2023年秋季学期高二年级第二次月考
英语试题
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(5小题;每小题1. 5分,满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关听力小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man plan to do
A. Take a lift.
B. Buy a pair of shoes.
C. Go to a shopping center.
2. Why is the man looking for a roommate
A. He is tight on budget.
B. The flat is too big for him.
C. His brother just moved out.
3. What is the weather like now
A. Rainy. B. Bright. C. Grey.
4. What was Simon doing just now
A. Cleaning the floor. B. Washing the dishes. C. Clearing the table.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a restaurant. B. At a gas station. C. At a theater.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分,满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How does the woman sound
A. Angry. B. Worried. C. Excited.
7. What makes the man feel good
A. Getting a good seat.
B. Playing a football match.
C. Interviewing pop stars.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. What does Mrs. Edward probably teach
A. Maths. B. History. C. Chemistry.
9. What does the man offer to do for the woman
A. Recommend a book to her.
B. Collect information for her.
C. Share his ideas on Confucius.
听第8段材料,回答第10至13题。
10. How did the accident happen
A. The woman drove too fast.
B. The red car tried to avoid a dog.
C. A dog suddenly turned left onto the street.
11. When did the ambulance come
A. At about 8:30. B. At about 8:45. C. At about 9:00.
12. Which of them got injured in the accident
A. The driver in the red car. B. The female speaker. C. The black dog.
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Policeman and driver.
B. Doctor and patient.
C. Professor and student.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. What month is it now
A. September. B. August. C. July.
15. What is Kathy going to do this September
A. Go back to college.
B. Give training courses.
C. Work in a primary school.
16. Where did Kathy teach as a volunteer
A. In Prague. B. In London. C. In Manchester.
17. What attitude does Kathy’s father hold to her decision
A. Tolerant. B. Supportive. C. Cautious.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. How old is George
A. 10. B. 6. C. 4.
19. What do we know about George
A. He likes frozen foods.
B. He is tall with dark hair.
C. He is wearing a black cap.
20. What should we do if we see George
A. Phone George’s mum.
B. Treat him to some pizza.
C. Take him to the security desk.
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
Bike-friendly cities around the world
Cycling is kind to the environment so it is an excellent way to take in the city. Here are 4bike-friendly cities having adopted this green mode of transport to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Montréal, Canada
Montréal has already established protected bike paths since the 1980s. BIXI is the city’s bike-sharing system with 9, 600 bikes and almost 800 stations. Cyclists can make their visit to the Tour de L’lle Montreal, a yearly bike ride where cyclists take to the streets for a day without any other vehicles being allowed on the roads.
Malm , Sweden
Cycling in Malm is enjoyable due to the relaxed and easy-going manner of most cyclists. The calming atmosphere makes it a great experience, even for nervous riders. A highly recommended bike route is from Ribersborg park to Limhamn Harbour, where riders can take a few good photos of the famous Oresund Bridge.
Beijing, China
In the 1970s, bicycles were the main mode of transportation for people in Beijing. However, dedicated (专用的) cycle paths for cyclists were limited. Only in May 2019, did the city launch its first specific cycle path. This achievement in cycling facility is worth a shout-out for a city with over 21 million people.
Bogota, Colombia
Bogota first introduced the concept of cycle path in 1974. The idea sees cars being banned from city roads every Sunday from 7 a.m.to 2 p.m., helping cyclists, runners and walkers exercise safely. Since then, the city has slowly but steadily expanded the program, including setting up dedicated cycle paths. As a result, Bogota now has 550km of bike paths and is the most bike-friendly city in Latin America.
1. What make(s)Montréal different from other cities
A. A well-developed bike-sharing system.
B. The oldest protected bike paths.
C. An annual bicycle event.
D. The most calming effect on cyclists.
2. Which city will attract cyclists interested in photography
A. Beijing. B. Malm . C. Montréal. D. Bogota.
3. What do Beijing and Bogota have in common
A. Improvement in cycling facility.
B. Shift in primary means of transportation.
C. Regular investment in building bicycle paths.
D. Multiple specific cycle paths connecting districts.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个采用绿色交通方式来减少温室气体排放的自行车友好型城市。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Montréal, Canada中的“Cyclists can make their visit to the Tour de L’lle Montreal, a yearly bike ride where cyclists take to the streets for a day without any other vehicles being allowed on the roads. (骑自行车的人可以去参加环蒙特利尔自行车赛，这是一年一度的自行车比赛，骑自行车的人在街上骑行一天，其他车辆都不允许上路。)”可知蒙特利尔有一年一度的自行车活动，而其他城市没有提到这样的骑自行车活动。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Malm , Sweden中的“A highly recommended bike route is from Ribersborg park to Limhamn Harbour, where riders can take a few good photos of the famous Oresund Bridge. (强烈推荐从里伯斯堡公园到利哈姆港的自行车路线，在那里骑车者可以拍几张著名的厄勒海峡大桥的好照片。)”可知Malm 会吸引对摄影感兴趣的骑行者，故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Beijing, China中的“Only in May 2019, did the city launch its first specific cycle path. This achievement in cycling facility is worth a shout-out for a city with over 21 million people. (直到2019年5月，该市才推出了第一条专门的自行车道。对于一个拥有2100多万人口的城市来说，自行车设施的成就值得欢呼。)”和根据Bogota, Colombia中的“Bogota first introduced the concept of cycle path in 1974. The idea sees cars being banned from city roads every Sunday from 7 a.m.to 2 p.m., helping cyclists, runners and walkers exercise safely. Since then, the city has slowly but steadily expanded the program, including setting up dedicated cycle paths. (波哥大于1974年首次引入了自行车道的概念。根据这一想法，每周日早上7点到下午2点，城市道路上禁止汽车行驶，以帮助骑自行车、跑步和步行的人安全锻炼。从那时起，该市缓慢但稳步地扩大了这一计划，包括建立专用的自行车道。)”可知北京和波哥大都进行了自行车设施的改善。故选A。
B
The input Dad has on my career is incomparable. My earliest memories are of Dad sitting in the kitchen playing the guitar, listening to his favourite song by his favourite singer, and encouraging his little girl to poke (戳) keys randomly on the piano. Even watching Top of the Pops, he would get so passionate about music in it. We weren’t a religious family, but there was something spiritual about Dad’s connection with music.
Music also became a source of comfort for me. I failed to do well academically at school and had no friends. Being at school consumed so much of my emotional energy. Instead of going to school to learn stuff, I felt as though I was simply trying to get people to like me. Things were better, but the only time I truly felt happy was when I was at home listening to music with Mum and Dad or writing songs on the piano —and the older I got, the more powerful music felt.
Dad was always my biggest supporter. When I started giving live performances at the local bar, he was the one who drove me there and back. Freeing up that time wasn’t easy for an actor. His job might mean three weeks in the Czech Republic or working with George Lucas on The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones in Hollywood.
Dad has been involved with some amazing stuff, but Daddy Pig is the one that’s had the biggest impact all over the world. When I was flying to Australia for my first tour, I was trying to find something to watch on the little screen and I noticed they had Peppa Pig. If I’m missing home and family, I always put it on. Daddy Pig is a fairly real version of my dad —he loves chocolate cake, he’s funny and usually breaks things when he’s trying to mend them. Mum and Dad were friends with one of the producers of the show and I often wonder if he looked at my dad and thought, “That’s him …that’s Daddy Pig.”
4. What can we learn about the author’s father
A. He was good at writing songs.
B. He was attached to music in his soul.
C. He encouraged her to play the guitar.
D. He was passionate about watching TV series.
5. How did the author’s father support her career
A. By picking her up in a tight schedule.
B. By doing a demanding job as an actor.
C. By watching her musical performances.
D. By giving live performances at the local bar.
6. Why did the author mention Peppa Pig
A. It’s her favourite childhood cartoon.
B. She saw her father through Daddy Pig.
C. She took pride in this world famous cartoon.
D. It’s a cartoon about her hometown and motherland.
7. Which of the following can best describe the author’s Dad
A. Funny and honest. B. Strict and hardworking.
C. Famous and patient. D. Supportive and influential.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了作者在父亲的熏陶下，对音乐的热爱，以及音乐也成了作者的慰藉。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“My earliest memories are of Dad sitting in the kitchen playing the guitar, listening to his favourite song by his favourite singer, and encouraging his little girl to poke (戳) keys randomly on the piano. Even watching Top of the Pops, he would get so passionate about music in it. We weren’t a religious family, but there was something spiritual about Dad’s connection with music. (我最早的记忆是爸爸坐在厨房弹吉他，听他最喜欢的歌手唱他最爱的歌，鼓励他的小女儿戳钢琴上随意弹奏的键。即使看《流行音乐之巅》，他也会对其中的音乐充满热情。我们不是一个宗教家庭，但父亲与音乐的联系有一些精神上的东西。)”可知，在作者记忆里，父亲是一个对音乐充满激情的人，他与音乐有着一些精神上的联系，故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Dad was always my biggest supporter. When I started giving live performances at the local bar, he was the one who drove me there and back. (父亲总是我最大的支持者。当我开始在当地酒吧进行现场表演时，他开车送我接送我。)”可知，在作者在当地酒吧演出时，作者的父亲接送他，故选A。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“If I’m missing home and family, I always put it on. Daddy Pig is a fairly real version of my dad —he loves chocolate cake, he’s funny and usually breaks things when he’s trying to mend them. (如果我想家了，我就会放这部动画片。猪爸爸是我爸爸的真实版——他喜欢巧克力蛋糕，他很有趣，通常在修补时会把东西弄坏。)”可知，作者提到《小猪佩奇》里的爸爸是因为作者在想家时，看到猪爸爸就像是看到了自己的爸爸，因为猪爸爸是她爸爸的真实版，故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Dad was always my biggest supporter. (父亲总是我最大的支持者。)”和文章第二段“Things were better, but the only time I truly felt happy was when I was at home listening to music with Mum and Dad or writing songs on the piano —and the older I got, the more powerful music felt. (情况好多了，但我唯一真正感到快乐的时候是在家里和爸爸妈妈一起听音乐或在钢琴上写歌——我年级越大，音乐就越有力量。)”可推知，父亲是作者最大的支持者，故父亲是支持的；父亲喜欢音乐，作者真正感到快乐的时候就说在家里和爸妈一起听音乐，故作者喜欢音乐是受父亲的熏陶，故父亲是有影响力的，故选D。
C
During the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, there was a lot of talk about the environmental efforts taken. Athletes slept on beds made from recycled cardboard. The medals were produced out of old appliances such as smartphones and laptops. Over 90% of Japanese cities, towns and villages participated in the two-year effort to collect recycled materials to produce 5000 medals. Eighty tons of small electrical devices were collected to make this project successful.
With the 2024 Olympics Games underway in Paris, new environmental efforts are coming into play. Observers will sit on chairs made of plastic recycled from local bins. This decision was made due to a lack of unused raw materials to make new seats, so the eco-construction firm Le Pave turned to make the seats out of waste. Around 11,000 seats will be made from recycled materials.
The plastic collection for Paris 2024 has been carried out in the region’s schools, and over five million coloured bottle caps have been recovered. Moreover, 80% of the 100 tons of recycled plastic needed to make the seats come from the yellow bins collections. This is all part of the Paris 2024 “zero waste” strategy to limit single-use plastic usage and encourage a circular economy.
The Olympic Games organizers are planning to make the Paris 2024 Games the greenest Olympic Games yet. They intend to employ a carbon-neutral approach that will lessen the climate impact of the Games by predicting, avoiding, reducing and balancing emissions and encouraging others to get involved. The Summer Games have emitted 3.6 million tons of carbon emissions in previous years. The Paris 2024 Games has set a carbon budget of 1.5 million tons which includes the emissions from construction, transportation and operations of the Games.
These plans are ambitious but are achievable. If Paris 2024 successfully reduces emissions and promotes a circular economy, it might set the standard for future Olympic and Paralympic Games, regardless of where they are held.
8. What were the 2020 Olympics medals made from
A. Raw metal. B. Recycled cardboard.
C. Reused plastic. D. Used electronic devices.
9. What is the purpose of the Paris 2024 “zero waste” strategy
A. To stop carbon emissions. B. To make seats for athletes.
C. To collect coloured bottle caps. D. To restrict single-use plastic usage.
10. What do the underlined words “carbon neutral approach” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. Limitation to single-use plastics. B. Reduction of carbon emissions.
C. Promotion of recycling in school. D. Encouragement of a circular economy.
11. What is the author’s attitude to the plans for the Paris 2024 Games
A. Favorable. B. Intolerant. C. Doubtful. D. Unclear.
【答案】8. D 9. D 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了2024年巴黎奥运会的环保理念和计划。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The medals were produced out of old appliances such as smartphones and laptops.(奖牌是由旧电器制作而成的，比如说手机和平板电脑。)”可知，东京奥运会的奖牌是由废旧电器制作的，是由二手的电子设备制作而成的，故选D。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“This is all part of the Paris 2024 “zero waste” strategy to limit single-use plastic usage and encourage a circular economy.(这都是来自2024巴黎奥运会的“零废弃”策略，其目的是为了限制一次性塑料的使用，并鼓励循环经济。)”可知，“零废弃”策略的目的是为了限制一次性塑料的使用，故选D。
【10题详解】
词句猜测题。根据文章第四段划线短语carbon-neutral approach后的内容“that will lessen the climate impact of the Games by predicting, avoiding, reducing and balancing emissions and encouraging others to get involved.(通过预测、避免、减少和平衡碳排放，并鼓励其他国家参与的方式来减轻奥运会对气候的影响。)”对划线短语carbon-neutral approach的解释可知，这一方法是通过减少碳排放的方式来减轻奥运会对气候的影响，carbon-neutral approach故指的是“减少碳排放”，故选B。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“These plans are ambitious but are achievable. If Paris 2024 successfully reduces emissions and promotes a circular economy, it might set the standard for future Olympic and Paralympic Games, regardless of where they are held.(这些计划雄心勃勃，但却是可以实现的。如果2024年巴黎奥运会成功地减少了碳排放，促进了循环经济，无论在哪里举行奥运会，它可能就为以后的奥运会和残奥会制定了标准。)”可知，在作者看来2024年巴黎奥运会的这些计划雄心勃勃的，但却是可实现的，而且作者还期待它为以后的奥运会指定标准，故作者对2024巴黎奥运会的这些计划是支持的，故选A。
D
Handing your baby a phone or a tablet to play with may seem like a harmless solution when you’re busy, but it could actually affect their development, a new study has found.
Having anywhere from one to four hours of screen time per day at age l is linked with higher risks of developmental delays in communication skills, fine motor skills, personal and social skills,and problem-solving skills by age 2, according to a study of 7,097 children published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. The study measured how many hours children used screens per day at age 1 and how they performed in these developmental domains (领域) at ages 2 and 4. Both measures were according to the mothers’ self-reports.
By age 2, those who had had up to four hours of screen time per day were up to 3 times more likely to experience developmental delays in communication and problem-solving skills. Those who had spent four or more hours with screens were 4.78 times more likely to have underdeveloped communication skills,1.74 times more likely to have poor performances in fine motor skills and two times more likely to have underdeveloped personal and social skills by age2. By age 4, risk remained only in the communication and problem-solving categories.
“One of the areas that is relatively understudied in the whole screen time literature is looking at the impacts of screen exposure on very young kids, especially when screens are introduced to babies,” said Dr. John Hutton, an associate professor of general and community pediatrics (儿科) at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. “It’s definitely a global concern, and I think the findings should really be applied to other countries as well.”
“Technology use can take time away from interpersonal relationships that develop social skills since real people are more multidimensional than characters on a screen.” Hutton added. Looking at people’s faces is when our brains turn on to figure out how to interact with them.
12. What does the new study focus on
A. A baby’s mental health. B. Children’s developmental skills.
C. A kid’s academic performance. D. Students’ creative abilities.
13. What is the main research method used in the study
A. Analyzing data. B. Giving examples.
C. Reviewing literature. D. Doing experiments.
14 What does Dr.John Hutton suggest
A. The impact of screen exposure should be studied.
B. The findings should be applied to certain countries.
C. Global attention should be paid to kids’ screen hours.
D. Screens should be introduced to more and more babies.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. What Faults Can Be Found with Screens
B. What Difficulties A Young Kid Will Face
C. How Screens Change Developmental Skills
D. How Screen Time Influences Kids’ Development
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. C 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了屏幕时间如何影响孩子的发展。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Handing your baby a phone or a tablet to play with may seem like a harmless solution when you’re busy,but it could actually affect their development,a new study has found.(一项新的研究发现，在人们忙碌的时候，给宝宝一部手机或平板电脑让他（她）玩似乎是一个无害的解决方案，但这可能会很快影响他们的发育)”可知，新的研究关注的是孩子的发展技能。故选B。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段倒数第二句“The study measured how many hours children used screens per day at age 1 and how they performed in these developmental domains (领域) at ages 2 and 4.(这项研究测量了儿童在1岁时每天使用屏幕的时间，以及他们在2岁和4岁时在这几个发育领域的表现)”以及第三段“By age 2, those who had had up to four hours of screen time per day were up to 3 times more likely to experience developmental delays in communication and problem-solving skills. Those who had spent four or more hours with screens were 4.78 times more likely to have underdeveloped communication skills,1.74 times more likely to have poor performances in fine motor skills and two times more likely to have underdeveloped personal and social skills by age2. By age 4, risk remained only in the communication and problem-solving categories.(到2岁时，每天使用屏幕时间多达四小时的儿童在沟通和解决问题能力方面出现发育迟缓的可能性要高出三倍。那些与屏幕接触四小时或更多的儿童，到2岁时，其沟通能力发育不足的可能性要高出4.78倍，精细动作能力不足的可能性要高出1.74倍，个人和社交能力发育不足的可能性要高出两倍。到4岁时，风险只存在于沟通和解决问题方面)”可推知，这项研究中使用的主要的方法是分析数据。故选A。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段Dr.John Hutton说的话“It’s definitely a global concern, and I think the findings should really be applied to other countries as well.(这绝对是一个全球关注的问题，我认为这里的研究结果应该也适用于其他国家)”可知，Dr.John Hutton的建议是全球关注儿童的屏幕时间。故选C。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Handing your baby a phone or a tablet to play with may seem like a harmless solution when you’re busy, but it could actually affect their development,a new study has found.(一项新的研究发现，在人们忙碌的时候，给宝宝一部手机或平板电脑让他（她）玩似乎是一个无害的解决方案，但这可能会很快影响他们的发育)”可知，这篇文章主要在讲屏幕时间如何影响孩子的发展。故选D。
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。
How colour psychology influences your dinner party guests
After spending hours cooking and preparing the table setting for your guests, you hope that everyone enjoys your recipes. But it’s not all about the quality of the ingredients and the skills of the cook. ____16____Whether it is a plate, a glass, a bowl or a cup, colour makes a significant impact on your guests.
___17___After that first impression, the brain integrates the visual information and affects perception(认知), making you think that the same food is excellent, good or average. Thus, the goal for dinner parties is to ensure that the food looks pleasing to the eye, so your guests will think it tastes as good as it looks.
Bowl colour influences the desirability of food for picky eaters, as well as the perception of saltiness. Picky eaters tend to perceive meals in red and blue bowls as saltier compared to white. And they are more unwilling to try new food in a red bowl. ___18___
You can never go wrong with a white plate. Just avoid it when the food served is pale. For desserts, white is ideal because it increases flavors and enhances sweetness. ____19____ Serving food in a black bowl can increase perceptions of its saltiness and portion size.
To bring extra aesthetic(审美的)appeal, creativity and to highlight foods lacking in colour, you can serve your meal on bright plates. But be careful! ____20____Similar ingredient colors to the tableware make everything integrate together and your guests think they have less food.
A. It starts with your sight.
B. But the result of dark plates can vary a little.
C. However, the rules of colour may not apply to all.
D. Besides, colourful plates are preferred by choosy eaters.
E. Food should only look more vivid depending on the meal.
F. The tableware is also an essential element, especially the colour.
G. So, for demanding guests, choose the colour of the tableware first.
【答案】16. F 17. A 18. G 19. B 20. E
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是色彩心理如何影响宴会客人。
【16题详解】
上文“But it’s not all about the quality of the ingredients and the skills of the cook.(但这并不完全取决于食材的质量和厨师的技巧。)”和下文“Whether it is a plate, a glass, a bowl or a cup, colour makes a significant impact on your guests.(无论是盘子、玻璃杯、碗还是杯子，颜色都会对你的客人产生重大影响。)”说明除了菜肴的质量，餐具的颜色也会对客人产生影响。选项F“餐具也是必不可少的元素，尤其是颜色。”起到过渡作用，承上启下。故选F项。
【17题详解】
下文“After that first impression, the brain integrates the visual information and affects perception(认知), making you think that the same food is excellent, good or average.(在第一印象之后，大脑整合视觉信息并影响感知，使你认为同样的食物是极好的、不错的或一般的。)”说明在第一印象之后，大脑整合视觉信息并影响感知，此处应为与对食物的第一印象相关的句子，选项A“它从你的视力开始。”引起下文，对食物的第一印象从视力开始，在第一印象之后，大脑整合视觉信息并影响感知。故选A项。
【18题详解】
上文“Picky eaters tend to perceive meals in red and blue bowls as saltier compared to white. And they are more unwilling to try new food in a red bowl.(挑剔的食客往往认为红色和蓝色碗里的食物比白色碗里的更咸。他们更不愿意尝试红碗里的新食物。)”说明针对挑剔的客人要挑选好餐具的颜色，选项G“因此，对于要求苛刻的客人，请先选择餐具的颜色。”承接上文，是对上文的总结。故选G项。
【19题详解】
上文“For desserts, white is ideal because it increases flavors and enhances sweetness.(对于甜点来说，白色是理想的，因为它能增加味道和甜味。)”与下文“Serving food in a black bowl can increase perceptions of its saltiness and portion size.(用黑色碗盛食物可以增加人们对其咸味和份量的感知。)”存在转折的关系，空处应用表示转折的逻辑关系，选项B“但暗色的盘子结果可能会有所不同。”表示转折关系，承上启下。故选B项。
【20题详解】
上文“To bring extra aesthetic(审美的)appeal, creativity and to highlight foods lacking in colour, you can serve your meal on bright plates. But be careful!(为了带来额外的审美吸引力、创造力和突出缺乏颜色的食物，你可以用明亮的盘子上菜。但是要小心!)”说明用明亮的盘子上菜，可以带来审美吸引力和创造力并突出缺乏颜色的食物，但是要小心，下文与上文构成转折关系，明确要小心的内容。选项E“食物只能取决于食物的不同看起来更生动。”承接上文，说明了要小心的内容，同时引出下文“Similar ingredient colors to the tableware make everything integrate together and your guests think they have less food.(与餐具相似的食材颜色使所有东西都融合在一起，你的客人会认为他们的食物更少。)”进一步解释说明要小心的内容。故选E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。
Kathy Xu,a high school teacher,had always wanted to see a shark in the wild.The opportunity finally ___21___in 2011,when she went on a snorkelling trip to the Ningaloo Reef.She was so inspired by its beauty and grace that tears ___22___to her eyes.
After returning home,Xu learned about the shark trade ___23___at one of Indonesia’s largest fish markets,on the island of Lombok.Shark parts including meat,cartilage(软骨)and teeth are cut up for export.The most prized are the fins,which ___24___high prices.
Curious,Xu ___25___her bags and headed to the fish market.There,she spoke with several fishermen.Shark fishing is ___26___ risky and involves hard physical work,but it is one of few ways for them to___27___for their families.“I told them I’d pay them to take ___28___out to see these snorkelling havens,“she says.Together, Xu and the fishermen came up with the idea of snorkelling boat trips,and a deal was___29___.
In late 2012,Xu____30____her full-time job to focus on building The Dorsal Effect, an ecotourism business she hoped would help save the declining shark____31____.In 2019,Xu found a female Rhynchobatus cook, a relative of the shark.The species had not been seen for more than 20 years and was believed to be____32____.The discovery gave scientists hope,and it could be____33____ for an in-depth conservation study.
In the past decade,global demand for shark fins has____34____-a promising result of conservation campaigns.For now,Kathy,41,is proud of the small changes she sees happening on Lombok,from the fishermen who now have a new way to____35____an income to the schoolchildren who learn about sharks on tours with The Dorsal Effect.
21. A. existed B. approached C. came D. scheduled
22. A. bounced B. sprang C. dropped D. fell
23. A. taking place B. coming along C. taking off D. coming out
24. A. cut B. pay C. agree D. fetch
25. A. purchased B. filled C. packed D. opened
26. A. slightly B. rarely C. terribly D. partly
27. A. care B. provide C. ,account D. strive
28. A. competitors B. tourists C. hosts D. participants
29. A. changed B. discussed C. canceled D. made
30. A. continued B. accomplished C. lost D. quit
31. A. population B. life C. species D. production
32. A. extinct B. missing C. valueless D. hidden
33. A. knowledge B. grounds C. necessities D. stress
34. A. declined B. increased C. firmed D. boomed
35. A. offer B. distribute C. use D. earn
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. C 27. B 28. B 29. D 30. D 31. A 32. A 33. B 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述一名高中教师Kathy Xu之前一直想去野外看鲨鱼，2011年，当她去宁格鲁礁潜水时，机会终于来了。她被它的美丽和优雅所鼓舞，以至于泪水夺眶而出。这次回来之后，她开始了解鲨鱼贸易的一些情况，创建了生态旅游业务，开始了挽救鲨鱼的行动。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：2011年，当她去宁格鲁礁潜水时，机会终于来了。A. existed存在；B. approached靠近；C. came来；D. scheduled计划。根据空格前“The opportunity finally”可知，此处指机会终于来了。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她被它的美丽和优雅所鼓舞，以至于泪水夺眶而出。A. bounced弹跳；B. sprang涌现；C. dropped掉落；D. fell坠落；根据空格前“tears”以及空格后“to her eyes”可知，此处指她眼里一下子涌出了泪水。spring to表示“突然出现或来到……”。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：回家之后，她了解到鲨鱼贸易发生在印度尼西亚Lombok岛上的一个最大的鱼市上。A. taking place发生，进行；B. coming along跟随；C. taking off起飞，脱下；D. coming out出来，出版。根据空格前“the shark trade”可知，此处指鲨鱼贸易发生在印度尼西亚Lombok岛上的一个最大的鱼市上。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：最珍贵的是鳍，售价很高。A. cut切；B. pay付钱；C. agree同意；D. fetch售价，去取。根据空格后“high prices”可知，此处指售价很高。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在好奇心的驱使下，Xu收拾好行李，前往鱼市。A. purchased购买；B. filled填充；C. packed打包，收拾；D. opened打开。根据空格后“her bags and headed to the fish market”以及下文“There,she spoke with several fishermen.(在那，她和几个渔民交谈了解情况)”可知，她收拾行李去了鱼市。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：捕捞鲨鱼非常危险并且需要艰苦的体力劳动，但这是他们为数不多的养家糊口的方式之一。A. slightly轻微地；B. rarely稀少地，罕见地；C. terribly非常糟糕地，十足地，极度地；D. partly部分地。根据空格后“risky”以及与其构成转折的后半句“but it is one of few ways for them to___7___for their families.”可知，捕捞鲨鱼非常危险。故选C。
27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：捕捞鲨鱼非常危险并且需要艰苦的体力劳动，但这是他们为数不多的养家糊口的方式之一。A. care关心；B. provide提供；C. ,account描述；D. strive努力奋斗。根据下文“For now,Kathy,41,is proud of the small changes she sees happening on Lombok,from the fishermen who now have a new way to___15___an income to the schoolchildren who learn about sharks on tours with The Dorsal Effect.(现在，Kathy，41岁了，为她在Lombok岛上看到的这些小变化感到骄傲，那些渔民现在已经有了新的赚取收入供养小孩上学的方法，而这些学生也通过The Dorsal Effect这个生态旅游方式了解了鲨鱼)”可知，此处指渔民捕捞鲨鱼卖钱来养家糊口。provide for one’s family表示“供养家庭”。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她说，“我告诉他们我会付钱让他们带游客去看这些浮潜的地方（鲨鱼出没的地方）”。A. competitors竞争者；B. tourists游客；C. hosts主持人；D. participants参与者。根据上文“In late 2012,Xu___10___her full-time job to focus on building The Dorsal Effect, an ecotourism business she hoped would help save the declining shark___11___.(在2012年底的时候，Xu辞去了她的全职工作，集中精力创建了The Dorsal Effect，一种生态旅游业务，她希望这项生态旅游业务能够帮助拯救濒临灭绝的鲨鱼)”可知，此处指带游客看鲨鱼。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Xu和渔民们想出了浮潜船旅行的主意，一个交易由此达成。A. changed改变；B. discussed讨论；C. canceled取消；D. made做，达成。make a deal表示“达成交易”符合句意。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在2012年底的时候，Xu辞去了她的全职工作，集中精力创建了The Dorsal Effect，一种生态旅游业务，她希望这项生态旅游业务能够帮助拯救濒临灭绝的鲨鱼。A. continued继续；B. accomplished完成，实现；C. lost失去；D. quit辞职，放弃。根据空格后“her full-time job to focus on building The Dorsal Effect”可知，此处表示辞去了全职的工作。故选D。
31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在2012年底的时候，Xu辞去了她的全职工作，集中精力创建了The Dorsal Effect，一种生态旅游业务，她希望这项生态旅游业务能够帮助拯救濒临灭绝的鲨鱼。A. population人口数量，族群；B. life生命，生活；C. species物种；D. production生产。根据空格前“save the declining shark”可知，此处指拯救日益减少的鲨鱼数量。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这个物种已经二十多年没有出现了，被认为已经灭绝了。 A. extinct灭绝的；B. missing丢失的；C. valueless无价值的；D. hidden隐藏的。根据上文“The species had not been seen for more than 20 years(这个物种已经二十多年没有出现了)”可知，此处指这个物种被认为已经灭绝了，此次的发现给了科学家希望。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个发现给了科学家希望，可以作为用来进行深入的保护研究的根据。A. knowledge知识；B. grounds根据，理由；C. necessities必要性，必需品；D. stress压力。根据上文“In 2019,Xu found a female Rhynchobatus cook, a relative of the shark.(2019年，Xu发现了一头雌性尖犁头鳐，鲨鱼的近亲)”可知，Xu的这个发现给了科学家希望，可以作为研究的根据。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在过去的十年，全球对鱼翅的需求已经下降——这是保护运动的一个有希望的结果。A. declined减少，下降；B. increased增加；C. firmed 固定；D. boomed激增。根据空格后“a promising result of conservation campaigns”可知，此处表示全球对鱼翅的需求已经下降。故选A。
35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：现在，Kathy，41岁了，为她在Lombok岛上看到的这些小变化感到骄傲，那些渔民现在已经有了新的赚取收入供养小孩上学的方法，而这些学生也通过The Dorsal Effect这个生态旅游方式了解了鲨鱼。A. offer提供；B. distribute分发；C. use使用；D. earn赚取，挣得。根据空格后“an income”可知，此处表示赚钱。故选D。
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。
The silver jewelry produced by the Miao ethnic group has been the key to driving rural development in Taijiang County,___36___area located in the Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture(自治州)of Guizhou Province.
The jewelry is a magnificent treasure of Miao culture,___37___(present) delicate silver jewels and traditional craftsmanship.The Miao ethnic group___38___(keep)the tradition of decorating themselves with handmade silver ornaments for over 400 years.In May 2011, the silver forging skill of the Miao ethnic group was recognized and included in the third group of___39___(nation)intangible cultural heritage list.
___40___(drive)by the popularity of ethnic festivals and people’s growing interest in silver jewelry,the local tourism industry has enjoyed a boost in recent years.To___41___ (far) encourage development,Taijiang County has focused___42___developing the ethnic folk handicraft industry,aiming to enhance the promotion of traditional Miao silver jewelry,create more job ___43___(opportunity)and boost regional tourism.By the end of 2021,there were 102 local enterprises devoted to making silver jewelry,___44___total output value reached more than100 million yuan($13.68 million).This significant growth in the silver jewelry industry has laid a strong foundation for the county ____45____ (promote)rural revitalization.
【答案】36. an 37. presenting
38. has kept
39. national
40. Driven 41. further
42. on 43. opportunities
44. whose 45. to promote
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了苗族银饰对贵州贫困地区的经济发展起到了积极的作用。
【36题详解】
考查冠词。句意：苗族生产的银饰一直都是推动台江县农村发展的关键，台州县是位于贵州省黔东南苗族自治州的一个地区。此处“area地区”为可数名词，且此处指台州县，故泛指“一个地区”，且area以元音音素开头，故填an。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：这些首饰是苗族的文化瑰宝，代表着精美的银饰和传统工艺。此处作状语，present与主语The jewelry之间为主动关系，故应用现在分词作状语，故填presenting。
【38题详解】
考查时态。句意：苗族保留了400多年来用手工银饰装装饰自己的传统。此处作谓语动词，主语为The Miao ethnic group，为单数，根据本句的时间状语for over 400 years可知，此处应用现在完成时，故填has kept。
【39题详解】
考查形容词。句意：在2011年5月，苗族银饰锻造技艺获得了认定，被列为第三组国家非物质文化遗产。此处作定语，修饰名词，故应用形容词“national国家的”作定语，故填national。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：由于民族节日的流行和人们对银饰的越来越感兴趣，当地旅游业在近几年得到了大大的提升。此处作状语，drive与主语the local tourism之间为被动关系，故应用过去分词作状语，故填Driven。
【41题详解】
考查副词的比较级。句意：为了进一步鼓励发展，台江县专注于发展民族民间手工业，旨在促进传统银饰的提升，创造更多的工作机会，刺激当地旅游业的发展。此处作状语，修饰动词develop，且意为着“进一步”，故应用比较级further作状语，故填further。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意：同上。此处意为“专注于”，表达为focus on，故填on。
【43题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：同上。此处作宾语，故应用名词，且根据空前的more可知，此处应用名词的复数形式，故填opportunities。
【44题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：到2021年末，当地有102家企业专门生产银饰，其总产值超过1亿人民币。此处引导定语从句，先行词为enterprises，且先行词与定语从句的主语total output之间为从属关系，故应用whose引导，故填whose。
【45题详解】
考查不定式。句意：银饰这一行业显著的增长为该地区农村的发展奠定了坚定的基础。此处意为“为某人做某事奠定了基础”，表达为了lay a strong foundation for sb. to do sth.，故此处应用动词不定式，故填to promote。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 你校将以“I Like Travelling”为主题举办英语征文比赛。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 你喜欢旅行的原因；
2. 描述你的一次旅游经历和感受。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
I Like Travelling
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】I Like Travelling
Travelling is a good way to broaden my horizons.
This summer, my parents and I went to Hangzhou. It is a beautiful city, attracting lots of visitors from home and aboard. Not only did we visit the West Lake, but we also learned more about its folklores and traditional cultures. Besides, we were impressed by the special snacks. Visitors all think highly of them.
The beautiful scenery of Hangzhou is really a feast for the eyes and its long history has impressed me so much. It is well worth visiting.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于开放性作文。要求考生以“I Like Travelling”为主题写一篇短文，向学校举办的英语征文比赛投稿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
拓宽：broaden→widen
吸引：attract→appeal to
此外：besides→what’s more
值得一游：be worth visiting→be worth a visit
2.句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：Besides, we were impressed by the special snacks. Visitors all think highly of them.
拓展句：Besides, we were impressed by the special snacks, of which visitors all think highly.
【点睛】【高分句型1】It is a beautiful city, attracting lots of visitors from home and aboard.（运用了现在分词作状语）
【高分句型2】Not only did we visit the West Lake, but we also learned more about its folklores and traditional cultures.（运用了not only位于句首的倒装结构）
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。
When I was little, I lived in a house with a beautiful garden full of all kinds of Bowers. There was nothing I enjoyed more than sitting in the garden with my mother reading stories to me. When I was old enough to read, I enjoyed reading stories aloud to her.
I would never forget one day when I was in the third grade. I bad been picked to be the princess in the school play, and for weeks my mother had rehearsed (排练) my lines so hard with me. But however easily I acted at home, the moment I stepped on stage, every word disappeared from my head. Finally, my teacher took me aside, explaining that she had written a narrator’s (解说员) part to the play, and asked me to change roles. Her word, kindly expressed, still hurt, especially when I saw my part go to another girl.
I didn’t tell my mother what had happened when I went home after school that day. But she sensed my pain. Instead of suggesting we practice my lines, she asked if I wanted to take a walk in the garden.
It was May and roses were blossoming and, under the trees, we could also see yellow dandelions (蒲公英) in the grass, as if a painter had painted our garden with red, yellow and green. I watched my mother casually bend down by one dandelion. ”I think I’m going to dig up all these weeds,” she said, pulling it up by its roots. ”From now on, we’ll have only roses in this garden. ”
“But I like dandelions,” I protested, “All flowers are beautiful-even dandelions.” “Yes, every flower is beautiful in its own way, isn’t it ” she asked thoughtfully. I nodded, pleased that I had won her over. “And that is true of people too,” she added. “Not everyone can be a princess, but there is no shame in that.” Relieved that she had guessed my pain, I started to cry as I told her what had happened. She listened and smiled to me gently.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Para 1: “But you will be a beautiful narrator,” she said.
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Para 2: After the play, I took home the flower.
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【答案】“But you will be a beautiful narrator,” she said. She reminded me how much I loved to read stories aloud to her. “The narrator’s part is just as important as the part of a princess.” Her wise words inspired me with courage and confidence. But on the evening of the performance, I suddenly felt nervous backstage again. My teacher came over to me. “Your mother asked me to give you this,” she said, handing me a dandelion. Looking at it, I knew my mother was out there for me, which calmed me down.
After the play, I took home the flower. My mother made it into a dried flower and put it into a glass bottle. Every time I see it, I am reminded of this unforgettable experience. I have taken part in many school plays, tried different roles and made many speeches ever since. Gradually, I’ve become really good at performing and public speaking, seldom feeling nervous onstage now. For this, I am forever grateful to my mother, who have made me what I am today.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者和她母亲之间的故事，作者在一次演出中被选中扮演公主的角色，反复不断的练习，但是由于紧张迈步就忘记台词，老师给作者换了一个旁白的角色，作者非常伤心，于是作者的妈妈用蒲公英来告诉作者旁白和公主的角色一样重要，激发了作者的勇气和信心，并且这件事从此成为了作者难忘的经历，激励作者变得非常擅长表演和演讲，作者非常感谢她的妈妈成就了今天的她。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“‘但是你可以成为一个很好的旁白，’她说。”可知，第一段可描写作者受到妈妈的鼓励，鼓起勇气，完成了演出。
②由第二段首句内容“演出结束后，我把花带回家。”可知，第二段可描写第二段可描写作者在那朵花的激励和鼓舞之下又进一步取得了很多好的成绩,进而表达对妈妈的感激之情。
2.续写线索：提醒——鼓舞——镇静——成功完成表演——取得更多成绩——感谢
3.词汇激活
行为类
①鼓舞：inspire/ encourage
②镇静：calm down/cool/keep calm
③参加：taken part in /participate in
情绪类
①难忘的：unforgettable / memorable/leave a lasting impression on
②感谢：be grateful/showing his appreciation/show his gratitude/be grateful to
【点睛】[高分句型1] Looking at it, I knew my mother was out there for me, which calmed me down.(运用了现在分词作状语,省略了that的宾语从句和which引导的非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] For this, I am forever grateful to my mother, who has made me what I am today. (运用了who引导的非限制性定语从句和what引导的宾语从句)2023年秋季学期高二年级第二次月考
英语试题
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(5小题;每小题1. 5分,满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关听力小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man plan to do
A. Take a lift.
B. Buy a pair of shoes.
C. Go to a shopping center.
2. Why is the man looking for a roommate
A. He is tight on budget.
B. The flat is too big for him.
C. His brother just moved out.
3. What is the weather like now
A. Rainy. B. Bright. C. Grey.
4. What was Simon doing just now
A. Cleaning the floor. B. Washing the dishes. C. Clearing the table.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a restaurant. B. At a gas station. C. At a theater.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分,满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How does the woman sound
A. Angry. B. Worried. C. Excited.
7. What makes the man feel good
A. Getting a good seat.
B. Playing a football match.
C. Interviewing pop stars.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. What does Mrs. Edward probably teach
A. Maths. B. History. C. Chemistry.
9. What does the man offer to do for the woman
A. Recommend a book to her.
B. Collect information for her.
C. Share his ideas on Confucius.
听第8段材料,回答第10至13题。
10. How did the accident happen
A. The woman drove too fast.
B. The red car tried to avoid a dog.
C. A dog suddenly turned left onto the street.
11. When did the ambulance come
A At about 8:30. B. At about 8:45. C. At about 9:00.
12. Which of them got injured in the accident
A. The driver in the red car. B. The female speaker. C. The black dog.
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Policeman and driver.
B. Doctor and patient.
C. Professor and student.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. What month is it now
A. September. B. August. C. July.
15. What is Kathy going to do this September
A. Go back to college.
B. Give training courses.
C. Work in a primary school.
16. Where did Kathy teach as a volunteer
A. In Prague. B. In London. C. In Manchester.
17. What attitude does Kathy’s father hold to her decision
A. Tolerant. B. Supportive. C. Cautious.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. How old is George
A. 10. B. 6. C. 4.
19. What do we know about George
A. He likes frozen foods.
B. He is tall with dark hair.
C. He is wearing a black cap.
20. What should we do if we see George
A. Phone George’s mum.
B. Treat him to some pizza.
C. Take him to the security desk.
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
Bike-friendly cities around the world
Cycling is kind to the environment so it is an excellent way to take in the city. Here are 4bike-friendly cities having adopted this green mode of transport to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Montréal, Canada
Montréal has already established protected bike paths since the 1980s. BIXI is the city’s bike-sharing system with 9, 600 bikes and almost 800 stations. Cyclists can make their visit to the Tour de L’lle Montreal, a yearly bike ride where cyclists take to the streets for a day without any other vehicles being allowed on the roads.
Malm , Sweden
Cycling in Malm is enjoyable due to the relaxed and easy-going manner of most cyclists. The calming atmosphere makes it a great experience, even for nervous riders. A highly recommended bike route is from Ribersborg park to Limhamn Harbour, where riders can take a few good photos of the famous Oresund Bridge.
Beijing, China
In the 1970s, bicycles were the main mode of transportation for people in Beijing. However, dedicated (专用的) cycle paths for cyclists were limited. Only in May 2019, did the city launch its first specific cycle path. This achievement in cycling facility is worth a shout-out for a city with over 21 million people.
Bogota, Colombia
Bogota first introduced the concept of cycle path in 1974. The idea sees cars being banned from city roads every Sunday from 7 a.m.to 2 p.m., helping cyclists, runners and walkers exercise safely. Since then, the city has slowly but steadily expanded the program, including setting up dedicated cycle paths. As a result, Bogota now has 550km of bike paths and is the most bike-friendly city in Latin America.
1. What make(s)Montréal different from other cities
A. A well-developed bike-sharing system.
B. The oldest protected bike paths.
C. An annual bicycle event.
D. The most calming effect on cyclists.
2. Which city will attract cyclists interested in photography
A. Beijing. B. Malm . C. Montréal. D. Bogota.
3. What do Beijing and Bogota have in common
A. Improvement in cycling facility.
B. Shift in primary means of transportation.
C Regular investment in building bicycle paths.
D. Multiple specific cycle paths connecting districts.
B
The input Dad has on my career is incomparable. My earliest memories are of Dad sitting in the kitchen playing the guitar, listening to his favourite song by his favourite singer, and encouraging his little girl to poke (戳) keys randomly on the piano. Even watching Top of the Pops, he would get so passionate about music in it. We weren’t a religious family, but there was something spiritual about Dad’s connection with music.
Music also became a source of comfort for me. I failed to do well academically at school and had no friends. Being at school consumed so much of my emotional energy. Instead of going to school to learn stuff, I felt as though I was simply trying to get people to like me. Things were better, but the only time I truly felt happy was when I was at home listening to music with Mum and Dad or writing songs on the piano —and the older I got, the more powerful music felt.
Dad was always my biggest supporter. When I started giving live performances at the local bar, he was the one who drove me there and back. Freeing up that time wasn’t easy for an actor. His job might mean three weeks in the Czech Republic or working with George Lucas on The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones in Hollywood.
Dad has been involved with some amazing stuff, but Daddy Pig is the one that’s had the biggest impact all over the world. When I was flying to Australia for my first tour, I was trying to find something to watch on the little screen and I noticed they had Peppa Pig. If I’m missing home and family, I always put it on. Daddy Pig is a fairly real version of my dad —he loves chocolate cake, he’s funny and usually breaks things when he’s trying to mend them. Mum and Dad were friends with one of the producers of the show and I often wonder if he looked at my dad and thought, “That’s him …that’s Daddy Pig.”
4. What can we learn about the author’s father
A. He was good at writing songs.
B. He was attached to music in his soul.
C. He encouraged her to play the guitar.
D. He was passionate about watching TV series.
5 How did the author’s father support her career
A. By picking her up in a tight schedule.
B By doing a demanding job as an actor.
C. By watching her musical performances.
D. By giving live performances at the local bar.
6. Why did the author mention Peppa Pig
A. It’s her favourite childhood cartoon.
B. She saw her father through Daddy Pig.
C. She took pride in this world famous cartoon.
D. It’s a cartoon about her hometown and motherland.
7. Which of the following can best describe the author’s Dad
A. Funny and honest. B. Strict and hardworking.
C. Famous and patient. D. Supportive and influential.
C
During the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, there was a lot of talk about the environmental efforts taken. Athletes slept on beds made from recycled cardboard. The medals were produced out of old appliances such as smartphones and laptops. Over 90% of Japanese cities, towns and villages participated in the two-year effort to collect recycled materials to produce 5000 medals. Eighty tons of small electrical devices were collected to make this project successful.
With the 2024 Olympics Games underway in Paris, new environmental efforts are coming into play. Observers will sit on chairs made of plastic recycled from local bins. This decision was made due to a lack of unused raw materials to make new seats, so the eco-construction firm Le Pave turned to make the seats out of waste. Around 11,000 seats will be made from recycled materials.
The plastic collection for Paris 2024 has been carried out in the region’s schools, and over five million coloured bottle caps have been recovered. Moreover, 80% of the 100 tons of recycled plastic needed to make the seats come from the yellow bins collections. This is all part of the Paris 2024 “zero waste” strategy to limit single-use plastic usage and encourage a circular economy.
The Olympic Games organizers are planning to make the Paris 2024 Games the greenest Olympic Games yet. They intend to employ a carbon-neutral approach that will lessen the climate impact of the Games by predicting, avoiding, reducing and balancing emissions and encouraging others to get involved. The Summer Games have emitted 3.6 million tons of carbon emissions in previous years. The Paris 2024 Games has set a carbon budget of 1.5 million tons which includes the emissions from construction, transportation and operations of the Games.
These plans are ambitious but are achievable. If Paris 2024 successfully reduces emissions and promotes a circular economy, it might set the standard for future Olympic and Paralympic Games, regardless of where they are held.
8. What were the 2020 Olympics medals made from
A. Raw metal. B. Recycled cardboard.
C. Reused plastic. D. Used electronic devices.
9. What is the purpose of the Paris 2024 “zero waste” strategy
A. To stop carbon emissions. B. To make seats for athletes.
C. To collect coloured bottle caps. D. To restrict single-use plastic usage.
10. What do the underlined words “carbon neutral approach” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. Limitation to single-use plastics. B. Reduction of carbon emissions.
C. Promotion of recycling in school. D. Encouragement of a circular economy.
11. What is the author’s attitude to the plans for the Paris 2024 Games
A. Favorable. B. Intolerant. C. Doubtful. D. Unclear.
D
Handing your baby a phone or a tablet to play with may seem like a harmless solution when you’re busy, but it could actually affect their development, a new study has found.
Having anywhere from one to four hours of screen time per day at age l is linked with higher risks of developmental delays in communication skills, fine motor skills, personal and social skills,and problem-solving skills by age 2, according to a study of 7,097 children published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. The study measured how many hours children used screens per day at age 1 and how they performed in these developmental domains (领域) at ages 2 and 4. Both measures were according to the mothers’ self-reports.
By age 2, those who had had up to four hours of screen time per day were up to 3 times more likely to experience developmental delays in communication and problem-solving skills. Those who had spent four or more hours with screens were 4.78 times more likely to have underdeveloped communication skills,1.74 times more likely to have poor performances in fine motor skills and two times more likely to have underdeveloped personal and social skills by age2. By age 4, risk remained only in the communication and problem-solving categories.
“One of the areas that is relatively understudied in the whole screen time literature is looking at the impacts of screen exposure on very young kids, especially when screens are introduced to babies,” said Dr. John Hutton, an associate professor of general and community pediatrics (儿科) at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. “It’s definitely a global concern, and I think the findings should really be applied to other countries as well.”
“Technology use can take time away from interpersonal relationships that develop social skills since real people are more multidimensional than characters on a screen.” Hutton added. Looking at people’s faces is when our brains turn on to figure out how to interact with them.
12. What does the new study focus on
A. A baby’s mental health. B. Children’s developmental skills.
C. A kid’s academic performance. D. Students’ creative abilities.
13. What is the main research method used in the study
A. Analyzing data. B. Giving examples.
C. Reviewing literature. D. Doing experiments.
14. What does Dr.John Hutton suggest
A. The impact of screen exposure should be studied.
B. The findings should be applied to certain countries.
C. Global attention should be paid to kids’ screen hours.
D. Screens should be introduced to more and more babies.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. What Faults Can Be Found with Screens
B. What Difficulties A Young Kid Will Face
C. How Screens Change Developmental Skills
D. How Screen Time Influences Kids’ Development
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。
How colour psychology influences your dinner party guests
After spending hours cooking and preparing the table setting for your guests, you hope that everyone enjoys your recipes. But it’s not all about the quality of the ingredients and the skills of the cook. ____16____Whether it is a plate, a glass, a bowl or a cup, colour makes a significant impact on your guests.
___17___After that first impression, the brain integrates the visual information and affects perception(认知), making you think that the same food is excellent, good or average. Thus, the goal for dinner parties is to ensure that the food looks pleasing to the eye, so your guests will think it tastes as good as it looks.
Bowl colour influences the desirability of food for picky eaters, as well as the perception of saltiness. Picky eaters tend to perceive meals in red and blue bowls as saltier compared to white. And they are more unwilling to try new food in a red bowl. ___18___
You can never go wrong with a white plate. Just avoid it when the food served is pale. For desserts, white is ideal because it increases flavors and enhances sweetness. ____19____ Serving food in a black bowl can increase perceptions of its saltiness and portion size.
To bring extra aesthetic(审美的)appeal, creativity and to highlight foods lacking in colour, you can serve your meal on bright plates. But be careful! ____20____Similar ingredient colors to the tableware make everything integrate together and your guests think they have less food.
A. It starts with your sight.
B. But the result of dark plates can vary a little.
C. However, the rules of colour may not apply to all.
D. Besides, colourful plates are preferred by choosy eaters.
E. Food should only look more vivid depending on the meal.
F. The tableware is also an essential element especially the colour.
G. So, for demanding guests, choose the colour of the tableware first.
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。
Kathy Xu,a high school teacher,had always wanted to see a shark in the wild.The opportunity finally ___21___in 2011,when she went on a snorkelling trip to the Ningaloo Reef.She was so inspired by its beauty and grace that tears ___22___to her eyes.
After returning home,Xu learned about the shark trade ___23___at one of Indonesia’s largest fish markets,on the island of Lombok.Shark parts including meat,cartilage(软骨)and teeth are cut up for export.The most prized are the fins,which ___24___high prices.
Curious,Xu ___25___her bags and headed to the fish market.There,she spoke with several fishermen.Shark fishing is ___26___ risky and involves hard physical work,but it is one of few ways for them to___27___for their families.“I told them I’d pay them to take ___28___out to see these snorkelling havens,“she says.Together, Xu and the fishermen came up with the idea of snorkelling boat trips,and a deal was___29___.
In late 2012,Xu____30____her full-time job to focus on building The Dorsal Effect, an ecotourism business she hoped would help save the declining shark____31____.In 2019,Xu found a female Rhynchobatus cook, a relative of the shark.The species had not been seen for more than 20 years and was believed to be____32____.The discovery gave scientists hope,and it could be____33____ for an in-depth conservation study.
In the past decade,global demand for shark fins has____34____-a promising result of conservation campaigns.For now,Kathy,41,is proud of the small changes she sees happening on Lombok,from the fishermen who now have a new way to____35____an income to the schoolchildren who learn about sharks on tours with The Dorsal Effect.
21. A. existed B. approached C. came D. scheduled
22. A. bounced B. sprang C. dropped D. fell
23. A. taking place B. coming along C. taking off D. coming out
24. A. cut B. pay C. agree D. fetch
25. A. purchased B. filled C. packed D. opened
26. A. slightly B. rarely C. terribly D. partly
27. A. care B. provide C. ,account D. strive
28. A. competitors B. tourists C. hosts D. participants
29. A. changed B. discussed C. canceled D. made
30. A. continued B. accomplished C. lost D. quit
31. A. population B. life C. species D. production
32. A. extinct B. missing C. valueless D. hidden
33. A. knowledge B. grounds C. necessities D. stress
34. A. declined B. increased C. firmed D. boomed
35. A. offer B. distribute C. use D. earn
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。
The silver jewelry produced by the Miao ethnic group has been the key to driving rural development in Taijiang County,___36___area located in the Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture(自治州)of Guizhou Province.
The jewelry is a magnificent treasure of Miao culture,___37___(present) delicate silver jewels and traditional craftsmanship.The Miao ethnic group___38___(keep)the tradition of decorating themselves with handmade silver ornaments for over 400 years.In May 2011, the silver forging skill of the Miao ethnic group was recognized and included in the third group of___39___(nation)intangible cultural heritage list.
___40___(drive)by the popularity of ethnic festivals and people’s growing interest in silver jewelry,the local tourism industry has enjoyed a boost in recent years.To___41___ (far) encourage development,Taijiang County has focused___42___developing the ethnic folk handicraft industry,aiming to enhance the promotion of traditional Miao silver jewelry,create more job ___43___(opportunity)and boost regional tourism.By the end of 2021,there were 102 local enterprises devoted to making silver jewelry,___44___total output value reached more than100 million yuan($13.68 million).This significant growth in the silver jewelry industry has laid a strong foundation for the county ____45____ (promote)rural revitalization.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 你校将以“I Like Travelling”为主题举办英语征文比赛。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 你喜欢旅行的原因；
2. 描述你的一次旅游经历和感受。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
I Like Travelling
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第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was little, I lived in a house with a beautiful garden full of all kinds of Bowers. There was nothing I enjoyed more than sitting in the garden with my mother reading stories to me. When I was old enough to read, I enjoyed reading stories aloud to her.
I would never forget one day when I was in the third grade. I bad been picked to be the princess in the school play, and for weeks my mother had rehearsed (排练) my lines so hard with me. But however easily I acted at home, the moment I stepped on stage, every word disappeared from my head. Finally, my teacher took me aside, explaining that she had written a narrator’s (解说员) part to the play, and asked me to change roles. Her word, kindly expressed, still hurt, especially when I saw my part go to another girl.
I didn’t tell my mother what had happened when I went home after school that day. But she sensed my pain. Instead of suggesting we practice my lines, she asked if I wanted to take a walk in the garden.
It was May and roses were blossoming and, under the trees, we could also see yellow dandelions (蒲公英) in the grass, as if a painter had painted our garden with red, yellow and green. I watched my mother casually bend down by one dandelion. ”I think I’m going to dig up all these weeds,” she said, pulling it up by its roots. ”From now on, we’ll have only roses in this garden. ”
“But I like dandelions,” I protested, “All flowers are beautiful-even dandelions.” “Yes, every flower is beautiful in its own way, isn’t it ” she asked thoughtfully. I nodded, pleased that I had won her over. “And that is true of people too,” she added. “Not everyone can be a princess, but there is no shame in that.” Relieved that she had guessed my pain, I started to cry as I told her what had happened. She listened and smiled to me gently.
注意：
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。
Para 1: “But you will be a beautiful narrator,” she said.
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Para 2: After the play, I took home the flower.
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