2024-2025学年江西省九江市修水县第二中学高二上学期12月月考英语试题（含答案）

江西省修水县第二中学2024-2025学年度上学期12月阶段测试
高二英语试题
时间：120分钟 总分：150分
二、阅读理解
A
Since 2017, ARTogether has presented over 200 workshops, camps, events, and gathering spaces for immigrants to meet, connect, and build lasting connections in the community. Below are some of ARTogether’s past and present community workshops and events.
Water-coloring Workshop
Organized in cooperation with Story Center, Water-coloring Workshop is a free online channel accessible to immigrants. These Zoom workshops are a creative space for participants to paint, chat, listen to music, and share stories.
Y(our) Legacy: A Printmaking Workshop
This is designed to give high school participants a creative practice towards their personal journey of self-acceptance and healing. Led by artist Sen Mendez, participants gather at Oakland International High School and are given ten small blocks to create a visual story about themselves.
Women’s Craft Circle
ARTogether’s longest-running workshop series, the Women’s Craft Circle seeks to bring women together through the healing power of craft-making. In the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, participants are able to relax in a welcoming space, connecting through a love for art and shared experiences.
Expressive Art Class for Kids
At West Oakland Branch Library, kids aged 6-11 from immigrant backgrounds explore fun interactive activities such as free drawing, painting, and free dance that will let youth appreciate art without pressure or strict rules. In each class, activity leaders follow the principle of guiding, not telling, which creates a stress-free environment that encourages creativity.
21. Which workshop is available for people living outside Oakland
A. Water-coloring Workshop B. Y(our) Legacy: A Printmaking Workshop.
C Women’s Craft Circle. D. Expressive Art Class for Kids.
22. Who can sign up for Y(our) Legacy: A Printmaking Workshop
A. Visiting teacher interested in painting.
B. A female artist specializing in craft-making.
C. An exchange student in the international high school.
D. An experienced librarian from immigrant backgrounds.
23. What do the last two workshops have in common
A. They take place at local libraries. B. They require basic drawing skills.
C. They offer instructions with strict rules. D. They experience relaxing atmosphere.
B
High school students in Ohio, US, are making hygiene (卫生) education fun. They are trying to make sure younger teenagers know how to keep themselves hygienic.
In February, students from Scott High School’s Medical Technology Program (MTP), a hygiene education program, visited Riverside Elementary to educate the students on the importance of hygiene, including practices such as hair washing and teeth brushing.
Amari Miller-Ragland, an 18-year-old student in the program, took the lead in delivering a presentation to female students at the elementary school, aiming to educate them about the significance of flossing (用牙线清洁) and brushing their teeth twice a day.
Seventeen-year-old Elizabeth Freeman, a high school student studying medical technology, talked to boys at Riverside about showering, brushing their teeth, handwashing and acne (粉刺) prevention.
Freeman engaged with the boys, cracking jokes and fielding their questions about topics such as pimples (青春痘) and deodorant (防臭剂) recommendations. “I feel like if you come with energy, they’ll come with energy,” she said to The Blade newspaper. “You can’t just come into a presentation all boring because they’re already like, ‘I don’t want to do this.’ They want some excitement. They want some fun.”
According to Brittany Antonello, an instructor in medical technology at Scott High School, the hygiene presentations were beneficial for the students, particularly as not all of them feel at ease when it comes to asking questions about their bodies. “I think at this age in sixth, seventh and eighth grade, hygiene can be awkward to hear about, to learn about,” Ms Antonello said. She adds that the program’s benefits go beyond hygiene education. Some students learn how to be more hygienic and become more confident and out-going.
24. What can be learned about MTP from the first two paragraphs
A. It is intended for high school students. B. It provides practical advice on schoolwork.
C. It guarantees that younger teenagers are healthy. D. It makes hygiene education fun.
25. What does Miller’s presentation focus on
A. Acne prevention. B. Pimple treatment.
C. Dental hygiene. D. Body cleaning.
26. What is the key to successful presentations according to Freeman
A. Hands-on practice. B. Solid argument.
C. Clear explanation. D. Enjoyable interaction.
27. Which best describes the impact of the program
A. Short-lived. B. Unidentifiable. C. Far-reaching. D. Predictable.
C
Last week, the Los Angeles Unified School District became the largest in US to approve (批准) a districtwide cellphone ban. For teachers, this is great news. For many kids, it’s less welcome. Parents, meanwhile, are conflicted, caught between wanting their children to learn without distraction(分心)and worried about the loss of the constant and easy communication to which they’ve grown used.
Smartphones undoubtedly hold back students’ attention to solving for x or close reading a Shakespearean poem. A 2023 study by Common Sense Media revealed that teens check their phones more than 100 times a day on average. On top of the hundreds of notifications lighting up screens and interrupting class lectures, teens now spend 4.8 hours on social media each day. The relationship between screen exposure(使用屏幕)and mental well-being remains unclear, but some studies suggest there is cause for concern.
Yet many parents remain careful of banning phones during the school day. They are afraid that doing so would cut communication between them and their children —not only when they want to organize pickups or drop-offs but also in the event of an emergency.
Schools have managed to function without smartphones for centuries. For concerned parents, equipping their children with traditional cellphones, these days dubbed “dumbphones,” might be the best option; schools might consider whether selective (选择性的) phone bans that permit such devices could work. Or parents could get even more old-fashioned and simply call their school’s office when necessary.
The next question for schools is how to ban cellphones. A popular option is requiring the use of magnetic (有磁性的) bags that lock in the morning and unlock when the final bell rings, or in the event of an emergency.
When smartphone bans are done right, they can make a big difference. At Bethlehem Central High School near Albany, N.Y., for example, academic progress has improved since applying a ban last fall. Students are less distracted and more tuned into learning. Parents have even said they’re surprised at the success of the newly phone-free school.
28. What does the underlined word “conflicted” in paragraph 1 mean
A. Not knowing what to do. B. Very happy with sth.
C. Not good at some things. D. Worried about sth.
29. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. How to learn Shakespeare’s plays and poems in school.
B Screen exposure does make people mentally unhealthy.
C. Heavy usage of smartphones seriously affect students.
D Students in USA love phones more than ones in China.
30. What schools can do for concerned parents
A. Ban the parents’ own smartphones.
B. Selectively ban some students’ phones.
C. Allow students carry dumbphones.
D. Encourage them to shout outside window.
31. Why is Bethlehem Central High School mentioned in the last paragraph
A. Students there are allowed to use smartphones.
B. To show smartphone bans are beneficial.
C. Parents there are less distracted and surprised.
D. Just to praise the school’s achievements.
D
In most Hollywood movies, the Native American Navajo s still fight on horses in the American Southwest. But during World War II, a group of Navajos made their language into a weapon to protect the United States. They were the Navajo Code Talkers, and it is one of the few unbroken codes in military history.
Navajo was the perfect choice for a secret language. It is very complex. One vowel (元音) can have up to ten different pronunciations, changing the meaning of any word. In the 1940s, Navajo was unwritten language. No one outside of the reservation (居留地) could speak it or understand it.
The Navajo Code team had to invent new words to describe military equipment. For example, they named ships after fish: lotso-whale (battleship), calo-shark (destroyer), beshloiron-fish (submarine). When a Code Talker received a message via radio, he heard a series of unrelated Navajo words. He would then translate the words into English and use the first letter of each English word to spell the message. The Navajo words tsah (needle), wol-la-chee (ant), ah-kh-di-glini (victor), and tsah-ah-dzoh (yucca) spelled NAVY.
The Code Talker kept the code a secret. They memorized everything. There were no code books. As a result, no ordinary Navajo soldiers, if captured by the enemy, could understand the code. More than 3,600 Navajos served in World War II, but only 420 were Code Talkers with the US Marines. They coded and decoded battlefield messages better and faster than any machine. They could encode, transmit, and decode a three-line English message in 20 seconds. Machines of the time required 30 minutes to perform the same job.
