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2024-2025学年山东省威海市乳山市银滩高级中学高二上学期10月月考英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
Marvelous Scenic Walks Near London
There are plenty of walking routes in London. If you fancy something a bit more rural, then the green and pleasant land has plenty to offer.
Goring Gap and the Thames Path
If you’re in the mood for a gentle rural walk, the Thames Path is far from boring. The 5-mile footpath follows the curve of the river, winding past wildflower meadows (草地).
Post-walk pub: Pangbourne’s seventeenth-century pub The Swan serves high-end dishes. Bag a table on the riverside or keep toasty by one of its open fires.
Box Hill
To admire this spots rural views, first you’ve got to jump across 17 stepping stones and climb 272 steps to the top of Box Hill, where the path begins. The total distance is 6.8 miles.
Post-walk pub: The cavernous Tree on Box Hill has an attractive menu and huge beer garden, or sample a glass of Juniper Hill at Denbies Winerie.
A South Downs Ridge (山脊)
If you’ve already done the classic Seven Sisters clifftop walk or can’t face all those hills, this is a long but lovely alternative. The route covering 14.3 miles snakes along a ridge and a river valley.
Post-walk pub: There are always 10 real beers at the old-school pub The Wellington.
Chess Valley in the Chilterns
Chess Valley in the Chiltern Hills isn’t home to any chess masters, but it used to produce a kind of water plant. This walk of 4.9 miles follows the river, winding through rolling meadows and woods.
Post-walk pub: The George & Dragon is a simple old coaching pub on the High Street with a log fire, real beers and giant burgers.
1. Which of the following walks covers the shortest distance
A. Box Hill.
B. A South Downs Ridge.
C. Chess Valley in the Chilterns.
D. Goring Gap and the Thames Path.
2. What do the listed scenic walks in the text have in common
A. The pubs are pretty and old-fashioned.
B. Visitors can relax at special pubs after walks.
C. There are rivers winding through the meadows.
D. The food served there is expensive and of high quality.
3. Where is this text probably taken from
A A geography book. B. A travel brochure.
C. A fashion website. D. A science magazine.
B
One year before, at age 18, Leszyeski had aged out of foster care (寄养中心), having been in the system since she was four when her single mother was no longer able to care for her. Leszyeski was now enrolled in college hoping to become a doctor. And the only furniture she had in her apartment was an air mattress with a hole in it.
Then she learned about an organization Chairity. The organization provides furniture and household goods for young adults who have left foster care. Leszyeski reached out to Charity, a nonprofit formed by 23-year-old Maria Paparella.
Paparella first became aware of foster care in elementary school when her parents were considering adopting a child. The plan didn't work out, but Paparella often found herself thinking about that child. “I'm really close with my family, and I just couldn't imagine being completely on my own at 18,” she says.
At 16, Paparella visited Summit County Children Services, with a list of questions, trying to understand what aging out looked like. One of her questions was “What's not being met for these young people ” Near the top of the list was furniture. “That struck home,” says Paparella. The idea of “moving into an apartment without a bed to sleep on or a sofa to sit on” pulled at her heartstrings.
Paparella contacted her parents' friends, asking if they had spare furniture to donate. A local furniture store offered free ware-house space and its delivery truck. Watching the recipients' faces when they received a bed, a couch — whatever — was amazing. Paparella remembers delivering a gold lamp to a woman and watching her polish it lovingly, getting rid of dirt and fingerprints.
Today, Chairity has given furniture to nearly 200 young adults in homes across six Ohio counties. Paparella is convinced these contributions give the recipients hope and confidence. Leszyeski agrees.“It makes me feel like I'm not different from other people. My whole life, I've felt abnormal,”she says,“Now, I feel normal.”
4. Which can best describe Leszyeski's life after leaving foster care
A. Tough but hopeful. B. Poor and aimless.
C. Wealthy but boring. D. Independent and carefree.
5. Why did Paparella found Chairity
A. To get some financial benefits from it. B. To help those aging out of foster care.
C. To aid the needy couple adopt a child. D. To ask people to donate some couches.
6. When was Paparella most touched at the age of 16
A. Living without parents. B. Moving into a new house.
C. Getting free truck delivery. D. Visiting a foster care center.
7 What does Leszyeski think of Chairity
A. It changes young adults' whole life. B. It brings confidence to the recipients.
C. It has helped lots of homeless people. D. It makes people different from others.
C
Like the rest of us, scientists have long suspected the healing capacity (修复能力) of a good hug. Unlike the rest of us, they’ve gone about trying to prove it.
“Laboratory studies suggest that things like hugs help us feel safer. They can also make us less sensitive to physical pain and less reactive when we’re faced with threatening experiences,” says Michael Murphy. He is a research professor in the department of psychological sciences at Texas Tech University. “This lab work has shown that hugs and other touch behavior are related to stress. The more stress we have, the more our heart rates and blood pressure go up. At this time, hugs and other forms of personal touch may give off all sorts of feel-good chemicals, so that stress can be reduced.”
“There’s a lot that we still need to learn, and there’s a lot we don’t know,” Murphy says. “However, what seems to be rising up is that hugs, as well as other forms of loving and gentle touch, are really powerful. They remind people that they’ re cared about and that they have someone in their corner.”
We expect touch. When we were born, we were placed in our mothers’ arms almost immediately. In that first year of our life, we spend a lot of time being held by other people. And as we grow up, we seek out hugs and touch as a way of connection. I think what we have lost in the past few years are these really easy opportunities to be reminded of connection.”
While he was at Carnegie Mellon, Murphy was the lead author of a hug-centered 2018 article in the scientific journal PLOS One. In a series of interviews with 404 adults over a two-week period, the researchers found that receiving a hug is associated with the attenuation of negative emotions that occur on days with interpersonal conflicts. That is to say, generally, hugs help to reduce the negative impacts that personal conflicts may cause in our daily lives.
8. What can we infer about hugs from the laboratory studies
A. They show people’s good social relationships.
B. They can cure us of our mental disease.
C. They can put much pressure on people.
D. They make us feel calm and at ease.
9. Why do people seek out hugs and touch as they grow up
A. To recall childhood memories.
B. To keep connected with others.
C. To solve relationship problems.
D. To express their social politeness.
10. What does the underlined word “attenuation” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Expression. B. Influence.
C. Suffering. D. Reduction.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. The Power of Hugs
B. How to Reduce Stress
C. How to Care for Others
D. The Importance of Interpersonal Relations
D
Chinese material scientists have found the soil on the moon may potentially be able to generate oxygen and fuel, a finding that means more possibilities of humans to use lunar resources to further exploration of the moon and beyond.
The researchers at Nanjing University showed that the lunar sample brought back by China’s Chang’e-5 contains active compounds (化合物) that can change carbon dioxide into oxygen and fuel. Initially, they hoped to design a system that took advantage of lunar soil and solar radiation, the two rich resources on the moon, according to a study published on Thursday in the journal Joule.
After analyzing the Chang’e-5’s lunar soil, the team found the sample contained metal- rich substances, which could work as a catalyst (催化剂) to make oxygen using sunlight and carbon dioxide. The team proposed a strategy using lunar soil to electrolyze water from the moon and the astronauts’ life support system into oxygen and hydrogen. The process was powered by sunlight. The carbon dioxide breathed out by moon inhabitants can be collected and combined with hydrogen to produce the fuel, also catalyzed by the lunar soil, according to the study. The researchers said with this method, no external energy apart from sunlight would be used to produce oxygen and fuel to support life on a moon base.
“We use the environmental resources to minimize rocket payload, and our strategy provides a scenario for a sustainable and affordable living environment for life out of the Earth,” said the paper’s first author Yao Yingfang from Nanjing University, expressing his assumption.
“The challenge lies in the fact that catalytic efficiency of lunar soil is lower than catalysts on the Earth,” said the researchers. They are testing different approaches in order to improve the design. The team is looking for an opportunity to test the system in space with China’s future manned lunar missions.
