福建省福州高级中学2023-2024学年高一下学期7月英语试题（含答案，含听力原文，无音频）
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2023-2024学年福建省福州高级中学高一下学期7月训练英语试题
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。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 woman want the man to do
A. Have some milk.
B. Go shopping.
C. Take out the garbage.
2. What will the man do tonight
A. Go bowling.
B. Visit the woman.
C. Prepare for an exam.
3. What will the man most probably do
A. Pay for the tickets.
B. Go to the ticket office.
C. Ask the woman for a discount
4. Where does the conversation take place
A. At home.
B. At the doctor’s.
C. At the man’s office.
5. Where will Greg go after finishing the language course
A. Colombia.
B. Cuba.
C. Spain.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What does the man want the woman to do
A. Buy him a boat.
B. Lend him some money.
C. Spend the summer on a boat.
7. What is the woman’s attitude towards the man’s idea
A. Supportive.
B. Opposed.
C. Confused.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Where does the woman work
A. In a radio station.
B. In a hotel.
C. In a building company.
9. Why is the woman looking for Mr. Nash
A. To book a hotel.
B. To talk about his concern.
C. To invite him for an interview.
10. How will the woman get in touch with Mr. Nash
A. By writing an e-mail.
B. By sending a text message.
C. By making a phone call.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. What does the woman ask the man about first
A. The packing.
B. The receipt.
C. The price.
12. What does the man decide to do with the camera
A. Change it.
B. Have it fixed.
C Return it.
13. Who is the woman most likely to be
A. A technician.
B. A photographer.
C. A saleswoman.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What happened to the man last week
A. He injured his back.
B. He fell off his motorcycle.
C. He lost his motorcycle.
15. Why did the man buy a motorcycle
A. He likes it.
B. He thinks it safe.
C. He’ll go to work on it.
16 How does the man usually go to work now
A. By car.
B. By bus.
C. By bike.
17. What does the man mostly do on the bus
A. Read books.
B. Look outside.
C. Talk with others.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. When will the competitors get the results
A. In about one month.
B. In about two months.
C. In about four months.
19. What does the speaker stress strongly
A. The length of the story.
B. The ticket to the theater.
C. The prize of the competition.
20 What can we learn about this year’s competition
A. Its topic is Spring.
B. It has to be interesting.
C. It’s open to every student.
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
“GOING,GOING, GONE, for $3 to bidder No. 43, the lady in the last row, white hat.” The auctioneer (拍卖师） called out my auction number and location. Delighted at my victory, I took the box and gave it a shake. The contents rattled. Inside were dozens -- maybe even hundreds --of buttons, pins, and other items, all glittering in the sunlight. It reminded me of my mom's button box. As a girl, I'd always enjoyed digging through it, just as my own daughters enjoyed looking through mine.
Then I caught sight of an old woman on a swing, watching the happenings in the yard. I went to chat with her. She told me she was selling almost all her possessions because she was moving to a nursing home in town. Her eyes fell to the button box, and when she looked up, they were glistening with tears. Her fist closed around a delicate pearl button, now yellow with age. She smiled as she told me about the birth of her first child and the special pearl-buttoned outfit that would be worn by five more babies before time wore it thin.
I noticed a large, dark brass military button and asked her about it. “From my first husband's uniform,” she said. “It's one of the few things I had to remind me of him when he didn't return home alive." As we went through the box together, I pulled a small key from the box, I heard the sharp intake of her breath. It was the key to a music box that played a special love song, she said. She'd lost it years ago. From my hand to hers, I passed the key to her memories.
Hairpins, wooden nickels, and ruby buttons took her further down memory lane. I knew that when I reached my own home, my heart would pull me to my sewing room, where I would rediscover my own lifetime of memories in my own button box.
21. What do we know about the old woman
A. She was in need of money.
B. She was leaving her house.
C. She was wearing a white hat.
D. She was selling her mum's button box.
22. Which of the following words best describes my talk with the old woman
A. Discouraging.
B. Amusing.
C. Touching.
D. Shocking.
23. What might be the best title for this passage
A. A Life in a Button Box
B. Memories of My Life
C. An Old Lady at a Yard Sale
D. My Purchase at an Auction
B
Meet the Mistle Thrush (槲鸫鸟) When it comes to birds associated with Christmas, the mistle thrush may not immediately spring to mind. But, with a preference for mistletoe and holly berries, as well as being one of the only birds that continues to sing throughout winter, it deserves a second look. The mistle thrush measures 28cm in length, making it both the UK’s largest thrush species and songbird. With a long tail, yellow legs and a fat white body that’s covered with brown spots, this bird certainly has a distinctive appearance. Sadly, your chances of spotting one in the wild are slim as its population has been in decline since the 1970s — between 1995 and 2010, England lost a third of its native mistle thrushes, and numbers are still plummeting. It’s thought that a high infant death rate could be to blame, as well as other factors such as loss of habitat. The Woodland Trust is working hard to save the mistle thrush, but if it is to truly flourish in this country again, the charity needs your help. THE MISTLE THRUSH FACT FILE Common Name: Mistle thrush (Turdus viscivorus) Family: Turdidae (thrushes) Habitat: woodland, parks and gardens Diet: berries, earthworms, slugs and insects Predators: cats, foxes and birds of pray Not to be confused with: the song thrush, which is much smaller
HOW TO HELP There are a few simple steps you can take to make your garden a safe space for these endangered birds, such as planting berry bushes and only trimming (修剪) them every few years so that they produce a lot of fruit. You could also plant holly, yew, ivy and crab apple trees, all of which provide food and shelter for the mistle thrush. These birds are extremely territorial when it comes to food, and they often work together to protect their food from competitors, so where there’s one, others are likely to follow. If you have mistle thrushes visiting your outdoor space, another way you can help is by keeping pet cats indoors, as they are predators of many garden birds. What’s more, by supporting the Woodland Trust, you’ll be helping the organization to raise awareness about the threats facing the mistle thrush and continue its efforts to protect and restore its natural habitat, as well as creating new spaces for it to live.
24. Which of the following statements is true of the mistle thrush
A. It arrives in England around Christmas.
B. It is much smaller than the song thrush.
C. It feeds mainly on plants and vegetables.
D. It looks quite different from other birds.
25. What can people do to protect the mistle thrush
A. Follow one of the birds at a time. B. Keep cats away from the garden.
C. Donate money to the Woodland Trust. D. Trim berry bushes as often as possible.
26. What behavior do mistle thrushes exhibit when it comes to protecting their food sources
A. They share their food with other bird species.
B. They are not territorial and allow other birds to feed alongside them.
C. They work together to protect their food from competitors.
D. They migrate to new areas if their food sources are threatened.
27. You can probably find this article_____________.
A. on a Wildlife and Conservation website B. in a BBC Gardeners’ World magazine
C. in a Nature Photography magazine D. in a traveler’s birdwatching blog
C
Yawning is something we all do -- maybe because we're bored carrying out boring tasks or because we're tired. Sometimes, just seeing other people yawn can set you off. But is this biological function really contagious, and why do we do it in the first place
Many of us think we open our mouths when we yawn to take in more oxygen, but in fact it appears there is no clear biological reason. According to BBC Bitesize, new research suggests it might be because yawning cools the brain down and prevents it from overheating, much like the fan in your laptop. This might be why we're more likely to feel sleepy and yawn in warm temperatures.
What is clear is that we yawn more when we're exhausted and ready for a nap, and we can't control when we do it -- once we start, there's no stopping us! But it's also true that yawning is a very contagious behavior. John Drury, a researcher from Sussex University found in his research that there is a connection with our social group and how close we are to the people in it. If we identify with the person who exhibits the behavior, we are likely to copy it too.
Another research by the University of Nottingham in 2017 found similar results. They asked volunteers to watch other people yawn. They found their ability to resist yawning when others around them yawned was limited. And the urge to yawn was increased when people were told they couldn't. They also found, when using electrical stimulation, that they were able to increase people's desire to yawn. These findings, they say, could be useful in treating other conditions like Tourette's, which involve the same area of the brain.
What is certain is that a yawn can creep up on us at any time even when we think we're not tired --but, I hope, not when you're reading this article!
28. Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “contagious”？
A. Infectious.
B. Active.
C. Dangerous.
D. Efficient.
29. According to a new research, we yawn because
A. we are too exhausted.
B. our brain needs more oxygen.
C. we are bored with difficult tasks.
D. our brain needs to be cooled down.
30. What is the similarity between John Drury's findings and those of the university of Nottingham
A. Humans can't stop yawning as it is beneficial.
B. When told not to yawn, we will yawn less frequently.
C. Using electrical stimulation can stimulate people to yawn.
D. We are more likely to yawn when someone around us yawns.
31. What is the text mainly about
A. The reasons for yawning.
B. The benefits of studying yawning.
C. The necessity of yawning.
D. The similarity of the studies on yawning.
D
An economist, Adam Smith, famously wrote that “it is not from the benevolence (慈善) of the butcher, the brewer or the baker, that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own self-interest.” Like Smith, many economists today believe one’s self-interest is what drives competition and growth in market economies. Yet, in an increasingly interconnected society, it is even more crucial to have cooperative skills. Thus we should encourage cooperation to better prepare children for the future.
Firstly, cooperation is an especially prized soft skill in the present age. As a study proves, soft skills such as good communication and empathy (共情) indicate outstanding employees as compared to technical skills or knowledge. In contrast, extremely competitive and individualistic behavior may damage social relations in the community of co-workers. Even the most competent employee may fail to pursue his goals effectively without others’ help.
Moreover, encouraging cooperation boost children’s self-respect that better prepares them for the competitive world. Many modern societies are consumed by a crazy drive for success and the pressure to perform has infiltrated both classrooms and offices, causing higher rates of anxiety and depression among people. Teamwork can help an individual realize each has his or her own unique abilities and that another person’s strengths don’t discount his or her talents. Thus, cooperation can confirm children’s self-worth by correcting the insight that winning or paper achievement is the only measure of success.
