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内江一中高二英3月考试题 第I卷 (选择题 共95分) 第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节听下面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.What drink will the man order? A. An apple juice. B. A tomato juice. C. A cold beer. 2.What do we know about Jack? A. He will work on the project. B.He is not tough enough. C. He has little patience. 3.Where does the conversation take place? A. At a subway station. B. At an airport. C. In a taxi. 4.What does the woman want to do? A. Have a rest. B. Go to the movies. C. Visit Jeff with the man. 5.What happened to the woman? A. She couldn’t find Mr. Beringer. B.She was late for an interview. C.She failed to get a job. 第二节听下面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。 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。 6.What does the man want to reserve? A. A business suite. B. Two double rooms. C. Three single rooms. 7.When will the man check in? A.On December 16th. B. On December 19th. C. On December 23rd. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。 8.Where do the speakers prefer to go? A. Hawaii. B. Europe. C. The Bahamas. 9.What will the speakers probably do next? A. Calculate the travel fees. B. Call their friends. C. Book their flight. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10.What does the woman dislike about the play? A. The clothes. B. The acting. C. The set. 11.Who is the man’s old classmate? A. The actress. B. The director. C. The screenwriter. 12.When does the conversation take place? A. At the beginning of a play. B. In the middle of a play. C. At the end of a play. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13.What did Landon succeed in doing? A.Managing his own business. B.Completing a degree in Computer. C.Getting into a college. 14.How much does Jason’s school charge per year now? A. $20,000. B. $40,000. C. $60,000. 15.What does the man think of college education? A. It costs less now. B. It isn’t necessary. C. It is meaningful. 16.What are the speakers talking about? A. What major to choose. B. Whether to go to college. C. How to pay for university. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.What should people do to rent a Nice Ride bike? A. Show the ID card. B. Download an app. C. Get the membership card. 18.What encourage more people to choose biking? A.The short supply of gas. B.Concerns about the environment. C.The request of the government. 19.Which country has the largest bike-share program? A. Australia. B. The US. C. China. 20.How does the US Department of Transportation support cycling? A. Build on-street bike lanes. B. Provide thousands of bikes. C. Start bike-share programs. 第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节阅读理解(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 Participating in art competitions is essential for students to gain formal recognition and impress college admission officers. Today, we have a list of art competitions on regional, national, and international scales. EarthX Eco-Art Competition It invites young artists aged 5-22 to create 2-D or 3-D art that illustrates the theme: Protectors for the Planet. The theme can be interpreted in various ways, including individuals taking action towards a more sustainable planet, or highlighting the efforts of environmental leaders working to sustain ecosystems. Deadline: March 8, 2024 The Children’s Drawing Contest Sponsored by International Certification Organization Network, the contest, whose theme this year is “Passing on Our Precious Earth to The Future”, invites children aged 7-15 worldwide to draw the kind of natural environment they would like to live in. 48 winners will receive special memorabilia. All entrants will receive a participation prize. Medium: Drawings with any type of paint, pastel, etc. Deadline: May 31, 2024 Science without Borders Challenge The competition is open to children and young people under the age of 16. We welcome entries from both groups and individuals to create art to promote public awareness of the need to preserve, protect, and restore nature. The theme is “The Sixth Extinction” and you can focus on the protection of endangered species. Acceptable media include paint, pencil, marker, crayon, ink, felt, and oil pastel. Deadline: March 4, 2024 The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, the longest-running literary and art competition in the US, provides opportunities and academic awards for creative young people to express their talent. The theme this year is “Tell Your Climate Story”. Students in the 9th to 12th grades can submit poetry, fiction and nonfiction to show their understanding of environmental issues. Deadline: June 10, 2024 1. On which date can participants send their entries to EarthX Eco-Art Competition? A. May 6, 2024. B. March 15, 2024. C. April 28, 2024. D. February 9, 2024. 2. Which competition best suits teenagers good at writing poems? A. EarthX Eco-Art Competition. B. The Children’s Drawing Contest. C. Science without Borders Challenge. D. The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. 3. What do the four competitions have in common? A. They target students under the age of 20. B. They are about environmental protection. C. They require participants to write a story. D. They only accept entries from individuals. 【答案】1. D 2. D 3. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个艺术比赛的情况。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据EarthX Eco-Art Competition部分中“Deadline: March 8, 2024(截止日期：2024年3月8日)”并结合选项可知，参赛者可于2024年2月9日递交参赛作品予EarthX生态艺术比赛。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards部分中“Students in the 9th to 12th grades can submit poetry, fiction and nonfiction to show their understanding of environmental issues.(9至12年级的学生可以提交诗歌、小说和非小说类作品，以展示他们对环境问题的理解)”可知，The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards最适合擅长写诗的青少年。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段部分“The theme can be interpreted in various ways, including individuals taking action towards a more sustainable planet, or highlighting the efforts of environmental leaders working to sustain ecosystems.(这一主题可以有多种解释，包括个人为实现更可持续的地球而采取的行动，或强调致力于维持生态系统的环境领导者的努力)”；第二部分“Sponsored by International Certification Organization Network, the contest, whose theme this year is “Passing on Our Precious Earth to The Future”, invites children aged 7-15 worldwide to draw the kind of natural environment they would like to live in.(该比赛由国际认证组织网络主办，今年的主题是“把我们珍贵的地球留给未来”，邀请世界各地7-15岁的儿童画出他们想要生活的自然环境)”；第三部分“We welcome entries from both groups and individuals to create art to promote public awareness of the need to preserve, protect, and restore nature.(我们欢迎团体或个人参赛，创作艺术作品，以提高公众对保存、保护和恢复自然的意识)”以及第四部分“Students in the 9th to 12th grades can submit poetry, fiction and nonfiction to show their understanding of environmental issues.(9至12年级的学生可以提交诗歌、小说和非小说类作品，以展示他们对环境问题的理解)”可知，这四项比赛的共同之处在于都是关于环境保护的。故选B。 B When I bought a house in Portland four years ago, I immediately began designing my dream garden, intending to remove the weeds and plant some vegetables or long-lasting flowers. I soon discovered, however, that the soil was unproductive, clay-heavy and littered with stones. In previous, much tinier gardens, I’d fix it with a few bags of high-quality soil from the nursery. Replacing this vastly greater quantity of dirt was neither practical nor financially possible. Instead, I decided to remediate (补救) what I already had. The challenge before me was to revitalize the soil. Two core principles of modern agriculture can guide this shift: minimizing soil disturbance and emphasizing biodiversity. In practice, growing crops by turns, prioritizing organic inputs over chemical fertilizers, integrating crops, trees and livestock, and shielding soil from being washed away with cover crops, often work. I tried to apply such methods in my garden. Where once there was only grass, I created a pond, a rock garden, a wildflower field and raised beds for vegetables. I let plants grow and decompose by themselves in a natural way. I also introduced different plants and revived its ecological communities. In May, I decided to relocate a flowering plant. As I dug the plant out, all manner of life emerged. Earthworms swung from the roots. A daddy longlegs hurried for shelter. Below the plant I even noticed the fine white lattice of a fungal mycelium. Running my fingers through the soil, I understood, more clearly than ever before, that I transformed much more than my yard — it completely changed the way I think about soil. It’s not simply as a medium for life, but as a living entity (个体) in its own right. Although science still lacks an agreed definition of life, textbooks highlight criteria widely considered to differentiate the living and nonliving. Soil meets many of them: It has a highly organized structure. It has a capacity for active self-preservation. It grows. It breathes. And it can die. 4. How did the author use to improve the soil? A. By adding rich soil. B. By covering it with bags. C. By removing the weeds. D. By applying chemical fertilizer. 5. What does the underlined word “shielding” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Exposing. B. Separating. C. Sheltering. D. Monitoring. 6. What is the purpose of paragraph 4? A. To explain the process of transplanting. B. To illustrate the prevention of insect attacks. C. To stress the competition of different species. D. To state the formation of multi-species communities. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Soul of Soil B. The Vitality of the Wild C. The Art of Gardening D. The Whisper of Flowers 【答案】4. A 5. C 6. D 7. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文 。文章讲述作者四年前在波特兰买房后打理花园，面对贫瘠土壤，采用现代农业方法改良，最终对土壤有全新认知的过程。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“In previous, much tinier gardens, I’d fix it with a few bags of high-quality soil from the nursery.(以前，在那些小得多的花园里，我会用从苗圃买来的几袋优质土壤来改良土壤)”可知，作者过去是通过添加优质土壤来改善土壤的，也就是添加肥沃的土壤。故选A项。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Two core principles of modern agriculture can guide this shift: minimizing soil disturbance and emphasizing biodiversity. In practice, growing crops by turns, prioritizing organic inputs over chemical fertilizers, integrating crops, trees and livestock(现代农业的两个核心原则可以指导这一转变：尽量减少土壤扰动和强调生物多样性。在实践中，轮流种植作物；优先使用有机肥料而非化肥；将农作物、树木以及家畜进行整合)”和划线词后面“…soil from being washed away with cover crops (用覆盖作物来……土壤被冲走)”可知，这里说的是一些现代农业的原则及实践方法，提到用覆盖作物来防止土壤被冲走，划线词在此处应是“保护、防护”的意思，与“Sheltering”意思相近。故选C项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“In May, I decided to relocate a flowering plant. As I dug the plant out, all manner of life emerged. Earthworms swung from the roots. A daddy longlegs hurried for shelter. Below the plant I even noticed the fine white lattice of a fungal mycelium.(五月的时候，我决定移栽一株开花植物。当我把这株植物挖出来时，各种各样的生物都冒了出来。蚯蚓在根部扭动着，一只长脚蜘蛛匆匆寻找藏身之处。在这株植物的下方，我甚至还看到了真菌菌丝体那细密的白色网状结构)”可知，本段描述了作者在移栽开花植物时，看到了蚯蚓、长脚蜘蛛以及真菌菌丝体等各种各样的生物出现，展现了多种生物共存的情况，目的是说明形成了多物种的群落。故选D项。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“The challenge before me was to revitalize the soil. (摆在我面前的挑战是重振土壤)”和最后一段“Running my fingers through the soil, I understood, more clearly than ever before, that I transformed much more than my yard — it completely changed the way I think about soil. It’s not simply as a medium for life, but as a living entity (个体) in its own right.(我用手指穿过土壤，比以往任何时候都更清楚地意识到，我改变的不仅仅是我的院子——它完全改变了我对土壤的看法。它不仅仅是作为生命的媒介，而且本身就是一个有生命的实体)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者打理花园改造土壤的过程，通过实践对土壤有了新的认识，认为土壤不仅仅是生命的介质，它本身就是一个有生命的个体，强调了土壤的重要性及独特“生命力”，因此，A选项“土壤的灵魂”作为标题最为合适，能够概括文章的主旨。故选A项。 C A new report connects eating eggs to an increased risk of heart disease. The results follow several earlier studies that found eating eggs was generally healthy. The study collects data from six other earlier studies. It shows a 6 percent increased risk of heart disease when the number of eggs a person ate each day increased by half an egg. Norrina Allen, an associate professor at Northwestern University said that, in the United States, eggs are generally one of the top sources of cholesterol (胆固醇) in a person’s daily food. People with higher levels of cholesterol in their food are at increased risk of the development of heart disease later in life. However, Allen added that she would not say that eggs are completely unhealthy. “I’m not saying that people should take them completely out of their food,” she said. “I’m just suggesting that people eat them in a proper amount.” Some experts believe the new study does not prove that eggs are causing heart disease. “Cholesterol’s role in the development of heart disease has been discussed for more than 30 years,” said Dennis Bruemmer, an associate professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. “This study does have clear shortcomings, including self-reporting at a single time point,” he added. Bruemmer said, “Eggs in moderation (适度) are probably acceptable from a nutritional standpoint.” “Moderation,” he added, “is less than one egg a day, including eggs in foods such as bread.” Holly Andersen, a doctor at the New York-Presbyterian/ Weill Cornell Medical Center, agrees that the study has “real shortcomings”. One problem Andersen has with the study is that a lot of the egg-eating people in the study also appeared to be eating much meat and processed meat. “If you’re taking a lot of processed meat, it doesn’t matter how many eggs you’re eating,” Andersen said. Also, Andersen said, “The study can only show there is a relation between eggs eating and heart disease. But it cannot prove eggs are the cause of the disease. It may just be that people eating a lot of eggs are also taking a lot of bacon.” 8. What does Norrina Allen agree with? A. Eggs are completely unhealthy. B. Eggs contain the most cholesterol. C. Eggs should be eaten in a right amount. D. Eggs have no connection with heart disease. 9. What is Bruemmer’s attitude towards the study? A. Interested. B. Doubtful. C. Indifferent. D. Hopeful. 10. What can we learn from Holly Andersen’s words? A. Eggs and meat cannot be eaten together. B. Processed meat may cause heart disease. C. Processed meat should be avoided. D. The study is supported by evidence. 11. What’s the best title for the text? A. Do Eggs Cause Heart Disease? B. Are Eggs the Top Source of Cholesterol? C. What’s the Proper Amount of Eggs Eaten? D. Is the Cholesterol to Blame for Heart Disease? 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. B 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了鸡蛋与心脏病风险之间的关系，并引用了多位专家的观点。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第2段“I’m just suggesting that people eat them in a proper amount.(我只是建议人们适量食用鸡蛋)”可知，Norrina Allen认为鸡蛋应该适量食用。故选C。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第3段“This study does have clear shortcomings, including self-reporting at a single time point,(这项研究确实有明显的缺点，包括在单一时间点的自我报告)”可推知，Bruemmer对这项研究持怀疑态度。故选B。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第5段“Holly Andersen, a doctor at the New York-Presbyterian/ Weill Cornell Medical Center, agrees that the study has “real shortcomings”. One problem Andersen has with the study is that a lot of the egg-eating people in the study also appeared to be eating much meat and processed meat.If you’re taking a lot of processed meat, it doesn’t matter how many eggs you’re eating,(纽约长老会/威尔·康奈尔医学中心的医生霍莉·安德森（Holly Andersen）同意这项研究具有“真正的缺点”。安德森（Andersen）对这项研究的一个问题是，研究中的许多人似乎也在吃很多肉和加工的肉。如果你摄入大量加工肉类，吃多少鸡蛋并不重要)”可知，Holly Andersen提到研究中食用鸡蛋较多的人群可能同时摄入大量加工肉类，并指出“若摄入大量加工肉，鸡蛋数量无关紧要”，暗示加工肉可能是心脏病的诱因。由此推知，加工肉类可能导致心脏病。故选B。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“A new report connects eating eggs to an increased risk of heart disease.(一份新报告将食用卵与心脏病的风险增加联系起来)”可知，本文主要讨论了鸡蛋与心脏病之间的关系，并引用了多位专家的观点。由此可知，最佳标题是“Do Eggs Cause Heart Disease?(鸡蛋会导致心脏病吗？)”。故选A。 D Many animals depend upon sound to find food or communicate with one another. These species understandably suffer when loud motorways cut through their habitats. Scientists have long documented the ecological damage caused by noise pollution. It has always been assumed, however, that noise is a problem unique to animals. But a new study by Ali Akbar Ghotbi-Ravandi, a botanist in Tehran, has revealed that plants fell victim to it too. Working with a team of colleagues, Dr Ghotbi-Ravandi grew two species in his lab that are commonly found in urban environments. The plants were grown from seed and allowed to mature for two months in the same space before they were divided into two groups. One group was exposed to 73 decibels of traffic noise recorded from a busy motorway in Tehran for 16 hours a day. The other group was left to grow in silence. After 15 days had passed, samples were taken from the youngest fully expanded leaves on every plant in the experiment and studied. Analysis of their leaves revealed that the chemicals which are indicators of stress in plants were found at much higher levels in the species exposed to the traffic noise. The team also found that certain chemicals normally associated with healthy growth in plants were present at significantly reduced levels in the plants exposed to the noise. Even the weight of the freshly-cut leaves differed — leaves from plants exposed to noise consistently weighed less than those from plants grown in silence. Dr Ghotbi-Ravandi’s findings make it clear that, though plants lack ears, the vibrations (震动) generated by the noise of traffic still bothers them enough to cause strong stress responses that are not much different to those that would be found in plants exposed to extreme conditions. The next question is whether all noise pollution affects all species in the same way. The natural world is by no means silent. Whether some plant species have evolved to adapt to the noisy environment, which might one day be collected and transplanted in urban areas, is a mystery worth exploring. 12. What does the author stress in paragraph 1? A. The influence of noise on plants. B. Effects motorways have on animals. C. The importance of sound for animals. D. Problems plants have surviving in nature. 13. How did Dr Ghotbi-Ravandi conduct the experiment? A. By choosing two rare plant species. B. By collecting samples from old leaves. C. By making plants grow along motorways. D. By studying plants grown in different conditions. 14. What can we know from Dr Ghotbi-Ravandi’s experiment? A. Plants exposed to noise were less stressful. B. Changes of chemicals in leaves were unclear. C. Leaves of plants grown in silence weighed more. D. Plants grew more slowly when grown in silence. 15. What might researchers do in the future? A. To improve the adapting ability of plants. B. To develop new species with high survival rate. C. To set more restrictions on urban traffic noise. D. To find plants suitable for noisy urban areas. 【答案】12. A 13. D 14. C 15. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了噪音也会对植物产生影响，解释了研究开展的经过以及发现。 【12题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Many animals depend upon sound to find food or communicate with one another. These species understandably suffer when loud motorways cut through their habitats. Scientists have long documented the ecological damage caused by noise pollution. It has always been assumed, however, that noise is a problem unique to animals. But a new study by Ali Akbar Ghotbi-Ravandi, a botanist in Tehran, has revealed that plants fell victim to it too. (许多动物依靠声音来寻找食物或相互交流。当嘈杂的高速公路穿过它们的栖息地时，这些物种遭受痛苦是可以理解的。科学家们早就记录了噪音污染造成的生态破坏。然而，人们一直认为噪音是动物特有的问题。但德黑兰植物学家Ali Akbar Ghotbi-Ravandi的一项新研究表明，植物也成为了它的受害者)”可知，作者在第一段强调了噪音对植物的影响。故选A。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“One group was exposed to 73 decibels of traffic noise recorded from a busy motorway in Tehran for 16 hours a day. The other group was left to grow in silence. After 15 days had passed, samples were taken from the youngest fully expanded leaves on every plant in the experiment and studied. (其中一组每天16小时暴露在来自德黑兰一条繁忙高速公路的73分贝的交通噪音中。另一组则在沉默中成长。15天后，从实验中每棵植物最年轻的完全展开的叶子上采集样本进行研究)”可知，Ghotbi-Ravandi博士通过研究在不同条件下生长的植物进行实验。故选D。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Even the weight of the freshly-cut leaves differed — leaves from plants exposed to noise consistently weighed less than those from plants grown in silence. (即使是刚割下的叶子的重量也有所不同——在噪音环境中生长的植物的叶子总是比在安静环境中生长的植物的叶子轻)”可知，寂静中生长的植物的叶子更重。故选C。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Whether some plant species have evolved to adapt to the noisy environment, which might one day be collected and transplanted in urban areas, is a mystery worth exploring. (是否一些植物物种已经进化到适应嘈杂的环境，有一天可能会被收集并移植到城市地区，这是一个值得探索的谜)”可知，未来研究人员可能会寻找适合嘈杂城市地区的植物。故选D。 第二节阅读填空(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读短文，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。 Go Gardening Gardening provides numerous benefits beyond just fresh vegetables and flowers. It can also aid in weight management, fitness, and mental sharpness. There are more advantages. It’s a fun workout. ____16____ But if you find the idea of working in a garden a bit dull, knowing it's doing you good physically might make it more entertaining. You plant seeds, pull up weeds, move pots, and push a lawnmower (剪草机) etc. ____17____ Even better, whatever your age, it is an activity with a purpose — and one that might keep you in motion longer than traditional exercise. It reduces your risk of heart disease. Even though gardening may not involve high-intensity exercise, it still provides heart-health benefits. ____18____ The benefits come from a combination of physical exercise and the stress reduction that ‘playing in the dirt’ provides. ____19____ Having dirt under your fingernails may be a sign of poor hygiene (卫生), but scientists say it could also be a mark of good health. Thanks to beneficial bacteria found in soil, gardening may improve your immune system, helping you get sick less and fight off infections easier, according to research that includes a 2015 study published in the international journal Immuno Targets and Therapy. It increases co-ordination (配合) and strength. Hand and finger strength, flexibility and coordination are essential for everyday tasks like opening jars, carrying packages and picking up children. ____20____ A. It boosts your immune system. B. It helps you stay fit physically and mentally. C. It’s nice to get out in the garden on a sunny day to give it a tidy. D. In fact, gardening can contribute to reducing the risk of a heart attack. E. Gardening is a great way to maintain those fine motor (肌肉运动的) skills and muscles. F. The gardening tasks actually provide a whole-body workout for adults over 65 years old. G. More than just good exercise for your body, gardening provides a workout for your brain. 【答案】16. C 17. F 18. D 19. A 20. E 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了从事园艺的好处。 【16题详解】 根据后文“But if you find the idea of working in a garden a bit dull, knowing it's doing you good physically might make it more entertaining.(但如果你觉得在花园里工作有点无聊，知道它对你的身体有好处可能会让它更有趣)”可知，本空与下文为转折关系，要说跟“在花园里工作好”有关的话题，故C项“It’s nice to get out in the garden on a sunny day to give it a tidy.(在一个阳光明媚的日子里到花园里去整理一下真是太好了)”能引起下文，符合题意。故选C项。 【17题详解】 根据前文“You plant seeds, pull up weeds, move pots, and push a lawnmower (剪草机) etc.(你播种，拔草，搬花盆，推割草机等等)”可知，此处介绍了一些园艺活动，由下文“Even better, whatever your age, it is an activity with a purpose--and one that might keep you in motion longer than traditional exercise.(更棒的是，无论你的年龄多大，这都是一项有目的的活动——它可能会让你比传统运动保持更长时间的运动)”可知，本空要说跟“园艺活动与年龄”有关的话题，故F选项“The gardening tasks actually provide a whole-body workout for adults over 65 years old.(园艺工作实际上为65岁以上的成年人提供了一种全身锻炼)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选F项。 【18题详解】 由小标题“It reduces your risk of heart disease.(它能降低你患心脏病的风险)”可知，本段主要介绍了园艺降低心脏病风险，故D项“In fact, gardening can contribute to reducing the risk of a heart attack.(事实上，园艺有助于降低心脏病发作的风险)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选D项。 【19题详解】 空处为本段小标题，由下文“Having dirt under your fingernails may be a sign of poor hygiene (卫生), but scientists say it could also be a mark of good health. Thanks to beneficial bacteria found in soil, gardening may improve your immune system, helping you get sick less and fight off infections easier, according to research that includes a 2015 study published in the international journal Immuno Targets and Therapy.(指甲里有脏东西可能是不卫生的表现，但科学家表示，这也可能是身体健康的标志。根据一项研究，包括2015年发表在国际期刊《免疫目标与治疗》上的一项研究，由于土壤中发现的有益细菌，园艺可以改善你的免疫系统，帮助你少生病，更容易抵抗感染)”可知，本段主要介绍了园艺工作能增强免疫系统，故A项“It boosts your immune system.(它能增强你的免疫系统)”可以作为小标题。故选A项。 【20题详解】 由小标题“It increases co-ordination (配合) and strength.(它能增强协调性和力量)”及上文“Hand and finger strength, flexibility and coordination are essential for everyday tasks like opening jars, carrying packages and picking up children.(手和手指的力量、灵活性和协调性对于打开罐子、搬运包裹和接孩子等日常工作至关重要)”可知，园艺工作能增强协调性和力量，故E项“Gardening is a great way to maintain those fine motor (肌肉运动的) skills and muscles.(园艺是保持这些精细运动技能和肌肉的好方法)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选E项。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分 30 分) 第一节完形填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从短文后所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中， Adam Wolfers believes that his son’s autism (自闭症) has a positive impact on his hobby of photography.10-year-old Morgan has always possessed a ___21___ eye for capturing the world around him through his camera. Diagnosed with autism at the age of3, Morgan has had a hard time ___22___ with others. ___23___ these difficulties, he has shown an exceptional talent for noticing details that ___24___ others. Morgan has found clarity and focus in nature, particularly in the vivid colors and shapes of plants, leading him to ___25___ the art of nature photography. Not ___26___ with merely capturing pictures, Morgan has even established his own photography business, becoming one of the top sellers in a local shop. ___27___ , he donates ten percent of his ___28___ to support autistic artists through the Blue Ribbon Arts Initiative. However, his motivation for photography ___29___ financial gain, as he simply wants to share the beauty he ____30____ with others. His work has gained ____31____ , with one of his photos picked by National geographic for ____32____ in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. His parents teared up as they told what his photography means. Morgan’s photography has become his having grace (体面) because it gets people to look ____33____ his issues. “He’s going to make his ____34____ ,” his mother said. Morgan advises all of us to try new things and explore our ____35____ and what we want to do. In other words, don’t be afraid to see things differently. 21. A. elegant B. typical C. unique D. optimistic 22. A. fighting B. interacting C. agreeing D. competing 23. A. Without B. For C. From D. Despite 24. A. escape B. hit C. touch D. depress 25. A. admire B. explore C. transform D. promote 26. A. amused B. familiar C. content D. bored 27. A. Remarkably B. Undoubtedly C. Accidentally D. Dramatically 28. A. salaries B. profits C. budgets D. expenses 29. A. results in B. arises from C. goes beyond D. consists of 30. A. recalls B. imagines C. engages D. encounters 31. A. recognition B. expectation C. strength D. assessment 32. A. examination B. display C. investigation D. exposure 33. A. for B. up C. into D. past 34. A. decision B. living C. way D. fortune 35. A. principle B. intelligence C. ambition D. limits 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了患有自闭症的10岁男孩摩根在摄影方面展现出非凡天赋，他通过摄影克服交流困难，不仅在摄影事业上取得成功，还通过捐赠支持其他自闭症艺术家，他的作品获得认可，其故事给人们带来鼓励，要勇于尝试新事物、探索自身极限。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：10岁的摩根一直具有独特的视角，通过他的相机捕捉周围的世界。A. elegant优雅的；B. typical典型的；C. unique独特的；D. optimistic乐观的。根据后文“he has shown an exceptional talent for noticing details”可知摩根有着独特的视角，能够注意到细节，故选C项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：摩根在三岁时被诊断出患有自闭症，他很难与他人互动。A. fighting打架；B. interacting互动；C. agreeing同意；D. competing竞争。根据上文“Diagnosed with autism at the age of 3”可知摩根患有自闭症，因此与他人互动有困难，故选B项。 【23题详解】 考查介词词义辨析。句意：尽管有这些困难，他还是表现出了注意到别人容易忽略的细节的非凡才能。A. Without没有；B. For为了；C. From来自；D. Despite尽管。根据后文“he has shown an exceptional talent for noticing details”可知，摩根虽然有困难，但仍然表现出非凡的才能，表示“尽管”应用despite，故选D项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同第3题。A. escape逃脱；未被注意；B. hit打击；C. touch触碰；D. depress使沮丧。根据上文“exceptional talent for noticing details”可知摩根具备注意细节的超凡能力，可推理出此处说的是别人注意不到的细节，故选A项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：摩根在大自然中找到了清晰度和焦点，特别是在植物的鲜艳色彩和形状中，这促使他探索自然摄影的艺术。A. admire欣赏；B. explore探索；C. transform转变；D. promote促进。根据后文“the art of nature photography”可知后文说的是自然摄影的艺术，可推理出此处说的是摩根开始探索自然摄影的艺术，故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：摩根并不满足于仅仅拍摄照片，他还建立了自己的摄影生意，成为当地一家商店的顶级卖家之一。A. amused有趣的；B. familiar熟悉的；C. content满足的；D. bored无聊的。根据后文“Morgan has even established his own photography business”可知摩根甚至成立了自己的摄影生意，可推理出摩根并不满足于仅仅拍摄照片，还建立了自己的摄影生意，故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：值得注意的是，他将自己利润的百分之十捐赠给蓝丝带艺术计划，以支持自闭症艺术家。A. Remarkably引人注目地；B. Undoubtedly无疑地；C. Accidentally意外地；D. Dramatically戏剧性地。根据文中“he donates ten percent of his...to support autistic artists”可知摩根将自己的利润捐赠出去，这一行为是值得注意的，故选A项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：同第7题。A. salaries工资；B. profits利润；C. budgets预算；D. expenses费用。根据上文“he has even established his own photography business”可知摩根建立了自己的摄影生意，可推理出捐赠的不是工资，而是摄影生意的利润，故选B项。 【29题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：然而，他对摄影的动机不仅仅是经济收益，因为他只是想与他人分享他所遇到的美。A. results in导致；B. arises from产生于；C. goes beyond超出；D. consists of组成。根据后文“as he simply wants to share the beauty”可知后文说的是他只是想与他人分享美，可推理出摩根对摄影的动机不仅仅是经济收益，go beyond符合语境，故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同第9题。A. recalls回想起；B. imagines想象；C. engages参与；D. encounters遇到。根据上文“Morgan has even established his own photography business”以及“he simply wants to share the beauty”可知摩根成立了自己的摄影生意，可推理出他想要分享他所遇到的美，故选D项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他的作品获得了认可，他的一张照片被《国家地理》选中，在宾夕法尼亚州联邦展出。A. recognition认可；B. expectation期待；C. strength力量；D. assessment评估。根据后文“with one of his photos picked by National Geographic”可知后文说的是他的一张照片被《国家地理》选中，可推理出他的作品获得了认可，故选A项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：同第11题。A. examination检查；B. display展示；C. investigation调查；D. exposure曝光。根据上文“his photos picked by National Geographic”可知他的照片被《国家地理》选中并展出，故选B项。 【33题详解】 考查介词词义辨析。句意：摩根的摄影已经成为他的体面，因为它让人们不再关注他的问题。A. for为了；B. up向上；C. into到……里面；D. past超过。根据后文“his issues”可知摩根的摄影让人们不再关注他身体上的问题，look past表示“超越，忽略”，符合语境，故选D项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“他将会走出自己的道路，”他的母亲说。A. decision决定；B. living生活方式；C. way道路；D. fortune财富。根据上文“Morgan’s photography has become his having grace”可知摩根的摄影已经成为他的体面，可推理出摩根通过摄影走出了自己的道路，故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：摩根建议我们所有人都尝试新事物，探索我们的极限以及我们想做的事情。A. principle原则；B. intelligence智力；C. ambition野心；D. limits极限。根据上文“try new things and explore our...and what we want to do”可知摩根建议人们尝试新事物以及我们想做的事，可推理出此处说的是摩根建议我们探索自己的极限，故选D项。 第二节语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读短文内容，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Humans have created a colorful global civilization throughout their long development, and the civilization of China is ___36___ important part of the world civilization. As a ___37___ (represent) feature of Chinese civilization, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a medical science ___38___ was formed and developed in the daily life of the people and in their fight against diseases over thousands of years. It has produced a positive effect ___39___ the nation’s prosperity (繁荣) and the progress of human civilization. TCM has created unique views on fitness, on diseases and on the prevention and treatment of diseases during its long history. It represents a combination of natural and social sciences, including profound philosophical (哲学的) ideas of the Chinese nation. Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, a number of national and local nature reserves (保护区) ___40___(establish), and research has also been conducted on the protection of rare and ___41___ (endanger) Chinese medicinal resources. TCM and Western medicine have their diverse ___42___ (strength), so they can work together ___43___ (protect) people from diseases and improve public health. It has been spread to 183 countries and regions around the world and has been playing ___44___ (it) part in promoting world peace and ____45____ (improve)the well-being of humans. 【答案】36. an 37. representative 38. that##which 39. on/upon 40. have been established 41. endangered 42. strengths 43. to protect 44. its 45. improving 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中医作为中华文明的重要组成部分，其形成、发展、特点以及对人类文明的贡献，同时还提到了中医资源的保护以及中医与西医的合作。 【36题详解】 考查冠词。句意：人类在漫长的发展过程中创造了丰富多彩的全球文明，而中华文明是世界文明的重要组成部分。修饰可数名词单数，表示泛指，用不定冠词；空后单词为元音音素开头，用an。故填an。 【37题详解】 考查形容词。句意：中医作为中华文明的一个代表性特征，是在人民数千年的日常生活和与疾病斗争中形成和发展起来的一门医学科学。空处为形容词形式修饰名词“feature”，意为“代表性的”。故填representative。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：中医作为中华文明的一个代表性特征，是在人民数千年的日常生活和与疾病斗争中形成和发展起来的一门医学科学。空处为定语从句的关系词；先行词为“a medical science”，关系词在定语从句中担当主语，用关系代词which或that。故填which或that。 【39题详解】 考查介词。句意：对国家的繁荣和人类文明的进步产生了积极影响。空处为介词，构成短语：an effect on/upon，意为“对……的影响”，符合句意。故填on或upon。 【40题详解】 考查谓语动词。句意：自1949年中华人民共和国成立以来，建立了许多国家和地方自然保护区，并对珍稀濒危中药资源的保护进行了研究。空处为本句谓语动词，根据时间状语“Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949”可知，主句时态为现在完成时；主语为“a number of national and local nature reserves (保护区) ”，复数，和动词“establish”之间为被动关系，所以用被动语态。故填have been established。 【41题详解】 考查形容词。句意：自1949年中华人民共和国成立以来，建立了许多国家和地方自然保护区，并对珍稀濒危中药资源的保护进行了研究。空处为形容词形式修饰空后的名词“resources”，意为“濒危的”。故填endangered。 【42题详解】 考查名词。句意：中医和西医各有优势，因此可以携手合作，保护人们免受疾病侵害，改善公共卫生。空处为名词形式担当宾语；根据空前的“diverse”可知，空处为名词的复数形式。故填strengths。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：中医和西医各有优势，因此可以携手合作，保护人们免受疾病侵害，改善公共卫生。空处为非谓语动词担当目的状语，用动词不定式形式。故填to protect。 【44题详解】 考查代词。句意：中医已经传播到世界183个国家和地区，并在促进世界和平、改善人类福祉方面发挥着作用。修饰名词用形容词性物主代词。故填its。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：中医已经传播到世界183个国家和地区，并在促进世界和平、改善人类福祉方面发挥着作用。空处为非谓语动词担当介词后的宾语，用动名词形式。故填improving。 第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom对中国的传统节日很感兴趣，请你给他写一封信介绍你最喜欢的传统节日，内容如下： 1.传统节日的名称和日期 2.传统节日的习俗以及意义 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear Tom, I’m delighted to hear that you’re interested in traditional Chinese festivals. My favorite one is the Spring Festival, which falls on the first day of the first lunar month. There are various customs during the Spring Festival. People clean their houses thoroughly before the festival to sweep away bad luck. On New Year’s Eve, families get together to have a big dinner, which is called the reunion dinner. We also set off fireworks to drive away evil spirits and welcome good fortune. Another important custom is giving red envelopes filled with money to children, symbolizing good wishes for their healthy growth. The Spring Festival is of great significance as it represents the beginning of a new year. It’s a time for family reunions, showing love and care for relatives. It also reflects the strong bonds within Chinese families and the pursuit of happiness and harmony. Hope you can experience the charm of the Spring Festival someday. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生对于你的美国朋友Tom对中国的传统节日很感兴趣这一情况，给他写一封信介绍你最喜欢的传统节日。 【详解】1.词汇积累 高兴的：delighted→ glad 各种各样的：various→ all kinds of 对……感兴趣：be interested in→ be keen to 展示：showing→ demonstrating 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Another important custom is giving red envelopes filled with money to children, symbolizing good wishes for their healthy growth. 拓展句：Another important custom is giving red envelopes filled with money to children, which symbolize good wishes for their healthy growth. 【点睛】【高分句型1】My favorite one is the Spring Festival, which falls on the first day of the first lunar month.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】It’s a time for family reunions, showing love and care for relatives.（运用了非谓语动词中的现在分词作状语。） 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。 At noon that day, I drove back to my house after the performance. Just as I entered the living room, I heard a gentle sound coming from the bedroom upstairs—it was the sound of my favorite violin. “Thief!” I dashed upstairs. Sure enough, as expected, a boy of about 12 years old was petting my violin. The boy had messy hair and a thin face, his oversized coat seemingly filled with something. At first glance, I found a new pair of shoes missing. It seemed that he was surely a thief. Then, I saw his eyes full of fear and despair. My anger was immediately replaced by a smile, I asked, “Are you Mr. Ram’s nephew, Michael? I’m his housekeeper. Two days ago, I heard his nephew living in the countryside will come. It must be you. You’re really like him!” On hearing my words, the boy was first astonished, but then quickly said, “Has my uncle gone out? I think I’d better first go out for a walk and visit him again in a while.” I nodded and asked the boy who was preparing to put down the violin, “Do you like to play the violin so much?” “Yes, but I’m so poor that I can’t afford it,” the boy replied. “Then, I give this violin to you.” The boy looked at me questioningly, but he picked up the violin. Going out to the living room, he suddenly saw on the wall my huge color photo I performed in the Sydney Opera House. He involuntarily trembled for a moment and ran out without looking back. I was sure that the boy had understood what happened because no one would decorate the living room with the housekeeper’s photo. Paragraph 1: A few years later, I was invited to be a judge at a music competition of senior high school students. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: After the competition, “Michael” ran to me, holding a violin box. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Paragraph 1: A few years later, I was invited to be a judge at a music competition of senior high school students. Fascinated by the gentle sound of one participant, I was wholeheartedly impressed by his wonderful performance and solid strength. As I flicked my eyes up to glance at the performer, I was so astonished to see a thin face, so familiar, yet now lit up with joy and confidence. The “thief”! For an instant, I was amazed that the kindness I offered to cover the boy’s misconduct would made such a big difference! Paragraph 2: After the competition, “Michael” ran to me, holding a violin box. He asked with a tremble in his voice, with his thin face reddening with excitement, “Sir, do you recognize me? The nephew! It’s your kindness that enlightenes my life, so does your violin. Today, I can give back this violin to you without regret...” Tears welled up in my eyes. Never had I anticipated that a tiny white lie would inject such great power into others and change their life. 【解析】 【分析】本文以人物为线索展开，作者结束表演返回家中，却发现一个大约12岁的头发凌乱、脸庞消瘦的小男孩想要偷走自己心爱的小提琴，他充满恐惧的眼神使得作者不忍责罚他，而是假借一个善意的谎言将小提琴送给了他。但事实上，男孩已经知道作者对他说了一个善意的谎言。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“几年后，我被邀请在一个高中生音乐比赛中担任评委。”，再结合第二段的开头可知，当年的男孩也来参加了比赛，故第一段的内容应该是描写作者认出这个男孩的情景以及男孩在比赛中的表现。 ②由第二段首句内容“比赛结束后，“Michael”拿着一个小提琴盒跑了过来。”可知，第二段应该是描写男孩感谢作者当年的善举以及作者自身的感悟。 2.续写线索：担任评委——被音乐吸引——认出男孩——彼此相认——男孩表示感谢——作者的感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①.看：glance at / have a look at ②.对……印象深刻：be impressed by / have a deep impression on ③.预料：anticipate / expect / foresee 情绪类 ①.惊讶：astonished / surprised / amazed ②.喜悦：joy / pleasure / delight 【点睛】[高分句型1]. As I flicked my eyes up to glance at the performer, I was so astonished to see a thin face, so familiar, yet now lit up with joy and confidence. （由从属连词as引导的时间状语从句） [高分句型2]. Never had I anticipated that a tiny white lie would inject such great power into others and change their life. （由连接词that引导的宾语从句作anticipated的宾语，且运用了部分倒装） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 内江一中高二英3月考试题 第I卷 (选择题 共95分) 第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节听下面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.What drink will the man order? A. An apple juice. B. A tomato juice. C. A cold beer. 2.What do we know about Jack? A. He will work on the project. B.He is not tough enough. C. He has little patience. 3.Where does the conversation take place? A. At a subway station. B. At an airport. C. In a taxi. 4.What does the woman want to do? A. Have a rest. B. Go to the movies. C. Visit Jeff with the man. 5.What happened to the woman? A. She couldn’t find Mr. Beringer. B.She was late for an interview. C.She failed to get a job. 第二节听下面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。 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。 6.What does the man want to reserve? A. A business suite. B. Two double rooms. C. Three single rooms. 7.When will the man check in? A.On December 16th. B. On December 19th. C. On December 23rd. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。 8.Where do the speakers prefer to go? A. Hawaii. B. Europe. C. The Bahamas. 9.What will the speakers probably do next? A. Calculate the travel fees. B. Call their friends. C. Book their flight. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10.What does the woman dislike about the play? A. The clothes. B. The acting. C. The set. 11.Who is the man’s old classmate? A. The actress. B. The director. C. The screenwriter. 12.When does the conversation take place? A. At the beginning of a play. B. In the middle of a play. C. At the end of a play. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13.What did Landon succeed in doing? A.Managing his own business. B.Completing a degree in Computer. C.Getting into a college. 14.How much does Jason’s school charge per year now? A. $20,000. B. $40,000. C. $60,000. 15.What does the man think of college education? A. It costs less now. B. It isn’t necessary. C. It is meaningful. 16.What are the speakers talking about? A. What major to choose. B. Whether to go to college. C. How to pay for university. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.What should people do to rent a Nice Ride bike? A. Show the ID card. B. Download an app. C. Get the membership card. 18.What encourage more people to choose biking? A.The short supply of gas. B.Concerns about the environment. C.The request of the government. 19.Which country has the largest bike-share program? A. Australia. B. The US. C. China. 20.How does the US Department of Transportation support cycling? A. Build on-street bike lanes. B. Provide thousands of bikes. C. Start bike-share programs. 第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节阅读理解(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 Participating in art competitions is essential for students to gain formal recognition and impress college admission officers. Today, we have a list of art competitions on regional, national, and international scales. EarthX Eco-Art Competition It invites young artists aged 5-22 to create 2-D or 3-D art that illustrates the theme: Protectors for the Planet. The theme can be interpreted in various ways, including individuals taking action towards a more sustainable planet, or highlighting the efforts of environmental leaders working to sustain ecosystems. Deadline: March 8, 2024 The Children’s Drawing Contest Sponsored by International Certification Organization Network, the contest, whose theme this year is “Passing on Our Precious Earth to The Future”, invites children aged 7-15 worldwide to draw the kind of natural environment they would like to live in. 48 winners will receive special memorabilia. All entrants will receive a participation prize. Medium: Drawings with any type of paint, pastel, etc. Deadline: May 31, 2024 Science without Borders Challenge The competition is open to children and young people under the age of 16. We welcome entries from both groups and individuals to create art to promote public awareness of the need to preserve, protect, and restore nature. The theme is “The Sixth Extinction” and you can focus on the protection of endangered species. Acceptable media include paint, pencil, marker, crayon, ink, felt, and oil pastel. Deadline: March 4, 2024 The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, the longest-running literary and art competition in the US, provides opportunities and academic awards for creative young people to express their talent. The theme this year is “Tell Your Climate Story”. Students in the 9th to 12th grades can submit poetry, fiction and nonfiction to show their understanding of environmental issues. Deadline: June 10, 2024 1. On which date can participants send their entries to EarthX Eco-Art Competition? A. May 6, 2024. B. March 15, 2024. C. April 28, 2024. D. February 9, 2024. 2. Which competition best suits teenagers good at writing poems? A. EarthX Eco-Art Competition. B. The Children’s Drawing Contest. C. Science without Borders Challenge. D. The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. 3. What do the four competitions have in common? A. They target students under the age of 20. B. They are about environmental protection. C. They require participants to write a story. D. They only accept entries from individuals. B When I bought a house in Portland four years ago, I immediately began designing my dream garden, intending to remove the weeds and plant some vegetables or long-lasting flowers. I soon discovered, however, that the soil was unproductive, clay-heavy and littered with stones. In previous, much tinier gardens, I’d fix it with a few bags of high-quality soil from the nursery. Replacing this vastly greater quantity of dirt was neither practical nor financially possible. Instead, I decided to remediate (补救) what I already had. The challenge before me was to revitalize the soil. Two core principles of modern agriculture can guide this shift: minimizing soil disturbance and emphasizing biodiversity. In practice, growing crops by turns, prioritizing organic inputs over chemical fertilizers, integrating crops, trees and livestock, and shielding soil from being washed away with cover crops, often work. I tried to apply such methods in my garden. Where once there was only grass, I created a pond, a rock garden, a wildflower field and raised beds for vegetables. I let plants grow and decompose by themselves in a natural way. I also introduced different plants and revived its ecological communities. In May, I decided to relocate a flowering plant. As I dug the plant out, all manner of life emerged. Earthworms swung from the roots. A daddy longlegs hurried for shelter. Below the plant I even noticed the fine white lattice of a fungal mycelium. Running my fingers through the soil, I understood, more clearly than ever before, that I transformed much more than my yard — it completely changed the way I think about soil. It’s not simply as a medium for life, but as a living entity (个体) in its own right. Although science still lacks an agreed definition of life, textbooks highlight criteria widely considered to differentiate the living and nonliving. Soil meets many of them: It has a highly organized structure. It has a capacity for active self-preservation. It grows. It breathes. And it can die. 4. How did the author use to improve the soil? A. By adding rich soil. B. By covering it with bags. C. By removing the weeds. D. By applying chemical fertilizer. 5. What does the underlined word “shielding” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Exposing. B. Separating. C. Sheltering. D. Monitoring. 6. What is the purpose of paragraph 4? A. To explain the process of transplanting. B. To illustrate the prevention of insect attacks. C. To stress the competition of different species. D. To state the formation of multi-species communities. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Soul of Soil B. The Vitality of the Wild C. The Art of Gardening D. The Whisper of Flowers C A new report connects eating eggs to an increased risk of heart disease. The results follow several earlier studies that found eating eggs was generally healthy. The study collects data from six other earlier studies. It shows a 6 percent increased risk of heart disease when the number of eggs a person ate each day increased by half an egg. Norrina Allen, an associate professor at Northwestern University said that, in the United States, eggs are generally one of the top sources of cholesterol (胆固醇) in a person’s daily food. People with higher levels of cholesterol in their food are at increased risk of the development of heart disease later in life. However, Allen added that she would not say that eggs are completely unhealthy. “I’m not saying that people should take them completely out of their food,” she said. “I’m just suggesting that people eat them in a proper amount.” Some experts believe the new study does not prove that eggs are causing heart disease. “Cholesterol’s role in the development of heart disease has been discussed for more than 30 years,” said Dennis Bruemmer, an associate professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. “This study does have clear shortcomings, including self-reporting at a single time point,” he added. Bruemmer said, “Eggs in moderation (适度) are probably acceptable from a nutritional standpoint.” “Moderation,” he added, “is less than one egg a day, including eggs in foods such as bread.” Holly Andersen, a doctor at the New York-Presbyterian/ Weill Cornell Medical Center, agrees that the study has “real shortcomings”. One problem Andersen has with the study is that a lot of the egg-eating people in the study also appeared to be eating much meat and processed meat. “If you’re taking a lot of processed meat, it doesn’t matter how many eggs you’re eating,” Andersen said. Also, Andersen said, “The study can only show there is a relation between eggs eating and heart disease. But it cannot prove eggs are the cause of the disease. It may just be that people eating a lot of eggs are also taking a lot of bacon.” 8. What does Norrina Allen agree with? A. Eggs are completely unhealthy. B. Eggs contain the most cholesterol. C. Eggs should be eaten in a right amount. D. Eggs have no connection with heart disease. 9. What is Bruemmer’s attitude towards the study? A. Interested. B. Doubtful. C. Indifferent. D. Hopeful. 10. What can we learn from Holly Andersen’s words? A. Eggs and meat cannot be eaten together. B. Processed meat may cause heart disease. C. Processed meat should be avoided. D. The study is supported by evidence. 11. What’s the best title for the text? A. Do Eggs Cause Heart Disease? B. Are Eggs the Top Source of Cholesterol? C. What’s the Proper Amount of Eggs Eaten? D. Is the Cholesterol to Blame for Heart Disease? D Many animals depend upon sound to find food or communicate with one another. These species understandably suffer when loud motorways cut through their habitats. Scientists have long documented the ecological damage caused by noise pollution. It has always been assumed, however, that noise is a problem unique to animals. But a new study by Ali Akbar Ghotbi-Ravandi, a botanist in Tehran, has revealed that plants fell victim to it too. Working with a team of colleagues, Dr Ghotbi-Ravandi grew two species in his lab that are commonly found in urban environments. The plants were grown from seed and allowed to mature for two months in the same space before they were divided into two groups. One group was exposed to 73 decibels of traffic noise recorded from a busy motorway in Tehran for 16 hours a day. The other group was left to grow in silence. After 15 days had passed, samples were taken from the youngest fully expanded leaves on every plant in the experiment and studied. Analysis of their leaves revealed that the chemicals which are indicators of stress in plants were found at much higher levels in the species exposed to the traffic noise. The team also found that certain chemicals normally associated with healthy growth in plants were present at significantly reduced levels in the plants exposed to the noise. Even the weight of the freshly-cut leaves differed — leaves from plants exposed to noise consistently weighed less than those from plants grown in silence. Dr Ghotbi-Ravandi’s findings make it clear that, though plants lack ears, the vibrations (震动) generated by the noise of traffic still bothers them enough to cause strong stress responses that are not much different to those that would be found in plants exposed to extreme conditions. The next question is whether all noise pollution affects all species in the same way. The natural world is by no means silent. Whether some plant species have evolved to adapt to the noisy environment, which might one day be collected and transplanted in urban areas, is a mystery worth exploring. 12. What does the author stress in paragraph 1? A. The influence of noise on plants. B. Effects motorways have on animals. C. The importance of sound for animals. D. Problems plants have surviving in nature. 13. How did Dr Ghotbi-Ravandi conduct the experiment? A. By choosing two rare plant species. B. By collecting samples from old leaves. C. By making plants grow along motorways. D. By studying plants grown in different conditions. 14. What can we know from Dr Ghotbi-Ravandi’s experiment? A. Plants exposed to noise were less stressful. B. Changes of chemicals in leaves were unclear. C. Leaves of plants grown in silence weighed more. D. Plants grew more slowly when grown in silence. 15. What might researchers do in the future? A. To improve the adapting ability of plants. B. To develop new species with high survival rate. C. To set more restrictions on urban traffic noise. D. To find plants suitable for noisy urban areas. 第二节阅读填空(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读短文，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。 Go Gardening Gardening provides numerous benefits beyond just fresh vegetables and flowers. It can also aid in weight management, fitness, and mental sharpness. There are more advantages. It’s a fun workout. ____16____ But if you find the idea of working in a garden a bit dull, knowing it's doing you good physically might make it more entertaining. You plant seeds, pull up weeds, move pots, and push a lawnmower (剪草机) etc. ____17____ Even better, whatever your age, it is an activity with a purpose — and one that might keep you in motion longer than traditional exercise. It reduces your risk of heart disease. Even though gardening may not involve high-intensity exercise, it still provides heart-health benefits. ____18____ The benefits come from a combination of physical exercise and the stress reduction that ‘playing in the dirt’ provides. ____19____ Having dirt under your fingernails may be a sign of poor hygiene (卫生), but scientists say it could also be a mark of good health. Thanks to beneficial bacteria found in soil, gardening may improve your immune system, helping you get sick less and fight off infections easier, according to research that includes a 2015 study published in the international journal Immuno Targets and Therapy. It increases co-ordination (配合) and strength. Hand and finger strength, flexibility and coordination are essential for everyday tasks like opening jars, carrying packages and picking up children. ____20____ A. It boosts your immune system. B. It helps you stay fit physically and mentally. C. It’s nice to get out in the garden on a sunny day to give it a tidy. D. In fact, gardening can contribute to reducing the risk of a heart attack. E. Gardening is a great way to maintain those fine motor (肌肉运动的) skills and muscles. F. The gardening tasks actually provide a whole-body workout for adults over 65 years old. G. More than just good exercise for your body, gardening provides a workout for your brain. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分 30 分) 第一节完形填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从短文后所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中， Adam Wolfers believes that his son’s autism (自闭症) has a positive impact on his hobby of photography.10-year-old Morgan has always possessed a ___21___ eye for capturing the world around him through his camera. Diagnosed with autism at the age of3, Morgan has had a hard time ___22___ with others. ___23___ these difficulties, he has shown an exceptional talent for noticing details that ___24___ others. Morgan has found clarity and focus in nature, particularly in the vivid colors and shapes of plants, leading him to ___25___ the art of nature photography. Not ___26___ with merely capturing pictures, Morgan has even established his own photography business, becoming one of the top sellers in a local shop. ___27___ , he donates ten percent of his ___28___ to support autistic artists through the Blue Ribbon Arts Initiative. However, his motivation for photography ___29___ financial gain, as he simply wants to share the beauty he ____30____ with others. His work has gained ____31____ , with one of his photos picked by National geographic for ____32____ in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. His parents teared up as they told what his photography means. Morgan’s photography has become his having grace (体面) because it gets people to look ____33____ his issues. “He’s going to make his ____34____ ,” his mother said. Morgan advises all of us to try new things and explore our ____35____ and what we want to do. In other words, don’t be afraid to see things differently. 21. A. elegant B. typical C. unique D. optimistic 22. A. fighting B. interacting C. agreeing D. competing 23. A. Without B. For C. From D. Despite 24. A. escape B. hit C. touch D. depress 25. A. admire B. explore C. transform D. promote 26. A. amused B. familiar C. content D. bored 27. A. Remarkably B. Undoubtedly C. Accidentally D. Dramatically 28. A. salaries B. profits C. budgets D. expenses 29. A. results in B. arises from C. goes beyond D. consists of 30. A. recalls B. imagines C. engages D. encounters 31. A. recognition B. expectation C. strength D. assessment 32. A. examination B. display C. investigation D. exposure 33. A. for B. up C. into D. past 34. A. decision B. living C. way D. fortune 35. A. principle B. intelligence C. ambition D. limits 第二节语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读短文内容，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Humans have created a colorful global civilization throughout their long development, and the civilization of China is ___36___ important part of the world civilization. As a ___37___ (represent) feature of Chinese civilization, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a medical science ___38___ was formed and developed in the daily life of the people and in their fight against diseases over thousands of years. It has produced a positive effect ___39___ the nation’s prosperity (繁荣) and the progress of human civilization. TCM has created unique views on fitness, on diseases and on the prevention and treatment of diseases during its long history. It represents a combination of natural and social sciences, including profound philosophical (哲学的) ideas of the Chinese nation. Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, a number of national and local nature reserves (保护区) ___40___(establish), and research has also been conducted on the protection of rare and ___41___ (endanger) Chinese medicinal resources. TCM and Western medicine have their diverse ___42___ (strength), so they can work together ___43___ (protect) people from diseases and improve public health. It has been spread to 183 countries and regions around the world and has been playing ___44___ (it) part in promoting world peace and ____45____ (improve)the well-being of humans. 第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom对中国的传统节日很感兴趣，请你给他写一封信介绍你最喜欢的传统节日，内容如下： 1.传统节日的名称和日期 2.传统节日的习俗以及意义 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。 At noon that day, I drove back to my house after the performance. Just as I entered the living room, I heard a gentle sound coming from the bedroom upstairs—it was the sound of my favorite violin. “Thief!” I dashed upstairs. Sure enough, as expected, a boy of about 12 years old was petting my violin. The boy had messy hair and a thin face, his oversized coat seemingly filled with something. At first glance, I found a new pair of shoes missing. It seemed that he was surely a thief. Then, I saw his eyes full of fear and despair. My anger was immediately replaced by a smile, I asked, “Are you Mr. Ram’s nephew, Michael? I’m his housekeeper. Two days ago, I heard his nephew living in the countryside will come. It must be you. You’re really like him!” On hearing my words, the boy was first astonished, but then quickly said, “Has my uncle gone out? I think I’d better first go out for a walk and visit him again in a while.” I nodded and asked the boy who was preparing to put down the violin, “Do you like to play the violin so much?” “Yes, but I’m so poor that I can’t afford it,” the boy replied. “Then, I give this violin to you.” The boy looked at me questioningly, but he picked up the violin. Going out to the living room, he suddenly saw on the wall my huge color photo I performed in the Sydney Opera House. He involuntarily trembled for a moment and ran out without looking back. I was sure that the boy had understood what happened because no one would decorate the living room with the housekeeper’s photo. Paragraph 1: A few years later, I was invited to be a judge at a music competition of senior high school students. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: After the competition, “Michael” ran to me, holding a violin box. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $