重庆市长寿川维中学校2023-2024学年高二下学期5月月考英语试题(无答案)
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2023—2024学年川维中学高二下学期月考英语试卷
（试卷满分150分。考试时间120分钟）
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，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。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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 does the man want to do
A．Book a table. B．Confirm a reservation. C．Invite the woman to dinner.
2．Why is Henry unable to meet Mrs. Brown tomorrow
A．He hasn’t finished his project yet.
B．He has changed his schedule.
C．Mrs. Brown is busy.
3．How is the weather in the woman’s city at this time of year
A．Sunny. B．Rainy. C．Cloudy.
4．What is Shirley like
A．Kind-hearted. B．Hard-working. C．Easy-going.
5．What are the speakers talking about
A．A game.
B．Their kids’ hobbies.
C．Tom’s favorite after-school activity.
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，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、7题。
6．Where will the speakers go
A．California. B．Texas. C．Utah.
7．What will the speakers do next
A．Go straight to their first stop.
B．Find a place for a rest.
C．Look at their map.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Why does Mike fail to ask for a cellphone
A．It costs too much. B．He already has one. C．His father will give him one.
9．How much do the earphones cost
A．$91． B．$100． C．$109.
10．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Good friends. B．Aunt and nephew. C．Mother and son.
听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。
11．When did Andrew begin to read the book
A．At 3:30 pm. B．At 4:00 pm. C．At 4:30 pm.
12．What do we know about Noa Denmon
A．She sold books. B．She wrote stones. C．She drew pictures.
13．What is the book mainly about
A．A boy’s life. B．A dog’s experiences. C．An outdoor exploration.
14．What will Andrew do with the book
A．Lend it to Mrs. Johnson.
B．Return it to the library.
C．Share it with others.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15．What is special about Toby
A．It has two legs. B．It has one eye. C．It has two noses.
16．How did the music producer know Toby
A．His friend told him.
B．He brought it from the zoo.
C．He read the advertisement about it.
17．What is Toby especially good at
A．Dancing with the music.
B．Playing difficult tricks.
C．Finding hidden things.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．How old is Shade Ajayi
A．40 years old. B．50 years old. C．70 years old.
19．What did shade Ajayi do as a child
A．She made purses and bags.
B．She worked at a shop.
C．She studied at home.
20．Who is Nasrat Busari
A．Shade Ajayi’s teacher.
B．Shade Ajayi’s classmate.
C．Shade Ajayi’s customer.
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
Most Popular UK Destinations for a Staycation
Looking for a cheap staycation to brighten up your winter . Here are the most popular destinations in the UK.
Blackpool
Whether you’re seeking the thrills of Blackpool Pleasure Beach or are keen to catch a glimpse of Blackpool Tower the city’s most appealing attraction, the seaside town offers various amazing views. It’s no wonder the town has gained 980.8 million views on TikTok. With accommodation price 75for a night, you’ll have a golden opportunity to enjoy Blackpool’s Illuminations（彩灯）display and the Seaside Trail.
Scarborough
North Yorkshire’s Scarborough sees 49,500 monthly searches andr686.4 million views on TikTok. One of the local highlights is the annual St Nicholas Fair. While a one-night stay in Scarborough costs 85, the town offers holiday-makers opportunities to experience ancient British culture at the 12th-century castle ruins.
Swansea
The Welsh town sees 27,100 monthly searches and has 622.4 million views on TikTok. Swansea’s Waterfront Wonderland brings with it the Alpine Village and various amusement attractions. Spending a night here costs just 10 pounds more than in Scarborough. But if you book a week earlier, you can get a 5percent discount in total. With Cardiff only being an hour’s drive from Swansea, you have the perfect opportunity to catch a game of ice hockey.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth isn’t called Sunny Bournemouth for nothing, as holiday-makers can enjoy breathtaking views along the Jurassic Coast. With a World Heritage Site within its borders, it’s no surprise to see this town with the high number of views on TikTok（868.3 mill on）. A one-night stay will cost you 105, giving you the perfect opportunity to get relaxed.
21．What is the most attractive in Blackpool
A．Blackpool Pleasure Beach. B．Blackpool Tower.