However, critics may claim adapting to competition should be given priority in education and parenting. To achieve one’s ambitions, one has to actively fight for opportunities and distinguish oneself from others. Nevertheless, since passion can already stimulate children to fulfill their ambitions, the need to encourage competition may be at the end of the day. As much as external competition can drive people to pursue excellence, internal motivation is at least equally or even more essential, and cooperation plays an instrumental role in helping one uncover one’s motivations.
32. What can be inferred from Adam Smith’s words
A. Our society is increasingly interconnected.
B. Our dinner is made out of the regards to markets.
C. Self-interest pushes the development of economies.
D. The butcher, the brewer or the baker is not sympathetic.
33. What does the underlined word “infiltrated ” mean in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Brightened. B. Decorated. C. Defended. D. Entered.
34. Which of the following might the author agree with
A. Paper achievement is the only measure of success.
B. One’s ambitions can be achieved through cooperation.
C. Competition is not necessary for people to pursue excellence.
D. Actively fighting for distinguishing oneself should be prioritized.
35. What is the author’s purpose of writing this passage
A. To introduce the advantages of cooperation.
B. To compare cooperation with competition.
C. To suggest enhancing competitive skills.
D. To advocate teaching children to cooperate.
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。
Learning to Love Locally-Grown Foods
Cooking shows on TV are usually all about foreign foods. Thanks to globalization, people everywhere are introducing their taste buds to dishes from every corner of the world.___36___ In the past few years, the number of people purchasing local foods has been rising because it offers a lot of benefits.
For starters, local food is often tastier because it is fresher. Imported goods must be flown or shipped in from far away, so they naturally lose some of their freshness during the journey.___37___These materials may cause the nutritional value of these goods to decline during the shipping process. Food safety is another reason why people are choosing local produce. Today's laws regarding foods vary from country to country.___38___But when you know the local farmer who grows your food, the chances of it being polluted are greatly reduced.
Buying local foods can also have a beneficial impact on the environment. Buying local, consumers can maintain green space and farmland in their communities. Besides, if farmers can sell directly to consumers, they will earn more money for their families. Additional profits also enable farmers to better care for their soil and keep quality standards high.___39___
___40___This is an open area where farmers sell fruits, vegetables, and meat directly to the public. Once you experience the freshness of local foods for yourself, it might be tough to go back to the supermarket.
A. In the end, it's a win-win situation for both parties.
B. However, some disagree with the idea of importing foreign foods.
C. To conclude, the farmers can make money and improve their life.
D. This makes it difficult to detect if any harmful chemicals have been used.
E. At the same time, other people are discovering that food from their area is the best.
F. If you're interested in having more local foods, you can even attend a farmers' market.
G. Imported goods must also be packaged in plastic or other containers to survive the journey.
语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题，每题1分，满分15分)
My suffering started when my finger joints began to swell and stiffen. Things I’d done easily before became more and more ____41____. I went to several doctors, who just made the same diagnosis of arthritis (关节炎) and gave me some medicine that didn’t help. As time passed, my hands changed shape and looked like claws. I couldn’t stand the thought of everyone staring at my hands. I tried to ____42____ any actions in public. I didn’t know which was worse, the pain or the ____43____.
One day I had to go shopping in a supermarket. I ____44____ my hands from my pockets only to weigh some pots. At that moment, I ____45____ immediately that someone behind me was looking at me. I turned slightly. ____46____ enough, a woman was staring right at my hands. I ____47____ her. As I turned away angrily, she asked, “Don’t your hands hurt ”
“Yes, they do,” I said, surprised at the concern in her tone but I couldn’t resist adding, “And what business is it of yours ” _____48_____from a stranger was not what I wanted. It wasn’t going to heal me. But then she held out her hands. The fingers were beautifully straight. “My hands used to look like yours but I had some joints replaced.” she said, _____49_____ her fingers with ease. I was dumbstruck. I knew people who’d had knee joints replaced, but had no idea it could be done with ______50______! My mind raced with excitement as I asked eagerly, “Where did you have your surgery ” “In Philadelphia. I had it done at a hand clinic when it was a new procedure. Even some ______51______still don’t know about it.” “Thank you,” I practically shouted.
When I finally got the number of the clinic, I couldn’t ______52______ myself and began to cry. A month later, surgery was ______53______ on my hands. It required only an overnight hospital stay. Compared to the pain I’d been feeling, the aftermath of the operation was insignificant. Even ______54______ than the absence of pain, however, was the prospect of hope, for ______55______had become the most terrible pain of all.
41. A. boring B. comfortable C. difficult D. convenient
42 A. ignore B. forbid C. avoid D. take
43. A. sorrow B. shame C. despair D. anger
44. A. hid B. removed C. covered D. laid
45. A. sensed B. recognized C. found D. spotted
46. A. Strange B. Unlucky C. Sure D. Possible
47. A. gazed at B. shouted at C. pointed at D. glared at
48. A. Greeting B. Enquiry C. Sympathy D. Understanding
49. A. loosing B. holding C. exposing D. stretching
50. A. legs B. fingers C. arms D. feet
51. A. patients B. doctors C. operators D. strangers
52. A. contain B. release C. express D. enjoy
53. A. finished B. planned C. begun D. performed
54. A. worse B. harder C. slighter D. better
55. A. hopelessness B. sadness C. frustration D. discouragement
第二节(共10小题，每题1.5分，满分15分)
Future living: what will the home of tomorrow look like
What will our homes be like in the future Growing cities, shrinking living spaces, and climate change are major challenges ____56____(face) urban planners and architects. We’re sharing three trends with you ____57____ will shape the home we live in tomorrow.
Energy efficient and carbon neutral
One of the greatest challenges for homes of the future is our increasing energy consumption, something that cannot be covered by fossil fuels going forward. ____58____the impact of climate change becoming notable, it’s perfectly understandable that the buildings of the future could function as environmentally friendly power plants. Solar collectors and heat storage systems allow ____59____ are known as ‘plus-energy buildings’ to produce 100 percent renewable energy for emission-free operation.
The trend to downsizing
Living more efficiently not only means improving energy use and reducing one’s own carbon footprint, but also building to save space. Rooms ____60____(design) to be multifunctional when there’s not a dedicated room available for every potential purpose. Modular and flexible furnishing systems that can be adapted to the individual floor space and room zones will replace ____61____(fix) structures, ensuring that there’s room for everything even in a small space.
Trends for living and working under one roof
Over the last few months, the office ____62____(become) a feature in many people’s homes. For a number of years now, the home office has been evolving from a make-do desk into a comfortable long-term solution. This development means we need to ask ____63____ how we should construct our living spaces to allow us to concentrate and work productively.
____64____ you rent or own your own home in the future, what’s clear is that the home of tomorrow will be smarter, more flexible, and more sustainable. It will offer us space _____65_____(live), sleep and work both indoors and outdoors.
第四部分 课内知识(满分20分)
第一节 根据中文写出短语。(每空1分，共10分)
66. She found herself out of work and ____________ home with only her computer to ____________.
她发现自己失业了，困在家里，只有电脑相伴。
67. She believes that it is highly important to bridge the digital divide and make sure that everyone ________ ________ ________ the Internet and knows how to use the new technology.
她认为，消除数字鸿沟、确保每个人都能使用互联网并且知晓如何运用新技术，是非常重要的。
68. However ________you are，________it is you will be attacked.
然而，你越有礼貌，你被攻击的可能性就越小。
69. Finally, in the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland ____________ the UK, which ____________ the full name we have today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
最后，在二十世纪时，爱尔兰南部脱离了联合王国，形成了我们如今所看到的全称：大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国。
70. The UK is also often ____________ Britain or Great Britain.
联合王国也经常被称为英国或大不列颠。
71. The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald IsIe” and its many green counties is ____________, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.
“绿宝石(爱尔兰)岛”风光宁静秀美，郡县草木葱茏，青山连绵起伏，牛羊点缀其中，堪称一场名副其实的视觉盛宴。
72. If you __________, you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.
如果留心去观察，英国的过去和现在都将展示在你的面前，令你叹为观止。
第二节 用括号里所给动词的正确形式填空。(每空1分，共10分)
73. The company ________ (make) up of more than thirty branches all over the country is facing a serious financial crisis. (所给词的适当形式填空)
74. Since the outbreak of the flood, food supplies________(transport) to the flood-stricken areas. (所给词的适当形式填空)
75. Mary is satisfied with the present _________(buy) by her fellow students. (所给词的适当形式填空)
76. Some________(process) food is regarded to be harmful to our body. （所给词的适当形式填空）
77. So far, many young men ________ by the famous athlete, Su Bingtian, to fight for their dreams.(inspire) (所给词的适当形式填空)
78. I found him _____ (bury) in reading the novel when I came in the room, making no response to my questions. (所给词的适当形式填空)
79. There are so many people __________(show) interest in surfing the Internet. (所给词的适当形式填空)
80. An old man was brought in, with his hands ____________(tie) behind his back. (所给词的适当形式填空)
81. When we finally reached the service desk to ask for audio guides, we heard it _______________ (announce) that there were no audio guides left. (所给词的适当形式填空)
82. The party_____________ (hold) tomorrow is to celebrate their silver wedding. (所给词的适当形式填空)
第五部分 写作(满分20分)
83. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的英国笔友Jim要参加主题为“The meaning of learning”的演讲比赛，来信询问你对学习的意义的理解或看法。请你给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1. 你对学习意义的理解或看法；
2. 预祝他比赛成功。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours.
Li Hua
2023-2024学年福建省福州高级中学高一下学期7月阶段训练
英语试题 答案版
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。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 woman want the man to do
A. Have some milk.
B. Go shopping.
C. Take out the garbage.
【答案】C
2. What will the man do tonight
A. Go bowling.
B. Visit the woman.
C. Prepare for an exam.
【答案】C
3. What will the man most probably do
A. Pay for the tickets.
B. Go to the ticket office.
C. Ask the woman for a discount
【答案】B
4. Where does the conversation take place
A. At home.
B. At the doctor’s.
C. At the man’s office.
【答案】B
5. Where will Greg go after finishing the language course
A. Colombia.
B Cuba.
