岳阳市郡华高级中学高二年级2023-2024学年度
第二学期3月份月考英语科目考试卷
(满分150分，考试时间120分钟)
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．What does the man want to do
A．Check the new bike． B．Buy a new bike． C．Ride the new bike
2．What did the man do before 9:00 last night
A．He slept for a while． B．He watched TV． C．He wrote the paper．
3．Why was the offer refused
A．It wasn’t fit for the market． B．It was rather low． C．It was a bit high．
4．What does the man suggest the woman do
A．Go to the Johnsons’ for dinner． B．Do a chemistry experiment．
C．Use the old recipes tonight．
5．What’s the man’s decision
A．Waiting for the bus． B．Walking to the next stop．
C．Meeting the woman 30 minutes later．
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，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6．Why does the man call Louis Catering
A．For food and drinks． B．For an invitation． C．For conference rooms．
7．How many people will attend the party
A．108． B．120． C．112．
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8．What is the man going to Canada for
A．Research． B．Further study． C．Sightseeing．
9．What will the speakers do next
A．Buy a suitcase． B．Pack clothes． C．Prepare materials．
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10．Who works in the power company
A．The girl’s father． B．The girl’s classmate． C．The man’s classmate．
11．How will the girl go to the power company
A．By car． B．On foot． C．By taxi．
12．What is the girl going to do first
A．Visit the manager．
B．Get ready for a picnic．
C．Chat with the workers．
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13．What does the competition try to find this year
A．The best dancer． B．The best actor． C．The best singer．
14．How should people enter the competition
A．By fax． B．By phone． C．Through the Internet．
15．When does the sports hall close this week
A．At 10:30 pm． B．At 9:00 pm． C．At 8:00 pm．
16．What do we know about the new swimming pool
A．It is bigger than the old one． B
．It will be free for the first week．
C．It will be open earlier than planned．
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17．What does CyberEdit aim to do
A．Supply funding for businessmen．
B．Offer students computer editing services．
C．Edit documents for Wired magazine．
18．How many employees did the speaker hire at first
A．Four． B．Five． C．Ten．
19．Why did some investors invest money in CyberEdit
A．It got good publicity． B．It promised big returns． C．It employed 50 students．
20．When is the best time for people to develop a business
A．When they have the idea．
B．After they graduate from college．
C．After they have rich social experience．
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，从每题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选项涂黑
A
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1. What is special about United Travel company
A. It provides one-stop complete tourism. B. It supplies the best flight and hotels.
C. It offers transfer service. D. Its guides speak various languages.
2. What can you do with your luggage before travelling
A. Send it to your destination directly. B. Carry it by yourself.
C. Keep it as light as possible. D. Hand it to Luggage Concierge.
3. What’s the purpose of the text
A. To diversify the economy. B. To attract tourists.
C. To conserve the environment. D. To entertain readers.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了美国旅行公司提供的旅游一站式服务内容。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段内容“we are proud to offer you various services unlike other tour companies where we offer one-stop shop for complete tourism.”（我们很自豪地为您提供各种服务，不像其他旅游公司，我们提供一站式的完整旅游。）可知，与其他旅行公司不同，美国旅行公司提供一站式完整的旅游服务。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Luggage Concierge 中的内容“Give your bags to Luggage Concierge in advance and they will be waiting for you at your destination when you arrive.”（提前把你的行李交给行李礼宾部，当你到达目的地时，他们会在你的目的地等你。）可知，在旅游前，你可以把行李提前给行李部。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。文章主要介绍了美国旅行公司提供的旅游一站式服务内容。故这篇文章的目的是在为美国旅游公司做广告宣传，旅游广告的目的是吸引游客。故选B。
B
Flying over a desert area in an airplane, two scientists looked down with trained eyes at trees and bushes. After an hour's flight one of the scientists wrote in his book, “Look here for probable metal.” Scientists in another airplane, flying over a mountain area, sent a message to other scientists on the ground, “Gold possible.” Walking across hilly ground, four scientists reported, “This ground should be searched for metal.” From an airplane over a hilly wasteland a scientist sent back by radio one word: “Uranium.”
None of the scientists had X-ray eyes: they had no magic power of looking down below the earth's surface. They were merely putting to use one of the newest methods of locating minerals in the ground... trees and plants as signs that certain minerals may lie beneath the ground on which the trees and plants are growing.
This newest method of searching for minerals is based on the fact that minerals deep in the earth may affect the kind of bushes and trees that grow in the surface.
At Watson Bar Greek, a brook (小溪) six thousand feet high in the mountains of British Columbia,Canada, a mineral search group gathered bags of tree seeds. Boxes were filled with small branches from the trees. Roots were dug and put into boxes. Each bag and box was carefully marked. In a scientific laboratory the parts of the forest trees were burned to ashes and tested. Each small part was examined to learn whether there were minerals in it.
Study of the roots, branches, and seeds showed no silver. But there were small amounts of gold in the roots and a little less gold in the branches and seeds. The seeds growing nearest to the tree trunks had more gold than those growing on the ends of the branches.
4. Scientists were flying over a desert or a hilly wasteland or a mountain area in order to search for_____ in the ground.
A. gold B. silver C. minerals D. metals
5. The scientists were searching for minerals by using_______.
A. X-ray B. trained eyes
C. a special instrument D. magic power
6. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of a tree that can help find minerals
A Branches. B. Roots. C. Leaves. D. Seeds.
7. Which is the best title suggested below
A. Scientists Searching for Metals with Special Power
B. New Methods of Searching for Minerals
C. Gold Could Be Found by Trees and Plants
D. A New Method of Searching for Minerals-Using Trees and Plants
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. C 7. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种新的探查矿产的方法，即通过研究树木和其他植物，来确定地下是否有某种矿产。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段““This ground should be searched for metal. ”From an airplane over a hilly wasteland a scientist sent back by radio one word: “Uranium.”(“这块地应该搜寻金属。”一位科学家从一架飞机上飞过一片丘陵荒原，通过无线电发回一个词：“铀。”)”可知，科学家们在沙漠、丘陵荒地或山区上空飞行，目的是寻找地下的矿物。。故选C项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“They were merely putting to use one of the newest methods of locating minerals in the ground... trees and plants as signs that certain minerals may lie beneath the ground on which the trees and plants are growing. (他们只是在使用一种最新的地下矿物定位方法。树木和植物作为某些矿物可能存在于树木和植物生长的地面下的迹象)”可知，科学家们正在用训练有素的眼睛寻找矿物质。故选B项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“a mineral search group gathered bags of tree seeds. Boxes were filled with small branches from the trees. Roots were dug and put into boxes. (一个矿物研究小组收集几包树种。盒子里装满树上砍下的树枝。树根被挖出也放进盒子里)和“Each small part was examined to learn whether there were minerals in it. (树木的每一个部分都会进行科学研究，以此了解是否内部含有矿物质)”可知，科学家通过研究树木的根部、枝干和树种来确定树木生长的地方是否蕴藏矿物。文章没有提及植物的叶子。故选C项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“They were merely putting to use one of the newest methods of locating minerals in the ground... trees and plants as signs that certain minerals may lie beneath the ground on which the trees and plants are growing. (他们只是在使用一种最新的地下矿物定位方法。树木和植物作为某些矿物可能存在于树木和植物生长的地面下的迹象)”可知，本文主要介绍一种新的探查矿物的方法，即通过研究生长于地表以上的树木和其他植物，来确定是否地下蕴藏矿产。由此可知，A New Method of Searching for Minerals-Using Trees and Plants(一种寻找矿物的新方法——利用树木和植物)适合作本文最佳标题。故选D项。
C
When Roy Austin went on his first wildlife trip back in 2018, his only goal for the leisurely vacation was to catch sight of some African wildlife in its natural habitat—but he ended up finding something much more meaningful. He was most captivated (迷住) by the people he met in rural Kenya—particularly at the Amboseli Primary and Secondary School in Amboseli National Park.