C．The Illuminations display D．The Seaside Trail.
22．How much will a tourist at least pay for a night in Swansea
A． 70． B． 85． C． 85.75． D． 90.25.
23．Which of the following has the second-highest number of views on TikTok
A．Blackpool. B．Swansea.
C．Scarborough. D．Bournemouth.
B
Some mothers and daughters like to go shopping or walking together or picnicking as part of their bonding experience. Others become firefighters together. That’s the route that Montgomery County mother Betsy Gekonge took with her 17-year-old daughter Mokeira. The pair recently graduated from the Montgomery County Fire Academy together and received their Eirefighter certiticate
The rising high school senior says she thought she’d. be going to the fire academy alone. She never expected to have company. “This is quite out of my expectation because I never expected her to do it with me,” said Mokeira.
“Taking classes with my mom was fun because we could study together but also joke around. We share a lot of funny stories at family events,” Mokeira told the Montgomery County Fire Chiefs Association. “Montgomery County is a great place for new volunteers because you learn a lot from knowledgeable, professional firefighters in a positive environment. It teaches you a lot.”
Mokeira is one of the first individuals to gain her Firefighter certificate at age 17 since Pennsylvania’s law changed, making 17—the youngest legal age to become certified instead of 18.
The pair will work as volunteer firefighters for. Barren Hill Fire Company in Lafayette Hill. According to the Pennsylvania Fire and Emergency Services Institute, there were 300,000 volunteer firefighters across the state in the 1970s. That number dwindled（减少）to 38,000 in 2018.
“It’s really fulfilling to volunteer and learn about fire safety that helps us and others in our daily life,” Betsy added. “I’ve built a lot of relationships in our community through volunteering.” “Our decision was primarily motivated by this, and now I have gained great satisfaction from it. It gives me a sense of purpose and I’m helping to contribute to the solution,” said Mokiera.
24．What did Betsy and Mokeira decide to do bond with each other
A．Go shopping. B．Take a walk.
C．Become firefighters. D．Have a picnic.
25．How does Mokeira feel about her mother’s choice
A．Surprised. B．Annoyed. C．Confused. D．Worried.
26．Why did Betsy and Mokeira volunteer to work for their community
A．To learn fire safety skills. B．To work as career firefighters.
C．To address the shortage of employees. D．To strengthen ties with their community.
27．What does the author intend to highlight about the story
A．The importance of fire safety education.
B．A serious challenge faced by firefighters.
C．An inspiring example of mother-daughter job relation.
D．The potential for family members to volunteer together.
C
We’ve all been there: in a lift, in line at the bank of on an airplane, surrounded by people who are, like us, deeply focused on their smartphones or, worse, struggling with the uncomfortable silence.
What’s the problem It’s possible that along with the rapid development of society, we all focus on our phone and desktop, and therefore it results m our compromised conversational intelligence. However, it’s more likely that none of us start at conversation because it’s awkward and challenging, or we think it’s annoying and unnecessary, But the next time you find yourself among strangers, consider that small talk is worth the trouble. Experts say it’s an invaluable social practice that results in big benefits.
Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we can’t forget that deep relationships wouldn’t even exist if it weren’t for small conversation. “Small talk is the grease（润滑剂）for social communication,” says Bernardo Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast. “Almost every great love story and each big business deal begins with small talk.” he explains. “The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others, not just communicate with them.”
In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor. of psychology at UBC, invited people on their way into a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction with its waiter; the other, to speak only when necessary. The results showed that those who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience. “It’s not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband,” says Dunn. “But interactions with peripheral（边缘的）members of our social network matter for our well-being also.”
Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond with others. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk. “Small talk is the basis of good manners,” he says.
28．What does the underlined word “compromised” m paragraph 2mean
A．Weakened. B．Enhanced. C．Secret. D．Natural.
29．What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci
A．Showing. good manners. B．Relating to other people.
C．Focusing on a topic. D．Making business deals.
30．What can we learn about small talk from the coffee shop study
A．It made the coffee taste better.
B．It reduced waiting time in line.
C．It improved people’s mood and experience.
D．It helped them bond with the server deeply.
31．What is the text mainly about
A．Elevator manners. B．The importance of small talk.
C．Smartphones and social media. D．Developing deep. relationships.
D
Two young Tasmanians have gained. a top national science award for their hi-tech invention, designed to keep their great-grandmother safe.
The 18-year-old cousins, Isaac Brain and Mitchell Torok. have won equal first place in the engineering section of the BHP science and engineering awards. The pair, who finished Year 12 last year, created a smartwatch-style device that can detect whether an elderly person has fallen and cause an alarm
The device will now be showcased on the world stage at a science and engineering fair in Arizona, US, which brings together students from around the world who are first-place science winners.
Mitchell, who went to Rosny College, Hobart, said he dreamt up the idea because he was worried about his 89-year-old great-grandmother Gwen Brook, who lives in an independent apartment next to an aged-care facility in Hobart. “If she falls over and hurts herself, there’s a chance that no one would be able to find her quickly,” Mitchell said. “So we decided to build a cheap and easy device that aged-care residents could wear”
Called “aWear”, the device can be worn as a watch. It links to a database that. can send a real-time text message to nurses. As well as an alert button, the device also features an “accelerometer” that measures the speed of a wearer’s movement to detect a fall.
Isaac, who went to Launceston College, Launceston, developed the software and web development for the device. “The accelerometer measures movement —so when an increase in movement is detected it records that data and it is then analysed to determine whether a fall has occurred,” Isaac said. Isaac will study computer science at Melbourne University this year. He said a key feature of the device was that it caused an alert to staff even if the wearer did not press the alert button.
Mitchell will study mechatronics engineering at the University of NSW. He designed the watch and spent a lot of time testing it. “We have done a lot of test falls —with Mitchell falling onto pillows,” Isaac said.
32．What device did the two young cousins develop
A．A database system to monitor people’s movements.
B．A wearable calculator to measure the speed movements.
C．A real-time text messaging system for aged-care facilities.
D．A smartwatch-style device to detect falls and alert caregivers.
33．What was the primary motivation behind the cousins’ invention
A．To win a national science competition.
B．To create a product that could be commercialized.
C．To develop a solution to assist their great-grandmother.
D．To show their engineering and software development skills.
34．“Which of the following words can describe the device
A．Ground-breaking and complicated. B．Economical and convenient.
C．Transformative and clumsy. D．Costly and profitable.
35．What can we conclude from the cousins’ success
A．Hard work pay s off. B．It’s never too late to learn.
C．The simplest way is the best way. D．Ups and downs make one strong
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。
A peer is a person who is about the same age as you. Peers affect your life, whether you. know it or not, just by spending time with you
36 Maybe another student in your science class taught you an easy way to remember the planets in solar system. Maybe you got others excited about your new favorite book and now everyone’s reading it. However, sometimes peers affect. one another in another way. 37 Maybe a kid in the neighborhood wanted you to steal with him.
Some kids give in to peer pressure because they want to be liked, to fit in, or because they worry that other kids may make fun of them if they don’t go along with the group. 38 The idea that “everyone’s doing it” may influence some kids to leave their better judgments or their common senses behind.
Peer pressure can be extremely strong and hard to get rid of. Experiments have shown how peer pressure can influence someone to change her/his mind from what she/he knows for sure is a correct answer to the incorrect answer-just. because everyone else gives the incorrect answer! 39
40 Paying attention to your own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong can help you know the right thing to do. Inner strength and self-confidence can help you stand firm, walk away and resist doing something when you know better.
A．Peers can have a good effect on one another
B．Peer pressure is the direct influence on people by peers.
C．Good peers may give you a hand when you are in trouble.
D．That holds true for people of any age in peer pressure situations.
E．Maybe one kid in school tried to get another to cut class with him.
F．It can be hard to walk away from peer pressure, but it can be done.
G．Others may go along because they are curious to try something new that others are doing.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The summer after my freshman year. college, I had to get my first job. This was probably one of the 41 tasks I have ever had to do. I had never held a job when I was m high school because my parents wanted me to put all my 42 into my studies.
At first, it was very hard. I filled out dozens of 43 but got no calls back in the first two weeks. It made sense because I had 44 no job experience. All I could 45 was that being a high school graduate and a year of college.
However, halfway through the third week, I finally got a call back from one of the places I 46 . We had set up a meeting time, and after my 47 , I was more than ready to start working the following Monday. I was 48 at the chance of working for my wages.
When I started, it was very clear that I was not 49 I made mistakes with orders and often 50 sales promotions（推销）. My parents made a bet I would not 51 the first two weeks, and I would be back looking for more 52 However, I stuck with it.
After working a while, I got better at orders, and always 53 the cheaper options for customers. A couple of weeks later, I had been told by the manager. that I had 54 the award of the best employee of the month. It taught me a lot about responsibility and gave me the 55 of working.
41．A．funniest B．worst C．hardest D．lightest
42．A．energy B．motivation C．wisdom D．ambition
43．A．questionnaires B．surveys C．certifications D．applications
44．A．exactly B．absolutely C．partly D．doubtfully
45．A．explain B．claim C．invest D．offer
46．A．signed up B．applied to C．checked in D．relied on
47．A．interview B．graduation C．arrangement D．performance
48．A．surprised B．disappointed C．excited D．worried
49．A．skilled B．frightened C．patient D．satisfied
50．A．avoided B．abandoned C．postponed D．forgot
51．A．spend B．last C．continue D．wait
52．A．ideas B．expectations C．jobs D．disciplines
53．A．sold B．produced C．kept D．recommended
54．A．confirmed B．received C．guaranteed D．become
55．A．confidence B．importance C．expectation D．hope
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。
Putian wood carving, one of the four well-known categories of the art of Chinese wood carving, originated in the Tang and Song Dynasties. 56 （serve）as a national intangible cultural heritage（非物质文化遗产）item in China, it is a traditional folk carving technique of southeast China’s Fujian Province.
Zheng Chunhui, Lin Jianjun and Chen Yushu 57 （be）three exceptional representatives of wood carving masters. Zheng is 58 provincial-level inheritor（继承人）of the wood carving art, 59 not only excels（擅长）in traditional wood carving technique, but 60 （precise）expresses his love for his family and nation through his works. To promote the art, Zheng opened a unique wood carving gallery, which is the 61 （one）in Putian run by an individual and free to the public. The delicate wood carving works by Lin shone at a BRICS summit（峰会）several years ago. and meanwhile, the Chinese-style antique furniture pieces that are made by Chen 62 （show）at many international exhibitions over the past few years.
Putian city is home 63 over 2,600 wood carving companies, and the wood carving works 64 （create）there were sold to more than 20 65 （country）and regions around the world last year.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你校英语话剧社正在招募新成员，请你为话剧社写一则英文招募启示。.内容包括：
1．招募对象的条件；
2．报名方式和截止时间。
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。
提示词: recruit招募
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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。
I’ve always thought of my mother Lee-Ann as a superhero. Not that she can fly or shoot lasers（激光）out of her eyes, but because she never runs out of room in her heart for anyone or anything.
I could write about all of the wonderful things she has done, but I want to focus on the one project she does every year that has shaped my whole family and everyone around us: She collects the money she finds in the washer and dryer, and she puts it in a little jar that we refer to as “The Charity Jar”. Every year, she takes this money and puts it toward something —a cause, an act of kindness, anything that can help someone. Sometimes, she buys coffee for the next people in line at a coffee shop. Other times, she buys something for an organization that needs it.
If you ask her about this tradition, she will tell you that she is carrying on something that her mother used to do around the holidays. If you ask anyone else who knows her, however, they will tell you that she has a huge heart. She manages to get our whole family involved in this movement every year.
Last year, for example, my younger brother Bob and I volunteered in a shelter for the homeless. Once, when we helped with delivering daily supplies there, he noticed the wish list on the wall: comforters, a DVD player, a coffee maker and supplies. We told Mum; and she quickly organized a family meeting to discuss how to help the shelter. We all agreed that the coffee maker would be the best thing for our family to work on together. We found a coffee maker online and decided to buy one.
