肇庆鼎湖中学2025届高二级12月月考试题
英语
考试时间: 120 分钟 满分: 120分
注意事项:
1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
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第一节(共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分 37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。
A
When places are well-known and popular— historical and modern alike— we might take it for granted that they’ll be around forever. But sadly, many of the world’s best known and culturally significant landmarks are in trouble.
Mount Kilimanjaro’s peak
This mountain, one of the Seven Summits, proves that even giants can fall to climate change due to the vast amounts of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. While the mountain itself, located in Tanzania, isn’t in danger at present, its iconic snow cap might disappear—and shockingly soon. Research found that the snow cap had lost 85% of the total area of its ice fields between 1912 and 2007, and the remaining ice could be history as early as 2030.
Machu Picchu
Located in southern Peru, Machu Picchu is the remains of a huge stone castle that was built during the 15th century. These unbelievable Incan ruins are widely considered one of the must-see spots in South America. However, the site has been a victim of over-tourism, seeing the harmful effects of the crowds it gets as they wear down the structures. In addition, the area surrounding Machu Picchu has seen rapid development of the cities, as well as mudslides and fires, in recent years, leading UNESCO to work for its protection.
Everglades National Park
This stunning Floridian wildlife reserve has sadly found itself fighting for its life in recent years. As ‘the largest subtropical wilderness reserve’ in North America, according to UNESCO, it’s been a beloved travel destination for American citizens for decades, but the damage of time and human activity have not been kind to it. Its survival first came into question after it was destroyed by Hurricane Andrew in 1993. But it’s human influence that has become the primary threat, as water flow to the site has decreased and the impacts of pollution have increased, resulting in harmful algal blooms (赤潮). Its vast, diverse wildlife is more threatened than ever before.
1. Which problem does Mount Kilimanjaro face
A. Global warming B. City development.
C. Over-tourism D. Ice pollution.
2. What do these three places have in common
A. They are the impacts of pollution and mudslides.
B. They are destroyed severely due to over-tourism.
C. They are famous but affected by human activities.
D. They are considered as victims of global warming.
3. What is threatened by human activity in Everglades National Park
A. Lack of popularity. B. Hurricane Andrew.
C. Algal blooms. D. Diverse wildlife.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了三个著名的，但是因受到人类活动而陷入困境的地标。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Mount Kilimanjaro’s peak的第一句“This mountain, one of the Seven Summits, proves that even giants can fall to climate change due to the vast amounts of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. (这座山是七大高峰之一，它证明了即使是巨人也会因为大气中大量的温室气体而陷入气候变化。)”，以及最后两句“Research found that the snow cap had lost 85% of the total area of its ice fields between 1912 and 2007, and the remaining ice could be history as early as 2030. (研究发现，在1912年至2007年期间，雪帽已经失去了冰原总面积的85%，剩余的冰最早可能在2030年成为历史。)”可知，非洲最高峰乞力马扎罗山面临全球变暖问题。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“But sadly, many of the world’s best known and culturally significant landmarks are in trouble. (当一个地方是著名的、受欢迎的——无论是历史上的还是现代的——我们可能会理所当然地认为它们将永远存在。但令人遗憾的是，许多世界上最著名、最具文化意义的地标都陷入了困境。)”，Mount Kilimanjaro’s peak的“This mountain, one of the Seven Summits, proves that even giants can fall to climate change due to the vast amounts of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. (这座山是七大高峰之一，它证明了即使是巨人也会因为大气中大量的温室气体而陷入气候变化。)”，Machu Picchu的“However, the site has been a victim of over-tourism, seeing the harmful effects of the crowds it gets as they wear down the structures. In addition, the area surrounding Machu Picchu has seen rapid development of the cities, as well as mudslides and fires, in recent years, leading UNESCO to work for its protection. (然而，该遗址一直是过度旅游的受害者，看到了由于游客磨损建筑而带来的有害影响。此外，近年来，马丘比丘周围地区的城市发展迅速，泥石流和火灾频发，促使联合国教科文组织开展保护工作。)”，Everglades National Park的倒数第二句“But it’s human influence that has become the primary threat, as water flow to the site has decreased and the impacts of pollution have increased, resulting in harmful algal blooms (赤潮). (但人类的影响已经成为主要的威胁，因为流入该地区的水量减少，污染的影响增加，导致有害的藻类大量繁殖。)”可知，这三个地方都很著名的，但都受到人类活动的影响。故选C项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Everglades National Park的“But it’s human influence that has become the primary threat, as water flow to the site has decreased and the impacts of pollution have increased, resulting in harmful algal blooms (赤潮). Its vast, diverse wildlife is more threatened than ever before. (但人类的影响已经成为主要的威胁，因为流入该地区的水量减少，污染的影响增加，导致有害的藻类大量繁殖。其庞大多样的野生动物比以往任何时候都受到更大的威胁。)”可知，多样的野生动物受到人类活动的威胁，故选D项。
B
Jordan knew he wanted to do something unique with his farmland. He wanted to win the local garden club’s “Yard of the Month” award. But he didn’t have the money to buy new trees, so he began by using bushes and shrubs (矮树苗) that a local nursery had thrown away—that looked dead to most people.
Because he worked days at a can factory, Jordan often tended his garden at night. Neighbors got used to seeing one little headlight as Jordan stood on a ladder, cutting and shaping his steadily growing bushes. Gradually, the shrubs took on different shapes. Jordan then began planting trees and using zip ties, coat hangers, PVC pipe, and even his wife’s old stockings to achieve the forms he wanted. “He has a way of manipulating plants to do things he wants them to do by training, bending, wiring, and clipping,” says a neighbor, “And the plants seem to bend to his will.”
Many professional gardeners are amazed by what Jordan has been able to achieve. “The garden itself was created from lack of knowledge,” says Jordan in his booming bass voice, “because I didn’t know you weren’t supposed to do this with plants. For one time in my life, ignorance paid off.”
Jordan’ attention to detail and his willingness to work hard have made him a local hero. He was the fist African American to win “Yard of the Month” honor from the local garden club. And more recognition followed: articles in major newspapers and appearances on well-known TV shows.
Jordan’s garden now includes about 400 species of plants and 150 shrubs in different shapes. On his front yard, four-foot-tall letters filled with bright red begonias (秋海棠) spell Love, Peace, and Goodwill. These are the principles Jordan lives by. A box for donations can be found on the property, but giving is optional. Jordan welcomes people who can’t afford to pay. He understands; he’s been there.
4. What does Jordan’s experience of building the garden tell us
A. Beggars can’t be choosers.
B. A good beginning is half done.
C. Where there is a will, there is a way.
D. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.
5. What does the underlined word “manipulating” mean in paragraph 2
A. Using. B. Expecting. C. Tending. D. Controlling.
6. Which of the following words can best describe Jordan
A Brave and hard-working B. Creative and committed.
C. Passionate but careless. D. Ambitious but ignorant.
7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Jordan comes from a poor family. B. Tickets are expensive for visitors.
C. It is worthwhile to pay for the visit. D. Jordan lives on donation from others.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了乔丹通过创造一个独特的花园来表达他自己的价值观和信念，以及他通过努力和决心克服困难实现目标的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段中“Jordan’ attention to detail and his willingness to work hard have made him a local hero.(乔丹对细节的关注和他努力工作的意愿使他成为当地的英雄。)”可知，乔丹是通过自己的坚持和认真使得自己的花园获奖，因此从他的建造花园的经历可知，有志者事竟成。故选C项。
【5题详解】
词义猜测题。根据文章第二段中“‘He has a way of manipulating plants to do things he wants them to do by training, bending, wiring, and clipping,’ says a neighbor, ‘And the plants seem to bend to his will.’(“他有一种……植物的方法，通过训练、弯曲、布线和修剪，让它们做他想让它们做的事情，”一位邻居说，“而这些植物似乎都屈从于他的意志。”)”可知，他想让植物做他想做的，他是在“操纵、控制”植物，可推测划线单词manipulating的意思为“操纵、控制”。故选D项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段中“Jordan then began planting trees and using zip ties, coat hangers, PVC pipe, and even his wife’s old stockings to achieve the forms he wanted. (然后，乔丹开始植树，并使用拉链、衣架、PVC管，甚至他妻子的旧袜子来达到他想要的形状。)”可推知，乔丹富有创造力；结合文章倒数第二段中“Jordan’ attention to detail and his willingness to work hard have made him a local hero.(乔丹对细节的关注和他努力工作的意愿使他成为当地的英雄。)”可知，乔丹尽心尽力去打造自己的花园。所以他是有创造力和尽心尽力的。故选B项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“On his front yard, four-foot-tall letters filled with bright red begonias spell Love, Peace, and Goodwill. These are the principles Jordan lives by. A box for donations can be found on the property, but giving is optional. Jordan welcomes people who can’t afford to pay. He understands; he’s been there. (在他前院，用鲜艳的红色秋海棠花填充的四英尺高的字母组成了“爱、和平和善意”的字样。这些是乔丹生活的原则。房产上有一个捐款箱，但是捐赠是可选的。乔丹欢迎那些无法支付费用的人。他理解，他也曾经历过那样的情况。)”可知，在房子前院有一个捐款箱子，但是给钱是可选择的。这说明尽管给钱不是必须的，但参观者会认为参观花园是有价值的。故选C项。
C
Mars rover (火星车) Zhurong, part of China’s Tianwen-1 Mars exploration mission, has provided key observational evidence of liquid water at low Martian latitudes (纬度), the warmest regions on the red planet, according to a new study.
Previous studies found evidence of a large amount of liquid water on early Mars, but climate changes led to very low pressure and water vapor content (水汽含量), making it difficult for liquid water to exist on the present-day planet. Scientists believe that water can now only exist there in solid or gaseous forms.
However, robots on Mars have found that salty liquid water can appear in the summer at high latitudes on Mars. But evidence of liquid water at the planet’s low latitudes, where surface temperatures are highest, is still lacking. Findings from the Zhurong rover, whose landing site was in a low-latitude region of Mars, now fill that gap.
A group of more than 20 researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has since used data obtained by cameras and detectors on the rover to study the surface features and material compositions of sand hills in the landing area.
Researchers explained that salts in sand hills cause frost and snow to melt at low temperatures to form salty liquid water. When it dries, it leaves trace on the surface of the planet. They also said the sand hills Zhurong found were formed about 400,000 to 1.4 million years ago. The exchange of water vapor between the higher and lower latitudes during this period led to repeated wet environments at low Martian latitudes, followed by the frequent occurrence of salty water when temperatures dropped in the region.
The discovery provides key proof of liquid water at Martian low latitudes, where surface temperatures are relatively warm and more suitable for life than high latitudes. It also provides information for the design of future exploration strategies for Mars rovers to search for existing life on Mars, researchers said in the study.
8. What is the purpose of paragraph 2 and 3
A. To show the effects of climate changes.
B. To stress the contribution of the discovery.
C. To introduce the findings of previous studies.
D. To present the lack of evidence of water on Mars.
9. Where does the salty liquid water on Mars come from
A. The exchange of water vapor.
B. Frost and snow melted by salt.
C. Water vapor at lower temperatures.
D. Water collection from the wet environment.
10. What is the main idea for the passage
A. Zhurong looks for signs of existing life.
B. Zhurong plans to search for signs of water.
C. Zhurong finds new evidence of water on Mars.
D. Zhurong lands its robotic arms on the red planet.
11. What is the significance of the latest study on Mars
A. It explores Mars landing strategies.
B. It proves the existence of solid water.
C. It finds an environment good for lives.
D. It helps future Mars exploration plans.
【答案】8. B 9. B 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。这篇文章主要是说中国的“祝融”号火星车提供了火星低纬度地区液态水存在的关键观测证据。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段和第三段的主要内容，特别是第三段最后一句“Findings from the Zhurong rover, whose landing site was in a low-latitude region of Mars, now fill that gap.”（着陆点位于火星低纬度地区的“祝融”号火星车的发现填补了这一空白。）可知，第二段和第三段的目的是强调这一发现的贡献。故选B项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段的第一句“Researchers explained that salts in sand hills cause frost and snow to melt at low temperatures to form salty liquid water.”（研究人员解释说，沙丘中的盐会导致霜和雪在低温下融化，形成含盐的液态水）可知，火星上的盐水来自于被盐融化的雪和霜。故选B项。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章的主要内容，特别是文章第一段“Mars rover (火星车) Zhurong, part of China’s Tianwen-1 Mars exploration mission, has provided key observational evidence of liquid water at low Martian latitudes (纬度), the warmest regions on the red planet, according to a new study.”（根据一项新研究，中国“天问一号”火星探测任务的“祝融”号火星车已经提供了火星低纬度地区液态水存在的关键观测证据。低纬度是火星上最温暖的地区。）可知，这篇文章主要是说中国的“祝融”号火星车提供了火星低纬度地区液态水存在的关键观测证据。故选C项。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一句“It also provides information for the design of future exploration strategies for Mars rovers to search for existing life on Mars, researchers said in the study.”（研究人员在研究中说，它还为火星探测器寻找火星上现有生命的未来探索策略的设计提供了信息）可知，最新的研究对未来火星探测策略的设计是有帮助的。故选D项。
D
Losing your ability to think and remember is pretty scary. We know the risk of dementia (痴呆) increases with age. But if you have memory slips, you probably needn’t worry. There are pretty clear differences between signs of dementia and age-related memory loss.
After age 50, it’s quite common to have trouble remembering the names of people, places and thing quickly, says Dr. Smith of Brigham and Woman’s Hospital in Boston.
The brain ages just like the rest of the body. Certain parts shrink (萎缩), especially areas in the brain that are important to learning, memory and planning. Changes in brain cells can affect communication between different regions of the brain. And blood flow can be reduced as blood vessels (血管) narrow.
Forgetting the name of an actor in a favorite movie, for example, is nothing to worry about. But if you forget the plot of the movie or don’t re member even seeing it, that’s far more concerning, Smith says.
When you forget entire experiences, he says, that’s “a red flag that something more serious may be involved.” Forgetting how to operate a familiar object like a microwave oven, or forgetting how to drive to the house of a friend you’ve visited many times before can also be signs of something going wrong.
But even then, Dr. Smith says, people shouldn’t panic. There are many things that can cause confusion and memory loss, including health problems like temporary stoppage of breathing during sleep, high blood pressure, or depression, as well as medications like antidepressants.
You don’t have to figure this out on your own. Dr. Smith suggests going to your doctor to check on medications, health problems and other issues that could be affecting memory. And the best defense against memory loss is to try to prevent it by building up your brain’s cognitive (认知的) reserve, Dr. Smith says.
“Read books, go to movies, take on new hobbies or activities that force one to think in novel ways,” he says. In other words, keep your brain busy and working. And also get physically active, because exercise is a known brain booster (助推器).
12. Why is it common for the aged to experience memory loss
A. The related parts of brain get aged and smaller.
B. The communication of brain regions is stopped.
C. The brain cells of memory change their positions.
D. The slow blood flows result in narrow blood vessels.
13. What can we do to fight against the memory loss
A. Check health problems in the hospital.
B. Take medicine to regain your brain cells.
C. Take part in physical and mental activities.
D. Build up a completely new cognitive region.
14. Which of the situation warns us to see a doctor
A. John doesn’t know how to operate a new printer.
B. Anne has forgotten her usual way to the park near home.
C. Jack can’t remember the name of an actor in a soup opera.
D. Ammy is confused with her friends’ addresses occasionally.
15. What is the best title of the text
A. What Causes Memory Loss B. Have You Lost Thinking Ability
C. How Does Brain Booster Work D. Have You Really Got Dementia
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。失去思考和记忆能力是可怕的，但与年龄相关的记忆丧失与痴呆症的症状有明显区别。大脑衰老会导致记忆力减退，但不必恐慌，可以通过增强认知储备、保持大脑和身体活跃来预防记忆力减退。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The brain ages just like the rest of the body. Certain parts shrink (萎缩), especially areas in the brain that are important to learning, memory and planning. Changes in brain cells can affect communication between different regions of the brain. And blood flow can be reduced as blood vessels (血管) narrow. (大脑和身体其他部分一样会衰老。某些部分会萎缩，尤其是大脑中对学习、记忆和计划很重要的区域。脑细胞的变化会影响大脑不同区域之间的交流。当血管变窄时，血流量也会减少)”可知，老年人经常经历记忆力减退是因为大脑中与学习、记忆和计划相关的区域随年龄增长而衰老萎缩变小了，这些与年龄相关的变化会导致记忆人名、人物、地点和事物的困难。故选A项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“‘Read books, go to movies, take on new hobbies or activities that force one to think in novel ways,” he says. In other words, keep your brain busy and working. And also get physically active, because exercise is a known brain booster (助推器). (他说：‘读书、看电影、培养新的爱好或活动，这些都能促使你以新颖的方式思考。’换句话说，让你的大脑保持忙碌和工作。锻炼身体，因为锻炼是众所周知的大脑助推器)”可知，读书看电影等活动，以及身体锻炼，都可以促使大脑活跃，即我们能通过参加身体和心智活动来对抗记忆丧失。故选C项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“When you forget entire experiences, he says, that’s ‘a red flag that something more serious may be involved.’ Forgetting how to operate a familiar object like a microwave oven, or forgetting how to drive to the house of a friend you’ve visited many times before can also be signs of something going wrong. (当你忘记整个经历时，他说，‘这是“一个危险信号，可能涉及更严重的事情。’忘记如何操作一个熟悉的东西，比如微波炉，或者忘记如何开车去你以前去过很多次的朋友家，也可能是出了问题的迹象。)”推知，Anne 忘记了去家附近公园的惯常路线，这种危险信号提醒Anne 要去看医生。故选B项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“Losing your ability to think and remember is pretty scary. We know the risk of dementia (痴呆) increases with age. But if you have memory slips, you probably needn’t worry. There are pretty clear differences between signs of dementia and age-related memory loss. (失去思考和记忆的能力是相当可怕的。我们知道患痴呆症的风险随着年龄的增长而增加。但如果你有记忆失误，你可能不必担心。痴呆症的症状和与年龄相关的记忆丧失之间有相当明显的区别。)”可知，文章主要介绍失去思考和记忆能力是可怕的，但与年龄相关的记忆丧失与痴呆症的症状有明显区别。大脑衰老会导致记忆力减退，但不必恐慌，可以通过增强认知储备、保持大脑和身体活跃来预防记忆力减退。“Have You Really Got Dementia (你真的得了痴呆症吗)”作为文章标题比较贴切，故选D项。
第二节(共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项,
At 11:50, the bell rings. We students rush to the canteen at an amazing speed to enjoy our lunch. Have we ever stopped to see what happens after the meal The ideal picture would be this: the chef sees his hard work being rewarded when piles of empty, used plates are returned to the kitchen after the meal. Sadly, this is not a common sight. We will find, instead, a mountain of leftovers in the waste bins. ___16___
This irresponsible food waste deed can never be tolerated. It reflects poorly on our hygiene (卫生) practice. ___17___ Let's learn from a Michelin-star Japanese chef who says that he will always respect the fish he cooks. Why ___18___ He can fully understand the dangers which the fisherman constantly faces in order to supply the fish to him. Therefore, by not wasting any part of the fish, and by cooking excellently every time, the chef is appreciating the fisherman's efforts.
___19___ Just think of the poor and homeless who have not eaten for days due to a war or a natural disaster that may have wiped out homes and families. Think. Wouldn't it be good if we shared our food. instead of throwing away what we can't finish
Now. the Environmental Club would like us students to help the needy. Instead of buying large quantities of food we might not be able to finish, buy a small amount; we can also pack food from home or buy canned food or biscuits to give to the needy.
___20___ Let's respect our food and share the joy of living well through giving food to those in need.
A. It's time to play our part to stop food wastage.
B. You can try your best to share food with the needy.
C. Some unfinished food is taken away to the dormitory.
D. Simply, he recognizes the sacrifices the fisherman makes.
E. Similarly, we should respect and appreciate our food more.
F. And some of these foods have not even touched the diner's lips.
G. It also shows that little thought has been put in preventing food wastage.
【答案】16. F 17. G 18. D 19. E 20. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章通过描述食堂中食物的浪费情况，阐述了食物浪费的坏处，进而呼吁大家尊重食物，把那些吃不掉的食物和需要的人去分享。
【16题详解】
根据前文“We will find, instead, a mountain of leftovers in the waste bins.(相反，我们会在垃圾箱里发现堆积如山的剩菜)”可知，本来应该被吃掉的食物却被扔进了垃圾箱里，垃圾箱中的剩菜堆积如山，D项“而且有些食物甚至没有触及用餐者的嘴唇。”进一步描述了剩菜的严重性，符合语境。故选F。
【17题详解】
根据前文“It reflects poorly on our hygiene (卫生) practice.(这反映出我们的卫生习惯很差)”可知，严重的剩菜问题放映了我们的卫生习惯很差，G项中的also表明了递进关系，说明剩菜问题不仅仅是卫生问题，也表明我们几乎没有考虑过要防止食物浪费的。G项“它还表明，我们在防止食物浪费方面几乎没有考虑”符合文意。故选G。
【18题详解】
根据下文“He can fully understand the dangers which the fisherman constantly faces in order to supply the fish to him. (他能充分理解渔民为了供应鱼而经常面临危险)”可知，一位日本的厨师说他将永远尊重自己烹调的鱼是因为他了解渔民在捕鱼时面临的危险。D项“简单地说，他承认渔民做出的牺牲。”符合语境。故选D。
【19题详解】
根据上段的最后一句话“Therefore, by not wasting any part of the fish, and by cooking excellently every time, the chef is appreciating the fisherman's efforts.(因此，通过不浪费鱼的任何部分，并且每次都做得很好，厨师对渔夫的努力表示赞赏)”以及本空后面的句子“Just think of the poor and homeless who have not eaten for days due to a war or a natural disaster that may have wiped out homes and families.(想想那些由于战争或自然灾害而几天没有吃饭的穷人和无家可归者，他们的家园和家庭可能已经被摧毁了)”可知，日本的厨师尊重和珍惜他所做的食物，我们也应该尊重我们的食物，E项中的Similarly承接上文；下文中提到还有很多人由于种种原因吃不上饭，所以我们应该更加珍惜我们的食物，E项中的“respect and appreciate our food more(更加尊重和珍惜我们的食物)”承接下文。故选E。
【20题详解】
根据下文“Let's respect our food and share the joy of living well through giving food to those in need.(让我们尊重我们的食物，通过向需要的人提供食物来分享美好生活的喜悦)”可知，这段在发出倡议，呼吁人们尊重食物，和有需要的人分享。B项“你可以尽你最大的努力与有需要的人分享食物。”符合语境。故选B。
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从41-60各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In junior high school, I grew much taller than most of my peers. Being so tall made me ____21____ . In order to keep the focus off my unusual height, I would play practical jokes on other kids at school. Being one of the class ____22____ gave me a way to think that the jokes were ____23____ at others, and not at me. I thought it was ____24____ , but it ended up that no one thought it was — least of all my father.
My parents always reminded me to treat others as I would like to be treated. Many times, I was ____25____ for the hurtful way I was treating others. What I was doing was hurting other kids, and ____26____ hurting my reputation. My friends were ____27____ me because I was tall, but what did they see
My parents wanted me to be a leader who was a good ____28____ to others. They taught me to set my own ____29____ , and to do the best at everything. During the ____30____ I got from my father, he told me to be a big man in my heart and ____31____ , as well as in my body. I had to ____32____ myself whether it was important to be the kind of person my father believed I was inside. I knew in my heart that he was right. So I tried my best to ____33____ my father’s advice.
Once I ____34____ being the best that I could be, I took my ____35____ to set a good example more seriously.
21.
A. proud B. uncomfortable C. happy D. afraid
22.
A. clowns B. tops C. leaders D. judges
23.
A. developed B. discussed C. directed D. applied
24.
A. funny B. creative C. meaningful D. imaginative
25.
A. prevented B. ordered C. praised D. disciplined
26.
A. with respect B. in turn C. in vain D. with doubt
27.
A. laughing at B. learning from C. running away from D. looking up to
28.
A. challenge B. teacher C. example D. source
29.
A. goals B. home C. thought D. honor
30.
A. gifts B. lectures C. complaints D. tests
31.
A. actions B. dreams C. methods D. directions
32.
A. accept B. control C. blame D. question
33.
A. ignore B. follow C. forget D. refuse
34.
A. focused on B. came across C. hesitated about D. waited for
35.
A. responsibility B. job C. achievement D. arrangement
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者上高中的时候特别在意朋友的看法。那时候作者长的比同龄人高很多，这让他很不自在，为了转移他人的注意力，他开始跟一些人一起捉弄别的同学，作者的父母教育作者要树立一个好榜样，成为善良的人。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这么高让我很不舒服。A. proud骄傲的；B. uncomfortable不安的；C. happy快乐的；D. afraid害怕的。根据后文“In order to keep the focus off my unusual height, I would play practical jokes on other kids at school.(为了不让别人注意到我不寻常的身高，我会在学校里和其他孩子开玩笑)”可知，长得高让作者不舒服。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为班上的小丑之一，我认为那些笑话是针对别人的，而不是针对我的。A. clowns小丑；B. tops顶部；C. leaders领导；D. judges裁判。根据上文“I would play practical jokes on other kids at school.”可知，作者爱开玩笑，认为自己像小丑。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：作为班上的小丑之一，我认为那些笑话是针对别人的，而不是针对我的。A. developed发展；B. discussed讨论；C. directed针对；D. applied应用。根据上文“I would play practical jokes on other kids at school.”可知，此处指笑话针对的是别人，不是自己。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我认为这很有趣，但结果没人这么认为——尤其是我父亲。A. funny有趣的；B. creative创造性的；C. meaningful有意义的；D. imaginative想象力丰富的。上文提到作者爱开玩笑，自认为这些玩笑很有趣。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：很多时候，我因为伤害别人的方式而受到惩罚。A. prevented阻止；B. ordered命令；C. praised赞美；D. disciplined惩罚。根据后文“for the hurtful way I was treating others”可知，作者因为伤害别人的方式而受到惩罚。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：我所做的伤害了其他孩子，反过来也伤害了我的声誉。A. with respect尊敬地；B. in turn反过来；C. in vain徒劳地；D. with doubt怀疑地。根据后文“hurting my reputation”可知，作者伤害了别的孩子，反过来了伤害了自己的名誉。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我的朋友们因为我高而仰望我，但是他们看到了什么？A. laughing at嘲笑；B. learning from学习；C. running away from逃离；D. looking up to仰望。根据后文“me because I was tall”可知，朋友只是因为作者长得高而仰望作者。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的父母想让我成为一个领导者，给别人树立一个好榜样。A. challenge挑战；B. teacher老师；C. example榜样；D. source来源。根据上文“My parents wanted me to be a leader”可知，成为领导者就是要树立好榜样。后文“to set a good example more seriously”也是提示。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们教我如何设定自己的目标，并把每件事都做到最好。A. goals目标；B. home家；C. thought想法；D. honor荣誉。根据上文“They taught me to set my own”可知，此处指设定目标，应用set goals。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在我从父亲那里得到的教训中，他告诉我在我的内心和行动上都要做一个大人物，就像在我的身体上一样。A. gifts礼物；B. lectures教训；C. complaints投诉；D. tests测试。根据后文“I got from my father”以及上文父母教育作者要树立一个好榜样可知，此处指从父亲那里得到教训。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在我从父亲那里得到的教训中，他告诉我在我的内心和行动上都要做一个大人物，就像在我的身体上一样。A. actions行动；B. dreams梦想；C. methods方法；D. directions方向。根据后文“he told me to be a big man in my heart and”可知，此处指从内心和行动都要做一个大人物，即言行一致。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我不得不问自己，做一个我父亲相信的那种人是否很重要。A. accept接受；B. control控制；C. blame责备；D. question质问。根据后文“whether it was important to be the kind of person my father believed I was inside”可知，作者内心存在怀疑，问自己，做一个我父亲相信的那种人是否很重要。故选D。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以我尽我最大的努力去遵循我父亲的建议。A. ignore忽视；B. follow遵循；C. forget忘记；D. refuse拒绝。根据后文“my father’s advice”可知，此处指遵循父亲的建议。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：一旦我专注于尽我所能做到最好，我就会更认真地承担起树立好榜样的责任。A. focused on集中于；B. came across偶遇；C. hesitated about犹豫；D. waited for等待。根据后文“being the best that I could be”可知，此处指作者专注于尽自己所能做到最好。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：一旦我专注于尽我所能做到最好，我就会更认真地承担起树立好榜样的责任。A. responsibility责任；B. job工作；C. achievement成就；D. arrangement安排。根据后文“to set a good example more seriously”可知，作者遵循建议，负起责任，认真树立榜样。故选A。
第二节 语法填空(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。
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB), the _____36_____ (eight) wonder for the 21st century, opened on the morning of October 24th, 2018. The bridge links three areas, making _____37_____ much more convenient to travel from one to another. Since opening, the three-hour drive _____38_____ Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao _____39_____ (shorten) to 30 minutes.
The project involved more than 400 new patents, broke seven world records, and featured _____40_____ (independent) developed key techniques and design. After an 8-year struggle, the success of the HZMB achieves _____41_____ several generations have been dreaming of, and amazes the whole world with its demonstration of perfect skills and high-level Chinese standards. The bridge is intended to be _____42_____ (rely) for more than 120 years. From the Belt and Road Initiative to "Created in China", there is always a group of people _____43_____ (provide) strong technical support for each of the country's huge projects. From the beginning in December 2009 to the day of the official opening, all _____44_____ (walk) of life made great contributions to the design and construction of HZMB, contributing "______45______ (wise) of China".
【答案】36. eighth
37. it 38. between
39. has been shortened
40. independently
41. what 42. reliable
43. providing
44. walks 45. Wisdom
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍21世纪第八大奇迹——港珠澳大桥。从2009年12月开业至今，社会各界为港珠澳大桥的设计和建设做出了巨大贡献，贡献了“中国的智慧”。
【36题详解】
考查序数词。句意：2018年10月24日上午，21世纪第八大奇迹——港珠澳大桥正式通车。根据定冠词the，可知此处用序数词，故填eighth。
【37题详解】
考查it用法。句意：这座桥连接了三个地区，使得从一个地区到另一个地区更加方便。此处it是形式宾语，真正宾语是后面的动词不定式，故填it。
【38题详解】
考查固定结构。句意：自开通以来，香港、珠海和澳门之间的3小时车程已缩短至30分钟。between...and“在......和......之间”，故填between。
【39题详解】
考查时态。句意：自开通以来，香港、珠海和澳门之间的3小时车程已缩短至30分钟。此处since“自从---以来”，主句用现在完成时态，句子主语the three-hour drive是单数第三人称，和shorten之间是被动关系，所以这里用现在完成时态的被动语态，故填has been shortened。
【40题详解】
考查副词。句意：该项目涉及400多项新专利，打破7项世界纪录，具有自主研发的关键技术和设计特色。此处副词修饰动词developed，故填independently。
41题详解】
考查宾语从句。句意：经过8年的奋斗，港珠澳大桥的成功实现了几代人的梦想。此处动词achieves后面是宾语从句，从句缺少引导词，且从句的谓语动词dreaming of缺少宾语，故填what。
【42题详解】
考查形容词。句意：这座桥预计可使用120多年。此处be动词后面用形容词作表语，故填reliable。
【43题详解】
考查现在分词作后置定语。句意：每个国家的大型项目都有一群人提供强有力的技术支持。此处people 和provide之间是一种主动关系，是现在分词作后置定语，故填providing。
【44题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：从2009年12月开业至今，社会各界为港珠澳大桥的设计和建设做出了巨大贡献，贡献了“中国的智慧”。all walks of life各行各业，故填walks。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意：从2009年12月开业至今，社会各界为港珠澳大桥设计和建设做出了巨大贡献，贡献了“中国的智慧”。此处用名词作contributing的宾语，故填Wisdom。
第四部分 写作运用(满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假如你是校学生会主席李华，在周一的集会上要作一次英文演讲，要写一份演讲稿，主题是假期健康生活，从作息、饮食和活动安排等方面呼吁同学们在假期里坚持健康的生活习惯。
【写作要求】
1. 结合实际, 可适当发挥, 使内容充实、行文连贯；
2. 100词左右, 开头已给出, 不计入总词数；
【评分标准】
内容完整, 语言规范, 语篇连贯, 词数适当。
Dear schoolmates,
I am Li Hua, president of the Student Union.
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【答案】Dear schoolmates,
I am Li Hua, president of the Student Union. I’m honored to give a talk here. The summer vacation is drawing near. I’d like to remind you it is important to stick to a healthy lifestyle. Here are some tips for you.
Firstly, please make sure you don’t abandon the good habit of keeping early hours. Moreover, a balanced diet is beneficial to health. It is suggested that we never skip meals. Nor should we allow ourselves to be addicted to junk food. Always make conscious choices when it comes to food because we are, to some extent, what we eat. Finally, remember to take exercise regularly.
Follow the tips above, and you will live a healthy life. Thank you for your listening!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于开放性作文。假如你是校学生会主席李华，在周一的集会上要作一次英文演讲，要写一份演讲稿，主题是假期健康生活，从作息、饮食和活动安排等方面呼吁同学们在假期里坚持健康的生活习惯。
【详解】1.词汇积累
建议：tip→suggestion
确保：make sure→ensure
此外：moreover→besides
沉迷于：be addicted to→be obsessed with
2.句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：The summer vacation is drawing near. I’d like to remind you it is important to stick to a healthy lifestyle.
拓展句：Since the summer vacation is drawing near, I’d like to remind you it is important to stick to a healthy lifestyle.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Nor should we allow ourselves to be addicted to junk food. (运用了倒装句)
[高分句型2] Always make conscious choices when it comes to food because we are, to some extent, what we eat. (运用了because引导原因状语从句)
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 读后续写
Ali and his younger sister, Zahra, lived with their parents in a poor neighborhood. Their moth- er was very sick and their father was struggling to finda job, and they had only a little money with which to buy food. As they had not paid the rent for sever al months, the landlord was breathing down their necks.
One day, Ali took Zahra's shoes to a shoe re pairman to be fixed, but he lost them on the way home. It wasn’t until he got home that he realized he had lost the shoes. He was afraid that his parents would be angry and disappointed, so he begged his sister to keep it secret. Zahra agreed and the two decided to share Ali’s running shoes. Zahra's school hours were in the morning, so she would wear them first. After school, she would rush back and give them to Ali. He could then run to his school, which began in the afternoon. Although he ran as fast as he could, Ali often arrived late and was warned by the school.
Ali heard about a long distance race that was held for the boys in the city.When he learned that the third prize was a new pair of shoes, he decided to take part. He ran home excitedly and promised his sister that he would win her the new shoes.
The day of race arrived. Ali had a strong start, but halfway through the race he began to get tired and his legs began to ache. Getting more and more exhausted he thought only of Zahra and his promise to her. Dreaming of the new shoes he would win for his sister gave him strength, and he stayed right be hind the two fastest runners, determined to finish third. Suddenly, as the finish line drew near, another runner collided(碰撞) with Ali from behind and he crashed to the ground.
Ali looked up and saw the other boys rushing ahead.
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Filled with delight, Ali walked home quickly.
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【答案】Ali looked up and saw the other boys rushing ahead. Refusing to give up at this point, he jumped to his feet and ran as fast as he could. He dashed across the finish line and won the fourth prize. Thinking he would let her sister down, Ali couldn’t help sobbing. Just then he suddenly heard the announcement from the broadcast that he won the third prize as the runner who collided with Ali was disqualified for breaking the rule. Holding the shoes close to his chest during the award ceremony, Ali felt overjoyed and relieved as he eventually won the shoes for his sister.
Filled with delight, Ali walked home quickly. He could not wait to see his sister and share the good news. On his arrival, Ali found Zahra was waiting outside. Nervous and anxious, Zahra wondered whether her brother had brought her what she was expecting. “Zahra, see what I have got for you.” Ali said excitedly, taking the prize out of his bag with his trembling hands. The instant Zahra saw the shoes, her face lit up. So thrilled was she that she threw herself at Ali. “Thank you!Ali.” Tears of joy welled up in their eyes as the brother and the sister hugged tightly together.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主角是生在穷苦家庭的一对兄妹，有一天哥哥阿里拿着妹妹扎赫拉的鞋去修，却在回家路上把鞋弄丢了，为了不让父母生气俩人约定保守秘密：哥哥早上穿鞋去学校，中午跑回家把鞋换给妹妹。城里举办了长途赛跑，第三名奖品是一双新鞋，阿里决定为了妹妹去参加。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“阿里抬起头来，看见其他男孩都冲在前面。”可知，第一段可描写阿里在为妹妹赢得新鞋的信念支持下，咬着牙坚持下来，最终赢得第三名的经过。
②由第二段首句内容“满心欢喜，阿里快步走回家。”可知，第二段可描写阿里回到家后，和妹妹一起分享了赢得新鞋的喜悦。。
2.续写线索：看见其他男孩都冲在前面——想到妹妹咬牙坚持——赢得比赛拿到新鞋——回家见到妹妹——和妹妹分享喜悦
3.词汇激活
行为类
①拒绝：refusing/turning down/reject
②.违反：breaking/ violating/ going against
③.拥抱：hugged / embraced
情绪类
①.激动的：thrilled /excited
②.喜悦：joy /delight/pleasure
【点睛】[高分句型1]. Thinking he would let her sister down, Ali couldn’t help sobbing.（运用了现在分词作状语）
[高分句型2]. Nervous and anxious, Zahra wondered whether her brother had brought her what she was expecting .（运用了whether引导的宾语从句以及what引导的宾语从句）肇庆鼎湖中学2025届高二级12月月考试题
英语
考试时间: 120 分钟 满分: 120分
注意事项:
1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
第一节(共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分 37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。
A
When places are well-known and popular— historical and modern alike— we might take it for granted that they’ll be around forever. But sadly, many of the world’s best known and culturally significant landmarks are in trouble.
Mount Kilimanjaro’s peak
This mountain, one of the Seven Summits, proves that even giants can fall to climate change due to the vast amounts of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. While the mountain itself, located in Tanzania, isn’t in danger at present, its iconic snow cap might disappear—and shockingly soon. Research found that the snow cap had lost 85% of the total area of its ice fields between 1912 and 2007, and the remaining ice could be history as early as 2030.
Machu Picchu
Located in southern Peru, Machu Picchu is the remains of a huge stone castle that was built during the 15th century. These unbelievable Incan ruins are widely considered one of the must-see spots in South America. However, the site has been a victim of over-tourism, seeing the harmful effects of the crowds it gets as they wear down the structures. In addition, the area surrounding Machu Picchu has seen rapid development of the cities, as well as mudslides and fires, in recent years, leading UNESCO to work for its protection.
Everglades National Park
This stunning Floridian wildlife reserve has sadly found itself fighting for its life in recent years. As ‘the largest subtropical wilderness reserve’ in North America, according to UNESCO, it’s been a beloved travel destination for American citizens for decades, but the damage of time and human activity have not been kind to it. Its survival first came into question after it was destroyed by Hurricane Andrew in 1993. But it’s human influence that has become the primary threat, as water flow to the site has decreased and the impacts of pollution have increased, resulting in harmful algal blooms (赤潮). Its vast, diverse wildlife is more threatened than ever before.
1. Which problem does Mount Kilimanjaro face
A. Global warming B. City development.
C. Over-tourism D. Ice pollution.
2 What do these three places have in common
A. They are the impacts of pollution and mudslides.
B. They are destroyed severely due to over-tourism.
C. They are famous but affected by human activities.
D. They are considered as victims of global warming.
3. What is threatened by human activity in Everglades National Park
A. Lack of popularity. B. Hurricane Andrew.
C. Algal blooms. D. Diverse wildlife.
B
Jordan knew he wanted to do something unique with his farmland. He wanted to win the local garden club’s “Yard of the Month” award. But he didn’t have the money to buy new trees, so he began by using bushes and shrubs (矮树苗) that a local nursery had thrown away—that looked dead to most people.
Because he worked days at a can factory, Jordan often tended his garden at night. Neighbors got used to seeing one little headlight as Jordan stood on a ladder, cutting and shaping his steadily growing bushes. Gradually, the shrubs took on different shapes. Jordan then began planting trees and using zip ties, coat hangers, PVC pipe, and even his wife’s old stockings to achieve the forms he wanted. “He has a way of manipulating plants to do things he wants them to do by training, bending, wiring, and clipping,” says a neighbor, “And the plants seem to bend to his will.”
Many professional gardeners are amazed by what Jordan has been able to achieve. “The garden itself was created from lack of knowledge,” says Jordan in his booming bass voice, “because I didn’t know you weren’t supposed to do this with plants. For one time in my life, ignorance paid off.”
Jordan’ attention to detail and his willingness to work hard have made him a local hero. He was the fist African American to win “Yard of the Month” honor from the local garden club. And more recognition followed: articles in major newspapers and appearances on well-known TV shows.
Jordan’s garden now includes about 400 species of plants and 150 shrubs in different shapes. On his front yard, four-foot-tall letters filled with bright red begonias (秋海棠) spell Love, Peace, and Goodwill. These are the principles Jordan lives by. A box for donations can be found on the property, but giving is optional. Jordan welcomes people who can’t afford to pay. He understands; he’s been there.
4. What does Jordan’s experience of building the garden tell us
A. Beggars can’t be choosers.
B. A good beginning is half done.
C. Where there is a will, there is a way.
D. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.
5. What does the underlined word “manipulating” mean in paragraph 2
A. Using. B. Expecting. C. Tending. D. Controlling.
6. Which of the following words can best describe Jordan
A. Brave and hard-working B. Creative and committed.
C. Passionate but careless. D. Ambitious but ignorant.
7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Jordan comes from a poor family. B. Tickets are expensive for visitors.
C. It is worthwhile to pay for the visit. D. Jordan lives on donation from others.
C
Mars rover (火星车) Zhurong, part of China’s Tianwen-1 Mars exploration mission, has provided key observational evidence of liquid water at low Martian latitudes (纬度), the warmest regions on the red planet, according to a new study.
Previous studies found evidence of a large amount of liquid water on early Mars, but climate changes led to very low pressure and water vapor content (水汽含量), making it difficult for liquid water to exist on the present-day planet. Scientists believe that water can now only exist there in solid or gaseous forms.
However, robots on Mars have found that salty liquid water can appear in the summer at high latitudes on Mars. But evidence of liquid water at the planet’s low latitudes, where surface temperatures are highest, is still lacking. Findings from the Zhurong rover, whose landing site was in a low-latitude region of Mars, now fill that gap.
A group of more than 20 researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has since used data obtained by cameras and detectors on the rover to study the surface features and material compositions of sand hills in the landing area.
Researchers explained that salts in sand hills cause frost and snow to melt at low temperatures to form salty liquid water. When it dries, it leaves trace on the surface of the planet. They also said the sand hills Zhurong found were formed about 400,000 to 1.4 million years ago. The exchange of water vapor between the higher and lower latitudes during this period led to repeated wet environments at low Martian latitudes, followed by the frequent occurrence of salty water when temperatures dropped in the region.
The discovery provides key proof of liquid water at Martian low latitudes, where surface temperatures are relatively warm and more suitable for life than high latitudes. It also provides information for the design of future exploration strategies for Mars rovers to search for existing life on Mars, researchers said in the study.
8. What is the purpose of paragraph 2 and 3
A. To show the effects of climate changes.
B. To stress the contribution of the discovery.
C. To introduce the findings of previous studies.
D. To present the lack of evidence of water on Mars.
9. Where does the salty liquid water on Mars come from
A. The exchange of water vapor.
B. Frost and snow melted by salt.
C. Water vapor at lower temperatures.
D. Water collection from the wet environment.
10. What is the main idea for the passage
A. Zhurong looks for signs of existing life.
B. Zhurong plans to search for signs of water.
C. Zhurong finds new evidence of water on Mars.
D. Zhurong lands its robotic arms on the red planet.
11. What is the significance of the latest study on Mars
A. It explores Mars landing strategies.
B. It proves the existence of solid water.
C. It finds an environment good for lives.
D. It helps future Mars exploration plans.
D
Losing your ability to think and remember is pretty scary. We know the risk of dementia (痴呆) increases with age. But if you have memory slips, you probably needn’t worry. There are pretty clear differences between signs of dementia and age-related memory loss.
After age 50, it’s quite common to have trouble remembering the names of people, places and thing quickly, says Dr. Smith of Brigham and Woman’s Hospital in Boston.
The brain ages just like the rest of the body. Certain parts shrink (萎缩), especially areas in the brain that are important to learning, memory and planning. Changes in brain cells can affect communication between different regions of the brain. And blood flow can be reduced as blood vessels (血管) narrow.
Forgetting the name of an actor in a favorite movie, for example, is nothing to worry about. But if you forget the plot of the movie or don’t re member even seeing it, that’s far more concerning, Smith says.
When you forget entire experiences, he says, that’s “a red flag that something more serious may be involved.” Forgetting how to operate a familiar object like a microwave oven, or forgetting how to drive to the house of a friend you’ve visited many times before can also be signs of something going wrong.
But even then, Dr. Smith says, people shouldn’t panic. There are many things that can cause confusion and memory loss, including health problems like temporary stoppage of breathing during sleep, high blood pressure, or depression, as well as medications like antidepressants.
You don’t have to figure this out on your own. Dr. Smith suggests going to your doctor to check on medications, health problems and other issues that could be affecting memory. And the best defense against memory loss is to try to prevent it by building up your brain’s cognitive (认知的) reserve, Dr. Smith says.
“Read books, go to movies, take on new hobbies or activities that force one to think in novel ways,” he says. In other words, keep your brain busy and working. And also get physically active, because exercise is a known brain booster (助推器).
12. Why is it common for the aged to experience memory loss
A. The related parts of brain get aged and smaller.
B. The communication of brain regions is stopped.
C. The brain cells of memory change their positions.
D. The slow blood flows result in narrow blood vessels.
13. What can we do to fight against the memory loss
A. Check health problems in the hospital.
B. Take medicine to regain your brain cells.
C. Take part in physical and mental activities.
D. Build up a completely new cognitive region.
14. Which of the situation warns us to see a doctor
A. John doesn’t know how to operate a new printer.
B. Anne has forgotten her usual way to the park near home.
C. Jack can’t remember the name of an actor in a soup opera.
D. Ammy is confused with her friends’ addresses occasionally.
15. What is the best title of the text
A. What Causes Memory Loss B. Have You Lost Thinking Ability
C. How Does Brain Booster Work D. Have You Really Got Dementia
第二节(共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项,
At 11:50, the bell rings. We students rush to the canteen at an amazing speed to enjoy our lunch. Have we ever stopped to see what happens after the meal The ideal picture would be this: the chef sees his hard work being rewarded when piles of empty, used plates are returned to the kitchen after the meal. Sadly, this is not a common sight. We will find, instead, a mountain of leftovers in the waste bins. ___16___
This irresponsible food waste deed can never be tolerated. It reflects poorly on our hygiene (卫生) practice. ___17___ Let's learn from a Michelin-star Japanese chef who says that he will always respect the fish he cooks. Why ___18___ He can fully understand the dangers which the fisherman constantly faces in order to supply the fish to him. Therefore, by not wasting any part of the fish, and by cooking excellently every time, the chef is appreciating the fisherman's efforts.
___19___ Just think of the poor and homeless who have not eaten for days due to a war or a natural disaster that may have wiped out homes and families. Think. Wouldn't it be good if we shared our food. instead of throwing away what we can't finish
Now. the Environmental Club would like us students to help the needy. Instead of buying large quantities of food we might not be able to finish, buy a small amount; we can also pack food from home or buy canned food or biscuits to give to the needy.
___20___ Let's respect our food and share the joy of living well through giving food to those in need.
A. It's time to play our part to stop food wastage.
B You can try your best to share food with the needy.
C. Some unfinished food is taken away to the dormitory.
D. Simply he recognizes the sacrifices the fisherman makes.
E. Similarly, we should respect and appreciate our food more.
F. And some of these foods have not even touched the diner's lips.
G. It also shows that little thought has been put in preventing food wastage.
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从41-60各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In junior high school, I grew much taller than most of my peers. Being so tall made me ____21____ . In order to keep the focus off my unusual height, I would play practical jokes on other kids at school. Being one of the class ____22____ gave me a way to think that the jokes were ____23____ at others, and not at me. I thought it was ____24____ , but it ended up that no one thought it was — least of all my father.
My parents always reminded me to treat others as I would like to be treated. Many times, I was ____25____ for the hurtful way I was treating others. What I was doing was hurting other kids, and ____26____ hurting my reputation. My friends were ____27____ me because I was tall, but what did they see
My parents wanted me to be a leader who was a good ____28____ to others. They taught me to set my own ____29____ , and to do the best at everything. During the ____30____ I got from my father, he told me to be a big man in my heart and ____31____ , as well as in my body. I had to ____32____ myself whether it was important to be the kind of person my father believed I was inside. I knew in my heart that he was right. So I tried my best to ____33____ my father’s advice.
Once I ____34____ being the best that I could be I took my ____35____ to set a good example more seriously.
21.
A. proud B. uncomfortable C. happy D. afraid
22.
A. clowns B. tops C. leaders D. judges
23.
A. developed B. discussed C. directed D. applied
24.
A. funny B. creative C. meaningful D. imaginative
25.
A. prevented B. ordered C. praised D. disciplined
26.
A. with respect B. in turn C. in vain D. with doubt
27.
A. laughing at B. learning from C. running away from D. looking up to
28.
A. challenge B. teacher C. example D. source
29.
A. goals B. home C. thought D. honor
30.
A. gifts B. lectures C. complaints D. tests
31.
A actions B. dreams C. methods D. directions
32.
A. accept B. control C. blame D. question
33.
A. ignore B. follow C. forget D. refuse
34.
A. focused on B. came across C. hesitated about D. waited for
35.
A. responsibility B. job C. achievement D. arrangement
第二节 语法填空(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。
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB), the _____36_____ (eight) wonder for the 21st century, opened on the morning of October 24th, 2018. The bridge links three areas, making _____37_____ much more convenient to travel from one to another. Since opening, the three-hour drive _____38_____ Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao _____39_____ (shorten) to 30 minutes.
The project involved more than 400 new patents, broke seven world records, and featured _____40_____ (independent) developed key techniques and design. After an 8-year struggle, the success of the HZMB achieves _____41_____ several generations have been dreaming of, and amazes the whole world with its demonstration of perfect skills and high-level Chinese standards. The bridge is intended to be _____42_____ (rely) for more than 120 years. From the Belt and Road Initiative to "Created in China", there is always a group of people _____43_____ (provide) strong technical support for each of the country's huge projects. From the beginning in December 2009 to the day of the official opening, all _____44_____ (walk) of life made great contributions to the design and construction of HZMB, contributing "______45______ (wise) of China".
第四部分 写作运用(满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假如你是校学生会主席李华，在周一的集会上要作一次英文演讲，要写一份演讲稿，主题是假期健康生活，从作息、饮食和活动安排等方面呼吁同学们在假期里坚持健康的生活习惯。
【写作要求】
1. 结合实际, 可适当发挥, 使内容充实、行文连贯；
2. 100词左右, 开头已给出, 不计入总词数；
【评分标准】
内容完整, 语言规范, 语篇连贯, 词数适当。
Dear schoolmates,
I am Li Hua, president of the Student Union.
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第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 读后续写
Ali and his younger sister, Zahra, lived with their parents in a poor neighborhood. Their moth- er was very sick and their father was struggling to finda job, and they had only a little money with which to buy food. As they had not paid the rent for sever al months, the landlord was breathing down their necks.
One day, Ali took Zahra's shoes to a shoe re pairman to be fixed, but he lost them on the way home. It wasn’t until he got home that he realized he had lost the shoes. He was afraid that his parents would be angry and disappointed, so he begged his sister to keep it secret. Zahra agreed and the two decided to share Ali’s running shoes. Zahra's school hours were in the morning, so she would wear them first. After school, she would rush back and give them to Ali. He could then run to his school, which began in the afternoon. Although he ran as fast as he could, Ali often arrived late and was warned by the school.
Ali heard about a long distance race that was held for the boys in the city.When he learned that the third prize was a new pair of shoes, he decided to take part. He ran home excitedly and promised his sister that he would win her the new shoes.
The day of race arrived. Ali had a strong start, but halfway through the race he began to get tired and his legs began to ache. Getting more and more exhausted he thought only of Zahra and his promise to her. Dreaming of the new shoes he would win for his sister gave him strength, and he stayed right be hind the two fastest runners, determined to finish third. Suddenly, as the finish line drew near, another runner collided(碰撞) with Ali from behind and he crashed to the ground.
Ali looked up and saw the other boys rushing ahead.
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Filled with delight, Ali walked home quickly.
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