In addition to befriending many of the students and teachers, Austin was surprised to learn how difficult it was to get books and school supplies for the children. “In rural Kenya, the government does not build school buildings. You either build it yourself or raise money to have it built,” says Austin. “A teacher was asked if they had a library. She replied, ‘ No, but we would love to have a library.’ That stuck in my mind.”
When Austin eventually returned to his home in Bluffton, South Carolina, he launched Libraries for Kids International. Since starting the charity, Austin has managed to ship more than 1000 books to 11 schools across Kenya and Tanzania. He sends the books through the post office rather than FedEx to keep the shipping costs down.
As it continues to collect books and donations for additional shipments, Austin says that the charity is now helping to move a shipping container of 22, 000 books from Atlanta to Kenya. In the future, the philanthropist (慈善家) hopes to start sending donations to South America as well.
“Many people told me that it can’t be done. It’s too expensive to ship books, and they will disappear going through customs,” Austin says. “However, every worthwhile project will have problems and barriers. If you focus on the problems, you will never start. On the contrary, if you focus on the aim and solve the problems as they arise, most anything is possible.”
8. What problem does Austin find in rural Kenya
A. Education depends on charity.
B. Students lack education resources.
C. Books get lost going through customs.
D. Families can’t afford the kids’ schooling.
9. What does Austin do for the people in rural Kenya
A. He teaches at school. B. He funds a library for them.
C. He reduces the shipping costs. D. He ships books to schools.
10. What can we learn from Austin’s story
A. It is the first step that costs.
B. Success belongs to the persevering.
C. Every bit of effort makes a big difference.
D. Nothing is difficult to a determined mind.
11. Which of the following best describes Austin
A. A crazy adventurer. B. A devoted educator.
C. A charity enthusiast. D. A passionate volunteer.
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. D 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述的是Roy Austin向非洲肯尼亚等地捐赠图书做慈善的故事。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In addition to befriending many of the students and teachers, Austin was surprised to learn how difficult it was to get books and school supplies for the children.(除了与许多学生和老师成为朋友外，奥斯汀还惊讶地发现，为孩子们买书和学习用品是多么困难。)”可知，在肯尼亚乡村为孩子们买书和学习用品很困难，由此可知，在肯尼亚乡村，孩子们缺少书籍和学习用品等教学资源。故选B项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“When Austin eventually returned to his home in Bluffton, South Carolina, he launched Libraries for Kids International. Since starting the charity, Austin has managed to ship more than 1000 books to 11 schools across Kenya and Tanzania.(当Austin最终回到他在南卡罗来纳州布拉夫顿的家时，他成立了国际儿童图书馆。自从创办这家慈善机构以来，奥斯汀已经成功地向肯尼亚和坦桑尼亚的11所学校运送了1000多本书。)”可知，Austin成立了国际儿童图书馆机构，自创办该机构以来，向肯尼亚和坦桑尼亚的11所学校运送了1000多本书，由此可知，Austin给肯尼亚的乡村学校运送了书籍。故选D项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据尾段中的“However, every worthwhile project will have problems and barriers. If you focus on the problems, you will never start. On the contrary, if you focus on the aim and solve the problems as they arise, most anything is possible.(然而，每一个有价值的项目都会遇到问题和障碍。如果你专注于问题，你永远不会开始。相反，如果你专注于目标，并在问题出现时解决问题，那么几乎任何事情都是可能的。)”可知，Austin认为每件有价值的项目都会遇到问题和困难，但是只要专注于目标，在问题出现时解决问题，那么几乎任何事情都是可能的，由此可知，在Austin的故事中我们学到的是：世上无难事，只怕有心人。故选D项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Since starting the charity, Austin has managed to ship more than 1000 books to 11 schools across Kenya and Tanzania.(自从创办这家慈善机构以来，奥斯汀已经成功地向肯尼亚和坦桑尼亚的11所学校运送了1000多本书。)”可知，Austin向肯尼亚和坦桑尼亚的11所学校运送了1000本书，结合第四段中的“In the future, the philanthropist (慈善家) hopes to start sending donations to South America as well.(在未来，这位慈善家希望也开始向南美洲捐赠。)”可知，在未来，Austin希望开始向南美洲捐赠，由此可推断，Austin热衷于慈善事业，是一位慈善热衷者。故选C项。
D
As you read this, pause to reflect on your recent interactions. As a politician, husband, and father, I encounter various spoken language styles: analytical or chatty, formal or informal, pointed or gentle, cooperative or decisive. Talk is the currency of politics. It is our way of negotiating, debating, and persuading. Talk is also the currency of learning-how we develop our ideas, deepen our thinking and share our feelings.
That’s why I want speaking skills, sometimes called “oracy”, to play an important part in Labor’s plans for a reformed school curriculum (课程).
Employers value speaking skills equally with reading and writing. The ability to speak well and express yourself should be something every child should master. But the curriculum doesn’t allow us to provide this. This is short-sighted. An inability to express your thoughts fluently is a key barrier to getting on and doing well in life.
Oracy is in part about good public speaking and debating skills, but in reality, it’s about teaching young people to make strong arguments, choose wise words, understand their audience, form meaningful social connections, and use facial expressions and body language to convey their message. Above all else it’s about finding your voice. To work out who you are and what you believe. If reading opens up a world of imagination and possibility, then speaking and listening opens up a lifetime of empowerment-a chance for those who feel invisible in their own country to be heard. It is about the confidence to speak out, to call out injustice or harm.