Bob opened “The Charity Jar and we counted the money Mum collected. Unfortunately, it was 50 dollars short. “Any way to make it up ” Mum asked me and Bob.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“I’ve learned that Mr. Smith needs someone to tidy his big garden,” I told Bob. The next weekend, we went to the shelter with the new coffee maker excitedly.
（试卷满分150分。考试时间120分钟）
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，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。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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 does the man want to do
A．Book a table. B．Confirm a reservation. C．Invite the woman to dinner.
2．Why is Henry unable to meet Mrs. Brown tomorrow
A．He hasn’t finished his project yet.
B．He has changed his schedule.
C．Mrs. Brown is busy.
3．How is the weather in the woman’s city at this time of year
A．Sunny. B．Rainy. C．Cloudy.
4．What is Shirley like
A．Kind-hearted. B．Hard-working. C．Easy-going.
5．What are the speakers talking about
A．A game.
B．Their kids’ hobbies.
C．Tom’s favorite after-school activity.
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，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、7题。
6．Where will the speakers go
A．California. B．Texas. C．Utah.
7．What will the speakers do next
A．Go straight to their first stop.
B．Find a place for a rest.
C．Look at their map.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Why does Mike fail to ask for a cellphone
A．It costs too much. B．He already has one. C．His father will give him one.
9．How much do the earphones cost
A．$91． B．$100． C．$109.
10．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Good friends. B．Aunt and nephew. C．Mother and son.
听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。
11．When did Andrew begin to read the book
A．At 3:30 pm. B．At 4:00 pm. C．At 4:30 pm.
12．What do we know about Noa Denmon
A．She sold books. B．She wrote stones. C．She drew pictures.
13．What is the book mainly about
A．A boy’s life. B．A dog’s experiences. C．An outdoor exploration.
14．What will Andrew do with the book
A．Lend it to Mrs. Johnson.
B．Return it to the library.
C．Share it with others.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15．What is special about Toby
A．It has two legs. B．It has one eye. C．It has two noses.
16．How did the music producer know Toby
A．His friend told him.
B．He brought it from the zoo.
C．He read the advertisement about it.
17．What is Toby especially good at
A．Dancing with the music.
B．Playing difficult tricks.
C．Finding hidden things.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．How old is Shade Ajayi
A．40 years old. B．50 years old. C．70 years old.
19．What did shade Ajayi do as a child
A．She made purses and bags.
B．She worked at a shop.
C．She studied at home.
20．Who is Nasrat Busari
A．Shade Ajayi’s teacher.
B．Shade Ajayi’s classmate.
C．Shade Ajayi’s customer.
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
Most Popular UK Destinations for a Staycation
Looking for a cheap staycation to brighten up your winter . Here are the most popular destinations in the UK.
Blackpool
Whether you’re seeking the thrills of Blackpool Pleasure Beach or are keen to catch a glimpse of Blackpool Tower the city’s most appealing attraction, the seaside town offers various amazing views. It’s no wonder the town has gained 980.8 million views on TikTok. With accommodation price 75for a night, you’ll have a golden opportunity to enjoy Blackpool’s Illuminations（彩灯）display and the Seaside Trail.
Scarborough
North Yorkshire’s Scarborough sees 49,500 monthly searches andr686.4 million views on TikTok. One of the local highlights is the annual St Nicholas Fair. While a one-night stay in Scarborough costs 85, the town offers holiday-makers opportunities to experience ancient British culture at the 12th-century castle ruins.
Swansea
The Welsh town sees 27,100 monthly searches and has 622.4 million views on TikTok. Swansea’s Waterfront Wonderland brings with it the Alpine Village and various amusement attractions. Spending a night here costs just 10 pounds more than in Scarborough. But if you book a week earlier, you can get a 5percent discount in total. With Cardiff only being an hour’s drive from Swansea, you have the perfect opportunity to catch a game of ice hockey.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth isn’t called Sunny Bournemouth for nothing, as holiday-makers can enjoy breathtaking views along the Jurassic Coast. With a World Heritage Site within its borders, it’s no surprise to see this town with the high number of views on TikTok（868.3 mill on）. A one-night stay will cost you 105, giving you the perfect opportunity to get relaxed.
21．What is the most attractive in Blackpool
A．Blackpool Pleasure Beach. B．Blackpool Tower.
C．The Illuminations display D．The Seaside Trail.
22．How much will a tourist at least pay for a night in Swansea
A． 70． B． 85． C． 85.75． D． 90.25.
23．Which of the following has the second-highest number of views on TikTok
A．Blackpool. B．Swansea.
C．Scarborough. D．Bournemouth.
B
Some mothers and daughters like to go shopping or walking together or picnicking as part of their bonding experience. Others become firefighters together. That’s the route that Montgomery County mother Betsy Gekonge took with her 17-year-old daughter Mokeira. The pair recently graduated from the Montgomery County Fire Academy together and received their Eirefighter certiticate
The rising high school senior says she thought she’d. be going to the fire academy alone. She never expected to have company. “This is quite out of my expectation because I never expected her to do it with me,” said Mokeira.
“Taking classes with my mom was fun because we could study together but also joke around. We share a lot of funny stories at family events,” Mokeira told the Montgomery County Fire Chiefs Association. “Montgomery County is a great place for new volunteers because you learn a lot from knowledgeable, professional firefighters in a positive environment. It teaches you a lot.”
Mokeira is one of the first individuals to gain her Firefighter certificate at age 17 since Pennsylvania’s law changed, making 17—the youngest legal age to become certified instead of 18.
The pair will work as volunteer firefighters for. Barren Hill Fire Company in Lafayette Hill. According to the Pennsylvania Fire and Emergency Services Institute, there were 300,000 volunteer firefighters across the state in the 1970s. That number dwindled（减少）to 38,000 in 2018.
“It’s really fulfilling to volunteer and learn about fire safety that helps us and others in our daily life,” Betsy added. “I’ve built a lot of relationships in our community through volunteering.” “Our decision was primarily motivated by this, and now I have gained great satisfaction from it. It gives me a sense of purpose and I’m helping to contribute to the solution,” said Mokiera.
24．What did Betsy and Mokeira decide to do bond with each other
A．Go shopping. B．Take a walk.
C．Become firefighters. D．Have a picnic.
25．How does Mokeira feel about her mother’s choice
A．Surprised. B．Annoyed. C．Confused. D．Worried.
26．Why did Betsy and Mokeira volunteer to work for their community
A．To learn fire safety skills. B．To work as career firefighters.
C．To address the shortage of employees. D．To strengthen ties with their community.
27．What does the author intend to highlight about the story
A．The importance of fire safety education.
B．A serious challenge faced by firefighters.
C．An inspiring example of mother-daughter job relation.
D．The potential for family members to volunteer together.
C
We’ve all been there: in a lift, in line at the bank of on an airplane, surrounded by people who are, like us, deeply focused on their smartphones or, worse, struggling with the uncomfortable silence.
What’s the problem It’s possible that along with the rapid development of society, we all focus on our phone and desktop, and therefore it results m our compromised conversational intelligence. However, it’s more likely that none of us start at conversation because it’s awkward and challenging, or we think it’s annoying and unnecessary, But the next time you find yourself among strangers, consider that small talk is worth the trouble. Experts say it’s an invaluable social practice that results in big benefits.
Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we can’t forget that deep relationships wouldn’t even exist if it weren’t for small conversation. “Small talk is the grease（润滑剂）for social communication,” says Bernardo Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast. “Almost every great love story and each big business deal begins with small talk.” he explains. “The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others, not just communicate with them.”
In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor. of psychology at UBC, invited people on their way into a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction with its waiter; the other, to speak only when necessary. The results showed that those who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience. “It’s not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband,” says Dunn. “But interactions with peripheral（边缘的）members of our social network matter for our well-being also.”
Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond with others. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk. “Small talk is the basis of good manners,” he says.
28．What does the underlined word “compromised” m paragraph 2mean
A．Weakened. B．Enhanced. C．Secret. D．Natural.
29．What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci
A．Showing. good manners. B．Relating to other people.
C．Focusing on a topic. D．Making business deals.
30．What can we learn about small talk from the coffee shop study
A．It made the coffee taste better.
B．It reduced waiting time in line.
C．It improved people’s mood and experience.
D．It helped them bond with the server deeply.
31．What is the text mainly about
A．Elevator manners. B．The importance of small talk.
C．Smartphones and social media. D．Developing deep. relationships.
D
Two young Tasmanians have gained. a top national science award for their hi-tech invention, designed to keep their great-grandmother safe.
The 18-year-old cousins, Isaac Brain and Mitchell Torok. have won equal first place in the engineering section of the BHP science and engineering awards. The pair, who finished Year 12 last year, created a smartwatch-style device that can detect whether an elderly person has fallen and cause an alarm
The device will now be showcased on the world stage at a science and engineering fair in Arizona, US, which brings together students from around the world who are first-place science winners.
Mitchell, who went to Rosny College, Hobart, said he dreamt up the idea because he was worried about his 89-year-old great-grandmother Gwen Brook, who lives in an independent apartment next to an aged-care facility in Hobart. “If she falls over and hurts herself, there’s a chance that no one would be able to find her quickly,” Mitchell said. “So we decided to build a cheap and easy device that aged-care residents could wear”
Called “aWear”, the device can be worn as a watch. It links to a database that. can send a real-time text message to nurses. As well as an alert button, the device also features an “accelerometer” that measures the speed of a wearer’s movement to detect a fall.
Isaac, who went to Launceston College, Launceston, developed the software and web development for the device. “The accelerometer measures movement —so when an increase in movement is detected it records that data and it is then analysed to determine whether a fall has occurred,” Isaac said. Isaac will study computer science at Melbourne University this year. He said a key feature of the device was that it caused an alert to staff even if the wearer did not press the alert button.
Mitchell will study mechatronics engineering at the University of NSW. He designed the watch and spent a lot of time testing it. “We have done a lot of test falls —with Mitchell falling onto pillows,” Isaac said.
32．What device did the two young cousins develop
A．A database system to monitor people’s movements.
B．A wearable calculator to measure the speed movements.
C．A real-time text messaging system for aged-care facilities.
D．A smartwatch-style device to detect falls and alert caregivers.
33．What was the primary motivation behind the cousins’ invention
A．To win a national science competition.
B．To create a product that could be commercialized.
C．To develop a solution to assist their great-grandmother.
D．To show their engineering and software development skills.
34．“Which of the following words can describe the device
A．Ground-breaking and complicated. B．Economical and convenient.
C．Transformative and clumsy. D．Costly and profitable.
35．What can we conclude from the cousins’ success
A．Hard work pay s off. B．It’s never too late to learn.
C．The simplest way is the best way. D．Ups and downs make one strong
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。
A peer is a person who is about the same age as you. Peers affect your life, whether you. know it or not, just by spending time with you
36 Maybe another student in your science class taught you an easy way to remember the planets in solar system. Maybe you got others excited about your new favorite book and now everyone’s reading it. However, sometimes peers affect. one another in another way. 37 Maybe a kid in the neighborhood wanted you to steal with him.
Some kids give in to peer pressure because they want to be liked, to fit in, or because they worry that other kids may make fun of them if they don’t go along with the group. 38 The idea that “everyone’s doing it” may influence some kids to leave their better judgments or their common senses behind.
Peer pressure can be extremely strong and hard to get rid of. Experiments have shown how peer pressure can influence someone to change her/his mind from what she/he knows for sure is a correct answer to the incorrect answer-just. because everyone else gives the incorrect answer! 39
40 Paying attention to your own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong can help you know the right thing to do. Inner strength and self-confidence can help you stand firm, walk away and resist doing something when you know better.
A．Peers can have a good effect on one another
B．Peer pressure is the direct influence on people by peers.
C．Good peers may give you a hand when you are in trouble.
D．That holds true for people of any age in peer pressure situations.
E．Maybe one kid in school tried to get another to cut class with him.
F．It can be hard to walk away from peer pressure, but it can be done.
G．Others may go along because they are curious to try something new that others are doing.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The summer after my freshman year. college, I had to get my first job. This was probably one of the 41 tasks I have ever had to do. I had never held a job when I was m high school because my parents wanted me to put all my 42 into my studies.
At first, it was very hard. I filled out dozens of 43 but got no calls back in the first two weeks. It made sense because I had 44 no job experience. All I could 45 was that being a high school graduate and a year of college.
