2024-2025学年福建省区三明北附高级中学有限公司高一上学期12月月考英语试题
(考试时间:120分钟 满分:150分)
一、听力(共两节,20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
1. 答案是C。
1. How does the man plan to go to Texas
A. By air. B. By car. C. By train.
2. What is the man’s driving speed now
A. 80 mph. B. 60 mph. C. 20 mph.
3. Who is the woman probably talking to
A. A doctor. B. Her husband. C. A teacher.
4. What is Lily going to do on Sunday
A. See a movie. B. Attend a meeting. C. Visit her family.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a cinema. B. In an office. C. In a classroom.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A birthday plan. B. An outdoor sport. C. A weekend activity.
7. What will the speakers probably do today
A. See a film. B. Play tennis. C. Take an art lesson.
听下面一段对话,回答第8至10题。
8. Who will surely go to the party
A. Jerome and Anna. B. Jamie and Michelle. C. Juliet and Jamie.
9. When will the woman probably get there
A. At 5:50. B. At 6:45. C. At 7:15.
10. What will the woman bring to the party
A. Pizza. B. Dessert. C. Wine.
听下面一段对话,回答第11至13题。
11. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Family members. C. Teacher and student.
12. What is the man’s report about
A. How to make honey. B. How to make chocolate. C. How to make cheese.
13. What will the woman do first
A. Go to the library. B. Search the Internet. C. Do an interview.
听下面一段对话,回答第14至17题。
14. What did the speakers do on the first day
A. They went swimming. B. They went climbing. C. They went fishing.
15. How did the woman feel before camping
A. Curious. B. Uncertain. C. Excited.
16. What does the man advise the woman to take next time
A Enough food. B. Warm clothes. C. Some medicine.
17. Which activity did the man like best
A. Singing around the fire. B. Swimming in the lake. C. Walking in the country.
听下面一段独白,回答第18至20题。
18. Where was Yo-Yo Ma born
A. In Beijing. B. In Paris. C. In New York.
19. When did Yo-Yo Ma give his first show on television
A. At age five. B. At age seven. C. At age eight.
20. What do we know about Yo-Yo Ma
A. He worked at the Juilliard School.
B. He won fifteen Grammy Awards.
C. He can play various types of music.
二、阅读理解(共两节20小题,每题2.5分,满分50分)
第一节:阅读理解(共15小题,每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Firstsite, an arts gallery (艺术馆) in Colchester, opens all year for free with a variety of paintings, films, learning activities and events, alongside a cafe and a shop! Here’s some information to help you plan your visit.
Opening times
Monday: Closed Tuesday-Wednesday:10 a. m.-5 p. m.
Thursday-Saturday:10 a. m.-10 p. m. Sunday: 10 a. m.-5 p. m.
Where to find us
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO11JH
Getting here
By bike
You can ride your bikes to Firstsite. To view the Colchester cycle map and find out more information about cycling in Colchester, visit www. cyclecolchester.co.uk/cycle-network/
By bus
Queen Street Stop Jc, just by the Curzon Cinema, is our nearest bus stop. This is served by bus routes 64,64A and 65. Firstsite is just a 10-minute walk from Colchester’s bus station on Osborne Street. For bus times, check www.arrivabus.co.uk/herts-and-essexorphone 01206877620.
By train
Journey time from London Liverpool Street to Colchester is about 50 minutes with trains running every hour. To find out about live train times to and from this station along with specific directions from the station to Firstsite, visit www.orcall 01206713700.
●Enjoying art
Chatting is encouraged at Firstsite —it’s OK to talk and make some noise! We also welcome photos with no flash in the gallery. Relax in our colourful cafr with outdoor seating and find beautiful products in our shop. There are also no “right answers” in art—you don’t have to “get it” to enjoy it; just come in, take it in and explore your reactions.
1. Which day would you choose if visiting Firstsite at 6 p. m.
A. Monday. B. Tuesday. C. Friday. D. Sunday.
2. What can visitors do to learn more about ways to Firstsite
A. Call the local station. B. View the bus map.
C. Visit the given websites. D. Check the train schedule.
3. What is encouraged during the visit to Firstsite
A. Communicating with others B. Taking photos with flash.
C. Sharing beautiful products. D. Looking for right answers in art.
B
Not long ago when I had a dinner party, a guest noticed the gravy boat (船形酱汁壶) — a piece of china, “Is it a heirloom (传家宝) ” The boat is very old, matches nothing else, and has a V-shaped cut on it. But it is the one I will keep forever.
