广东省阳江市重点学校2023-2024学年高二上学期12月月考英语试题（含解析）
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阳江市黄冈实验学校2023-2024学年度第一学期12月调研二
高二英语
考试时长：100分钟 试卷满分：120分
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。需改动用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分 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
Traveling by train can be a romantic way to see the world. Here are some fantastic train trips to add to your travel bucket list.
Qinghai-Tibet Railway
Where it goes: Xining to Lhasa
How long it takes: 20 hours and 55 minutes
Why not start with the world’s highest train ride The gorgeous 1,215-mile journey only makes seven stops as it passes through four different biological community. Booking between April and November bodes for better weather, though the stunning views of grasslands, wetlands, mountains and deserts are always breathtaking.
Eurostar
Where it goes: London to/ from Paris
How long it takes: Two hours and 15 minutes
Eurostar is a popular way for folks to get from London to Paris, but it has another draw that makes it a great bucket-list train trip. For 20 minutes, you’ll actually be riding 150 feet underwater through the famed English Channel. Trains leave from St. Pancras/King’s Cross in London and arrive in Gare du Nord [ in Paris].
Orient Express
Where it goes: Paris to Istanbul ( original route)
The Orient Express is one of the most famous train journeys in history, with movies and murder- mystery novels undoubtedly adding to its mystery and fascination. You can still ride its original route — all of which is included in a Eurail Global Pass.
Trans-Siberian Railway
Where it goes: Moscow to Vladivostok
How long it takes: Seven days
The Trans-Siberian Railway is another historically famous railroad that should be on your bucket list. It’s also the world’s longest continuous railway, clocking in at 5,772 miles from Moscow to Vladivostok, Russia. Along the way, you’ll pass through eight times zones and have plenty of time to see the beautiful Russian countryside.
1. What features Qinghai-Tibet Railway
A. The height of the train ride. B. The top-speed travel time.
C. The overall length of the railway. D. The varied zones along the route.
2. What is the most special about Eurostar
A. The original ride route to Paris.
B. Passing underwater through the English Channel.
C. Running from English Channel to Gare du Nord.
D. Diverse entertainments of murder-mystery movies.
3. Which route allows you to admire the beautiful Russian countryside
A. Eurostar. B. Orient Express.
C. Trans- Siberian Railway. D. Qinghai-Tibet Railway.
B
It was a cold night in Washington, D.C., and I was heading back to the hotel when a man approached me. He asked if I would give him some money so he could get something to eat. I’d read the signs: “Don’t give money to beggars as most of them are swindlers.” So I shook my head and kept walking.
I wasn’t prepared for a reply, but with no hesitation, he followed me and said, “I really am homeless and I really am hungry! You can come with me and watch me eat!” But I kept on walking.
The incident kept bothering me for the rest of the week. I had money in my pocket and it wouldn’t have killed me to hand over a dollar or two even if he hadn’t been a real beggar. On a freezing cold night, no less, I assumed the worst of a fellow human being.
Flying back to Anchorage, I couldn’t help thinking of him. I tried to reason my failure to help by supposing government agencies, churches and charities were there to feed him. Besides, you’re not supposed to give money to beggars.
Somewhere over Seattle, I started to write my weekly garden column for The Anchorage Daily News. Out of the blue, I came up with an idea. Bean’s Cafe, a local charity service kitchen, feeds hundreds of hungry local people every day. Why not try to get all my readers to plant one row of vegetables or flowers in their gardens for Bean’s Plant a row for Bean’s. It’s clean and simple.
We didn’t keep records back then, but the idea began to take off. Folks would fax me or call when they took something in. It’s food for the spirit and comfort for my conscience.
In April 1995, the Garden Writers Association of America(GWAA) held their annual meeting in Anchorage and after learning our program, Plant a Row for Bean’s became Plant a Row For The Hungry. The idea then was to have every member write or talk about planting a row for the hungry, which brought the program to national attention.
As more and more people participated, new variations cropped up. Many companies gave free seeds to customers and displayed the logo for the program. Donations poured in. It was then that I could really stop feeling guilty.
4. The underlined word “swindlers” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. policemen B. writers C. cheaters D. beggars
5. Why did the author think he assumed the worst of a fellow human being
A. Because he didn’t show fair respect to a beggar treating him badly.
B. Because he could have helped a hungry man but he passed by.
C. Because he believed that no people begged because of real hunger.
D. Because he thought that charity work was the government’s duty.
6. How did the author make up for what he had done
A. He set up a local kitchen to help the poor.
B. He planted a row of vegetables for charity.
C. He called on people to donate money to the Bean’s.
D. He initiated the idea of Plant a row for Bean’s.
7. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage
A. The beggar gave up the first time he was turned down by the author.
B. The author invented the program inspired by the Anchorage Daily News.
C. GWAA expanded the program concept and made it nationwide in 1995.
D. The program was later taken over by some seeding companies.
C
A powerful earthquake hit Morocco on Friday night, killing over 2,500 people and causing huge damage over a large area. The quake was one of the most powerful ever recorded in Morocco. It’s also the country’s deadliest earthquake in over 60 years. So far, the earthquake is reported to have killed over 2,680 people. It has injured over 2,500 others. The earthquake was especially dangerous because it happened at night, when people were asleep in their homes.
Marrakesh is a big city that’s popular with tourists. Many of its modern buildings seem to have survived the earthquake but the old part of the city, Medina, was hit hard. It has buildings that are over 1,000 years old. Many of those buildings were demolished.
Outside of Marrakesh, the earthquake caused even more damage. In the Atlas Mountains, the earthquake’s center, there are many small villages, some of which were nearly destroyed.
Many of the people in the area live in simple houses made of mud bricks, which is a traditional way of building in Morocco. But it’s not strong enough to protect against earthquakes. Although the Moroccan government has laws that require buildings to be built more safely, these rules are often ignored.
Rescue workers have been working hard to save those affected by the quake. In larger cities, rescue efforts seem to be going well. But it has taken a lot longer for help to reach remote areas in the mountains. Many of these villages are difficult to get to. The earthquake caused landslides, blocking roads, and making these places even more difficult to reach. In some areas, phone and electrical service were also knocked out, leaving these places completely cut off. That means that the local people in some remote areas have had to deal with the situation on their own. In some areas, people have been digging through the broken stones or bricks with their hands, trying to find survivors. Many people are sleeping outside, unsure if their houses are safe.
Many outside countries have offered to help Morocco. Some countries have offered teams of experts; others have offered supplies.
8. What do we know about the earthquake in Morocco
A. It only killed 2,680 people. B. It occurred during the day.
C. It was the deadliest in recent decades. D. It injured less than 2,500 people.
9. What does the underlined word “demolished” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Destroyed. B. Decorated. C. Protected. D. Constructed.
10. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Necessary help from other countries for the quake-hit area.
B. The current serious situation faced by people in disaster areas.
C. Possible causes of the earthquake happening in Morocco.
D. Reasons why the earthquake caused so much damage in Morocco.
11. What can be learned from paragraph 5
A. Rescue workers in big cities are in short supply.
B. Villagers in the quake-hit area try to save themselves.
C Most of the houses in remote areas are reported safe.
D. Rescue workers can easily get in touch with mountain people.
D
The same area where the Wright brothers developed the first airplane will soon see electric planes that take off and land vertically (垂直地). The planes, called “flying taxis” will be produced under an agreement between the state of Ohio and Joby Aviation at Dayton International Airport.
Joby Aviation is a 14-year-old company that went public in 2021 and became the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) firm to receive a special kind of permission from the US Air Force. Its production efforts are supported by partnerships with Toyota, Delta Air Lines, Intel and Uber.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine told The Associated Press, “When you’re talking about air taxis, that’s the future.”
Developers say the planes are nearing the day when they will provide a way to move individual people or small groups from the top of buildings and parking spaces to their destinations.
Around the world, eVTOL. aircrafts or flying taxis are becoming more common. Still, questions remain about noise levels and charging demands.
Engineers designed Joby’s production aircraft to transport a pilot and four passengers at the speed of up to 321.87 kilometers per hour. The aircraft can cover a distance of up to 160. 93 kilometers. It is a quiet machine that can barely be heard in most cities, the company said. The plan is to place them in aerial ride sharing networks beginning in 2025.
The $500 million project is supported by up to $325 million in payments from the state of Ohio. With the money, Joby plans to build an Ohio facility capable of delivering up to 500 aircrafts a year and creating 2,000 jobs. The US Department of Energy has invited Joby to apply for a loan to support the development of the facility as a clean energy project.
cBen Bevirt told the AP that the company chose Ohio after a large and competitive search. Ohio’s financial deal was not the largest, but the chance to bring the operation to the birthplace of aviation — with a workforce experienced in the field — led to the deal, he said.
12. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2
A. Summarize the previous paragraph. B. Provide some advice for the readers.
C. Add some background information. D. Introduce a new topic for discussion.
13. What is Mike DeWine’s attitude toward air taxis
A. Doubtful. B. Unconcerned. C. Unclear. D. Positive.
14. What is an advantage of Joby Aviation’s flying taxi
A. It hardly makes any noise. B. It doesn’t need to be charged.
C. It carries at most 6 passengers. D. It covers a distance of 321.87km.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The Life of the Wright Brothers B. Flying Taxis to be Made in Ohio
C. A Competitive Future for Aircrafts D. The Development of Joby Aviation
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。
We all know how emotionally taxing being a college student can be with difficult assignments, hundreds of pages of reading and challenging tests. ____16____ Here are some strategies helpful for you.
●Recognize sad feeling moments as a must. Maybe you just find out that you get a bad grade in a test, or that you have a stressful presentation you need to start. ____17____ When you’re really upset about something, you’re not in the right mindset to do homework. You’d better calm down before attempting anything else.
●See stress as part of the college experience and relax yourself properly. When feeling stressed out, you can try giving yourself a 15-minute break between assignments to do what you like-watching videos, going for a walk, etc. If you have multiple classes that day, you can try taking the scenic route to class and enjoy the fresh air. ____18____
●Remind yourself that you’re just a human. This is hard but necessary. If you’re mentally incapable of attending that class, let the professor know that you can’t go. If you’re struggling but you have lots of assignments, see if you can get extensions or attend office hours to get help so you can feel less stressed. ____19____ So don’t push your sanity (理智) beyond its limits.
●____20____ We have multiple places on campus for you to reach out. Don’t feel embarrassed about it. College life can be full of many things, and it’s completely normal to find yourself completely overwhelmed. But you have resources. There are lots of trusted people very willing to help you!
A Look for good places.
B. Remember to ask for help.
C. As a person, you can take only so much.
D. It helps to keep you healthy and energetic.
E. It’s hard to balance college life and emotional well-being.
F. Regardless of your reasons, it’s okay to give yourself a break.
G. Doing something you enjoy between work intervals can really help.
第二部分 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。
28-year-old Jermaine Scott set up in business as a barber in Madison. Tennessee, about a year ago. He gradually noted the kids were ___21___ to tablets and cellphones when they came to the barbershop. It was ___22___ to cut their hair when they were focused on those. That led to the ___23___ of Scott’s “Barbershop Books Day” when kids could come and get a ___24___ haircut. What was required They had to ___25___ a book while they got it.
He created “Barbershop Books Day” to help not only the kids, but also the parents. Madison has many low-income families and many are focused on just keeping their ___26___ on. For people in this community, $ 15 for a haircut per kid is not easy to ___27___ so in some way a reduction in the price can ___28___.
Scott began his initiative (倡议) by ___29___ five library books and putting them near his chair. Book ___30___ began pouring in when a local news station got ___31___ of what he was doing. Scott plans on taking his initiative a step further by ___32___ his “Barbershop Books Day” to an “Ice Breaker Book Tour” where he ___33___ to get kids excited to learn while also giving them ___34___ role models through motivational speakers. Scott said, “If I step outside my comfort zone and tell them school is cool, ___35___ it will guide them in the right direction.”
21. A. adapted B. reduced C. glued D. accustomed
22. A. safe B. hard C. possible D. pleasant
23. A. advertisement B. support C. celebration D. birth
24. A. satisfied B. discounted C. free D. thorough
25. A. borrow B. purchase C. read D. choose
26. A. hands B. hair C. shirt D. lights
27. A. overlook B. afford C. believe D. decline
28. A. arise B. compensate C. count D. progress
29. A. stealing B. buying C. donating D. borrowing
30. A. contents B. titles C. orders D. donations
31. A. wind B. hold C. sight D. chance
32. A. expanding B. applying C. comparing D. adding
33. A. agrees B. intends C. deserves D. proves
34. A. typical B. classic C. positive D. alternative
35. A. generally B. certainly C. accordingly D. hopefully
第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填 入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
In the near future, the world's top chefs may be using knives made from wood. This may seem impossible, but materials scientists ____36____(create) a wooden knife that is three times sharper than the stainless steel knives we use for dinner. Researcher Teng Li said wooden knives would enter the list of wooden utensils items currently ____37____(find) in kitchens across the world. He said: "In our kitchen, we have many wooden things that we use for a very long time, like a cutting board, chopsticks, ____38____ a rolling pin. These new knives can also ____39____ (use) many times if you sharpen them and perform ____40____the same regular upkeep."