C. Spain.
【答案】A
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What does the man want the woman to do
A. Buy him a boat.
B. Lend him some money.
C. Spend the summer on a boat.
7. What is the woman’s attitude towards the man’s idea
A. Supportive.
B. Opposed.
C. Confused.
【答案】6. B 7. B
8. Where does the woman work
A. In a radio station.
B. In a hotel.
C. In a building company.
9. Why is the woman looking for Mr. Nash
A. To book a hotel.
B. To talk about his concern.
C. To invite him for an interview.
10. How will the woman get in touch with Mr. Nash
A. By writing an e-mail.
B. By sending a text message.
C. By making a phone call.
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. A
11. What does the woman ask the man about first
A. The packing.
B. The receipt.
C. The price.
12. What does the man decide to do with the camera
A. Change it.
B. Have it fixed.
C. Return it.
13. Who is the woman most likely to be
A. A technician.
B. A photographer.
C. A saleswoman.
【答案】11. B 12. A 13. C
【解析】
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What happened to the man last week
A. He injured his back.
B. He fell off his motorcycle.
C. He lost his motorcycle.
15. Why did the man buy a motorcycle
A. He likes it.
B. He thinks it safe.
C. He’ll go to work on it.
16. How does the man usually go to work now
A. By car.
B. By bus.
C. By bike.
17. What does the man mostly do on the bus
A. Read books.
B. Look outside.
C. Talk with others.
【答案】14. B 15. C 16. A 17. B
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. When will the competitors get the results
A. In about one month.
B. In about two months.
C. In about four months.
19. What does the speaker stress strongly
A. The length of the story.
B. The ticket to the theater.
C. The prize of the competition.
20. What can we learn about this year’s competition
A. Its topic is Spring.
B. It has to be interesting.
C. It’s open to every student.
【答案】18. C 19. A 20. C
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
“GOING,GOING, GONE, for $3 to bidder No. 43, the lady in the last row, white hat.” The auctioneer (拍卖师） called out my auction number and location. Delighted at my victory, I took the box and gave it a shake. The contents rattled. Inside were dozens -- maybe even hundreds --of buttons, pins, and other items, all glittering in the sunlight. It reminded me of my mom's button box. As a girl, I'd always enjoyed digging through it, just as my own daughters enjoyed looking through mine.
Then I caught sight of an old woman on a swing, watching the happenings in the yard. I went to chat with her. She told me she was selling almost all her possessions because she was moving to a nursing home in town. Her eyes fell to the button box, and when she looked up, they were glistening with tears. Her fist closed around a delicate pearl button, now yellow with age. She smiled as she told me about the birth of her first child and the special pearl-buttoned outfit that would be worn by five more babies before time wore it thin.
I noticed a large, dark brass military button and asked her about it. “From my first husband's uniform,” she said. “It's one of the few things I had to remind me of him when he didn't return home alive." As we went through the box together, I pulled a small key from the box, I heard the sharp intake of her breath. It was the key to a music box that played a special love song, she said. She'd lost it years ago. From my hand to hers, I passed the key to her memories.
Hairpins, wooden nickels, and ruby buttons took her further down memory lane. I knew that when I reached my own home, my heart would pull me to my sewing room, where I would rediscover my own lifetime of memories in my own button box.
21. What do we know about the old woman
A. She was in need of money.
B. She was leaving her house.
C. She was wearing a white hat.
D. She was selling her mum's button box.
22. Which of the following words best describes my talk with the old woman
A. Discouraging.
B. Amusing.
C. Touching.
D. Shocking.
23. What might be the best title for this passage
A. A Life in a Button Box
B. Memories of My Life
C. An Old Lady at a Yard Sale
D. My Purchase at an Auction
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A
B
Meet the Mistle Thrush (槲鸫鸟) When it comes to birds associated with Christmas, the mistle thrush may not immediately spring to mind. But, with a preference for mistletoe and holly berries, as well as being one of the only birds that continues to sing throughout winter, it deserves a second look. The mistle thrush measures 28cm in length, making it both the UK’s largest thrush species and songbird. With a long tail, yellow legs and a fat white body that’s covered with brown spots, this bird certainly has a distinctive appearance. Sadly, your chances of spotting one in the wild are slim as its population has been in decline since the 1970s — between 1995 and 2010, England lost a third of its native mistle thrushes, and numbers are still plummeting. It’s thought that a high infant death rate could be to blame, as well as other factors such as loss of habitat. The Woodland Trust is working hard to save the mistle thrush, but if it is to truly flourish in this country again, the charity needs your help. THE MISTLE THRUSH FACT FILE Common Name: Mistle thrush (Turdus viscivorus) Family: Turdidae (thrushes) Habitat: woodland, parks and gardens Diet: berries, earthworms, slugs and insects Predators: cats, foxes and birds of pray Not to be confused with: the song thrush, which is much smaller
HOW TO HELP There are a few simple steps you can take to make your garden a safe space for these endangered birds, such as planting berry bushes and only trimming (修剪) them every few years so that they produce a lot of fruit. You could also plant holly, yew, ivy and crab apple trees, all of which provide food and shelter for the mistle thrush. These birds are extremely territorial when it comes to food, and they often work together to protect their food from competitors, so where there’s one, others are likely to follow. If you have mistle thrushes visiting your outdoor space, another way you can help is by keeping pet cats indoors, as they are predators of many garden birds. What’s more, by supporting the Woodland Trust, you’ll be helping the organization to raise awareness about the threats facing the mistle thrush and continue its efforts to protect and restore its natural habitat, as well as creating new spaces for it to live.
24. Which of the following statements is true of the mistle thrush
A. It arrives in England around Christmas.
B. It is much smaller than the song thrush.
C. It feeds mainly on plants and vegetables.
D. It looks quite different from other birds.
25. What can people do to protect the mistle thrush
A. Follow one of the birds at a time. B. Keep cats away from the garden.
C. Donate money to the Woodland Trust. D. Trim berry bushes as often as possible.
26. What behavior do mistle thrushes exhibit when it comes to protecting their food sources
A. They share their food with other bird species.
B. They are not territorial and allow other birds to feed alongside them.
C. They work together to protect their food from competitors.
D. They migrate to new areas if their food sources are threatened.
27. You can probably find this article_____________.
A. on a Wildlife and Conservation website B. in a BBC Gardeners’ World magazine
C. in a Nature Photography magazine D. in a traveler’s birdwatching blog
【答案】24. D 25. C 26. C 27. A
C
Yawning is something we all do -- maybe because we're bored carrying out boring tasks or because we're tired. Sometimes, just seeing other people yawn can set you off. But is this biological function really contagious, and why do we do it in the first place
Many of us think we open our mouths when we yawn to take in more oxygen, but in fact it appears there is no clear biological reason. According to BBC Bitesize, new research suggests it might be because yawning cools the brain down and prevents it from overheating, much like the fan in your laptop. This might be why we're more likely to feel sleepy and yawn in warm temperatures.
What is clear is that we yawn more when we're exhausted and ready for a nap, and we can't control when we do it -- once we start, there's no stopping us! But it's also true that yawning is a very contagious behavior. John Drury, a researcher from Sussex University found in his research that there is a connection with our social group and how close we are to the people in it. If we identify with the person who exhibits the behavior, we are likely to copy it too.
Another research by the University of Nottingham in 2017 found similar results. They asked volunteers to watch other people yawn. They found their ability to resist yawning when others around them yawned was limited. And the urge to yawn was increased when people were told they couldn't. They also found, when using electrical stimulation, that they were able to increase people's desire to yawn. These findings, they say, could be useful in treating other conditions like Tourette's, which involve the same area of the brain.
What is certain is that a yawn can creep up on us at any time even when we think we're not tired --but, I hope, not when you're reading this article!
28. Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “contagious”？
A. Infectious.
B. Active.
C. Dangerous.
D. Efficient.
29. According to a new research, we yawn because
A. we are too exhausted.
B. our brain needs more oxygen.
C. we are bored with difficult tasks.
D. our brain needs to be cooled down.
30. What is the similarity between John Drury's findings and those of the university of Nottingham
A. Humans can't stop yawning as it is beneficial.
B. When told not to yawn, we will yawn less frequently.
C. Using electrical stimulation can stimulate people to yawn.
D. We are more likely to yawn when someone around us yawns.
31. What is the text mainly about
A. The reasons for yawning.
B. The benefits of studying yawning.
C. The necessity of yawning.
D. The similarity of the studies on yawning.
【答案】28. A 29. D 30. D 31. A
D
An economist, Adam Smith, famously wrote that “it is not from the benevolence (慈善) of the butcher, the brewer or the baker, that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own self-interest.” Like Smith, many economists today believe one’s self-interest is what drives competition and growth in market economies. Yet, in an increasingly interconnected society, it is even more crucial to have cooperative skills. Thus we should encourage cooperation to better prepare children for the future.
Firstly, cooperation is an especially prized soft skill in the present age. As a study proves, soft skills such as good communication and empathy (共情) indicate outstanding employees as compared to technical skills or knowledge. In contrast, extremely competitive and individualistic behavior may damage social relations in the community of co-workers. Even the most competent employee may fail to pursue his goals effectively without others’ help.
Moreover, encouraging cooperation boost children’s self-respect that better prepares them for the competitive world. Many modern societies are consumed by a crazy drive for success and the pressure to perform has infiltrated both classrooms and offices, causing higher rates of anxiety and depression among people. Teamwork can help an individual realize each has his or her own unique abilities and that another person’s strengths don’t discount his or her talents. Thus, cooperation can confirm children’s self-worth by correcting the insight that winning or paper achievement is the only measure of success.
However, critics may claim adapting to competition should be given priority in education and parenting. To achieve one’s ambitions, one has to actively fight for opportunities and distinguish oneself from others. Nevertheless, since passion can already stimulate children to fulfill their ambitions, the need to encourage competition may be at the end of the day. As much as external competition can drive people to pursue excellence, internal motivation is at least equally or even more essential, and cooperation plays an instrumental role in helping one uncover one’s motivations.
32. What can be inferred from Adam Smith’s words
A. Our society is increasingly interconnected.
B. Our dinner is made out of the regards to markets.
C. Self-interest pushes the development of economies.
D. The butcher, the brewer or the baker is not sympathetic.
33. What does the underlined word “infiltrated ” mean in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Brightened. B. Decorated. C. Defended. D. Entered.
34. Which of the following might the author agree with
A. Paper achievement is the only measure of success.
B. One’s ambitions can be achieved through cooperation.
C. Competition is not necessary for people to pursue excellence.
D. Actively fighting for distinguishing oneself should be prioritized.
35. What is the author’s purpose of writing this passage
A. To introduce the advantages of cooperation.
B. To compare cooperation with competition.
C. To suggest enhancing competitive skills.
D. To advocate teaching children to cooperate.
【答案】32. C 33. D 34. B 35. D
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。
Learning to Love Locally-Grown Foods
Cooking shows on TV are usually all about foreign foods. Thanks to globalization, people everywhere are introducing their taste buds to dishes from every corner of the world.___36___ In the past few years, the number of people purchasing local foods has been rising because it offers a lot of benefits.
For starters, local food is often tastier because it is fresher. Imported goods must be flown or shipped in from far away, so they naturally lose some of their freshness during the journey.___37___These materials may cause the nutritional value of these goods to decline during the shipping process. Food safety is another reason why people are choosing local produce. Today's laws regarding foods vary from country to country.___38___But when you know the local farmer who grows your food, the chances of it being polluted are greatly reduced.
Buying local foods can also have a beneficial impact on the environment. Buying local, consumers can maintain green space and farmland in their communities. Besides, if farmers can sell directly to consumers, they will earn more money for their families. Additional profits also enable farmers to better care for their soil and keep quality standards high.___39___
___40___This is an open area where farmers sell fruits, vegetables, and meat directly to the public. Once you experience the freshness of local foods for yourself, it might be tough to go back to the supermarket.
A. In the end, it's a win-win situation for both parties.
B. However, some disagree with the idea of importing foreign foods.
C. To conclude, the farmers can make money and improve their life.
D. This makes it difficult to detect if any harmful chemicals have been used.
E. At the same time, other people are discovering that food from their area is the best.
F. If you're interested in having more local foods, you can even attend a farmers' market.
G. Imported goods must also be packaged in plastic or other containers to survive the journey.
【答案】36. E 37. G 38. D 39. A 40. F
语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题，每题1分，满分15分)
My suffering started when my finger joints began to swell and stiffen. Things I’d done easily before became more and more ____41____. I went to several doctors, who just made the same diagnosis of arthritis (关节炎) and gave me some medicine that didn’t help. As time passed, my hands changed shape and looked like claws. I couldn’t stand the thought of everyone staring at my hands. I tried to ____42____ any actions in public. I didn’t know which was worse, the pain or the ____43____.
One day I had to go shopping in a supermarket. I ____44____ my hands from my pockets only to weigh some pots. At that moment, I ____45____ immediately that someone behind me was looking at me. I turned slightly. ____46____ enough, a woman was staring right at my hands. I ____47____ her. As I turned away angrily, she asked, “Don’t your hands hurt ”
“Yes, they do,” I said, surprised at the concern in her tone but I couldn’t resist adding, “And what business is it of yours ” _____48_____from a stranger was not what I wanted. It wasn’t going to heal me. But then she held out her hands. The fingers were beautifully straight. “My hands used to look like yours but I had some joints replaced.” she said, _____49_____ her fingers with ease. I was dumbstruck. I knew people who’d had knee joints replaced, but had no idea it could be done with ______50______! My mind raced with excitement as I asked eagerly, “Where did you have your surgery ” “In Philadelphia. I had it done at a hand clinic when it was a new procedure. Even some ______51______still don’t know about it.” “Thank you,” I practically shouted.
When I finally got the number of the clinic, I couldn’t ______52______ myself and began to cry. A month later, surgery was ______53______ on my hands. It required only an overnight hospital stay. Compared to the pain I’d been feeling, the aftermath of the operation was insignificant. Even ______54______ than the absence of pain, however, was the prospect of hope, for ______55______had become the most terrible pain of all.
41. A. boring B. comfortable C. difficult D. convenient
42. A. ignore B. forbid C. avoid D. take
43. A. sorrow B. shame C. despair D. anger
44. A. hid B. removed C. covered D. laid
45. A. sensed B. recognized C. found D. spotted
46. A. Strange B. Unlucky C. Sure D. Possible
47. A. gazed at B. shouted at C. pointed at D. glared at
48. A. Greeting B. Enquiry C. Sympathy D. Understanding
49. A. loosing B. holding C. exposing D. stretching
50. A. legs B. fingers C. arms D. feet
51. A. patients B. doctors C. operators D. strangers
52. A. contain B. release C. express D. enjoy
53. A. finished B. planned C. begun D. performed
54. A. worse B. harder C. slighter D. better
55. A. hopelessness B. sadness C. frustration D. discouragement
【答案】41. C 42. C 43. B 44. B 45. A 46. C 47. D 48. C 49. D 50. B 51. B 52. A 53. D 54. D 55. A
第二节(共10小题，每题1.5分，满分15分)
Future living: what will the home of tomorrow look like
What will our homes be like in the future Growing cities, shrinking living spaces, and climate change are major challenges ____56____(face) urban planners and architects. We’re sharing three trends with you ____57____ will shape the home we live in tomorrow.
Energy efficient and carbon neutral
One of the greatest challenges for homes of the future is our increasing energy consumption, something that cannot be covered by fossil fuels going forward. ____58____the impact of climate change becoming notable, it’s perfectly understandable that the buildings of the future could function as environmentally friendly power plants. Solar collectors and heat storage systems allow ____59____ are known as ‘plus-energy buildings’ to produce 100 percent renewable energy for emission-free operation.
The trend to downsizing
Living more efficiently not only means improving energy use and reducing one’s own carbon footprint, but also building to save space. Rooms ____60____(design) to be multifunctional when there’s not a dedicated room available for every potential purpose. Modular and flexible furnishing systems that can be adapted to the individual floor space and room zones will replace ____61____(fix) structures, ensuring that there’s room for everything even in a small space.
Trends for living and working under one roof
Over the last few months, the office ____62____(become) a feature in many people’s homes. For a number of years now, the home office has been evolving from a make-do desk into a comfortable long-term solution. This development means we need to ask ____63____ how we should construct our living spaces to allow us to concentrate and work productively.
____64____ you rent or own your own home in the future, what’s clear is that the home of tomorrow will be smarter, more flexible, and more sustainable. It will offer us space _____65_____(live), sleep and work both indoors and outdoors.
【答案】56. facing
57. that##which
58. With 59. what
60. will be designed
61. fixed 62. has become
63. ourselves
64. Whether
65. to live
第四部分 课内知识(满分20分)
第一节 根据中文写出短语。(每空1分，共10分)
66. She found herself out of work and ____________ home with only her computer to ____________.
她发现自己失业了，困在家里，只有电脑相伴。
【答案】 ①. stuck at ②. keep her company
67. She believes that it is highly important to bridge the digital divide and make sure that everyone ________ ________ ________ the Internet and knows how to use the new technology.
她认为，消除数字鸿沟、确保每个人都能使用互联网并且知晓如何运用新技术，是非常重要的。
【答案】 ①. has ②. access ③. to
68. However, ________you are，________it is you will be attacked.
然而，你越有礼貌，你被攻击的可能性就越小。
【答案】 ①. the more polite ②. the less likely
69. Finally, in the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland ____________ the UK, which ____________ the full name we have today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
最后，在二十世纪时，爱尔兰南部脱离了联合王国，形成了我们如今所看到的全称：大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国。
【答案】 ①. broke away from ②. resulted in
70. The UK is also often ____________ Britain or Great Britain.
联合王国也经常被称为英国或大不列颠。
【答案】referred to as
71. The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald IsIe” and its many green counties is ____________, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.
“绿宝石(爱尔兰)岛”风光宁静秀美，郡县草木葱茏，青山连绵起伏，牛羊点缀其中，堪称一场名副其实的视觉盛宴。
【答案】a true feast for the eyes
72. If you __________, you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.
如果留心去观察，英国的过去和现在都将展示在你的面前，令你叹为观止。
【答案】keep your eyes open
第二节 用括号里所给动词的正确形式填空。(每空1分，共10分)
73. The company ________ (make) up of more than thirty branches all over the country is facing a serious financial crisis. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】made
74. Since the outbreak of the flood, food supplies________(transport) to the flood-stricken areas. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】have been transported
75. Mary is satisfied with the present _________(buy) by her fellow students. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】bought
76. Some________(process) food is regarded to be harmful to our body. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】processed
77. So far, many young men ________ by the famous athlete, Su Bingtian, to fight for their dreams.(inspire) (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】have been inspired
78. I found him _____ (bury) in reading the novel when I came in the room, making no response to my questions. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】buried
79. There are so many people __________(show) interest in surfing the Internet. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】showing
80. An old man was brought in, with his hands ____________(tie) behind his back. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】tied
81. When we finally reached the service desk to ask for audio guides, we heard it _______________ (announce) that there were no audio guides left. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】announced
82. The party_____________ (hold) tomorrow is to celebrate their silver wedding. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】to be held
第五部分 写作(满分20分)
83. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的英国笔友Jim要参加主题为“The meaning of learning”的演讲比赛，来信询问你对学习的意义的理解或看法。请你给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1. 你对学习意义的理解或看法；
2. 预祝他比赛成功。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours.
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jim,
I am delighted to hear about your upcoming speech competition on “The meaning of learning.”
In my opinion, learning is a lifelong journey that goes beyond the classroom. It’s not just about acquiring knowledge but also about developing critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and understanding the world around us. Learning enables us to pursue our passions and contribute positively to society. It shapes our perspectives and helps us grow as individuals. I wish you the best of luck in your competition, Jim. I’m sure your insights on this topic will be inspiring and enlightening for everyone.
Looking forward to hearing how it goes!
Best regards
Li Hua
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。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 woman want the man to do
A. Have some milk.
B. Go shopping.
C. Take out the garbage.
2. What will the man do tonight
A. Go bowling.
B. Visit the woman.
C. Prepare for an exam.
3. What will the man most probably do
A. Pay for the tickets.
B. Go to the ticket office.
C. Ask the woman for a discount
4. Where does the conversation take place
A. At home.
B. At the doctor’s.
C. At the man’s office.
5. Where will Greg go after finishing the language course
A. Colombia.
B. Cuba.
C. Spain.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What does the man want the woman to do
A. Buy him a boat.
B. Lend him some money.
C. Spend the summer on a boat.
7. What is the woman’s attitude towards the man’s idea
A. Supportive.
B. Opposed.
C. Confused.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Where does the woman work
A. In a radio station.
B. In a hotel.
C. In a building company.
9. Why is the woman looking for Mr. Nash
A. To book a hotel.
B. To talk about his concern.
C. To invite him for an interview.
10. How will the woman get in touch with Mr. Nash
A. By writing an e-mail.
B. By sending a text message.
C. By making a phone call.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. What does the woman ask the man about first
A. The packing.
B. The receipt.
C. The price.
12. What does the man decide to do with the camera
A. Change it.
B. Have it fixed.
C Return it.
13. Who is the woman most likely to be
A. A technician.
B. A photographer.
C. A saleswoman.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What happened to the man last week
A. He injured his back.
B. He fell off his motorcycle.
C. He lost his motorcycle.
15. Why did the man buy a motorcycle
A. He likes it.
B. He thinks it safe.
C. He’ll go to work on it.
16 How does the man usually go to work now
A. By car.
B. By bus.
C. By bike.
17. What does the man mostly do on the bus
A. Read books.
B. Look outside.
C. Talk with others.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. When will the competitors get the results
A. In about one month.
B. In about two months.
C. In about four months.
19. What does the speaker stress strongly
A. The length of the story.
B. The ticket to the theater.
C. The prize of the competition.
20 What can we learn about this year’s competition
A. Its topic is Spring.
B. It has to be interesting.
C. It’s open to every student.
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
“GOING,GOING, GONE, for $3 to bidder No. 43, the lady in the last row, white hat.” The auctioneer (拍卖师） called out my auction number and location. Delighted at my victory, I took the box and gave it a shake. The contents rattled. Inside were dozens -- maybe even hundreds --of buttons, pins, and other items, all glittering in the sunlight. It reminded me of my mom's button box. As a girl, I'd always enjoyed digging through it, just as my own daughters enjoyed looking through mine.
Then I caught sight of an old woman on a swing, watching the happenings in the yard. I went to chat with her. She told me she was selling almost all her possessions because she was moving to a nursing home in town. Her eyes fell to the button box, and when she looked up, they were glistening with tears. Her fist closed around a delicate pearl button, now yellow with age. She smiled as she told me about the birth of her first child and the special pearl-buttoned outfit that would be worn by five more babies before time wore it thin.
I noticed a large, dark brass military button and asked her about it. “From my first husband's uniform,” she said. “It's one of the few things I had to remind me of him when he didn't return home alive." As we went through the box together, I pulled a small key from the box, I heard the sharp intake of her breath. It was the key to a music box that played a special love song, she said. She'd lost it years ago. From my hand to hers, I passed the key to her memories.
Hairpins, wooden nickels, and ruby buttons took her further down memory lane. I knew that when I reached my own home, my heart would pull me to my sewing room, where I would rediscover my own lifetime of memories in my own button box.
21. What do we know about the old woman
A. She was in need of money.
B. She was leaving her house.
C. She was wearing a white hat.
D. She was selling her mum's button box.
22. Which of the following words best describes my talk with the old woman
A. Discouraging.
B. Amusing.
C. Touching.
D. Shocking.
23. What might be the best title for this passage
A. A Life in a Button Box
B. Memories of My Life
C. An Old Lady at a Yard Sale
D. My Purchase at an Auction
B
Meet the Mistle Thrush (槲鸫鸟) When it comes to birds associated with Christmas, the mistle thrush may not immediately spring to mind. But, with a preference for mistletoe and holly berries, as well as being one of the only birds that continues to sing throughout winter, it deserves a second look. The mistle thrush measures 28cm in length, making it both the UK’s largest thrush species and songbird. With a long tail, yellow legs and a fat white body that’s covered with brown spots, this bird certainly has a distinctive appearance. Sadly, your chances of spotting one in the wild are slim as its population has been in decline since the 1970s — between 1995 and 2010, England lost a third of its native mistle thrushes, and numbers are still plummeting. It’s thought that a high infant death rate could be to blame, as well as other factors such as loss of habitat. The Woodland Trust is working hard to save the mistle thrush, but if it is to truly flourish in this country again, the charity needs your help. THE MISTLE THRUSH FACT FILE Common Name: Mistle thrush (Turdus viscivorus) Family: Turdidae (thrushes) Habitat: woodland, parks and gardens Diet: berries, earthworms, slugs and insects Predators: cats, foxes and birds of pray Not to be confused with: the song thrush, which is much smaller
HOW TO HELP There are a few simple steps you can take to make your garden a safe space for these endangered birds, such as planting berry bushes and only trimming (修剪) them every few years so that they produce a lot of fruit. You could also plant holly, yew, ivy and crab apple trees, all of which provide food and shelter for the mistle thrush. These birds are extremely territorial when it comes to food, and they often work together to protect their food from competitors, so where there’s one, others are likely to follow. If you have mistle thrushes visiting your outdoor space, another way you can help is by keeping pet cats indoors, as they are predators of many garden birds. What’s more, by supporting the Woodland Trust, you’ll be helping the organization to raise awareness about the threats facing the mistle thrush and continue its efforts to protect and restore its natural habitat, as well as creating new spaces for it to live.
24. Which of the following statements is true of the mistle thrush
A. It arrives in England around Christmas.
B. It is much smaller than the song thrush.
C. It feeds mainly on plants and vegetables.
D. It looks quite different from other birds.
25. What can people do to protect the mistle thrush
A. Follow one of the birds at a time. B. Keep cats away from the garden.
C. Donate money to the Woodland Trust. D. Trim berry bushes as often as possible.
26. What behavior do mistle thrushes exhibit when it comes to protecting their food sources
A. They share their food with other bird species.
B. They are not territorial and allow other birds to feed alongside them.
C. They work together to protect their food from competitors.
D. They migrate to new areas if their food sources are threatened.
27. You can probably find this article_____________.
A. on a Wildlife and Conservation website B. in a BBC Gardeners’ World magazine
C. in a Nature Photography magazine D. in a traveler’s birdwatching blog
C
Yawning is something we all do -- maybe because we're bored carrying out boring tasks or because we're tired. Sometimes, just seeing other people yawn can set you off. But is this biological function really contagious, and why do we do it in the first place
Many of us think we open our mouths when we yawn to take in more oxygen, but in fact it appears there is no clear biological reason. According to BBC Bitesize, new research suggests it might be because yawning cools the brain down and prevents it from overheating, much like the fan in your laptop. This might be why we're more likely to feel sleepy and yawn in warm temperatures.
What is clear is that we yawn more when we're exhausted and ready for a nap, and we can't control when we do it -- once we start, there's no stopping us! But it's also true that yawning is a very contagious behavior. John Drury, a researcher from Sussex University found in his research that there is a connection with our social group and how close we are to the people in it. If we identify with the person who exhibits the behavior, we are likely to copy it too.
Another research by the University of Nottingham in 2017 found similar results. They asked volunteers to watch other people yawn. They found their ability to resist yawning when others around them yawned was limited. And the urge to yawn was increased when people were told they couldn't. They also found, when using electrical stimulation, that they were able to increase people's desire to yawn. These findings, they say, could be useful in treating other conditions like Tourette's, which involve the same area of the brain.
What is certain is that a yawn can creep up on us at any time even when we think we're not tired --but, I hope, not when you're reading this article!
28. Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “contagious”？
A. Infectious.
B. Active.
C. Dangerous.
D. Efficient.
29. According to a new research, we yawn because
A. we are too exhausted.
B. our brain needs more oxygen.
C. we are bored with difficult tasks.
D. our brain needs to be cooled down.
30. What is the similarity between John Drury's findings and those of the university of Nottingham
A. Humans can't stop yawning as it is beneficial.
B. When told not to yawn, we will yawn less frequently.
C. Using electrical stimulation can stimulate people to yawn.
D. We are more likely to yawn when someone around us yawns.
31. What is the text mainly about
A. The reasons for yawning.
B. The benefits of studying yawning.
C. The necessity of yawning.
D. The similarity of the studies on yawning.
D
An economist, Adam Smith, famously wrote that “it is not from the benevolence (慈善) of the butcher, the brewer or the baker, that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own self-interest.” Like Smith, many economists today believe one’s self-interest is what drives competition and growth in market economies. Yet, in an increasingly interconnected society, it is even more crucial to have cooperative skills. Thus we should encourage cooperation to better prepare children for the future.
Firstly, cooperation is an especially prized soft skill in the present age. As a study proves, soft skills such as good communication and empathy (共情) indicate outstanding employees as compared to technical skills or knowledge. In contrast, extremely competitive and individualistic behavior may damage social relations in the community of co-workers. Even the most competent employee may fail to pursue his goals effectively without others’ help.
Moreover, encouraging cooperation boost children’s self-respect that better prepares them for the competitive world. Many modern societies are consumed by a crazy drive for success and the pressure to perform has infiltrated both classrooms and offices, causing higher rates of anxiety and depression among people. Teamwork can help an individual realize each has his or her own unique abilities and that another person’s strengths don’t discount his or her talents. Thus, cooperation can confirm children’s self-worth by correcting the insight that winning or paper achievement is the only measure of success.
However, critics may claim adapting to competition should be given priority in education and parenting. To achieve one’s ambitions, one has to actively fight for opportunities and distinguish oneself from others. Nevertheless, since passion can already stimulate children to fulfill their ambitions, the need to encourage competition may be at the end of the day. As much as external competition can drive people to pursue excellence, internal motivation is at least equally or even more essential, and cooperation plays an instrumental role in helping one uncover one’s motivations.
32. What can be inferred from Adam Smith’s words
A. Our society is increasingly interconnected.
B. Our dinner is made out of the regards to markets.
C. Self-interest pushes the development of economies.
D. The butcher, the brewer or the baker is not sympathetic.
33. What does the underlined word “infiltrated ” mean in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Brightened. B. Decorated. C. Defended. D. Entered.
34. Which of the following might the author agree with
A. Paper achievement is the only measure of success.
B. One’s ambitions can be achieved through cooperation.
C. Competition is not necessary for people to pursue excellence.
D. Actively fighting for distinguishing oneself should be prioritized.
35. What is the author’s purpose of writing this passage
A. To introduce the advantages of cooperation.
B. To compare cooperation with competition.
C. To suggest enhancing competitive skills.
D. To advocate teaching children to cooperate.
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。
Learning to Love Locally-Grown Foods
Cooking shows on TV are usually all about foreign foods. Thanks to globalization, people everywhere are introducing their taste buds to dishes from every corner of the world.___36___ In the past few years, the number of people purchasing local foods has been rising because it offers a lot of benefits.
For starters, local food is often tastier because it is fresher. Imported goods must be flown or shipped in from far away, so they naturally lose some of their freshness during the journey.___37___These materials may cause the nutritional value of these goods to decline during the shipping process. Food safety is another reason why people are choosing local produce. Today's laws regarding foods vary from country to country.___38___But when you know the local farmer who grows your food, the chances of it being polluted are greatly reduced.
Buying local foods can also have a beneficial impact on the environment. Buying local, consumers can maintain green space and farmland in their communities. Besides, if farmers can sell directly to consumers, they will earn more money for their families. Additional profits also enable farmers to better care for their soil and keep quality standards high.___39___
___40___This is an open area where farmers sell fruits, vegetables, and meat directly to the public. Once you experience the freshness of local foods for yourself, it might be tough to go back to the supermarket.
A. In the end, it's a win-win situation for both parties.
B. However, some disagree with the idea of importing foreign foods.
C. To conclude, the farmers can make money and improve their life.
D. This makes it difficult to detect if any harmful chemicals have been used.
E. At the same time, other people are discovering that food from their area is the best.
F. If you're interested in having more local foods, you can even attend a farmers' market.
G. Imported goods must also be packaged in plastic or other containers to survive the journey.
语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题，每题1分，满分15分)
My suffering started when my finger joints began to swell and stiffen. Things I’d done easily before became more and more ____41____. I went to several doctors, who just made the same diagnosis of arthritis (关节炎) and gave me some medicine that didn’t help. As time passed, my hands changed shape and looked like claws. I couldn’t stand the thought of everyone staring at my hands. I tried to ____42____ any actions in public. I didn’t know which was worse, the pain or the ____43____.
One day I had to go shopping in a supermarket. I ____44____ my hands from my pockets only to weigh some pots. At that moment, I ____45____ immediately that someone behind me was looking at me. I turned slightly. ____46____ enough, a woman was staring right at my hands. I ____47____ her. As I turned away angrily, she asked, “Don’t your hands hurt ”
“Yes, they do,” I said, surprised at the concern in her tone but I couldn’t resist adding, “And what business is it of yours ” _____48_____from a stranger was not what I wanted. It wasn’t going to heal me. But then she held out her hands. The fingers were beautifully straight. “My hands used to look like yours but I had some joints replaced.” she said, _____49_____ her fingers with ease. I was dumbstruck. I knew people who’d had knee joints replaced, but had no idea it could be done with ______50______! My mind raced with excitement as I asked eagerly, “Where did you have your surgery ” “In Philadelphia. I had it done at a hand clinic when it was a new procedure. Even some ______51______still don’t know about it.” “Thank you,” I practically shouted.
When I finally got the number of the clinic, I couldn’t ______52______ myself and began to cry. A month later, surgery was ______53______ on my hands. It required only an overnight hospital stay. Compared to the pain I’d been feeling, the aftermath of the operation was insignificant. Even ______54______ than the absence of pain, however, was the prospect of hope, for ______55______had become the most terrible pain of all.
41. A. boring B. comfortable C. difficult D. convenient
42 A. ignore B. forbid C. avoid D. take
43. A. sorrow B. shame C. despair D. anger
44. A. hid B. removed C. covered D. laid
45. A. sensed B. recognized C. found D. spotted
46. A. Strange B. Unlucky C. Sure D. Possible
47. A. gazed at B. shouted at C. pointed at D. glared at
48. A. Greeting B. Enquiry C. Sympathy D. Understanding
49. A. loosing B. holding C. exposing D. stretching
50. A. legs B. fingers C. arms D. feet
51. A. patients B. doctors C. operators D. strangers
52. A. contain B. release C. express D. enjoy
53. A. finished B. planned C. begun D. performed
54. A. worse B. harder C. slighter D. better
55. A. hopelessness B. sadness C. frustration D. discouragement
第二节(共10小题，每题1.5分，满分15分)
Future living: what will the home of tomorrow look like
What will our homes be like in the future Growing cities, shrinking living spaces, and climate change are major challenges ____56____(face) urban planners and architects. We’re sharing three trends with you ____57____ will shape the home we live in tomorrow.
Energy efficient and carbon neutral
One of the greatest challenges for homes of the future is our increasing energy consumption, something that cannot be covered by fossil fuels going forward. ____58____the impact of climate change becoming notable, it’s perfectly understandable that the buildings of the future could function as environmentally friendly power plants. Solar collectors and heat storage systems allow ____59____ are known as ‘plus-energy buildings’ to produce 100 percent renewable energy for emission-free operation.
The trend to downsizing
Living more efficiently not only means improving energy use and reducing one’s own carbon footprint, but also building to save space. Rooms ____60____(design) to be multifunctional when there’s not a dedicated room available for every potential purpose. Modular and flexible furnishing systems that can be adapted to the individual floor space and room zones will replace ____61____(fix) structures, ensuring that there’s room for everything even in a small space.
Trends for living and working under one roof
Over the last few months, the office ____62____(become) a feature in many people’s homes. For a number of years now, the home office has been evolving from a make-do desk into a comfortable long-term solution. This development means we need to ask ____63____ how we should construct our living spaces to allow us to concentrate and work productively.
____64____ you rent or own your own home in the future, what’s clear is that the home of tomorrow will be smarter, more flexible, and more sustainable. It will offer us space _____65_____(live), sleep and work both indoors and outdoors.
第四部分 课内知识(满分20分)
第一节 根据中文写出短语。(每空1分，共10分)
66. She found herself out of work and ____________ home with only her computer to ____________.
她发现自己失业了，困在家里，只有电脑相伴。
67. She believes that it is highly important to bridge the digital divide and make sure that everyone ________ ________ ________ the Internet and knows how to use the new technology.
她认为，消除数字鸿沟、确保每个人都能使用互联网并且知晓如何运用新技术，是非常重要的。
68. However ________you are，________it is you will be attacked.
然而，你越有礼貌，你被攻击的可能性就越小。
69. Finally, in the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland ____________ the UK, which ____________ the full name we have today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
最后，在二十世纪时，爱尔兰南部脱离了联合王国，形成了我们如今所看到的全称：大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国。
70. The UK is also often ____________ Britain or Great Britain.
联合王国也经常被称为英国或大不列颠。
71. The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald IsIe” and its many green counties is ____________, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.
“绿宝石(爱尔兰)岛”风光宁静秀美，郡县草木葱茏，青山连绵起伏，牛羊点缀其中，堪称一场名副其实的视觉盛宴。
72. If you __________, you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.
如果留心去观察，英国的过去和现在都将展示在你的面前，令你叹为观止。
第二节 用括号里所给动词的正确形式填空。(每空1分，共10分)
73. The company ________ (make) up of more than thirty branches all over the country is facing a serious financial crisis. (所给词的适当形式填空)
74. Since the outbreak of the flood, food supplies________(transport) to the flood-stricken areas. (所给词的适当形式填空)
75. Mary is satisfied with the present _________(buy) by her fellow students. (所给词的适当形式填空)
76. Some________(process) food is regarded to be harmful to our body. （所给词的适当形式填空）
77. So far, many young men ________ by the famous athlete, Su Bingtian, to fight for their dreams.(inspire) (所给词的适当形式填空)
78. I found him _____ (bury) in reading the novel when I came in the room, making no response to my questions. (所给词的适当形式填空)
79. There are so many people __________(show) interest in surfing the Internet. (所给词的适当形式填空)
80. An old man was brought in, with his hands ____________(tie) behind his back. (所给词的适当形式填空)
81. When we finally reached the service desk to ask for audio guides, we heard it _______________ (announce) that there were no audio guides left. (所给词的适当形式填空)
82. The party_____________ (hold) tomorrow is to celebrate their silver wedding. (所给词的适当形式填空)
第五部分 写作(满分20分)
83. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的英国笔友Jim要参加主题为“The meaning of learning”的演讲比赛，来信询问你对学习的意义的理解或看法。请你给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1. 你对学习意义的理解或看法；
2. 预祝他比赛成功。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours.
Li Hua
2023-2024学年福建省福州高级中学高一下学期7月阶段训练
英语试题 答案版
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。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 woman want the man to do
A. Have some milk.
B. Go shopping.
C. Take out the garbage.
【答案】C
2. What will the man do tonight
A. Go bowling.
B. Visit the woman.
C. Prepare for an exam.
【答案】C
3. What will the man most probably do
A. Pay for the tickets.
B. Go to the ticket office.
C. Ask the woman for a discount
【答案】B
4. Where does the conversation take place
A. At home.
B. At the doctor’s.
C. At the man’s office.
【答案】B
5. Where will Greg go after finishing the language course
A. Colombia.
B Cuba.
C. Spain.
【答案】A
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What does the man want the woman to do
A. Buy him a boat.
B. Lend him some money.
C. Spend the summer on a boat.
7. What is the woman’s attitude towards the man’s idea
A. Supportive.
B. Opposed.
C. Confused.
【答案】6. B 7. B
8. Where does the woman work
A. In a radio station.
B. In a hotel.
C. In a building company.
9. Why is the woman looking for Mr. Nash
A. To book a hotel.
B. To talk about his concern.
C. To invite him for an interview.
10. How will the woman get in touch with Mr. Nash
A. By writing an e-mail.
B. By sending a text message.
C. By making a phone call.
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. A
11. What does the woman ask the man about first
A. The packing.
B. The receipt.
C. The price.
12. What does the man decide to do with the camera
A. Change it.
B. Have it fixed.
C. Return it.
13. Who is the woman most likely to be
A. A technician.
B. A photographer.
C. A saleswoman.
【答案】11. B 12. A 13. C
【解析】
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What happened to the man last week
A. He injured his back.
B. He fell off his motorcycle.
C. He lost his motorcycle.
15. Why did the man buy a motorcycle
A. He likes it.
B. He thinks it safe.
C. He’ll go to work on it.
16. How does the man usually go to work now
A. By car.
B. By bus.
C. By bike.
17. What does the man mostly do on the bus
A. Read books.
B. Look outside.
C. Talk with others.
【答案】14. B 15. C 16. A 17. B
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. When will the competitors get the results
A. In about one month.
B. In about two months.
C. In about four months.
19. What does the speaker stress strongly
A. The length of the story.
B. The ticket to the theater.
C. The prize of the competition.
20. What can we learn about this year’s competition
A. Its topic is Spring.
B. It has to be interesting.
C. It’s open to every student.
【答案】18. C 19. A 20. C
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
“GOING,GOING, GONE, for $3 to bidder No. 43, the lady in the last row, white hat.” The auctioneer (拍卖师） called out my auction number and location. Delighted at my victory, I took the box and gave it a shake. The contents rattled. Inside were dozens -- maybe even hundreds --of buttons, pins, and other items, all glittering in the sunlight. It reminded me of my mom's button box. As a girl, I'd always enjoyed digging through it, just as my own daughters enjoyed looking through mine.
Then I caught sight of an old woman on a swing, watching the happenings in the yard. I went to chat with her. She told me she was selling almost all her possessions because she was moving to a nursing home in town. Her eyes fell to the button box, and when she looked up, they were glistening with tears. Her fist closed around a delicate pearl button, now yellow with age. She smiled as she told me about the birth of her first child and the special pearl-buttoned outfit that would be worn by five more babies before time wore it thin.
I noticed a large, dark brass military button and asked her about it. “From my first husband's uniform,” she said. “It's one of the few things I had to remind me of him when he didn't return home alive." As we went through the box together, I pulled a small key from the box, I heard the sharp intake of her breath. It was the key to a music box that played a special love song, she said. She'd lost it years ago. From my hand to hers, I passed the key to her memories.
Hairpins, wooden nickels, and ruby buttons took her further down memory lane. I knew that when I reached my own home, my heart would pull me to my sewing room, where I would rediscover my own lifetime of memories in my own button box.
21. What do we know about the old woman
A. She was in need of money.
B. She was leaving her house.
C. She was wearing a white hat.
D. She was selling her mum's button box.
22. Which of the following words best describes my talk with the old woman
A. Discouraging.
B. Amusing.
C. Touching.
D. Shocking.
23. What might be the best title for this passage
A. A Life in a Button Box
B. Memories of My Life
C. An Old Lady at a Yard Sale
D. My Purchase at an Auction
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A
B
Meet the Mistle Thrush (槲鸫鸟) When it comes to birds associated with Christmas, the mistle thrush may not immediately spring to mind. But, with a preference for mistletoe and holly berries, as well as being one of the only birds that continues to sing throughout winter, it deserves a second look. The mistle thrush measures 28cm in length, making it both the UK’s largest thrush species and songbird. With a long tail, yellow legs and a fat white body that’s covered with brown spots, this bird certainly has a distinctive appearance. Sadly, your chances of spotting one in the wild are slim as its population has been in decline since the 1970s — between 1995 and 2010, England lost a third of its native mistle thrushes, and numbers are still plummeting. It’s thought that a high infant death rate could be to blame, as well as other factors such as loss of habitat. The Woodland Trust is working hard to save the mistle thrush, but if it is to truly flourish in this country again, the charity needs your help. THE MISTLE THRUSH FACT FILE Common Name: Mistle thrush (Turdus viscivorus) Family: Turdidae (thrushes) Habitat: woodland, parks and gardens Diet: berries, earthworms, slugs and insects Predators: cats, foxes and birds of pray Not to be confused with: the song thrush, which is much smaller
HOW TO HELP There are a few simple steps you can take to make your garden a safe space for these endangered birds, such as planting berry bushes and only trimming (修剪) them every few years so that they produce a lot of fruit. You could also plant holly, yew, ivy and crab apple trees, all of which provide food and shelter for the mistle thrush. These birds are extremely territorial when it comes to food, and they often work together to protect their food from competitors, so where there’s one, others are likely to follow. If you have mistle thrushes visiting your outdoor space, another way you can help is by keeping pet cats indoors, as they are predators of many garden birds. What’s more, by supporting the Woodland Trust, you’ll be helping the organization to raise awareness about the threats facing the mistle thrush and continue its efforts to protect and restore its natural habitat, as well as creating new spaces for it to live.
24. Which of the following statements is true of the mistle thrush
A. It arrives in England around Christmas.
B. It is much smaller than the song thrush.
C. It feeds mainly on plants and vegetables.
D. It looks quite different from other birds.
25. What can people do to protect the mistle thrush
A. Follow one of the birds at a time. B. Keep cats away from the garden.
C. Donate money to the Woodland Trust. D. Trim berry bushes as often as possible.
26. What behavior do mistle thrushes exhibit when it comes to protecting their food sources
A. They share their food with other bird species.
B. They are not territorial and allow other birds to feed alongside them.
C. They work together to protect their food from competitors.
D. They migrate to new areas if their food sources are threatened.
27. You can probably find this article_____________.
A. on a Wildlife and Conservation website B. in a BBC Gardeners’ World magazine
C. in a Nature Photography magazine D. in a traveler’s birdwatching blog
【答案】24. D 25. C 26. C 27. A
C
Yawning is something we all do -- maybe because we're bored carrying out boring tasks or because we're tired. Sometimes, just seeing other people yawn can set you off. But is this biological function really contagious, and why do we do it in the first place
Many of us think we open our mouths when we yawn to take in more oxygen, but in fact it appears there is no clear biological reason. According to BBC Bitesize, new research suggests it might be because yawning cools the brain down and prevents it from overheating, much like the fan in your laptop. This might be why we're more likely to feel sleepy and yawn in warm temperatures.
What is clear is that we yawn more when we're exhausted and ready for a nap, and we can't control when we do it -- once we start, there's no stopping us! But it's also true that yawning is a very contagious behavior. John Drury, a researcher from Sussex University found in his research that there is a connection with our social group and how close we are to the people in it. If we identify with the person who exhibits the behavior, we are likely to copy it too.
Another research by the University of Nottingham in 2017 found similar results. They asked volunteers to watch other people yawn. They found their ability to resist yawning when others around them yawned was limited. And the urge to yawn was increased when people were told they couldn't. They also found, when using electrical stimulation, that they were able to increase people's desire to yawn. These findings, they say, could be useful in treating other conditions like Tourette's, which involve the same area of the brain.
What is certain is that a yawn can creep up on us at any time even when we think we're not tired --but, I hope, not when you're reading this article!
28. Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “contagious”？
A. Infectious.
B. Active.
C. Dangerous.
D. Efficient.
29. According to a new research, we yawn because
A. we are too exhausted.
B. our brain needs more oxygen.
C. we are bored with difficult tasks.
D. our brain needs to be cooled down.
30. What is the similarity between John Drury's findings and those of the university of Nottingham
A. Humans can't stop yawning as it is beneficial.
B. When told not to yawn, we will yawn less frequently.
C. Using electrical stimulation can stimulate people to yawn.
D. We are more likely to yawn when someone around us yawns.
31. What is the text mainly about
A. The reasons for yawning.
B. The benefits of studying yawning.
C. The necessity of yawning.
D. The similarity of the studies on yawning.
【答案】28. A 29. D 30. D 31. A
D
An economist, Adam Smith, famously wrote that “it is not from the benevolence (慈善) of the butcher, the brewer or the baker, that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own self-interest.” Like Smith, many economists today believe one’s self-interest is what drives competition and growth in market economies. Yet, in an increasingly interconnected society, it is even more crucial to have cooperative skills. Thus we should encourage cooperation to better prepare children for the future.
Firstly, cooperation is an especially prized soft skill in the present age. As a study proves, soft skills such as good communication and empathy (共情) indicate outstanding employees as compared to technical skills or knowledge. In contrast, extremely competitive and individualistic behavior may damage social relations in the community of co-workers. Even the most competent employee may fail to pursue his goals effectively without others’ help.
Moreover, encouraging cooperation boost children’s self-respect that better prepares them for the competitive world. Many modern societies are consumed by a crazy drive for success and the pressure to perform has infiltrated both classrooms and offices, causing higher rates of anxiety and depression among people. Teamwork can help an individual realize each has his or her own unique abilities and that another person’s strengths don’t discount his or her talents. Thus, cooperation can confirm children’s self-worth by correcting the insight that winning or paper achievement is the only measure of success.
However, critics may claim adapting to competition should be given priority in education and parenting. To achieve one’s ambitions, one has to actively fight for opportunities and distinguish oneself from others. Nevertheless, since passion can already stimulate children to fulfill their ambitions, the need to encourage competition may be at the end of the day. As much as external competition can drive people to pursue excellence, internal motivation is at least equally or even more essential, and cooperation plays an instrumental role in helping one uncover one’s motivations.
32. What can be inferred from Adam Smith’s words
A. Our society is increasingly interconnected.
B. Our dinner is made out of the regards to markets.
C. Self-interest pushes the development of economies.
D. The butcher, the brewer or the baker is not sympathetic.
33. What does the underlined word “infiltrated ” mean in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Brightened. B. Decorated. C. Defended. D. Entered.
34. Which of the following might the author agree with
A. Paper achievement is the only measure of success.
B. One’s ambitions can be achieved through cooperation.
C. Competition is not necessary for people to pursue excellence.
D. Actively fighting for distinguishing oneself should be prioritized.
35. What is the author’s purpose of writing this passage
A. To introduce the advantages of cooperation.
B. To compare cooperation with competition.
C. To suggest enhancing competitive skills.
D. To advocate teaching children to cooperate.
【答案】32. C 33. D 34. B 35. D
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。
Learning to Love Locally-Grown Foods
Cooking shows on TV are usually all about foreign foods. Thanks to globalization, people everywhere are introducing their taste buds to dishes from every corner of the world.___36___ In the past few years, the number of people purchasing local foods has been rising because it offers a lot of benefits.
For starters, local food is often tastier because it is fresher. Imported goods must be flown or shipped in from far away, so they naturally lose some of their freshness during the journey.___37___These materials may cause the nutritional value of these goods to decline during the shipping process. Food safety is another reason why people are choosing local produce. Today's laws regarding foods vary from country to country.___38___But when you know the local farmer who grows your food, the chances of it being polluted are greatly reduced.
Buying local foods can also have a beneficial impact on the environment. Buying local, consumers can maintain green space and farmland in their communities. Besides, if farmers can sell directly to consumers, they will earn more money for their families. Additional profits also enable farmers to better care for their soil and keep quality standards high.___39___
___40___This is an open area where farmers sell fruits, vegetables, and meat directly to the public. Once you experience the freshness of local foods for yourself, it might be tough to go back to the supermarket.
A. In the end, it's a win-win situation for both parties.
B. However, some disagree with the idea of importing foreign foods.
C. To conclude, the farmers can make money and improve their life.
D. This makes it difficult to detect if any harmful chemicals have been used.
E. At the same time, other people are discovering that food from their area is the best.
F. If you're interested in having more local foods, you can even attend a farmers' market.
G. Imported goods must also be packaged in plastic or other containers to survive the journey.
【答案】36. E 37. G 38. D 39. A 40. F
语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题，每题1分，满分15分)
My suffering started when my finger joints began to swell and stiffen. Things I’d done easily before became more and more ____41____. I went to several doctors, who just made the same diagnosis of arthritis (关节炎) and gave me some medicine that didn’t help. As time passed, my hands changed shape and looked like claws. I couldn’t stand the thought of everyone staring at my hands. I tried to ____42____ any actions in public. I didn’t know which was worse, the pain or the ____43____.
One day I had to go shopping in a supermarket. I ____44____ my hands from my pockets only to weigh some pots. At that moment, I ____45____ immediately that someone behind me was looking at me. I turned slightly. ____46____ enough, a woman was staring right at my hands. I ____47____ her. As I turned away angrily, she asked, “Don’t your hands hurt ”
“Yes, they do,” I said, surprised at the concern in her tone but I couldn’t resist adding, “And what business is it of yours ” _____48_____from a stranger was not what I wanted. It wasn’t going to heal me. But then she held out her hands. The fingers were beautifully straight. “My hands used to look like yours but I had some joints replaced.” she said, _____49_____ her fingers with ease. I was dumbstruck. I knew people who’d had knee joints replaced, but had no idea it could be done with ______50______! My mind raced with excitement as I asked eagerly, “Where did you have your surgery ” “In Philadelphia. I had it done at a hand clinic when it was a new procedure. Even some ______51______still don’t know about it.” “Thank you,” I practically shouted.
When I finally got the number of the clinic, I couldn’t ______52______ myself and began to cry. A month later, surgery was ______53______ on my hands. It required only an overnight hospital stay. Compared to the pain I’d been feeling, the aftermath of the operation was insignificant. Even ______54______ than the absence of pain, however, was the prospect of hope, for ______55______had become the most terrible pain of all.
41. A. boring B. comfortable C. difficult D. convenient
42. A. ignore B. forbid C. avoid D. take
43. A. sorrow B. shame C. despair D. anger
44. A. hid B. removed C. covered D. laid
45. A. sensed B. recognized C. found D. spotted
46. A. Strange B. Unlucky C. Sure D. Possible
47. A. gazed at B. shouted at C. pointed at D. glared at
48. A. Greeting B. Enquiry C. Sympathy D. Understanding
49. A. loosing B. holding C. exposing D. stretching
50. A. legs B. fingers C. arms D. feet
51. A. patients B. doctors C. operators D. strangers
52. A. contain B. release C. express D. enjoy
53. A. finished B. planned C. begun D. performed
54. A. worse B. harder C. slighter D. better
55. A. hopelessness B. sadness C. frustration D. discouragement
【答案】41. C 42. C 43. B 44. B 45. A 46. C 47. D 48. C 49. D 50. B 51. B 52. A 53. D 54. D 55. A
第二节(共10小题，每题1.5分，满分15分)
Future living: what will the home of tomorrow look like
What will our homes be like in the future Growing cities, shrinking living spaces, and climate change are major challenges ____56____(face) urban planners and architects. We’re sharing three trends with you ____57____ will shape the home we live in tomorrow.
Energy efficient and carbon neutral
One of the greatest challenges for homes of the future is our increasing energy consumption, something that cannot be covered by fossil fuels going forward. ____58____the impact of climate change becoming notable, it’s perfectly understandable that the buildings of the future could function as environmentally friendly power plants. Solar collectors and heat storage systems allow ____59____ are known as ‘plus-energy buildings’ to produce 100 percent renewable energy for emission-free operation.
The trend to downsizing
Living more efficiently not only means improving energy use and reducing one’s own carbon footprint, but also building to save space. Rooms ____60____(design) to be multifunctional when there’s not a dedicated room available for every potential purpose. Modular and flexible furnishing systems that can be adapted to the individual floor space and room zones will replace ____61____(fix) structures, ensuring that there’s room for everything even in a small space.
Trends for living and working under one roof
Over the last few months, the office ____62____(become) a feature in many people’s homes. For a number of years now, the home office has been evolving from a make-do desk into a comfortable long-term solution. This development means we need to ask ____63____ how we should construct our living spaces to allow us to concentrate and work productively.
____64____ you rent or own your own home in the future, what’s clear is that the home of tomorrow will be smarter, more flexible, and more sustainable. It will offer us space _____65_____(live), sleep and work both indoors and outdoors.
【答案】56. facing
57. that##which
58. With 59. what
60. will be designed
61. fixed 62. has become
63. ourselves
64. Whether
65. to live
第四部分 课内知识(满分20分)
第一节 根据中文写出短语。(每空1分，共10分)
66. She found herself out of work and ____________ home with only her computer to ____________.
她发现自己失业了，困在家里，只有电脑相伴。
【答案】 ①. stuck at ②. keep her company
67. She believes that it is highly important to bridge the digital divide and make sure that everyone ________ ________ ________ the Internet and knows how to use the new technology.
她认为，消除数字鸿沟、确保每个人都能使用互联网并且知晓如何运用新技术，是非常重要的。
【答案】 ①. has ②. access ③. to
68. However, ________you are，________it is you will be attacked.
然而，你越有礼貌，你被攻击的可能性就越小。
【答案】 ①. the more polite ②. the less likely
69. Finally, in the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland ____________ the UK, which ____________ the full name we have today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
最后，在二十世纪时，爱尔兰南部脱离了联合王国，形成了我们如今所看到的全称：大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国。
【答案】 ①. broke away from ②. resulted in
70. The UK is also often ____________ Britain or Great Britain.
联合王国也经常被称为英国或大不列颠。
【答案】referred to as
71. The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald IsIe” and its many green counties is ____________, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.
“绿宝石(爱尔兰)岛”风光宁静秀美，郡县草木葱茏，青山连绵起伏，牛羊点缀其中，堪称一场名副其实的视觉盛宴。
【答案】a true feast for the eyes
72. If you __________, you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.
如果留心去观察，英国的过去和现在都将展示在你的面前，令你叹为观止。
【答案】keep your eyes open
第二节 用括号里所给动词的正确形式填空。(每空1分，共10分)
73. The company ________ (make) up of more than thirty branches all over the country is facing a serious financial crisis. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】made
74. Since the outbreak of the flood, food supplies________(transport) to the flood-stricken areas. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】have been transported
75. Mary is satisfied with the present _________(buy) by her fellow students. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】bought
76. Some________(process) food is regarded to be harmful to our body. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】processed
77. So far, many young men ________ by the famous athlete, Su Bingtian, to fight for their dreams.(inspire) (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】have been inspired
78. I found him _____ (bury) in reading the novel when I came in the room, making no response to my questions. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】buried
79. There are so many people __________(show) interest in surfing the Internet. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】showing
80. An old man was brought in, with his hands ____________(tie) behind his back. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】tied
81. When we finally reached the service desk to ask for audio guides, we heard it _______________ (announce) that there were no audio guides left. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】announced
82. The party_____________ (hold) tomorrow is to celebrate their silver wedding. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】to be held
第五部分 写作(满分20分)
83. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的英国笔友Jim要参加主题为“The meaning of learning”的演讲比赛，来信询问你对学习的意义的理解或看法。请你给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1. 你对学习意义的理解或看法；
2. 预祝他比赛成功。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours.
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jim,
I am delighted to hear about your upcoming speech competition on “The meaning of learning.”
In my opinion, learning is a lifelong journey that goes beyond the classroom. It’s not just about acquiring knowledge but also about developing critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and understanding the world around us. Learning enables us to pursue our passions and contribute positively to society. It shapes our perspectives and helps us grow as individuals. I wish you the best of luck in your competition, Jim. I’m sure your insights on this topic will be inspiring and enlightening for everyone.
Looking forward to hearing how it goes!
Best regards
Li Hua
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