克东县2023-2024学年高二下学期4月月考
英语
全卷满分150分, 考试时间120分钟。
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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。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. When does the woman usually practise yoga
A. At 6:30. B. At 6:00. C. At 5:30.
2. How does the man feel about his interview at first
A. Confident. B. Excited. C. Nervous.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On a farm. B. In a restaurant. C. In a supermarket.
4. What is the woman going to do next
A. Type the document. B. Go to the restaurant. C. Have a meeting.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. An airline. B. A beach. C. A vacation.
第二节(共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话成独白, 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, 听每段对话成独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间, 每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What is the man’s degree in
A. Art. B. Maths. C. English.
7. What will the man do tomorrow
A. Start a new job. B. See the dentist. C. Buy the woman lunch.
听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题。
8. What may the man do at Christmas
A. Have dinner with the woman’s family.
B. Stay at home with his family.
C. Go shopping with his son.
9. Where will the woman probably shop
A. At the mall. B. At online shops. C. At the bookstore.
10. What present will the man give the woman
A. Books. B. Chinese tea. C. A tea box.
听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman think is wrong with herself
A. She has eaten something bad. B. She doesn’t sleep well. C. She has a fever.
12. What did the woman miss yesterday
A. A party. B. Her work. C. A TV show.
13. What will the man most likely bring the woman
A. Some apples, B. Some soup. C. Some pizza.
听第9段材料, 回答第14至16题。
14. What does the watch look like
A. It has a leather white band. B. The face of it is black. C. The face of it is square.
15. What do we know about Tom’s grandfather
A. He went to England with a little money.
B. He got the watch from his father.
C. He is still alive.
16. Why is the watch special to Tom
A. It reminds him of his grandfather. B. It tells the right time. C. It is worth a lot of money.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。
17. What probably happened in Fountain Hills during winter
A. All animals died off. B. It didn’t rain much. C. Many chemicals were used.
18. What can we know about Fountain Hills from the talk
A. The farmland produced no food.
B. Black birds were missing.
C. People there got sick easily.
19. Why did many bees disappear
A. Animals ate them B. The government killed them. C. They flew away.
20. What do the scientists offer to do
A. Bring bees from the town.
B. Teach farmers how to grow food.
C. Tell people the importance of bees.
第二部分阅读(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节(共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出量佳选项。
A
Here are some books that are carefully picked for your kids.
Corduroy
It’s about a little bear, Corduroy, in a toy shop. He has lost one of his buttons. This makes him very sad because he wants to be taken home by a kid. So he decides to find a new button. Corduroy contains some hard words. So you’d better use a dictionary while reading it.
Price: $18; a 10% discount on Sunday
Curious George
Curious George, a monkey, is a little too interested in everything, which causes humans to bring him from the forest to a big city. However, there he calls the fire department, is sent to prison, escapes from prison and is carried into the sky by balloons. Though the book uses a lot of short and simple sentences, some of its words are not simple.
Price: $20; a 20% discount on Sunday
The Story of Ferdinand
Ferdinand, a bull, loves to smell the flowers in the grasslands. One day people come to pick a male cow for bullfights. Ferdinand doesn’t want to be chosen, but a bee stings (蜇) him. It causes him to jump around crazily, so he’s picked. In Ferdinand’s first fight, he lies down to smell the flowers instead of fighting. So he is sent back to the grassland. The book has many similar stories that bring laughter. And it has everything that makes a children’s book great for English learners—simple and hard words.
Price: $16; a 10% discount on Sunday
Green Eggs and Ham
In this book, a cat named Sam really likes green eggs and meat. So he offers them to a friend. Read the book to see if his friend likes the meal or not. This book is a poem. Despite the simple vocabulary, the words are used in a way that feels smart.
Price: $15; a 5% discount on Sunday
1. Which book is about a small toy bear
A. Curious George. B. Corduroy.
C. Green Eggs and Ham. D. The Story of Ferdinand.
2. Why is Ferdinand sent back to the grassland
A He lies to the audience. B. He jumps around crazily.
C. He refuses to fight. D. A bee stings him.
3. What is the purpose of the text
A. To help. B. To advertise. C. To comment. D. To educate.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四本为孩子们精心挑选的书。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Corduroy中“It’s about a little bear, Corduroy, in a toy shop. (这本书是关于玩具店里一只小熊Corduroy的故事。)”可知，Corduroy这本书是关于玩具熊的。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Story of Ferdinand中“In Ferdinand’s first fight, he lies down to smell the flowers instead of fighting. So he is sent back to the grassland. (在费迪南的第一场比赛中，他躺下来闻花香，而不是战斗。所以他被送回草原。)”可知，Ferdinand之所以被送回到草地，是因为他拒绝参加战斗（头牛）。故选C项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Here are some books that are carefully picked for your kids. (这里有一些书是为你的孩子精心挑选的。)”以及每本书下的价格和折扣的提示可知，这篇文章的写作目的是为了吸引读者来购买这些图书，也就是做广告。故选B项。
B
“Every life is a boat, the dream is the boat sail.” Every child has a dream of what they want to be. When Renee Butts was little, her dream was to become a volunteer firefighter because her father was one. Sadly, when she was 14, her beloved father died and she was never able to do volunteer work with him. However, Renee’s story didn’t end there. She was determined and never gave up, which makes for a good firefighter.
Now Renee is a member of the Carme l Fire Department, where she is required to be an Emergency Medical Technician. She should also be ready to deal with any emergency, like fighting a fire, dealing with a car accident or helping someone who’s sick. Sometimes she is in the driver’s seat or using the water pump. Renee works nine to eleven days a month on 24-hour shifts. She also has a family to care for, as her husband is also a busy firefighter. Dealing with housework and working so much can show her great determination.
When I asked Renee what the best part of her job was, she replied, “Helping people and saving lives.” I think that shows signs of being a true hero. She’s always willing to do anything for anyone in need. Renee says that her job is frightening at times, but extremely exciting. “The worst part of my job is that I see death. Actually, sometimes people die in the accident, for which I am very sorry.” With 140 people in her station, Renee is one of the only three women, but that doesn’t bother her. She says everyone can get a fair shot and do the same jobs.
I was inspired by this because I knew I would be very scared to do her job and didn’t know if I could handle seeing people die. We would never live without people like her who have the courage to risk their lives. Renee’s determination rubs off on me and makes me believe that I can do anything.
4. What happened to Renee when she was fourteen
A. She dropped out of school. B. She got lost in a boat sailing.
C. Her dream to be a firefighter came true. D. Her father passed away.
5. Why does the author believe Renee Butts is a true hero
A. She is one of the only three women in her station.
B. She always tries her best to help anyone in need.
C. She feels sorry for the people dying in the accident.
D. She has been a firefighter for a long time.
6. How does Renee think of her job
A. Frightening but exciting. B. Simple and pleasant.
C. Challenging but promising. D. Relaxing and comfortable.
7. What is the main idea of the last paragraph
A. The author feels very scared to do Renee’s job.
B. Renee’s story is an inspiration to the author.
C. Renee encourages the author to risk the life.
D. The author could handle seeing people die.
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了卡梅尔消防局的一名紧急医疗技术员蕾妮的故事，她的决心、无私和乐观的态度感染着作者，帮助作者相信自己。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。文章第二段“Sadly, when she was 14, her beloved father died and she was never able to do volunteer work with him.”(悲伤的是，当她14岁的时候,她挚爱的父亲去世了，她不能和他一起做志愿者工作了。)可知，蕾妮的爸爸去世了。故选D项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。文章第三段“When I asked Renee what the best part of her job was, she replied,’ Helping people and saving lives.’ I think that shows signs of being a true hero. She’s always willing to do anything for anyone in need.”(当我问蕾妮她工作中最棒的部分是什么时,她回答说:‘帮助别人,拯救生命。’我认为这是成为真正英雄的标志。她总是愿意为任何有需要的人做任何事。)可知，作者认为蕾妮是一个真正的英雄是因为她愿意为任何有需要的人付出一切。故选B项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。文章第三段“Renee says that her job is frightening at times, but extremely exciting.”(蕾妮说，她的工作有时令人害怕，但又非常令人兴奋。)可知，蕾妮认为她的工作既令人害怕，又令人兴奋。故选A项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。文章最后一段“I was inspired by this because I knew I would be very scared to do her job and didn’t know if I could handle seeing people die. We would never live without people like her who have the courage to risk their lives. Renee’s determination rubs off on me and makes me believe that I can do anything.”(我受到了启发，因为我知道我会非常害怕做她的工作，不知道我是否能忍受看到人们死去。没有像她这样有勇气冒着生命危险的人，我们将永远活不下去。蕾妮的决心打动了我，让我相信我可以做任何事情。)可知，本段主要讲述的是 蕾妮的故事对作者的启发和鼓舞。故选B项。
C
A TV series in England, Away from It All, has surprised everyone by becoming a huge success with young people.
Its success is surprising because its main character is a shepherd(牧羊人), and the series is about the relaxing lifestyles of people who live in the country. There is none of the action that we usually see on TV. There are also no stressful moments, busy offices, or crowded cities. Away from It All is set in the peaceful English countryside and tells simple stories of people’s kindness.
The director of the series says its success is a sign of teenagers suffering from stress. He says that watching Away from It All helps teenagers forget about the pressures of exams and homework and the troubles that fill the world. He also claims that it’s a good sign that today’s youth are switching to happier TV series, as it shows they would like a happier and healthier life.
Although the series’ success might have a good side, many teachers and parents are worried. They say that some of their students and children are becoming couch potatoes(电视迷)and are using Away from It All as an excuse for not completing homework. Some students have even refused to study for exams because they say that they can only achieve happiness by avoiding stressful situations completely.
One mother, Lucy Linney, said of her son Patrick, “Before he started watching Away from It All, he loved challenges and volunteered every afternoon. But now he has become a couch potato. His grades have dropped and he no longer volunteers. He says it doesn’t matter as he just wants to ‘get away from it all’. ”
And what do the experts say Paula Ray, a doctor, says that TV can influence young people’s lifestyles. But she says that if a young person reacts as strongly as Patrick, it’s likely that there are other reasons for his change in the behaviour.
8. What is the TV series Away from It All about
A. Stressful moments.
B. Simple stories of people in the cities.
C. The relaxing lifestyles of country people
D. Busy offices and peaceful English countryside.
9. Why is Away from It All a success according to the director
A. It indicates teenagers are suffering from stress.
B It drives the public to focus on the health of teenagers.
C. It shows the youth would like a happier and healthier life.
D. It helps teenagers forget about the pressures of study and troubles around.
10. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The benefit of watching the TV series.
B. The bad influence of the TV series on teenagers.
C. An excuse for not completing housework.
D. Happiness by avoiding stressful situations completely.
11. What is Lucy Linney’s attitude towards her son’s behaviour due to Away from it AI
A. Satisfied. B. Curious. C. Tolerant. D. Concerned.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了英国电视剧Away from It All获得巨大成功，及其对青少年的影响。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Its success is surprising because its main character is a shepherd, and the series is about the relaxing lifestyles of people who live in the country. (它的成功令人惊讶，因为它的主角是一个牧羊人，而该系列讲述的是生活在乡村的人们放松的生活方式。)”可知，电视剧Away from It All是关于生活在乡村的人们的放松的生活方式的。故选C项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“The director of the series says its success is a sign of teenagers suffering from stress. He says that watching Away from It All helps teenagers forget about the pressures of exams and homework, and the troubles that fill the world. (该系列的导演表示，它的成功是青少年遭受压力的标志。他说，观看Away from It All有助于青少年忘记考试和家庭作业的压力，以及充斥世界的麻烦。”可知，根据导演的说法，因为Away from It All可以帮助青少年忘记学习和周边麻烦的压力，所以它是成功的。故选D项。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段中“Although the series’ success might have a good side, many teachers and parents are worried. They say that some of their students and children are becoming couch potatoes(电视迷)and are using Away from It All as an excuse for not completing homework. Some students have even refused to study for exams because they say that they can only achieve happiness by avoiding stressful situations completely. (他们说，他们的一些学生和孩子正在成为电视迷，并将Away from It All作为不完成家庭作业的借口，一些学生甚至拒绝为考试而学习，因为他们说，只有完全避免压力，才能获得快乐。)”可知，本段主要介绍了电视剧Away from It All对青少年的不良影响。故选B项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Before he started watching Away from It All, he loved challenges and volunteered every afternoon. But now he has become a couch potato. His grades have dropped and he no longer volunteers. He says it doesn’t matter as he just wants to ‘get away from it all’. (在他开始看Away from It All之前，他喜欢挑战，每天下午都做志愿者。但现在他成了电视迷。他的成绩下降了，他不再做志愿者了。他说这无关紧要，因为他只想‘远离这一切’。)”可知，Lucy Linney对于她儿子的表现是“担心的”。故选D项。
D
Although computer technology is often necessary today, using a pen or pencil activates more areas of your brain than a keyboard does You can potentially remember more by handwriting. according to a new study.
The potential benefits of handwriting for memory have been debated for some time. The new study set out to answer one question: How does handwriting compare to using a keyboard when it comes to remembering new information
In total 24 participants took part. Researchers asked each of them to write with a pen and then each was also asked to type on a keyboard, While performing these tasks, each volunteer wore a cap that held electrodes (电极) next to their head. It looked somewhat like a hair net fitted with 256 sensors, Those sensors recorded the participants’ brainwaves. The electrodes noted which parts of the brain turned on during each task. And they showed that writing turned on memory areas in the brain while typing didn’t.
Audrey van der Meer, the new study’s leader, says this suggests that when we write by hand, we remember better. “This is because writing involves complex movements that activate more areas of the brain. The increased brain activity gives the brain more ‘hooks’ to hang your memories on. ” she explains. Van der Meer also points out that writing by hand is related to visual notetaking. “Rather than typing blindly. the visual notetaker has to think about what is important to write down, Then. key words can be interlinked by boxes, arrows and small drawings,” she adds.
This study does not recommend banning digital devices. In fact, its authors point puters and other devices with keyboards have become indispensable in modern society. Keyboarding can especially benefit those with certain special needs (such as if they have trouble using their hands) and typing beats writing when it comes to speed. they add.
12. Why did researchers ask participants to wear caps in the study
A. To prevent them from being hart.
B. To record their brainwaves.
C To find out their hair’s difference.
D. To test the new products.
13. What can be known about handwriting
A. It detects your memories for further recalling.
B. It reminds you to have regular reviews.
C. It helps us remember more details.
D. It eases your tension of memorizing things.
14. What does the underlined word “indispensable” in Paragraph 5 mean
A. Necessary. B. Amazing. C. Precious. D. Relaxing.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. How Can We Grasp New Knowledge
B. Handwriting Helps Us Keep Healthy
C. Handwriting Is Better for Memory Than Typing
D. Should All the People in the Office Give Up Handwriting
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章主要说明了一项新研究表明，手写更有利于记忆，介绍了研究开展的经过，研究的负责人还解释了为什么手写比打字复杂以及研究的作者对使用键盘的看法。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“While performing these tasks, each volunteer wore a cap that held electrodes next to their head. It looked somewhat like a hair net fitted with 256 sensors. Those sensors recorded the participants’ brainwaves.”（在执行这些任务时，每个志愿者都戴着一顶帽子, 帽子上把电极放在他们的头上，它看起来有点像一个装有256个传感器的发网。这些传感器记录了参与者的脑电波。）可知，参与者被要求在研究中戴帽子是为了记录他们的脑电波。故选B项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题, 根据例数第二段中“Audrey van der Meer, the new study’s leader, says this suggests that when we write by hand. we remember better. ‘This is because writing involves complex movements that activate more areas of the brain. The increased brain activity gives the brain more ‘hooks’ to hang your memories on.’ she explains.”（这项新研究的负责人奥德丽·范德米尔说，这表明当我们用手写字时，我们的记忆力更好。‘这是因为书写涉及复杂的运动，可以激活大脑的更多区域，大脑活动的增加会让大脑有更多的‘钩子’来勾住你的记忆。’她解释说。）可知，手写能帮助你记住更多的细节。故选C项。
【14题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第五段中“This study does not recommend banning digital devices.”（这项研究并不建议禁止使用电子设备。）以及“Keyboarding can especially benefit those with certain special needs (such as if they have trouble using their hands) and typing beats writing when it comes to speed.”（键盘尤其对那些有特殊需要的人(比如那些用手有困难的人)有好处，而且在速度方面，打字比写字要快。）由此可知，此处为计算机和有键盘的其他设备在现代社会变得必不可少。indispensable意为“必不可少的”，与necessary“必需的”意思接近。故选A项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据全文的主要内容，尤其第一段的“Although computer technology is often necessary today, using a pen or pencil activates more areas of your brain than a keyboard does. You can potentially remember more by handwriting. according to a new study.”（虽然计算机技术在今天是必不可少的, 但使用钢笔或铅笔比使用键盘更能激活大脑的某些区域, 根据一项新的研究, 你可能通过书写来记住更多的东西。）可知，文章主要说明了一项新研究表明，手写更有利于记忆，介绍了研究开展的经过，研究的负责人还解释了为什么手写比打字复杂以及研究的作者对使用键盘的看法。可知，“Handwriting Is Better for Memory Than Typing”（书写比打字更利于记忆）最符合文章标题。故选C项。
第二节(共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 选项中有两项为多余选项。
The world is designed for right-handed people. but why does a tenth of the population prefer the left ___16___
The answer to it remains a bit of a mystery. ___17___ So it’s assumed that left-handedness has a genetic (基因的) component to it, In other words, left-handers are born that way. In fact, identical twins. who share the same genes, can sometimes prefer to use different hands. There are also plenty of theories on what else might determine which hand you write with, but many experts believe that it’s kind of random (随机的).
___18___ The unfavourable associations of the use of the left hand among cultures are varied, In some areas, the left hand became known as the “unclean” hand. In many religions, the right hand of God is the favoured hand. For example, Jesus sits at God’s right side. God’s left hand, however, is the hand of judgment. Various activities and experiences become rude or even signs of bad luck when the left hand becomes involved. In some parts of Scotland, it in considered bad luck to meet a left-handed person at the start of a journey. In Ghana, pointing, gesturing, giving or receiving items with the left hand is considered rude. A person giving directions will put their left hand behind them and even physically try to point with their right hand if necessary. ___19___
Fortunately, nowadays most societies and cultures no longer reject left-handedness like before. people come to realize that left-handedness is natural, Some researchers find out that lefties are more creative and can deal with abstract thinking better. The left-handedness is more easily adaptable to the right-handed world as well. ___20___ Instead, it is a wonderful gift or maybe it is something you should take pride in.
A. Being left handed is no longer n sad story now.
B. Left-handedness used to be regarded as a disability.
C. Scientists have noticed that left-handedness tends to run in families.
D. In some Asian countries, eating with the left hand is considered impolite.
E. Why do they use their left hand instead of their right hand for routine activities
F. Historically, the left side and left-handedness have been considered a negative thing.
G. Why do some parents force their left-handed children to be right-handed when writing
【答案】16. E 17. C 18. F 19. D 20. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章说明了基因可能是造成人左撇子的原因，在历史上不同文化中, 左撇子被认为是一种消极的东西，现在大多数社会和文化不再像以前那样排斥左撇子。研究发现左撇子的人更有创造力，所以左撇子的人应该以自己是左撇子面自豪。
【16题详解】
根据上文“The world is designed for right-handed people. but why does a tenth of the population prefer the left (这个世界是为右撇子设计的。但为什么十分之一的人更喜欢左手呢？)”和下文“The answer to it remains a bit of a mystery.(这个问题的答案仍然是个谜。)”可知，空处是一个问题，并且承接上文询问为什么有些人习惯用左手。E项：Why do they use their left hand instead of their right hand for routine activities (为什么他们在日常活动中使用左手而不是右手？)符合语境。故选E。
【17题详解】
根据下文“So it’s assumed that left-handedness has a genetic (基因的) component to it, In other words, left-handers are born that way.(所以人们认为左撇子有遗传因素，换句话说，左撇子天生如此。)”可知，本段解释左撇子形成的原因是遗传。C项：Scientists have noticed that left-handedness tends to run in families.(科学家们注意到左撇子倾向于在家族中遗传。)符合语境。故选C。
【18题详解】
空处为段落主旨句。根据下文“The unfavourable associations of the use of the left hand among cultures are varied, In some areas, the left hand became known as the “unclean” hand. In many religions, the right hand of God is the favoured hand. For example, Jesus sits at God’s right side.(不同文化对使用左手的不良联想各不相同，在某些地区，左手被称为“不洁”的手。在许多宗教中，神的右手是施恩的手。)”和“In some parts of Scotland, it in considered bad luck to meet a left-handed person at the start of a journey.(在苏格兰的一些地区，在旅行开始时遇到左撇子被认为是不吉利的。)”可知，本段主要讲述了历史上人们对左撇子的看法是负面的。F项：Historically, the left side and left-handedness have been considered a negative thing.(历史上，左撇子和惯用左手被认为是负面的东西。)符合语境。故选F。
【19题详解】
根据上文“Various activities and experiences become rude or even signs of bad luck when the left hand becomes involved. In some parts of Scotland, it in considered bad luck to meet a left-handed person at the start of a journey. In Ghana, pointing, gesturing, giving or receiving items with the left hand is considered rude. A person giving directions will put their left hand behind them and even physically try to point with their right hand if necessary.( 当左手参与进来时，各种活动和经历变得粗鲁甚至是坏运气的迹象。在苏格兰的一些地区，在旅行开始时遇到左撇子被认为是不吉利的。在加纳，指向，手势，用左手拿东西被认为是不礼貌的。指路的人会把左手放在身后，必要时甚至会用右手指方向。)”可知，本段列举了世界上的一些地区对左手的偏见。D项：In some Asian countries, eating with the left hand is considered impolite.(在一些亚洲国家，用左手吃饭被认为是不礼貌的。)符合语境。故选D。
【20题详解】
根据下文“Instead, it is a wonderful gift or maybe it is something you should take pride in.(相反，它是一个很棒的礼物，或者它是你应该引以为傲的东西。)”可知，空处和下文形成转折关系，说明左撇子不再是不被接受的了。A项：Being left handed is no longer a sad story now. (左撇子现在不再是一个悲伤的故事。)符合语境。故选A。
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住选项。
Draper was the owner of a secondhand bookstore. One day, when he was sorting through a pile of old books, an envelope ___21___ from one. Inside was an undated letter and a faded photo of a woman holding a little girl on her lap. The letter said if Bethany was ___22___ it, it meant the author had died.
Tears were welling up in Draper’s eyes. These were a ___23___ woman’s last words to her child. He had to ___24___ Bethany. “Whoever it is will keep this.” he thought. “You wouldn’t throw away a letter like that.”
He supposed if the book ended up in his shop then Bethany was likely from around Bishop Auckland. And he thought he would ___25___ the little girl’s face. Even if she’d since left the area, there might be someone in the town who would recognize the picture.
He started with the local newspaper. The Northern Echo ran the story of the ___26___ letter.
Meanwhile, Bethany Gash, now 21 and a(n) ___27___ herself, was on Facebook about 10 miles away when a close friend messaged her to check out the ___28___. As she read her mother’s ___29___ which she thought had been lost forever, she said she thought she must be ____30____.
Bethany was only 4 when her mother ____31____. Five years later, her family moved to a new home and the letter, put away in the pages of a book for safe keeping, was unintentionally ____32____.
She remembered unpacking and looking for the letter, and then ____33____ searching through everything in the hope that it was there. “That’s when I realized it was gone and I’d never see it again,” she said.
Draper ____34____ the letter in person. He also brought her a children’s book for her son. Bethany was greatly moved to have the letter back, and also touched by the stranger’s ____35____.
21.
A. came B. escaped C. fell D. heard
22.
A. destroying B. reading C. writing D. forgetting
23.
A. cool B. determined C. dying D. smart
24.
A. introduce B. find C. comfort D. phone
25.
A. appreciate B. prefer C. recognize D. imagine
26.
A. unhappy B. wet C. broken D. lost
27.
A. editor B. mother C. assistant D. daughter
28.
A. magazine B. ticket C. article D. homework
29.
A. terms B. tenses C. languages D. words
30.
A. dreaming B. sleeping C. playing D. joking
31.
A. died out B. got back C. calmed down D. passed away
32.
A. donated B. burned C. robbed D. dirtied
33.
A. suddenly B. madly C. regularly D. secretly
34.
A. composed B. kept C. published D. delivered
35.
A. honesty B. expectation C. intelligence D. kindness
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. C 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. D 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位即将去世的母亲给四岁的女儿写了一封信，结果放在书中的信不慎丢失，书店老板德雷珀发现后想方设法又送到贝瑟尼手中，令她非常感动。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一天，当他正在整理一堆旧书时，一个信封从其中的一本上掉了下来。A. came过来；B. escaped逃脱；C. fell掉落；D. heard听到。下文“Inside was an undated letter and a faded photo of a woman holding a little girl on her lap.”提到信封里面的东西，由此可推知，此处应表示一个信封从其中的一本上掉了下来。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：信上说如果贝瑟尼在读这封信，就说明作者已经去世了。A. destroying破坏；B. reading读；C. writing写；D. forgetting忘记。根据句意以及下文“it meant the author had died.”可知，此处应指的是读信。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这是一个临终的女人对她的孩子说的最后一句话。A. cool冷酷的；B. determined坚决的；C. dying临终的；D. smart聪明的。根据上文“it meant the author had died”可知，此处应表示这是一位临终的女人留下的。故选C项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他必须找到贝瑟尼。A. introduce介绍；B. find找到；C. comfort安慰；D. phone打电话。下文““Whoever it is will keep this.” he thought. “You wouldn’t throw away a letter like that.””提到德雷珀的想尽办法找到贝瑟尼，由此可知，此处应表示他是要找到贝瑟尼。故选B项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他想他会认出那个小女孩的脸。A. appreciate感谢；B. prefer更喜欢；C. recognize识别；D. imagine想象。根据下文“there might be someone in the town who would recognize the picture.”可知，此处应表示他想他会认出那个小女孩的脸。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：The Northern Echo报道了丢失信件的故事。A. unhappy不高兴的；B. wet潮湿的；C. broken破损的；D. lost丢失的。上文“He started with the local newspaper.”提到他从当地报纸开始。由此可知，此处应表示The Northern Echo报道了丢失信件的故事。故选D项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：与此同时，现年21岁的贝瑟尼·加什(Bethany Gash)自己也是一名母亲，她在10英里外的Facebook上，一位密友给她发信息，让她查看这篇文章。A. editor编辑；B. mother母亲；C. assistant助手；D. daughter女儿。根据上下文语境以及该句中的“Meanwhile, Bethany Gash, now 21 and a(n) ___7___ herself,”可推知，此处应表示与此同时，现年21岁的贝瑟尼·加什(Bethany Gash)自己也是一名母亲。故选B项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：与此同时，现年21岁的贝瑟尼·加什(Bethany Gash)自己也是一名母亲，她在10英里外的Facebook上，一位密友给她发信息，让她查看这篇文章。A. magazine杂志；B. ticket票；C. article文章；D. homework家庭作业。根据“He started with the local newspaper. The Northern Echo ran the story of the ___6___ letter.”提到报纸上报道这份信的事情，所以推知此处表示朋友让贝瑟尼看报纸上的文章。故选C项。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当她读到母亲写给她的话时，她认为这些话已经永远丢失了，她说她想她一定是在做梦。A. terms条款；B. tenses时态；C. languages语言；D. words话语。根据上文“As she read her mother’s…”以及下文“which she thought had been lost forever”可知，此处应表示当她读到母亲写给她的话时，她认为这些话已经永远丢失了。故选D项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当她读到母亲写给她的话时，她认为这些话已经永远丢失了，她说她想她一定是在做梦。A. dreaming做梦；B. sleeping睡觉；C. playing玩耍；D. joking开玩笑。上文“which she thought had been lost forever”提到的她认为这些话已经永远丢失了，由此可推知，此处应表示她说她想她一定是在做梦。故选A项。
【31题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：贝瑟尼的母亲去世时她才4岁。A. died out灭绝；B. got back返回；C. calmed down镇静；D. passed away去世。根据上文“it meant the author had died.”可知，此处应表示贝瑟尼的母亲去世时她才4岁。故选D项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：五年后，她的家人搬到了新家，这封信被放在一本书的书页里妥善保管，无意中被捐赠了出去。A. donated捐赠；B. burned燃烧；C. robbed抢劫；D. dirtied弄脏。上文介绍了这本书现在在德雷珀手里，由此可知，此处应表示这本书被无意中捐赠。故选A项。
【33题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：她记得打开行李找那封信，然后疯狂地翻遍了每一件东西，希望信还在那里。A. suddenly突然；B. madly疯狂地；C. regularly有规律地；D. secretly秘密地。根据语境以及下文“in the hope that it was there.”可知，这封信对贝瑟尼很重要，由此可知，她会疯狂地寻找这封信。故选B项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：德雷珀亲自送了信。A. composed组成；B. kept保存；C. published出版；D. delivered递送。下文“He also brought her a children’s book for her son.”提到他还给她的儿子带来一本书，由此可知，此处应表示德雷珀亲自送了信。故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：贝瑟尼收到信后非常感动，也被陌生人的善良感动了。A. honesty诚实；B. expectation期待；C. intelligence智力；D. kindness善良。根据句意以及上文“Bethany was greatly moved to have the letter back”可知，此处应表示贝瑟尼收到信后非常感动，也被陌生人的善良感动了。故选D项。
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。
Schools and companies are encouraged to take actions ___36___ (control) online addictions, Primary and secondary school students should not bring digital devices, including cell phones, to classrooms and students ___37___ have applied to bring such devices to school should turn them in for custody (保管) , said ___38___new notice on Friday. The notice, published ___39___ the Ministry of Education and five other departments, aims to control online gaming addictions.
School teachers should educate students to prevent them from ___40___ (enter) Internet cafes and limit developing online addictions through scientific and proper ways. Online gaming companies should ___41___ (strength) limits for online games, which should not contain unsafe behaviours for students to follow. They should only___42___ (strict) offer one hour of service on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public ___43___ (holiday) to primary and secondary students.
Online addiction prevention for primary and secondary school students ___44___ (include) in the evaluation standards for local governments ___45___schools since the notice came out.
【答案】36. to control
37. who##that
38. a 39. by
40. entering
41. strengthen
42. strictly
43. holidays
44. has been included
45. and
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了一项旨在控制网络游戏成瘾的通知内容和实施情况。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：鼓励学校和公司采取行动控制网络成瘾。短语take action to do sth. “采取行动做某事”这里用动词不定式作目的状语。故填to control。
【37题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：周五的一份新通知称，中小学生不应将包括手机在内的数字设备带到教室，申请将此类设备带到学校的学生应将其交给监管机构。分析句子结构可知，这里用定语从句修饰先行词students，指人在从句中作主语，关系代词可是使用 who/that ，故填who/that。
【38题详解】
考查冠词。句意：句意：周五的一份新通知称中小学生不应将包括手机在内的数字设备带到教室，申请将此类设备带到学校的学生应将其交给监管机构。notice可数名词单数表泛指，首次提及某一个通知，应该用不定冠词。故填a。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意：该通知由教育部和其他五个部门发布，旨在控制网络游戏成瘾。此处published与介词by连用，表示“由......公布”。故填by。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：学校教师应该教育学生，防止他们进入网吧，并通过科学和正确方式限制网瘾的发展。from为介词，enter(进入)是动词，表示主动关系，用动名词作宾语。故填entering。
【41题详解】
考查动词。句意：网络游戏公司应该加强对网络游戏的限制，这些游戏不能包含让学生去模仿的不安全的行为。分析句子结构可知，情态动词后应该用strength的动词形式作谓语。故填strengthen。
【42题详解】
考查副词。句意：学校应严格在星期五、六、日及公众假期为中小学生提供一小时的服务，分析句子可知，空处修饰动词offer用副词作状语，strict对应的副词为strictly。故填strictly。
【43题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：他们只应在星期五、星期六、星期日及公众假期严格为中小学生提供一小时服务。根据前面的Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays的提示可知，此处应该用holiday的复数形式。故填holidays。
【44题详解】
考查时态、语态。句意：自通知发布以来，中小学生网络成瘾预防已被纳入地方政府和学校的评价标准。根据后面的“since the notice came out”提示可知，这里应该用现在完成时。主语Online addiction prevention为第三人称单数，故填has been included。
【45题详解】
考查连词。句意：自通知发布以来，中小学生网络成瘾预防已被纳入地方政府和学校的评价标准。结合句意可知，这里用并列连词连接governments和schools，故填and。
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，你的加拿大朋友Mike下周要来你的家乡游玩，请你回信为他制定一个为期两天的旅游攻略。内容包括：
1.表示欢迎；
2.日程安排；
3.注意事项。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mike,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mike,
Learning that you’ll come to my hometown Lianyungang, I’d like to extend sincere welcome and share a two-day trip with you.
There is a lot to see and do here. On the first day we would like to climb Huaguo Mountain, where we will have the feeling of being in the magic story “Journey to the West”. On the second day, we are going to Lian Dao beach to relax ourselves and appreciate the beauty of the clear blue sea.
Remember to bring proper equipment such as sports shoes. I bet you’ll enjoy the trip.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给加拿大朋友Mike制定一个为期两天的家乡旅游攻略。
【详解】1.词汇积累
真诚的：sincere→genuine
欣赏：appreciate→admire
爬，登上：climb→mount
记住：remember→keep in mind
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：There is a lot to see and do here.
拓展句：There is a lot to see and do here, which you will find rewarding.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Learning that you’ll come to my hometown Lianyungang, I’d like to extend sincere welcome and share a two-day trip with you.（运用了现在分词作状语和that引导宾语从句）
【高分句型2】On the first day we would like to climb Huaguo Mountain, where we will have the feeling of being in the magic story “Journey to the West”.（运用了where引导非限制性定语从句）
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。
“Goodbye, Mum and Dads, don’t worry. We’ll take care of everything!” Carly waved from the front door of the shop as her parents drove off. They were headed for a well-deserved vacation from their candy store, and Carly had promised them she’d be able to run it by herself.
Her parents didn’t quite agree, however, so they compromised by having Carly’s Aunt Maggie come over and help. Aunt Maggie didn’t have any experience running a store, but Carly did, and at least her aunt would be good company. Carly put on her pink shop apron (围裙) and removed a white one from a hook, handing it to her aunt. “Please put this on. The main job is to serve customers, but we also make some of the candy ourselves. Dad and Mum did most of the work already, but we have to finish up a few things. I’ll show you.” Carly took her aunt behind the counter and over to where the family made some of their own candy, such as fresh fudge (软糖), cotton candy, and ice cream. They had lots of delicious flavours to choose from. Aunt Maggie took a little bite of the chocolate mint-flavouted fudge, saying. “It’s delicious.”
“It’s good, but… unoriginal.” Carly said, “We can do better.” Before Aunt Maggie could question what she meant. Carly went into the kitchen, coming back with her hands full of items. She spread them on the work surface. “I want to create new flavours and our customers should try something new, something innovative.”
Aunt Maggie’s eyes grew wide as she looked at the items. Brussels sprouts (球芽甘蓝). Flaming Hot Chili Sauce (辣椒酱)… “Are you sure they can be added into fudges or ice creams ” Aunt Maggie shook her head in disbelief. Carly looked at her aunt, saying that it would work and the cold would perfectly balance out the spicy sauce.
After a while, today’s new specials were done—Brussels sprout fudge, barbeque-flavoured cotton candy, hot sauce ice cream… Carly looked at them proudly but Aunt Maggie disbelieved and said. “I just wish our customers would like them.”
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
They put up a sign in front of the store showing the new flavours.
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But to her delight, the two boys came back, followed by a crowd of kids.
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【答案】They put up a sign in front of the store showing the new flavours. People passing by were surprised at the new specials. Carly felt her heart sink as the hours went by without anyone showing interest in their new creations. But just as Carly was about to lose hope, two boys walked in and pointed at the new flavours saying, “We want to try them.” Carly’s eyes were shining brilliantly and she quickly served them what they ordered. After they left, Carly was a little worried if they liked the new flavours.
But to her delight, the two boys came back, followed by a crowd of kids. “Your new specials are so tasty that our friends want to have a try,” the boys said. No words could please Carly more than hearing that. Word about the new flavours quickly spread, and the store was soon crowded with customers eager to try the new flavours. The store became famous thanks to Carly’s willingness to try something new. Carly felt a sense of accomplishment and pride. She couldn’t wait to tell the exciting news to her parents.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了卡莉的父母去度假了，留下卡莉运营糖果屋，她的阿姨麦琪也来帮忙，但是她没有经验。卡莉想要创造一些新口味的糖果和冰淇淋，麦琪却不免担心。她们推出了新产品，但是却无人问津，直到两个男孩来体验，十分喜欢，并带着朋友一起来品尝，她发明的新口味产品受到欢迎，糖果店变得出名的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“他们在店门口挂了一个牌子，展示新口味。”可知，第一段可描写卡莉展示新口味的产品，无人问津，十分失望时，遇到了两个男孩前来体验。
②由第二段首句内容“但令她高兴的是，两个男孩回来了，后面跟着一群孩子。”可知，第二段可描写男孩带着朋友来品尝，她制作的新口味糖果和冰淇淋流传开来，糖果店变得出名。
2.续写线索：推出新口味产品——无人问津——男孩来品尝——男孩带着朋友再次前来——新口味产品流传开来——糖果店变得出名
3.词汇激活
行为类
①想要：want/would like/feel like
②走，朝……去：walk/step/head
情绪类
①惊讶的：surprised/shocked
②担忧的：worried/concerned
【点睛】[高分句型1]. But just as Carly was about to lose hope, two boys walked in and pointed at the new flavours saying, “We want to try them.”（由as引导的状语从句和现在分词作状语）
[高分句型2]. After they left, Carly was a little worried if they liked the new flavours.（由after引导的状语从句和if引导的宾语从句）
听力答案：1-5 ACCAC 6-10 BBABC 11-15 AABCA 16-20 ABCBC克东县2023-2024学年高二下学期4月月考
英语
全卷满分150分, 考试时间120分钟。
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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。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. When does the woman usually practise yoga
A. At 6:30. B. At 6:00. C. At 5:30.
2. How does the man feel about his interview at first
A. Confident. B. Excited. C. Nervous.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On a farm. B. In a restaurant. C. In a supermarket.
4. What is the woman going to do next
A. Type the document. B. Go to the restaurant. C. Have a meeting.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. An airline. B. A beach. C. A vacation.
第二节(共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话成独白, 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, 听每段对话成独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间, 每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What is the man’s degree in
A. Art. B. Maths. C. English.
7. What will the man do tomorrow
A. Start a new job. B. See the dentist. C. Buy the woman lunch.
听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题。
8. What may the man do at Christmas
A. Have dinner with the woman’s family.
B. Stay at home with his family.
C. Go shopping with his son.
9. Where will the woman probably shop
A. At the mall. B. At online shops. C. At the bookstore.
10. What present will the man give the woman
A. Books. B. Chinese tea. C. A tea box.
听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman think is wrong with herself
A. She has eaten something bad. B. She doesn’t sleep well. C. She has a fever.
12. What did the woman miss yesterday
A. A party. B. Her work. C. A TV show.
13. What will the man most likely bring the woman
A. Some apples, B. Some soup. C. Some pizza.
听第9段材料, 回答第14至16题。
14. What does the watch look like
A. It has a leather white band. B. The face of it is black. C. The face of it is square.
15. What do we know about Tom’s grandfather
A. He went to England with a little money.
B. He got the watch from his father.
C. He is still alive.
16. Why is the watch special to Tom
A. It reminds him of his grandfather. B. It tells the right time. C. It is worth a lot of money.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。
17. What probably happened in Fountain Hills during winter
A. All animals died off. B. It didn’t rain much. C. Many chemicals were used.
18. What can we know about Fountain Hills from the talk
A. The farmland produced no food.
B. Black birds were missing.
C. People there got sick easily.
19. Why did many bees disappear
A. Animals ate them B. The government killed them. C. They flew away.
20. What do the scientists offer to do
A. Bring bees from the town.
B. Teach farmers how to grow food.
C. Tell people the importance of bees.
第二部分阅读(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节(共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出量佳选项。
A
Here are some books that are carefully picked for your kids.
Corduroy
It’s about a little bear, Corduroy, in a toy shop. He has lost one of his buttons. This makes him very sad because he wants to be taken home by a kid. So he decides to find a new button. Corduroy contains some hard words. So you’d better use a dictionary while reading it.
Price: $18; a 10% discount on Sunday
Curious George
Curious George, a monkey, is a little too interested in everything, which causes humans to bring him from the forest to a big city. However, there he calls the fire department, is sent to prison, escapes from prison and is carried into the sky by balloons. Though the book uses a lot of short and simple sentences, some of its words are not simple.
Price: $20; a 20% discount on Sunday
The Story of Ferdinand
Ferdinand, a bull, loves to smell the flowers in the grasslands. One day people come to pick a male cow for bullfights. Ferdinand doesn’t want to be chosen, but a bee stings (蜇) him. It causes him to jump around crazily, so he’s picked. In Ferdinand’s first fight, he lies down to smell the flowers instead of fighting. So he is sent back to the grassland. The book has many similar stories that bring laughter. And it has everything that makes a children’s book great for English learners—simple and hard words.
Price: $16; a 10% discount on Sunday
Green Eggs and Ham
In this book, a cat named Sam really likes green eggs and meat. So he offers them to a friend. Read the book to see if his friend likes the meal or not. This book is a poem. Despite the simple vocabulary, the words are used in a way that feels smart.
Price: $15; a 5% discount on Sunday
1. Which book is about a small toy bear
A. Curious George. B. Corduroy.
C. Green Eggs and Ham. D. The Story of Ferdinand.
2. Why is Ferdinand sent back to the grassland
A. He lies to the audience. B. He jumps around crazily.
C. He refuses to fight. D. A bee stings him.
3. What is the purpose of the text
A. To help. B. To advertise. C. To comment. D. To educate.
B
“Every life is a boat, the dream is the boat sail.” Every child has a dream of what they want to be. When Renee Butts was little, her dream was to become a volunteer firefighter because her father was one. Sadly, when she was 14, her beloved father died and she was never able to do volunteer work with him. However, Renee’s story didn’t end there. She was determined and never gave up, which makes for a good firefighter.
Now Renee is a member of the Carme l Fire Department, where she is required to be an Emergency Medical Technician. She should also be ready to deal with any emergency, like fighting a fire, dealing with a car accident or helping someone who’s sick. Sometimes she is in the driver’s seat or using the water pump. Renee works nine to eleven days a month on 24-hour shifts. She also has a family to care for, as her husband is also a busy firefighter. Dealing with housework and working so much can show her great determination.
When I asked Renee what the best part of her job was, she replied, “Helping people and saving lives.” I think that shows signs of being a true hero. She’s always willing to do anything for anyone in need. Renee says that her job is frightening at times, but extremely exciting. “The worst part of my job is that I see death. Actually, sometimes people die in the accident, for which I am very sorry.” With 140 people in her station, Renee is one of the only three women, but that doesn’t bother her. She says everyone can get a fair shot and do the same jobs.
I was inspired by this because I knew I would be very scared to do her job and didn’t know if I could handle seeing people die. We would never live without people like her who have the courage to risk their lives. Renee’s determination rubs off on me and makes me believe that I can do anything.
4. What happened to Renee when she was fourteen
A. She dropped out of school. B. She got lost in a boat sailing.
C. Her dream to be a firefighter came true. D. Her father passed away.
5. Why does the author believe Renee Butts is a true hero
A. She is one of the only three women in her station.
B. She always tries her best to help anyone in need.
C. She feels sorry for the people dying in the accident.
D. She has been a firefighter for a long time.
6. How does Renee think of her job
A. Frightening but exciting. B. Simple and pleasant.
C. Challenging but promising. D. Relaxing and comfortable.
7. What is the main idea of the last paragraph
A. The author feels very scared to do Renee’s job.
B. Renee’s story is an inspiration to the author.
C. Renee encourages the author to risk the life.
D. The author could handle seeing people die.
C
A TV series in England, Away from It All, has surprised everyone by becoming a huge success with young people.
Its success is surprising because its main character is a shepherd(牧羊人) and the series is about the relaxing lifestyles of people who live in the country. There is none of the action that we usually see on TV. There are also no stressful moments, busy offices, or crowded cities. Away from It All is set in the peaceful English countryside and tells simple stories of people’s kindness.
The director of the series says its success is a sign of teenagers suffering from stress. He says that watching Away from It All helps teenagers forget about the pressures of exams and homework and the troubles that fill the world. He also claims that it’s a good sign that today’s youth are switching to happier TV series, as it shows they would like a happier and healthier life.
Although the series’ success might have a good side, many teachers and parents are worried. They say that some of their students and children are becoming couch potatoes(电视迷)and are using Away from It All as an excuse for not completing homework. Some students have even refused to study for exams because they say that they can only achieve happiness by avoiding stressful situations completely.
One mother, Lucy Linney, said of her son Patrick, “Before he started watching Away from It All, he loved challenges and volunteered every afternoon. But now he has become a couch potato. His grades have dropped and he no longer volunteers. He says it doesn’t matter as he just wants to ‘get away from it all’. ”
And what do the experts say Paula Ray, a doctor, says that TV can influence young people’s lifestyles. But she says that if a young person reacts as strongly as Patrick, it’s likely that there are other reasons for his change in the behaviour.
8. What is the TV series Away from It All about
A. Stressful moments.
B. Simple stories of people in the cities.
C. The relaxing lifestyles of country people
D. Busy offices and peaceful English countryside.
9 Why is Away from It All a success according to the director
A. It indicates teenagers are suffering from stress.
B. It drives the public to focus on the health of teenagers.
C. It shows the youth would like a happier and healthier life.
D. It helps teenagers forget about the pressures of study and troubles around.
10. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The benefit of watching the TV series.
B. The bad influence of the TV series on teenagers.
C. An excuse for not completing housework.
D. Happiness by avoiding stressful situations completely.
11. What is Lucy Linney’s attitude towards her son’s behaviour due to Away from it AI
A. Satisfied. B. Curious. C. Tolerant. D. Concerned.
D
Although computer technology is often necessary today, using a pen or pencil activates more areas of your brain than a keyboard does You can potentially remember more by handwriting. according to a new study.
The potential benefits of handwriting for memory have been debated for some time. The new study set out to answer one question: How does handwriting compare to using a keyboard when it comes to remembering new information
In total 24 participants took part. Researchers asked each of them to write with a pen and then each was also asked to type on a keyboard, While performing these tasks, each volunteer wore a cap that held electrodes (电极) next to their head. It looked somewhat like a hair net fitted with 256 sensors, Those sensors recorded the participants’ brainwaves. The electrodes noted which parts of the brain turned on during each task. And they showed that writing turned on memory areas in the brain while typing didn’t.
Audrey van der Meer, the new study’s leader, says this suggests that when we write by hand, we remember better. “This is because writing involves complex movements that activate more areas of the brain. The increased brain activity gives the brain more ‘hooks’ to hang your memories on. ” she explains. Van der Meer also points out that writing by hand is related to visual notetaking. “Rather than typing blindly. the visual notetaker has to think about what is important to write down, Then. key words can be interlinked by boxes, arrows and small drawings,” she adds.
This study does not recommend banning digital devices. In fact, its authors point puters and other devices with keyboards have become indispensable in modern society. Keyboarding can especially benefit those with certain special needs (such as if they have trouble using their hands) and typing beats writing when it comes to speed. they add.
12. Why did researchers ask participants to wear caps in the study
A. To prevent them from being hart.
B. To record their brainwaves.
C. To find out their hair’s difference.
D. To test the new products.
13. What can be known about handwriting
A. It detects your memories for further recalling.
B. It reminds you to have regular reviews.
C. It helps us remember more details.
D It eases your tension of memorizing things.
14. What does the underlined word “indispensable” in Paragraph 5 mean
A Necessary. B. Amazing. C. Precious. D. Relaxing.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. How Can We Grasp New Knowledge
B. Handwriting Helps Us Keep Healthy
C. Handwriting Is Better for Memory Than Typing
D. Should All the People in the Office Give Up Handwriting
第二节(共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 选项中有两项为多余选项。
The world is designed for right-handed people. but why does a tenth of the population prefer the left ___16___
The answer to it remains a bit of a mystery. ___17___ So it’s assumed that left-handedness has a genetic (基因的) component to it, In other words, left-handers are born that way. In fact, identical twins. who share the same genes, can sometimes prefer to use different hands. There are also plenty of theories on what else might determine which hand you write with, but many experts believe that it’s kind of random (随机的).
___18___ The unfavourable associations of the use of the left hand among cultures are varied, In some areas, the left hand became known as the “unclean” hand. In many religions, the right hand of God is the favoured hand. For example, Jesus sits at God’s right side. God’s left hand, however, is the hand of judgment. Various activities and experiences become rude or even signs of bad luck when the left hand becomes involved. In some parts of Scotland, it in considered bad luck to meet a left-handed person at the start of a journey. In Ghana, pointing, gesturing, giving or receiving items with the left hand is considered rude. A person giving directions will put their left hand behind them and even physically try to point with their right hand if necessary. ___19___
Fortunately, nowadays most societies and cultures no longer reject left-handedness like before. people come to realize that left-handedness is natural, Some researchers find out that lefties are more creative and can deal with abstract thinking better. The left-handedness is more easily adaptable to the right-handed world as well. ___20___ Instead, it is a wonderful gift or maybe it is something you should take pride in.
A. Being left handed is no longer n sad story now.
B. Left-handedness used to be regarded as a disability.
C. Scientists have noticed that left-handedness tends to run in families.
D. In some Asian countries, eating with the left hand is considered impolite.
E. Why do they use their left hand instead of their right hand for routine activities
F. Historically, the left side and left-handedness have been considered a negative thing.
G. Why do some parents force their left-handed children to be right-handed when writing
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住选项。
Draper was the owner of a secondhand bookstore. One day, when he was sorting through a pile of old books, an envelope ___21___ from one. Inside was an undated letter and a faded photo of a woman holding a little girl on her lap. The letter said if Bethany was ___22___ it, it meant the author had died.
Tears were welling up in Draper’s eyes. These were a ___23___ woman’s last words to her child. He had to ___24___ Bethany. “Whoever it is will keep this.” he thought. “You wouldn’t throw away a letter like that.”
He supposed if the book ended up in his shop then Bethany was likely from around Bishop Auckland. And he thought he would ___25___ the little girl’s face. Even if she’d since left the area, there might be someone in the town who would recognize the picture.
He started with the local newspaper. The Northern Echo ran the story of the ___26___ letter.
Meanwhile, Bethany Gash, now 21 and a(n) ___27___ herself, was on Facebook about 10 miles away when a close friend messaged her to check out the ___28___. As she read her mother’s ___29___ which she thought had been lost forever, she said she thought she must be ____30____.
Bethany was only 4 when her mother ____31____. Five years later, her family moved to a new home and the letter, put away in the pages of a book for safe keeping, was unintentionally ____32____.
She remembered unpacking and looking for the letter, and then ____33____ searching through everything in the hope that it was there. “That’s when I realized it was gone and I’d never see it again,” she said.
Draper ____34____ the letter in person. He also brought her a children’s book for her son. Bethany was greatly moved to have the letter back, and also touched by the stranger’s ____35____.
21.
A. came B. escaped C. fell D. heard
22.
A. destroying B. reading C. writing D. forgetting
23.
A. cool B. determined C. dying D. smart
24
A. introduce B. find C. comfort D. phone
25.
A. appreciate B. prefer C. recognize D. imagine
26.
A. unhappy B. wet C. broken D. lost
27.
A. editor B. mother C. assistant D. daughter
28.
A. magazine B. ticket C. article D. homework
29.
A. terms B. tenses C. languages D. words
30.
A. dreaming B. sleeping C. playing D. joking
31.
A. died out B. got back C. calmed down D. passed away
32.
A. donated B. burned C. robbed D. dirtied
33.
A. suddenly B. madly C. regularly D. secretly
34.
A. composed B. kept C. published D. delivered
35.
A. honesty B. expectation C. intelligence D. kindness
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。
Schools and companies are encouraged to take actions ___36___ (control) online addictions, Primary and secondary school students should not bring digital devices, including cell phones, to classrooms and students ___37___ have applied to bring such devices to school should turn them in for custody (保管) , said ___38___new notice on Friday. The notice, published ___39___ the Ministry of Education and five other departments, aims to control online gaming addictions.
School teachers should educate students to prevent them from ___40___ (enter) Internet cafes and limit developing online addictions through scientific and proper ways. Online gaming companies should ___41___ (strength) limits for online games, which should not contain unsafe behaviours for students to follow. They should only___42___ (strict) offer one hour of service on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public ___43___ (holiday) to primary and secondary students.
Online addiction prevention for primary and secondary school students ___44___ (include) in the evaluation standards for local governments ___45___schools since the notice came out.
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，你的加拿大朋友Mike下周要来你的家乡游玩，请你回信为他制定一个为期两天的旅游攻略。内容包括：
1.表示欢迎；
2.日程安排；
3.注意事项。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mike,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
“Goodbye, Mum and Dads, don’t worry. We’ll take care of everything!” Carly waved from the front door of the shop as her parents drove off. They were headed for a well-deserved vacation from their candy store, and Carly had promised them she’d be able to run it by herself.
Her parents didn’t quite agree, however, so they compromised by having Carly’s Aunt Maggie come over and help. Aunt Maggie didn’t have any experience running a store, but Carly did, and at least her aunt would be good company. Carly put on her pink shop apron (围裙) and removed a white one from a hook, handing it to her aunt. “Please put this on. The main job is to serve customers, but we also make some of the candy ourselves. Dad and Mum did most of the work already, but we have to finish up a few things. I’ll show you.” Carly took her aunt behind the counter and over to where the family made some of their own candy, such as fresh fudge (软糖), cotton candy, and ice cream. They had lots of delicious flavours to choose from. Aunt Maggie took a little bite of the chocolate mint-flavouted fudge, saying. “It’s delicious.”
“It’s good, but… unoriginal.” Carly said, “We can do better.” Before Aunt Maggie could question what she meant. Carly went into the kitchen, coming back with her hands full of items. She spread them on the work surface. “I want to create new flavours and our customers should try something new, something innovative.”
Aunt Maggie’s eyes grew wide as she looked at the items. Brussels sprouts (球芽甘蓝). Flaming Hot Chili Sauce (辣椒酱)… “Are you sure they can be added into fudges or ice creams ” Aunt Maggie shook her head in disbelief. Carly looked at her aunt, saying that it would work and the cold would perfectly balance out the spicy sauce.
After a while, today’s new specials were done—Brussels sprout fudge, barbeque-flavoured cotton candy, hot sauce ice cream… Carly looked at them proudly but Aunt Maggie disbelieved and said. “I just wish our customers would like them.”
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They put up a sign in front of the store showing the new flavours.
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But to her delight, the two boys came back, followed by a crowd of kids.
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