贵州省黔西南州顶兴高级中学2024-2025学年高三上学期第二次月考英语试题（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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2024-2025学年贵州省黔西南州顶兴高级中学高三上学期第二次月考英语试题
考生注意：
1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4. 本卷命题范围：外研版选择性必修第一册Units 1～2 + 选择性必修第二册Units 1～2 + 选择性必修第三册Units 1～2。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the speakers probably do this weekend
A. Shoot a movie. B. Order some food. C. Buy a refrigerator.
2. When will the football match take place
A. On Saturday. B. On Friday. C. On Thursday.
3. What did Jill get from her parents
A. A handbag. B. A pair of jeans. C. A pair of shoes.
4. What was the weather like during Mike’s holiday
A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy.
5. What is the woman mainly talking about
A. How to save water. B. When to start school. C. Where to lead a quiet life.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does the man make the phone call
A. To check a flight. B. To ask a favour. C. To book a room.
7. Who will send the file
A. Lucy. B. Sam. C. Carol.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the probable relationship between Justin and Mary
A. Husband and wife. B. Boss and secretary. C. Father and daughter.
9. How will the man spend his holiday
A. Staying at home. B. Touring Mount Tai. C. Sunbathing on the beach.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the man come to the woman
A. To express thanks. B. To apply for a position. C. To get some information.
11. How many students are there in the class at the moment
A. 11. B. 20. C. 30.
12. How does the man probably sound at the end of the conversation
A. Annoyed. B. Shocked. C. Pleased.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is probably the man
A. A policeman. B. A tour guide. C. A taxi driver.
14. Why did the woman drive so fast
A. Someone was sick. B. She felt very sleepy. C. The roads were empty.
15. What happened to the car
A. It fell off a bridge. B. It ran into trees. C. It hit a man.
16. Where was the woman when she woke up
A Near a farm. B. On the grass. C. In her car.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What can we say about Lana
A. She’s bad-mannered. B. She’s short-sighted. C. She’s skilled.
18. What does Lana think of working on movies
A. Demanding. B. Rewarding. C. Discouraging.
19. Which makes it possible for Lana to go for filming
A. Her college education. B. Her family tradition. C. Her friends’support.
20. What does Lana suggest doing
A. Staying true to our own dreams.
B. Putting new ideas into practice.
C. Avoiding making mistakes.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Famous People Who Begin With Difficulties
Oprah Winfrey
Probably having one of the most famous success stories, Oprah was born into a poor family in Mississippi, raised by a single mother living on welfare. She was physically, and mentally abused during her childhood. Despite her initial struggles as a young girl, she turned herself into one of the most successful talk show hosts of our time.
Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey has been the star of some of the most successful movies of all time. But Carrey grew up extremely poor in Canada. When he was a teenager, his family took security jobs in a factory to help pay the bills. And during his first stand-up comedy performance, he was booed off （喝倒彩） the stage. Not shortly after, he made it big on In Living Color and then went on to star in Dumb & Dumber, The Mask, and Ace Ventura in the same year!
James Dyson
If you thought Thomas Edison’s failures were bad, let me introduce you to James Dyson, the famous inventor of the Dyson vacuums （真空吸尘器） you see all over the television. Dyson developed over 5,000 failed prototypes （原型） before finding the bagless vacuum brand. Not only that, he put his entire savings account into his prototypes over fifteen years! Luckily, the bagless vacuum worked.
Stephen King
Before Stephen King became known as a great living writer—having written over 60 novels, many of which have been adapted for film and television—King was rejected over and over again. In his memoir, On Writing, King describes how he used to post his rejection letters on the wall for inspiration. His first novel, Carrie, was rejected 30 times.
1. What do Oprah and Jim have in common
A. They were abused by parents. B. They grew up in poor families.
C. They were hired as comedians. D. They found jobs in a factory.
2. What did James Dyson do
A. He repaired the failed prototypes. B. He developed over 5,000 brands.
C. He put all efforts into marketing. D. He invented the bagless vacuum.
3. Who is a novelist
A. Oprah Winfrey. B. Stephen King. C. James Dyson. D. Jim Carrey.
B
While tearing yellow flowers blanketing hillsides in Los Angeles, Max Kingery has been questioned about his purpose for killing flowers.
But the clothing designer who used the plants to dye (染色) his spring and summer lines said he is not accused of stealing the wildflowers in California. Instead, he sees it as an opportunity to raise awareness about a destructive flower that grew rapidly in the state following an unusually wet winter: wild black mustard (芥末). The plant from Eurasia was first brought to California in the 1700s.
Mustard was among the most noticeable of wild flowering plants that appeared unexpectedly everywhere in California this spring. As temperatures warm it is starting to die, making it easy to cause wildfires. Mustard is also a threat to native plants, transforming the landscape. Its leaves and roots prevent the growth of other species.
Kingery is part of a growing group of artists, designers and chefs who are tackling the problem by harvesting the plant to use in everything from dyes to foods.
Kingery’s line features sweatshirts, pants, and other items dyed naturally using mustard. Artist Erin Berkowitz of Berbo Studio makes dyes from the species, including the dye for Kingery’s clothing line. She has offered classes along with a chef who makes food out of the mustard greens and flowers. Berkowitz said her work with Kingery showed the possibilities of what can happen if more people become aware of its uses.
To that end, artist Nadine Allan made a digital magazine, about the uses of black mustard, including to make paper and a face mask.
Allan said she was motivated to act in part because she has friends who lost nearly everything to wildfires. “The species just look so pretty. If you don’t really know what’s happening on a larger scale, you might say they’re just a sea of yellow flowers,” she said.
4. What can we learn about Max Kingery
A. He brought mustard to California. B. He was accused of unlawful acts.
C. He used mustard to dye clothes. D. He was ashamed to pick flowers.
5. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The rising temperature. B. The history of mustard. C. The amazing landscape. D. The harm of mustard.
6. Which best describes Erin Berkowitz’s work
A. Stressful. B. Long-expected. C. Creative. D. Short-sighted.
7. What is Nadine Allan’s final purpose in starting the digital magazine
A. To check the spreading of mustard. B. To protect the endangered plant.
C. To make her art available online. D. To promote a greener lifestyle.
C
Madagascar’s extremely improbable wildlife may be thanks to dozens of dramatic oceanic journeys that would put Robinson Crusoe to shame, says a new research.
“It seems like a far-fetched idea that animals could survive moving across the sea,” says Matthew Borths, a researcher at Duke University. But a comparison of genetic data from modern Malagasy species with the fossil (化石) record of their ancestors from the African mainland has revealed that this is likely what happened for most land animals, according to the research, published in May in the journal Biological Reviews.
Animals from mainland Africa would have been trapped on large rafts (木筏) of vegetation and floated to Madagascar, where they eventually evolved (进化) into the wildlife we know today. Some 95 percent of wildlife are endemic to the country, which means they live nowhere else in the world.
Scientists have three major theories to explain how land animals got to Madagascar: The species were there before Madagascar divided and became an island, they swam and/or rafted across from mainland Africa when currents flowed that way, or they crossed land bridges that might have existed at different periods.
In their study, Jason Ali, the study co-author, and Blair Hedges, a biologist at Temple University, pulled together a large amount of previously published research to test each of these possible origin stories.
The team compared the genes of 28 groups of land animals, including animals from modern-day Madagascar, with the genes of species on mainland Africa that are the closest, relatives. Based on this information, they calculated the likely time when the ancestor of each species group likely arrived in Madagascar, then evolved into something new.
8. What does the research find about the animals in Madagascar
A. They come from mainland Africa. B. They are good at swimming.
C. They are the same as those in Asia. D. They tend to live on the coast.
9 What does the underlined word “endemic” mean in paragraph 3
A. Friendly. B. Native. C. Unknown. D. Useful.
10. How did Jason Ali’s team conduct the study
A. By collecting origin stories in the field. B. By observing wildlife in the forest.
C. By comparing the published data. D. By teaming up with the locals.
11. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Why Is Madagascar’s Wildlife So Unique B. When Did Animals Arrive in Madagascar
C. How Did Scientists Study Fossils in Africa D. What Makes Animals in Africa Evolve Slowly
D
NASA’s Lunar Flashlight (the CubeSat), a small satellite, was launched on Dec. 1, 2022, to demonstrate several new technologies, with the goal to map ice near the Moon’s South Pole. Since then, the briefcase-size satellite’s propulsion （推进） system—the first of its kind ever flown—proved unable to generate enough force to get into lunar orbit, despite months of effort by the operations team. Because the CubeSat cannot complete operations to stay in the Earth-Moon system, NASA has called an end to the mission （任务）.
NASA relies on technology demonstrations to fill specific knowledge gaps and to test new technologies. Used for the first time beyond Earth’s orbit, Lunar Flashlight’s propulsion system and green fuel were such demonstrations. Although the propulsion system was unable to produce the desired force, the newly developed propulsion system components went beyond performance expectations.
“Technology demonstrations are, by their nature, high risk and high reward, and they’re essential for NASA to test and learn,” said Christopher Baker, the program executive. “Lunar Flashlight was successful from the standpoint of being a testbed for new systems that had never flown in space before. Those systems, and the lessons Lunar Flashlight taught us, will be used for future missions.”
The mission’s four-laser reflectometer, a science instrument that had never flown before, either, also tested successfully, giving the mission’s science team confidence that the laser would have been able to detect ice if it were present at the lunar surface.
“It’s disappointing for the science team, and for the whole Lunar Flashlight team, that we won’t be able to use our laser reflectometer to make measurements on the Moon,” said Barbara Cohen, the mission’s principal investigator. “But like all the other systems, we collected a lot of in-flight performance data on the instrument that will be incredibly valuable to future application of this technique.”
12. What is the goal of the CubeSat
A. To get into lunar orbit. B. To seek out ice on the Moon.
C. To obtain green energy. D. To test the propulsion system.
13. Why did NASA end the mission
A. The team lost its contact. B. The system ran out of fuel.
C. The target was achieved. D. The satellite was in trouble.
14. What does Christopher Baker mean about Lunar Flashlight
A. It is highly significant. B. It will be started soon. C. It is a complete failure. D. It poses a major risk.
15. What is Barbara Cohen’s attitude towards the mission
A. Unclear. B. Disapproving. C. Positive. D. Cautious.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
From difficult bosses to potential layoffs, work can be full of challenging situations. You may wonder whether to step back from your career and further your education to better your life. ____16____, because it’s such a personal decision and many factors are involved. Here are some questions to consider to help guide your decision.
Do I have the necessary resources (财力) to make this happen
____17____ Is that impact acceptable to you For example, if you have to take out loans to cover your expenses, you might want to get clear on how much debt you’re willing to take on to get that degree.
____18____
You may be better served by professional certificates, or conferences, instead of a college degree. Wait until you’ve done some research and know what would best suit you, Reach out to your network to see if you can identify people who are already in the positions you desire to be in. Ask them what types of training programs they would recommend.
Do I know what to go back to school for
What type of program/ degree would best serve your interests ____19____. The right program for you may not be immediately obvious. You’ll want to know which program will impact your earning potential most based on the specific positions and goals you’re trying to achieve.
Is it really education that’s holding me back, and not something else
If you’re sure it’s schooling, then maybe it really is time to go back. However, make sure you know it’s not other factors like company culture. Going back to school is a big undertaking, so you have to make sure it’s the right solution. ____20____.
A. Is it too late to go back to school
B. What options make the most sense
C. You will be trained for good paying jobs
D. Not all education programs will do that equally
E. How will further education impact your resources
F. It’s tough to determine if more education is necessary
G. If it’s company culture, find a new organization that suits you
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For many parents, traveling for months with children would seem an impossible task. But 19 families from across the ____21____ may have found a way to make it ____22____.
The “Traveling Village” is an experiment created by Nikolaj Astrup and his ____23____ Michelle R dgaard-Jessen. The couple ____24____ to continue traveling after having two ____25____.
In January 2024 Nikolaj, Michelle and their two children ____26____ 18 other families to travel and ____27____ together. The families, from Denmark, the US, India, Ireland, Italy and the Netherlands, lived for five weeks in Vietnam, then another five weeks in Thailand and five weeks in Japan.
With 70 people ____28____ — including kids aged from 1 to 14 — in each country, the families found places to live within 3 kilometers of one another. That allows them to do regular ____29____ activities like yoga and soccer, as well as having meals together twice a week.
Most of the parents were ____30____ who ran their own businesses, and around half home-schooled their children, while the others just wanted their kids to take a ____31____ from classes.
Families were ____32____ responsible for covering their own expenses. But each contributed around $3,000 toward shared ____33____, children’s activities and special events.
Michelle said, “It has been beautiful to be ____34____ to people this way — watching our kids ____35____, being together and sharing everyday life.”
21. A. country B. globe C. park D. river
22. A. change B. disappear C. last D. work
23 A. friend B. wife C. sister D. neighbor
24. A. wanted B. refused C. hesitated D. forgot
25. A. companies B. pets C. children D. parents
26. A. saved B. left C. drove D. joined
27. A. live B. escape C. fight D. swim
28. A. in danger B. in total C. in debt D. in need
29. A. classroom B. lunchtime C. business D. group
30. A. cold-blooded B. kind-hearted C. self-employed D. well-trained
31. A. break B. picture C. call D. page
32 A. hardly B. indirectly C. morally D. largely
33. A. markets B. beliefs C. meals D. roads
34. A. close B. similar C. equal D. polite
35. A. fall B. grow C. perform D. go
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Cookery is often described as an art form, and there are few places ____36____ the two worlds overlap (重叠) to quite such ____37____ (strike) effect as the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year awards. Every year, ____38____ (photographer) from around the world submit entries for the competition celebrating the culture of food tradition.
This year, for ____39____ 13th staging of the competition, more than 9,000 entries ____40____ (receive) from around 65 countries, competing in 36 categories, with one overall winner named.
Perhaps ____41____ (unsurprising), given the hugely diverse and colorful nature of Chinese cuisine, its food regularly provides artistic ____42____ (inspire) and that was the case at this year’s awards, where entrants from China achieved 19 placings, and three category wins, as well as producing the overall top-prize winner.
Yang Zhonghua’s image Red Bean Paste Balls ____43____ (take) during a Spring Festival preparation in the rural area of Xiangshan, Zhejiang province, was picked ____44____ judges as the best, winning both the Champagne Taittinger Food for Celebration category, and also the overall competition, with a prize of 5,000 pounds.
Yang, who has taken photographs for 40 years, said he did not enter the competition with a financial motive, but because he would like ____45____ (draw) attention to his hometown and its special food.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，上周四你校在操场上举行了班级跳绳联赛。请你给你的交换生好友Danniel写一封邮件分享这次活动，内容包括：
1. 活动过程；
2. 你的感受。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Daniel,
I’m writing to share with you a rope skipping contest held on the playground of our school last Thursday.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was ten, I was very shy. Kids, adults, pretty much everyone made me nervous. But then one day, one single ride on a school bus changed that.
The school bus that day was crowded, hot and smelly. The windows were all rolled up—bus driver’s order— it was simply raining too hard to have them down. I sat alone as usual, speaking to no one. Over and over, I carefully wiped a small circle through the cloud on my window so that I could see the rushing water outside.
The bus stopped, waiting for an accident to clear. As I sat quietly, waiting and watching, I saw a cat across the street on the other side of the road. He was all wet and didn’t seem to know where to go. I wanted to go get the cat, but I knew Mrs. Foster would never allow me off the bus. It was against the rule to even stand up. I thought that if I pointed out the poor cat, the other kids would probably laugh at me.
When I wiped the window clear again, I could see the cat struggling in what seemed to be a dirt y river. My heart was racing, and tears were rolling down my cheeks. The bus began to move forward. The cat’s eyes locked on to mine. He was begging for help. I looked around, but nobody else seemed to have noticed that.
When Mrs. Foster shouted for us to sit well, I couldn’t help standing up, directly disobeying her. “Mrs. Foster!” I cried. Every single person on the bus stopped talking and looked at me. “A cat. There’s a cat outside,” I said. “If we don’t help him, he’ll drown!” I held out a shaking hand and pointed. Mrs. Foster, to my amazement, didn’t shout at me. Nor did the other kids laugh at me. Instead, she pulled the bus to the side of the busy road. “Children,” she said seriously. “No one is to leave this bus.”
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Then she rushed out into the traffic and rain.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
“I can help to find whether he has a family,” I promised to Mrs. Foster.
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顶兴高级中学秋季学期高三年级第二次月考卷
英语
答案版
考生注意：
1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4. 本卷命题范围：外研版选择性必修第一册Units 1～2 + 选择性必修第二册Units 1～2 + 选择性必修第三册Units 1～2。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the speakers probably do this weekend
A. Shoot a movie. B. Order some food. C. Buy a refrigerator.
2. When will the football match take place
A. On Saturday. B. On Friday. C. On Thursday.
3. What did Jill get from her parents
A. A handbag. B. A pair of jeans. C. A pair of shoes.
4. What was the weather like during Mike’s holiday
A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy.
5. What is the woman mainly talking about
A. How to save water. B. When to start school. C. Where to lead a quiet life.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does the man make the phone call
A. To check a flight. B. To ask a favour. C. To book a room.
7. Who will send the file
A. Lucy. B. Sam. C. Carol.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the probable relationship between Justin and Mary
A. Husband and wife. B. Boss and secretary. C. Father and daughter.
9. How will the man spend his holiday
A. Staying at home. B. Touring Mount Tai. C. Sunbathing on the beach.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the man come to the woman
A. To express thanks. B. To apply for a position. C. To get some information.
11. How many students are there in the class at the moment
A. 11. B. 20. C. 30.
12. How does the man probably sound at the end of the conversation
A. Annoyed. B. Shocked. C. Pleased.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is probably the man
A. A policeman. B. A tour guide. C. A taxi driver.
14. Why did the woman drive so fast
A. Someone was sick. B. She felt very sleepy. C. The roads were empty.
15. What happened to the car
A. It fell off a bridge. B. It ran into trees. C. It hit a man.
16. Where was the woman when she woke up
A. Near a farm. B. On the grass. C. In her car.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What can we say about Lana
A. She’s bad-mannered. B. She’s short-sighted. C. She’s skilled.
18. What does Lana think of working on movies
A. Demanding. B. Rewarding. C. Discouraging.
19. Which makes it possible for Lana to go for filming
A. Her college education. B. Her family tradition. C. Her friends’support.
20. What does Lana suggest doing
A. Staying true to our own dreams.
B. Putting new ideas into practice.
C. Avoiding making mistakes.
听力答案 略
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Famous People Who Begin With Difficulties
Oprah Winfrey
Probably having one of the most famous success stories, Oprah was born into a poor family in Mississippi, raised by a single mother living on welfare. She was physically, and mentally abused during her childhood. Despite her initial struggles as a young girl, she turned herself into one of the most successful talk show hosts of our time.
Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey has been the star of some of the most successful movies of all time. But Carrey grew up extremely poor in Canada. When he was a teenager, his family took security jobs in a factory to help pay the bills. And during his first stand-up comedy performance, he was booed off （喝倒彩） the stage. Not shortly after, he made it big on In Living Color and then went on to star in Dumb & Dumber, The Mask, and Ace Ventura in the same year!
James Dyson
If you thought Thomas Edison’s failures were bad, let me introduce you to James Dyson, the famous inventor of the Dyson vacuums （真空吸尘器） you see all over the television. Dyson developed over 5,000 failed prototypes （原型） before finding the bagless vacuum brand. Not only that, he put his entire savings account into his prototypes over fifteen years! Luckily, the bagless vacuum worked.
Stephen King
Before Stephen King became known as a great living writer—having written over 60 novels, many of which have been adapted for film and television—King was rejected over and over again. In his memoir, On Writing, King describes how he used to post his rejection letters on the wall for inspiration. His first novel, Carrie, was rejected 30 times.
1. What do Oprah and Jim have in common
A. They were abused by parents. B. They grew up in poor families.
C. They were hired as comedians. D. They found jobs in a factory.
2 What did James Dyson do
A. He repaired the failed prototypes. B. He developed over 5,000 brands.
C. He put all efforts into marketing. D. He invented the bagless vacuum.
3. Who is a novelist
A. Oprah Winfrey. B. Stephen King. C. James Dyson. D. Jim Carrey.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. B
B
While tearing yellow flowers blanketing hillsides in Los Angeles, Max Kingery has been questioned about his purpose for killing flowers.
But the clothing designer who used the plants to dye (染色) his spring and summer lines said he is not accused of stealing the wildflowers in California. Instead, he sees it as an opportunity to raise awareness about a destructive flower that grew rapidly in the state following an unusually wet winter: wild black mustard (芥末). The plant from Eurasia was first brought to California in the 1700s.
Mustard was among the most noticeable of wild flowering plants that appeared unexpectedly everywhere in California this spring. As temperatures warm it is starting to die, making it easy to cause wildfires. Mustard is also a threat to native plants, transforming the landscape. Its leaves and roots prevent the growth of other species.
Kingery is part of a growing group of artists, designers and chefs who are tackling the problem by harvesting the plant to use in everything from dyes to foods.
Kingery’s line features sweatshirts, pants, and other items dyed naturally using mustard. Artist Erin Berkowitz of Berbo Studio makes dyes from the species, including the dye for Kingery’s clothing line. She has offered classes along with a chef who makes food out of the mustard greens and flowers. Berkowitz said her work with Kingery showed the possibilities of what can happen if more people become aware of its uses.
To that end, artist Nadine Allan made a digital magazine, about the uses of black mustard, including to make paper and a face mask.
Allan said she was motivated to act in part because she has friends who lost nearly everything to wildfires. “The species just look so pretty. If you don’t really know what’s happening on a larger scale, you might say they’re just a sea of yellow flowers,” she said.
4. What can we learn about Max Kingery
A. He brought mustard to California. B. He was accused of unlawful acts.
C. He used mustard to dye clothes. D. He was ashamed to pick flowers.
5 What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The rising temperature. B. The history of mustard. C. The amazing landscape. D. The harm of mustard.
6. Which best describes Erin Berkowitz’s work
A. Stressful. B. Long-expected. C. Creative. D. Short-sighted.
7. What is Nadine Allan’s final purpose in starting the digital magazine
A. To check the spreading of mustard. B. To protect the endangered plant.
C. To make her art available online. D. To promote a greener lifestyle.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. C 7. A
C
Madagascar’s extremely improbable wildlife may be thanks to dozens of dramatic oceanic journeys that would put Robinson Crusoe to shame, says a new research.
“It seems like a far-fetched idea that animals could survive moving across the sea,” says Matthew Borths, a researcher at Duke University. But a comparison of genetic data from modern Malagasy species with the fossil (化石) record of their ancestors from the African mainland has revealed that this is likely what happened for most land animals, according to the research, published in May in the journal Biological Reviews.
Animals from mainland Africa would have been trapped on large rafts (木筏) of vegetation and floated to Madagascar, where they eventually evolved (进化) into the wildlife we know today. Some 95 percent of wildlife are endemic to the country, which means they live nowhere else in the world.
Scientists have three major theories to explain how land animals got to Madagascar: The species were there before Madagascar divided and became an island, they swam and/or rafted across from mainland Africa when currents flowed that way, or they crossed land bridges that might have existed at different periods.
In their study, Jason Ali, the study co-author, and Blair Hedges, a biologist at Temple University, pulled together a large amount of previously published research to test each of these possible origin stories.
The team compared the genes of 28 groups of land animals, including animals from modern-day Madagascar, with the genes of species on mainland Africa that are the closest, relatives. Based on this information, they calculated the likely time when the ancestor of each species group likely arrived in Madagascar, then evolved into something new.
8. What does the research find about the animals in Madagascar
A. They come from mainland Africa. B. They are good at swimming.
C. They are the same as those in Asia. D. They tend to live on the coast.
9. What does the underlined word “endemic” mean in paragraph 3
A. Friendly. B. Native. C. Unknown. D. Useful.
10. How did Jason Ali’s team conduct the study
A. By collecting origin stories in the field. B. By observing wildlife in the forest.
C. By comparing the published data. D. By teaming up with the locals.
11. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Why Is Madagascar’s Wildlife So Unique B. When Did Animals Arrive in Madagascar
C. How Did Scientists Study Fossils in Africa D. What Makes Animals in Africa Evolve Slowly
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. C 11. A
D
NASA’s Lunar Flashlight (the CubeSat), a small satellite, was launched on Dec. 1, 2022, to demonstrate several new technologies, with the goal to map ice near the Moon’s South Pole. Since then, the briefcase-size satellite’s propulsion （推进） system—the first of its kind ever flown—proved unable to generate enough force to get into lunar orbit, despite months of effort by the operations team. Because the CubeSat cannot complete operations to stay in the Earth-Moon system, NASA has called an end to the mission （任务）.
NASA relies on technology demonstrations to fill specific knowledge gaps and to test new technologies. Used for the first time beyond Earth’s orbit, Lunar Flashlight’s propulsion system and green fuel were such demonstrations. Although the propulsion system was unable to produce the desired force, the newly developed propulsion system components went beyond performance expectations.
“Technology demonstrations are, by their nature, high risk and high reward, and they’re essential for NASA to test and learn,” said Christopher Baker, the program executive. “Lunar Flashlight was successful from the standpoint of being a testbed for new systems that had never flown in space before. Those systems, and the lessons Lunar Flashlight taught us, will be used for future missions.”
The mission’s four-laser reflectometer, a science instrument that had never flown before, either, also tested successfully, giving the mission’s science team confidence that the laser would have been able to detect ice if it were present at the lunar surface.
“It’s disappointing for the science team, and for the whole Lunar Flashlight team, that we won’t be able to use our laser reflectometer to make measurements on the Moon,” said Barbara Cohen, the mission’s principal investigator. “But like all the other systems, we collected a lot of in-flight performance data on the instrument that will be incredibly valuable to future application of this technique.”
12. What is the goal of the CubeSat
A. To get into lunar orbit. B. To seek out ice on the Moon.
C. To obtain green energy. D. To test the propulsion system.
13. Why did NASA end the mission
A. The team lost its contact. B. The system ran out of fuel.
C. The target was achieved. D. The satellite was in trouble.
14. What does Christopher Baker mean about Lunar Flashlight
A. It is highly significant. B. It will be started soon. C. It is a complete failure. D. It poses a major risk.
15. What is Barbara Cohen’s attitude towards the mission
A. Unclear. B. Disapproving. C. Positive. D. Cautious.
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. A 15. C
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
From difficult bosses to potential layoffs, work can be full of challenging situations. You may wonder whether to step back from your career and further your education to better your life. ____16____, because it’s such a personal decision and many factors are involved. Here are some questions to consider to help guide your decision.
Do I have the necessary resources (财力) to make this happen
____17____ Is that impact acceptable to you For example, if you have to take out loans to cover your expenses, you might want to get clear on how much debt you’re willing to take on to get that degree.
____18____
You may be better served by professional certificates, or conferences, instead of a college degree. Wait until you’ve done some research and know what would best suit you, Reach out to your network to see if you can identify people who are already in the positions you desire to be in. Ask them what types of training programs they would recommend.
Do I know what to go back to school for
What type of program/ degree would best serve your interests ____19____. The right program for you may not be immediately obvious. You’ll want to know which program will impact your earning potential most based on the specific positions and goals you’re trying to achieve.
Is it really education that’s holding me back, and not something else
If you’re sure it’s schooling, then maybe it really is time to go back. However, make sure you know it’s not other factors like company culture. Going back to school is a big undertaking, so you have to make sure it’s the right solution. ____20____.
A. Is it too late to go back to school
B. What options make the most sense
C. You will be trained for good paying jobs
D. Not all education programs will do that equally
E. How will further education impact your resources
F. It’s tough to determine if more education is necessary
G. If it’s company culture, find a new organization that suits you
【答案】16. F 17. E 18. B 19. D 20. G
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For many parents, traveling for months with children would seem an impossible task. But 19 families from across the ____21____ may have found a way to make it ____22____.
The “Traveling Village” is an experiment created by Nikolaj Astrup and his ____23____ Michelle R dgaard-Jessen. The couple ____24____ to continue traveling after having two ____25____.
In January 2024, Nikolaj, Michelle and their two children ____26____ 18 other families to travel and ____27____ together. The families, from Denmark, the US, India, Ireland, Italy and the Netherlands, lived for five weeks in Vietnam, then another five weeks in Thailand and five weeks in Japan.
With 70 people ____28____ — including kids aged from 1 to 14 — in each country, the families found places to live within 3 kilometers of one another. That allows them to do regular ____29____ activities like yoga and soccer, as well as having meals together twice a week.
Most of the parents were ____30____ who ran their own businesses, and around half home-schooled their children, while the others just wanted their kids to take a ____31____ from classes.
Families were ____32____ responsible for covering their own expenses. But each contributed around $3,000 toward shared ____33____, children’s activities and special events.
Michelle said, “It has been beautiful to be ____34____ to people this way — watching our kids ____35____, being together and sharing everyday life.”
21. A. country B. globe C. park D. river
22. A. change B. disappear C. last D. work
23. A. friend B. wife C. sister D. neighbor
24. A. wanted B. refused C. hesitated D. forgot
25. A. companies B. pets C. children D. parents
26. A. saved B. left C. drove D. joined
27. A. live B. escape C. fight D. swim
28. A. in danger B. in total C. in debt D. in need
29. A. classroom B. lunchtime C. business D. group
30. A. cold-blooded B. kind-hearted C. self-employed D. well-trained
31. A. break B. picture C. call D. page
32. A. hardly B. indirectly C. morally D. largely
33. A. markets B. beliefs C. meals D. roads
34. A. close B. similar C. equal D. polite
35. A. fall B. grow C. perform D. go
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. B
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Cookery is often described as an art form and there are few places ____36____ the two worlds overlap (重叠) to quite such ____37____ (strike) effect as the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year awards. Every year, ____38____ (photographer) from around the world submit entries for the competition celebrating the culture of food tradition.
This year, for ____39____ 13th staging of the competition, more than 9,000 entries ____40____ (receive) from around 65 countries, competing in 36 categories, with one overall winner named.
Perhaps ____41____ (unsurprising), given the hugely diverse and colorful nature of Chinese cuisine, its food regularly provides artistic ____42____ (inspire) and that was the case at this year’s awards, where entrants from China achieved 19 placings, and three category wins, as well as producing the overall top-prize winner.
Yang Zhonghua’s image Red Bean Paste Balls ____43____ (take) during a Spring Festival preparation in the rural area of Xiangshan, Zhejiang province, was picked ____44____ judges as the best, winning both the Champagne Taittinger Food for Celebration category, and also the overall competition, with a prize of 5,000 pounds.
Yang, who has taken photographs for 40 years, said he did not enter the competition with a financial motive, but because he would like ____45____ (draw) attention to his hometown and its special food.
【答案】36. where
37. striking
38. photographers
39. the 40. were received
41. unsurprisingly
42. inspiration
43. taken 44. by
45. to draw
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，上周四你校在操场上举行了班级跳绳联赛。请你给你的交换生好友Danniel写一封邮件分享这次活动，内容包括：
1. 活动过程；
2. 你的感受。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Daniel,
I’m writing to share with you a rope skipping contest held on the playground of our school last Thursday.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Daniel,
I’m writing to share with you a rope skipping contest held on the playground of our school last Thursday. All the classes took part in it. The students in each class took turns to skip rope and the number of skips was counted. The class with the most skips won. In the end, our class won the first prize.
I felt very excited and proud. This activity not only made us more united, but also improved our physical fitness.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was ten, I was very shy. Kids, adults, pretty much everyone made me nervous. But then one day, one single ride on a school bus changed that.
The school bus that day was crowded, hot and smelly. The windows were all rolled up—bus driver’s order— it was simply raining too hard to have them down. I sat alone as usual, speaking to no one. Over and over, I carefully wiped a small circle through the cloud on my window so that I could see the rushing water outside.
The bus stopped, waiting for an accident to clear. As I sat quietly, waiting and watching, I saw a cat across the street on the other side of the road. He was all wet and didn’t seem to know where to go. I wanted to go get the cat, but I knew Mrs. Foster would never allow me off the bus. It was against the rule to even stand up. I thought that if I pointed out the poor cat, the other kids would probably laugh at me.
When I wiped the window clear again, I could see the cat struggling in what seemed to be a dirt y river. My heart was racing, and tears were rolling down my cheeks. The bus began to move forward. The cat’s eyes locked on to mine. He was begging for help. I looked around, but nobody else seemed to have noticed that.
When Mrs. Foster shouted for us to sit well, I couldn’t help standing up, directly disobeying her. “Mrs. Foster!” I cried. Every single person on the bus stopped talking and looked at me. “A cat. There’s a cat outside,” I said. “If we don’t help him, he’ll drown!” I held out a shaking hand and pointed. Mrs. Foster, to my amazement, didn’t shout at me. Nor did the other kids laugh at me. Instead, she pulled the bus to the side of the busy road. “Children,” she said seriously. “No one is to leave this bus.”
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Then she rushed out into the traffic and rain.
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“I can help to find whether he has a family,” I promised to Mrs. Foster.
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【答案】Then she rushed out into the traffic and rain. I watched nervously as she approached the cat. To my relief, she managed to pick it up and bring it back to the bus. Everyone on the bus cheered and clapped. Mrs. Foster wrapped the cat in a towel and dried it off. “We’ll find a home for this little guy,” she said.
“I can help to find whether he has a family,” I promised to Mrs. Foster. When we got to school, I took the cat to the office and made some posters. I put them up around the school, hoping someone would recognize the cat. A few days later, a family came forward and said the cat was theirs. They thanked us for saving it. That day, I learned that sometimes it’s okay to step out of my comfort zone and do something to help others. It felt really good to make a difference.
