云南省四校联考2023-2024学年高一下学期5月月考英语试题（Word版含答案，无听力音频含听力原文）
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祥华教育集团2023-2024学年联考
高一英语测试卷
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）。共4页。考试结束，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第Ⅰ卷
注意事项：
1. 答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）
听下面 5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is Vicky doing
A. Playing in the snow. B. Doing some shopping. C. Seeing off her mother.
2. When did the woman have her birthday party
A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.
3. What does the woman ask for
A. A phone number. B. The address of a bank. C. The man's workplace.
4. Where may the man go next
A. The airport. B. The meeting room. C. The information desk.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A joke. B. A boy. C. A puppy.
第二节（共 15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）
请听下面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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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至7题。
6. Who sent the package
A. Johnson. B. Ken. C. Jack.
7. What is Sue's gift
A. A bag. B. A watch. C. A wallet.
听第7 段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Schoolmates. C. Brother and sister.
9. What subject is Alice weak in
A. English. B. History. C. Math.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is broken in the sales department
A An air conditioner. B. A copy machine. C. A light.
11. What is Max most probably
A. A salesperson. B. A repairman. C. A secretary.
12. What does the woman ask Max to do in the end
A. Wait for further notice. B. Pick up those customers. C. Go out for lunch right away.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why does Tom need a shirt
A. To meet work requirements. B. To match his jacket. C. To attend a party.
14. How many pieces of clothes did Lola buy
A. 6. B. 5. C. 4.
15. What color shirt does Lola advise Tom to try on
A. Purple. B. Red. C. Blue.
16. What does Tom want to buy for his wife
A. A jacket. B. A dress. C. A skirt.
听第10段独白，回答第17至20题。
17. Where did elephant art begin
A. In America. B. In Thailand. C. In Indonesia.
18. What can Ruby do
A. Paint the zookeeper. B. Understand pictures. C. Choose the colors.
19. What does the TECC say about the elephants
A. They have artists' personality. B. They like using different colors. C. They just follow the instructions.
20. What is Ramona like
A. She is unfriendly. B. She is clever. C. She is obedient.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Help Teen Line Is Here
·CALL800-852-8336 Nationwide (6: 00 p. m. -10: 00 p. m. )
·TEXT TEEN to 839863 (6·00 p. m. -9: 00 p. m)
EMAIL US at teenline@org com
Are you a teen looking for help
Opening up to someone can be scary. Talking about what you're dealing with is often hard, but at Teen Line we do everything we can to make it as easy as possible for you. Our only goal is to help you in whatever way we can.
What to expect when you call or text Teen Line
When you call or text Teen Line, another teen will be there to listen, understand, and answer your questions. Many of our callers are talking to someone about what they're going through for the first time. Our teen listeners are aware of that and try to make you as comfortable as possible.
When you call or text Teen Line, we won't judge you or tell you what to do. We will listen to you and work with you to find a way to improve your situation.
Who is going to answer your call or text
Our volunteers, who are high school students from Los Angeles, California, will answer your call. Our volunteers —who we call “Listeners”—receive over 100 hours of training from mental health professionals so that they can respond and understand the needs of the teens reaching out.
What topics can you discuss with us
Listeners are ready to talk about anything you are going through. The most common topics teens reach out about are relationships, anxiety, depression and loneliness.
21. Who is the text written for
A. Teachers. B. Parents. C. Teenagers. D. Adults.
22. What will Teen Line do if they receive a call
A. They will tell the caller what to do directly. B. They will work with the caller to solve the problem.
C. They will turn to professionals for help. D. They will only listen to the caller.
23. What can we know about “Listeners”
A. They haven't received much professional training. B. They are high school students in New York.
C. They only talk about how to deal with relationships. D. Then can't answer your call after 10: 00 p. m.
B
Carl Allamby started his car repair business at 19, working alone in a garage (汽车修理厂). Over the years it had grown into two shops, but Allamby wanted something more. At first, he thought that meant growing his business even further. So at34, Allamby decided to go for his bachelor's degree (学士学位) in business management. After taking classes part-time over the next five years, Allamby was told he had to take biology to get his degree.
Biology class reawakened Allamby's childhood dream. He remembered the feeling of wanting to be a doctor back when he was younger.
Born in East Cleveland, Ohio, Allamby and his five sisters and brothers were raised by their stay-at-home mother and a father who sold home goods door to door. “That didn’t pay so well,” Allamby says.
Growing up in an African American neighborhood, he faced many difficulties. His school didn't offer advanced science classes. Even if it had, doing well in school could get him into trouble. “Sometimes you wouldn't carry your books home because other kids would laugh at you,” Allamby says. So he gave up thoughts of becoming a doctor and chose to fix cars.
With his family's support, Allamby decided to take science classes he'd need to become a health care worker. Becoming a doctor when he would be nearly 50 years old seemed crazy. He would instead become a nurse.
But Allamby's chemistry teacher stopped him after class one day. “Carl, ” he said, “you’re like the oldest student here. What's your end game ”
Allamby told him how he'd like to become a doctor but it would be better to have a smaller goal.
“Why not a doctor ” the teacher asked. “You have a great Intuition (直觉) for the work. You will go a long way.”
He was right. Allamby did well in all his courses. So in 2015, Allamby started at Northeast Ohio Medical University. In2019, at age 47, Carl Allamby became a doctor, and took a job in emergency medicine at Cleveland Chnic Akron General.
