2023-2024学年度高一年级上学期12月月考英语试卷
考试时间：120分钟 试题满分：150分
一、听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the man doing
A. Doing homework. B. Cooking food. C. Making a list.
2. What’s the weather like now
A Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy.
3. What does the woman mean
A. She would like to buy a new car.
B. She thinks her car will be ready soon.
C. She hopes the man will ride her to work.
4. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a TV station. B. In a repair shop. C. Over the phone.
5. What is disturbing the man
A. The light in the room. B. The noise made by Alice. C. The noise of the computer games.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面每段对话或独白。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。
听第六段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. When is the homework due
A. Next Monday. B. Next Sunday. C. Next Tuesday.
7. What will Judy do on Sunday
A. Attend some classes. B. Go kite flying. C. Attend a meeting.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Which one is Oksana’s final Olympic Games
A. Sydney. B. Tokyo. C. Beijing.
9. Why did Oksana continue competing in international competitions
A. She was not satisfied with her performance.
B. Her family was in need of a lot of money.
C. Her country needed her to win more prizes.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Parent and daughter. B. Classmates. C. Boss and employee.
11. Why is the woman working so hard in running
A. To improve her health. B. To kill time after school. C. To get ready for a race.
12. Who is making the training schedule for her
A. She herself. B. Her father. C. Her mother.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What day is it today
A. Monday. B. Thursday. C. Friday.
14. What does the man need help with
A. Writing a paper. B. Studying for an exam. C. Preparing for a play.
15. What did the woman do last term
A. She wrote her own play.
B. She took History of Theatre.
C. She took a course all about Shakespeare.
16. What will the woman give the man
A. Her notes. B. A book. C. A ticket.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is usually the first requirement for being a model
A. Being thin. B. Being lovely. C. Being unique.
18. What does Victoria’s secret decide to do
A. Hire plus-sized models. B. Lower their standards. C. Dismiss skinny models.
19. What is the problem caused by products only in small sizes
A. They destroy girls’ ideal life. B. They create body shame in girls. C. They increase boys’ individuality.
20. What career opportunities do pus sized models have now
A. To act in films and TV shows. B. To sell products as saleswomen. C. To appear in many magazines.
二、阅读理解(本大题共15小题，共37.5分)
A
Do you know how children in other countries spend their schooldays and what kind of games they always play
Children in Brazil
School The school year runs from February to December. Children attend (上学) school for about four hours in the morning or the afternoon. About a quarter of children in Brazil do not attend school at all.
Play Football is the most popular sport. Brazil’s beautiful beaches also make swimming and volleyball popular.
Family Brazilian families are often large. Nearly a third of the population is under eighteen!
Children in France
School The school day begins from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with a two-hour lunch break. Schools close on Wednesday and Sunday, and are closed for a half day on Saturday.
Play Football, bicycling and tennis are favorite sports in France. In some areas, pelote, a traditional ball game, is also very popular.
Family Most French mothers work. The majority of preschool (幼儿园) children attend day care centres known as crèches. France has laws about naming children and all names have to be chosen from an official list.
Children in Japan
School Schools in Japan are very competitive (竞争的). Even pre-schoolers may attend “cramming (填鸭式教学的) schools” to prepare for exams. There is a summer break about six weeks, but the children have homework during this time.
Play Comic books have been popular in Japan since the ics now account for about 40% of all published materials in Japan. Kite flying is enjoyed by people of every age.
Family Homes in Japan are small on average. The typical family of four lives in five small rooms. Most fathers in Japan work long hours. As a result, some children only see their fathers on weekends or holidays.
1. What kind of sport is very popular in France
① Kite flying. ② Bicycling. ③ Football. ④ Pelote.
A. ②③④ B. ①②③
C. ①④ D. ①②③④
2. What is a crèche in France
A. Places with beautiful beaches.
B. The name of the place where French mothers work.
C. A day care centre for preschool children.
D. Cramming schools to improve children’s exam results.
3. In Japan, many children ________.
A. like to read comic books B. write their names on an official list
C. only see their fathers on weekdays D. do not attend school
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是说明文。你知道其他国家的孩子是怎样度过他们的学生时代的吗？他们经常玩什么游戏？文章从学校、娱乐和家庭三方面对巴西、法国、日本的孩子进行了介绍。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Children in France部分中的Football, bicycling and tennis are favorite sports in France. In some areas, pelote, a traditional ball game, is also very popular.（足球、自行车和网球是法国人最喜欢的运动。在一些地区，pelote，一种传统的球类运动也很受欢迎）可知，足球、自行车、网球和pelote在法国很受欢迎。故选A。
【2题详解】
词义猜测题。根据Children in France部分中的Most French mothers work. The majority of preschool (幼儿园) children attend day care centres known as crèches.（大多数法国母亲都工作。大多数学龄前儿童参加被称之为crèches的日托中心）可知，crèche是学龄前儿童参加的日托中心的另一种称呼。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据Children in Japan部分中的Comic books have been popular in Japan since the ics now account for about 40% of all published materials in Japan.（漫画书从18世纪开始在日本流行起来。漫画现在占日本所有出版材料的40%）可知，漫画在日本的影响面很大。由此可推知，在日本，许多孩子应该也是喜欢看漫画书的。故选A。
【点睛】做阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案。如第1小题，要求找出法国最受欢迎的运动是哪几类。根据Children in France部分中的Football, bicycling and tennis are favorite sports in France. In some areas, pelote, a traditional ball game, is also very popular.（足球、自行车和网球是法国人最喜欢的运动。在一些地区，pelote，一种传统的球类运动也很受欢迎）可知，足球、自行车、网球和pelote在法国很受欢迎。结合选项，故选A。
B
The end of a semester can be a challenging time for students. Kids from elementary school through high school are already stressed after more than a year of C0VID-19 disrupted learning. Pressing through the last few weeks of a semester can be discouraging, especially for older students with demanding final projects and exams.
“Parents’ fears about their kids are so often not about the present but the future — a fear that kids who are struggling will get stuck there. But kids rarely stay stuck, in part because they too want their lives to work out,” says Ned Johnson, a test preparation expert. When children show signs of stress, parents should respond by focusing on mental health, not achievement or grades.
Families can create a sense of safety for children by establishing routines for the day and week, especially those that emphasize connection, such as family dinnertime and a bedtime chat. Parents should meet kids with empathy and listening, instead of trying to solve their problems. For example, we can normalize family conversation about the ups and downs of the day. As Madeline Levine, a psychologist, put it: let your children “borrow your calm”.
In addition, peer support programs can also play an important role in teaching skills for stress management and wellness. “Teens will talk to other teens, especially when they feel they are in a brave space built on trust,” Katie Hurley, a psychotherapist says.
Some children may arrive at the finish line exhausted and needing sleep. Or perhaps they are eager to celebrate the holidays with all the usual fanfare. Honor your child’s wishes and plan to create the break that fits your family’s needs. McKenna Reitz, a mom from Toledo, Ohio, plans for her daughters Karsen, 9, and Maddox, 6, to enjoy time off with family and friends. Her holiday plan apparently reflects that. “It is the most important thing they need right now,” she says. “Our children need to know that they are not alone.”
4. What can we learn from Paragraph 2
A. Children are struggling in study in the present situation.
B. Children’s focusing on grades makes them stay stuck in learning.
C. Parents stay stuck in making their children live to work out.
D. Parents’ fear about children getting stuck in study is unnecessary.
5. Why does the author mention Madeline Levine
A. To ask parents to stay calm before their kids.
B. To show the necessity of talking to kids before tests.
C. To make parents let go of their kids during COVID-19.
D. To stress the importance of the help from the experts.
6. What does “that” in Paragraph 5 refer to
A. Staying with kids in holidays. B. Respecting the needs of kids.
C. Helping kids celebrate holidays. D. Keeping exhausted kids happy.
7. What does the author want to show
A. Parents should help kids to prepare their tests.
B. Parents should keep a closer eyes on kids study.
C. Parents should connect their kids more with nature.
D. Parents should let kids take a break from school stress.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了从小学到高中的孩子们已经感到压力很大，学期最后几周的压力可能会让人沮丧，尤其是对年纪较大的学生来说，他们的期末项目和考试要求很高，对此家长应该关注孩子的心理健康，而不是成绩。同时提出了一些给孩子减轻压力的方法。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段““Parents’ fears about their kids are so often not about the present but the future — a fear that kids who are struggling will get stuck there. But kids rarely stay stuck, in part because they too want their lives to work out,” says Ned Johnson, a test preparation expert. When children show signs of stress, parents should respond by focusing on mental health, not achievement or grades.(“父母对孩子的担忧往往不是针对现在，而是针对未来——他们担心正在挣扎的孩子会陷入困境。但孩子们很少会停滞不前，部分原因是他们也希望自己的生活一帆风顺，”备考专家Ned Johnson说。当孩子表现出压力迹象时，父母应该关注心理健康，而不是成绩或分数)”可知，父母担心孩子陷入学习困境是没有必要的。故选D。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Families can create a sense of safety for children by establishing routines for the day and week, especially those that emphasize connection, such as family dinnertime and a bedtime chat. Parents should meet kids with empathy and listening, instead of trying to solve their problems. For example, we can normalize family conversation about the ups and downs of the day. As Madeline Levine, a psychologist, put it: let your children “borrow your calm”.(家庭可以通过建立日常和每周的惯例，尤其是那些强调联系的惯例，如家庭晚餐时间和睡前聊天，来为孩子创造一种安全感。父母应该以同情和倾听的态度对待孩子，而不是试图解决他们的问题。例如，我们可以让家人谈论一天的起起落落。正如心理学家Madeline Levine所说：让你的孩子“借用你的冷静”)”可推知，作者提到了Madeline Levine是为了让父母在孩子面前保持冷静。故选A。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线词上文“Honor your child’s wishes and plan to create the break that fits your family’s needs. McKenna Reitz, a mom from Toledo, Ohio, plans for her daughters Karsen, 9, and Maddox, 6, to enjoy time off with family and friends.”可知，尊重你孩子的愿望，计划创造一个适合你家庭需要的休息时间。来自俄亥俄州托莱多的母亲麦肯纳·赖茨计划让9岁的卡尔森和6岁的马多克斯与家人和朋友一起享受假期，她的假期计划显然反映了尊重孩子的需要这一点。故that指的是“尊重孩子的需要”。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“When children show signs of stress, parents should respond by focusing on mental health, not achievement or grades.(当孩子表现出压力迹象时，父母应该关注心理健康，而不是成绩或分数)”结合文章主要说明了从小学到高中的孩子们已经感到压力很大，学期最后几周的压力可能会让人沮丧，尤其是对年纪较大的学生来说，他们的期末项目和考试要求很高，对此家长应该关注孩子的心理健康，而不是成绩。同时提出了一些给孩子减轻压力的方法。可推知，作者想表明父母应该让孩子从学校的压力中休息一下。故选D。
C
Birthdays often involve surprises. But this year’s surprise on the birthday of the great British playwright William Shakespeare is surely one of the most dramatic.
On April 22, one day before his 441st birthday anniversary, experts discovered that one of the most recognizable portraits of William Shakespeare is a fake. This means that we no longer have a good idea of what Shakespeare looked like. “It’s very possible that many pictures of Shakespeare might be unreliable because many of them are copies of this one,” said an expert from Britain’s National Portrait Gallery.
The discovery comes after four months of testing using X rays, ultraviolet light, microphotography and paint samples. The experts from the gallery say the image commonly known as the “Flower portrait”—was actually painted in the 1800s, about two centuries after Shakespeare’s death. The art experts who work at the gallery say they also used modem chemistry technology to check the paint on the picture. These checks found traces of paint dating from about 1814. Shakespeare died in 1616, and the date that appears on the portrait is 1609.
“We now think the portrait dates back to around 1818 to 1840. This was when there was a renewed interest in Shakespeare’s plays,” Tarnya Cooper, the gallery’s curator (馆长), told the Associated President.
The fake picture has often been used as a cover for collections of his plays. It is called the Flower portrait because one of its owners, Desmond Flower, gave it to the Royal Shakespeare S Company.
“There have always been questions about the painting,” said David Howells, curator for the Royal Shakespeare Company. “Now we know the truth, we can put the image in its proper place in the history of Shakespearean portraiture.”
Two other images of Shakespeare, are also being studied as part of the investigation and the results will come out later this month. .
8. What makes the birthday of Shakespeare dramatic this year
A. It was found that he painted a portrait in 1814 instead of in 1609.
B. The Flower portrait has been found to be a fake.
C. Three portraits of Shakespeare are being tested to identify a real one.
D. It was found that there was a renewed interest in Shakespeare’s plays around 1818 to 1840.
9. How many methods were used to test the portrait
A. Not mentioned. B. Two. C. Three. D. At least four.
10. Which is the best sentence to fill in the blank in the last paragraph
A. Soon we’ll know which portrait is reliable.
B. Maybe we cannot find a real portrait of Shakespeare.
C. If the two portraits are found to be false, they will test more.
D. For now what Shakespeare really looked like will remain a mystery.
11. The best title for this passage is .
A. the surprise on the 441st bithday of Shakespeare B. birthdays often involve surprises
C. one portrait of Shakespeare is a fake D. how can we know Shakespeare’s appearance
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. D 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了在莎士比亚的第441个周年纪念日中，专家们发现最具认可度的莎士比亚画像原来是假的，并讲述了理由及至少四种测量的方法。现如今，莎士比亚到底什么样子仍然是一个谜。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“On April 22, one day before his 441st birthday anniversary, experts discovered that one of the most recognizable portraits of William Shakespeare is a fake.(4月22日，也就是莎士比亚441岁生日的前一天，专家们发现，莎士比亚最知名的肖像之一是假的)”可知，今年莎士比亚的生日戏剧性之处在于他的一幅画像（“花朵肖像”）被发现是赝品。故选B项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The discovery comes after four months of testing using X rays, ultraviolet light, microphotography and paint samples.(这一发现是在经过四个月的X射线、紫外线、微缩摄影和油漆样品测试后得出的)”可知，经过四个月的 x 射线，紫外线，显微照相和油漆样本测试，这一发现得以证实。由此可知，至少有四种方法来检测这个画像。故选D项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Two other images of Shakespeare, are also being studied as part of the investigation and the results will come out later this month.(作为调查的一部分，另外两幅莎士比亚的画像也正在研究中，结果将于本月晚些时候公布)”可知，此处内容应与莎士比亚的真实长相有关，因此选项D“For now what Shakespeare really looked like will remain a mystery.(但莎士比亚的真实长相至今仍是个谜)”符合句意。故选D项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段中“But this year’s surprise on the birthday of the great British playwright William Shakespeare is surely one of the most dramatic.(但今年英国伟大剧作家威廉·莎士比亚生日的惊喜无疑是最具戏剧性的之一。)”和第二段中“On April 22, one day before his 441st birthday anniversary, experts discovered that one of the most recognizable portraits of William Shakespeare is a fake.(4月22日，也就是威廉·莎士比亚441岁生日的前一天，专家们发现他最容易辨认的肖像之一是一幅赝品。)”可知，本文主要讲述了威廉·莎士比亚在441岁生日的前一天他最容易辨认的肖像之一——花朵肖像——是一幅赝品，因此最佳的标题是选项A“the surprise on the 441st bithday of Shakespeare(莎士比亚441岁生日的惊喜)”。故选A项。
D
Nowadays, the term “quiet quitting” has taken over the Internet, meaning lying flat, or taking a break from the overwork. It appears to have originated from a TikTok video posted by Brian Creely. Creely showed an Insider article written by senior reporter Aki Ito. The headline read, “Fed up with long hours, many employees have quietly decided to take it easy at work rather than quit their jobs.” Creely said, “More people are quiet quitting instead of leaving.” The video has received nearly 100,000 likes and more than 4,000 comments, the vast majority describing the benefits of doing the bare minimum.
Despite a number of news outlets reporting that quiet quitting is a trend that is being encouraged, Insider found many users on the app were actually warning people against doing so.
Ashley Herd, a former employment lawyer, posted two videos about quiet quitting. In her videos, she argued that while limiting work to what is specified in the job description is fine, doing so quietly can be detrimental. “If someone is stressed out, they should feel able to have that conversation with their manager,” she said.
A TikToker and consultant Mary posted a video titled “Minorities should be careful quiet quitting”. In the video, she said, “Unfortunately in America minorities are held to a different standard. We are looked at differently. So we have to go above and beyond to be successful. We can’t risk being regarded as not performing.”
In recent weeks, TikTokers have been warning workers that quiet quitting could lead to “quiet firing”, labeled as a new workplace trend. The phrase describes the longstanding practice of constructive dismissal—creating an environment that leads a worker to quit their job in order to avoid having to fire them. Creators are receiving hundreds of thousands of views that post about quiet firing and call out managers who employ the practice.
12. What aspect of quiet quitting is introduced in paragraph 1
A. Its origin. B. Its innovation. C. Its value. D. Its standard.
13. What does the underlined word “detrimental” mean in paragraph 3
A. Strange. B. Harmful. C. Vital. D. Effective.
14. What is Mary’s opinion on minorities at work
A. They needn’t perform well.
B. They should make greater efforts.
C. They have better chances of success.
D. They are treated as equally as others.
15. Which of the following can be a sign of quiet firing in the workplace
A. The boss asks a worker to leave the job.
B. The boss allows a worker flexible working hours.
C. The boss puts off a worker’s promotion on purpose.
D. The boss provides a worker with a new environment.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了国外的职场中出现的“安静退出”现象及人们对这种现象的看法。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段关键句“It appears to have originated from a TikTok video posted by Brian Creely.”（它似乎起源于布莱恩·克莱利发布的TikTok视频。）和“Fed up with long hours, many employees have quietly decided to take it easy at work rather than quit their jobs.”（受够了长时间的工作，许多员工已经悄悄决定在工作中要放松，而不是辞职。）可知，第一段主要介绍了“安静退出”这一说法的起源，它似乎起源于布莱恩·克莱利发布的TikTok视频，指许多员工受够了长时间的工作，悄悄决定在工作中要放松，而不是辞职，由此可知，第一段主要介绍了“安静退出”这一说法的起源。故选A项。
【13题详解】
词义猜测题。根据画线单词下文““If someone is stressed out, they should feel able to have that conversation with their manager,” she said.”（她说：“如果有人感到压力过大，他们应该能够与经理进行对话。”）可知，Ashley Herd认为如果你在工作中感觉压力过大，应该与经理谈谈，而不是“安静退出”，由此可知，她认为“安静退出”的行为是有害的，是不可取的，“Harmful”意为“有害的”，能够表达画线单词在句中所要表达的意思。故选B项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段关键句“In the video, she said, “Unfortunately in America minorities are held to a different standard. We are looked at differently. So we have to go above and beyond to be successful. We can’t risk being regarded as not performing.””（在视频中，她说，“不幸的是，在美国，少数族裔被视为不同的标准。我们受到不同的看待。因此，我们必须超越极限才能获得成功。我们不能冒险被视为没有表现。”）可知，玛丽认为少数族裔受到不同的看待，他们必须付出更多努力才能获得成功，由此可知，玛丽认为工作中的少数族裔应该做出更大的努力。故选B项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段关键句“The phrase describes the longstanding practice of constructive dismissal—creating an environment that leads a worker to quit their job in order to avoid having to fire them.”（这个短语描述了推定解雇的长期做法——创造了一种环境，导致工人辞职，以避免解雇他们。）可知，“安静解雇”指创造了一种环境，导致工人辞职，以避免解雇他们，浏览选项，“The boss puts off a worker’s promotion on purpose.”意为“老板故意推迟工人的晋升。”这种做法会导致工人主动辞职，不用老板解雇他们，由此可知，“The boss puts off a worker’s promotion on purpose.”是工作场所“安静解雇”的预兆。故选C项。
三、阅读七选五(本大题共5小题，共12.5分)
Traditional tea processing techniques and social practices in China were added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List (非物质文化遗产名录) on November 29. China now ranks first in the world with 43 items on the list.
____16____ They include the knowledge, skills and practices about tea planting, picking of tea leaves, and the processing, drinking and sharing of tea. According to UNESCO, in China traditional tea processing techniques are closely associated with geographical location and natural environment. ____17____ Based on natural conditions and local customs, tea producers have developed several popular kinds of tea: green, yellow, dark, white, oolong and black teas.
In China, there are 44 registered items of national intangible cultural heritage related to tea. More than 40 vocational (职业的) colleges and 80 universities in China offer majors in tea science or tea culture. ____18____
Tea is everywhere in Chinese people’s daily life. You can find it at home, work, tea houses, restaurants, temples and even at social events like weddings or ceremonies. ____19____ Sharing tea with guests and bonding over tea-related activities is a common practice among various ethnic groups. It helps to create a sense of identity and community for individuals, families, and neighborhoods.
Tea has delighted and fascinated the world for many thousands of years. It is a shared cultural treasure of mankind. ____20____ They have also influenced the rest of the world through the ancient Silk Road and trade roads. Being included in the list of UNESCO will also help better protect and hand down the techniques and related tea culture.
A. It’s a big part of Chinese culture.
B The techniques are related to many ways.
C. Tea was eventually spread to the west and beyond.
D. Most tea grows between 18°—37° N and 94°—122°.
E. E. Tea- related customs reflect Chinese people’s values.
F. Experts explored the long history of this universal drink.
G. Every year over 3,000 graduates enter tea production and art.
【答案】16. B 17. D 18. G 19. A 20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍中国传统的茶叶加工技术和社会实践被列入联合国教科文组织非物质文化遗产名录。
【16题详解】
根据下文“They include the knowledge, skills and practices about tea planting, picking of tea leaves, and the processing, drinking and sharing of tea. According to UNESCO, in China traditional tea processing techniques are closely associated with geographical location and natural environment. (它们包括有关茶叶种植、茶叶采摘以及茶叶加工、饮用和分享的知识、技能和实践。据联合国教科文组织介绍，在中国，传统的茶叶加工技术与地理位置和自然环境密切相关。)”可知，这里介绍的是中国的茶叶加工技术。选项B“这些技术与许多方面有关。”和下文意思一致。故选B。
【17题详解】
根据上文“According to UNESCO, in China traditional tea processing techniques are closely associated with geographical location and natural environment. (据联合国教科文组织介绍，在中国，传统的茶叶加工技术与地理位置和自然环境密切相关。)”可知，接下来要介绍茶叶生长的地理位置和自然环境。选项D“大多数茶生长在北纬18°-37°和94°-122°之间。”和上文意思一致。故选D。
【18题详解】
根据上文“More than 40 vocational (职业的) colleges and 80 universities in China offer majors in tea science or tea culture. (中国有40多所职业学院和80多所大学开设茶科学或茶文化专业。)”可知，这里介绍中国制茶工作人员情况。选项G“每年有3000多名毕业生进入茶叶生产和艺术领域。”和上文意思一致。故选G。
【19题详解】
根据上文“Tea is everywhere in Chinese people’s daily life. You can find it at home, work, tea houses, restaurants, temples and even at social events like weddings or ceremonies. (茶在中国人的日常生活中无处不在。你可以在家里、工作场所、茶馆、餐馆、寺庙甚至婚礼或仪式等社交活动中找到它。)”可知，这里介绍茶在中国人生活中的地位。选项A“它是中国文化的重要组成部分。”和上文意思一致。故选A。
【20题详解】
根据上文“It is a shared cultural treasure of mankind. (它是人类共同的文化瑰宝。)”可知，这里介绍了茶文化。选项E“与茶有关的风俗反映了中国人的价值观。”和上文意思一致。故选E。
四、完形填空(本大题共15小题，共15分)
Jordan has been a sports fan since his childhood. Since his father was a soccer coach, he would never miss out on ____21____ and would always be on top of his game. Jordan became a(n) ____22____ player in a very short time. He always knew that he wanted to build a career in sports and ____23____ to achieve it.
Jordan ____24____ from Auburn University and was one of the strongest and most competitive players on his team. However, his professional career ____25____ when he was at his peak — an injury was all it took to bring him down. He suffered from serious damage in his back, due to which he could never ____26____ to professional playing.
Instead of backing off and going into a period of ____27____ most athletes do, Jordan made this ____28____ an opportunity to grow in this field. With his career being ended ____29____, he promised himself to _____30_____ young athletes on moving properly and taking care of themselves. He became a coach. He _____31_____ his trainees to follow his motto: Do what you do with all your strength.
As Jordan went through the difficult time, he was always _____32_____ by the passion for training and developing healthy life routines for young athletes. He _____33_____ to help them grow and reach their _____34_____ to the fullest and do not repeat the same _____35_____ that he did that ended his career.
21. A. fights B. practices C. challenges D. preparations
22. A. energetic B. common C. determined D. skilled
23. A. went all out B. settled down C. straightened up D. made an attempt
24. A. escaped B. gathered C. heard D. graduated
25. A. improved B. increased C. ended D. changed
26. A. adapt B. return C. turn D. refer
27. A. curiosity B. caution C. excitement D. depression
28. A. misfortune B. chance C. condition D. punishment
29 A. unexpectedly B. anxiously C. carelessly D. immediately
30. A. doubt B. admit C. educate D. persuade
31. A. begged B. forced C. motivated D. warned
32. A. confused B. driven C. greeted D. attracted
33. A. pretended B. agreed C. refused D. aimed
34. A. creation B. potential C. purpose D. quality
35. A. tragedy B. dream C. competition D. method
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. A 30. C 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. B 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述Jordan从小就热爱运动，后来成了一名出色的运动员，然而，他因背部受伤而结束了职业生涯，但他没有气馁，成为了一名教练，教导年轻的运动员正确运动和照顾自己。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：由于他的父亲是一名足球教练， 他从不错过训练，总是在比赛中名列前茅。A. fights斗争，打架；B. practices练习；C. challenges挑战；D. preparations准备。根据下文“would always be on top of his game”可知，他从不错过训练，因而在比赛中表现出色，故选B。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Jordan在很短的时间内就成为了一名技术娴熟的球员。A. energetic精力充沛的；B. common共同的，普通的；C. determined坚定的；D. skilled熟练的。上文提到他从不错过训练，表现出色，所以此处指很快就成为了技术娴熟的球员，故选D。
【23题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：他一直都知道自己想要在体育领域发展事业，并全力以赴去实现这一目标。A. went all out全力以赴；B. settled down定居，安顿下来；C. straightened up整理，收拾整齐；D. made an attempt努力。根据上文“He always knew that he wanted to build a career in sports及后文提到的他的座右铭“Do what you do with all your strength. (尽全力做你所做的事)”可知，他知道自己想要在体育领域有所建树，所以应是全力以赴，故选A。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Jordan毕业于Auburn大学，是球队中最强壮、最有竞争力的球员之一。A. escaped逃跑；B. gathered聚集；C. heard听说；D. graduated毕业。根据空后“from Auburn University”可知，此处指从Auburn大学毕业，故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，他的职业生涯在他的巅峰时期结束了——一场伤病让他倒下了。A. improved提高，改善；B. increased增加；C. ended结束；D. changed改变。根据下文“an injury was all it took to bring him down”可知，他因伤病而倒下了，所以此处指他的职业生涯结束了。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的背部严重受伤，因此他再也无法重返职业赛场。A. adapt适应，调整； B. return返回；C. turn翻转；D. refer提到。结合语境可知，他因伤病而无法重返职业赛场，故选B。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Jordan没有像大多数运动员那样退缩，或陷入沮丧一段时间， 而是把这次不幸当成了在这个领域成长的机会。A. curiosity好奇；B. caution谨慎；C. excitement兴奋，激动；D. depression沮丧。此处和“backing off ”是并列关系，指他没有退缩或是陷入沮丧，故选D。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. misfortune不幸；B. chance机会；C. condition条件，状况；D. punishment惩罚。根据上文“He suffered from serious damage in his back (他的背部严重受伤) ”可知，他因背部受伤而结束了职业生涯，所以是遭遇了不幸，故选A。
【29题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：随着他的职业生涯意外结束，他向自己承诺，要教育年轻运动员正确运动和照顾自己。A. unexpectedly出乎意料地；B. anxiously焦急地；C. carelessly粗心地；D. immediately立即。结合上下文语境可知，他因受伤而意外结束职业生涯，故选A。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. doubt怀疑；B. admit承认；C. educate教育；D. persuade说服。根据下文“He became a coach.”可知，他成了一名教练，所以是教育年轻的运动员正确运动和照顾自己，故选C。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他激励他的学员们遵循他的座右铭：全力以赴做你所做的事。A. begged恳求；B. forced强迫；C. motivated激励；D. warned警告。根据下文“Do what you do with all your strength.”可知，他是以这句话来激励学员，故选C。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在Jordan度过困难时期的时候，他总是被对训练的热情所激励，并为年轻运动员培养健康的生活习惯。A. confused使困惑；B. driven驱使，激励；C greeted迎接；D. attracted吸引。根据下文“by the passion for training”可知，即使在经历艰难时期，他也被训练的热情所激励着，故选B。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的目标是帮助他们成长，充分发挥他们的潜力，不要重复他所做的悲剧，那样结束了他的职业生涯。A. pretended假装；B. agreed同意；C. refused拒绝；D. aimed瞄准，旨在。根据空后“help them grow and reach their…”可知，作为一名教练，他的目标是帮助学员成长，故选D。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. creation创造；B. potential潜力；C. purpose目的；D. quality质量。根据下文“to the fullest”可知，此处指帮助学员最大限度地发挥出潜力，故选B。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. tragedy悲剧；B. dream梦想；C. competition竞争；D. method方法。根据下文“that ended his career.”可知，他因背部受伤而结束职业生涯，此处指他帮助学员正确运动，不再重复他当时的悲剧，故选A。
五、语法填空(本大题共10小题，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。
Peru is a country on the Pacific coast of South America In the 1400s and 1500s, Peru was the centre of the ____36____ (power) ancient Inca Empire. Spain ____37____ (control) Peru in the 16th century and ruled until 1821. It is for this reason ____38____ Spanish is the main official language of Peru. In Peru, there are many places that you can visit.
A short flight from Cusco will take you into the Amazon rainforest. You can spend three days ____39____ (explore) the rainforest with a local guide and enjoying the plants and animals that are unique ____40____ the rainforest.
A four-day walking tour will take you on amazing ____41____ (path) through the Andes Mountains on ____42____ way to the city of Mach Picchu. After arriving at the destination, you will be given a day to visit the city. The ancient city will leave you a deep impression. ____43____ (especial) amazing is the Incas’ dry stone method of building.
Stones ____44____ (cut) by Inca builders to exact sizes so that nothing was needed ____45____ (hold) walls together other than the perfect fit of the stones.
【答案】36. powerful
37. controlled
38. that 39. exploring
40. to 41. paths
42. the 43. Especially
44. were cut
45. to hold
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章对秘鲁做了简要介绍。
36题详解】
考查形容词。句意：秘鲁是南美洲太平洋沿岸的一个国家。在15世纪和16世纪，秘鲁是强大的古印加帝国的中心。空后是名词，所以空处应填形容词作定语，power的形容词形式是powerful。
【37题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：西班牙在16世纪控制秘鲁，一直统治到1821年。分析句子结构可知，control作本句谓语，根据时间状语in the 16th century可知，用一般过去时。故填controlled。
【38题详解】
考查强调句。句意：正是由于这个原因，西班牙语是秘鲁的主要官方语言。分析句子结构可知，此处是结构为“it is+强调部分+that+剩余部分”的强调句型。故填that。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：你可以在当地导游的带领下花三天时间探索热带雨林，欣赏热带雨林特有的动植物。分析句子结构可知，此处是固定搭配：spend 时间 (in) doing sth.意为“花时间做某事”。故填exploring。
【40题详解】
考查介词。句意：你可以在当地导游的带领下花三天时间探索热带雨林，欣赏热带雨林特有的动植物。此处是固定搭配：be unique to意为“对……来说是独特的”。故填to。
【41题详解】
考查名词。句意：为期四天的徒步旅行将带您在前往马赫比丘市的途中，沿着安第斯山脉的奇妙小路前行。空前是形容词，所以空处应填名词，path意为“小路”，为可数名词，根据句意，此处用复数形式。故填paths。
42题详解】
考查冠词。句意：为期四天的徒步旅行将带您在前往马赫比丘市的途中，沿着安第斯山脉的奇妙小路前行。此处是固定搭配：on the way to意为“在去...的路上”。故填the。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意：尤其令人惊叹的是印加人的干石建筑方法。空处修饰空后的形容词，用副词修饰，位于句首，首字母应大写。故填Especially。
【44题详解】
考查动词时态和语态。句意：石头被印加工匠切割成精确的大小，所以除了石头的完美配合外，不需要任何东西来把墙连接在一起。分析句子结构可知，cut是本句谓语，和主语Stones之间是被动关系，用被动语态，描述的是过去发生的事，用一般过去时，主语Stones为复数。故填were cut。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语。句意：石头被印加工匠切割成精确的大小，所以除了石头的完美配合外，不需要任何东西来把墙连接在一起。此处是固定搭配：be needed to do意为“某物被需要来做”。故填to hold。
六、书面表达(本大题共1小题，共15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校将举办主题为“保护文化遗产”的英语演讲比赛，请你写一篇演讲稿参赛， 内容包括：
1. 保护文化遗产的意义;
2. 青少年可以为文化遗产保护做什么：学习、推广、...
注意：
1. 写作词数应为 100 词左右; 2. 请按如下格式在相应的位置作答。
Good morning, everyone!
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for listening!
【答案】One possible version:
Good morning, everyone! (My name is Li Hua.) It is a great honor to be here sharing my ideas of preserving cultural heritage. Why should we protect cultural heritage They are what our ancestors left to us, from which we can learn a lot. If destroyed, they can’t be restored and thus our future generations won’t have the opportunity to appreciate them.
In addition to the authorities and professionals, we teenagers can also make a difference in the protection work. Firstly, we are supposed to learn more about cultural heritage so that we can better help protect them. Secondly, we can think of some effective ways to promote them, raising people’s awareness of protecting them. For example, we can create some apps to make them accessible. Finally, it is also of great significance to bravely stop some destruction phenomena around us. Let us join hands together to protect our splendid ancient civilization. We may be slightly young, but as long as we have a firm belief, jewels will shine forever.
Thank you for listening!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假定你是李华，你校将举办主题为“保护文化遗产”的英语演讲比赛，请你写一篇演讲稿参赛。
【详解】1.词汇积累
荣幸：honor →privilege
机会：opportunity →chance
除……之外：in addition to →apart from
例如：for example →for instance
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Finally, it is also of great significance to bravely stop some destruction phenomena around us.
拓展句：Finally, it is also of great significance that we should bravely stop some destruction phenomena around us.
【点睛】【高分句型1】They are what our ancestors left to us, from which we can learn a lot.（运用了what引导的表语从句和“介词+which”引导的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】Secondly, we can think of some effective ways to promote them, raising people’s awareness of protecting them.（运用了不定式作定语和现在分词短语作状语）
七、任务型续写(本大题共1小题，共25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Once there was a little girl named Emily. Although her singing was very pleasant to hear, lacking of courage, she never dared to sing in front of strangers.
One summer, the neighborhood where she lived would hold a singing competition. Her best friend, Lucy, came to invite her to participate in the competition, but Emily said, “I’m afraid to take part in it.” Her mother said, “It’s okay; just do it bravely.” Emily followed her mama’s advice and decided to give herself a try. The day came. Emily and Lucy went to the competition site. But she was too timid (胆小的)to walk onto the stage. She had been waiting until others finished singing. She shakily (颤抖地)forced herself to stand on the stage. She started to sing,but her voice was so low. What’s worse, she was so nervous that she forgot the lyrics (歌词)after singing a few words. Being laughed at by others, embarrassed and shy, she ran away from the stage.
Some naughty boys ran after her and said, “Emily, coward (胆小鬼)!Emily, coward!” Emily didn’t argue with them. What she wanted was to go back home as quickly as she could. Finally, she rushed into the house, hugged her mom and cried sadly.
“Well, my poor girl, don’t cry. Tell me what happened to you,” asked her mom. Emily looked up at her mother and told her what she had experienced.
Listening to her, her mom cupped her face and said, “It doesn’t matter, girl. As long as you practice singing more in front of strangers, you will become braver little by little. So, my girl, don’t be beaten by a failure.You can go out to practice singing every day. No matter who is listening to you, go on singing and never stop. I believe there will be a harvest for you.”
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
Emily listened to her mother carefully and followed her mom’s suggestion.
Going on singing,she walked into the park,where many people were singing and dancing.
【答案】范文
Emily listened to her mother carefully and followed her mom’s suggestion. The next day, she began to practice singing outside. Gradually, her courage became greater and greater, and the sound of her singing was also louder and louder. Months later, she could sing as she was walking.A naughty boy who had laughed at her before cried to her, “Emily, coward! Emily, coward!” However, she chose to ignore his behavior.
Going on singing, she walked into the park, where many people were singing and dancing. Hearing her beautiful voice, some stopped to listen to her singing and clapped for her. A grandma smiled to her and said, “Oh, little girl, you sing really well!” Emily said thanks to her. Emily felt pleased that she could sing confidently in front of strangers. The second year, the neighborhood held the singing competition again. This time, Emily walked onto the stage bravely, and her loud and beautiful voice of singing moved all the people. They all cheered for her, including those who had laughed at her. Her mother was delighted to see the timid girl became a brave one.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了艾米丽唱歌很好听，但她从来不敢在陌生人面前唱歌。一年夏天，她住的那个街区举办了一场歌唱比赛。她最好的朋友露西来邀请她参加比赛，但艾米丽不敢参加。她妈妈鼓励她勇敢地去做。艾米丽听从了妈妈的建议，参加了比赛。但比赛当天，她太胆小了，太紧张了，唱了几句就忘词了。在别人的嘲笑下，她从舞台上跑开了。她哭着跑回了家，她将一切告诉了妈妈，妈妈告诉她只要多在陌生人面前练习唱歌，她就会一点一点变得勇敢。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“艾米丽认真听妈妈的话，听从了她的建议。”可知，第一段可描写艾米丽开始练歌，慢慢地她变得自信了，有足够的信心无视他人的嘲笑。
②由第二段首句内容“继续唱着歌，她走进了公园，那里有许多人在唱歌跳舞。”可知，第二段可描写艾米丽得到许多人的表扬，更加自信，报名参加比赛，变成了一个勇敢的女孩。
2.续写线索：听从建议——练习唱歌——变得自信——在许多人面前唱歌被表扬——参加比赛——歌声感动了所有人——变成了勇敢的人
3.词汇激活
行为类
①嘲笑：laugh at/make fun of
②忽视：ignore/neglect
③鼓掌：clap/applaud
情绪类
①自信地：confidently/with confidence
②高兴的：pleased/glad/delighted
【点睛】[高分句型1] A naughty boy who had laughed at her before cried to her, “Emily, coward! Emily, coward!”（运用了who引导的定语从句）
[高分句型2]Emily felt pleased that she could sing confidently in front of strangers.（由that引导的宾语从句）2023-2024学年度高一年级上学期12月月考英语试卷
考试时间：120分钟 试题满分：150分
一、听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the man doing
A Doing homework. B. Cooking food. C. Making a list.
2. What’s the weather like now
A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy.
3. What does the woman mean
A. She would like to buy a new car.
B. She thinks her car will be ready soon.
C. She hopes the man will ride her to work.
4. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a TV station. B. In a repair shop. C. Over the phone.
5. What is disturbing the man
A. The light in the room. B. The noise made by Alice. C. The noise of the computer games.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面每段对话或独白。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。
听第六段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. When is the homework due
A. Next Monday. B. Next Sunday. C. Next Tuesday.
7. What will Judy do on Sunday
A. Attend some classes. B. Go kite flying. C. Attend a meeting.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Which one is Oksana’s final Olympic Games
A. Sydney. B. Tokyo. C. Beijing.
9. Why did Oksana continue competing in international competitions
A. She was not satisfied with her performance.
B. Her family was in need of a lot of money.
C. Her country needed her to win more prizes.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Parent and daughter. B. Classmates. C. Boss and employee.
11. Why is the woman working so hard in running
A. To improve her health. B. To kill time after school. C. To get ready for a race.
12. Who is making the training schedule for her
A. She herself. B. Her father. C. Her mother.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What day is it today
A. Monday. B. Thursday. C. Friday.
14. What does the man need help with
A. Writing a paper. B. Studying for an exam. C. Preparing for a play.
15. What did the woman do last term
A. She wrote her own play.
B. She took History of Theatre.
C. She took a course all about Shakespeare.
16. What will the woman give the man
A. Her notes. B. A book. C. A ticket.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is usually the first requirement for being a model
A. Being thin. B. Being lovely. C. Being unique.
18. What does Victoria’s secret decide to do
A. Hire plus-sized models. B. Lower their standards. C. Dismiss skinny models.
19. What is the problem caused by products only in small sizes
A They destroy girls’ ideal life. B. They create body shame in girls. C. They increase boys’ individuality.
20. What career opportunities do pus sized models have now
A. To act in films and TV shows. B. To sell products as saleswomen. C. To appear in many magazines.
二、阅读理解(本大题共15小题，共37.5分)
A
Do you know how children in other countries spend their schooldays and what kind of games they always play
Children in Brazil
School The school year runs from February to December. Children attend (上学) school for about four hours in the morning or the afternoon. About a quarter of children in Brazil do not attend school at all.
Play Football is the most popular sport. Brazil’s beautiful beaches also make swimming and volleyball popular.
Family Brazilian families are often large. Nearly a third of the population is under eighteen!
Children in France
School The school day begins from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with a two-hour lunch break. Schools close on Wednesday and Sunday, and are closed for a half day on Saturday.
Play Football, bicycling and tennis are favorite sports in France. In some areas, pelote, a traditional ball game, is also very popular.
Family Most French mothers work. The majority of preschool (幼儿园) children attend day care centres known as crèches. France has laws about naming children and all names have to be chosen from an official list.
Children in Japan
School Schools in Japan are very competitive (竞争的). Even pre-schoolers may attend “cramming (填鸭式教学的) schools” to prepare for exams. There is a summer break about six weeks, but the children have homework during this time.
Play Comic books have been popular in Japan since the ics now account for about 40% of all published materials in Japan. Kite flying is enjoyed by people of every age.
Family Homes in Japan are small on average. The typical family of four lives in five small rooms. Most fathers in Japan work long hours. As a result, some children only see their fathers on weekends or holidays.
1. What kind of sport is very popular in France
① Kite flying. ② Bicycling. ③ Football. ④ Pelote.
A. ②③④ B. ①②③
C. ①④ D. ①②③④
2. What is a crèche in France
A. Places with beautiful beaches.
B. The name of the place where French mothers work.
C. A day care centre for preschool children.
D. Cramming schools to improve children’s exam results.
3. In Japan, many children ________.
A. like to read comic books B. write their names on an official list
C. only see their fathers on weekdays D. do not attend school
B
The end of a semester can be a challenging time for students. Kids from elementary school through high school are already stressed after more than a year of C0VID-19 disrupted learning. Pressing through the last few weeks of a semester can be discouraging, especially for older students with demanding final projects and exams.
“Parents’ fears about their kids are so often not about the present but the future — a fear that kids who are struggling will get stuck there. But kids rarely stay stuck, in part because they too want their lives to work out,” says Ned Johnson, a test preparation expert. When children show signs of stress, parents should respond by focusing on mental health, not achievement or grades.
Families can create a sense of safety for children by establishing routines for the day and week, especially those that emphasize connection, such as family dinnertime and a bedtime chat. Parents should meet kids with empathy and listening, instead of trying to solve their problems. For example, we can normalize family conversation about the ups and downs of the day. As Madeline Levine, a psychologist, put it: let your children “borrow your calm”.
In addition peer support programs can also play an important role in teaching skills for stress management and wellness. “Teens will talk to other teens, especially when they feel they are in a brave space built on trust,” Katie Hurley, a psychotherapist says.
Some children may arrive at the finish line exhausted and needing sleep. Or perhaps they are eager to celebrate the holidays with all the usual fanfare. Honor your child’s wishes and plan to create the break that fits your family’s needs. McKenna Reitz, a mom from Toledo, Ohio, plans for her daughters Karsen, 9, and Maddox, 6, to enjoy time off with family and friends. Her holiday plan apparently reflects that. “It is the most important thing they need right now,” she says. “Our children need to know that they are not alone.”
4. What can we learn from Paragraph 2
A. Children are struggling in study in the present situation.
B. Children’s focusing on grades makes them stay stuck in learning.
C. Parents stay stuck in making their children live to work out.
D. Parents’ fear about children getting stuck in study is unnecessary.
5. Why does the author mention Madeline Levine
A. To ask parents to stay calm before their kids.
B. To show the necessity of talking to kids before tests.
C. To make parents let go of their kids during COVID-19.
D. To stress the importance of the help from the experts.
6. What does “that” in Paragraph 5 refer to
A. Staying with kids in holidays. B. Respecting the needs of kids.
C. Helping kids celebrate holidays. D. Keeping exhausted kids happy.
7. What does the author want to show
A. Parents should help kids to prepare their tests.
B. Parents should keep a closer eyes on kids study.
C. Parents should connect their kids more with nature.
D. Parents should let kids take a break from school stress.
C
Birthdays often involve surprises. But this year’s surprise on the birthday of the great British playwright William Shakespeare is surely one of the most dramatic.
On April 22, one day before his 441st birthday anniversary, experts discovered that one of the most recognizable portraits of William Shakespeare is a fake. This means that we no longer have a good idea of what Shakespeare looked like. “It’s very possible that many pictures of Shakespeare might be unreliable because many of them are copies of this one,” said an expert from Britain’s National Portrait Gallery.
The discovery comes after four months of testing using X rays, ultraviolet light, microphotography and paint samples. The experts from the gallery say the image commonly known as the “Flower portrait”—was actually painted in the 1800s, about two centuries after Shakespeare’s death. The art experts who work at the gallery say they also used modem chemistry technology to check the paint on the picture. These checks found traces of paint dating from about 1814. Shakespeare died in 1616, and the date that appears on the portrait is 1609.
“We now think the portrait dates back to around 1818 to 1840. This was when there was a renewed interest in Shakespeare’s plays,” Tarnya Cooper, the gallery’s curator (馆长), told the Associated President.
The fake picture has often been used as a cover for collections of his plays. It is called the Flower portrait because one of its owners, Desmond Flower, gave it to the Royal Shakespeare S Company.
“There have always been questions about the painting,” said David Howells, curator for the Royal Shakespeare Company. “Now we know the truth, we can put the image in its proper place in the history of Shakespearean portraiture.”
Two other images of Shakespeare, are also being studied as part of the investigation and the results will come out later this month. .
8. What makes the birthday of Shakespeare dramatic this year
A. It was found that he painted a portrait in 1814 instead of in 1609.
B. The Flower portrait has been found to be a fake.
C. Three portraits of Shakespeare are being tested to identify a real one.
D. It was found that there was a renewed interest in Shakespeare’s plays around 1818 to 1840.
9. How many methods were used to test the portrait
A. Not mentioned. B. Two. C. Three. D. At least four.
10. Which is the best sentence to fill in the blank in the last paragraph
A. Soon we’ll know which portrait is reliable.
B. Maybe we cannot find a real portrait of Shakespeare.
C. If the two portraits are found to be false, they will test more.
D. For now what Shakespeare really looked like will remain a mystery.
11. The best title for this passage is .
A. the surprise on the 441st bithday of Shakespeare B. birthdays often involve surprises
C. one portrait of Shakespeare is a fake D. how can we know Shakespeare’s appearance
D
Nowadays, the term “quiet quitting” has taken over the Internet, meaning lying flat, or taking a break from the overwork. It appears to have originated from a TikTok video posted by Brian Creely. Creely showed an Insider article written by senior reporter Aki Ito. The headline read, “Fed up with long hours, many employees have quietly decided to take it easy at work rather than quit their jobs.” Creely said, “More people are quiet quitting instead of leaving.” The video has received nearly 100,000 likes and more than 4,000 comments, the vast majority describing the benefits of doing the bare minimum.
Despite a number of news outlets reporting that quiet quitting is a trend that is being encouraged, Insider found many users on the app were actually warning people against doing so.
Ashley Herd, a former employment lawyer, posted two videos about quiet quitting. In her videos, she argued that while limiting work to what is specified in the job description is fine, doing so quietly can be detrimental. “If someone is stressed out, they should feel able to have that conversation with their manager,” she said.
A TikToker and consultant Mary posted a video titled “Minorities should be careful quiet quitting”. In the video, she said, “Unfortunately in America minorities are held to a different standard. We are looked at differently. So we have to go above and beyond to be successful. We can’t risk being regarded as not performing.”
In recent weeks, TikTokers have been warning workers that quiet quitting could lead to “quiet firing”, labeled as a new workplace trend. The phrase describes the longstanding practice of constructive dismissal—creating an environment that leads a worker to quit their job in order to avoid having to fire them. Creators are receiving hundreds of thousands of views that post about quiet firing and call out managers who employ the practice.
12. What aspect of quiet quitting is introduced in paragraph 1
A. Its origin. B. Its innovation. C. Its value. D. Its standard.
13. What does the underlined word “detrimental” mean in paragraph 3
A. Strange. B. Harmful. C. Vital. D. Effective.
14. What is Mary’s opinion on minorities at work
A. They needn’t perform well.
B They should make greater efforts.
C. They have better chances of success.
D. They are treated as equally as others.
15. Which of the following can be a sign of quiet firing in the workplace
A. The boss asks a worker to leave the job.
B. The boss allows a worker flexible working hours.
C. The boss puts off a worker’s promotion on purpose.
D. The boss provides a worker with a new environment.
三、阅读七选五(本大题共5小题，共12.5分)
Traditional tea processing techniques and social practices in China were added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List (非物质文化遗产名录) on November 29. China now ranks first in the world with 43 items on the list.
____16____ They include the knowledge, skills and practices about tea planting, picking of tea leaves, and the processing, drinking and sharing of tea. According to UNESCO, in China traditional tea processing techniques are closely associated with geographical location and natural environment. ____17____ Based on natural conditions and local customs, tea producers have developed several popular kinds of tea: green, yellow, dark, white, oolong and black teas.
In China, there are 44 registered items of national intangible cultural heritage related to tea. More than 40 vocational (职业的) colleges and 80 universities in China offer majors in tea science or tea culture. ____18____
Tea is everywhere in Chinese people’s daily life. You can find it at home, work, tea houses, restaurants, temples and even at social events like weddings or ceremonies. ____19____ Sharing tea with guests and bonding over tea-related activities is a common practice among various ethnic groups. It helps to create a sense of identity and community for individuals, families, and neighborhoods.
Tea has delighted and fascinated the world for many thousands of years. It is a shared cultural treasure of mankind. ____20____ They have also influenced the rest of the world through the ancient Silk Road and trade roads. Being included in the list of UNESCO will also help better protect and hand down the techniques and related tea culture.
A. It’s a big part of Chinese culture.
B. The techniques are related to many ways.
C. Tea was eventually spread to the west and beyond.
D. Most tea grows between 18°—37° N and 94°—122°.
E. E. Tea- related customs reflect Chinese people’s values.
F. Experts explored the long history of this universal drink.
G. Every year over 3,000 graduates enter tea production and art.
四、完形填空(本大题共15小题，共15分)
Jordan has been a sports fan since his childhood. Since his father was a soccer coach, he would never miss out on ____21____ and would always be on top of his game. Jordan became a(n) ____22____ player in a very short time. He always knew that he wanted to build a career in sports and ____23____ to achieve it.
Jordan ____24____ from Auburn University and was one of the strongest and most competitive players on his team. However, his professional career ____25____ when he was at his peak — an injury was all it took to bring him down. He suffered from serious damage in his back, due to which he could never ____26____ to professional playing.
Instead of backing off and going into a period of ____27____ most athletes do, Jordan made this ____28____ an opportunity to grow in this field. With his career being ended ____29____, he promised himself to _____30_____ young athletes on moving properly and taking care of themselves. He became a coach. He _____31_____ his trainees to follow his motto: Do what you do with all your strength.
As Jordan went through the difficult time, he was always _____32_____ by the passion for training and developing healthy life routines for young athletes. He _____33_____ to help them grow and reach their _____34_____ to the fullest and do not repeat the same _____35_____ that he did that ended his career.
21. A. fights B. practices C. challenges D. preparations
22. A. energetic B. common C. determined D. skilled
23. A. went all out B. settled down C. straightened up D. made an attempt
24. A. escaped B. gathered C. heard D. graduated
25. A. improved B. increased C. ended D. changed
26. A. adapt B. return C. turn D. refer
27. A. curiosity B. caution C. excitement D. depression
28. A. misfortune B. chance C. condition D. punishment
29. A. unexpectedly B. anxiously C. carelessly D. immediately
30. A. doubt B. admit C. educate D. persuade
31. A. begged B. forced C. motivated D. warned
32. A. confused B. driven C. greeted D. attracted
33. A. pretended B. agreed C. refused D. aimed
34. A. creation B. potential C. purpose D. quality
35. A. tragedy B. dream C. competition D. method
五、语法填空(本大题共10小题，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。
Peru is a country on the Pacific coast of South America In the 1400s and 1500s, Peru was the centre of the ____36____ (power) ancient Inca Empire. Spain ____37____ (control) Peru in the 16th century and ruled until 1821. It is for this reason ____38____ Spanish is the main official language of Peru. In Peru, there are many places that you can visit.
A short flight from Cusco will take you into the Amazon rainforest. You can spend three days ____39____ (explore) the rainforest with a local guide and enjoying the plants and animals that are unique ____40____ the rainforest.
A four-day walking tour will take you on amazing ____41____ (path) through the Andes Mountains on ____42____ way to the city of Mach Picchu. After arriving at the destination, you will be given a day to visit the city. The ancient city will leave you a deep impression. ____43____ (especial) amazing is the Incas’ dry stone method of building.
Stones ____44____ (cut) by Inca builders to exact sizes so that nothing was needed ____45____ (hold) walls together other than the perfect fit of the stones
六、书面表达(本大题共1小题，共15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校将举办主题为“保护文化遗产”的英语演讲比赛，请你写一篇演讲稿参赛， 内容包括：
1. 保护文化遗产的意义;
2. 青少年可以为文化遗产保护做什么：学习、推广、...
注意：
1. 写作词数应为 100 词左右; 2. 请按如下格式在相应的位置作答。
Good morning, everyone!
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Thank you for listening!
七、任务型续写(本大题共1小题，共25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Once there was a little girl named Emily. Although her singing was very pleasant to hear, lacking of courage, she never dared to sing in front of strangers.
One summer, the neighborhood where she lived would hold a singing competition. Her best friend, Lucy, came to invite her to participate in the competition, but Emily said, “I’m afraid to take part in it.” Her mother said, “It’s okay; just do it bravely.” Emily followed her mama’s advice and decided to give herself a try. The day came. Emily and Lucy went to the competition site. But she was too timid (胆小的)to walk onto the stage. She had been waiting until others finished singing. She shakily (颤抖地)forced herself to stand on the stage. She started to sing,but her voice was so low. What’s worse, she was so nervous that she forgot the lyrics (歌词)after singing a few words. Being laughed at by others, embarrassed and shy, she ran away from the stage.
Some naughty boys ran after her and said, “Emily, coward (胆小鬼)!Emily, coward!” Emily didn’t argue with them. What she wanted was to go back home as quickly as she could. Finally, she rushed into the house, hugged her mom and cried sadly.
“Well, my poor girl, don’t cry. Tell me what happened to you,” asked her mom. Emily looked up at her mother and told her what she had experienced.
Listening to her, her mom cupped her face and said, “It doesn’t matter, girl. As long as you practice singing more in front of strangers, you will become braver little by little. So, my girl, don’t be beaten by a failure.You can go out to practice singing every day. No matter who is listening to you, go on singing and never stop. I believe there will be a harvest for you.”
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
Emily listened to her mother carefully and followed her mom’s suggestion.
Going on singing,she walked into the park,where many people were singing and dancing.
