安徽省阜阳市太和县太和中学2023-2024学年高一下学期5月月考英语试题（含答案解析与听力原文 无音频）

太和中学高一下学期期中教学质量检测
英 语
考生注意：
1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4. 本卷命题范围：人教版必修第一册至必修第三册Unit 2。
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. Why has the man been more active recently
A. To catch a bus. B. To lose weight. C. To win a race.
2. Where does the conversation take place
A. At home. B. At an office. C. At a restaurant.
3. How does Peter probably find the speech
A. Moving. B. Boring. C. Inspiring.
4. What does the man intend to do
A. Return the sweater. B. Pay for the sweater. C. Get a small sweater.
5. When will the man probably be able to meet Dr. Banks
A. At 9:20. B. At 8:50. C. At 8:20.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does Anna make the phone call
A. To order some food. B. To change her room. C. To book a table for two.
7. Where can Anna get the drinks she wants
A. From the kitchen. B. From the mini bar. C. From the market.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does the woman come to talk with the man
A. To introduce the bank. B. To borrow some money. C. To open a bank account.
9. When will the new bank card probably be mailed
A. This Wednesday. B. This Friday. C. This Saturday.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the man doing before the conversation
A. Playing games. B. Cooking meals. C. Watching TV.
11. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Fix her computer. B. Take notes in class. C. Shop with her.
12. Who will the woman turn to for help next
A. Amy. B. Arthur. C. Allen.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Former classmates. C. Coworkers.
14. What can we know about Alice
A. She decides to move to Paris.
B. She forgets to book a ticket.
C. She is surprised to see Ian.
15. Why did Ian fail to attend the party last year
A. He missed the invitation. B. He was busy with work. C. He was on a trip to France.
16. What are the speakers likely to do
A. Meet David. B. Call Helen. C. Visit Mark.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What was the speaker
A. A reporter. B. A coach. C. A designer.
18. How did the team probably feel at first
A. Satisfied. B. Relaxed. C Annoyed
19. What caused the speaker to change her act
A. A talk with her team. B. An unexpected success. C. A relative’s suggestion.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. What makes a team. B. What real success is. C. What trust brings about.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
From the deserts to the rocky coastline, the United States offers a breathtaking range of natural landscapes. Here are some of its top picks, one in each state.
Massachusetts
Book an overnight stay at the Borden Flats Lighthouse in Massachusetts’ Taunton River for a taste of lightkeeper life. The tower was built in 1881 to guide ships through the Mount Hope Bay, near the town of Fall River. Book months in advance for this self-catering flat with wonderful views.
Connecticut
With 650 feet of vertical (垂直的) drop, Connecticut’s Mohawk Mountain Ski Area might look modest, but its eight chairlifts provide access to 26 sidewinding trails (小径), many of which can be skied after dark thanks to night lighting. Toward the mountain top, several trails connect with snowshoe and cross-country ski paths that go deeper into Mohawk State Forest.
Colorado
The Centennial State has nearly a hundred developed and undeveloped hot springs. The heated natural water is said to relieve pain and reduce stress. For the wellness road trip, start with the 720-mile Colorado Historic Hot Springs Loop from Denver to Pagosa Springs to Steamboat Springs, which highlights 17 destinations, including Glenwood Hot Springs Resort with its 405-foot-long main pool.
Montana
Helena, Montana’s laid-back capital, is often overlooked. But its location, at 3,875 feet of elevation on the eastern slope (斜坡)of the Continental Divide, makes it a mountain biker’s dream. Seventy-five miles of trails include the Mount Helena Ridge Trail, where you’ll get views of the valley below. You might see wildflowers or a black bear.
