2023-2024学年第二学期高一英语月考试题
时间：120分钟 分值：150分
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15个小题；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
If you really want a taste of the everyday swing of Dutch life, a bike tour through Amsterdam is the way to go.
What is included in an Amsterdam bike tour
The bicycle is of course provided and included in the price of the tour. Some tours offer coffee and tea after the tour finishes. Every tour especially has its own theme and route. You can compare them by visiting webpages dedicated to a particular tour.
A tour itself is a beautiful experience. Amsterdam’s architecture, markets, bridges, plazas and street atmosphere are memorable and comfortable to see from a bike seat. See them like most citizens of Amsterdam do.
Amsterdam bicycle tour basics
These tours are usually between one and two hours long. They are guided by friendly and knowledgeable tour guides who are well capable in Amsterdam information. What’s more, the tour guides usually know many languages and are used to overcoming language barriers(障碍).
Important during the bicycle tour of Amsterdam
Please don’t become so Dutch that you ignore( 忽视) the traffic laws. It is a fact that some Amsterdammers often cross a street or a bridge when they feel like doing it. That is why staying alert (警惕的) and a little bit of biking experience can help you to go through the small city streets during an Amsterdam bike tour. Also, unless you are 100% sure that the weather will be sunny, you’d better bring a jacket. When you start moving on the bike, the wet Amsterdam’s air can get quite cold.
21. What is special about an Amsterdam bike tour
A. It provides a free bike. B. It offers coffee and tea.
C. It has its theme and route. D. It is a green tour.
22. Which of the following is suggested in the last paragraph
A. Paying no attention to the traffic rules. B. Bringing warm clothing.
C. Doing as the Dutch do. D. Avoiding bad weather.
23. Where can the text be found
A. In a history book. B. In a research paper.
C. In an art magazine. D. In a travel guide.
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了阿姆斯特丹自行车旅游信息。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据What is included in an Amsterdam bike tour 中的“Every tour especially has its own theme and route.(每次旅游尤其会有自己的主题和路线。)”可知，阿姆斯特丹自行车旅游每次都有自己的主题和线路，这就是它的特别之处。故选C项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Also, unless you are 100% sure that the weather will be sunny, you’d better bring a jacket. When you start moving on the bike, the wet Amsterdam’s air can get quite cold.(另外，除非你百分之百确定天气会是晴天，否则你最好带一件夹克。当你开始骑自行车时，阿姆斯特丹潮湿的空气会变得很冷。)”可知，开始骑自行车时，阿姆斯特丹潮湿的空气会变得很冷，所以建议最好带一件夹克衣。故选B项。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“If you really want a taste of the everyday swing of Dutch life, a bike tour through Amsterdam is the way to go.(如果你真的想品尝一下荷兰生活的日常乐趣，那么骑自行车游览阿姆斯特丹就是最好的选择。)”以及阅读文章可知，本文主要介绍了阿姆斯特丹的自行车旅行指南，最有可能出现在旅游手册上。故选D项。
B
I’ve just arrived from New York City at the airport in Rome and already I’m lost, wandering left and right and searching for the right exit. I’m supposed to meet my wife Elvira, who lives in Italy now, and then drive to Guardia Sanframondi, the little town where we own a house, to meet our newborn granddaughter Lucia, now all of 11 weeks old.
But I takes a wrong turn, and then another, all in vain. I’m lost for 15 minutes, then 30, and finally about 45, unable to get my passport properly scanned and pick up my luggage. This is more than mildly inconvenient. After all, I’ve just flown more than 4,000 miles, a flight into my future.
But suddenly I see Elvira, who is holding baby Lucia in her arms. I’m found.
I stay in Italy for three weeks. It’s impossible for me to get enough of Lucia, and so I follow a strict agenda(日程). Hold Lucia in my arms. Kiss Lucia all over her face. Wheel Lucia in her carriage in the most public places available. Make faces at her and even sillier gestures and sounds.
Today, at 70, I’m a permanent resident of Italy, with Lucia living a five-minute walk away. We visit her at her house and she visits us at ours almost every day. In most American families, adult children with grandchildren live in different towns and states far away. Italian families, on the other hand, are more likely to live near each other. Sometimes three generations here even stay together in the same home. I’ve happily turned my life upside-down to be a grandpa Italian-style. Lucia is just what I need right about now. If I’m lucky, I’ll be just what she needs, too.
24. Why does the author go to Guardia Sanframondi
A. To meet his wife. B. To decorate his house.
C. To explore the countryside. D. To see his granddaughter.
25. What happened to the author at the airport
A. He lost his way. B. He missed his flight.
C. He couldn’t find his luggage. D. He had his passport stolen.
26. What can we infer about the author from the fourth paragraph
A. He gets enough of Lucia. B. He sets a high goal for Lucia.
C. He loves his granddaughter. D. He is forced to make Lucia happy.
27. How does the author feel about the Italian way of life
A. He’s worried. B. He’s satisfied. C. He’s curious. D. He’s uncertain.
【答案】24. D 25. A 26. C 27. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者从美国来到意大利照看小孙女Lucia的故事。
【详解】1.细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“I’m supposed to meet my wife Elvira, who lives in Italy now, and then drive to Guardia Sanframondi, the little town where we own a house, to meet our newborn granddaughter Lucia, now all of 11 weeks old.(我要去见我的妻子埃尔维拉，她现在住在意大利，然后开车去Guardia Sanframondi，我们在那里有一栋房子，去见我们刚出生的孙女露西亚，她现在已经11周大了。)”可知，作者来Guardia Sanframondi看他那刚出生不久的孙女。故选D。
2. 推理判断题。根据第二段“But I take a wrong turn, and then another, all in vain. I’m lost for 15 minutes, then 30, and finally about 45, unable to get my passport properly scanned and pick up my luggage. This is more than mildly inconvenient. (但我转错了弯，然后又转了一个，都是徒劳的。我迷路了15分钟，然后是30分钟，最后是45分钟，无法进行护照扫描和收拾行李。这真是有点不方便了。)”可知，作者在机场迷路了。故选A.
