江西省横峰中学2023-2024学年高一上学期1月考试
英语试题
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
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How much does the woman pay for the gym per month
A. $20. B. $30. C. $50.
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Where are the speakers most probably
A. In the library. B. In the zoo. C. In the classroom.
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What behavior does the man dislike at the cinema
A. Kicking the seat, B. Leaving halfway. C. Sending texts.
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Where does this conversation mostly probably take place
A. At a gallery. B. At a science museum. C. At a concert hall.
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What are the speakers talking about
A. The woman’s stay here.
B. The woman’s experience here.
C. The woman’s friends here.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What is the man doing
A. He’s making a phone call.
B. He’s chairing a meeting.
C. He’s hosting a program.
7. What makes Mrs. Johnson worried about her daughter in Africa
A. Lack of medical support.
B. Inconvenience of communication.
C. Poor transportation system.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. Where is the Pink Flamingo
A. On Pine Street. B. On 2nd Street. C. On 3rd Street.
9. When does the restaurant close on Monday
A. At 10:30 pm. B. At 11:30 pm. C. At midnight.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. What’s wrong with the woman’s watch
A. It is too slow. B. It is too fast. C. It is broken.
11. What does the man do with his watch every day
A. He throws it away.
B. He puts it back ten minutes.
C. He puts it ahead ten minutes.
12. What do you think the woman will do
A. Take the man’s advice. B. Keep her old watch. C. Buy a new watch.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. What does the woman say about the houses
A. They were all built in the 1960s.
B. Most of them have two bathrooms.
C. They all look different.
14. What is the most important thing to the man
A. Safety. B. Size. C. Price.
15. What type of housing will the man probably see
A. One of the smaller houses.
B. A four-bedroom apartment.
C. A two-bedroom apartment.
16. When will the man see the woman next time
A. Tomorrow morning. B. Tomorrow afternoon. C. Later this afternoon.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. What language did the speaker learn from the teacher
A. French. B. German. C. English.
18. What did the speaker’s coursebook look like
A. It was very modern. B. It had a red back cover. C. It was full of pictures.
19. How does the speaker feel about having classes
A. Bored. B. Tired. C. Pleased.
20. What do we know about the speaker
A. She knew a lot of French.
B. She had some lessons at home.
C. She has a talent for learning languages.
第二部分阅读理解(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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑
A
We are King’s College London (KCL) Students’ Union!
We have a huge range of events!
Anatomy (解剖学) Museum Tour With Professor Susan Standring Time 1st December; 3-5 PM Who Only for Medical and Healthcare students — please bring your student ID! ONLY 20 places! Clothes Exchange Thursday, 1st December 11: 30am-2: 00pm The Studio, Bush House 2 ticket and pick up 1 item you like Free Entry if you donate clothes in advance or on the day! You are able to collect as many items as you donated.
Shiny Stocking Join the KCL Jazz Society for our Christmas Concert! Sunday, 4th December 2022, 4 PM Great Hall, Strand Campus Free Entry! So bring along your friend! Donations welcomed. Donate 1 or more and receive a free souvenir! Shab-E Yalda Games Night Join us for a fun night full of competitive games while celebrating Shabe Yalda! Wednesday, 7th December 5pm | 4 per person Students from other schools who want to attend need to inform us 24 hours before either via our social media or email: welfaresociety@.
21. What is special about Anatomy Museum Tour!
A. It will be held in the afternoon.
B. It is only for students of certain majors.
C. There is no limit to the number of participants.
D. Students from other schools should pay to attend it.
22. How much will you pay if you donate 2 shirts and take 2 coats at Clothes Exchange
A. 4. B. 2. C. 1. D. 0.
23. Which event is open to every student free of charge
A. Shiny Stocking. B. Anatomy Museum Tour.
C. Clothes Exchange. D. Shab-E Yalda Games Night.
B
In the thick jungle of New Guinea is nature’s most amazing theater, a Carola’s parotia (天堂鸟) is showing off his red and yellow feathers in a display called a “butterfly dance.”
This brilliantly colored birds of paradise have developed over millions of years from ancient birds whose feathers were dark and boring in comparison. It seems to be a contradiction (矛盾) that such extreme feathers and colors could have been favored by the process of evolution. After all, these same brightly colored feathers that attract mates also make the birds much more noticeable to predators (捕食者). The answer lies in the safe environment in which the birds live, and a process of evolution known as sexual selection. Except for other pressures, birds of paradise begin to specialize in attracting mates. Over millions of years they have slowly undergone changes in their colors, feathers and other talents. Characteristics that made one bird more attractive than another were passed on and impove over time.
In the past, demand for the bird’s feathers resulted in a huge amount of hunting. At the peak of the trade in the early 1900s, 80,000 skins a year were exported from New Guinea to Europe ladies’ hats. Nowadays, few birds die for fashion or for traditional costumes: Ceremonial feathers are passed down from generation to generation. Although local people are still permitted to hunt the birds for traditional uses, they usually target older male birds, leaving younger males to continue breeding.
David Mitchell, a conservationist, is relying on the help of local villagers to record where the birds display and what they eat. He hopes to not only gather data, but also encourage protection of the birds’ habitat. The strategy seems to be working. For millions of years, these impressive birds have danced to find their mates. They will keep dancing for as long as the forest offers them stage.
24. Why do the birds of paradise evlove the bright cholors
A. To frighten away predators. B. To execise and clean bodies.
C. To show the possession of an area. D. To attract a mate’s attention.
25. What caused so many birds of paradise die in the early 1900s
A. Industrial development destroyed their habitat. B. A high demand for feathers to use in hats.
C. They were eaten by the predators. D. They got sick after inteactions with human.
26. Why do local people continue to hunt birds of paradise
A. To eat them. B. To protect smaller birds.
C To make traditional costumes. D. To keep their numbers down.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Feathers of Love B. Trouble in Paradise
C. An Amazing performance D. The Protection of Birds of Paradise
C
In scientific literature, baby talk is called “parentese” and is a unique way of communicating with babies. Classic baby talk will include speaking at a higher pitch, with exaggerated (夸张的) intonation, simplified vocabulary, and repetitive phrases. It has a melodic quality, coupled with exaggerated facial expressions. Adults also tend to speak more slowly and emphasize key words or phrases when engaging in baby talk. What’s the point of using such a ridiculous style of talking with babies Why not just talk to a baby with normal speech, like we’d talk to another adult
Primarily, we use baby talk to capture the baby’s attention. The exaggerated vocalizations and facial expressions serve to engage the child’s focus by being distinct from all the other noise and visual stimuli around the baby. Remember, the brain of a newborn baby is still developing and needs different cues to engage and learn something.
Baby talk also helps to establish an emotional connection between the adult and the baby. The melodic and nurturing tone conveys affection, love, and care. As a result, in a way, it reassures the child by giving them a sense of security.
Interestingly, there was a study where researchers tested 2,329 babies from 16 countries on their preference for this high-pitched, animated vocalization...babies love it when adults engage in baby talk. The study also revealed that babies from almost all cultures have an inherent love for baby talk.
Newborns can’t speak, but they come ready to learn. Evidence suggests that human brains are primed to absorb and process linguistic input. The melodic patterns and símplified language of baby talk help infants differentiate speech sounds and identify keywords, facilitating more efficient language development.
However, it’s important to strike a balance between baby talk and normal adult conversation as babies grow older and their language skills develop. As children become more proficient in understanding and producing language, adults should adapt and advance their cothmunication style accordingly.