12. What is the main implication of Chinese scientists’ discovery of the moon’s soil
A. The moon is rich in rare elements. B. Lunar soil can be used for exploring space.
C. The moon can be lived on by humans. D. Lunar soil is a new renewable energy source.
13. What did the researchers work on according to paragraph 3
A. The process of the sun producing light.
B. The analysis of China’s Chang’e-5’s work.
C. The supportive method producing metal-rich substances.
D. The sustainable living strategy employing lunar resources.
14. What does the underlined word “scenario” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Contract. B. Profession. C. Possibility. D. Sponsor.
15. What is the text mainly about
A. The discovery of active compounds on the moon.
B The testing approaches to improving the lunar soil.
C. The research on the environmental system of the moon.
D. The study of using lunar soil for oxygen and fuel production.
七选五
Helping the environment and protecting our resources are very important activities. ____16____ There are several ways that you can help protect this planet we call home.
Use reusable bags. Plastic bags that get thrown out end up in landfills or in other parts of the environment. ____17____ Also, it takes decades for the bags to decompose (分解). Therefore, whether you are shopping for food, clothes or books, use a reusable bag. This cuts down on litter and prevents animals from getting hold of them.
Use reusable drink containers. Instead of buying individually packaged drinks, consider buying a reusable water bottle. ____18____ A lot of coffee shops, Starbucks, for example, even offer a discount to customers who use a reusable container for their drinks.
Save electricity. Use energy-efficient light bulbs (灯泡) instead of regular bulbs. They last longer, which will save you a bit of money. What’s more, make sure you turn off lights, the TV, and other devices when you are not using them. Turn off your air conditioning or heat when it’s not necessary. ____19____ Open your windows in the early fall or put on more clothes in the early winter.
Save water. More water is wasted than we realize. Turn off the water tap when you are brushing your teeth. Don’t turn your shower on until you’re ready to get in and wash your hair. Limit your water usage as you wash dishes. ____20____
A. This is especially true as the seasons change.
B And students without doubt can make a difference.
C. They last longer, which will save you a bit of money.
D. Everyone should take measures to fight against the water pollution.
E. These can kill animals who get stuck in them or mistake them for food.
F. Not only will this help protect the environment, but help you save money.
G. Developing these habits will be good for both the environment and your wallet.
二、完形填空
I was picking through coat pockets and madly shaking all my old purses and wallets. I was looking for pennies quarters—anything that would help me ____21____ it to the end of the week. It sure was feeling ____22____.
A hopeless girl in her twenties, I was a ____23____ parent, with a one-year-old son and a five-year-old daughter.
Life consisted of ups and downs. I’ll never forget the ____24____ of finding one penny during my hunt, then two, then fifteen, and then twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-six. Every time I ____25____ one, I felt excited. ____26____ now, I see that it was somewhat ironic (讽刺的) ____27____ I had looked down on pennies at one point in my life.
I sat in my bedroom that night and sorted all the ____28____ from my hour-long quest. I smiled and made ____29____ with my daughter while we packed our pennies. Her brother joyfully bounced up and down in his bouncer. They had no _____30_____ how many nights I would _____31_____ with my face buried in the pillows, _____32_____ how I would keep a roof over their heads, lights on in the house, and food on the table.
I remember those days like they were yesterday, but I don’t remember them with _____33_____. I remember them intentionally because I promised myself that if I were ever to escape the _____34_____ of poverty, I would never forget the _____35_____ of a penny. I’ve kept that promise, too.
21. A. make B. adopt C. spot D. give
22. A. bored B. nervous C. heavy D. hurried
23. A. hard B. curious C. alive D. single
24. A. plan B. joy C. mind D. course
25. A. found B. made C. lent D. gave
26. A. Looking back B. Coming along C. Getting down D. Wondering around
27. A. yet B. because C. so D. and
28. A. paper B. day C. change D. time
29. A. hands B. ways C. body D. jokes
30. A. chance B. idea C. sight D. reach
31. A. expect B. drop C. cry D. show
32. A. wondering B. changing C. deciding D. keeping
33. A. excitement B. recovery C. sadness D. injury
34. A. comments B. choices C. pains D. decisions
35. A. dream B. upset C. challenge D. value
三、语法填空
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。
The Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, bordering Russia and the North Korea, ____36____ (cover) an area of 14,100 square kilometers. It is the major habitat of the country’s Siberian tigers and Amur leopards and is ____37____ model for cross-border wildlife conservation.
Located in the central zone of the mixed coniferous (针叶的) and broad-leaved forest ecosystems in the temperate (温带的) zone of Asia, the park possesses splendid and attractive scenery ____38____ different seasons. In addition, there are plentiful plant species well ____39____ (preserve) in the park, including thousands of medical plants, eatable wild herbs, wild fruit trees and bushes. Some of them are ____40____ (endanger) plant species and under state protection.
The park is a perfect place for the reproduction and ____41____ (survive) of birds. Every spring, various forest birds start returning from the south to prepare ____42____ (lay)eggs. The rich soil of the park also provides a favorable living environment for cold-blooded animals. At present, a community of flesh-eating animals and a community of plant-eating animals make up a complete food chain in the national park, ____43____ is extremely rare to see in China. The national park will ____44____ (effective) protect Siberian tigers and Amur leopards, _____45_____ (help) them continue to reproduce and live in harmony with nature.
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华，是伦敦孔子学院的一名助教。按照学院安排，你近期要开设一门线上课程，介绍中国唐诗宋词。请你写一封电子邮件，邀请你的学生们报名参加。
内容包括：
1. 课程安排；
2. 报名方式；
3. 希望学生们都参加。
注意：词数80左右。
参考词汇：唐诗宋词（poetry of the Tang and Song dynasties）
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五、书面表达
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整的短文。续 写的词数应为150左右。
Cold December wind passed right through my worn coat. I might have wished to be at home, but those days it wasn’t much warmer there than it was standing at the bus stop. Mama had written a letter to the electric company explaining that we were late paying our bill because my sister was ill and Daddy had been laid off, but the power was cut off anyway. That’s why we were on our way into town to pay the bill in person.
I sat close to Buddy Earl for warmth on the bus when it finally showed up. The walk to the electric company office from the bus stop was only a couple of blocks, but it was a relief to get inside.
After settling the bill Mama brought us over to Rich’s department store. There was Santa in a big wooden chair. “You two go talk to him,” she said. “Just don’t expect to get all you ask for.” Buddy Earl and I joined the line of children waiting, and Mama sat on a bench nearby.
Then Santa started talking with us and asked us what we wanted. Santa reached in his pocket, pulled out a notepad and scribbled something with a pencil. “Is your mother with you two ” he asked. I pointed to the bench. “That’s our mama over there. She’s waiting for us to finish.” Santa lifted Buddy Earl off his knee. “Could you ask her to come and talk to me ” he said.
Later, Mama and Santa talked for a few minutes. Santa took a couple more notes. Then Mama brought us home. We didn’t dare ask about their private conversation. Christmas morning Mama and Daddy gathered us around our tree to give thanks for all we had. There were no toys from Santa under the tree. No presents at all, really. But that was okay, especially since we had electricity again. I felt pretty good as I took my seat at the kitchen table.
Paragraph 1:
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.
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Paragraph2:
Mama and Daddy looked at each other, and she unpacked the food from the box.
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听力答案：CABAC ABACB BACAB CABCB
答案版
一、阅读理解
A
Marvelous Scenic Walks Near London
There are plenty of walking routes in London. If you fancy something a bit more rural, then the green and pleasant land has plenty to offer.
Goring Gap and the Thames Path
If you’re in the mood for a gentle rural walk, the Thames Path is far from boring. The 5-mile footpath follows the curve of the river, winding past wildflower meadows (草地).
Post-walk pub: Pangbourne’s seventeenth-century pub The Swan serves high-end dishes. Bag a table on the riverside or keep toasty by one of its open fires.
Box Hill
To admire this spots rural views, first you’ve got to jump across 17 stepping stones and climb 272 steps to the top of Box Hill, where the path begins. The total distance is 6.8 miles.