考生注意：
1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4. 本卷命题范围：外研版选择性必修第一册Units 1～2 + 选择性必修第二册Units 1～2 + 选择性必修第三册Units 1～2。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the speakers probably do this weekend
A. Shoot a movie. B. Order some food. C. Buy a refrigerator.
2. When will the football match take place
A. On Saturday. B. On Friday. C. On Thursday.
3. What did Jill get from her parents
A. A handbag. B. A pair of jeans. C. A pair of shoes.
4. What was the weather like during Mike’s holiday
A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy.
5. What is the woman mainly talking about
A. How to save water. B. When to start school. C. Where to lead a quiet life.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does the man make the phone call
A. To check a flight. B. To ask a favour. C. To book a room.
7. Who will send the file
A. Lucy. B. Sam. C. Carol.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the probable relationship between Justin and Mary
A. Husband and wife. B. Boss and secretary. C. Father and daughter.
9. How will the man spend his holiday
A. Staying at home. B. Touring Mount Tai. C. Sunbathing on the beach.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the man come to the woman
A. To express thanks. B. To apply for a position. C. To get some information.
11. How many students are there in the class at the moment
A. 11. B. 20. C. 30.
12. How does the man probably sound at the end of the conversation
A. Annoyed. B. Shocked. C. Pleased.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is probably the man
A. A policeman. B. A tour guide. C. A taxi driver.
14. Why did the woman drive so fast
A. Someone was sick. B. She felt very sleepy. C. The roads were empty.
15. What happened to the car
A. It fell off a bridge. B. It ran into trees. C. It hit a man.
16. Where was the woman when she woke up
A Near a farm. B. On the grass. C. In her car.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What can we say about Lana
A. She’s bad-mannered. B. She’s short-sighted. C. She’s skilled.
18. What does Lana think of working on movies
A. Demanding. B. Rewarding. C. Discouraging.
19. Which makes it possible for Lana to go for filming
A. Her college education. B. Her family tradition. C. Her friends’support.
20. What does Lana suggest doing
A. Staying true to our own dreams.
B. Putting new ideas into practice.
C. Avoiding making mistakes.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Famous People Who Begin With Difficulties
Oprah Winfrey
Probably having one of the most famous success stories, Oprah was born into a poor family in Mississippi, raised by a single mother living on welfare. She was physically, and mentally abused during her childhood. Despite her initial struggles as a young girl, she turned herself into one of the most successful talk show hosts of our time.
Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey has been the star of some of the most successful movies of all time. But Carrey grew up extremely poor in Canada. When he was a teenager, his family took security jobs in a factory to help pay the bills. And during his first stand-up comedy performance, he was booed off （喝倒彩） the stage. Not shortly after, he made it big on In Living Color and then went on to star in Dumb & Dumber, The Mask, and Ace Ventura in the same year!
James Dyson
If you thought Thomas Edison’s failures were bad, let me introduce you to James Dyson, the famous inventor of the Dyson vacuums （真空吸尘器） you see all over the television. Dyson developed over 5,000 failed prototypes （原型） before finding the bagless vacuum brand. Not only that, he put his entire savings account into his prototypes over fifteen years! Luckily, the bagless vacuum worked.
Stephen King
Before Stephen King became known as a great living writer—having written over 60 novels, many of which have been adapted for film and television—King was rejected over and over again. In his memoir, On Writing, King describes how he used to post his rejection letters on the wall for inspiration. His first novel, Carrie, was rejected 30 times.
1. What do Oprah and Jim have in common
A. They were abused by parents. B. They grew up in poor families.
C. They were hired as comedians. D. They found jobs in a factory.
2. What did James Dyson do
A. He repaired the failed prototypes. B. He developed over 5,000 brands.
C. He put all efforts into marketing. D. He invented the bagless vacuum.
3. Who is a novelist
A. Oprah Winfrey. B. Stephen King. C. James Dyson. D. Jim Carrey.
B
While tearing yellow flowers blanketing hillsides in Los Angeles, Max Kingery has been questioned about his purpose for killing flowers.
But the clothing designer who used the plants to dye (染色) his spring and summer lines said he is not accused of stealing the wildflowers in California. Instead, he sees it as an opportunity to raise awareness about a destructive flower that grew rapidly in the state following an unusually wet winter: wild black mustard (芥末). The plant from Eurasia was first brought to California in the 1700s.
Mustard was among the most noticeable of wild flowering plants that appeared unexpectedly everywhere in California this spring. As temperatures warm it is starting to die, making it easy to cause wildfires. Mustard is also a threat to native plants, transforming the landscape. Its leaves and roots prevent the growth of other species.
Kingery is part of a growing group of artists, designers and chefs who are tackling the problem by harvesting the plant to use in everything from dyes to foods.
Kingery’s line features sweatshirts, pants, and other items dyed naturally using mustard. Artist Erin Berkowitz of Berbo Studio makes dyes from the species, including the dye for Kingery’s clothing line. She has offered classes along with a chef who makes food out of the mustard greens and flowers. Berkowitz said her work with Kingery showed the possibilities of what can happen if more people become aware of its uses.
To that end, artist Nadine Allan made a digital magazine, about the uses of black mustard, including to make paper and a face mask.
Allan said she was motivated to act in part because she has friends who lost nearly everything to wildfires. “The species just look so pretty. If you don’t really know what’s happening on a larger scale, you might say they’re just a sea of yellow flowers,” she said.
4. What can we learn about Max Kingery
A. He brought mustard to California. B. He was accused of unlawful acts.
C. He used mustard to dye clothes. D. He was ashamed to pick flowers.
5. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The rising temperature. B. The history of mustard. C. The amazing landscape. D. The harm of mustard.
6. Which best describes Erin Berkowitz’s work
A. Stressful. B. Long-expected. C. Creative. D. Short-sighted.
7. What is Nadine Allan’s final purpose in starting the digital magazine
A. To check the spreading of mustard. B. To protect the endangered plant.
C. To make her art available online. D. To promote a greener lifestyle.
C
Madagascar’s extremely improbable wildlife may be thanks to dozens of dramatic oceanic journeys that would put Robinson Crusoe to shame, says a new research.
“It seems like a far-fetched idea that animals could survive moving across the sea,” says Matthew Borths, a researcher at Duke University. But a comparison of genetic data from modern Malagasy species with the fossil (化石) record of their ancestors from the African mainland has revealed that this is likely what happened for most land animals, according to the research, published in May in the journal Biological Reviews.
Animals from mainland Africa would have been trapped on large rafts (木筏) of vegetation and floated to Madagascar, where they eventually evolved (进化) into the wildlife we know today. Some 95 percent of wildlife are endemic to the country, which means they live nowhere else in the world.
Scientists have three major theories to explain how land animals got to Madagascar: The species were there before Madagascar divided and became an island, they swam and/or rafted across from mainland Africa when currents flowed that way, or they crossed land bridges that might have existed at different periods.
In their study, Jason Ali, the study co-author, and Blair Hedges, a biologist at Temple University, pulled together a large amount of previously published research to test each of these possible origin stories.
The team compared the genes of 28 groups of land animals, including animals from modern-day Madagascar, with the genes of species on mainland Africa that are the closest, relatives. Based on this information, they calculated the likely time when the ancestor of each species group likely arrived in Madagascar, then evolved into something new.
8. What does the research find about the animals in Madagascar
A. They come from mainland Africa. B. They are good at swimming.
C. They are the same as those in Asia. D. They tend to live on the coast.
9 What does the underlined word “endemic” mean in paragraph 3
A. Friendly. B. Native. C. Unknown. D. Useful.
10. How did Jason Ali’s team conduct the study
A. By collecting origin stories in the field. B. By observing wildlife in the forest.
C. By comparing the published data. D. By teaming up with the locals.
11. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Why Is Madagascar’s Wildlife So Unique B. When Did Animals Arrive in Madagascar
C. How Did Scientists Study Fossils in Africa D. What Makes Animals in Africa Evolve Slowly
D
NASA’s Lunar Flashlight (the CubeSat), a small satellite, was launched on Dec. 1, 2022, to demonstrate several new technologies, with the goal to map ice near the Moon’s South Pole. Since then, the briefcase-size satellite’s propulsion （推进） system—the first of its kind ever flown—proved unable to generate enough force to get into lunar orbit, despite months of effort by the operations team. Because the CubeSat cannot complete operations to stay in the Earth-Moon system, NASA has called an end to the mission （任务）.
NASA relies on technology demonstrations to fill specific knowledge gaps and to test new technologies. Used for the first time beyond Earth’s orbit, Lunar Flashlight’s propulsion system and green fuel were such demonstrations. Although the propulsion system was unable to produce the desired force, the newly developed propulsion system components went beyond performance expectations.
“Technology demonstrations are, by their nature, high risk and high reward, and they’re essential for NASA to test and learn,” said Christopher Baker, the program executive. “Lunar Flashlight was successful from the standpoint of being a testbed for new systems that had never flown in space before. Those systems, and the lessons Lunar Flashlight taught us, will be used for future missions.”
The mission’s four-laser reflectometer, a science instrument that had never flown before, either, also tested successfully, giving the mission’s science team confidence that the laser would have been able to detect ice if it were present at the lunar surface.
“It’s disappointing for the science team, and for the whole Lunar Flashlight team, that we won’t be able to use our laser reflectometer to make measurements on the Moon,” said Barbara Cohen, the mission’s principal investigator. “But like all the other systems, we collected a lot of in-flight performance data on the instrument that will be incredibly valuable to future application of this technique.”
12. What is the goal of the CubeSat
A. To get into lunar orbit. B. To seek out ice on the Moon.
C. To obtain green energy. D. To test the propulsion system.
13. Why did NASA end the mission
A. The team lost its contact. B. The system ran out of fuel.
C. The target was achieved. D. The satellite was in trouble.
14. What does Christopher Baker mean about Lunar Flashlight
A. It is highly significant. B. It will be started soon. C. It is a complete failure. D. It poses a major risk.
15. What is Barbara Cohen’s attitude towards the mission
A. Unclear. B. Disapproving. C. Positive. D. Cautious.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
From difficult bosses to potential layoffs, work can be full of challenging situations. You may wonder whether to step back from your career and further your education to better your life. ____16____, because it’s such a personal decision and many factors are involved. Here are some questions to consider to help guide your decision.
Do I have the necessary resources (财力) to make this happen
____17____ Is that impact acceptable to you For example, if you have to take out loans to cover your expenses, you might want to get clear on how much debt you’re willing to take on to get that degree.
____18____
You may be better served by professional certificates, or conferences, instead of a college degree. Wait until you’ve done some research and know what would best suit you, Reach out to your network to see if you can identify people who are already in the positions you desire to be in. Ask them what types of training programs they would recommend.
Do I know what to go back to school for
What type of program/ degree would best serve your interests ____19____. The right program for you may not be immediately obvious. You’ll want to know which program will impact your earning potential most based on the specific positions and goals you’re trying to achieve.
Is it really education that’s holding me back, and not something else
If you’re sure it’s schooling, then maybe it really is time to go back. However, make sure you know it’s not other factors like company culture. Going back to school is a big undertaking, so you have to make sure it’s the right solution. ____20____.
A. Is it too late to go back to school
B. What options make the most sense
C. You will be trained for good paying jobs
D. Not all education programs will do that equally
E. How will further education impact your resources
F. It’s tough to determine if more education is necessary
G. If it’s company culture, find a new organization that suits you
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For many parents, traveling for months with children would seem an impossible task. But 19 families from across the ____21____ may have found a way to make it ____22____.
The “Traveling Village” is an experiment created by Nikolaj Astrup and his ____23____ Michelle R dgaard-Jessen. The couple ____24____ to continue traveling after having two ____25____.
In January 2024 Nikolaj, Michelle and their two children ____26____ 18 other families to travel and ____27____ together. The families, from Denmark, the US, India, Ireland, Italy and the Netherlands, lived for five weeks in Vietnam, then another five weeks in Thailand and five weeks in Japan.
With 70 people ____28____ — including kids aged from 1 to 14 — in each country, the families found places to live within 3 kilometers of one another. That allows them to do regular ____29____ activities like yoga and soccer, as well as having meals together twice a week.
Most of the parents were ____30____ who ran their own businesses, and around half home-schooled their children, while the others just wanted their kids to take a ____31____ from classes.
Families were ____32____ responsible for covering their own expenses. But each contributed around $3,000 toward shared ____33____, children’s activities and special events.
Michelle said, “It has been beautiful to be ____34____ to people this way — watching our kids ____35____, being together and sharing everyday life.”
21. A. country B. globe C. park D. river
22. A. change B. disappear C. last D. work
23 A. friend B. wife C. sister D. neighbor
24. A. wanted B. refused C. hesitated D. forgot
25. A. companies B. pets C. children D. parents
26. A. saved B. left C. drove D. joined
27. A. live B. escape C. fight D. swim
28. A. in danger B. in total C. in debt D. in need
29. A. classroom B. lunchtime C. business D. group
30. A. cold-blooded B. kind-hearted C. self-employed D. well-trained
31. A. break B. picture C. call D. page
32 A. hardly B. indirectly C. morally D. largely
33. A. markets B. beliefs C. meals D. roads
34. A. close B. similar C. equal D. polite
35. A. fall B. grow C. perform D. go
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Cookery is often described as an art form, and there are few places ____36____ the two worlds overlap (重叠) to quite such ____37____ (strike) effect as the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year awards. Every year, ____38____ (photographer) from around the world submit entries for the competition celebrating the culture of food tradition.
This year, for ____39____ 13th staging of the competition, more than 9,000 entries ____40____ (receive) from around 65 countries, competing in 36 categories, with one overall winner named.
Perhaps ____41____ (unsurprising), given the hugely diverse and colorful nature of Chinese cuisine, its food regularly provides artistic ____42____ (inspire) and that was the case at this year’s awards, where entrants from China achieved 19 placings, and three category wins, as well as producing the overall top-prize winner.
Yang Zhonghua’s image Red Bean Paste Balls ____43____ (take) during a Spring Festival preparation in the rural area of Xiangshan, Zhejiang province, was picked ____44____ judges as the best, winning both the Champagne Taittinger Food for Celebration category, and also the overall competition, with a prize of 5,000 pounds.
Yang, who has taken photographs for 40 years, said he did not enter the competition with a financial motive, but because he would like ____45____ (draw) attention to his hometown and its special food.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，上周四你校在操场上举行了班级跳绳联赛。请你给你的交换生好友Danniel写一封邮件分享这次活动，内容包括：
1. 活动过程；
2. 你的感受。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Daniel,
I’m writing to share with you a rope skipping contest held on the playground of our school last Thursday.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was ten, I was very shy. Kids, adults, pretty much everyone made me nervous. But then one day, one single ride on a school bus changed that.
The school bus that day was crowded, hot and smelly. The windows were all rolled up—bus driver’s order— it was simply raining too hard to have them down. I sat alone as usual, speaking to no one. Over and over, I carefully wiped a small circle through the cloud on my window so that I could see the rushing water outside.
The bus stopped, waiting for an accident to clear. As I sat quietly, waiting and watching, I saw a cat across the street on the other side of the road. He was all wet and didn’t seem to know where to go. I wanted to go get the cat, but I knew Mrs. Foster would never allow me off the bus. It was against the rule to even stand up. I thought that if I pointed out the poor cat, the other kids would probably laugh at me.
When I wiped the window clear again, I could see the cat struggling in what seemed to be a dirt y river. My heart was racing, and tears were rolling down my cheeks. The bus began to move forward. The cat’s eyes locked on to mine. He was begging for help. I looked around, but nobody else seemed to have noticed that.
When Mrs. Foster shouted for us to sit well, I couldn’t help standing up, directly disobeying her. “Mrs. Foster!” I cried. Every single person on the bus stopped talking and looked at me. “A cat. There’s a cat outside,” I said. “If we don’t help him, he’ll drown!” I held out a shaking hand and pointed. Mrs. Foster, to my amazement, didn’t shout at me. Nor did the other kids laugh at me. Instead, she pulled the bus to the side of the busy road. “Children,” she said seriously. “No one is to leave this bus.”
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Then she rushed out into the traffic and rain.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
“I can help to find whether he has a family,” I promised to Mrs. Foster.
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顶兴高级中学秋季学期高三年级第二次月考卷
英语
答案版
考生注意：
1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4. 本卷命题范围：外研版选择性必修第一册Units 1～2 + 选择性必修第二册Units 1～2 + 选择性必修第三册Units 1～2。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the speakers probably do this weekend
A. Shoot a movie. B. Order some food. C. Buy a refrigerator.
2. When will the football match take place
A. On Saturday. B. On Friday. C. On Thursday.
3. What did Jill get from her parents
A. A handbag. B. A pair of jeans. C. A pair of shoes.
4. What was the weather like during Mike’s holiday
A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy.
5. What is the woman mainly talking about
A. How to save water. B. When to start school. C. Where to lead a quiet life.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does the man make the phone call
A. To check a flight. B. To ask a favour. C. To book a room.
7. Who will send the file
A. Lucy. B. Sam. C. Carol.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the probable relationship between Justin and Mary
A. Husband and wife. B. Boss and secretary. C. Father and daughter.
9. How will the man spend his holiday
A. Staying at home. B. Touring Mount Tai. C. Sunbathing on the beach.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the man come to the woman
A. To express thanks. B. To apply for a position. C. To get some information.
11. How many students are there in the class at the moment
A. 11. B. 20. C. 30.
12. How does the man probably sound at the end of the conversation
A. Annoyed. B. Shocked. C. Pleased.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is probably the man
A. A policeman. B. A tour guide. C. A taxi driver.
14. Why did the woman drive so fast
A. Someone was sick. B. She felt very sleepy. C. The roads were empty.
15. What happened to the car
A. It fell off a bridge. B. It ran into trees. C. It hit a man.
16. Where was the woman when she woke up
A. Near a farm. B. On the grass. C. In her car.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What can we say about Lana
A. She’s bad-mannered. B. She’s short-sighted. C. She’s skilled.
18. What does Lana think of working on movies
A. Demanding. B. Rewarding. C. Discouraging.
19. Which makes it possible for Lana to go for filming
A. Her college education. B. Her family tradition. C. Her friends’support.
20. What does Lana suggest doing
A. Staying true to our own dreams.
B. Putting new ideas into practice.
C. Avoiding making mistakes.
听力答案 略
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Famous People Who Begin With Difficulties
Oprah Winfrey
Probably having one of the most famous success stories, Oprah was born into a poor family in Mississippi, raised by a single mother living on welfare. She was physically, and mentally abused during her childhood. Despite her initial struggles as a young girl, she turned herself into one of the most successful talk show hosts of our time.
Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey has been the star of some of the most successful movies of all time. But Carrey grew up extremely poor in Canada. When he was a teenager, his family took security jobs in a factory to help pay the bills. And during his first stand-up comedy performance, he was booed off （喝倒彩） the stage. Not shortly after, he made it big on In Living Color and then went on to star in Dumb & Dumber, The Mask, and Ace Ventura in the same year!
James Dyson
If you thought Thomas Edison’s failures were bad, let me introduce you to James Dyson, the famous inventor of the Dyson vacuums （真空吸尘器） you see all over the television. Dyson developed over 5,000 failed prototypes （原型） before finding the bagless vacuum brand. Not only that, he put his entire savings account into his prototypes over fifteen years! Luckily, the bagless vacuum worked.
Stephen King
Before Stephen King became known as a great living writer—having written over 60 novels, many of which have been adapted for film and television—King was rejected over and over again. In his memoir, On Writing, King describes how he used to post his rejection letters on the wall for inspiration. His first novel, Carrie, was rejected 30 times.
1. What do Oprah and Jim have in common
A. They were abused by parents. B. They grew up in poor families.
C. They were hired as comedians. D. They found jobs in a factory.
2 What did James Dyson do
A. He repaired the failed prototypes. B. He developed over 5,000 brands.
C. He put all efforts into marketing. D. He invented the bagless vacuum.
3. Who is a novelist
A. Oprah Winfrey. B. Stephen King. C. James Dyson. D. Jim Carrey.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. B
B
While tearing yellow flowers blanketing hillsides in Los Angeles, Max Kingery has been questioned about his purpose for killing flowers.
But the clothing designer who used the plants to dye (染色) his spring and summer lines said he is not accused of stealing the wildflowers in California. Instead, he sees it as an opportunity to raise awareness about a destructive flower that grew rapidly in the state following an unusually wet winter: wild black mustard (芥末). The plant from Eurasia was first brought to California in the 1700s.
Mustard was among the most noticeable of wild flowering plants that appeared unexpectedly everywhere in California this spring. As temperatures warm it is starting to die, making it easy to cause wildfires. Mustard is also a threat to native plants, transforming the landscape. Its leaves and roots prevent the growth of other species.
Kingery is part of a growing group of artists, designers and chefs who are tackling the problem by harvesting the plant to use in everything from dyes to foods.
Kingery’s line features sweatshirts, pants, and other items dyed naturally using mustard. Artist Erin Berkowitz of Berbo Studio makes dyes from the species, including the dye for Kingery’s clothing line. She has offered classes along with a chef who makes food out of the mustard greens and flowers. Berkowitz said her work with Kingery showed the possibilities of what can happen if more people become aware of its uses.
To that end, artist Nadine Allan made a digital magazine, about the uses of black mustard, including to make paper and a face mask.
Allan said she was motivated to act in part because she has friends who lost nearly everything to wildfires. “The species just look so pretty. If you don’t really know what’s happening on a larger scale, you might say they’re just a sea of yellow flowers,” she said.
4. What can we learn about Max Kingery
A. He brought mustard to California. B. He was accused of unlawful acts.
C. He used mustard to dye clothes. D. He was ashamed to pick flowers.
5 What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The rising temperature. B. The history of mustard. C. The amazing landscape. D. The harm of mustard.
6. Which best describes Erin Berkowitz’s work
A. Stressful. B. Long-expected. C. Creative. D. Short-sighted.
7. What is Nadine Allan’s final purpose in starting the digital magazine
A. To check the spreading of mustard. B. To protect the endangered plant.
C. To make her art available online. D. To promote a greener lifestyle.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. C 7. A
C
Madagascar’s extremely improbable wildlife may be thanks to dozens of dramatic oceanic journeys that would put Robinson Crusoe to shame, says a new research.
“It seems like a far-fetched idea that animals could survive moving across the sea,” says Matthew Borths, a researcher at Duke University. But a comparison of genetic data from modern Malagasy species with the fossil (化石) record of their ancestors from the African mainland has revealed that this is likely what happened for most land animals, according to the research, published in May in the journal Biological Reviews.
Animals from mainland Africa would have been trapped on large rafts (木筏) of vegetation and floated to Madagascar, where they eventually evolved (进化) into the wildlife we know today. Some 95 percent of wildlife are endemic to the country, which means they live nowhere else in the world.
Scientists have three major theories to explain how land animals got to Madagascar: The species were there before Madagascar divided and became an island, they swam and/or rafted across from mainland Africa when currents flowed that way, or they crossed land bridges that might have existed at different periods.
In their study, Jason Ali, the study co-author, and Blair Hedges, a biologist at Temple University, pulled together a large amount of previously published research to test each of these possible origin stories.
The team compared the genes of 28 groups of land animals, including animals from modern-day Madagascar, with the genes of species on mainland Africa that are the closest, relatives. Based on this information, they calculated the likely time when the ancestor of each species group likely arrived in Madagascar, then evolved into something new.
8. What does the research find about the animals in Madagascar
A. They come from mainland Africa. B. They are good at swimming.
C. They are the same as those in Asia. D. They tend to live on the coast.
9. What does the underlined word “endemic” mean in paragraph 3
A. Friendly. B. Native. C. Unknown. D. Useful.
10. How did Jason Ali’s team conduct the study
A. By collecting origin stories in the field. B. By observing wildlife in the forest.
C. By comparing the published data. D. By teaming up with the locals.
11. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Why Is Madagascar’s Wildlife So Unique B. When Did Animals Arrive in Madagascar
C. How Did Scientists Study Fossils in Africa D. What Makes Animals in Africa Evolve Slowly
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. C 11. A
D
NASA’s Lunar Flashlight (the CubeSat), a small satellite, was launched on Dec. 1, 2022, to demonstrate several new technologies, with the goal to map ice near the Moon’s South Pole. Since then, the briefcase-size satellite’s propulsion （推进） system—the first of its kind ever flown—proved unable to generate enough force to get into lunar orbit, despite months of effort by the operations team. Because the CubeSat cannot complete operations to stay in the Earth-Moon system, NASA has called an end to the mission （任务）.
NASA relies on technology demonstrations to fill specific knowledge gaps and to test new technologies. Used for the first time beyond Earth’s orbit, Lunar Flashlight’s propulsion system and green fuel were such demonstrations. Although the propulsion system was unable to produce the desired force, the newly developed propulsion system components went beyond performance expectations.
“Technology demonstrations are, by their nature, high risk and high reward, and they’re essential for NASA to test and learn,” said Christopher Baker, the program executive. “Lunar Flashlight was successful from the standpoint of being a testbed for new systems that had never flown in space before. Those systems, and the lessons Lunar Flashlight taught us, will be used for future missions.”
The mission’s four-laser reflectometer, a science instrument that had never flown before, either, also tested successfully, giving the mission’s science team confidence that the laser would have been able to detect ice if it were present at the lunar surface.
“It’s disappointing for the science team, and for the whole Lunar Flashlight team, that we won’t be able to use our laser reflectometer to make measurements on the Moon,” said Barbara Cohen, the mission’s principal investigator. “But like all the other systems, we collected a lot of in-flight performance data on the instrument that will be incredibly valuable to future application of this technique.”
12. What is the goal of the CubeSat
A. To get into lunar orbit. B. To seek out ice on the Moon.
C. To obtain green energy. D. To test the propulsion system.
13. Why did NASA end the mission
A. The team lost its contact. B. The system ran out of fuel.
C. The target was achieved. D. The satellite was in trouble.
14. What does Christopher Baker mean about Lunar Flashlight
A. It is highly significant. B. It will be started soon. C. It is a complete failure. D. It poses a major risk.
15. What is Barbara Cohen’s attitude towards the mission
A. Unclear. B. Disapproving. C. Positive. D. Cautious.
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. A 15. C
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
From difficult bosses to potential layoffs, work can be full of challenging situations. You may wonder whether to step back from your career and further your education to better your life. ____16____, because it’s such a personal decision and many factors are involved. Here are some questions to consider to help guide your decision.
Do I have the necessary resources (财力) to make this happen
____17____ Is that impact acceptable to you For example, if you have to take out loans to cover your expenses, you might want to get clear on how much debt you’re willing to take on to get that degree.
____18____
You may be better served by professional certificates, or conferences, instead of a college degree. Wait until you’ve done some research and know what would best suit you, Reach out to your network to see if you can identify people who are already in the positions you desire to be in. Ask them what types of training programs they would recommend.
Do I know what to go back to school for
What type of program/ degree would best serve your interests ____19____. The right program for you may not be immediately obvious. You’ll want to know which program will impact your earning potential most based on the specific positions and goals you’re trying to achieve.
Is it really education that’s holding me back, and not something else
If you’re sure it’s schooling, then maybe it really is time to go back. However, make sure you know it’s not other factors like company culture. Going back to school is a big undertaking, so you have to make sure it’s the right solution. ____20____.
A. Is it too late to go back to school
B. What options make the most sense
C. You will be trained for good paying jobs
D. Not all education programs will do that equally
E. How will further education impact your resources
F. It’s tough to determine if more education is necessary
G. If it’s company culture, find a new organization that suits you
【答案】16. F 17. E 18. B 19. D 20. G
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For many parents, traveling for months with children would seem an impossible task. But 19 families from across the ____21____ may have found a way to make it ____22____.
The “Traveling Village” is an experiment created by Nikolaj Astrup and his ____23____ Michelle R dgaard-Jessen. The couple ____24____ to continue traveling after having two ____25____.
In January 2024, Nikolaj, Michelle and their two children ____26____ 18 other families to travel and ____27____ together. The families, from Denmark, the US, India, Ireland, Italy and the Netherlands, lived for five weeks in Vietnam, then another five weeks in Thailand and five weeks in Japan.
With 70 people ____28____ — including kids aged from 1 to 14 — in each country, the families found places to live within 3 kilometers of one another. That allows them to do regular ____29____ activities like yoga and soccer, as well as having meals together twice a week.
Most of the parents were ____30____ who ran their own businesses, and around half home-schooled their children, while the others just wanted their kids to take a ____31____ from classes.
Families were ____32____ responsible for covering their own expenses. But each contributed around $3,000 toward shared ____33____, children’s activities and special events.
Michelle said, “It has been beautiful to be ____34____ to people this way — watching our kids ____35____, being together and sharing everyday life.”
21. A. country B. globe C. park D. river
22. A. change B. disappear C. last D. work
23. A. friend B. wife C. sister D. neighbor
24. A. wanted B. refused C. hesitated D. forgot
25. A. companies B. pets C. children D. parents
26. A. saved B. left C. drove D. joined
27. A. live B. escape C. fight D. swim
28. A. in danger B. in total C. in debt D. in need
29. A. classroom B. lunchtime C. business D. group
30. A. cold-blooded B. kind-hearted C. self-employed D. well-trained
31. A. break B. picture C. call D. page
32. A. hardly B. indirectly C. morally D. largely
33. A. markets B. beliefs C. meals D. roads
34. A. close B. similar C. equal D. polite
35. A. fall B. grow C. perform D. go
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. B
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Cookery is often described as an art form and there are few places ____36____ the two worlds overlap (重叠) to quite such ____37____ (strike) effect as the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year awards. Every year, ____38____ (photographer) from around the world submit entries for the competition celebrating the culture of food tradition.
This year, for ____39____ 13th staging of the competition, more than 9,000 entries ____40____ (receive) from around 65 countries, competing in 36 categories, with one overall winner named.
Perhaps ____41____ (unsurprising), given the hugely diverse and colorful nature of Chinese cuisine, its food regularly provides artistic ____42____ (inspire) and that was the case at this year’s awards, where entrants from China achieved 19 placings, and three category wins, as well as producing the overall top-prize winner.
Yang Zhonghua’s image Red Bean Paste Balls ____43____ (take) during a Spring Festival preparation in the rural area of Xiangshan, Zhejiang province, was picked ____44____ judges as the best, winning both the Champagne Taittinger Food for Celebration category, and also the overall competition, with a prize of 5,000 pounds.
Yang, who has taken photographs for 40 years, said he did not enter the competition with a financial motive, but because he would like ____45____ (draw) attention to his hometown and its special food.
【答案】36. where
37. striking
38. photographers
39. the 40. were received
41. unsurprisingly
42. inspiration
43. taken 44. by
45. to draw
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，上周四你校在操场上举行了班级跳绳联赛。请你给你的交换生好友Danniel写一封邮件分享这次活动，内容包括：
1. 活动过程；
2. 你的感受。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Daniel,
I’m writing to share with you a rope skipping contest held on the playground of our school last Thursday.
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Daniel,
I’m writing to share with you a rope skipping contest held on the playground of our school last Thursday. All the classes took part in it. The students in each class took turns to skip rope and the number of skips was counted. The class with the most skips won. In the end, our class won the first prize.
I felt very excited and proud. This activity not only made us more united, but also improved our physical fitness.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was ten, I was very shy. Kids, adults, pretty much everyone made me nervous. But then one day, one single ride on a school bus changed that.
The school bus that day was crowded, hot and smelly. The windows were all rolled up—bus driver’s order— it was simply raining too hard to have them down. I sat alone as usual, speaking to no one. Over and over, I carefully wiped a small circle through the cloud on my window so that I could see the rushing water outside.
The bus stopped, waiting for an accident to clear. As I sat quietly, waiting and watching, I saw a cat across the street on the other side of the road. He was all wet and didn’t seem to know where to go. I wanted to go get the cat, but I knew Mrs. Foster would never allow me off the bus. It was against the rule to even stand up. I thought that if I pointed out the poor cat, the other kids would probably laugh at me.
When I wiped the window clear again, I could see the cat struggling in what seemed to be a dirt y river. My heart was racing, and tears were rolling down my cheeks. The bus began to move forward. The cat’s eyes locked on to mine. He was begging for help. I looked around, but nobody else seemed to have noticed that.
When Mrs. Foster shouted for us to sit well, I couldn’t help standing up, directly disobeying her. “Mrs. Foster!” I cried. Every single person on the bus stopped talking and looked at me. “A cat. There’s a cat outside,” I said. “If we don’t help him, he’ll drown!” I held out a shaking hand and pointed. Mrs. Foster, to my amazement, didn’t shout at me. Nor did the other kids laugh at me. Instead, she pulled the bus to the side of the busy road. “Children,” she said seriously. “No one is to leave this bus.”
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Then she rushed out into the traffic and rain.
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“I can help to find whether he has a family,” I promised to Mrs. Foster.
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【答案】Then she rushed out into the traffic and rain. I watched nervously as she approached the cat. To my relief, she managed to pick it up and bring it back to the bus. Everyone on the bus cheered and clapped. Mrs. Foster wrapped the cat in a towel and dried it off. “We’ll find a home for this little guy,” she said.
“I can help to find whether he has a family,” I promised to Mrs. Foster. When we got to school, I took the cat to the office and made some posters. I put them up around the school, hoping someone would recognize the cat. A few days later, a family came forward and said the cat was theirs. They thanked us for saving it. That day, I learned that sometimes it’s okay to step out of my comfort zone and do something to help others. It felt really good to make a difference.
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