24. Why did Allamby go for a bachelor's degree at first
A. He had an interest in biology. B. He wanted to be a doctor.
C. He wanted to be more successful in business. D. He wanted to realize his childhood dream.
25. What was Allamby's life as a child like
A. poor and hard. B. dangerous but attractive.
C. peaceful but lonely. D. simple and interesting.
26. What did the chemistry teacher think of Allamby
A. He should have a smaller goal. B. He had a gift for medicine.
C. He had wasted too much time. D. He was not serious about the class.
27. What can we learn from Allamby's story
A. Life is not full of roses. B. Education is the key to success.
C. Many hands make light work. D. You're never too old to live your dream.
C
From houses surrounded by impressive gardens to days spent exploring sandy beaches and deep woods filled with wildlife, in My Family and Other Animals. British writer Gerald Durrell provided a colorful account of his family's time on the Greek island of Corfu in the 1930s.
Come for the attractive descriptions of Corfu landscapes and stay for Durrell's laugh-out-loud tales of his unusual family. This book, Durrell wrote humorously in the introduction, “was intended to be a nostalgic (怀旧的) account of natural history, but in the first few pages, I made the mistake of introducing my family”.
Durrell, later known for his zookeeping and the preservation of wildlife, was just a child during his family's five-year stay in Corfu. He is the 10-year-old Gerry in the book —curious, passionate about animals and a detailed storyteller of his strange family: his imaginative elder brother Larry with his literary ambitions, lovestruck sister Margo, sport y brother Leslie and his ever-calm, loving mother.
Durrell's attention to detail is what makes the book so attractive, with every sight, sound and smell of the island brought to life. One minute you'll be laughing as Larry's clever literary friends walk down to the daffodil-yellow house, and the next minute you'll be catching your breath as Durrell describes swimming at night in the Ionian Sea: “Lyng on my back in the silk y water, starting at the sky, only moving my hands and feet slightly, I was looking at the Milky Way stretching like a silk scarf across the sky and wondering how many stars it contained. ”
My Family and Other Animals is quite difficult to classify, being one part travel, one part autobiography, one part natural history, and one part comedy, with a thread of descriptive language running throughout that sometimes raises it nearly to poetry.
As a real delight to read, it's the perfect literary escapism (逃避现实) for any adult or older teenager who is currently walking down a tough road in life.
28. Which word best describes Durrell's life in Corfu
A. Risky. B. Busy. C. Tough. D. Diverse.
29. What does the underlined sentence mean in paragraph 2
A. I shouldn't have introduced my family. B. I couldn't help introducing my family.
C. I gave wrong information about my family. D. I introduced my family in a mistaken way.
30. What are paragraphs 4-5 mainly about
A. The book's writing feature. B. Durrell's rich imagination.
C. Some interesting plots of the book. D. Some vivid descriptions of the island.
31. What is the purpose of this text
A. To describe an unusual place. B. To share an experience.
C. To introduce a writing style. D. To recommend a book.
D
Two years ago Lucy was saved from a rural area in New South Wales, Australia. Today, she is one of the lucky animals living in rows of trees that have been created to protect koalas and other animals by saving their smaller and smaller habitat (栖息地) , or natural environment.
The trees, planted by the local protection group Bangalow Koalas, are made up of large systems of plants. They are a lifeline for koalas and other animals. All of them are in danger of dying out, or at risk of extinction. The trees provide a safe way across the koala's increasingly broken habitat. This protects koalas from human threats (威胁). “Our trees are actually trying to get them away from humans, cars and dogs. ” said Linda Sparrow, president of Bangalow Koalas.
The koala is expected to die out in the wild in New South Wales by 2050. Some of the biggest threats include wildfires and habitat loss through land clearing for development.
Bangalow Koalas has planted over 336, 000 trees on 119 areas, helping koala protection and improving the local ecosystem (生态系统). The group, which depends on community volunteers, aims to plant 500, 000 trees by 2025. “The neighbor would want to join and then another neighbor would want to Join. ” Sparrow said, who has been planting trees for over five years.
A recent report by the Australian Koala Foundation said the animal was worth about $3. 2 billion per year to the tourism industry. However. the World Wildlife Fund-Australia reported a drop n koala population s n Australian states. “I can't imagine a world where there's no koalas in the wild. ” Sparrow said. “We're going to do our best to make sure that doesn't happen. ”
32. Why is Lucy mentioned in Paragraph 1
A. To show it is important to plant trees. B. To suggest a way to protect nature.
C. To introduce a special kind of living thing. D. To compare koalas with other animals.
33. What does the underlined word “extinction” probably mean in paragraph 2
A. Growing. B. Disappearing. C. Reducing. D. Failing.
34. How does Sparrow feel about koalas` future
A. Doubtful. B. Unclear. C. Positive. D. Disappointed.
35. What is the best title for the text
A. A Protection Group B. The Polluted Environment
C. Human Threats D. More Trees, More Hope
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。 (如果所用的答题卡没有E、F、G选项， 则选E涂A、B，选F涂A、C，选G涂A、D。)
With all the pressures of life, relaxing can be difficult. No matter what your lifestyle is, you can find ways to relax. 36 .
Meditate (冥想)
Try progressive muscle relaxation. The key to effective mediation is to find a quiet spot away from noise. Start by wearing loose clothes and taking a few slow breaths. When you feel relaxed, focus on your right foot. Think about how it feels. Then, slowly tense the muscles in your toot and hold for 10 seconds. Then you relax your foot and feel the tension releasing as your foot feels loose. 37 .
Breathe deeply
Deep breathing is one of the most effective relaxation techniques. 38 . Sit straight in a chair in a quiet room, and think about how your feet feel on the floor, the posture of your back, and the clothes against your skin. Then turn your attention to your breathing.
Listen to soothing (舒缓的) music
39 . Try closing your eyes and lying down while listening to something that relaxes you. Put in your favorite CD, make a playlist of fun songs, or listen to the music that makes you happy. Sing along to the songs for added relaxation. If you prefer music, try piano or violin instrumental music.
40
Spend a few minutes every day writing about your day. You can keep a journal about everything and anything. Write pages if you feel like it. Make the activity about clearing your stress and allowing yourself to relax. You can write things like, “You are awesome” or “I love myself”.
A. Take a bath
B. Keep a diary.
C. Here are some useful tips
D. Exercise can help boost your mood
E. Do the same thing to your left foot later
F. Sounds can have a powerful relaxation effect
G. Deep breathing can be done anywhere at any time
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）
阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 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。
I went to get a coffee this morning. A lovely lady came up to me and said, “You’re so pretty and I love your dress. ” It made me feel 41 .
Then I dropped my car off for repair, and the girl 42 me had attractive nails, so I said, “Your nails are 43 painted. ” She said thank you.
I then got an Uber back with a middle-aged Asian man, and on the way, we 44 a very weak elderly man, and the Uber driver was so kind. Not only did he 45 to me but he got out and 46 the old man to the car, fastened him in, made sure he was 47 , and comforted him. When he dropped me off, I said, “What a kind man you are! ”I left him a big 48 . He then messaged me later and said 49 .
Later today, I got an Uber back to get my 50 . When I got in, I praised the lady for her perfume (香水) , saying how 51 it was. We talked for a while. Then half way through the journey, she 52 in her bag and gave me her perfume. She said, “It's a 53 from me to you.”
I left her a huge tip, too, just as a reminder that sometimes a simple 54 can make someone's day. Never be afraid to 55 something beautiful to someone. You may just make their day better.
41. A. worried B. peaceful C. nice D. strange
42. A. comforting B. serving C. cheering D. admiring
43. A. beautifully B. simply C. thickly D. completely
44. A. calmed down B. called on C. watched over D. picked up
45. A. speak B. apologize C. refer D. turn
46. A. walked B. sent C. forced D. drove
47. A. healthy B. energetic C. grateful D. safe
48. A. smile B. tip C. message D. card
49. A. goodbye B. yes C. thanks D. sorry
50. A. car B. groceries C. bicycle D. awards
51. A. familiar B. common C. lovely D. expensive
52. A. checked B. reached C. rooted D. brought
53. A. gift B. prize C. reminder D. wonder
54. A. honor B. encouragement C. chat D. praise
55. A. teach B. lend C. say D. introduce
第Ⅱ卷
注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第二节 语法填空（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。
Qingdao is a beautiful city, which is famous for the sea, and you can spend a happy time by 56 (lose) yourself in this wonderful city. Lying across the Shandong Peninsula while looking out to the Yellow Sea, Qingdao today 57 (consider) as a major seaport, naval base, and industrial center.
Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most 58 (attract) places in the city. From skyscrapers to parks and 59 (bench) , you will have a great time. Qingdao has the second 60 (large) brewery (啤酒厂) in China. You will have a chance 61 (explore) the city of fascinating facts and legends, 62 (especial) great buildings full of much history. Some of them are Guest House, Pichaiyuan, Signal Hill, Qingdao Railway Station and Badaguan Scente Area. You will be surprised at stories behind the streets, buildings, and corners. Your guide will tell you 63 is special and unique about living in this city. It is perfect for those 64 are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most 65 it!
第四部分 写作（满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你校英文报正在举办主题为Health Comes from Diet 的征文比赛，请你写一篇短文参赛。内容包括：
1. 健康饮食的重要性；
2. 你的建议。
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。
Health Comes from Diet
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
Sports are more than competitions.
I used to be very shy and often felt lonely. Although I did well in all the academic subjects, I was afraid of physical education. Even kids in the neighborhood would laugh at me. “Look at that girl, ” they said. “Her feet don't leave the ground when she runs!” Their words embarrassed me. At school, whenever the teacher organized some competitive games, no one in the class would choose me as their partner or team member. As a result, I often ended up looking at others enjoy their games.
Things would go on like that if not for a sports meet in my high school. By mistake, my name was put on the list of those who would compete in the women's 1500 meters race. By the time people found the mistake, it was too late to change.
My deskmate, Mary, was a natural athlete. She said to me, “I couldn't run that race in your place, because I have signed up for three items already.” I nearly broke down. 1500 meters! Running against the best runners in front of the whole school! It would be the worst nightmare I'd ever have!
“You still have time to catch up because there is still one month before the sports meet,” Mary patted me on the shoulder, “That is cool! You will run for our class! And we will do training together.” Yes, this us not just for myself, but for my class. But still, 1500 meters to me was like Mount Everest (珠穆朗玛峰) to a beginning climber. I had no idea even how to start my preparation.
Mary invited me to Join in their training. Every afternoon after class, several of us ran together. When the fear of being laughed at flooded over me, I saw others running right beside or stand by the tracks cheering for us. They gave me strengths.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150 左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
Paragraph 1:
Before I could realize how fast one month went by, I was standing behind the start line of the sports meet. ___
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
As expected, I was almost the last to cross the finish line. __________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
祥华教育集团2023-2024学年联考
高一英语 测试卷参考答案
听力理解：1-5 BCACB 6-10ABBCA 11-15 BACAC
阅读理解： 16-20 BACCB
七选五：36-40 CEGFB
完形填空：41-45 CBADB 46-50ADBCA 51-55 CBADC
语法填空：56. losing 57. is considered 58. attractive 59. beaches 60. largest
书面表达：
第一节（满分15分）
One possible version
Health Comes from Diet
It is widely believed that health is the most valuable possession in our life. And a healthy diet plays a key role in maintaining good health.