Post-walk pub: The cavernous Tree on Box Hill has an attractive menu and huge beer garden, or sample a glass of Juniper Hill at Denbies Winerie.
A South Downs Ridge (山脊)
If you’ve already done the classic Seven Sisters clifftop walk or can’t face all those hills, this is a long but lovely alternative. The route covering 14.3 miles snakes along a ridge and a river valley.
Post-walk pub: There are always 10 real beers at the old-school pub The Wellington
Chess Valley in the Chilterns
Chess Valley in the Chiltern Hills isn’t home to any chess masters, but it used to produce a kind of water plant. This walk of 4.9 miles follows the river, winding through rolling meadows and woods.
Post-walk pub: The George & Dragon is a simple old coaching pub on the High Street with a log fire, real beers and giant burgers.
1. Which of the following walks covers the shortest distance
A. Box Hill.
B. A South Downs Ridge.
C. Chess Valley in the Chilterns.
D. Goring Gap and the Thames Path.
2. What do the listed scenic walks in the text have in common
A. The pubs are pretty and old-fashioned.
B. Visitors can relax at special pubs after walks.
C. There are rivers winding through the meadows.
D. The food served there is expensive and of high quality.
3. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A geography book. B. A travel brochure.
C. A fashion website. D. A science magazine.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. B
B
One year before, at age 18, Leszyeski had aged out of foster care (寄养中心), having been in the system since she was four when her single mother was no longer able to care for her. Leszyeski was now enrolled in college hoping to become a doctor. And the only furniture she had in her apartment was an air mattress with a hole in it.
Then she learned about an organization Chairity. The organization provides furniture and household goods for young adults who have left foster care. Leszyeski reached out to Charity, a nonprofit formed by 23-year-old Maria Paparella.
Paparella first became aware of foster care in elementary school when her parents were considering adopting a child. The plan didn't work out, but Paparella often found herself thinking about that child. “I'm really close with my family, and I just couldn't imagine being completely on my own at 18,” she says.
At 16, Paparella visited Summit County Children Services, with a list of questions, trying to understand what aging out looked like. One of her questions was “What's not being met for these young people ” Near the top of the list was furniture. “That struck home,” says Paparella. The idea of “moving into an apartment without a bed to sleep on or a sofa to sit on” pulled at her heartstrings.
Paparella contacted her parents' friends, asking if they had spare furniture to donate. A local furniture store offered free ware-house space and its delivery truck. Watching the recipients' faces when they received a bed, a couch — whatever — was amazing. Paparella remembers delivering a gold lamp to a woman and watching her polish it lovingly, getting rid of dirt and fingerprints.
Today, Chairity has given furniture to nearly 200 young adults in homes across six Ohio counties. Paparella is convinced these contributions give the recipients hope and confidence. Leszyeski agrees.“It makes me feel like I'm not different from other people. My whole life, I've felt abnormal,”she says,“Now, I feel normal.”
4. Which can best describe Leszyeski's life after leaving foster care
A. Tough but hopeful. B. Poor and aimless.
C. Wealthy but boring. D. Independent and carefree.
5. Why did Paparella found Chairity
A. To get some financial benefits from it. B. To help those aging out of foster care.
C. To aid the needy couple adopt a child. D. To ask people to donate some couches.
6. When was Paparella most touched at the age of 16
A. Living without parents. B. Moving into a new house.
C. Getting free truck delivery. D. Visiting a foster care center.
7. What does Leszyeski think of Chairity
A. It changes young adults' whole life. B. It brings confidence to the recipients.
C. It has helped lots of homeless people. D. It makes people different from others.
【答案】4. A 5. B 6. D 7. B
C
Like the rest of us, scientists have long suspected the healing capacity (修复能力) of a good hug. Unlike the rest of us, they’ve gone about trying to prove it.
“Laboratory studies suggest that things like hugs help us feel safer. They can also make us less sensitive to physical pain and less reactive when we’re faced with threatening experiences,” says Michael Murphy. He is a research professor in the department of psychological sciences at Texas Tech University. “This lab work has shown that hugs and other touch behavior are related to stress. The more stress we have, the more our heart rates and blood pressure go up. At this time, hugs and other forms of personal touch may give off all sorts of feel-good chemicals, so that stress can be reduced.”
“There’s a lot that we still need to learn, and there’s a lot we don’t know,” Murphy says. “However, what seems to be rising up is that hugs, as well as other forms of loving and gentle touch, are really powerful. They remind people that they’ re cared about and that they have someone in their corner.”
We expect touch. When we were born, we were placed in our mothers’ arms almost immediately. In that first year of our life, we spend a lot of time being held by other people. And as we grow up, we seek out hugs and touch as a way of connection. I think what we have lost in the past few years are these really easy opportunities to be reminded of connection.”
While he was at Carnegie Mellon, Murphy was the lead author of a hug-centered 2018 article in the scientific journal PLOS One. In a series of interviews with 404 adults over a two-week period, the researchers found that receiving a hug is associated with the attenuation of negative emotions that occur on days with interpersonal conflicts. That is to say, generally, hugs help to reduce the negative impacts that personal conflicts may cause in our daily lives.
8. What can we infer about hugs from the laboratory studies
A. They show people’s good social relationships.
B. They can cure us of our mental disease.
C. They can put much pressure on people.
D They make us feel calm and at ease.
9. Why do people seek out hugs and touch as they grow up
A To recall childhood memories.
B. To keep connected with others.
C. To solve relationship problems.
D. To express their social politeness.
10. What does the underlined word “attenuation” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Expression. B. Influence.
C. Suffering. D. Reduction.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. The Power of Hugs
B. How to Reduce Stress
C. How to Care for Others
D. The Importance of Interpersonal Relations
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. D 11. A
D
Chinese material scientists have found the soil on the moon may potentially be able to generate oxygen and fuel, a finding that means more possibilities of humans to use lunar resources to further exploration of the moon and beyond.
The researchers at Nanjing University showed that the lunar sample brought back by China’s Chang’e-5 contains active compounds (化合物) that can change carbon dioxide into oxygen and fuel. Initially, they hoped to design a system that took advantage of lunar soil and solar radiation, the two rich resources on the moon, according to a study published on Thursday in the journal Joule.
After analyzing the Chang’e-5’s lunar soil, the team found the sample contained metal- rich substances, which could work as a catalyst (催化剂) to make oxygen using sunlight and carbon dioxide. The team proposed a strategy using lunar soil to electrolyze water from the moon and the astronauts’ life support system into oxygen and hydrogen. The process was powered by sunlight. The carbon dioxide breathed out by moon inhabitants can be collected and combined with hydrogen to produce the fuel, also catalyzed by the lunar soil, according to the study. The researchers said with this method, no external energy apart from sunlight would be used to produce oxygen and fuel to support life on a moon base.
“We use the environmental resources to minimize rocket payload, and our strategy provides a scenario for a sustainable and affordable living environment for life out of the Earth,” said the paper’s first author Yao Yingfang from Nanjing University, expressing his assumption.
“The challenge lies in the fact that catalytic efficiency of lunar soil is lower than catalysts on the Earth,” said the researchers. They are testing different approaches in order to improve the design. The team is looking for an opportunity to test the system in space with China’s future manned lunar missions.
12. What is the main implication of Chinese scientists’ discovery of the moon’s soil
A. The moon is rich in rare elements. B. Lunar soil can be used for exploring space.
C. The moon can be lived on by humans. D. Lunar soil is a new renewable energy source.
13. What did the researchers work on according to paragraph 3
A. The process of the sun producing light.
B The analysis of China’s Chang’e-5’s work.
C. The supportive method producing metal-rich substances.
D. The sustainable living strategy employing lunar resources.
14. What does the underlined word “scenario” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Contract. B. Profession. C. Possibility. D. Sponsor.
15. What is the text mainly about
A. The discovery of active compounds on the moon.
B. The testing approaches to improving the lunar soil.
C. The research on the environmental system of the moon.
D. The study of using lunar soil for oxygen and fuel production.
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 15. D
七选五
Helping the environment and protecting our resources are very important activities. ____16____ There are several ways that you can help protect this planet we call home.