Even after the war the code remained top secret. When they were asked about their role, Code Talkers just said: “I was a radioman.” War movies and histories came out without mentioning them. The code was never used again and only in 1968 did the secret come out.
32. Why could Navajo be used as a military code
A. It had a complex writing system. B. It was designed specifically for World War Ⅱ.
C. Only the Navajos could understand it. D. Navajo words varied greatly in pronunciation.
33 What would the Navajo Code team do right after receiving a message
A. Put it into English in a secret way. B. Record it in Navajo letters.
C. Put the Navajo words in order. D. Submit it to the officer immediately.
34. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Heroic deeds of Navajo Code Talkers. B. Working contents of Navajo Code Talkers.
C. The difficulty of becoming a Navajo Code Talker. D. The professionalism of Navajo Code Talkers.
35. What can be inferred from the passage
A. The Navajo Code Talkers can be found to fight on horses in US movies.
B. Around 12% Navajo soldiers were taken prisoners during World War Ⅱ.
C. War messages were translated into English through Navajo code books.
D. The Navajo language contributed a lot to the US army in World War Ⅱ.
七选五
How to Survive Senior High School Life
Anxious about Senior High School (SHS) life ___36___ .
Be decisive and self-aware
___37___ . You may like the Humanities track but see the Sciences track to be more employable when you graduate. However, your first choice may not end up being what you like after a year. Be self-aware to think if you can still go through or shift to another track that will be better for you in the long run. Be decisive on things before it is too late.
___38___
A basic rule of physics is that you cannot be at two places at the same time and a basic rule of time management is that you cannot do everything all at once. You may regret not going to some activities in exchange for another, but that is life—a series of hard decisions that are equally as important as the other.
Take notes and organize everything
Having many subjects every day and many commitments weekly is hard. ___39___ . That is why it is important to take notes and have a physical copy of your lessons or meetings, which you can go back to.
Ask for help
In SHS, you will face many challenges in life and school. Getting help and support is important when it comes to adjusting to it. ___40___ . They are experienced and willing to help you.
A. Remind yourself of your strengths
B. Know that you cannot have and beat everything
C. Instead, think about how you can make it more interesting
D. You can ask teachers, friends or parents for advice and help
E. Here are some pieces of advice on how to make SHS life easier
F. A realistic problem of this is that you may forget the details of some things
G. Your first major decision after becoming a SHS student is which track to choose
三、完形填空
Frances Buzzard, known as Miss Frances, is more than just the school caretaker (看门人). She’s a beloved member of the school community, known for her commitment and ____41____, especially towards the students. But behind her friendly behavior, Miss Frances ____42____ a secret. Amanda Mays, the school principal(校长), ran across this secret and felt it ____43____ to address it. Therefore, with her 67th birthday approaching, the school saw a perfect opportunity to ____44____ that.
On January 19, just after lunch, Miss Frances and fellow caretaker Rendell Heater were requested to report to the ____45____ in the school. As she stepped into the restaurant, a chorus(齐声) of “Surprise!” ____46____ her. The entire school had gathered to celebrate her ____47____ day. Principal Mays ____48____ led the crowd in a “Happy Birthday” song, marking a first in Miss Frances’s life.
The joy and ____49____ on her face were evident as she took in the ____50____ of the staff and students united for her. She was invited to sit in a chair at the center of the restaurant, ____51____ by the love and admiration of the Belle Elementary community.
It was a moment of pure happiness, a ____52____ of the love and respect she had earned from the school community. This ____53____ story of Miss Frances’s first birthday celebration is not just a tale of a surprise party. It’s a(n) ____54____ of the impact one individual can have on a community and the beautiful ways in which the community can ____55____.