____41____ (tradition), knives have been made of steel. The scientists improved the strength of the wood in their knives ____42____ increasing the cellulose (纤维素) it contains. Cellulose is the most important part of wood. It has a ____43____ (high) ratio of strength to density (密度) than most steel materials. Teng Li said the new cutting material is hardened to the extent that it can effortlessly slice through the toughest steak. There is an ____44____ (add) advantage of wooden knives - they are environmentally friendly. They could end our ______45______(depend) on plastic materials. The scientists have also developed wooden nails, which could be a great help to the building industry as they will not rust and weaken like conventional nails.
第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假设你是红星中学学生会主席李华，你校交换生Jim 在给你的 email 中提到他对学生会组织的活动感兴趣，并希望你给他提供一项适合他参加的活动。请你给Jim 回邮件，内容包括：
1.活动名称及意图；
2.活动具体安排；
3.邀请他参加。
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据具体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。
It was my birthday that day, and my grandfather gave me a gift—a piggy bank. It had an opening through which one could put money in, but the opening was not big enough to reach in and get the money out. The only way to get the money was to break the piggy hank open. My grandfather explained that was the whole idea. And he added. “The piggy bank would help save your money so that, at the end of the year, you might have enough for that bike you dreamed about.” He asked if I would put some of the money he gave me into the piggy bank. I agreed immediately and promised sincerely, “I wouldn’t break it open until I could afford my dream bike.”
Whenever my grandfather gave me some pocket money, he would say, “This is for spending. But you can save some and put it in the piggy bank if you want to save it up.” When he gave me larger amounts, it was clear for me to save the extra money in the piggy bank. For some time, this worked fine. I loved shaking the piggy hank and hearing the sound of the coins. As it became heavier, I grew more excited, dreaming about buying my new bike, and all the adventures I could have on it.
Whenever I wanted to take some money from the piggy bank to buy delicious ice-creams or beautiful presents. I would imagine riding my bike on the street, and thinking of that, my thoughts about buying those things went away. So for almost three years. I had only put money into the piggy hank without taking any out. I thought I wouldn’t break my piggy hank for anything. Bat one day something unexpected happened. I saw a piece of news on the television that a serious earthquake had happened in a nearby province. As many houses were destroyed, a lot of children became homeless. Seeing their shabby clothes and crying faces. I was sleepless that night. Staring at my piggy bank. I was thinking about what I could do with it.
注意：
1．续写词数应为50左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The next morning. I took out my piggy bank and shook it.
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Hearing the noise. my grandfather came over.
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阳江市黄冈实验学校2023-2024学年度第一学期12月调研二
高二英语
考试时长：120分钟 试卷满分：120分
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。需改动用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分 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
Traveling by train can be a romantic way to see the world. Here are some fantastic train trips to add to your travel bucket list.
Qinghai-Tibet Railway
Where it goes: Xining to Lhasa
How long it takes: 20 hours and 55 minutes
Why not start with the world’s highest train ride The gorgeous 1,215-mile journey only makes seven stops as it passes through four different biological community. Booking between April and November bodes for better weather, though the stunning views of grasslands, wetlands, mountains and deserts are always breathtaking.
Eurostar
Where it goes: London to/ from Paris
How long it takes: Two hours and 15 minutes
Eurostar is a popular way for folks to get from London to Paris, but it has another draw that makes it a great bucket-list train trip. For 20 minutes, you’ll actually be riding 150 feet underwater through the famed English Channel. Trains leave from St. Pancras/King’s Cross in London and arrive in Gare du Nord [ in Paris].
Orient Express
Where it goes: Paris to Istanbul ( original route)
The Orient Express is one of the most famous train journeys in history, with movies and murder- mystery novels undoubtedly adding to its mystery and fascination. You can still ride its original route — all of which is included in a Eurail Global Pass.
Trans-Siberian Railway
Where it goes: Moscow to Vladivostok
How long it takes: Seven days
The Trans-Siberian Railway is another historically famous railroad that should be on your bucket list. It’s also the world’s longest continuous railway, clocking in at 5,772 miles from Moscow to Vladivostok, Russia. Along the way, you’ll pass through eight times zones and have plenty of time to see the beautiful Russian countryside.
1. What features Qinghai-Tibet Railway
A. The height of the train ride. B. The top-speed travel time.
C. The overall length of the railway. D. The varied zones along the route.
2. What is the most special about Eurostar
A. The original ride route to Paris.
B. Passing underwater through the English Channel.
C. Running from English Channel to Gare du Nord.
D. Diverse entertainments of murder-mystery movies.
3. Which route allows you to admire the beautiful Russian countryside
A. Eurostar. B. Orient Express.
C. Trans- Siberian Railway. D. Qinghai-Tibet Railway.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是应用文。文章介绍了四条火车之旅路线。
【详解】1.细节理解题。根据Qinghai-Tibet Railway部分中的“Why not start with the world’s highest train ride ”(为什么不从世界上最高的火车之旅开始呢？)可知，青藏铁路是世界上海拔最高的火车路线。故选A。
2.细节理解题。根据Eurostar部分中的“For 20 minutes, you’ll actually be riding 150 feet underwater through the famed English Channel.”(20分钟内，你将在水下150英尺，穿过著名的英吉利海峡。)可知，Eurostar旅程的最特别之处是你将在水下150英尺穿过著名的英吉利海峡。故选B。
3.细节理解题。根据Trans-Siberian Railway部分中的“Along the way, you’ll pass through eight times zones and have plenty of time to see the beautiful Russian countryside.”(一路上，你会经过8个时区，有足够的时间欣赏美丽的俄罗斯乡村。)可知，Trans-Siberian Railway旅程可以让你欣赏沿途美丽的俄罗斯乡村风光。故选C。
B
It was a cold night in Washington, D.C., and I was heading back to the hotel when a man approached me. He asked if I would give him some money so he could get something to eat. I’d read the signs: “Don’t give money to beggars as most of them are swindlers.” So I shook my head and kept walking.
I wasn’t prepared for a reply, but with no hesitation, he followed me and said, “I really am homeless and I really am hungry! You can come with me and watch me eat!” But I kept on walking.
The incident kept bothering me for the rest of the week. I had money in my pocket and it wouldn’t have killed me to hand over a dollar or two even if he hadn’t been a real beggar. On a freezing cold night, no less, I assumed the worst of a fellow human being.
Flying back to Anchorage, I couldn’t help thinking of him. I tried to reason my failure to help by supposing government agencies, churches and charities were there to feed him. Besides, you’re not supposed to give money to beggars.
Somewhere over Seattle, I started to write my weekly garden column for The Anchorage Daily News. Out of the blue, I came up with an idea. Bean’s Cafe, a local charity service kitchen, feeds hundreds of hungry local people every day. Why not try to get all my readers to plant one row of vegetables or flowers in their gardens for Bean’s Plant a row for Bean’s. It’s clean and simple.
We didn’t keep records back then, but the idea began to take off. Folks would fax me or call when they took something in. It’s food for the spirit and comfort for my conscience.
In April 1995, the Garden Writers Association of America(GWAA) held their annual meeting in Anchorage and after learning our program, Plant a Row for Bean’s became Plant a Row For The Hungry. The idea then was to have every member write or talk about planting a row for the hungry, which brought the program to national attention.
As more and more people participated, new variations cropped up. Many companies gave free seeds to customers and displayed the logo for the program. Donations poured in. It was then that I could really stop feeling guilty.
4. The underlined word “swindlers” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. policemen B. writers C. cheaters D. beggars
5. Why did the author think he assumed the worst of a fellow human being
A. Because he didn’t show fair respect to a beggar treating him badly.
B. Because he could have helped a hungry man but he passed by.
C. Because he believed that no people begged because of real hunger.
D. Because he thought that charity work was the government’s duty.
6. How did the author make up for what he had done
A. He set up a local kitchen to help the poor.
B. He planted a row of vegetables for charity.
C. He called on people to donate money to the Bean’s.
D. He initiated the idea of Plant a row for Bean’s.
7. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage
A. The beggar gave up the first time he was turned down by the author.
B. The author invented the program inspired by the Anchorage Daily News.
C. GWAA expanded the program concept and made it nationwide in 1995.
D. The program was later taken over by some seeding companies.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者在一次拒绝一个乞讨者的请求后，内心难安，非常愧疚。利用自己在报社的工作，写了一篇专栏鼓励所有读者在自家花园里种植一排豆子，去帮助那些挨饿的邻居。
【4题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第一段“I’d read the signs: “Don’t give money to beggars as most of them are swindlers（我看到标语上写着:“不要给乞丐钱，因为他们大多数都是swindlers）”可知，作者径直走开没有帮助那个乞讨者，因为认为他们是骗子。cheaters是近义词。故选C。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“So I shook my head and kept walking.（于是我摇了摇头，继续往前走。）”以及第三段“The incident kept bothering me for the rest of the week. I had money in my pocket and it wouldn’t have killed me to hand over a dollar or two even if he hadn’t been a real beggar. On a freezing cold night, no less, I assumed the worst of a fellow human being.（这个星期剩下的时间里，这件事一直困扰着我。我口袋里有钱，即使他不是一个真正的乞丐，给他一两美元也不会要我的命。在一个寒冷的夜晚，我把一个人往最坏的方面想。）”可知，作者认为他假设了一个人类同伴最坏的一面是因为他本可以帮助一个饥饿的人，但他却走开了。故选B。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“Out of the blue, I came up with an idea. Bean’s Cafe, a local charity service kitchen, feeds hundreds of hungry local people every day. Why not try to get all my readers to plant one row of vegetables or flowers in their gardens for Bean’s Plant a row for Bean’s. It’s clean and simple. （突然间，我想到了一个主意。Bean ’s Cafe是当地一家慈善服务厨房，每天为数百名饥饿的当地人提供食物。为什么不试着让我所有的读者在他们的花园里为Bean种植一排蔬菜或鲜花呢 种一排豆子。它干净而简单。）”可知，作者提出了“为豆子种植一排”的想法来弥补他所做的事。故选D。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“In April 1995, the Garden Writers Association of America(GWAA) held their annual meeting in Anchorage and after learning our program, Plant a Row for Bean’s became Plant a Row For The Hungry. The idea then was to have every member write or talk about planting a row for the hungry, which brought the program to national attention.（1995年4月，美国园艺作家协会(GWAA)在安克雷奇召开了年度会议，在学习了我们的项目后，“为豆子种一排”变成了“为饥饿者种一排”。当时的想法是让每个成员都写或谈论为饥饿的人种植一排，这使该计划引起了全国的关注。）”可知，1995年，GWAA扩大了该计划的概念，并将其推广到全国。故选C。
C
A powerful earthquake hit Morocco on Friday night, killing over 2,500 people and causing huge damage over a large area. The quake was one of the most powerful ever recorded in Morocco. It’s also the country’s deadliest earthquake in over 60 years. So far, the earthquake is reported to have killed over 2,680 people. It has injured over 2,500 others. The earthquake was especially dangerous because it happened at night, when people were asleep in their homes.
Marrakesh is a big city that’s popular with tourists. Many of its modern buildings seem to have survived the earthquake but the old part of the city, Medina, was hit hard. It has buildings that are over 1,000 years old. Many of those buildings were demolished.
Outside of Marrakesh, the earthquake caused even more damage. In the Atlas Mountains, the earthquake’s center, there are many small villages, some of which were nearly destroyed.
Many of the people in the area live in simple houses made of mud bricks, which is a traditional way of building in Morocco. But it’s not strong enough to protect against earthquakes. Although the Moroccan government has laws that require buildings to be built more safely, these rules are often ignored.
Rescue workers have been working hard to save those affected by the quake. In larger cities, rescue efforts seem to be going well. But it has taken a lot longer for help to reach remote areas in the mountains. Many of these villages are difficult to get to. The earthquake caused landslides, blocking roads, and making these places even more difficult to reach. In some areas, phone and electrical service were also knocked out, leaving these places completely cut off. That means that the local people in some remote areas have had to deal with the situation on their own. In some areas, people have been digging through the broken stones or bricks with their hands, trying to find survivors. Many people are sleeping outside, unsure if their houses are safe.
Many outside countries have offered to help Morocco. Some countries have offered teams of experts; others have offered supplies.
8. What do we know about the earthquake in Morocco
A. It only killed 2,680 people. B. It occurred during the day.
C. It was the deadliest in recent decades. D. It injured less than 2,500 people.
9. What does the underlined word “demolished” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Destroyed. B. Decorated. C. Protected. D. Constructed.
10. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Necessary help from other countries for the quake-hit area.
B. The current serious situation faced by people in disaster areas.
C. Possible causes of the earthquake happening in Morocco.
D. Reasons why the earthquake caused so much damage in Morocco.
11. What can be learned from paragraph 5
A. Rescue workers in big cities are in short supply.
B. Villagers in the quake-hit area try to save themselves.
C Most of the houses in remote areas are reported safe.
D. Rescue workers can easily get in touch with mountain people.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻稿。文章讲述周五晚上，摩洛哥发生强烈地震，造成2500多人死亡，大片地区遭受巨大破坏。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“It’s also the country’s deadliest earthquake in over 60 years. (这也是该国60多年来最致命的地震。)”可知，摩洛哥这次的地震是该国近几十年来最致命的一次。故选C项。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线词的句子“But the old part of the city, Medina, was hit hard. It has buildings that are over 1,000 years old. Many of those buildings were demolished. (但城市的老城区Medina受到了沉重的打击。它有超过1000年历史的建筑。其中许多建筑被 了。)”可推断，画线词应表示“摧毁”的意思，和destroyed意思最接近。故选A项。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“Many of the people in the area live in simple houses made of mud bricks, which is a traditional way of building in Morocco. But it’s not strong enough to protect against earthquakes. (这个地区的许多人住在用泥砖建造的简陋的房子里。这是摩洛哥的传统建筑方式。但它的强度不足以抵御地震。)”以及下文可推断，本段主要讲的是地震在摩洛哥造成如此大破坏的原因。故选D项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“In some areas, people have been digging through the broken stones or bricks with their hands, trying to find survivors. (在一些地区，人们一直在用手在碎石或砖块中挖掘，试图找到幸存者。)”可推断，地震灾区的村民试图自救。故选B项。
D
The same area where the Wright brothers developed the first airplane will soon see electric planes that take off and land vertically (垂直地). The planes, called “flying taxis” will be produced under an agreement between the state of Ohio and Joby Aviation at Dayton International Airport.
Joby Aviation is a 14-year-old company that went public in 2021 and became the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) firm to receive a special kind of permission from the US Air Force. Its production efforts are supported by partnerships with Toyota, Delta Air Lines, Intel and Uber.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine told The Associated Press, “When you’re talking about air taxis, that’s the future.”
Developers say the planes are nearing the day when they will provide a way to move individual people or small groups from the top of buildings and parking spaces to their destinations.
Around the world, eVTOL. aircrafts or flying taxis are becoming more common. Still, questions remain about noise levels and charging demands.
Engineers designed Joby’s production aircraft to transport a pilot and four passengers at the speed of up to 321.87 kilometers per hour. The aircraft can cover a distance of up to 160. 93 kilometers. It is a quiet machine that can barely be heard in most cities, the company said. The plan is to place them in aerial ride sharing networks beginning in 2025.
The $500 million project is supported by up to $325 million in payments from the state of Ohio. With the money, Joby plans to build an Ohio facility capable of delivering up to 500 aircrafts a year and creating 2,000 jobs. The US Department of Energy has invited Joby to apply for a loan to support the development of the facility as a clean energy project.
cBen Bevirt told the AP that the company chose Ohio after a large and competitive search. Ohio’s financial deal was not the largest, but the chance to bring the operation to the birthplace of aviation — with a workforce experienced in the field — led to the deal, he said.
12. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2
A. Summarize the previous paragraph. B. Provide some advice for the readers.
C. Add some background information. D. Introduce a new topic for discussion.
13. What is Mike DeWine’s attitude toward air taxis
A. Doubtful. B. Unconcerned. C. Unclear. D. Positive.
14. What is an advantage of Joby Aviation’s flying taxi
A. It hardly makes any noise. B. It doesn’t need to be charged.
C. It carries at most 6 passengers. D. It covers a distance of 321.87km.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The Life of the Wright Brothers B. Flying Taxis to be Made in Ohio
C. A Competitive Future for Aircrafts D. The Development of Joby Aviation
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. A 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要介绍俄亥俄州与Joby Aviation签署协议，将在莱特兄弟发明第一架飞机的地方生产“飞行出租车”——垂直起降的电动飞机。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“The same area where the Wright brothers developed the first airplane will soon see electric planes that take off and land vertically (垂直地). The planes, called ‘flying taxis’ will be produced under an agreement between the state of Ohio and Joby Aviation at Dayton International Airport.(在莱特兄弟发明第一架飞机的同一地区，很快就会看到垂直起降的电动飞机。这种飞机被称为‘飞行出租车’，将根据俄亥俄州和Joby航空公司在代顿国际机场达成的协议生产。)”可知，被称为‘飞行出租车’的垂直起降电动飞机将根据俄亥俄州和Joby航空公司在代顿国际机场达成的协议生产；第二段“Joby Aviation is a 14-year-old company that went public in 2021 and became the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) firm to receive a special kind of permission from the US Air Force. Its production efforts are supported by partnerships with Toyota, Delta Air Lines, Intel and Uber.(Joby Aviation是一家有14年历史的公司，于2021年上市，成为第一家获得美国空军特殊许可的电动垂直起降（eVTOL）公司。它的生产努力得到了丰田、达美航空、英特尔和优步的合作支持。)”给读者介绍了第一段中所提到的Joby Aviation（Joby航空公司）；由此可知，在第二段中作者增添了一些背景知识。故选C。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Ohio Governor Mike DeWine told The Associated Press, ‘When you’re talking about air taxis, that’s the future.’(俄亥俄州州长迈克·德温告诉美联社，‘当你谈论空中出租车时，这就是未来。’)”，可知，迈克·德温（Mike DeWine）认为未来空中出租车有着很好的发展前景；由此可推断，Mike DeWine 对飞行出租车持肯定态度。故选D。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段中“It is a quiet machine that can barely be heard in most cities, the company said. (该公司表示，这是一款安静的机器，在大多数城市几乎听不到声音。)”可知，Joby Aviation公司生产的飞行出租车的一个优势是几乎没有噪音。故选A。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“The same area where the Wright brothers developed the first airplane will soon see electric planes that take off and land vertically (垂直地). The planes, called ‘flying taxis‘ will be produced under an agreement between the state of Ohio and Joby Aviation at Dayton International Airport.(在莱特兄弟发明第一架飞机的同一地区，很快就会看到垂直起降的电动飞机。这些被称为‘飞行出租车’的飞机将根据俄亥俄州和Joby航空公司在代顿国际机场达成的协议生产。)”以及下文内容可知本文主要讲的是俄亥俄州与Joby Aviation签署协议，将在莱特兄弟家乡生产“飞行出租车”；由此可知，B选项“Flying Taxis to be Made in Ohio(俄亥俄州将制造飞行出租车)”能够概括本文主旨，适合作为最佳标题。故选B。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
We all know how emotionally taxing being a college student can be with difficult assignments, hundreds of pages of reading and challenging tests. ____16____ Here are some strategies helpful for you.
●Recognize sad feeling moments as a must. Maybe you just find out that you get a bad grade in a test, or that you have a stressful presentation you need to start. ____17____ When you’re really upset about something, you’re not in the right mindset to do homework. You’d better calm down before attempting anything else.
●See stress as part of the college experience and relax yourself properly. When feeling stressed out, you can try giving yourself a 15-minute break between assignments to do what you like-watching videos, going for a walk, etc. If you have multiple classes that day, you can try taking the scenic route to class and enjoy the fresh air. ____18____
●Remind yourself that you’re just a human. This is hard but necessary. If you’re mentally incapable of attending that class, let the professor know that you can’t go. If you’re struggling but you have lots of assignments, see if you can get extensions or attend office hours to get help so you can feel less stressed. ____19____ So don’t push your sanity (理智) beyond its limits.
●____20____ We have multiple places on campus for you to reach out. Don’t feel embarrassed about it. College life can be full of many things, and it’s completely normal to find yourself completely overwhelmed. But you have resources. There are lots of trusted people very willing to help you!
A Look for good places.
B. Remember to ask for help.
C. As a person, you can take only so much.
D. It helps to keep you healthy and energetic.
E. It’s hard to balance college life and emotional well-being.
F. Regardless of your reasons, it’s okay to give yourself a break.
G. Doing something you enjoy between work intervals can really help.
【答案】16. E 17. F 18. G 19. C 20. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，就当代大学生怎样调节学习压力和保持情感健康的问题提出了几条有益的建议。
【16题详解】
根据上文“We all know how emotionally taxing being a college student can be with difficult assignments, hundreds of pages of reading and challenging tests.(我们都知道，作为一名大学生，面对困难的作业、数百页的阅读和具有挑战性的考试，情绪上是多么费力)”可知，上文提到了情绪费力以及学业困难，本句总结上文：很难平衡大学生活和情感健康。故E选项“很难平衡大学生活和情感健康”符合语境，故选E。
【17题详解】
根据后文“When you’re really upset about something, you’re not in the right mindset to do homework. You’d better calm down before attempting anything else.(当你真的为某件事心烦意乱时，你就没有正确的心态去做作业。你最好先冷静下来再做别的事)”可知，后文提到了先冷静下来再做别的事情，即建议先休息。故F选项“不管你的理由是什么，让自己休息一下是可以的”符合语境，故选F。
【18题详解】
根据上文“●See stress as part of the college experience and relax yourself properly. When feeling stressed out, you can try giving yourself a 15-minute break between assignments to do what you like—watching videos, going for a walk, etc. If you have multiple classes that day, you can try taking the scenic route to class and enjoy the fresh air.( ●将压力视为大学生活的一部分，适当放松自己。当你感到压力很大的时候，你可以试着在作业之间给自己15分钟的休息时间，做你喜欢做的事情——看视频、散步等等。如果那天你有多节课，你可以尝试走风景优美的路线去上课，呼吸新鲜空气)”可知，上文提到了“15分钟的休息时间，做你喜欢做的事情”，上文do what you like对应G选项中Doing something you enjoy。故G选项“在工作间隙做一些你喜欢的事情真的很有帮助”符合语境，故选G。
【19题详解】
根据上文“●Remind yourself that you’re just a human. This is hard but necessary. If you’re mentally incapable of attending that class, let the professor know that you can’t go. If you’re struggling but you have lots of assignments, see if you can get extensions or attend office hours to get help so you can feel less stressed. (●提醒自己，你只是个普通人。这很难，但却是必要的。如果你精神上不能参加那门课，让教授知道你不能去。如果你正在挣扎，但你有很多任务，看看你是否可以延长或参加办公时间寻求帮助，这样你就可以减轻压力)”可知，本段主要说明了不要勉强自己，自己只是个普通人，C选项中As a person呼应上文you’re just a human，故C选项“作为一个人，你只能接受这么多”符合语境，故选C。
【20题详解】
根据后文“We have multiple places on campus for you to reach out. Don’t feel embarrassed about it. College life can be full of many things, and it’s completely normal to find yourself completely overwhelmed. But you have resources. There are lots of trusted people very willing to help you!(我们校园里有很多地方供你选择。不要为此感到尴尬。大学生活充满了很多事情，发现自己完全不知所措是很正常的。但你有资源。有很多值得信赖的人非常愿意帮助你！)”可知，下文中的reach out和 willing to help you可知，该段主要讲的是，你可以寻求他人的帮助，故B选项“记得寻求帮助”符合语境，故选B。
第二部分 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。
28-year-old Jermaine Scott set up in business as a barber in Madison. Tennessee, about a year ago. He gradually noted the kids were ___21___ to tablets and cellphones when they came to the barbershop. It was ___22___ to cut their hair when they were focused on those. That led to the ___23___ of Scott’s “Barbershop Books Day” when kids could come and get a ___24___ haircut. What was required They had to ___25___ a book while they got it.
He created “Barbershop Books Day” to help not only the kids, but also the parents. Madison has many low-income families and many are focused on just keeping their ___26___ on. For people in this community, $ 15 for a haircut per kid is not easy to ___27___ so in some way a reduction in the price can ___28___.
Scott began his initiative (倡议) by ___29___ five library books and putting them near his chair. Book ___30___ began pouring in when a local news station got ___31___ of what he was doing. Scott plans on taking his initiative a step further by ___32___ his “Barbershop Books Day” to an “Ice Breaker Book Tour” where he ___33___ to get kids excited to learn while also giving them ___34___ role models through motivational speakers. Scott said, “If I step outside my comfort zone and tell them school is cool, ___35___ it will guide them in the right direction.”
21. A. adapted B. reduced C. glued D. accustomed
22. A. safe B. hard C. possible D. pleasant
23. A. advertisement B. support C. celebration D. birth
24. A. satisfied B. discounted C. free D. thorough
25. A. borrow B. purchase C. read D. choose
26. A. hands B. hair C. shirt D. lights
27. A. overlook B. afford C. believe D. decline
28. A. arise B. compensate C. count D. progress
29. A. stealing B. buying C. donating D. borrowing
30. A. contents B. titles C. orders D. donations
31. A. wind B. hold C. sight D. chance
32. A. expanding B. applying C. comparing D. adding
33. A. agrees B. intends C. deserves D. proves
34. A. typical B. classic C. positive D. alternative
35. A. generally B. certainly C. accordingly D. hopefully
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. D 31. A 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要记叙了28岁的Jermaine Scott在麦迪逊市通过为孩子打折理发的方式，来帮助孩子学习和远离电子设备。他的行为得到了电台报道，书籍捐赠开始大量涌入，他也打算将计划扩大，希望这能引导孩子们走向正确的方向。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他逐渐注意到，当孩子们来到理发店时，他们粘在平板电脑和手机上。A. adapted改编；B. reduced减少；C. glued粘住；D. accustomed使习惯于。结合后文to tablets and cellphones可知这些来理发的孩子，专注于平板电脑和手机，好像粘在上面一样。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当他们专注于这些时，很难给他们理发。A. safe安全的；B. hard困难的；C. possible可能的；D. pleasant令人愉快的。结合后文to cut their hair when they were focused on those可知当这些孩子专注于这些电子设备时，理发变得很难。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这导致了Scott的“理发店图书日”的诞生，孩子们可以来这里享受打折理发。A. advertisement广告；B. support支持；C. celebration庆祝；D. birth诞生。结合后文of Scott's “Barbershop Books Day”可知Scott注意到孩子们专注于电子设备的情况，导致了Scott的“理发店图书日”的诞生。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这导致了Scott的“理发店图书日”的诞生，孩子们可以来这里享受打折理发。A. satisfied满意的；B. discounted已折扣的；C. free自由的；D. thorough彻底的。根据后文in some way a reduction in the price可知孩子可以享受打折理发。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们必须在获得打折理发时，读一本书。A. borrow借；B. purchase购买；C. read阅读；D. choose选择。根据后文a book可知是指读书。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：麦迪逊市有许多低收入家庭，许多家庭的注意力都集中在维持家庭运转上。A. hands手；B. hair头发；C. shirt衬衫；D. lights光线，灯光。根据上文Madison has many low-income families and many are focused on just keeping their可知麦迪逊市有许多低收入家庭，许多家庭的注意力都集中在维持家庭运转上。此处keep lights on可以理解为让家庭继续运转。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：对这个社区的人来说，每个孩子理发15美元不是一件容易的事，所以从某种程度上说，价格的降低也是很重要的。A. overlook忽视；B. afford买得起；C. believe相信；D. decline下降。上文提到麦迪逊市有许多低收入家庭，所以要付得起每个孩子理发的15美元也不是件容易的事情。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：对这个社区的人来说，每个孩子理发15美元不是一件容易的事，所以从某种程度上说，价格的降低也是很重要的。A. arise上升；B. compensate补偿；C. count重要；D. progress前进。因为家庭不富裕，所以理发能获得打折价也很重要。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Scott从图书馆借了五本书，把它们放在椅子旁边，开始了他的行动。A. stealing偷窃；B. buying购买；C. donating捐赠；D. borrowing借。根据后文five library books可知书是从图书馆借的。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当地一家新闻电台得知他的行为后，书籍捐赠开始大量涌入。A. contents目录；B. titles标题；C. orders订单；D. donations捐赠。根据后文began pouring in when a local news station got可知新闻电台报道了他的行为，导致有很多书籍捐赠。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当地一家新闻电台得知他的行为后，书籍捐赠开始大量涌入。A. wind风；B. hold持有；C. sight视力；D. chance机会。根据后文of what he was doing可知电台得知了他的行为，短语get wind of“听到……的风声，得知”。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Scott计划将他的计划更进一步，将他的“理发店图书日”扩展为“打破僵局的图书之旅”，在那里他打算让孩子们兴奋地学习，同时通过励志演说家给他们树立积极的榜样。A. expanding扩大；B. applying申请；C. comparing比较；D. adding增加。结合后文his “Barbershop Books Day” to an “Ice Breaker Book Tour”可知是指将他的“理发店图书日”扩展为“打破僵局的图书之旅”。expand to“扩大到”。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Scott计划将他的计划更进一步，将他的“理发店图书日”扩展为“打破僵局的图书之旅”，在那里他打算让孩子们兴奋地学习，同时通过励志演说家给他们树立积极的榜样。A. agrees同意；B. intends打算；C. deserves值得；D. proves证明。结合后文to get kids excited to learn可知Scott打算让孩子们兴奋地学习。intend to“打算”。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Scott计划将他的计划更进一步，将他的“理发店图书日”扩展为“打破僵局的图书之旅”，在那里他打算让孩子们兴奋地学习，同时通过励志演说家给他们树立积极的榜样。A. typical典型的；B. classic经典的；C. positive积极的；D. alternative选择性的。根据后文motivational speakers可知是通过励志演说家给他们树立积极的榜样。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：Scott说:“如果我走出自己的舒适区，告诉他们学校很酷，希望这能引导他们走向正确的方向。”A. generally通常；B. certainly当然；C. accordingly因此；D. hopefully有希望的。根据后文it will guide them in the right direction.为一般将来时，可推知是指一种希望，希望这能引导他们走向正确的方向。故选D。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填 入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
In the near future, the world's top chefs may be using knives made from wood. This may seem impossible, but materials scientists ____36____(create) a wooden knife that is three times sharper than the stainless steel knives we use for dinner. Researcher Teng Li said wooden knives would enter the list of wooden utensils items currently ____37____(find) in kitchens across the world. He said: "In our kitchen, we have many wooden things that we use for a very long time, like a cutting board, chopsticks, ____38____ a rolling pin. These new knives can also ____39____ (use) many times if you sharpen them and perform ____40____the same regular upkeep."
____41____ (tradition), knives have been made of steel. The scientists improved the strength of the wood in their knives ____42____ increasing the cellulose (纤维素) it contains. Cellulose is the most important part of wood. It has a ____43____ (high) ratio of strength to density (密度) than most steel materials. Teng Li said the new cutting material is hardened to the extent that it can effortlessly slice through the toughest steak. There is an ____44____ (add) advantage of wooden knives - they are environmentally friendly. They could end our ______45______(depend) on plastic materials. The scientists have also developed wooden nails, which could be a great help to the building industry as they will not rust and weaken like conventional nails.
【答案】36. have created
37. found 38. or
39. be used
40. the 41. Traditionally
42. by 43. higher
44. added 45. dependence
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文，主要讲述了科学家创造发明出一种新型木质刀具。它和钢铁材质刀具一样锋利，可能会在不久的将来走进千家万户。
【36题详解】
考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：在不久的将来，世界顶级厨师可能会使用木质刀具。这听上去似乎是不可能的，但是材料科学家已经创造一种木刀，比我们用来做饭的不锈钢刀还要锋利三倍。由句意可知，材料科学家已经发明创造出这种锋利的木刀，强调动作已经完成对现在甚至将来产生影响（由原文可知，木刀可能取代金属刀具和更加环保），应使用现在完成时，且主语与谓语构成主动关系，主语scientists为复数，故填have created。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：研究人员李腾说，木刀将会进入目前世界各地厨房里常见的木制器皿清单。由句子结构可知，空格处动词提示词作后置定语修饰items，且find与其逻辑主语items为被动关系，应使用过去分词形式。故填found。
【38题详解】
考查连词。句意：他说：“在我们的厨房里，我们有很多用了很长时间的木制东西，比如砧板、筷子、或者擀面杖。根据句意可知，该句表示像砧板、筷子或者擀面杖中的任一一种用具，都用了好久。故填or。
【39题详解】
考查动词语态。句意：如果你磨制这些新型刀具并且对其进行定期保养，它们也可以被使用很多次。主语These new knives与谓语use之间为被动关系，应用被动语态，又因空格前有情态动词can，所以be动词应用原形 ，故填be used。
【40题详解】
考查冠词。句意：如果你磨制这些新型刀具并且对其进行定期保养，它们也可以被使用很多次。此处指代对上文提到的新型木质刀具进行定期保养，为特指，故填the。
【41题详解】
考查副词。句意：根据传统，刀具都是由钢铁制成。该处置于句首，应填写副词，修饰全句。故填Traditionally。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意：科学家通过增加木刀中含有纤维素来提升木刀材质的强度。根据句意可知，该处表示“通过；凭借”之意，应填写by与后面的doing sth构成方式状语，故填by。
【43题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意：它比大多数钢铁材料具有更高的强度与密度比例。由句中的than可知，该处应填写形容词比较级，对木刀与钢铁材质的刀具进行比较。故填higher。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：木质刀具还有一项额外的优点。由空格后的名词可知，该处空格处词作定语，add与其修饰的advantage为被动关系，故使用过去分词形式作。故填added。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意：它们可能会让我们彻底摆脱对塑料材料的依赖。由空格前的our可知，该处应填写名词，作宾语。故填dependence。
第二部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假设你是红星中学学生会主席李华，你校交换生Jim 在给你的 email 中提到他对学生会组织的活动感兴趣，并希望你给他提供一项适合他参加的活动。请你给Jim 回邮件，内容包括：
1.活动名称及意图；
2.活动具体安排；
3.邀请他参加。
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【答案】Dear Jim,
I am so happy to know that you are interested in the activities that the Students’ Union will organize
Next Saturday, there will be a field trip to the Olympic Forest Park. Students will be walking 5km there. We will meet at 8 at the gate of the park and start our walking. All students will wear the T-shirts with our special logo. At the end of the activity we will take a group picture.
I strongly recommend it. I believe it is good way to get close to nature, work out, have fun and promote the relationship. It will help you know more about your companions. What’s more, it is wonderful to exercise while enjoying the great view.
Please join us!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假设你是红星中学学生会主席李华，你校交换生Jim 在给你的 email 中提到他对学生会组织的活动感兴趣，并希望你给他提供一项适合他参加的活动。请你给Jim 回邮件。
【详解】1.词汇积累
拍照：take a picture→take a photo
提高：promote→improve
高兴的：happy→delighted
亲近：get close to→approach
2.句式拓展
同义句转化
原句：I believe it is good way to get close to nature, work out, have fun and promote the relationship. It will help you know more about your companions.
拓展句：I believe it is good way to get close to nature, work out, have fun and promote the relationship, which will help you know more about your companions.
【点睛】[高分句型1] I am so happy to know that you are interested in the activities that the Students’ Union will organize. (运用了结果状语从句)
[高分句型2] I believe it is good way to get close to nature, work out, have fun and promote the relationship. (运用了省略that的宾语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据具体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。
It was my birthday that day, and my grandfather gave me a gift—a piggy bank. It had an opening through which one could put money in, but the opening was not big enough to reach in and get the money out. The only way to get the money was to break the piggy hank open. My grandfather explained that was the whole idea. And he added. “The piggy bank would help save your money so that, at the end of the year, you might have enough for that bike you dreamed about.” He asked if I would put some of the money he gave me into the piggy bank. I agreed immediately and promised sincerely, “I wouldn’t break it open until I could afford my dream bike.”
Whenever my grandfather gave me some pocket money, he would say, “This is for spending. But you can save some and put it in the piggy bank if you want to save it up.” When he gave me larger amounts, it was clear for me to save the extra money in the piggy bank. For some time, this worked fine. I loved shaking the piggy hank and hearing the sound of the coins. As it became heavier, I grew more excited, dreaming about buying my new bike, and all the adventures I could have on it.
Whenever I wanted to take some money from the piggy bank to buy delicious ice-creams or beautiful presents. I would imagine riding my bike on the street, and thinking of that, my thoughts about buying those things went away. So for almost three years. I had only put money into the piggy hank without taking any out. I thought I wouldn’t break my piggy hank for anything. Bat one day something unexpected happened. I saw a piece of news on the television that a serious earthquake had happened in a nearby province. As many houses were destroyed, a lot of children became homeless. Seeing their shabby clothes and crying faces. I was sleepless that night. Staring at my piggy bank. I was thinking about what I could do with it.
注意：
1．续写词数应为50左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The next morning. I took out my piggy bank and shook it.
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Hearing the noise. my grandfather came over.
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【答案】参考范文：
The next morning, I took out my piggy bank and shook it. “There should be a lot of money in it. This is years of my savings,” I said to myself. I was about to break it and withdraw money when my mina came back to the bike I wanted to buy, and I hesitated. However, thinking of the look in the eyes of the children hoping for help in the earthquake, I grabbed the piggy bank and threw it to the ground. Suddenly, the piggy bank broke into pieces and the coins rolled all over the floor.
Hearing the noise, my grandfather came over. I explained to him what had happened. Having known my thought, he fondly touched my head and said, “Good boy, you did the right thing. Grandpa is proud of you.” He continued, “My dear grandson, you deserve that bicycle. As a bonus, let’s buy that bike together now.” “Thank you, Grandpa,” I was overwhelmed with happiness. From that day on, you would always see me riding my bike on the street, leaving my hearty laughter behind.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了爷爷送作者一个存钱罐，作者努力存钱，想要买自己心仪的自行车。当看到临近省份发生了地震的电视新闻后，作者决定把钱捐给地震灾区的孩子们的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“第二天早上，我拿出我的存钱罐，摇了摇。”可知，第一段可描写作者的最终决定，打破存钱罐，把钱捐给地震灾区的孩子们。
②由第二段首句内容“听到噪音，我爷爷走了过来。”可知，第二段可描写了解了事情的经过后，爷爷的反应。
2续写线索：犹豫——决定——解释——支持——奖励
3.词汇激活
行为类
①回来：come back to/return to
②.犹豫：hesitate/ hang back
情绪类
①.以……为骄傲：be proud of/take pride in
②.幸福：happiness/blessedness
【点睛】[高分句型1]. I was about to break it and withdraw money when my mina came back to the bike I wanted to buy, and I hesitated.（运用了be about to do when句型以及省略关系代词that的定语从句）
[高分句型2]. From that day on, you would always see me riding my bike on the street, leaving my hearty laughter behind.（运用了现在分词作状语）
高二英语
考试时长：100分钟 试卷满分：120分
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。需改动用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分 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
Traveling by train can be a romantic way to see the world. Here are some fantastic train trips to add to your travel bucket list.
Qinghai-Tibet Railway
Where it goes: Xining to Lhasa
How long it takes: 20 hours and 55 minutes
Why not start with the world’s highest train ride The gorgeous 1,215-mile journey only makes seven stops as it passes through four different biological community. Booking between April and November bodes for better weather, though the stunning views of grasslands, wetlands, mountains and deserts are always breathtaking.
Eurostar
Where it goes: London to/ from Paris
How long it takes: Two hours and 15 minutes
Eurostar is a popular way for folks to get from London to Paris, but it has another draw that makes it a great bucket-list train trip. For 20 minutes, you’ll actually be riding 150 feet underwater through the famed English Channel. Trains leave from St. Pancras/King’s Cross in London and arrive in Gare du Nord [ in Paris].
Orient Express
Where it goes: Paris to Istanbul ( original route)
The Orient Express is one of the most famous train journeys in history, with movies and murder- mystery novels undoubtedly adding to its mystery and fascination. You can still ride its original route — all of which is included in a Eurail Global Pass.
Trans-Siberian Railway
Where it goes: Moscow to Vladivostok
How long it takes: Seven days
The Trans-Siberian Railway is another historically famous railroad that should be on your bucket list. It’s also the world’s longest continuous railway, clocking in at 5,772 miles from Moscow to Vladivostok, Russia. Along the way, you’ll pass through eight times zones and have plenty of time to see the beautiful Russian countryside.
1. What features Qinghai-Tibet Railway
A. The height of the train ride. B. The top-speed travel time.
C. The overall length of the railway. D. The varied zones along the route.
2. What is the most special about Eurostar
A. The original ride route to Paris.
B. Passing underwater through the English Channel.
C. Running from English Channel to Gare du Nord.
D. Diverse entertainments of murder-mystery movies.
3. Which route allows you to admire the beautiful Russian countryside
A. Eurostar. B. Orient Express.
C. Trans- Siberian Railway. D. Qinghai-Tibet Railway.
B
It was a cold night in Washington, D.C., and I was heading back to the hotel when a man approached me. He asked if I would give him some money so he could get something to eat. I’d read the signs: “Don’t give money to beggars as most of them are swindlers.” So I shook my head and kept walking.
I wasn’t prepared for a reply, but with no hesitation, he followed me and said, “I really am homeless and I really am hungry! You can come with me and watch me eat!” But I kept on walking.
The incident kept bothering me for the rest of the week. I had money in my pocket and it wouldn’t have killed me to hand over a dollar or two even if he hadn’t been a real beggar. On a freezing cold night, no less, I assumed the worst of a fellow human being.
Flying back to Anchorage, I couldn’t help thinking of him. I tried to reason my failure to help by supposing government agencies, churches and charities were there to feed him. Besides, you’re not supposed to give money to beggars.
Somewhere over Seattle, I started to write my weekly garden column for The Anchorage Daily News. Out of the blue, I came up with an idea. Bean’s Cafe, a local charity service kitchen, feeds hundreds of hungry local people every day. Why not try to get all my readers to plant one row of vegetables or flowers in their gardens for Bean’s Plant a row for Bean’s. It’s clean and simple.
We didn’t keep records back then, but the idea began to take off. Folks would fax me or call when they took something in. It’s food for the spirit and comfort for my conscience.
In April 1995, the Garden Writers Association of America(GWAA) held their annual meeting in Anchorage and after learning our program, Plant a Row for Bean’s became Plant a Row For The Hungry. The idea then was to have every member write or talk about planting a row for the hungry, which brought the program to national attention.
As more and more people participated, new variations cropped up. Many companies gave free seeds to customers and displayed the logo for the program. Donations poured in. It was then that I could really stop feeling guilty.
4. The underlined word “swindlers” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. policemen B. writers C. cheaters D. beggars
5. Why did the author think he assumed the worst of a fellow human being
A. Because he didn’t show fair respect to a beggar treating him badly.
B. Because he could have helped a hungry man but he passed by.
C. Because he believed that no people begged because of real hunger.
D. Because he thought that charity work was the government’s duty.
6. How did the author make up for what he had done
A. He set up a local kitchen to help the poor.
B. He planted a row of vegetables for charity.
C. He called on people to donate money to the Bean’s.
D. He initiated the idea of Plant a row for Bean’s.
7. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage
A. The beggar gave up the first time he was turned down by the author.
B. The author invented the program inspired by the Anchorage Daily News.
C. GWAA expanded the program concept and made it nationwide in 1995.
D. The program was later taken over by some seeding companies.
C
A powerful earthquake hit Morocco on Friday night, killing over 2,500 people and causing huge damage over a large area. The quake was one of the most powerful ever recorded in Morocco. It’s also the country’s deadliest earthquake in over 60 years. So far, the earthquake is reported to have killed over 2,680 people. It has injured over 2,500 others. The earthquake was especially dangerous because it happened at night, when people were asleep in their homes.
Marrakesh is a big city that’s popular with tourists. Many of its modern buildings seem to have survived the earthquake but the old part of the city, Medina, was hit hard. It has buildings that are over 1,000 years old. Many of those buildings were demolished.
Outside of Marrakesh, the earthquake caused even more damage. In the Atlas Mountains, the earthquake’s center, there are many small villages, some of which were nearly destroyed.
Many of the people in the area live in simple houses made of mud bricks, which is a traditional way of building in Morocco. But it’s not strong enough to protect against earthquakes. Although the Moroccan government has laws that require buildings to be built more safely, these rules are often ignored.
Rescue workers have been working hard to save those affected by the quake. In larger cities, rescue efforts seem to be going well. But it has taken a lot longer for help to reach remote areas in the mountains. Many of these villages are difficult to get to. The earthquake caused landslides, blocking roads, and making these places even more difficult to reach. In some areas, phone and electrical service were also knocked out, leaving these places completely cut off. That means that the local people in some remote areas have had to deal with the situation on their own. In some areas, people have been digging through the broken stones or bricks with their hands, trying to find survivors. Many people are sleeping outside, unsure if their houses are safe.
Many outside countries have offered to help Morocco. Some countries have offered teams of experts; others have offered supplies.
8. What do we know about the earthquake in Morocco
A. It only killed 2,680 people. B. It occurred during the day.
C. It was the deadliest in recent decades. D. It injured less than 2,500 people.
9. What does the underlined word “demolished” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Destroyed. B. Decorated. C. Protected. D. Constructed.
10. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Necessary help from other countries for the quake-hit area.
B. The current serious situation faced by people in disaster areas.
C. Possible causes of the earthquake happening in Morocco.
D. Reasons why the earthquake caused so much damage in Morocco.
11. What can be learned from paragraph 5
A. Rescue workers in big cities are in short supply.
B. Villagers in the quake-hit area try to save themselves.
C Most of the houses in remote areas are reported safe.
D. Rescue workers can easily get in touch with mountain people.
D
The same area where the Wright brothers developed the first airplane will soon see electric planes that take off and land vertically (垂直地). The planes, called “flying taxis” will be produced under an agreement between the state of Ohio and Joby Aviation at Dayton International Airport.
Joby Aviation is a 14-year-old company that went public in 2021 and became the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) firm to receive a special kind of permission from the US Air Force. Its production efforts are supported by partnerships with Toyota, Delta Air Lines, Intel and Uber.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine told The Associated Press, “When you’re talking about air taxis, that’s the future.”
Developers say the planes are nearing the day when they will provide a way to move individual people or small groups from the top of buildings and parking spaces to their destinations.
Around the world, eVTOL. aircrafts or flying taxis are becoming more common. Still, questions remain about noise levels and charging demands.
Engineers designed Joby’s production aircraft to transport a pilot and four passengers at the speed of up to 321.87 kilometers per hour. The aircraft can cover a distance of up to 160. 93 kilometers. It is a quiet machine that can barely be heard in most cities, the company said. The plan is to place them in aerial ride sharing networks beginning in 2025.
The $500 million project is supported by up to $325 million in payments from the state of Ohio. With the money, Joby plans to build an Ohio facility capable of delivering up to 500 aircrafts a year and creating 2,000 jobs. The US Department of Energy has invited Joby to apply for a loan to support the development of the facility as a clean energy project.
cBen Bevirt told the AP that the company chose Ohio after a large and competitive search. Ohio’s financial deal was not the largest, but the chance to bring the operation to the birthplace of aviation — with a workforce experienced in the field — led to the deal, he said.
12. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2
A. Summarize the previous paragraph. B. Provide some advice for the readers.
C. Add some background information. D. Introduce a new topic for discussion.
13. What is Mike DeWine’s attitude toward air taxis
A. Doubtful. B. Unconcerned. C. Unclear. D. Positive.
14. What is an advantage of Joby Aviation’s flying taxi
A. It hardly makes any noise. B. It doesn’t need to be charged.
C. It carries at most 6 passengers. D. It covers a distance of 321.87km.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The Life of the Wright Brothers B. Flying Taxis to be Made in Ohio
C. A Competitive Future for Aircrafts D. The Development of Joby Aviation
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。
We all know how emotionally taxing being a college student can be with difficult assignments, hundreds of pages of reading and challenging tests. ____16____ Here are some strategies helpful for you.
●Recognize sad feeling moments as a must. Maybe you just find out that you get a bad grade in a test, or that you have a stressful presentation you need to start. ____17____ When you’re really upset about something, you’re not in the right mindset to do homework. You’d better calm down before attempting anything else.
●See stress as part of the college experience and relax yourself properly. When feeling stressed out, you can try giving yourself a 15-minute break between assignments to do what you like-watching videos, going for a walk, etc. If you have multiple classes that day, you can try taking the scenic route to class and enjoy the fresh air. ____18____
●Remind yourself that you’re just a human. This is hard but necessary. If you’re mentally incapable of attending that class, let the professor know that you can’t go. If you’re struggling but you have lots of assignments, see if you can get extensions or attend office hours to get help so you can feel less stressed. ____19____ So don’t push your sanity (理智) beyond its limits.
●____20____ We have multiple places on campus for you to reach out. Don’t feel embarrassed about it. College life can be full of many things, and it’s completely normal to find yourself completely overwhelmed. But you have resources. There are lots of trusted people very willing to help you!
A Look for good places.
B. Remember to ask for help.
C. As a person, you can take only so much.
D. It helps to keep you healthy and energetic.
E. It’s hard to balance college life and emotional well-being.
F. Regardless of your reasons, it’s okay to give yourself a break.
G. Doing something you enjoy between work intervals can really help.
第二部分 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。
28-year-old Jermaine Scott set up in business as a barber in Madison. Tennessee, about a year ago. He gradually noted the kids were ___21___ to tablets and cellphones when they came to the barbershop. It was ___22___ to cut their hair when they were focused on those. That led to the ___23___ of Scott’s “Barbershop Books Day” when kids could come and get a ___24___ haircut. What was required They had to ___25___ a book while they got it.
He created “Barbershop Books Day” to help not only the kids, but also the parents. Madison has many low-income families and many are focused on just keeping their ___26___ on. For people in this community, $ 15 for a haircut per kid is not easy to ___27___ so in some way a reduction in the price can ___28___.
Scott began his initiative (倡议) by ___29___ five library books and putting them near his chair. Book ___30___ began pouring in when a local news station got ___31___ of what he was doing. Scott plans on taking his initiative a step further by ___32___ his “Barbershop Books Day” to an “Ice Breaker Book Tour” where he ___33___ to get kids excited to learn while also giving them ___34___ role models through motivational speakers. Scott said, “If I step outside my comfort zone and tell them school is cool, ___35___ it will guide them in the right direction.”
21. A. adapted B. reduced C. glued D. accustomed
22. A. safe B. hard C. possible D. pleasant
23. A. advertisement B. support C. celebration D. birth
24. A. satisfied B. discounted C. free D. thorough
25. A. borrow B. purchase C. read D. choose
26. A. hands B. hair C. shirt D. lights
27. A. overlook B. afford C. believe D. decline
28. A. arise B. compensate C. count D. progress
29. A. stealing B. buying C. donating D. borrowing
30. A. contents B. titles C. orders D. donations
31. A. wind B. hold C. sight D. chance
32. A. expanding B. applying C. comparing D. adding
33. A. agrees B. intends C. deserves D. proves
34. A. typical B. classic C. positive D. alternative
35. A. generally B. certainly C. accordingly D. hopefully
第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填 入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
In the near future, the world's top chefs may be using knives made from wood. This may seem impossible, but materials scientists ____36____(create) a wooden knife that is three times sharper than the stainless steel knives we use for dinner. Researcher Teng Li said wooden knives would enter the list of wooden utensils items currently ____37____(find) in kitchens across the world. He said: "In our kitchen, we have many wooden things that we use for a very long time, like a cutting board, chopsticks, ____38____ a rolling pin. These new knives can also ____39____ (use) many times if you sharpen them and perform ____40____the same regular upkeep."
____41____ (tradition), knives have been made of steel. The scientists improved the strength of the wood in their knives ____42____ increasing the cellulose (纤维素) it contains. Cellulose is the most important part of wood. It has a ____43____ (high) ratio of strength to density (密度) than most steel materials. Teng Li said the new cutting material is hardened to the extent that it can effortlessly slice through the toughest steak. There is an ____44____ (add) advantage of wooden knives - they are environmentally friendly. They could end our ______45______(depend) on plastic materials. The scientists have also developed wooden nails, which could be a great help to the building industry as they will not rust and weaken like conventional nails.
第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假设你是红星中学学生会主席李华，你校交换生Jim 在给你的 email 中提到他对学生会组织的活动感兴趣，并希望你给他提供一项适合他参加的活动。请你给Jim 回邮件，内容包括：
1.活动名称及意图；
2.活动具体安排；
3.邀请他参加。
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第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据具体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。
It was my birthday that day, and my grandfather gave me a gift—a piggy bank. It had an opening through which one could put money in, but the opening was not big enough to reach in and get the money out. The only way to get the money was to break the piggy hank open. My grandfather explained that was the whole idea. And he added. “The piggy bank would help save your money so that, at the end of the year, you might have enough for that bike you dreamed about.” He asked if I would put some of the money he gave me into the piggy bank. I agreed immediately and promised sincerely, “I wouldn’t break it open until I could afford my dream bike.”
Whenever my grandfather gave me some pocket money, he would say, “This is for spending. But you can save some and put it in the piggy bank if you want to save it up.” When he gave me larger amounts, it was clear for me to save the extra money in the piggy bank. For some time, this worked fine. I loved shaking the piggy hank and hearing the sound of the coins. As it became heavier, I grew more excited, dreaming about buying my new bike, and all the adventures I could have on it.
Whenever I wanted to take some money from the piggy bank to buy delicious ice-creams or beautiful presents. I would imagine riding my bike on the street, and thinking of that, my thoughts about buying those things went away. So for almost three years. I had only put money into the piggy hank without taking any out. I thought I wouldn’t break my piggy hank for anything. Bat one day something unexpected happened. I saw a piece of news on the television that a serious earthquake had happened in a nearby province. As many houses were destroyed, a lot of children became homeless. Seeing their shabby clothes and crying faces. I was sleepless that night. Staring at my piggy bank. I was thinking about what I could do with it.
注意：
1．续写词数应为50左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The next morning. I took out my piggy bank and shook it.
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Hearing the noise. my grandfather came over.
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阳江市黄冈实验学校2023-2024学年度第一学期12月调研二
高二英语
考试时长：120分钟 试卷满分：120分
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。需改动用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分 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
Traveling by train can be a romantic way to see the world. Here are some fantastic train trips to add to your travel bucket list.
Qinghai-Tibet Railway
Where it goes: Xining to Lhasa
How long it takes: 20 hours and 55 minutes
Why not start with the world’s highest train ride The gorgeous 1,215-mile journey only makes seven stops as it passes through four different biological community. Booking between April and November bodes for better weather, though the stunning views of grasslands, wetlands, mountains and deserts are always breathtaking.
Eurostar
Where it goes: London to/ from Paris
How long it takes: Two hours and 15 minutes
Eurostar is a popular way for folks to get from London to Paris, but it has another draw that makes it a great bucket-list train trip. For 20 minutes, you’ll actually be riding 150 feet underwater through the famed English Channel. Trains leave from St. Pancras/King’s Cross in London and arrive in Gare du Nord [ in Paris].
Orient Express
Where it goes: Paris to Istanbul ( original route)
The Orient Express is one of the most famous train journeys in history, with movies and murder- mystery novels undoubtedly adding to its mystery and fascination. You can still ride its original route — all of which is included in a Eurail Global Pass.
Trans-Siberian Railway
Where it goes: Moscow to Vladivostok
How long it takes: Seven days
The Trans-Siberian Railway is another historically famous railroad that should be on your bucket list. It’s also the world’s longest continuous railway, clocking in at 5,772 miles from Moscow to Vladivostok, Russia. Along the way, you’ll pass through eight times zones and have plenty of time to see the beautiful Russian countryside.
1. What features Qinghai-Tibet Railway
A. The height of the train ride. B. The top-speed travel time.
C. The overall length of the railway. D. The varied zones along the route.
2. What is the most special about Eurostar
A. The original ride route to Paris.
B. Passing underwater through the English Channel.
C. Running from English Channel to Gare du Nord.
D. Diverse entertainments of murder-mystery movies.
3. Which route allows you to admire the beautiful Russian countryside
A. Eurostar. B. Orient Express.
C. Trans- Siberian Railway. D. Qinghai-Tibet Railway.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是应用文。文章介绍了四条火车之旅路线。
【详解】1.细节理解题。根据Qinghai-Tibet Railway部分中的“Why not start with the world’s highest train ride ”(为什么不从世界上最高的火车之旅开始呢？)可知，青藏铁路是世界上海拔最高的火车路线。故选A。
2.细节理解题。根据Eurostar部分中的“For 20 minutes, you’ll actually be riding 150 feet underwater through the famed English Channel.”(20分钟内，你将在水下150英尺，穿过著名的英吉利海峡。)可知，Eurostar旅程的最特别之处是你将在水下150英尺穿过著名的英吉利海峡。故选B。
3.细节理解题。根据Trans-Siberian Railway部分中的“Along the way, you’ll pass through eight times zones and have plenty of time to see the beautiful Russian countryside.”(一路上，你会经过8个时区，有足够的时间欣赏美丽的俄罗斯乡村。)可知，Trans-Siberian Railway旅程可以让你欣赏沿途美丽的俄罗斯乡村风光。故选C。
B
It was a cold night in Washington, D.C., and I was heading back to the hotel when a man approached me. He asked if I would give him some money so he could get something to eat. I’d read the signs: “Don’t give money to beggars as most of them are swindlers.” So I shook my head and kept walking.
I wasn’t prepared for a reply, but with no hesitation, he followed me and said, “I really am homeless and I really am hungry! You can come with me and watch me eat!” But I kept on walking.
The incident kept bothering me for the rest of the week. I had money in my pocket and it wouldn’t have killed me to hand over a dollar or two even if he hadn’t been a real beggar. On a freezing cold night, no less, I assumed the worst of a fellow human being.
Flying back to Anchorage, I couldn’t help thinking of him. I tried to reason my failure to help by supposing government agencies, churches and charities were there to feed him. Besides, you’re not supposed to give money to beggars.
Somewhere over Seattle, I started to write my weekly garden column for The Anchorage Daily News. Out of the blue, I came up with an idea. Bean’s Cafe, a local charity service kitchen, feeds hundreds of hungry local people every day. Why not try to get all my readers to plant one row of vegetables or flowers in their gardens for Bean’s Plant a row for Bean’s. It’s clean and simple.
We didn’t keep records back then, but the idea began to take off. Folks would fax me or call when they took something in. It’s food for the spirit and comfort for my conscience.
In April 1995, the Garden Writers Association of America(GWAA) held their annual meeting in Anchorage and after learning our program, Plant a Row for Bean’s became Plant a Row For The Hungry. The idea then was to have every member write or talk about planting a row for the hungry, which brought the program to national attention.
As more and more people participated, new variations cropped up. Many companies gave free seeds to customers and displayed the logo for the program. Donations poured in. It was then that I could really stop feeling guilty.
4. The underlined word “swindlers” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. policemen B. writers C. cheaters D. beggars
5. Why did the author think he assumed the worst of a fellow human being
A. Because he didn’t show fair respect to a beggar treating him badly.
B. Because he could have helped a hungry man but he passed by.
C. Because he believed that no people begged because of real hunger.
D. Because he thought that charity work was the government’s duty.
6. How did the author make up for what he had done
A. He set up a local kitchen to help the poor.
B. He planted a row of vegetables for charity.
C. He called on people to donate money to the Bean’s.
D. He initiated the idea of Plant a row for Bean’s.
7. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage
A. The beggar gave up the first time he was turned down by the author.
B. The author invented the program inspired by the Anchorage Daily News.
C. GWAA expanded the program concept and made it nationwide in 1995.
D. The program was later taken over by some seeding companies.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者在一次拒绝一个乞讨者的请求后，内心难安，非常愧疚。利用自己在报社的工作，写了一篇专栏鼓励所有读者在自家花园里种植一排豆子，去帮助那些挨饿的邻居。
【4题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第一段“I’d read the signs: “Don’t give money to beggars as most of them are swindlers（我看到标语上写着:“不要给乞丐钱，因为他们大多数都是swindlers）”可知，作者径直走开没有帮助那个乞讨者，因为认为他们是骗子。cheaters是近义词。故选C。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“So I shook my head and kept walking.（于是我摇了摇头，继续往前走。）”以及第三段“The incident kept bothering me for the rest of the week. I had money in my pocket and it wouldn’t have killed me to hand over a dollar or two even if he hadn’t been a real beggar. On a freezing cold night, no less, I assumed the worst of a fellow human being.（这个星期剩下的时间里，这件事一直困扰着我。我口袋里有钱，即使他不是一个真正的乞丐，给他一两美元也不会要我的命。在一个寒冷的夜晚，我把一个人往最坏的方面想。）”可知，作者认为他假设了一个人类同伴最坏的一面是因为他本可以帮助一个饥饿的人，但他却走开了。故选B。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“Out of the blue, I came up with an idea. Bean’s Cafe, a local charity service kitchen, feeds hundreds of hungry local people every day. Why not try to get all my readers to plant one row of vegetables or flowers in their gardens for Bean’s Plant a row for Bean’s. It’s clean and simple. （突然间，我想到了一个主意。Bean ’s Cafe是当地一家慈善服务厨房，每天为数百名饥饿的当地人提供食物。为什么不试着让我所有的读者在他们的花园里为Bean种植一排蔬菜或鲜花呢 种一排豆子。它干净而简单。）”可知，作者提出了“为豆子种植一排”的想法来弥补他所做的事。故选D。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“In April 1995, the Garden Writers Association of America(GWAA) held their annual meeting in Anchorage and after learning our program, Plant a Row for Bean’s became Plant a Row For The Hungry. The idea then was to have every member write or talk about planting a row for the hungry, which brought the program to national attention.（1995年4月，美国园艺作家协会(GWAA)在安克雷奇召开了年度会议，在学习了我们的项目后，“为豆子种一排”变成了“为饥饿者种一排”。当时的想法是让每个成员都写或谈论为饥饿的人种植一排，这使该计划引起了全国的关注。）”可知，1995年，GWAA扩大了该计划的概念，并将其推广到全国。故选C。
C
A powerful earthquake hit Morocco on Friday night, killing over 2,500 people and causing huge damage over a large area. The quake was one of the most powerful ever recorded in Morocco. It’s also the country’s deadliest earthquake in over 60 years. So far, the earthquake is reported to have killed over 2,680 people. It has injured over 2,500 others. The earthquake was especially dangerous because it happened at night, when people were asleep in their homes.
Marrakesh is a big city that’s popular with tourists. Many of its modern buildings seem to have survived the earthquake but the old part of the city, Medina, was hit hard. It has buildings that are over 1,000 years old. Many of those buildings were demolished.
Outside of Marrakesh, the earthquake caused even more damage. In the Atlas Mountains, the earthquake’s center, there are many small villages, some of which were nearly destroyed.
Many of the people in the area live in simple houses made of mud bricks, which is a traditional way of building in Morocco. But it’s not strong enough to protect against earthquakes. Although the Moroccan government has laws that require buildings to be built more safely, these rules are often ignored.
Rescue workers have been working hard to save those affected by the quake. In larger cities, rescue efforts seem to be going well. But it has taken a lot longer for help to reach remote areas in the mountains. Many of these villages are difficult to get to. The earthquake caused landslides, blocking roads, and making these places even more difficult to reach. In some areas, phone and electrical service were also knocked out, leaving these places completely cut off. That means that the local people in some remote areas have had to deal with the situation on their own. In some areas, people have been digging through the broken stones or bricks with their hands, trying to find survivors. Many people are sleeping outside, unsure if their houses are safe.
Many outside countries have offered to help Morocco. Some countries have offered teams of experts; others have offered supplies.
8. What do we know about the earthquake in Morocco
A. It only killed 2,680 people. B. It occurred during the day.
C. It was the deadliest in recent decades. D. It injured less than 2,500 people.
9. What does the underlined word “demolished” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Destroyed. B. Decorated. C. Protected. D. Constructed.
10. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Necessary help from other countries for the quake-hit area.
B. The current serious situation faced by people in disaster areas.
C. Possible causes of the earthquake happening in Morocco.
D. Reasons why the earthquake caused so much damage in Morocco.
11. What can be learned from paragraph 5
A. Rescue workers in big cities are in short supply.
B. Villagers in the quake-hit area try to save themselves.
C Most of the houses in remote areas are reported safe.
D. Rescue workers can easily get in touch with mountain people.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻稿。文章讲述周五晚上，摩洛哥发生强烈地震，造成2500多人死亡，大片地区遭受巨大破坏。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“It’s also the country’s deadliest earthquake in over 60 years. (这也是该国60多年来最致命的地震。)”可知，摩洛哥这次的地震是该国近几十年来最致命的一次。故选C项。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线词的句子“But the old part of the city, Medina, was hit hard. It has buildings that are over 1,000 years old. Many of those buildings were demolished. (但城市的老城区Medina受到了沉重的打击。它有超过1000年历史的建筑。其中许多建筑被 了。)”可推断，画线词应表示“摧毁”的意思，和destroyed意思最接近。故选A项。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“Many of the people in the area live in simple houses made of mud bricks, which is a traditional way of building in Morocco. But it’s not strong enough to protect against earthquakes. (这个地区的许多人住在用泥砖建造的简陋的房子里。这是摩洛哥的传统建筑方式。但它的强度不足以抵御地震。)”以及下文可推断，本段主要讲的是地震在摩洛哥造成如此大破坏的原因。故选D项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“In some areas, people have been digging through the broken stones or bricks with their hands, trying to find survivors. (在一些地区，人们一直在用手在碎石或砖块中挖掘，试图找到幸存者。)”可推断，地震灾区的村民试图自救。故选B项。
D
The same area where the Wright brothers developed the first airplane will soon see electric planes that take off and land vertically (垂直地). The planes, called “flying taxis” will be produced under an agreement between the state of Ohio and Joby Aviation at Dayton International Airport.
Joby Aviation is a 14-year-old company that went public in 2021 and became the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) firm to receive a special kind of permission from the US Air Force. Its production efforts are supported by partnerships with Toyota, Delta Air Lines, Intel and Uber.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine told The Associated Press, “When you’re talking about air taxis, that’s the future.”
Developers say the planes are nearing the day when they will provide a way to move individual people or small groups from the top of buildings and parking spaces to their destinations.
Around the world, eVTOL. aircrafts or flying taxis are becoming more common. Still, questions remain about noise levels and charging demands.
Engineers designed Joby’s production aircraft to transport a pilot and four passengers at the speed of up to 321.87 kilometers per hour. The aircraft can cover a distance of up to 160. 93 kilometers. It is a quiet machine that can barely be heard in most cities, the company said. The plan is to place them in aerial ride sharing networks beginning in 2025.
The $500 million project is supported by up to $325 million in payments from the state of Ohio. With the money, Joby plans to build an Ohio facility capable of delivering up to 500 aircrafts a year and creating 2,000 jobs. The US Department of Energy has invited Joby to apply for a loan to support the development of the facility as a clean energy project.
cBen Bevirt told the AP that the company chose Ohio after a large and competitive search. Ohio’s financial deal was not the largest, but the chance to bring the operation to the birthplace of aviation — with a workforce experienced in the field — led to the deal, he said.
12. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2
A. Summarize the previous paragraph. B. Provide some advice for the readers.
C. Add some background information. D. Introduce a new topic for discussion.
13. What is Mike DeWine’s attitude toward air taxis
A. Doubtful. B. Unconcerned. C. Unclear. D. Positive.
14. What is an advantage of Joby Aviation’s flying taxi
A. It hardly makes any noise. B. It doesn’t need to be charged.
C. It carries at most 6 passengers. D. It covers a distance of 321.87km.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The Life of the Wright Brothers B. Flying Taxis to be Made in Ohio
C. A Competitive Future for Aircrafts D. The Development of Joby Aviation
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. A 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要介绍俄亥俄州与Joby Aviation签署协议，将在莱特兄弟发明第一架飞机的地方生产“飞行出租车”——垂直起降的电动飞机。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“The same area where the Wright brothers developed the first airplane will soon see electric planes that take off and land vertically (垂直地). The planes, called ‘flying taxis’ will be produced under an agreement between the state of Ohio and Joby Aviation at Dayton International Airport.(在莱特兄弟发明第一架飞机的同一地区，很快就会看到垂直起降的电动飞机。这种飞机被称为‘飞行出租车’，将根据俄亥俄州和Joby航空公司在代顿国际机场达成的协议生产。)”可知，被称为‘飞行出租车’的垂直起降电动飞机将根据俄亥俄州和Joby航空公司在代顿国际机场达成的协议生产；第二段“Joby Aviation is a 14-year-old company that went public in 2021 and became the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) firm to receive a special kind of permission from the US Air Force. Its production efforts are supported by partnerships with Toyota, Delta Air Lines, Intel and Uber.(Joby Aviation是一家有14年历史的公司，于2021年上市，成为第一家获得美国空军特殊许可的电动垂直起降（eVTOL）公司。它的生产努力得到了丰田、达美航空、英特尔和优步的合作支持。)”给读者介绍了第一段中所提到的Joby Aviation（Joby航空公司）；由此可知，在第二段中作者增添了一些背景知识。故选C。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Ohio Governor Mike DeWine told The Associated Press, ‘When you’re talking about air taxis, that’s the future.’(俄亥俄州州长迈克·德温告诉美联社，‘当你谈论空中出租车时，这就是未来。’)”，可知，迈克·德温（Mike DeWine）认为未来空中出租车有着很好的发展前景；由此可推断，Mike DeWine 对飞行出租车持肯定态度。故选D。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段中“It is a quiet machine that can barely be heard in most cities, the company said. (该公司表示，这是一款安静的机器，在大多数城市几乎听不到声音。)”可知，Joby Aviation公司生产的飞行出租车的一个优势是几乎没有噪音。故选A。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“The same area where the Wright brothers developed the first airplane will soon see electric planes that take off and land vertically (垂直地). The planes, called ‘flying taxis‘ will be produced under an agreement between the state of Ohio and Joby Aviation at Dayton International Airport.(在莱特兄弟发明第一架飞机的同一地区，很快就会看到垂直起降的电动飞机。这些被称为‘飞行出租车’的飞机将根据俄亥俄州和Joby航空公司在代顿国际机场达成的协议生产。)”以及下文内容可知本文主要讲的是俄亥俄州与Joby Aviation签署协议，将在莱特兄弟家乡生产“飞行出租车”；由此可知，B选项“Flying Taxis to be Made in Ohio(俄亥俄州将制造飞行出租车)”能够概括本文主旨，适合作为最佳标题。故选B。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
We all know how emotionally taxing being a college student can be with difficult assignments, hundreds of pages of reading and challenging tests. ____16____ Here are some strategies helpful for you.
●Recognize sad feeling moments as a must. Maybe you just find out that you get a bad grade in a test, or that you have a stressful presentation you need to start. ____17____ When you’re really upset about something, you’re not in the right mindset to do homework. You’d better calm down before attempting anything else.
●See stress as part of the college experience and relax yourself properly. When feeling stressed out, you can try giving yourself a 15-minute break between assignments to do what you like-watching videos, going for a walk, etc. If you have multiple classes that day, you can try taking the scenic route to class and enjoy the fresh air. ____18____
●Remind yourself that you’re just a human. This is hard but necessary. If you’re mentally incapable of attending that class, let the professor know that you can’t go. If you’re struggling but you have lots of assignments, see if you can get extensions or attend office hours to get help so you can feel less stressed. ____19____ So don’t push your sanity (理智) beyond its limits.
●____20____ We have multiple places on campus for you to reach out. Don’t feel embarrassed about it. College life can be full of many things, and it’s completely normal to find yourself completely overwhelmed. But you have resources. There are lots of trusted people very willing to help you!
A Look for good places.
B. Remember to ask for help.
C. As a person, you can take only so much.
D. It helps to keep you healthy and energetic.
E. It’s hard to balance college life and emotional well-being.
F. Regardless of your reasons, it’s okay to give yourself a break.
G. Doing something you enjoy between work intervals can really help.
【答案】16. E 17. F 18. G 19. C 20. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，就当代大学生怎样调节学习压力和保持情感健康的问题提出了几条有益的建议。
【16题详解】
根据上文“We all know how emotionally taxing being a college student can be with difficult assignments, hundreds of pages of reading and challenging tests.(我们都知道，作为一名大学生，面对困难的作业、数百页的阅读和具有挑战性的考试，情绪上是多么费力)”可知，上文提到了情绪费力以及学业困难，本句总结上文：很难平衡大学生活和情感健康。故E选项“很难平衡大学生活和情感健康”符合语境，故选E。
【17题详解】
根据后文“When you’re really upset about something, you’re not in the right mindset to do homework. You’d better calm down before attempting anything else.(当你真的为某件事心烦意乱时，你就没有正确的心态去做作业。你最好先冷静下来再做别的事)”可知，后文提到了先冷静下来再做别的事情，即建议先休息。故F选项“不管你的理由是什么，让自己休息一下是可以的”符合语境，故选F。
【18题详解】
根据上文“●See stress as part of the college experience and relax yourself properly. When feeling stressed out, you can try giving yourself a 15-minute break between assignments to do what you like—watching videos, going for a walk, etc. If you have multiple classes that day, you can try taking the scenic route to class and enjoy the fresh air.( ●将压力视为大学生活的一部分，适当放松自己。当你感到压力很大的时候，你可以试着在作业之间给自己15分钟的休息时间，做你喜欢做的事情——看视频、散步等等。如果那天你有多节课，你可以尝试走风景优美的路线去上课，呼吸新鲜空气)”可知，上文提到了“15分钟的休息时间，做你喜欢做的事情”，上文do what you like对应G选项中Doing something you enjoy。故G选项“在工作间隙做一些你喜欢的事情真的很有帮助”符合语境，故选G。
【19题详解】
根据上文“●Remind yourself that you’re just a human. This is hard but necessary. If you’re mentally incapable of attending that class, let the professor know that you can’t go. If you’re struggling but you have lots of assignments, see if you can get extensions or attend office hours to get help so you can feel less stressed. (●提醒自己，你只是个普通人。这很难，但却是必要的。如果你精神上不能参加那门课，让教授知道你不能去。如果你正在挣扎，但你有很多任务，看看你是否可以延长或参加办公时间寻求帮助，这样你就可以减轻压力)”可知，本段主要说明了不要勉强自己，自己只是个普通人，C选项中As a person呼应上文you’re just a human，故C选项“作为一个人，你只能接受这么多”符合语境，故选C。
【20题详解】
根据后文“We have multiple places on campus for you to reach out. Don’t feel embarrassed about it. College life can be full of many things, and it’s completely normal to find yourself completely overwhelmed. But you have resources. There are lots of trusted people very willing to help you!(我们校园里有很多地方供你选择。不要为此感到尴尬。大学生活充满了很多事情，发现自己完全不知所措是很正常的。但你有资源。有很多值得信赖的人非常愿意帮助你！)”可知，下文中的reach out和 willing to help you可知，该段主要讲的是，你可以寻求他人的帮助，故B选项“记得寻求帮助”符合语境，故选B。
第二部分 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。
28-year-old Jermaine Scott set up in business as a barber in Madison. Tennessee, about a year ago. He gradually noted the kids were ___21___ to tablets and cellphones when they came to the barbershop. It was ___22___ to cut their hair when they were focused on those. That led to the ___23___ of Scott’s “Barbershop Books Day” when kids could come and get a ___24___ haircut. What was required They had to ___25___ a book while they got it.
He created “Barbershop Books Day” to help not only the kids, but also the parents. Madison has many low-income families and many are focused on just keeping their ___26___ on. For people in this community, $ 15 for a haircut per kid is not easy to ___27___ so in some way a reduction in the price can ___28___.
Scott began his initiative (倡议) by ___29___ five library books and putting them near his chair. Book ___30___ began pouring in when a local news station got ___31___ of what he was doing. Scott plans on taking his initiative a step further by ___32___ his “Barbershop Books Day” to an “Ice Breaker Book Tour” where he ___33___ to get kids excited to learn while also giving them ___34___ role models through motivational speakers. Scott said, “If I step outside my comfort zone and tell them school is cool, ___35___ it will guide them in the right direction.”
21. A. adapted B. reduced C. glued D. accustomed
22. A. safe B. hard C. possible D. pleasant
23. A. advertisement B. support C. celebration D. birth
24. A. satisfied B. discounted C. free D. thorough
25. A. borrow B. purchase C. read D. choose
26. A. hands B. hair C. shirt D. lights
27. A. overlook B. afford C. believe D. decline
28. A. arise B. compensate C. count D. progress
29. A. stealing B. buying C. donating D. borrowing
30. A. contents B. titles C. orders D. donations
31. A. wind B. hold C. sight D. chance
32. A. expanding B. applying C. comparing D. adding
33. A. agrees B. intends C. deserves D. proves
34. A. typical B. classic C. positive D. alternative
35. A. generally B. certainly C. accordingly D. hopefully
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. D 31. A 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要记叙了28岁的Jermaine Scott在麦迪逊市通过为孩子打折理发的方式，来帮助孩子学习和远离电子设备。他的行为得到了电台报道，书籍捐赠开始大量涌入，他也打算将计划扩大，希望这能引导孩子们走向正确的方向。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他逐渐注意到，当孩子们来到理发店时，他们粘在平板电脑和手机上。A. adapted改编；B. reduced减少；C. glued粘住；D. accustomed使习惯于。结合后文to tablets and cellphones可知这些来理发的孩子，专注于平板电脑和手机，好像粘在上面一样。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当他们专注于这些时，很难给他们理发。A. safe安全的；B. hard困难的；C. possible可能的；D. pleasant令人愉快的。结合后文to cut their hair when they were focused on those可知当这些孩子专注于这些电子设备时，理发变得很难。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这导致了Scott的“理发店图书日”的诞生，孩子们可以来这里享受打折理发。A. advertisement广告；B. support支持；C. celebration庆祝；D. birth诞生。结合后文of Scott's “Barbershop Books Day”可知Scott注意到孩子们专注于电子设备的情况，导致了Scott的“理发店图书日”的诞生。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这导致了Scott的“理发店图书日”的诞生，孩子们可以来这里享受打折理发。A. satisfied满意的；B. discounted已折扣的；C. free自由的；D. thorough彻底的。根据后文in some way a reduction in the price可知孩子可以享受打折理发。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们必须在获得打折理发时，读一本书。A. borrow借；B. purchase购买；C. read阅读；D. choose选择。根据后文a book可知是指读书。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：麦迪逊市有许多低收入家庭，许多家庭的注意力都集中在维持家庭运转上。A. hands手；B. hair头发；C. shirt衬衫；D. lights光线，灯光。根据上文Madison has many low-income families and many are focused on just keeping their可知麦迪逊市有许多低收入家庭，许多家庭的注意力都集中在维持家庭运转上。此处keep lights on可以理解为让家庭继续运转。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：对这个社区的人来说，每个孩子理发15美元不是一件容易的事，所以从某种程度上说，价格的降低也是很重要的。A. overlook忽视；B. afford买得起；C. believe相信；D. decline下降。上文提到麦迪逊市有许多低收入家庭，所以要付得起每个孩子理发的15美元也不是件容易的事情。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：对这个社区的人来说，每个孩子理发15美元不是一件容易的事，所以从某种程度上说，价格的降低也是很重要的。A. arise上升；B. compensate补偿；C. count重要；D. progress前进。因为家庭不富裕，所以理发能获得打折价也很重要。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Scott从图书馆借了五本书，把它们放在椅子旁边，开始了他的行动。A. stealing偷窃；B. buying购买；C. donating捐赠；D. borrowing借。根据后文five library books可知书是从图书馆借的。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当地一家新闻电台得知他的行为后，书籍捐赠开始大量涌入。A. contents目录；B. titles标题；C. orders订单；D. donations捐赠。根据后文began pouring in when a local news station got可知新闻电台报道了他的行为，导致有很多书籍捐赠。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当地一家新闻电台得知他的行为后，书籍捐赠开始大量涌入。A. wind风；B. hold持有；C. sight视力；D. chance机会。根据后文of what he was doing可知电台得知了他的行为，短语get wind of“听到……的风声，得知”。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Scott计划将他的计划更进一步，将他的“理发店图书日”扩展为“打破僵局的图书之旅”，在那里他打算让孩子们兴奋地学习，同时通过励志演说家给他们树立积极的榜样。A. expanding扩大；B. applying申请；C. comparing比较；D. adding增加。结合后文his “Barbershop Books Day” to an “Ice Breaker Book Tour”可知是指将他的“理发店图书日”扩展为“打破僵局的图书之旅”。expand to“扩大到”。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Scott计划将他的计划更进一步，将他的“理发店图书日”扩展为“打破僵局的图书之旅”，在那里他打算让孩子们兴奋地学习，同时通过励志演说家给他们树立积极的榜样。A. agrees同意；B. intends打算；C. deserves值得；D. proves证明。结合后文to get kids excited to learn可知Scott打算让孩子们兴奋地学习。intend to“打算”。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Scott计划将他的计划更进一步，将他的“理发店图书日”扩展为“打破僵局的图书之旅”，在那里他打算让孩子们兴奋地学习，同时通过励志演说家给他们树立积极的榜样。A. typical典型的；B. classic经典的；C. positive积极的；D. alternative选择性的。根据后文motivational speakers可知是通过励志演说家给他们树立积极的榜样。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：Scott说:“如果我走出自己的舒适区，告诉他们学校很酷，希望这能引导他们走向正确的方向。”A. generally通常；B. certainly当然；C. accordingly因此；D. hopefully有希望的。根据后文it will guide them in the right direction.为一般将来时，可推知是指一种希望，希望这能引导他们走向正确的方向。故选D。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填 入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
In the near future, the world's top chefs may be using knives made from wood. This may seem impossible, but materials scientists ____36____(create) a wooden knife that is three times sharper than the stainless steel knives we use for dinner. Researcher Teng Li said wooden knives would enter the list of wooden utensils items currently ____37____(find) in kitchens across the world. He said: "In our kitchen, we have many wooden things that we use for a very long time, like a cutting board, chopsticks, ____38____ a rolling pin. These new knives can also ____39____ (use) many times if you sharpen them and perform ____40____the same regular upkeep."
____41____ (tradition), knives have been made of steel. The scientists improved the strength of the wood in their knives ____42____ increasing the cellulose (纤维素) it contains. Cellulose is the most important part of wood. It has a ____43____ (high) ratio of strength to density (密度) than most steel materials. Teng Li said the new cutting material is hardened to the extent that it can effortlessly slice through the toughest steak. There is an ____44____ (add) advantage of wooden knives - they are environmentally friendly. They could end our ______45______(depend) on plastic materials. The scientists have also developed wooden nails, which could be a great help to the building industry as they will not rust and weaken like conventional nails.
【答案】36. have created
37. found 38. or
39. be used
40. the 41. Traditionally
42. by 43. higher
44. added 45. dependence
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文，主要讲述了科学家创造发明出一种新型木质刀具。它和钢铁材质刀具一样锋利，可能会在不久的将来走进千家万户。
【36题详解】
考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：在不久的将来，世界顶级厨师可能会使用木质刀具。这听上去似乎是不可能的，但是材料科学家已经创造一种木刀，比我们用来做饭的不锈钢刀还要锋利三倍。由句意可知，材料科学家已经发明创造出这种锋利的木刀，强调动作已经完成对现在甚至将来产生影响（由原文可知，木刀可能取代金属刀具和更加环保），应使用现在完成时，且主语与谓语构成主动关系，主语scientists为复数，故填have created。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：研究人员李腾说，木刀将会进入目前世界各地厨房里常见的木制器皿清单。由句子结构可知，空格处动词提示词作后置定语修饰items，且find与其逻辑主语items为被动关系，应使用过去分词形式。故填found。
【38题详解】
考查连词。句意：他说：“在我们的厨房里，我们有很多用了很长时间的木制东西，比如砧板、筷子、或者擀面杖。根据句意可知，该句表示像砧板、筷子或者擀面杖中的任一一种用具，都用了好久。故填or。
【39题详解】
考查动词语态。句意：如果你磨制这些新型刀具并且对其进行定期保养，它们也可以被使用很多次。主语These new knives与谓语use之间为被动关系，应用被动语态，又因空格前有情态动词can，所以be动词应用原形 ，故填be used。
【40题详解】
考查冠词。句意：如果你磨制这些新型刀具并且对其进行定期保养，它们也可以被使用很多次。此处指代对上文提到的新型木质刀具进行定期保养，为特指，故填the。
【41题详解】
考查副词。句意：根据传统，刀具都是由钢铁制成。该处置于句首，应填写副词，修饰全句。故填Traditionally。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意：科学家通过增加木刀中含有纤维素来提升木刀材质的强度。根据句意可知，该处表示“通过；凭借”之意，应填写by与后面的doing sth构成方式状语，故填by。
【43题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意：它比大多数钢铁材料具有更高的强度与密度比例。由句中的than可知，该处应填写形容词比较级，对木刀与钢铁材质的刀具进行比较。故填higher。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：木质刀具还有一项额外的优点。由空格后的名词可知，该处空格处词作定语，add与其修饰的advantage为被动关系，故使用过去分词形式作。故填added。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意：它们可能会让我们彻底摆脱对塑料材料的依赖。由空格前的our可知，该处应填写名词，作宾语。故填dependence。
第二部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假设你是红星中学学生会主席李华，你校交换生Jim 在给你的 email 中提到他对学生会组织的活动感兴趣，并希望你给他提供一项适合他参加的活动。请你给Jim 回邮件，内容包括：
1.活动名称及意图；
2.活动具体安排；
3.邀请他参加。
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【答案】Dear Jim,
I am so happy to know that you are interested in the activities that the Students’ Union will organize
Next Saturday, there will be a field trip to the Olympic Forest Park. Students will be walking 5km there. We will meet at 8 at the gate of the park and start our walking. All students will wear the T-shirts with our special logo. At the end of the activity we will take a group picture.
I strongly recommend it. I believe it is good way to get close to nature, work out, have fun and promote the relationship. It will help you know more about your companions. What’s more, it is wonderful to exercise while enjoying the great view.
Please join us!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假设你是红星中学学生会主席李华，你校交换生Jim 在给你的 email 中提到他对学生会组织的活动感兴趣，并希望你给他提供一项适合他参加的活动。请你给Jim 回邮件。
【详解】1.词汇积累
拍照：take a picture→take a photo
提高：promote→improve
高兴的：happy→delighted
亲近：get close to→approach
2.句式拓展
同义句转化
原句：I believe it is good way to get close to nature, work out, have fun and promote the relationship. It will help you know more about your companions.
拓展句：I believe it is good way to get close to nature, work out, have fun and promote the relationship, which will help you know more about your companions.
【点睛】[高分句型1] I am so happy to know that you are interested in the activities that the Students’ Union will organize. (运用了结果状语从句)
[高分句型2] I believe it is good way to get close to nature, work out, have fun and promote the relationship. (运用了省略that的宾语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据具体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。
It was my birthday that day, and my grandfather gave me a gift—a piggy bank. It had an opening through which one could put money in, but the opening was not big enough to reach in and get the money out. The only way to get the money was to break the piggy hank open. My grandfather explained that was the whole idea. And he added. “The piggy bank would help save your money so that, at the end of the year, you might have enough for that bike you dreamed about.” He asked if I would put some of the money he gave me into the piggy bank. I agreed immediately and promised sincerely, “I wouldn’t break it open until I could afford my dream bike.”
Whenever my grandfather gave me some pocket money, he would say, “This is for spending. But you can save some and put it in the piggy bank if you want to save it up.” When he gave me larger amounts, it was clear for me to save the extra money in the piggy bank. For some time, this worked fine. I loved shaking the piggy hank and hearing the sound of the coins. As it became heavier, I grew more excited, dreaming about buying my new bike, and all the adventures I could have on it.
Whenever I wanted to take some money from the piggy bank to buy delicious ice-creams or beautiful presents. I would imagine riding my bike on the street, and thinking of that, my thoughts about buying those things went away. So for almost three years. I had only put money into the piggy hank without taking any out. I thought I wouldn’t break my piggy hank for anything. Bat one day something unexpected happened. I saw a piece of news on the television that a serious earthquake had happened in a nearby province. As many houses were destroyed, a lot of children became homeless. Seeing their shabby clothes and crying faces. I was sleepless that night. Staring at my piggy bank. I was thinking about what I could do with it.
注意：
1．续写词数应为50左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The next morning. I took out my piggy bank and shook it.
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Hearing the noise. my grandfather came over.
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【答案】参考范文：
The next morning, I took out my piggy bank and shook it. “There should be a lot of money in it. This is years of my savings,” I said to myself. I was about to break it and withdraw money when my mina came back to the bike I wanted to buy, and I hesitated. However, thinking of the look in the eyes of the children hoping for help in the earthquake, I grabbed the piggy bank and threw it to the ground. Suddenly, the piggy bank broke into pieces and the coins rolled all over the floor.
Hearing the noise, my grandfather came over. I explained to him what had happened. Having known my thought, he fondly touched my head and said, “Good boy, you did the right thing. Grandpa is proud of you.” He continued, “My dear grandson, you deserve that bicycle. As a bonus, let’s buy that bike together now.” “Thank you, Grandpa,” I was overwhelmed with happiness. From that day on, you would always see me riding my bike on the street, leaving my hearty laughter behind.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了爷爷送作者一个存钱罐，作者努力存钱，想要买自己心仪的自行车。当看到临近省份发生了地震的电视新闻后，作者决定把钱捐给地震灾区的孩子们的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“第二天早上，我拿出我的存钱罐，摇了摇。”可知，第一段可描写作者的最终决定，打破存钱罐，把钱捐给地震灾区的孩子们。
②由第二段首句内容“听到噪音，我爷爷走了过来。”可知，第二段可描写了解了事情的经过后，爷爷的反应。
2续写线索：犹豫——决定——解释——支持——奖励
3.词汇激活
行为类
①回来：come back to/return to
②.犹豫：hesitate/ hang back
情绪类
①.以……为骄傲：be proud of/take pride in
②.幸福：happiness/blessedness
【点睛】[高分句型1]. I was about to break it and withdraw money when my mina came back to the bike I wanted to buy, and I hesitated.（运用了be about to do when句型以及省略关系代词that的定语从句）
[高分句型2]. From that day on, you would always see me riding my bike on the street, leaving my hearty laughter behind.（运用了现在分词作状语）
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