3. 推理判断题。根据第四段“I stay in Italy for three weeks. It’s impossible for me to get enough of Lucia, and so I follow a strict agenda(日程). Hold Lucia in my arms. Kiss Lucia all over her face. Wheel Lucia in her carriage in the most public places available. Make faces at her and even sillier gestures and sounds.(我在意大利待三个星期。我不可能对露西娅有足够的了解，因此我遵循严格的议程。把露西亚抱在我怀里。吻遍露西亚的整个脸。把露西亚推到可能得公共场所。对她做鬼脸，甚至做出更愚蠢的手势和声音。)”可知，作者很喜欢他的孙女。故选C。
4. 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“I’ve happily turned my life upside-down to be a grandpa Italian-style. Lucia is just what I need right about now. If I’m lucky, I’ll be just what she needs, too.(我很高兴地把我的生活颠倒过来做一个意大利式的爷爷。露西亚正是我现在需要的。如果我幸运的话，我也是她所需要的。)”可知，作者对意大利的生活方式感到满意。故选B。
C
Finger painting is an art that most people have experienced in childhood. But there are still people who know little about this art form. Finger painting is a simple activity that involves dipping fingers in paints and then using fingers to create objects and shapes on a piece of paper. All you need is a table at elbow height, a few sheets of plain paper, and a few bottles of watercolor.
When engaging kids in this activity, one should use non-toxic (无毒的) paints only. If not available in the market readily, non-toxic paints can be made at home easily. Preferably, the paints should also be eatable. Finger paints come in bright colors and can be purchased relatively inexpensively. Adults can save money by making their own finger paints using a mixture of cornstarch, food coloring and water.
It is a common fallacy that finger painting is for children alone, rather it’s an activity that can be enjoyed by adults in equal measure. Adults can use rubber gloves while painting to avoid dirty marks of paints on their hands. When a group of people are gathered for an exercise of finger painting, it can be a great way of creating a bond between the group. Art and painting parties are a popular concept in the West. Organizations can also use finger painting as a team-building activity by making participants paint together on a large canvas (画布).
There’s no limit to the expression of feelings in finger painting. All one needs to do is go all out and put all their feelings on a piece of paper by dipping their fingers in paints. While painting, one may unconsciously choose colors that reflect their emotions. For example, you may choose the color red to express your anger or green to express hope. At times you may be confused, and the painting will help you describe your confused state of mind. Once you get your emotions on paper, you are likely to feel relieved.
So what are you waiting for Plan a finger-painting session soon, and experience the joy.
28. What can we know about finger painting
A. Kids learn it much faster than adults. B. Finger painting is easy to carry out.
C. Most people loved it in their childhood. D. The preparation for it is quite difficult.
29. What should people do when there are kids involved in finger painting
A. Use paints of bright colors. B. Buy inexpensive paints.
C. Have parents stay with them. D. Prepare safe paints for them.
30. What does the underlined word “fallacy” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Sense. B. Misunderstanding. C. Principle D. Possibility.
31. What does the example in Paragraph 4 show
A. Finger painters have a wide choice of colors.
B. Finger painting shows people’s emotions correctly.
C. Finger painting provides freedom of self-expression.
D. Finger painters can find artistic inspiration from emotions.
【答案】28. B 29. D 30. B 31. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍的是手指画这种艺术活动的特点和优势。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段Finger painting is a simple activity that involves dipping fingers in paints and then using fingers to create objects and shapes on a piece of paper.(手指画是一种简单的活动，将手指浸入颜料中，然后用手指在纸上画出物体和形状)”可知，手指画很容易画。故选B。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“When engaging kids in this activity, one should use non-toxic (无毒的) paints only.(当孩子们参与这个活动时，应该只使用无毒的颜料)”可知，当有孩子参与手指画时，人们应该为他们准备安全的颜料。故选D。
【30题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“rather it’s an activity that can be enjoyed by adults in equal measure (相反，这是一项成年人也能同等享受的活动)”可知，真实的情况是成年人也可以画手指画，所以只有孩子才会画手指画是错误的看法，即误解。故划线词意思是“误解”。故选B。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“There’s no limit to the expression of feelings in finger painting. All one needs to do is go all out and put all their feelings on a piece of paper by dipping their fingers in paints. While painting, one may unconsciously choose colors that reflect their emotions. For example, you may choose the color red to express your anger or green to express hope. At times you may be confused, and the painting will help you describe your confused state of mind. Once you get your emotions on paper, you are likely to feel relieved.(在手指画中，感情的表达是没有限制的。一个人所需要做的就是全力以赴，把他们所有的感受用手指蘸着颜料写在一张纸上。在绘画时，一个人可能会不自觉地选择反映自己情绪的颜色。例如，你可以选择红色来表达你的愤怒，或者选择绿色来表达希望。有时你可能会感到困惑，这幅画将帮助你描述你困惑的精神状态。一旦你把你的情绪写在纸上，你可能会感到轻松)”可推知第4段的例子说明了手指画提供了自我表达的自由。故选C。
D
As we all know, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Now scientists have given us another warning: spending too much time on smart phones or computers makes you dull too.
“Many focus on the benefits of digital devices (设备) in education but ignore the costs,” said Patricia Greenfield from the University of California, “losing the ability to understand the emotions of other people is one of the costs.” Greenfield and her research team did an experiment. They worked with 105 children who spent about 4.5 hours in front of screens on a school day. The students were asked to describe the emotions towards the pictures of people who were happy, sad, angry or scared. Then, half of them attended a five-day nature and science camp. There they had no smart phones, TV, or computers. The other half stayed in school and spent the five days as usual. Five days later, all the children took the test again.
Students who had been to the camp got about 5 percent more answers correct than they had done before the camp. But the other group of students didn’t show much improvement. The study is not perfect in some ways, said the researchers. But scientists say that the study is still a warning for us.
“Emotional skills develop in practice and the brain develops through real interaction.” said Professor Taylor, a professor at the University of San Francisco.
Researchers talked to 2,000 parents of children aged 2-16 in the UK about what activities their children could do confidently. The results were surprising: Their children could use a tablet (平板电脑) (59%) and work a mobile phone (57%) more confidently than they could tie their shoe laces (鞋带) (53%)! So, spend more time away from mobile phones and computers if you want to be an understanding friend, and not a member of what the Daily Mail called “Generation Helpless”.
32. According to Professor Greenfield, what is the consequence of using digital media in education
A. Students don’t get along well with family members.
B. Students always make more mistakes when taking exams.
C. Students can’t catch up with others in schoolwork.
D. Students fail to know other people’s emotions.
33. What do scientists think of the results of Greenfield’s experiment
A. They are far from useful. B. They are alarming for people.
C. They are quite surprising. D. They need to be improved.
34. What can we learn from the text
A. Students learned how to describe emotions in the experiment.
B. Most of the UK children couldn’t tie their shoe laces.
C. Students living without screens did much better in studies.
D. Overusing digital devices raised some worries.
35. What is the best title for the text
A. Stay away from the Internet B. Here comes a digital world
C. Screens are harmful to emotions D. How people become addicted
【答案】32. D 33. B 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要讲述了科学家对于人们长期接触电子产品造成的影响的测试。通过对不同组学生参与不同的活动以后的情感测试，得出结果：长期接触电子产品会让人缺失一些情感因素以及降低对他人的理解能力。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段““Many focus on the benefits of digital devices (设备) in education but ignore the costs,” said Patricia Greenfield from the University of California, “losing the ability to understand the emotions of other people is one of the costs.”(加州大学的Patricia Greenfield说：“许多人只关注数字设备在教育中的好处，却忽视了其代价。失去理解他人情绪的能力是代价之一。”)”可知，根据Greenfield教授的说法，在教育中使用数字设备会导致无法理解他人的情感。故选D。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The study is not perfect in some ways, said the re-searchers. But scientists say that the study is still a warning for us.(研究人员说，从某种意义上说，这项研究并不完美。但是科学家说，这项研究仍然是对我们的一个警告)”可知，科学家们认为Greenfield教授的实验结果给人警告。故选B。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段““All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.” But now scientists have given us an other warning: too much play with smart phones or computers makes you dull too.”(“只工作不玩耍，聪明孩子也变傻。”但现在科学家们还提醒我们另一个警告：过度玩智能手机或电脑也会让你变傻。)”以及最后一段“The results were surprising: Their children could use a tablet (平板电脑)(59%) and work a mobile phone (57%) more confidently than they could tie their shoe laces (鞋带)(53%)!(结果令人惊讶：他们的孩子在使用平板电脑(59%)和使用手机(57%)时比系鞋带(53%)更自信!)”可推知，过多地使用数字设备引发了一些担忧。故选D。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段中“But now scientists have given us an other warning:too much play with smart phones or computers makes you dull too.(但是现在科学家们又给了我们另一个警告：玩太多的智能手机和电脑也会让你变得迟钝。)”并结合文章主要讲述了科学家对于人们长期接触电子产品造成的影响的测试。通过对不同组学生参加不同的活动以后的情感测试，结果显示：长期接触电子产品会让人缺失一些情感因素以及降低对他人的理解能力。故C选项“屏幕对情绪有害”最符合文章标题。故选C。
第二节:七选五（共5个小题；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。
When I decided to leave my home country to pursue a degree in Canada, I hadn’t expected that communication would be an issue.____36____I took English lessons in my teens and scored well on English tests.
But soon after my arrival in Canada, I realized how wrong I was. In research discussions, surrounded by native English speakers, I had to be careful. I needed to consciously follow each conversation and translate it to my native language.____37____Finally, I tried to find the right English words to communicate that response. Constantly thinking about what I would say next, I had a hard time remaining focused in conversations.
But when I again failed to say exactly what I meant in a meeting a few months later, a simple idea occurred to me. ____38____Communicating with my colleagues by e-mail, I had more time to think and comfortably express my thoughts. Over time, this practice helped improve my English significantly.
____39____I decided to remind them that English is not my first language. I asked them to speak more slowly to help me follow the discussions. It was a little awkward to draw attention to what might be seen as a weakness. And at first, the other members of the research team seemed slightly surprised. But the dynamics quickly improved. They seemed to become more aware of how they were speaking, and I felt more comfortable joining in the conversation.____40____
A. Plus, I learned to be open with my colleagues.
B. Why not contribute to the discussion in writing
C. I had thought I could express myself in English easily.
D. Gradually I grew uncomfortable with oral communication.
E. Then, I had to reflect carefully on it and think of a response.
F. With efforts on both sides, we could overcome language barriers.
G. How can one deny the significance of effective communication
【答案】36. C 37. E 38. B 39. A 40. F
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者离开祖国去加拿大学习，结果语言成了一大障碍，为此作者通过书面交流和提醒同事说慢点的方法，让这一情况得到了改善。
【36题详解】
根据上文“When I decided to leave my home country to pursue a degree in Canada, I hadn’t expected that communication would be an issue.(当我决定离开祖国去加拿大攻读学位时，我并没有想到沟通会成为一个问题)”以及后文“I took English lessons in my teens and scored well on English tests.(我十几岁的时候上过英语课，在英语考试中成绩很好)”可知，上文提到作者要去加拿大读书，后文又提到作者十几岁时英语成绩很好，说明作者一开始觉得自己英语没问题，在加拿大沟通不成问题。故C选项“我原以为我能用英语很容易地表达自己”符合语境，故选C。
【37题详解】
根据上文“But soon after my arrival in Canada, I realized how wrong I was. In research discussions, surrounded by native English speakers, I had to be careful. I needed to consciously follow each conversation and translate it to my native language.(但在我到达加拿大后不久，我意识到我错得有多离谱。在研究讨论中，周围都是英语为母语的人，我必须小心。我需要有意识地跟上每一次对话，并把它翻译成我的母语)”以及后文“Finally, I tried to find the right English words to communicate that response. Constantly thinking about what I would say next, I had a hard time remaining focused in conversations.(最后，我试图用正确的英语表达这一回答。我一直在想我接下来要说什么，很难在谈话中集中注意力)”可知，上文提到作者每次听到英语时要先在脑海里翻译成母语，再进行回答，E选项中a response对应后文中that response。故E选项“然后，我必须仔细地考虑一下，并想个回答”符合语境，故选E。
【38题详解】
根据上文“But when I again failed to say exactly what I meant in a meeting a few months later, a simple idea occurred to me.(但几个月后的一次会议上，我又一次没能说清楚我的意思，这时我想到了一个简单的主意)”以及后文“Communicating with my colleagues by e-mail, I had more time to think and comfortably express my thoughts. Over time, this practice helped improve my English significantly.(通过电子邮件与我的同事交流，我有更多的时间去思考和舒服地表达我的想法。久而久之，这种练习让我的英语有了很大的提高)”可知，本句应承接上文说明这个主意是什么，结合后文作者写电子邮件，可推测作者想出的办法是通过书面形式而非口语，进行参与讨论。故B选项“为什么不以书面形式参与讨论？”符合语境，故选B。
【39题详解】
根据后文“I decided to remind them that English is not my first language. I asked them to speak more slowly to help me follow the discussions. It was a little awkward to draw attention to what might be seen as a weakness. And at first, the other members of the research team seemed slightly surprised.(我决定提醒他们英语不是我的第一语言。我让他们说得慢一点，帮助我跟上讨论。让别人注意到可能被视为弱点的东西有点尴尬。一开始，研究小组的其他成员似乎有点惊讶)”可知，后文提到作者主动提醒他人英语不是自己的第一语言，让别人说得慢一点，即对同事坦白自己的缺点，A选项中colleagues对应后文中them。故A选项“另外，我学会了对同事开诚布公”符合语境，故选A。
【40题详解】
根据上文“But the dynamics quickly improved. They seemed to become more aware of how they were speaking, and I felt more comfortable joining in the conversation.(但情况很快得到了改善。他们似乎更清楚自己在说什么，我也更自在地加入了他们的谈话)”可知，本句为本段最后一句，上文提到作者和同事的沟通情况有了改善，说明在他们双方的努力下，作者也在逐渐克服语言障碍。故F选项“通过双方的努力，我们可以克服语言障碍”符合语境，故选F。
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节：完形填空（共15个小题，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，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。
I still remember that busy fall evening as I hurried with my eldest daughter, Athena, to get to her classroom on time for a parent-teacher night. We walked in and all ____41____ were on me. A few adults quickly quieted their kids’ ____42____ . A classmate ____43____ my daughter, “What’s wrong with your mom’s ____44____ ” Shocked, I started to explain my ____45____, but my six-year-old daughter looked at him and said, “It’s my mom’s birthmark! Don’t be rude!” I was extremely ____46____ of how she handled that situation.
