被动的。故选A。
D
Musk, Hawking, Gates — the tech giants have redoubled their warnings about how we could destroy ourselves with technology. But they’re not talking about deliberately pushing buttons to trigger disaster. They mean accidentally killing ourselves with something that we invent for our benefit.
It’s a little embarrassing to have to admit that accidental deaths are increasing in a world that our ancestors made safer for hundreds of years. Our grandparents saw the invention of the automobile, the bulldozer (推土机) and so on, and they made them all safer. However, nowadays, we put a smartphone on every hand, and now more than 1000 distraction-related crashes happen on our roads every day. Kids and pets die of heatstroke (中暑) inside cars — we are on track to set a new record for hot car deaths in 2021. We may not have to worry about AI, but our innovations are quietly outpacing our ability.
We place blind trust in complex systems that reveal little about how they work. It seems that we have superhuman abilities, and consumers seem willing to play along. They drive at a speed of 80 mph with a phone and a cup of coffee, and they are proud of their multitasks. Sure, other people on phones are dangerous, but you can smoothly switch your attention and notice when any emergency occurs, right?
When we misjudged a situation in the past, we got immediate feedback. But technology can place the consequences of our missteps at a distance. Delayed reactions, complex chain reactions — these are all part of how technology works. But having adapted to a world of new inventions, we are crazy about driver-less cars, seldom stopping to consider what could go wrong later down the road. Worse still, technology is even hacking our feedback system. We get excited when we check our phone while driving. Edith Harbaugh, whose company, Launch Darkly, specializes in the controlled release of new technology into the wild, pointed out that we’re creating a dangerously unbalanced system of actions and rewards: “We are not given ice creams every time we do something safe.”
So it is too late to worry about threatening technology, which is upon us. The modern world is breaking everything we know about staying safe. If we have any hope of staying alive with the rise of the machines, we are going to need to learn to survive the things we have today.
32. Why is the warning of tech giants mentioned in Paragraph 1?
A. To give a definition. B. To highlight their wisdom.
C. To offer background information. D. To introduce the topic.
33. Which is NOT the reason why technology is threatening?
A. We believe in complex systems blindly.
B. We create too many intelligent inventions.
C. Our ability cannot keep pace with innovations.
D. Technology can’t give us feedback instantly.
34. If the passage continues, what may be talked about?
A. The rise of the machines. B. The destruction of the world.
C. The measures to deal with the problem. D. The worries about threatening technology.
35. What is the best title for the text?
A. Every Coin Has Two Sides B. Technology is Outpacing our ability
C. Technology is Killing us D. How Should We Tackle Machines
【答案】32. D 33. B 34. C 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了科技发展带来的潜在危险,特别是由于人们对科技的过度信任和依赖,可能导致意外事故的发生。阐述了科技发展与人类安全之间的关系,并呼吁人们需要学会在现有科技环境下生存,以应对未来可能出现的风险。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Musk, Hawking, Gates — the tech giants have redoubled their warnings about how we could destroy ourselves with technology. But they’re not talking about deliberately pushing buttons to trigger disaster. They mean accidentally killing ourselves with something that we invent for our benefit.(马斯克、霍金、盖茨——这些科技巨头们一再强烈警告,我们可能会如何因技术而自我毁灭。但他们所说的并不是故意按下按钮引发灾难,而是指我们可能会因为发明出来旨在造福自己的东西而意外地害死自己。)”提到马斯克、霍金、盖茨等科技巨头对人类可能因技术而自我毁灭的警告,指出不是故意引发灾难,而是因本为造福自己而发明的东西意外害死自己。而接下来的段落围绕现代技术带来的意外危险展开论述,如智能手机使用导致的交通事故、人们对复杂系统的盲目信任以及技术对反馈系统的干扰等。所以第一段提到科技巨头的警告是为了引出话题。故选D。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“We may not have to worry about AI, but our innovations are quietly outpacing our ability.(我们或许不必担心人工智能,但我们的创新正悄然超越我们的驾驭能力。)”可知,我们的创新正悄然超越我们的能力,这意味着我们无法很好地应对和利用这些创新,从而使技术具有威胁性,选项C是原因之一;根据文章第三段“We place blind trust in complex systems that reveal little about how they work.(我们盲目信任那些几乎不透露其工作原理的复杂系统。)”可知,我们盲目信任那些几乎不透露其工作原理的复杂系统,这使得技术具有威胁性,选项A是原因之一;根据文章第四段“When we misjudged a situation in the past, we got immediate feedback. But technology can place the consequences of our missteps at a distance.(在过去,当我们对某种情况判断失误时,我们会立即得到反馈。但技术却可能会让我们错误行为的后果在一段时间后才显现出来。)”可知,过去我们判断失误能立即得到反馈,但技术会让我们错误行为的后果延迟显现,即技术不能立即给予我们反馈,这也是技术具有威胁性的一个原因,选项D是原因之一。只有选项B未提及。故选B。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“So it is too late to worry about threatening technology, which is upon us. The modern world is breaking everything we know about staying safe. If we have any hope of staying alive with the rise of the machines, we are going to need to learn to survive the things we have today.(所以,现在才担心威胁性的技术已经为时过晚,因为这些技术已经来到我们身边。现代世界正在打破我们所熟知的一切保障安全的方法。如果我们希望在机器不断发展的情况下继续生存下去,我们就需要学会如何在我们如今拥有的这些东西的环境中生存。)”可推测,文章接下来很可能会具体讨论如何在这样的技术环境中生存,也就是针对前面提到的问题,提出相应的解决措施。故选C。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知,文章开篇通过科技巨头的警告指出人类可能因技术意外害死自己,接着具体阐述了现代技术带来的意外危险,如智能手机导致的交通事故、对复杂系统的盲目信任、技术反馈延迟等,这些都表明技术正以意外的方式威胁着人类的安全。选项C“Technology is Killing us(技术正在杀死我们)”准确地表达了文章的核心观点,即技术虽然是为了造福人类而发明的,但却意外地对人类造成了致命的威胁,符合文章内容,最适合作为本文标题。故选C。
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。
In a global world, employers often look for candidates with international experience, such as studies abroad or volunteer programs. ___36___