To keep fit, we should eat various kinds of food, including vegetables, fruits, grains, and proteins. Besides, we'd better avoid eating too much junk food, which contains too much sugar and fat. What's more, it is very important to have regular meals and keep a balanced diet.
In conclusion, a healthy diet is essential for us to stay healthy. Let's start to form good eating habits today!
第二节（满分25分）
One possible version
Paragraph 1
Before I could realize how fast one month went by, I was standing behind the start line of the sports meet. Seeing my classmates waving their hands as if about to run beside me, I no longer felt lonely or afraid. With the shot of the starting gun, I dashed out and ran as fast as I could, as if it were a 200-meter race. Soon I was out of breath and slowed down. Other runners passed me one by one, and gradually I had no idea how many of them were still behind me. My legs were getting heavier and heavier, and I might fall down at any moment. However, I suddenly heard Mary calling my name. My deskmate even ran along the track beside me and cheered for me at the same time, just like the month- long training we did together. Gritting my teeth, I pushed myself on step by step.
Paragraph 2
As expected, I was almost the last to cross the finish line. When I was wondering how to apologize for my poor performance, my classmates came around to hold my arms, helping me walk on my feet and not to sit down. I was surrounded, with all kinds of drinks handed to me. The kind of warmth that I felt at the very moment stayed fresh on my mind. Obviously, one month certainly couldn't make me a good runner, but I was full of confidence that I would improve in the future. Sports are not about winning or losing competitions, but bringing me close to my classmates and helping us grow together.
听力原文：
Text 1 偶遇一位老邻居
M: Can you see Vicky She's the girl who is picking out potatoes.
W: Ah yes, she's coming with her mother.
M: She lived opposite us before, right
W: Oh yes. I often played in the snow with her.
Text 2 举办生日聚会的时间
M: It was your birthday on Thursday. Did you have a party
W: Yes, but that took place two days after because there was no school and my friends could come.
Text 3 电话查询银行电话号码
W: Hi. I'm calling to know what the number is for the city bank located in Middletown.
M: Do you have a particular address in mind I see two branches in the computer.
Text 4咨询会议信息
M: Excuse me, do you know when the afternoon meeting begins I came late because my flight was delayed.
W: Sorry, I don't. But you can find a schedule of all the meetings at the information desk.
M: Thanks a lot.
Text 5 正在看杂志的小男孩
W: Who is the boy looking at the magazine
M: Which boy
W: The one with Pirates and Puppies.
M: Oh that's Alex. And that is very funny to read, you know. Look, Alex is laughing.
Text 6 收到礼物
M: Look, Sue! We have a package from London.
W: ⑥Hey, it's from Johnson. Open it, Jack!
M: He's sent us gifts. This is mine and this is yours. And there's one for Ken, too.
W: What's your gift
M: Let me see. It's a bag
W: No, it's a wallet!
M: Oh, yeah. It's a big wallet. And yours What is it
w: ⑦Erm, wow! Look what I got. It's lovely!
M: ⑦Yes, it is. My sister's got a watch like that, too. Hey, let's open Ken's gift.
W: No! It's not ours.
Text 7 谈论学期课程
M: Hello, Alice. Are you taking Professor Andy Lee's English class
W: Hey there, James. Yes, I am.
M: What other classes are you taking this term
W: I'm also taking music, history and math classes. Here, take a look at my schedule.
M: I don't have music class this term but my twin brother Tony takes it. ⑧Wow, we have the same history and math classes. I guess we'll be studying those together.
w: That sounds great. ⑨ I could use your help with math! I just don't understand the math problem.
M: Sure.
Text 8 请求帮忙修空调
W: Max, ⑩the sales department called and said something about a broken air conditioner. Unfortunately, a meeting with important customers starts right after lunch and they want to make sure it works properly before the meeting. Can you go and see if you can fix it
M: Oh, I have a couple of urgent repairs this morning, broken lights, broken copy machines and things. Can you check if someone can stay around until 12: 00 noon or so I should be able to look at it right before lunchtime.
W: I'll call and find out. I'll let you know in a while.
Text 9 购物
M: Hey, Lola!
W: Hello, Tom! What are you doing here
M: I'm looking for a new shirt. I need a nice shirt for a party after work tomorrow.
W: Well, there are some nice shirts over there. They're the latest style and they look smarter.
M: Are you going to buy some new clothes today, too
W: I already bought three shirts in different colors: pink, purple, and red. I also got a really nice red dress! I bought a skirt and a jacket, too.
M: That's a lot!
W: Don't worry. I don't do this every day. Anyway, why don't you try this shirt on This blue color really suits you.
M: Yeah. How does it look on me
W: Well, maybe you should try a bigger size. Try this one on.
M: OK. I'm going to get it. By the way, I want to buy a dress for my wife. Can you recommend anything good
W: Of course.
Text 10 大象艺术
W: Elephant art began at zoos in the United States. Zookeepers there saw an elephant named Ruby using a stick to make marks in the dirt. They bought paints and brushes for her, and soon she was painting. In a book about Ruby, author Dick George says she loved to paint, and she even chose the colors.
In Thailand, the ThaiElephant Conservation Center (TECC) now teaches elephants to paint. They think it might be good for them. Some paintings show real things such as flowers, trees, and even elephants, but according to the TECC, the elephants don't understand the pictures. They just follow the instructions of their trainers. But some people think there could be more to it than that. Different elephants have their own painting styles, and their paintings become more detailed over time. For example, an elephant named Ramona may be the most famous elephant in Bali. Many people buy her paintings, and she seems to have an artist's personality. Ramona likes to work with dark colors. She also stops and looks at a painting carefully before choosing the next color, and she only paints when she wants to paint.