Our history together began fifty years ago when I was seven. That December the river started to rise. We worked hard against the disaster and even kept a rowboat downstairs. My mother carefully packed the china in the study upstairs because it’d been her mother’s and was valuable to her. She told me, “You must treasure the things people you love have treasured. It keeps you in touch with them.” But then I didn’t really understand her concern.
The water rose higher. One night, the floor of the study fell through and the china was on the first floor under the rising river. The loss really broke her heart. That night she sat on the top of the stairs and cried.
The next morning I could tell how bad she still felt. Suddenly I saw the rowboat —yes, I could fish for the china. I put a hook (钩) onto a line, let it down until I felt it hit bottom and slowly moved the rowboat back and forth, pulling my line, but time after time I pulled the line up empty.
When we had to leave as the water poured in, I tried for the last time. Suddenly I felt something and raised my catch. The gravy boat! The moment I took it out in front of my mother, she was in tears of joy.
It was just then that I realized how deeply that old gravy boat connected me to the people and places of my past, tying me to my mother as well as her life, her joy and her love.
4. What can we learn about the gravy boat
A. It is fifty years old. B. It means much to “my” family.
C. It is old but perfect. D. It matches the furniture well.
5. What made the author’s mother cry that night
A. Pain of the injury. B. Rise of the river.
C. Damage of the study. D. Loss of the treasure.
6. Which of the following can best describe “I”
A Caring. B. Honest. C. Confident. D. Responsible.
7. What does the author want to express in the text
A. Stay calm in face of a disaster.
B. “Heirlooms” connect generations.
C. Suffering improves the parent-child tie.
D. Mother’s love promotes her child’s growth.
C
Different people enjoy different amounts (数量) of human contact. While some adore making lots of friends, others prefer plenty of time on their own. However, is there such a thing as too much time alone And how does isolation (孤独) affect humans
In April, a Spanish athlete named Beatriz Flamini came out of a cave where she had spent 500 days as part of a study on social isolation. During her time 70 metres underground, Flamini had no human contact at all. However, she did record videos of herself and was monitored continually by scientists.
Doctors measuring the effects of isolation are building up a picture of how it can change the way people experience the passing of time, and how it affects the body’s natural clock. Flamini first entered the cave on 20 November 2021, but she lost track of time 65 days later. During her time underground, she sometimes experienced auditory hallucinations, which means that she was hearing noises that weren’t there. The isolation affected her balance when she came out of the cave, and she also had to get used to being in sunlight.
Isolation studies are important for planning for long-lasting space tasks. Although astronauts (宇航员) often work with other members, the teams are small and their living quarters are small, too. For example, the astronaut Kjell Lindgren spent 141 days on board the International Space Station with never more than five teammates for company. This summer, four volunteers will start a year of living inside a big box, as part of NASA’s Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog. The aim of this experiment is to find out how astronauts will manage extreme isolation and stay healthy while living on Mars.
8. What does the underlined word “adore” in Paragraph 1 mean
A. Avoid. B. Allow. C. Love. D. Stop.
9. What did Beatriz Flamini do underground
A. She watched videos every day. B. She stayed alone for over a year.
C. She explored the cave’s secrets. D. She talked with scientists sometimes.
10. What did Beatriz Flamini suffer in the study
A. Disorder of body clock. B. Poor eyesight.
C. Complete loss of balance. D. Sudden deafness.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Extreme Isolation B. Power of Human Contact
C. Underground Experiences D. Astronauts’ Health Experiments
D
Beijing will introduce new measures to reduce the use of plastic as fast-growing e-business and food deliveries sharply increase the production of plastic waste.
In recent years, Beijing has made efforts to reduce waste and pollution, introducing measures such as waste sorting (分类). Besides, Beijing has also stopped giving out free plastic bags at markets and the production of super-thin bags, focusing on shopping centers.
China has historically played an important role in the global plastics and recycling industries. In 2018, the country stopped taking imports (进口) of plastic waste, deeply affecting recycling markets from the U.S. to India. “In fact, China has still used too much plastic,” said William Liu, an expert at Wood Mackenzie. “Everyone is calling for more environment-friendly development.”
By the end of this year, non-recyclable plastic bags will be largely banned (禁止) from major cities, and single-use straws (吸管) will not be allowed to use in restaurants across the country, Beijing’s top economic-planning office and its Environment Ministry said Sunday. The plan will be carried out in all cities, towns and markets selling fresh produce by 2025.
Beijing is also planning to deal with plastic packaging used for takeout and parcel deliveries, a major source of growth in recent years in the country’s plastic waste. Restaurants must reduce single-use plastic things by 30% by 2025.
Damin Tang, who is against single-use plastics at Greenpeace East Asia, says that while the new requirements are much stricter than the last anti-plastic (抗塑性) push, details on carrying out the new rules remain uncertain.
12. Why will Beijing government take new measures
A. E-business is developing rapidly. B. Plastic bags are in great need at markets.
C. People depend on food deliveries too much. D. Plastic waste is becoming a serious problem.
13. Which new measure will be introduced next
A. Banning single-use straws. B. Controlling the use of plastic.
C. Stopping plastic waste import. D. Improving food delivery service.
14. What does Damin Tang mean
A. The measures taken before were stricter. B. The new measures will be more effective.
C. He’s looking forward to other new measures. D. He’s unsure of the future of the new measures.
15. In which part of a newspaper can we find the text
A. Environment. B. Business. C. Lifestyle. D. Opinion.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余的。
Healthy friendships can protect against anxiety and increase happiness. While many people believe it’s the number of friends that matters, research shows that quality is more important—and having even a small group of close friends is a stronger sign of happiness than having lots of general connections. ____16____
● Continuously spend time.
____17____ Research suggests that it takes about 90 hours to become regular friends and more than 200 hours to form a best friendship. If you find you haven’t put much time and effort into your friendships, add a section for connect ion to your daily to-do list.
● Get vulnerable (脆弱的).
Another key is allowing yourself to be vulnerable. Start by sharing small opinions, like what you think about your book club’s latest choice. ____18____ Being vulnerable shows that you like your friends and trust them, which brings people closer together.
●Mix in several creativity.
It might be time to put new energy into your most familiar (熟悉的) friendships. That goes for both conversations and activities. ____19____ And think about new adventures you can carry on together, like traveling to a new destination or joining a football team.
● ____20____
Every friendship will surely arrive at key moments: the highs and lows in life that certainly affect how we feel about our friendships. Was your friend there when you got promoted or became seriously ill The answer determines how much we’ll value that friendship.
A. Turn to your friends.
B. Show up for the important moments.
C. Here are some useful ways to build up friendships.
D. Making time for whom we care about can deepen friendships.
E. Go deeper by telling your friends what you’re now struggling with.
F. Arrange moments of conversation where you can do something different.
G. If you’re in low spirits be open about how you’re feeling and deal with it.
三、完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was excited to join the Empire State Ride, a 500-mile cycling adventure that raises money for cancer research. It was a weeklong ____21____ from New York City to Niagara Falls, and we set a ____22____ for the amount of money raised, but that wasn’t all that made the 2021 event ____23____.
I suffered from cancer back then, and had to ____24____ medicine to manage my pain. I carried my pill case(药盒) safe in my pocket for ____25____. Groups of us, all travelling at different speeds, often ____26____ for a meal at rest stops along the way. The weather was ____27____ until Friday when it became rainy and cold. After lunch, I decided to take the ____28____ off. I put my bike onto the bus to the campground where I was ____29____ to stay overnight. When I emptied my ____30____ to change into dry clothes, I realized my pill case was missing. I’d have to ____31____ the great pain on my own. What should I do
At ____32____ , someone sat down next to me. “Is this yours ” he asked, ____33____ my pill case. “A guy ____34____ it at one of the rest stops. He knew I’d run into you before he did.” Out of 230____35____, the perfect two had teamed up for me. That had to be some kind of record.
21. A. walk B. ride C. visit D. race
22. A. date B. goal C. limit D. record
23. A. national B. special C. creative D. formal
24. A. take B. sell C. study D. produce
25. A. company B. pleasure C. businesses D. emergencies
26. A. paid B. waited C. stopped D. hoped
27. A. wet B. terrible C. perfect D. stormy
28. A. afternoon B. evening C. week D. year
29. A. forced B. invited C. scheduled D. demanded
30. A. bag B. pocket C. camp D. room
31. A. hide B. forget C. examine D. survive
32. A. breakfast B. lunch C. dinner D. teatime
33. A. holding out B. picking out C. throwing away D. putting away
34 A. made B. found C. reserved D. packed
35. A. riders B. guides C. friends D. teams
四、单句语法填空(用所给单词的适当形式填空,每题1.5分,共15分)
36. The plane crashed and there were no ______ (survive). (所给词的适当形式填空)
37. I was ______ shock for about two weeks after the accident. (用适当的词填空)
38. The flight leaves in twenty minutes — we will never make ______. (用适当的词填空)
39. I pretended to ______ (read) when he came in. (所给词的适当形式填空)
40. The room is twice the _______ (long) of the kitchen.
41. She realized her ______ (strong) and weaknesses as an artist. (所给词的适当形式填空)
42. The shortage of water has become a __________ (globe) problem. (所给词的适当形式填空)
43. The flat was filled with smoke, and it was becoming difficult to ______ (breath). (所给词的适当形式填空)
44. Mrs. Black gave a ______ (describe) of what she had seen in China. (所给词的适当形式填空)
45. ______ (compare) to my classmates, I am very lucky. (所给词的适当形式填空)
五、语篇填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
A
阅读下面课文缩写,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
There are many famous athletes at home and abroad, one of ____46____ is Michael Jordan. He became ____47____ (know) as “Air Jordan”, for he changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps. Jordan’s skills were impressive, but the mental strength that he showed made him unique. Jordan says that the secret ____48____ success is learning from his failures. ____49____ (lose) games taught him to practice harder and never give up. In life, Jordan has learnt to share his success ____50____ others. The Boys and Girls Club which he starred in Chicago has been helping young people since 1996.
B
阅读下面课文缩写,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
At 3:42 a.m., on 28 July 1976, one of the most ____51____ (dead) earthquakes began. In less than one minute, a large city lay in ____52____ (ruin). But hope was not lost. With strong support from the government and the tireless efforts of the city’s people, shelters ____53____ (build) for survivors ____54____ homes had been destroyed. Soon the city began to revive itself and get up on its feet again. Tangshan has proved to China and the rest of the world that in times of disaster, people must unify and show the ____55____ (wise) to stay positive and rebuild for a bright future.
六、英汉互译(每小题2分,共10分)
56. When Jordan’s feet left the ground, time seemed to stand still. (英译汉)
________________________________________________________________________________
57. It seemed as if the world were coming to an end! (英译汉)
58. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing (英译汉)
59. 在这次地震中死亡或受伤的人数超过4千。(用定语从句翻译)
________________________________________________________________________________
60. 我和我的孩子们正在吃早饭,就在这时水开始灌入(fill)屋内。(汉译英)
________________________________________________________________________________
七、书面表达(满分15分)
61. 阳光国际学校(Sunshine International School)于1月6日举办了一场汉字书法比赛。假如你是学校英语报记者李华,请你为该活动写一篇英文报道。内容包括:
1. 活动情况(目和内容等);
2. 活动的反响。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
3. 提示词:display(展示),calligrapher(书法家),award(颁奖)
A Chinese Calligraphy Competition
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北附2024-2025学年上学期第二次月考英语试卷
高一英语试题 答案版
(考试时间:120分钟 满分:150分)
一、听力(共两节,20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
1. 答案是C。
1. How does the man plan to go to Texas
A. By air. B. By car. C. By train.
2. What is the man’s driving speed now
A. 80 mph. B. 60 mph. C. 20 mph.
3. Who is the woman probably talking to
A. A doctor. B. Her husband. C. A teacher.
4. What is Lily going to do on Sunday
A. See a movie. B. Attend a meeting. C. Visit her family.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a cinema. B. In an office. C. In a classroom.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A birthday plan. B. An outdoor sport. C. A weekend activity.
7. What will the speakers probably do today
A. See a film. B. Play tennis. C. Take an art lesson.
听下面一段对话,回答第8至10题。
8. Who will surely go to the party
A. Jerome and Anna. B. Jamie and Michelle. C. Juliet and Jamie.
9. When will the woman probably get there
A. At 5:50. B. At 6:45. C. At 7:15.
10. What will the woman bring to the party
A. Pizza. B. Dessert. C. Wine.
听下面一段对话,回答第11至13题。
11. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Family members. C. Teacher and student.
12. What is the man’s report about
A. How to make honey. B. How to make chocolate. C. How to make cheese.
13. What will the woman do first
A. Go to the library. B. Search the Internet. C. Do an interview.
听下面一段对话,回答第14至17题。
14. What did the speakers do on the first day
A. They went swimming. B. They went climbing. C. They went fishing.
15. How did the woman feel before camping
A. Curious. B. Uncertain. C. Excited.
16. What does the man advise the woman to take next time
A. Enough food. B. Warm clothes. C. Some medicine.
17. Which activity did the man like best
A. Singing around the fire. B. Swimming in the lake. C. Walking in the country.
听下面一段独白,回答第18至20题。
18. Where was Yo-Yo Ma born
A. In Beijing. B. In Paris. C. In New York.
19. When did Yo-Yo Ma give his first show on television
A. At age five. B. At age seven. C. At age eight.
20. What do we know about Yo-Yo Ma
A. He worked at the Juilliard School.
B. He won fifteen Grammy Awards.
C. He can play various types of music.
听力答案 略
二、阅读理解(共两节20小题,每题2.5分,满分50分)
第一节:阅读理解(共15小题,每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Firstsite, an arts gallery (艺术馆) in Colchester, opens all year for free with a variety of paintings, films, learning activities and events, alongside a cafe and a shop! Here’s some information to help you plan your visit.
Opening times
Monday: Closed Tuesday-Wednesday:10 a. m.-5 p. m.
Thursday-Saturday:10 a. m.-10 p. m. Sunday: 10 a. m.-5 p. m.
Where to find us
Firstsite Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO11JH
Getting here
By bike
You can ride your bikes to Firstsite. To view the Colchester cycle map and find out more information about cycling in Colchester, visit www. cyclecolchester.co.uk/cycle-network/
By bus
Queen Street Stop Jc, just by the Curzon Cinema, is our nearest bus stop. This is served by bus routes 64,64A and 65. Firstsite is just a 10-minute walk from Colchester’s bus station on Osborne Street. For bus times, check www.arrivabus.co.uk/herts-and-essexorphone 01206877620.
By train
Journey time from London Liverpool Street to Colchester is about 50 minutes with trains running every hour. To find out about live train times to and from this station along with specific directions from the station to Firstsite, visit www.orcall 01206713700.
●Enjoying art
Chatting is encouraged at Firstsite —it’s OK to talk and make some noise! We also welcome photos with no flash in the gallery. Relax in our colourful cafr with outdoor seating and find beautiful products in our shop. There are also no “right answers” in art—you don’t have to “get it” to enjoy it; just come in, take it in and explore your reactions.
1. Which day would you choose if visiting Firstsite at 6 p. m.
A. Monday. B. Tuesday. C. Friday. D. Sunday.
2. What can visitors do to learn more about ways to Firstsite
A. Call the local station. B. View the bus map.
C. Visit the given websites. D. Check the train schedule.
3. What is encouraged during the visit to Firstsite
A. Communicating with others B. Taking photos with flash.
C. Sharing beautiful products. D. Looking for right answers in art.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. A
B
Not long ago when I had a dinner party, a guest noticed the gravy boat (船形酱汁壶) — a piece of china, “Is it a heirloom (传家宝) ” The boat is very old, matches nothing else, and has a V-shaped cut on it. But it is the one I will keep forever.
Our history together began fifty years ago when I was seven. That December the river started to rise. We worked hard against the disaster and even kept a rowboat downstairs. My mother carefully packed the china in the study upstairs because it’d been her mother’s and was valuable to her. She told me, “You must treasure the things people you love have treasured. It keeps you in touch with them.” But then I didn’t really understand her concern.
The water rose higher. One night, the floor of the study fell through and the china was on the first floor under the rising river. The loss really broke her heart. That night she sat on the top of the stairs and cried.
The next morning I could tell how bad she still felt. Suddenly I saw the rowboat —yes, I could fish for the china. I put a hook (钩) onto a line, let it down until I felt it hit bottom and slowly moved the rowboat back and forth, pulling my line, but time after time I pulled the line up empty.
When we had to leave as the water poured in, I tried for the last time. Suddenly I felt something and raised my catch. The gravy boat! The moment I took it out in front of my mother, she was in tears of joy.
It was just then that I realized how deeply that old gravy boat connected me to the people and places of my past, tying me to my mother as well as her life, her joy and her love.
4. What can we learn about the gravy boat
A. It is fifty years old. B. It means much to “my” family.
C. It is old but perfect. D. It matches the furniture well.
5. What made the author’s mother cry that night
A. Pain of the injury. B. Rise of the river.
C. Damage of the study. D. Loss of the treasure.
6. Which of the following can best describe “I”
A. Caring. B. Honest. C. Confident. D. Responsible.
7. What does the author want to express in the text
A. Stay calm in face of a disaster.
B. “Heirlooms” connect generations.
C Suffering improves the parent-child tie.
D. Mother’s love promotes her child’s growth.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. B
C
Different people enjoy different amounts (数量) of human contact. While some adore making lots of friends, others prefer plenty of time on their own. However, is there such a thing as too much time alone And how does isolation (孤独) affect humans
In April a Spanish athlete named Beatriz Flamini came out of a cave where she had spent 500 days as part of a study on social isolation. During her time 70 metres underground, Flamini had no human contact at all. However, she did record videos of herself and was monitored continually by scientists.
Doctors measuring the effects of isolation are building up a picture of how it can change the way people experience the passing of time, and how it affects the body’s natural clock. Flamini first entered the cave on 20 November 2021, but she lost track of time 65 days later. During her time underground, she sometimes experienced auditory hallucinations, which means that she was hearing noises that weren’t there. The isolation affected her balance when she came out of the cave, and she also had to get used to being in sunlight.
Isolation studies are important for planning for long-lasting space tasks. Although astronauts (宇航员) often work with other members, the teams are small and their living quarters are small, too. For example, the astronaut Kjell Lindgren spent 141 days on board the International Space Station with never more than five teammates for company. This summer, four volunteers will start a year of living inside a big box, as part of NASA’s Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog. The aim of this experiment is to find out how astronauts will manage extreme isolation and stay healthy while living on Mars.
8. What does the underlined word “adore” in Paragraph 1 mean
A. Avoid. B. Allow. C. Love. D. Stop.
9. What did Beatriz Flamini do underground
A. She watched videos every day. B. She stayed alone for over a year.
C. She explored the cave’s secrets. D. She talked with scientists sometimes.
10. What did Beatriz Flamini suffer in the study
A. Disorder of body clock. B. Poor eyesight.
C. Complete loss of balance. D. Sudden deafness.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Extreme Isolation B. Power of Human Contact
C. Underground Experiences D. Astronauts’ Health Experiments
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 11. A
D
Beijing will introduce new measures to reduce the use of plastic as fast-growing e-business and food deliveries sharply increase the production of plastic waste.
In recent years, Beijing has made efforts to reduce waste and pollution, introducing measures such as waste sorting (分类). Besides, Beijing has also stopped giving out free plastic bags at markets and the production of super-thin bags, focusing on shopping centers.
China has historically played an important role in the global plastics and recycling industries. In 2018, the country stopped taking imports (进口) of plastic waste, deeply affecting recycling markets from the U.S. to India. “In fact, China has still used too much plastic,” said William Liu, an expert at Wood Mackenzie. “Everyone is calling for more environment-friendly development.”
By the end of this year, non-recyclable plastic bags will be largely banned (禁止) from major cities, and single-use straws (吸管) will not be allowed to use in restaurants across the country, Beijing’s top economic-planning office and its Environment Ministry said Sunday. The plan will be carried out in all cities, towns and markets selling fresh produce by 2025.
Beijing is also planning to deal with plastic packaging used for takeout and parcel deliveries, a major source of growth in recent years in the country’s plastic waste. Restaurants must reduce single-use plastic things by 30% by 2025.
Damin Tang, who is against single-use plastics at Greenpeace East Asia, says that while the new requirements are much stricter than the last anti-plastic (抗塑性) push, details on carrying out the new rules remain uncertain.
12. Why will Beijing government take new measures
A. E-business is developing rapidly. B. Plastic bags are in great need at markets.
C. People depend on food deliveries too much. D. Plastic waste is becoming a serious problem.
13. Which new measure will be introduced next
A. Banning single-use straws. B. Controlling the use of plastic.
C. Stopping plastic waste import. D. Improving food delivery service.
14. What does Damin Tang mean
A. The measures taken before were stricter. B. The new measures will be more effective.
C. He’s looking forward to other new measures. D. He’s unsure of the future of the new measures.
15. In which part of a newspaper can we find the text
A. Environment. B. Business. C. Lifestyle. D. Opinion.
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. D 15. A
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余的。
Healthy friendships can protect against anxiety and increase happiness. While many people believe it’s the number of friends that matters, research shows that quality is more important—and having even a small group of close friends is a stronger sign of happiness than having lots of general connections. ____16____
● Continuously spend time.
____17____ Research suggests that it takes about 90 hours to become regular friends and more than 200 hours to form a best friendship. If you find you haven’t put much time and effort into your friendships, add a section for connect ion to your daily to-do list.
● Get vulnerable (脆弱的).
Another key is allowing yourself to be vulnerable. Start by sharing small opinions, like what you think about your book club’s latest choice. ____18____ Being vulnerable shows that you like your friends and trust them, which brings people closer together.
●Mix in several creativity.
It might be time to put new energy into your most familiar (熟悉的) friendships. That goes for both conversations and activities. ____19____ And think about new adventures you can carry on together, like traveling to a new destination or joining a football team.
● ____20____
Every friendship will surely arrive at key moments: the highs and lows in life that certainly affect how we feel about our friendships. Was your friend there when you got promoted or became seriously ill The answer determines how much we’ll value that friendship.
A. Turn to your friends.
B. Show up for the important moments.
C. Here are some useful ways to build up friendships.
D. Making time for whom we care about can deepen friendships.
E. Go deeper by telling your friends what you’re now struggling with.
F. Arrange moments of conversation where you can do something different.
G. If you’re in low spirits, be open about how you’re feeling and deal with it.
【答案】16. C 17. D 18. E 19. F 20. B
三、完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was excited to join the Empire State Ride, a 500-mile cycling adventure that raises money for cancer research. It was a weeklong ____21____ from New York City to Niagara Falls, and we set a ____22____ for the amount of money raised, but that wasn’t all that made the 2021 event ____23____.
I suffered from cancer back then and had to ____24____ medicine to manage my pain. I carried my pill case(药盒) safe in my pocket for ____25____. Groups of us, all travelling at different speeds, often ____26____ for a meal at rest stops along the way. The weather was ____27____ until Friday when it became rainy and cold. After lunch, I decided to take the ____28____ off. I put my bike onto the bus to the campground where I was ____29____ to stay overnight. When I emptied my ____30____ to change into dry clothes, I realized my pill case was missing. I’d have to ____31____ the great pain on my own. What should I do
At ____32____ , someone sat down next to me. “Is this yours ” he asked, ____33____ my pill case. “A guy ____34____ it at one of the rest stops. He knew I’d run into you before he did.” Out of 230____35____, the perfect two had teamed up for me. That had to be some kind of record.
21. A. walk B. ride C. visit D. race
22. A. date B. goal C. limit D. record
23. A. national B. special C. creative D. formal
24. A. take B. sell C. study D. produce
25. A. company B. pleasure C. businesses D. emergencies
26. A. paid B. waited C. stopped D. hoped
27. A. wet B. terrible C. perfect D. stormy
28. A. afternoon B. evening C. week D. year
29. A. forced B. invited C. scheduled D. demanded
30. A. bag B. pocket C. camp D. room
31. A. hide B. forget C. examine D. survive
32. A. breakfast B. lunch C. dinner D. teatime
33. A. holding out B. picking out C. throwing away D. putting away
34. A. made B. found C. reserved D. packed
35. A. riders B. guides C. friends D. teams
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. C 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. A
四、单句语法填空(用所给单词的适当形式填空,每题1.5分,共15分)
36. The plane crashed and there were no ______ (survive). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】survivors
37. I was ______ shock for about two weeks after the accident. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】in
38. The flight leaves in twenty minutes — we will never make ______. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】it
39. I pretended to ______ (read) when he came in. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】be reading
40. The room is twice the _______ (long) of the kitchen.
【答案】length
41. She realized her ______ (strong) and weaknesses as an artist. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】strengths
42. The shortage of water has become a __________ (globe) problem. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】global
43. The flat was filled with smoke, and it was becoming difficult to ______ (breath). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】breathe
44. Mrs. Black gave a ______ (describe) of what she had seen in China. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】description
45. ______ (compare) to my classmates, I am very lucky. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】Compared
五、语篇填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
A
阅读下面课文缩写,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
There are many famous athletes at home and abroad, one of ____46____ is Michael Jordan. He became ____47____ (know) as “Air Jordan”, for he changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps. Jordan’s skills were impressive, but the mental strength that he showed made him unique. Jordan says that the secret ____48____ success is learning from his failures. ____49____ (lose) games taught him to practice harder and never give up. In life, Jordan has learnt to share his success ____50____ others. The Boys and Girls Club which he starred in Chicago has been helping young people since 1996.
【答案】46. whom
47 known 48. to
49. Losing 50. with
B
阅读下面课文缩写,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
At 3:42 a.m., on 28 July 1976, one of the most ____51____ (dead) earthquakes began. In less than one minute, a large city lay in ____52____ (ruin). But hope was not lost. With strong support from the government and the tireless efforts of the city’s people, shelters ____53____ (build) for survivors ____54____ homes had been destroyed. Soon the city began to revive itself and get up on its feet again. Tangshan has proved to China and the rest of the world that in times of disaster, people must unify and show the ____55____ (wise) to stay positive and rebuild for a bright future.
【答案】51. deadly
52. ruins 53. were built
54. whose 55. wisdom
六、英汉互译(每小题2分,共10分)
56. When Jordan’s feet left the ground, time seemed to stand still. (英译汉)
________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】当乔丹的双脚离开地面时,时间似乎静止了。
57. It seemed as if the world were coming to an end! (英译汉)
【答案】仿佛世界末日即将来临!
58. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing (英译汉)
【答案】即使在今天,中国人不管住在哪里,也不管说何种方言,他们都仍能通过书写(文字)进行交流
59. 在这次地震中死亡或受伤的人数超过4千。(用定语从句翻译)
________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】The number of people who died or were injured in this earthquake exceeded 4,000.
60. 我和我的孩子们正在吃早饭,就在这时水开始灌入(fill)屋内。(汉译英)
________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】My children and I were having breakfast when water started filling my house.
七、书面表达(满分15分)
61. 阳光国际学校(Sunshine International School)于1月6日举办了一场汉字书法比赛。假如你是学校英语报记者李华,请你为该活动写一篇英文报道。内容包括:
1. 活动情况(目的和内容等);
2. 活动的反响。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
3. 提示词:display(展示),calligrapher(书法家),award(颁奖)
A Chinese Calligraphy Competition
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【答案】范文
A Chinese Calligraphy Competition
Aimed at spreading Chinese traditional culture and enriching students’ school life, a Chinese calligraphy competition was held on January 6th in Sunshine International School.
Over one hundred students took part in the competition. To begin with, they were trying their best to display the amazing art in their own ways. And some famous local calligraphers were invited to choose top ten works. Then the headmaster awarded the winners and encouraged more students to carry forward the calligraphy art.
The activity was highly praised, for it was not only a platform to show the talent, but also an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of Chinese calligraphy.