2023~2024学年高一上学期12月月考
英语
考生注意：
1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3. 生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why does the man fly to Tokyo
A. To attend meetings. B. To hold a big party. C. To start a business.
2. What does the man want to do
A. Have breakfast. B. Buy the medicine. C. Tour the town.
3. Who will the man buy a gift for
A. His child. B. His parent. C. His brother.
4. How much does an adult ticket cost
A. $4. B. $8. C. $12.
5. What does the man like about the movie
A. Its music. B. Its acting. C. Its story.
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 we know about the man
A. He is a writer. B. He failed a test. C. He loves tennis.
7. What did the woman do last night
A. She watched a film. B. She played a game. C. She listened to music.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did the man’s cousin send him
A. Postcards. B. Schoolbags. C. Model ships.
9. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Their family members. B. Their work experiences. C. The man’s dream job.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How does the man find the room
A. It’s very big. B. It’s too small. C. It’s expensive.
11. What will the speakers do first
A. Make a fire. B. Put the bed. C. Get changed.
12. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Customer and salesman. B. Father and daughter. C. Husband and wife.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where will the speakers go first
A. A supermarket. B. A restaurant. C. A museum.
14. What does the man suggest doing
A. Visiting a zoo. B. Tasting Indian food. C. Picking up some gifts.
15. Why won’t the speakers go shopping
A. The shopping center is a little far. B. They don’t have enough money. C. It will take them too much time.
16. How will the speakers go to the seaside
A By subway. B. On foot. C. By car.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When does Mrs. Green drive
A. On Tuesdays. B. On Wednesdays. C. On Thursdays.
18. What color is Mike’s car
A. Blue. B. Black. C. White.
19. What does the speaker say about Mrs. Bates
A. She is a waitress. B. She has no car. C. She is rich.
20. What does Joe do every Sunday
A. He paints some pictures. B. He fixes his friends’ cars. C. He drives to the country.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Four of the Best Autumn Walks in Britain
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London
It houses the widest variety of living plants of any botanic garden (植物园) on the planet, including around 14,000 trees. Every autumn, its woodland delivers an extraordinary view of bright red and yellow as leaves of various trees begin to change. Join a guided trees tour and learn how different trees are dealing with the changing seasons.
Brechfa Forest, Abergorlech
Brechfa Forest covers some 16,000 acres in Carmarthenshire, Wales, making it easy for walkers to enjoy themselves in woodlands transformed (改变) by autumn’s finest colours. Follow the Gorlech Walk, which tracks the river Gorlech and passes Californian redwoods that become a mix of red and purple in November. After your walk, drive to Carmarthen, one of the oldest towns in Wales, for lunch.
Batsford Arboretum, Cotswolds
More than 1,300 different trees and bamboos are showcased at Batsford Arboretum, near the picture-perfect town of Moreton-in-Marsh. This private garden covers 60 acres, providing outstanding colours between late October and November. Highlights include its large areas of leaf shades ranging from red to purple. Pre-booking tickets during autumn is recommended to avoid a large number of visitors.
Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire
There are over 3,800 acres of parkland to explore at Clumber Park, a beautiful place featuring Sherwood Forest that shows different and changing colours in autumn. With over 20 miles of trails (小径), there’s plenty of ground to cover, so consider bringing your bike. Keep an eye out for the park’s birds, which is a main attraction for birdwatchers.
1. What can you do at Royal Botanic Gardens
A. Admire Sherwood Forest. B. Join a guided trees tour.
C. Enjoy Moreton-in-Marsh. D. Have lunch in an old town.
2. What are you advised to do to visit Batsford Arboretum in autumn
A. Ride a bike with friends. B. Walk along a 20-mile trail.
C. Book a ticket in advance. D. Set off early in the morning.
3. Where will you go if you love birdwatching
A. Clumber Park. B. Brechfa Forest.
C. Batsford Arboretum. D. Royal Botanic Gardens.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了英国四个最好的秋季步道。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London部分中“Join a guided trees tour and learn how different trees are dealing with the changing seasons. (参加一个有导游的树木之旅，了解不同的树木是如何应对季节变化的。)”可知，在Royal Botanic Gardens可以跟随导游欣赏森林美景。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Batsford Arboretum, Cotswolds部分中“Pre-booking tickets during autumn is recommended to avoid a large number of visitors. (亮点包括大面积的叶子色调，从红色到紫色不等。建议在秋季提前订票，以避免游客过多。)”可知，在秋季游览Batsford Arboretum应提前订票。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire部分中“Keep an eye out for the park’s birds, which is a main attraction for birdwatchers. (留意公园里的鸟类，这是观鸟者的主要景点。)”可知，观鸟爱好者宜前往Clumber Park。故选A。
B
Jazmin Sanchez’s parents moved to Florida from Mexico shortly after they married in 1987. Over the years, they worked hard picking fruits and vegetables at farms and saved so they could provide Jazmin and her two sisters with opportunities.
“They told me that I could do anything I wanted in life, as long as I had an education and a passion,” said Jazmin, a student studying public health at the University of South Florida (USF). “I don’t want them to have to work as much as we do,” said Alida, Jazmin’s mother. “I want them to be able to choose careers that they love.”
Thousands of first-generation college students like Jazmin choose USF each year. While the definition (定义) of a first-generation student may vary nationally, at USF, they’re students whose parents or guardians did not complete a bachelor’s (学士) degree in the United States.
There are several programs to offer help to first-generation college students. Student Support Services created an online platform for them. The program teaches study skills and offers personalized advising, career exploration, and networking.
Jaelyn Wise, a first-generation USF graduate from Sanford, began her college journey with Student Support Services, and then later became a coach for the group, mentoring (辅导) younger first-generation students. “Student Support Services helps you through everything,” Jaelyn said. “I love what I do. I relate to where first generation students come from. I love telling them my story because it shows them that college isn’t easy, but it can be done.”
Support can begin in the summer to prepare first-generation students for fall classes. Through the summer program, students can learn about campus resources, skills needed to be successful and more.
“USF is important to first generation students because we are changing not only their lives, but the lives of their families,” said Rhea Law, president of USF. “We’re making a significant difference for them and for their communities for years to come.”