高一英语测试卷
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）。共4页。考试结束，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第Ⅰ卷
注意事项：
1. 答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）
听下面 5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is Vicky doing
A. Playing in the snow. B. Doing some shopping. C. Seeing off her mother.
2. When did the woman have her birthday party
A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.
3. What does the woman ask for
A. A phone number. B. The address of a bank. C. The man's workplace.
4. Where may the man go next
A. The airport. B. The meeting room. C. The information desk.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A joke. B. A boy. C. A puppy.
第二节（共 15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）
请听下面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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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至7题。
6. Who sent the package
A. Johnson. B. Ken. C. Jack.
7. What is Sue's gift
A. A bag. B. A watch. C. A wallet.
听第7 段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Schoolmates. C. Brother and sister.
9. What subject is Alice weak in
A. English. B. History. C. Math.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is broken in the sales department
A An air conditioner. B. A copy machine. C. A light.
11. What is Max most probably
A. A salesperson. B. A repairman. C. A secretary.
12. What does the woman ask Max to do in the end
A. Wait for further notice. B. Pick up those customers. C. Go out for lunch right away.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why does Tom need a shirt
A. To meet work requirements. B. To match his jacket. C. To attend a party.
14. How many pieces of clothes did Lola buy
A. 6. B. 5. C. 4.
15. What color shirt does Lola advise Tom to try on
A. Purple. B. Red. C. Blue.
16. What does Tom want to buy for his wife
A. A jacket. B. A dress. C. A skirt.
听第10段独白，回答第17至20题。
17. Where did elephant art begin
A. In America. B. In Thailand. C. In Indonesia.
18. What can Ruby do
A. Paint the zookeeper. B. Understand pictures. C. Choose the colors.
19. What does the TECC say about the elephants
A. They have artists' personality. B. They like using different colors. C. They just follow the instructions.
20. What is Ramona like
A. She is unfriendly. B. She is clever. C. She is obedient.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Help Teen Line Is Here
·CALL800-852-8336 Nationwide (6: 00 p. m. -10: 00 p. m. )
·TEXT TEEN to 839863 (6·00 p. m. -9: 00 p. m)
EMAIL US at teenline@org com
Are you a teen looking for help
Opening up to someone can be scary. Talking about what you're dealing with is often hard, but at Teen Line we do everything we can to make it as easy as possible for you. Our only goal is to help you in whatever way we can.
What to expect when you call or text Teen Line
When you call or text Teen Line, another teen will be there to listen, understand, and answer your questions. Many of our callers are talking to someone about what they're going through for the first time. Our teen listeners are aware of that and try to make you as comfortable as possible.
When you call or text Teen Line, we won't judge you or tell you what to do. We will listen to you and work with you to find a way to improve your situation.
Who is going to answer your call or text
Our volunteers, who are high school students from Los Angeles, California, will answer your call. Our volunteers —who we call “Listeners”—receive over 100 hours of training from mental health professionals so that they can respond and understand the needs of the teens reaching out.
What topics can you discuss with us
Listeners are ready to talk about anything you are going through. The most common topics teens reach out about are relationships, anxiety, depression and loneliness.
21. Who is the text written for
A. Teachers. B. Parents. C. Teenagers. D. Adults.
22. What will Teen Line do if they receive a call
A. They will tell the caller what to do directly. B. They will work with the caller to solve the problem.
C. They will turn to professionals for help. D. They will only listen to the caller.
23. What can we know about “Listeners”
A. They haven't received much professional training. B. They are high school students in New York.
C. They only talk about how to deal with relationships. D. Then can't answer your call after 10: 00 p. m.
B
Carl Allamby started his car repair business at 19, working alone in a garage (汽车修理厂). Over the years it had grown into two shops, but Allamby wanted something more. At first, he thought that meant growing his business even further. So at34, Allamby decided to go for his bachelor's degree (学士学位) in business management. After taking classes part-time over the next five years, Allamby was told he had to take biology to get his degree.
Biology class reawakened Allamby's childhood dream. He remembered the feeling of wanting to be a doctor back when he was younger.
Born in East Cleveland, Ohio, Allamby and his five sisters and brothers were raised by their stay-at-home mother and a father who sold home goods door to door. “That didn’t pay so well,” Allamby says.
Growing up in an African American neighborhood, he faced many difficulties. His school didn't offer advanced science classes. Even if it had, doing well in school could get him into trouble. “Sometimes you wouldn't carry your books home because other kids would laugh at you,” Allamby says. So he gave up thoughts of becoming a doctor and chose to fix cars.
With his family's support, Allamby decided to take science classes he'd need to become a health care worker. Becoming a doctor when he would be nearly 50 years old seemed crazy. He would instead become a nurse.
But Allamby's chemistry teacher stopped him after class one day. “Carl, ” he said, “you’re like the oldest student here. What's your end game ”
Allamby told him how he'd like to become a doctor but it would be better to have a smaller goal.
“Why not a doctor ” the teacher asked. “You have a great Intuition (直觉) for the work. You will go a long way.”
He was right. Allamby did well in all his courses. So in 2015, Allamby started at Northeast Ohio Medical University. In2019, at age 47, Carl Allamby became a doctor, and took a job in emergency medicine at Cleveland Chnic Akron General.
24. Why did Allamby go for a bachelor's degree at first
A. He had an interest in biology. B. He wanted to be a doctor.
C. He wanted to be more successful in business. D. He wanted to realize his childhood dream.
25. What was Allamby's life as a child like
A. poor and hard. B. dangerous but attractive.
C. peaceful but lonely. D. simple and interesting.
26. What did the chemistry teacher think of Allamby
A. He should have a smaller goal. B. He had a gift for medicine.
C. He had wasted too much time. D. He was not serious about the class.
27. What can we learn from Allamby's story
A. Life is not full of roses. B. Education is the key to success.
C. Many hands make light work. D. You're never too old to live your dream.
C
From houses surrounded by impressive gardens to days spent exploring sandy beaches and deep woods filled with wildlife, in My Family and Other Animals. British writer Gerald Durrell provided a colorful account of his family's time on the Greek island of Corfu in the 1930s.
Come for the attractive descriptions of Corfu landscapes and stay for Durrell's laugh-out-loud tales of his unusual family. This book, Durrell wrote humorously in the introduction, “was intended to be a nostalgic (怀旧的) account of natural history, but in the first few pages, I made the mistake of introducing my family”.
Durrell, later known for his zookeeping and the preservation of wildlife, was just a child during his family's five-year stay in Corfu. He is the 10-year-old Gerry in the book —curious, passionate about animals and a detailed storyteller of his strange family: his imaginative elder brother Larry with his literary ambitions, lovestruck sister Margo, sport y brother Leslie and his ever-calm, loving mother.
Durrell's attention to detail is what makes the book so attractive, with every sight, sound and smell of the island brought to life. One minute you'll be laughing as Larry's clever literary friends walk down to the daffodil-yellow house, and the next minute you'll be catching your breath as Durrell describes swimming at night in the Ionian Sea: “Lyng on my back in the silk y water, starting at the sky, only moving my hands and feet slightly, I was looking at the Milky Way stretching like a silk scarf across the sky and wondering how many stars it contained. ”
My Family and Other Animals is quite difficult to classify, being one part travel, one part autobiography, one part natural history, and one part comedy, with a thread of descriptive language running throughout that sometimes raises it nearly to poetry.
As a real delight to read, it's the perfect literary escapism (逃避现实) for any adult or older teenager who is currently walking down a tough road in life.
28. Which word best describes Durrell's life in Corfu
A. Risky. B. Busy. C. Tough. D. Diverse.
29. What does the underlined sentence mean in paragraph 2
A. I shouldn't have introduced my family. B. I couldn't help introducing my family.
C. I gave wrong information about my family. D. I introduced my family in a mistaken way.
30. What are paragraphs 4-5 mainly about
A. The book's writing feature. B. Durrell's rich imagination.
C. Some interesting plots of the book. D. Some vivid descriptions of the island.
31. What is the purpose of this text
A. To describe an unusual place. B. To share an experience.
C. To introduce a writing style. D. To recommend a book.
D
Two years ago Lucy was saved from a rural area in New South Wales, Australia. Today, she is one of the lucky animals living in rows of trees that have been created to protect koalas and other animals by saving their smaller and smaller habitat (栖息地) , or natural environment.
The trees, planted by the local protection group Bangalow Koalas, are made up of large systems of plants. They are a lifeline for koalas and other animals. All of them are in danger of dying out, or at risk of extinction. The trees provide a safe way across the koala's increasingly broken habitat. This protects koalas from human threats (威胁). “Our trees are actually trying to get them away from humans, cars and dogs. ” said Linda Sparrow, president of Bangalow Koalas.
The koala is expected to die out in the wild in New South Wales by 2050. Some of the biggest threats include wildfires and habitat loss through land clearing for development.
Bangalow Koalas has planted over 336, 000 trees on 119 areas, helping koala protection and improving the local ecosystem (生态系统). The group, which depends on community volunteers, aims to plant 500, 000 trees by 2025. “The neighbor would want to join and then another neighbor would want to Join. ” Sparrow said, who has been planting trees for over five years.
A recent report by the Australian Koala Foundation said the animal was worth about $3. 2 billion per year to the tourism industry. However. the World Wildlife Fund-Australia reported a drop n koala population s n Australian states. “I can't imagine a world where there's no koalas in the wild. ” Sparrow said. “We're going to do our best to make sure that doesn't happen. ”
32. Why is Lucy mentioned in Paragraph 1
A. To show it is important to plant trees. B. To suggest a way to protect nature.
C. To introduce a special kind of living thing. D. To compare koalas with other animals.
33. What does the underlined word “extinction” probably mean in paragraph 2
A. Growing. B. Disappearing. C. Reducing. D. Failing.
34. How does Sparrow feel about koalas` future
A. Doubtful. B. Unclear. C. Positive. D. Disappointed.
35. What is the best title for the text
A. A Protection Group B. The Polluted Environment
C. Human Threats D. More Trees, More Hope
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。 (如果所用的答题卡没有E、F、G选项， 则选E涂A、B，选F涂A、C，选G涂A、D。)
With all the pressures of life, relaxing can be difficult. No matter what your lifestyle is, you can find ways to relax. 36 .
Meditate (冥想)
Try progressive muscle relaxation. The key to effective mediation is to find a quiet spot away from noise. Start by wearing loose clothes and taking a few slow breaths. When you feel relaxed, focus on your right foot. Think about how it feels. Then, slowly tense the muscles in your toot and hold for 10 seconds. Then you relax your foot and feel the tension releasing as your foot feels loose. 37 .
Breathe deeply
Deep breathing is one of the most effective relaxation techniques. 38 . Sit straight in a chair in a quiet room, and think about how your feet feel on the floor, the posture of your back, and the clothes against your skin. Then turn your attention to your breathing.
Listen to soothing (舒缓的) music
39 . Try closing your eyes and lying down while listening to something that relaxes you. Put in your favorite CD, make a playlist of fun songs, or listen to the music that makes you happy. Sing along to the songs for added relaxation. If you prefer music, try piano or violin instrumental music.
40
Spend a few minutes every day writing about your day. You can keep a journal about everything and anything. Write pages if you feel like it. Make the activity about clearing your stress and allowing yourself to relax. You can write things like, “You are awesome” or “I love myself”.
A. Take a bath
B. Keep a diary.
C. Here are some useful tips
D. Exercise can help boost your mood
E. Do the same thing to your left foot later
F. Sounds can have a powerful relaxation effect
G. Deep breathing can be done anywhere at any time
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）
阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 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。
I went to get a coffee this morning. A lovely lady came up to me and said, “You’re so pretty and I love your dress. ” It made me feel 41 .
Then I dropped my car off for repair, and the girl 42 me had attractive nails, so I said, “Your nails are 43 painted. ” She said thank you.
I then got an Uber back with a middle-aged Asian man, and on the way, we 44 a very weak elderly man, and the Uber driver was so kind. Not only did he 45 to me but he got out and 46 the old man to the car, fastened him in, made sure he was 47 , and comforted him. When he dropped me off, I said, “What a kind man you are! ”I left him a big 48 . He then messaged me later and said 49 .
Later today, I got an Uber back to get my 50 . When I got in, I praised the lady for her perfume (香水) , saying how 51 it was. We talked for a while. Then half way through the journey, she 52 in her bag and gave me her perfume. She said, “It's a 53 from me to you.”
I left her a huge tip, too, just as a reminder that sometimes a simple 54 can make someone's day. Never be afraid to 55 something beautiful to someone. You may just make their day better.
41. A. worried B. peaceful C. nice D. strange
42. A. comforting B. serving C. cheering D. admiring
43. A. beautifully B. simply C. thickly D. completely
44. A. calmed down B. called on C. watched over D. picked up
45. A. speak B. apologize C. refer D. turn
46. A. walked B. sent C. forced D. drove
47. A. healthy B. energetic C. grateful D. safe
48. A. smile B. tip C. message D. card
49. A. goodbye B. yes C. thanks D. sorry
50. A. car B. groceries C. bicycle D. awards
51. A. familiar B. common C. lovely D. expensive
52. A. checked B. reached C. rooted D. brought
53. A. gift B. prize C. reminder D. wonder
54. A. honor B. encouragement C. chat D. praise
55. A. teach B. lend C. say D. introduce
第Ⅱ卷
注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第二节 语法填空（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。
Qingdao is a beautiful city, which is famous for the sea, and you can spend a happy time by 56 (lose) yourself in this wonderful city. Lying across the Shandong Peninsula while looking out to the Yellow Sea, Qingdao today 57 (consider) as a major seaport, naval base, and industrial center.
Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most 58 (attract) places in the city. From skyscrapers to parks and 59 (bench) , you will have a great time. Qingdao has the second 60 (large) brewery (啤酒厂) in China. You will have a chance 61 (explore) the city of fascinating facts and legends, 62 (especial) great buildings full of much history. Some of them are Guest House, Pichaiyuan, Signal Hill, Qingdao Railway Station and Badaguan Scente Area. You will be surprised at stories behind the streets, buildings, and corners. Your guide will tell you 63 is special and unique about living in this city. It is perfect for those 64 are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most 65 it!
第四部分 写作（满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你校英文报正在举办主题为Health Comes from Diet 的征文比赛，请你写一篇短文参赛。内容包括：
1. 健康饮食的重要性；
2. 你的建议。
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。
Health Comes from Diet
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
Sports are more than competitions.
I used to be very shy and often felt lonely. Although I did well in all the academic subjects, I was afraid of physical education. Even kids in the neighborhood would laugh at me. “Look at that girl, ” they said. “Her feet don't leave the ground when she runs!” Their words embarrassed me. At school, whenever the teacher organized some competitive games, no one in the class would choose me as their partner or team member. As a result, I often ended up looking at others enjoy their games.
Things would go on like that if not for a sports meet in my high school. By mistake, my name was put on the list of those who would compete in the women's 1500 meters race. By the time people found the mistake, it was too late to change.
My deskmate, Mary, was a natural athlete. She said to me, “I couldn't run that race in your place, because I have signed up for three items already.” I nearly broke down. 1500 meters! Running against the best runners in front of the whole school! It would be the worst nightmare I'd ever have!
“You still have time to catch up because there is still one month before the sports meet,” Mary patted me on the shoulder, “That is cool! You will run for our class! And we will do training together.” Yes, this us not just for myself, but for my class. But still, 1500 meters to me was like Mount Everest (珠穆朗玛峰) to a beginning climber. I had no idea even how to start my preparation.
Mary invited me to Join in their training. Every afternoon after class, several of us ran together. When the fear of being laughed at flooded over me, I saw others running right beside or stand by the tracks cheering for us. They gave me strengths.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150 左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
Paragraph 1:
Before I could realize how fast one month went by, I was standing behind the start line of the sports meet. ___
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
As expected, I was almost the last to cross the finish line. __________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
祥华教育集团2023-2024学年联考
高一英语 测试卷参考答案
听力理解：1-5 BCACB 6-10ABBCA 11-15 BACAC
阅读理解： 16-20 BACCB
七选五：36-40 CEGFB
完形填空：41-45 CBADB 46-50ADBCA 51-55 CBADC
语法填空：56. losing 57. is considered 58. attractive 59. beaches 60. largest
书面表达：
第一节（满分15分）
One possible version
Health Comes from Diet
It is widely believed that health is the most valuable possession in our life. And a healthy diet plays a key role in maintaining good health.
To keep fit, we should eat various kinds of food, including vegetables, fruits, grains, and proteins. Besides, we'd better avoid eating too much junk food, which contains too much sugar and fat. What's more, it is very important to have regular meals and keep a balanced diet.
In conclusion, a healthy diet is essential for us to stay healthy. Let's start to form good eating habits today!
第二节（满分25分）
One possible version
Paragraph 1
Before I could realize how fast one month went by, I was standing behind the start line of the sports meet. Seeing my classmates waving their hands as if about to run beside me, I no longer felt lonely or afraid. With the shot of the starting gun, I dashed out and ran as fast as I could, as if it were a 200-meter race. Soon I was out of breath and slowed down. Other runners passed me one by one, and gradually I had no idea how many of them were still behind me. My legs were getting heavier and heavier, and I might fall down at any moment. However, I suddenly heard Mary calling my name. My deskmate even ran along the track beside me and cheered for me at the same time, just like the month- long training we did together. Gritting my teeth, I pushed myself on step by step.
Paragraph 2
As expected, I was almost the last to cross the finish line. When I was wondering how to apologize for my poor performance, my classmates came around to hold my arms, helping me walk on my feet and not to sit down. I was surrounded, with all kinds of drinks handed to me. The kind of warmth that I felt at the very moment stayed fresh on my mind. Obviously, one month certainly couldn't make me a good runner, but I was full of confidence that I would improve in the future. Sports are not about winning or losing competitions, but bringing me close to my classmates and helping us grow together.
听力原文：
Text 1 偶遇一位老邻居
M: Can you see Vicky She's the girl who is picking out potatoes.
W: Ah yes, she's coming with her mother.
M: She lived opposite us before, right
W: Oh yes. I often played in the snow with her.
Text 2 举办生日聚会的时间
M: It was your birthday on Thursday. Did you have a party
W: Yes, but that took place two days after because there was no school and my friends could come.
Text 3 电话查询银行电话号码
W: Hi. I'm calling to know what the number is for the city bank located in Middletown.
M: Do you have a particular address in mind I see two branches in the computer.
Text 4咨询会议信息
M: Excuse me, do you know when the afternoon meeting begins I came late because my flight was delayed.
W: Sorry, I don't. But you can find a schedule of all the meetings at the information desk.
M: Thanks a lot.
Text 5 正在看杂志的小男孩
W: Who is the boy looking at the magazine
M: Which boy
W: The one with Pirates and Puppies.
M: Oh that's Alex. And that is very funny to read, you know. Look, Alex is laughing.
Text 6 收到礼物
M: Look, Sue! We have a package from London.
W: ⑥Hey, it's from Johnson. Open it, Jack!
M: He's sent us gifts. This is mine and this is yours. And there's one for Ken, too.
W: What's your gift
M: Let me see. It's a bag
W: No, it's a wallet!
M: Oh, yeah. It's a big wallet. And yours What is it
w: ⑦Erm, wow! Look what I got. It's lovely!
M: ⑦Yes, it is. My sister's got a watch like that, too. Hey, let's open Ken's gift.
W: No! It's not ours.
Text 7 谈论学期课程
M: Hello, Alice. Are you taking Professor Andy Lee's English class
W: Hey there, James. Yes, I am.
M: What other classes are you taking this term
W: I'm also taking music, history and math classes. Here, take a look at my schedule.
M: I don't have music class this term but my twin brother Tony takes it. ⑧Wow, we have the same history and math classes. I guess we'll be studying those together.
w: That sounds great. ⑨ I could use your help with math! I just don't understand the math problem.
M: Sure.
Text 8 请求帮忙修空调
W: Max, ⑩the sales department called and said something about a broken air conditioner. Unfortunately, a meeting with important customers starts right after lunch and they want to make sure it works properly before the meeting. Can you go and see if you can fix it
M: Oh, I have a couple of urgent repairs this morning, broken lights, broken copy machines and things. Can you check if someone can stay around until 12: 00 noon or so I should be able to look at it right before lunchtime.
W: I'll call and find out. I'll let you know in a while.
Text 9 购物
M: Hey, Lola!
W: Hello, Tom! What are you doing here
M: I'm looking for a new shirt. I need a nice shirt for a party after work tomorrow.
W: Well, there are some nice shirts over there. They're the latest style and they look smarter.
M: Are you going to buy some new clothes today, too
W: I already bought three shirts in different colors: pink, purple, and red. I also got a really nice red dress! I bought a skirt and a jacket, too.
M: That's a lot!
W: Don't worry. I don't do this every day. Anyway, why don't you try this shirt on This blue color really suits you.
M: Yeah. How does it look on me
W: Well, maybe you should try a bigger size. Try this one on.
M: OK. I'm going to get it. By the way, I want to buy a dress for my wife. Can you recommend anything good
W: Of course.
Text 10 大象艺术
W: Elephant art began at zoos in the United States. Zookeepers there saw an elephant named Ruby using a stick to make marks in the dirt. They bought paints and brushes for her, and soon she was painting. In a book about Ruby, author Dick George says she loved to paint, and she even chose the colors.
In Thailand, the ThaiElephant Conservation Center (TECC) now teaches elephants to paint. They think it might be good for them. Some paintings show real things such as flowers, trees, and even elephants, but according to the TECC, the elephants don't understand the pictures. They just follow the instructions of their trainers. But some people think there could be more to it than that. Different elephants have their own painting styles, and their paintings become more detailed over time. For example, an elephant named Ramona may be the most famous elephant in Bali. Many people buy her paintings, and she seems to have an artist's personality. Ramona likes to work with dark colors. She also stops and looks at a painting carefully before choosing the next color, and she only paints when she wants to paint.
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