28. Which of the following is the characteristic of baby talk
A. Vivid expressions. B. Rich information.
C. Complex grammar. D. Large vocabulary.
29. According to the passage, what’s the function of baby talk
A. To entertain adults. B. To form emotional bond.
C. To learn more about babies. D. To help babies understand the adult world.
30. What does the last paragraph focus on
A. Describing a phenomenon. B. Offering advice.
C. Analyzing causes. D. Interpreting facts.
31. What is the passage mainly about
A. What is baby talk B. Why can’t adults talk like babies
C. How do babies talk with adults D. Why can’t adults talk normully to babies
D
Habitat improvement and a series of protective measures have played a crucial role in the rise of the population of Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys(滇金丝猴) , one of the planet’s most endangered animals.
The Yunnan snub-nosed monkey, also known as the black-and-white snub-nosed monkey, lives in high-altitude areas at more than 3,000 meters above sea level in Southwest China’s Yunnan province and the neighboring Xizang autonomous region. About 65 percent of its population inhabits the Baima Snow Mountain National Nature Reserve.
“Currently, the reserve is home to about 3,000 Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys,” said Lai Jiandong, head of the Wildlife Protection Station at the Baima reserve. When the reserve was first established in 1983, however, the population numbered a mere 800.
Lai stresses the continuous enhancement of management levels within the Baima reserve, including the adoption of cutting-edge technologies for monitoring and protecting not only the snub-nosed monkeys but also other endangered wildlife species.
“In recent years, using technologies like infrared(红外线) cameras, we have taken pictures of rare and endangered creatures such as leopards, jackals and sambar deer,” Lai noted, emphasizing the important role of such advancements in wild animal protection.
The primary duties of the Wildlife ProtectionStation involve the daily care of the snub-nosed monkeys in the Weixi Lisu autonomous county, as well as the sheltering and rescue of injured animals. “Over the past few years, we have provided assistance to more than 200 wild animals, including Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys, pandas and macaques,” said Lai.
The Yunnan snub-nosed monkey is under China’s national first-class protection and has been listed as an endangered species on the Red List of Threatened Species of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. They will be better protected.
32. Which isn’t a factor that contributes to the increase of the population of Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys
A. Rising public concerns. B. Advanced technologies.
C Protective measures. D. Improved living habitats.
33. What do we learn about Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys
A. They only live in Yunnan province.
B. Their population has dropped sharply since 1983.
C. They are well-protected by the Wildlife Protection Station.
D. Over 200 Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys have been rescued up to now.
34. What’s the main idea of the passage
A. People rescue many injured animals in Yunnan.
B. Infrared cameras have captured images of rare wildlife.
C. Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys increase in high mountains.
D. Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys are the most endangered animals.
35. Where may the passage come from
A. A textbook. B. A newspaper.
C. An advertisement. D. An economic journal.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)
根据下面短文，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。
To have a good conversation is a pleasure for most people. ___36___ Sometimes there are awkward silences while people try to think of something to say. Some conversations are one-sided. One person asks all the question, and the other just gives one-word answers. Actually, a good conversation needs two or more people to keep it going. They need to say things that others can answer and expand on.
___37___ “What do you do ” is a good place to start. You can also simply say, “Tell me about yourself.” Most people love an opportunity to talk about themselves.
As the other person begins to respond to your question, look for common ground. ___38___ When the person finishes their story, you can comment and mention something that you did. Then you can talk about those activities and your plans for the coming weekend.
When the other person is talking, listen to them. Do not interrupt. When they finish, ask some more questions, and listen to the answers. Similarly, if you are answering a question, don’t go on and on. ___39___ A good verbal exchange is a little like a tennis game, in which the ball goes back and forth. Also, avoid yes/no questions. They can stop a conversation. Instead, ask open-ended questions using what or why.
A conversation should end well, too. After you’ve conversed for a bit, you can say, “I need to run now.” You may also give a reason. ___40___
Now go out and enjoy a good conversation.
A. Give an answer and stop.
B. But not every conversation is good.
C. Talking with others can be fun for everyone.
D. Positive comments and conversations produce a chemical reaction too.
E. To get the ball rolling in a conversation, ask something about the other person.
F. If you ask someone about their weekend, the person could talk about what they did.
G. Say something like, “I really need to get going. My exercise class starts in 10 minutes.”
第三部分语言知识运用(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)
My 16-month-old daughter jumped onto the floor again, after climbing onto the low windowsill. She made it many times a day—it is her own Mount Qomolangma. With a sense of ____41____, she ran into my arms, laughing. I was almost crying as I ____42____ her.
I felt I was a(n)____43____. No one had prepared me for working from home daring the COVID-19 pandemic while ____44____ a wild, fearless kid. I felt so sad. I wasn’t ____45____ enough and I wasn’t a good mother. I was defeated by life.
Then came a sound from my cellphone. After getting my ____46____ child back on her feet and, watching her go to climb the windowsill, I read the ____47____: “Watching you be a mommy has been my favorite. It brings me so much ___48___! How talented you are, and how kind and funny you are!”
And immediately, my friend Megan got me out of a complete ____49____. This was exactly what I needed to ____50____, at the exact moment I felt so ____51____ . She rebuilt my confidence and _____52_____ me that motherhood is my mission, my happiness, and my greatest achievement, even when it’s _____53_____.
Sometimes the greatest kindnesses are some words of _____54_____ at just the right time. Therefore, I headed back to Baby Qomolangma, ready for her next _____55_____.
41.
A. responsibility B. fairness C. achievement D. humor
42.
A. found B. freed C. left D. held
43
A. influence B. failure C. partner D. fool
44.
A. waking up B. picking up C. caring for D. waiting for
45.
A. strong B. curious C. confused D. generous
46.
A. creative B. adventurous C. polite D. honest
47.
A. example B. report C. story D. message
48.
A. luck B. attention C. happiness D. love
49.
A. mess B. joke C. excuse D. surprise
50.
A. share B. write C. accept D. hear
51
A. afraid B. helpless C. ashamed D. lonely
52.
A. promised B. called C. reminded D. warned
53.
A. hard B. strange C. different D. dangerous
54.
A. explanation B. encouragement C. advice D. agreement
55.
A. run B. flight C. cry D. jump
第二节：(共10个小题;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。
A vast region with beautiful scenery, lush plants, a lot of rivers and lakes dotted around, Hulun Buir Grassland is like a huge, green picture scroll,____56____gives you boundless views. The name Hulun Buir, which means “the land of lakes and rivers”,____57____(date) back to a legend long long ago. It is the best-preserved grassland in China____58____recognized as “The Crass Kingdom”.
With the most plentiful and excellent pastures and____59____any pollution, Hulun Buir Grassland, also has the name The Purest Grassland. Its animal products, like meat, milk, leather, and wool,____60____(enjoy) by people both at home and abroad. It’s a famous tourist destination now.
With the irrigation of thousands of rivers, the grassland presents____61____(it) as a green carpet underneath the blue sky and white clouds. You can ride on camels and horses, watch wrestling and horse racing, and enjoy a bonfire party — the unique lifestyle of nomads can be____62____(full) appreciated.
The region’s location makes it warm and pleasant in the summer, while cold and____63____(snow) in the winter. During the summer, the meadows are covered with____64____blanket of multicolored wildflowers. Even in ancient times, the beautiful scenery of this place gained_____65_____(popular) with poets and writers and was described in their literary works.
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
66. 假定你是李华，你校英国的交换生将结束为期两周的交流活动准备回国，请你参照下面提示写一篇英文的欢送稿。
1.回顾双方的交流活动(如学习、生活等方面)；
2.谈谈收获或感想；
3.表达祝愿与期望。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear friends,
How time flies!
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Thank you.
第二节读后续写(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My family had a hard time when I was in Grade 11. My parents lost their jobs during the Depression. Dad was too ill to work outside, while Mum had a tough time raising us kids on her own in our small community. We relied on our community assistance to keep us clothed, and although our clothes were secondhand, we thought they were beautiful.
Looking back, I realize what Mum went through for sending us kids to school. Every morning she would put a new piece of cardboard in our shoes, because our shoes were worn out. Moving house constantly was typical for my family during the period. Rent was twenty-five dollars a month, but Mum couldn’t pay it. These were hard and sad years, but we never complained.
The new year was approaching, and we were entitled (享有)to a twenty-five dollar fund for social services. Mum said that instead of buying food, she would use the money to pay back rent, making sure we all had a roof over our heads for a little while longer. She told us then there would be nothing for the new year.
Unknown to Mum, I had been removing snow and doing odd jobs to earn enough money to buy a new pair of shoes. I knew exactly which shoes I wanted. They were made of genuine leather and they had a price of twenty-three dollars. Well, the big day came on the last day of that year. I was very excited, as I was hurrying up to catch the bus. It was only a half-a-mile walk, but on the way I noticed a house with lights and decorations. It was then that I realized in our house, we had no lights, no decorations, nor any money for goodies (好吃的东西). I knew then that we would have no delicious food for the new year, and I felt sad.
As I continued walking, I began to feel confused. I was sixteen years old, and I was feeling a strange sense of guilt. Here I was going to buy a new pair of shoes while Mum was home in tears. She would be trying to explain to us why there were no presents.
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。
I thought how I ought to use the money I had earned.
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Soon I got to my house with the groceries (食品杂货).
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英语试题
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
How much does the woman pay for the gym per month
A. $20. B. $30. C. $50.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: I’m thinking of joining a gym, but it’s too expensive.
W: Really Mine is only $30 a month. I don’t think that’s too expensive.
M: $30 a month The one I went to was $50 a month, but I think a lot is included in the price.
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Where are the speakers most probably
A. In the library. B. In the zoo. C. In the classroom.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Different animals have different ways of communicating information, some by sound and some by smell.
W: You really read a lot in the library. But I came here today to see animals, not to listen to your lesson.
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What behavior does the man dislike at the cinema
A. Kicking the seat, B. Leaving halfway. C. Sending texts.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Is there any behavior you don’t like at the movie theater
M: Of course. I can’t stand people sending texts during the show.
W: I see. And some people like kicking the front seat or leaving halfway, which affects my mood.
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Where does this conversation mostly probably take place
A. At a gallery. B. At a science museum. C. At a concert hall.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Look, how do you like this ink painting
W: If I had enough space in my living room, I would buy it.
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What are the speakers talking about
A. The woman’s stay here.
B. The woman’s experience here.
C. The woman’s friends here.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Lucy, who is the woman over there Is that Mary
W: Yes. She’s been a close friend of mine for years.
M: Oh, I didn’t know that. You must have made a lot of friends since you settled here in 2010.
W: Oh, yeah, they’re very fine.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What is the man doing
A. He’s making a phone call.
B. He’s chairing a meeting.
C. He’s hosting a program.
7. What makes Mrs. Johnson worried about her daughter in Africa
A. Lack of medical support.
B. Inconvenience of communication.
C. Poor transportation system.
【答案】6. C 7. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Thank you, Mrs. Johnson, for what you’ve shared with our listeners. Now, please tell us, do you sometimes feel worried about your daughter, now that she’s grown up
W: Oh, I worry about her like all parents do. After she graduated from medical school, she went to volunteer medical service in Africa.
M: Wow.
W: That’s okay if communication was fine. But if there was no Internet or telephone connection, we could sometimes go two weeks without getting in touch with each other. That often worries me.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. Where is the Pink Flamingo
A. On Pine Street. B. On 2nd Street. C. On 3rd Street.
9. When does the restaurant close on Monday
A. At 10:30 pm. B. At 11:30 pm. C. At midnight.
【答案】8. C 9. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Jane, can you recommend any nice restaurants
W: The Pink Flamingo.
M: Well, where’s that
W: Starting from our company, go south on Pine Street, cross 2nd Street, and drive to 3rd Street. You’ll see a parking lot on the left side of the street.
M: Then what
W: Then turn left and drive east on 3rd Street. The Pink Flamingo is the building just before the river on the left side. I think it’s open on weekdays from 10: 30 in the morning to 11: 30 at night, but it stays open until midnight on weekends.
M: Great. Thanks a lot.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. What’s wrong with the woman’s watch
A. It is too slow. B. It is too fast. C. It is broken.
11. What does the man do with his watch every day
A. He throws it away.
B. He puts it back ten minutes.
C. He puts it ahead ten minutes.
12. What do you think the woman will do
A. Take the man’s advice. B. Keep her old watch. C. Buy a new watch.
【答案】10. A 11. B 12. C
【解析】
【原文】M: My watch always gains ten minutes a day.
W: That’s funny. My watch always loses ten minutes a day.
M: No kidding.
W: I’m serious. Every morning I set my watch by the radio, but it still loses ten minutes.
M: Do you know what you can do
W: Throw it away and buy a new one
M: No, you don’t have to. You only need to put your watch ahead ten minutes every day.
W: So you put your watch back ten minutes every day
M: Yeah, that’s what I do.
W: Why bother Just buy a new watch. It doesn’t cost much. Besides, I just can’t put up with this thing any more.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. What does the woman say about the houses
A. They were all built in the 1960s.
B. Most of them have two bathrooms.
C. They all look different.
14. What is the most important thing to the man
A. Safety. B. Size. C. Price.
15. What type of housing will the man probably see
A. One of the smaller houses.
B. A four-bedroom apartment.
C. A two-bedroom apartment.
16. When will the man see the woman next time
A. Tomorrow morning. B. Tomorrow afternoon. C. Later this afternoon.
【答案】13. B 14. A 15. C 16. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Hey, there. What can I do for you
M: I’m looking for an apartment or a house to rent for my wife and two kids.
W: Very good, sir. In this neighborhood, most of the houses have three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Apartments can range from 2-4 bedrooms and 2-3 bathrooms.
M: That’s interesting. Why is there so much variety in apartments but not houses
W: All the houses in this neighborhood were built in the 1950s. Back then, they were all considering a particular family size, so they all have a similar style.
M: I see. Well, we are looking for something that is clean and, most importantly, in a safe area. Our budget is about $2500 a month.
W: Well this neighborhood is very safe, sir, so you’ll have no problems. But $2500 won’t really be able to get you a house or the bigger apartments, I’m afraid.
M: As long as there are two bedrooms, we’ll be fine.
W: Well, I’m seeing about a few places that meet your needs. If you don’t mind waiting until tomorrow afternoon, I can take you to look at them.
M: Great!
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. What language did the speaker learn from the teacher
A. French. B. German. C. English.
18. What did the speaker’s coursebook look like
A. It was very modern. B. It had a red back cover. C. It was full of pictures.
19. How does the speaker feel about having classes
A. Bored. B. Tired. C. Pleased.
20. What do we know about the speaker
A. She knew a lot of French.
B. She had some lessons at home.
C. She has a talent for learning languages.
【答案】17. C 18. A 19. C 20. C
【解析】
【原文】 W: I’m Lee Minwoo from South Korea. When I was little I was very interested in English. I learned English at school. There was a good teacher who was not a native English speaker. He taught French and German, but he really spoke English quite well. It was funny because I was the only student in his class — it was really a private lesson. I had an excellent coursebook. I still keep a copy of it. The front cover was red with a lovely picture, and it was very modern. Learning English was quite easy for me because the teacher was so good and he helped a lot. Also, I’m quite good at learning languages. It was really enjoyable to have classes. I loved the sound of the words. I felt really proud when my spelling improved day by day and I could read a short story. In middle school, English was still my favorite subject. I even stayed in America for one year as an exchange student. I learned a lot there, not only English but different cultures.
第二部分阅读理解(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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑
A
We are King’s College London (KCL) Students’ Union!
We have a huge range of events!
Anatomy (解剖学) Museum Tour With Professor Susan Standring Time 1st December; 3-5 PM Who Only for Medical and Healthcare students — please bring your student ID! ONLY 20 places! Clothes Exchange Thursday 1st December 11: 30am-2: 00pm The Studio, Bush House 2 ticket and pick up 1 item you like Free Entry if you donate clothes in advance or on the day! You are able to collect as many items as you donated.
Shiny Stocking Join the KCL Jazz Society for our Christmas Concert! Sunday, 4th December 2022, 4 PM Great Hall, Strand Campus Free Entry! So bring along your friend! Donations welcomed. Donate 1 or more and receive a free souvenir! Shab-E Yalda Games Night Join us for a fun night full of competitive games while celebrating Shabe Yalda! Wednesday, 7th December 5pm | 4 per person Students from other schools who want to attend need to inform us 24 hours before either via our social media or email: welfaresociety@.
21. What is special about Anatomy Museum Tour!
A. It will be held in the afternoon.
B. It is only for students of certain majors.
C. There is no limit to the number of participants.
D. Students from other schools should pay to attend it.
22. How much will you pay if you donate 2 shirts and take 2 coats at Clothes Exchange
A. 4. B. 2. C. 1. D. 0.
23. Which event is open to every student free of charge
A. Shiny Stocking. B. Anatomy Museum Tour.
C. Clothes Exchange. D. Shab-E Yalda Games Night.
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了伦敦国王学院(KCL)学生会的四个活动。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Anatomy (解剖学) Museum Tour中的“Only for Medical and Healthcare students — please bring your student ID! ( 仅限医疗保健专业学生，请携带学生证!)”可知，解剖博物馆之旅特别之处在于它只针对特定专业的学生。故选B。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Clothes Exchange中的“Free Entry if you donate clothes in advance or on the day ! (如果你提前或当天捐赠衣服，免费入场!)”可知，如果您在服装交换中心捐赠2件衬衫和带走2件外套，您将不需要支付任何费用。故选D。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据Shiny Stocking中的“Free Entry! (免费入场！)”可知，“闪亮的袜子”活动对所有学生免费开放。故选A。
B
In the thick jungle of New Guinea is nature’s most amazing theater, a Carola’s parotia (天堂鸟) is showing off his red and yellow feathers in a display called a “butterfly dance.”
This brilliantly colored birds of paradise have developed over millions of years from ancient birds whose feathers were dark and boring in comparison. It seems to be a contradiction (矛盾) that such extreme feathers and colors could have been favored by the process of evolution. After all, these same brightly colored feathers that attract mates also make the birds much more noticeable to predators (捕食者). The answer lies in the safe environment in which the birds live, and a process of evolution known as sexual selection. Except for other pressures, birds of paradise begin to specialize in attracting mates. Over millions of years they have slowly undergone changes in their colors, feathers and other talents. Characteristics that made one bird more attractive than another were passed on and impove over time.
In the past, demand for the bird’s feathers resulted in a huge amount of hunting. At the peak of the trade in the early 1900s, 80,000 skins a year were exported from New Guinea to Europe ladies’ hats. Nowadays, few birds die for fashion or for traditional costumes: Ceremonial feathers are passed down from generation to generation. Although local people are still permitted to hunt the birds for traditional uses, they usually target older male birds, leaving younger males to continue breeding.
David Mitchell, a conservationist, is relying on the help of local villagers to record where the birds display and what they eat. He hopes to not only gather data, but also encourage protection of the birds’ habitat. The strategy seems to be working. For millions of years, these impressive birds have danced to find their mates. They will keep dancing for as long as the forest offers them stage.
24. Why do the birds of paradise evlove the bright cholors
A. To frighten away predators. B. To execise and clean bodies.
C. To show the possession of an area. D. To attract a mate’s attention.
25. What caused so many birds of paradise die in the early 1900s
A. Industrial development destroyed their habitat. B. A high demand for feathers to use in hats.
C. They were eaten by the predators. D. They got sick after inteactions with human.
26. Why do local people continue to hunt birds of paradise
A. To eat them. B. To protect smaller birds.
C. To make traditional costumes. D. To keep their numbers down.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Feathers of Love B. Trouble in Paradise
C. An Amazing performance D. The Protection of Birds of Paradise
【答案】24. D 25. B 26. C 27. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了天堂鸟的求偶行为和进化过程，以及人类对天堂鸟的影响和保护措施。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“It seems to be a contradiction(矛盾) that such extreme feathers and colors could have been favored by the process of evolution. After all, these same brightly colored feathers that attract mates also make the birds much more noticeable to predators(捕食者). (这似乎是一个矛盾。毕竟，这些吸引配偶的色彩鲜艳的羽毛也使它们更容易被捕食者注意到)”以及“Except for other pressures, birds of paradise begin to specialize in attracting mates. Over millions of years they have slowly undergone changes in their colors, feathers and other talents.(除了其他的压力，天堂鸟开始专注于吸引配偶。在数百万年的时间里，它们慢慢地经历了颜色、羽毛和其他才能的变化)”可知，天堂鸟进化了鲜艳的颜色是为了吸引配偶的注意。故选D。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“In the past, demand for the bird’s feathers resulted in a huge amount of hunting. At the peak of the trade in the early 1900s, 80, 000 skins a year were exported from New Guinea to Europe ladies’ hats.(在过去，对鸟类羽毛的需求导致了大量的狩猎。在20世纪初的贸易高峰期，每年有8万张皮从新几内亚出口到欧洲的女士帽子)”可知，20世纪初，由于用于女士帽子的装饰的羽毛需求量很大，所以很多天堂鸟被猎杀。故选B。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Nowadays, few birds die for fashion or for traditional costumes: Ceremonial feathers are passed down from generation to generation. Although local people are still permitted to hunt the birds for traditional uses, they usually target older male birds, leaving younger males to continue breeding.(如今，很少有鸟为时尚或传统服装而死：仪式用的羽毛是代代相传的。尽管当地居民仍被允许以传统用途狩猎鸟类，但他们通常以年老的雄鸟为目标，让年轻的雄鸟继续繁殖)”可知，当地人继续猎杀天堂鸟是因为传统用途。故选C。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“Except for other pressures, birds of paradise begin to specialize in attracting mates. Over millions of years they have slowly undergone changes in their colors, feathers and other talents. Characteristics that made one bird more attractive than another were passed on and improve over time.(除了其他的压力，天堂鸟开始专注于吸引配偶。在数百万年的时间里，它们慢慢地经历了颜色、羽毛和其他才能的变化。使一只鸟比另一只鸟更有吸引力的特征会随着时间的推移而遗传和改进)”以及最后一段“For millions of years, these impressive birds have danced to find their mates. They will keep dancing for as long as the forest offers them stage.(数百万年来，这些令人印象深刻的鸟类一直在跳舞寻找配偶。只要森林能给它们提供舞台，它们就会一直跳舞)”再结合全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了天堂鸟利用自己色彩鲜艳的羽毛，跳舞来寻找配偶。由此可知，Feathers of Love(爱之羽毛)适合作本文最佳标题。故选A。
C
In scientific literature, baby talk is called “parentese” and is a unique way of communicating with babies. Classic baby talk will include speaking at a higher pitch, with exaggerated (夸张的) intonation, simplified vocabulary, and repetitive phrases. It has a melodic quality, coupled with exaggerated facial expressions. Adults also tend to speak more slowly and emphasize key words or phrases when engaging in baby talk. What’s the point of using such a ridiculous style of talking with babies Why not just talk to a baby with normal speech, like we’d talk to another adult
Primarily, we use baby talk to capture the baby’s attention. The exaggerated vocalizations and facial expressions serve to engage the child’s focus by being distinct from all the other noise and visual stimuli around the baby. Remember, the brain of a newborn baby is still developing and needs different cues to engage and learn something.
Baby talk also helps to establish an emotional connection between the adult and the baby. The melodic and nurturing tone conveys affection, love, and care. As a result, in a way, it reassures the child by giving them a sense of security.
Interestingly there was a study where researchers tested 2,329 babies from 16 countries on their preference for this high-pitched, animated vocalization...babies love it when adults engage in baby talk. The study also revealed that babies from almost all cultures have an inherent love for baby talk.
Newborns can’t speak, but they come ready to learn. Evidence suggests that human brains are primed to absorb and process linguistic input. The melodic patterns and símplified language of baby talk help infants differentiate speech sounds and identify keywords, facilitating more efficient language development.
However, it’s important to strike a balance between baby talk and normal adult conversation as babies grow older and their language skills develop. As children become more proficient in understanding and producing language, adults should adapt and advance their cothmunication style accordingly.
28. Which of the following is the characteristic of baby talk
A. Vivid expressions. B. Rich information.
C. Complex grammar. D. Large vocabulary.
29. According to the passage, what’s the function of baby talk
A. To entertain adults. B. To form emotional bond.
C. To learn more about babies. D. To help babies understand the adult world.
30. What does the last paragraph focus on
A. Describing a phenomenon. B. Offering advice.
C. Analyzing causes. D. Interpreting facts.
31. What is the passage mainly about
A. What is baby talk B. Why can’t adults talk like babies
C. How do babies talk with adults D. Why can’t adults talk normully to babies
【答案】28. A 29. B 30. B 31. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章解释了成年人和婴儿说话时使用婴儿语的原因，并就婴儿语的使用提出建议。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“It has a melodic quality, coupled with exaggerated facial expressions.(它有旋律的特质，加上夸张的面部表情)”可知，“生动的表情”是婴儿语的一个特征。故选A。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Baby talk also helps to establish an emotional connection between the adult and the baby.(婴儿语也有助于在成人和婴儿之间建立情感联系)”可知，婴儿语的作用是建立情感联系，故选B。
【30题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“However, it’s important to strike a balance between baby talk and normal adult conversation as babies grow older and their language skills develop. As children become more proficient in understanding and producing language, adults should adapt and advance their cothmunication style accordingly.(然而，随着婴儿年龄的增长和语言技能的发展，在婴儿语和正常的成人对话之间取得平衡是很重要的。随着孩子们对语言的理解和表达越来越熟练，成年人也应该相应地调整和推进他们的沟通方式)”可知，本段是说随着婴儿的成长，成年人要在婴儿语和正常的成人对话之间取得平衡，调整和推进与孩子的沟通方式。由此可知，本段主要是就婴儿语的使用提建议。故选B。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据全文内容，结合第一段中“Why not just talk to a baby with normal speech, like we’d talk to another adult (为什么不用正常的语言和婴儿说话，就像我们和另一个成年人说话一样？)”可知，文章解释了成年人和婴儿说话时使用婴儿语的原因。由此可知，D项“为什么成年人不正常地和婴儿说话？”适合作本文最佳标题。故选D。
D
Habitat improvement and a series of protective measures have played a crucial role in the rise of the population of Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys(滇金丝猴) , one of the planet’s most endangered animals.
The Yunnan snub-nosed monkey, also known as the black-and-white snub-nosed monkey, lives in high-altitude areas at more than 3,000 meters above sea level in Southwest China’s Yunnan province and the neighboring Xizang autonomous region. About 65 percent of its population inhabits the Baima Snow Mountain National Nature Reserve.
“Currently, the reserve is home to about 3,000 Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys,” said Lai Jiandong, head of the Wildlife Protection Station at the Baima reserve. When the reserve was first established in 1983, however, the population numbered a mere 800.
Lai stresses the continuous enhancement of management levels within the Baima reserve, including the adoption of cutting-edge technologies for monitoring and protecting not only the snub-nosed monkeys but also other endangered wildlife species.
“In recent years, using technologies like infrared(红外线) cameras, we have taken pictures of rare and endangered creatures such as leopards, jackals and sambar deer,” Lai noted, emphasizing the important role of such advancements in wild animal protection.
The primary duties of the Wildlife ProtectionStation involve the daily care of the snub-nosed monkeys in the Weixi Lisu autonomous county, as well as the sheltering and rescue of injured animals. “Over the past few years, we have provided assistance to more than 200 wild animals, including Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys, pandas and macaques,” said Lai.
The Yunnan snub-nosed monkey is under China’s national first-class protection and has been listed as an endangered species on the Red List of Threatened Species of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. They will be better protected.
32. Which isn’t a factor that contributes to the increase of the population of Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys
A. Rising public concerns. B. Advanced technologies.
C. Protective measures. D. Improved living habitats.
33. What do we learn about Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys
A. They only live in Yunnan province.
B. Their population has dropped sharply since 1983.
C. They are well-protected by the Wildlife Protection Station.
D. Over 200 Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys have been rescued up to now.
34. What’s the main idea of the passage
A. People rescue many injured animals in Yunnan.
B. Infrared cameras have captured images of rare wildlife.
C. Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys increase in high mountains.
D. Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys are the most endangered animals.
35. Where may the passage come from
A. A textbook. B. A newspaper.
C. An advertisement. D. An economic journal.
【答案】32. A 33. C 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是新闻报道。文章主要介绍栖息地的改善和一系列保护措施对世界上最濒危的动物之一滇金丝猴种群的增加起到了至关重要的作用。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Habitat improvement and a series of protective measures have played a crucial role in the rise of the population of Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys(滇金丝猴) , one of the planet’s most endangered animals. (栖息地的改善和一系列保护措施对世界上最濒危的动物之一滇金丝猴种群的增加起到了至关重要的作用。)”和第四段“Lai stresses the continuous enhancement of management levels within the Baima reserve, including the adoption of cutting-edge technologies for monitoring and protecting not only the snub-nosed monkeys but also other endangered wildlife species. (赖强调，白马保护区内的管理水平不断提高，包括采用尖端技术监测和保护金丝猴，以及其他濒危野生动物物种。)”可知，栖息地的改善和一系列保护措施，还有尖端技术的使用使得滇金丝猴种群的增加起到了至关重要的作用，不包括A项“提升公众关注”。故选A。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Lai stresses the continuous enhancement of management levels within the Baima reserve, including the adoption of cutting-edge technologies for monitoring and protecting not only the snub-nosed monkeys but also other endangered wildlife species. (赖强调，白马保护区内的管理水平不断提高，包括采用尖端技术监测和保护金丝猴，以及其他濒危野生动物物种。)”和第六段“The primary duties of the Wildlife ProtectionStation involve the daily care of the snub-nosed monkeys in the Weixi Lisu autonomous county, as well as the sheltering and rescue of injured animals. “Over the past few years, we have provided assistance to more than 200 wild animals, including Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys, pandas and macaques,” said Lai. (野生动物保护站的主要职责包括维西傈僳族自治县金丝猴的日常护理，以及受伤动物的庇护和救援。赖说：“在过去的几年里，我们已经为200多种野生动物提供了援助，包括滇金丝猴、大熊猫和猕猴。”)”可知，云南金丝猴受到野生动物保护站的良好保护。故选C。
【34题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Habitat improvement and a series of protective measures have played a crucial role in the rise of the population of Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys(滇金丝猴) , one of the planet’s most endangered animals. (栖息地的改善和一系列保护措施对世界上最濒危的动物之一滇金丝猴种群的增加起到了至关重要的作用。)”以及结合全文内容可知，这篇文章主要介绍云南金丝猴种群有了很大的增加。故选C。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Habitat improvement and a series of protective measures have played a crucial role in the rise of the population of Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys(滇金丝猴) , one of the planet’s most endangered animals. (栖息地的改善和一系列保护措施对世界上最濒危的动物之一滇金丝猴种群的增加起到了至关重要的作用。)”和第六段“The primary duties of the Wildlife ProtectionStation involve the daily care of the snub-nosed monkeys in the Weixi Lisu autonomous county, as well as the sheltering and rescue of injured animals. “Over the past few years, we have provided assistance to more than 200 wild animals, including Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys, pandas and macaques,” said Lai. (野生动物保护站的主要职责包括维西傈僳族自治县金丝猴的日常护理，以及受伤动物的庇护和救援。赖说：“在过去的几年里，我们已经为200多种野生动物提供了援助，包括滇金丝猴、大熊猫和猕猴。”)”可知，这篇文章讲述的是滇金丝猴在国家保护措施的帮助下数量不断上升的事情，是一篇新闻报道，所以应该来源于报纸。故选B。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)
根据下面短文，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。
To have a good conversation is a pleasure for most people. ___36___ Sometimes there are awkward silences while people try to think of something to say. Some conversations are one-sided. One person asks all the question, and the other just gives one-word answers. Actually, a good conversation needs two or more people to keep it going. They need to say things that others can answer and expand on.
___37___ “What do you do ” is a good place to start. You can also simply say, “Tell me about yourself.” Most people love an opportunity to talk about themselves.
As the other person begins to respond to your question, look for common ground. ___38___ When the person finishes their story, you can comment and mention something that you did. Then you can talk about those activities and your plans for the coming weekend.
When the other person is talking, listen to them. Do not interrupt. When they finish, ask some more questions, and listen to the answers. Similarly, if you are answering a question, don’t go on and on. ___39___ A good verbal exchange is a little like a tennis game, in which the ball goes back and forth. Also, avoid yes/no questions. They can stop a conversation. Instead, ask open-ended questions using what or why.
A conversation should end well, too. After you’ve conversed for a bit, you can say, “I need to run now.” You may also give a reason. ___40___
Now go out and enjoy a good conversation.
A. Give an answer and stop.
B. But not every conversation is good.
C. Talking with others can be fun for everyone.
D. Positive comments and conversations produce a chemical reaction too.
E. To get the ball rolling in a conversation, ask something about the other person.
F. If you ask someone about their weekend, the person could talk about what they did.
G. Say something like, “I really need to get going. My exercise class starts in 10 minutes.”
【答案】36. B 37. E 38. F 39. A 40. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了如何进行一场愉快的谈话的一些技巧。
【36题详解】
前文“To have a good conversation is a pleasure for most people.(对大多数人来说，进行一次愉快的交谈是一种乐趣。)”提到对大多数人来说进行一场愉快的交谈是乐事，后文“Sometimes there are awkward silences while people try to think of something to say. Some conversations are one-sided.(有时候，当人们想说些什么的时候，会有尴尬的沉默。有些对话是片面的。)”提到了有时对话中会有不愉快的地方，由此可知，空处应与上文形成转折，并引出下文，B项“但并不是每一次谈话都是好的。”符合题意。故选B。
【37题详解】
根据后文“‘What do you do ’ is a good place to start.(‘你是做什么的？’是一个很好的开始。)”可知，这里应是说可以询问对方一些事情，E项“为了让谈话顺利进行，可以询问对方的情况。”符合题意。故选E。
【38题详解】
前文“As the other person begins to respond to your question, look for common ground.(当对方开始回答你的问题时，寻找共同点。)”讲述了在对方回答你的问题时寻找共同点，后文“When the person finishes their story, you can comment and mention something that you did. Then you can talk about those activities and your plans for the coming weekend.(当这个人讲完故事时，你可以评论和提及你所做的事情。然后你们可以谈谈这些活动和下周末的计划。)”讲述了在对方讲完故事后你可以谈论你所做的事情，并且你们可以谈论这些活动以及下周的计划，由此可推测出，空处应是你询问对方周末的情况并且对方讲述自己的事情，F项“如果你问某人周末的情况，他可以谈论他们做了什么。”符合题意。故选F。
【39题详解】
前文“Similarly, if you are answering a question, don’t go on and on.(同样，如果你在回答一个问题，不要没完没了。)”讲述了回答对方的问题时不要滔滔不绝、没完没了，所以空处应讲述要给出答案并停下，A项“给出一个答案，然后停下来。”符合题意。故选A。
【40题详解】
前文“You may also give a reason.(你也可以给出一个理由。)”讲述了结束谈话并离开时可以给出一个理由，G项“比如说：‘我真的需要走了。我的运动课10分钟后开始”符合题意。故选G。
第三部分语言知识运用(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)
My 16-month-old daughter jumped onto the floor again, after climbing onto the low windowsill. She made it many times a day—it is her own Mount Qomolangma. With a sense of ____41____, she ran into my arms, laughing. I was almost crying as I ____42____ her.
I felt I was a(n)____43____. No one had prepared me for working from home daring the COVID-19 pandemic while ____44____ a wild, fearless kid. I felt so sad. I wasn’t ____45____ enough and I wasn’t a good mother. I was defeated by life.
Then came a sound from my cellphone. After getting my ____46____ child back on her feet and, watching her go to climb the windowsill, I read the ____47____: “Watching you be a mommy has been my favorite. It brings me so much ___48___! How talented you are, and how kind and funny you are!”
And immediately, my friend Megan got me out of a complete ____49____. This was exactly what I needed to ____50____, at the exact moment I felt so ____51____ . She rebuilt my confidence and _____52_____ me that motherhood is my mission, my happiness, and my greatest achievement, even when it’s _____53_____.
Sometimes the greatest kindnesses are some words of _____54_____ at just the right time. Therefore, I headed back to Baby Qomolangma, ready for her next _____55_____.
41.
A. responsibility B. fairness C. achievement D. humor
42.
A. found B. freed C. left D. held
43.
A. influence B. failure C. partner D. fool
44.
A. waking up B. picking up C. caring for D. waiting for
45.
A. strong B. curious C. confused D. generous
46.
A. creative B. adventurous C. polite D. honest
47.
A. example B. report C. story D. message
48.
A. luck B. attention C. happiness D. love
49.
A. mess B. joke C. excuse D. surprise
50.
A. share B. write C. accept D. hear
51.
A. afraid B. helpless C. ashamed D. lonely
52.
A. promised B. called C. reminded D. warned
53.
A. hard B. strange C. different D. dangerous
54.
A. explanation B. encouragement C. advice D. agreement
55.
A. run B. flight C. cry D. jump
【答案】41. C 42. D 43. B 44. C 45. A 46. B 47. D 48. C 49. A 50. D 51. B 52. C 53. A 54. B 55. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者在被年幼顽皮的女儿搞得身心俱疲时，收到了朋友鼓励的短信，意识到了作为母亲的使命和幸福，重新恢复了对生活的勇气和信心。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：带着一种成就感，她笑着跑到我怀里。A. responsibility责任；B. fairness公平；C. achievement成就；D. humor幽默。根据前文“She made it many times a day—it is her own Mount Qomolangma.”可知，女儿每天都要在窗台和地板之间跳很多次，每跳一次，都会充满成就感。故选C项。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我抱着她时，我几乎要哭了。A. found发现；B. freed使自由；C. left离开；D. held抱住。根据前文“she ran into my arms”可知，女儿跳进作者怀里，作者会抱住她。故选D项。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我觉得我是个失败者。没有人让我做好准备，在新冠期间在家工作，同时照顾一个狂野、无畏的孩子。A. influence影响；B. failure失败；C. partner伙伴；D. fool傻瓜。 根据后文“I was defeated by life”可知，作者认为自己被生活打败了，是个失败者。 故选B项。
【44题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我觉得我是个失败者。没有人让我做好准备，在新冠期间在家工作，同时照顾一个狂野、无畏的孩子。A. waking up唤醒；B. picking up捡起；C. caring for照顾；D. waiting for等待。根据前文“My 16-month-old daughter”及后文“a wild, fearless kid”可知，女儿还小，需要照顾。故选C项。
【45题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我不够坚强，也不是个好母亲。A. strong坚强的；B. curious好奇的；C. confused困惑的；D. generous慷慨的。根据后文“I was defeated by life”可知，作者认为自己不够坚强。 故选A项。
【46题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我把爱冒险孩子扶起来，看着她爬上窗台，我读到上面的留言：“看着你成为妈妈是我最喜欢的事情。它给我带来了很多快乐!”A. creative有创造性的；B. adventurous有冒险精神的；C. polite礼貌的；D. honest诚实的。根据前文“She made it many times a day”及“a wild, fearless kid”可知，女儿每天跳窗台许多次，无惧无畏，充满了冒险精神。故选B项。
【47题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我把爱冒险的孩子扶起来，看着她爬上窗台，我读到上面的留言：“看着你成为妈妈是我最喜欢的事情。它给我带来了很多快乐!”A. example例子；B. report报告；C. story故事；D. message信息。根据前文“Then came a sound from my cellphone”可知，手机收到了短信。故选D项。
【48题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我把爱冒险的孩子扶起来，看着她爬上窗台，我读到上面的留言:“看着你成为妈妈是我最喜欢的事情。它给我带来了很多快乐!”A. luck运气；B. attention注意力；C. happiness快乐；D. love热爱。根据前文“Watching you be a mommy has been my favorite”可知，作者和女儿的互动给朋友带来了欢乐。故选C项。
【49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：就在那时，我的朋友Megan把我从一团糟中救了出来。这正是我需要听到的，在我感到如此无助的那一刻。A. mess困境，乱局；B. joke玩笑；C. excuse借口；D. surprise惊讶。根据前文“working from home daring the COVID-19 pandemic while____4____a wild, fearless kid”及“I was defeated by life”可知，作者疲于应付工作和顽皮的女儿，生活陷入困境，而朋友的话鼓励了作者。故选A项。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：就在那时，我的朋友Megan把我从一团糟中救了出来。这正是我需要听到的，在我感到如此无助的那一刻。A. share分享；B. write写下；C. accept接受；D. hear听到。根据前文“I read the____7____”可知，朋友给作者的那些话正是作者需要听到的。故选D项。
【51题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：就在那时，我的朋友Megan把我从一团糟中救了出来。这正是我需要听到的，在我感到如此无助的那一刻。A. afraid害怕的；B. helpless无助的；C. ashamed羞耻的；D. lonely孤独的。根据前文“I felt so sad. I wasn’t____5____enough and I wasn’t a good mother. I was defeated by life.”可知，作者正处于困境之中，面对淘气顽皮的女儿，感到无助。故选B项。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她重建了我的信心，提醒我做母亲是我的使命，是我的幸福，是我最大的成就，即使这很艰难。A. promised答应；B. called打电话；C. reminded提醒；D. warned警告。根据后文“motherhood is my mission, my happiness, and my greatest achievement”可知，朋友的话提醒了作者作为一个母亲的使命。故选C项。
【53题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她重建了我的信心，提醒我做母亲是我的使命，是我的幸福，是我最大的成就，即使这很艰难。A. hard艰难的；B. strange奇怪的；C. different不同的；D. dangerous危险的。根据前文“My 16-month-old daughter jumped onto the floor again”及“She made it many times a day”及“I was defeated by life”可知，照顾年幼的女儿使作者身心俱疲。故选A项。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：有时候，最大的善意是在适当的时候说一些鼓励的话。A. explanation解释；B. encouragement鼓励；C. advice建议；D. agreement同意。根据前文“How talented you are, and how kind and funny you are!”及“She rebuilt my confidence”可知，有时候最大的善意就是像作者朋友一样，在适当的时候说一些鼓励的话。故选B项。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：因此，我回到了女儿的“珠穆朗玛峰”下，为她下一次的跳跃做准备。A. run跑步；B. flight飞行；C. cry哭喊；D. jump跳跃。根据前文“My 16-month-old daughter jumped onto the floor again”可知，女儿每天都要从窗台上跳许多次。故选D项。
第二节：(共10个小题;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。
A vast region with beautiful scenery, lush plants, a lot of rivers and lakes dotted around, Hulun Buir Grassland is like a huge, green picture scroll,____56____gives you boundless views. The name Hulun Buir, which means “the land of lakes and rivers”,____57____(date) back to a legend long long ago. It is the best-preserved grassland in China____58____recognized as “The Crass Kingdom”.
With the most plentiful and excellent pastures and____59____any pollution, Hulun Buir Grassland, also has the name The Purest Grassland. Its animal products, like meat, milk, leather, and wool,____60____(enjoy) by people both at home and abroad. It’s a famous tourist destination now.
With the irrigation of thousands of rivers, the grassland presents____61____(it) as a green carpet underneath the blue sky and white clouds. You can ride on camels and horses, watch wrestling and horse racing, and enjoy a bonfire party — the unique lifestyle of nomads can be____62____(full) appreciated.
The region’s location makes it warm and pleasant in the summer, while cold and____63____(snow) in the winter. During the summer, the meadows are covered with____64____blanket of multicolored wildflowers. Even in ancient times, the beautiful scenery of this place gained_____65_____(popular) with poets and writers and was described in their literary works.
【答案】56. which
57. dates 58. and
59. without
60. are enjoyed
61. itself 62. fully
63. snowy 64. a
65. popularity
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，主要讲述了呼伦贝尔大草原的美丽景色，许多的河流湖泊，绿色的草地，独特的生活方式，在古代受到诗人和作家们的欢迎。
【56题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：呼伦贝尔草原幅员辽阔，风景秀丽，绿树葱郁，河流湖泊星罗棋布，宛如一幅巨大的绿色画卷，一望无际。空格处引导的是非限制性定语从句，从句中缺少主语，先行词scroll是物，因此空格处用关系代词which，故填which。
【57题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：呼伦贝尔这个名字，意思是“湖泊和河流的土地”，可以追溯到很久以前的一个传说。空处为句子主语，句子描述客观事实，时态用一般现在时，主语The name Hulun Buir是单数，因此空格处用第三人称单数，故填dates。
【58题详解】
考查连词。句意：它是中国保存最完好的草原，被誉为“草原王国”。recognized as “The Crass Kingdom为省略了is的被动语态，和上文is the best-preserved grassland之间是并列关系，句子是肯定句，因此空格处用and表并列，故填and。
【59题详解】
考查介词。句意：呼伦贝尔草原拥有最丰富、最优良的牧场，没有任何污染，也被称为最纯净的草原。根据语境可知，句子表示“呼伦贝尔草原拥有最丰富、最优良的牧场，没有任何污染”，空格处意为“没有”，用介词without，故填without。
【60题详解】
考查时态，语态和主谓一致。句意：它的动物产品，如肉、奶、皮革和羊毛，受到国内外人们的喜爱。空处为句子主语，主语products和enjoy是被动关系，句子描述客观事实，因此空格处是一般现在时的被动语态，主语animal products是复数，因此空格处是are enjoyed。故填are enjoyed。
【61题详解】
考查代词。句意：在成千上万条河流的灌溉下，蓝天白云下的草原呈现出一片绿色的地毯。空处作宾语，且宾语和主语grassland所指一致，因此空格处用反身代词itself作宾语，故填itself。
【62题详解】
考查副词。句意：你可以骑骆驼和马，看摔跤和赛马，享受篝火晚会，充分领略游牧民族独特生活方式。空格处用副词fully修饰动词appreciated，fully意为“充分地”。故填fully。
【63题详解】
考查形容词。句意：该地区的地理位置使其夏季温暖宜人，而冬季寒冷多雪。空格处用形容词作宾语补足语，snow的形容词是snowy，意为“多雪的，下雪的”。故填snowy。
【64题详解】
考查冠词。句意：在夏天，草地上覆盖着五颜六色的野花。blanket是可数名词的单数形式，表泛指，前面要加不定冠词，blanket是辅音音素开头，因此不定冠词用a，a blanket of“（覆盖着）一层”是固定搭配。故填a。
【65题详解】
考查名词。句意：即使在古代，这里美丽的风景也受到诗人和作家的欢迎，并在他们的文学作品中有所描述。空格处用名词作宾语，popular的名词是popularity，是不可数名词，故填popularity。
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
66. 假定你是李华，你校英国的交换生将结束为期两周的交流活动准备回国，请你参照下面提示写一篇英文的欢送稿。
1.回顾双方的交流活动(如学习、生活等方面)；
2.谈谈收获或感想；
3.表达祝愿与期望。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear friends,
How time flies!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you.
【答案】Dear friends,
How time flies! Two-week exchange activity is coming to an end. I feel privileged to say farewell to our UK friends on behalf of our school.
During these two weeks, I believe you have experienced the vibrant culture of our school through exchanges both in studies and in life. We had discussions, worked on projects, and enjoyed cultural activities, through which we have formed a lasting friendship. This exchange program has also opened our eyes by providing us with a chance to learn about your education system and cultures.
May our friendship last forever and wish you a happy journey home!
Thank you.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假定你是李华，你校英国的交换生将结束为期两周的交流活动准备回国，请你参照下面提示写一篇英文的欢送稿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
形成：form→develop
机会：chance→opportunity
提供：provide→offer
结束：come to an end→finish
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：This exchange program has also opened our eyes by providing us with a chance to learn about your education system and cultures.
拓展句：This exchange program has also opened our eyes because it provided us with a chance to learn about your education system and cultures.
【点睛】[高分句型1] We had discussions, worked on projects, and enjoyed cultural activities, through which we have formed a lasting friendship. (运用了介词+关系代词结构非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] This exchange program has also opened our eyes by providing us with a chance to learn about your education system and cultures. (运用了动名词作宾语)
第二节读后续写(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My family had a hard time when I was in Grade 11. My parents lost their jobs during the Depression. Dad was too ill to work outside, while Mum had a tough time raising us kids on her own in our small community. We relied on our community assistance to keep us clothed, and although our clothes were secondhand, we thought they were beautiful.
Looking back, I realize what Mum went through for sending us kids to school. Every morning she would put a new piece of cardboard in our shoes, because our shoes were worn out. Moving house constantly was typical for my family during the period. Rent was twenty-five dollars a month, but Mum couldn’t pay it. These were hard and sad years, but we never complained.
The new year was approaching, and we were entitled (享有)to a twenty-five dollar fund for social services. Mum said that instead of buying food, she would use the money to pay back rent, making sure we all had a roof over our heads for a little while longer. She told us then there would be nothing for the new year.
Unknown to Mum, I had been removing snow and doing odd jobs to earn enough money to buy a new pair of shoes. I knew exactly which shoes I wanted. They were made of genuine leather and they had a price of twenty-three dollars. Well, the big day came on the last day of that year. I was very excited, as I was hurrying up to catch the bus. It was only a half-a-mile walk, but on the way I noticed a house with lights and decorations. It was then that I realized in our house, we had no lights, no decorations, nor any money for goodies (好吃的东西). I knew then that we would have no delicious food for the new year, and I felt sad.
As I continued walking, I began to feel confused. I was sixteen years old, and I was feeling a strange sense of guilt. Here I was going to buy a new pair of shoes while Mum was home in tears. She would be trying to explain to us why there were no presents.
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。
I thought how I ought to use the money I had earned.
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Soon I got to my house with the groceries (食品杂货).
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【答案】
I thought how I ought to use the money I had earned. The bus drove off without me. Across the street from the bus stop was a big grocery store. I went into the store and bought a turkey, ham, oranges and other goodies. I spent every dollar of my hard-earned money. The owner of the grocery store said, “Girl, the groceries have packed up like a mountain, and you can’t carry them home by yourself.” So I asked two boys with carriers on their bicycles to run them the half-mile down to my house.
Soon I got to my house with the groceries ( 食品杂货 ). With great excitement and tears in my eyes, I knocked on the door. When Mum opened the door, she surprisingly found that some of the groceries fell inside onto the floor. Holding back the tears I whispered “Happy New Year! A big surprise!” “Can you tell me what happened ” Mum was so excited that she cried out. I had a lot of explanation as we unpacked all the food and put it away. That day I got enough hugs and kisses from Mum. Even though I failed to get a new pair of gloves, the smile on Mum’s face made it all worthwhile. It was an unforgettable New Year for us after all!
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了在11年级的时候，作者的家里经历了一段艰难的时期，父母在大萧条时期失业了，爸爸病得太重不能工作，要依靠社区的援助才有衣服穿，新年快到了，家里有权得到一笔25美元的社会服务基金，妈妈说要用这笔钱付房租，不能给作者他们买新年礼物，作者通过铲雪和做零工赚到了钱，并用这笔钱给家里买了一些日用品。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我想我应该怎样使用我挣来的钱。”可知，第一段可描写作者用自己赚的钱为家里买了很多东西。
②由第二段首句内容“很快我就带着杂货回到了我的家。”可知，第二段可描写作者解释这些杂货是怎么来的以及妈妈的反应。
2. 续写线索：进商店买杂货——男孩帮忙送杂货回家——妈妈的反应——作者解释——作者的感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①购买：buy/purchase
②送回家：run...to my house/deliver...to my house
③解释：have a lot of explanation/explain a lot
情绪类
①兴奋：with great excitement/with great thrillment
②难忘：unforgettable/memorable
【点睛】[高分句型1]I had a lot of explanation as we unpacked all the food and put it away. (由as引导的时间状语从句)
[高分句型2]Even though I failed to get a new pair of gloves, the smile on Mum’s face made it all worthwhile. (由even though引导的让步状语从句)