I was quite young when I realized I looked ____47____. I always thought I would be alone because of birthmark, but I was lucky enough to meet my ____48____ who saw me for who I am inside. When I had my first daughter, I was overjoyed, but I began to ____49____ if the world would judge my children. _____50_____ , my facial difference has _____51_____ my children. My daughters get disinvited from birthday parties or certain kids are no longer friends with mine.
When my kids were _____52_____, I explained how my special purple skin was rare, and we talked about acceptance and never _____53_____ others on how they look. With time, both my daughters have become my strongest _____54_____: we see the world a little differently and with a kinder, more _____55_____ heart.
41. A. flashes B. eyes C. reflections D. demands
42. A. whispers B. debates C. claps D. quarrels
43. A. chatted with B. shouted to C. turned to D. spoke to
44. A. hand B. ear C. face D. heel
45. A. position B. condition C. pressure D. puzzle
46. A. proud B. ashamed C. fond D. confident
47. A. ordinary B. evil C. different D. graceful
48. A. daughter B. teacher C. friend D. husband
49. A. observe B. worry C. investigate D. explore
50. A. Joyfully B. Obviously C. Unfortunately D. Absolutely
51. A. threatened B. inspired C. confused D. impacted
52. A. annoyed B. young C. amazed D. upset
53. A. judging B. backing C. congratulating D. advising
54. A. leaders B. experts C. members D. supporters
55. A. moving B. puzzling C. accepting D. charming
【答案】41. B 42. A 43. B 44. C 45. B 46. A 47. C 48. D 49. B 50. C 51. D 52. B 53. A 54. D 55. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者脸上有一大块紫色胎记，并因此感到自卑和困扰，但是她的女儿们鼓励她，无条件地爱她，这让作者越来越自信，也更加认同不要以貌取人地观点。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们走进去，所有的目光都集中在我身上。A. flashes闪光灯；B. eyes眼睛；C. reflections反映，反思；D. demands要求。根据下文““It’s my mom’s birthmark! Don’t be rude!””可知，因为作者的胎记，所有的目光都集中在她身上。故选B。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：几个大人很快平息了孩子们的耳语。A. whispers低声说；B. debates讨论；C. claps鼓掌；D. quarrels争吵。根据“A classmate ____3____ my daughter, “What’s wrong with your mom’s ____4____ ””可知，许多同学都在窃窃私语，评论作者的外貌。故选A。
【43题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：一个同学对我女儿喊道:“你妈妈的脸怎么了？”A. chatted with和……聊天；B. shouted to向……喊叫；C. turned to转向，向（某人）求助；D. spoke to和……讲话。根据“What’s wrong with your mom’s ____4____ ”和“Don’t be rude!”可知，此处表示一个同学对女儿喊道。故选B。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. hand手；B. ear耳朵；C. face脸；D. heel脚跟。根据下文“my facial difference”可知，此处指脸。故选C。
【45题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我很震惊，开始向他解释我的情况，但我六岁的女儿看着他说：“这是我妈妈的胎记！别那么粗鲁!”A. position位置；B. condition条件，状况；C. pressure压力；D. puzzle困惑。根据“but my six-year-old daughter looked at him and said, “It’s my mom’s birthmark! Don’t be rude!””可知，作者在女儿回答之前试图解释自己的情况。故选B。
【46题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我为她处理这种情况的方式感到非常自豪。A. proud骄傲的；B. ashamed羞愧的；C. fond喜欢的；D. confident自信的。根据“It’s my mom’s birthmark! Don’t be rude!”可知，作者对女儿在同学面前维护自己感到自豪。故选A。
【47题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很年轻的时候就意识到自己看起来和别人不一样了。A. ordinary普通的；B. evil邪恶的；C. different不同的；D. graceful优雅的。根据下文“my facial difference”可知，作者觉得因为自己的胎记，所以自己看起来和别人不一样。故选C。
【48题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我一直以为自己会因为胎记而孤独，但我很幸运地遇到了我的丈夫，他看到了我内心的样子。A. daughter女儿；B. teacher老师；C. friend朋友；D. husband丈夫。根据“who saw me for who I am inside. When I had my first daughter”可知，作者幸运的遇到了自己的丈夫并生下了第一个女儿。故选D。
【49题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我有了第一个女儿时，我欣喜若狂，但我开始担心这个世界是否会评判我的孩子。A. observe观察；B. worry担心；C. investigate调查；D. explore探索。根据“I was overjoyed, but”可知，有了女儿，作者很高兴，但是也开始担心起来。故选B。
【50题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：不幸的是，我的面部差异影响了我的孩子们。A. Joyfully高兴地；B. Obviously明显地；C. Unfortunately不幸地；D. Absolutely绝对地。根据“My daughters get disinvited from birthday parties or certain kids are no longer friends with mine.”可知，作者的面部胎记影响到了孩子们，作者认为这是不幸的事。故选C。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. threatened威胁；B. inspired激励；C. confused使困惑；D. impacted影响。根据“My daughters get disinvited from birthday parties or certain kids are no longer friends with mine.”可知，作者的胎记影响到了孩子们。故选D。