1. Studying abroad helps you step out of your comfort zone.
If you’ve decided to live a new experience in a new environment, this shows your willingness to learn and adapt to new environments. Stepping out of your normality and out of your comfort zone allows you to expand your skills and learn more about yourself as a person. ___37___
2. Studying in another country improves your communication skills.
If you’re studying a new language abroad, you’ll be improving your communication skills in that language at least! ___38___ Finding new ways of doing things can help you improve your verbal and negotiation skills.
3. Planning your study trip abroad contributes to your project management skills.
___39___ From even the little things such as getting a new SIM card, to the bigger things such as applying for a visa, everything takes investigation, organization, and implementation — skills which you can easily apply to your professional life!
4. ___40___
Studying or working in a new country is an enlightening experience which can open your eyes to new cultures, languages, and a new way of life. These experiences will give you the ability to see things from multiple points of view and consider things with a more global viewpoint. Employers value those who can make decisions based on multiple points of view.
A. Experiencing new cultures opens your mind.
B. Meeting new people in a new country gives you a chance to network.
C. It also gives you an opportunity to challenge yourself and grow.
D. We’re here to explain how studying abroad can help your career.
E. The organization around studying abroad is actually pretty extensive.
F. Here are some ways to step out of your comfort zone and into greatness.
G. When faced with a language barrier, you’ll learn new skills to communicate with someone who doesn’t understand you.
【答案】36. D 37. C 38. G 39. E 40. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了在全球化背景下,雇主看重有国际经验的求职者,并阐述了出国留学对个人职业发展的帮助。
【36题详解】
上文“In a global world, employers often look for candidates with international experience, such as studies abroad or volunteer programs.(在全球化的世界里,雇主通常会寻找有国际经验的候选人,比如出国留学或参加志愿项目)”指出雇主对有国际经验求职者的青睐。D选项“We’re here to explain how studying abroad can help your career.(我们在这里解释出国留学如何有助于你的职业发展)”承接上文,引出下文要具体说明出国留学对职业的帮助,与上文衔接自然,点明了文章主旨。故选D项。
【37题详解】
上文“Stepping out of your normality and out of your comfort zone allows you to expand your skills and learn more about yourself as a person.(走出你的常规和舒适区可以让你拓展技能,更多地了解自己)”说明走出舒适区的好处。C选项“It also gives you an opportunity to challenge yourself and grow.(它也给你一个挑战自我和成长的机会)”进一步阐述了走出舒适区的意义,是对上文的补充,句中“It”指代上文“Stepping out of your normality and out of your comfort zone”。故选C项。
【38题详解】
上文“If you’re studying a new language abroad, you’ll be improving your communication skills in that language at least!(如果你在国外学习一门新的语言,你至少会提高你的语言沟通技巧!)”提到在国外学新语言能提高沟通能力。G选项“When faced with a language barrier, you’ll learn new skills to communicate with someone who doesn’t understand you.(当你遇到语言障碍时,你会学到与不懂你的人交流的新技巧)”具体说明了学习一门新的语言的作用,可以提高沟通能力,与上文逻辑紧密。故选G项。
【39题详解】
下文“From even the little things such as getting a new SIM card, to the bigger things such as applying for a visa, everything takes investigation, organization, and implementation — skills which you can easily apply to your professional life!(从像办理新SIM卡这样的小事,到像申请签证这样的大事,一切都需要调查、组织和实施——这些技能你可以很容易地应用到你的职业生涯中)”详细说明了留学过程中需要做的各种事情。E选项“The organization around studying abroad is actually pretty extensive.(围绕出国留学的安排实际上相当广泛)”概括了下文内容,引出下文关于留学事务安排的阐述。故选E项。
【40题详解】
下文“Studying or working in a new country is an enlightening experience which can open your eyes to new cultures, languages, and a new way of life. These experiences will give you the ability to see things from multiple points of view and consider things with a more global viewpoint.(在一个新的国家学习或工作是一次有启发性的经历,它能让你了解新的文化、语言和新的生活方式。这些经历将让你能够从多个角度看待事物,并以更全球化的视角考虑问题)”强调了在新国家学习或工作能让人接触新文化,开阔视野。A选项“Experiencing new cultures opens your mind.(体验新的文化能开阔你的思维)”与下文内容相符,点明了这一部分的主题,适合作段小标题。故选A项。
第三部分:语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Mark Bertram lost the tips of two fingers at work in 2018. After two operations, Bertram decided to make light of his condition by asking Eric Catalano, a tattoo (纹身) artist, to ___41___ fingernail tattoos for him. His ___42___ made everyone in the studio ___43___ until they saw the final ___44___.
“Everything turned from ‘funny’ to ‘amazing’,” Catalano recalled.
Catalano posted a photo of the tattoos, a pair of fingernails that looked so ___45___ that people could hardly believe their eyes. Catalano never thought the image would become a hit worldwide.
It ___46___ Catalano further into the world of paramedical (医疗辅助工作的) tattooing. Now some people with life-changing scars travel long distances to ___47___ him. They enter Catalano’s studio to ___48___ the artistic healing they saw online. ___49___ flesh-toned inks and a needle, Catalano transforms his clients’ ____50____ about themselves.