4. What can we learn about Jazmin’s parents
A. They are always supportive of her. B. They lead an easy life in Mexico.
C. They finished college in the US. D. They teach agriculture in a school.
5. Why did Jaelyn choose to work with Student Support Services
A. To apply for a new position. B. To improve her writing skills.
C. To save money for further study. D. To help more students like her.
6. What is the main purpose of the summer program
A. To show students how to face facts. B. To encourage students to read books.
C. To prepare students for college life. D. To provide good jobs for students.
7. What does Rhea think of the impact of USF’s work
A. Short-lived. B. Far-reaching. C. Worrying. D. Unchanged.
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. C 7. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了贾兹明·桑切斯父母对他的支持和南加州大学对学生的支持措施。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Over the years, they worked hard picking fruits and vegetables at farms and saved so they could provide Jazmin and her two sisters with opportunities. (多年来，他们努力在农场采摘水果和蔬菜，并攒钱为贾兹敏和她的两个姐妹提供机会)”及第二段““They told me that I could do anything I wanted in life, as long as I had an education and a passion,” said Jazmin, a student studying public health at the University of South Florida (USF). “I don’t want them to have to work as much as we do,” said Alida, Jazmin’s mother. “I want them to be able to choose careers that they love.”(“他们告诉我，只要我受过教育，有激情，我可以做任何我想做的事，”南佛罗里达大学(USF)公共卫生专业的学生贾兹明说。“我不想让他们像我们一样辛苦工作，”贾兹敏的母亲阿莉达说。“我希望他们能够选择自己喜欢的职业。”)”可知，Jazmin的父母一直是她成长路上的坚强后盾。故选A。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段““Student Support Services helps you through everything,’ Jaelyn said. ‘I love what I do. I relate to where first-generation students come from. I love telling them my story because it shows them that college isn’t easy, but it can be done.(“学生支持服务可以帮助你解决一切问题，”杰琳说。“我热爱我的工作。我和第一代学生来自哪里有关。我喜欢告诉他们我的故事，因为这让他们知道上大学并不容易，但可以做到。”)”可推知，Jaelyn毕业后选择在学生援助中心上班是为了能帮助更多像她那样的学生。故选D。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段“Support can begin in the summer to prepare first-generation students for fall classes. Through the summer program, students can learn about campus resources, skills needed to be successful and more. (支持可以在夏季开始，为第一代学生准备秋季课程。通过暑期项目，学生们可以了解校园资源、成功所需的技能等等)”可知，该暑期活动是为了让学生可以更好地适应大学生活。故选C。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段““USF is important to first generation students because we are changing not only their lives, but the lives of their families,” said Rhea Law, president of USF. “We’re making a significant difference for them and for their communities for years to come.”(“南佛罗里达大学对第一代学生很重要，因为我们不仅在改变他们的生活，还在改变他们家人的生活，”南佛罗里达大学校长雷亚·劳说。“未来几年，我们将为他们和他们的社区带来重大改变。”)”可推知，Rhea认为USF的工作对学生影响深远。故选B。
C
As the planet gets hotter, the need for cool living environments is becoming more pressing. But air conditioning (AC) is the main cause of global warming since AC units use lots of energy. Now, researchers from McGill University have found in a new study an inexpensive and green solution to AC in hot climates.
The researchers set out to answer how to achieve a new benchmark (基准) in natural cooling inside naturally conditioned buildings in hot climates such as Southern California. They checked the use of roof materials that radiate (散发) heat into the open air, even under direct sunlight, and how to put them together with temperature driven ventilation (通风). These cool radiator materials and coatings are often used to stop roofs overheating. Researchers have also used them to improve the performance of coolers. There is a real possibility of applying the materials to housing design more fully, so they can not only radiate indoor heat into the outside of a house in a natural way, but also drive regular and healthy air changes.
“We found we could maintain air temperatures several degrees below the surrounding temperature,” said Remy Fortin, lead author of the study. “We did this taking healthy ventilation air changes into consideration.” This was a significant challenge, considering air exchanges are a source of heating when the aim is to keep a room cooler than the outside.
The researchers hope the findings will be used to positively impact communities suffering from dangerous climate heating. “We hope that materials scientists and engineers will be interested in these results, and that our work will inspire more creative thinking for how to make breakthroughs in radiative cooling materials while finding simple but effective housing design solutions,” said Salmaan Craig, who took part in the project.
8. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about the study
A. Its process. B. Its priority. C. Its reason. D. Its schedule.
9. What did the researchers have to consider while carrying out the study
A Houseplants. B. The cost of a house.
C. Air exchanges. D. The pay of a designer.
10. What does Salmaan expect of the findings
A. They’ll cut the price of the power. B. They’ll bring about creative ideas.
C. They’ll speed up the production. D. They’ll benefit local developers.
11. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. A Green Solution to Air Conditioning B. The Hardship of Building an AC Unit
C. A Promising Future of New Energy D. The Cause of Rising Temperatures
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了科研人员通过研究发现一种更加节能的制冷方案。
【8题详解】
段落大意题。根据第二段中“They checked the use of roof materials that radiate (散发) heat into the open air, even under direct sunlight, and how to put them together with temperature driven ventilation (通风). These cool radiator materials and coatings are often used to stop roofs overheating. Researchers have also used them to improve the performance of coolers. There is a real possibility of applying the materials to housing design more fully, so they can not only radiate indoor heat into the outside of a house in a natural way, but also drive regular and healthy air changes.(他们检查了屋顶材料的使用，这些材料即使在阳光直射下也能将热量辐射到室外，以及如何将它们与温度驱动的通风结合在一起。这些冷却散热器材料和涂层通常用于防止屋顶过热。研究人员还用它们来提高冷却器的性能。有可能将这些材料更充分地应用于房屋设计，因此它们不仅可以以自然的方式将室内热量辐射到房屋外部，而且还可以推动定期和健康的空气变化。)”可知，本段主要介绍此次研究的过程。故选A。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“This was a significant challenge, considering air exchanges are a source of heating when the aim is to keep a room cooler than the outside.(这是一个重大的挑战，考虑到空气交换是加热的来源，当目的是保持房间比外面更冷。)”可知，科研人员在研究过程中需考虑空气对流。故选C。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中““We hope that materials scientists and engineers will be interested in these results, and that our work will inspire more creative thinking for how to make breakthroughs in radiative cooling materials while finding simple but effective housing design solutions,” said Salmaan Craig, who took part in the project. (“我们希望材料科学家和工程师会对这些结果感兴趣，我们的工作将激发更多的创造性思维，如何在辐射冷却材料方面取得突破，同时找到简单但有效的住房设计解决方案，”参与该项目的Salmaan Craig说。)”可知，Salmaan希望此项研究结果可以激发更多创意。故选B。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“Now, researchers from McGill University have found in a new study an inexpensive and green solution to AC in hot climates. (现在，麦吉尔大学的研究人员在一项新研究中发现了一种在炎热气候下廉价且绿色的空调解决方案。)”可知，本文主要介绍科研人员通过研究发现一种更加节能的制冷方案。故选A。
D
When you were a teenager, your parents probably warned you once or twice not to get a tattoo (文身) just because your friends did it. A new study shows that the influence of friends — for good and for bad — remains in our older years, as well.
The study authors analyzed (分析) surveys from nearly 13,000 over-50-year olds. The study found that those who had high-quality friendships actually lived longer. Those people took the survey three times over eight years and those with the good friends were 24% less likely to die during that time. Having good friends was connected with positive health behaviors and benefits, like a 9% increase in likelihood to exercise, and a 17% lower likelihood of feeling anxious, among other findings.
The dangers of loneliness have become more and more apparent in recent years as one in four older people now experience social isolation (孤立) worldwide, which carries higher risks of anxiety, and other problems, according to the World Health Organization.
Unlike family members, we can choose our friends freely. Think of the stress you might feel at a big family gathering versus the relaxation you might share with your closest friends at a birthday party.
But those effects of friendship that your mom warned you about as a teenager appear to still exist in your later years. Those people in the study with the best friendships were also more likely to smoke and drink heavily.
William Chopik, study co-author, notes this doesn’t encourage people to smoke or drink heavily just because they have friends. “You can generalize these results with great confidence to the population as a whole,” Chopik says. “My future work will dig deeper into these details about friendship. But the nature of friendships remains a powerful public health opportunity. The fact that you can make new friends can improve a lot of different parts of your life.”
12. How do good friendships influence people according to the study
A. They tend to use social media. B. They lose interest in exercising.
C. They are less likely to suffer anxiety. D. They are totally free from loneliness.
13. What does the underlined word “apparent” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Limited. B. Distant. C. Positive. D. Obvious.
14. What does Chopik plan to do in the future
A. Build up confidence. B. Interview his friends.
C. Develop a good habit. D. Do further research.
15. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A children’s story. B. A health magazine. C. A textbook. D. A diary entry.
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. D 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一项新研究发现友谊会对老年人的健康情况产生影响，一方面它可以帮助降低焦虑与死亡率等风险，另一方面它也会导致更高的吸烟、饮酒等可能性。
12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Having good friends was connected with positive health behaviors and benefits, like a 9% increase in likelihood to exercise, and a 17% lower likelihood of feeling anxious, among other findings. (拥有好朋友与积极的健康行为和益处有关，比如锻炼的可能性增加9%，焦虑的可能性降低17%，以及其他研究结果)”可知，该研究发现，良好的友谊可以显著减少人们的焦虑感。故选C项。
13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线词的下文“one in four older people now experience social isolation (孤立) worldwide, which carries higher risks of anxiety, and other problems (全世界有四分之一的老年人经历着社会孤立，这带来了更高的焦虑和其他问题的风险)”可知，此处说明大量经历社会孤立的老年人面临很多的健康风险，由此推知，孤独的危险变得越来越明显，apparent意思应该是“明显的”，与obvious意义相近。故选D项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中Chopik所说的话“My future work will dig deeper into these details about friendship. (我未来的工作将更深入地挖掘这些关于友谊的细节)”可知，Chopik计划在未来进行更深入的研究。故选D项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了一项新研究的发现，研究结果显示友谊会对老年人的健康情况产生影响，一方面它可以帮助降低焦虑与死亡率等风险，另一方面它也会导致更高的吸烟、饮酒等可能性。因此，文章主要和人体健康领域相关，可能出自一本健康杂志。故选B项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
My mom is one of the least wasteful people I know. She often brings her basket to the market to carry food. ____16____. The key is to be creative about redesigning your behavior to cut plastic and other waste. Here are a few simple ways.
Reuse your containers
A lot of low-waste solutions require buying special containers. But you don’t need to spend money on them. ____17____. Maybe you can use a cola bottle to water flowers. Or maybe you can use empty boxes and other food containers to store leftovers or organize other small things.
Save what you can
There are many things in your household you can save before dropping them. Maybe you can repair an old pair of jeans instead of buying a new pair. Or maybe you can cut up old T-shirts into rags (抹布). ____18____.
Depend less on pre-packaged (包装) foods
____19____. Tomatoes come in plastic containers, and some drinks come in plastic bottles. So try to source your food in ways that don’t require you to get it from a package. Instead of buying vegetables in a non-recyclable container at the store, you can try to plant a vegetable garden in your community.
____20____
Once you start noticing how much rubbish you produce at home, you can start to see places to cut down on rubbish elsewhere. Bring your own reusable fork to a restaurant that uses single-use plastic utensils (餐具). Or ask your local waiter to fill up your glass coffee cup instead of a paper one.
A. You can do much cooking at home
B. Save part of your meal for the next day
C. Often, food comes in wasteful packaging
D. Look for ways to cut waste outside the home
E. You can also live a low-waste lifestyle like this
F. You’ll save as much as you can in such a creative way
G. Instead, figure out a way to reuse the waste you have produced
【答案】16. E 17. G 18. F 19. C 20. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了如何在生活中减少浪费。
【16题详解】
根据空前“She often brings her basket to the market to carry food. (她经常带着篮子去市场装食物。)”及空后“The key is to be creative about redesigning your behavior to cut plastic and other waste. (关键是要创造性地重新设计你的行为，以减少塑料和其他浪费。)”可知，本空要说跟“减少浪费”有关的话题。E项“You can also live a low-waste lifestyle like this (你也可以像这样在生活中减少浪费)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选E。
【17题详解】
根据本节小标题“Reuse your containers (重复使用容器)”和空前“But you don’t need to spend money on them.(但是你不需要在它们身上花钱。)”可知，本空要说跟“重复使用”有关的话题。根据空后内容“Maybe you can use a cola bottle to water flowers. Or maybe you can use empty boxes and other food containers to store leftovers or organize other small things. (也许你可以用可乐瓶给花浇水。或者你可以用空盒子和其他食物容器来储存剩饭剩菜或整理其他小东西。)”可知，后文是具体怎样重复利用。故G项“Instead, figure out a way to reuse the waste you have produced (相反，想办法重新利用你所产生的垃圾)”能承上启下，符合题意。G项中的“reuse”与小标题“reuse”相对应。故选G。
【18题详解】
根据本节小标题“Save what you can (尽你所能节省)”及空前内容“There are many things in your household you can save before dropping them. Maybe you can repair an old pair of jeans instead of buying a new pair. Or maybe you can cut up old T-shirts into rags (抹布). (家里有很多东西你可以在扔掉之前节省起来。也许你可以修补一条旧牛仔裤，而不是买一条新的。或者你可以把旧T恤剪成破布。)”可知，本空要说跟“节省”有关的话题。F项“You’ll save as much as you can in such a creative way (以这样创意的方式，你可以节省不少东西)”能承接上文，符合题意。F项中的“save”与小标题“Save”呼应。故选F。
【19题详解】
根据本节小标题“Depend less on pre-packaged (包装) foods (减少对预包装食品的依赖)”及空后“Tomatoes come in plastic containers, and some drinks come in plastic bottles. (西红柿装在塑料容器里，一些饮料装在塑料瓶里。)”可知，本空要说跟“包装”有关的话题。C项“Often, food comes in wasteful packaging (通常食品都带有无用的包装)”能承上启下，符合题意。C项中的“packaging”与小标题“pre-packaged”相对应。故选C。
【20题详解】
空处为本节小标题，根据下文“Once you start noticing how much rubbish you produce at home, you can start to see places to cut down on rubbish elsewhere. Bring your own reusable fork to a restaurant that uses single-use plastic utensils (餐具). Or ask your local waiter to fill up your glass coffee cup instead of a paper one. (一旦你开始注意到你在家里产生了多少垃圾，你就可以开始在其他地方减少垃圾。带上你自己的可重复使用的叉子去使用一次性塑料餐具的餐馆。或者让当地的服务员给你倒玻璃咖啡杯，而不是纸咖啡杯。)”可知，本空要说跟“家以外的地方减少浪费”有关的话题。D项“Look for ways to cut waste outside the home (在家以外的地方寻求减少浪费的办法)”适合作本节小标题。故选D。
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。
Their father passed away, their mother is laid off, and the family has no heat in their house as the winter sets in. This is just one of the ____21____ stories that social workers in Northwest Suburban High School District 214 have ____22____.
Sometimes the solution is ____23____, like paying for a couple of nights’ stay at a local hotel, or providing a gift card to buy ____24____. When social workers are able to ____25____ that good news, there’s a sense of relief (宽慰), and usually tears from students and their parents who are ____26____ difficult times. “It’s things that we wouldn’t even think of, but for the family it is a big ____27____,” said Raymundo Galarza, a social worker with 214 Cares.
____28____ in District 214 three years ago, 214 Cares is here to stay, now addressing ____29____ needs of students and their families, from helping pay the rent to putting food on the table. But the needs have _____30_____, so social workers are trying to _____31_____ the 214 Cares fund (专款) by calling on people to donate (捐赠) money.
“There have been other needs that have come forward, like medical costs for students,” said Michael Happ, the program’s director. “So there’s a real _____32_____ for us to have a fund, which is trustworthy, and _____33_____ by the community. People know they can give _____34_____ to 214 Cares and it will go to help those kids and their families _____35_____ in our community.”
21. A. shocking B. pleasant C. strange D. unique
22. A. led to B. come across C. worked out D. made up
23. A. fun B. real C. risky D. simple
24. A. medicine B. tools C. food D. houses
25. A. miss B. track C. deliver D. prefer
26. A. concentrating on B. going through C. wondering at D. finding out
27. A. deal B. lesson C. game D. loss
28. A. Refused B. Burned C. Founded D. Ignored
29. A. digital B. unusual C. informal D. various
30. A. grown B. hidden C. shown D. ended
31. A. buy B. report C. increase D. describe
32. A. chance B. hunger C. pity D. excuse
33. A. replaced B. questioned C. disliked D. recognized
34. A. respect B. money C. humour D. water
35. A. in need B. in patience C. in peace D. in control
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. B 35. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。主要讲述了“214关爱”这个项目的意义，很多人群通过此项目受益，并呼吁社会各界对项目捐款，以便更好地服务社会。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这只是西北郊第214学区社工遇到的令人震惊的故事之一。A. shocking震惊的；B. pleasant愉快的；C. strange奇怪的；D. unique独一无二的。根据上文“the family has no heat in their house as the winter sets in”可知冬天来临时家里没有暖气，这件事在正常家庭眼中是让人震惊的。故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：这只是西北郊第214学区社工遇到的令人震惊的故事之一。A. led to导致；B. come across偶遇；C. worked out解决；D. made up弥补。根据下文“____8____ in District 214 three years ago, 214 Cares is here to stay, now addressing ____9____ needs of students and their families, from helping pay the rent to putting food on the table.”可知214关爱项目解决了学生及其家庭的各种需求，从帮助支付房租到餐桌上的食物。因此是遇到问题之后解决问题。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：有时，解决方法很简单。A. fun快乐；B. real真的；C. risky有风险的；D. simple简单的。根据下文“like paying for a couple of nights’ stay at a local hotel, or providing a gift card to buy ____4____.”可知支付当地酒店的几晚住宿费用，或者提供购买食物的礼品卡，就能解决这个问题，说明解决方法很简单。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：有时，解决方法很简单，比如支付当地酒店的几晚住宿费用，或者提供购买食物的礼品卡。A. medicine药；B. tools工具；C. food食物；D. houses房子。根据下文“____8____ in District 214 three years ago, 214 Cares is here to stay, now addressing ____9____ needs of students and their families, from helping pay the rent to putting food on the table.”可知214关爱项目解决了学生及其家庭的各种需求，从帮助支付房租到餐桌上的食物。故选C项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当社工们能够传达这个好消息时，正在经历困难时期的学生和他们的家长都会感到如释重负，通常还会流下眼泪。A. miss错过；B. track追踪；C. deliver传达；D. prefer更喜欢。根据下文“____8____ in District 214 three years ago, 214 Cares is here to stay, now addressing ____9____ needs of students and their families, from helping pay the rent to putting food on the table.”可知214关爱项目解决了学生及其家庭的各种需求，从帮助支付房租到餐桌上的食物。可推知解决问题就是社会工作者把好消息带给困难家庭。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：当社工们能够传达这个好消息时，正在经历困难时期的学生和他们的家长都会感到如释重负，通常还会流下眼泪。A. concentrating on关注；B. going through经历；C. wondering at想知道；D. finding out发现。根据上文“Their father passed away, their mother is laid off, and the family has no heat in their house as the winter sets in.”可知这些人正在经历困难时期。故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：214关爱中心的社工Raymundo Galarza说：“这想都不会想到的事情，对家庭来说却是一件大事。”A. deal交易；B. lesson课程；C. game游戏；D. loss损失。根据上文“ This is just one of the ____1____ stories that social workers in Northwest Suburban High School District 214 have ____2____.”可知冬天来临时家里没有暖气，这件事在正常家庭眼中是让人震惊的，是意想不到的，但对于那些人而言却是重大的事情，big deal是固定搭配意为“大事”。故选A项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：三年前在 214 区成立的214Cares现在仍在继续，它解决了学生及其家庭的各种需求，从帮助支付房租到餐桌上的食物。A. Refused拒绝；B. Burned燃烧；C. Founded建立；D. Ignored忽略。根据后文“now addressing ____9____ needs of students and their families, from helping pay the rent to putting food on the table.”可知先建立214关爱，再解决问题。故选C项。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：三年前在 214 区成立的214关爱现在仍在继续，它解决了学生及其家庭的各种需求，从帮助支付房租到餐桌上的食物。A. digital数码的；B. unusual不同寻常的；C. informal非正式的；D. various多种多样的。根据下文“from helping pay the rent to putting food on the table”可知214关爱解决的是从帮助支付房租到餐桌上的食物的各种需求。故选D项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但需求也在不断增加，因此社工们正通过号召人们捐款来增加214关爱基金。A. grown增加；B. hidden隐藏；C. shown展示；D. ended结束。根据下文“There have been other needs that have come forward, like medical costs for students”可知需求在不断增加。故选A项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但需求也在不断增加，因此社工们正通过号召人们捐款来增加214关爱基金。A. buy买；B. report报告；C. increase提高；D. describe描述。根据下文“by calling on people to donate (捐赠) money.”可知，因此社工们正通过号召人们捐款来增加214关爱基金。故选C项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：因此，我们非常需要一个值得信赖、得到社会认可的基金。A. chance机会；B. hunger饥饿；C. pity遗憾；D. excuse理由。根据上文“calling on people to donate (捐赠) money”可知需要增加基金钱数，所以号召大家捐款，这里使用hunger引申义表示对于捐款的迫切需求。故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：因此，我们非常需要一个值得信赖、得到社会认可的基金。A. replaced替代；B. questioned质疑；C. disliked讨厌；D. recognized认可。根据上文“which is trustworthy”可知这个基金是社会信赖和认可的。故选D项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：人们知道他们可以向214 Cares捐款，而这些钱将用于帮助社区中需要帮助的孩子及其家庭。A. respect尊敬；B. money钱；C. humour幽默；D. water水。根据上文“calling on people to donate (捐赠) money”可知这里表示捐钱。故选B项。
【35题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：人们知道他们可以向214 Cares捐款，而这些钱将用于帮助社区中需要帮助的孩子及其家庭。A. in need需要；B. in patience耐心；C. in peace平静；D. in control控制。根据前文“____8____ in District 214 three years ago, 214 Cares is here to stay, now addressing ____9____ needs of students and their families, from helping pay the rent to putting food on the table.”可知这些钱是用来帮助有需要的孩子和家庭。故选A项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
I walk into Prince’s Hot Chicken, and order hot fried chicken legs. “Oh, enjoy it,” says the hostess. Her reply is a commonly ____36____ (hear) Southern expression.
My chicken arrives and is too hot ____37____ (touch), but I don’t care about it. As I take a bite, the taste hits my mouth. It’s ____38____ (horrible) spicy. There’s sweetness before the heat hits. The taste is surprisingly amazing, as the spices dance inside my mouth. Although I’m sweating (出汗), I can’t stop ____39____ (eat).
How does a dish so challengingly hot become well-received Like so many Southern foods, fried chicken has a long history. Hot chicken first appeared in the 1930s, when a man ____40____ is named James Thornton Prince ____41____ (begin) serving it at his BBQ Chicken Shack.
After a few years, ____42____ restaurant moved close to the Ryman Auditorium, where it became popular ____43____ the city’s country music stars. In the following years, Prince relocated his restaurant several times around the city, eventually changing ____44____ (it) name to Prince’s Hot Chicken in 1980, when André Prince Jeffries, his great-niece (侄女), took over.
These days, you’ll find hot chicken all over the city. I feel at home with the _____45_____ (taste) food as it is a symbol of the city’s culture.
【答案】36. heard
37. to touch
38. horribly
39. eating 40. that##who
41. began 42. the
43. with##among
44 its 45. tasty
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在Prince的炸鸡店点了炸鸡腿，并且讲述了炸鸡的历史。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：她的回答是南方人常用的表达方式。分析句子可知，此处为非谓语动词作定语修饰expression，expression和hear为被动关系，所以为过去分词作定语，意为“被听到的表达方式”。故填heard。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：我的鸡肉上桌了，太烫了，不能碰，但我不在乎。分析句子可知，此处为固定短语too…to…“太……而不能……”，满足句意要求。故填to touch。
【38题详解】
考查副词。句意：它太辣了。此处修饰形容词spicy，英语副词horribly，作状语修饰。故填horribly。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：虽然我在出汗，但我还是停不下来。分析句子可知，此处为固定短语stop doing sth“停止正在做的某事”，动名词作宾语。故填eating。
【40题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：炸鸡最早出现在20世纪30年代，当时一个名叫詹姆斯·桑顿·普林斯(James Thornton Prince)的人开始在他的BBQ chicken Shack餐厅供应炸鸡。分析句子可知，此处是限定性定语从句，先行词是a man，指人，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词that或who引导。故填that或who。
【41题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：炸鸡最早出现在20世纪30年代，当时一个名叫詹姆斯·桑顿·普林斯(James Thornton Prince)的人开始在他的BBQ chicken Shack餐厅供应炸鸡。分析句子可知，此处为谓语动词的填入，由该句时间状语in the 1930s可知，句子陈述过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时。故填began。
【42题详解】
考查冠词。句意：几年后，这家餐厅搬到了莱曼礼堂附近，在那里它受到了城市乡村音乐明星的欢迎。分析句子可知，此处特指前文提到的BBQ chicken Shack餐厅，应用定冠词the。故填the。
【43题详解】
考查介词。句意：几年后，这家餐厅搬到了莱曼礼堂附近，在那里它受到了城市乡村音乐明星的欢迎。分析句子可知，此处为固定短语be popular with/among“受……欢迎”，所以此处为介词with/among的填入。故填with或among。
【44题详解】
考查代词。句意：在接下来的几年里，普林斯将他的餐厅在城市里搬了几次，最终在1980年更名为“王子炸鸡”，当时他的侄孙女安德鲁·普林斯·杰弗里斯接手了他的餐厅。由空后name为名词可知，此处应为形容词性物主代词形式。故填its。
【45题详解】
考查形容词。句意：美味的食物让我感觉很自在，因为它是这座城市文化的象征。此处修饰名词food，应用形容词tasty“美味的”，作定语。故填tasty。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 上周末你和家人一起参观了当地的博物馆。据此，请你写一篇英语短文，内容包括：
1.当天的活动;
2.收获与感想。
参考词汇：展品exhibit
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Family Day Out
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【答案】A Family Day Out
Last weekend, I visited the local museum with my family. During our visit, we explored various paintings, sculptures, and other exhibits. One of the most impressive memories was the opportunity to learn about the cultural traditions of our city. I was amazed by the stories behind them.
Overall, the visit to the museum was beneficial to me. It was a great moment to spend quality time with my family and have some insight into the history and culture of our city. I would highly recommend the museum to anyone who is interested in our city.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生根据上周末和家人一起参观博物馆的经历写一篇英语短文。
【详解】1.词汇积累
参观：visit→pay a visit to
机会：opportunity → chance
总之：overall→all in all
各种各样的：various→diverse
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Last weekend, I visited the local museum with my family. During our visit, we explored various paintings, sculptures, and other exhibits.
拓展句：Last weekend, I visited the local museum with my family, during which we explored various paintings, sculptures, and other exhibits.
【点睛】【高分句型1】It was a great moment to spend quality time with my family and have some insight into the history and culture of our city.（运用了it作形式主语，to do不定时做句子的主语）
【高分句型2】I would highly recommend the museum to anyone who is interested in our city.（运用了who引导定语从句）
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The Words of Kindness
Last week, I was shopping in the local supermarket. My 24-year-old daughter happened to be with me as she had just arrived home for a much-needed visit because she was going to work abroad for six months. As we were walking through the aisles (走道) and picking things she needed, we heard a child’s crying that would last more than fifteen minutes. I wanted to walk over to investigate the situation, already picturing the scene in my mind. No doubt, the cries of the young boy could be heard clearly across the store.
My daughter came up to me and said, “Mom! Is that what I sounded like when I was little ”
“Yes, Rach, you sounded just like that,” I replied.
We tried to continue our shopping, but the loud cries made by the boy who was asking his mom for something continued for what felt like no ending. Several more minutes went by, and the boy just wouldn’t stop. I felt it necessary to follow the cries. As I approached the aisle, I could see several people watching us at the other end of the aisle, talking to each other and shaking their heads. They would walk away and then turn around with their carts (购物车) to continue their talks and figure out what was happening.
I arrived at the aisle to find a twenty-something mother standing in the middle of the aisle calmly telling the boy, “No.” She was not going to get whatever the boy wanted. He was holding his mother’s arms, crying, trying to get her to move. His face turned red with tears. He remained seated on the floor and beat at his mom’s legs with his arms while crying at the top of his voice.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I walked over to the mom and touched her arm.
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At that moment, I could see relief wash over her.
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【答案】
I walked over to the mom and touched her arm. I told her she was doing a great job and that everything would be OK one day. I then called my daughter over and introduced her to the young mother. I explained that my daughter had been just like her son when she was that age. I told her that my daughter often drove me crazy when she was young. “I know exactly what you are dealing with right now, and I know how you feel,” I said. “It does get better. Believe me, it really does.”
At that moment, I could see relief wash over her. Her son stopped crying for a minute and looked at us with a confused expression. His momentary silence gave us a chance to share a few words. I told her that she was an amazing mom, and her son would thank her for being his mom someday. She smiled and thanked me for the kind words. Parents who have a child with special needs just need a kind word to know that everything will be OK. Sometimes, that’s all it takes.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达是读后续写。本文以人物为线索展开。作者和24岁的女儿去购物，听见有个小男孩在超市哭闹。作者和女儿过去看，发现小男孩的母亲坚持不给孩子买他想要的东西，不管他怎样哭闹。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段句首内容“我走到妈妈身边，摸了摸她的胳膊。”可知，第一段可以描写作者帮助这位母亲的动作和语言。
②由第二段句首内容“在那一刻，我看到她如释重负。”可知，第二段可以描写作者帮助这位母亲后，这位母亲的表情和语言。
2.续写线索：看到哭闹—走过去—安慰—看到如释重负—继续劝解—被感谢
3.词汇激活
行为类
①解释：explain/ interpret
②把某人逼疯：drive sb. crazy/drive sb. mad
③感谢某人：thank sb./ show gratitude to sb.
情绪类
①困惑的：confused/ puzzled
②令人惊喜的：amazing/ surprising
【点睛】【高分句型1】“I know exactly what you are dealing with right now, and I know how you feel,” I said.( 运用了what引导的宾语从句)
【高分句型2】 I told her that she was an amazing mom, and her son would thank her for being his mom someday.( 运用了that引导的宾语从句)
【高分句型3】Parents who have a child with special needs just need a kind word to know that everything will be OK. (运用了who引导的限制性定语从句和that引导的宾语从句)
听力答案：1-5 ABCBB 6-10 CAACB 11-15 BCCAB 16-20 AABCC2023~2024学年高一上学期12月月考
英语
考生注意：
1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3. 生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why does the man fly to Tokyo
A. To attend meetings. B. To hold a big party. C. To start a business.
2. What does the man want to do
A. Have breakfast. B. Buy the medicine. C. Tour the town.
3. Who will the man buy a gift for
A. His child. B. His parent. C. His brother.
4. How much does an adult ticket cost
A $4. B. $8. C. $12.
5. What does the man like about the movie
A. Its music. B. Its acting. C. Its story.
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 we know about the man
A. He is a writer. B. He failed a test. C. He loves tennis.
7. What did the woman do last night
A. She watched a film. B. She played a game. C. She listened to music.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did the man’s cousin send him
A. Postcards. B. Schoolbags. C. Model ships.
9. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Their family members. B. Their work experiences. C. The man’s dream job.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How does the man find the room
A. It’s very big. B. It’s too small. C. It’s expensive.
11. What will the speakers do first
A. Make a fire. B. Put the bed. C. Get changed.
12. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Customer and salesman. B. Father and daughter. C. Husband and wife.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where will the speakers go first
A. A supermarket. B. A restaurant. C. A museum.
14. What does the man suggest doing
A. Visiting a zoo. B. Tasting Indian food. C. Picking up some gifts.
15. Why won’t the speakers go shopping
A. The shopping center is a little far. B. They don’t have enough money. C. It will take them too much time.
16. How will the speakers go to the seaside
A. By subway. B. On foot. C. By car.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When does Mrs. Green drive
A. On Tuesdays. B. On Wednesdays. C. On Thursdays.
18. What color is Mike’s car
A. Blue. B. Black. C. White.
19. What does the speaker say about Mrs. Bates
A. She is a waitress. B. She has no car. C. She is rich.
20. What does Joe do every Sunday
A. He paints some pictures. B. He fixes his friends’ cars. C. He drives to the country.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Four of the Best Autumn Walks in Britain
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London
It houses the widest variety of living plants of any botanic garden (植物园) on the planet, including around 14,000 trees. Every autumn, its woodland delivers an extraordinary view of bright red and yellow as leaves of various trees begin to change. Join a guided trees tour and learn how different trees are dealing with the changing seasons.
Brechfa Forest, Abergorlech
Brechfa Forest covers some 16,000 acres in Carmarthenshire, Wales, making it easy for walkers to enjoy themselves in woodlands transformed (改变) by autumn’s finest colours. Follow the Gorlech Walk, which tracks the river Gorlech and passes Californian redwoods that become a mix of red and purple in November. After your walk, drive to Carmarthen, one of the oldest towns in Wales, for lunch.
Batsford Arboretum, Cotswolds
More than 1,300 different trees and bamboos are showcased at Batsford Arboretum, near the picture-perfect town of Moreton-in-Marsh. This private garden covers 60 acres, providing outstanding colours between late October and November. Highlights include its large areas of leaf shades ranging from red to purple. Pre-booking tickets during autumn is recommended to avoid a large number of visitors.
Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire
There are over 3800 acres of parkland to explore at Clumber Park, a beautiful place featuring Sherwood Forest that shows different and changing colours in autumn. With over 20 miles of trails (小径), there’s plenty of ground to cover, so consider bringing your bike. Keep an eye out for the park’s birds, which is a main attraction for birdwatchers.
1. What can you do at Royal Botanic Gardens
A. Admire Sherwood Forest. B. Join a guided trees tour.
C. Enjoy Moreton-in-Marsh. D. Have lunch in an old town.
2. What are you advised to do to visit Batsford Arboretum in autumn
A. Ride a bike with friends. B. Walk along a 20-mile trail.
C. Book a ticket in advance. D. Set off early in the morning.
3. Where will you go if you love birdwatching
A. Clumber Park. B. Brechfa Forest.
C. Batsford Arboretum. D. Royal Botanic Gardens.
B
Jazmin Sanchez’s parents moved to Florida from Mexico shortly after they married in 1987. Over the years, they worked hard picking fruits and vegetables at farms and saved so they could provide Jazmin and her two sisters with opportunities.
“They told me that I could do anything I wanted in life, as long as I had an education and a passion,” said Jazmin, a student studying public health at the University of South Florida (USF). “I don’t want them to have to work as much as we do,” said Alida, Jazmin’s mother. “I want them to be able to choose careers that they love.”
Thousands of first-generation college students like Jazmin choose USF each year. While the definition (定义) of a first-generation student may vary nationally, at USF, they’re students whose parents or guardians did not complete a bachelor’s (学士) degree in the United States.
There are several programs to offer help to first-generation college students. Student Support Services created an online platform for them. The program teaches study skills and offers personalized advising, career exploration, and networking.
Jaelyn Wise, a first-generation USF graduate from Sanford, began her college journey with Student Support Services, and then later became a coach for the group, mentoring (辅导) younger first-generation students. “Student Support Services helps you through everything,” Jaelyn said. “I love what I do. I relate to where first generation students come from. I love telling them my story because it shows them that college isn’t easy, but it can be done.”
Support can begin in the summer to prepare first-generation students for fall classes. Through the summer program, students can learn about campus resources, skills needed to be successful and more.
“USF is important to first generation students because we are changing not only their lives, but the lives of their families,” said Rhea Law, president of USF. “We’re making a significant difference for them and for their communities for years to come.”
4. What can we learn about Jazmin’s parents
A. They are always supportive of her. B. They lead an easy life in Mexico.
C. They finished college in the US. D. They teach agriculture in a school.
5. Why did Jaelyn choose to work with Student Support Services
A. To apply for a new position. B. To improve her writing skills.
C. To save money for further study. D. To help more students like her.
6. What is the main purpose of the summer program
A. To show students how to face facts. B. To encourage students to read books.
C To prepare students for college life. D. To provide good jobs for students.
7. What does Rhea think of the impact of USF’s work
A. Short-lived. B. Far-reaching. C. Worrying. D. Unchanged.
C
As the planet gets hotter, the need for cool living environments is becoming more pressing. But air conditioning (AC) is the main cause of global warming since AC units use lots of energy. Now, researchers from McGill University have found in a new study an inexpensive and green solution to AC in hot climates.
The researchers set out to answer how to achieve a new benchmark (基准) in natural cooling inside naturally conditioned buildings in hot climates such as Southern California. They checked the use of roof materials that radiate (散发) heat into the open air, even under direct sunlight, and how to put them together with temperature driven ventilation (通风). These cool radiator materials and coatings are often used to stop roofs overheating. Researchers have also used them to improve the performance of coolers. There is a real possibility of applying the materials to housing design more fully, so they can not only radiate indoor heat into the outside of a house in a natural way, but also drive regular and healthy air changes.
“We found we could maintain air temperatures several degrees below the surrounding temperature,” said Remy Fortin, lead author of the study. “We did this taking healthy ventilation air changes into consideration.” This was a significant challenge, considering air exchanges are a source of heating when the aim is to keep a room cooler than the outside.
The researchers hope the findings will be used to positively impact communities suffering from dangerous climate heating. “We hope that materials scientists and engineers will be interested in these results, and that our work will inspire more creative thinking for how to make breakthroughs in radiative cooling materials while finding simple but effective housing design solutions,” said Salmaan Craig, who took part in the project.
8. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about the study
A. Its process. B. Its priority. C. Its reason. D. Its schedule.
9. What did the researchers have to consider while carrying out the study
A. Houseplants. B. The cost of a house.
C. Air exchanges. D. The pay of a designer.
10. What does Salmaan expect of the findings
A. They’ll cut the price of the power. B. They’ll bring about creative ideas.
C. They’ll speed up the production. D. They’ll benefit local developers.
11. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. A Green Solution to Air Conditioning B. The Hardship of Building an AC Unit
C. A Promising Future of New Energy D. The Cause of Rising Temperatures
D
When you were a teenager, your parents probably warned you once or twice not to get a tattoo (文身) just because your friends did it. A new study shows that the influence of friends — for good and for bad — remains in our older years, as well.
The study authors analyzed (分析) surveys from nearly 13,000 over-50-year olds. The study found that those who had high-quality friendships actually lived longer. Those people took the survey three times over eight years and those with the good friends were 24% less likely to die during that time. Having good friends was connected with positive health behaviors and benefits, like a 9% increase in likelihood to exercise, and a 17% lower likelihood of feeling anxious, among other findings.
The dangers of loneliness have become more and more apparent in recent years as one in four older people now experience social isolation (孤立) worldwide, which carries higher risks of anxiety, and other problems, according to the World Health Organization.
Unlike family members we can choose our friends freely. Think of the stress you might feel at a big family gathering versus the relaxation you might share with your closest friends at a birthday party.
But those effects of friendship that your mom warned you about as a teenager appear to still exist in your later years. Those people in the study with the best friendships were also more likely to smoke and drink heavily.
William Chopik, study co-author, notes this doesn’t encourage people to smoke or drink heavily just because they have friends. “You can generalize these results with great confidence to the population as a whole,” Chopik says. “My future work will dig deeper into these details about friendship. But the nature of friendships remains a powerful public health opportunity. The fact that you can make new friends can improve a lot of different parts of your life.”
12. How do good friendships influence people according to the study
A. They tend to use social media. B. They lose interest in exercising.
C. They are less likely to suffer anxiety. D. They are totally free from loneliness.
13. What does the underlined word “apparent” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Limited. B. Distant. C. Positive. D. Obvious.
14. What does Chopik plan to do in the future
A. Build up confidence. B. Interview his friends.
C. Develop a good habit. D. Do further research.
15. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A children’s story. B. A health magazine. C. A textbook. D. A diary entry.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
My mom is one of the least wasteful people I know. She often brings her basket to the market to carry food. ____16____. The key is to be creative about redesigning your behavior to cut plastic and other waste. Here are a few simple ways.
Reuse your containers
A lot of low-waste solutions require buying special containers. But you don’t need to spend money on them. ____17____. Maybe you can use a cola bottle to water flowers. Or maybe you can use empty boxes and other food containers to store leftovers or organize other small things.
Save what you can
There are many things in your household you can save before dropping them. Maybe you can repair an old pair of jeans instead of buying a new pair. Or maybe you can cut up old T-shirts into rags (抹布). ____18____.
Depend less on pre-packaged (包装) foods
____19____. Tomatoes come in plastic containers, and some drinks come in plastic bottles. So try to source your food in ways that don’t require you to get it from a package. Instead of buying vegetables in a non-recyclable container at the store, you can try to plant a vegetable garden in your community.
____20____
Once you start noticing how much rubbish you produce at home, you can start to see places to cut down on rubbish elsewhere. Bring your own reusable fork to a restaurant that uses single-use plastic utensils (餐具). Or ask your local waiter to fill up your glass coffee cup instead of a paper one.
A. You can do much cooking at home
B. Save part of your meal for the next day
C. Often, food comes in wasteful packaging
D. Look for ways to cut waste outside the home
E. You can also live a low-waste lifestyle like this
F. You’ll save as much as you can in such a creative way
G. Instead, figure out a way to reuse the waste you have produced
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。
Their father passed away, their mother is laid off, and the family has no heat in their house as the winter sets in. This is just one of the ____21____ stories that social workers in Northwest Suburban High School District 214 have ____22____.
Sometimes the solution is ____23____, like paying for a couple of nights’ stay at a local hotel, or providing a gift card to buy ____24____. When social workers are able to ____25____ that good news, there’s a sense of relief (宽慰), and usually tears from students and their parents who are ____26____ difficult times. “It’s things that we wouldn’t even think of, but for the family it is a big ____27____,” said Raymundo Galarza, a social worker with 214 Cares.
____28____ in District 214 three years ago, 214 Cares is here to stay, now addressing ____29____ needs of students and their families, from helping pay the rent to putting food on the table. But the needs have _____30_____, so social workers are trying to _____31_____ the 214 Cares fund (专款) by calling on people to donate (捐赠) money.
“There have been other needs that have come forward, like medical costs for students,” said Michael Happ, the program’s director. “So there’s a real _____32_____ for us to have a fund, which is trustworthy, and _____33_____ by the community. People know they can give _____34_____ to 214 Cares and it will go to help those kids and their families _____35_____ in our community.”
21. A. shocking B. pleasant C. strange D. unique
22. A. led to B. come across C. worked out D. made up
23. A. fun B. real C. risky D. simple
24. A. medicine B. tools C. food D. houses
25. A. miss B. track C. deliver D. prefer
26. A. concentrating on B. going through C. wondering at D. finding out
27 A. deal B. lesson C. game D. loss
28. A. Refused B. Burned C. Founded D. Ignored
29. A. digital B. unusual C. informal D. various
30. A. grown B. hidden C. shown D. ended
31. A. buy B. report C. increase D. describe
32. A. chance B. hunger C. pity D. excuse
33. A. replaced B. questioned C. disliked D. recognized
34. A. respect B. money C. humour D. water
35. A. in need B. in patience C. in peace D. in control
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
I walk into Prince’s Hot Chicken, and order hot fried chicken legs. “Oh, enjoy it,” says the hostess. Her reply is a commonly ____36____ (hear) Southern expression.
My chicken arrives and is too hot ____37____ (touch), but I don’t care about it. As I take a bite, the taste hits my mouth. It’s ____38____ (horrible) spicy. There’s sweetness before the heat hits. The taste is surprisingly amazing, as the spices dance inside my mouth. Although I’m sweating (出汗), I can’t stop ____39____ (eat).
How does a dish so challengingly hot become well-received Like so many Southern foods, fried chicken has a long history. Hot chicken first appeared in the 1930s, when a man ____40____ is named James Thornton Prince ____41____ (begin) serving it at his BBQ Chicken Shack.
After a few years, ____42____ restaurant moved close to the Ryman Auditorium, where it became popular ____43____ the city’s country music stars. In the following years, Prince relocated his restaurant several times around the city, eventually changing ____44____ (it) name to Prince’s Hot Chicken in 1980, when André Prince Jeffries, his great-niece (侄女), took over.
These days, you’ll find hot chicken all over the city. I feel at home with the _____45_____ (taste) food as it is a symbol of the city’s culture.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 上周末你和家人一起参观了当地的博物馆。据此，请你写一篇英语短文，内容包括：
1.当天的活动;
2.收获与感想。
参考词汇：展品exhibit
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Family Day Out
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第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The Words of Kindness
Last week, I was shopping in the local supermarket. My 24-year-old daughter happened to be with me as she had just arrived home for a much-needed visit because she was going to work abroad for six months. As we were walking through the aisles (走道) and picking things she needed, we heard a child’s crying that would last more than fifteen minutes. I wanted to walk over to investigate the situation, already picturing the scene in my mind. No doubt, the cries of the young boy could be heard clearly across the store.
My daughter came up to me and said, “Mom! Is that what I sounded like when I was little ”
“Yes, Rach, you sounded just like that,” I replied.
We tried to continue our shopping, but the loud cries made by the boy who was asking his mom for something continued for what felt like no ending. Several more minutes went by, and the boy just wouldn’t stop. I felt it necessary to follow the cries. As I approached the aisle, I could see several people watching us at the other end of the aisle, talking to each other and shaking their heads. They would walk away and then turn around with their carts (购物车) to continue their talks and figure out what was happening.
I arrived at the aisle to find a twenty-something mother standing in the middle of the aisle calmly telling the boy, “No.” She was not going to get whatever the boy wanted. He was holding his mother’s arms, crying, trying to get her to move. His face turned red with tears. He remained seated on the floor and beat at his mom’s legs with his arms while crying at the top of his voice.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I walked over to the mom and touched her arm.
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At that moment, I could see relief wash over her.
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听力答案：1-5 ABCBB 6-10 CAACB 11-15 BCCAB 16-20 AABCC