41. A. anxiety B. assessment C. warmth D. cheat
42. A. hid B. sought C. solved D. admitted
43. A. boring B. necessary C. worthless D. impossible
44. A. predict B. review C. prohibit D. realize
45. A. library B. playground C. gym D. restaurant
46. A. lifted B. alarmed C. greeted D. trapped
47. A. special B. challenging C. normal D. busy
48. A. regularly B. cheerfully C. hardly D. accidentally
49. A. regret B. generosity C. fear D. astonishment
50. A. record B. sight C. profit D. quiet
51. A. surrounded B. evaluated C. observed D. stopped
52. A. solution B. schedule C. presentation D. routine
53. A. depressing B. strange C. similar D. heartwarming
54. A. imagination B. reminder C. discovery D. impression
55. A. give back B. check out C. sum up D. show off
四、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。
In the third century BC, the full stop (句号) or period ____56____ (introduce) by Greek literary critic Aristophanes of Byzantium. It is used ____57____ (show) the end of a sentence. However, the full stop has a different meaning to teenagers and those in their early 20s, ____58____ interpret it as a sign of anger. And there is a reason for that.
The younger generation has grown up using texts as their primary means of communication. When sending messages, they tend to break up their thoughts by sending each one as ____59____ separate message, instead of using a full stop. They feel the full stop once used in traditional texting is not necessary at all because the message is now ended just by ____60____ (send) it.
David Crystal, one of the world’s leading language ____61____ (expert), argues that the usage of full stops is being revised in a really fundamental way. In his book, he says that the full stop has become an emotion marker that ____62____ (remind) the receiver that the sender is angry or ____63____ (annoy).
Though the full stop has taken on a different meaning to the younger generation, specialists note that it is important to take language environment ____64____ account. For example, using full stops in an email is ______65______ (perfect) acceptable and is not considered rude.
五、书面表达
66. 假定你是李华，在课堂上你英语老师请同学们展望一下2050年的校园生活。请你写一篇短文，内容如下：
1.校园自然环境；
2.智慧教室；
3.宿舍和餐厅。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“Not again!” Aliya shouted angrily, looking at the marks she had attained in her English test.
It seemed as if failing in the English test had become a part of her life. Despite her efforts, she had been unable to perform well. Tears in her eyes, she quickly shoved(乱塞) the paper into her bag before any classmate could make a rude comment on her.
Effortlessly, using the back of her palm, she was wiping the tears when her teacher Mrs. Leena noticed her. She came to Aliya’s desk and, in a soft voice, asked her to see her during the break time.
Wondering what it could be, Aliya waited impatiently for lunchtime. Finally, when the bell rang, she made her way to Mrs. Leena. As soon as she saw Aliya, she gestured for her to sit on the empty chair beside her.
She carefully studied her face, cleared her throat with a bright smile and said, “You seem to be anxious. I think I know what’s bothering you. If you allow me I think together we may come up with a good solution.”
With a puzzled look, Aliya said sadly, “I have been struggling in English since the beginning of the term. It seems as if no matter how hard I work, I am unable to get the desired result. I feel so upset.”
“You need not be so gloomy,” encouraged Mrs. Leena. “With these three key ingredients: hard work, determination and resilience, you will move ahead and succeed. It’s always the first step that’s difficult, but once you decide not to look back and not give up, you will be successful, my e on, gather yourself and let’s work on it together.”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
From that day onwards, Aliya worked hard.
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As days passed, Aliya eagerly awaited the result of the final exam.
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江西省修水县第二中学2024-2025学年度上学期12月阶段测试
高二英语试题 答案版
时间：120分钟 总分：150分
二、阅读理解
A
Since 2017, ARTogether has presented over 200 workshops, camps, events, and gathering spaces for immigrants to meet, connect, and build lasting connections in the community. Below are some of ARTogether’s past and present community workshops and events.
Water-coloring Workshop
Organized in cooperation with Story Center, Water-coloring Workshop is a free online channel accessible to immigrants. These Zoom workshops are a creative space for participants to paint, chat, listen to music, and share stories.
Y(our) Legacy: A Printmaking Workshop
This is designed to give high school participants a creative practice towards their personal journey of self-acceptance and healing. Led by artist Sen Mendez, participants gather at Oakland International High School and are given ten small blocks to create a visual story about themselves.
Women’s Craft Circle
ARTogether’s longest-running workshop series, the Women’s Craft Circle seeks to bring women together through the healing power of craft-making. In the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, participants are able to relax in a welcoming space, connecting through a love for art and shared experiences.
Expressive Art Class for Kids
At West Oakland Branch Library, kids aged 6-11 from immigrant backgrounds explore fun interactive activities such as free drawing, painting, and free dance that will let youth appreciate art without pressure or strict rules. In each class, activity leaders follow the principle of guiding, not telling, which creates a stress-free environment that encourages creativity.
21. Which workshop is available for people living outside Oakland
A. Water-coloring Workshop B. Y(our) Legacy: A Printmaking Workshop.
C. Women’s Craft Circle. D. Expressive Art Class for Kids.
22. Who can sign up for Y(our) Legacy: A Printmaking Workshop
A. Visiting teacher interested in painting.
B. A female artist specializing in craft-making.
C. An exchange student in the international high school.
D. An experienced librarian from immigrant backgrounds.
23. What do the last two workshops have in common
A. They take place at local libraries. B. They require basic drawing skills.
C. They offer instructions with strict rules. D. They experience relaxing atmosphere.
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D
B
High school students in Ohio, US, are making hygiene (卫生) education fun. They are trying to make sure younger teenagers know how to keep themselves hygienic.
In February, students from Scott High School’s Medical Technology Program (MTP), a hygiene education program, visited Riverside Elementary to educate the students on the importance of hygiene, including practices such as hair washing and teeth brushing.
Amari Miller-Ragland, an 18-year-old student in the program, took the lead in delivering a presentation to female students at the elementary school, aiming to educate them about the significance of flossing (用牙线清洁) and brushing their teeth twice a day.
Seventeen-year-old Elizabeth Freeman, a high school student studying medical technology, talked to boys at Riverside about showering, brushing their teeth, handwashing and acne (粉刺) prevention.
Freeman engaged with the boys, cracking jokes and fielding their questions about topics such as pimples (青春痘) and deodorant (防臭剂) recommendations. “I feel like if you come with energy, they’ll come with energy,” she said to The Blade newspaper. “You can’t just come into a presentation all boring because they’re already like, ‘I don’t want to do this.’ They want some excitement. They want some fun.”
According to Brittany Antonello, an instructor in medical technology at Scott High School, the hygiene presentations were beneficial for the students, particularly as not all of them feel at ease when it comes to asking questions about their bodies. “I think at this age in sixth, seventh and eighth grade, hygiene can be awkward to hear about, to learn about,” Ms Antonello said. She adds that the program’s benefits go beyond hygiene education. Some students learn how to be more hygienic and become more confident and out-going.
24. What can be learned about MTP from the first two paragraphs
A. It is intended for high school students. B. It provides practical advice on schoolwork.
C. It guarantees that younger teenagers are healthy. D. It makes hygiene education fun.
25. What does Miller’s presentation focus on
A. Acne prevention. B. Pimple treatment.
C. Dental hygiene. D. Body cleaning.
26. What is the key to successful presentations according to Freeman
A. Hands-on practice. B. Solid argument.
C. Clear explanation. D. Enjoyable interaction.
27. Which best describes the impact of the program
A. Short-lived. B. Unidentifiable. C. Far-reaching. D. Predictable.
【答案】24. D 25. C 26. D 27. C
C
Last week, the Los Angeles Unified School District became the largest in US to approve (批准) a districtwide cellphone ban. For teachers, this is great news. For many kids, it’s less welcome. Parents, meanwhile, are conflicted, caught between wanting their children to learn without distraction(分心)and worried about the loss of the constant and easy communication to which they’ve grown used.
Smartphones undoubtedly hold back students’ attention to solving for x or close reading a Shakespearean poem. A 2023 study by Common Sense Media revealed that teens check their phones more than 100 times a day on average. On top of the hundreds of notifications lighting up screens and interrupting class lectures, teens now spend 4.8 hours on social media each day. The relationship between screen exposure(使用屏幕)and mental well-being remains unclear, but some studies suggest there is cause for concern.
Yet many parents remain careful of banning phones during the school day. They are afraid that doing so would cut communication between them and their children —not only when they want to organize pickups or drop-offs but also in the event of an emergency.
Schools have managed to function without smartphones for centuries. For concerned parents, equipping their children with traditional cellphones, these days dubbed “dumbphones,” might be the best option; schools might consider whether selective (选择性的) phone bans that permit such devices could work. Or parents could get even more old-fashioned and simply call their school’s office when necessary.
The next question for schools is how to ban cellphones. A popular option is requiring the use of magnetic (有磁性的) bags that lock in the morning and unlock when the final bell rings, or in the event of an emergency.
When smartphone bans are done right, they can make a big difference. At Bethlehem Central High School near Albany, N.Y., for example, academic progress has improved since applying a ban last fall. Students are less distracted and more tuned into learning. Parents have even said they’re surprised at the success of the newly phone-free school.
28. What does the underlined word “conflicted” in paragraph 1 mean
A. Not knowing what to do. B. Very happy with sth.
C. Not good at some things. D. Worried about sth.
29. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. How to learn Shakespeare’s plays and poems in school.
B. Screen exposure does make people mentally unhealthy.
C. Heavy usage of smartphones seriously affect students.
D. Students in USA love phones more than ones in China.
30. What schools can do for concerned parents
A. Ban the parents’ own smartphones.
B. Selectively ban some students’ phones.
C. Allow students carry dumbphones.
D. Encourage them to shout outside window.
31. Why is Bethlehem Central High School mentioned in the last paragraph
A. Students there are allowed to use smartphones.
B. To show smartphone bans are beneficial.
C. Parents there are less distracted and surprised.
D. Just to praise the school’s achievements.
【答案】28. A 29. C 30. C 31. B
D
In most Hollywood movies, the Native American Navajo s still fight on horses in the American Southwest. But during World War II, a group of Navajos made their language into a weapon to protect the United States. They were the Navajo Code Talkers, and it is one of the few unbroken codes in military history.
Navajo was the perfect choice for a secret language. It is very complex. One vowel (元音) can have up to ten different pronunciations, changing the meaning of any word. In the 1940s, Navajo was unwritten language. No one outside of the reservation (居留地) could speak it or understand it.
The Navajo Code team had to invent new words to describe military equipment. For example, they named ships after fish: lotso-whale (battleship), calo-shark (destroyer), beshloiron-fish (submarine). When a Code Talker received a message via radio, he heard a series of unrelated Navajo words. He would then translate the words into English and use the first letter of each English word to spell the message. The Navajo words tsah (needle), wol-la-chee (ant), ah-kh-di-glini (victor), and tsah-ah-dzoh (yucca) spelled NAVY.
The Code Talker kept the code a secret. They memorized everything. There were no code books. As a result, no ordinary Navajo soldiers, if captured by the enemy, could understand the code. More than 3,600 Navajos served in World War II, but only 420 were Code Talkers with the US Marines. They coded and decoded battlefield messages better and faster than any machine. They could encode, transmit, and decode a three-line English message in 20 seconds. Machines of the time required 30 minutes to perform the same job.
Even after the war the code remained top secret. When they were asked about their role, Code Talkers just said: “I was a radioman.” War movies and histories came out without mentioning them. The code was never used again and only in 1968 did the secret come out.
32. Why could Navajo be used as a military code
A. It had a complex writing system. B. It was designed specifically for World War Ⅱ.
C. Only the Navajos could understand it. D. Navajo words varied greatly in pronunciation.
33. What would the Navajo Code team do right after receiving a message
A. Put it into English in a secret way. B. Record it in Navajo letters.
C. Put the Navajo words in order. D. Submit it to the officer immediately.
34. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Heroic deeds of Navajo Code Talkers. B. Working contents of Navajo Code Talkers.
C. The difficulty of becoming a Navajo Code Talker. D. The professionalism of Navajo Code Talkers.
35. What can be inferred from the passage
A. The Navajo Code Talkers can be found to fight on horses in US movies.
B. Around 12% Navajo soldiers were taken prisoners during World War Ⅱ.
C. War messages were translated into English through Navajo code books.
D. The Navajo language contributed a lot to the US army in World War Ⅱ.
【答案】32. C 33. A 34. D 35. D
七选五
How to Survive Senior High School Life
Anxious about Senior High School (SHS) life ___36___ .
Be decisive and self-aware
___37___ . You may like the Humanities track but see the Sciences track to be more employable when you graduate. However, your first choice may not end up being what you like after a year. Be self-aware to think if you can still go through or shift to another track that will be better for you in the long run. Be decisive on things before it is too late.
___38___
A basic rule of physics is that you cannot be at two places at the same time and a basic rule of time management is that you cannot do everything all at once. You may regret not going to some activities in exchange for another, but that is life—a series of hard decisions that are equally as important as the other.
Take notes and organize everything
Having many subjects every day and many commitments weekly is hard. ___39___ . That is why it is important to take notes and have a physical copy of your lessons or meetings, which you can go back to.
Ask for help
In SHS, you will face many challenges in life and school. Getting help and support is important when it comes to adjusting to it. ___40___ . They are experienced and willing to help you.
A. Remind yourself of your strengths
B. Know that you cannot have and beat everything
C. Instead, think about how you can make it more interesting
D. You can ask teachers, friends or parents for advice and help
E. Here are some pieces of advice on how to make SHS life easier
F. A realistic problem of this is that you may forget the details of some things
G. Your first major decision after becoming a SHS student is which track to choose
【答案】36. E 37. G 38. B 39. F 40. D
完形填空
Frances Buzzard, known as Miss Frances, is more than just the school caretaker (看门人). She’s a beloved member of the school community, known for her commitment and ____41____, especially towards the students. But behind her friendly behavior, Miss Frances ____42____ a secret. Amanda Mays, the school principal(校长), ran across this secret and felt it ____43____ to address it. Therefore, with her 67th birthday approaching, the school saw a perfect opportunity to ____44____ that.
On January 19, just after lunch, Miss Frances and fellow caretaker Rendell Heater were requested to report to the ____45____ in the school. As she stepped into the restaurant, a chorus(齐声) of “Surprise!” ____46____ her. The entire school had gathered to celebrate her ____47____ day. Principal Mays ____48____ led the crowd in a “Happy Birthday” song, marking a first in Miss Frances’s life.
The joy and ____49____ on her face were evident as she took in the ____50____ of the staff and students united for her. She was invited to sit in a chair at the center of the restaurant, ____51____ by the love and admiration of the Belle Elementary community.
It was a moment of pure happiness, a ____52____ of the love and respect she had earned from the school community. This ____53____ story of Miss Frances’s first birthday celebration is not just a tale of a surprise party. It’s a(n) ____54____ of the impact one individual can have on a community and the beautiful ways in which the community can ____55____.
41. A. anxiety B. assessment C. warmth D. cheat
42. A. hid B. sought C. solved D. admitted
43. A. boring B. necessary C. worthless D. impossible
44. A. predict B. review C. prohibit D. realize
45. A. library B. playground C. gym D. restaurant
46. A. lifted B. alarmed C. greeted D. trapped
47. A. special B. challenging C. normal D. busy
48. A. regularly B. cheerfully C. hardly D. accidentally
49. A. regret B. generosity C. fear D. astonishment
50. A. record B. sight C. profit D. quiet
51. A. surrounded B. evaluated C. observed D. stopped
52. A. solution B. schedule C. presentation D. routine
53. A. depressing B. strange C. similar D. heartwarming
54. A. imagination B. reminder C. discovery D. impression
55. A. give back B. check out C. sum up D. show off
【答案】41. C 42. A 43. B 44. D 45. D 46. C 47. A 48. B 49. D 50. B 51. A 52. C 53. D 54. B 55. A
四、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。
In the third century BC, the full stop (句号) or period ____56____ (introduce) by Greek literary critic Aristophanes of Byzantium. It is used ____57____ (show) the end of a sentence. However, the full stop has a different meaning to teenagers and those in their early 20s, ____58____ interpret it as a sign of anger. And there is a reason for that.
The younger generation has grown up using texts as their primary means of communication. When sending messages, they tend to break up their thoughts by sending each one as ____59____ separate message, instead of using a full stop. They feel the full stop once used in traditional texting is not necessary at all because the message is now ended just by ____60____ (send) it.
David Crystal, one of the world’s leading language ____61____ (expert), argues that the usage of full stops is being revised in a really fundamental way. In his book, he says that the full stop has become an emotion marker that ____62____ (remind) the receiver that the sender is angry or ____63____ (annoy).
Though the full stop has taken on a different meaning to the younger generation, specialists note that it is important to take language environment ____64____ account. For example, using full stops in an email is ______65______ (perfect) acceptable and is not considered rude.
【答案】56. was introduced
57. to show
58. who 59. a
60. sending
61. experts
62. reminds##will remind
63. annoyed
64. into 65. perfectly
五、书面表达
66. 假定你是李华，在课堂上你的英语老师请同学们展望一下2050年的校园生活。请你写一篇短文，内容如下：
1.校园自然环境；
2.智慧教室；
3.宿舍和餐厅。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
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【答案】 In 2050, the campus will be like a beautiful garden, in which there will be more trees and flowers. The air will be fresh and clean, and there will be small parks where students can relax.
The smart classrooms will be amazing. Teachers can use advanced VR technology to teach. Everything in the classroom can be controlled by AI.
Dormitories will be more comfortable because students can make use of intelligent facilities. In the canteen, robots will serve us. There will be a variety of healthy and delicious food for students to choose from.
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“Not again!” Aliya shouted angrily, looking at the marks she had attained in her English test.
It seemed as if failing in the English test had become a part of her life. Despite her efforts, she had been unable to perform well. Tears in her eyes, she quickly shoved(乱塞) the paper into her bag before any classmate could make a rude comment on her.
Effortlessly, using the back of her palm, she was wiping the tears when her teacher Mrs. Leena noticed her. She came to Aliya’s desk and, in a soft voice, asked her to see her during the break time.
Wondering what it could be, Aliya waited impatiently for lunchtime. Finally, when the bell rang, she made her way to Mrs. Leena. As soon as she saw Aliya, she gestured for her to sit on the empty chair beside her.
She carefully studied her face, cleared her throat with a bright smile and said, “You seem to be anxious. I think I know what’s bothering you. If you allow me I think together we may come up with a good solution.”
With a puzzled look, Aliya said sadly, “I have been struggling in English since the beginning of the term. It seems as if no matter how hard I work, I am unable to get the desired result. I feel so upset.”
“You need not be so gloomy” encouraged Mrs. Leena. “With these three key ingredients: hard work, determination and resilience, you will move ahead and succeed. It’s always the first step that’s difficult, but once you decide not to look back and not give up, you will be successful, my e on, gather yourself and let’s work on it together.”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
From that day onwards, Aliya worked hard.
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As days passed, Aliya eagerly awaited the result of the final exam.
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【答案】Paragraph 1:
From that day onwards, Aliya worked hard. Religiously following her teacher’s advice, she revised her English book thoroughly and was well-prepared for the final exams. The big day of the English exam finally arrived. Stepping into the classroom, Aliya took a deep breath, Mrs. Leena’s words echoing in her mind: hard work, determination and resilience. With these guiding principles firmly in place, she picked up her pencil with confidence and began to write down the answers one by one. By the end of the exam, Aliya felt a sense of accomplishment.
As days passed, Aliya eagerly awaited the result of the exam. Finally, the moment arrived when the exam scores were to be announced. With a mix of excitement and nervousness, she checked the school’s announcement board and saw her name listed among the top scorers. Overwhelmed with joy and relief, she rushed to thank Mrs. Leena for her guidance and support. The score was a milestone in her life, marking the beginning of a new chapter filled with endless possibilities. It reminded her that with dedication, determination, and the right support, she could overcome any obstacle and achieve her dreams.