Leslie Pollan was bitten on the face by a puppy in 2014. She underwent countless operations to correct the scar on her lip. “Traditional operations made me feel ____51____,” she says. “So I search for other ____52____.” Catalano hid Pollan’s lip scar ____53____, giving her confidence back. “You don’t understand until you’ve been through it,” Pollan says. “It made me have a different ____54____ to life.”
Every time Catalano sees his customers’ satisfaction, he thinks his work is ____55____ and he will keep doing it.
41. A. create B. cover C. highlight D. preserve
42. A. motivation B. excuse C. idea D. command
43. A. worry B. laugh C. hesitate D. freeze
44. A. offer B. approval C. edition D. result
45. A. real B. flexible C. typical D. familiar
46. A. challenged B. pushed C. rewarded D. restricted
47. A. advertise B. assist C. thank D. visit
48. A. look for B. run into C. get over D. put aside
49. A. Catching sight of B. Paying attention to C. Making use of D. Getting rid of
50. A. complaints B. promises C. views D. memories
51. A. disappointed B. hopeful C. shocked D. grateful
52. A. adventures B. opportunities C. options D. examples
53. A. partly B. casually C. temporarily D. perfectly
54. A. suggestion B. attitude C. taste D. routine
55. A. pioneering B. demanding C. outstanding D. worthwhile
【答案】41. A 42. C 43. B 44. D 45. A 46. B 47. D 48. A 49. C 50. C 51. A 52. C 53. D 54. B 55. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲的是纹身师Eric Catalano如何通过其独特的医疗纹身技艺,帮助那些因意外或手术留下疤痕的人们重拾自信和积极的生活态度。
【41题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:经过两次手术后,Bertram决定请纹身师Eric Catalano为他制作指甲纹身,以此来淡化自己的状况。A. create创造,创作;B. cover覆盖;C. highlight强调;D. preserve保护。根据下文“fingernail tattoos for him”可知,Bertram请纹身师为他创作指甲纹身。故选A。
【42题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他的想法让工作室里的每个人都笑了,直到他们看到最后的结果。A. motivation动机;B. excuse借口;C. idea想法;D. command命令。根据上文“fingernail tattoos for him”和语境可知,让纹身师创作指甲纹身是他的一个想法,故选C。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他的想法让工作室里的每个人都笑了,直到他们看到最后的结果。A. worry担心;B. laugh笑;C. hesitate犹豫;D. freeze结冰。根据下文“Everything turned from ‘funny’ to ‘amazing’”可知,他的这个想法是有趣的,所以工作室的人都笑了。故选B。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他的想法让工作室里的每个人都笑了,直到他们看到最后的结果。A. offer主动提议;B. approval批准;C. edition版本;D. result结果。根据上文“until they saw the final”可知,最后出来的应该是一个结果。故选D。
【45题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:Catalano发布了一张纹身的照片,一对指甲看起来如此真实,以至于人们几乎不敢相信自己的眼睛。A. real真实的;B. flexible灵活的;C. typical典型的;D. familiar熟悉的。根据下文“that people could hardly believe their eyes”可知,指甲太真实了,以至于人们几乎不敢相信自己的眼睛。故选A。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:它将Catalano进一步推向了医疗辅助纹身的世界。A. challenged挑战;B. pushed推动;C. rewarded奖励;D. restricted限制。根据下文“Catalano further into the world of paramedical (医疗辅助工作的) tattooing”可知,这件事把Catalano进一步推向了医疗辅助纹身的世界。故选B。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:如今,一些因伤痕而生活发生巨变的人会不远万里来找他。A. advertise打广告;B. assist帮助;C. thank感谢;D. visit拜访。根据上文“travel long distances to”可知,那些人是从很远的地方来拜访他。故选D。
【48题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:他们走进卡塔拉诺的工作室,寻找他们在网上看到的那种艺术化的治愈方式。A. look for寻找;B. run into遇到;C. get over克服;D. put aside存储,储蓄。根据下文“the artistic healing they saw online”可知,他们是寻找在网上看到的那种治愈方式。故选A。
【49题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:通过使用肉色墨水和一根针,Catalano改变了他的客户对自己的看法。A. Catching sight of看见;B. Paying attention to注意;C. Making use of使用;D. Getting rid of摆脱。根据下文“flesh-toned inks and a needle”可知,肉色墨水和一根针是Catalano使用的工具。故选C。
【50题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:通过使用肉色墨水和一根针,Catalano改变了他的客户对自己的看法。A. complaints抱怨;B. promises承诺;C. views看法;D. memories回忆。根据上文“Catalano transforms his clients’”和下文“about themselves”可知,Catalano通过创作指甲纹身改变了客户对自己的看法。故选C。
【51题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:传统的手术让我感到失望。A. disappointed失望的;B. hopeful充满希望的;C. shocked震惊的;D. grateful感激的。根据上文“Traditional operations”和下文“Catalano hid Pollan’s lip scar”可知,传统的手术让Leslie Pollan感到失望。故选A。
【52题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:所以我寻找其他选择。A. adventures冒险;B. opportunities机会;C. options选择;D. examples例子。根据上文“Traditional operations made me feel disappointed”和“So I search for other”可知,传统的手术让她失望,所以她寻找别的选择。故选C。
【53题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:Catalano完美地掩盖了Pollan嘴唇上的伤疤,让她重拾信心。A. partly部分地;B. casually随意地;C. temporarily暂时地;D. perfectly完美地。根据下文“giving her confidence back”可知,Catalano应该是完美地掩盖了Pollan嘴唇上的伤疤,这才让她重拾信心。故选D。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:它让我对生活有了不同的态度。A. suggestion建议;B. attitude态度;C. taste味道;D. routine常规。根据上文“giving her confidence back”可知,用纹身遮盖伤疤让她重拾信心,对生活有了不同的态度。故选B。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:每次Catalano看到顾客的满意,他都认为他的工作是值得的,他会继续做下去。A. pioneering开创性的;B. demanding要求高的;C. outstanding杰出的;D. worthwhile值得的。根据上文“his customers’ satisfaction”可知,顾客满意,说明他的工作是值得的。故选D。
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。
Brocade (织锦) is a rich and decorative material, often made of colored silk, with delicate patterns on it. China has a variety of brocades, ____56____ (primary) Shu, Song, Yun and Zhuang brocades.
