重庆市松树桥中学高2026届高一上第二次段考(期中)
英语试题
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
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。
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。
1. What color is the man’s hair
A. Brown. B. Green. C. Black.
2. How does the woman get the information at home
A. From TV. B. From the Internet. C. From the newspaper.
3. Why won’t the woman eat any more food
A. She is on a diet. B. She is ill. C. She has had enough.
4. What did the speakers see last night
A. A red bird. B. A yellow bird. C. A quiet bird.
5. What time will the woman leave for Chengdu
A At 1:00 p. m. B. At 2:30 p. m. C. At 4:20 p. m.
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题。
6. What do the speakers work for
A. Museum. B. Neighborhood. C. Factory.
7. What is the man going to do
A. Paint the wall. B. Plant trees. C. Empty the rubbish can.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Customer and seller. C. Boss and secretary.
9. What does the man ask the woman to do.
A. Book the flight. B. Book a hotels C. Plant grapes.
听第 8段材料, 回答第 10至 12题。
10. Why does the woman suggest going Egypt by ship
A. It’s more interesting. B. It’s cheaper. C. It’s more comfortable.
11. What do we know about the man’s wife
A. She is not in good health.
B. She is busy with her work.
C. She always worries too much.
12. What will the man and his wife probably do in the end
A. Go to Egypt. B. Stay at home. C. Go to the seaside.
听第9段材料，回答第 13至 16题。
13. Where does this conversation take place
A. On a radio show. B. In a classroom. C. On TV.
14. When did the woman start the program
A. One year ago. B. Two years ago C. Three years ago.
15. What is the purpose of the program
A. To give poor people jobs.
B. To raise money for schools.
C. To help old people and kids.
16. How many volunteers joined the program last year
A.200. B.2,000. C.14,000.
听第 10段材料,回答第 17至20题。
17. Who is Jessica
A. The university tour guide.
B. The Helpline officer.
C. The Student Union President.
18. What will the speaker hand out
A. Maps. B. Guide brochures. C. Business cards.
19. What are the working hours of the office on Saturdays
A.9:00 a. m.-4:00 p. m. B.9:30 a. m.-6:00 p. m. C.10:00 a. m.-4:00 p. m.
20. What should the visitors do during busy time
A. Wait in a line.
B. Sign their names on the list.
C. Walk around for a while.
第二部分 阅读理解(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 和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
A
It can be tough to pull kids away from their computers and mobile devices these days. While they’re playing games, wouldn’t it be great if they could be learning at the same time Good educational apps offer fun challenges that teach specific grade-level skills. Here are four that combine fun and learning.
Understanding Math($3.99; iOS)
Understanding Math goes beyond basic comprehension to gain a deeper understanding of the whys and hows of math. The app tracks your child’s progress to determine strengths and weaknesses in different skill areas, and you can customize(订制)your child’s learning experience to suit the needs.
Word Creativity Kit($2.99; iOS)
Word Creativity Kit aims not only to make creative writing fun but also build up grammar rules. The app presents a series of words from seven categories, such as space or fantasy. Kids add their own words to finish the complete thoughts that these words have inspired.
Barefoot World Atlas($4.99; iOS)
Barefoot World Atlas helps kids learn about geography and world cultures with a touch of the screen. Each region features a set of sub-topics, from wildlife and natural features to native people, landmarks, and architecture. These facts and illustrations are delivered in photographs, sounds, and hundreds of mini videos.
My Grades & Homework($0.99; iOS)
A combination of grades and homework tracker, My Grades & Homework can help your child stay organized and on top of the progress in school. A convenient calendar and course list format and offer a glance at your child’s assignment schedule that he or she might not normally get from standard homework planners.
1. Which app is beneficial to children’s writing skills
A. Understanding Math. B. Word Creativity Kit.
C. Barefoot World Atlas. D. My Grades & Homework.
2. What is the common part of the four apps
A. They need purchasing when downloaded.
B. They help children improve their grades.
C. They make studies fun because of mini videos.
D. They inform parents of their children’s progress.
3. What is the purpose of the text
A. To wish readers to bring in more similar apps for children.
B. To encourage parents to allow their students to play apps.
C To design the educational apps to combine fun and learning.
D. To introduce four educational apps for readers to buy and use.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了四个有趣的学习app，供读者购买和使用。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Word Creativity Kit部分中“Word Creativity Kit aims not only to make creative writing fun but also build up grammar rules.”（Word Creativity Kit的目的不仅是让创意写作变得有趣，而且还可以建立语法规则。）可知，Word Creativity Kit对孩子的写作能力有帮助。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Understanding Math($3.99; iOS)、Word Creativity Kit($2.99; iOS)、Barefoot World Atlas($4.99; iOS)和My Grades & Homework($0.99; iOS)，每个app之后出现的价格可知，下载这些应用时需要付费。故选A项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章大意以及第一段中“Good educational apps offer fun challenges that teach specific grade-level skills. Here are four that combine fun and learning.”（好的教育应用程序提供有趣的挑战，教授特定的年级技能。这里有四个结合了乐趣和学习的方法。）以及每个应用后面的价格可以推断出，本文主要介绍了了一些有趣的教育app让读者购买。故选D项。
B
Some high school students think it useless to receive higher education. Therefore, they choose not to go to college. If you're one of them, think again. Here are some reasons why you should go to college and receive a good education there.
Schools and universities are the first places to get knowledge. We take that knowledge later on to build our careers after graduation. More knowledge will be gained after you start working, but without education, that job will not be within easy reach. Knowledge leads to knowledge.
While limited within the walls of the educational places, we openly explore other cultures of the world! We come to know that ours is not the only culture. Other cultures have valuable things to share, enriching our own. Education also makes us want to travel and exchange with various cultures, getting more experience.
When there's a recession in the economy（经济）, those who attended college will be more likely to find a new job than those who only finished high school and have a limited skills set. The more education you have, the more chances you will get to improve the quality of your life as you have a better job and earn a higher salary.
When you're skillful and knowledgeable, you gain access to people of similar backgrounds and tastes. It means a good education leads to excellent networking. Good networking can benefit you a lot in your later life.
A good education makes you a more interesting person. You can talk about ideas and events instead of just other people and what's on sale in stores. An educated person doesn't gossip（说闲话）, having a preference to discuss ideas and listen to what other people have to say.
4. What can we learn about college education from Paragraph 2
A. It offers you a chance to study abroad. B. It can allow you to gain more knowledge.
C. It can improve the quality of your daily life. D. It encourages you to travel around the world.
5. What does the underlined word "recession" in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A. change. B. drop. C. growth. D. support.
6. How can one benefit from a good education
A. You can gossip about others’ affairs. B. You are likely to study well at school.
C. You can work well with your coworkers. D. You get to know excellent people with similar interests.
7. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The benefits of attending college. B. The exchange with other cultures.
C. The access to good networking. D. The ways of college education.
【答案】4. B 5. B 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇议论文。一些高中生认为接受高等教育是无用的。因此，他们选择不上大学。就此作者表达了应该去大学接受良好教育的一些理由。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Schools and universities are the first places to get knowledge.”可知学校和大学是获得知识的第一个地方。即它能使你获得更多知识。故选B。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据下文“those who attended college will be more likely to find a new job than those who only finished high school and have a limited skills set”可知那些上过大学的人比那些高中毕业、技能有限的人更有可能找到一份新工作，这应是在经济衰退时期，就业率不高的情况下得出的结论，划线部分单词含义为“衰退，下降”，A. Change.改变；B. Drop.下降；C. Growth.增长；D. Support.支持。故选B。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“When you're skillful and knowledgeable, you gain access to people of similar backgrounds and tastes. It means a good education leads to excellent networking.（当你有技能，知识渊博时，你就能接触到有相似背景和品位的人。这意味着良好的教育可以导致好的关系网）”可知，良好的教育可以使你结识更优秀的，有相同兴趣的人。故选D。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段的“Here are some reasons why you should go to college and receive a good education there.（以下是你应该上大学，接受良好教育的原因）”以及全文内容可知，文章主要内容为讨论去上大学的理由以及大学教育带来的好处。故选A。
C
Japanese researchers have created smart kitchen utensils (用具) that use electricity to make food saltier and tastier without adding any extra salt.
Salt makes food taste so much better, but it also can be harmful — eating more than enough salt can cause serious health problems like high blood pressure and heart disease. The average Japanese person eats about 10 grams of salt a day, double the daily sodium (钠) intake recommended by the World Health Organization.
But what if we could make food taste salty without using any salt That’s what scientists at Meiji University have been working on for several years. In 2016, Meiji University teacher Homei Miyashita developed an electric fork that could make any food taste saltier than it actually was. In April 2022, he and his team invented a pair of smart chopsticks that could also make food saltier.
The smart chopsticks worked as intended — they sent sodium ions (钠离子) from the food to the mouth of the user to create an enhanced sensation (增强感觉) of saltiness — but they had a big problem as well. Because of their limited surface, the chopsticks needed to be connected to a power source on the user’s arm. However, the newest utensils — a smart spoon and bowl — have no such limitations. There is enough space for a built-in battery, so you no longer have to connect them to a power supply every time you use them.
The new utensils can make food taste 1.5 times saltier, which is welcome news to the many people who love salty food, but need to watch their salt intake for health reasons. Even better is the news that the newest smart utensils are expected to hit the Japanese market early next year.
8. Why did the Japanese researchers create smart kitchen utensils
A. To help people have a balanced diet. B. To make salt taste less strong.
C. To let people eat more healthily. D. To search for low-sodium food.
9. What is the advantage of the newest utensils compared with smart chopsticks
A. Saving energy. B. Being convenient.
C. Being cheap. D. Making food tasty.
10. Which of the following is ready to be sold as products in Japan
A. The smart fork. B. The smart chopsticks.
C. The smart batteries. D. The smart spoon and bowl.
11. What is the purpose of the text
A. To advise people to eat less salt. B. To show some smart kitchen utensils.
C. To explain how to make food tastier. D. To tell us the Japanese’s eating habits.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了日本研究人员发明智能厨具来让人们吃得更健康，解释了其工作原理以及未来的市场前景。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Salt makes food taste so much better, but it also can be harmful — eating more than enough salt can cause serious health problems like high blood pressure and heart disease.(盐让食物更美味，但它也可能是有害的——摄入过多的盐会导致严重的健康问题，比如高血压和心脏病)”以及第三段“But what if we could make food taste salty without using any salt That’s what scientists at Meiji University have been working on for several years.(但是，如果我们不用盐就能让食物尝起来咸呢？这就是明治大学的科学家们多年来一直在研究的问题)”可知，日本研究人员发明智能厨具是为了让人们吃得更健康。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“However, the newest utensils — a smart spoon and bowl — have no such limitations. There is enough space for a built-in battery, so you no longer have to connect them to a power supply every time you use them.(然而，最新的餐具——智能勺子和碗——没有这样的限制。有足够的空间放置内置电池，所以你不再需要每次使用时都连接电源)”可知，与智能筷子相比，最新的餐具的优势是方便。故选B。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Even better is the news that the newest smart utensils are expected to hit the Japanese market early next year.(更好的消息是，最新的智能餐具预计将于明年初进入日本市场)”可推知，智能勺子和碗准备作为产品在日本销售。故选D。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Japanese researchers have created smart kitchen utensils (用具) that use electricity to make food saltier and tastier without adding any extra salt.(日本研究人员发明了一种智能厨具，这种厨具利用电力使食物更咸、更美味，而不需要添加任何额外的盐)”结合文章主要说明了日本研究人员发明智能厨具来让人们吃得更健康，解释了其工作原理以及未来的市场前景。可推知，文章的目的是展示一些智能厨房用具。故选B。
D
Everyone loves astronauts. Whether actual or fictional, astronauts are seen as the best and bravest humankind. So you have to admire the courage of authors Donald Goldsmith and Martin Rees who argue that, in almost all cases, space exploration is too important to leave to imperfect human beings. They write, “Robots can go bravely where humans rightly fear to set foot.”
In The End of Astronauts: Why Robots Are the Future of Exploration, they challenge the three most common rationales(根本原因) for putting humans in space.
First is the belief that “humans in space can do more, and more efficiently, than robots can.” The authors focus much of their book on proving it wrong. The second and third rationales have less to do with efficiency than with “ambition and inspiration”. That is, humans must satisfy their urge(强烈的欲望) to explore the unknown, and “Humans in space add to our understanding of the space and ourselves.”
As scientists, the authors don’t have much patience for arguments based on unclear urges. They are cool to the idea that colonizing(移民于) space has much value to humans. They are more open to the idea that spaceflight might aid in deepening our understanding of the human species.
While we might be excited at the thought of human footprints on a distant planet, astronomers(天文学家) care more about getting data they can work with. So, at its heart, The End of Astronauts is an argument about return on investment(投资):For the cost of a single human journey to Mars, the authors point out, we could launch dozens of unmanned missions.
To support their point, the authors remind us of the remarkable discoveries made by robotic missions to explore the solar system over the past six decades, and they emphasize the risks which future human space explorers will face. In all, their book is a readable and useful contribution to this long-standing debate.
12. Who do Donald and Martin think is the fittest to explore space
A. Astronauts. B. Humans.
C. Astronomers. D. Robots.
13. What do the authors intend to do according to paragraph 3
A. Encourage humans to be ambitious.
B. Deepen humans’s understanding of space.
C. Show how the two authors question the rationales.
D. Prove humans can explore space more efficiently.
14. What do we know about The End of Astronauts
A. It tracks human footprints on distant planets.
B. It mainly focuses on the return on investment.
C. It shows the worry about unmanned missions.
D. It appeals to space explorers to brave challenges.
15. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. The End of Astronauts is well worth reading.
B. Human explorers will face greater risks in the future.
C. All the remarkable space discoveries were made by robots.
D. The End of Astronauts is a contribution to space exploration.
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. B 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了唐纳德和马丁两位作家的作品— The End of Astronauts: 《宇航员的终结：为什么机器人是探索的未来》。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“So you have to admire the courage of authors Donald Goldsmith and Martin Rees who argue that, in almost all cases, space exploration is too important to leave to imperfect human beings. They write, “Robots can go bravely where humans rightly fear to set foot.”（所以你不得不佩服作家唐纳德·戈德史密斯和马丁·里斯的勇气，他们认为，在几乎所有情况下，太空探索太重要了，不能把它留给不完美的人类。他们写道：“机器人可以勇敢地前往人类害怕涉足的地方。）以及这两位作家所写书的书名可知，唐纳德和马丁认为机器人最适合探索太空。故选D项。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“First is the belief that “humans in space can do more, and more efficiently, than robots can.” The authors focus much of their book on proving it wrong. The second and third rationales have less to do with efficiency than with “ambition and inspiration”. That is, humans must satisfy their urge(强烈的欲望) to explore the unknown, and “Humans in space add to our understanding of the space and ourselves.””（首先是相信“人类在太空中可以比机器人做得更多，效率更高。”两位作者在书中花了很多篇幅来证明这种观点是错误的。第二个和第三个理由与效率关系不大，更多的是与“雄心和灵感”有关。也就是说，人类必须满足自己探索未知的冲动，而“太空中的人类增加了我们对空间和我们自己的理解。”）可知，第二段提到该书的两位作者质疑了三个最常见的让人类进入太空的根本原因。第三段承接上文，介绍这两位作者是如何质疑这三个根本原因的。故选C项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段中的“So, at its heart, The End of Astronauts is an argument about return on investment(投资):For the cost of a single human journey to Mars, the authors point out, we could launch dozens of unmanned missions.”（因此，从本质上讲，《宇航员的终结》是一个关于投资回报的争论：作者指出，以一次人类火星之旅的成本，我们可以发射几十次无人驾驶任务。）可知，该书关注的是投资回报。故选B项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。通读最后一段，尤其根据最后一句“In all, their book is a readable and useful contribution to this long-standing debate.”（总而言之，他们的书是可读的，对这一长期争论的有用的贡献）可推知，《宇航员的终结》该书很值得一读。故选A项。
第二节(共5 小题:每小题2.5 分, 满分 12.5 分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
They say once you learn to ride a bike, you never forget. Most of us learned to ride when we were kids, and many still wear our helmets, put our feet on the pedals, and shoot off for a ride on the streets. In recent times, cycling has seen an increase in popularity, so many people raise a question: ___16___
First, let’s look at the health benefits. Cycling can improve your cardiovascular (心血管的) health and burn extra body fat. Strengthening your muscles in your legs helps increase your potential torque (扭矩) and cadence (节奏). ___17___ A long ride in the countryside could help you clear your mind, or de-stress. But it’s not only about your body and mind there are also some plus sides for your wallet’s health.
Cycling can be a great way to go to work or get about town. ___18___ If you drive to work, sometimes finding somewhere to park can be a nightmare, whereas finding somewhere to chain your bike up can be much simpler. Then, on the subway, there are changes at stations and other people who go to work speaking loudly on their phones to deal with. ___19___ And if you’re worried about safety, there are designated cycle lanes in many major cities. In addition, wearing high-visibility clothing is another way to improve your safety when cycling on the roads.
___20___ It can help you reduce your carbon footprints. Not giving off greenhouse gases into the atmosphere is better for the planet and your own environment.
So, whether people want to cycle for their health, their wallet, the environment, or a combination of all of them —the popularity of cycling is on the rise.
A. What makes cycling so convenient
B. But cyclists face neither of these issues.
C And people will choose to go to work by cycling.
D. This can save you a lot of money on fuel or public transportation.
E. Finally, cycling can also be good for the environment.
F. And the benefits from cycling aren’t just physical, but mental as well.
G. What makes it so attractive for people to take their bikes once again
【答案】16. G 17. F 18. D 19. B 20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。作者从健康优势、费用与方便程度和环保这四个方面介绍了骑自行车出行的好处。
【16题详解】
根据上文“In recent times, cycling has seen an increase in popularity, so many people raise a question(最近，骑自行车越来越受欢迎，所以很多人提出了一个问题)”以及下文对骑自行车出行的好处的介绍可知，本句应选择一个问句，针对骑自行车受欢迎提问。故G项“是什么如此吸引人们再一次骑上他们的自行车呢？”承上启下，符合语境。故选G。
【17题详解】
根据上文“First, let’s look at the health benefits. Cycling can improve your cardiovascular (心血管的) health and burn extra body fat. Strengthening your muscles in your legs helps increase your potential torque (扭矩) and cadence (节奏).(首先，让我们看看它对健康的好处。骑自行车可以改善你的心血管健康，燃烧多余的脂肪。加强腿部肌肉有助于增加你的潜在扭矩和节奏)”以及后文“A long ride in the countryside could help you clear your mind, or de-stress.(在乡下长途骑行可以帮助你理清思路，或减压)”可知，此处应是讲述骑自行车对心理健康的好处。F项“而且，骑自行车的好处不仅仅是身体上的，还有精神上的。”呼应上下文，符合语境。故选F。
【18题详解】
根据上文“Cycling can be a great way to go to work or get about town.(骑自行车是上班或进城的好方法)”表明骑自行车是上班和在城市中四处闲逛的一种不错的出行方式，因此空处应是在解释为什么骑自行车是一种不错的出行方式。D项“这可以为你省下一大笔油钱或花在公共交通上的 钱。”符合语境，其中的 This 指的是上文提到的骑自行车上班或在城市中四处闲逛。故 选D。
【19题详解】
根据上文“If you drive to work, sometimes finding somewhere to park can be a nightmare, whereas finding somewhere to chain your bike up can be much simpler. Then, on the subway, there are changes at stations and other people who go to work speaking loudly on their phones to deal with.(如果你开车去上班，有时找个地方停车可能是一场噩梦，而找个地方把你的自行车拴起来可能要简单得多。然后，在地铁上，车站有变化，其他上班的人大声打电话来应对)”提到了开车和坐地铁去上班会出现的问题， 故B项“但骑自行车的人不会面临这两个问题。”与上文形成对比，强调骑自行车上班的好处，符合语境。故选 B。
【20题详解】
根据后文“It can help you reduce your carbon footprints. Not giving off greenhouse gases into the atmosphere is better for the planet and your own environment.(它可以帮助你减少碳足迹。不向大气中排放温室气体对地球和我们自己的环境都更好)”可知，本段主要讲述的是骑自行车对环境的好处。故E项“最后，骑自行车对环境也有好处。”符合语境。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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Hardly had I finished my work and left my office building at 9 p. m. on a Saturday when it rained cats and dogs. I noticed a man wandering around my car the moment I ___21___ the parking lot.
He was alone, ___22___ with cold, and he was looking around every few seconds. It was then that it ___23___ me that I had forgotten to roll the car window up and that was ___24___ where I left my wallet.
I ran and called out to the man, ___25___ he didn’t take the money and make a run with it. I was too tired to ___26___ him.
“Are you the ___27___ of this car ” the man asked, raindrops on the roof of my car making his voice ___28___.
“Yes, I am. And who the hell are you ” I replied with an unfriendly ___29___.
The man went on to tell me that he was a ____30____ nearby and familiar with every face and every car here. “This morning, several young men walked up ____31____ to take the money in your car. I would not let that happen. I came over and frightened them away, ____32____ to call the police. The young men ran away immediately. I was waiting for you here so that the car and your money would be ____33____,” he said.
When the man gave a clear ____34____ of what had happened earlier, I ate my words out of____35____ I knew I wronged him.
“Why didn’t you take the money ” I asked him.
“I beg, sir. But I don’t steal!” He replied determinedly and left hurriedly.
21.
A. measured B. swept C. entered D. left
22.
A. living B. shaking C. dealing D. annoying
23.
A. struck B. puzzled C. impressed D. touched
24.
A. naturally B. probably C. certainly D. exactly
25.
A. imagining B. suggesting C. expecting D. stressing
26.
A. catch up with B. put up with C. get along with D. make friends with
27.
A. producer B. owner C. designer D. dealer
28.
A. unusual B. pleasant C. special D. unclear
29.
A. expression B. conclusion C. introduction D. suggestion
30.
A. farmer B. gardener C. beggar D. villager
31.
A. preferring B. offering C. happening D. planning
32.
A. deciding B. pretending C. agreeing D. promising
33.
A. reachable B. gone C. safe D. convenient
34.
A. direction B. opinion C. examination D. explanation
35.
A. satisfaction B. disappointment C. awkwardness D. excitement
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一个乞丐的故事。他在倾盆大雨中守在作者开着车窗的汽车旁，从而使作者的钱包免遭偷盗。他的高尚品质让人动容。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我一进停车场就注意到一个男人在我的车周围徘徊。A. measured测量；B. swept清扫；C. entered进入；D. left离开。根据上文“I finished my work and left my office”可知，故事发生在作者下班离开办公室以后，所以他是进入停车场准备驾车回家。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他独自一人，冻得浑身发抖，每隔几秒钟就环顾四周。A. living生活；B. shaking抖动；C. dealing解决；D. annoying使生气。根据上文“Hardly had I finished my work and left my office building at 9 p. m. on a Saturday when it rained cats and dogs.”可知，当时是晚上九点，还下着大雨，所以那个男人因为寒冷而瑟瑟发抖。shake with cold 意为“冷得发抖”。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：就在那时，我突然想到我忘了摇车窗，我的钱包就落在那里了。A. struck突然想到；B. puzzled使迷惑；C. impressed使印象深刻；D. touched感动。 根据下文“... I had forgotten to roll the car window up ...”可知，作者突然想起他忘记把车窗摇上了。strike“突然想到，一下子想起；猛地意识到”。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：就在那时，我突然想到我忘了摇车窗，我的钱包就落在那里了。A. naturally自然地；B. probably可能地；C. certainly当然；D. exactly恰好。结合上下文语境以及下文“where I left my wallet”可知，作者突然想起他忘记把车窗摇上了，而且他又正好把钱包放在了车里。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我跑过去叫那人，希望他不会拿了钱就跑。A. imagining想象；B. suggesting建议；C. expecting期望；D. stressing强调。根据语境以及下文“he didn’t take the money and make a run with it.”可推知，此处应表示作者希望这个“小偷”不会拿了钱立刻跑掉。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我太累了，追不上他。A. catch up with赶上，追上；B. put up with忍受；C. get along with和……友好相处；D. make friends with 与……交朋友。根据上文“I was too tired”可知，此处应表示作者太累了，追不上他。故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：你是这辆车的主人吗？A. producer生产者；B. owner主人；C. designer设计师；D. dealer商人，交易者。结合常识可知，那个男人问作者是不是这辆车的主人。故选B项。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那人问道，雨滴落在我的车顶上，使他的声音听不清。A. unusual不寻常的；B. pleasant令人愉快的；C. special特殊的；D. unclear不清楚的。由常识及上文“raindrops on the roof of my car making his voice”可知，雨声使得那个男人的说话声听不清楚。故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我以一种不友好的表情回答。A. expression表情；B. conclusion结论；C. introduction介绍；D. suggestion建议。根据上文可知，作者以为那个男人对自己的钱包图谋不轨，所以对于他的问话，作者回答时应是带着不友好的神情。故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：那个人接着告诉我，他是附近的一个乞丐，对这里的每一张脸和每一辆车都很熟悉。A. farmer农民；B. gardener园丁；C. beggar乞丐；D. villager村民。根据下文“I beg , sir. But I don’t steal !”提到乞丐，可知，那个男人是一名乞丐。故选C项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：今天早上，几个年轻人走过来，打算从你的车里拿走钱。A. preferring更喜欢；B. offering提供；C. happening发生；D. planning打算。从下文“I would not let that happen.”可知，那几个年轻人没有得逞，所以他们只是打算拿走作者车里的钱。故选D项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我走过去，假装报警，把他们吓跑了。A. deciding决定；B. pretending假装；C. agreeing同意；D. promising承诺。根据空前的“frightened them away”可知，那名乞丐想把那几个年轻人吓跑，所以他假装给警察打电话。故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我在这里等你，这样车和钱就安全了。A. reachable够得到的；B. gone用光了的；C. safe安全的；D. convenient方便的。根据上文“I was waiting for you here so that”可知，那名乞丐一直守在作者的车旁，以确保作者的车和钱都安全。故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当那人清楚地解释刚才发生的事情时，我尴尬地收回了自己的话——我知道我冤枉了他。A. direction方向；B. opinion观点；C. examination考试；D. explanation解释。 根据上一段内容以及下文“what had happened earlier”可知，那名乞丐清楚地解释了整件事情的来龙去脉。故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当那人清楚地解释刚才发生的事情时，我尴尬地收回了自己的话——我知道我冤枉了他。A. satisfaction满意；B. disappointment失望；C. awkwardness尴尬；D. excitement激动。根据上文“I ate my words”以及下文“I knew I wronged him”可知，作者一开始以为那名乞丐是小偷，但在听了解释后，作者知道自己错怪了对方，应是尴尬地收回了自己所说的话。故选C项。
第二节 (共 10 小题; 每小题1.5 分, 共 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。
When I left for the United States to study, I had butterflies in my stomach. My mind was full of ___36___ (anxious) because I was going to a new place with new people and new customs. I couldn’t even understand ___37___ (they) language. Everything was ___38___ (true) different from my own country. There was nobody that I could talk to and I just had my husband, ___39___ made me feel lonely and had no confidence ___40___ my new life.
___41___ was a sad moment when I had to say goodbye to my family and friends. I didn’t want to leave my hometown because I grew up there and had ___42___ (impress) and wonderful memories of the place. So, ___43___ (think) about all these changes made me nervous and I was frightened to face them. My friends recommended that I ___44___ (take) part in some outdoor activities. I had to continue and accept the challenge, hoping to get used to it. There was a lot _____45_____ (explore) when living abroad. I looked forward to visiting my family in the summer vacation.
【答案】36. anxiety
37. their 38. truly
39. which 40. in
41. It 42. impressive
43. thinking
44. should take##take
45. to explore
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要描述的是作者去美国前的感受。
【36题详解】
考查名词。句意：我心里充满了焦虑，因为我要去一个新的地方，那里有新的人和新的习俗。分析句子结构可知，此处为名词作宾语，anxious的名词为anxiety意为“焦虑”且为不可数名词。故填anxiety。
【37题详解】
考查代词。句意：我甚至听不懂他们的语言。分析句子结构可知，此空后为名词，所以此处应为形容词性物主代词，they的形容词性物主代词为their。故填their。
【38题详解】
考查副词。句意：一切都与我自己的国家完全不同。分析句子结构可知，此处为副词作状语修饰形容词different，true的副词为truly意为“完全地”符合句意。故填truly。
【39题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：没有人可以和我说话，只有我的丈夫，他让我感到孤独，对我的新生活没有信心。分析句子结构可知，此处为关系词引导的非限制性定语从句，从句中缺少主语，所以使用关系代词，先行词指的是整个主句，指的是事，that不能引导非限制性定语从句，所以此处应使用关系代词which。故填who。
【40题详解】
考查介词。句意：没有人可以和我说话，只有我的丈夫，他让我感到孤独，对我的新生活没有信心。分析句子结构可知，此处为固定短语have no confidence in sth.意为“对某事没有信心”符合句意。故填in。
【41题详解】
考查代词。句意：当我不得不和家人和朋友说再见时，那是一个悲伤的时刻。分析句子结构可知，此处为句子主语，无提示词，所以此处应为代词，结合句意可知，此处指代的是时间，应使用代词it，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填It。
【42题详解】
考查形容词。句意：我不想离开我的家乡，因为我在那里长大，对那个地方有令人印象深刻而美好的回忆。分析句子结构可知，此处为形容词作定语修饰名词memories，与wonderful为并列关系，impress的形容词为impressive意为“令人印象深刻的”符合句意。故填impressive。
【43题详解】
考查动名词。句意：所以，想到所有这些变化让我感到紧张，我害怕面对它们。分析句子结构可知，此处为非谓语动词作主语，结合句意可知，此处描述的普通的、一般的行为，所以应使用动名词形式作主语，且表示主动意义。故填thinking。
【44题详解】
考查谓语动词。句意：我的朋友建议我应该参加一些户外活动。分析句子结构可知，此处为宾语从句的谓语动词，recommend意为“推荐，建议”，其后的宾语从句中的谓语动词应是“should +动词原形”，且should可以省略，结合句意，take与句子主语I之间为主动关系。故填(should) take。
【45题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意：在国外生活有很多值得探索的地方。分析句子结构可知，此处为非谓语动词作定语，结合句意，explore表示未发生的动作，所以此处使用不定式形式作定语，且在there be结构中的不定式动作与动作的发出者之间为主动关系，应使用主动形式。故填to explore。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40分)
第一节 根据括号内中文和提示词在横线上填入相应单词的正确形式(注：单词需出自Welcome Unit--Unit 3) (共 15 小题, 每小题 1 分, 共 15 分)
46. Are you___________(焦虑的) if you are separated from your mobile phone (根据汉语提示填空)
【答案】worried/stressed/anxious
【解析】
【详解】本题考查形容词。解题要点：根据所给出的句子，结合汉语提示，可推出是“worried/stressed/anxious”，在系动词are后面作表语，表示人的焦虑的状态。结合句意：如果你与你的手机分开了，你会感到焦虑吗？故答案为worried/stressed/anxious。
47. Using proper learning ________ (strategy) can save you a lot of time to remember the key points. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】strategies
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：使用合适的学习策略能够为你节省大量的时间去记忆要点。表达：学习策略，英语用learning strategy。由于策略不止一种，因此要用复数。故填strategies。
48. He is busy in the _____(organise) of the football club. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】organization
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：他忙于足球俱乐部的组织工作。作介词的宾语，应用名词organization，表抽象概念不可数。故填organization。
49. What first _______ (吸引) me to her was her sense of humor. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】attracted
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态。句意：首先吸引我的是她的幽默感。分析句子可知，“What first (吸引) me to her”是主语从句，提示词“吸引”是句中谓语动词，用动词attract表示，与其主语What之间是 主动关系，根据主句时态可知从句也应使用一般过去时态。故填attracted。
50. According to the_________(时刻表, 日程安排), the train starts at 8o’clock in the morning. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】schedule
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：根据时刻表，火车早上8点出发。根据汉语提示可知应填名词schedule，作宾语，为特指应用单数。故填schedule。
51. ________________(obvious), John doesn’t like his new toys. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】Obviously
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：显然，约翰不喜欢他的新玩具。分析句子可知，此处为单个副词Obviously“显然”位于句首作状语，修饰整个句子，满足句意要求。故填Obviously。
52. It is our ________ (responsible) to keep the campus clean so we can’t litter around. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】responsibility
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：我们的责任就是保持校园的整洁所以我们不能随地扔垃圾。根据空格前的代词our可知，空格处应填名词作表语，responsibility意为“责任”时为不可数名词。故填responsibility。
53. My friend is trying to explain to me the rules of football game, but I am still ____________(confuse). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】confused
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：我的朋友试图向我解释足球比赛的规则，但我还是不明白。根据句意以及空前am系动词可知，此处为修饰主语I（指人）的-ed形容词confused“困惑的”作表语，满足句意要求。故填confused。
54. Many people have expressed their dissatisfaction with the__________ (arrange). (所给词适当形式填空)
【答案】arrangement
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：许多人对这样的安排表示不满。分析句子，设空处使用名词作宾语，表示“安排”用arrangement。故填arrangement。
55. It was an _________(amaze) experience for me. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】amazing
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：这对我来说是一次令人惊奇的经历。分析句子可知，设空处是定语修饰名词experience，表示“令人惊奇的”，应使用现在分词形式的形容词。故填amazing。
56. Her _________(评论) was uncomfortably close to the truth. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】comment
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：她的评论逼近真相,令人局促不安。根据汉语提示可知，comment评论，名词作主语，符合题意；由空后was可知，空处名词需用单数。故填comment。
57. I prefer to ________ (申请) to be a volunteer for the voluntary work. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】apply
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：我更愿意申请成为志愿者，做志愿工作。根据汉语提示，表示“申请”含义的词为apply，根据空白处前面的动词不定式符号to可知空白处应填动词原形，故填apply。
58. To improve its _________(economy) growth, China needs to deal with the population issue properly. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】economic
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：为了促进经济增长，中国需要妥善处理人口问题。修饰后文名词growth应用形容词economic，作定语。故填economic。
59. We should learn from ____________(失败) instead of giving up on halfway. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】failure##failures
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：我们应该从失败中吸取教训，而不是半途而废。根据汉语意思提示可知，此处为名词failure“失败”，既可作可数名词（需用复数泛指），也可作不可数名词，故填failure(s)。
60. John likes winter because he can make snowmen and go ________ (滑雪) with his friends. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】skiing
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：John喜欢冬天，因为他可以堆雪人，以及和朋友们一起去滑雪。根据汉语提示可知动词ski符合题意，go skiing“去滑雪”。故填skiing。
第二节 应用文写作(满分 25 分)
61. 假设你是某中学高一学生李华。你在某英语报上看到同为高一新生的Jerry的求助信，他想参加学校的学生会，但父亲担心会影响他的学习而和他产生了争执。他很烦恼，向同龄人征求建议。请你给他写一封英文回信，内容包括：
1．表示安慰；
2．分析加入学生会的利弊；
3．提出合理可行的建议。
注意：1．词数100左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
提示词：学生会 student union
Dear Jerry,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jerry,
I knew about your problem on the newspaper and I really relate to it. So I am writing to you just to offer my advice to you.
I can quite understand your father’s position. Of course if you join the student union, it will take much of your time and your academic performance may be affected. However, you can practice your abilities in many aspects, especially the ability of communicating and cooperating with others. So in my view, the key lies in you: can you manage the time properly If you are confident to handle it, you can have a talk with your father and list your reasons. And remember: be calm. I believe your father won’t stop you from becoming a well-rounded person.
I hope it will be of a little help for you.
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给Jerry写封信，对他表示安慰，分析加入学生会的利弊，提出合理可行的建议。
【详解】1.词汇积累
提供某物给某人：offer sth. to sb.→provide sb. with sth.
然而：however→nevertheless
在我看来：in my view→as far as I am concerned
在于：lie in→consist in
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I knew about your problem on the newspaper and I really relate to it.
拓展句：I knew about your problem on the newspaper to which I really relate.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Of course if you join the student union, it will take much of your time and your academic performance may be affected. (运用了if引导的条件状语从句)
[高分句型2] I believe your father won’t stop you from becoming a well-rounded person.(运用了省略that引导的宾语从句)
听力1—5ABACB 6—10BCCAB 11—15CBACC 16—20ABACB重庆市松树桥中学高2026届高一上第二次段考(期中)
英语试题
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
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。
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。
1. What color is the man’s hair
A. Brown. B. Green. C. Black.
2. How does the woman get the information at home
A. From TV. B. From the Internet. C. From the newspaper.
3. Why won’t the woman eat any more food
A. She is on a diet. B. She is ill. C. She has had enough.
4. What did the speakers see last night
A. A red bird. B. A yellow bird. C. A quiet bird.
5. What time will the woman leave for Chengdu
A. At 1:00 p. m. B. At 2:30 p. m. C. At 4:20 p. m.
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题。
6. What do the speakers work for
A. Museum. B. Neighborhood. C. Factory.
7. What is the man going to do
A. Paint the wall. B. Plant trees. C. Empty the rubbish can.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Customer and seller. C. Boss and secretary.
9. What does the man ask the woman to do.
A. Book the flight. B. Book a hotels C. Plant grapes.
听第 8段材料, 回答第 10至 12题。
10. Why does the woman suggest going Egypt by ship
A. It’s more interesting. B. It’s cheaper. C. It’s more comfortable.
11. What do we know about the man’s wife
A. She is not in good health.
B. She is busy with her work.
C. She always worries too much.
12. What will the man and his wife probably do in the end
A. Go to Egypt. B. Stay at home. C. Go to the seaside.
听第9段材料，回答第 13至 16题。
13. Where does this conversation take place
A. On a radio show. B. In a classroom. C. On TV.
14. When did the woman start the program
A. One year ago. B. Two years ago C. Three years ago.
15. What is the purpose of the program
A. To give poor people jobs.
B To raise money for schools.
C. To help old people and kids.
16. How many volunteers joined the program last year
A.200. B.2,000. C.14,000.
听第 10段材料,回答第 17至20题。
17. Who is Jessica
A The university tour guide.
B. The Helpline officer.
C. The Student Union President.
18. What will the speaker hand out
A. Maps. B. Guide brochures. C. Business cards.
19. What are the working hours of the office on Saturdays
A.9:00 a. m.-4:00 p. m. B.9:30 a. m.-6:00 p. m. C.10:00 a. m.-4:00 p. m.
20. What should the visitors do during busy time
A. Wait in a line.
B. Sign their names on the list.
C. Walk around for a while.
第二部分 阅读理解(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 和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
A
It can be tough to pull kids away from their computers and mobile devices these days. While they’re playing games, wouldn’t it be great if they could be learning at the same time Good educational apps offer fun challenges that teach specific grade-level skills. Here are four that combine fun and learning.
Understanding Math($3.99; iOS)
Understanding Math goes beyond basic comprehension to gain a deeper understanding of the whys and hows of math. The app tracks your child’s progress to determine strengths and weaknesses in different skill areas, and you can customize(订制)your child’s learning experience to suit the needs.
Word Creativity Kit($2.99; iOS)
Word Creativity Kit aims not only to make creative writing fun but also build up grammar rules. The app presents a series of words from seven categories, such as space or fantasy. Kids add their own words to finish the complete thoughts that these words have inspired.
Barefoot World Atlas($4.99; iOS)
Barefoot World Atlas helps kids learn about geography and world cultures with a touch of the screen. Each region features a set of sub-topics, from wildlife and natural features to native people, landmarks, and architecture. These facts and illustrations are delivered in photographs, sounds, and hundreds of mini videos.
My Grades & Homework($0.99; iOS)
A combination of grades and homework tracker, My Grades & Homework can help your child stay organized and on top of the progress in school. A convenient calendar and course list format and offer a glance at your child’s assignment schedule that he or she might not normally get from standard homework planners.
1. Which app is beneficial to children’s writing skills
A. Understanding Math. B. Word Creativity Kit.
C. Barefoot World Atlas. D. My Grades & Homework.
2. What is the common part of the four apps
A. They need purchasing when downloaded.
B. They help children improve their grades.
C. They make studies fun because of mini videos.
D. They inform parents of their children’s progress.
3. What is the purpose of the text
A. To wish readers to bring in more similar apps for children.
B. To encourage parents to allow their students to play apps.
C. To design the educational apps to combine fun and learning.
D. To introduce four educational apps for readers to buy and use.
B
Some high school students think it useless to receive higher education. Therefore, they choose not to go to college. If you're one of them, think again. Here are some reasons why you should go to college and receive a good education there.
Schools and universities are the first places to get knowledge. We take that knowledge later on to build our careers after graduation. More knowledge will be gained after you start working, but without education, that job will not be within easy reach. Knowledge leads to knowledge.
While limited within the walls of the educational places, we openly explore other cultures of the world! We come to know that ours is not the only culture. Other cultures have valuable things to share, enriching our own. Education also makes us want to travel and exchange with various cultures, getting more experience.
When there's a recession in the economy（经济）, those who attended college will be more likely to find a new job than those who only finished high school and have a limited skills set. The more education you have, the more chances you will get to improve the quality of your life as you have a better job and earn a higher salary.
When you're skillful and knowledgeable, you gain access to people of similar backgrounds and tastes. It means a good education leads to excellent networking. Good networking can benefit you a lot in your later life.
A good education makes you a more interesting person. You can talk about ideas and events instead of just other people and what's on sale in stores. An educated person doesn't gossip（说闲话）, having a preference to discuss ideas and listen to what other people have to say.
4. What can we learn about college education from Paragraph 2
A. It offers you a chance to study abroad. B. It can allow you to gain more knowledge.
C. It can improve the quality of your daily life. D. It encourages you to travel around the world.
5. What does the underlined word "recession" in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A change. B. drop. C. growth. D. support.
6. How can one benefit from a good education
A. You can gossip about others’ affairs. B. You are likely to study well at school.
C. You can work well with your coworkers. D. You get to know excellent people with similar interests.
7. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The benefits of attending college. B. The exchange with other cultures.
C. The access to good networking. D. The ways of college education.
C
Japanese researchers have created smart kitchen utensils (用具) that use electricity to make food saltier and tastier without adding any extra salt.
Salt makes food taste so much better, but it also can be harmful — eating more than enough salt can cause serious health problems like high blood pressure and heart disease. The average Japanese person eats about 10 grams of salt a day, double the daily sodium (钠) intake recommended by the World Health Organization.
But what if we could make food taste salty without using any salt That’s what scientists at Meiji University have been working on for several years. In 2016, Meiji University teacher Homei Miyashita developed an electric fork that could make any food taste saltier than it actually was. In April 2022, he and his team invented a pair of smart chopsticks that could also make food saltier.
The smart chopsticks worked as intended — they sent sodium ions (钠离子) from the food to the mouth of the user to create an enhanced sensation (增强感觉) of saltiness — but they had a big problem as well. Because of their limited surface, the chopsticks needed to be connected to a power source on the user’s arm. However, the newest utensils — a smart spoon and bowl — have no such limitations. There is enough space for a built-in battery, so you no longer have to connect them to a power supply every time you use them.
The new utensils can make food taste 1.5 times saltier, which is welcome news to the many people who love salty food, but need to watch their salt intake for health reasons. Even better is the news that the newest smart utensils are expected to hit the Japanese market early next year.
8. Why did the Japanese researchers create smart kitchen utensils
A. To help people have a balanced diet. B. To make salt taste less strong.
C. To let people eat more healthily. D. To search for low-sodium food.
9. What is the advantage of the newest utensils compared with smart chopsticks
A. Saving energy. B. Being convenient.
C. Being cheap. D. Making food tasty.
10. Which of the following is ready to be sold as products in Japan
A. The smart fork. B. The smart chopsticks.
C. The smart batteries. D. The smart spoon and bowl.
11. What is the purpose of the text
A. To advise people to eat less salt. B. To show some smart kitchen utensils.
C. To explain how to make food tastier. D. To tell us the Japanese’s eating habits.
D
Everyone loves astronauts. Whether actual or fictional, astronauts are seen as the best and bravest humankind. So you have to admire the courage of authors Donald Goldsmith and Martin Rees who argue that, in almost all cases, space exploration is too important to leave to imperfect human beings. They write, “Robots can go bravely where humans rightly fear to set foot.”
In The End of Astronauts: Why Robots Are the Future of Exploration, they challenge the three most common rationales(根本原因) for putting humans in space.
First is the belief that “humans in space can do more, and more efficiently, than robots can.” The authors focus much of their book on proving it wrong. The second and third rationales have less to do with efficiency than with “ambition and inspiration”. That is, humans must satisfy their urge(强烈的欲望) to explore the unknown, and “Humans in space add to our understanding of the space and ourselves.”
As scientists, the authors don’t have much patience for arguments based on unclear urges. They are cool to the idea that colonizing(移民于) space has much value to humans. They are more open to the idea that spaceflight might aid in deepening our understanding of the human species.
While we might be excited at the thought of human footprints on a distant planet, astronomers(天文学家) care more about getting data they can work with. So, at its heart, The End of Astronauts is an argument about return on investment(投资):For the cost of a single human journey to Mars, the authors point out, we could launch dozens of unmanned missions.
To support their point, the authors remind us of the remarkable discoveries made by robotic missions to explore the solar system over the past six decades, and they emphasize the risks which future human space explorers will face. In all, their book is a readable and useful contribution to this long-standing debate.
12. Who do Donald and Martin think is the fittest to explore space
A. Astronauts. B. Humans.
C. Astronomers. D. Robots.
13. What do the authors intend to do according to paragraph 3
A. Encourage humans to be ambitious.
B. Deepen humans’s understanding of space.
C. Show how the two authors question the rationales.
D. Prove humans can explore space more efficiently.
14. What do we know about The End of Astronauts
A. It tracks human footprints on distant planets.
B. It mainly focuses on the return on investment.
C. It shows the worry about unmanned missions.
D. It appeals to space explorers to brave challenges.
15. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. The End of Astronauts is well worth reading.
B. Human explorers will face greater risks in the future.
C. All the remarkable space discoveries were made by robots.
D The End of Astronauts is a contribution to space exploration.
第二节(共5 小题:每小题2.5 分, 满分 12.5 分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
They say once you learn to ride a bike, you never forget. Most of us learned to ride when we were kids, and many still wear our helmets, put our feet on the pedals, and shoot off for a ride on the streets. In recent times, cycling has seen an increase in popularity, so many people raise a question: ___16___
First, let’s look at the health benefits. Cycling can improve your cardiovascular (心血管的) health and burn extra body fat. Strengthening your muscles in your legs helps increase your potential torque (扭矩) and cadence (节奏). ___17___ A long ride in the countryside could help you clear your mind, or de-stress. But it’s not only about your body and mind there are also some plus sides for your wallet’s health.
Cycling can be a great way to go to work or get about town. ___18___ If you drive to work, sometimes finding somewhere to park can be a nightmare, whereas finding somewhere to chain your bike up can be much simpler. Then, on the subway, there are changes at stations and other people who go to work speaking loudly on their phones to deal with. ___19___ And if you’re worried about safety, there are designated cycle lanes in many major cities. In addition, wearing high-visibility clothing is another way to improve your safety when cycling on the roads.
___20___ It can help you reduce your carbon footprints. Not giving off greenhouse gases into the atmosphere is better for the planet and your own environment.
So, whether people want to cycle for their health, their wallet, the environment, or a combination of all of them —the popularity of cycling is on the rise.
A. What makes cycling so convenient
B. But cyclists face neither of these issues.
C. And people will choose to go to work by cycling.
D. This can save you a lot of money on fuel or public transportation.
E. Finally, cycling can also be good for the environment.
F. And the benefits from cycling aren’t just physical but mental as well.
G. What makes it so attractive for people to take their bikes once again
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。
Hardly had I finished my work and left my office building at 9 p. m. on a Saturday when it rained cats and dogs. I noticed a man wandering around my car the moment I ___21___ the parking lot.
He was alone, ___22___ with cold, and he was looking around every few seconds. It was then that it ___23___ me that I had forgotten to roll the car window up and that was ___24___ where I left my wallet.
I ran and called out to the man, ___25___ he didn’t take the money and make a run with it. I was too tired to ___26___ him.
“Are you the ___27___ of this car ” the man asked, raindrops on the roof of my car making his voice ___28___.
“Yes, I am. And who the hell are you ” I replied with an unfriendly ___29___.
The man went on to tell me that he was a ____30____ nearby and familiar with every face and every car here. “This morning, several young men walked up ____31____ to take the money in your car. I would not let that happen. I came over and frightened them away, ____32____ to call the police. The young men ran away immediately. I was waiting for you here so that the car and your money would be ____33____,” he said.
When the man gave a clear ____34____ of what had happened earlier, I ate my words out of____35____ I knew I wronged him.
“Why didn’t you take the money ” I asked him.
“I beg, sir. But I don’t steal!” He replied determinedly and left hurriedly.
21.
A. measured B. swept C. entered D. left
22.
A. living B. shaking C. dealing D. annoying
23.
A. struck B. puzzled C. impressed D. touched
24.
A. naturally B. probably C. certainly D. exactly
25.
A. imagining B. suggesting C. expecting D. stressing
26.
A. catch up with B. put up with C. get along with D. make friends with
27.
A. producer B. owner C. designer D. dealer
28.
A. unusual B. pleasant C. special D. unclear
29.
A. expression B. conclusion C. introduction D. suggestion
30.
A. farmer B. gardener C. beggar D. villager
31.
A. preferring B. offering C. happening D. planning
32.
A. deciding B. pretending C. agreeing D. promising
33.
A. reachable B. gone C. safe D. convenient
34.
A. direction B. opinion C. examination D. explanation
35.
A. satisfaction B. disappointment C. awkwardness D. excitement
第二节 (共 10 小题; 每小题1.5 分, 共 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。
When I left for the United States to study, I had butterflies in my stomach. My mind was full of ___36___ (anxious) because I was going to a new place with new people and new customs. I couldn’t even understand ___37___ (they) language. Everything was ___38___ (true) different from my own country. There was nobody that I could talk to and I just had my husband, ___39___ made me feel lonely and had no confidence ___40___ my new life.
___41___ was a sad moment when I had to say goodbye to my family and friends. I didn’t want to leave my hometown because I grew up there and had ___42___ (impress) and wonderful memories of the place. So, ___43___ (think) about all these changes made me nervous and I was frightened to face them. My friends recommended that I ___44___ (take) part in some outdoor activities. I had to continue and accept the challenge, hoping to get used to it. There was a lot _____45_____ (explore) when living abroad. I looked forward to visiting my family in the summer vacation.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40分)
第一节 根据括号内中文和提示词在横线上填入相应单词的正确形式(注：单词需出自Welcome Unit--Unit 3) (共 15 小题, 每小题 1 分, 共 15 分)
46. Are you___________(焦虑的) if you are separated from your mobile phone (根据汉语提示填空)
47. Using proper learning ________ (strategy) can save you a lot of time to remember the key points. （所给词的适当形式填空）
48. He is busy in the _____(organise) of the football club. (所给词的适当形式填空)
49. What first _______ (吸引) me to her was her sense of humor. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
50. According to the_________(时刻表, 日程安排), the train starts at 8o’clock in the morning. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
51. ________________(obvious), John doesn’t like his new toys. (所给词的适当形式填空)
52. It is our ________ (responsible) to keep the campus clean so we can’t litter around. （所给词的适当形式填空）
53. My friend is trying to explain to me the rules of football game, but I am still ____________(confuse). (所给词的适当形式填空)
54. Many people have expressed their dissatisfaction with the__________ (arrange). (所给词的适当形式填空)
55. It was an _________(amaze) experience for me. (所给词的适当形式填空)
56. Her _________(评论) was uncomfortably close to the truth. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
57. I prefer to ________ (申请) to be a volunteer for the voluntary work. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
58. To improve its _________(economy) growth, China needs to deal with the population issue properly. (所给词的适当形式填空)
59. We should learn from ____________(失败) instead of giving up on halfway. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
60. John likes winter because he can make snowmen and go ________ (滑雪) with his friends. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
第二节 应用文写作(满分 25 分)
61. 假设你是某中学高一学生李华。你在某英语报上看到同为高一新生的Jerry的求助信，他想参加学校的学生会，但父亲担心会影响他的学习而和他产生了争执。他很烦恼，向同龄人征求建议。请你给他写一封英文回信，内容包括：
1．表示安慰；
2．分析加入学生会的利弊；
3．提出合理可行的建议。
注意：1．词数100左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
提示词：学生会 student union
Dear Jerry,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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