Use reusable bags. Plastic bags that get thrown out end up in landfills or in other parts of the environment. ____17____ Also, it takes decades for the bags to decompose (分解). Therefore, whether you are shopping for food, clothes or books, use a reusable bag. This cuts down on litter and prevents animals from getting hold of them.
Use reusable drink containers. Instead of buying individually packaged drinks, consider buying a reusable water bottle. ____18____ A lot of coffee shops, Starbucks, for example, even offer a discount to customers who use a reusable container for their drinks.
Save electricity. Use energy-efficient light bulbs (灯泡) instead of regular bulbs. They last longer, which will save you a bit of money. What’s more, make sure you turn off lights, the TV, and other devices when you are not using them. Turn off your air conditioning or heat when it’s not necessary. ____19____ Open your windows in the early fall or put on more clothes in the early winter.
Save water. More water is wasted than we realize. Turn off the water tap when you are brushing your teeth. Don’t turn your shower on until you’re ready to get in and wash your hair. Limit your water usage as you wash dishes. ____20____
A. This is especially true as the seasons change.
B. And students without doubt can make a difference.
C. They last longer, which will save you a bit of money.
D. Everyone should take measures to fight against the water pollution.
E. These can kill animals who get stuck in them or mistake them for food.
F. Not only will this help protect the environment, but help you save money.
G. Developing these habits will be good for both the environment and your wallet.
【答案】16. B 17. E 18. F 19. A 20. G
二、完形填空
I was picking through coat pockets and madly shaking all my old purses and wallets. I was looking for pennies, quarters—anything that would help me ____21____ it to the end of the week. It sure was feeling ____22____.
A hopeless girl in her twenties, I was a ____23____ parent, with a one-year-old son and a five-year-old daughter.
Life consisted of ups and downs. I’ll never forget the ____24____ of finding one penny during my hunt, then two, then fifteen, and then twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-six. Every time I ____25____ one, I felt excited. ____26____ now, I see that it was somewhat ironic (讽刺的) ____27____ I had looked down on pennies at one point in my life.
I sat in my bedroom that night and sorted all the ____28____ from my hour-long quest. I smiled and made ____29____ with my daughter while we packed our pennies. Her brother joyfully bounced up and down in his bouncer. They had no _____30_____ how many nights I would _____31_____ with my face buried in the pillows, _____32_____ how I would keep a roof over their heads, lights on in the house, and food on the table.
I remember those days like they were yesterday, but I don’t remember them with _____33_____. I remember them intentionally because I promised myself that if I were ever to escape the _____34_____ of poverty, I would never forget the _____35_____ of a penny. I’ve kept that promise, too.
21. A. make B. adopt C. spot D. give
22. A. bored B. nervous C. heavy D. hurried
23. A. hard B. curious C. alive D. single
24. A. plan B. joy C. mind D. course
25. A. found B. made C. lent D. gave
26. A. Looking back B. Coming along C. Getting down D. Wondering around
27. A. yet B. because C. so D. and
28. A. paper B. day C. change D. time
29. A. hands B. ways C. body D. jokes
30. A. chance B. idea C. sight D. reach
31. A. expect B. drop C. cry D. show
32. A. wondering B. changing C. deciding D. keeping
33. A. excitement B. recovery C. sadness D. injury
34. A. comments B. choices C. pains D. decisions
35. A. dream B. upset C. challenge D. value
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. C 34. C 35. D
三、语法填空
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。
The Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, bordering Russia and the North Korea, ____36____ (cover) an area of 14,100 square kilometers. It is the major habitat of the country’s Siberian tigers and Amur leopards and is ____37____ model for cross-border wildlife conservation.
Located in the central zone of the mixed coniferous (针叶的) and broad-leaved forest ecosystems in the temperate (温带的) zone of Asia, the park possesses splendid and attractive scenery ____38____ different seasons. In addition, there are plentiful plant species well ____39____ (preserve) in the park, including thousands of medical plants, eatable wild herbs, wild fruit trees and bushes. Some of them are ____40____ (endanger) plant species and under state protection.
The park is a perfect place for the reproduction and ____41____ (survive) of birds. Every spring, various forest birds start returning from the south to prepare ____42____ (lay)eggs. The rich soil of the park also provides a favorable living environment for cold-blooded animals. At present, a community of flesh-eating animals and a community of plant-eating animals make up a complete food chain in the national park, ____43____ is extremely rare to see in China. The national park will ____44____ (effective) protect Siberian tigers and Amur leopards, _____45_____ (help) them continue to reproduce and live in harmony with nature.
【答案】36. covers
37 a 38. in
39. preserved
40. endangered
41. survival
42. to lay 43. which
44. effectively
45. helping
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华，是伦敦孔子学院的一名助教。按照学院安排，你近期要开设一门线上课程，介绍中国唐诗宋词。请你写一封电子邮件，邀请你的学生们报名参加。
内容包括：
1. 课程安排；
2. 报名方式；
3. 希望学生们都参加。
注意：词数80左右。
参考词汇：唐诗宋词（poetry of the Tang and Song dynasties）
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【答案】Dear students,
As is scheduled by London Confucius Institute, I will launch an online course concerning poetry of the Tang and Song dynasties. So I’m writing to invite you to sign up for it.
The course is arranged to start from August 1st, which will last one month with one lecture each day from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Centering on the culture, the course shall introduce in detail the Classic poetry, the well - known poets and the history of Tang and Song poetry.
If interested, please sign up online at the institute website before July 20. Hope you all can participate.
Yours,
Li Hua
五、书面表达
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整的短文。续 写的词数应为150左右。
Cold December wind passed right through my worn coat. I might have wished to be at home, but those days it wasn’t much warmer there than it was standing at the bus stop. Mama had written a letter to the electric company explaining that we were late paying our bill because my sister was ill and Daddy had been laid off, but the power was cut off anyway. That’s why we were on our way into town to pay the bill in person.
I sat close to Buddy Earl for warmth on the bus when it finally showed up. The walk to the electric company office from the bus stop was only a couple of blocks, but it was a relief to get inside.
After settling the bill Mama brought us over to Rich’s department store. There was Santa in a big wooden chair. “You two go talk to him,” she said. “Just don’t expect to get all you ask for.” Buddy Earl and I joined the line of children waiting, and Mama sat on a bench nearby.
Then Santa started talking with us and asked us what we wanted. Santa reached in his pocket, pulled out a notepad and scribbled something with a pencil. “Is your mother with you two ” he asked. I pointed to the bench. “That’s our mama over there. She’s waiting for us to finish.” Santa lifted Buddy Earl off his knee. “Could you ask her to come and talk to me ” he said.
Later, Mama and Santa talked for a few minutes. Santa took a couple more notes. Then Mama brought us home. We didn’t dare ask about their private conversation. Christmas morning Mama and Daddy gathered us around our tree to give thanks for all we had. There were no toys from Santa under the tree. No presents at all, really. But that was okay, especially since we had electricity again. I felt pretty good as I took my seat at the kitchen table.
Paragraph 1:
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.
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Paragraph2:
Mama and Daddy looked at each other, and she unpacked the food from the box.
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【答案】Paragraph 1:
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. Daddy opened it to a man I’d never seen before. He was holding a big box. “this is for you and your family,” he said, “Merry Christmas!” The man was gone before Daddy even had a chance to invite him in. Daddy put the box on the table and opened it up. Inside was an envelope and a lot of food! Daddy read the letter from the envelope. “May you be happy!”
Paragraph 2:
Mama and Daddy looked at each other, and she unpacked the food from the box. The first thing was a big can of pork and beans. Buddy Earl’s eyes went wide. “An angel came to our door today,” Mama said as she pulled out a big box of Sugar Crisp. With gratitude, we had a happy Christmas. Not long after the festival, Daddy was called back to work. My sister recovered from her illness. I even received a new coat, which was thicker than my old one and kept me warm.