Chengdu, with a reputation ____57____ the “Land of Abundance”, has a long history of brocade art. Since Sichuan is called “Shu” for short, the brocade ____58____(produce) in Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan, is called Shu brocade.
The earliest records of Shu brocade are from the Spring and Autumn period. By the Warring States period, Shu brocade ____59____ (treasure) widely, becoming an important export product. Thus Chengdu served as the starting point of the famous Southern Silk Road, ____60____ played an important role in connecting China with the outside world. During the Han dynasty, Sichuan silk cloth became so popular that almost every nobleman in the country had ____61____ suit made out of it. And the____62____(centre) government appointed a special officer in Chengdu ____63____ (manage) the brocade industry, which is why Chengdu is also known as the “City of Brocade”.
The Shu brocade industry reached its peak during the Tang, Song, and Yuan dynasties, with more designs and patterns ____64____ (arise). The quality of the material also improved considerably in _____65_____ (compare) to the former versions.
【答案】56. primarily
57. of 58. produced
59. had been treasured
60. which 61. a
62. central
63. to manage
64. arising
65. comparison
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了蜀锦的历史以及流行情况。
【56题详解】
考查副词。句意:中国有各种各样的锦缎,主要是蜀锦、宋锦、云锦和壮锦。修饰后文Shu, Song, Yun and Zhuang brocades,作状语,应用副词primarily。故填primarily。
【57题详解】
考查介词。句意:成都素有“天府之国”的美誉,有着悠久的织锦艺术历史。短语a reputation of表示“有着……的名誉”。故填of。
【58题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:因为四川简称“蜀”,所以在四川的省会成都生产的织锦就被称为蜀锦。此处produce与brocade构成被动关系,故用过去分词作定语。故填produced。
【59题详解】
考查时态语态。句意:到了战国时期,蜀锦已被广泛珍藏,成为重要的出口产品。主语Shu brocade与谓语构成被动关系,根据上文By the Warring States period可知为过去完成时的被动语态。故填had been treasured。
【60题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:因此,成都成为著名的南方丝绸之路的起点,这条丝绸之路在连接中国与外部世界方面发挥了重要作用。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词Southern Silk Road,在从句作主语,指物,故填which。
【61题详解】
考查冠词。句意:在汉代,四川丝绸变得如此流行,以至于几乎每个贵族都有一套用它做的服饰。此处suit为泛指,且是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。
【62题详解】
考查形容词。句意:中央政府在成都任命了一位专门的官员来管理织锦产业,这就是为什么成都也被称为“锦城”。修饰名词government,表示“中央的”应用形容词central。故填central。
【63题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:中央政府在成都任命了一位专门的官员来管理织锦产业,这就是为什么成都也被称为“锦城”。短语appoint sb. to do sth.表示“任命某人做某事”。故填to manage。
【64题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:蜀锦业在唐宋元时期达到顶峰,出现了更多的设计和样式。此处arise与more designs and patterns构成主动关系,故用现在分词作宾补。故填arising。
【65题详解】
考查名词。句意:与以前的版本相比,材料的质量也有了很大的提高。短语in comparison to表示“与……相比较”。故填comparison。
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 你校近期要举办一场以“Impressive changes around me”为主题的摄影展,请你代表学生会给外教Roy写封邮件邀请他参加,内容包括:
1. 时间和地点;2. 活动特色;3. 你的期待。
注意:1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Roy,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Students’ Union
【答案】Dear Roy,
How is it going? I’m writing to invite you to attend a photography exhibition held in our school, whose theme is “Impressive changes around me”. Here is some detailed information.
The exhibition will last for about three hours in the school hall on Feb. 15th. In addition, the exhibition will feature about fifty students’ works centering on the ways people live and work in this fast-developing city. You will surely be amazed by the brilliant pictures and thus more familiar with the city.
I would be very joyful if you could come. I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Students’ Union
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给外教Roy写邮件,邀请他参加学校近期要举办的以“Impressive changes around me”为主题的摄影展。
【详解】1.词汇积累
此外:in addition→besides
方式:way→pattern
一定:surely→certainly
高兴的:joyful→pleased
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:You will surely be amazed by the brilliant pictures and thus more familiar with the city.
拓展句:You will surely be amazed by the pictures which are brilliant and thus more familiar with the city.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m writing to invite you to attend a photography exhibition held in our school, whose theme is “Impressive changes around me”.(运用了whose引导非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】I would be very joyful if you could come.(运用了if引导条件状语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was another competition day.
A tall official was checking all the athletes. “Number Three. John Fisher.” John nodded while a ripple of goosebumps (一阵鸡皮疙瘩) shot up his backbone. He should be calm as he had trained pretty hard for the race. However, he had a headache and a sense of imbalance from his poor sleep the night before, Scenes of the last competition filled his head, when he had put in a good effort, doing what he thought was enough only to see another man beat him. The bitter taste of loss spread slowly in his mouth even now.
Suddenly, John felt a “man” in black standing beside him, who looked quite familiar. He looked at John and sneered (讥笑), “Hey. You are not good enough. You’re going to fail like in the last competition!” How dare he say that? John angrily punched (拳打) him, who, however, disappeared into thin air. John remembered the early mornings when he was the first to arrive at the training ground, pushing himself through one more set of exercises each time. Determined not to let this negative voice affect him, he took a deep breath and looked ahead.
“Now, everyone, follow me,” the official said and led the group into the arena (运动场). John looked over at the other competitors, each dressed in a similar uniform, well-trained and prepared. John knew he had a tough race ahead of him. The “man” appeared and sneered again “Good luck. You’re going to need it!”
Ignoring the “man” and the competitors, John placed his fingers against the starting line and put his body in position. “What should I do first?” he wondered, All the strategies he had planned the night before were gone. He could feel the eye of the crowd on him and he wasn’t ready.
Paragraph 1:
Bang! John dashed out, but his foot almost slipped.
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Paragraph 2:
The “man” in black appeared and congratulated him, too.
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【答案】Paragraph 1:
Bang! John dashed out, but his foot almost slipped. He quickly regained his balance, his heart pounding in his chest. The adrenaline surged through him, pushing him forward. He focused on the track ahead, blocking out the cheers and jeers of the crowd. His muscles worked in perfect harmony, each stride bringing him closer to the finish line. As he rounded the final bend, he saw the leaders just ahead. With a final burst of speed, he sprinted towards them, his lungs burning and his legs screaming in protest. But he didn’t let up, his determination propelling him forward. To his surprise, he crossed the finish line in second place, just inches behind the winner.
Paragraph 2:
The “man” in black appeared and congratulated him, too. “Well done, John,” he said, his tone no longer sneering but genuinely impressed. “You’ve come a long way. Remember, it’s not about winning every time, it’s about pushing yourself to be better, about facing your fears and rising above them.” John stared at the “man”, realizing he was a figment of his own doubts and insecurities. “Thanks,” he muttered, feeling a sense of relief wash over him. He turned to his coach and teammates, who were cheering him on. For the first time, he felt like he truly belonged. He knew he still had a lot to learn and many more races to run, but today, he had proven to himself that he could compete with the best. And that, he thought, was victory enough.
【解析】
【导语】文章以人物为线索展开,讲述了运动员John Fisher在比赛日前的心理状态和经历。John在即将参加另一场比赛时,感到紧张和不安,部分原因是他前一晚睡眠不佳导致的头痛和失衡感,以及上一次比赛失败的阴影。在赛场上,他遇到了一个似乎很熟悉的“黑衣人”的讥笑,这激起了他的愤怒,但他努力不让这种负面情绪影响自己。尽管John努力保持冷静,但当他准备起跑时,他感到计划好的策略都消失了,他感受到了来自观众的目光,并意识到自己还没有完全准备好。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段首句内容“砰!John冲了出去,但他的脚差点滑倒。”可知,第一段可描写John艰难完成比赛的过程。
②由第二段首句内容“那个穿黑衣服的“人”也出现了,向他表示祝贺。”可知,第二段可描写比赛结束后,John得到了教练以及队友的赞美,以及John的感悟。
2.续写线索:艰难比赛——冲过终点——众人欢呼——感悟
3.词汇激活
情绪类
集中精力于:focus on/concentrate on
意识到:realize/be aware of
重获:regain/recapture
面对:face/confront
行为类
让某人惊讶的是:to one’s surprise/to one’s amazement
决心:determination/resolution
【点睛】[高分句型1]
As he rounded the final bend, he saw the leaders just ahead.(运用了as引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2]
John stared at the “man”, realizing he was a figment of his own doubts and insecurities.(运用了现在分词realizing作状语,以及省略引导词that的宾语从句作realizing的宾语)
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亳州市第一中学高二下学期3月份英语月考试卷
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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。
例:How much is the shirt?
A. £19. 15. B. £9. 18. C. £9. 15.
答案是C。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What does the woman like best?
A. Shopping. B. Drawing. C. Jogging.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
How does the man usually go to work?
A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By car.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
Who is probably Cathy?
A. The man’s wife. B. The man’s student. C. The man’s neighbor.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What was damaged in the storm?
A. A car. B. The roof. C. A window.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What does the man promise to do?
A. Pass the examination. B. Come to school at once. C. Make up missed lessons.
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。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Coworkers. B. Old classmates. C. Brother and sister.
7. What does the man plan to do next month?
A. Go to the beach. B. Move house. C. Go fishing.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. Why does the man talk to the woman?
A. To cancel a flight. B. To ask for advice. C. To make an apology.
9. When did the woman go to New Zealand last year?
A. In December. B. In October. C. In August.
10. Where did the woman stay in New Zealand?
A. In a camp. B. In a hotel. C. At a local family.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
11. Which of the following is a middle-level course?
A. Scenery Photography. B. Introducing Photography. C. Black and White Photography.
12. How long does Scenery Photography last?
A. Six weeks. B. Ten weeks. C. Sixteen weeks.
13. What do we know about Art of Digital Photography?
A. It’s a flexible course. B. It needs an interview. C. It runs the longest.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
14. What does the man probably think of Bullet Train?
A. Humorous. B. Boring. C. Moving.
15. Which film do the speakers decide to watch?
A. Bullet Train. B. The Railway Children. C. The Adam Project.
16. How much should the speakers pay for the online tickets?
A. $20. B. $10. C. $8.
17. Where will the speakers go next?
A. A restaurant. B. A shopping mall. C. A cinema.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
18. Where can the travelers surely get a free pick-up?
A. At a place near their hotel.
B. At a spot near the surfing place.
C. At a hotel far away from the beach.
19. What do the fees for surfing include?
A. Surfboards. B. Towels. C. Bottled water.
20. What does the speaker remind the travelers to do at last?
A. Wear sunglasses. B. Bring enough food. C. Wear sun-protective clothes.
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
Welcome to Fanfare, the Horn Book’s annual best books list! Which books stand out in our memory and remain in our hearts and imaginations? We hope you enjoy the following works in the picture book category. If you’re interested in reading more about Fanfare authors and illustrators, just click the link at the bottom of this page. Happy Fanfare!
Nesting Dolls
In a family of women with golden brown skin, Anyiaka, a Black girl with a much darker complexion (肤色), feels out of place. Through a set of nesting dolls, her African grandmother provides reassurance. Vivid, digitally created illustrations showcase this loving family’s closeness.
Once upon a Book
Alice is invited inside a book by one of the animal characters from it. She embarks on a thrilling adventure of the imagination, traveling to a coral reef, outer space, and more. Delightful text and lush watercolor illustrations bring readers into this appealing adventure starring an Asian protagonist (主人公).
Maybe a Whale
After Grandpa’s death, Mom takes the narrator on the trip Grandpa had planned to see “his whales”. Rich watercolor illustrations blur sea and sky and show whales in shadows and stars. At night, they hear whales but still can’t see them, and the narrator knows Grandpa remains present. A tender-testament to love and loss.
My Baba’s Garden
Scott’s own grandmother served as the inspiration for Baba, whose silent, meaningful gestures communicate her longing to pass on traditions to her grandson. Smith’s watercolor illustrations bring warmth to every inch of Baba’s kitchen and garden, and even find gentle beauty in earthworms.
21. Which book features a magical journey?
A. Nesting Dolls B. Once upon a Book
C. Maybe a Whale D. My Baba’s Garden
22. What do Nesting Dolls and My Baba’s Garden have in common?
A. They bring nature into their storytelling.
B. They center on themes of family connection.
C. They present illustrations made in watercolor.
D. They explore the dilemma of cultural identity.
23. Where is the text probably from?
A. A book website. B. An essay collection.
C. A travel brochure. D. A literature magazine.
B
On Dec.26, Gelinne was having a cup of coffee at home, gazing out at frozen Beards River. Suddenly, his daughter cried “Look!” Gelinne looked up just in time to see a small aircraft a few hundred yards away, coming down.
As the plane disappeared behind the trees, Gelinne, a former sailor, realized it would land in the river. Without hesitation, he ran down to the waterfront. The plane had slid to a stop on the broad, frozen river, far from shore, sinking. The pilot was standing on the wing. Gelinne knew from his previous training that even a few minutes in the icy water could kill the pilot.
Gelinne tested the ice with his foot and decided not to take any chances walking on it. So he and his son, John, pulled two kayaks (皮划艇) out. “If it can float on the water, it can slide on the ice,” Gelinne said.
The kayaks’ paddles (桨) proved too weak, so the pair tried using sticks to push the boats along. Their first attempts left them spinning in circles. But with effort, they made progress. When Gelinne reached the plane, the pilot was standing on a tail wing, surrounded by open water. Gelinne pushed his kayak off the ice and into the water, paddling toward the pilot and thinking, “What if he panics? What if I fall over?”
With his son nearby, Gelinne focused on keeping the pilot calm, joking, “Just hang on to the kayak as if you were hugging your wife.” The pilot grabbed the kayak’s bow. Gelinne knew he had to get the pilot onto the shelf of unbroken ice. But each time Gelinne tried, the kayak broke through the ice. He needed help.
Soon a police officer arrived and radioed for help. A boat from the local Department of Natural Resources appeared. It picked up the pilot, Steve 71, and rushed him to safety, who would be treated for minor injuries. Later the boat returned to help Gelinne, exhausted, to shore.
The boat had arrived just in time, Gelinne recalled. “I’m 60 years old,” he says. “There was no way I could get him to shore.” Still, he was satisfied.
24. What was Gelinne’s first reaction to the air crash?
A. Hesitant. B. Concerned. C. Scared. D. Surprised.
25. What can be learned from paragraph 4?
A. The plane had sunk to the bottom.
B. The pilot was nearly frozen to death.
C. The kayaks got stuck in floating ice.
D. The rescue was tougher than expected.
26. Why did Gelinne need help?
A. Because his son didn’t help him.
B. Because the kayaks were broken.
C. Because the ice wasn’t solid enough.
D. Because the pilot was too exhausted.
27. Which of the following can best describe Gelinne?
A. Honest and independent. B. Modest and intelligent.
C. Helpful and humorous. D. Generous and cautious.
C
I know people who say they don’t watch television, and I always nod and agree. Reading requires intelligence, and television is merely entertainment, right?
I’m going to Scotland this year, and three different people told me I must watch “Outlander” before I go, which is like “Game of Thrones” for fans of romance novels. I watched the first four-hour-long episodes back to back. When I stood up from the couch I felt sick, and it wasn’t just the cookies, popcorn and peanut butter sandwiches I’d had without noticing. It was dark outside, and I felt ashamed. I had spent half a day on the couch. Research for Scotland? Not exactly.
A few days later I had a library book due: The National Book Award winner The Friend, by Sigrid Nunez. I needed to finish it, so I read the last half straight through. I was absorbed in Nunez’s New York City, worrying about the heroine’s career and her future. I finished the book with tears in my eyes and stood up feeling, well, great.
I had wasted another four hours on my couch. I hadn’t eaten as much junk food because I needed my hands free — and not sticky — so I could turn pages and return the book to the library relatively clean, but I hadn’t moved and once again it was dark outside. Why did I feel so much better and guilt-free?
All the research says reading a book is good for you. It reduces stress, promotes comprehension and imagination, relieves depression, helps you sleep and may contribute to preventing Alzheimer’s (阿尔兹海默症). The act of physically turning a page creates a momentary pause for understanding to sink in. Our brains have to work to translate the black squiggles (弯弯曲曲的线条) on the page into words and then interpret the meaning and intent (意图) of those words. When a character is described as tall with brown hair, a reader creates her own picture. TV takes all that imagination away. But there’s a lot of good TV now. I’d like to say the answer to TV versus books must be, as Aristotle said, “Moderation in all things,” though he never had a television or a computer and had to read his scrolls by candlelight. I agree that too much television is bad for you. I know I feel better if I read, but it won’t stop me from watching too: My second DVD of “Outlander” has just arrived, and as soon as I get this essay done, the rest of my day is free.
28. By “I always nod and agree” (paragraph 1), the author implies that ______ .
A. she doesn’t think highly of TV either
B. she believes those who say they don’t watch TV
C. she should be polite to get the conversation to go on
D. she is not willing to admit that she watches television
29. The phrase “back to back” (paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to “ ______ ”.
A. from morning till night B. one after another without a break
C. looking at the opposite direction D. leaning against the back of the couch
30. The author felt better after reading The Friend than watching “Outlander”, most probably because ______ .
A. she didn’t feel hungry for any snacks
B. the TV series got her to cancel her trip to Scotland
C. the television series was no more attractive than the book
D. she regarded reading as more rewarding than watching TV
31. What can be concluded from all the research introduced in paragraph 5?
A. Reading is active while watching TV is passive.
B. Reading involves physical exercises while watching TV doesn’t.
C. Reading stimulates the brain to concentrate while watching TV doesn’t.
D. Reading is good for one’s mental health while watching TV is bad for it.
D
Musk, Hawking, Gates — the tech giants have redoubled their warnings about how we could destroy ourselves with technology. But they’re not talking about deliberately pushing buttons to trigger disaster. They mean accidentally killing ourselves with something that we invent for our benefit.
It’s a little embarrassing to have to admit that accidental deaths are increasing in a world that our ancestors made safer for hundreds of years. Our grandparents saw the invention of the automobile, the bulldozer (推土机) and so on, and they made them all safer. However, nowadays, we put a smartphone on every hand, and now more than 1000 distraction-related crashes happen on our roads every day. Kids and pets die of heatstroke (中暑) inside cars — we are on track to set a new record for hot car deaths in 2021. We may not have to worry about AI, but our innovations are quietly outpacing our ability.
We place blind trust in complex systems that reveal little about how they work. It seems that we have superhuman abilities, and consumers seem willing to play along. They drive at a speed of 80 mph with a phone and a cup of coffee, and they are proud of their multitasks. Sure, other people on phones are dangerous, but you can smoothly switch your attention and notice when any emergency occurs, right?
When we misjudged a situation in the past, we got immediate feedback. But technology can place the consequences of our missteps at a distance. Delayed reactions, complex chain reactions — these are all part of how technology works. But having adapted to a world of new inventions, we are crazy about driver-less cars, seldom stopping to consider what could go wrong later down the road. Worse still, technology is even hacking our feedback system. We get excited when we check our phone while driving. Edith Harbaugh, whose company, Launch Darkly, specializes in the controlled release of new technology into the wild, pointed out that we’re creating a dangerously unbalanced system of actions and rewards: “We are not given ice creams every time we do something safe.”
So it is too late to worry about threatening technology, which is upon us. The modern world is breaking everything we know about staying safe. If we have any hope of staying alive with the rise of the machines, we are going to need to learn to survive the things we have today.
32. Why is the warning of tech giants mentioned in Paragraph 1?
A. To give a definition. B. To highlight their wisdom.
C. To offer background information. D. To introduce the topic.
33. Which is NOT the reason why technology is threatening?
A. We believe in complex systems blindly.
B. We create too many intelligent inventions.
C. Our ability cannot keep pace with innovations.
D. Technology can’t give us feedback instantly.
34. If the passage continues, what may be talked about?
A. The rise of the machines. B. The destruction of the world.
C. The measures to deal with the problem. D. The worries about threatening technology.
35. What is the best title for the text?
A. Every Coin Has Two Sides B. Technology is Outpacing our ability
C. Technology is Killing us D. How Should We Tackle Machines
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。
In a global world, employers often look for candidates with international experience, such as studies abroad or volunteer programs. ___36___
1. Studying abroad helps you step out of your comfort zone.
If you’ve decided to live a new experience in a new environment, this shows your willingness to learn and adapt to new environments. Stepping out of your normality and out of your comfort zone allows you to expand your skills and learn more about yourself as a person. ___37___
2. Studying in another country improves your communication skills.
If you’re studying a new language abroad, you’ll be improving your communication skills in that language at least! ___38___ Finding new ways of doing things can help you improve your verbal and negotiation skills.
3. Planning your study trip abroad contributes to your project management skills.
___39___ From even the little things such as getting a new SIM card, to the bigger things such as applying for a visa, everything takes investigation, organization, and implementation — skills which you can easily apply to your professional life!
4. ___40___
Studying or working in a new country is an enlightening experience which can open your eyes to new cultures, languages, and a new way of life. These experiences will give you the ability to see things from multiple points of view and consider things with a more global viewpoint. Employers value those who can make decisions based on multiple points of view.
A. Experiencing new cultures opens your mind.
B. Meeting new people in a new country gives you a chance to network.
C. It also gives you an opportunity to challenge yourself and grow.
D. We’re here to explain how studying abroad can help your career.
E. The organization around studying abroad is actually pretty extensive.
F. Here are some ways to step out of your comfort zone and into greatness.
G. When faced with a language barrier, you’ll learn new skills to communicate with someone who doesn’t understand you.
第三部分:语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Mark Bertram lost the tips of two fingers at work in 2018. After two operations, Bertram decided to make light of his condition by asking Eric Catalano, a tattoo (纹身) artist, to ___41___ fingernail tattoos for him. His ___42___ made everyone in the studio ___43___ until they saw the final ___44___.
“Everything turned from ‘funny’ to ‘amazing’,” Catalano recalled.
Catalano posted a photo of the tattoos, a pair of fingernails that looked so ___45___ that people could hardly believe their eyes. Catalano never thought the image would become a hit worldwide.
It ___46___ Catalano further into the world of paramedical (医疗辅助工作的) tattooing. Now some people with life-changing scars travel long distances to ___47___ him. They enter Catalano’s studio to ___48___ the artistic healing they saw online. ___49___ flesh-toned inks and a needle, Catalano transforms his clients’ ____50____ about themselves.
Leslie Pollan was bitten on the face by a puppy in 2014. She underwent countless operations to correct the scar on her lip. “Traditional operations made me feel ____51____,” she says. “So I search for other ____52____.” Catalano hid Pollan’s lip scar ____53____, giving her confidence back. “You don’t understand until you’ve been through it,” Pollan says. “It made me have a different ____54____ to life.”
Every time Catalano sees his customers’ satisfaction, he thinks his work is ____55____ and he will keep doing it.
41. A. create B. cover C. highlight D. preserve
42. A. motivation B. excuse C. idea D. command
43. A. worry B. laugh C. hesitate D. freeze
44. A. offer B. approval C. edition D. result
45. A. real B. flexible C. typical D. familiar
46. A. challenged B. pushed C. rewarded D. restricted
47. A. advertise B. assist C. thank D. visit
48. A. look for B. run into C. get over D. put aside
49. A. Catching sight of B. Paying attention to C. Making use of D. Getting rid of
50. A. complaints B. promises C. views D. memories
51. A. disappointed B. hopeful C. shocked D. grateful
52. A. adventures B. opportunities C. options D. examples
53. A. partly B. casually C. temporarily D. perfectly
54. A. suggestion B. attitude C. taste D. routine
55. A. pioneering B. demanding C. outstanding D. worthwhile
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。
Brocade (织锦) is a rich and decorative material, often made of colored silk, with delicate patterns on it. China has a variety of brocades, ____56____ (primary) Shu, Song, Yun and Zhuang brocades.
Chengdu, with a reputation ____57____ the “Land of Abundance”, has a long history of brocade art. Since Sichuan is called “Shu” for short, the brocade ____58____(produce) in Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan, is called Shu brocade.
The earliest records of Shu brocade are from the Spring and Autumn period. By the Warring States period, Shu brocade ____59____ (treasure) widely, becoming an important export product. Thus Chengdu served as the starting point of the famous Southern Silk Road, ____60____ played an important role in connecting China with the outside world. During the Han dynasty, Sichuan silk cloth became so popular that almost every nobleman in the country had ____61____ suit made out of it. And the____62____(centre) government appointed a special officer in Chengdu ____63____ (manage) the brocade industry, which is why Chengdu is also known as the “City of Brocade”.
The Shu brocade industry reached its peak during the Tang, Song, and Yuan dynasties, with more designs and patterns ____64____ (arise). The quality of the material also improved considerably in _____65_____ (compare) to the former versions.
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 你校近期要举办一场以“Impressive changes around me”为主题的摄影展,请你代表学生会给外教Roy写封邮件邀请他参加,内容包括:
1. 时间和地点;2. 活动特色;3. 你的期待。
注意:1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Roy,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Students’ Union
第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was another competition day.
A tall official was checking all the athletes. “Number Three. John Fisher.” John nodded while a ripple of goosebumps (一阵鸡皮疙瘩) shot up his backbone. He should be calm as he had trained pretty hard for the race. However, he had a headache and a sense of imbalance from his poor sleep the night before, Scenes of the last competition filled his head, when he had put in a good effort, doing what he thought was enough only to see another man beat him. The bitter taste of loss spread slowly in his mouth even now.
Suddenly, John felt a “man” in black standing beside him, who looked quite familiar. He looked at John and sneered (讥笑), “Hey. You are not good enough. You’re going to fail like in the last competition!” How dare he say that? John angrily punched (拳打) him, who, however, disappeared into thin air. John remembered the early mornings when he was the first to arrive at the training ground, pushing himself through one more set of exercises each time. Determined not to let this negative voice affect him, he took a deep breath and looked ahead.
“Now, everyone, follow me,” the official said and led the group into the arena (运动场). John looked over at the other competitors, each dressed in a similar uniform, well-trained and prepared. John knew he had a tough race ahead of him. The “man” appeared and sneered again “Good luck. You’re going to need it!”
Ignoring the “man” and the competitors, John placed his fingers against the starting line and put his body in position. “What should I do first?” he wondered, All the strategies he had planned the night before were gone. He could feel the eye of the crowd on him and he wasn’t ready.
Paragraph 1:
Bang! John dashed out, but his foot almost slipped.
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Paragraph 2:
The “man” in black appeared and congratulated him, too.
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