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南充市高坪中学2024年春高2023级第一次月考 英 语 试 题 考试时长：120分钟 满分：150分 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 (共5小题：每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What did the woman drop? A. Her wallet. B. Her passport. C. Her bag. 2. Where is the man probably going now? A. To a gift shop. B. To his brother’s home. C. To the Children’s Center. 3. What happened to the man? A. He dirtied his hands. B. He injured his hands. C. He destroyed his painting. 4. What has the woman been doing? A. Walking. B. Resting. C. Playing badminton. 5. Where is the conversation probably taking place? A. In a restaurant. B. In a department store. C. In a police station. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面一段较长对话，回答第6、7题。 6. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Schoolmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Driver and passenger. 7. What will the woman do next? A. Buy a map. B. Do exercises. C. Attend class. 听下面一段较长对话，回答第8、9题。 8. How long was the woman’s holiday in total? A. One week. B. Ten days. C. Two weeks. 9. What does the man prefer to do? A. Go skiing. B. Stay in the city. C. Drive in the mountains. 听下面一段较长对话，回答第10、11、12题。 10 Where are the speakers? A. In Paris. B. In Toronto. C. In New York. 11. What is John studying? A. Literature. B. History. C. Art. 12. What are the speakers going to buy? A. Wine. B. Bread. C. Cheese. 听下面一段较长对话，回答第13、14、15、16题。 13. How will the woman go for the job interview? A. By car. B. By bus. C. By subway. 14. What job is the woman applying for? A. A translator. B. An engineer. C. A tour guide. 15. What did the woman impress the man with last year? A. Her business skills. B. Her spoken French. C. Her work experience. 16. How does the woman feel about her interview tomorrow? A. Excited. B. Confident. C. Anxious. 听下面一段独白，回答第17、18、19、20题。 17. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. A school library. B. An online service. C. A new organization. 18. What can people do through BookCrossing? A. Buy books. B. Sell books. C. Share books. 19. How can members get information about the physical books? A. By looking at an online list. B. By making a phone call. C. By sending an e-mail. 20 Which color shows the number of books put over the last 30 days? A. Red. B. Yellow. C. Blue. 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 Top Sunny Christmas Destinations You’re imagining what your dream Christmas will be like, walking on a perfect beach with your toes sinking into the warm, soft sand instead of wearing layers of winter clothes. If you prefer summer, now is the time to visit NH Hotels web and plan your ideal warm holiday for Christmas. Here, we’ve selected a list of some of the most attractive sunny Christmas destinations around the world. Buenos Aires, Argentina — Sizzling Summer Celebrations At the heart of Argentina’s summer season, Buenos Aires comes alive with Christmas festivities. As the city sizzles under the South American sun, you’ll find locals celebrating with all the passion and their talents that define their culture. Christmas Eve, known as “Nochebuena,” is the highlight, and Argentines gather with friends and family for a grand feast that often includes asado (barbecue) and traditional holiday desserts. One of the most unique aspects of a Buenos Aires Christmas is the lively street celebrations, with fireworks lighting the night sky and tango dancers rushing to the streets. Sydney, Australia — Beachfront Bliss Down under, Christmas falls in the middle of summer, making Sydney an ideal destination for sun-seekers. The city is famous for its dazzling Christmas lights displays, including the iconic lighting of the Christmas tree in Martin Place. Bondi Beach is a popular spot for beachgoers, where you can spend Christmas Day enjoying the sun, surf, and a picnic on the sand. Bali, Indonesia — Tropical Paradise Bali, with its lush landscapes, pristine beaches, and rich cultural heritage, offers a unique tropical Christmas experience. While Christmas isn’t a traditional Balinese holiday, many resorts and restaurants embrace the festive season with special events, dinners, and decorations. You can enjoy a beachfront Christmas dinner, explore ancient temples, or simply relax under the sun. Cancún, Mexico — Mexican Christmas Magic Cancún, on the eastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, is a hotspot for those seeking a festive Christmas. The holiday season here is marked by exciting Mexican traditions. Cancún’s amazing beaches and crystal-clear waters provide the perfect backdrop for a tropical Christmas celebration. 1. What’s special about a Buenos Aires Christmas? A. A grand feast is provided for visitors. B. Lively celebrations are held in the streets. C. The locals celebrate Christmas with passion. D. Families get together to enjoy traditional food. 2. If you’re interested in local cultural heritage, which destination will you most probably explore? A. Buenos Aires, Argentina. B. Sydney, Australia. C. Bali, Indonesia. D. Cancún, Mexico. 3. Where is the text most probably taken from? A. A web page. B. An encyclopedia. C. A travel journal. D. A geography textbook. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。为了帮助人们逃脱冬日的寒冷，到温暖的地方过圣诞节，作者向读者推荐了一些可以度过一个温暖圣诞节的旅游目的地。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Buenos Aires, Argentina 部分中的“One of the most unique aspects of a Buenos Aires Christmas is the lively street celebrations, with fireworks lighting the night sky and tango dancers rushing to the streets.(布宜诺斯艾利斯圣诞节最独特的一个方面是热闹的街头庆祝活动，烟花照亮夜空，探戈舞者涌上街头)”可知，Buenos Aires Christmas 的特别之处是热情的街上庆祝。故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Bali, Indonesia — Tropical Paradise下的“Bali, with its lush landscapes, pristine beaches, and rich cultural heritage, offers a unique tropical Christmas experience. While Christmas isn’t a traditional Balinese holiday, many resorts and restaurants embrace the festive season with special events, dinners, and decorations. You can enjoy a beachfront Christmas dinner, explore ancient temples, or simply relax under the sun.(巴厘岛，以其郁郁葱葱的风景，原始的海滩，和丰富的文化遗产，提供了一个独特的热带圣诞体验。虽然圣诞节不是巴厘岛的传统节日，但许多度假胜地和餐馆都会举办特别的活动，晚餐和装饰。你可以享受海滨圣诞晚餐，探索古老的寺庙，或简单地在阳光下放松)”可知，如果你对当地的文化遗产感兴趣，你最有可能探索印尼巴厘岛。故选C项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段内容“If you prefer summer, now is the time to visit NH Hotels web and plan your ideal warm holiday for Christmas. Here, we’ve selected a list of some of the most attractive sunny Christmas destinations around the world.(如果你更喜欢夏天，现在是时候访问NH酒店网站，计划你理想的温暖的圣诞节假期了。在这里，我们选择了一些世界上最具吸引力的阳光圣诞节目的地)”可推知，本文可能选自NH Hotels Web页上的内容。故选A项。 B I remember the day during our first week of class when we were informed about our semester（学期） project of volunteering at a non-profit organization．When the teacher introduced us to the different organizations that needed our help，my last choice was Operation Iraqi Children （OIC）．My first impression of the organization was that it was not going to make enough of a difference with the plans I had in mind． Then，an OIC representative gave us some details，which somewhat interested me．After doing some research， I believed that we could really do something for those kids．When I went online to the OIC website，I saw pictures of the Iraqi children．Their faces were so powerful in sending a message of their despair（绝望） and need that I joined this project without hesitation．We decided to collect as many school supplies as possible，and make them into kits——one kit，one child． The most rewarding day for our group was project day，when all the efforts we put into collecting the items finally came together．When I saw the various supplies we had collected，it hit me that every kit we were to build that day would eventually be in the hands of an Iraqi child．Over the past four months，I had never imagined how I would feel once our project was completed．While making the kits，I realized that I had lost sight of the true meaning behind it．I had only focused on the fact that it was another school project and one I wanted to get a good grade on．When the kits were completed，and ready to be sent overseas，the warm feeling I had was one I would never forget． In the beginning，I dared myself to make a difference in the life of another person．Now that our project is over，I realize that I have affected not only one life，but ten．With our efforts，ten young boys and girls will now be able to further their education． 4. How did the author feel about joining the OIC project in the beginning？ A. It would affect his/her initial plans． B. It would involve traveling overseas． C. It would not bring him/her a good grade． D. It would not live up to his/her expectations． 5. What mainly helped the author change his/her attitude toward the project？ A. Images of Iraqi children． B. Research by his/her classmates． C. A teacher's introduction． D. A representative's comments． 6. The author's OIC project group would help ten Iraqi children to________．. A. become OIC volunteers B. further their education C. study in foreign countries D. influence other children 7. What can we conclude from this passage？ A. One's potential cannot always be underrated． B. First impression cannot always be trusted． C. Actions speak louder than words． D. He who hesitates is lost． 【答案】4. D 5. A 6. B 7. B 【解析】 【分析】本文是记叙文。讲述了作者一开始认为加入伊拉克儿童行动项目不会达到他的期望，但是最后通过努力对自己和他人带来影响，说明第一印象不总是可信的。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“When the teacher introduced us to the different organizations that needed our help，my last choice was Operation Iraqi Children （OIC）．My first impression of the organization was that it was not going to make enough of a difference with the plans I had in mind．”（当老师向我们介绍了需要我们帮助的不同组织时，我最后的选择是伊拉克儿童行动(OIC)。我对这个组织的第一印象是，它不会对我心中的计划产生足够的影响。）可知，一开始作者认为加入伊拉克儿童行动项目不会达到他的期望。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“When I went online to the OIC website，I saw pictures of the Iraqi children．Their faces were so powerful in sending a message of their despair（绝望） and need that I joined this project without hesitation．”（当我上网访问OIC 网站时，我看到了伊拉克儿童的照片。他们的脸上传递的信息是绝望和需要帮助，我毫不犹豫地加入了这个项目。）可知，伊拉克儿童图片帮助作者改变了他对这个项目的态度。故选A。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Now that our project is over，I realize that I have affected not only one life，but ten．With our efforts，ten young boys and girls will now be able to further their education．”（现在我们的项目结束了，我意识到我不仅影响了一个人的生活，而且影响了十个人的生活。在我们的努力下，10名男孩和女孩现在将能够继续接受教育。）可知，作者的伊拉克儿童行动组织帮助十个伊拉克儿童继续接受教育。故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“My first impression of the organization was that it was not going to make enough of a difference with the plans I had in mind．”（我对这个组织的第一印象是，它不会对我心中的计划产生足够的影响。）和最后一段“In the beginning，I dared myself to make a difference in the life of another person．Now that our project is over，I realize that I have affected not only one life，but ten．With our efforts，ten young boys and girls will now be able to further their education．”（一开始，我鼓励自己去改变另一个人的生活。现在我们的项目结束了，我意识到我不仅影响了一个人的生活，而且影响了十个人的生活。在我们的努力下，十名男孩和女孩现在将能够继续接受教育。）可知，一开始作者认为加入伊拉克儿童行动不会达到他的期望，但是最后通过努力对自己和他人带来影响，说明第一印象不总是可信的。故选B。 【点睛】 C Over the last seven years, most states have banned texting by drivers, and public service campaigns have tried a wide range of methods to persuade people to put down their phones when they are behind the wheel. Yet the problem, by just about any measure, appears to be getting worse. Americans are still texting while driving, as well as using social networks and taking photos. Road accidents, which had fallen for years, are now rising sharply. That is partly because people are driving more, but Mark Rosekind, the chief of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, said distracted（分心）driving was "only increasing, unfortunately." "Big change requires big ideas." he said in a speech last month, referring broadly to the need to improve road safety. So to try to change a distinctly modern behavior, lawmakers and public health experts are reaching back to an old approach: They want to treat distracted driving like drunk driving. An idea from lawmakers in New York is to give police officers a new device called the Textalyzer. It would work like this: An officer arriving at the scene of a crash could ask for the phones of the drivers and use the Textalyzer to check in the operating system for recent activity. The technology could determine whether a driver had just texted, emailed or done anything else that is not allowed under New York's hands-free driving laws. "We need something on the books that can change people's behavior,” said Félix W. Ortiz, who pushed for the state's 2001 ban on hand-held devices by drivers. If the Textalyzer bill becomes law, he said, "people are going to be more afraid to put their hands on the cell phone." 8. Which of the following best describes the ban on drivers' texting in the US? A. Ineffective. B. Unnecessary. C Inconsistent. D. Unfair. 9. What can the Textalyzer help a police officer find out? A. Where a driver came from. B. Whether a driver used their phone. C. How fast a driver was going. D. When a driver arrived at the scene. 10. What does the underlined word "something" in the last paragraph refer to? A. Advice. B. Data. C. Tests. D. Laws. 11. What is a suitable title for the text? A. To Drive or Not to Drive? Think Before You Start B. Texting and Driving? Watch Out for the Textalyzer C. New York Banning Hand-Held Devices by Drivers. D. The Next Generation Cell Phone: The Textalyzer. 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文一篇说明文。为解决司机在开车时使用手机造成“分神”，引发交通事故的问题，纽约的一名立法者提出使用Textalyzer（短信监控器）的技术来监控司机在开车的时候是否使用了手机。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“Over the last seven years, most states have banned texting by drivers, and public service campaigns have tried a wide range of methods to persuade people to put down their phones when they are behind the wheel.”（在过去的七年里，大多数州都禁止司机发短信，公共服务活动也尝试了各种各样的方法来说服人们在开车时放下手机。）以及第二段中“Yet the problem, by just about any measure, appears to be getting worse.”（然而，无论以何种标准衡量，这个问题似乎都在恶化。）可知，大多数州使用了各种各样的方法说服司机们在开车的时候放下手机，可是情况却越来越糟糕。所以各种方法是无效的。A选项ineffective意为“无效的”，与此相符。故选A。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“The technology could determine whether a driver had just texted, emailed or done anything else that is not allowed under New York's hands-free driving laws.”（这项技术可以确定司机是否发了短信、发了邮件，或者做了纽约免提驾驶法不允许的其他事情。）可知，Textalyzer能够确定的是司机是否使用了手机发短信、邮件以及其他驾驶法不允许的行为。B 选项意为“是否司机使用了手机。”与此相符，故选B。 【10题详解】 词义猜测题。根据句中的“We need something on the books that can change people's behavior.”（我们需要一些能改变人们行为的东西，）可知，something是能够改变人们的行为的事情。根据下文的“If the Textalyzer bill becomes law, he said, "people are going to be more afraid to put their hands on the cell phone.”（他说，如果Textalyzer法案成为法律，“人们会更害怕拿起手机。）可知，人们的行为会改变的条件是当Textalyzer法案成为法律。受到法律的约束和惩罚，司机们才不会在开车的时候使用手机。故something指代的是法律。故选D。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。纵观全文，第一段和第二段阐述的是“虽然大多数州已经尝试了各种各样的方法来说服人们在开车时放下手机。可是问题却越来越严重”。第三段中“That is partly because people are driving more.”（部分原因是开车的人越来越多）可知，解释了该行为产生的部分原因。第四段至第五段讲述的是为了解决该问题是纽约立法者提出了一个新的想法即利用Textalyzer技术，来监控司机在开车的时候是否使用了手机。最后一段讲述的是：相关人士呼吁该项技术能够成为真正的法案由此才能真正地改变人们的行为。故B选项Texting and Driving? Watch Out for the Textalyzer（发短信还是在开车？防范短信监控器。）适合文章的标题。故选B。 D A survey by the Kennel Club has found almost one in five would rather have a dog than be in a relationship. The research, which asked 2,612 dog owners for their thoughts on romance, found just under a quarter agreed that having a dog would make them feel less concerned about not being in love. Perhaps the findings are unsurprising, as celebrities have long used dogs as their plus-ones. Hollywood legend Glenn Close took her Havanese dog Pip to the Oscars last year, describing her pet as “the best date a girl can have”. Jennifer Aniston has credited her dogs and female friends with making her happy, stating: “I’ve had more fun post-40 than I can remember.” Bill Lambert, a spokesman for the Kennel Club, said: “There certainly seems to be a growing number of dog-lovers who would rather share their lives with a four-legged friend instead of a human partner. This could be due to the many benefits that come with dog ownership — from the psychological to the physical. Dogs help their owners relax, whether that’s with a daily walk in fresh air, or with a cuddle (依偎) on a sofa. They can also be great listeners, help their owners fight stress, and can play a part in improving the health and fitness of their two-legged owners.” Nevertheless, for those dog owners who are still looking for love, the research suggests their pet might help. More than a fifth of those questioned said they had been asked out on a date or found love while out with their dog, with beagles, springer spaniels and German Shepherds appearing best for attracting a potential partner. People who owned golden retrievers and corgis were also very likely to say their pet may have helped them out romantically. Mr Lambert said: “This is quite unsurprising when you consider that dogs are a great ice-breaker, when strangers may otherwise not look twice at each other, and that we tend to have very positive associations about people who love dogs.” Among those responding to the survey, 21 percent said they were more likely to date someone who also had a dog. 12. How would a single with a dog react when asked for their opinion of love? A. Behave like a cat on hot bricks. B. Stay calm or even a little carefree. C. Feel quite worried about being single. D. Still be hopeful about love and marriage. 13. Why does the author mention the celebrities in Paragraph 3? A. To tell us some romantic stories about them. B. To show that the result of the research is true. C. To persuade us to follow these people’s example. D. To give us some tips on how to be in a relationship. 14. According to Bill Lambert, why do many people tend to live with dogs? A. Because of the advice given by their doctors. B. Because the dogs can remind them of somebody. C. Because they can’t find their true love in reality. D. Because of the good their dogs bring to their life. 15. What can you do if you are to find your likely partner? A. Learn some basic knowledge about dogs. B. Set up a homeless dog shelter on your own. C. Bring some dog food with you in the street. D. Walk your beagle in the park after supper. 【答案】12. B 13. B 14. D 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。Kennel俱乐部开展的一项调查发现约20%的人宁愿养狗也不愿意谈恋爱，对于还在苦苦寻觅爱情的狗主人来说，狗也会有所帮助。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“The research, which asked 2,612 dog owners for their thoughts on romance, found just under a quarter agreed that having a dog would make them feel less concerned about not being in love.(这项调查询问了2612名养狗的人对爱情的看法，结果发现，只有不到四分之一的人认为养狗会让他们不那么担心没有恋爱。)”可知，当被问及对爱情的看法时，养狗的单身人士会比较冷静甚至有点不在乎。故选B项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段内容“Perhaps the findings are unsurprising, as celebrities have long used dogs as their plus-ones. Hollywood legend Glenn Close took her Havanese dog Pip to the Oscars last year, describing her pet as “the best date a girl can have”. Jennifer Aniston has credited her dogs and female friends with making her happy, stating: “I’ve had more fun post-40 than I can remember.”(也许这一发现并不令人惊讶，因为名人长期以来一直把狗当作他们的伴侣。好莱坞传奇人物格伦·克洛斯(Glenn Close)去年带着她的哈瓦那犬皮普(Pip)参加了奥斯卡颁奖典礼，称她的宠物是“女孩最好的约会对象”。詹妮弗·安妮斯顿认为她的狗和女性朋友让她感到快乐，她说:“40岁后的我比我记忆中有更多的乐趣。”)”此处作者采用例证法，用名人养狗以及与狗亲近的例子来佐证该项研究成果的真实性，故选B项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段Bill Lambert说的话“This could be due to the many benefits that come with dog ownership — from the psychological to the physical.(可能是由于养狗带来的许多好处——从心理上到身体上。)”可知，他认为许多人与狗生活是因为养狗好处多，故选D项。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章倒数第三段的“More than a fifth of those questioned said they had been asked out on a date or found love while out with their dog, with beagles, springer spaniels and German Shepherds appearing best for attracting a potential partner.( 超过五分之一的受访者表示，他们曾在和狗外出时被邀请出去约会或找到真爱，其中比格犬、斯普林格猎犬和德国牧羊犬最能吸引潜在伴侣。)”；倒数第二段的“This is quite unsurprising when you consider that dogs are a great ice-breaker, when strangers may otherwise not look twice at each other, and that we tend to have very positive associations about people who love dogs.(当你考虑到狗是一个很好的破冰者时，这并不奇怪，因为陌生人可能不会多看对方一眼，但我们往往对爱狗的人有非常积极的联想。)”以及最后一段“Among those responding to the survey, 21 percent said they were more likely to date someone who also had a dog.(在接受调查的人中，21%的人说他们更愿意和养狗的人约会。)”可以推断出，狗可以在男女搭讪中完美发挥破冰作用，所以要晚饭后在公园遛遛你的小猎犬，故选D项。 第二节 (共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Health and fitness help a person live a good and healthy life. Often due to various pressures, we tend to ignore our health. ____16____ It is the fitness level of our body that helps us fight these diseases. ____17____ We need to be fit to have a healthy body. Similarly, if we are healthy we shall naturally be attracted towards maintaining the fitness of our body. Health is the state of our body at a given time. We may not have any disease but still have a weak body, which is ready to be targeted by viruses. ____18____ This does not definitely mean that we are not healthy. It means the fitness level is not in accordance with our age and the climatic conditions we live in. It is important for everyone to devote some time to health and fitness. ____19____ For instance, we must exercise daily regardless of our age and working style. There are different levels of exercises for different age groups and we must do them according to our own health and age. Additionally, it is important to relax our body. We should have at least six to eight hours of sleep every day. It helps in improving our immune (免疫) system and protects us against diseases. ____20____ This, in turn, gives us new goals of health and fitness. A. Fitness levels decide the quality of life. B. Health and fitness are interrelated to each other. C. It also helps in keeping us calm and relaxes our mind. D. For instance, we may have a tendency to catch a cold easily. E. If we keep our body fit, we can enjoy life in a better manner. F. There are some activities which everyone should do in our life. G. This makes our body suffer and we will catch other diseases. 【答案】16. G 17. B 18. D 19. F 20. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是健康和健身之间密不可分的关系以及我们应该通过哪些健身的方式来让自己有一个健康的身体。 【16题详解】 根据空前“Health and fitness help a person live a good and healthy life. Often due to various pressures, we tend to ignore our health.(健康和健身帮助一个人过上良好和健康的生活。由于各种各样的压力，我们往往会忽视自己的健康。)”可知因为各种压力，我们的健康容易被忽视，根据空后“It is the fitness level of our body that helps us fight these diseases.(正是我们身体的健康水平帮助我们对抗这些疾病。)”可知身体的健康可以让我们应对各种疾病，空处承上启下，所以空处应该讲忽视健康对我们的身体及生活的影响。G项“This makes our body suffer and we will catch other diseases.(这使我们的身体遭受痛苦，而且我们会感染其他疾病。)”承接上文，引出下文，而且G项中的other diseases与空后的these diseases相互照应，符合上下文语境。故选G项。 【17题详解】 根据空后“We need to be fit to have a healthy body. Similarly, if we are healthy we shall naturally be attracted towards maintaining the fitness of our body.(为了拥有一个健康的身体我们需要健康。同样，如果我们是健康的，我们自然会被保持健康的身体所吸引。)”可知健康的身体与健身是密不可分的，空处位于句首，应是本段的主旨句，B项“Health and fitness are interrelated to each other.(健康和健身是相互关联的。)”概括全段的主要内容，符合上下文语境。故选B项。 【18题详解】 根据空前“Health is the state of our body at a given time. We may not have any disease but still have a weak body, which is ready to be targeted by viruses.(健康是在特定时间内我们身体的状态。我们可能没有任何疾病，但身体仍然虚弱，随时会被病毒攻击。)”可知我们的身体虽然没有生病，但也很虚弱，随时会生病，根据空后“This does not definitely mean that we are not healthy.(这并不一定意味着我们不健康。)”可知生病并不一定表明我们是不健康的。空处承上启下，所以空处应该举例说明我们的身体在虚弱的情况下会生病这样一种状况，D项“For instance, we may have a tendency to catch a cold easily.(例如，我们可能很容易感冒。)”举例说明我们的身体会在虚弱的情况下生病，承接上文，引出下文，而且空后的This指代D项的we may have a tendency to catch a cold easily这种情况，符合上下文语境。故选D项。 【19题详解】 根据空前“It is important for everyone to devote some time to health and fitness.(对每个人来说，花些时间在健康和健身方面是很重要的。)”可知我们应该花时间去健身，根据空后“For instance, we must exercise daily regardless of our age and working style.(例如，我们必须每天锻炼，不管我们的年龄和工作方式。)”可知我们应该每天坚持锻炼，空处承上启下，所以空处应该讲的是我们应该通过哪些活动来进行锻炼，F项“There are some activities which everyone should do in our life.(在我们的生活中有一些活动是每个人都应该做的。)”承接上文，引出下文，符合上下文语境。故选F项。 【20题详解】 根据空前“We should have at least six to eight hours of sleep every day. It helps in improving our immune (免疫) system and protects us against diseases.(我们每天至少应该有6到8个小时的睡眠。它有助于改善我们的免疫系统，保护我们抵抗疾病。)”可知我们应该保障充足的睡眠，根据空后“This, in turn, gives us new goals of health and fitness.(这反过来又给了我们健康和健身的新目标。)”可知充足的睡眠会对我们的健康和健身目标很有好处，空处承上启下，所以空处应该继续讲充足的睡眠的好处，C项“It also helps in keeping us calm and relaxes our mind.(它也帮助我们保持冷静和放松我们的大脑。)”进一步讲了充足的睡眠对于我们的好处，承接上文，引出下文，符合上下文语境。故选C项。 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分) Jane had lived her entire life in a small town. ____21____ she had spent decades dreaming about travelling, she never took action to make it happen. On her 65th birthday, Jane made a brave decision. She sold all her ____22____ and with a backpack, she set off. The initial days on the road were ____23____ --- she felt like she finally lived the life she had always dreamed of. Yet, after a few weeks, she began feeling ____24____. With each new step, her legs hurt more and more. ____25____, she slammed (怒摔 ) her backpack on the ground and sat down beside it with tears. ____26____ hopelessly into the road ahead, she shouted loudly, “I have nothing left in my life!” It ____27____ that a life adviser heard her words while resting behind a tree near her. He decided to help her, so he grabbed her backpack and ____28____ quickly. Shocked and in complete sadness, Jane cried more loudly, “That backpack was all I had. Now everything is ____29____ !” About twenty minutes later, she collected her ____30____, and slowly walked forward. Then ____31____, she saw her backpack on the road a short distance ahead of her. She was so ____32____ that she couldn’t help exclaiming, “Oh, thank heavens! Now I can continue onward ......” As we journey ____33____ our lives, we may experience incredible disappointments. During this time, it seems we’ve lost everything. ____34____, actually, we are holding a backpack of support. So don’t lose ____35____. Keep going, and you’ll achieve your dream. 21. A. When B. While C. If D. Because 22. A. belongings B. goods C. materials D. decorations 23. A. boring B. normal C. familiar D. amazing 24. A. curious B. nervous C. painful D. shocked 25. A. Regularly B. Eventually C. Currently D. Originally 26. A. Glancing B. Glaring C. Staring D. Pointing 27. A. showed B. happened C. seemed D. proved 28. A. disappeared B. moved C. responded D. apologized 29. A. limited B. missed C. ended D. gone 30. A. emotions B. memories C. comments D. tips 31. A. now and then B. all of a sudden C. sooner or later D. as usual 32. A. impressed B. peaceful C. concerned D. grateful 33. A. across B. around C. through D. toward 34. A. However B. Therefore C. Thus D. Besides 35. A. chance B. balance C. heart D. interest 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文通过一个Jane的故事告诉我们在人生路上不要失去信心，要坚定信念，达成目标。 【21题详解】 考查连词词义辨析。句意：虽然几十年来她一直梦想着去旅行，但她从未采取行动去实现它。A. When当……的时候；B. While虽然；C. If如果；D. Because因为。根据后文的“she had spent decades dreaming about travelling, she never took action to make it happen.”可知，前后句意存在转折关系，应用while“虽然”引导让步状语从句，位于句首，首字母大写。故选B项。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她变卖了所有的财物，背着背包出发了。A. belongings财物；B. goods货物；C. materials材料；D. decorations装饰品。根据前文的“She sold all her”和后文“with a backpack, she set off”可知，她背着背包出发去旅行，所以此处指她变卖了所有的财物。故选A项。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：刚开始上路的日子令人惊喜——她觉得自己终于过上了梦寐以求的生活。A. boring令人厌烦的；B. normal正常的；C. familiar熟悉的；D. amazing令人惊喜的。根据后文的“she felt like she finally lived the life she had always dreamed of.”可知，她觉得自己终于过上了梦寐以求的生活，所以此处指她觉得开始上路的日子令人惊喜。故选D项。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，几周后，她开始感到痛苦。A. curious好奇的；B. nervous紧张的；C. painful痛苦的；D. shocked震惊的。根据后文的“With each new step, her legs hurt more and more. 5 , she slammed (怒摔 ) her backpack on the ground and sat down beside it with tears. ____ hopelessly into the road ahead, she shouted loudly, “I have nothing left in my life!””可知，每走一步，她的腿就越来越疼。她感觉自己这辈子一无所有了。所以她感觉身心都很痛苦。故选C项。 【25题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：最后，她把背包摔在地上，泪流满面地坐在背包旁。A. Regularly定期；B. Eventually最终；C. Currently目前；D. Originally原来。根据前文的“With each new step, her legs hurt more and more.”和后文“she slammed (怒摔 ) her backpack on the ground and sat down beside it with tears.”可知，每走一步，她的腿就越来越疼。最后，她把背包摔在地上，泪流满面地坐在背包旁。故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她绝望地望着前方的路，大声喊道：“我这辈子一无所有了！”A. Glancing瞥一眼；B. Glaring怒视；C. Staring盯着看；D. Pointing指向。根据前文的“she slammed (怒摔 ) her backpack on the ground and sat down beside it with tears.”和后文“hopelessly into the road ahead”可知，她感觉身心都很痛苦，绝望地望着前方的路。故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：碰巧一位生活顾问在她附近的一棵树后休息时听到了她的话。A. showed显示；B. happened发生；C. seemed似乎；D. proved证明。根据后文的“that a life adviser heard her words while resting behind a tree near her. He decided to help her”可知，碰巧一位生活顾问在她附近的一棵树后休息时听到了她的话，并决定帮助她。it happened that...“碰巧”。故选B项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他决定帮助她，所以他抓起她的背包，迅速消失了。A. disappeared消失；B. moved移动；C. responded回答；D. apologized道歉。根据后文的“That backpack was all I had. Now everything is”和“and slowly walked forward. Then ____ , she saw her backpack on the road a short distance ahead of her.”可知，这位生活顾问，抓起她的背包，迅速消失了，后文她往前走，又看到了自己的背包。故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查动词和形容词词义辨析。句意：现在什么都不在了！A. limited有限的；B. missed感到思念的；C. ended结束；D. gone不在。根据前文的“That backpack was all I had.”可知，那个背包是她的全部。所以她的包被拿走后，就真的什么都没了。故选D项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：大约过了二十分钟，她平静了下来，慢慢地向前走着。A. emotions情绪；B. memories记忆；C. comments评论；D. tips提示。根据后文的“slowly walked forward”可知，她慢慢地向前走着，说明她平静了下来了。collect one’s emotions“镇定情绪，平静下来”。故选A项。 【31题详解】 考查固定短语辨析。句意：突然，她看到她的背包在前方不远的路上。A. now and then不时；B. all of a sudden突然；C. sooner or later迟早；D. as usual像往常一样。根据前文的“That backpack was all I had. Now everything is ____ ”和后文“she saw her backpack on the road a short distance ahead of her”可知，她觉得自己这辈子一无所有了，后来慢慢地向前走着，突然，她看到自己的背包。故选B项。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她感激万分，不禁惊呼道：“哦，谢天谢地！现在我可以继续前进了……”A. impressed印象深刻的；B. peaceful平静的；C. concerned平静的；D. grateful感激的。根据前文的“That backpack was all I had”、“she saw her backpack on the road a short distance ahead of her”和后文“Oh, thank heavens!”可知，她觉得自己这辈子一无所有了，后来慢慢地向前走着，突然，她看到自己的背包，所以觉得感激万分。故选D项。 【33题详解】 考查介词词义辨析。句意：贯穿我们一生的旅途中，我们可能会经历难以置信的失望。A. across横过；B. around围绕；C. through自始至终，从头至尾；D. toward朝向。根据后文的“our lives, we may experience incredible disappointments”可知，贯穿我们一生的旅途中，我们可能会经历难以置信的失望。through one’s lives“贯穿一生”。故选C项。 【34题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，实际上，我们是拿着一背包的支持。A. However然而；B. Therefore因此；C. Thus因此；D. Besides此外。根据前文的“During this time, it seems we’ve lost everything.”和后文“actually, we are holding a backpack of support.”可知，前后句意存在转折关系，应用However。故选A项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：所以不要灰心。A. chance机会；B. balance平衡；C. heart心脏；D. interest兴趣。根据后文的“Keep going, and you’ll achieve your dream.”可知，作者劝读者们继续前进，实现自己的梦想。不要灰心。lose heart“灰心”。故选C项。 第二节 (共10小题：每小题1. 5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Lantern Festival falls on the first full moon of the new lunar year. The Festival, with ____36____history of over 2,000 years, ____37____ (date) back to the Han Dynasty. The festival originates from an Act, released by Emperor Wendi of the Western Han Dynasty, ____38____ (honor) deities (神明) and ancestors with lantern displays. A large quantity of customs and traditions are associated with the Lantern Festival, one of ____39____ is the lighting of Lanterns that____40____ (display) in different shapes and sizes. In many northern parts of China, grand lantern displays featuring diverse sizes and themes, create an attractive scene, ____41____, in the south, the tradition of floating lanterns offers a beautiful gesture of releasing the past to embrace the future. More than just a visual feast, the lanterns are part of China’s intangible cultural heritage, ____42____ (represent) hope and renewal as they light up the darkness to welcome the new year. ____43____ important tradition is the solving of lantern riddles. Lantern owners write riddles on pieces of paper and attach them to their lanterns while festival-goers of all ages stroll among the lights, trying to solve these riddles. _____44_____ (basic), successful solvers often receive gifts, adding to the festive atmosphere. The cultural _____45_____ (celebrate) has successfully extended beyond traditional foods to the way people prepare for the festival. 【答案】36. a 37. dates 38. to honor 39. which 40. are displayed 41. while 42. representing 43. Another 44 Basically 45. celebration 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了元宵节的来历和传统习俗。 【36题详解】 考查冠词。句意：这个节日，有超过2000年的历史了，追溯到汉朝。此处泛指“一个（长达）2000多年的历史”，且history以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。故填a。 【37题详解】 考查时态。句意：这个节日，有超过2000年的历史了，追溯到汉朝。date back to“追溯到”，是固定短语，且此处是陈述事实，句子时态用一般现在时，主语The festival是第三人称单数，谓语用第三人称单数。故填dates。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这个节日起源于汉文帝颁布的一项措施，用灯笼展示来纪念神明和祖先。honor“纪念”，是动词，句子谓语是originates，且无连词，故用非谓语形式，此处用不定式作后置定语，故填to honor。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：许多习俗和传统都与元宵节有关，其中之一就是点亮不同形状和大小的灯笼。此处是“介词+关系代词”引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是customs and traditions，指物，关系词替代先行词在从句中作介词of的宾语，故用关系代词which引导，故填which。 【40题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：许多习俗和传统都与元宵节有关，其中之一就是点亮不同形状和大小的灯笼。display“陈列”，是定语从句谓语动词。根据其它谓语are associated with和is得知从句用一般现在时，that引导限制性定语从句，从句中的主语that指代Lanterns，是复数，且从句主语与从句谓语动词display之间是被动关系，从句用一般现在时的被动语态。故填are displayed。 【41题详解】 考查连词。句意：在中国的许多北方地区，以不同的大小和主题的大型灯展，创造了一个迷人的景象，而在南方，漂浮灯笼的传统提供了一个美丽的姿态，释放过去，拥抱未来。前后两句是对比关系，并列连词while“然而”，表示对比。故填while。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：灯笼不仅仅是一场视觉盛宴，也是中国非物质文化遗产的一部分，它们照亮黑暗迎接新年，代表着希望和复兴。represent与上文句子构成主动关系，故用现在分词作状语，故填representing。 【43题详解】 考查代词。句意：另一个重要的传统是猜灯谜。前文已经提到一个传统是灯展，这里解灯谜是另一个传统，another“另一个”，修饰名词tradition，句首单词首字母大写。故填Another。 【44题详解】 考查副词。句意：基本上，成功的解谜者经常收到礼物，增加节日的气氛。basic“基本的”，是形容词，此处应用副词修饰整个句子，basically“基本上”，是副词作状语，句首单词首字母大写。故填Basically。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：文化庆祝活动已经成功地从传统食品扩展到人们为节日做准备的方式。作主语，用名词celebration，根据后文has可知为单数。故填celebration。 第四部分 写作 (共两节：满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 请你写一篇短文向校英文报“Sports and Health”投稿，向同学们推荐一个适合课间的运动。 1.介绍推荐的运动； 2.推荐理由。 注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Stand Up and Exercise, Everybody! Regular exercise is part of a healthy life. It’s my honor to recommend long-distance running to you, which has a lot of benefits.     Running will help you get fit and prevent diseases. At the same time, it’s good for your eyes after a whole day of study. It also strengthens your immune system and reduces the risk of health problems. What’s more, if you feel down, going for a run can cheer yourself up. If you’re new to running, here are some tips for you — a pair of good running shoes is necessary. It’s important to warm up and cool down properly before and after running. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇短文向校英文报“Sports and Health”投稿，向同学们推荐一个适合课间的运动。 【详解】1.词汇积累 帮助：help→assist 同时：at the same time→meanwhile 减少：reduce→lessen 重要的：important→significant 2.句式拓展 句型转换 原句：It’s important to warm up and cool down properly before and after running. 拓展句：It’s important that you (should) warm up and cool down properly before and after running. 【点睛】【高分句型1】It’s my honor to recommend long-distance running to you, which has a lot of benefits.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】What’s more, if you feel down, going for a run can cheer yourself up.（运用了if引导的条件状语从句） 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I could feel the excitement rising in me as I held the beautifully wrapped present in my hands. I felt the string of the package softly and then, unable to contain my curiosity any longer, I tore it open. It was a bright, brand new laptop. I had scored straight as for my O level examination and this was my reward. I had always envied my friends who were exchanging news about ‘chat rooms’, ‘instant messaging’ and ‘e-mailing’, all of which I knew nothing about. Now I was going to find out. It started out simply enough. I was searching for some information online when I came across a social networking site. Soon I became attracted to my new-found electronic friend. I began to spend more and more time on YouTube and became addicted to Facebook and Twitter. I had never imagined that the day would come when I would be controlled entirely by the glowing screen before me. Whenever I was not glued to these social networking sites, I would be going through gossip or fashion websites. As time passed, I realized that I was addicted to the Internet. During weekends, when I had more time on my hands, I could easily spend a few hours on my laptop. It came to a point where I chose to lock myself in my room, refusing to come out and take part in family discussions. I preferred to stay connected to the people I made friends with on the Internet although I had never met them. Soon I was spending the whole hours of the morning surfing on the Internet. Sleep was reduced to small naps and my grades at school also began getting from bad to worse. 注意：1. 续写词数应150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 It was about this time that my parents noticed my change. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Then one day，my father took away my laptop. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 It was about this time that my parents noticed my change. They voiced their disapproval. It became obvious to them that I was spending too much time on the Internet. I was asked to slow down my usage of the Internet. Yet, however hard I tried, I was unable to pull myself away, unable to end my chat sessions, and unable to concentrate on my lessons. I was desperate for just another click, just another look at my e-mail or message board. Then one day, my father took away my laptop. I cried and objected but in vain. Dad had made up his mind. Over time, I realized that Dad and Mum had always wanted the best for me. That was when I decided to take the big step—to conquer my internet addiction. Quitting was harder than I had expected. But with dogged determination, I knew that I would be able to do it. I promised my parents that I would turn over a new leaf. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者因为考试成绩获得全优，父母给他买了一台全新笔记本电脑作为奖励。渐渐地，作者开始沉迷于网络，不再与父母交流，学习成绩也在恶化的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“就在这个时候，我的父母注意到了我的变化。”可知，第一段可描写父母对作者的要求和作者的表现。 ②由第二段首句内容“然后有一天，我父亲拿走了我的笔记本电脑。”可知，第二段可描写作者失去电脑的感受和感悟。 2.续写线索：获得电脑——沉迷网络——父母不满——没收电脑——改过自新 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①.集中：concentrate on /focus on ②.意识到：realize/recognize ③.决定：decide to /determine to 情绪类 ①.绝望的：desperate / hopeless/in despair ②.顽固的：dogged /stubborn 【点睛】[高分句型1]. It became obvious to them that I was spending too much time on the Internet. （由连接词that引导的主语从句） [高分句型2]. I promised my parents that I would turn over a new leaf.（由连接词that引导的宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 南充市高坪中学2024年春高2023级第一次月考 英 语 试 题 考试时长：120分钟 满分：150分 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 (共5小题：每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What did the woman drop? A. Her wallet. B. Her passport. C. Her bag. 2. Where is the man probably going now? A. To a gift shop. B. To his brother’s home. C. To the Children’s Center. 3. What happened to the man? A. He dirtied his hands. B. He injured his hands. C. He destroyed his painting. 4. What has the woman been doing? A. Walking. B. Resting. C. Playing badminton. 5. Where is the conversation probably taking place? A. In a restaurant. B. In a department store. C. In a police station. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面一段较长对话，回答第6、7题。 6. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Schoolmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Driver and passenger. 7. What will the woman do next? A. Buy a map. B. Do exercises. C. Attend class. 听下面一段较长对话，回答第8、9题。 8. How long was the woman’s holiday in total? A. One week. B. Ten days. C. Two weeks. 9. What does the man prefer to do? A. Go skiing. B. Stay in the city. C. Drive in the mountains. 听下面一段较长对话，回答第10、11、12题。 10. Where are the speakers? A. In Paris. B. In Toronto. C. In New York. 11. What is John studying? A. Literature. B. History. C. Art. 12. What are the speakers going to buy? A. Wine. B. Bread. C. Cheese. 听下面一段较长对话，回答第13、14、15、16题。 13. How will the woman go for the job interview? A. By car. B. By bus. C. By subway. 14. What job is the woman applying for? A. A translator. B. An engineer. C. A tour guide. 15. What did the woman impress the man with last year? A. Her business skills. B. Her spoken French. C. Her work experience. 16. How does the woman feel about her interview tomorrow? A. Excited. B. Confident. C. Anxious. 听下面一段独白，回答第17、18、19、20题。 17. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. A school library. B. An online service. C. A new organization. 18. What can people do through BookCrossing? A. Buy books. B. Sell books. C. Share books. 19. How can members get information about the physical books? A. By looking at an online list. B. By making a phone call. C. By sending an e-mail. 20. Which color shows the number of books put over the last 30 days? A. Red. B. Yellow. C. Blue. 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 Top Sunny Christmas Destinations You’re imagining what your dream Christmas will be like, walking on a perfect beach with your toes sinking into the warm, soft sand instead of wearing layers of winter clothes. If you prefer summer, now is the time to visit NH Hotels web and plan your ideal warm holiday for Christmas. Here, we’ve selected a list of some of the most attractive sunny Christmas destinations around the world. Buenos Aires, Argentina — Sizzling Summer Celebrations At the heart of Argentina’s summer season, Buenos Aires comes alive with Christmas festivities. As the city sizzles under the South American sun, you’ll find locals celebrating with all the passion and their talents that define their culture. Christmas Eve, known as “Nochebuena,” is the highlight, and Argentines gather with friends and family for a grand feast that often includes asado (barbecue) and traditional holiday desserts. One of the most unique aspects of a Buenos Aires Christmas is the lively street celebrations, with fireworks lighting the night sky and tango dancers rushing to the streets. Sydney, Australia — Beachfront Bliss Down under, Christmas falls in the middle of summer, making Sydney an ideal destination for sun-seekers. The city is famous for its dazzling Christmas lights displays, including the iconic lighting of the Christmas tree in Martin Place. Bondi Beach is a popular spot for beachgoers, where you can spend Christmas Day enjoying the sun, surf, and a picnic on the sand. Bali, Indonesia — Tropical Paradise Bali, with its lush landscapes, pristine beaches, and rich cultural heritage, offers a unique tropical Christmas experience. While Christmas isn’t a traditional Balinese holiday, many resorts and restaurants embrace the festive season with special events, dinners, and decorations. You can enjoy a beachfront Christmas dinner, explore ancient temples, or simply relax under the sun. Cancún, Mexico — Mexican Christmas Magic Cancún, on the eastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, is a hotspot for those seeking a festive Christmas. The holiday season here is marked by exciting Mexican traditions. Cancún’s amazing beaches and crystal-clear waters provide the perfect backdrop for a tropical Christmas celebration. 1. What’s special about a Buenos Aires Christmas? A. A grand feast is provided for visitors. B. Lively celebrations are held in the streets. C. The locals celebrate Christmas with passion. D. Families get together to enjoy traditional food. 2. If you’re interested in local cultural heritage, which destination will you most probably explore? A. Buenos Aires, Argentina. B. Sydney, Australia. C. Bali, Indonesia. D. Cancún, Mexico. 3. Where is the text most probably taken from? A. A web page. B. An encyclopedia. C. A travel journal. D. A geography textbook. B I remember the day during our first week of class when we were informed about our semester（学期） project of volunteering at a non-profit organization．When the teacher introduced us to the different organizations that needed our help，my last choice was Operation Iraqi Children （OIC）．My first impression of the organization was that it was not going to make enough of a difference with the plans I had in mind． Then，an OIC representative gave us some details，which somewhat interested me．After doing some research， I believed that we could really do something for those kids．When I went online to the OIC website，I saw pictures of the Iraqi children．Their faces were so powerful in sending a message of their despair（绝望） and need that I joined this project without hesitation．We decided to collect as many school supplies as possible，and make them into kits——one kit，one child． The most rewarding day for our group was project day，when all the efforts we put into collecting the items finally came together．When I saw the various supplies we had collected，it hit me that every kit we were to build that day would eventually be in the hands of an Iraqi child．Over the past four months，I had never imagined how I would feel once our project was completed．While making the kits，I realized that I had lost sight of the true meaning behind it．I had only focused on the fact that it was another school project and one I wanted to get a good grade on．When the kits were completed，and ready to be sent overseas，the warm feeling I had was one I would never forget． In the beginning，I dared myself to make a difference in the life of another person．Now that our project is over，I realize that I have affected not only one life，but ten．With our efforts，ten young boys and girls will now be able to further their education． 4. How did the author feel about joining the OIC project in the beginning？ A. It would affect his/her initial plans． B. It would involve traveling overseas． C. It would not bring him/her a good grade． D. It would not live up to his/her expectations． 5. What mainly helped the author change his/her attitude toward the project？ A. Images of Iraqi children． B. Research by his/her classmates． C. A teacher's introduction． D. A representative's comments． 6. The author's OIC project group would help ten Iraqi children to________．. A become OIC volunteers B. further their education C. study in foreign countries D. influence other children 7. What can we conclude from this passage？ A. One's potential cannot always be underrated． B. First impression cannot always be trusted． C. Actions speak louder than words． D. He who hesitates is lost． C Over the last seven years, most states have banned texting by drivers, and public service campaigns have tried a wide range of methods to persuade people to put down their phones when they are behind the wheel. Yet the problem, by just about any measure, appears to be getting worse. Americans are still texting while driving, as well as using social networks and taking photos. Road accidents, which had fallen for years, are now rising sharply. That is partly because people are driving more, but Mark Rosekind, the chief of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, said distracted（分心）driving was "only increasing, unfortunately." "Big change requires big ideas." he said in a speech last month, referring broadly to the need to improve road safety. So to try to change a distinctly modern behavior, lawmakers and public health experts are reaching back to an old approach: They want to treat distracted driving like drunk driving. An idea from lawmakers in New York is to give police officers a new device called the Textalyzer. It would work like this: An officer arriving at the scene of a crash could ask for the phones of the drivers and use the Textalyzer to check in the operating system for recent activity. The technology could determine whether a driver had just texted, emailed or done anything else that is not allowed under New York's hands-free driving laws. "We need something on the books that can change people's behavior,” said Félix W. Ortiz, who pushed for the state's 2001 ban on hand-held devices by drivers. If the Textalyzer bill becomes law, he said, "people are going to be more afraid to put their hands on the cell phone." 8. Which of the following best describes the ban on drivers' texting in the US? A. Ineffective. B. Unnecessary. C. Inconsistent. D. Unfair. 9. What can the Textalyzer help a police officer find out? A. Where a driver came from. B. Whether a driver used their phone. C. How fast a driver was going. D. When a driver arrived at the scene. 10. What does the underlined word "something" in the last paragraph refer to? A. Advice. B. Data. C. Tests. D. Laws. 11. What is a suitable title for the text? A. To Drive or Not to Drive? Think Before You Start B. Texting and Driving? Watch Out for the Textalyzer C. New York Banning Hand-Held Devices by Drivers. D. The Next Generation Cell Phone: The Textalyzer. D A survey by the Kennel Club has found almost one in five would rather have a dog than be in a relationship. The research, which asked 2,612 dog owners for their thoughts on romance, found just under a quarter agreed that having a dog would make them feel less concerned about not being in love. Perhaps the findings are unsurprising, as celebrities have long used dogs as their plus-ones. Hollywood legend Glenn Close took her Havanese dog Pip to the Oscars last year, describing her pet as “the best date a girl can have”. Jennifer Aniston has credited her dogs and female friends with making her happy, stating: “I’ve had more fun post-40 than I can remember.” Bill Lambert, a spokesman for the Kennel Club, said: “There certainly seems to be a growing number of dog-lovers who would rather share their lives with a four-legged friend instead of a human partner. This could be due to the many benefits that come with dog ownership — from the psychological to the physical. Dogs help their owners relax, whether that’s with a daily walk in fresh air, or with a cuddle (依偎) on a sofa. They can also be great listeners, help their owners fight stress, and can play a part in improving the health and fitness of their two-legged owners.” Nevertheless, for those dog owners who are still looking for love, the research suggests their pet might help. More than a fifth of those questioned said they had been asked out on a date or found love while out with their dog, with beagles, springer spaniels and German Shepherds appearing best for attracting a potential partner. People who owned golden retrievers and corgis were also very likely to say their pet may have helped them out romantically. Mr Lambert said: “This is quite unsurprising when you consider that dogs are a great ice-breaker, when strangers may otherwise not look twice at each other, and that we tend to have very positive associations about people who love dogs.” Among those responding to the survey, 21 percent said they were more likely to date someone who also had a dog. 12. How would a single with a dog react when asked for their opinion of love? A. Behave like a cat on hot bricks. B. Stay calm or even a little carefree. C. Feel quite worried about being single. D. Still be hopeful about love and marriage. 13. Why does the author mention the celebrities in Paragraph 3? A. To tell us some romantic stories about them. B. To show that the result of the research is true. C. To persuade us to follow these people’s example. D. To give us some tips on how to be in a relationship. 14. According to Bill Lambert, why do many people tend to live with dogs? A Because of the advice given by their doctors. B. Because the dogs can remind them of somebody. C. Because they can’t find their true love in reality. D. Because of the good their dogs bring to their life. 15. What can you do if you are to find your likely partner? A. Learn some basic knowledge about dogs. B. Set up a homeless dog shelter on your own. C. Bring some dog food with you in the street. D. Walk your beagle in the park after supper. 第二节 (共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Health and fitness help a person live a good and healthy life. Often due to various pressures, we tend to ignore our health. ____16____ It is the fitness level of our body that helps us fight these diseases. ____17____ We need to be fit to have a healthy body. Similarly, if we are healthy we shall naturally be attracted towards maintaining the fitness of our body. Health is the state of our body at a given time. We may not have any disease but still have a weak body, which is ready to be targeted by viruses. ____18____ This does not definitely mean that we are not healthy. It means the fitness level is not in accordance with our age and the climatic conditions we live in. It is important for everyone to devote some time to health and fitness. ____19____ For instance, we must exercise daily regardless of our age and working style. There are different levels of exercises for different age groups and we must do them according to our own health and age. Additionally, it is important to relax our body. We should have at least six to eight hours of sleep every day. It helps in improving our immune (免疫) system and protects us against diseases. ____20____ This, in turn, gives us new goals of health and fitness. A. Fitness levels decide the quality of life. B Health and fitness are interrelated to each other. C. It also helps in keeping us calm and relaxes our mind. D. For instance, we may have a tendency to catch a cold easily. E. If we keep our body fit, we can enjoy life in a better manner. F. There are some activities which everyone should do in our life. G. This makes our body suffer and we will catch other diseases. 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) Jane had lived her entire life in a small town. ____21____ she had spent decades dreaming about travelling, she never took action to make it happen. On her 65th birthday, Jane made a brave decision. She sold all her ____22____ and with a backpack, she set off. The initial days on the road were ____23____ --- she felt like she finally lived the life she had always dreamed of. Yet, after a few weeks, she began feeling ____24____. With each new step, her legs hurt more and more. ____25____, she slammed (怒摔 ) her backpack on the ground and sat down beside it with tears. ____26____ hopelessly into the road ahead, she shouted loudly, “I have nothing left in my life!” It ____27____ that a life adviser heard her words while resting behind a tree near her. He decided to help her, so he grabbed her backpack and ____28____ quickly. Shocked and in complete sadness, Jane cried more loudly, “That backpack was all I had. Now everything is ____29____ !” About twenty minutes later, she collected her ____30____, and slowly walked forward. Then ____31____, she saw her backpack on the road a short distance ahead of her. She was so ____32____ that she couldn’t help exclaiming, “Oh, thank heavens! Now I can continue onward ......” As we journey ____33____ our lives, we may experience incredible disappointments. During this time, it seems we’ve lost everything. ____34____, actually, we are holding a backpack of support. So don’t lose ____35____. Keep going, and you’ll achieve your dream. 21. A. When B. While C. If D. Because 22. A. belongings B. goods C. materials D. decorations 23. A. boring B. normal C. familiar D. amazing 24. A. curious B. nervous C. painful D. shocked 25. A. Regularly B. Eventually C. Currently D. Originally 26. A. Glancing B. Glaring C. Staring D. Pointing 27. A. showed B. happened C. seemed D. proved 28. A. disappeared B. moved C. responded D. apologized 29. A. limited B. missed C. ended D. gone 30. A. emotions B. memories C. comments D. tips 31. A. now and then B. all of a sudden C. sooner or later D. as usual 32. A. impressed B. peaceful C. concerned D. grateful 33. A. across B. around C. through D. toward 34. A. However B. Therefore C. Thus D. Besides 35. A. chance B. balance C. heart D. interest 第二节 (共10小题：每小题1. 5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Lantern Festival falls on the first full moon of the new lunar year. The Festival, with ____36____history of over 2,000 years, ____37____ (date) back to the Han Dynasty. The festival originates from an Act, released by Emperor Wendi of the Western Han Dynasty, ____38____ (honor) deities (神明) and ancestors with lantern displays. A large quantity of customs and traditions are associated with the Lantern Festival, one of ____39____ is the lighting of Lanterns that____40____ (display) in different shapes and sizes. In many northern parts of China, grand lantern displays featuring diverse sizes and themes, create an attractive scene, ____41____, in the south, the tradition of floating lanterns offers a beautiful gesture of releasing the past to embrace the future. More than just a visual feast, the lanterns are part of China’s intangible cultural heritage, ____42____ (represent) hope and renewal as they light up the darkness to welcome the new year. ____43____ important tradition is the solving of lantern riddles. Lantern owners write riddles on pieces of paper and attach them to their lanterns while festival-goers of all ages stroll among the lights, trying to solve these riddles. _____44_____ (basic), successful solvers often receive gifts, adding to the festive atmosphere. The cultural _____45_____ (celebrate) has successfully extended beyond traditional foods to the way people prepare for the festival. 第四部分 写作 (共两节：满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 请你写一篇短文向校英文报“Sports and Health”投稿，向同学们推荐一个适合课间的运动。 1.介绍推荐的运动； 2.推荐理由。 注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I could feel the excitement rising in me as I held the beautifully wrapped present in my hands. I felt the string of the package softly and then, unable to contain my curiosity any longer, I tore it open. It was a bright, brand new laptop. I had scored straight as for my O level examination and this was my reward. I had always envied my friends who were exchanging news about ‘chat rooms’, ‘instant messaging’ and ‘e-mailing’, all of which I knew nothing about. Now I was going to find out. It started out simply enough. I was searching for some information online when I came across a social networking site. Soon I became attracted to my new-found electronic friend. I began to spend more and more time on YouTube and became addicted to Facebook and Twitter. I had never imagined that the day would come when I would be controlled entirely by the glowing screen before me. Whenever I was not glued to these social networking sites, I would be going through gossip or fashion websites. As time passed, I realized that I was addicted to the Internet. During weekends, when I had more time on my hands, I could easily spend a few hours on my laptop. It came to a point where I chose to lock myself in my room, refusing to come out and take part in family discussions. I preferred to stay connected to the people I made friends with on the Internet although I had never met them. Soon I was spending the whole hours of the morning surfing on the Internet. Sleep was reduced to small naps and my grades at school also began getting from bad to worse. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 It was about this time that my parents noticed my change. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Then one day，my father took away my laptop. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $