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襄阳一中高一年级四月月考英语试题
考试时间:120分钟
第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题:每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man think of the training?
A. Satisfying. B. Tiring. C. Relaxing.
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Mother and son. B. Brother and sister. C. Husband and wife.
3 Where is the conversation probably taking place?
A. At home. B. In a classroom. C. In an office.
4. What does the man mean?
A. His paper has been accepted by journals.
B. He always gets poor grades for his term papers.
C. The woman should turn to the writing center for help.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. The man’s dream. B. The man’s brother. C. The man’s work
第二节 (共15小题,每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟,听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料,回答第6、7小题。
6. Who is the woman probably talking to?
A. Her husband. B. A receptionist. C. A repairman.
7. What will the woman do?
A. Wait for warm water. B. Use the cold water. C. Buy a bottle of water.
听下面一段对话,回答第8、9小题。
8. What does the man advise doing?
A. Studying together. B. Visiting a school. C. Watching a movie.
9. Where will the speakers have dinner tonight?
A. At the restaurant. B. At the woman’s house. C. At the school canteen.
听下面一段对话,回答第10至12小题。
10. Why is the man calling?
A. To make an apology. B. To make a suggestion. C. To make a change.
11. What day is it today?
A. Monday. B. Tuesday. C. Wednesday.
12. What does the woman suggest doing?
A. Inviting fewer people. B. Finding a larger table. C. Putting two tables together.
听下面一段对话,回答第13至16小题。
13. What can we learn about the man?
A. He will take a test soon. B. He’s finished his homework. C. He is preparing for an interview.
14. How does the man feel about his professional knowledge?
A. Worried. B. Confident. C. Disappointed.
15. What is the last tip the woman gives the man?
A. To be on time. B. To dress properly. C. To stay calm.
16. What will the woman do next?
A. Read a book. B. Attend a meeting. C. Go to the gym.
听下面一段独白,回答第17至20小题。
17. How did the speaker find her Chinese classes in high school?
A. They were hard. B. They were fun. C. They were slow-paced.
18. Why did the speaker fail to skip a level?
A. Because of her school’s unwillingness.
B. Because of her exam result.
C. Because of her age.
19. What did the speaker think of her Chinese literature study?
A. It was challenging.
B. It was helpful to Chinese learning.
C. It explored the Chinese culture in depth.
20. Which experience benefited the speaker most.
A. Acting as an interpreter (口译) on a trip.
B. Working in a Chinese community.
C. Teaching Chinese speakers English.
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,从每题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Volunteer tourism, which combines travel with community service, has grown in popularity among global travelers seeking meaningful experiences. The Telegraph recently featured three short-term volunteer programs focused on cultural heritage preservation ideal for those wanting to contribute while exploring new destinations. Here are key details:
Program Name
Location
Duration& Schedule
Core Duties
Program Fee(per person)
Temple Restoration
Project
Luang
Prabang, Laos
2 weeks
(Mon-Fri: 8:30-11:30, 14:00-17:00)
Assist with minor temple repairs; document ancient murals
$650
Indigenous
Craft Revival
Oaxaca, Mexico
3 weeks
(Tue-Sat:9:00-16:00, breaks included)
Teach basic digital skills; help record craft techniques
$820
Oral History Collection
Kyoto, Japan
1 week
(Wed-Mon:10:00-18:00, 1 day off)
Translate interviews; organize traditional story archives
$580
Additional Information:
Accommodation: All programs include stays with local families (2-3 volunteers per household), providing cultural immersion.
Inclusions: Program fees cover accommodation, daily meals, and local transportation during work hours. Flights and travel insurance are excluded.
Requirements: No professional skills needed, but basic conversational English is required. A passion for cultural preservation is essential.
Application Deadline: For 2025 summer programs, applications must be submitted by March 31,2025. Successful applicants will be notified by April 15.
This selection aims to highlight programs that prioritize “responsible engagement rather than one-sided assistance,” as noted by The Telegraph’s travel editor. Each project is co-designed with local communities to ensure long-term benefits.
1. How many hours does a volunteer work per week in the Temple Restoration Project?
A. 20 hours. B. 25 hours. C. 30 hours. D. 35 hours.
2. What is a must for those applying for the volunteer programs?
A. Fluent English for formal interviews.
B. Previous volunteer experience in travel.
C. Professional skills in cultural preservation.
D. A strong interest in protecting cultural heritage.
3. What do the three programs have in common?
A. They are located in Asian countries.
B. Their core duty is to translate interviews.
C. Their program fees include flights and insurance.
D. They are developed in cooperation with local communities.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文,介绍了《每日电讯报》推荐的三个聚焦文化遗产保护的短期志愿项目,涵盖项目的地点、时长、核心职责、费用等关键信息及附加说明。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据表格中Temple Restoration Project对应的Duration & Schedule部分“2 weeks (Mon-Fri: 8:30-11:30, 14:00-17:00)(2周,周一至周五:8:30-11:30,14:00-17:00)”,每天工作时长为(11:30-8:30)+(17:00-14:00)=3+3=6小时,每周工作5天,每周工作时长为6×5 = 30小时。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Requirements部分“A passion for cultural preservation is essential.(对文化保护的热情是必不可少的)”可知,申请这些志愿项目必须对保护文化遗产有浓厚兴趣。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Each project is co-designed with local communities to ensure long-term benefits.(每个项目都是与当地社区共同设计的,以确保长期效益)”可知,这三个项目的共同点是与当地社区合作开发。故选D。
B
A “bucket list” is a personal list of goals and activities someone wants to accomplish before the end of his life. Fortunately, I’ve been able to check off many of mine, an achievement that many people I know never get the opportunity to do.
While most people don’t like to talk about mortality (死亡), the hard fact is that it will come eventually. After the loss of several loved ones, I decided to make my bucket list so that, when I reflect on my life, I’ll smile and know that I grabbed every chance at happiness that I could.
Some of the things on my bucket list that I’ve achieved — hiking the Plank Road in the Sky on Mount Huashan in China; diving off the highest platform of 15 meters (50 feet) into the sea at Ariel’s Point in Boracay; doing the world’s highest commercial bungee jump at 233 meters off Macao Tower; octopus fishing in the Yellow Sea off South Korea; and much more.
The top item on my bucket list, however, is much more difficult to achieve. Being adopted from South Korea to the United States in 1976, I have been searching for my birth parents for the past several years. I can’t help but worry that they may be gone. But having this item head my list urges me to keep trying and I’m planning to visit Seoul in October to continue the search.
When I’ve talked about my bucket list to others, some of the feedback I’ve received is that it seems “a bit morbid”. Like, if you have a list, you’re thinking about your death. But I’m still in my rosy years.
As you get older, the list may change. And that’s OK. Whether it includes visiting certain countries, getting in better physical shape, buying a particular item or just spending more time with loved ones, there is no wrong way to do a bucket list. Your list can include short-term goals, once-in-a-lifetime experiences or just personal goals. It can give a boost to your motivation and force you to take breaks when you might not otherwise think of doing so.
4. Why did the author decide to make his bucket list?
A. Because he missed his loved ones. B. Because he was afraid of early death.
C. Because he thought life was too hard. D. Because he didn’t want to live to regret.
5. Which of the following wishes has NOT been achieved according to the author?
A. Diving at Ariel’s Point. B. Hiking on Mount Huashan.
C. Doing bungee off Macao Tower. D. Finding his biological parents.
6. What does the underlined word “morbid” in paragraph 5 probably mean?
A. peculiar. B. necessary. C. acceptable. D. amazing.
7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. People should stick to their dreams and hopes.
B. It doesn’t make any sense to change the bucket list.
C. A bucket list can help us get motivated and relaxed.
D. Personal experiences shouldn’t be included in a bucket list.
【答案】4. D 5. D 6. A 7. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文首先陈述遗愿清单定义,然后讲述作者为自己列遗愿清单的详情,最后分享列遗愿清单的注意事项。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“After the loss of several loved ones, I decided to make my bucket list so that, when I reflect on my life, I’ll smile and know that I grabbed every chance at happiness that I could.(在失去了几个亲人之后,我决定列出我的遗愿清单,这样,当我反思我的生活时,我会微笑着知道我抓住了每一个幸福的机会)”可知,作者决定列一个遗愿清单是因为他不想活在后悔中。故选D。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。 根据第四段“The top item on my bucket list, however, is much more difficult to achieve. Being adopted from South Korea to the United States in 1976, I have been searching for my birth parents for the past several years. I can’t help but worry that they may be gone. But having this item head my list urges me to keep trying and I’m planning to visit Seoul in October to continue the search.(然而,我遗愿清单上的第一项却很难实现。1976年,我从韩国被收养到美国,在过去的几年里,我一直在寻找我的亲生父母。我不禁担心他们可能已经走了。但是把这个项目放在我的清单上促使我继续努力,我计划10月份去首尔继续寻找)”可知,寻找亲生父母的愿望没有实现。故选D。
【6题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第五段“Like, if you have a list, you’re thinking about your death. But I’m still in my rosy years.(比如,如果你有一张清单,你就在思考你的死亡。但我还在我的玫瑰色岁月)”以及划线词上文“When I’ve talked about my bucket list to others, some of the feedback I’ve received is that it seems “a bit(当我和别人谈论我的遗愿清单时,我收到的一些反馈是,这似乎“有点……)”可知,尚处于花样年华的作者此时和他人谈及遗愿清单,别人正常反应应该会觉得作者“古怪不正常”,故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“As you get older, the list may change. And that’s OK. Whether it includes visiting certain countries, getting in better physical shape, buying a particular item or just spending more time with loved ones, there is no wrong way to do a bucket list. Your list can include short-term goals, once-in-a-lifetime experiences or just personal goals. It can give a boost to your motivation and force you to take breaks when you might not otherwise think of doing so.(随着年龄的增长,这个列表可能会发生变化。这没关系。不管是去某个国家旅游,锻炼身体,买一件特别的东西,还是多花点时间和爱人在一起,制定遗愿清单的方式都是正确的。你的清单可以包括短期目标,一生一次的经历,或者只是个人目标。它可以提升你的动力,迫使你在你可能不想休息的时候休息一下)”可知,遗愿清单可以帮助我们获得动力和放松。故选C。
C
Weighing just 2 grams, hummingbirds don’t appear to be fierce and strong. Hummingbird migration (迁徙) season gets underway in August, when the small birds will fly thousands of miles away in search of warmer climates and blooming flowers to last out the cold winter months. Colder temperatures don’t necessarily bother them, but finding new food sources is a headache.
About 20 of the world’s 363 known hummingbird species call the U.S. home, most native to the western U.S., especially Arizona and southern Texas. “East of the Mississippi, we only have the Ruby-throated hummingbird,” said David Wiedenfeld, a senior conservation scientist with the American Bird Conservancy. When migration season begins, the Ruby-throated hummingbirds are still abundant throughout the eastern half of the U.S. By early October, they are starting to show up in Central America, and they settle in southern Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica for the winter.
On their journey, some birds cross the Gulf of Mexico, cruising from the coast of Texas or Louisiana to the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico without stopping for about 18 hours, “without landing, without eating, without drinking,” Wiedenfeld said. “For these tiny birds, it’s a tremendous crossing.” Since males play a minor role in raising their young, they often set out south sooner, usually by September 1st, followed by females a few weeks later after their babies leave the nest. Then, the young hummingbirds set out on the journey alone. “They’re doing it for the first time, all on their own,” said Witko. “They’re just setting off by nature. They’ve evolved the signals ... that tell them to go certain directions and certain places.”
The start of migration season means hummingbirds will be easier to spot, which means it will bring bird-watchers new opportunities to catch sight of them on their trip. Seeing hummingbirds really comes down to finding places where there are native plants, native flowers. Those are always some of the best spots. Besides, bird feeder with homemade nectar (花蜜) placed right outside your window will attract them, offering you a close-up view of their beating wings.
8. What’s the biggest challenge hummingbirds encounter when August comes?
A. Cold temperatures. B. Lack of food supplies.
C. Their natural enemies. D. The long distance ahead.
9. Which words can best describe little Ruby-throated hummingbirds in paragraph 3?
A. Rough and smart. B. Patient and creative.
C. Energetic and friendly. D. Independent and persistent.
10. What should bird-watchers do to observe the little bird close by?
A. Equip themselves with a telescope. B. Follow their tracks all the way.
C. Wait around foreign flowers and observe. D. Place a bird feeder containing nectar outside.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Hummingbirds Flying South Feasts Bird-watchers’ Eyes
B. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Are Native to America Only
C. Tiny Hummingbirds Start Big Journey for Warmer Winter
D. Hummingbirds Favor Warmer Climates and Blooming Flowers
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. D 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了蜂鸟的迁徙习性和观鸟爱好者的观察方法。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。 根据文章第一段最后一句“Colder temperatures don’t necessarily bother them, but finding new food sources is a headache.(较低的温度不一定会困扰它们,但寻找新的食物来源是一件令人头痛的事情)”可知,当八月来临的时候,蜂鸟遇到的最大挑战是缺乏食物供应。故选B。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。 根据文章第三段“On their journey, some birds cross the Gulf of Mexico, cruising from the coast of Texas or Louisiana to the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico without stopping for about 18 hours, “without landing, without eating, without drinking,” Wiedenfeld said. “For these tiny birds, it’s a tremendous crossing.” Since males play a minor role in raising their young, they often set out south sooner, usually by September 1st, followed by females a few weeks later after their babies leave the nest. Then, the young hummingbirds set out on the journey alone. “They’re doing it for the first time, all on their own,” said Witko.(在它们的旅程中,一些鸟穿过墨西哥湾,从德克萨斯州或路易斯安那州的海岸巡航到墨西哥的Yucatán半岛,不停留大约18个小时,“不着陆,不吃,不喝,”Wiedenfeld说。“对这些小鸟来说,这是一次巨大的跨越。”由于雄性在抚养幼崽方面所起的作用较小,它们通常会更早出发,通常在9月1日之前,雌性在幼崽离开巢穴几周后就会紧随其后。然后,年轻的蜂鸟独自出发了。“这是他们第一次这么做,完全靠自己,”Witko说)”可知,蜂鸟幼鸟在迁徙过程中,长达18小时不眠不休不吃不喝,我们可以推断出蜂鸟具有坚忍不拔(persistent)的一面;同时,迁徙过程中,雄蜂鸟先行离开,雌蜂鸟紧随其后;而幼鸟只能全程靠自己,正是独立(independent)的最好体现。故选D。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。 根据文章最后一段“Seeing hummingbirds really comes down to finding places where there are native plants, native flowers. Those are always some of the best spots. Besides, bird feeder with homemade nectar (花蜜) placed right outside your window will attract them, offering you a close-up view of their beating wings.(观察蜂鸟其实就是寻找有本土植物和本土花卉的地方。那些地方总是最好的。此外,在你的窗户外面放置有自制花蜜的喂鸟器会吸引它们,让你近距离观察它们跳动的翅膀)”可知,观察蜂鸟有两种选择:一,土著植物(花)所在地;二,把装有蜂蜜的鸟类投食器放置在窗外。故选D。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Hummingbird migration season gets underway in August, when the small birds will fly thousands of miles away in search of warmer climates and blooming flowers to last out the cold winter months. (蜂鸟的迁徙季节从8月开始,当这些小鸟飞到数千英里以外的地方寻找温暖的气候和盛开的花朵来度过寒冷的冬季。)”及全文可知,文章讲述蜂鸟大迁徙,包括原因﹑时间﹑路线﹑沿途困难﹑方式以及顺便为观鸟者带来的观鸟机会等等;所以选择项C“Tiny Hummingbirds Start Big Journey for Warmer Winter(小蜂鸟为温暖的冬天开始了长途旅行)”作为文章标题最为合适,A﹑B﹑D三项都很好地概括了文章某一段大意,但作为标题显得以偏概全。故选C。
D
Roughly 42% of Americans are nearsighted today, compared to 25% in 1971. The WHO predicts that about half of the world’s population will have myopia, or nearsightedness, by 2050. It’s clear that our vision is becoming increasingly unclear.
On seeing this, while our first reaction is to blame the increased use of screens, experts believe the real reason is not that, exactly, but it’s related: namely less time spent outdoors. Exposure to natural light stimulates dopamine (多巴胺), helping regulate normal growth and development of the eyeball. Indoor lighting doesn’t do the trick. Ideally, kids should get at least two hours of natural light a day.
Still, our increased use of screens is a problem. Most screens are high contrast — like black text on a white page, or light text on a dark background. It’s still a theory, but some scientists think that the contrast of reading a book or looking at a bright screen in a dark room might be over-stimulating our retinas (视网膜), causing more eye growth problems in children. A 2018 study in Scientific Records analyzed the retinal pathways when looking at black text on white backgrounds compared to natural environments, and concluded the contrast could stimulate myopia. Close work, like reading and looking closely at screens, has also been shown to cause myopia.
Researchers are working on ways to slow down rising myopia rates. A recent clinical trial found eye-drops with a low dose of atropine can slow myopia in kids. There’s also some early evidence that peripheral defocus lenses (周边离焦透镜) might help stop nearsightedness from worsening.
It’s strongly recommended that regular eye examinations should be a must, for people with myopia are at a higher risk of developing eye issues as they age, such as glaucoma, early cataracts and macular degeneration. You can also reduce eye pressure by making a few simple lifestyle changes, such as ensuring that you are reading or working in good light, and taking frequent breaks, etc.
12. What’s the real reason why so many people are nearsighted?
A. Dramatically increased use of screens. B. Not enough exposure to natural light.
C. Not having enough breaks when working. D. Looking at screens at a short distance.
13. Why does the author mention the 2018 study in Scientific Records?
A. To call on readers to remove their incorrect eye habits.
B. To prove to readers the seriousness of nearsightedness.
C. To support the link between high contrast and myopia.
D. To show he is well-informed of the advances in this field.
14. What can you do to improve the situation of your myopia?
A. Work on your homework for hours on end.
B. Apply eye-drops with a high dose of atropine.
C. Wear specially-designed peripheral defocus lenses.
D. Have an eye operation recommended at an early age.
15. What’s the main structure of this passage?
A. Questions — answers. B. Problem — reasons — solutions.
C. Problem — changes — effects. D. Viewpoint — arguments — conclusion.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. C 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了近视率上升的现象,探讨了导致这一现象的可能原因,并提出了一些预防和缓解近视的措施。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第二段“On seeing this, while our first reaction is to blame the increased use of screens, experts believe the real reason is not that, exactly, but it’s related: namely less time spent outdoors. Exposure to natural light stimulates dopamine (多巴胺), helping regulate normal growth and development of the eyeball. Indoor lighting doesn’t do the trick. Ideally, kids should get at least two hours of natural light a day. (看到这一点,虽然我们的第一反应是责怪屏幕使用的增加,但专家认为真正的原因并不是这样,而是相关的:即户外活动的时间减少了。暴露在自然光下会刺激多巴胺,帮助调节眼球的正常生长和发育。室内照明并不能做到这一点。理想情况下,孩子们每天应该至少接受两个小时的自然光照射。)”可知,专家们认为真正的原因是户外活动时间减少,即缺乏足够的自然光照。故选B。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第三段“Still, our increased use of screens is a problem. Most screens are high contrast—like black text on a white page, or light text on a dark background. It’s still a theory, but some scientists think that the contrast of reading a book or looking at a bright screen in a dark room might be over-stimulating our retinas (视网膜), causing more eye growth problems in children. A 2018 study in Scientific Records analyzed the retinal pathways when looking at black text on white backgrounds compared to natural environments, and concluded the contrast could stimulate myopia. Close work, like reading and looking closely at screens, has also been shown to cause myopia. (然而,我们越来越多地使用屏幕是一个问题。大多数屏幕都是高对比度的——比如白色页面上的黑色文本,或者深色背景上的浅色文本。这仍然是一个理论,但一些科学家认为,在黑暗的房间里看书或看明亮的屏幕的对比可能会过度刺激我们的视网膜,导致更多的儿童眼睛发育问题。2018年发表在《科学记录》上的一项研究分析了在白色背景上看黑色文字和在自然环境下看黑色文字时的视网膜通路,并得出结论,这种对比可能会刺激近视。近距离工作,如阅读和近距离看屏幕,也被证明会导致近视。)”可知,作者提到2018年的这项研究是为了支持高对比度与近视之间联系的观点。故选C。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第四段中“A recent clinical trial found eye-drops with a low dose of atropine can slow myopia in kids. There’s also some early evidence that peripheral defocus lenses (周边离焦透镜) might help stop nearsightedness from worsening. (最近的一项临床试验发现,含有低剂量阿托品的眼药水可以减缓儿童的近视。还有一些早期证据表明,周边离焦透镜可能有助于防止近视恶化。)”可知,配戴特别设计的周边离焦透镜可以帮助防止近视恶化。故选C。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文,尤其是第一段“Roughly 42% of Americans are nearsighted today, compared to 25% in 1971. The WHO predicts that about half of the world’s population will have myopia, or nearsightedness, by 2050. It’s clear that our vision is becoming increasingly unclear. (如今,大约42%的美国人患有近视,而1971年这一比例为25%。世界卫生组织预测,到2050年,世界上大约一半的人口将患有近视。很明显,我们的愿景正变得越来越不清晰。)”可知,第一段提出问题——近视问题日益严峻;第二段中的“On seeing this, while our first reaction is to blame the increased use of screens, experts believe the real reason is not that, exactly, but it’s related: namely less time spent outdoors. (看到这一点,虽然我们的第一反应是责怪屏幕使用的增加,但专家认为真正的原因并不是这样,而是相关的:即户外活动的时间减少了。)”、第三段中的“Still, our increased use of screens is a problem. (然而,我们越来越多地使用屏幕是一个问题。)”可知,第二、三段分析原因——从科学角度分析造成近视的原因;第四段中的“Researchers are working on ways to slow down rising myopia rates.(研究人员正在研究减缓近视率上升的方法。)”、第五段中的“It’s strongly recommended that regular eye examinations should be a must, for people with myopia are at a higher risk of developing eye issues as they age, such as glaucoma, early cataracts and macular degeneration. (强烈建议定期进行眼科检查,因为近视的人随着年龄的增长,患青光眼、早期白内障和黄斑变性等眼部疾病的风险更高。)”可知,第四、五段解决问题——如何缓解近视问题的可行办法。文章的主要结构是“问题—原因—解决方案”。故选B。
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。
Working from home in a small apartment is fine during the day. But when nighttime comes, it may be difficult to turn off work and get a good night’s sleep.___16___These kinds of apartments, with the living room, kitchen and sleeping area all in one room, are common in large cities.
Here comes some advice gathered on how to work productively and sleep well in such an apartment.
A good bed is extremely important
At the beginning, a good bed is a must. Even better is a high-quality sleep sofa that can double as a bed and couch. Or, a Murphy bed. ____17____He came up with this idea in 1900 while living in his own studio apartment in California.
Create a sleep area
To separate your sleep area from the rest of the apartment, you can purchase a freestanding screen or room divider. And try your best to keep your sleep area strictly for sleeping. ____18____ If you use your bed during the daytime, you can do small tasks to keep daytime work and sleep separate. Lisa Strauss, a psychologist and expert in sleep disorders, suggests using one side of the bed for reading and the other for sleeping.
Freshen the air. Lower the lights.
For starters, you must make sure the air flow is good. An air purifier will work, if you cook and
sleep in the same place. Also, be sure that computer, TV, and other electronic screens are turned off at night. ____19____
Keep things clean and organized
One thing to avoid when it comes to studio living is leaving beds unmade. Why? ____20____ It will also add to a sense of crowdedness. At night, you would do well to put away electronics. Side tables with plugs and ports for electronics help you store devices and keep things organized and clean.
A. It is named after William Murphy.
B. However, that is not always possible.
C. Studio apartments often do not have a lot of storage.
D. Work and life can be even harder in studio apartments.
E. People will have an impression that you are lazy and untidy.
F. Their light can affect our internal clocks if they are at a short distance from bed.
G. Using calming smells like lavender (薰衣草) at bedtime will set the tone for restful sleep.
【答案】16. D 17. A 18. B 19. F 20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在一室公寓中如何高效工作和良好睡眠的建议,包括选择好的床铺、创造睡眠区域、保持空气新鲜和灯光降低、保持整洁有序等方面的内容。
【16题详解】
根据空前内容“Working from home in a small apartment is fine during the day. But when nighttime comes, it may be difficult to turn off work and get a good night’s sleep.(在白天,在小公寓里居家办公是不错的。但当夜幕降临,可能很难放下工作,睡个好觉。)”可知,上文提出在小公寓里睡觉有点困难。选项D“Work and life can be even harder in studio apartments.(在一室公寓里,工作和生活可能会更加困难。)”延续上文内容,指出在一室公寓里,工作和生活可能会更加困难。选项中的“studio apartments”与空后的“these kinds of apartments”相呼应。故选D。
【17题详解】
根据空前内容“Or, a Murphy bed.(或者,一张墨菲床。)”可推测,空处选择A。选项A“It is named after William Murphy.(它以威廉·墨菲的名字命名。)”延续上文内容,进一步解释墨菲床。同时“William Murphy”与空后的“He came up with this idea in 1900 while living in his own studio apartment in California.(他在1900年住在加利福尼亚自己的工作室公寓时想出了这个主意。)”中的“he”相一致。故选A。
【18题详解】
根据空前内容“To separate your sleep area from the rest of the apartment, you can purchase a freestanding screen or room divider. And try your best to keep your sleep area strictly for sleeping.(为了将你的睡眠区域与公寓的其他部分分隔开,你可以购买一个独立的屏风或房间隔断。并尽量让你的睡眠区只用于睡觉。)”可知,上文指出尽量将睡眠区只用于睡觉。选项B“However, that is not always possible.(然而,这并不总是可能的。)”与上文形成转折,指出尽量将睡眠区只用于睡觉,但并非总能做到如此。从而引出下文“If you use your bed during the daytime, you can do small tasks to keep daytime work and sleep separate.(如果你在白天使用你的床,你可以做一些小任务来保持白天工作和睡眠的分离。)”。故选B。
【19题详解】
根据上文内容“Also, be sure that computer, TV, and other electronic screens are turned off at night.(此外,一定要确保电脑、电视和其他电子屏幕在晚上关闭。)”可知,上文提出电子屏幕在晚上要关闭。选项F“Their light can affect our internal clocks if they are at a short distance from bed.(如果它们离床很近,它们的光会影响我们的生物钟。)”延续上文内容,指出这些电子产品的光会影响我们的生物钟,解释了晚上关闭电子屏幕的原因。故选F。
【20题详解】
空前内容“One thing to avoid when it comes to studio living is leaving beds unmade. Why?(在公寓生活中,要避免的一件事就是不整理床铺。为什么?)”可知,上文提出在公寓中生活,一定要整理床铺。并提出疑问“why”。选项E“People will have an impression that you are lazy and untidy.(别人会觉得你又懒又邋遢。)”回答了“why”,指出如果不整理床铺,别人会觉得你又懒又邋遢。故选E。
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节,满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Normally, half teachers would leave the profession by their fifth year. I, a fourth year teacher, would probably___21___them. Although many students___22___my class, especially my skills and patience, I still didn’t think what I was doing___23___. I still kept praying for a sign to stay, though.
One Saturday morning, Lyric, my teaching assistant, asked if I could meet him and Ari for dinner,___24___some advice on college applications. I politely ___25___. However, my___26___for that day was so fully packed that I couldn’t spare a minute. I had intended to call Lyric to fix another day. As I had promised, I___27___to make it to the restaurant.
The moment I stepped in, I was___28___surprised—a long table full of students, all standing and dressed up. They yelled, “Surprise!” Just imagine how___29___I was then. As each came up and hugged me, I kept asking, “What on earth is all this for?” After everyone____30____, Lyric made a toast: “Mr. Schultz, you make all of us feel loved; you make us feel like we____31____. We are doing what you’ve taught us. You, mean a lot to us; and we, all love you.” Hearing that, I was in tears, ____32____. Past memories crowded in. For four years I had ended every class, every day, with these parting ____33____: “Love larger. Give greater. Be kinder. Lift others.”
Then and there, I finally realized my perseverance(坚持)mattered. What they didn’t know was that they changed my life and____34____my career that night. I’m____35____I didn’t cancel the dinner. It, suddenly, dawned on me that my job did make a great difference.
21. A. replace B. stop C. join D. punish
22. A. hated B. liked C. attended D. skipped
23. A. meaningful B. interesting C. pleasant D. delightful
24. A. lecturing B. instructing C. telling D. seeking
25. A. protested B. refused C. complained D. agreed
26. A. schedule B. suitcase C. memory D. budget
27. A. determined B. intended C. managed D. attempted
28. A. gradually B. totally C. eventually D. properly
29. A. bored B. satisfied C. defeated D. confused
30. A. settled down B. calmed down C. broken down D. came down
31. A. succeed B. care C. matter D. compete
32. A. fearless B. speechless C. helpless D. tireless
33. A. objectives B. words C. puzzles D. letters
34. A. saved B. ruined C. delayed D. started
35. A. mournful B. disappointed C. regretful D. blessed
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. C 32. B 33. B 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过叙述作者作为一名教师的个人经历和感受,以及与学生之间的一次特别聚会,展现了作者对自己职业意义的重新认识和感悟。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我,作为一名第四年的老师,可能也会加入他们的行列。A. replace取代;B. stop停止;C. join加入;D. punish惩罚。根据下文“Although many students___2___my class, especially my skills and patience, I still didn’t think what I was doing___3___. I still kept praying for a sign to stay, though.”可知,此时的作者对是否继续做教师还摇摆不定,拿不定主意。由此可知,空处指的是作者可能会加入那些离开教师这一岗位的人。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:尽管很多学生喜欢我的课,特别是我的教学技巧和耐心,但我仍然觉得自己所做的一切没有太大的意义。A. hated厌恶、讨厌;B. liked喜欢;C. attended出席;D. skipped跳过。根据下文“You, mean a lot to us; and we, all love you.”可知,学生很喜欢作者的课。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:尽管很多学生喜欢我的课,特别是我的教学技巧和耐心,但我仍然觉得自己所做的一切没有太大的意义。A. meaningful有意义的;B. interesting有趣的;C. pleasant愉快的;D. delightful 令人高兴的。根据上文内容可知,作者还在犹豫是否离开教师岗位。以及下文“It, suddenly, dawned on me that my job did make a great difference.”可推测,此时的作者觉得自己所做的一切没有意义。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:一个星期六的早晨,我的助教Lyric问我能否和他以及Ari一起吃晚饭,他想就大学申请的问题征求一些建议。A. lecturing训斥;B. instructing指导;C. telling告诉;D. seeking寻求。根据空后的“some advice on college applications”可知,对方是想寻求一些建议。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我礼貌地答应了。A. protested抗议;B. refused拒绝;C. complained抱怨;D. agreed同意。根据下文“As I had promised, I ___7___ to make it to the restaurant.”可知,作者答应了对方的邀约。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:然而,我那天的日程安排得非常满,一点时间都挤不出来。A. schedule日程安排;B. suitcase行李箱;C. memory记忆;D. budget预算。根据下文“so fully packed that I couldn’t spare a minute”可知,作者这天的日程安排非常满,挤不出时间。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:但正如我承诺的那样,我还是设法赶到了餐厅。A. determined决定;B. intended打算;C. managed设法完成、管理;D. attempted尝试。根据下文“The moment I stepped in, I was ___8___ surprised—a long table full of students, all standing and dressed up.”可知,作者最终还是赶到了餐厅。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:我一走进去,就完全惊呆了——一张长桌坐满了学生,他们都站着,还打扮了一番。A. gradually逐渐地;B. totally完全地;C. eventually最后;D. properly适当地。根据下文“a long table full of students, all standing and dressed up.”以及“They yelled, “Surprise!””可知,作者非常震惊。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:你可以想象我当时有多么困惑。A. bored无聊的;B. satisfied满意的;C. defeated被击败的;D. confused困惑的。根据下文“As each came up and hugged me, I kept asking, “What on earth is all this for?””可知,此时的作者非常困惑,不知道发生了什么事。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意:等大家都安静下来后,Lyric举杯致辞:“Schultz老师,你让我们所有人感受到了爱;你让我们觉得自己很重要。我们正在践行你所教导我们的。你对我们来说意义重大;我们,都爱你。”A. settled down安顿下来、平静下来;B. calmed down镇定下来;C. broken down抛锚、崩溃;D. came down下降。根据下文“Lyric made a toast…”以及常理可推测,当所有人都安静下来后,lyric开始举杯致辞。故选A。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:等大家都安静下来后,Lyric举杯致辞:“Schultz老师,你让我们所有人感受到了爱;你让我们觉得自己很重要。我们正在践行你所教导我们的。你对我们来说意义重大;我们,都爱你。”A. succeed成功;B. care关心;C. matter重要;D. compete竞争。根据上文“you make all of us feel loved”以及下文“You, mean a lot to us; and we, all love you.”可推测,作者对这些学生有积极的影响,由此可推测,作者让这些学生觉得自己很重要。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:听到这些话,我泪流满面,无言以对。A. fearless无畏的;B. speechless无言的;C. helpless无助的;D. tireless不知疲倦的。根据上文“I was in tears”以及下文“Past memories crowded in.”可推测,作者当时被感动得一句话都说不出。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:过去的记忆一下子涌上心头。四年来,我每天每节课结束时,都会用这几句告别语:“爱要广博。给予要慷慨。待人要友善。提拔他人。”A. objectives目标;B. words话语;C. puzzles难题;D. letters信件。根据空后“Love larger. Give greater. Be kinder. Lift others.”可知,下文是作者每节课要结束的时候所说的话。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他们不知道的是,就在那个晚上,他们改变了我的生活,挽救了我的职业生涯。A. saved拯救、节约;B. ruined毁灭;C. delayed推迟;D. started开始。根据上文“Then and there, I finally realized my perseverance(坚持)mattered.”可知,作者深受这些学生的感染,并且强调“they changed my life”可推测,作者继续做教师,所以说这些学生挽救了作者的职业。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我很庆幸自己没有取消那次晚餐。A. mournful悲痛的;B. disappointed失望的;C. regretful后悔的;D. blessed幸运的。根据空后“I didn’t cancel the dinner”以及下文“It, suddenly, dawned on me that my job did make a great difference.”可推测,作者很感激这些学生,由此可知,作者觉得自己没有取消那次晚餐非常幸运。故选D。
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The 20th French Film Panorama in China, ____36____ (organize) by Unifrance with support from the French Embassy in China, opened yesterday, with The Taste of Things directed by Trần Anh Hung as the opening film.
Since its beginning in Beijing in 2004, the French Film Panorama ____37____ (be) an essential part of the “Croisements Festival,” ___38___ (active) promoting French cinema to Chinese audiences and fostering Sino-French ____39____ (culture) exchange. This year, the festival featuring eight French films shows the ____40____ (popular) of contemporary French cinema.
At the opening ceremony, French Ambassador to China highlighted that 2024 is a particularly special year, ____41____ marks both the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France and the 20th anniversary of the French Film Panorama. Over the years, the event has become a festival for Chinese film enthusiasts, offering ____42____ unique feast and an excellent opportunity ____43____ (explore) French films, interact with artists, and share their insights.
Actress Zhang Ziyi, invited three times to serve ____44____a jury member for different sections of the Cannes Film Festival, was announced to be the ambassador then and there. After the screenings (放映) in Beijing, this year’s French Film Panorama will continue in many big cities nationwide, with screenings ____45____ (last) until October 31.
【答案】36. organized
37. has been
38. actively
39. cultural
40. popularity
41. which 42. a
43. to explore
44. as 45. lasting
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了第20届法国电影展映活动在中国开幕的相关情况。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:由法国驻华大使馆支持、法国影视联盟主办的第 20 届法国电影展映昨日开幕,由陈英雄执导的《法式火锅》(又名《食物的滋味》)担任开幕影片。分析整个句子,“opened”是句子的谓语动词,所以“organize”要用非谓语形式。“The 20th French Film Panorama”(第20届法国电影展映活动)和“organize”(组织)之间是被动关系,即活动是被组织的,所以用过去分词“organized”作后置定语,来修饰“The 20th French Film Panorama”,表示被动和完成的动作。故填organized。
【37题详解】
考查动词时态。句意:自2004年在北京启动以来,法国电影展映活动一直是“中法文化之春”的重要组成部分,积极向中国观众推广法国电影,促进中法文化交流。“Since its beginning in Beijing in 2004”这个时间状语表明动作从过去某个时间开始一直持续到现在,强调对现在的影响,所以要用现在完成时。现在完成时的结构是“have/has +过去分词”,句子主语“the French Film Panorama”是单数,所以用“has been”。故填has been。
【38题详解】
考查副词。句意:自2004年在北京启动以来,法国电影展映活动一直是“中法文化之春”的重要组成部分,积极向中国观众推广法国电影,促进中法文化交流。这里需要一个词来修饰动词“promoting”(推广),副词用于修饰动词,“active”(积极的)的副词形式是“actively”,表示以积极的方式推广法国电影。故填actively。
【39题详解】
考查形容词。句意:自2004年在北京启动以来,法国电影展映活动一直是“中法文化之春”的重要组成部分,积极向中国观众推广法国电影,促进中法文化交流。“exchange”(交流)是名词,需要用形容词来修饰,“culture”(文化)的形容词形式是“cultural”,“cultural exchange”表示“文化交流”。故填cultural。
【40题详解】
考查名词。句意:今年,这个以八部法国电影为特色的电影节展示了当代法国电影的受欢迎程度。“the”后面通常接名词,“popular”(受欢迎的)的名词形式是“popularity”,表示“受欢迎,流行”,在这里作“shows”(展示)的宾语,且“popularity”是不可数名词。故填popularity。
【41题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:在开幕式上,法国驻华大使强调,2024年是一个特别特殊的年份,这一年既是中法建交60周年,也是法国电影展映活动20周年。这是一个非限制性定语从句,先行词是“2024”,指物,在从句“marks both the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France and the 20th anniversary of the French Film Panorama”中作主语,所以要用关系代词“which”来引导。故填which。
【42题详解】
考查冠词。句意:多年来,该活动已成为中国电影爱好者的节日,提供了一场独特的盛宴,也是一个探索法国电影、与艺术家互动并分享见解的绝佳机会。这里表示“一场独特的盛宴”,是泛指,“unique”是以辅音音素开头的单词,根据不定冠词的使用规则,辅音音素前用“a”。故填a。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:多年来,该活动已成为中国电影爱好者的节日,提供了一场独特的盛宴,也是一个探索法国电影、与艺术家互动并分享见解的绝佳机会。“an opportunity to do sth.”是固定搭配,表示“做某事的机会”,这里用动词不定式“to explore”作后置定语,修饰“opportunity”,说明这个机会是用来探索法国电影的。故填to explore。
【44题详解】
考查介词。句意:曾三次受邀担任戛纳电影节不同单元评委的女演员章子怡,当场被宣布为形象大使。“serve as”是固定短语,意思是“担任,充当”,所以这里填“as”,表示章子怡担任形象大使。故填as。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:在北京放映之后,今年的法国电影展映活动将在全国许多大城市继续进行,放映将持续到10月31日。分析句子结构,这里是“with +宾语+宾补”的结构,“screenings”(放映)和“last”(持续)之间是主动关系,即放映主动持续到10月31日,所以用现在分词“lasting”作宾补,表主动和进行。故填lasting。
第四部分:书面表达 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华,你所在的高中正在开展环保主题活动。你被选为学生代表,将在下周一的升旗仪式上发表一篇以“Going green starts with me”为主题的英文演讲。1. 你的想法和理由。2. 呼吁采取行动。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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【答案】One possible version:
Good morning, everyone!
I am Li Hua, and I am honored to give a speech on behalf of the students here. The theme of my speech today is “Going green starts with me.”
Nowadays, environmental issues are becoming increasingly serious. As high school students, I believe we should shoulder the responsibility to protect our planet. Small actions can make a big difference. For instance, we can bring reusable bags and bottles instead of using disposable ones. Moreover, it is important to sort garbage and save electricity in our daily lives.
Let’s take action now! Only by working together can we make our campus greener and our earth a better place to live in.
Thank you for listening.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以李华的身份,作为学生代表在升旗仪式上发表以“Going green starts with me”为主题的英文演讲,阐述对绿色环保的想法及理由,并呼吁大家采取行动,贴合学校环保主题活动的场景。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
荣幸的:honored → privileged
发表演讲:give a speech → deliver a speech
承担:shoulder → take on
可再用的:reusable → recyclable
2. 句式拓展
合并句子
原句:I am Li Hua, and I am honored to give a speech on behalf of the students here. The theme of my speech today is “Going green starts with me.”
拓展句:I am Li Hua, and I am honored to give a speech on behalf of the students here, whose theme is “Going green starts with me.”
【点睛】【高分句型1】Moreover, it is important to sort garbage and save electricity in our daily lives.(运用了“it作形式主语,不定式短语作真正主语”结构)
【高分句型2】Only by working together can we make our campus greener and our earth a better place to live in.(运用了“Only+介词短语”位于句首引出的部分倒装结构)
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。
My wife and I wanted to share our new home with family and friends by hosting a small gathering in the early summer. She had prepared lots of snacks, while my job was to have the backyard in order.
There was plenty of space for the kids to run and play. There was just one thing I hadn’t counted on: My brother chose to bring his dog Toby, a 50-pound ball of fire. Though friendly, he could easily knock over my niece’s small boys and my six-month-old granddaughter. So, when my brother showed up, I asked him to watch Toby and keep him outside.
My plan was working out just fine. Toby was using up his energy by running back and forth in the backyard and giving the kids plenty of room. Unexpectedly, after supper, the weather changed. It started to rain and everyone went indoors.
It was an awkward moment. I didn’t want Toby to be running around in the house, and my brother wasn’t happy with driving home with a wet dog. Eventually, my brother decided to leave rather than force the issue.
A few days passed, and I hadn’t heard anything from my brother. I texted him and expressed wishes for him to come out again. His reply came as a surprise — a shock, actually: “Not a chance.” Clearly, he was unhappy over the way we had parted. After all, I had left him little choice. Well, he’ll get over it, I reasoned.
Two months passed. My wife suggested I get in touch with my brother, but I resisted, thinking he should call first. However, my conscience (良心) kept bothering me. I tried to put myself in my brother’s shoes. He was facing health issues and his wife of thirty-five years had passed away a few months earlier. Toby was his constant companion, the one who kept him going.
注意:
(1)续写词数应为150个左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I realized it was me who was at fault.
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With the biscuits my wife had made, I arrived at my brother’s door.
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【答案】One possible version:
I realized it was me who was at fault. I had been so focused on keeping the party under control that I failed to consider how important Toby was to my brother during this difficult time. My pride had kept me from reaching out, and now months had passed without a proper conversation. One evening, I picked up the phone and left him a voice message, apologizing for my behavior and asking if we could meet. To my relief, he called back the next day, and we agreed to get together soon.
With the biscuits my wife had made, I arrived at my brother’s door. He opened it with a surprised smile, and for a moment, neither of us spoke. Then we hugged — something we hadn’t done since before his wife passed away. We sat on the porch with Toby resting beside us, and I handed him the box of biscuits. “Thank you,” he said quietly. We talked for hours, laughing, remembering old times, and slowly rebuilding what had been lost. As I watched Toby gently rest his head on my brother’s leg, I knew we were finally on the path to healing.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了作者因担心弟弟的狗Toby影响聚会,要求弟弟看好狗,后因天气变化导致弟弟提前离开并心生芥蒂。两个月后作者意识到自己的过错,主动带着妻子做的饼干登门道歉,最终兄弟俩和解的故事,展现了亲情中理解与包容的重要性。
【详解】1. 段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“我意识到是我错了。” 可知,第一段可描写作者反思自己在聚会上只顾控制局面,忽视了Toby对弟弟的重要性,因骄傲迟迟未联系弟弟,最终通过电话留言道歉并约定见面。
②由第二段首句内容“带着妻子做的饼干,我来到了弟弟家门口。”可知,第二段可描写弟弟开门时的惊讶与沉默,兄弟俩拥抱和解,坐在门廊上谈心,看着Toby依偎在弟弟腿边,明白亲情修复的意义。
2. 续写线索:反思过错——电话留言道歉——约定见面——带饼干登门——拥抱沉默——谈心和解——领悟亲情
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①道歉:apologize/say sorry/make an apology
②拥抱:hug/embrace
③重建:rebuild/restore/reconstruct
情绪类:
①宽慰:relief/comfort/satisfaction/ease
②惊讶:surprised /shocked/astonished
【点睛】[高分句型1] I had been so focused on keeping the party under control that I failed to consider how important Toby was to my brother during this difficult time.(运用了“so...that...”引导结果状语从句以及how引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] One evening, I picked up the phone and left him a voice message, apologizing for my behavior and asking if we could meet.(运用了现在分词短语作状语以及if引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型 3] As I watched Toby gently rest his head on my brother’s leg, I knew we were finally on the path to healing.(运用了as引导时间状语从句以及省略that的宾语从句)
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襄阳一中高一年级四月月考英语试题
考试时间:120分钟
第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题:每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man think of the training?
A. Satisfying. B. Tiring. C. Relaxing.
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Mother and son. B. Brother and sister. C. Husband and wife.
3 Where is the conversation probably taking place?
A. At home. B. In a classroom. C. In an office.
4. What does the man mean?
A. His paper has been accepted by journals.
B. He always gets poor grades for his term papers.
C. The woman should turn to the writing center for help.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. The man’s dream. B. The man’s brother. C. The man’s work
第二节 (共15小题,每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟,听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料,回答第6、7小题。
6. Who is the woman probably talking to?
A. Her husband. B. A receptionist. C. A repairman.
7. What will the woman do?
A. Wait for warm water. B. Use the cold water. C. Buy a bottle of water.
听下面一段对话,回答第8、9小题。
8. What does the man advise doing?
A. Studying together. B. Visiting a school. C. Watching a movie.
9. Where will the speakers have dinner tonight?
A. At the restaurant. B. At the woman’s house. C. At the school canteen.
听下面一段对话,回答第10至12小题。
10. Why is the man calling?
A. To make an apology. B. To make a suggestion. C. To make a change.
11. What day is it today?
A. Monday. B. Tuesday. C. Wednesday.
12. What does the woman suggest doing?
A. Inviting fewer people. B. Finding a larger table. C. Putting two tables together.
听下面一段对话,回答第13至16小题。
13. What can we learn about the man?
A. He will take a test soon. B. He’s finished his homework. C. He is preparing for an interview.
14. How does the man feel about his professional knowledge?
A. Worried. B. Confident. C. Disappointed.
15. What is the last tip the woman gives the man?
A. To be on time. B. To dress properly. C. To stay calm.
16. What will the woman do next?
A. Read a book. B. Attend a meeting. C. Go to the gym.
听下面一段独白,回答第17至20小题。
17. How did the speaker find her Chinese classes in high school?
A. They were hard. B. They were fun. C. They were slow-paced.
18. Why did the speaker fail to skip a level?
A. Because of her school’s unwillingness.
B. Because of her exam result.
C. Because of her age.
19. What did the speaker think of her Chinese literature study?
A. It was challenging.
B. It was helpful to Chinese learning.
C. It explored the Chinese culture in depth.
20. Which experience benefited the speaker most.
A. Acting as an interpreter (口译) on a trip.
B. Working in a Chinese community.
C. Teaching Chinese speakers English.
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,从每题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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Volunteer tourism, which combines travel with community service, has grown in popularity among global travelers seeking meaningful experiences. The Telegraph recently featured three short-term volunteer programs focused on cultural heritage preservation ideal for those wanting to contribute while exploring new destinations. Here are key details:
Program Name
Location
Duration& Schedule
Core Duties
Program Fee(per person)
Temple Restoration
Project
Luang
Prabang, Laos
2 weeks
(Mon-Fri: 8:30-11:30, 14:00-17:00)
Assist with minor temple repairs; document ancient murals
$650
Indigenous
Craft Revival
Oaxaca, Mexico
3 weeks
(Tue-Sat:9:00-16:00, breaks included)
Teach basic digital skills; help record craft techniques
$820
Oral History Collection
Kyoto, Japan
1 week
(Wed-Mon:10:00-18:00, 1 day off)
Translate interviews; organize traditional story archives
$580
Additional Information:
Accommodation: All programs include stays with local families (2-3 volunteers per household), providing cultural immersion.
Inclusions: Program fees cover accommodation, daily meals, and local transportation during work hours. Flights and travel insurance are excluded.
Requirements: No professional skills needed, but basic conversational English is required. A passion for cultural preservation is essential.
Application Deadline: For 2025 summer programs, applications must be submitted by March 31,2025. Successful applicants will be notified by April 15.
This selection aims to highlight programs that prioritize “responsible engagement rather than one-sided assistance,” as noted by The Telegraph’s travel editor. Each project is co-designed with local communities to ensure long-term benefits.
1. How many hours does a volunteer work per week in the Temple Restoration Project?
A. 20 hours. B. 25 hours. C. 30 hours. D. 35 hours.
2. What is a must for those applying for the volunteer programs?
A. Fluent English for formal interviews.
B. Previous volunteer experience in travel.
C. Professional skills in cultural preservation.
D. A strong interest in protecting cultural heritage.
3. What do the three programs have in common?
A. They are located in Asian countries.
B. Their core duty is to translate interviews.
C. Their program fees include flights and insurance.
D. They are developed in cooperation with local communities.
B
A “bucket list” is a personal list of goals and activities someone wants to accomplish before the end of his life. Fortunately, I’ve been able to check off many of mine, an achievement that many people I know never get the opportunity to do.
While most people don’t like to talk about mortality (死亡), the hard fact is that it will come eventually. After the loss of several loved ones, I decided to make my bucket list so that, when I reflect on my life, I’ll smile and know that I grabbed every chance at happiness that I could.
Some of the things on my bucket list that I’ve achieved — hiking the Plank Road in the Sky on Mount Huashan in China; diving off the highest platform of 15 meters (50 feet) into the sea at Ariel’s Point in Boracay; doing the world’s highest commercial bungee jump at 233 meters off Macao Tower; octopus fishing in the Yellow Sea off South Korea; and much more.
The top item on my bucket list, however, is much more difficult to achieve. Being adopted from South Korea to the United States in 1976, I have been searching for my birth parents for the past several years. I can’t help but worry that they may be gone. But having this item head my list urges me to keep trying and I’m planning to visit Seoul in October to continue the search.
When I’ve talked about my bucket list to others, some of the feedback I’ve received is that it seems “a bit morbid”. Like, if you have a list, you’re thinking about your death. But I’m still in my rosy years.
As you get older, the list may change. And that’s OK. Whether it includes visiting certain countries, getting in better physical shape, buying a particular item or just spending more time with loved ones, there is no wrong way to do a bucket list. Your list can include short-term goals, once-in-a-lifetime experiences or just personal goals. It can give a boost to your motivation and force you to take breaks when you might not otherwise think of doing so.
4. Why did the author decide to make his bucket list?
A. Because he missed his loved ones. B. Because he was afraid of early death.
C. Because he thought life was too hard. D. Because he didn’t want to live to regret.
5. Which of the following wishes has NOT been achieved according to the author?
A. Diving at Ariel’s Point. B. Hiking on Mount Huashan.
C. Doing bungee off Macao Tower. D. Finding his biological parents.
6. What does the underlined word “morbid” in paragraph 5 probably mean?
A. peculiar. B. necessary. C. acceptable. D. amazing.
7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. People should stick to their dreams and hopes.
B. It doesn’t make any sense to change the bucket list.
C. A bucket list can help us get motivated and relaxed.
D. Personal experiences shouldn’t be included in a bucket list.
C
Weighing just 2 grams, hummingbirds don’t appear to be fierce and strong. Hummingbird migration (迁徙) season gets underway in August, when the small birds will fly thousands of miles away in search of warmer climates and blooming flowers to last out the cold winter months. Colder temperatures don’t necessarily bother them, but finding new food sources is a headache.
About 20 of the world’s 363 known hummingbird species call the U.S. home, most native to the western U.S., especially Arizona and southern Texas. “East of the Mississippi, we only have the Ruby-throated hummingbird,” said David Wiedenfeld, a senior conservation scientist with the American Bird Conservancy. When migration season begins, the Ruby-throated hummingbirds are still abundant throughout the eastern half of the U.S. By early October, they are starting to show up in Central America, and they settle in southern Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica for the winter.
On their journey, some birds cross the Gulf of Mexico, cruising from the coast of Texas or Louisiana to the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico without stopping for about 18 hours, “without landing, without eating, without drinking,” Wiedenfeld said. “For these tiny birds, it’s a tremendous crossing.” Since males play a minor role in raising their young, they often set out south sooner, usually by September 1st, followed by females a few weeks later after their babies leave the nest. Then, the young hummingbirds set out on the journey alone. “They’re doing it for the first time, all on their own,” said Witko. “They’re just setting off by nature. They’ve evolved the signals ... that tell them to go certain directions and certain places.”
The start of migration season means hummingbirds will be easier to spot, which means it will bring bird-watchers new opportunities to catch sight of them on their trip. Seeing hummingbirds really comes down to finding places where there are native plants, native flowers. Those are always some of the best spots. Besides, bird feeder with homemade nectar (花蜜) placed right outside your window will attract them, offering you a close-up view of their beating wings.
8. What’s the biggest challenge hummingbirds encounter when August comes?
A. Cold temperatures. B. Lack of food supplies.
C. Their natural enemies. D. The long distance ahead.
9. Which words can best describe little Ruby-throated hummingbirds in paragraph 3?
A. Rough and smart. B. Patient and creative.
C. Energetic and friendly. D. Independent and persistent.
10. What should bird-watchers do to observe the little bird close by?
A. Equip themselves with a telescope. B. Follow their tracks all the way.
C. Wait around foreign flowers and observe. D. Place a bird feeder containing nectar outside.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Hummingbirds Flying South Feasts Bird-watchers’ Eyes
B. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Are Native to America Only
C. Tiny Hummingbirds Start Big Journey for Warmer Winter
D. Hummingbirds Favor Warmer Climates and Blooming Flowers
D
Roughly 42% of Americans are nearsighted today, compared to 25% in 1971. The WHO predicts that about half of the world’s population will have myopia, or nearsightedness, by 2050. It’s clear that our vision is becoming increasingly unclear.
On seeing this, while our first reaction is to blame the increased use of screens, experts believe the real reason is not that, exactly, but it’s related: namely less time spent outdoors. Exposure to natural light stimulates dopamine (多巴胺), helping regulate normal growth and development of the eyeball. Indoor lighting doesn’t do the trick. Ideally, kids should get at least two hours of natural light a day.
Still, our increased use of screens is a problem. Most screens are high contrast — like black text on a white page, or light text on a dark background. It’s still a theory, but some scientists think that the contrast of reading a book or looking at a bright screen in a dark room might be over-stimulating our retinas (视网膜), causing more eye growth problems in children. A 2018 study in Scientific Records analyzed the retinal pathways when looking at black text on white backgrounds compared to natural environments, and concluded the contrast could stimulate myopia. Close work, like reading and looking closely at screens, has also been shown to cause myopia.
Researchers are working on ways to slow down rising myopia rates. A recent clinical trial found eye-drops with a low dose of atropine can slow myopia in kids. There’s also some early evidence that peripheral defocus lenses (周边离焦透镜) might help stop nearsightedness from worsening.
It’s strongly recommended that regular eye examinations should be a must, for people with myopia are at a higher risk of developing eye issues as they age, such as glaucoma, early cataracts and macular degeneration. You can also reduce eye pressure by making a few simple lifestyle changes, such as ensuring that you are reading or working in good light, and taking frequent breaks, etc.
12. What’s the real reason why so many people are nearsighted?
A. Dramatically increased use of screens. B. Not enough exposure to natural light.
C. Not having enough breaks when working. D. Looking at screens at a short distance.
13. Why does the author mention the 2018 study in Scientific Records?
A. To call on readers to remove their incorrect eye habits.
B. To prove to readers the seriousness of nearsightedness.
C. To support the link between high contrast and myopia.
D. To show he is well-informed of the advances in this field.
14. What can you do to improve the situation of your myopia?
A. Work on your homework for hours on end.
B. Apply eye-drops with a high dose of atropine.
C. Wear specially-designed peripheral defocus lenses.
D. Have an eye operation recommended at an early age.
15. What’s the main structure of this passage?
A. Questions — answers. B. Problem — reasons — solutions.
C. Problem — changes — effects. D. Viewpoint — arguments — conclusion.
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。
Working from home in a small apartment is fine during the day. But when nighttime comes, it may be difficult to turn off work and get a good night’s sleep.___16___These kinds of apartments, with the living room, kitchen and sleeping area all in one room, are common in large cities.
Here comes some advice gathered on how to work productively and sleep well in such an apartment.
A good bed is extremely important
At the beginning, a good bed is a must. Even better is a high-quality sleep sofa that can double as a bed and couch. Or, a Murphy bed. ____17____He came up with this idea in 1900 while living in his own studio apartment in California.
Create a sleep area
To separate your sleep area from the rest of the apartment, you can purchase a freestanding screen or room divider. And try your best to keep your sleep area strictly for sleeping. ____18____ If you use your bed during the daytime, you can do small tasks to keep daytime work and sleep separate. Lisa Strauss, a psychologist and expert in sleep disorders, suggests using one side of the bed for reading and the other for sleeping.
Freshen the air. Lower the lights.
For starters, you must make sure the air flow is good. An air purifier will work, if you cook and
sleep in the same place. Also, be sure that computer, TV, and other electronic screens are turned off at night. ____19____
Keep things clean and organized
One thing to avoid when it comes to studio living is leaving beds unmade. Why? ____20____ It will also add to a sense of crowdedness. At night, you would do well to put away electronics. Side tables with plugs and ports for electronics help you store devices and keep things organized and clean.
A. It is named after William Murphy.
B. However, that is not always possible.
C. Studio apartments often do not have a lot of storage.
D. Work and life can be even harder in studio apartments.
E. People will have an impression that you are lazy and untidy.
F. Their light can affect our internal clocks if they are at a short distance from bed.
G. Using calming smells like lavender (薰衣草) at bedtime will set the tone for restful sleep.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节,满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Normally, half teachers would leave the profession by their fifth year. I, a fourth year teacher, would probably___21___them. Although many students___22___my class, especially my skills and patience, I still didn’t think what I was doing___23___. I still kept praying for a sign to stay, though.
One Saturday morning, Lyric, my teaching assistant, asked if I could meet him and Ari for dinner,___24___some advice on college applications. I politely ___25___. However, my___26___for that day was so fully packed that I couldn’t spare a minute. I had intended to call Lyric to fix another day. As I had promised, I___27___to make it to the restaurant.
The moment I stepped in, I was___28___surprised—a long table full of students, all standing and dressed up. They yelled, “Surprise!” Just imagine how___29___I was then. As each came up and hugged me, I kept asking, “What on earth is all this for?” After everyone____30____, Lyric made a toast: “Mr. Schultz, you make all of us feel loved; you make us feel like we____31____. We are doing what you’ve taught us. You, mean a lot to us; and we, all love you.” Hearing that, I was in tears, ____32____. Past memories crowded in. For four years I had ended every class, every day, with these parting ____33____: “Love larger. Give greater. Be kinder. Lift others.”
Then and there, I finally realized my perseverance(坚持)mattered. What they didn’t know was that they changed my life and____34____my career that night. I’m____35____I didn’t cancel the dinner. It, suddenly, dawned on me that my job did make a great difference.
21. A. replace B. stop C. join D. punish
22. A. hated B. liked C. attended D. skipped
23. A. meaningful B. interesting C. pleasant D. delightful
24. A. lecturing B. instructing C. telling D. seeking
25. A. protested B. refused C. complained D. agreed
26. A. schedule B. suitcase C. memory D. budget
27. A. determined B. intended C. managed D. attempted
28. A. gradually B. totally C. eventually D. properly
29. A. bored B. satisfied C. defeated D. confused
30. A. settled down B. calmed down C. broken down D. came down
31. A. succeed B. care C. matter D. compete
32. A. fearless B. speechless C. helpless D. tireless
33. A. objectives B. words C. puzzles D. letters
34. A. saved B. ruined C. delayed D. started
35. A. mournful B. disappointed C. regretful D. blessed
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 20th French Film Panorama in China, ____36____ (organize) by Unifrance with support from the French Embassy in China, opened yesterday, with The Taste of Things directed by Trần Anh Hung as the opening film.
Since its beginning in Beijing in 2004, the French Film Panorama ____37____ (be) an essential part of the “Croisements Festival,” ___38___ (active) promoting French cinema to Chinese audiences and fostering Sino-French ____39____ (culture) exchange. This year, the festival featuring eight French films shows the ____40____ (popular) of contemporary French cinema.
At the opening ceremony, French Ambassador to China highlighted that 2024 is a particularly special year, ____41____ marks both the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France and the 20th anniversary of the French Film Panorama. Over the years, the event has become a festival for Chinese film enthusiasts, offering ____42____ unique feast and an excellent opportunity ____43____ (explore) French films, interact with artists, and share their insights.
Actress Zhang Ziyi, invited three times to serve ____44____a jury member for different sections of the Cannes Film Festival, was announced to be the ambassador then and there. After the screenings (放映) in Beijing, this year’s French Film Panorama will continue in many big cities nationwide, with screenings ____45____ (last) until October 31.
第四部分:书面表达 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华,你所在的高中正在开展环保主题活动。你被选为学生代表,将在下周一的升旗仪式上发表一篇以“Going green starts with me”为主题的英文演讲。1. 你的想法和理由。2. 呼吁采取行动。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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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。
My wife and I wanted to share our new home with family and friends by hosting a small gathering in the early summer. She had prepared lots of snacks, while my job was to have the backyard in order.
There was plenty of space for the kids to run and play. There was just one thing I hadn’t counted on: My brother chose to bring his dog Toby, a 50-pound ball of fire. Though friendly, he could easily knock over my niece’s small boys and my six-month-old granddaughter. So, when my brother showed up, I asked him to watch Toby and keep him outside.
My plan was working out just fine. Toby was using up his energy by running back and forth in the backyard and giving the kids plenty of room. Unexpectedly, after supper, the weather changed. It started to rain and everyone went indoors.
It was an awkward moment. I didn’t want Toby to be running around in the house, and my brother wasn’t happy with driving home with a wet dog. Eventually, my brother decided to leave rather than force the issue.
A few days passed, and I hadn’t heard anything from my brother. I texted him and expressed wishes for him to come out again. His reply came as a surprise — a shock, actually: “Not a chance.” Clearly, he was unhappy over the way we had parted. After all, I had left him little choice. Well, he’ll get over it, I reasoned.
Two months passed. My wife suggested I get in touch with my brother, but I resisted, thinking he should call first. However, my conscience (良心) kept bothering me. I tried to put myself in my brother’s shoes. He was facing health issues and his wife of thirty-five years had passed away a few months earlier. Toby was his constant companion, the one who kept him going.
注意:
(1)续写词数应为150个左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I realized it was me who was at fault.
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With the biscuits my wife had made, I arrived at my brother’s door.
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