21. What are you required to do to taste lightkeeper life
A. Buy a ticket to an old tower. B. Make reservations in advance.
C. Follow ships in Taunton River. D. Take a boat tour in Fall River.
22. Where can you find Pagosa Springs
A. In Massachusetts. B. In Connecticut.
C. In Colorado. D. In Montana.
23. Which of the following highlights Helena
A. Mountain biking. B. Rock climbing. C. A natural pool. D. A lighthouse.
B
A 15m sperm whale (抹香鲸) beached itself in shallow (浅的) waters over the weekend because of ill health. Beachgoers were excited about the giant whale swimming so close to the shore, with many filming the experience as swimmers went right up to it to take a closer look. One person said the whale looked “happy” as it came close to the shore before moving back to deeper water. While local swimmers were excited to see the whale, they risked their own safety and could have made the whale feel upset and anxious by swimming so close to it.
“I think it’s protecting itself from any hunters, positioning itself in a way that we might expect in an animal who’s not well and needs to rest,” said Mark Cugley, who studies whales. “It became grounded on shallow sandbars, and it would swim off again. Then it would get grounded again. That’s why we need to fully assess (评估) its health.” Mr. Cugley said experts had examined the whale and it appeared to be unwell.
Sperm whales usually live far offshore and hardly ever come into shallow water. Lone whales often beach themselves when they are sick, injured or old and are looking for shallow waters to rest, according to whales. org. But without deep water to support their weight, whales can become badly injured inside their bodies and could die at sea if humans attempted to rescue them by moving them back into deeper waters.
Authorities were deciding on the best way to kill the animal humanely in the coming days, if need be, in line with requirements of the International Whaling Convention. In the meantime, authorities would continue to pour water on the whale to keep it wet and comfortable and stop it getting hurt from the summer sun.
24. Why did the sperm whale swim to shallow waters
A. It was in bad health. B. It was attacked by swimmers.
C. It was busy hunting. D. It was frightened by beachgoers.
25. What does the author think of local swimmers’ action
A. It is interesting. B. It is safe. C. It is meaningful. D. It is risky.
26. How did Cugley probably feel about the sperm whale
A. Uncaring. B. Concerned. C. Helpless. D. Surprised.
27. What can we know about beached whales from paragraph 3
A. They want to build a better home. B. They run into trouble due to humans.
C. Their lives will be put in danger. D. Their bodies can support their weight.
C
A shocking eruption has ended Iceland’s lengthy volcano warning as a flash of light burst across the evening sky and the lava (岩浆) flowed out quickly in a breathtaking show of the Earth’s power. But the eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula, about 50km southwest of the capital, Reykjavik, wasn’t expected to give out large amounts of ash (灰尘) into the air.
By early Tuesday afternoon, the size of the volcanic eruption continued to diminish. The lava flow, which reached as high as 30m, was also falling and was a quarter of what it was at the time of the eruption.
The November evacuation meant few people were near the site of the eruption and authorities had warned others to stay away. Nonetheless, residents of the evacuated fishing community had mixed emotions as they watched orange flames touch the dark sky. More than a month after the evacuation, many were still living in temporary (临时的) accommodations and did not expect to ever be able to return to live in their homes. “The town might end up under the lava,” said Ael Kermarec, a tourist. “It’s amazing to see, but there’s kind of a bittersweet feeling at the moment.”
University of Bristol Professor Matthew Watson said that the eruption was expected to continue getting weak, but he had no idea how long it could last. “Residents should strictly follow travel advice because new eruptions can quickly put people in harm’s way. This style of eruption is among the most impressive ever seen, and there will be a strong pull for tourists and locals,” Watson said. “It’s just something from a movie.”
Residents were evacuated and a state of emergency was announced in Iceland more than a month ago. However, the uneasy waiting game still continues.
28. Which of the following best explains “diminish” underlined in paragraph 2
A. Keep growing. B. Be destroyed. C. Get dangerous. D. Become smaller.
29. What did Kermarec want to say
A. He couldn’t see the breathtaking show. B. He forgot to share the feeling online.
C. He was worried about the town. D. He wasn’t ready for a new life.
30. What can we infer about the eruption from Watson’s words
A. It may draw people to the site. B. It will threaten wildlife.
C. It attracts many movie lovers. D. It drives tourists to leave.
31. What does the last paragraph suggest
A. Playing games is an approach to killing time.
B. It will be a long time before the disaster ends.
C. Local residents will return home in one month.
D. Authorities should announce a warning early.
D
Two authors, Kylen Ribeiro and Michelle Zofrea, have written a children’s book Henry’s Tech-Free Trip to explore why parents want kids to limit screen time.
The authors said they have seen many news stories and studies in recent years warning parents about monitoring (监视) both the quality of the content and the amount of time their kids spent with tablets, phones and smart watches. But they didn’t see any books that were written for kids on the topic.
“We hope that it will help kids connect the topic,” Zofrea said. She said it reminded her that her mother warned her not to overdo it on Halloween candy. She didn’t follow the advice and wolfed down all her treat and felt sick later. “Like with food, we can set rules and lecture kids. It’ll be more effective if they start to notice how they feel,” Zofrea said.
The authors both work for DefenderShield, a Tampa-based company that sells products to block electromagnetic field radiation (电磁辐射) from laptops, cell phones and tablets. Their work there is what inspired the book, though they know it can be a heated topic because of the debate over the science of radiation’s effects.
While concerns are rising about the amount of time kids spend online, parents always remain on their phones at home. “I’ve always said children learn from what we do and not what we say,” said Pam Patranella, a doctor who reviewed the book and liked the idea of taking the screen time lesson to kids.
The book’s authors said parents need to be reminded that their kids have grown up in a different world, one that has had computers and tablets since the day they were born. “We want to bring up the concept (观念) of digital wellness for families and children,” Ribeiro said.
32. Why did Zofrea mention Halloween candy
A. To express thanks to her mother. B. To explain that awareness matters.
C. To tell kids to have sugar-free food. D. To show the meaning of the festival
33. The fourth paragraph of the text is mainly about ________.
A. what may catch people’s attention online
B. what inspires scientists to design phones
C. what radiation’s effects mean for children
D. what leads the authors to write the book
34. What does Patranella probably advise parents to do
A. Put effort into reading. B. Pick up phones at home.
C. Act as a role model. D. Talk to kids patiently.
35. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Kids’ Screen Time B. A Connected World
C. Parents’ Concept D. A Digital Course
第二节（共5小题；每小题25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。
According to Ellen Langer, author of the new book The Mindful Body, your mind can affect your health, and changing your mind in different ways can lead to a healthier life. How can you use your mind to help yourself 36
Question online recommendations. Don’t follow all recommendations just because an online expert tells you to. We have our own unique makeup. So, for example, the expert tells you that being one, point above the threshold (阈值) for high, cholesterol (胆固醇) requires a complete change of diet. 37 After all, there is little real difference between someone one point above versus one point below the threshold, and that reading may change one day to the next.
Recognize what counts as “risky” is different from person to person. 38 If makes sense to them in the moment based on their self-knowledge. So, for example, backcountry skiing may seem risky to you, but it could be great fun and adventurous for someone else.
39 This is never good for our health. Instead of achieving something related to others, focus on finding meaning in what you’re doing. For example, most people think taking care of the elderly can be boring or stressful. But when you do it out of love, it can give you a feeling of pleasure.
Understand that your choices are never completely “right” or “wrong”. You should focus less on regretting “bad decisions” and more on how to make your choices. Look for the positive. For example, if you move to a new city and don’t love it right away, you shouldn’t regret your decision to move. 40 Maybe there are different people to meet and befriend, or closer public parks to enjoy.
A. Plan your work carefully.
B. Sports could make a difference.
C. Avoid comparing yourself with others.
D. You can question that before following it.
E. Now, let’s take a quick look at Ellen’s advice.
F. Instead, you can focus on what the new city offers.
G. One person’s risk is the other’s reasonable plan of action.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C, D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was a student having studied accountancy (会计学) for six years. The course is 41 , so a lot of effort is required on a daily basis.
I had 42 my training and was preparing for the final exam. Since I had not been able to pass the exam at an earlier time, I was 43 and feeling low. I badly needed to 44 a way to help myself. That was when I started using the studying method described in an app tried by my best friend. I 45 that something good would occur.
About two weeks later, I still 46 that I might fail the upcoming exam. I felt as if I was not able to 47 my notes for it. I felt like I was lacking (缺乏) my 48 . But then I sat down and told myself 49 , “You can make it!” I did this every day and continued to study and believe that my 50 would come true.
51 came the big day. I 52 for the exam. Time went by. On the day of my result, I asked my friend to check the 53 . I remember the message saying, “Congratulations! You have done it.” I broke into tears of 54 .
Despite those days of preparations being the most difficult period in my life, everything 55 so well for me because of my efforts.
41. A. attractive B. simple C. challenging D. expensive
42. A. failed B. completed C. missed D. started
43. A. sad B. easy C. calm D. warm
44. A. keep B. hide C. show D. find
45. A. forgot B. believed C. added D. learned
46. A. expected B. decided C. asked D. feared
47. A. go over B. depend on C. clean up D. suffer from
48. A. character B. friend C. confidence D. book
49. A. impatiently B. nervously C. carelessly D. repeatedly
50. A. question B. dream C. picture D. road
51. A. Finally B. Suddenly C. Purposely D. Unluckily
52. A. explained B. shouted C. appeared D. cried
53. A. office B. mark C. subject D. prize
54. A. peace B. force C. anger D. joy
55. A. worked out B. came back C. checked out D. turned up
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。
As a part of the 2023 Beijing Culture Forum (论坛), the 56 (eight) Beijing October Literature Festival recently kicked off.
Respected writers such as Wang Meng and Mo Yan will hold a 57 (discuss) on literature with readers across the country. Throughout the event, bookstores, museums and local communities will host a number of literature-related 58 (activity). There will also be a good time for writers to collect material for their literary works, all working 59 (build) a widespread reading culture.
Furthermore, on Wednesday, a dialogue between overseas translators 60 Chinese writers will take place. They will discuss how to advance contemporary (当代的) Chinese literature through translation and cross-cultural exchange.
On Saturday, another event will 61 (hold) for people from all walks of life who 62 (be) born in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, including writers, college teachers and media figures. They will discuss topics such as survival and life in the Internet era, as well as the 63 (amaze) power of literary expression.
To celebrate 64 festival, a closing event will take the form of a concert. The Beijing Symphony Orchestra will perform at the National Cultural Palace with background music of film and television productions 65 are adapted from literary classics.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你校英语报正在以“My Favorite Teacher”为题征稿。请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1. 老师简介；
2. 你喜欢的原因。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My Favorite Teacher
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第二节（满分25分）
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。
One afternoon after school, Mary and her brother, Keith, were eating at a cafe near their home. That afternoon, they had to share their table with another person. That person was a young lady in her twenties. After eating, she went to the restroom. Without realizing, she had left her cellphone on the table. Five minutes later, she came out and walked out of the cafe without looking back.
Mary saw the cellphone on the table. She quickly told Keith. “Keith, the girl left behind her cellphone.” Keith looked at the cellphone. It took his breath away. It was one of the latest models on the market. Keith had always wanted a cellphone. But his parents had told him, “You don’t need one. You can always use the house phone.” He stared at it for some minutes. Then, he said slowly, pausing on every word, “I want to take the cellphone.” Mary could not believe her ears. She only stared at her brother, “You can’t! What if the owner comes to look for it ”
After making the decision, Keith quickly got the cellphone and put it in his schoolbag. Then, he took Mary’s hand and led her out of the cafe quickly.
Once back home. Keith locked his room door with trembling (颤抖的) hands. Inside his room, he took out the piece of beauty. Oh, he liked it so much. He had his own cellphone. Soon, he was polishing it happily. But Mary told him, “Keith, you cannot keep the cellphone. What will you tell our father about this He will ask you how you got the cellphone. Keith said quickly, “I will say a friend lent it tome.” Mary said, “Now you are lying too. Oh dear! When had Keith turned so dishonest ”
Then, Mary saw a house phone number on the cover of the cellphone. “This is the girl’s phone number. Why don’t we just call this number We will talk to her and ask her to come and take back her cellphone,” she was trying to talk some sense into him.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
That night, Keith turned over in bed from time to time. ______________________________________________
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Mary was very happy to hear that. _______________________________________________________________
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太和中学高一下学期期中教学质量检测·英语
参考答案、提示及评分细则
听力部分录音稿
(Text 1)
W: You have thinned down a lot. How did you do it
M: Well, I just try to drive less, walk more and force myself to climb the stairs instead of taking the elevator.
W: Sounds great. Eating right can also help keep our weight down.
(Text 2)
M: Anne, our order hasn’t come yet.
W: Yes. I guess the waiter forgot our order. Actually I was going to order takeout at home.
(Text 3)
W: Peter, what do you think of the speech I think it’s inspiring.
M: I don’t find it inspiring at all. Quite the contrary, I just want it to be over with.
(Text 4)
M: Good morning, I bought the sweater yesterday. But it doesn’t fit.
W: Oh, I know. Do you want to change it for another size
M: No. I found the sweater was faulty. So can I get my money back
(Text 5)
W: Please give me a second. I’ll see whether Dr. Banks is available.
M: OK.
W: Sorry, he’s with a patient right now. It’s probably going to be about another 30 minutes. Would you mind waiting a little longer
M: I’ve been waiting since 8:20 and it’s been half an hour.
(Text 6)
M: Good evening, what can I do for you
W: Hello, this is Anna in Room 102. I’d like to order some food.
M: Sure, what would you like to order
W: Could you please bring me pasta and a chocolate cake
M: OK. Would you like something to drink
W: Yes, a bottle of wine, please.
M: Sorry, ma’am. We only serve soft drinks from the kitchen. You can find alcohol drinks from the mini bar in your room.
W: Great. I’ll get it. Thanks.
(Text 7)
W: Good morning, I’d like to open a bank account.
M: OK. What kind of account would you like to open
W: Could you please introduce the different types of accounts to me
M: Sure. We have checking accounts and saving accounts. Checking accounts are for everyday transactions, such as purchases, bill payments. Saving accounts are for saving money and earning interest over time.
W: Actually I’d like to apply for a debit card. Does that mean I need to open a checking account
M: Yes, you’re right. And there is a minimum deposit of 25 dollars.
W: I know. Here you are.
M: OK. Just fill in the form and I’ll give you a temporary card. Today is Monday. New bank card will be mailed within three days.
W: Thank you.
(Text 8)
W: Arthur, stop staring at the TV screen. There’s something wrong with my e and help me with it.
M: Just a moment. The chicken looks so delicious. I think I need to make a note of this recipe.
W: Come on. I’m in a hurry to use my computer. I’ll take it to a shop and have it repaired professionally if you can’t fix it.
M: OK, OK. Let me see… Oh, the problem is beyond my ability.
W: What should I do I’ve got work to do.
M: Why not turn to Allen I’m sure he will solve the problem soon. Moreover, he actually lives next door.
W: Good idea.
(Text 9)
M: Excuse me, ma’am. But I think you’re in my seat.
W: Oh, I’m sorry. Hey! Ian! What a surprise! It’s me, Alice. We were classmates in high school.
M: Alice! Fancy meeting you here. Long time no see.
W: Yeah, it’s been ages. I haven’t seen you since graduation. You look very different now. I almost didn’t recognize you.
M: Really Well, you haven’t changed a lot, but you look more elegant than before.
W: Thanks. By the way, you didn’t show up at our 10-year high school reunion last year. We all thought it was a pity.
M: I was abroad on a business trip and couldn’t make it. Was I the only one absent from the party
W: No. Actually Mark and Helen didn’t attend the party, either. They were on their honeymoon.
M: What I can’t believe they got married.
W: Yes. Ian, would you like to see our monitor David after we get off the plane He lives in Paris now. I’ve arranged to meet him at the coffee shop. I’m sure he’ll be glad to see you.
M: OK.
(Text 10)
W: I have a question for all of us. Is all winning success Winning is really, really fun. But I am here to share my idea: Winning does not always equal success. Back to 1990, when I was first made the head coach of the UCLA Women’s Gymnastics Team. I acted like a head coach whose only thought was to figure out how to win. So I became tough-talking and mean. Our team asked me for a team meeting for over two hours. They gave me examples of how my arrogance was hurtful. Then I chose to change. It is so much easier to give orders than to figure out how to motivate someone to be better. We all know this motivation takes a really long time to take root. The key to promote motivation is to develop trust through patience and honesty. We are all coaches in some ways. We all have the responsibility to develop champions in life for our world. This is what real success looks like, and that is what we call a win-win.
参考答案
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21. B 细节理解题。根据Massachusetts一节“Book an overnight stay at the Borden Flats Lighthouse in Massachusetts’ Taunton River for a taste of lightkeeper life… Book months in advance…”可知，若想体验灯塔看守人的生活，需提前预约。
22. C 细节理解题。根据Colorado一节“For the wellness road trip, start with the 720-mile Colorado Historic Hot Springs Loop from Denver to Pagosa Springs…”可知，Pagosa Springs位于科罗拉多州。
23. A 细节理解题。根据Montana一节“Helena, Montana’s laid-back capital, is often overlooked. But its location, at 3,875 feet of elevation on the eastern slope (斜坡) of the Continental Divide, makes it a mountain biker’s dream.”可知，Helena的山地自行车活动尤为知名。
24. A 细节理解题，根据第一段“A 15m sperm whale (抹香鲸) beached itself in shallow (浅的) waters over the weekend because of ill health.”可知，这头抹香鲸因健康不佳而搁浅。
25. D 细节理解题，根据第一段“While local swimmers were excited to see the whale, they risked their own safety and could have made the whale feel upset and anxious by swimming so close to it.”可知，作者认为当地人游近去看搁浅的抹香鲸存在很大风险。
26. B 推理判断题。根据第二段“‘I think it’s protecting itself from any hunters, positioning itself in a w ay that we might expect in an animal who’s not well and needs to rest.’ said Mark Cugley… Mr Cugley said experts had examined the whale and it appeared to be unwell.”可推断，Mark Cugley对这头搁浅的抹香鲸感到很担忧。
27. C 细节理解题。根据第三段“But without deep water to support their weight, whales can become badly injured inside their bodies and could die at sea…”可知，搁浅的鲸鱼会有生命危险.
28. D 词义猜测题。根据画线词后“The lava flow, which reached as high as 30m, was also falling and was a quarter of what it was at the time of the eruption.”可推断，画线词义与become smaller的意思最接近。
29. C 细节理解题。根据第三段“More than a month after the evacuation, many were still living in temporary (临时的) accommodations and did not expect to ever be able to return to live in their homes. ‘The town might end up under the lava,’ said Ael Kermarec, a tourist.”可知，Kermarec担心这个小镇的安危。
30. A 推理判断题。根据第四段“‘Residents should strictly follow travel advice because new eruptions can quickly put people in harm’s way. This style of eruption is among the most impressive ever seen, and there will be a strong pull for tourists and locals,’ Watson said. ‘It’s just something from a movie,’”可推断，这次火山爆发可能吸引很多人前去观看。
31. B 推理判断题。根据最后一段“However, the uneasy waiting game still continues.”并结合上文内容可推断，这次灾害终结尚需时日。
32. B 推理判断题。根据第三段“She said it reminded her that her mother warned her not to overdo it on Halloween candy. She didn’t follow the advice and wolfed down all her treat and felt sick later. ‘Like with food, we can set rules and lecture kids…’ Zofrea said.”可推断，Zofrea提到万圣节糖果是为了解释意识的重要性。
33. D 段落大意题，通读第四段，尤其是“Their work there is what inspired the book…”可知，本段主要介绍两位作者的写作灵感。
34. C 细节理解题。根据第五段“‘I’ve always said children learn from what we do and not what we say,’ said Pam Patranella…”可知，Patranella可能会建议家长们以身作则、率先示范。
35. A 标题判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段可知，本文主要探讨孩子们看视频的时长这一核心议题。
36. E 根据空前“How can you use your mind to help yourself ”及下文内容可知，E项“为此，我们一起看一下Ellen提供的建议”符合。
37. D 根据本节主题句、空前“Don’t follow all recommendations just because an online expert tells you to.”及空后“After all, there is little real difference.”可知，D项“不要盲目采纳这种建议”符合。
38. G 根据本节主题句、空后“It makes sense to them in the moment based on their self-knowledge.”及本节的例子可知，G项“一件事情对一个人来说是冒险的行为，但对另一个人而言却是理性的规划”符合。
39. C 根据空后“Instead of achieving something related to others, focus on finding meaning in what you’re doing.”及本节的例子可知，C项“不要与他人攀比”适合作本节主题句。
40. F 根据空前“…you shouldn’t regret your decision to move.”及空后“Maybe there are different people to meet and befriend…”可知，F项“相反，你可以关注这个新城市能给你带来什么”符合。
41. C 这门课程极具挑战性(challenging)，因此每天都需要花费很多精力。
42. B 我已经完成了(completed)相关的培训课程，正在备考期末考试。
43. A 由于早先没能通过考试，我感到很难过(sad)，情绪低落。
44. D 我亟需找到(find)一种方法帮助自己摆脱眼下的困境。
45. B 我相信(believed)好事即将发生。
46. D 大约两周后，我仍在为这次考试而忧心忡忡(feared)。
47. A 我感觉自己没能复习(go over)完所有的笔记。
48. C 我觉得自己缺乏信心(confidence)。
49. D 但是随后我静下心来，不断(repeatedly)告诉自己：“你能做到！”
50. B 我每天都在按部就班地学习，相信自己的梦想(dream)一定能实现。
51. A 终于(Finally)迎来了这个重要的日子。
52. C 我抵达(appeared)考场。
53. B 考试成绩揭晓那天，我让朋友帮忙查询一下我的分数(mark)。
54. D 我不禁喜(joy)极而泣。
55. A 尽管这些天我经历了艰辛的备考工作，但是功夫不负有心人，一切所愿皆得(worked out)。
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第一节
One possible version:
My Favorite Teacher
My favorite teacher is Ms. Palmer. She is a very patient and experienced teacher. During her class, she walks around to each of us and gives us timely help. Most importantly, she can tell us exactly what has to be done.
Ms. Palmer is a very kind person, too. For example, the classroom can be cold late in the autumn when the heating is not turned on yet. On a cold morning, we were surprised to find that she had put a cup of hot drink on each desk. Its warmth still remains in my heart.
第二节
One possible version:
That night, Keith turned over in bed from time to time. He had difficulty sleeping, uncertain about what he should do. Of course, he liked the new cellphone. However, he was feeling sorry for the owner. When he thought how sad the young lady would be at the loss of her cellphone, he was full of guilt and shame. The next morning, after a long and restless night, he was determined to return the cellphone to the owner. After school, he told Mary, “I am going to phone the owner.”
Mary was very happy to hear that. Back home, they phoned the owner’s house phone. A girl answered the phone. Kevin asked, “Are you the owner of the cellphone I’m Keith. I have your cellphone. Can you come and get it ” The girl replied “Yes” excitedly, expressing her gratitude repeatedly. Ten minutes later, she was at the same cafe to meet Keith. Handing back the cellphone to her and seeing her smile happily, Keith realized that honesty was indeed the best policy.