2023年12月十堰市区县普通高中联合体月度联考
高二英语试卷
考试时间：2023年12月28日上午9:45-11:45试卷满分：150分
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。
2.答选择题时必须使用2B铅笔，将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
3.答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔，将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。
4.所有题目必须在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上答题无效。
5.考试结束后，将试题卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What will the speakers do tonight
A. Visit Mary. B. Go out of town. C. Host a dinner.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Who will join us for dinner tonight
W: Bob and Candy. I also invited Mary, but she is out of town.
M: What a pity! I was hoping she would come.
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How does the woman go to work this week
A. By car. B. By bike. C. On foot.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: If I were you, I’d just walk to work. It would take you about 20 minutes. Riding a bike is a good choice, too.
W: I agree. But this week my husband is away on business, so I have to drive my kids to school before I go to work, and I’m pressed for time, you know.
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What time does Dave’s meeting start
A. At 8:30. B. At 9:00. C. At 10:00.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: It’s 8:30, Dave, and you’re going to be late for the meeting.
M: Oh, my! I just have half an hour left. I can’t believe I slept for 10 hours.
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What is Helen going to do
A. Buy some books. B. Study in the library. C. Attend a history class.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Hi, Helen. Where are you off to
W: To the library. I've got a history paper due next week, and need to do some reading.
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What is the woman’s feeling now
A. Relief. B. Regret. C. Embarrassment.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: Thank goodness! You’re still here.
M: What’s up
W: I need your signature for this document. It’s urgent.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，共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】
6. What is Tom busy doing
A. Raising money. B. Writing a lab report. C. Giving classes to children.
7. Who might be able to help Tom this week
A. Mike. B. Cathy. C. Jane.
【答案】6. A 7. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Are you all alone, Tom Why not ask Mike to help you collect money for the Children's Centre
M: Well, he is working on his lab report. Could you come
W: I'd love to, but I won't be available until next week. I think Cathy will have some free time this week. Do you want me to pass on a message
M: That'd be nice. Thanks, Jane.
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. Why is Jack leaving early
A. To avoid getting stuck in traffic.
B. To enjoy the scenery on the way.
C. To buy some gifts for his family.
9. What does Judy often do at the railway station
A. Read books. B. Call some friends. C. Look around the shops.
10. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. What to do next year.
B. Where to go for vacations.
C. How to pass the waiting time.
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Are you leaving for the railway station now, Jack It's so early.
M: Just avoiding the rush hour traffic. I don't want to be late.
W: So you have to wait for about two hours I don't think there's scenery to look at.
M: Don't worry! I'll take a book with me
W: It's too noisy to read in the railway station. I would usually look around the shops while waiting for the train.
M: But I've already got all the gifts for my parents and sisters. I don't need to buy anything. If I really can't focus on the book, I may phone up some friends I haven't talked to in a while.
W: That's a nice idea. Betty told me last time that she often spends the waiting time writing a to-do list so that she'd not miss anything in the days to come.
M: That's an awesome idea. I'll surely do that. Thank you, Judy. See you next year.
W: Bye!
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】
11. Why does Bill look troubled
A. He is short of money.
B. He has made a big mistake.
C. He is facing a tough choice.
12. What is Bill now
A. A college student. B. An army officer. C. A computer engineer.
13. What does the woman seem to suggest Bill do
A. Learn to repair cars.
B. Decline (婉言谢绝) the job offer.
C. Ask his uncle for advice.
【答案】11. C 12. A 13. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Hi, Bill. You look troubled. What’s the matter
M: Hi, Grace. I have a big decision to make. My uncle offered me a job as the lead engineer at a service station and with good pay.
W: That’s wonderful, but are you going to quit college
M: That’s exactly the problem. One side of me says, “Oh, go ahead! You can go back to college anytime. What job could you get after college that would pay you $15 an hour That’s $30,000 a year!”
W: And then
M: And then, the other side says, “Hold it, not so fast! For all those years you were in the army, you planned to go to college so that you would have many job possibilities to choose from. You’ve planed your whole life around going to college.” And now…
W: I can see it. It’s true that with your experience in the army, you could do excellent work, repairing cars, if you accept the job. But you are doing very well now. Just think of the future. You will get better jobs.
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】
14. What is the woman recommending to the man
A. A writer. B. A club. C. A course.
15. What is the woman reading now
A. The Beautiful Mind. B. The Great Gatsby. C. The Kite Runner.
16. How long does the man have to read the book
A. Two weeks. B. Three weeks. C. Four weeks.
【答案】14. B 15. C 16. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Hey, John, can I talk to you for a minute
M: Sure, what’s up
W: I wanted to let you know about a book club I joined a few months ago. I know you do a lot of reading, so I thought you might want to come with me next month.
M: Oh, that sounds like fun. When does the group meet
W: Usually the last Saturday of the month at 7:30 in the evening. Is that too late for you
M: No, I think that’s OK. What do you talk about in the group
W: Well, every month we choose a new book, and then during the next meeting, we discuss it.
M: What books have you read
W: Quite a lot. Recently we have read The Beautiful Mind and The Great Gatsby. Now we’re reading The Kite Runner.
M: The Kite Runner I’ve heard that’s a good book. What’s it about
W: It’s about a boy who grows up in Afghanistan during the 1980s.
M: That sounds interesting. I’d love to come.
W: Great! The next meeting will be held in two weeks, so you still have time to read the book.
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 is the speaker doing
A. Reporting a study. B. Chairing a meeting. C. Teaching a class.
18. What should you pay most attention to when taking notes
A. Listening. B. Reading. C. Writing.
19. What is an advantage of using symbols in note-taking
A. It keeps information secret.
B. It leaves space for future use.
C. It makes key words noticeable.
20. What will the speaker do next
A. Ask a few questions.
B. Show some notes.
C. Make a summary.
【答案】17. C 18. A 19. C 20. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Today, let’s begin with note-taking techniques. Note-taking is an important skill not only for taking classes, but also for doing your job in the future. I’d like to draw your attention to certain points about taking notes. First, remember that note-taking should be 75% listening and only 25% writing. So don’t try to write down every single word the teacher says. Ignore what is unimportant and write in phrases not complete sentences. Second, leave spaces and lines between main ideas. You may want to add some information later. I find that some of you are good at making use of color, mapping web and symbols such as arrows, circles and boxes. I highly recommend these tools to all of you, because the use of them makes the outline more easily readable and interesting than the blocks of text. It also makes sure that important words stand out. Here are some examples…
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
A
Traveling to a foreign country can make you frightened if you don't know the local language.Mr.Thibault has a number of tips to help travelers manage in a destination when they don't speak the native tongue, based on his own experience.Here are a few of them.
Download a Language Translation App
Mr.Thibault tends to rely on Google Translate and suggests that travelers find an app that works for them.Ideally, find one that specializes in the language you need to translate especially if the language uses a character set you’re not familiar with, or have difficulty pronouncing.
Speak with Your Hands and Head
Pointing with your hands and nodding or shaking your head, Mr.Thibault said, are easy ways to communicate with locals in the country you’re in.“Gestures are all universally understood，” he said.
Learn a Few Key Words
Knowing basic words and phrases like "hello""thank you” and “I’m sorry，I don’t speak your language.Do you speak English ” is a must, Mr.Thibault said.Showing that you care enough to learn some of the language before you go, and at least enough to acknowledge that you don’t know more, is a form of respect and will make you go a long way to be liked by locals.
Work with a Local Travel Agent
If you feel particularly uncomfortable in the country you’re heading to, and you have to go anyway, relying on a local travel agent who knows both your and your destination's languages can be incredibly useful.
Hire a Local Tour Guide
A tour guide can help you get a better grasp of the local language and is a good person to practice words and phrases with.Whenever Mr.Thibault visits a new country, he books a sightseeing tour with a guide on the first day of his trip.“I use this day to learn about my destination and get familiar with the language,”he said.
21. In what situation should a language translation app be applied while traveling abroad
A. When you have trouble pronouncing the words.
B. When you want to acknowledge your ignorance.
C. When you want to practice the local language.
D. When you feel uncomfortable in the country.
22. What is the easiest way to communicate with foreigners according to the text
A. Downloading a language translation app.
B. Learning a few key words.
C. Using body language.
D. Working with a guide.
23. How can you better understand the local language
A. By speaking with your hands and head.
B. By learning a few key words.
C. By downloading a language translation app.
D. By hiring a local tour guide.
【答案】21 A 22. C 23. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章针对不会说外语的旅行者到国外旅游提出了几条建议，包括下载翻译软件、使用肢体语言、出发前学习关键词、寻求当地旅行社的帮助以及雇用当 地导游。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“Ideally, find one that specializes in the language you need to translate especially if the language uses a character set you’re not familiar with, or have difficulty pronouncing.”可知，尤其是当地语言是你不熟悉的文字体系，或者发音很困难的情况下，建议下载安装一个主要专长于你想要翻译的语言翻译的应用程序。句中one指代a language translation APP。故选A。
【22题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Pointing with your hands and nodding or shaking your head, Mr.Thibault said, are easy ways to communicate with locals in the country you’re in.“Gestures are all universally understood，…”可知，用手指点，摇头点头是与异国当地人交流的简便方法，手势语是世界通用的。Pointing with your hands and nodding or shaking your head，Gestures都属于body language。所以据此可推知，使用肢体语言是与当地人交流的最简单方式。故选C。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据尾段第一句“A tour guide can help you get a better grasp of the local language and is a good person to practice words and phrases with.” 可知，导游可以帮助你更好地掌握当地的语言，而且导游是你与其练习单词和短语的合适人选。故选D。
B
Sometimes people add to what they say even when they don’t talk. Gestures are the “silent language” of every culture. We point a finger or move another part of the body to show what we want to say. It is important to know the body language of every country or we may be misunderstood.
In the United States, people greet each other with a handshake in a formal introduction. The handshake must be firm. If the handshake is weak, it is a sign of weakness or un-friendliness. Friends may place a hand on the others’ arm or shoulder. Some people, usually women, greet a friend with a hug.
Space is important to Americans. When two people talk to each other, they usually stand about two and a half feet away and at an angle, so they are not facing each other directly. Americans get uncomfortable when a person stands too close. They will move back to have their space. If Americans touch another person by accident, they say, “Pardon me.” Or “Excuse me.” Americans like to look at the other person in the eyes when they are talking. If you don’t do so, it means you are bored, hiding something, or are not interested. But when you stare at someone, it is not polite.
For Americans, thumbs-up means yes, very good, or well done, thumbs-down means the opposite. To call a waiter, raise one hand to head level or above. To show you want the check, make a movement with your hands as if you are signing a piece of paper. It is all right to point at things but not at people with the hand and index finger (食指). Americans shake their index finger at children when they scold them and pat them on the head when they admire them.
Learning a culture’s body language is sometimes confusing. If you don’t know what to do, perhaps the safest thing to do is to smile.
24. From the first paragraph we can learn that ______.
A. gestures don’t mean anything while talking
B. gestures can help us to express ourselves
C. we can learn a language well without body language
D. only Americans use gestures
25. If you are introduced to a stranger from the United. States, you should ______.
A. greet him with a hug B. place a hand on his shoulder
C. shake his hand firmly D. shake his hand weakly
26. Which behaviour is acceptable when people talk to each other in the United States
A. Facing each other directly. B. Touching each other.
C Not looking at the other person in the eyes. D. Not standing too close.
27. In the last paragraph the writer tells us that ______.
A. we can understand all the body language
B. a smile can help us to solve some body language’s problems
C. body language is very helpful to us
D. we should always talk with others with a smile
【答案】24. B 25. C 26. D 27. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要讲述了学习一种文化背景下的肢体语言的重要性。
【24题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Sometimes people add to what they say even when they don’t talk. Gestures are the “silent language” of every culture. We point a finger or move another part of the body to show what we want to say. It is important to know the body language of every country or we may be misunderstood.(有时，即使人们不说话，他们也会补充他们所说的话。手势是每种文化的“无声语言”。我们用手指或移动身体的另一部分来表达我们想说的话。了解每个国家的肢体语言是很重要的，否则我们可能会被误解)”可知，肢体语言能帮助人们沟通的重要意义。故选B。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“In the United States, people greet each other with a handshake in a formal introduction. The handshake must be firm. If the handshake is weak, it is a sign of weakness or un-friendliness.(在美国，人们在正式的介绍中互相握手致意。握手一定要有力。如果握手软弱无力，这是软弱或不友好的表现)”可知，在美国当被介绍给陌生人的时候，握手要用力，否则会被视为不友好的表现。故选C。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Americans get uncomfortable when a person stands too close.(当一个人站得太近时，美国人会感到不舒服)”可知，美国人谈话时不会站得太近。故选D。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Learning a culture’s body language is sometimes confusing. If you don’t know what to do, perhaps the safest thing to do is to smile.(学习一种文化的肢体语言有时会令人困惑。如果你不知道该做什么，也许最安全的办法就是微笑)”可知，在最后一段，作者告诉我们微笑可以帮助我们解决一些肢体语言的问题。故选B。
C
“We said no to the invitation to the birthday party because my child says they're not even friends.”
When I read the above words, I felt heartache.
I know birthday parties can be like a trouble, but let's believe the parents who sent that invitation weren't trying to get more gifts for their kids or make things more complicated(复杂的) .
For some kids, managing school and friends is easy. Maybe you have a child who's outgoing, self confident or maybe you have a child who doesn't have any problems. However, for some kids, school and friends can be very difficult.
A birthday party is a fun, exciting and good opportunity. It is a chance for the kid on the sidelines to play with other kids who don't play with him/her at school or who don't call him/her a friend.
Sometimes even when the birthday party and the theme have been decided on and the difficult decision about whom to invite has been made, there can still be doubts. Those invitations can stay untouched in the bottom of the child's backpack for days, because he/she is too scared to hand them out.
I don't know your child, and I don't know you. I do know there are parents who lie awake at night wondering if their child will have the courage to hand out the invitations in the morning; I do know there are parents who hope they can depend on other parents to teach their children to be kind enough to show up. Maybe you'll never have to be one of the parents who find it hard. I know what that's like, because I have children who find it easy. But I also have a child who doesn't. And because of that, we've become a family that says yes to every invitation we receive.
Sometimes a birthday party invitation is not just a birthday party invitation; it's also an invitation to be a friend.
28. What's the author's attitude toward the words in Para.1
A. Worried. B. Sad.
C. Interested. D. Excited.
29. What can we learn from the passage
A. Children are very different from each other.
B. Some children at school need special attention.
C. Children should be encouraged to play games.
D. Not all children can deal with school problems well.
30. To some children, what does a birthday party mean
A. A chance to have some fun outdoors. B. A chance to get many gifts from others.
C. A chance to play and make friends with others. D. A chance to invite other children to their homes.
31. What does the author mainly want to tell us
A. Kids really love going to parties. B. Kids should learn to make friends.
C. Some kids aren't good at making friends. D. We'd better accept birthday party invitations.
【答案】28. B 29. D 30. C 31. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要建议我们接受生日邀请，接受生日邀请是给孩子一个交友的机会。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“When I read the above words, I felt heartache. (当我读到上面的话，我感到心碎。)”可知，作者对于第一段的话，感到难过、心碎，故选B项。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“For some kids, managing school and friends is easy. Maybe you have a child who's outgoing, self confident or maybe you have a child who doesn't have any problems. However, for some kids, school and friends can be very difficult. (对于一些孩子来说，处理学校和朋友的事很容易。也许你有一个外向，自信的孩子，或者你有一个没有任何问题的孩子。但是，对于一些孩子来说，学校和朋友的事对他们来说可能非常困难。)”可知，不是所有孩子都能很好地处理学校的问题和朋友的事，故选D项。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“A birthday party is a fun, exciting and good opportunity. It is a chance for the kid on the sidelines to play with other kids who don't play with him/her at school or who don't call him/her a friend. (生日派对是一个有趣，令人兴奋的好机会。对于场边的孩子来说，这是一个机会，可以与其他在学校不与他或她一起玩或不把他或她当朋友的孩子一起玩。)”可知，对于一些孩子来说，生日聚会意味着和其他孩子交朋友和玩的机会，故选C项。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Sometimes a birthday party invitation is not just a birthday party invitation; it's also an invitation to be a friend. (有时生日派对邀请函不仅仅是生日派对邀请函，这也是成为朋友的邀请。)”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是为了让我们接受生日聚会的邀请，故选D项。
D
The first settlers to come over to America needed to become good farmers in order to survive. The agricultural industry was grown greatly and now the agricultural job market can be very rewarding(值得的). Many of the new agricultural jobs these days deal with the new types of technology that are needed to produce the crops that America needs.
The days of a family working their land by hand and producing a small amount of crops are over. Now many large plantations(种植场)are to harvest a larger amount of crops in a shorter period of time. If you would like to get one of these new types of jobs in the agricultural industry, then you will need to make sure that you stay on top of the new technologies.
Many of these new jobs in the agricultural field have included these new technologies. Two of the new technologies that have brought many new jobs in the agricultural industry are Global Positioning System(GPS) and biotechnology(生物科技). The GPS really has the ability for farmers to seed(播种) and get in their crops in the best possible way.
The biotechnology field has really allowed better and safer fertilizers to be used on crops. Biotechnology has also helped farmers to better understand what helps to make their crops better. Both of these new technologies are very interesting and offer many new opportunities. The agricultural industry still needs quite a bit of hard work to bring in a good crop, but now many people can take advantage of these improvements to make the industry a much better experience.
32. From Paragraph 1, we know that ______.
A. people came to live in America a long time ago
B. people have to be farmers in order to survive
C. technology is important for the agricultural industry
D. American people are in great need of crops
33. If you want to get an agricultural job, you. should ______.
A. learn about the newest technologies B. go to the agricultural job market
C. stay in the industry all the time D. have a lot of experience
34. According to the last two paragraphs, new technologies ______.
A. have encouraged farmers to make more money
B. have created a number of new jobs
C. have forced farmers to spend a lot
D. have developed quickly in the past years
35. What's the main idea of the passage
A. New technologies have brought many new jobs to Americans.
B. Farmers should try to stay on top of the new technologies.
C. The agricultural industry in America could support more people.
D. New technologies are widely used in new agricultural jobs.
【答案】32. C 33. A 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了许多新的农业工作与生产美国需要的作物所需的新型技术有关。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段的“The agricultural industry was grown greatly and now the agricultural job market can be very rewarding(值得的). Many of the new agricultural jobs these days deal with the new types of technology that are needed to produce the crops that America needs.(农业产业得到了很大的发展，现在农业就业市场的回报很大。如今，许多新的农业工作与生产美国需要的作物所需的新型技术有关。)”可推断，技术对农业很重要。故选C。
【33题详解】
细节理解题，根据第二段“If you would like to get one of these new types of jobs in the agricultural industry, then you will need to make sure that you stay on top of the new technologies.(如果你想在农业产业中找到这种新型的工作，那么就需要确保自己掌握新技术。)”可知，你需要有最先进的农业技术才可以找到相关工作。故选A。
【34题详解】
推理判断题，根据第三段“Many of these new jobs in the agricultural field have included these new technologies.( 农业领域的许多新工作都包含了这些新技术)”及第四段的“The biotechnology field has really allowed better and safer fertilizers to be used on crops. Biotechnology has also helped farmers to better understand what helps to make their crops better. Both of these new technologies are very interesting and offer many new opportunities.(生物技术领域确实允许更好、更安全的肥料用于农作物。生物技术也帮助农民更好地了解什么有助于使他们的作物更好。这两种新技术都非常有趣，并提供了许多新的机会。)”可知，在农业领域，新技术的发展近年来得到了迅速的发展及运用，创造了很多新工作，提供了就业机会。故选B。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题，根据第一段的“The agricultural industry was grown greatly and now the agricultural job market can be very rewarding(值得的). Many of the new agricultural jobs these days deal with the new types of technology that are needed to produce the crops that America needs.(农业产业得到了很大的发展，现在农业就业市场的回报很大。如今，许多新的农业工作与生产美国需要的作物所需的新型技术有关。)”并通读全文可知，文章主要个绍了新技术在农业中的运用。故选D。
第二节 阅读七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Looking for a way to connect with nature but you're not sure how to when you live in the city Here are a few ways to live in harmony with nature and reduce your pressure.
Go on a wildlife walk.
There’s lots of urban wildlife for you to discover, so you can reach out to your city park departments to get some valuable information. ____36____ . A wildlife walk is one of the easiest ways to connect with nature because it helps you to realize that you're surrounded (围绕) by nature.
____37____ .
Nothing will make you feel as closely connected with the earth as walking without shoes on grass for a couple of minutes. This very direct connect ion with nature will make you realize that you're part of the huge world, helping you to relax and feel calmer.
Attract nature yourself.
One of the best ways to connect with nature is to make it come to you. ____38____ . You can also fill some tubs (盆) with flowers to attract butterflies. Create a friendly place for nature and you're sure to attract all kinds of beings passing close to your home.
Create a small garden.
Plants and flowers are part of nature as well and even the tiniest amount of space can be turned into a beautiful garden. If you’ve got a balcony (阳台), fill it with pots full of flowers. ____39____. Imagine how satisfying it would be to share them with your friends and family.
Use these tips for connecting with nature and living a more comfortable lifestyle in a big city. ____40____ .
A. Have a walk in a park
B. Take off your shoes and walk barefoot (赤脚地)
C. You can grow your own vegetables on it as well
D. You can put a bird feeder (喂食器) on your balcony or by your window
E. Meantime, this is the best method of improving your health and well-being
F. They often offer guided walks to help you enjoy the natural beauty in your cities
G. It's a different way of experiencing nature helping you to enjoy it from a different viewpoint
【答案】36. F 37. B 38. D 39. C 40. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了生活在城市里亲近大自然，与大自然和谐相处降低压力的几条建议。
【36题详解】
根据段落标题“Go on a wildlife walk(去野外散步)”可知，本段建议进行发现野生动物的散步，空前提到“you can reach out to your city park departments to get some valuable information(你可以向你市公园部门获取一些有价值的信息)”说明你可以从市公园部门获取一些有效信息，F项“他们通常提供一些指导性的漫步，帮你享受你所在城市的自然之美”承接上文，符合题意。F项中的They指代上文中的“your city park departments”。故选F项。
【37题详解】
空格处为段落标题。根据下文“Nothing will make you feel as closely connected with earth as walking without shoes on grass for a couple of minutes.( 没有什么比不穿鞋在草地上走几分钟更能让你感觉与地球紧密相连的了)”可知，本段建议在草地上不穿鞋子的行走，B项中的“walk barefoot” 符合，因此推断B项“脱下鞋，赤脚走路”为段落标题。故选B项。
【38题详解】
上文“One of the best ways to connect with nature is to make it come to you.(与自然建立联系的最好方法之一就是让它来到你身边)”说明接近自然的最好的方法之一是让自然来到你身边，下文“You can also fill some tubs (盆) with flowers to attract butterflies. (你也可以在一些盆里种满花来吸引蝴蝶)”建议了一种方式，用养花的盆来吸引蝴蝶，因此推断空格处应该也是选择一种方式来吸引某个事物，D项“你可以在阳台上或窗户上放一个喂鸟器”符合语境，用喂鸟器来吸引鸟类，也是一种大自然来到身边的方式，和用花盆来吸引蝴蝶并列。故选D项。
【39题详解】
上文“If you’ve got a balcony (阳台), fill it with pots full of flowers.(如果你有一个阳台，放满花盆)”意为种植一些花，又因下文的them可知，横线处应该代表种植某种植物，结合选项，C项“你也可以在它上面自己种蔬菜”符合语境，vegetable和flower相对应，故选C项。
【40题详解】
空格处是文章最后一句，根据上文“Use these tips for connecting with nature and living a more comfortable lifestyle in a big city.(使用这些技巧与大自然联系，在大城市过上更舒适的生活方式)”可知，应该填写一句总结性的话，全文都在解释亲近自然的好处，所以应该首尾呼应，也应该填亲近自然的好处之类的选项，根据选项的意思，E项“同时，这是改善你的健康和健康的最佳方法”符合语境，“the best method”指的是和自然和谐相处的方式，符合首尾呼应的原则，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。
Shortly after I graduated from junior high school, my mom frequently repeated, “Learn to ____41____ , and doors will open for you.” To her, it was a(n) ____42____ skill. So she bought me a typewriter. “Thanks, Mom,____43____ I can’t type,” I said. “That’s going to change,” she answered. “Soon.”
“Soon” arrived just one week later, when we went to the Crown Business Institute which offered ____44____ in various office skills: My mom ____45____ me through the door. Inside, I saw some ____46____ typists showed amazing performances. I was as impressed as I was ____47____ that I would ever achieve such proficiency (熟练). Before my objection (反对), my mom had arranged me for six weeks of typing lessons.
As the lessons progressed, my mom made me ____48____ my typing skills over and over again. Meanwhile Mom also studied my typing practice book, memorized the keyboard and the ____49____ . She encouraged me when I _____50_____ .
Mom was right. Many doors did open for me. I’ve become as _____51_____ as those students I’d admired the first day I _____52_____ arrived at Crown. My life would have been different if Mom had not _____53_____ my learning to type. I mastered typing _____54_____ , but the key to my success was my _____55_____ who pushed me through one door, so future doors could open.
41
A. rest B. dance C. type D. Sing
42.
A. strange B. useless C. important D. unnecessary
43.
A. but B. though C. because D. so
44.
A. programs B. exams C. services D. classes
45.
A. carried B. allowed C. pushed D. saw
46.
A. skillful B. beautiful C. new D. lazy
47.
A. proud B. glad C. skeptical D. afraid
48.
A. share B. perform C. quit D. practice
49.
A. systems B. lessons C. questions D. techniques
50.
A. arrived B. struggled C. agreed D. refused
51.
A. famous B. confident C. cautious D. excellent
52.
A. unwillingly B. excitedly C. unexpectedly D. safely
53.
A. praised B. stopped C. supported D. commented
54.
A. right away B. at last C. of course D. as usual
55.
A. relative B. mother C. coach D. friend
【答案】41. C 42. C 43. A 44. D 45. C 46. A 47. C 48. D 49. D 50. B 51. D 52. A 53. C 54. B 55. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者回忆了初中毕业后妈妈强烈要求并鼓励她学习打字，使她终身受益的故事。
【41题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我初中毕业后不久，妈妈经常对我说：“学会打字，门就会为你打开。”A. rest休息；B. dance跳舞；C. type打字；D. sing唱歌。下文“So she bought me a typewriter.”可知，妈妈想让我学习打字。故选C。
【42题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：对她来说，这是一项重要的技能。A. strange奇怪的；B. useless没用的；C. important重要的；D. unnecessary不必要的。上文“Learn to type, and doors will open for you.”可知，妈妈认为打字是非常重要的一个技能。故选C。
【43题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：谢谢，妈妈，但我不会打字。A. but但是；B. though尽管；C. because因为；D. so所以。上文“So she bought me a typewriter.”和下文“I can’t type”为转折关系，应用but。故选A。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：一周后很快就到了，当时我们去了提供各种办公技能课程的皇冠商业学院。A. programs程序；B. exams考试；C. services服务；D. classes班。根据下文“for six weeks of typing lessons”可知，妈妈给我找打字培训班。故选D。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我妈妈推我进门。A. carried携带；B. allowed允许；C. pushed推；D. saw看。下文“my objection”可知，我不愿意学打字，妈妈强迫我推我进去学。且文末“who pushed me through one door”也是提示。故选C。
46题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在里面，我看到一些熟练的打字员表现出惊人的表现。A. skillful熟练的；B. beautiful美丽的；C. new新的；D. lazy懒惰的。下文“typists showed amazing performances”可知，这些打字员技艺高超、很熟练。故选A。
【47题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我对自己是否能达到这样的熟练程度表示怀疑，这同时也给我留下了深刻的印象。A. proud骄傲的；B. glad高兴的；C. skeptical怀疑的；D. afraid害怕的。上文“I can’t type”，下文“I would ever achieve such proficiency”和“Before my objection”可知，我不会打字，也不愿意学打字，所以怀疑自己是否能达到像他们那样高超的技术。故选C。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：随着课程的进行，我妈妈让我一遍又一遍地练习我的打字技巧。A. share分享；B. perform执行；C. quit退出；D. practice练习。上文“As the lessons progressed”和下文“my typing practice book”可知，课程不断进行，我就要不断的练习打字。故选D。
【49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：同时妈妈还研究了我的打字练习册，记住了键盘和技巧。A. systems系统；B. lessons课程；C. questions问题；D. techniques技术，技巧。上文“the Crown Business Institute which offered…in various office skills”和“typing practice book”可知，这个打字培训班教授打字技能，我在学习打字练习册上面的技巧，妈妈也在学习技巧。故选D。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我挣扎时，她鼓励我。A. arrived到达；B. struggled挣扎，艰难进行；C. agreed同意；D. refused拒绝。上文“my mom made me practice my typing skills over and over again”可知，我妈妈让我一遍又一遍地练习我的打字技巧，所以我不是很情愿学习打字这门技术，所以有时练习打字对我来说比较难。故选B。
【51题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我已经变得和那些当我不情愿地来到皇冠第一天时看到的受我钦佩的学生一样优秀。A. famous著名的；B. confident自信的；C. cautious谨慎的；D. excellent优秀的。下文“those students I’d admired”和“I mastered typing ____14____ , but the key to my success”可知，我最后精通打字，取得了成功，说明我的打字技艺和那些优秀的学生一样的优秀。故选D。
【52题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我已经变得和那些当我不情愿地来到皇冠第一天时看到的受我钦佩的学生一样优秀。A. unwillingly不情愿地；B. excitedly兴奋地；C. unexpectedly出乎意料地；D. safely安全地。上文“My mom pushed me through the door.”和“my objection”可知，我第一天来学打字，就不愿意学打字，我就是不情愿的。故选A。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果妈妈不支持我学习打字，我的生活会有所不同。A. praised表扬；B. stopped停止；C. supported支持；D. commented评论。上文“So she bought me a typewriter.”和“She encouraged me”可知，妈妈一直都很支持我学习打字。故选C。
【54题详解】
考查短语词义辨析。句意：我终于掌握了打字，但我成功的关键是那个把我推过一扇门的女人，这样未来的门才能打开。A. right away马上；B. at last最后；C. of course当然；D. as usual照常。上文“I mastered typing”和下文“the key to my success”可知，最后我总算是掌握了打字。故选B。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我终于掌握了打字，但我成功的关键是那个把我推过一扇门的女人，这样未来的门才能打开。A. relative亲戚；B. woman女人；C. coach教练；D. friend朋友。上文“My mom pushed me through the door.”和下文“who pushed me through one door”可知，说的就是我的妈妈，她是一位女性。故选B。
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。
Peter took his brother to the movies last night. The cinema is next to his house, so it’s very convenient. The title of the film is The Boy’s Sweat ____56____ (recommend) to him by his classmate. The movie ____57____ (be) very hot recently, ___58___ (attract) a large number of audiences. The main character of the film is James, ____59____ boy, born in the Republic of Cuba. Because his parents are too busy to look after him, he is very independent. He has been fond of reading comic books and watching science fiction (科幻小说) ____60____ (movie) since his childhood. It is the influence of mysterious (神秘的) organizations in comic books ____61____ makes him definitely convinced of the ____62____ (exist) of aliens (外星人) and mysterious powers. He also believes that one day there will be a disaster in our home ____63____ we live, so he is aware of his duty to protect it. James is a bit awkward in many aspects, but he works ____64____ (silent) like a head of cattle, constantly overcoming the difficulties on his way and moving one step closer to his goal. His spirit has a great effect _____65_____ many young people.
【答案】56. recommended
57 has been
58. attracting
59. a 60. movies
61. that 62. existence
63. where 64. silently
65. on##upon
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了彼得和弟弟昨晚看的电影《男孩的汗水》的主要情节，以及主角詹姆斯的情况。
【56题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：电影的名字是《男孩的汗水》，是同学推荐给他的。分析句子可知，空处作The Boy’s Sweat的后置定语，是非谓语动词，recommend“推荐”和The Boy’s Sweat逻辑上是被动关系，且动作当时已完成，应用recommend的过去分词形式。故填recommended。
【57题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：这部电影最近很火，吸引了大量的观众。分析句子可知，空处作句子的谓语，时间状语为recently，句子应用现在完成时，且主语The movie为单数，助动词用has。故填has been。
【58题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：这部电影最近很火，吸引了大量的观众。分析句子可知，句子主干成分完整，空处的行为和谓语行为同时发生，空处作伴随状语，attract“吸引”和The movie逻辑上是主动关系，应用attract的现在分词形式。故填attracting。
【59题详解】
考查冠词。句意：这部电影的主角是詹姆斯，一个出生在古巴共和国的男孩。分析句子可知，此处是介绍詹姆斯的身份，空处表示泛指，意为“一个，一位”，应用不定冠词，且boy的发音以辅音音素开头，应用a。故填a。
【60题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：他从小就喜欢看漫画书和科幻电影。分析句子可知，空处作watching的宾语，空前没有表示单数概念的修饰语，可数名词movie应用复数形式。故填movies。
【61题详解】
考查强调句。句意：正是漫画中神秘组织的影响，让他坚信外星人和神秘力量的存在。根据“It is the influence of mysterious (神秘的) organizations in comic books”可推知，此处用强调句型“it be+被强调部分+that…”，强调句子的主语the influence of mysterious organizations in comic books。故填that。
【62题详解】
考查名词。句意：正是漫画中神秘组织的影响，让他坚信外星人和神秘力量的存在。分析句子可知，空处作介词of的宾语，结合空处前后内容可知，exist的名词形式existence“存在”符合题意，为不可数名词。故填existence。
【63题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：他也相信有一天我们住的地方会发生灾难，所以他意识到他有责任保护它。分析句子可知，空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词our home，先行词在从句中表示行为发生的地点，作地点状语，应用关系副词where作引导词。故填where。
【64题详解】
考查副词。句意：詹姆斯在很多方面都有点笨拙，但他像一头牛一样默默地努力，不断克服前进道路上的困难，朝着自己的目标迈进了一步。分析句子可知，空处修饰动词works，silent的副词形式silently符合题意，意为“默默地，静静地”。故填silently。
【65题详解】
考查介词。句意：他的精神对许多年轻人有很大的影响。根据“has a great effect”可推知，此处用固定短语have a great effect on/upon表示“对……有很大的影响”。故填on或upon。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，在网上得知英国学生Jack想来中国沿古代丝绸之路(the ancient SilkRoad)游览，他正在网上征集驴友兼向导(a tour pal and guide)。你有兴趣当他的游伴。请给他写一封自荐信，内容包括：
1.自我介绍；
2.你的优势；
3.希望能成为Jack的驴友。
注意：可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Dear Jack，
I’m Li Hua, a senior high school student from Zhejiang, China. Learning from your post that you want to travel along the ancient Silk Road during the winter vacation and are looking for a tour pal and guide, I’m writing to recommend myself.
To begin with, I am fond of travelling and I have ever travelled along the Silk Road. What’s more, I know much about the cities and places of interest along the Silk Road, including their history and customs. What I also know is that the ancient Silk Road made great contributions to the development of ancient society and the spread of civilization. Most importantly, I can speak English fluently, so I have no trouble in communicating with foreigners.
I do believe that I am the right person, and I’m looking forward to becoming your tour pal and guide and your early reply.
Yours，
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生英国学生Jack给写一封自荐信，Jack想来中国沿古代丝绸之路游览，他正在网上征集驴友兼向导。
【详解】1.词汇积累
想要：want to do→feel like doing
首先：to begin with→first of all
喜欢：be fond of→enjoy/like
此外：what’s more→besides
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：To begin with, I am fond of travelling and I have ever travelled along the Silk Road.
拓展句：To begin with, not only am I fond of travelling, but also I have ever travelled along the Silk Road.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Learning from your post that you want to travel along the ancient Silk Road during the winter vacation and are looking for a tour pal and guide, I’m writing to recommend myself. (运用了现在分词作状语)
[高分句型2] I do believe that I am the right person, and I’m looking forward to becoming your tour pal and guide and your early reply. (运用了that引导宾语从句)
第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
Arriving in Sydney on his own from India, my husband, Rashid, stayed in a hotel for a short time while looking for a house for me and our children as we would go there when he made everything settled.
During the first week of his stay.he went out one day to do some shopping. He almost got lost in those unfamiliar blocks. When he came back in the late afternoon, he discovered that his suitcase was gone. He was extremely worried as the suitcase had all his important papers, including his passport. For a while, he was overwhelmed with depression with no one to turn to.
He reported the case to the police and then sat there, lost and lonely in a strange city, thinking of the terrible troubles of getting all the paperwork organized again fro m a distant country while trying to settle down in a new one.
Late in the evening, the phone rang. It was a stranger. He was trying to pronounce my husband’s name and was asking him a lot of questions. Then he said they had found a pile of papers in their trash can that had been left out on the footpath.
My husband rushed to their home to find a kind family holding all his papers and documents.Their young daughter had gone to the trash can and found a pile of unfamiliar papers. Her parents had carefully sorted them out, although they had found mainly foreign addresses on most of the documents. At last they had seen a half-written letter in the pile in which my husband had given his new telephone number to a friend. My husband was so excited about the return of the suitcase. Meanwhile, the kindness of this family made him feel that this place could be a new start, a new home for a brand new life.
注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右：
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph I:
In order to thank this family,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
A few weeks later, my children and I arrived in Sydney.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】In order to thank this family, Rashid invited them to a dinner in a nearby restaurant. Rashid told them he was a newcomer in this city and wanted to find a house to settle down here waiting for his family to join him. “When I found out that my suitcasewas missing, I was disappointed and hopeless. Thank you sincerely for your help. What a timely assistance for me!”Rashid said. This family could have chosen to ignore this suitcase. However, they didn't. They found out the owner out of their kindness and turned this trash into a treasure. “You are welcome,Rashid.I heard that there are some houses for sale in my neighborhood.I can show you around, if you're interested.”Again, thanks to thiskind family, Rashid found a sweet home.
A few weeks later, my children and I arrived in Sydney.My husband had prepared a new home for us surrounded by kind neighbors.Though the beginning of the story was filled with terrible troubles, it worked out perfectly in the end. This family let us feel the warmth from this unfamiliar city. A small kindness can indeed make a difference.
【解析】
【分析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了主人公Rashid来到陌生的城市悉尼，打算找房子开始他的新生活。然而他的手提箱却意外丢失，包括里面所有的重要文件，他向警方报案，在这座陌生城市他感到孤独和无助。幸运的是，最后手提箱被一个善良的家庭捡到，并顺利回到Rashid手中的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
① 由第一段首句内容“为了感谢这个家庭。”可知，第一段可描写Rashid为了回报这个家庭的善举请他们在餐馆里吃饭表示感谢，相互讲述事情经过，以及这个家庭再次提供了帮助。
② 由第二段首句内容“几周后，我和孩子们来到了悉尼。”可知，第二段可描写Rashid安顿好了一切，作者对Rashid的经历的感想。
2.续写线索：表示感谢——相互解释——再次帮助——安排好一切——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①.选择：choose/pick up
②.到达：arrive in/reach/get to
③.充满：be filled with/be full of
情绪类
①.失望：be disappointed/ feel a sense of disappointment
②.感谢：thank you sincerely/show one's appreciation to /show one’s gratitude to
【点睛】 [高分句型1]. Rashid told them he was a newcomer in this city and wanted to find a house to settle down here waiting for his family to join him.（运用了省略了连接词的宾语从句，现在分词作状语）
[高分句型2]. When I found out that my suitcase was missing, I was disappointed and hopeless. （运用了时间状语从句）
[高分句型3]. Though the beginning of the story was filled with terrible troubles, it worked out perfectly in the end.（运用了though引导让步状语从句）2023年12月十堰市区县普通高中联合体月度联考
高二英语试卷
考试时间：2023年12月28日上午9:45-11:45试卷满分：150分
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。
2.答选择题时必须使用2B铅笔，将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
3.答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔，将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。
4.所有题目必须在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上答题无效。
5.考试结束后，将试题卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What will the speakers do tonight
A. Visit Mary. B. Go out of town. C. Host a dinner.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
How does the woman go to work this week
A. By car. B. By bike. C. On foot.
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What time does Dave’s meeting start
A. At 8:30. B. At 9:00. C. At 10:00.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What is Helen going to do
A. Buy some books. B. Study in the library. C. Attend a history class.
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What is the woman’s feeling now
A. Relief. B. Regret. C. Embarrassment.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，共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】
6. What is Tom busy doing
A. Raising money. B. Writing a lab report. C. Giving classes to children.
7. Who might be able to help Tom this week
A. Mike. B. Cathy. C. Jane.
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. Why is Jack leaving early
A. To avoid getting stuck in traffic.
B. To enjoy the scenery on the way.
C. To buy some gifts for his family.
9. What does Judy often do at the railway station
A. Read books. B. Call some friends. C. Look around the shops.
10. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. What to do next year.
B Where to go for vacations.
C. How to pass the waiting time.
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】
11. Why does Bill look troubled
A. He is short of money.
B. He has made a big mistake.
C. He is facing a tough choice.
12. What is Bill now
A. A college student. B. An army officer. C. A computer engineer.
13. What does the woman seem to suggest Bill do
A. Learn to repair cars.
B. Decline (婉言谢绝) the job offer.
C. Ask his uncle for advice.
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】
14. What is the woman recommending to the man
A. A writer. B. A club. C. A course.
15. What is the woman reading now
A. The Beautiful Mind. B. The Great Gatsby. C. The Kite Runner.
16. How long does the man have to read the book
A. Two weeks. B. Three weeks. C. Four weeks.
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 is the speaker doing
A. Reporting a study. B. Chairing a meeting. C. Teaching a class.
18. What should you pay most attention to when taking notes
A. Listening. B. Reading. C. Writing.
19. What is an advantage of using symbols in note-taking
A. It keeps information secret.
B. It leaves space for future use.
C. It makes key words noticeable.
20. What will the speaker do next
A. Ask a few questions.
B. Show some notes.
C. Make a summary.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
A
Traveling to a foreign country can make you frightened if you don't know the local language.Mr.Thibault has a number of tips to help travelers manage in a destination when they don't speak the native tongue, based on his own experience.Here are a few of them.
Download a Language Translation App
Mr.Thibault tends to rely on Google Translate and suggests that travelers find an app that works for them.Ideally, find one that specializes in the language you need to translate especially if the language uses a character set you’re not familiar with, or have difficulty pronouncing.
Speak with Your Hands and Head
Pointing with your hands and nodding or shaking your head, Mr.Thibault said, are easy ways to communicate with locals in the country you’re in.“Gestures are all universally understood，” he said.
Learn a Few Key Words
Knowing basic words and phrases like "hello""thank you” and “I’m sorry，I don’t speak your language.Do you speak English ” is a must, Mr.Thibault said.Showing that you care enough to learn some of the language before you go, and at least enough to acknowledge that you don’t know more, is a form of respect and will make you go a long way to be liked by locals.
Work with a Local Travel Agent
If you feel particularly uncomfortable in the country you’re heading to, and you have to go anyway, relying on a local travel agent who knows both your and your destination's languages can be incredibly useful.
Hire a Local Tour Guide
A tour guide can help you get a better grasp of the local language and is a good person to practice words and phrases with.Whenever Mr.Thibault visits a new country, he books a sightseeing tour with a guide on the first day of his trip.“I use this day to learn about my destination and get familiar with the language,”he said.
21. In what situation should a language translation app be applied while traveling abroad
A. When you have trouble pronouncing the words.
B. When you want to acknowledge your ignorance.
C. When you want to practice the local language.
D. When you feel uncomfortable in the country.
22. What is the easiest way to communicate with foreigners according to the text
A. Downloading a language translation app.
B. Learning a few key words.
C. Using body language.
D. Working with a guide.
23. How can you better understand the local language
A. By speaking with your hands and head.
B. By learning a few key words.
C. By downloading a language translation app.
D. By hiring a local tour guide.
B
Sometimes people add to what they say even when they don’t talk. Gestures are the “silent language” of every culture. We point a finger or move another part of the body to show what we want to say. It is important to know the body language of every country or we may be misunderstood.
In the United States, people greet each other with a handshake in a formal introduction. The handshake must be firm. If the handshake is weak, it is a sign of weakness or un-friendliness. Friends may place a hand on the others’ arm or shoulder. Some people, usually women, greet a friend with a hug.
Space is important to Americans. When two people talk to each other, they usually stand about two and a half feet away and at an angle, so they are not facing each other directly. Americans get uncomfortable when a person stands too close. They will move back to have their space. If Americans touch another person by accident, they say, “Pardon me.” Or “Excuse me.” Americans like to look at the other person in the eyes when they are talking. If you don’t do so, it means you are bored, hiding something, or are not interested. But when you stare at someone, it is not polite.
For Americans, thumbs-up means yes, very good, or well done, thumbs-down means the opposite. To call a waiter, raise one hand to head level or above. To show you want the check, make a movement with your hands as if you are signing a piece of paper. It is all right to point at things but not at people with the hand and index finger (食指). Americans shake their index finger at children when they scold them and pat them on the head when they admire them.
Learning a culture’s body language is sometimes confusing. If you don’t know what to do, perhaps the safest thing to do is to smile.
24. From the first paragraph we can learn that ______.
A. gestures don’t mean anything while talking
B. gestures can help us to express ourselves
C. we can learn a language well without body language
D. only Americans use gestures
25. If you are introduced to a stranger from the United. States, you should ______.
A. greet him with a hug B. place a hand on his shoulder
C. shake his hand firmly D. shake his hand weakly
26. Which behaviour is acceptable when people talk to each other in the United States
A. Facing each other directly. B. Touching each other.
C. Not looking at the other person in the eyes. D. Not standing too close.
27. In the last paragraph the writer tells us that ______.
A. we can understand all the body language
B. a smile can help us to solve some body language’s problems
C. body language is very helpful to us
D. we should always talk with others with a smile
C
“We said no to the invitation to the birthday party because my child says they're not even friends.”
When I read the above words, I felt heartache.
I know birthday parties can be like a trouble, but let's believe the parents who sent that invitation weren't trying to get more gifts for their kids or make things more complicated(复杂的) .
For some kids, managing school and friends is easy. Maybe you have a child who's outgoing, self confident or maybe you have a child who doesn't have any problems. However, for some kids, school and friends can be very difficult.
A birthday party is a fun, exciting and good opportunity. It is a chance for the kid on the sidelines to play with other kids who don't play with him/her at school or who don't call him/her a friend.
Sometimes even when the birthday party and the theme have been decided on and the difficult decision about whom to invite has been made, there can still be doubts. Those invitations can stay untouched in the bottom of the child's backpack for days, because he/she is too scared to hand them out.
I don't know your child, and I don't know you. I do know there are parents who lie awake at night wondering if their child will have the courage to hand out the invitations in the morning; I do know there are parents who hope they can depend on other parents to teach their children to be kind enough to show up. Maybe you'll never have to be one of the parents who find it hard. I know what that's like, because I have children who find it easy. But I also have a child who doesn't. And because of that, we've become a family that says yes to every invitation we receive.
Sometimes a birthday party invitation is not just a birthday party invitation; it's also an invitation to be a friend.
28. What's the author's attitude toward the words in Para.1
A. Worried. B. Sad.
C. Interested. D. Excited.
29. What can we learn from the passage
A. Children are very different from each other.
B. Some children at school need special attention.
C. Children should be encouraged to play games.
D. Not all children can deal with school problems well.
30. To some children, what does a birthday party mean
A. A chance to have some fun outdoors. B. A chance to get many gifts from others.
C. A chance to play and make friends with others. D. A chance to invite other children to their homes.
31. What does the author mainly want to tell us
A. Kids really love going to parties. B. Kids should learn to make friends.
C. Some kids aren't good at making friends. D. We'd better accept birthday party invitations.
D
The first settlers to come over to America needed to become good farmers in order to survive. The agricultural industry was grown greatly and now the agricultural job market can be very rewarding(值得的). Many of the new agricultural jobs these days deal with the new types of technology that are needed to produce the crops that America needs.
The days of a family working their land by hand and producing a small amount of crops are over. Now many large plantations(种植场)are to harvest a larger amount of crops in a shorter period of time. If you would like to get one of these new types of jobs in the agricultural industry, then you will need to make sure that you stay on top of the new technologies.
Many of these new jobs in the agricultural field have included these new technologies. Two of the new technologies that have brought many new jobs in the agricultural industry are Global Positioning System(GPS) and biotechnology(生物科技). The GPS really has the ability for farmers to seed(播种) and get in their crops in the best possible way.
The biotechnology field has really allowed better and safer fertilizers to be used on crops. Biotechnology has also helped farmers to better understand what helps to make their crops better. Both of these new technologies are very interesting and offer many new opportunities. The agricultural industry still needs quite a bit of hard work to bring in a good crop, but now many people can take advantage of these improvements to make the industry a much better experience.
32. From Paragraph 1, we know that ______.
A. people came to live in America a long time ago
B. people have to be farmers in order to survive
C. technology is important for the agricultural industry
D. American people are in great need of crops
33. If you want to get an agricultural job, you. should ______.
A. learn about the newest technologies B. go to the agricultural job market
C. stay in the industry all the time D. have a lot of experience
34. According to the last two paragraphs, new technologies ______.
A. have encouraged farmers to make more money
B. have created a number of new jobs
C. have forced farmers to spend a lot
D. have developed quickly in the past years
35. What's the main idea of the passage
A. New technologies have brought many new jobs to Americans.
B. Farmers should try to stay on top of the new technologies.
C. The agricultural industry in America could support more people.
D. New technologies are widely used in new agricultural jobs.
第二节 阅读七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Looking for a way to connect with nature but you're not sure how to when you live in the city Here are a few ways to live in harmony with nature and reduce your pressure.
Go on a wildlife walk.
There’s lots of urban wildlife for you to discover, so you can reach out to your city park departments to get some valuable information. ____36____ . A wildlife walk is one of the easiest ways to connect with nature because it helps you to realize that you're surrounded (围绕) by nature.
____37____ .
Nothing will make you feel as closely connected with the earth as walking without shoes on grass for a couple of minutes. This very direct connect ion with nature will make you realize that you're part of the huge world, helping you to relax and feel calmer.
Attract nature yourself.
One of the best ways to connect with nature is to make it come to you. ____38____ . You can also fill some tubs (盆) with flowers to attract butterflies. Create a friendly place for nature and you're sure to attract all kinds of beings passing close to your home.
Create a small garden.
Plants and flowers are part of nature as well and even the tiniest amount of space can be turned into a beautiful garden. If you’ve got a balcony (阳台), fill it with pots full of flowers. ____39____. Imagine how satisfying it would be to share them with your friends and family.
Use these tips for connecting with nature and living a more comfortable lifestyle in a big city. ____40____ .
A. Have a walk in a park
B. Take off your shoes and walk barefoot (赤脚地)
C. You can grow your own vegetables on it as well
D. You can put a bird feeder (喂食器) on your balcony or by your window
E. Meantime, this is the best method of improving your health and well-being
F. They often offer guided walks to help you enjoy the natural beauty in your cities
G. It's a different way of experiencing nature helping you to enjoy it from a different viewpoint
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。
Shortly after I graduated from junior high school, my mom frequently repeated, “Learn to ____41____ , and doors will open for you.” To her, it was a(n) ____42____ skill. So she bought me a typewriter. “Thanks, Mom,____43____ I can’t type,” I said. “That’s going to change,” she answered. “Soon.”
“Soon” arrived just one week later, when we went to the Crown Business Institute which offered ____44____ in various office skills: My mom ____45____ me through the door. Inside, I saw some ____46____ typists showed amazing performances. I was as impressed as I was ____47____ that I would ever achieve such proficiency (熟练). Before my objection (反对), my mom had arranged me for six weeks of typing lessons.
As the lessons progressed, my mom made me ____48____ my typing skills over and over again. Meanwhile Mom also studied my typing practice book, memorized the keyboard and the ____49____ . She encouraged me when I _____50_____ .
Mom was right. Many doors did open for me. I’ve become as _____51_____ as those students I’d admired the first day I _____52_____ arrived at Crown. My life would have been different if Mom had not _____53_____ my learning to type. I mastered typing _____54_____ , but the key to my success was my _____55_____ who pushed me through one door, so future doors could open.
41.
A. rest B. dance C. type D. Sing
42.
A. strange B. useless C. important D. unnecessary
43
A. but B. though C. because D. so
44.
A. programs B. exams C. services D. classes
45.
A. carried B. allowed C. pushed D. saw
46.
A. skillful B. beautiful C. new D. lazy
47
A. proud B. glad C. skeptical D. afraid
48.
A. share B. perform C. quit D. practice
49.
A. systems B. lessons C. questions D. techniques
50.
A. arrived B. struggled C. agreed D. refused
51.
A. famous B. confident C. cautious D. excellent
52.
A. unwillingly B. excitedly C. unexpectedly D. safely
53.
A praised B. stopped C. supported D. commented
54.
A. right away B. at last C. of course D. as usual
55.
A. relative B. mother C. coach D. friend
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。
Peter took his brother to the movies last night. The cinema is next to his house, so it’s very convenient. The title of the film is The Boy’s Sweat ____56____ (recommend) to him by his classmate. The movie ____57____ (be) very hot recently, ___58___ (attract) a large number of audiences. The main character of the film is James, ____59____ boy, born in the Republic of Cuba. Because his parents are too busy to look after him, he is very independent. He has been fond of reading comic books and watching science fiction (科幻小说) ____60____ (movie) since his childhood. It is the influence of mysterious (神秘的) organizations in comic books ____61____ makes him definitely convinced of the ____62____ (exist) of aliens (外星人) and mysterious powers. He also believes that one day there will be a disaster in our home ____63____ we live, so he is aware of his duty to protect it. James is a bit awkward in many aspects, but he works ____64____ (silent) like a head of cattle, constantly overcoming the difficulties on his way and moving one step closer to his goal. His spirit has a great effect _____65_____ many young people.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，在网上得知英国学生Jack想来中国沿古代丝绸之路(the ancient SilkRoad)游览，他正在网上征集驴友兼向导(a tour pal and guide)。你有兴趣当他的游伴。请给他写一封自荐信，内容包括：
1.自我介绍；
2.你的优势；
3.希望能成为Jack的驴友。
注意：可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯.
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第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
Arriving in Sydney on his own from India, my husband, Rashid, stayed in a hotel for a short time while looking for a house for me and our children as we would go there when he made everything settled.
During the first week of his stay.he went out one day to do some shopping. He almost got lost in those unfamiliar blocks. When he came back in the late afternoon, he discovered that his suitcase was gone. He was extremely worried as the suitcase had all his important papers, including his passport. For a while, he was overwhelmed with depression with no one to turn to.
He reported the case to the police and then sat there, lost and lonely in a strange city, thinking of the terrible troubles of getting all the paperwork organized again fro m a distant country while trying to settle down in a new one.
Late in the evening, the phone rang. It was a stranger. He was trying to pronounce my husband’s name and was asking him a lot of questions. Then he said they had found a pile of papers in their trash can that had been left out on the footpath.
My husband rushed to their home to find a kind family holding all his papers and documents.Their young daughter had gone to the trash can and found a pile of unfamiliar papers. Her parents had carefully sorted them out, although they had found mainly foreign addresses on most of the documents. At last they had seen a half-written letter in the pile in which my husband had given his new telephone number to a friend. My husband was so excited about the return of the suitcase. Meanwhile, the kindness of this family made him feel that this place could be a new start, a new home for a brand new life.
注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右：
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph I:
In order to thank this family,
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Paragraph 2:
A few weeks later, my children and I arrived in Sydney.
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