开远市第一中学校2023年高二年级上学期
12月月考试卷
英语
2023.12
考生注意
1.本试卷分为第I卷和第II卷，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.考生作答时，请将答案填涂在答题卡上。选择题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;主观题请用直径0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
3.本卷命题范围：2019人教版。
第I卷
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.15. C. 9.13.
1. When can the man see the headmaster
A. At 9:30. B. At 11:45. C. At 12:40.
2. Why does the man want to keep the window shut
A. He is ill. B. He wants to open it himself. C. The air inside is fresh enough.
3. What is Mike
A. A student. B. A teacher. C. A writer.
4. What has made working at home possible
A. Personal computers. B. Communication industry. C. Living far from companies.
5. What will the woman do next
A. Visit Sparkle Company. B. Use her own soap. C. Accept the free soap.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How does the man go to work
A. By bus. B. By car. C. On foot.
7. Why do the two speakers want to buy a car
A. They have a lot of money.
B. The man lives too far away from his office.
C. The woman’s office is too far away from her home.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why won’t Mr. Stone come to the clinic tomorrow
A. He can’t spare the time. B. The clinic will be closed.
C. Dr. Milton won’t come to work.
9. When is the clinic open in a week
A. From Monday to Friday. B. During the whole week.
C. On weekdays except Thursday.
10. What time has finally been fixed for Mr. Stone to come
A. 9:00 am. B. 7:00 pm. C. 6:15 pm.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What’s the relationship between the two speakers
A. Neighbors. B. Doctor and patient. C. Friends.
12. When did the woman cough most seriously
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. At night.
13. What did the man do for the woman
A. He examined the woman carefully.
B. He gave her some medicine and advice as well.
C. He just told her not to worry too much.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What does the man want to learn to cook
A. Fish. B. Steak. C. Soup.
15. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. At the woman’s house. B. At the man’s house. C. In a restaurant.
16. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Have some soup. B. Have more rice. C. Bring his family next time.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did Nicholas do at eighteen months
A. He began to learn French. B. He read the newspaper.
C. He took telephone messages.
18. Why was Nicholas bored and unhappy at the two schools
A. He had too much homework.
B. He almost couldn’t learn anything special.
C. His teachers often corrected his spelling.
19. Who offered to help Nicholas finally
A. His classmates. B. His parents. C. A college.
20. What is Nicholas’ life like now
A. Busy without any social life. B. Full but boring.
C. Busy at college and free at home.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
In the daytime you will admire Kunming’s amazing scenery. At night, the most exciting thing should be diving into the nightlife, which is extremely lively with busy night markets, bars and theaters.
·Kundu Night Market
As the heartland of Kunming’s nightlife, Kundu is a nice place for relaxing. There you can find cafés, tea houses, souvenir(纪念品) shops and KTVs. When night falls, Kundu is crowded with local people and tourists.
Address: 78 Xinwen Road
·Wenhua Alley
Being close to three colleges, this street is lined with restaurants, dessert shops, cafés and so on. You can taste all kinds of snacks unique to Yunnan, or order a cup of coffee and chat with your friends here. It is not only a place for students and local people, but also attracts many foreigners.
Address: Wenlin Street, Wuhua District
·Yunnan Impression Show
The impressive Yunnan folk dance performances are one of the most wonderful nightlife activities. It was directed by China’s famous dancer, Yang Liping, who was titled as the “Peacock Princess”. The highlight of this show is the peacock dance, which is performed by female dancers inspired by the movements of a peacock.
Address: Yunnan Art Theater, Dongfeng West Road
·O’ Reilly’s Irish Pub
The pub is decorated in an Irish style and offers a taste of real Ireland. It is said that it was the first Irish pub in southern China. After a whole day’s sightseeing, it is a good idea to spend some time in a bar where you can relax and have close contact with local people.
Address: Beichen Street B13
1. Where can visitors enjoy local food
A. Wenlin Street. B. Dongfeng West Road.
C. 78 Xinwen Road. D. Beichen Street B13.
2. Who may go to Yunnan Art Theater
A. Those fond of drinking coffee. B. Those interested in dancing.
C. Those likely to buy souvenirs. D. Those eager to chat with friends.
3. What is special about O’ Reilly’s Irish Pub
A. It is one of the oldest pubs in China. B. It allows local people to dine in.
C. It provides a whole day’s sightseeing. D. It is designed in a foreign style.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了昆明丰富多彩的夜生活，那里有热闹的夜市、酒吧和剧院。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Wenhua Alley部分中“Being close to three colleges, this street is lined with restaurants, dessert shops, cafés and so on. You can taste all kinds of snacks unique to Yunnan, or order a cup of coffee and chat with your friends here. It is not only a place for students and local people, but also attracts many foreigners. Address: Wenlin Street, Wuhua District(由于靠近三所大学，这条街上到处都是餐馆、甜品店、咖啡厅等。在这里，你可以品尝到云南特有的各种小吃，或者点一杯咖啡，和朋友聊天。它不仅是学生和当地人的地方，也吸引了许多外国人。地址：五华区文林街)”可知，在文林街，游客们可以享受当地美食。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Yunnan Impression Show部分中“The impressive Yunnan folk dance performances are one of the most wonderful nightlife activities. It was directed by China’s famous dancer, Yang Liping, who was titled as the ‘Peacock Princess’. The highlight of this show is the peacock dance, which is performed by female dancers inspired by the movements of a peacock. Address: Yunnan Art Theater, Dongfeng West Road(令人印象深刻的云南民间舞蹈表演是最精彩的夜生活活动之一。它是由中国著名舞蹈家杨丽萍导演的，她被称为‘孔雀公主’。这次演出的亮点是孔雀舞，这是由女舞者表演的灵感来自孔雀的动作。地址：东风西路云南艺术剧院)”可知，对舞蹈感兴趣的可以去云南艺术剧院。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据O’ Reilly’s Irish Pub部分中“The pub is decorated in an Irish style and offers a taste of real Ireland. It is said that it was the first Irish pub in southern China.(这家酒吧以爱尔兰风格装饰，提供真正的爱尔兰风味。据说这是中国南方第一家爱尔兰酒吧。)”可知，O’ Reilly’s爱尔兰酒吧的特别之处在于它是以外国风格设计的。故选D项。
B
Two years ago Holmes participated in Back to School Bash. He was holding down two jobs at the time — one with the city’s public works department, the other as a barber. Saturday was his busiest hair-cutting day, but he chose to donate his time and give free haircuts to kids from poor families so they’d look neat and clear on that first day of classes. But then an idea hit him — “The kids should earn their free haircut by having to read a book to me,” Holmes said.
The idea was so popular that he continued it the first Tuesday of every month for the next two years. Boys from five to ten years old would grab a favorite book, settle into the barber chair, and read aloud while Holmes was doing their hair. If they found a word obscure, Holmes was there to help. After the haircut, they’d review the book, from the characters and vocabulary to the themes — just like in school, only more fun. Holmes, who is married and has two sons, ages three and four, recognizes that not every parent has the time to read with their kids. Holmes admits he, too, benefits from the process.
Holmes and his family have recently moved to a small town in Chicago. When they get settled, he plans to take up his role as the Story-book Barber. “The way the world is today with guns and violence,” he says. “It’s a safe heaven for the kids, to come to the barbershop and read books.”
4. What do we know about Holmes
A. He lived a hard life. B. He was the busiest barber in the city.
C. He offered free haircuts to the poor kids. D. He organized Back to School Bash.
5. What did the boys do during the haircut
A. Reading books aloud. B. Discussing the characters.
C. Reviewing the vocabulary. D. Talking about their favorite books.
6. What does the underlined word “obscure” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Simple. B. Awkward. C. Attractive . D. Confusing.
7. Which of the following can best describe Holmes
A. Brave and creative. B. Caring and helpful.
C. Honest and positive. D. Lucky and outgoing.
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. D 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了Holmes周六为贫穷的小孩子免费理发的故事。作为一名理发师，Holmes做了一件非常有意义的事情，那就是要求贫穷孩子为他读一本书，他就免费为其理发。文章具体介绍了孩子通过他的活动受益匪浅，他也收获很大。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Two years ago, Holmes participated in Back to School Bash. He was holding down two jobs at the time — one with the city’s public works department, the other as a barber. Saturday was his busiest hair-cutting day, but he chose to donate his time and give free haircuts to kids from poor families so they’d look neat and clear on that first day of classes.(两年前，Holmes参与了“回到学校狂欢会”。当时他有两份工作——一份在市政工程部门，另一份是理发师。周六是他最忙的理发日，但他选择捐出自己的时间，为那些不幸的孩子免费理发，这样他们在第一天上课时就会看起来整洁)”可知，两年前，Holmes为贫困的孩子们免费理发。故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Boys from five to ten years old would grab a favorite book, settle into the barber chair, and read aloud while Holmes was doing their hair.(5到10岁的男孩们会抓起一本最喜欢的书，坐在理发椅上，在福尔摩斯给他们理发的时候大声朗读)”可知，男孩们在理发时大声朗读。故选A。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Boys from five to ten years old would grab a favorite book, settle into the barber chair, and read aloud while Holmes was doing their hair.(5到10岁的男孩们会抓起一本最喜欢的书，坐在理发椅上，在福尔摩斯给他们梳头的时候大声朗读)”以及后文“Holmes was there to help”可知，Holmes理发的时候男孩们就大声朗读，遇到困惑的地方，Holmes就提供帮助。故划线词意思是“令人困惑的”。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Saturday was his busiest hair-cutting day, but he chose to donate his time and give free haircuts to kids from poor families so they’d look neat and clear on that first day of classes.(周六是他最忙的理发日，但他选择贡献自己的时间，为贫困家庭的孩子免费理发，这样他们在第一天上课时就能看起来整洁干净)”以及第二段“Boys from five to ten years old would grab a favorite book, settle into the barber chair, and read aloud while Holmes was doing their hair. If they found a word obscure, Holmes was there to help.(5到10岁的男孩们会抓起一本最喜欢的书，坐在理发椅上，在福尔摩斯给他们梳头的时候大声朗读。如果他们发现一个词晦涩难懂，Holmes就会帮助他们)”可推知，Holmes免费给贫困家庭的孩子理发，帮助他们阅读，Holmes有爱心且乐于助人。故选B。
C
Born in London in 1825, Thomas Henry Huxley was one of the greatest men of the nineteenth century. In 1846 Thomas Henry Huxley was appointed assistant doctor aboard H. M.S. Rattlesnake. The ship had been asked to survey areas of the Great Barrier Reef and the neighboring seas. This gave Thomas Henry Huxley an opportunity to study animal life and was the start of his biological career. The voyage lasted four years, during which time he gathered much information on plankton (浮游生物).
On his return from the voyage, Thomas Henry Huxley was made a member of the Royal Society in recognition of his scientific work. Although he continued to publish papers about plankton, his interest was turning towards vertebrate (有脊椎的) animals. For some time Thomas Henry Huxley and his workmates had been discussing the possibility that animal species had evolved (进化), one from another. No satisfactory theories had been put forward, but in 1859 Darwin’s Origin of Species appeared. Thomas Henry Huxley at once realized its importance and how the theory of natural selection provided “the working hypothesis (假说) we sought”.
For the rest of his life Thomas Henry Huxley struggled to ensure the full recognition of Darwin's work. In 1863 Thomas Henry Huxley published Man’s Place in Nature in which he compared man and great apes (猿). He clearly showed similarities.
Despite his many achievements, he was given no award by the British state until late in his life. From about 1870, Thomas Henry Huxley was too involved in other things to continue actual research. He had always been interested in education. He pioneered the teaching of biology and his method of selecting “type animals” is still followed today. He spent the last ten years of his life writing essays mainly on biology.
8. Why did Huxley go on the voyage
A. To explore the deep sea. B. To do research on sea animals.
C. To work as a doctor on the ship. D. To gather information for his paper.
9. How did Huxley react to the theory of natural selection
A. He had doubt about it. B. He thought highly of it.
C. He couldn’t understand it. D. He thought he developed it first.
10. What do we know about Huxley's book Man’s Place in Nature
A. It discusses the importance of human beings.
B. It focuses on Darwin’s theory of natural selection.
C. It talks about the differences between man and apes.
D. It provides evidence about the evolution of man from apes.
11. What can we learn about Huxley from the last paragraph
A. He contributed a lot to biology teaching.
B. He continued his research till his death.
C. He became a good novelist late in his life.
D. He never got awards for his achievements.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇人物介绍类阅读。文章主要介绍了Thomas Henry Huxley的生平事迹和成就。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段In 1846 Thomas Henry Huxley was appointed assistant doctor aboard H. M.S. Rattlesnake.（1846年，Thomas Henry Huxley被任命为H. M.S. Rattlesnake号上的助理医生。）由此可知，Huxley航海是因为他在船上当医生，故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段Thomas Henry Huxley at once realized its importance and how the theory of natural selection provided “the working hypothesis (假说) we sought”.（Thomas Henry Huxley立刻意识到它的重要性，以及自然选择理论如何提供了“我们所寻求的工作假设”。）由此可知，Huxley对自然选择理论评价很高，故选B。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段In 1863 Thomas Henry Huxley published Man’s Place in Nature in which he compared man and great apes (猿). He clearly showed similarities.（1863年， Thomas Henry Huxley发表了《人类在自然中的地位》一书，将人类与类人猿进行了比较。他明显指出了相似之处。）由此可知，Thomas Henry Huxley的书《人类在自然中的地位》为人类从类人猿进化而来提供了证据，故选D。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段He had always been interested in education. He pioneered the teaching of biology and his method of selecting “type animals” is still followed today. He spent the last ten years of his life writing essays mainly on biology.（他一直对教育感兴趣。他是生物学教学的先驱，他选择“类群动物”的方法一直沿用至今。他生命的最后十年主要是写有关生物学的论文。）由此推断出，Huxley对生物教学做出了很大贡献，故选A。
D
Smart devices have become an everyday part of our lives. A smart refrigerator can go above and beyond simply keeping our food cool.
A smart refrigerator is any refrigerator that’s equipped with a Wifi connection. It can share information about itself, be a real-time camera that lets users see what’s inside while at the supermarket, or act as a digital command center for the home. Some other things smart fridges are able to do include raising or lowering the temperature at the sound of your voice or with your phone, or helping you track the contents of your fridge so you don’t run into a milk shortage emergency.
Smart fridges can be particularly good at keeping food cool. It’s easier to adjust the temperature if it is higher than it should be because the door is left slightly open. This can make a difference in your energy bills and the quality and lifespan（寿命）of your food.
Many of the smart fridge’s features can also save you time when you’re rushing to get ready in the morning, or help you adjust your fridge when out of the house with a few taps on your phone screen. The people who will benefit most from a smart fridge are probably those who have children who might be using the fridge while parents are at work. It’s another way you can keep an eye on what’s going on at home when you’re not there. However, prices do tend to run higher than traditional fridges.
If you already have a food organizational system that’s working very well for you, and you are cool with the way your fridge is handling your food, then a smart fridge may not be worth it Contrarily, if the smart fridge’s features mentioned above sound like they would make your life easier, then one could be worth the extra money.
12. What can a smart refrigerator do
A. Order food. B. Record the contents inside.
C. Deal with emergency. D. Share information with supermarkets.
13. The smart refrigerator is ______.
A. convenient but power-consuming B. child-friendly but noisy
C. time-saving but unsafe D. energy-saving but expensive
14. Where does the text most probably come from
A A poster. B. A magazine.
C. A novel. D. A guide book.
15. What might be the best title for the text
A. The road to a smart home
B. Smart devices to make life easier
C. How smart are smart refrigerators
D. Smart fridges—where are they leading us
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍一款新型的智能冰箱。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“It can share information about itself, be a real-time camera that lets users see what’s inside while at the supermarket, or act as a digital command center for the home.（它可以共享自己的信息，成为一个实时摄像头，让用户在超市里看到里面的东西，或者充当家庭的数字指挥中心。）”可知，智能冰箱能记录冰箱里的内容，故选择B项。
13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“This can make a difference in your energy bills（这会让你的能源账单有所不同）”可知，智能冰箱是节能的，根据第四段中“However, prices do tend to run higher than traditional fridges.（然而，价格确实往往高于传统冰箱。）” 可知，智能冰箱的价格是昂贵的，故选择D项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Smart devices have become an everyday part of our lives. A smart refrigerator can go above and beyond simply keeping our food cool.”（智能设备已经成为我们日常生活的一部分。智能冰箱不仅可以让我们的食物保持凉爽。），可知，文中不仅介绍了智能冰箱的功能，还分析了利弊，所以最有可能来自于一本杂志中，故选择B项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Smart devices have become an everyday part of our lives. A smart refrigerator can go above and beyond simply keeping our food cool.（智能设备已经成为我们日常生活的一部分。智能冰箱不仅可以让我们的食物保持凉爽。）”及下文介绍的只能冰箱功能可知，本文主要介绍的是智能冰箱在哪些方面表现智能，故选择C项
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When you’re visiting another country, you may be thought impolite or rude if you don’t do as the Romans do. ____16____.
·Be careful of what you give to Chinese friends. China has a long history and colorful cultures, so you have to pay attention to the cultural traditions. When presenting your Chinese friends with flowers, avoid using white. Because they are connected with death. ____17____.
·____18____. In some cultures, it is acceptable to eat food with your hands. But in Norway it is often required that you use a spoon and fork, chopsticks, or a knife and fork when having a meal. So learn about how to use these things before you travel there. In Norway, even sandwiches are eaten using a fork and knife.
·Don’t ask for salt when dining in Egypt. In many cultures, like the United States, it’s all right to ask for salt to add to your food. But if you’re dining with friends and colleagues in Egypt, keep in mind to avoid asking for salt. ____19____.
·Lose a tooth in Greece. For many countries, children are told to keep the baby teeth under the pillow and the Tooth Fairy will give them money in exchange for their teeth. But Greek children are told to throw their teeth onto the roofs. ____20____. It also means good luck to the family.
A. They are very beautiful
B. It means health to the kids
C. Mind your table manners in Norway
D. Because it is an impolite action to the host
E. In Greece, you can share your idea with the host
F. However, white flowers mean cleanness and purity in the United States
G. Knowing some cultural traditions and customs around the world will help you
【答案】16. G 17. F 18. C 19. D 20. B
【解析】
【分析】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了几个国家的重要文化习俗。
【16题详解】
空前“When you’re visiting another country, you may be thought impolite or rude if you don’t do as the Romans do.(当你在另一个国家访问时，如果你不像当地人那样行事，你可能会被认为不礼貌或粗鲁)”引出本文主题与各地的文化习俗有关，下文描写了几个国家的重要文化习俗；G选项“Knowing some cultural traditions and customs around the world will help you(了解世界各地的文化传统和习俗会对你有帮助)”承上启下，符合语境。故选G项。
【17题详解】
空前“When presenting your Chinese friends with flowers, avoid using white. Because they are connected with death.(当送花给你的中国朋友时，避免使用白色。因为它们与死亡有关)”描述到中国人家中做客送花时，应该避免送白花的原因；F选项“However, white flowers mean cleanness and purity in the United States(然而，白花在美国意味着干净和纯洁 )”进行转折，介绍白花在美国所代表的含义，符合语境。故选F项。
【18题详解】
空后“But in Norway it is often required that you use a spoon and fork, chopsticks, or a knife and fork when having a meal.(但在挪威，吃饭时通常要求你使用勺子和叉子、筷子或刀叉)”及“In Norway, even sandwiches are eaten using a fork and knife.(在挪威，吃三明治也要用刀叉)”可知，空处应总起说明在挪威应该注意餐桌礼仪；C选项“Mind your table manners in Norway(在挪威要注意餐桌礼仪)”引起下文，符合语境。故选C项。
【19题详解】
由本段首句“Don’t ask for salt when dining in Egypt.(在埃及吃饭时不要要盐)”及空前“But if you’re dining with friends and colleagues in Egypt, keep in mind to avoid asking for salt.(但如果你在埃及和朋友或同事吃饭，记住不要要盐)”可知，本段描写在埃及吃饭时不能要盐；D选项“Because it is an impolite action to the host(因为这是对主人不礼貌的行为)”说明其原因，符合语境。故选D项。
【20题详解】
空前“But Greek children are told to throw their teeth onto the roofs.(但是希腊的孩子们被告知要把牙齿扔到屋顶上)”描写希腊孩子如何处理掉落的牙齿，空后“It also means good luck to the family.(它也意味着给家庭带来好运)”为其原因的第二个方面；B选项“It means health to the kids(这对孩子们来说意味着健康)”为这样做对于孩子的好处，是原因的第一个方面，符合语境。故选B项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Do you enjoy the Olympics I certainly do. Every four years we get to see the best of the best competing for the ___21___. But sometimes the best inspiration ___22___ those who don’t win.
In 1988, Eddie Edwards became the first athlete since 1928 to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping. He had no money, no equipment, no ___23___ — and some called him the great British loser.
“When you ___24___, it’s probably about 500 or 600 feet high. So you do have to be not a little ___25___ to go down, but probably a lot.” Eddie recalled, “I got out and the crowd started ___26___ ‘Eddie! Eddie!’. It’s the most ___27___ feeling in the world.”
How did Eddie do Eddie’s British record of 71 meters ___28___ him in 58th place — 19 meters behind the competitor who placed 57th. But it didn’t ___29___. His fans loved him for other reasons. If you ask anyone in Britain, “Who won the Olympic ski jump in 1988 ” Almost no one could tell you. ____30____, if you ask, “Who is Eddie Edwards ” They’ll tell you all about the crazy ski jump guy who they still remember and ____31____ to this day. The British people were proud of him for just trying, thus ____32____ didn’t matter a bit. He will be forever and ____33____ memorized by his country for doing what no one else had done in 60 years.
So what ____34____ thing are you afraid to do Take Eddie’s example and just go for it. You might just become a ____35____.
21. A. bonus B. praise C. medals D. profits
22. A. makes up B. calls for C. tracks down D. comes from
23. A. fans B. coaches C. friends D. competitors
24. A. look down B. walk around C. climb up D. step forward
25. A. stupid B. expert C. crazy D. curious
26. A. whispering B. shouting C. singing D. laughing
27. A. exciting B. relaxing C. frightening D. annoying
28. A. followed B. impressed C. titled D. landed
29. A. work B. change C. matter D. remain
30. A. However B. Therefore C. Besides D. Moreover
31. A. blame B. recognize C. contact D. admire
32. A. sweating B. losing C. training D. falling
33. A. fondly B. hardly C. equally D. simply
34. A. suitable B. positive C. competitive D. adventurous
35. A. joke B. legend C. loser D. winner
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了英国的艾迪参加奥运会虽然失败了，人民仍然为他的努力感到骄傲，成为传奇人物，他的精神激励着人们前行。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：每四年，我们都能看到最优秀的运动员争夺奖牌。A. bonus奖金；B. praise表扬；C. medals奖牌；D. profits利润。根据前文“Do you enjoy the Olympics ”和“Every four years we get to see the best of the best competing for”可知，最优秀的运动员争夺奥运会上的奖牌。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：但有时最好的灵感来自那些没有获胜的人。A. makes up组成；B. calls for需要；C. tracks down追踪；D. comes from来自。根据语境和前文“But sometimes the best inspiration”以及后文“those who don’t win”可知，但有时最好的灵感来自那些没有获胜的人，引出下文讲艾迪参加奥运会失败了。故选D项。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他没有钱，没有装备，没有教练——有人说他是英国的失败者。A. fans粉丝；B. coaches教练；C. friends朋友；D. competitors竞争者。根据语境和前文“Eddie Edwards became the first athlete since 1928 to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping. He had no money, no equipment”可知，艾迪·爱德华兹成为自1928年以来第一位代表英国参加奥运会跳台滑雪比赛的运动员，他没有钱，没有设备，由此推知，他没有教练。故选B项。
【24题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：“当你往下看时，它可能有500或600英尺高。所以你一定要很疯狂才能下去，但可能要疯狂到不行。”A. look down向下看；B. walk around四处走；C. climb up往上爬；D. step forward向前进。根据后文“it’s probably about 500 or 600 feet high”可知，当你往下看时，它可能有500或600英尺高。故选A项。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“当你往下看时，它可能有500或600英尺高。所以你一定要很疯狂才能下去，但可能要疯狂到不行。” A. stupid愚蠢的；B. expert专业的；C. crazy疯狂的；D. curious好奇的。根据前文“it’s probably about 500 or 600 feet high”可知，它可能有500或600英尺高，由此推知，你一定要很疯狂才能下去。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：艾迪回忆道：“我一出来，人群就开始大喊‘艾迪！艾迪！’这是世界上最令人兴奋的感觉。”A. whispering耳语；B. shouting喊叫；C. singing唱；D. laughing嘲笑。根据语境和前文“I got out and the crowd started”以及后文“‘Eddie! Eddie!’”可知，此处指艾迪一出来，观看人群就开始呼喊他的名字。故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：艾迪回忆道：“我一出来，人群就开始大喊‘艾迪！艾迪！’这是世界上最令人兴奋的感觉。”A. exciting令人兴奋的；B. relaxing令人放松的；C. frightening令人恐惧的；D. annoying使人生气的。根据前文“I got out and the crowd started ___6___ ‘Eddie! Eddie!’.”可知他一出来，观看人群就开始大喊‘艾迪！艾迪！’，由此推知，这是最令人兴奋的。故选A项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：艾迪的71米的英国纪录使他落在第58位，比排名第57位的对手落后19米。A. followed跟随；B. impressed使铭记；C. titled授予……称号；D. landed降落，陷入。根据后文“him in 58th place — 19 meters behind the competitor who placed 57th”可知，比排名第57位的对手落后19米，他落在了第58位。故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但这并不重要。A. work工作；B. change改变；C. matter要紧，重要；D. remain保持不变。根据语境和后文“thus ___12___ didn’t matter a bit”可知，他没有获胜，并不重要。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，如果你问，“谁是艾迪·爱德华兹？”他们会告诉你关于那个疯狂的跳台滑雪运动员的一切，直到今天他们仍然记得并钦佩他。A. However然而；B. Therefore因此；C. Besides此外；D. Moreover此外，而且。根据前文“His fans loved him for other reasons. If you ask anyone in Britain, “Who won the Olympic ski jump in 1988 ” Almost no one could tell you.”与后文“if you ask, “Who is Eddie Edwards ” They’ll tell you all about the crazy ski jump guy who they still remember and ___11___ to this day.”构成转折的逻辑关系可知，此处指“然而”。故选A项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，如果你问，“谁是艾迪·爱德华兹？”他们会告诉你关于那个疯狂的跳台滑雪运动员的一切，直到今天他们仍然记得并钦佩他。A. blame责备；B. recognize辨认出；C. contact接触，联系；D. admire钦佩。根据前文“His fans loved him for other reasons.”和“still remember and”及下文“The British people were proud of him for just trying”可知，粉丝们喜欢艾迪，英国人民为他的努力感到骄傲，所以人们仍然记得并且钦佩他。故选D项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：英国人民为他的努力感到骄傲，因此失败一点也不重要。A. sweating出汗；B. losing失去，失败；C. training培训；D. falling降落。根据前文“But sometimes the best inspiration ___2___ those who don’t win.”以及“Eddie’s British record of 71 meters ___8___ him in 58th place — 19 meters behind the competitor who placed 57th.”可知，艾迪在比赛中失败了。故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：他将永远被他的国家深情地怀念着，因为他做了60年来没有人做过的事情。A. fondly深情地；B. hardly几乎不；C. equally平等地；D. simply简单地。根据前文语境“粉丝们喜欢艾迪，英国人民为他的努力感到骄傲，人们仍然记得并且钦佩他”和前文“He will be forever and”以及后文“memorized by his country for doing what no one else had done in 60 years”可知，他将永远被他的国家深情地怀念着。故选A项。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那么你害怕做什么冒险的事情呢？A. suitable合适的；B. positive积极的；C. competitive竞争的；D. adventurous冒险的。根据后文“thing are you afraid to do”可知，此处是指你害怕做什么冒险的事情。故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：你可能会成为一个传奇人物。A. joke笑话；B. legend传奇人物；C. loser失败者；D. winner获胜者。根据前文“Take Eddie’s example and just go for it.”可知以艾迪为榜样，大胆尝试吧。由此推知，你可能会成为像艾迪一样的一个传奇人物。故选B项。
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Yu Rong, a Chinese artist, thinks of a new way to introduce ____36____ ancient story of Hua Mulan in her picture book. In the book, I Am Hua Mulan, she tells the story by ____37____ (combine) paper-cutting with international styles. She places Shaanxi papercuts over western-style pencil sketches ____38____ (create) a typical presentation of Chinese elements, which turns out to be a ____39____ (success) and impressive breakthrough.
Hua Mulan, ___40___ story has been told by generations in China, was a fighter from the northern Wei dynasty (386-534). As a ____41____ (devote) daughter, she dressed herself ____42____ a man to serve in the army in place of her father. Mulan’s ____43____ (characteristic), such as courage, kindness and a disinterested attitude toward fame and fortune, made her one of the most respected historical Chinese heroines. Mulan’s story has been adapted ____44____ (constant) in modern media.
For example, in 1998, Disney produced a film named Mulan, which _____45_____ (consider) a great success by critics and the public.
【答案】36. the
bining
38. to create
39. successful
40. whose 41. devoted
42. as 43. characteristics
44 constantly
45. was considered
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了艺术家郁蓉在《我是花木兰》一书中将剪纸与国际艺术风格相结合讲述这个故事。
【36题详解】
考查冠词。句意：一位著名的艺术家郁蓉想出了一种新方法，在她的图画书里介绍花木兰这个古老的故事。此处特指花木兰的故事，应使用定冠词the，故填the。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在《我是花木兰》一书中，她将剪纸与国际艺术风格相结合，讲述了这个故事。介词by后面应使用动名词作宾语，故填combining。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：她将陕西剪纸置于西式铅笔画之上，创造了一种典型的中国元素呈现，这是一个成功而令人印象深刻的突破。此处create在句中作目的状语，应使用动词不定式，故填to create。
【39题详解】
考查形容词。句意：她将陕西剪纸置于西式铅笔画之上，创造了一种典型的中国元素呈现，这是一个成功而令人印象深刻的突破。此处应用形容词successful作定语，修饰名词breakthrough，故填successful。
【40题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：花木兰是北魏(386-534)的一名战士，她的故事在中国已经流传了几代人。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词Hua Mulan，且关系词在从句中作定语，修饰story，应用whose引导定语从句，故填whose。
【41题详解】
考查形容词。句意：作为一个孝顺的女儿，她把自己打扮成一个男人，代替父亲在军队中服役。此处应用形容词devoted作定语，修饰名词daughter，故填devoted。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意：作为一个孝顺的女儿，她把自己打扮成一个男人，代替父亲在军队中服役。dress sb. as固定搭配，表示“把某人打扮成”，故填as。
【43题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：木兰的勇敢、善良以及对名利漠不关心的特点，使她成为中国历史上最受尊敬的女英雄之一。由such as courage, kindness and a disinterested attitude toward fame and fortune可知，“特点”不止一个，应用characteristic的复数形式作主语，故填characteristics。
【44题详解】
考查副词。句意：木兰的故事经常被现代媒体改编。此处应用副词constantly作状语，修饰动词adapted，故填constantly。
【45题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意：例如，1998年，迪斯尼公司制作了一部名为《花木兰》的电影，被评论家和公众认为是非常成功的。此处在which引导的定语从句中作谓语，which代指Mulan，和动词consider是被动关系，且句子描述过去发生的事，应用一般过去时的被动语态，which代指Mulan，为单数，be动词应用was，故填was considered。
第II卷
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Peter来信向你咨询如何有效安排课余时间，请根据以下内容给Peter回信，要点包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 提出建议；
3. 表达期望。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Peter,
Delighted to receive your letter asking for my advice on how to spend your free time more effectively, I’d like to offer you some practical suggestions.
Above all, it would be a good idea to join in some meaningful activities when you feel bored, like reading books or taking exercises. What’s more, I feel it significant to limit the time you spend playing video games and focus more on study so that you can keep balance between schoolwork and games. Additionally, I suggest that you should try to get into a good routine, which is beneficial to your health.
I hope my advice will be of some help to you and that you will enjoy your free time.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国笔友Peter回信，就如何有效安排课余时间提出建议，并向对方表达期望。
【详解】1.词汇积累
高兴的：delighted→glad
建议：suggestion→advice
有意义的：meaningful→significant
有帮助的：be of some help→be helpful
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：Delighted to receive your letter asking for my advice on how to spend your free time more effectively, I’d like to offer you some practical suggestions.
拓展句：Because I am delighted to receive your letter asking for my advice on how to spend your free time more effectively, I’d like to offer you some practical suggestions.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Above all, it would be a good idea to join in some meaningful activities when you feel bored, like reading books or taking exercises. (运用了when引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] Additionally, I suggest that you should try to get into a good routine, which is beneficial to your health. (运用了that引导宾语从句，which引导非限制性定语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My Best Teaching Experience
Tyler was only in my senior class for a semester. He had been suspended (使停学) many times in previous years because of his anger issues. When he entered my class, I thought the worst.
Tyler sat in the back row. Every time I talked to the class, I would ask students questions, calling them by name. Unfortunately, every time I called on Tyler, he would respond with a joke. If he got an answer wrong, he would become angry.
About a month into the year, I was still trying to connect with Tyler. I can usually get students involved in class discussions or at least have them sit quietly and attentively (专心地). By contrast, Tyler was often loud and sometimes rude.
He had been in so much trouble over the years.He expected his teachers to know about his past;about how many times he had been sent to the office or suspended from school. I had found that these sorts of referrals (移交) were not very effective and that students would return from the office behaving worse than before.
One day, Tyler was talking over me while I was teaching. I stopped my lesson and said, “Tyler, why don’t you join in our discussion instead of having one of your own ” With that, he got up from his chair, pushed it over and yelled something. I can’t remember what he said other than that he included some impolite words. I sent Tyler straight to the office, and he received a week’s suspension.
To this point, this was one of my worst teaching experiences. Tyler’s anger was almost too much for me. The week Tyler was suspended from school was a wonderful time, and we got a lot accomplished as a class. However, the suspension week would soon come to an end, and I was fearful of his return.
续写要求：
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
On the day of Tyler’s return, I stood at the door awaiting him.
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A spark of surprise flashed across his face.
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【答案】One possible version:
On the day of Tyler’s return, I stood at the door awaiting him. At last he came, walking with his hands in his pockets. That image immediately brought back memories of the boy throwing a tantrum in class the other day. Yet I managed to restrain my anger this time. These past few days, I had been building a wall between us with blame and punishment, so I thought to myself that maybe I should try another way. “I want to apologize for the quarrel that we had in the middle of class, and I’m really sorry if it hurt your feelings,” I said, finally breaking the ice.
A spark of surprise flashed across his face. The naughty boy froze there, staring at me with wide eyes. It was clear that he had never heard an apology from a teacher before. “It is I who should say sorry,” he murmured, his face burning with shame, “I should have learned to control myself.” With a smile, I stepped forward and patted him on his shoulder, signaling to him to go back to his seat. In the days that followed, Tyler didn’t misbehave in class anymore and took an active part in class discussions. I had never expected “understanding” could make such a huge difference — it turned one of my worst teaching experiences into perhaps the best one.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者的学生泰勒很难控制自己的情绪，很容易生气。在课堂上其他同学讨论问题时他总是吵闹，这让作者很无奈。一天泰勒和作者说话时说了一些粗鲁的话，所以他被送到办公室，并被停课一周。作者很担心泰勒回到学校后会有什么表现。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“泰勒回来的那天，我站在门口等他。”可知，第一段可描写泰勒回来后，作者对过去的做法进行了反思并主动给泰勒道歉。
②由第二段首句内容“他脸上闪过一丝惊讶的光芒。”可知，第二段可描写作者的做法打动了泰勒，泰勒也做出道歉并改过自新。
2.续写线索：忍住怒火——深刻反思——主动道歉——感到惊讶——认识错误——改过自新
3.词汇激活
行为类
①等待：await/wait for
②控制：restrain/control/hold back
③低语：murmur/whisper
情绪类
①抱歉的：sorry/regretful
②愤怒：anger/rage/indignation
【点睛】[高分句型1] These past few days, I had been building a wall between us with blame and punishment, so I thought to myself that maybe I should try another way.(运用了that引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型2] It was clear that he had never heard an apology from a teacher before.(运用了形式主语it和that引导的主语从句)
[高分句型3] In the days that followed, Tyler didn’t misbehave in class anymore and took an active part in class discussions.(运用了that引导的定语从句)
听力答案：1-5: CAABB 6-10: ABCAC 11-15: BCBBA 16-20: CCBCA开远市第一中学校2023年高二年级上学期
12月月考试卷
英语
2023.12
考生注意
1.本试卷分为第I卷和第II卷，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.考生作答时，请将答案填涂在答题卡上。选择题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;主观题请用直径0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
3.本卷命题范围：2019人教版。
第I卷
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.15. C. 9.13.
1. When can the man see the headmaster
A. At 9:30. B. At 11:45. C. At 12:40.
2. Why does the man want to keep the window shut
A. He is ill. B. He wants to open it himself. C. The air inside is fresh enough.
3. What is Mike
A. A student. B. A teacher. C. A writer.
4. What has made working at home possible
A. Personal computers. B. Communication industry. C. Living far from companies.
5. What will the woman do next
A. Visit Sparkle Company. B. Use her own soap. C. Accept the free soap.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How does the man go to work
A. By bus. B. By car. C. On foot.
7 Why do the two speakers want to buy a car
A. They have a lot of money.
B. The man lives too far away from his office.
C. The woman’s office is too far away from her home.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why won’t Mr. Stone come to the clinic tomorrow
A. He can’t spare the time. B. The clinic will be closed.
C. Dr. Milton won’t come to work.
9. When is the clinic open in a week
A. From Monday to Friday. B. During the whole week.
C. On weekdays except Thursday.
10. What time has finally been fixed for Mr. Stone to come
A 9:00 am. B. 7:00 pm. C. 6:15 pm.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What’s the relationship between the two speakers
A. Neighbors. B. Doctor and patient. C. Friends.
12. When did the woman cough most seriously
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. At night.
13. What did the man do for the woman
A. He examined the woman carefully.
B. He gave her some medicine and advice as well.
C. He just told her not to worry too much.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What does the man want to learn to cook
A. Fish. B. Steak. C. Soup.
15. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. At the woman’s house. B. At the man’s house. C. In a restaurant.
16. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Have some soup. B. Have more rice. C. Bring his family next time.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did Nicholas do at eighteen months
A. He began to learn French. B. He read the newspaper.
C. He took telephone messages.
18. Why was Nicholas bored and unhappy at the two schools
A. He had too much homework.
B. He almost couldn’t learn anything special.
C. His teachers often corrected his spelling.
19. Who offered to help Nicholas finally
A. His classmates. B. His parents. C. A college.
20. What is Nicholas’ life like now
A. Busy without any social life. B. Full but boring.
C. Busy at college and free at home.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
In the daytime, you will admire Kunming’s amazing scenery. At night, the most exciting thing should be diving into the nightlife, which is extremely lively with busy night markets, bars and theaters.
·Kundu Night Market
As the heartland of Kunming’s nightlife, Kundu is a nice place for relaxing. There you can find cafés, tea houses, souvenir(纪念品) shops and KTVs. When night falls, Kundu is crowded with local people and tourists.
Address: 78 Xinwen Road
·Wenhua Alley
Being close to three colleges, this street is lined with restaurants, dessert shops, cafés and so on. You can taste all kinds of snacks unique to Yunnan, or order a cup of coffee and chat with your friends here. It is not only a place for students and local people, but also attracts many foreigners.
Address: Wenlin Street, Wuhua District
·Yunnan Impression Show
The impressive Yunnan folk dance performances are one of the most wonderful nightlife activities. It was directed by China’s famous dancer Yang Liping, who was titled as the “Peacock Princess”. The highlight of this show is the peacock dance, which is performed by female dancers inspired by the movements of a peacock.
Address: Yunnan Art Theater, Dongfeng West Road
·O’ Reilly’s Irish Pub
The pub is decorated in an Irish style and offers a taste of real Ireland. It is said that it was the first Irish pub in southern China. After a whole day’s sightseeing, it is a good idea to spend some time in a bar where you can relax and have close contact with local people.
Address: Beichen Street B13
1. Where can visitors enjoy local food
A. Wenlin Street. B. Dongfeng West Road.
C. 78 Xinwen Road. D. Beichen Street B13.
2. Who may go to Yunnan Art Theater
A Those fond of drinking coffee. B. Those interested in dancing.
C. Those likely to buy souvenirs. D. Those eager to chat with friends.
3. What is special about O’ Reilly’s Irish Pub
A. It is one of the oldest pubs in China. B. It allows local people to dine in.
C. It provides a whole day’s sightseeing. D. It is designed in a foreign style.
B
Two years ago, Holmes participated in Back to School Bash. He was holding down two jobs at the time — one with the city’s public works department, the other as a barber. Saturday was his busiest hair-cutting day, but he chose to donate his time and give free haircuts to kids from poor families so they’d look neat and clear on that first day of classes. But then an idea hit him — “The kids should earn their free haircut by having to read a book to me,” Holmes said.
The idea was so popular that he continued it the first Tuesday of every month for the next two years. Boys from five to ten years old would grab a favorite book, settle into the barber chair, and read aloud while Holmes was doing their hair. If they found a word obscure, Holmes was there to help. After the haircut, they’d review the book, from the characters and vocabulary to the themes — just like in school, only more fun. Holmes, who is married and has two sons, ages three and four, recognizes that not every parent has the time to read with their kids. Holmes admits he, too, benefits from the process.
Holmes and his family have recently moved to a small town in Chicago. When they get settled, he plans to take up his role as the Story-book Barber. “The way the world is today with guns and violence,” he says. “It’s a safe heaven for the kids, to come to the barbershop and read books.”
4. What do we know about Holmes
A. He lived a hard life. B. He was the busiest barber in the city.
C. He offered free haircuts to the poor kids. D. He organized Back to School Bash.
5. What did the boys do during the haircut
A. Reading books aloud. B. Discussing the characters.
C. Reviewing the vocabulary. D. Talking about their favorite books.
6. What does the underlined word “obscure” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Simple. B. Awkward. C. Attractive . D. Confusing.
7. Which of the following can best describe Holmes
A. Brave and creative. B. Caring and helpful.
C. Honest and positive. D. Lucky and outgoing.
C
Born in London in 1825, Thomas Henry Huxley was one of the greatest men of the nineteenth century. In 1846 Thomas Henry Huxley was appointed assistant doctor aboard H. M.S. Rattlesnake. The ship had been asked to survey areas of the Great Barrier Reef and the neighboring seas. This gave Thomas Henry Huxley an opportunity to study animal life and was the start of his biological career. The voyage lasted four years, during which time he gathered much information on plankton (浮游生物).
On his return from the voyage, Thomas Henry Huxley was made a member of the Royal Society in recognition of his scientific work. Although he continued to publish papers about plankton, his interest was turning towards vertebrate (有脊椎的) animals. For some time Thomas Henry Huxley and his workmates had been discussing the possibility that animal species had evolved (进化), one from another. No satisfactory theories had been put forward, but in 1859 Darwin’s Origin of Species appeared. Thomas Henry Huxley at once realized its importance and how the theory of natural selection provided “the working hypothesis (假说) we sought”.
For the rest of his life Thomas Henry Huxley struggled to ensure the full recognition of Darwin's work. In 1863 Thomas Henry Huxley published Man’s Place in Nature in which he compared man and great apes (猿). He clearly showed similarities.
Despite his many achievements, he was given no award by the British state until late in his life. From about 1870, Thomas Henry Huxley was too involved in other things to continue actual research. He had always been interested in education. He pioneered the teaching of biology and his method of selecting “type animals” is still followed today. He spent the last ten years of his life writing essays mainly on biology.
8. Why did Huxley go on the voyage
A. To explore the deep sea. B. To do research on sea animals.
C. To work as a doctor on the ship. D. To gather information for his paper.
9. How did Huxley react to the theory of natural selection
A. He had doubt about it. B. He thought highly of it.
C. He couldn’t understand it. D. He thought he developed it first.
10. What do we know about Huxley's book Man’s Place in Nature
A. It discusses the importance of human beings.
B. It focuses on Darwin’s theory of natural selection.
C. It talks about the differences between man and apes.
D. It provides evidence about the evolution of man from apes.
11. What can we learn about Huxley from the last paragraph
A. He contributed a lot to biology teaching.
B. He continued his research till his death.
C. He became a good novelist late in his life.
D. He never got awards for his achievements.
D
Smart devices have become an everyday part of our lives. A smart refrigerator can go above and beyond simply keeping our food cool.
A smart refrigerator is any refrigerator that’s equipped with a Wifi connection. It can share information about itself, be a real-time camera that lets users see what’s inside while at the supermarket, or act as a digital command center for the home. Some other things smart fridges are able to do include raising or lowering the temperature at the sound of your voice or with your phone, or helping you track the contents of your fridge so you don’t run into a milk shortage emergency.
Smart fridges can be particularly good at keeping food cool. It’s easier to adjust the temperature if it is higher than it should be because the door is left slightly open. This can make a difference in your energy bills and the quality and lifespan（寿命）of your food.
Many of the smart fridge’s features can also save you time when you’re rushing to get ready in the morning, or help you adjust your fridge when out of the house with a few taps on your phone screen. The people who will benefit most from a smart fridge are probably those who have children who might be using the fridge while parents are at work. It’s another way you can keep an eye on what’s going on at home when you’re not there. However, prices do tend to run higher than traditional fridges.
If you already have a food organizational system that’s working very well for you, and you are cool with the way your fridge is handling your food, then a smart fridge may not be worth it Contrarily, if the smart fridge’s features mentioned above sound like they would make your life easier, then one could be worth the extra money.
12. What can a smart refrigerator do
A. Order food. B. Record the contents inside.
C. Deal with emergency. D. Share information with supermarkets.
13. The smart refrigerator is ______.
A. convenient but power-consuming B. child-friendly but noisy
C. time-saving but unsafe D. energy-saving but expensive
14. Where does the text most probably come from
A. A poster. B. A magazine.
C. A novel. D. A guide book.
15. What might be the best title for the text
A. The road to a smart home
B. Smart devices to make life easier
C. How smart are smart refrigerators
D. Smart fridges—where are they leading us
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。
When you’re visiting another country, you may be thought impolite or rude if you don’t do as the Romans do. ____16____.
·Be careful of what you give to Chinese friends. China has a long history and colorful cultures, so you have to pay attention to the cultural traditions. When presenting your Chinese friends with flowers, avoid using white. Because they are connected with death. ____17____.
·____18____. In some cultures, it is acceptable to eat food with your hands. But in Norway it is often required that you use a spoon and fork, chopsticks, or a knife and fork when having a meal. So learn about how to use these things before you travel there. In Norway, even sandwiches are eaten using a fork and knife.
·Don’t ask for salt when dining in Egypt. In many cultures, like the United States, it’s all right to ask for salt to add to your food. But if you’re dining with friends and colleagues in Egypt, keep in mind to avoid asking for salt. ____19____.
·Lose a tooth in Greece. For many countries, children are told to keep the baby teeth under the pillow and the Tooth Fairy will give them money in exchange for their teeth. But Greek children are told to throw their teeth onto the roofs. ____20____. It also means good luck to the family.
A. They are very beautiful
B. It means health to the kids
C. Mind your table manners in Norway
D. Because it is an impolite action to the host
E. In Greece, you can share your idea with the host
F. However, white flowers mean cleanness and purity in the United States
G. Knowing some cultural traditions and customs around the world will help you
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Do you enjoy the Olympics I certainly do. Every four years we get to see the best of the best competing for the ___21___. But sometimes the best inspiration ___22___ those who don’t win.
In 1988, Eddie Edwards became the first athlete since 1928 to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping. He had no money, no equipment, no ___23___ — and some called him the great British loser.
“When you ___24___, it’s probably about 500 or 600 feet high. So you do have to be not a little ___25___ to go down, but probably a lot.” Eddie recalled, “I got out and the crowd started ___26___ ‘Eddie! Eddie!’. It’s the most ___27___ feeling in the world.”
How did Eddie do Eddie’s British record of 71 meters ___28___ him in 58th place — 19 meters behind the competitor who placed 57th. But it didn’t ___29___. His fans loved him for other reasons. If you ask anyone in Britain, “Who won the Olympic ski jump in 1988 ” Almost no one could tell you. ____30____, if you ask, “Who is Eddie Edwards ” They’ll tell you all about the crazy ski jump guy who they still remember and ____31____ to this day. The British people were proud of him for just trying, thus ____32____ didn’t matter a bit. He will be forever and ____33____ memorized by his country for doing what no one else had done in 60 years.
So what ____34____ thing are you afraid to do Take Eddie’s example and just go for it. You might just become a ____35____.
21. A. bonus B. praise C. medals D. profits
22. A. makes up B. calls for C. tracks down D. comes from
23. A. fans B. coaches C. friends D. competitors
24. A. look down B. walk around C. climb up D. step forward
25. A. stupid B. expert C. crazy D. curious
26. A. whispering B. shouting C. singing D. laughing
27. A. exciting B. relaxing C. frightening D. annoying
28. A. followed B. impressed C. titled D. landed
29. A. work B. change C. matter D. remain
30. A. However B. Therefore C. Besides D. Moreover
31. A. blame B. recognize C. contact D. admire
32. A. sweating B. losing C. training D. falling
33. A. fondly B. hardly C. equally D. simply
34. A. suitable B. positive C. competitive D. adventurous
35. A. joke B. legend C. loser D. winner
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Yu Rong, a Chinese artist, thinks of a new way to introduce ____36____ ancient story of Hua Mulan in her picture book. In the book, I Am Hua Mulan, she tells the story by ____37____ (combine) paper-cutting with international styles. She places Shaanxi papercuts over western-style pencil sketches ____38____ (create) a typical presentation of Chinese elements, which turns out to be a ____39____ (success) and impressive breakthrough.
Hua Mulan, ___40___ story has been told by generations in China, was a fighter from the northern Wei dynasty (386-534). As a ____41____ (devote) daughter, she dressed herself ____42____ a man to serve in the army in place of her father. Mulan’s ____43____ (characteristic), such as courage, kindness and a disinterested attitude toward fame and fortune, made her one of the most respected historical Chinese heroines. Mulan’s story has been adapted ____44____ (constant) in modern media.
For example, in 1998, Disney produced a film named Mulan, which _____45_____ (consider) a great success by critics and the public.
第II卷
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Peter来信向你咨询如何有效安排课余时间，请根据以下内容给Peter回信，要点包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 提出建议；
3. 表达期望。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My Best Teaching Experience
Tyler was only in my senior class for a semester. He had been suspended (使停学) many times in previous years because of his anger issues. When he entered my class, I thought the worst.
Tyler sat in the back row. Every time I talked to the class, I would ask students questions, calling them by name. Unfortunately, every time I called on Tyler, he would respond with a joke. If he got an answer wrong, he would become angry.
About a month into the year, I was still trying to connect with Tyler. I can usually get students involved in class discussions or at least have them sit quietly and attentively (专心地). By contrast, Tyler was often loud and sometimes rude.
He had been in so much trouble over the years.He expected his teachers to know about his past;about how many times he had been sent to the office or suspended from school. I had found that these sorts of referrals (移交) were not very effective and that students would return from the office behaving worse than before.
One day, Tyler was talking over me while I was teaching. I stopped my lesson and said, “Tyler, why don’t you join in our discussion instead of having one of your own ” With that, he got up from his chair, pushed it over and yelled something. I can’t remember what he said other than that he included some impolite words. I sent Tyler straight to the office, and he received a week’s suspension.
To this point, this was one of my worst teaching experiences. Tyler’s anger was almost too much for me. The week Tyler was suspended from school was a wonderful time, and we got a lot accomplished as a class. However, the suspension week would soon come to an end, and I was fearful of his return.
续写要求：
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
On the day of Tyler’s return I stood at the door awaiting him.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A spark of surprise flashed across his face.
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听力答案：1-5: CAABB 6-10: ABCAC 11-15: BCBBA 16-20: CCBCA