一、阅读理解
A
Marvelous Scenic Walks Near London
There are plenty of walking routes in London. If you fancy something a bit more rural, then the green and pleasant land has plenty to offer.
Goring Gap and the Thames Path
If you’re in the mood for a gentle rural walk, the Thames Path is far from boring. The 5-mile footpath follows the curve of the river, winding past wildflower meadows (草地).
Post-walk pub: Pangbourne’s seventeenth-century pub The Swan serves high-end dishes. Bag a table on the riverside or keep toasty by one of its open fires.
Box Hill
To admire this spots rural views, first you’ve got to jump across 17 stepping stones and climb 272 steps to the top of Box Hill, where the path begins. The total distance is 6.8 miles.
Post-walk pub: The cavernous Tree on Box Hill has an attractive menu and huge beer garden, or sample a glass of Juniper Hill at Denbies Winerie.
A South Downs Ridge (山脊)
If you’ve already done the classic Seven Sisters clifftop walk or can’t face all those hills, this is a long but lovely alternative. The route covering 14.3 miles snakes along a ridge and a river valley.
Post-walk pub: There are always 10 real beers at the old-school pub The Wellington.
Chess Valley in the Chilterns
Chess Valley in the Chiltern Hills isn’t home to any chess masters, but it used to produce a kind of water plant. This walk of 4.9 miles follows the river, winding through rolling meadows and woods.
Post-walk pub: The George & Dragon is a simple old coaching pub on the High Street with a log fire, real beers and giant burgers.
1. Which of the following walks covers the shortest distance
A. Box Hill.
B. A South Downs Ridge.
C. Chess Valley in the Chilterns.
D. Goring Gap and the Thames Path.
2. What do the listed scenic walks in the text have in common
A. The pubs are pretty and old-fashioned.
B. Visitors can relax at special pubs after walks.
C. There are rivers winding through the meadows.
D. The food served there is expensive and of high quality.
3. Where is this text probably taken from
A A geography book. B. A travel brochure.
C. A fashion website. D. A science magazine.
B
One year before, at age 18, Leszyeski had aged out of foster care (寄养中心), having been in the system since she was four when her single mother was no longer able to care for her. Leszyeski was now enrolled in college hoping to become a doctor. And the only furniture she had in her apartment was an air mattress with a hole in it.
Then she learned about an organization Chairity. The organization provides furniture and household goods for young adults who have left foster care. Leszyeski reached out to Charity, a nonprofit formed by 23-year-old Maria Paparella.
Paparella first became aware of foster care in elementary school when her parents were considering adopting a child. The plan didn't work out, but Paparella often found herself thinking about that child. “I'm really close with my family, and I just couldn't imagine being completely on my own at 18,” she says.
At 16, Paparella visited Summit County Children Services, with a list of questions, trying to understand what aging out looked like. One of her questions was “What's not being met for these young people ” Near the top of the list was furniture. “That struck home,” says Paparella. The idea of “moving into an apartment without a bed to sleep on or a sofa to sit on” pulled at her heartstrings.
Paparella contacted her parents' friends, asking if they had spare furniture to donate. A local furniture store offered free ware-house space and its delivery truck. Watching the recipients' faces when they received a bed, a couch — whatever — was amazing. Paparella remembers delivering a gold lamp to a woman and watching her polish it lovingly, getting rid of dirt and fingerprints.
Today, Chairity has given furniture to nearly 200 young adults in homes across six Ohio counties. Paparella is convinced these contributions give the recipients hope and confidence. Leszyeski agrees.“It makes me feel like I'm not different from other people. My whole life, I've felt abnormal,”she says,“Now, I feel normal.”
4. Which can best describe Leszyeski's life after leaving foster care
A. Tough but hopeful. B. Poor and aimless.
C. Wealthy but boring. D. Independent and carefree.
5. Why did Paparella found Chairity
A. To get some financial benefits from it. B. To help those aging out of foster care.
C. To aid the needy couple adopt a child. D. To ask people to donate some couches.
6. When was Paparella most touched at the age of 16
A. Living without parents. B. Moving into a new house.
C. Getting free truck delivery. D. Visiting a foster care center.
7 What does Leszyeski think of Chairity
A. It changes young adults' whole life. B. It brings confidence to the recipients.
C. It has helped lots of homeless people. D. It makes people different from others.
C
Like the rest of us, scientists have long suspected the healing capacity (修复能力) of a good hug. Unlike the rest of us, they’ve gone about trying to prove it.
“Laboratory studies suggest that things like hugs help us feel safer. They can also make us less sensitive to physical pain and less reactive when we’re faced with threatening experiences,” says Michael Murphy. He is a research professor in the department of psychological sciences at Texas Tech University. “This lab work has shown that hugs and other touch behavior are related to stress. The more stress we have, the more our heart rates and blood pressure go up. At this time, hugs and other forms of personal touch may give off all sorts of feel-good chemicals, so that stress can be reduced.”
“There’s a lot that we still need to learn, and there’s a lot we don’t know,” Murphy says. “However, what seems to be rising up is that hugs, as well as other forms of loving and gentle touch, are really powerful. They remind people that they’ re cared about and that they have someone in their corner.”
We expect touch. When we were born, we were placed in our mothers’ arms almost immediately. In that first year of our life, we spend a lot of time being held by other people. And as we grow up, we seek out hugs and touch as a way of connection. I think what we have lost in the past few years are these really easy opportunities to be reminded of connection.”
While he was at Carnegie Mellon, Murphy was the lead author of a hug-centered 2018 article in the scientific journal PLOS One. In a series of interviews with 404 adults over a two-week period, the researchers found that receiving a hug is associated with the attenuation of negative emotions that occur on days with interpersonal conflicts. That is to say, generally, hugs help to reduce the negative impacts that personal conflicts may cause in our daily lives.
8. What can we infer about hugs from the laboratory studies
A. They show people’s good social relationships.
B. They can cure us of our mental disease.
C. They can put much pressure on people.
D. They make us feel calm and at ease.
9. Why do people seek out hugs and touch as they grow up
A. To recall childhood memories.
B. To keep connected with others.
C. To solve relationship problems.
D. To express their social politeness.
10. What does the underlined word “attenuation” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Expression. B. Influence.
C. Suffering. D. Reduction.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. The Power of Hugs
B. How to Reduce Stress
C. How to Care for Others
D. The Importance of Interpersonal Relations
D
Chinese material scientists have found the soil on the moon may potentially be able to generate oxygen and fuel, a finding that means more possibilities of humans to use lunar resources to further exploration of the moon and beyond.
The researchers at Nanjing University showed that the lunar sample brought back by China’s Chang’e-5 contains active compounds (化合物) that can change carbon dioxide into oxygen and fuel. Initially, they hoped to design a system that took advantage of lunar soil and solar radiation, the two rich resources on the moon, according to a study published on Thursday in the journal Joule.
After analyzing the Chang’e-5’s lunar soil, the team found the sample contained metal- rich substances, which could work as a catalyst (催化剂) to make oxygen using sunlight and carbon dioxide. The team proposed a strategy using lunar soil to electrolyze water from the moon and the astronauts’ life support system into oxygen and hydrogen. The process was powered by sunlight. The carbon dioxide breathed out by moon inhabitants can be collected and combined with hydrogen to produce the fuel, also catalyzed by the lunar soil, according to the study. The researchers said with this method, no external energy apart from sunlight would be used to produce oxygen and fuel to support life on a moon base.
“We use the environmental resources to minimize rocket payload, and our strategy provides a scenario for a sustainable and affordable living environment for life out of the Earth,” said the paper’s first author Yao Yingfang from Nanjing University, expressing his assumption.
“The challenge lies in the fact that catalytic efficiency of lunar soil is lower than catalysts on the Earth,” said the researchers. They are testing different approaches in order to improve the design. The team is looking for an opportunity to test the system in space with China’s future manned lunar missions.