And the other side of speaking is listening, which can also be taught. Listening, truly listening, develops tolerance and understanding. And as parents we can play our part. We’ve all been there, at mealtimes, silent as we all stare at our devices. Our job, all of ours, is to get off our screens and give young people, and adults, the gift of listening.
So, oracy―speaking and listening―needs to be placed firmly at the heart of school life.
12. How does talk help a politician
A. It deepens his wishful thinking.
B. It enhances his analytical skills.
C. It strengthens persuasive power.
D. It provides emotional support.
13. Why does the author suggest a reform in the British school curriculum
A. Employers underestimate the value of speaking.
B. Academic pressure makes students poor-sighted.
C. Spoken language is regarded as least important.
D. Oracy should deserve more attention at school.
14. How does the author illustrate his argument in paragraph 4
A. By sharing different opinions.
B. By clarifying the definition.
C. By describing personal experiences.
D. By employing the concept.
15. What are parents advised to do
A. Set a good example for their children.
B. Balance screen time and mealtime.
C. Have oral face-to-face communication.
D. Disconnect from the virtual world.
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章讨论了口语能力的重要性, 呼吁英国工党改革学校课程以加强口语能力的教学。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Talk is the currency of politics. It is our way of negotiating, debating, and persuading.”（谈话是政治的货币。这是我们谈判、辩论和说服的方式。）可知，谈话可以帮助政治家提高说服力。故选C项。
【13题详解】
推断理解题。根据第三段“But the curriculum doesn’t allow us to provide this. This is short-sighted. An inability to express your thoughts fluently is a key barrier to getting on and doing well in life.”（但是课程不允许我们提供这些。这是短视的。不能流利地表达自己的想法是生活中取得成功的主要障碍。）可知，作者建议改革英国的学校课程的原因是口语能力没有在学校被重视，推断出作者认为口语应该在学校被更多地重视。故选D项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Oracy is in part about good public speaking and debating skills, but in reality, it’s about teaching young people to make strong arguments, choose wise words, understand their audience, form meaningful social connections, and use facial expressions and body language to convey their message. Above all else it’s about finding your voice.”（口语能力在某种程度上是关于良好的公共演讲和辩论技能，但实际上，它是关于教会年轻人提出有力的论点，选择明智的词汇，理解他们的听众，形成有意义的社会联系，以及使用面部表情和肢体语言来传达他们的信息。最重要的是找到自己的声音。）及“It is about the confidence to speak out, to call out injustice or harm.”（它关乎大声疾呼、揭露不公或伤害的信心。）可知，第四段作者多次利用“it is about…”这个平行结构说明Oracy“口语能力”的含义，推断出作者在第四段阐述了他的论点是通过澄清定义的手法。故选B项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“And as parents we can play our part. We’ve all been there, at mealtimes, silent as we all stare at our devices. Our job, all of ours, is to get off our screens and give young people, and adults, the gift of listening.”（作为父母，我们可以发挥自己的作用。我们都有过这样的经历，在吃饭的时候，我们都盯着自己的设备，沉默不语。我们的工作，我们所有人的工作，就是离开屏幕，给年轻人和成年人一份倾听的礼物。）推断出，父母被建议要进行口头面对面的交流。故选C项。
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Some people cry during movies, while others only tear up for very sad or happy moments. Sometimes, we even cry randomly. ____16____ Each has its own job and flows from your tear ducts (泪腺) for a different reason.
____17____ But if you tear up frequently for no reason, it might be a sign of a serious condition. If you notice that you’re crying every day during normal activities, you may have depression. If you think you have depression, talk to your doctor right away to find the right treatment for you.
If someone begins to cry in front of you, your reaction may come from the discomfort you feel in this situation. Though you may not mean to, your response could cause the person who is crying to feel weak, embarrassed, or less understood. Instead of rushing to cheer a crier up or offer immediate help, sometimes it’s best to give a person space to cry. ____18____
If you’re around someone who is crying, respect their tears. Let them release (释放) their feelings and show them you care. Don’t rush to offer advice or to say anything at all. Give them space to process and release their tears. ____19____ Let them think and organize their thoughts. Accept the way they respond in the moment. Don’t push them to feel a different way.
It’s best not to hold in emotions all the time. ____20____ If you need to control a cry, try to hold back your tears just until you’re in a better place for them. This way you won’t suppress (压抑) your emotions altogether.
A. Don’t talk too much.
B. We cry different types of tears.
C. Then how can we deal with crying
D. Crying can be normal in certain situations.
E. Sometimes tears are needed to process emotion.
F. We should pay attention to your emotional problems.
G. However, sometimes it’s important to hold back tears.
【答案】16. B 17. D 18. E 19. A 20. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。人们会因为不同的原因而流泪，在某些情况下，哭泣是正常的。但如果你经常无缘无故地流泪，这可能是一种病情严重的征兆。那么应该如何对待流泪呢？本文提出了一些行之有效的方法。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Some people cry during movies, while others only tear up for very sad or happy moments. Sometimes, we even cry randomly.(有些人会在看电影时哭泣，而有些人只会在非常悲伤或快乐的时候流泪。有时候，我们甚至会随意地哭泣)”以及后文“Each has its own job and flows from your tear ducts (泪腺) for a different reason.(每一种都有自己的功能，并且出于不同的原因从你的泪腺流出)”可知，空前讲有时候我们会莫名其妙地哭；空后讲每种(眼泪)都有自己的职责，并出于不同的原因从你的泪腺流出。故B项“我们会流出不同类型的眼泪”承上启下，符合语境。故选B。
【17题详解】
根据后文“But if you tear up frequently for no reason, it might be a sign of a serious condition. If you notice that you’re crying every day during normal activities, you may have depression. If you think you have depression, talk to your doctor right away to find the right treatment for you.(但如果你无缘无故地频繁流泪，这可能是一种严重状况的迹象。如果你发现自己每天在正常活动时都在哭，你可能患有抑郁症。如果你认为自己患有抑郁症，请立即与你的医生交谈，以找到适合你的治疗方法)”可知，空后讲但如果你经常无缘无故地流泪，这可能是病情严重的一种征兆。如果你发现自己每天日常生活中都在哭泣，你可能患有抑郁症。故D项“在某些情况下，哭泣是正常的”引出下文，符合语境。故选D。
【18题详解】
根据上文“If someone begins to cry in front of you, your reaction may come from the discomfort you feel in this situation. Though you may not mean to, your response could cause the person who is crying to feel weak, embarrassed, or less understood. Instead of rushing to cheer a crier up or offer immediate help, sometimes it’s best to give a person space to cry.(如果有人开始在你面前哭，你的反应可能来自你在这种情况下感到的不适。虽然你可能不是故意的，但你的反应可能会让哭泣的人感到虚弱、尴尬或不太被理解。与其急于让哭泣的人振作起来或立即提供帮助，有时最好给一个人哭泣的空间)”可知，空前讲有时候，不要急着让一个哭的人高兴起来或立即提供帮助，最好给他哭的空间。故E项“有时候情绪是需要用眼泪来处理的”承接上文，符合语境。故选E。
【19题详解】
根据上文“If you’re around someone who is crying, respect their tears. Let them release (释放) their feelings and show them you care. Don’t rush to offer advice or to say anything at all. Give them space to process and release their tears.(如果你身边有人正在哭泣，尊重他们的眼泪。让他们释放他们的感受，并表示你的关心。不要急于提出建议或说任何话。给他们处理和释放眼泪的空间)”以及后文“Let them think and organize their thoughts. Accept the way they respond in the moment. Don’t push them to feel a different way.(让他们思考并组织自己的思想。接受他们当时的反应。不要强迫他们有不同的感觉)”可知，空前讲给他们空间来处理和缓解他们的眼泪；空后讲让他们思考和组织他们的想法。故A项“不要说太多话”承上启下，符合语境。故选A。
【20题详解】
根据上文“It’s best not to hold in emotions all the time.( 最好不要一直压抑自己的情绪)”以及后文“If you need to control a cry, try to hold back your tears just until you’re in a better place for them. This way you won’t suppress (压抑) your emotions altogether.(如果你想控制自己的哭泣，试着忍住眼泪，直到你在一个更好的地方去面对它们。这样你就不会完全压抑自己的情绪)”可知，空前讲最好不要总是压抑(自己的)情绪；空后讲如果你需要控制哭泣，试着忍住眼泪，直到你找到更适合(哭泣)的地方。故G项“然而，有时候忍住眼泪是很重要的”承上启下，符合语境。故选G。
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
For a period of a month some time ago, I became a vegetarian. Some people won’t eat meat because they think it is cruel to animals, or because of health ___21___. My reason is a little ___22___: it is love.
I simply wanted to honor my grandmother by not eating meat. My grandmother spent a large part of her life as a vegetarian, and some of my happiest childhood ___23___ in Vietnam were of sharing a meal with her.
In fact, as a child, I learned how to ___24___ food not from dishes my mother often cooked, but from the simple meals my grandmother ___25___. Often, dinner with Grandma would come with interesting stories she had known from her childhood.
Grandma ___26___ more than a decade ago. Now I am an adult living in San Francisco, and Grandma’s vegetarian suppers and stories have become a ___27___ past. But one morning it occurred to me that I could no longer hear the sound of my grandmother’s voice, because she had left me forever. So I ___28___ to become a vegetarian for a month. It is something Grandma would do as a way to ___29___ those who had died before her. And I could do no less.
In a city famous for its dining experience, this was ___30___. I turned down several dinner parties for fear of offending(冒犯) the hosts. I ___31___ walking by restaurants where the ___32___ of good cooking wafted(漂浮) in the air. My best friend wondered ___33___ I was going through a mid-life crisis.
In truth, I wanted to change my ___34___ many times. What got me through that month-long diet was this particular memory of my grandmother. Now, I followed her ___35___. I invited friends who wanted to taste vegetarian food. And as we ate, I told them stories I had known as a child.
21. A. wonders B. studies C. dreams D. concerns
22. A. different B. useful C. cool D. crazy
23. A. lessons B. opinions C. chances D. memories
24. A. appreciate B. experience C. improve D. support
25. A. sold B. hunted C. demanded D. prepared
26. A. pulled away B. took away C. passed away D. put away
27. A. similar B. temporary C. various D. distant
28. A. supposed B. believed C. decided D. refused
29. A. honor B. protect C. influence D. attract
30. A. difficult B. surprising C. interesting D. natural
31 A. forgot B. regretted C. avoided D. enjoyed
32. A. taste B. skill C. smell D. sense
33. A. before B. if C. until D. unless
34. A. mind B. brain C. view D. duty
35. A. theory B. result C. fact D. way
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. A 31. C 32. C 33. B 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。作者回忆起童年时和素食者的祖母一起进餐的快乐经历，于是为了纪念祖母，作者决定做一个月的素食者。虽然过程很困难，作者数词想要改变主意，但是还是坚持了下来，如今作者也追随着祖母的方式，邀请想品尝素食的朋友，一边吃一边给他们讲自己小时候的故事。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：有些人不吃肉，因为他们认为吃肉对动物很残忍，或者是出于健康问题考虑。A. wonders奇观；B. studies研究；C. dreams梦想；D. concerns考虑，关心。根据上文because of health可知此处指出于健康考虑，不吃肉。故选D。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我的理由有点不同：是爱。A. different不同的；B. useful有用的；C. cool凉爽的；D. crazy疯狂的。结合上文可知大多数人不吃肉那么是觉得残忍，要么是因为自身健康问题，而作者是因为爱，所以作者的理由和其他人有点不同。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的祖母一生中大部分时间都是素食者，而我在越南最快乐的童年记忆就是和她一起吃一顿饭。A. lessons课程；B. opinions观点；C. chances机会；D. memories记忆。根据下文中Now I am an adult可知作者如今已经成年了，所以此处是指快乐的童年记忆。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：事实上，在我还是个孩子的时候，我学会如何欣赏食物，不是从我妈妈经常做的菜，而是从我祖母准备的简单的饭菜。A. appreciate欣赏；B. experience经历；C. improve改善；D. support支持。根据后文Often, dinner with Grandma would come with interesting stories she had known from her childhood.可知和祖母进餐的经历，让还是个孩子的作者学会了如何欣赏食物。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：事实上，在我还是个孩子的时候，我学会如何欣赏食物，不是从我妈妈经常做的菜，而是从我祖母准备的简单的饭菜。A. sold出售；B. hunted狩猎；C. demanded要求；D. prepared准备。根据上文but from the simple meals my grandmother可知作者吃的是祖母准备的简单饭菜。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：祖母十多年前就去世了。A. pulled away离开；B. took away带走；C. passed away去世；D. put away放好。根据后文because she had left me forever可知祖母去世了。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：现在我已经是一个住在旧金山的成年人了，祖母的素食晚餐和故事已经成为遥远的过去。A. similar相似的；B. temporary暂时的；C. various不同的；D. distant遥远的。根据上文more than a decade ago可知祖母十多年前就去世了，所以她的素食晚餐和故事已经成为遥远的过去。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以我决定成为一个月的素食者。A. supposed认为；B. believed相信；C. decided决定；D. refused拒绝。根据后文to become a vegetarian for a month可知作者决定做一个月的素食者。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这是祖母会用来纪念那些在她之前去世的人的一种方式。A. honor纪念；B. protect保护；C. influence影响；D. attract吸引。根据第二段中I simply wanted to honor my grandmother by not eating meat.可知吃素也是一种祖母用来纪念去世的人的方式，作者也用这种方式来纪念祖母。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在一个以就餐体验闻名的城市，这是很困难的。A. difficult困难的；B. surprising令人惊讶的；C. interesting有趣的；D. natural自然的。作者要做一个月的素食者，但是自己所在的城市到处都是美食，所以这件事变得很困难。故选A。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我尽量避免路过那些空气中飘着美食香味的餐馆。A. forgot忘记；B. regretted遗憾；C. avoided避免；D. enjoyed欣赏。作者要成为素食者，肯定要避免经过那些散发美食气味的参观，avoid doing sth.“避免做某事”。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我尽量避免路过那些空气中飘着美食香味的餐馆。A. taste品味；B. skill技能；C. smell气味；D. sense感觉。根据后文of good cooking wafted in the air可知是指散发在空气里美食的气味。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查连接词词义辨析。句意：我最好的朋友想知道我是否正在经历中年危机。A. before在……之前；B. if是否，如果；C. until直到；D. unless除非。此处为宾语从句，表示“是否”应用if。故选B。
34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：事实上，很多次我都想改变主意。A. mind主意，思维；B. brain智力；C. view观点；D. duty义务。结合上文In truth, I wanted to change my可知作者很多次都想改变主意了，change one’s mind“改变主意”。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：现在，我追随了她的方式。A. theory理论；B. result结果；C. fact事实；D. way方法。根据后文I invited friends who wanted to taste vegetarian food. And as we ate, I told them stories I had known as a child.可知作者也开始在吃饭时和别人讲故事，说明作者追随了祖母的做法。故选D。
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 (1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
In the summer of 1405，Zheng He set sail from Taicang on his first voyage. His ships____36____ (load) with china, silk, tea and other treasures as gifts for foreign rulers. Zheng He’s seven voyages had a far-reaching impact ____37____China and its neighbours. Zheng He’s efforts helped develop and strengthen____38____ (harmony) relations with these countries and regions. Zheng He’s accomplishments are now ____39____ (wide) acknowledged, and he is remembered as one of China’s most influential explorers.
Columbus was born in a port city of Italy in 1451. As a teenager, he loved ____40____ (sail), and he showed great interest in geography, ____41____ inspired him to begin his career as a seaman. Columbus insisted on searching for a direct sea route to the East Indies by sailing across the Atlantic Ocean. On 3 August 1492, he departed from Spain with three ships carrying about 90 ____42____ (crewman). Regardless of all the challenges, Columbus managed ____43____ (keep) everyone out of danger with his knowledge and ____44____ (brave) across the ocean. Finally, on 12 October, the crew spotted land in the distance. His voyages opened ____45____ new chapter of the Age of Exploration, a period which witnessed many important geographical findings.
【答案】36. were loaded
37. on 38. harmonious
39. widely 40. sailing
41. which 42. crewmen
43. to keep
44. bravery
45. a
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了中国明朝探险家郑和和意大利探险家哥伦布的探险行程及意义。
【36题详解】
考查时态、语态及主谓一致。句意：他的船上满载着瓷器、丝绸、茶叶和其他珍宝作为礼物送给外国统治者。描述过去的一次性动作，句子应该用一般过去时，主语ships和动词load之间是被动关系，故应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语His ships是名词复数，be动词用were。故填were loaded。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意：郑和七下西洋对中国及周边国家产生了深远的影响。固定搭配have a far-reaching impact on…“对……有深远的影响”。故填on。
【38题详解】
考查形容词。句意：郑和的努力有助于发展和加强与这些国家和地区的和谐关系。修饰名词relations，应用形容词harmonious“和谐的”作定语。故填harmonious。
【39题详解】
考查副词。句意：郑和的成就得到广泛的认可，他也作为中国最具影响力的探险家之一被人铭记。修饰动词acknowledged，应用副词形式。故填widely。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语。句意：在青少年时期，他热爱航海，并对地理展现出极大的兴趣，这激发了他开始从事海员职业的决心。动词love后接动名词作宾语，love doing“喜欢做”。故填sailing。
【41题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：在青少年时期，他热爱航海，并对地理展现出极大的兴趣，这激发了他开始从事海员职业的决心。分析句子可知，空处引导一个非限制性定语从句，指代前面整个句子，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which。故填which。
【42题详解】
考查名词单复数。句意：1492年8月3日，他带着三艘船离开西班牙，船上约有90名船员。由空前90可知，空处应填名词复数形式。故填crewmen。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：不顾所有挑战， 哥伦布设法凭借自己的知识和勇敢确保每个人都安全越过了海洋。固定搭配manage to do sth.“设法做某事”。故填to keep。
【44题详解】
考查名词。句意：不顾所有挑战， 哥伦布设法凭借自己的知识和勇敢确保每个人都安全越过了海洋。空处和knowledge并列，应用名词作宾语，bravery“勇敢”为不可数名词。故填bravery。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意：他的航行开启了探索时代的新篇章，这一时期见证了许多重要的地理发现。分析句子可知，空处应填不定冠词a，泛指“一个”new首字母的发音为辅音音素。故填a。
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你的留学生朋友汤姆(Tom)喜欢中国历史，请你给他写一封邮件，推荐并介绍《上下五千年》这本通俗历史书。内容如下：
1. 写信的目的；
2. 简单介绍一下这本书及推荐的理由；
3. 表达希望。
注意：词数80左右。
参考词汇：《上下五千年》(Five Thousand Years)
Dear Tom,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Tom,
Knowing you are interested in Chinese history, I am writing to recommend Five Thousand Years, which will make you knowlegable.
The book records significant historical events and outstanding figures from ancient times to the early 20th century, offering a comprehensive summary of China’s rich and enduring cultural heritage. Not only will it help you clarify some facts and have a good command of traditional Chinese culture, but it can also help you broaden your mind and improve your Chinese. Meanwhile, you can gain knowledge and make more friends when you share it with others.
I sincerely hope that you can accept my recommendation for it suits you much. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给朋友Tom写信，向他推荐《上下五千年》这本书，并说明理由。
【详解】1.词汇积累
杰出的：outstanding→excellent
提供：offer→provide
丰富的：rich→abundant
拓宽：broaden→widen
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：The book records significant historical events and outstanding figures from ancient times to the early 20th century, offering a comprehensive summary of China’s rich and enduring cultural heritage.
拓展句：The book, which offers a comprehensive summary of China’s rich and enduring cultural heritage, records significant historical events and outstanding figures from ancient times to the early 20th century.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Knowing you are interested in Chinese history, I am writing to recommend Five Thousand Years, which will make you knowlegable.(运用了现在分词作状语和which引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】Not only will it help you clarify some facts and have a good command of traditional Chinese culture, but it can also help you broaden your mind and improve your Chinese.(运用了not only位于句首的部分倒装)
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was a dream born in fire. Andrea Peterson was 5 when she was trapped on the ledge (窗台) of a burning building.
“Throw the kid down!” said one of the firemen below, whose eyes are firm and courageous, along with professional rescue techniques. Seeing this, little Andrea jumped into lifesaving arms and a life-long ambition: She wanted to fight fires as her rescuers did.
She told that to the men who had saved her, and they laughed naturally the way grown-ups do when a kid says he wants to be an astronaut or a sports star. But this was back in a time when little girls weren’t even allowed to fantasize (幻想) about such grand goals.
“You’ll be a good mommy,” the firemen told her. “You’ll be a good teacher, maybe you’ll be a nurse, but you can never be a fireman.”
Indeed, life sidelined her ambitious dream. She was studying for a degree in aviation technology (航空科技) and that’s where she met her husband, Dennis. Unfortunately, Dennis was diagnosed with cancer. Peterson spent 31 years caring for the man she loved, and in 2007, when Dennis was about to leave, he was at peace but worried for her. “But what are you going to do ” “I’ll be fine,” she told him.
At 61, she attended a course for emergencies. She went on an ambulance ride-along from time to time. It turned out to be a life-and-death situation, which reminded her of the childhood experience back in the fire. But every time she saw people who were in need were successfully rescued, Peterson felt that long-ago childhood calling. She earned her emergency medical technician license and responded to fire calls with the ambulance. She found that her years of tending to Dennis had prepared her for dealing with the variety of hurts and ills. The inside calling echoed increasingly stronger.
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。
After a year, she signed up for a training unit for firefighters.
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Finally came the written and physical fitness test day.
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【答案】 After a year, she signed up for a training unit for firefighters. No sooner had she stepped into the training venue than she found all her classmates were 18-22 young kids. “Could I really make it ” Peterson thought to herself, struggling. At the very moment, she was once again thought of the firm and courageous eyes of the firefighters who came to rescue her over 50 years ago. She instantly rolled up her sleeves and began to learn both theoretical and practical knowledge as her much younger peers.
Finally came the written and physical fitness test day. For Peterson, she was at an advantageous situation for the theoretical part, as her past rescue experiences on ambulance ride-along made her a qualified rescuer already. However, the 3-km running, push-ups, sit-ups, etc. all behaved as huge gaps awaiting her to conquer. Though she ranked the last among such items, her persistence, endurance as well as the passion for a childhood dream made her name appear on the list of newly-announced firefighters. This time, tears blurred her eyes, as the dream born in the fire was eventually fulfilled.
【解析】
【导语】本文以事情发展的顺序展开，主要讲述了五岁的Andrea Peterson被困在着火的大楼里，当消防员把她救出来后，她想成为一名消防员。在Andrea Peterson61岁时，她重拾自己的这一梦想。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“一年后，她报名参加了一个消防员培训单位。”可知，第一段可描写在参加培训时，她发现同学都是年轻人，但是她没气馁，坚定自己的梦想。
②由第二段首句内容“终于到了笔试和体能测试的日子。”可知，第二段可描写笔试和体能测试的过程中她坚定自己的梦想，最终完成所有的测试，成为一名消防员。
2.续写线索：参加培训——同学都是年轻人——没有气馁，坚定梦想——参加笔试和体能测试——完成所有测试——成为一名消防员
3.词汇激活
行为类
①成功做到：make it/succeed
②等待：await/wait for
③实现：fulfill/achieve
情绪类
①勇敢的：courageous/brave
【点睛】[高分句型1] No sooner had she stepped into the training venue than she found all her classmates were 18-22 young kids. （运用了倒装句）
[高分句型2]At the very moment, she was once again thought of the firm and courageous eyes of the firefighters who came to rescue her over 50 years ago. （由关系代词who引导限制性定语从句）
[高分句型3]This time, tears blurred her eyes, as the dream born in the fire was eventually fulfilled.（as引导的原因状语从句）岳阳市郡华高级中学高二年级2023-2024学年度
第二学期3月份月考英语科目考试卷
(满分150分，考试时间120分钟)
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．What does the man want to do
A．Check the new bike． B．Buy a new bike． C．Ride the new bike
2．What did the man do before 9:00 last night
A．He slept for a while． B．He watched TV． C．He wrote the paper．
3．Why was the offer refused
A．It wasn’t fit for the market． B．It was rather low． C．It was a bit high．
4．What does the man suggest the woman do
A．Go to the Johnsons’ for dinner． B．Do a chemistry experiment．
C．Use the old recipes tonight．
5．What’s the man’s decision
A．Waiting for the bus． B．Walking to the next stop．
C．Meeting the woman 30 minutes later．
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，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6．Why does the man call Louis Catering
A．For food and drinks． B．For an invitation． C．For conference rooms．
7．How many people will attend the party
A．108． B．120． C．112．
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8．What is the man going to Canada for
A．Research． B．Further study． C．Sightseeing．
9．What will the speakers do next
A．Buy a suitcase． B．Pack clothes． C．Prepare materials．
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10．Who works in the power company
A．The girl’s father． B．The girl’s classmate． C．The man’s classmate．
11．How will the girl go to the power company
A．By car． B．On foot． C．By taxi．
12．What is the girl going to do first
A．Visit the manager．
B．Get ready for a picnic．
C．Chat with the workers．
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13．What does the competition try to find this year
A．The best dancer． B．The best actor． C．The best singer．
14．How should people enter the competition
A．By fax． B．By phone． C．Through the Internet．
15．When does the sports hall close this week
A．At 10:30 pm． B．At 9:00 pm． C．At 8:00 pm．
16．What do we know about the new swimming pool
A．It is bigger than the old one． B
．It will be free for the first week．
C．It will be open earlier than planned．
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17．What does CyberEdit aim to do
A．Supply funding for businessmen．
B．Offer students computer editing services．
C．Edit documents for Wired magazine．
18．How many employees did the speaker hire at first
A．Four． B．Five． C．Ten．
19．Why did some investors invest money in CyberEdit
A．It got good publicity． B．It promised big returns． C．It employed 50 students．
20．When is the best time for people to develop a business
A．When they have the idea．
B．After they graduate from college．
C．After they have rich social experience．
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，从每题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选项涂黑
A
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1. What is special about United Travel company
A. It provides one-stop complete tourism. B. It supplies the best flight and hotels.
C. It offers transfer service. D. Its guides speak various languages.
2. What can you do with your luggage before travelling
A. Send it to your destination directly. B. Carry it by yourself.
C. Keep it as light as possible. D. Hand it to Luggage Concierge.
3. What’s the purpose of the text
A. To diversify the economy. B. To attract tourists.
C. To conserve the environment. D. To entertain readers.
B
Flying over a desert area in an airplane, two scientists looked down with trained eyes at trees and bushes. After an hour's flight one of the scientists wrote in his book, “Look here for probable metal.” Scientists in another airplane, flying over a mountain area, sent a message to other scientists on the ground, “Gold possible.” Walking across hilly ground, four scientists reported, “This ground should be searched for metal.” From an airplane over a hilly wasteland a scientist sent back by radio one word: “Uranium.”
None of the scientists had X-ray eyes: they had no magic power of looking down below the earth's surface. They were merely putting to use one of the newest methods of locating minerals in the ground... trees and plants as signs that certain minerals may lie beneath the ground on which the trees and plants are growing.
This newest method of searching for minerals is based on the fact that minerals deep in the earth may affect the kind of bushes and trees that grow in the surface.
At Watson Bar Greek, a brook (小溪) six thousand feet high in the mountains of British Columbia,Canada, a mineral search group gathered bags of tree seeds. Boxes were filled with small branches from the trees. Roots were dug and put into boxes. Each bag and box was carefully marked. In a scientific laboratory the parts of the forest trees were burned to ashes and tested. Each small part was examined to learn whether there were minerals in it.
Study of the roots, branches, and seeds showed no silver. But there were small amounts of gold in the roots and a little less gold in the branches and seeds. The seeds growing nearest to the tree trunks had more gold than those growing on the ends of the branches.
4. Scientists were flying over a desert or a hilly wasteland or a mountain area in order to search for_____ in the ground.
A. gold B. silver C. minerals D. metals
5. The scientists were searching for minerals by using_______.
A. X-ray B. trained eyes
C. a special instrument D. magic power
6. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of a tree that can help find minerals
A. Branches. B. Roots. C. Leaves. D. Seeds.
7. Which is the best title suggested below
A. Scientists Searching for Metals with Special Power
B. New Methods of Searching for Minerals
C. Gold Could Be Found by Trees and Plants
D. A New Method of Searching for Minerals-Using Trees and Plants
C
When Roy Austin went on his first wildlife trip back in 2018, his only goal for the leisurely vacation was to catch sight of some African wildlife in its natural habitat—but he ended up finding something much more meaningful. He was most captivated (迷住) by the people he met in rural Kenya—particularly at the Amboseli Primary and Secondary School in Amboseli National Park.
In addition to befriending many of the students and teachers, Austin was surprised to learn how difficult it was to get books and school supplies for the children. “In rural Kenya, the government does not build school buildings. You either build it yourself or raise money to have it built,” says Austin. “A teacher was asked if they had a library. She replied, ‘ No, but we would love to have a library.’ That stuck in my mind.”
When Austin eventually returned to his home in Bluffton, South Carolina, he launched Libraries for Kids International. Since starting the charity, Austin has managed to ship more than 1000 books to 11 schools across Kenya and Tanzania. He sends the books through the post office rather than FedEx to keep the shipping costs down.
As it continues to collect books and donations for additional shipments, Austin says that the charity is now helping to move a shipping container of 22, 000 books from Atlanta to Kenya. In the future, the philanthropist (慈善家) hopes to start sending donations to South America as well.
“Many people told me that it can’t be done. It’s too expensive to ship books, and they will disappear going through customs,” Austin says. “However, every worthwhile project will have problems and barriers. If you focus on the problems, you will never start. On the contrary, if you focus on the aim and solve the problems as they arise, most anything is possible.”
8. What problem does Austin find in rural Kenya
A. Education depends on charity.
B. Students lack education resources.
C. Books get lost going through customs.
D. Families can’t afford the kids’ schooling.
9. What does Austin do for the people in rural Kenya
A. He teaches at school. B. He funds a library for them.
C. He reduces the shipping costs. D. He ships books to schools.
10. What can we learn from Austin’s story
A. It is the first step that costs.
B. Success belongs to the persevering.
C. Every bit of effort makes a big difference.
D. Nothing is difficult to a determined mind.
11. Which of the following best describes Austin
A. A crazy adventurer. B. A devoted educator.
C. A charity enthusiast. D. A passionate volunteer.
D
As you read this, pause to reflect on your recent interactions. As a politician, husband, and father, I encounter various spoken language styles: analytical or chatty, formal or informal, pointed or gentle, cooperative or decisive. Talk is the currency of politics. It is our way of negotiating, debating, and persuading. Talk is also the currency of learning-how we develop our ideas, deepen our thinking and share our feelings.
That’s why I want speaking skills, sometimes called “oracy”, to play an important part in Labor’s plans for a reformed school curriculum (课程).
Employers value speaking skills equally with reading and writing. The ability to speak well and express yourself should be something every child should master. But the curriculum doesn’t allow us to provide this. This is short-sighted. An inability to express your thoughts fluently is a key barrier to getting on and doing well in life.
Oracy is in part about good public speaking and debating skills, but in reality, it’s about teaching young people to make strong arguments, choose wise words, understand their audience, form meaningful social connections, and use facial expressions and body language to convey their message. Above all else it’s about finding your voice. To work out who you are and what you believe. If reading opens up a world of imagination and possibility, then speaking and listening opens up a lifetime of empowerment-a chance for those who feel invisible in their own country to be heard. It is about the confidence to speak out, to call out injustice or harm.
And the other side of speaking is listening, which can also be taught. Listening, truly listening, develops tolerance and understanding. And as parents we can play our part. We’ve all been there, at mealtimes, silent as we all stare at our devices. Our job, all of ours, is to get off our screens and give young people, and adults, the gift of listening.
So, oracy―speaking and listening―needs to be placed firmly at the heart of school life.
12. How does talk help a politician
A. It deepens his wishful thinking.
B. It enhances his analytical skills.
C. It strengthens persuasive power.
D. It provides emotional support.
13 Why does the author suggest a reform in the British school curriculum
A. Employers underestimate the value of speaking.
B. Academic pressure makes students poor-sighted.
C. Spoken language is regarded as least important.
D. Oracy should deserve more attention at school.
14. How does the author illustrate his argument in paragraph 4
A By sharing different opinions.
B. By clarifying the definition.
C. By describing personal experiences.
D. By employing the concept.
15. What are parents advised to do
A. Set a good example for their children.
B. Balance screen time and mealtime.
C. Have oral face-to-face communication.
D. Disconnect from the virtual world.
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Some people cry during movies, while others only tear up for very sad or happy moments. Sometimes, we even cry randomly. ____16____ Each has its own job and flows from your tear ducts (泪腺) for a different reason.
____17____ But if you tear up frequently for no reason, it might be a sign of a serious condition. If you notice that you’re crying every day during normal activities, you may have depression. If you think you have depression, talk to your doctor right away to find the right treatment for you.
If someone begins to cry in front of you, your reaction may come from the discomfort you feel in this situation. Though you may not mean to, your response could cause the person who is crying to feel weak, embarrassed, or less understood. Instead of rushing to cheer a crier up or offer immediate help, sometimes it’s best to give a person space to cry. ____18____
If you’re around someone who is crying, respect their tears. Let them release (释放) their feelings and show them you care. Don’t rush to offer advice or to say anything at all. Give them space to process and release their tears. ____19____ Let them think and organize their thoughts. Accept the way they respond in the moment. Don’t push them to feel a different way.
It’s best not to hold in emotions all the time. ____20____ If you need to control a cry, try to hold back your tears just until you’re in a better place for them. This way you won’t suppress (压抑) your emotions altogether.
A. Don’t talk too much.
B. We cry different types of tears.
C. Then how can we deal with crying
D. Crying can be normal in certain situations.
E. Sometimes tears are needed to process emotion.
F. We should pay attention to your emotional problems.
G. However, sometimes it’s important to hold back tears.
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
For a period of a month some time ago, I became a vegetarian. Some people won’t eat meat because they think it is cruel to animals, or because of health ___21___. My reason is a little ___22___: it is love.
I simply wanted to honor my grandmother by not eating meat. My grandmother spent a large part of her life as a vegetarian, and some of my happiest childhood ___23___ in Vietnam were of sharing a meal with her.
In fact, as a child, I learned how to ___24___ food not from dishes my mother often cooked, but from the simple meals my grandmother ___25___. Often, dinner with Grandma would come with interesting stories she had known from her childhood.
Grandma ___26___ more than a decade ago. Now I am an adult living in San Francisco, and Grandma’s vegetarian suppers and stories have become a ___27___ past. But one morning it occurred to me that I could no longer hear the sound of my grandmother’s voice, because she had left me forever. So I ___28___ to become a vegetarian for a month. It is something Grandma would do as a way to ___29___ those who had died before her. And I could do no less.
In a city famous for its dining experience, this was ___30___. I turned down several dinner parties for fear of offending(冒犯) the hosts. I ___31___ walking by restaurants where the ___32___ of good cooking wafted(漂浮) in the air. My best friend wondered ___33___ I was going through a mid-life crisis.
In truth, I wanted to change my ___34___ many times. What got me through that month-long diet was this particular memory of my grandmother. Now, I followed her ___35___. I invited friends who wanted to taste vegetarian food. And as we ate, I told them stories I had known as a child.
21. A. wonders B. studies C. dreams D. concerns
22. A. different B. useful C. cool D. crazy
23. A. lessons B. opinions C. chances D. memories
24. A. appreciate B. experience C. improve D. support
25. A. sold B. hunted C. demanded D. prepared
26. A. pulled away B. took away C. passed away D. put away
27 A. similar B. temporary C. various D. distant
28. A. supposed B. believed C. decided D. refused
29. A. honor B. protect C. influence D. attract
30. A. difficult B. surprising C. interesting D. natural
31. A. forgot B. regretted C. avoided D. enjoyed
32. A. taste B. skill C. smell D. sense
33. A. before B. if C. until D. unless
34 A. mind B. brain C. view D. duty
35. A. theory B. result C. fact D. way
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 (1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
In the summer of 1405，Zheng He set sail from Taicang on his first voyage. His ships____36____ (load) with china, silk, tea and other treasures as gifts for foreign rulers. Zheng He’s seven voyages had a far-reaching impact ____37____China and its neighbours. Zheng He’s efforts helped develop and strengthen____38____ (harmony) relations with these countries and regions. Zheng He’s accomplishments are now ____39____ (wide) acknowledged, and he is remembered as one of China’s most influential explorers.
Columbus was born in a port city of Italy in 1451. As a teenager, he loved ____40____ (sail), and he showed great interest in geography, ____41____ inspired him to begin his career as a seaman. Columbus insisted on searching for a direct sea route to the East Indies by sailing across the Atlantic Ocean. On 3 August 1492, he departed from Spain with three ships carrying about 90 ____42____ (crewman). Regardless of all the challenges, Columbus managed ____43____ (keep) everyone out of danger with his knowledge and ____44____ (brave) across the ocean. Finally, on 12 October, the crew spotted land in the distance. His voyages opened ____45____ new chapter of the Age of Exploration, a period which witnessed many important geographical findings.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你的留学生朋友汤姆(Tom)喜欢中国历史，请你给他写一封邮件，推荐并介绍《上下五千年》这本通俗历史书。内容如下：
1. 写信的目的；
2. 简单介绍一下这本书及推荐的理由；
3. 表达希望。
注意：词数80左右
参考词汇：《上下五千年》(Five Thousand Years)
Dear Tom,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was a dream born in fire. Andrea Peterson was 5 when she was trapped on the ledge (窗台) of a burning building.
“Throw the kid down!” said one of the firemen below, whose eyes are firm and courageous, along with professional rescue techniques. Seeing this, little Andrea jumped into lifesaving arms and a life-long ambition: She wanted to fight fires as her rescuers did.
She told that to the men who had saved her, and they laughed naturally the way grown-ups do when a kid says he wants to be an astronaut or a sports star. But this was back in a time when little girls weren’t even allowed to fantasize (幻想) about such grand goals.
“You’ll be a good mommy,” the firemen told her. “You’ll be a good teacher, maybe you’ll be a nurse, but you can never be a fireman.”
Indeed, life sidelined her ambitious dream. She was studying for a degree in aviation technology (航空科技) and that’s where she met her husband, Dennis. Unfortunately, Dennis was diagnosed with cancer. Peterson spent 31 years caring for the man she loved, and in 2007, when Dennis was about to leave, he was at peace but worried for her. “But what are you going to do ” “I’ll be fine,” she told him.
At 61, she attended a course for emergencies. She went on an ambulance ride-along from time to time. It turned out to be a life-and-death situation, which reminded her of the childhood experience back in the fire. But every time she saw people who were in need were successfully rescued, Peterson felt that long-ago childhood calling. She earned her emergency medical technician license and responded to fire calls with the ambulance. She found that her years of tending to Dennis had prepared her for dealing with the variety of hurts and ills. The inside calling echoed increasingly stronger.
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。
After a year, she signed up for a training unit for firefighters.
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Finally came the written and physical fitness test day.
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