天津市2024-2025学年高二上学期12月月考英语试题（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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高二年级英语
听力部分
I. 听力理解 (共20小题; 每小题0.5分, 满分10分)
第一节 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 did the man forget to do
A. Pay for the Internet. B. Finish his research. C. Fix the computer.
2. Which TV will the speakers buy
A. The 42-inch one. B. The 46-inch one. C. The 47-inch one.
3. When does the man suggest seeing a movie
A. On Wednesday evening.
B. On Friday morning.
C. On Saturday afternoon.
4. Where are the speakers probably
A. On the subway. B. In a taxi. C. On a bus.
5. Who is the man
A. An actor. B. A director. C. A photographer.
第二节 听下面5'段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、 B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟； 听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至8三个小题。
6. What does the man say about the spaghetti
A. The price is a little high.
B. It's not as good as most frozen food.
C. It's more delicious than his own cooking.
7. How much does one serving cost
A. About $2. B. About $4. C. About $6.
8. What do we know about the man
A. He will buy some frozen pizzas.
B. He didn't have lunch.
C. He wants to make pizza.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至11三个小题。
9. What does the man plan to do on Saturday
A. Go shopping. B. Learn tea culture. C. Visit his grandpa.
10. Where is Mary from
A. Australia. B. South Africa C. America.
11. How does the man find the making of hot tea
A. It is boring. B. It is easy. C. It is time-consuming.
听下面一段对话，回答第12至 14三个小题。
12. Who is the woman
A. A writer. B. A hostess. C. A waitress.
13. What is the man talking about
A. A restaurant. B. A program. C. A club.
14. How does the woman feel about the man's words
A. Amazed. B. Relaxed. C. Worried.
听下面一段对话，回答第15 至 17三个小题。
15. Where does Mike work
A. In a grocery. B. In a language school. C. In an art school.
16. What does the woman want to do for a change
A. Learn to dance. B. Learn to sing. C. Learn to paint.
17. What is the most difficult for the woman about learning Arabic
A. Grammar. B. Pronunciation. C. Idioms.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。
18. What is the survey about
A. Hobbies. B. Ideal jobs. C. After-school activities.
19. Whom did the speaker ask questions
A. Seniors. B. Teachers. C. Graduates.
20. How many answers are discussed in the passage
A.3. B.4. C.5.
第Ⅰ卷
第一节：单项填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)
21.— Do you think I should get a good guide book
— Yes, of course. , you also need a good camera and comfortable shoes.
A. What's more B. In other words C. As a result D. All in all
22. We' ve got a couple of participants in the team. The problem is can complete this challenging task.
A. which B. what C. that D. who
23. The little boy stared at the strange man questioningly, whether to believe what he had said.
A. not to know B. not knowing C. being not known D. having not known
24. John Snow suspected that water was for the disease, so he to look for proof.
A. blamed, set out B. to blame, set for C. to blame, set up D. to blame, set out
25. Several years ago, I had a manager who changed his mind about what he wanted.
A. constantly B. strangely C. actually D. instantly
26. It is said that to classic music may be helpful in improving teenagers' taste.
A. exposed B. having exposed C. being exposed D. exposing
27. I only take on work that excites me it means turning down lots of money.
A. as if B. in case C. now that D. even if
28. Why didn't you tell me there was no meeting today I all the way here through the heavy snow.
A. needn't have driven B. couldn't have driven
C. should have driven D. must have driven
29. He was one of the most creative and engineers of his generation.
A. abstract B. innovative C. splendid D. primitive
30.— Is Peter coming
—— No, he his mind after a phone call at the last minute.
A. changed B. has changed C. had changed D. is changing
31. He had a flash of inspiration he saw the lovely little girl.
A. the instant B. the instant when C. in an instant D. for an instant
32. Chinese telecoms giant Huawei will build a 200-million-euro factory in
France potential challenges and obstacles.
A. owing to B. regardless of C. apart from D. instead of
33. Excuse me, Madam. Ellen, a journalist from the Daily Mail all day. Could you speak to him now
A. was phoned B. has been phoned C. is phoning D. has been phoning
34. Go for a walk in the countryside, you can enjoy the beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere.
A. when B. which C. where D. what
35.— Could you help me solve this puzzle, Tom
— I'm really not good at this game.
A. Never mind. B. You got me there. C. It's up to you. D. Sounds a good idea.
第二节：完形填空(共20小题； 每小题1分，满分20分)
When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Ziegler. I remember sitting in that dark auditorium listening to Mr. Zigler raise everyone's 36 up to the ceiling. I left there saying, “Dad, I want to make people feel like that.” My father asked me what I 37 . “I want to be a motivational speaker just like Mr. Zigler, ” I replied. A 38 was born.
Recently, I began pursuing my dream of 39 others. After a four —— year relationship with a major fortune 100 company as a regional sales manager,I left the company at the 40 of my career. Many people were shocked that I would leave after earning a six-figure income. And they asked why I would 41 everything for a dream.
I made my decision to start my own company and leave my secure 42 after attending a regional sales meeting. The vice-president of our company 43 a speech that changed my life. I realized that everything I had 44 ——the graduate degree, the successful sales career, managing for a fortune 100 company had 45 me for this moment. I was ready to become a motivational speaker.
When I tearfully told my boss my 46 , this incredible leader whom I respect so much replied, “ 47 with confidence and you will be successful”.
Having made that decision, I was immediately 48 . One week after I gave notice, my husband was 49 from his job. We needed both incomes to 50 the monthly mortgage payment(抵押贷款). It was 51 to go back to my former company, but I didn't. I decided I still wanted to move forward 52 end up with a mouth full of“if onlys” later on. A motivational speaker was born.
When I held 53 to my dream, even during the tough times, the miracles really began to happen. In a short time period my husband found a better job. And I was able to book several 54 engagements with new clients. I discovered the incredible power of dreams. To celebrate my success I had a local artist paint my new office as a garden. At the top of one wall she painted, “The world always 55 the dreamer.”
36. A. efforts B. hopes C. brains D. spirits
37. A. meant B. recognized C. concluded D. found
38. A. curiosity B. dream C. purpose D. challenge
39. A. handling B. caring C. inspiring D. promising
40. A. point B. heart C. end D. height
41. A. risk B. exchange C. lose D. refuse
42. A. reputation B. position C. spot D. future
43. A. wrote B. prepared C. heard D. delivered
44. A. accomplished B. imagined C. arranged D. recommended
45. A. trained B. saved C. prepared D. pushed
46. A. words B. plans C. jobs D. issues
47. A. Turn around B. Come over C. Stay up D. Go ahead
48. A. tested B. warned C. reminded D. touched
49. A. taken off B. called off C. laid off D. put off
50. A. earn B. make C. return D. borrow
51. A. causal B. interesting C. scaring D. attractive
52. A. rather than B. or rather C. as well as D. or else
53 A. deep B. fast C. close D. still
54. A. working B. investing C. speaking D. learning
55 A. take aim at B. pay attention to C. keep contact with D. make ways for
第二部分：阅读理解(共20小题； 每小题1.5分，满分30分)
These beautiful reading spots are best enjoyed with no one for company but the inhabitants of your favorite fictional worlds ...
---By Anna Walker
Women's Library, Glasgow
Rows of books on women's issues throughout history line the shelves of the only official museum in the UK dedicated to women's lives, histories and achievements and a number of events across the year transform this library into a living social hub, with creative writing classes, performance groups, craft sessions and more.
The library's key aim is to support women, with services teaching literacy, calculations, and handling a range of issues including poverty, and surviving violence.
Visit womenslibyaryore.uk
Sir Duncan Rice Library, Aberdeen
The outside of the modern facility is a huge glass structure-made of 760 glass panels and2,200 tons of steel.
The Sir Duncan Rice is also conscious of its carbon footprint; designed to collect rainwater which is reused to flush its toilets, harvesting power through solar cells on the roof and using times to control the use of its fluorescent lighting.
Visit abdn.ac.uk/library
John Ryland, Manchester
Created over 100 years ago as a gift to Manchester and its people, the John Ryland welcomes over 250,000 visitors through its doors each year. The project began as a honor by Enriqueta Ryland to her late husband John Ryland, and has grown to become the third largest academic library in the UK, home to over a million manuscripts (手稿) .
Modern extensions to the building added since the 2000s create a breath-taking collision(冲突) of historic and mode m architecture. Regular events planned with the whole family in mind make this library one to visit time and time again.
Visit library.manchesterac. uk/rylmds
Wellcome Reading Room, Lo
Spend an afternoon studying in the Reading Room of London's Wellcome Museum and you may just find yourself enjoying a side of people-watching with your literature. With drawing classes, pop-up exhibitions and artistic displays accompanying rows of educational books, it's an enjoyable spot to visit, revisit and declare your number one study spot. The impressive stairway and desks are allowing you the perfect spot to pause and reflect, whatever your library mission.
Visit wellcomecollection.org/visit-us
56. What do we know about Women's Library in the passage
A. It is a good place for women to survive violence.
B. People can learn how to earn a better life in classes.
C. Women can promote their relationship and education in the library.
D. Only books on women's issues in modern times can be found in the library.
57. What is the unique feature of the Sir Duncan Rice Library
A. It has environmental-friendly design.
B The library is only made of 760 glass panels.