12. What is the main implication of Chinese scientists’ discovery of the moon’s soil
A. The moon is rich in rare elements. B. Lunar soil can be used for exploring space.
C. The moon can be lived on by humans. D. Lunar soil is a new renewable energy source.
13. What did the researchers work on according to paragraph 3
A. The process of the sun producing light.
B. The analysis of China’s Chang’e-5’s work.
C. The supportive method producing metal-rich substances.
D. The sustainable living strategy employing lunar resources.
14. What does the underlined word “scenario” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Contract. B. Profession. C. Possibility. D. Sponsor.
15. What is the text mainly about
A. The discovery of active compounds on the moon.
B The testing approaches to improving the lunar soil.
C. The research on the environmental system of the moon.
D. The study of using lunar soil for oxygen and fuel production.
七选五
Helping the environment and protecting our resources are very important activities. ____16____ There are several ways that you can help protect this planet we call home.
Use reusable bags. Plastic bags that get thrown out end up in landfills or in other parts of the environment. ____17____ Also, it takes decades for the bags to decompose (分解). Therefore, whether you are shopping for food, clothes or books, use a reusable bag. This cuts down on litter and prevents animals from getting hold of them.
Use reusable drink containers. Instead of buying individually packaged drinks, consider buying a reusable water bottle. ____18____ A lot of coffee shops, Starbucks, for example, even offer a discount to customers who use a reusable container for their drinks.
Save electricity. Use energy-efficient light bulbs (灯泡) instead of regular bulbs. They last longer, which will save you a bit of money. What’s more, make sure you turn off lights, the TV, and other devices when you are not using them. Turn off your air conditioning or heat when it’s not necessary. ____19____ Open your windows in the early fall or put on more clothes in the early winter.
Save water. More water is wasted than we realize. Turn off the water tap when you are brushing your teeth. Don’t turn your shower on until you’re ready to get in and wash your hair. Limit your water usage as you wash dishes. ____20____
A. This is especially true as the seasons change.
B And students without doubt can make a difference.
C. They last longer, which will save you a bit of money.
D. Everyone should take measures to fight against the water pollution.
E. These can kill animals who get stuck in them or mistake them for food.
F. Not only will this help protect the environment, but help you save money.
G. Developing these habits will be good for both the environment and your wallet.
二、完形填空
I was picking through coat pockets and madly shaking all my old purses and wallets. I was looking for pennies quarters—anything that would help me ____21____ it to the end of the week. It sure was feeling ____22____.
A hopeless girl in her twenties, I was a ____23____ parent, with a one-year-old son and a five-year-old daughter.
Life consisted of ups and downs. I’ll never forget the ____24____ of finding one penny during my hunt, then two, then fifteen, and then twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-six. Every time I ____25____ one, I felt excited. ____26____ now, I see that it was somewhat ironic (讽刺的) ____27____ I had looked down on pennies at one point in my life.
I sat in my bedroom that night and sorted all the ____28____ from my hour-long quest. I smiled and made ____29____ with my daughter while we packed our pennies. Her brother joyfully bounced up and down in his bouncer. They had no _____30_____ how many nights I would _____31_____ with my face buried in the pillows, _____32_____ how I would keep a roof over their heads, lights on in the house, and food on the table.
I remember those days like they were yesterday, but I don’t remember them with _____33_____. I remember them intentionally because I promised myself that if I were ever to escape the _____34_____ of poverty, I would never forget the _____35_____ of a penny. I’ve kept that promise, too.
21. A. make B. adopt C. spot D. give
22. A. bored B. nervous C. heavy D. hurried
23. A. hard B. curious C. alive D. single
24. A. plan B. joy C. mind D. course
25. A. found B. made C. lent D. gave
26. A. Looking back B. Coming along C. Getting down D. Wondering around
27. A. yet B. because C. so D. and
28. A. paper B. day C. change D. time
29. A. hands B. ways C. body D. jokes
30. A. chance B. idea C. sight D. reach
31. A. expect B. drop C. cry D. show
32. A. wondering B. changing C. deciding D. keeping
33. A. excitement B. recovery C. sadness D. injury
34. A. comments B. choices C. pains D. decisions
35. A. dream B. upset C. challenge D. value
三、语法填空
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。
The Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, bordering Russia and the North Korea, ____36____ (cover) an area of 14,100 square kilometers. It is the major habitat of the country’s Siberian tigers and Amur leopards and is ____37____ model for cross-border wildlife conservation.
Located in the central zone of the mixed coniferous (针叶的) and broad-leaved forest ecosystems in the temperate (温带的) zone of Asia, the park possesses splendid and attractive scenery ____38____ different seasons. In addition, there are plentiful plant species well ____39____ (preserve) in the park, including thousands of medical plants, eatable wild herbs, wild fruit trees and bushes. Some of them are ____40____ (endanger) plant species and under state protection.
The park is a perfect place for the reproduction and ____41____ (survive) of birds. Every spring, various forest birds start returning from the south to prepare ____42____ (lay)eggs. The rich soil of the park also provides a favorable living environment for cold-blooded animals. At present, a community of flesh-eating animals and a community of plant-eating animals make up a complete food chain in the national park, ____43____ is extremely rare to see in China. The national park will ____44____ (effective) protect Siberian tigers and Amur leopards, _____45_____ (help) them continue to reproduce and live in harmony with nature.
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华，是伦敦孔子学院的一名助教。按照学院安排，你近期要开设一门线上课程，介绍中国唐诗宋词。请你写一封电子邮件，邀请你的学生们报名参加。
内容包括：
1. 课程安排；
2. 报名方式；
3. 希望学生们都参加。
注意：词数80左右。
参考词汇：唐诗宋词（poetry of the Tang and Song dynasties）
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
五、书面表达
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整的短文。续 写的词数应为150左右。
Cold December wind passed right through my worn coat. I might have wished to be at home, but those days it wasn’t much warmer there than it was standing at the bus stop. Mama had written a letter to the electric company explaining that we were late paying our bill because my sister was ill and Daddy had been laid off, but the power was cut off anyway. That’s why we were on our way into town to pay the bill in person.
I sat close to Buddy Earl for warmth on the bus when it finally showed up. The walk to the electric company office from the bus stop was only a couple of blocks, but it was a relief to get inside.
After settling the bill Mama brought us over to Rich’s department store. There was Santa in a big wooden chair. “You two go talk to him,” she said. “Just don’t expect to get all you ask for.” Buddy Earl and I joined the line of children waiting, and Mama sat on a bench nearby.
Then Santa started talking with us and asked us what we wanted. Santa reached in his pocket, pulled out a notepad and scribbled something with a pencil. “Is your mother with you two ” he asked. I pointed to the bench. “That’s our mama over there. She’s waiting for us to finish.” Santa lifted Buddy Earl off his knee. “Could you ask her to come and talk to me ” he said.
Later, Mama and Santa talked for a few minutes. Santa took a couple more notes. Then Mama brought us home. We didn’t dare ask about their private conversation. Christmas morning Mama and Daddy gathered us around our tree to give thanks for all we had. There were no toys from Santa under the tree. No presents at all, really. But that was okay, especially since we had electricity again. I felt pretty good as I took my seat at the kitchen table.
Paragraph 1:
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.
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Paragraph2:
Mama and Daddy looked at each other, and she unpacked the food from the box.
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听力答案：CABAC ABACB BACAB CABCB
答案版
一、阅读理解
A
Marvelous Scenic Walks Near London
There are plenty of walking routes in London. If you fancy something a bit more rural, then the green and pleasant land has plenty to offer.
Goring Gap and the Thames Path
If you’re in the mood for a gentle rural walk, the Thames Path is far from boring. The 5-mile footpath follows the curve of the river, winding past wildflower meadows (草地).
Post-walk pub: Pangbourne’s seventeenth-century pub The Swan serves high-end dishes. Bag a table on the riverside or keep toasty by one of its open fires.
Box Hill
To admire this spots rural views, first you’ve got to jump across 17 stepping stones and climb 272 steps to the top of Box Hill, where the path begins. The total distance is 6.8 miles.
Post-walk pub: The cavernous Tree on Box Hill has an attractive menu and huge beer garden, or sample a glass of Juniper Hill at Denbies Winerie.
A South Downs Ridge (山脊)
If you’ve already done the classic Seven Sisters clifftop walk or can’t face all those hills, this is a long but lovely alternative. The route covering 14.3 miles snakes along a ridge and a river valley.
Post-walk pub: There are always 10 real beers at the old-school pub The Wellington
Chess Valley in the Chilterns
Chess Valley in the Chiltern Hills isn’t home to any chess masters, but it used to produce a kind of water plant. This walk of 4.9 miles follows the river, winding through rolling meadows and woods.
Post-walk pub: The George & Dragon is a simple old coaching pub on the High Street with a log fire, real beers and giant burgers.
1. Which of the following walks covers the shortest distance
A. Box Hill.
B. A South Downs Ridge.
C. Chess Valley in the Chilterns.
D. Goring Gap and the Thames Path.
2. What do the listed scenic walks in the text have in common
A. The pubs are pretty and old-fashioned.
B. Visitors can relax at special pubs after walks.
C. There are rivers winding through the meadows.
D. The food served there is expensive and of high quality.
3. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A geography book. B. A travel brochure.
C. A fashion website. D. A science magazine.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. B
B
One year before, at age 18, Leszyeski had aged out of foster care (寄养中心), having been in the system since she was four when her single mother was no longer able to care for her. Leszyeski was now enrolled in college hoping to become a doctor. And the only furniture she had in her apartment was an air mattress with a hole in it.
Then she learned about an organization Chairity. The organization provides furniture and household goods for young adults who have left foster care. Leszyeski reached out to Charity, a nonprofit formed by 23-year-old Maria Paparella.
Paparella first became aware of foster care in elementary school when her parents were considering adopting a child. The plan didn't work out, but Paparella often found herself thinking about that child. “I'm really close with my family, and I just couldn't imagine being completely on my own at 18,” she says.
At 16, Paparella visited Summit County Children Services, with a list of questions, trying to understand what aging out looked like. One of her questions was “What's not being met for these young people ” Near the top of the list was furniture. “That struck home,” says Paparella. The idea of “moving into an apartment without a bed to sleep on or a sofa to sit on” pulled at her heartstrings.
Paparella contacted her parents' friends, asking if they had spare furniture to donate. A local furniture store offered free ware-house space and its delivery truck. Watching the recipients' faces when they received a bed, a couch — whatever — was amazing. Paparella remembers delivering a gold lamp to a woman and watching her polish it lovingly, getting rid of dirt and fingerprints.
Today, Chairity has given furniture to nearly 200 young adults in homes across six Ohio counties. Paparella is convinced these contributions give the recipients hope and confidence. Leszyeski agrees.“It makes me feel like I'm not different from other people. My whole life, I've felt abnormal,”she says,“Now, I feel normal.”
4. Which can best describe Leszyeski's life after leaving foster care
A. Tough but hopeful. B. Poor and aimless.
C. Wealthy but boring. D. Independent and carefree.
5. Why did Paparella found Chairity
A. To get some financial benefits from it. B. To help those aging out of foster care.
C. To aid the needy couple adopt a child. D. To ask people to donate some couches.
6. When was Paparella most touched at the age of 16
A. Living without parents. B. Moving into a new house.
C. Getting free truck delivery. D. Visiting a foster care center.
7. What does Leszyeski think of Chairity
A. It changes young adults' whole life. B. It brings confidence to the recipients.
C. It has helped lots of homeless people. D. It makes people different from others.
【答案】4. A 5. B 6. D 7. B
C
Like the rest of us, scientists have long suspected the healing capacity (修复能力) of a good hug. Unlike the rest of us, they’ve gone about trying to prove it.
“Laboratory studies suggest that things like hugs help us feel safer. They can also make us less sensitive to physical pain and less reactive when we’re faced with threatening experiences,” says Michael Murphy. He is a research professor in the department of psychological sciences at Texas Tech University. “This lab work has shown that hugs and other touch behavior are related to stress. The more stress we have, the more our heart rates and blood pressure go up. At this time, hugs and other forms of personal touch may give off all sorts of feel-good chemicals, so that stress can be reduced.”
“There’s a lot that we still need to learn, and there’s a lot we don’t know,” Murphy says. “However, what seems to be rising up is that hugs, as well as other forms of loving and gentle touch, are really powerful. They remind people that they’ re cared about and that they have someone in their corner.”
We expect touch. When we were born, we were placed in our mothers’ arms almost immediately. In that first year of our life, we spend a lot of time being held by other people. And as we grow up, we seek out hugs and touch as a way of connection. I think what we have lost in the past few years are these really easy opportunities to be reminded of connection.”
While he was at Carnegie Mellon, Murphy was the lead author of a hug-centered 2018 article in the scientific journal PLOS One. In a series of interviews with 404 adults over a two-week period, the researchers found that receiving a hug is associated with the attenuation of negative emotions that occur on days with interpersonal conflicts. That is to say, generally, hugs help to reduce the negative impacts that personal conflicts may cause in our daily lives.
8. What can we infer about hugs from the laboratory studies
A. They show people’s good social relationships.
B. They can cure us of our mental disease.
C. They can put much pressure on people.
D They make us feel calm and at ease.
9. Why do people seek out hugs and touch as they grow up
A To recall childhood memories.
B. To keep connected with others.
C. To solve relationship problems.
D. To express their social politeness.
10. What does the underlined word “attenuation” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Expression. B. Influence.
C. Suffering. D. Reduction.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. The Power of Hugs
B. How to Reduce Stress
C. How to Care for Others
D. The Importance of Interpersonal Relations
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. D 11. A
D
Chinese material scientists have found the soil on the moon may potentially be able to generate oxygen and fuel, a finding that means more possibilities of humans to use lunar resources to further exploration of the moon and beyond.
The researchers at Nanjing University showed that the lunar sample brought back by China’s Chang’e-5 contains active compounds (化合物) that can change carbon dioxide into oxygen and fuel. Initially, they hoped to design a system that took advantage of lunar soil and solar radiation, the two rich resources on the moon, according to a study published on Thursday in the journal Joule.
After analyzing the Chang’e-5’s lunar soil, the team found the sample contained metal- rich substances, which could work as a catalyst (催化剂) to make oxygen using sunlight and carbon dioxide. The team proposed a strategy using lunar soil to electrolyze water from the moon and the astronauts’ life support system into oxygen and hydrogen. The process was powered by sunlight. The carbon dioxide breathed out by moon inhabitants can be collected and combined with hydrogen to produce the fuel, also catalyzed by the lunar soil, according to the study. The researchers said with this method, no external energy apart from sunlight would be used to produce oxygen and fuel to support life on a moon base.
“We use the environmental resources to minimize rocket payload, and our strategy provides a scenario for a sustainable and affordable living environment for life out of the Earth,” said the paper’s first author Yao Yingfang from Nanjing University, expressing his assumption.
“The challenge lies in the fact that catalytic efficiency of lunar soil is lower than catalysts on the Earth,” said the researchers. They are testing different approaches in order to improve the design. The team is looking for an opportunity to test the system in space with China’s future manned lunar missions.
12. What is the main implication of Chinese scientists’ discovery of the moon’s soil
A. The moon is rich in rare elements. B. Lunar soil can be used for exploring space.
C. The moon can be lived on by humans. D. Lunar soil is a new renewable energy source.
13. What did the researchers work on according to paragraph 3
A. The process of the sun producing light.
B The analysis of China’s Chang’e-5’s work.
C. The supportive method producing metal-rich substances.
D. The sustainable living strategy employing lunar resources.
14. What does the underlined word “scenario” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Contract. B. Profession. C. Possibility. D. Sponsor.
15. What is the text mainly about
A. The discovery of active compounds on the moon.
B. The testing approaches to improving the lunar soil.
C. The research on the environmental system of the moon.
D. The study of using lunar soil for oxygen and fuel production.
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 15. D
七选五
Helping the environment and protecting our resources are very important activities. ____16____ There are several ways that you can help protect this planet we call home.