However, halfway through the third week, I finally got a call back from one of the places I 46 . We had set up a meeting time, and after my 47 , I was more than ready to start working the following Monday. I was 48 at the chance of working for my wages.
When I started, it was very clear that I was not 49 I made mistakes with orders and often 50 sales promotions（推销）. My parents made a bet I would not 51 the first two weeks, and I would be back looking for more 52 However, I stuck with it.
After working a while, I got better at orders, and always 53 the cheaper options for customers. A couple of weeks later, I had been told by the manager. that I had 54 the award of the best employee of the month. It taught me a lot about responsibility and gave me the 55 of working.
41．A．funniest B．worst C．hardest D．lightest
42．A．energy B．motivation C．wisdom D．ambition
43．A．questionnaires B．surveys C．certifications D．applications
44．A．exactly B．absolutely C．partly D．doubtfully
45．A．explain B．claim C．invest D．offer
46．A．signed up B．applied to C．checked in D．relied on
47．A．interview B．graduation C．arrangement D．performance
48．A．surprised B．disappointed C．excited D．worried
49．A．skilled B．frightened C．patient D．satisfied
50．A．avoided B．abandoned C．postponed D．forgot
51．A．spend B．last C．continue D．wait
52．A．ideas B．expectations C．jobs D．disciplines
53．A．sold B．produced C．kept D．recommended
54．A．confirmed B．received C．guaranteed D．become
55．A．confidence B．importance C．expectation D．hope
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。
Putian wood carving, one of the four well-known categories of the art of Chinese wood carving, originated in the Tang and Song Dynasties. 56 （serve）as a national intangible cultural heritage（非物质文化遗产）item in China, it is a traditional folk carving technique of southeast China’s Fujian Province.
Zheng Chunhui, Lin Jianjun and Chen Yushu 57 （be）three exceptional representatives of wood carving masters. Zheng is 58 provincial-level inheritor（继承人）of the wood carving art, 59 not only excels（擅长）in traditional wood carving technique, but 60 （precise）expresses his love for his family and nation through his works. To promote the art, Zheng opened a unique wood carving gallery, which is the 61 （one）in Putian run by an individual and free to the public. The delicate wood carving works by Lin shone at a BRICS summit（峰会）several years ago. and meanwhile, the Chinese-style antique furniture pieces that are made by Chen 62 （show）at many international exhibitions over the past few years.
Putian city is home 63 over 2,600 wood carving companies, and the wood carving works 64 （create）there were sold to more than 20 65 （country）and regions around the world last year.
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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。
I’ve always thought of my mother Lee-Ann as a superhero. Not that she can fly or shoot lasers（激光）out of her eyes, but because she never runs out of room in her heart for anyone or anything.
I could write about all of the wonderful things she has done, but I want to focus on the one project she does every year that has shaped my whole family and everyone around us: She collects the money she finds in the washer and dryer, and she puts it in a little jar that we refer to as “The Charity Jar”. Every year, she takes this money and puts it toward something —a cause, an act of kindness, anything that can help someone. Sometimes, she buys coffee for the next people in line at a coffee shop. Other times, she buys something for an organization that needs it.
If you ask her about this tradition, she will tell you that she is carrying on something that her mother used to do around the holidays. If you ask anyone else who knows her, however, they will tell you that she has a huge heart. She manages to get our whole family involved in this movement every year.
Last year, for example, my younger brother Bob and I volunteered in a shelter for the homeless. Once, when we helped with delivering daily supplies there, he noticed the wish list on the wall: comforters, a DVD player, a coffee maker and supplies. We told Mum; and she quickly organized a family meeting to discuss how to help the shelter. We all agreed that the coffee maker would be the best thing for our family to work on together. We found a coffee maker online and decided to buy one.
Bob opened “The Charity Jar and we counted the money Mum collected. Unfortunately, it was 50 dollars short. “Any way to make it up ” Mum asked me and Bob.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“I’ve learned that Mr. Smith needs someone to tidy his big garden,” I told Bob. The next weekend, we went to the shelter with the new coffee maker excitedly.
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