福建省名校联盟2021-2022学年高三上学期12月联考英语试题（Word版含答案，无听力音频有文字材料）
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福建省名校联盟2021-2022学年高三上学期12月联考
英语卷
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is the woman going to do
A. Open the window. B. Find another room. C. Go out with the man.
2. What can we learn from the conversation
A. Jack's brother is cleverer. B. Jack is the better student. C. Jack's brother is more hardworking.
3. How many rooms are there in the woman's house altogether
A. 2. B. 3. C. 5.
4. Where are the woman and her brother going to spend the holiday
A. In Italy. B. In Turkey. C. In Canada.
5. What is wrong with the man's watch
A. It's 5 minutes slow. B. It's 5 minutes fast. C. It's 10 minutes slow.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman think of the new co-worker's working
A. Unsatisfactory. B. Tiring. C. Pleasing.
7. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Quit her job. B. Speak to Mr. Wade. C. Share her opinions with others.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How does the woman feel
A. Worried. B. Relieved. C. Excited.
9. Where does the conversation take place
A. On a bus. B. In a classroom. C. In a library.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How long has the man waited for the woman
A. For nearly an hour. B. For more than an hour. C. For about five minutes.
11. How did the woman come
A. By taxi. B. On foot. C. By bus.
12. Why did the woman go off work late
A. Her boss gave her a task. B. She had a talk with her boss. C. She had to check her own letters.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Manager and clerk. B. Teacher and student. C. Interviewer and interviewee.
14. Why did the man leave his previous job in the bank
A. He had never gotten a rise. B. His family moved to another place. C. He just wanted to get more salary.
15. Which words best describe the man's qualities
A. Smart and capable. B. Faithful and energetic. C. Hardworking and responsible.
16. What do we know about the man
A. He doesn't have much experience in sales.
B. He took a part-time course in finance and trade.
C. He worked for a private company for three years.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How long will the writing remain perfectly clear
A. For about 20 minutes. B. For less than 10 minutes. C. For at least 3 days.
18. What can make the writing disappear more quickly
A. Chemicals. B. Heat. C. Light.
19. Which of the following is the characteristic of the new paper
A. It can be used up to 20 times.
B. It might make ink widely used.
C. It will replace the ordinary paper soon.
20. What do scientists expect of the new paper
A. It'll be free. B. It'll be widely used. C. It'll help speed up printing.
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
We've rounded up some top Australian travel bloggers who have given you their tips on the best places to visit in Australia.
Sydney
Sydney is filled with beautiful beaches, fun activities and good food. One of the best ways to have a view of the beauty of Sydney is by taking a relaxing walk rather than taking other means of transportation, such as buses and boats. An amazing beach walk is from Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach. It offers extremely pleasant views of the area's famous rocky, thin and sandy beaches.
Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast has become one of the most beautiful strips of coastland in Australia, with long white beaches lined with health-conscious cafes and trendy clothes shops. When you aren't absorbing the sunshine on one of the many beaches, you can head out to the hinterland for a day of mountain hiking or discover the swimming holes and waterfalls.
Byron Bay
Byron Bay is one of Australia's top tourist destinations. From countless waterfalls and swimming holes to mountains and bush walks, this small region hides so much beauty. I would suggest starting with a hike to the bottom of Minyon Falls for a swim, a hike to the top of Mt Warning for a sunrise, and then a hike to the Natural Arch.
Blue Mountains
If you' re looking for a dose of nature, the spot is for you. Make sure you have time to visit Wentworth Falls. Blue Mountains will offer walks with appealing views of the waterfall. These famous rock formations are the highlight of this picturesque postcard area. If you head to Echo Point, don't miss the Science Railway—the steepest passenger railway in the world.
21. How can you best view Sydney according to the text
A. By railway. B. By bus. C. On foot. D. By boat.
22. How is Sunshine Coast different from Byron Bay and Blue Mountains
A. It is suitable for hiking. B. It is a good place to see waterfalls.
C. It has swimming holes and sandy beaches. D. It has beaches full of coffee and clothes shops.
23. Where can the introduction to the scenic spots be found
A. In a novel. B. On the website. C. In a book review. D. On the sports poster.
B
In the sport of track and field, athletes compete not only with one another but against themselves, and with each race they try to achieve a new personal best.
For one Nebraska teen running in what would likely be his final cross-country outing before graduating from high school, Brandon Schutt's personal best turned out not to be about marking the fastest time but displaying the biggest heart. A mile into the 3.1-mile race, however, Schutt realized he wasn't going to be able to keep up the necessary drive. Rather than risk injury, he slowed to a comfortable pace that would allow him to simply enjoy the moment and the day.
Meanwhile, as a student in Omaha Burke High School, Blake Cerveny was running a very different kind of race. Aiming to beat his own personal record, after a fast start, he continued to push himself hard. With less than 400 meters to go, Cerveny's legs cramped（抽筋）up and failed him. Determined to finish, Cerveny rose from the ground and continued on, only to fall again after another 150 meters…and again, he got up and started running. This time he'd made it only 25 meters more before going down. But he wasn't done yet. Less than 100 meters from the finish line, he lay curled on the ground. His legs had simply given out.
Before Cerveny's dad could reach his son, another runner—Brandon Schutt—was at his side to offer a helping hand. His first attempt to get Cerveny up failed, but like Cerveny, he refused to quit, too. With a second pull, Cerveny was on his feet.
At a measured jog, with Cerveny holding Schutt for support and Schutt helping Cerveny maintain balance, the two completed the final 75 meters of the course together. Schutt even made sure the injured runner crossed the finish line first, securing his opponent a faster time. Although Cerveny was automatically disqualified for having received help, Schutt's time for the race would stand.
24. What can we learn about Schutt at the beginning of the running
A. He was confident to win the first place.
B. He was nervous about the coming graduation.
C. He was clear about his own strengths and weaknesses.
D. He was dissatisfied with the annoying surrounding things.
25. Why did Cerveny take part in the competition
A. To break his own running record. B. To show his difference from others.
C. To be admitted into the national team. D. To turn his father's dream into reality.
26. What happened to Cerveny during the running
A. He helped Schutt finish the race. B. He had the first fall at 150 meters.
C. He finally finished the race faster than Schutt. D. He injured his own arms on account of the falls.
27. What can be the best title for the text
A. Sportsmanship Is What We Should Respect
B. A Hero Runner Carries A Competitor To The Safe Place
C. Runners Met Again After Crossing The Finish Line Together
D. A Teen Runner Helped A Competitor Finish The Race After He Fell Down
C
Restricting meals to early in the day did not affect weight among overweight adults with prediabetes or diabetes（糖尿病）, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.
"We have wondered for a long time if when one eats during the day affects the way the body uses and stores energy,” said study author Nisa M. Maruthur, associate professor of medicine in Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. “Most previous studies have not controlled the number of calories, so it wasn't clear if people who ate earlier just ate fewer calories. In this study, the only thing we changed was the time of day of eating.”
Maruthur and the colleagues followed 41 overweight adults in a 12-week study. Most participants（90%）were African American women with prediabetes or diabetes, and average age of 59 years. Twenty-one of the adults followed a time-restricted eating pattern, limiting eating to specific hours of the day and ate 80% of their calories before 1 pm. The remaining 20 participants ate at usual times during a 12-hour window, consuming half of their daily calories after 5 pm for the entire 12 weeks. All participants consumed the same pre-prepared, healthy meals provided for the study. Weight and blood pressure were measured at the beginning of the study, then at 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 12 weeks.
The analysis found that people in both groups lost weight and had decreased blood pressure regardless of when they ate. "We thought that the time-restricted group would lose more weight,” Maruthur said. "Yet that didn't happen. We did not see any differences in weight loss for those who ate most of their calories earlier versus later in the day. We did not see any effects on blood pressure either.”
The researchers are now collecting more detailed information on blood pressure recorded over 24 hours, and they will be compiling（汇集）this information with the results of a study on the effects of time-restricted feeding on blood sugar, insulin and other hormones and making analyses on the findings. "Together, these findings will help us to more fully understand the effects of time-restricted eating on cardiometabolic（心血管代谢）health,” Maruthur said.
28. What made the study different from earlier ones
A. Participants' age. B. Participants' daily eating time.
C. The number of participants. D. The research members.
29. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The research procedure. B. The research result.
C. The research purpose. D. The research institution.
30. What can we learn from the study
A. Blood pressure is connected with eating time. B. Absorbing less calories earlier makes for weight loss.
C. Eating time determines the effect of losing weight. D. Taking in calories earlier doesn't impact weight loss.
31. What may the researchers do next according to the last paragraph
A. Stop research. B. Announce findings. C. Analyze data. D. Write essays.
D
Fossils discovered in Liaoning province have challenged the theory that the Archaeopteryx（始祖鸟）is the earliest known bird.
Research of the fossils led by Pascal Godefroit and his team from the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences revealed that the dinosaur-bird Aurornis xui, like the Archaeopteryx, existed nearly 150 million years ago. Godefroit told British-based Daily Mail, "The evolutionary development shows that dinosaur-birds were already diversified in northern China during the Middle-Late Jurassic."
The study, published in the journal Nature, showed that Aurornis xui was 50 cm in length and had tiny teeth used for hunting and defense, similar to other dinosaurs. Godefroit said the results support a "single origin of powered flight", which suggests that all dinosaurs that became birds took flight around the same time, and eventually lost hunting and defensive features, like teeth, during adaptation.
Hu Dongyu, a professor at Shenyang Normal University, pointed out that fossils of some dinosaurs show that the legs initially had long feathers, which suggests they assisted wings in flight. "But the long feathers on the legs degenerated as the wings became strong enough. This is not the first time that fossil evidence has showed the evolution path from dinosaurs to birds," said Hu. "The initial question was whether these dinosaur-birds existed before the Archaeopteryx, but as we dig deeper into them, the age became irrelevant. And now the bone of contention is whether all these dinosaur-birds are dinosaurs or birds."
One fossil, found in Liaoning in 2009 and studied by scientists led by Xu Xing from the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, showed that the earliest dinosaur-bird was Anchiornis huxleyi, a flying dinosaur that lived 160 million years ago. Another fossil studied by Xu and his colleagues, also believed to be a dinosaur-bird, was named Xiaotingia zhengi. “Aurornis xui, Anchiornis huxleyi and Xiaotingia zhengi are similar to dinosaur-bird fossils." Hu added. “The earlier research suggested that all dinosaur-birds were dinosaurs, not birds. However, recent research suggests the opposite. So there is a long way to go to draw a conclusion.”
32. What is the topic of the text
A. The origin of birds. B. The adaptability of birds.
C. The time when dinosaurs appeared. D. The reason why dinosaurs died out.
33. In what way was Aurornis xui similar to other dinosaurs
A. The speed of its flight. B. The force of its defense.
C. The length of its feathers. D. The feature of its teeth.
34. What does the underlined part "the bone of contention" in paragraph 4 mean
A. The bones of birds. B. The focus of debate.
C. The similarity of theories. D. The conclusion of research.
35. What does Hu think of dinosaur-birds
A. They were dinosaurs. B. They need further study.
C. They could fly like birds. D. They existed before the Archaeopteryx.
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。
In a highly-connected world where your phone is always with you, information is being collected and shared every second. "So what " you say. "I have nothing to hide.” 36
According to some experts, people may not understand the scope of the problem. The problem is that while companies and data brokers are hovering up all the information they can, there are no laws governing what they can do with that information. 37 Someone knowing that you ordered three extra-large pizzas for dinner last Friday night may seem harmless enough, but there's a deeper principle at play. 38 As a cyber expert, Bruce Schneier says, “Privacy is a basic human right, and a requirement for maintaining the human condition with dignity and respect.”
39 We click "I Agree” without reading the user agreements. We say we will do one of those privacy checkups one day, but we never quite get around to it. And that means your personal information could be used against you in the future in ways you can't imagine today.
So what can you do to protect yourself 40 If you're worried about your personal information getting lifted, don't hand over your name, address, or phone number easily. Besides, choose a paper receipt or no receipt rather than getting one via text or e-mail. To stop your phone acting as a tracker, also turn off Location Services for all apps except maps and others that expressly need to know where you are. You can do this in settings, under Privacy and Location.
A. Don't be so sure.
B. Yet we do little to block the spies.
C. Care about who owns and controls the data.
D. We don't want to prevent all the Internet spying.
E. Privacy is not just about freedom from embarrassment.
F. You can minimize some unwanted spying by taking these measures.
G. That includes things you thought were private，such as your daily habits and beliefs.
第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I had spent the 22 years following my childhood dream—becoming a professor of marine biology. However, in the graduate school I saw how applying for research funding is a constant source of 41 for many professors. I decided I did not want to 42 a career in research after all.
I began to 43 career panels（咨询组）, from which I expected to get some 44 proposals. I walked into the room with other 45 graduate students hopefully. Well-meaning as the panelists were, they fell 46 when I brought up my 47 . I felt totally lost.
I went to my professor for help 48 . After listening to my complaint, my professor told me that instead of focusing on finding a dream job, I should 49 what I am good at and what makes me happy at least 80% of the time. The practical advice surprised me at first, but it 50 being exactly what I needed to hear.
But I discovered that finding overlap（重叠）between what I enjoy and what I'm good at was not 51 . I'm good at teaching but I don't like 52 the same content every year.
To 53 the waters, I started a blog about the history of scientific discoveries. I found that I loved the 54 to choose what to write about, and I enjoyed the challenge. After 3 years of writing, I was offered a position as a science writer. It's 55 like my childhood dream. But I am happy—more than 80% of the time.
41. A. honor B. interest C. desire D. worry
42. A. shorten B. develop C. grasp D. investigate
43. A. attend B. serve C. combine D. introduce
44. A. secondary B. typical C. secret D. solid
45. A. frightened B. disappointed C. excited D. astonished
46. A. unconscious B. silent C. sick D. apart
47. A. fault B. solution C. dilemma D. criterion
48. A. eventually B. casually C. generally D. unexpectedly
49. A. take account of B. make a difference to C. think little of D. be made up of
50. A. gave up B. got on C. ended up D. put off
51. A. helpful B. equal C. strange D. easy
52. A. accepting B. repeating C. exchanging D. overlooking
53. A. test B. find C. boil D. save
54. A. ambition B. strategy C. freedom D. trick
55. A. everything B. something C. anything D. nothing
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。
Columbus Day, which is celebrated 56 （annual）on the second Monday of October to honor an Italian explorer, Christopher Columbus, "discovering" the Americas, has always been a controversial holiday. Though Columbus found the continent, he never set foot 57 the mainland, even on his following three journeys. Besides, North America had already been “discovered” by the Native Americans. They had been living there for many 58 （generation）.
Critics also maintain that 59 explorer was not out on a scientific “voyage of discovery”. Instead, he was on a mission to conquer the new land. The Spanish army, which Columbus brought after the first trip, cruelly killed millions of locals 60 tried to resist. Those who survived were enslaved and forced 61 （work）in mines and plantations.
The federal holiday 62 （be）on the American calendar since 1937. However, as public awareness has increased, the popularity of Columbus Day has been decreasing in some states, with only 25 currently listing it as an 63 （approve）holiday.
The 64 （move）has also spread to Latin American countries. “Day of the Race”, which is called in Mexico, honors the people and the influence of the 65 （represent）cultures, brought in by Christopher Columbus. However, many feel it is a reminder of the past and current struggles faced by the native population.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是校英语俱乐部负责人李华，该俱乐部决定招纳新成员。请你用英语写一则纳新启事，内容包括：
1. 纳新时间和地点；
2. 对新成员的要求；
3. 俱乐部的活动。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
New Members Wanted English Club
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The Trouble With Chores（家庭杂务）
The twins, Jenna and Jeff, were good at most things. Their dad was good at most things, too. But there was one thing the twins and Dad were not good at—that was chores. It wasn't that Dad and the twins didn't want to do their chores. It was just that they always seemed to have reasons not to do them. And they had such good excuses.
“You're right, my dear,” said Mum. "The grass does need cutting. But a spider has spun a wonderful web on the lawn mower and I haven't the heart to put all her hard work to waste.”
“Mum,” said Jenna, "I know it's my week to put up my cards. It's just that I'm waiting for them to dry. They'll be easier to scoop up that way.”
“Mum,” said Jeff, "may I skip setting the table tonight There's a TV show on the Ice Age, and I have to do a report on the Beast of Baluchistan.”
There were also the endless quarrels about who did what and who got the easy job. Mum sighed. If only Dad and the twins were as good at doing their chores as they were at arguing about them, life would be easier. Talking of chores, Mum thought instead of pushing them for chores, it would be a lot easier to do them herself. And that was what she did. She put away all cards and set and cleared the table. She chased the dust bunnies from under the furniture and cleaned up the twins' messy room.
The twins did pick up and put away things occasionally. Dad did cut the grass once in a while. Not surprisingly, things began to slide. Everybody got a little unhappy, especially Mum, who spent much time doing chores. Something had to be done. But what
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Mum decided to host a family meeting. Living in all that messy build-up wasn't much fun.
高三12月英语月考卷参考答案
听力部分录音材料
听力部分。该部分分为第一、第二两节。
注意：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。
停顿00'10"
现在是听力试音时间。
M: Hello. International Friends Club. Can I help you
W: Oh, hello. I read about your club in the paper today and I thought I'd phone to find out a bit more.
M: Yes, certainly. Well, we are a sort of social club for people from different countries. It's quite a new club we have about 50 members at the moment, but we are growing all the time.
W: That sounds interesting. I'm British actually, and I came to Washington about three months ago. I'm looking for ways to meet people. Er, what kinds of events do you organize
M: Well, we have social get-togethers, and sports events, and we also have language evenings.
W: Could you tell me something about the language evenings
M: Yes. Every day except Thursday we have a language evening. People can come and practice their languages—you know, over a drink or something. We have different languages on different evenings. Monday—Spanish; Tuesday—Italian; Wednesday-German; and Friday-French. On Thursday we usually have a meal in a restaurant for anyone who wants to come.
W: Well, that sounds great. I really need to practice my French.
M: OK. Well, if you can just give me your name and address, I'll send you the form and some more information. If you join now you can have the first month free.
试音到此结束。
听力考试正式开始。
停顿00'10"
请看听力部分第一节。
第一节
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
停顿00'02"
例如：现在你有5秒钟的时间看试卷上的例题。
停顿00'05"
你将听到以下内容：
M: Excuse me. Can you tell me how much the shirt is
W: Yes, it's nine fifteen.
停顿00'02"
你将有5秒钟的时间将正确答案标在试卷上。
停顿00'05"
衬衫的价格为9镑15便士，所以你选择C项，并将其标在试卷上。
现在，你有5秒钟的时间阅读第1小题的有关内容。
停顿 00'05"
（Text 1）
W: Excuse me, but it's a bit hot in here. Is it OK if I open the window
M: Fine with me. I feel a little hot, too.
（Text 2）
W: Who do you think is a better student, Jack or his brother
M: Both are pretty good. Jack is cleverer while his brother works harder.
（Text 3）
M: Tell me about the house you've recently bought.
W: Well, it has a living room, three bedrooms and a dining room.
（Text 4）
M: Are you going on holiday with your brother again this year
W: Yes. He's coming home from Canada tomorrow. Though he is interested in Italy, I have booked a hotel in Turkey so I hope he won't mind.
（Text 5）
M: What time do you have My watch says it is eight forty.
W: It is eight forty-five. I set my watch by the radio this morning.
第一节到此结束。
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7小题。现在，你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
（Text 6）
M: What's the matter, Janet You've seemed really upset for the past few days.
W: Well, the truth is I can't stand the new girl in the sales department. I have to explain everything to her many times, and she still doesn't do anything right.
M: I've heard that many other people are not satisfied with her working either. I think you should talk to Mr. Wade about your problems.
W: Unfortunately, she is his niece, so I can't.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9小题。现在，你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
（Text 7）
M: Hey, Nadine! What's wrong
W: Well, I forgot my homework this morning and now I've lost a book I was reading. I don't know what do do now.
M: Have you tried looking for it in the classroom
W: Yeah, but I think I left it on the bus.
M: Maybe you should call the bus driver.
W: I did. No one has found it. And it's the one you lent me! I'm sorry!
M: Oh, no! I borrowed that here. Let's ask the librarian and see what we can do.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
（Text 8）
W: Adam, I'm sorry.
M: But where have you been, Alice You're over an hour late.
W: Yes. But I couldn't help it. I was late getting off work for a start, and then I missed the bus. The bus I did catch got caught in a traffic jam.
M: But why were you so late getting off work The office closes at six, doesn't it
W: Yes, but there was a rush on at the moment, and my boss asked me to do some urgent letters.
M: But didn't you tell him you had an appointment
W: Well, no. I thought I'd finish in about five minutes. If it hadn't been for missing the bus and the traffic, I wouldn't have been so late. I'm sorry.
M: Well, you're here. And that's the main thing.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
（Text 9）
W: Mr. Wang, can you tell me something about your work experience
M: Yes, I worked as a bank clerk for three years in the Bank of China. I must say that it was a good job.
W: Why did you leave that job, since it was such a good job
M: I didn't really want to, but my family had to move to another city, so I left the bank.
W: What did you do after that
M: I worked for a private company for six months and then I took a one-year full-time course in finance and trade.
W: What's your best quality
M: Um, my best quality Well, I think I'm a hardworking and responsible person.
W: That is good. The position you applied for requires those qualities.
M: Yes, a good sales manager should work hard and be responsible.
W: Yet we want an experienced person! And you haven't worked in this position before.
M: That is true. However, my advantage is that I am eager to do this job well. I believe I am the most suitable person for the job.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
（Text 10）
M: Here is a piece of news about paper. Scientists have come up with a new type of paper that can be printed on and then used again up to 20 times. Users will be able to either remove the writing from the paper themselves, or leave it to disappear over a period of time, after which the paper will be completely blank and ready to be printed on again. There is no big change in quality between the first and the twentieth printout. Under normal circumstances it seems that the writing will remain perfectly clear for at least three days, long enough for most practical purposes. The new process does not require ink. Instead, the paper is printed on using a mixture of chemicals and light. If users want the print to disappear more quickly, they can apply heat to the paper. This can take as little as ten minutes. The hope is that in the future this paper will be widely used, providing an environmentally friendly alternative to the ordinary paper.
第二节到此结束。
现在，你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
听力部分到此结束。
试题答案
听力：
1~5ACCBA 6～10ABACB 11~15 CACBC 16～20ACBAB
阅读：
21~23CDB
A篇：本篇是说明文。文章主要介绍了澳大利亚四个旅游地点。
21. C【解析】细节理解题。根据Sydney介绍中的第二句可知，欣赏悉尼的最佳方式不是使用交通工具，而是步行。
22. D【解析】细节理解题。根据后三个景点的介绍可知，Sunshine Coast不同于Byron Bay和Blue Mountains之处在于它的海滩两旁有注重健康的咖啡馆和时尚的服装店。
23. B【解析】推理判断题。根据第一段中的关键词bloggers可知，这些景点介绍可能来自网上的旅行日志。
24～27 CACD
B篇：本篇是记叙文。田径运动员往往把重点放在打破纪录上，但是运动员Brandon Schutt为了帮助竞争对手而放弃了自己的竞争机会，这是真正的令人鼓舞的体育精神。
24. C【解析】推理判断题。根据第二段可推断，他对自己的优缺点很清楚。
25. A【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段第二句可知，Cerveny参赛的目的是打破自己的纪录。
26. C【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句可知，Schutt帮助Cerveny率先冲过终点线，而他自己落在了后面。
27. D【解析】主旨大意题。本文讲述了运动员Brandon Schutt在比赛中帮助竞争对手Cerveny的故事。
28~31BADC
C篇：本篇是说明文，介绍了一项新的研究。该研究表明，能量摄入时间的早晚对减肥没有什么影响。
28. B【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段第三句可知，在这项研究中，我们唯一改变的是一天中吃饭的时间。
29. A【解析】主旨大意题。根据第三段内容可知，本段主要介绍研究过程，例如多少人参加，怎么进行分组，什么时候测量体重和血压等。
30. D【解析】推理判断题。根据第四段可知，我们原以为有时间限制的那组人会减掉更多的体重。然而，这并没有发生。我们没有发现当天早些时候或晚些时候摄入大部分卡路里的人的减重效果有任何区别。由此推知，早吸收卡路里不会影响减肥。
31. C【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，接下来研究人员将收集更详细的24小时内血压记录信息。他们将把这些信息和限制饮食时间对血糖、胰岛素和其他激素影响的研究结果进行汇集，并对此进行分析。
32~35ADBB
D篇：本篇是说明文。在辽宁省发现的化石挑战了始祖鸟是已知最早的鸟类的理论。
32. A【解析】主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文围绕鸟的起源的话题展开。
33. D【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段第一句可知，Aurornis xui有用于猎食和防御的微小牙齿，这一特征与其他恐龙类似。
34. B【解析】词义猜测题。根据上下文可知，这些科学家争论的焦点是“这些鸟类恐龙到底是恐龙还是鸟类”，故the bone of contention在此意为“争论的焦点”。
35. B【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段Hu说的话可知，早期的研究表明，所有的鸟类恐龙都是恐龙，而不是鸟类。然而，最近的研究表明情况恰恰相反。因此，要得出结论还有很长的路要走，还需要进一步的研究。
36~40AGEBF
七选五：本篇是说明文。文章主要介绍了互联网时代的隐私安全问题。
36. A【解析】根据上下文可知，此处意为互联网安全问题不在于你有没有什么好隐藏的。不要说得那么肯定。
37. G【解析】“That”代指上文提到的“information”，且“daily habits”与下文举的例子联系紧密。
38. E【解析】根据下文“Privacy is a basic human right, and a requirement for maintaining the human condition with dignity and respect.”可知，此处意为保护隐私不仅仅是为了避免尴尬，还有更深层的意义。
39. B【解析】根据下文可知，我们并没有为保护隐私做什么事情，而且与上文有转折关系。
40. F【解析】根据上文的问题和下文的具体措施可知，此处意为可以采取措施最大限度地减少隐私的泄露。
41~45DBADC 46~50BCAAC 51～55 DBACD
完形填空：本文是一篇记叙文。作者花了22年的时间为自己的理想奋斗，却在最后一刻改变了主意。多亏了教授的建议，作者找到了自己擅长且喜欢的事情并将其作为一项事业，也因此收获了许多乐趣。
41. D【解析】考查名词。然而，在研究生院，我看到申请研究经费是许多教授一直担心的问题。
42. B【解析】考查动词。我最终决定，我不想从事研究工作。
43. A【解析】考查动词。我开始参加一些职业咨询组，希望能从那里得到切实可靠的建议。
44. D【解析】考查形容词。参见上一题解析。
45. C【解析】考查形容词。我满怀希望和其他兴奋的研究生一起走进房间。
46. B【解析】考查形容词。尽管小组成员都是善意的，但当我提出这个难题时，他们陷入了沉默。
47. C【解析】考查名词。参见上一题解析。
48. A【解析】考查副词。我最终向我的教授寻求帮助。
49. A【解析】考查动词短语。在听了我的抱怨后，教授告诉我，我应该考虑自己擅长什么，什么能让我在至少80%的时间里快乐，而不是专注于找一份自己梦想的工作。
50. C【解析】考查动词短语。这些实用的建议一开始让我很吃惊，但最后却成了我想听到的。
51. D【解析】考查形容词。但是我发现，找到我喜欢的事与我擅长的事之间的交集并不容易。
52. B【解析】考查动词。我擅长教学，但我不喜欢每年都重复同样的内容。
53. A【解析】考查动词。为了试水，我开了一个关于科学发现的历史的博客账号。
54. C【解析】考查名词。我发现我喜欢选择写什么的自由。
55. D【解析】考查代词。这一点也不像我儿时的梦想。
56. annually 57. on 58. generations 59. the 60. who/that 61. to work 62. has been
63. approved 64. movement 65. representative
语法填空：
56. annually【解析】考查副词。副词annually在此处修饰动词。
57. on【解析】考查介词。set foot on the mainland 意为“踏上大陆”。
58. generations【解析】考查名词单复数。根据空前的many可知，此处应该用名词复数。
59. the 【解析】考查冠词。定冠词the 在此处修饰名词explorer，表特指。
60. who/that【解析】考查定语从句。分析句子可知，关系代词who/that 在此处引导定语从句，修饰先行词locals，并且在从句中作主语。
61. to work 【解析】考查非谓语动词。be forced to do sth意为“被迫做某事”。
62. has been【解析】考查时态。根据下文中的关键词since可知，此处应该用现在完成时。
63. approved【解析】考查非谓语动词。过去分词approved在此处作定语，与名词holiday形成被动关系。
64. movement【解析】考查词性转换。根据空前的定冠词和空后的has可知，此处应该用名词单数。
65. representative【解析】考查形容词。根据空后的cultures可知，此处应该用形容词。
写作：
第一节：
命题立意：该题要求学生为校英语俱乐部写一则纳新启事，内容包括：1. 纳新时间和地点；2. 对新成员的要求；3. 俱乐部的活动。该设题有利于考查学生的英语核心素养，同时倡导学生寓学于乐。学生可以适当发挥自己的想象力，用英语思维合理表达，自然过渡到下一表达要点。
参考范文：
New Members Wanted
In order to make more students interested in English, the English Club of our school intends to recruit new members this Friday in the school hall.
Whoever is fond of English and willing to get involved in English performance is preferable. Once admitted, you'll have the opportunities to experience various activities, ranging from the interactive activity with foreign teachers to the performance of English dramas. To provide a platform for every member to show their English ability, a yearly interactive lecture competition will also be held.
What are you waiting for Join us and enjoy English!
English Club
第二节：
参考范文：
Mum decided to host a family meeting. "My dear," she said, "there's a lot more to life than chores. I've been so concerned with the house that I haven't been to the gym for weeks." "Go to the gym to work out," Dad and the twins applauded. The whole family enjoyed themselves and not worrying about chores worked pretty well at first. But bit by bit, messy build-up began to take up the house.
Living in all that messy build-up wasn't much fun. Dad decided to host a family meeting, too. No sooner had the meeting begun than everybody decided to do something about the awful mess. They picked up all the wet towels. They got the dishes out of the sink and banished the dust bunnies. Then they sat down, exhausted but pleased. At last, they realized there were a lot of meaningful things in life, including chores.
英语卷
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is the woman going to do
A. Open the window. B. Find another room. C. Go out with the man.
2. What can we learn from the conversation
A. Jack's brother is cleverer. B. Jack is the better student. C. Jack's brother is more hardworking.
3. How many rooms are there in the woman's house altogether
A. 2. B. 3. C. 5.
4. Where are the woman and her brother going to spend the holiday
A. In Italy. B. In Turkey. C. In Canada.
5. What is wrong with the man's watch
A. It's 5 minutes slow. B. It's 5 minutes fast. C. It's 10 minutes slow.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman think of the new co-worker's working
A. Unsatisfactory. B. Tiring. C. Pleasing.
7. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Quit her job. B. Speak to Mr. Wade. C. Share her opinions with others.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How does the woman feel
A. Worried. B. Relieved. C. Excited.
9. Where does the conversation take place
A. On a bus. B. In a classroom. C. In a library.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How long has the man waited for the woman
A. For nearly an hour. B. For more than an hour. C. For about five minutes.
11. How did the woman come
A. By taxi. B. On foot. C. By bus.
12. Why did the woman go off work late
A. Her boss gave her a task. B. She had a talk with her boss. C. She had to check her own letters.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Manager and clerk. B. Teacher and student. C. Interviewer and interviewee.
14. Why did the man leave his previous job in the bank
A. He had never gotten a rise. B. His family moved to another place. C. He just wanted to get more salary.
15. Which words best describe the man's qualities
A. Smart and capable. B. Faithful and energetic. C. Hardworking and responsible.
16. What do we know about the man
A. He doesn't have much experience in sales.
B. He took a part-time course in finance and trade.
C. He worked for a private company for three years.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How long will the writing remain perfectly clear
A. For about 20 minutes. B. For less than 10 minutes. C. For at least 3 days.
18. What can make the writing disappear more quickly
A. Chemicals. B. Heat. C. Light.
19. Which of the following is the characteristic of the new paper
A. It can be used up to 20 times.
B. It might make ink widely used.
C. It will replace the ordinary paper soon.
20. What do scientists expect of the new paper
A. It'll be free. B. It'll be widely used. C. It'll help speed up printing.
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
We've rounded up some top Australian travel bloggers who have given you their tips on the best places to visit in Australia.
Sydney
Sydney is filled with beautiful beaches, fun activities and good food. One of the best ways to have a view of the beauty of Sydney is by taking a relaxing walk rather than taking other means of transportation, such as buses and boats. An amazing beach walk is from Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach. It offers extremely pleasant views of the area's famous rocky, thin and sandy beaches.
Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast has become one of the most beautiful strips of coastland in Australia, with long white beaches lined with health-conscious cafes and trendy clothes shops. When you aren't absorbing the sunshine on one of the many beaches, you can head out to the hinterland for a day of mountain hiking or discover the swimming holes and waterfalls.
Byron Bay
Byron Bay is one of Australia's top tourist destinations. From countless waterfalls and swimming holes to mountains and bush walks, this small region hides so much beauty. I would suggest starting with a hike to the bottom of Minyon Falls for a swim, a hike to the top of Mt Warning for a sunrise, and then a hike to the Natural Arch.
Blue Mountains
If you' re looking for a dose of nature, the spot is for you. Make sure you have time to visit Wentworth Falls. Blue Mountains will offer walks with appealing views of the waterfall. These famous rock formations are the highlight of this picturesque postcard area. If you head to Echo Point, don't miss the Science Railway—the steepest passenger railway in the world.
21. How can you best view Sydney according to the text
A. By railway. B. By bus. C. On foot. D. By boat.
22. How is Sunshine Coast different from Byron Bay and Blue Mountains
A. It is suitable for hiking. B. It is a good place to see waterfalls.
C. It has swimming holes and sandy beaches. D. It has beaches full of coffee and clothes shops.
23. Where can the introduction to the scenic spots be found
A. In a novel. B. On the website. C. In a book review. D. On the sports poster.
B
In the sport of track and field, athletes compete not only with one another but against themselves, and with each race they try to achieve a new personal best.
For one Nebraska teen running in what would likely be his final cross-country outing before graduating from high school, Brandon Schutt's personal best turned out not to be about marking the fastest time but displaying the biggest heart. A mile into the 3.1-mile race, however, Schutt realized he wasn't going to be able to keep up the necessary drive. Rather than risk injury, he slowed to a comfortable pace that would allow him to simply enjoy the moment and the day.
Meanwhile, as a student in Omaha Burke High School, Blake Cerveny was running a very different kind of race. Aiming to beat his own personal record, after a fast start, he continued to push himself hard. With less than 400 meters to go, Cerveny's legs cramped（抽筋）up and failed him. Determined to finish, Cerveny rose from the ground and continued on, only to fall again after another 150 meters…and again, he got up and started running. This time he'd made it only 25 meters more before going down. But he wasn't done yet. Less than 100 meters from the finish line, he lay curled on the ground. His legs had simply given out.
Before Cerveny's dad could reach his son, another runner—Brandon Schutt—was at his side to offer a helping hand. His first attempt to get Cerveny up failed, but like Cerveny, he refused to quit, too. With a second pull, Cerveny was on his feet.
At a measured jog, with Cerveny holding Schutt for support and Schutt helping Cerveny maintain balance, the two completed the final 75 meters of the course together. Schutt even made sure the injured runner crossed the finish line first, securing his opponent a faster time. Although Cerveny was automatically disqualified for having received help, Schutt's time for the race would stand.
24. What can we learn about Schutt at the beginning of the running
A. He was confident to win the first place.
B. He was nervous about the coming graduation.
C. He was clear about his own strengths and weaknesses.
D. He was dissatisfied with the annoying surrounding things.
25. Why did Cerveny take part in the competition
A. To break his own running record. B. To show his difference from others.
C. To be admitted into the national team. D. To turn his father's dream into reality.
26. What happened to Cerveny during the running
A. He helped Schutt finish the race. B. He had the first fall at 150 meters.
C. He finally finished the race faster than Schutt. D. He injured his own arms on account of the falls.
27. What can be the best title for the text
A. Sportsmanship Is What We Should Respect
B. A Hero Runner Carries A Competitor To The Safe Place
C. Runners Met Again After Crossing The Finish Line Together
D. A Teen Runner Helped A Competitor Finish The Race After He Fell Down
C
Restricting meals to early in the day did not affect weight among overweight adults with prediabetes or diabetes（糖尿病）, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.
"We have wondered for a long time if when one eats during the day affects the way the body uses and stores energy,” said study author Nisa M. Maruthur, associate professor of medicine in Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. “Most previous studies have not controlled the number of calories, so it wasn't clear if people who ate earlier just ate fewer calories. In this study, the only thing we changed was the time of day of eating.”
Maruthur and the colleagues followed 41 overweight adults in a 12-week study. Most participants（90%）were African American women with prediabetes or diabetes, and average age of 59 years. Twenty-one of the adults followed a time-restricted eating pattern, limiting eating to specific hours of the day and ate 80% of their calories before 1 pm. The remaining 20 participants ate at usual times during a 12-hour window, consuming half of their daily calories after 5 pm for the entire 12 weeks. All participants consumed the same pre-prepared, healthy meals provided for the study. Weight and blood pressure were measured at the beginning of the study, then at 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 12 weeks.
The analysis found that people in both groups lost weight and had decreased blood pressure regardless of when they ate. "We thought that the time-restricted group would lose more weight,” Maruthur said. "Yet that didn't happen. We did not see any differences in weight loss for those who ate most of their calories earlier versus later in the day. We did not see any effects on blood pressure either.”
The researchers are now collecting more detailed information on blood pressure recorded over 24 hours, and they will be compiling（汇集）this information with the results of a study on the effects of time-restricted feeding on blood sugar, insulin and other hormones and making analyses on the findings. "Together, these findings will help us to more fully understand the effects of time-restricted eating on cardiometabolic（心血管代谢）health,” Maruthur said.
28. What made the study different from earlier ones
A. Participants' age. B. Participants' daily eating time.
C. The number of participants. D. The research members.
29. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The research procedure. B. The research result.
C. The research purpose. D. The research institution.
30. What can we learn from the study
A. Blood pressure is connected with eating time. B. Absorbing less calories earlier makes for weight loss.
C. Eating time determines the effect of losing weight. D. Taking in calories earlier doesn't impact weight loss.
31. What may the researchers do next according to the last paragraph
A. Stop research. B. Announce findings. C. Analyze data. D. Write essays.
D
Fossils discovered in Liaoning province have challenged the theory that the Archaeopteryx（始祖鸟）is the earliest known bird.
Research of the fossils led by Pascal Godefroit and his team from the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences revealed that the dinosaur-bird Aurornis xui, like the Archaeopteryx, existed nearly 150 million years ago. Godefroit told British-based Daily Mail, "The evolutionary development shows that dinosaur-birds were already diversified in northern China during the Middle-Late Jurassic."
The study, published in the journal Nature, showed that Aurornis xui was 50 cm in length and had tiny teeth used for hunting and defense, similar to other dinosaurs. Godefroit said the results support a "single origin of powered flight", which suggests that all dinosaurs that became birds took flight around the same time, and eventually lost hunting and defensive features, like teeth, during adaptation.
Hu Dongyu, a professor at Shenyang Normal University, pointed out that fossils of some dinosaurs show that the legs initially had long feathers, which suggests they assisted wings in flight. "But the long feathers on the legs degenerated as the wings became strong enough. This is not the first time that fossil evidence has showed the evolution path from dinosaurs to birds," said Hu. "The initial question was whether these dinosaur-birds existed before the Archaeopteryx, but as we dig deeper into them, the age became irrelevant. And now the bone of contention is whether all these dinosaur-birds are dinosaurs or birds."
One fossil, found in Liaoning in 2009 and studied by scientists led by Xu Xing from the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, showed that the earliest dinosaur-bird was Anchiornis huxleyi, a flying dinosaur that lived 160 million years ago. Another fossil studied by Xu and his colleagues, also believed to be a dinosaur-bird, was named Xiaotingia zhengi. “Aurornis xui, Anchiornis huxleyi and Xiaotingia zhengi are similar to dinosaur-bird fossils." Hu added. “The earlier research suggested that all dinosaur-birds were dinosaurs, not birds. However, recent research suggests the opposite. So there is a long way to go to draw a conclusion.”
32. What is the topic of the text
A. The origin of birds. B. The adaptability of birds.
C. The time when dinosaurs appeared. D. The reason why dinosaurs died out.
33. In what way was Aurornis xui similar to other dinosaurs
A. The speed of its flight. B. The force of its defense.
C. The length of its feathers. D. The feature of its teeth.
34. What does the underlined part "the bone of contention" in paragraph 4 mean
A. The bones of birds. B. The focus of debate.
C. The similarity of theories. D. The conclusion of research.
35. What does Hu think of dinosaur-birds
A. They were dinosaurs. B. They need further study.
C. They could fly like birds. D. They existed before the Archaeopteryx.
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。
In a highly-connected world where your phone is always with you, information is being collected and shared every second. "So what " you say. "I have nothing to hide.” 36
According to some experts, people may not understand the scope of the problem. The problem is that while companies and data brokers are hovering up all the information they can, there are no laws governing what they can do with that information. 37 Someone knowing that you ordered three extra-large pizzas for dinner last Friday night may seem harmless enough, but there's a deeper principle at play. 38 As a cyber expert, Bruce Schneier says, “Privacy is a basic human right, and a requirement for maintaining the human condition with dignity and respect.”
39 We click "I Agree” without reading the user agreements. We say we will do one of those privacy checkups one day, but we never quite get around to it. And that means your personal information could be used against you in the future in ways you can't imagine today.
So what can you do to protect yourself 40 If you're worried about your personal information getting lifted, don't hand over your name, address, or phone number easily. Besides, choose a paper receipt or no receipt rather than getting one via text or e-mail. To stop your phone acting as a tracker, also turn off Location Services for all apps except maps and others that expressly need to know where you are. You can do this in settings, under Privacy and Location.
A. Don't be so sure.
B. Yet we do little to block the spies.
C. Care about who owns and controls the data.
D. We don't want to prevent all the Internet spying.
E. Privacy is not just about freedom from embarrassment.
F. You can minimize some unwanted spying by taking these measures.
G. That includes things you thought were private，such as your daily habits and beliefs.
第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I had spent the 22 years following my childhood dream—becoming a professor of marine biology. However, in the graduate school I saw how applying for research funding is a constant source of 41 for many professors. I decided I did not want to 42 a career in research after all.
I began to 43 career panels（咨询组）, from which I expected to get some 44 proposals. I walked into the room with other 45 graduate students hopefully. Well-meaning as the panelists were, they fell 46 when I brought up my 47 . I felt totally lost.
I went to my professor for help 48 . After listening to my complaint, my professor told me that instead of focusing on finding a dream job, I should 49 what I am good at and what makes me happy at least 80% of the time. The practical advice surprised me at first, but it 50 being exactly what I needed to hear.
But I discovered that finding overlap（重叠）between what I enjoy and what I'm good at was not 51 . I'm good at teaching but I don't like 52 the same content every year.
To 53 the waters, I started a blog about the history of scientific discoveries. I found that I loved the 54 to choose what to write about, and I enjoyed the challenge. After 3 years of writing, I was offered a position as a science writer. It's 55 like my childhood dream. But I am happy—more than 80% of the time.
41. A. honor B. interest C. desire D. worry
42. A. shorten B. develop C. grasp D. investigate
43. A. attend B. serve C. combine D. introduce
44. A. secondary B. typical C. secret D. solid
45. A. frightened B. disappointed C. excited D. astonished
46. A. unconscious B. silent C. sick D. apart
47. A. fault B. solution C. dilemma D. criterion
48. A. eventually B. casually C. generally D. unexpectedly
49. A. take account of B. make a difference to C. think little of D. be made up of
50. A. gave up B. got on C. ended up D. put off
51. A. helpful B. equal C. strange D. easy
52. A. accepting B. repeating C. exchanging D. overlooking
53. A. test B. find C. boil D. save
54. A. ambition B. strategy C. freedom D. trick
55. A. everything B. something C. anything D. nothing
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。
Columbus Day, which is celebrated 56 （annual）on the second Monday of October to honor an Italian explorer, Christopher Columbus, "discovering" the Americas, has always been a controversial holiday. Though Columbus found the continent, he never set foot 57 the mainland, even on his following three journeys. Besides, North America had already been “discovered” by the Native Americans. They had been living there for many 58 （generation）.
Critics also maintain that 59 explorer was not out on a scientific “voyage of discovery”. Instead, he was on a mission to conquer the new land. The Spanish army, which Columbus brought after the first trip, cruelly killed millions of locals 60 tried to resist. Those who survived were enslaved and forced 61 （work）in mines and plantations.
The federal holiday 62 （be）on the American calendar since 1937. However, as public awareness has increased, the popularity of Columbus Day has been decreasing in some states, with only 25 currently listing it as an 63 （approve）holiday.
The 64 （move）has also spread to Latin American countries. “Day of the Race”, which is called in Mexico, honors the people and the influence of the 65 （represent）cultures, brought in by Christopher Columbus. However, many feel it is a reminder of the past and current struggles faced by the native population.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是校英语俱乐部负责人李华，该俱乐部决定招纳新成员。请你用英语写一则纳新启事，内容包括：
1. 纳新时间和地点；
2. 对新成员的要求；
3. 俱乐部的活动。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
New Members Wanted English Club
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The Trouble With Chores（家庭杂务）
The twins, Jenna and Jeff, were good at most things. Their dad was good at most things, too. But there was one thing the twins and Dad were not good at—that was chores. It wasn't that Dad and the twins didn't want to do their chores. It was just that they always seemed to have reasons not to do them. And they had such good excuses.
“You're right, my dear,” said Mum. "The grass does need cutting. But a spider has spun a wonderful web on the lawn mower and I haven't the heart to put all her hard work to waste.”
“Mum,” said Jenna, "I know it's my week to put up my cards. It's just that I'm waiting for them to dry. They'll be easier to scoop up that way.”
“Mum,” said Jeff, "may I skip setting the table tonight There's a TV show on the Ice Age, and I have to do a report on the Beast of Baluchistan.”
There were also the endless quarrels about who did what and who got the easy job. Mum sighed. If only Dad and the twins were as good at doing their chores as they were at arguing about them, life would be easier. Talking of chores, Mum thought instead of pushing them for chores, it would be a lot easier to do them herself. And that was what she did. She put away all cards and set and cleared the table. She chased the dust bunnies from under the furniture and cleaned up the twins' messy room.
The twins did pick up and put away things occasionally. Dad did cut the grass once in a while. Not surprisingly, things began to slide. Everybody got a little unhappy, especially Mum, who spent much time doing chores. Something had to be done. But what
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Mum decided to host a family meeting. Living in all that messy build-up wasn't much fun.
高三12月英语月考卷参考答案
听力部分录音材料
听力部分。该部分分为第一、第二两节。
注意：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。
停顿00'10"
现在是听力试音时间。
M: Hello. International Friends Club. Can I help you
W: Oh, hello. I read about your club in the paper today and I thought I'd phone to find out a bit more.
M: Yes, certainly. Well, we are a sort of social club for people from different countries. It's quite a new club we have about 50 members at the moment, but we are growing all the time.
W: That sounds interesting. I'm British actually, and I came to Washington about three months ago. I'm looking for ways to meet people. Er, what kinds of events do you organize
M: Well, we have social get-togethers, and sports events, and we also have language evenings.
W: Could you tell me something about the language evenings
M: Yes. Every day except Thursday we have a language evening. People can come and practice their languages—you know, over a drink or something. We have different languages on different evenings. Monday—Spanish; Tuesday—Italian; Wednesday-German; and Friday-French. On Thursday we usually have a meal in a restaurant for anyone who wants to come.
W: Well, that sounds great. I really need to practice my French.
M: OK. Well, if you can just give me your name and address, I'll send you the form and some more information. If you join now you can have the first month free.
试音到此结束。
听力考试正式开始。
停顿00'10"
请看听力部分第一节。
第一节
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
停顿00'02"
例如：现在你有5秒钟的时间看试卷上的例题。
停顿00'05"
你将听到以下内容：
M: Excuse me. Can you tell me how much the shirt is
W: Yes, it's nine fifteen.
停顿00'02"
你将有5秒钟的时间将正确答案标在试卷上。
停顿00'05"
衬衫的价格为9镑15便士，所以你选择C项，并将其标在试卷上。
现在，你有5秒钟的时间阅读第1小题的有关内容。
停顿 00'05"
（Text 1）
W: Excuse me, but it's a bit hot in here. Is it OK if I open the window
M: Fine with me. I feel a little hot, too.
（Text 2）
W: Who do you think is a better student, Jack or his brother
M: Both are pretty good. Jack is cleverer while his brother works harder.
（Text 3）
M: Tell me about the house you've recently bought.
W: Well, it has a living room, three bedrooms and a dining room.
（Text 4）
M: Are you going on holiday with your brother again this year
W: Yes. He's coming home from Canada tomorrow. Though he is interested in Italy, I have booked a hotel in Turkey so I hope he won't mind.
（Text 5）
M: What time do you have My watch says it is eight forty.
W: It is eight forty-five. I set my watch by the radio this morning.
第一节到此结束。
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7小题。现在，你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
（Text 6）
M: What's the matter, Janet You've seemed really upset for the past few days.
W: Well, the truth is I can't stand the new girl in the sales department. I have to explain everything to her many times, and she still doesn't do anything right.
M: I've heard that many other people are not satisfied with her working either. I think you should talk to Mr. Wade about your problems.
W: Unfortunately, she is his niece, so I can't.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9小题。现在，你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
（Text 7）
M: Hey, Nadine! What's wrong
W: Well, I forgot my homework this morning and now I've lost a book I was reading. I don't know what do do now.
M: Have you tried looking for it in the classroom
W: Yeah, but I think I left it on the bus.
M: Maybe you should call the bus driver.
W: I did. No one has found it. And it's the one you lent me! I'm sorry!
M: Oh, no! I borrowed that here. Let's ask the librarian and see what we can do.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
（Text 8）
W: Adam, I'm sorry.
M: But where have you been, Alice You're over an hour late.
W: Yes. But I couldn't help it. I was late getting off work for a start, and then I missed the bus. The bus I did catch got caught in a traffic jam.
M: But why were you so late getting off work The office closes at six, doesn't it
W: Yes, but there was a rush on at the moment, and my boss asked me to do some urgent letters.
M: But didn't you tell him you had an appointment
W: Well, no. I thought I'd finish in about five minutes. If it hadn't been for missing the bus and the traffic, I wouldn't have been so late. I'm sorry.
M: Well, you're here. And that's the main thing.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
（Text 9）
W: Mr. Wang, can you tell me something about your work experience
M: Yes, I worked as a bank clerk for three years in the Bank of China. I must say that it was a good job.
W: Why did you leave that job, since it was such a good job
M: I didn't really want to, but my family had to move to another city, so I left the bank.
W: What did you do after that
M: I worked for a private company for six months and then I took a one-year full-time course in finance and trade.
W: What's your best quality
M: Um, my best quality Well, I think I'm a hardworking and responsible person.
W: That is good. The position you applied for requires those qualities.
M: Yes, a good sales manager should work hard and be responsible.
W: Yet we want an experienced person! And you haven't worked in this position before.
M: That is true. However, my advantage is that I am eager to do this job well. I believe I am the most suitable person for the job.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
（Text 10）
M: Here is a piece of news about paper. Scientists have come up with a new type of paper that can be printed on and then used again up to 20 times. Users will be able to either remove the writing from the paper themselves, or leave it to disappear over a period of time, after which the paper will be completely blank and ready to be printed on again. There is no big change in quality between the first and the twentieth printout. Under normal circumstances it seems that the writing will remain perfectly clear for at least three days, long enough for most practical purposes. The new process does not require ink. Instead, the paper is printed on using a mixture of chemicals and light. If users want the print to disappear more quickly, they can apply heat to the paper. This can take as little as ten minutes. The hope is that in the future this paper will be widely used, providing an environmentally friendly alternative to the ordinary paper.
第二节到此结束。
现在，你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
听力部分到此结束。
试题答案
听力：
1~5ACCBA 6～10ABACB 11~15 CACBC 16～20ACBAB
阅读：
21~23CDB
A篇：本篇是说明文。文章主要介绍了澳大利亚四个旅游地点。
21. C【解析】细节理解题。根据Sydney介绍中的第二句可知，欣赏悉尼的最佳方式不是使用交通工具，而是步行。
22. D【解析】细节理解题。根据后三个景点的介绍可知，Sunshine Coast不同于Byron Bay和Blue Mountains之处在于它的海滩两旁有注重健康的咖啡馆和时尚的服装店。
23. B【解析】推理判断题。根据第一段中的关键词bloggers可知，这些景点介绍可能来自网上的旅行日志。
24～27 CACD
B篇：本篇是记叙文。田径运动员往往把重点放在打破纪录上，但是运动员Brandon Schutt为了帮助竞争对手而放弃了自己的竞争机会，这是真正的令人鼓舞的体育精神。
24. C【解析】推理判断题。根据第二段可推断，他对自己的优缺点很清楚。
25. A【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段第二句可知，Cerveny参赛的目的是打破自己的纪录。
26. C【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句可知，Schutt帮助Cerveny率先冲过终点线，而他自己落在了后面。
27. D【解析】主旨大意题。本文讲述了运动员Brandon Schutt在比赛中帮助竞争对手Cerveny的故事。
28~31BADC
C篇：本篇是说明文，介绍了一项新的研究。该研究表明，能量摄入时间的早晚对减肥没有什么影响。
28. B【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段第三句可知，在这项研究中，我们唯一改变的是一天中吃饭的时间。
29. A【解析】主旨大意题。根据第三段内容可知，本段主要介绍研究过程，例如多少人参加，怎么进行分组，什么时候测量体重和血压等。
30. D【解析】推理判断题。根据第四段可知，我们原以为有时间限制的那组人会减掉更多的体重。然而，这并没有发生。我们没有发现当天早些时候或晚些时候摄入大部分卡路里的人的减重效果有任何区别。由此推知，早吸收卡路里不会影响减肥。
31. C【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，接下来研究人员将收集更详细的24小时内血压记录信息。他们将把这些信息和限制饮食时间对血糖、胰岛素和其他激素影响的研究结果进行汇集，并对此进行分析。
32~35ADBB
D篇：本篇是说明文。在辽宁省发现的化石挑战了始祖鸟是已知最早的鸟类的理论。
32. A【解析】主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文围绕鸟的起源的话题展开。
33. D【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段第一句可知，Aurornis xui有用于猎食和防御的微小牙齿，这一特征与其他恐龙类似。
34. B【解析】词义猜测题。根据上下文可知，这些科学家争论的焦点是“这些鸟类恐龙到底是恐龙还是鸟类”，故the bone of contention在此意为“争论的焦点”。
35. B【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段Hu说的话可知，早期的研究表明，所有的鸟类恐龙都是恐龙，而不是鸟类。然而，最近的研究表明情况恰恰相反。因此，要得出结论还有很长的路要走，还需要进一步的研究。
36~40AGEBF
七选五：本篇是说明文。文章主要介绍了互联网时代的隐私安全问题。
36. A【解析】根据上下文可知，此处意为互联网安全问题不在于你有没有什么好隐藏的。不要说得那么肯定。
37. G【解析】“That”代指上文提到的“information”，且“daily habits”与下文举的例子联系紧密。
38. E【解析】根据下文“Privacy is a basic human right, and a requirement for maintaining the human condition with dignity and respect.”可知，此处意为保护隐私不仅仅是为了避免尴尬，还有更深层的意义。
39. B【解析】根据下文可知，我们并没有为保护隐私做什么事情，而且与上文有转折关系。
40. F【解析】根据上文的问题和下文的具体措施可知，此处意为可以采取措施最大限度地减少隐私的泄露。
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完形填空：本文是一篇记叙文。作者花了22年的时间为自己的理想奋斗，却在最后一刻改变了主意。多亏了教授的建议，作者找到了自己擅长且喜欢的事情并将其作为一项事业，也因此收获了许多乐趣。
41. D【解析】考查名词。然而，在研究生院，我看到申请研究经费是许多教授一直担心的问题。
42. B【解析】考查动词。我最终决定，我不想从事研究工作。
43. A【解析】考查动词。我开始参加一些职业咨询组，希望能从那里得到切实可靠的建议。
44. D【解析】考查形容词。参见上一题解析。
45. C【解析】考查形容词。我满怀希望和其他兴奋的研究生一起走进房间。
46. B【解析】考查形容词。尽管小组成员都是善意的，但当我提出这个难题时，他们陷入了沉默。
47. C【解析】考查名词。参见上一题解析。
48. A【解析】考查副词。我最终向我的教授寻求帮助。
49. A【解析】考查动词短语。在听了我的抱怨后，教授告诉我，我应该考虑自己擅长什么，什么能让我在至少80%的时间里快乐，而不是专注于找一份自己梦想的工作。
50. C【解析】考查动词短语。这些实用的建议一开始让我很吃惊，但最后却成了我想听到的。
51. D【解析】考查形容词。但是我发现，找到我喜欢的事与我擅长的事之间的交集并不容易。
52. B【解析】考查动词。我擅长教学，但我不喜欢每年都重复同样的内容。
53. A【解析】考查动词。为了试水，我开了一个关于科学发现的历史的博客账号。
54. C【解析】考查名词。我发现我喜欢选择写什么的自由。
55. D【解析】考查代词。这一点也不像我儿时的梦想。
56. annually 57. on 58. generations 59. the 60. who/that 61. to work 62. has been
63. approved 64. movement 65. representative
语法填空：
56. annually【解析】考查副词。副词annually在此处修饰动词。
57. on【解析】考查介词。set foot on the mainland 意为“踏上大陆”。
58. generations【解析】考查名词单复数。根据空前的many可知，此处应该用名词复数。
59. the 【解析】考查冠词。定冠词the 在此处修饰名词explorer，表特指。
60. who/that【解析】考查定语从句。分析句子可知，关系代词who/that 在此处引导定语从句，修饰先行词locals，并且在从句中作主语。
61. to work 【解析】考查非谓语动词。be forced to do sth意为“被迫做某事”。
62. has been【解析】考查时态。根据下文中的关键词since可知，此处应该用现在完成时。
63. approved【解析】考查非谓语动词。过去分词approved在此处作定语，与名词holiday形成被动关系。
64. movement【解析】考查词性转换。根据空前的定冠词和空后的has可知，此处应该用名词单数。
65. representative【解析】考查形容词。根据空后的cultures可知，此处应该用形容词。
写作：
第一节：
命题立意：该题要求学生为校英语俱乐部写一则纳新启事，内容包括：1. 纳新时间和地点；2. 对新成员的要求；3. 俱乐部的活动。该设题有利于考查学生的英语核心素养，同时倡导学生寓学于乐。学生可以适当发挥自己的想象力，用英语思维合理表达，自然过渡到下一表达要点。
参考范文：
New Members Wanted
In order to make more students interested in English, the English Club of our school intends to recruit new members this Friday in the school hall.
Whoever is fond of English and willing to get involved in English performance is preferable. Once admitted, you'll have the opportunities to experience various activities, ranging from the interactive activity with foreign teachers to the performance of English dramas. To provide a platform for every member to show their English ability, a yearly interactive lecture competition will also be held.
What are you waiting for Join us and enjoy English!
English Club
第二节：
参考范文：
Mum decided to host a family meeting. "My dear," she said, "there's a lot more to life than chores. I've been so concerned with the house that I haven't been to the gym for weeks." "Go to the gym to work out," Dad and the twins applauded. The whole family enjoyed themselves and not worrying about chores worked pretty well at first. But bit by bit, messy build-up began to take up the house.
Living in all that messy build-up wasn't much fun. Dad decided to host a family meeting, too. No sooner had the meeting begun than everybody decided to do something about the awful mess. They picked up all the wet towels. They got the dishes out of the sink and banished the dust bunnies. Then they sat down, exhausted but pleased. At last, they realized there were a lot of meaningful things in life, including chores.
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