Use reusable bags. Plastic bags that get thrown out end up in landfills or in other parts of the environment. ____17____ Also, it takes decades for the bags to decompose (分解). Therefore, whether you are shopping for food, clothes or books, use a reusable bag. This cuts down on litter and prevents animals from getting hold of them.
Use reusable drink containers. Instead of buying individually packaged drinks, consider buying a reusable water bottle. ____18____ A lot of coffee shops, Starbucks, for example, even offer a discount to customers who use a reusable container for their drinks.
Save electricity. Use energy-efficient light bulbs (灯泡) instead of regular bulbs. They last longer, which will save you a bit of money. What’s more, make sure you turn off lights, the TV, and other devices when you are not using them. Turn off your air conditioning or heat when it’s not necessary. ____19____ Open your windows in the early fall or put on more clothes in the early winter.
Save water. More water is wasted than we realize. Turn off the water tap when you are brushing your teeth. Don’t turn your shower on until you’re ready to get in and wash your hair. Limit your water usage as you wash dishes. ____20____
A. This is especially true as the seasons change.
B. And students without doubt can make a difference.
C. They last longer, which will save you a bit of money.
D. Everyone should take measures to fight against the water pollution.
E. These can kill animals who get stuck in them or mistake them for food.
F. Not only will this help protect the environment, but help you save money.
G. Developing these habits will be good for both the environment and your wallet.
【答案】16. B 17. E 18. F 19. A 20. G
二、完形填空
I was picking through coat pockets and madly shaking all my old purses and wallets. I was looking for pennies, quarters—anything that would help me ____21____ it to the end of the week. It sure was feeling ____22____.
A hopeless girl in her twenties, I was a ____23____ parent, with a one-year-old son and a five-year-old daughter.
Life consisted of ups and downs. I’ll never forget the ____24____ of finding one penny during my hunt, then two, then fifteen, and then twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-six. Every time I ____25____ one, I felt excited. ____26____ now, I see that it was somewhat ironic (讽刺的) ____27____ I had looked down on pennies at one point in my life.
I sat in my bedroom that night and sorted all the ____28____ from my hour-long quest. I smiled and made ____29____ with my daughter while we packed our pennies. Her brother joyfully bounced up and down in his bouncer. They had no _____30_____ how many nights I would _____31_____ with my face buried in the pillows, _____32_____ how I would keep a roof over their heads, lights on in the house, and food on the table.
I remember those days like they were yesterday, but I don’t remember them with _____33_____. I remember them intentionally because I promised myself that if I were ever to escape the _____34_____ of poverty, I would never forget the _____35_____ of a penny. I’ve kept that promise, too.
21. A. make B. adopt C. spot D. give
22. A. bored B. nervous C. heavy D. hurried
23. A. hard B. curious C. alive D. single
24. A. plan B. joy C. mind D. course
25. A. found B. made C. lent D. gave
26. A. Looking back B. Coming along C. Getting down D. Wondering around
27. A. yet B. because C. so D. and
28. A. paper B. day C. change D. time
29. A. hands B. ways C. body D. jokes
30. A. chance B. idea C. sight D. reach
31. A. expect B. drop C. cry D. show
32. A. wondering B. changing C. deciding D. keeping
33. A. excitement B. recovery C. sadness D. injury
34. A. comments B. choices C. pains D. decisions
35. A. dream B. upset C. challenge D. value
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. C 34. C 35. D
三、语法填空
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。
The Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, bordering Russia and the North Korea, ____36____ (cover) an area of 14,100 square kilometers. It is the major habitat of the country’s Siberian tigers and Amur leopards and is ____37____ model for cross-border wildlife conservation.
Located in the central zone of the mixed coniferous (针叶的) and broad-leaved forest ecosystems in the temperate (温带的) zone of Asia, the park possesses splendid and attractive scenery ____38____ different seasons. In addition, there are plentiful plant species well ____39____ (preserve) in the park, including thousands of medical plants, eatable wild herbs, wild fruit trees and bushes. Some of them are ____40____ (endanger) plant species and under state protection.
The park is a perfect place for the reproduction and ____41____ (survive) of birds. Every spring, various forest birds start returning from the south to prepare ____42____ (lay)eggs. The rich soil of the park also provides a favorable living environment for cold-blooded animals. At present, a community of flesh-eating animals and a community of plant-eating animals make up a complete food chain in the national park, ____43____ is extremely rare to see in China. The national park will ____44____ (effective) protect Siberian tigers and Amur leopards, _____45_____ (help) them continue to reproduce and live in harmony with nature.
【答案】36. covers
37 a 38. in
39. preserved
40. endangered
41. survival
42. to lay 43. which
44. effectively
45. helping
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华，是伦敦孔子学院的一名助教。按照学院安排，你近期要开设一门线上课程，介绍中国唐诗宋词。请你写一封电子邮件，邀请你的学生们报名参加。
内容包括：
1. 课程安排；
2. 报名方式；
3. 希望学生们都参加。
注意：词数80左右。
参考词汇：唐诗宋词（poetry of the Tang and Song dynasties）
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【答案】Dear students,
As is scheduled by London Confucius Institute, I will launch an online course concerning poetry of the Tang and Song dynasties. So I’m writing to invite you to sign up for it.
The course is arranged to start from August 1st, which will last one month with one lecture each day from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Centering on the culture, the course shall introduce in detail the Classic poetry, the well - known poets and the history of Tang and Song poetry.
If interested, please sign up online at the institute website before July 20. Hope you all can participate.
Yours,
Li Hua
五、书面表达
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整的短文。续 写的词数应为150左右。
Cold December wind passed right through my worn coat. I might have wished to be at home, but those days it wasn’t much warmer there than it was standing at the bus stop. Mama had written a letter to the electric company explaining that we were late paying our bill because my sister was ill and Daddy had been laid off, but the power was cut off anyway. That’s why we were on our way into town to pay the bill in person.
I sat close to Buddy Earl for warmth on the bus when it finally showed up. The walk to the electric company office from the bus stop was only a couple of blocks, but it was a relief to get inside.
After settling the bill Mama brought us over to Rich’s department store. There was Santa in a big wooden chair. “You two go talk to him,” she said. “Just don’t expect to get all you ask for.” Buddy Earl and I joined the line of children waiting, and Mama sat on a bench nearby.
Then Santa started talking with us and asked us what we wanted. Santa reached in his pocket, pulled out a notepad and scribbled something with a pencil. “Is your mother with you two ” he asked. I pointed to the bench. “That’s our mama over there. She’s waiting for us to finish.” Santa lifted Buddy Earl off his knee. “Could you ask her to come and talk to me ” he said.
Later, Mama and Santa talked for a few minutes. Santa took a couple more notes. Then Mama brought us home. We didn’t dare ask about their private conversation. Christmas morning Mama and Daddy gathered us around our tree to give thanks for all we had. There were no toys from Santa under the tree. No presents at all, really. But that was okay, especially since we had electricity again. I felt pretty good as I took my seat at the kitchen table.
Paragraph 1:
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.
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Paragraph2:
Mama and Daddy looked at each other, and she unpacked the food from the box.
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【答案】Paragraph 1:
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. Daddy opened it to a man I’d never seen before. He was holding a big box. “this is for you and your family,” he said, “Merry Christmas!” The man was gone before Daddy even had a chance to invite him in. Daddy put the box on the table and opened it up. Inside was an envelope and a lot of food! Daddy read the letter from the envelope. “May you be happy!”
Paragraph 2:
Mama and Daddy looked at each other, and she unpacked the food from the box. The first thing was a big can of pork and beans. Buddy Earl’s eyes went wide. “An angel came to our door today,” Mama said as she pulled out a big box of Sugar Crisp. With gratitude, we had a happy Christmas. Not long after the festival, Daddy was called back to work. My sister recovered from her illness. I even received a new coat, which was thicker than my old one and kept me warm.
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