【52题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我的孩子们还小的时候，我向他们解释我的紫色皮肤是多么罕见，我们讨论了接受，从不评判别人的外表。A. annoyed恼怒的；B. young年轻的；C. amazed惊讶的；D. upset心烦意乱的。根据“With time, both my daughters have become my strongest ____14____”可知，作者在孩子们还小的时候，向她们解释自己的情况。故选B。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. judging判断；B. backing支持；C. congratulating祝贺；D. advising建议。根据上文“if the world would judge my children.”可知，作者和孩子们讨论了接受，不要评价别人的外表。故选A。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：随着时间的推移，我的两个女儿都成为了我最坚定的支持者：我们用一颗更善良、更能接受的心，以不同的方式看待这个世界。A. leaders领导；B. experts专家；C. members成员；D. supporters支持者。根据上文“It’s my mom’s birthmark! Don’t be rude!””可知，女儿们是作者坚定的支持者。故选D。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. moving令人感动的；B. puzzling令人困惑的；C. accepting可接受的；D. charming有魅力的。根据上文“we talked about acceptance”可知，此处表示作者和孩子们用一颗更善良、更能接受的心，以不同的方式看待这个世界。故选C。
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。
Confucius was born into a middle class family in Lu State, an area with the modern city of Qufu, in China’s Shandong Province. Now, he ____56____ (remember) for his teachings, which, along with the works of his students，formed the rule of Confucianism (儒学) many ____57____ (year) after his passing away.
Confucius also lived ____58____ active political life. From his job as Minister of Crime, he took part in a campaign (运动) to distance Lu from the rule of the state instead of ____59____ (work) for the central government. However, the plan failed. After a short period of being sent to live in another country, Confucius could finally return to Lu state ____60____ (spend) the rest of his life as a teacher of philosophy.
Even up to the time of Confucius’s ____61____ (die), his teachings were not ____62____ (wide) accepted in China, and most of ____63____ (they) were lost when the emperor Qin ordered the burning of Confucius’s books.
Yet, his philosophical (哲学的) ideas survived during the later Han Dynasty. Emperor Han Wudi,____64____ was inspired by the social and political wisdom of Confucius, accepted Confucianism and applied his systems of morality everywhere from classrooms _____65_____ law courts. The teachings of Confucius still spread far across China and the Far East.
【答案】56. is remembered
57. years 58. an
59. working
60. to spend
61. death 62. widely
63. them 64. who
65. to
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了孔子的生平事迹和他的儒家思想产生的深远影响。
【56题详解】
考查动词的时态和被动语态。句意：现在他被人们记住是因为他的教学还有他学生的作品，它们在他去世的许多年后形成了儒学的规则。空格处在句中作谓语，根据时间状语Now可知，应用一般现在时，主语he和动词remember之间是被动关系，应用一般现在时的被动语态，且主语为he，谓语动词应用第三人称单数形式。故填is remembered。
【57题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：现在他被人们记住是因为他的教学还有他学生的作品，它们在他去世的许多年后形成了儒学的规则。many修饰可数名词复数，空格处应填名词的复数形式。故填years。
【58题详解】
考查冠词。句意：孔子过着十分活跃的政治生活。live a/an…life为固定搭配，意为“过着……的生活”，active为元音音素开头，需用不定冠词an。故填an。
【59题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：从他作为司法行政部长的工作开始，他参与了一项运动让鲁国远离国家的统治而不为中央政府工作。instead of为固定搭配，意为“而不是”其中of为介词，应用动名词形式作宾语。故填working。
【60题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在被送到另一个国家生活很短的一段时间之后，孔子终于可以回到鲁国以哲学老师的身份度过了他的余生。could return为谓语，空格处需填非谓语动词作目的状语，应用动词不定式。故填to spend。
【61题详解】
考查名词。句意：即使到了孔子死后，他的教学仍然在中国没有被广泛接受，当秦始皇下令焚烧孔子的书籍时大部分典籍都丢失了。根据空格前的名词所有格Confucius’s可知，空格处应填名词形式，death为不可数名词。故填death。
【62题详解】
考查副词。句意：即使到了孔子死后，他的教学仍然在中国没有被广泛接受，当秦始皇下令焚烧孔子的书籍时大部分典籍都丢失了。空格处修饰动词accepted，作状语，应用副词形式。故填widely。
【63题详解】
考查代词。句意：即使到了孔子死后，他的教学仍然在中国没有被广泛接受，当秦始皇下令封焚烧孔子的书籍时大部分典籍都丢失了。空格处作介词of的宾语，应用代词的宾格形式。故填them。
【64题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：，汉武帝受到了孔子的社会和政治智慧的启发，接受儒家思想并将他的道德体系从课堂御用到法庭。此处为非限制性定语从句修饰先行词Emperor Han Wudi，先行词在从句中作主语，只能用who引导从句。故填who。
【65题详解】
考查介词。句意：汉武帝受到了孔子的社会和政治智慧的启发，接受儒家思想并将他的道德体系从课堂御用到法庭。from...to…为固定搭配，意为“从……到……”。故填to。
第四部分:写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，你即将结束在英国的交换生学习生活并返回中国。请根据以下内容给你的老师Mr Jones写一封信，要点包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 具体感谢他的授课和帮助；
3. 邀请他来中国旅游；
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节使行文流畅。
Dear Mr Jones,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mr Jones,
I’m going back home next week, so I’m writing to express my gratitude to you.
During my stay here, your wonderful teaching impressed me deeply. Not only did you prepare your lessons carefully in advance, but you also behaved like a director in class, encouraging us to share our ideas actively. What moved me most is that you always talked to me with great patience when I turned to you for help, which motivated me to move forward without hesitation. With your encouragement, I became more confident and participated in class engagement more actively.
I sincerely invite you to visit China, where I can be a good guide to tour you around.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以即将返回中国的交换生身份给英国老师Mr Jones写一封信，感谢他的授课和帮助并邀请他来中国旅游。
【详解】1.词汇积累
表达：express→convey
鼓舞：encourage→inspire
积极地：actively→positively
参加：participate in→take part in
2.句式拓展
同义句替换
原句：What moved me most is that you always talked to me with great patience when I turned to you for help, which motivated me to move forward without hesitation.
拓展句：It moved me most that you always talked to me with great patience when I turned to you for help, which motivated me to move forward without hesitation.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Not only did you prepare your lessons carefully in advance, but you also behaved like a director in class, encouraging us to share our ideas actively. (运用了not only位于句首引起的倒装句型和非谓语动词现在分词作状语)
【高分句型2】What moved me most is that you always talked to me with great patience when I turned to you for help, which motivated me to move forward without hesitation. (运用了what引导的主语从句和which引导的非限制性定语从句)
第二节（满分25分）
67. 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。
Jane was still sleeping when the phone rang in the living room. She opened her sleepy eyes and looked at the clock on the table. It was already nine o’clock! Although Jane was still very sleepy, she knew she had to get up because her mother was working in her office and she couldn’t expect her younger brother Tom, who was sleeping like a pig, to answer the Phone. She quickly put on a coat and ran to the living room. When she picked up the receiver, on the other end came the warm greeting, “Good morning!”
It was from her father, who was a seaman and rarely came back. Suddenly, Jane’s sleepiness disappeared.
Born in a not-so-rich family, Jane and Tom felt the stress of life, but they were happy to enjoy the family atmosphere. At school, they were straight-A students and took part in various after-school activities. They were the pride of the family.
“Good morning, Dad. Why do you call us so early on the weekend ” Jane said and pretended to be annoyed. “Tom and I have been very nice recently.” “My dear, today is your mother’s birthday, and I have ordered a cake online and it will be sent to our home late in the afternoon. Do remember to take the cake. It is my surprise for your mother.”
Hearing her father’s words, Jane felt a little ashamed. How could she forget her mother’s birthday !
While she was chatting with her father, Jane looked around the room and saw a lot of dirty clothes on the sofa. The floor hadn’t been cleaned for a few days since her mother had to work all this week.
She looked at the clock again and was sure that she still had enough time to prepare a surprise for her mother.
“Well, Dad, now I’m going to wake Tom up. We will give Mum a surprise, too!” Jane said and hung up the telephone.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Jane hurried to Tom’s room and shared her plan with him.
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“Happy birthday, Mum!” Jane and Tom shouted when their mother opened the door.
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【答案】One possible version:
Jane hurried to Tom’s room and shared her plan with him. Having learned about the details, Tom volunteered to clean the floor. It took him more than two hours to clean every corner in the house. For the first time, Tom realized how hard it had been for his mother and sister to keep the house clean. While Tom was working, Jane washed the dirty clothes and decorated the room with colorful balloons. When the cake arrived, everything was ready for the big moment.
“Happy birthday, Mum!” Jane and Tom shouted when their mother opened the door. Seeing the beautifully decorated room and the big cake on the table, their mother seemed to be very confused and surprised. After Tom and Jane told her what had happened, she could hardly hide her excitement and hugged them tightly. “It is the best birthday gift I have ever had!” said their mother, who then took out her smartphone and made a video. “We should share this surprise with your father!”
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了出生在一个并不富裕的家庭，简和汤姆感到生活的压力，但他们很高兴享受家庭氛围。在学校，他们是全优生，参加各种课外活动。他们是这个家庭的骄傲。这天父亲打来电话告知当天是母亲的生日，于是简和汤姆打扫了房子的卫生，给妈妈庆祝了生日。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“简急忙跑到汤姆的房间，把她的计划告诉了他”可知，第一段可描写简和汤姆开始打扫卫生，装饰房间。
②由第二段首句内容“‘生日快乐，妈妈！’妈妈开门时，简和汤姆大叫起来”可知，第二段可描写他们给妈妈庆祝生日的经过以及妈妈的反应。
2.续写线索：告知计划——汤姆打扫卫生——简洗衣服——蛋糕送到——妈妈回家——庆祝生日——妈妈感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①意识到：realize/be aware
②打扫：clean/ sweep
③准备好：be ready for/be well-prepared for
情绪类
①激动：excitement/thrill
②惊讶：surprised /amazed
【点睛】[高分句型1] When the cake arrived, everything was ready for the big moment. (运用了when引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] Having learned about the details, Tom volunteered to clean the floor. (运用了现在分词作状语)2023-2024学年第二学期高一英语月考试题
时间：120分钟 分值：150分
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15个小题；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
If you really want a taste of the everyday swing of Dutch life, a bike tour through Amsterdam is the way to go.
What is included in an Amsterdam bike tour
The bicycle is of course provided and included in the price of the tour. Some tours offer coffee and tea after the tour finishes. Every tour especially has its own theme and route. You can compare them by visiting webpages dedicated to a particular tour.
A tour itself is a beautiful experience. Amsterdam’s architecture, markets, bridges, plazas and street atmosphere are memorable and comfortable to see from a bike seat. See them like most citizens of Amsterdam do.
Amsterdam bicycle tour basics
These tours are usually between one and two hours long. They are guided by friendly and knowledgeable tour guides who are well capable in Amsterdam information. What’s more, the tour guides usually know many languages and are used to overcoming language barriers(障碍).
Important during the bicycle tour of Amsterdam
Please don’t become so Dutch that you ignore( 忽视) the traffic laws. It is a fact that some Amsterdammers often cross a street or a bridge when they feel like doing it. That is why staying alert (警惕的) and a little bit of biking experience can help you to go through the small city streets during an Amsterdam bike tour. Also, unless you are 100% sure that the weather will be sunny, you’d better bring a jacket. When you start moving on the bike, the wet Amsterdam’s air can get quite cold.
21. What is special about an Amsterdam bike tour
A. It provides a free bike. B. It offers coffee and tea.
C. It has its theme and route. D. It is a green tour.
22. Which of the following is suggested in the last paragraph
A. Paying no attention to the traffic rules. B. Bringing warm clothing.
C. Doing as the Dutch do. D. Avoiding bad weather.
23. Where can the text be found
A. In a history book. B. In a research paper.
C. In an art magazine. D. In a travel guide.
B
I’ve just arrived from New York City at the airport in Rome and already I’m lost, wandering left and right and searching for the right exit. I’m supposed to meet my wife Elvira, who lives in Italy now, and then drive to Guardia Sanframondi, the little town where we own a house, to meet our newborn granddaughter Lucia, now all of 11 weeks old.
But I takes a wrong turn, and then another, all in vain. I’m lost for 15 minutes, then 30, and finally about 45, unable to get my passport properly scanned and pick up my luggage. This is more than mildly inconvenient. After all, I’ve just flown more than 4,000 miles, a flight into my future.
But suddenly I see Elvira, who is holding baby Lucia in her arms. I’m found.
I stay in Italy for three weeks. It’s impossible for me to get enough of Lucia, and so I follow a strict agenda(日程). Hold Lucia in my arms. Kiss Lucia all over her face. Wheel Lucia in her carriage in the most public places available. Make faces at her and even sillier gestures and sounds.
Today, at 70, I’m a permanent resident of Italy, with Lucia living a five-minute walk away. We visit her at her house and she visits us at ours almost every day. In most American families, adult children with grandchildren live in different towns and states far away. Italian families, on the other hand, are more likely to live near each other. Sometimes three generations here even stay together in the same home. I’ve happily turned my life upside-down to be a grandpa Italian-style. Lucia is just what I need right about now. If I’m lucky, I’ll be just what she needs, too.
24. Why does the author go to Guardia Sanframondi
A. To meet his wife. B. To decorate his house.
C. To explore the countryside. D. To see his granddaughter.
25. What happened to the author at the airport
A. He lost his way. B. He missed his flight.
C. He couldn’t find his luggage. D. He had his passport stolen.
26. What can we infer about the author from the fourth paragraph
A. He gets enough of Lucia. B. He sets a high goal for Lucia.
C He loves his granddaughter. D. He is forced to make Lucia happy.
27. How does the author feel about the Italian way of life
A. He’s worried. B. He’s satisfied. C. He’s curious. D. He’s uncertain.
C
Finger painting is an art that most people have experienced in childhood. But there are still people who know little about this art form. Finger painting is a simple activity that involves dipping fingers in paints and then using fingers to create objects and shapes on a piece of paper. All you need is a table at elbow height, a few sheets of plain paper, and a few bottles of watercolor.
When engaging kids in this activity, one should use non-toxic (无毒的) paints only. If not available in the market readily, non-toxic paints can be made at home easily. Preferably, the paints should also be eatable. Finger paints come in bright colors and can be purchased relatively inexpensively. Adults can save money by making their own finger paints using a mixture of cornstarch, food coloring and water.
It is a common fallacy that finger painting is for children alone, rather it’s an activity that can be enjoyed by adults in equal measure. Adults can use rubber gloves while painting to avoid dirty marks of paints on their hands. When a group of people are gathered for an exercise of finger painting, it can be a great way of creating a bond between the group. Art and painting parties are a popular concept in the West. Organizations can also use finger painting as a team-building activity by making participants paint together on a large canvas (画布).
There’s no limit to the expression of feelings in finger painting. All one needs to do is go all out and put all their feelings on a piece of paper by dipping their fingers in paints. While painting, one may unconsciously choose colors that reflect their emotions. For example, you may choose the color red to express your anger or green to express hope. At times you may be confused, and the painting will help you describe your confused state of mind. Once you get your emotions on paper, you are likely to feel relieved.
So what are you waiting for Plan a finger-painting session soon, and experience the joy.
28. What can we know about finger painting
A. Kids learn it much faster than adults. B. Finger painting is easy to carry out.
C. Most people loved it in their childhood. D. The preparation for it is quite difficult.
29. What should people do when there are kids involved in finger painting
A. Use paints of bright colors. B. Buy inexpensive paints.
C. Have parents stay with them. D. Prepare safe paints for them.
30. What does the underlined word “fallacy” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A Sense. B. Misunderstanding. C. Principle D. Possibility.
31. What does the example in Paragraph 4 show
A. Finger painters have a wide choice of colors.
B. Finger painting shows people’s emotions correctly.
C. Finger painting provides freedom of self-expression.
D. Finger painters can find artistic inspiration from emotions.
D
As we all know, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Now scientists have given us another warning: spending too much time on smart phones or computers makes you dull too.
“Many focus on the benefits of digital devices (设备) in education but ignore the costs,” said Patricia Greenfield from the University of California, “losing the ability to understand the emotions of other people is one of the costs.” Greenfield and her research team did an experiment. They worked with 105 children who spent about 4.5 hours in front of screens on a school day. The students were asked to describe the emotions towards the pictures of people who were happy, sad, angry or scared. Then, half of them attended a five-day nature and science camp. There they had no smart phones, TV, or computers. The other half stayed in school and spent the five days as usual. Five days later, all the children took the test again.
Students who had been to the camp got about 5 percent more answers correct than they had done before the camp. But the other group of students didn’t show much improvement. The study is not perfect in some ways, said the researchers. But scientists say that the study is still a warning for us.
“Emotional skills develop in practice and the brain develops through real interaction.” said Professor Taylor, a professor at the University of San Francisco.
Researchers talked to 2,000 parents of children aged 2-16 in the UK about what activities their children could do confidently. The results were surprising: Their children could use a tablet (平板电脑) (59%) and work a mobile phone (57%) more confidently than they could tie their shoe laces (鞋带) (53%)! So, spend more time away from mobile phones and computers if you want to be an understanding friend, and not a member of what the Daily Mail called “Generation Helpless”.
32. According to Professor Greenfield, what is the consequence of using digital media in education
A. Students don’t get along well with family members.
B. Students always make more mistakes when taking exams.
C. Students can’t catch up with others in schoolwork.
D. Students fail to know other people’s emotions.
33. What do scientists think of the results of Greenfield’s experiment
A. They are far from useful. B. They are alarming for people.
C. They are quite surprising. D. They need to be improved.
34. What can we learn from the text
A. Students learned how to describe emotions in the experiment.
B. Most of the UK children couldn’t tie their shoe laces.
C. Students living without screens did much better in studies.
D. Overusing digital devices raised some worries.
35. What is the best title for the text
A. Stay away from the Internet B. Here comes a digital world
C. Screens are harmful to emotions D. How people become addicted
第二节:七选五（共5个小题；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。
When I decided to leave my home country to pursue a degree in Canada, I hadn’t expected that communication would be an issue.____36____I took English lessons in my teens and scored well on English tests.
But soon after my arrival in Canada, I realized how wrong I was. In research discussions, surrounded by native English speakers, I had to be careful. I needed to consciously follow each conversation and translate it to my native language.____37____Finally, I tried to find the right English words to communicate that response. Constantly thinking about what I would say next, I had a hard time remaining focused in conversations.
But when I again failed to say exactly what I meant in a meeting a few months later, a simple idea occurred to me. ____38____Communicating with my colleagues by e-mail, I had more time to think and comfortably express my thoughts. Over time, this practice helped improve my English significantly.
____39____I decided to remind them that English is not my first language. I asked them to speak more slowly to help me follow the discussions. It was a little awkward to draw attention to what might be seen as a weakness. And at first, the other members of the research team seemed slightly surprised. But the dynamics quickly improved. They seemed to become more aware of how they were speaking, and I felt more comfortable joining in the conversation.____40____
A. Plus, I learned to be open with my colleagues.
B. Why not contribute to the discussion in writing
C. I had thought I could express myself in English easily.
D. Gradually I grew uncomfortable with oral communication.
E. Then, I had to reflect carefully on it and think of a response.
F. With efforts on both sides, we could overcome language barriers.
G. How can one deny the significance of effective communication
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节：完形填空（共15个小题，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，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。
I still remember that busy fall evening as I hurried with my eldest daughter, Athena, to get to her classroom on time for a parent-teacher night. We walked in and all ____41____ were on me. A few adults quickly quieted their kids’ ____42____ . A classmate ____43____ my daughter, “What’s wrong with your mom’s ____44____ ” Shocked, I started to explain my ____45____, but my six-year-old daughter looked at him and said, “It’s my mom’s birthmark! Don’t be rude!” I was extremely ____46____ of how she handled that situation.
I was quite young when I realized I looked ____47____. I always thought I would be alone because of birthmark, but I was lucky enough to meet my ____48____ who saw me for who I am inside. When I had my first daughter, I was overjoyed, but I began to ____49____ if the world would judge my children. _____50_____ , my facial difference has _____51_____ my children. My daughters get disinvited from birthday parties or certain kids are no longer friends with mine.
When my kids were _____52_____, I explained how my special purple skin was rare, and we talked about acceptance and never _____53_____ others on how they look. With time, both my daughters have become my strongest _____54_____: we see the world a little differently and with a kinder, more _____55_____ heart.
41. A. flashes B. eyes C. reflections D. demands
42. A. whispers B. debates C. claps D. quarrels
43. A. chatted with B. shouted to C. turned to D. spoke to
44. A. hand B. ear C. face D. heel
45. A. position B. condition C. pressure D. puzzle
46. A. proud B. ashamed C. fond D. confident
47. A. ordinary B. evil C. different D. graceful
48. A. daughter B. teacher C. friend D. husband
49. A. observe B. worry C. investigate D. explore
50. A. Joyfully B. Obviously C. Unfortunately D. Absolutely
51. A. threatened B. inspired C. confused D. impacted
52. A. annoyed B. young C. amazed D. upset
53. A. judging B. backing C. congratulating D. advising
54. A. leaders B. experts C. members D. supporters
55. A. moving B. puzzling C. accepting D. charming
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。
Confucius was born into a middle class family in Lu State, an area with the modern city of Qufu, in China’s Shandong Province. Now, he ____56____ (remember) for his teachings, which, along with the works of his students，formed the rule of Confucianism (儒学) many ____57____ (year) after his passing away.
Confucius also lived ____58____ active political life. From his job as Minister of Crime, he took part in a campaign (运动) to distance Lu from the rule of the state instead of ____59____ (work) for the central government. However, the plan failed. After a short period of being sent to live in another country, Confucius could finally return to Lu state ____60____ (spend) the rest of his life as a teacher of philosophy.
Even up to the time of Confucius’s ____61____ (die), his teachings were not ____62____ (wide) accepted in China, and most of ____63____ (they) were lost when the emperor Qin ordered the burning of Confucius’s books.
Yet, his philosophical (哲学的) ideas survived during the later Han Dynasty. Emperor Han Wudi,____64____ was inspired by the social and political wisdom of Confucius, accepted Confucianism and applied his systems of morality everywhere from classrooms _____65_____ law courts. The teachings of Confucius still spread far across China and the Far East.
第四部分:写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，你即将结束在英国的交换生学习生活并返回中国。请根据以下内容给你的老师Mr Jones写一封信，要点包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 具体感谢他的授课和帮助；
3. 邀请他来中国旅游；
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节使行文流畅。
Dear Mr Jones,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
67. 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。
Jane was still sleeping when the phone rang in the living room. She opened her sleepy eyes and looked at the clock on the table. It was already nine o’clock! Although Jane was still very sleepy, she knew she had to get up because her mother was working in her office and she couldn’t expect her younger brother Tom, who was sleeping like a pig, to answer the Phone. She quickly put on a coat and ran to the living room. When she picked up the receiver, on the other end came the warm greeting, “Good morning!”
It was from her father, who was a seaman and rarely came back. Suddenly, Jane’s sleepiness disappeared.
Born in a not-so-rich family, Jane and Tom felt the stress of life, but they were happy to enjoy the family atmosphere. At school, they were straight-A students and took part in various after-school activities. They were the pride of the family.
“Good morning, Dad. Why do you call us so early on the weekend ” Jane said and pretended to be annoyed. “Tom and I have been very nice recently.” “My dear, today is your mother’s birthday, and I have ordered a cake online and it will be sent to our home late in the afternoon. Do remember to take the cake. It is my surprise for your mother.”
Hearing her father’s words, Jane felt a little ashamed. How could she forget her mother’s birthday !
While she was chatting with her father, Jane looked around the room and saw a lot of dirty clothes on the sofa. The floor hadn’t been cleaned for a few days since her mother had to work all this week.
She looked at the clock again and was sure that she still had enough time to prepare a surprise for her mother.
“Well, Dad, now I’m going to wake Tom up. We will give Mum a surprise, too!” Jane said and hung up the telephone.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Jane hurried to Tom’s room and shared her plan with him.
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“Happy birthday, Mum!” Jane and Tom shouted when their mother opened the door.
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