C. People can take writing courses in the library.
D. The outside of the modern facility is a huge steel structure.
58.What information can we probably find when visiting library.manchesterac.uk/rylands
A. The library has been rebuilt since the 2000s.
B. The library was built in memory of John Ryland.
C. Over a million manuscripts were donated from homes in the UK.
D. It was the third largest academic library in the UK when it was built.
59. Which of the following descriptions of Wellcome Reading Room is correct
A. It is hardly worth revisiting.
B. People can buy artworks by attending drawing classes.
C. Those coming with different purposes are also admitted to it.
D. Visitors can extend their understanding of the benefit of reading.
60. Which one presents the combination of ancient and modern buildings '
A. John Ryland B. Women's Library
C. Sir Duncan Rice Library D. Wellcome Reading Room
B
My doctor took me for a walk around the farm where she lives. I was physically and emotionally exhausted and discouraged by anxiety and depression.
The place was full of life. There were insects, horses, rabbits and a cat. She told me to focus on my body in the environment.
When I was ill I tended to retreat into my mind and disconnect from here and now. So, when I met a horse named Fira, I expected nothing.
As I got closer to Fira, she nuzzled (用鼻子爱抚) her nose into my chest, putting a gentle pressure over my heart. Something happened inside me: I felt as if I had reached a wellspring(源泉) of past hurts, fears and failings. I began to melt emotionally.
I patted Fira's nose and breathed in her smell. I found I didn't have to concentrate on feeling better; Fira helped me feel loved and safe.
I worked with Fira often, learning basic communication and leading methods to work together with her. Initially, I wasn't sure exactly what one would do with a horse except riding it. But I knew that Fira had touched me in an uncommon way and had made me feel better. She connected with me by responding to my emotional state and reflecting it back to me in an open, affectionate way.
In my meetings with Fira, I found that I lost my usual self-consciousness and I would focus entirely on communicating.
I learned to live in the present, to focus on what was happening this day, in this moment, in this place. I learned to forget the past, with all its hurts. I learned to forget the future, which hasn't happened yet. When you stand beside a horse, you exist completely in the moment.
"With Fira by my side,I saw into a life in which trust comes first, and compassion follows.
I found a deep peace in leading her along a path, by using my own power of intention to indicate whether to start, stop, turn left or turn right. I felt an inner quiet and even joy. My work with this horse was part of a journey out of a very dark night in my soul.
61. What do we know about the author from the first three paragraphs
A. She often lost consciousness. B. She loves animals very much.
C. She suffered from mental illness. D. She went to a doctor with high hopes.
62. When the author first met Fira, she
A. was deeply touched by its reaction B. had already recovered from her pain
C. was curious about what would happen D. didn't have any interest in keeping a pet
63. What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 3 mean
A. Get out of trouble. B. Keep away from others.
C. Lift up my spirits. D. Make up my mind.
64. When the author and Fira worked together,.
A. the author had to try hard to feel better
B. Fira helped the author focus on her thoughts
C. the author recalled her past hurts, fears and failings
D. Fira understood the author's emotions and reacted positively
65. What did the author learn during her time with Fira
A. It is important to make every day count.
B. One shouldn't be affected by emotions.
C. One should learn lessons from the past.
D. It is essential to show sympathy for others.
C
These days, it's not unusual to see middle-aged men collecting Star Wars action figures, office workers wearing Hello Kitty accessories, or celebrities like David Beckham playing with Lego bricks. It's becoming more and more common to see adults taking an interest in toys, comic books and the activities that are traditionally associated with children. This phenomenon has given rise to a new word: kidult.
What lies behind the phenomenon One is about adults' nostalgia (怀旧之情) for the carefree days of childhood, and this is especially true with today's fast-paced, stressful lifestyles. Another is about a societal change in recent decades where people are starting families later. As a result, they have more time and money to spend on themselves. Some adults could only window-shop for their dream toys when they were kids, but now they can afford that radio controlled car or high-priced doll they have always wanted.
Businesses have been quick to exploit the kidult trend, and the number of toy stores that target adults has risen. Companies are repackaging products from past decades and also bringing out new ones for adults. Lego, for example, has brought out an architectural series featuring landmarks from around the world.
Society traditionally disapproves of adults who refuse to put aside childhood interests, viewing the refusal as a sign of social immaturity and irresponsibility. Those who agree with this view sometimes claim that kidults are suffering from the pop-psychology concept known as Peter Pan Syndrome, an anomaly (异常) that people remain emotionally at the level of teenagers. On a grander scale, these kidult opponents (对手) argue that such delayed adulthood causes couples to marry later and have fewer children. This in turn can lead to shrinking national economies, for there needs to be a generational replenishment (补充) of the workforce.
From the standpoint of kidults, though, this phenomenon is seen as nothing but harmless fun. Kidults insist that having youthful interests keeps them young, happy and creative, and their refusal to conform to society's acceptable tastes shows independent thinking. Besides, they argue that being part of the social trend of delayed adulthood is not purely a personal choice. The real causes include expensive housing, increased educational requirements for employment and poor work opportunities.
Whether the kidult phenomenon will continue to grow or prove to be a passing trend is anyone's guess. As the debate about it continues, remember that there is nothing wrong with being young at heart.
66. What does the kidult phenomenon refer to
A. Adults act like children. B. Adults have child-like tastes.
C. Adults go in for collecting toys. D. Adults like playing with children.
67. Which of the following might cause the emergence of kidults
A. Different living conditions. B. More choices about toys.
C. High pressure of modern life. D. Good memories of childhood.
68. What does the underlined word“exploit” probably mean
A. Get used to. B. Look forward to.
C. Take advantage of. D. Make way for.
69. How does the text deal with the debate about kidults
A. By strongly opposing kidult opponents.
B. By convincing readers to accept kidults.
C. By refusing to take a stand on the issue.
D. By presenting both sides of the argument..
70. What can we infer about the author's attitude towards the phenomenon from the last paragraph
A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Disapproving. D. Uncaring.
第Ⅱ卷
第一节：阅读表达(共5小题； 每小题2分，满分10分)
When Brantley Harrison and her family rescued a tiny, injured squirrel back, then released her back into the wild, they didn't expect to ever see her again. Nine years later, however, little Bella, they called the squirrel Bella, still comes to visit them almost every day— as long as snacks are provided, of course.
As a baby, the terrible attack made by an owl (猫头鹰) left Bella near death, she was carefully taken in by the Greenville County, South Carolina family, and raised by them alongside three other squirrels named Larry, Curly, and Moe. Bella stayed with the Harrisons until she had healed successfully thanks to a regular diet of fruit, nuts, and baby food, and was ready to jump on the trees in the forest. The sweet squirrel never goes too far from her adopted home, though, and stops by to say hello whenever she can, despite how much time has passed.
“Bella sits right at the front door waiting for someone to notice she has come by for a visit. If no one notices her, she will jump over to the dining room window to wait for someone to see her,” Brantley told The Dodo. The little lady just isn't ready to part with the family that succored her life. Whenever she stops by, she asks for nothing more than a handful of nuts.
What is the most amazing part A few years after Bella’ s original stay at the Harrison house, she found her way back to them with an injured foot— and a belly full of babies—— spending another few months of recovering. “It was truly amazing to watch the babyI raised raise her own babies,” Brantley said. Bella now even has her own Instagram page, where her human family documents her adventures, with almost 4 thousand followers!
76. What happened after little Bella was injured by an owl (No more than 10 words)
77. How did the Harrisons take care of little Bella (No more than 15 words)
78. What does the underlined word in the third paragraph mean (Only 1 word)
79. Why was Bella back to the Harrisons a few years after its original stay
(No more than 10 words)
80. How does Bella’ s story inspire you Please explain in your own words.
(no more than 20 words)
第二节：书面表达(满分25分)
81. 假设你是晨光中学的李津。你校计划举办介绍中国传统文化的主题班会，并在英语网站上展示，请你给外国朋友 Chris写封信，向他了解哪些中国传统文化更吸引外国朋友，内容如下：
1. 阐明写信事由；
2. 征求建议；
3. 表达感谢。
注意： 1. 词数 100 左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Chris,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
答案
I. 听力理解AACCB C ABAC CBAABCBCAB
II. 单项填空ADBDA CDABA CCDCB
III. 完形填空 DABCD ABDAC BDACB DABCD
Ⅳ. 阅读理解 CABCA CABDA CBDBD BCCDB
第一节：阅读表达
56. It/ she was saved/ rescued by the Harrisons/ family.
57. They fed it/ her on regular diet of fruit, nuts and baby food.
OR: They provided it/ her with a regular diet of fruit, nuts and baby food.
OR: By giving/ offering it/ her a regular diet of fruit, nuts and baby food.
58. Saved/ rescued
59. Because her foot got injured and she would have babies.
OR: Because of its/ her injured foot and coming babies.
60. Open.
v.书面表达
Dear Chris,
How is everything going Recently our school is planning to hold a theme class meeting to introduce traditional Chinese cultures, which will be posted on some English websites. Therefore, I'm wondering what kind of traditional Chinese cultures attracts you foreigners most
As you know, China is one of the four ancient civilizations with more than 5,000 years history and countless profound(博大精深的) cultures. By choosing the cultures that most foreigners are interested in may trigger(引起) more people to learn about Chinese cultures. Our current plan is to introduce traditional Chinese festivals, operas and paper cutting. But that's not our final decision, which is why I'm writing to you.
Looking forward to your early reply and any suggestion is welcome. Thanks in advance.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
听力部分
I. 听力理解 (共20小题; 每小题0.5分, 满分10分)
第一节 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 did the man forget to do
A. Pay for the Internet. B. Finish his research. C. Fix the computer.
2. Which TV will the speakers buy
A. The 42-inch one. B. The 46-inch one. C. The 47-inch one.
3. When does the man suggest seeing a movie
A. On Wednesday evening.
B. On Friday morning.
C. On Saturday afternoon.
4. Where are the speakers probably
A. On the subway. B. In a taxi. C. On a bus.
5. Who is the man
A. An actor. B. A director. C. A photographer.
第二节 听下面5'段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、 B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟； 听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至8三个小题。
6. What does the man say about the spaghetti
A. The price is a little high.
B. It's not as good as most frozen food.
C. It's more delicious than his own cooking.
7. How much does one serving cost
A. About $2. B. About $4. C. About $6.
8. What do we know about the man
A. He will buy some frozen pizzas.
B. He didn't have lunch.
C. He wants to make pizza.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至11三个小题。
9. What does the man plan to do on Saturday
A. Go shopping. B. Learn tea culture. C. Visit his grandpa.
10. Where is Mary from
A. Australia. B. South Africa C. America.
11. How does the man find the making of hot tea
A. It is boring. B. It is easy. C. It is time-consuming.
听下面一段对话，回答第12至 14三个小题。
12. Who is the woman
A. A writer. B. A hostess. C. A waitress.
13. What is the man talking about
A. A restaurant. B. A program. C. A club.
14. How does the woman feel about the man's words
A. Amazed. B. Relaxed. C. Worried.
听下面一段对话，回答第15 至 17三个小题。
15. Where does Mike work
A. In a grocery. B. In a language school. C. In an art school.
16. What does the woman want to do for a change
A. Learn to dance. B. Learn to sing. C. Learn to paint.
17. What is the most difficult for the woman about learning Arabic
A. Grammar. B. Pronunciation. C. Idioms.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。
18. What is the survey about
A. Hobbies. B. Ideal jobs. C. After-school activities.
19. Whom did the speaker ask questions
A. Seniors. B. Teachers. C. Graduates.
20. How many answers are discussed in the passage
A.3. B.4. C.5.
第Ⅰ卷
第一节：单项填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)
21.— Do you think I should get a good guide book
— Yes, of course. , you also need a good camera and comfortable shoes.
A. What's more B. In other words C. As a result D. All in all
22. We' ve got a couple of participants in the team. The problem is can complete this challenging task.
A. which B. what C. that D. who
23. The little boy stared at the strange man questioningly, whether to believe what he had said.
A. not to know B. not knowing C. being not known D. having not known
24. John Snow suspected that water was for the disease, so he to look for proof.
A. blamed, set out B. to blame, set for C. to blame, set up D. to blame, set out
25. Several years ago, I had a manager who changed his mind about what he wanted.
A. constantly B. strangely C. actually D. instantly
26. It is said that to classic music may be helpful in improving teenagers' taste.
A. exposed B. having exposed C. being exposed D. exposing
27. I only take on work that excites me it means turning down lots of money.
A. as if B. in case C. now that D. even if
28. Why didn't you tell me there was no meeting today I all the way here through the heavy snow.
A. needn't have driven B. couldn't have driven
C. should have driven D. must have driven
29. He was one of the most creative and engineers of his generation.
A. abstract B. innovative C. splendid D. primitive
30.— Is Peter coming
—— No, he his mind after a phone call at the last minute.
A. changed B. has changed C. had changed D. is changing
31. He had a flash of inspiration he saw the lovely little girl.
A. the instant B. the instant when C. in an instant D. for an instant
32. Chinese telecoms giant Huawei will build a 200-million-euro factory in
France potential challenges and obstacles.
A. owing to B. regardless of C. apart from D. instead of
33. Excuse me, Madam. Ellen, a journalist from the Daily Mail all day. Could you speak to him now
A. was phoned B. has been phoned C. is phoning D. has been phoning
34. Go for a walk in the countryside, you can enjoy the beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere.
A. when B. which C. where D. what
35.— Could you help me solve this puzzle, Tom
— I'm really not good at this game.
A. Never mind. B. You got me there. C. It's up to you. D. Sounds a good idea.
第二节：完形填空(共20小题； 每小题1分，满分20分)
When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Ziegler. I remember sitting in that dark auditorium listening to Mr. Zigler raise everyone's 36 up to the ceiling. I left there saying, “Dad, I want to make people feel like that.” My father asked me what I 37 . “I want to be a motivational speaker just like Mr. Zigler, ” I replied. A 38 was born.
Recently, I began pursuing my dream of 39 others. After a four —— year relationship with a major fortune 100 company as a regional sales manager,I left the company at the 40 of my career. Many people were shocked that I would leave after earning a six-figure income. And they asked why I would 41 everything for a dream.
I made my decision to start my own company and leave my secure 42 after attending a regional sales meeting. The vice-president of our company 43 a speech that changed my life. I realized that everything I had 44 ——the graduate degree, the successful sales career, managing for a fortune 100 company had 45 me for this moment. I was ready to become a motivational speaker.
When I tearfully told my boss my 46 , this incredible leader whom I respect so much replied, “ 47 with confidence and you will be successful”.
Having made that decision, I was immediately 48 . One week after I gave notice, my husband was 49 from his job. We needed both incomes to 50 the monthly mortgage payment(抵押贷款). It was 51 to go back to my former company, but I didn't. I decided I still wanted to move forward 52 end up with a mouth full of“if onlys” later on. A motivational speaker was born.
When I held 53 to my dream, even during the tough times, the miracles really began to happen. In a short time period my husband found a better job. And I was able to book several 54 engagements with new clients. I discovered the incredible power of dreams. To celebrate my success I had a local artist paint my new office as a garden. At the top of one wall she painted, “The world always 55 the dreamer.”
36. A. efforts B. hopes C. brains D. spirits
37. A. meant B. recognized C. concluded D. found
38. A. curiosity B. dream C. purpose D. challenge
39. A. handling B. caring C. inspiring D. promising
40. A. point B. heart C. end D. height
41. A. risk B. exchange C. lose D. refuse
42. A. reputation B. position C. spot D. future
43. A. wrote B. prepared C. heard D. delivered
44. A. accomplished B. imagined C. arranged D. recommended
45. A. trained B. saved C. prepared D. pushed
46. A. words B. plans C. jobs D. issues
47. A. Turn around B. Come over C. Stay up D. Go ahead
48. A. tested B. warned C. reminded D. touched
49. A. taken off B. called off C. laid off D. put off
50. A. earn B. make C. return D. borrow
51. A. causal B. interesting C. scaring D. attractive
52. A. rather than B. or rather C. as well as D. or else
53 A. deep B. fast C. close D. still
54. A. working B. investing C. speaking D. learning
55 A. take aim at B. pay attention to C. keep contact with D. make ways for
第二部分：阅读理解(共20小题； 每小题1.5分，满分30分)
These beautiful reading spots are best enjoyed with no one for company but the inhabitants of your favorite fictional worlds ...
---By Anna Walker
Women's Library, Glasgow
Rows of books on women's issues throughout history line the shelves of the only official museum in the UK dedicated to women's lives, histories and achievements and a number of events across the year transform this library into a living social hub, with creative writing classes, performance groups, craft sessions and more.
The library's key aim is to support women, with services teaching literacy, calculations, and handling a range of issues including poverty, and surviving violence.
Visit womenslibyaryore.uk
Sir Duncan Rice Library, Aberdeen
The outside of the modern facility is a huge glass structure-made of 760 glass panels and2,200 tons of steel.
The Sir Duncan Rice is also conscious of its carbon footprint; designed to collect rainwater which is reused to flush its toilets, harvesting power through solar cells on the roof and using times to control the use of its fluorescent lighting.
Visit abdn.ac.uk/library
John Ryland, Manchester
Created over 100 years ago as a gift to Manchester and its people, the John Ryland welcomes over 250,000 visitors through its doors each year. The project began as a honor by Enriqueta Ryland to her late husband John Ryland, and has grown to become the third largest academic library in the UK, home to over a million manuscripts (手稿) .
Modern extensions to the building added since the 2000s create a breath-taking collision(冲突) of historic and mode m architecture. Regular events planned with the whole family in mind make this library one to visit time and time again.
Visit library.manchesterac. uk/rylmds
Wellcome Reading Room, Lo
Spend an afternoon studying in the Reading Room of London's Wellcome Museum and you may just find yourself enjoying a side of people-watching with your literature. With drawing classes, pop-up exhibitions and artistic displays accompanying rows of educational books, it's an enjoyable spot to visit, revisit and declare your number one study spot. The impressive stairway and desks are allowing you the perfect spot to pause and reflect, whatever your library mission.
Visit wellcomecollection.org/visit-us
56. What do we know about Women's Library in the passage
A. It is a good place for women to survive violence.
B. People can learn how to earn a better life in classes.
C. Women can promote their relationship and education in the library.
D. Only books on women's issues in modern times can be found in the library.
57. What is the unique feature of the Sir Duncan Rice Library
A. It has environmental-friendly design.
B The library is only made of 760 glass panels.
C. People can take writing courses in the library.
D. The outside of the modern facility is a huge steel structure.
58.What information can we probably find when visiting library.manchesterac.uk/rylands
A. The library has been rebuilt since the 2000s.
B. The library was built in memory of John Ryland.
C. Over a million manuscripts were donated from homes in the UK.
D. It was the third largest academic library in the UK when it was built.
59. Which of the following descriptions of Wellcome Reading Room is correct
A. It is hardly worth revisiting.
B. People can buy artworks by attending drawing classes.
C. Those coming with different purposes are also admitted to it.
D. Visitors can extend their understanding of the benefit of reading.
60. Which one presents the combination of ancient and modern buildings '
A. John Ryland B. Women's Library
C. Sir Duncan Rice Library D. Wellcome Reading Room
B
My doctor took me for a walk around the farm where she lives. I was physically and emotionally exhausted and discouraged by anxiety and depression.
The place was full of life. There were insects, horses, rabbits and a cat. She told me to focus on my body in the environment.
When I was ill I tended to retreat into my mind and disconnect from here and now. So, when I met a horse named Fira, I expected nothing.
As I got closer to Fira, she nuzzled (用鼻子爱抚) her nose into my chest, putting a gentle pressure over my heart. Something happened inside me: I felt as if I had reached a wellspring(源泉) of past hurts, fears and failings. I began to melt emotionally.
I patted Fira's nose and breathed in her smell. I found I didn't have to concentrate on feeling better; Fira helped me feel loved and safe.
I worked with Fira often, learning basic communication and leading methods to work together with her. Initially, I wasn't sure exactly what one would do with a horse except riding it. But I knew that Fira had touched me in an uncommon way and had made me feel better. She connected with me by responding to my emotional state and reflecting it back to me in an open, affectionate way.
In my meetings with Fira, I found that I lost my usual self-consciousness and I would focus entirely on communicating.
I learned to live in the present, to focus on what was happening this day, in this moment, in this place. I learned to forget the past, with all its hurts. I learned to forget the future, which hasn't happened yet. When you stand beside a horse, you exist completely in the moment.
"With Fira by my side,I saw into a life in which trust comes first, and compassion follows.
I found a deep peace in leading her along a path, by using my own power of intention to indicate whether to start, stop, turn left or turn right. I felt an inner quiet and even joy. My work with this horse was part of a journey out of a very dark night in my soul.
61. What do we know about the author from the first three paragraphs
A. She often lost consciousness. B. She loves animals very much.
C. She suffered from mental illness. D. She went to a doctor with high hopes.
62. When the author first met Fira, she
A. was deeply touched by its reaction B. had already recovered from her pain
C. was curious about what would happen D. didn't have any interest in keeping a pet
63. What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 3 mean
A. Get out of trouble. B. Keep away from others.
C. Lift up my spirits. D. Make up my mind.
64. When the author and Fira worked together,.
A. the author had to try hard to feel better
B. Fira helped the author focus on her thoughts
C. the author recalled her past hurts, fears and failings
D. Fira understood the author's emotions and reacted positively
65. What did the author learn during her time with Fira
A. It is important to make every day count.
B. One shouldn't be affected by emotions.
C. One should learn lessons from the past.
D. It is essential to show sympathy for others.
C
These days, it's not unusual to see middle-aged men collecting Star Wars action figures, office workers wearing Hello Kitty accessories, or celebrities like David Beckham playing with Lego bricks. It's becoming more and more common to see adults taking an interest in toys, comic books and the activities that are traditionally associated with children. This phenomenon has given rise to a new word: kidult.
What lies behind the phenomenon One is about adults' nostalgia (怀旧之情) for the carefree days of childhood, and this is especially true with today's fast-paced, stressful lifestyles. Another is about a societal change in recent decades where people are starting families later. As a result, they have more time and money to spend on themselves. Some adults could only window-shop for their dream toys when they were kids, but now they can afford that radio controlled car or high-priced doll they have always wanted.
Businesses have been quick to exploit the kidult trend, and the number of toy stores that target adults has risen. Companies are repackaging products from past decades and also bringing out new ones for adults. Lego, for example, has brought out an architectural series featuring landmarks from around the world.
Society traditionally disapproves of adults who refuse to put aside childhood interests, viewing the refusal as a sign of social immaturity and irresponsibility. Those who agree with this view sometimes claim that kidults are suffering from the pop-psychology concept known as Peter Pan Syndrome, an anomaly (异常) that people remain emotionally at the level of teenagers. On a grander scale, these kidult opponents (对手) argue that such delayed adulthood causes couples to marry later and have fewer children. This in turn can lead to shrinking national economies, for there needs to be a generational replenishment (补充) of the workforce.
From the standpoint of kidults, though, this phenomenon is seen as nothing but harmless fun. Kidults insist that having youthful interests keeps them young, happy and creative, and their refusal to conform to society's acceptable tastes shows independent thinking. Besides, they argue that being part of the social trend of delayed adulthood is not purely a personal choice. The real causes include expensive housing, increased educational requirements for employment and poor work opportunities.
Whether the kidult phenomenon will continue to grow or prove to be a passing trend is anyone's guess. As the debate about it continues, remember that there is nothing wrong with being young at heart.
66. What does the kidult phenomenon refer to
A. Adults act like children. B. Adults have child-like tastes.
C. Adults go in for collecting toys. D. Adults like playing with children.
67. Which of the following might cause the emergence of kidults
A. Different living conditions. B. More choices about toys.
C. High pressure of modern life. D. Good memories of childhood.
68. What does the underlined word“exploit” probably mean
A. Get used to. B. Look forward to.
C. Take advantage of. D. Make way for.
69. How does the text deal with the debate about kidults
A. By strongly opposing kidult opponents.
B. By convincing readers to accept kidults.
C. By refusing to take a stand on the issue.
D. By presenting both sides of the argument..
70. What can we infer about the author's attitude towards the phenomenon from the last paragraph
A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Disapproving. D. Uncaring.
第Ⅱ卷
第一节：阅读表达(共5小题； 每小题2分，满分10分)
When Brantley Harrison and her family rescued a tiny, injured squirrel back, then released her back into the wild, they didn't expect to ever see her again. Nine years later, however, little Bella, they called the squirrel Bella, still comes to visit them almost every day— as long as snacks are provided, of course.
As a baby, the terrible attack made by an owl (猫头鹰) left Bella near death, she was carefully taken in by the Greenville County, South Carolina family, and raised by them alongside three other squirrels named Larry, Curly, and Moe. Bella stayed with the Harrisons until she had healed successfully thanks to a regular diet of fruit, nuts, and baby food, and was ready to jump on the trees in the forest. The sweet squirrel never goes too far from her adopted home, though, and stops by to say hello whenever she can, despite how much time has passed.
“Bella sits right at the front door waiting for someone to notice she has come by for a visit. If no one notices her, she will jump over to the dining room window to wait for someone to see her,” Brantley told The Dodo. The little lady just isn't ready to part with the family that succored her life. Whenever she stops by, she asks for nothing more than a handful of nuts.
What is the most amazing part A few years after Bella’ s original stay at the Harrison house, she found her way back to them with an injured foot— and a belly full of babies—— spending another few months of recovering. “It was truly amazing to watch the babyI raised raise her own babies,” Brantley said. Bella now even has her own Instagram page, where her human family documents her adventures, with almost 4 thousand followers!
76. What happened after little Bella was injured by an owl (No more than 10 words)
77. How did the Harrisons take care of little Bella (No more than 15 words)
78. What does the underlined word in the third paragraph mean (Only 1 word)
79. Why was Bella back to the Harrisons a few years after its original stay
(No more than 10 words)
80. How does Bella’ s story inspire you Please explain in your own words.
(no more than 20 words)
第二节：书面表达(满分25分)
81. 假设你是晨光中学的李津。你校计划举办介绍中国传统文化的主题班会，并在英语网站上展示，请你给外国朋友 Chris写封信，向他了解哪些中国传统文化更吸引外国朋友，内容如下：
1. 阐明写信事由；
2. 征求建议；
3. 表达感谢。
注意： 1. 词数 100 左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Chris,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
答案
I. 听力理解AACCB C ABAC CBAABCBCAB
II. 单项填空ADBDA CDABA CCDCB
III. 完形填空 DABCD ABDAC BDACB DABCD
Ⅳ. 阅读理解 CABCA CABDA CBDBD BCCDB
第一节：阅读表达
56. It/ she was saved/ rescued by the Harrisons/ family.
57. They fed it/ her on regular diet of fruit, nuts and baby food.
OR: They provided it/ her with a regular diet of fruit, nuts and baby food.
OR: By giving/ offering it/ her a regular diet of fruit, nuts and baby food.
58. Saved/ rescued
59. Because her foot got injured and she would have babies.
OR: Because of its/ her injured foot and coming babies.
60. Open.
v.书面表达
Dear Chris,
How is everything going Recently our school is planning to hold a theme class meeting to introduce traditional Chinese cultures, which will be posted on some English websites. Therefore, I'm wondering what kind of traditional Chinese cultures attracts you foreigners most
As you know, China is one of the four ancient civilizations with more than 5,000 years history and countless profound(博大精深的) cultures. By choosing the cultures that most foreigners are interested in may trigger(引起) more people to learn about Chinese cultures. Our current plan is to introduce traditional Chinese festivals, operas and paper cutting. But that's not our final decision, which is why I'm writing to you.
Looking forward to your early reply and any suggestion is welcome. Thanks in advance.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua