2024-2025学年陕西省韩城市象山中学高一上学期第三次月考英语试题（含答案）

象山中学2024-2025学年度第三次月考试题
高一英语试题
（考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Who is ill
A. Jack’s daughter. B. Jack’s wife. C. Jack. 听力
2. Where are the speakers probably
A. In an office. B. In the cinema. C. In a shop.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A club. B. A book. C. A woman.
4. Why is the man late
A. He missed the bus. B. He got up late. C. He took the wrong bus.
5. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Co-workers.
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和第7小题。
6. What subject is the man poor at
A. Science. B. English. C. Math.
7. What does the man ask the woman to do after class
A. Help with his homework. B. Teach him English. C. Return his pencil.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9小题。
8. What does the woman want to do this weekend
A. Plant apple trees. B. Pick some apples. C. Take care of Jim.
9. Why will the man call Aunt Brown
A. To tell her about his plan. B. To give her an invitation. C. To ask her for help.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What time is it now
A. Nearly midnight.B.10:00 p. m. C.10:30 p. m.
11. What’s the woman
A. A writer. B. A teacher. C. A reporter.
12. What’s the woman’s article mainly about
A. The Amazon rainforest. B. A trip plan. C. A new highway.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. What made the man annoyed
A. The receipt. B. The payment machine. C. The parking ticket.
14. How much did the man pay for parking
A.$5. B..$30. C.$35.
15. What did the man do to solve the problem
A. He posted it on a website. B. He wrote a letter to the police.
C. He called the transportation office.
16. How soon will the man get the final decision
A. Within a month. B. Within a week. C. Within five weeks.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. When did the speaker start taking music lessons
A. At age two. B. At age ten. C. At age twenty.
18. How often did the speaker practice as a child
A. Two hours a day. B. Three hours a day. C. Ten hours a day.
19. Why did the speaker play in concerts
A. To travel to other cities. B. To get into a good college.
C. To make his parents happy.
20. What is the speaker’s attitude toward music now
A. He only does it for fun. B. He wants to be the best player.
C. He never plays it anymore.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Read any interesting books lately We want to hear about them, so we’re hosting a Review Blitz! We want reasonable reviews in one month! These reviews must be your honest opinions. Don’t rush out them, because we’ll be paying attention to quality!
Rules
·You must be a teen (aged 13-19) with a Teen Creativity account (账户) to enter.
·Each review must have at least 250 words.
·Each participant (参加者) can hand in any number of pieces.
·Reviews must be turned in before Feb.1, 2023.
Guidelines
·Give a short summary of the book. Don’t tell your readers how the book ends.
·Tell readers what you like or dislike about the book, such as the topic, characters, the writing style, etc.
·Recommend the book to certain readers. Is the book more suitable for older teens Would science fiction fans be interested in this book It’s helpful for readers to think about the book in the context of other books they’ve read.
·Remember that it’s okay to have a strong opinion!
Prizes
·All writers taking part in this activity will receive a certificate (证书).
·First prize winners will each have one review published in Teen Creativity magazine and get free 6-month magazines.
·Second prize winners will each get free 3-month magazines and receive a $ 25 gift card.
·You’ll receive these prizes before Sep. 28, 2023.
Turn in your works to teencreativity.com. We hope reviewing books brings you joy.Don’t think of writing a review as homework; imagine you are writing to a best friend who loves reading, as much as you do!
1. What can the participants do
A. Enter at the age of twelve. B. Tum in more than one review.
C. Hand in works before Sep. 28. D. Express opinions within 250 words
2. Which sentence should be avoided in the review
A. The talk between the cousins is unbelievable.
B. The main character Bill survives in the end.
C. Fans of Harry Potter will love this book.
D. The topic of the book isn’t to my taste.
3. What will all winners get besides certificates
A. Gift cards. B. Cash prizes.
C. Free magazines. D. Published reviews.
B
In our daily life, it’s the unexpected acts of kindness that often bring us the most joy. This is a story about one such act that happened in the most unlikely place — a crowded plane.
Kelsey Zwick was traveling to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia with her daughter, who required special medical attention. The journey was filled with the extra things of medical equipment (设备) and the worry of a caring mother. As they settled into their economy seats, a flight attendant came with the sweetest offer. Just at that time, a first-class passenger noticed them and wanted to offer his seat, hoping that it would provide more comfort for them. When hearing that, Zwick was moved to tears by the man’s kindness and generosity.
The flight went smoothly with Zwick and her daughter enjoying the unexpected comfort of first class. However, upon landing, Zwick was unable to find the man, as they lost each other in the crowd. In the hope of thanking him face to face, she detailed the encounter, from the struggles of traveling with a baby and medical equipment to the heartfelt exchange with the stranger. Then she posted the message online, with a beautiful mix of thanks and recognition of the man’s generosity.
The story, once shared, caught fire online, getting over 579,000 shares. This post finally led to the airline connecting Zwick with her benefactor, Jason Kunselman. In an interview, Kunselman shared his true feelings, stressing the importance of kindness. This meeting between Zwick and Kunselman serves as a powerful reminder of the influence of a simple act of kindness. It’s a call to action for all of us to be more observant (善于观察的) and considerate of those around us.
4. Why was Zwick touched on the plane
A. Her baby was looked after on the plane.
B. Her problem was solved by a flight attendant.
C. A stranger offered to exchange seats with Zwick.
D. The passengers on the plane told a story of kindness.
5. What would Zwick most likely to do after finding the man
A. Give him extra money. B. Express her appreciation.
C. Make friends with him. D. Ask more information.
6. Which is closest in meaning to “benefactor” in paragraph 4
A. Contributor. B. Reporter. C. Conductor. D. Organizer.
7. What does the author want to show by telling this story
A. Acts of kindness always get reward.
B Few people care about those around.
C. Every helping hand counts for much.
D Online stories always attract many fans.
C
Bed rotting (躺尸) — the practice of spending long periods of time just staying under the covers with snacks, screens and other comforts — is gaining popularity among young people. Some followers view it as a form of self-care, but doctors warn that too much of it could be a “sign of depression (抑郁症)”. Are these extra breaks really wise for one’s spiritual health, or could they be a cause of worry
Dr. Ryan Sultan, a professor at Columbia University in New York, who treats many young people, called the bed rotting trend attractive. “In our culture today, with too much to do, too many expectations and too much productivity, many young people are feeling burned out and aren’t often getting enough sleep. It’s easy to see why taking time off to lie around is attractive,” Sultan said. “In many ways, this is helpful. It’s a chance to get away from real-life problems and clear your head before returning to life in a better state of mind,” he even added.
For the downside, however, he believed a long-term need or thirst for bed rotting could do harm to one’s physical health. Our brains are well-trained for sleep in darkness and wakefulness in light. Spending too many daytime hours in bed — awake or not — could destroy sleep schedules. Once that happens, it is a challenge to fix it. It could also lead to blood pressure problems and obesity. Long-term need for bed rotting could also be a warning sign of depression, according to a mental health expert.
Dr. Marc Siegel, professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health, agreed that while some spare time can be useful in a way, too much contributes to poor motivation (动力). Instead of bed rotting, Siegel recommended proper exercise as a better form of de-stressing. Those who lack the motivation to get out of bed could also try calling or texting a family member for support, socializing with close friends, finding a small task to complete, or reaching out to a medical professional for help.
8. Why are young people fond of bed rotting according to Dr. Ryan Sultan
A. It’s a way to escape stress. B. It helps fix sleep schedules.
C. They’re unwilling to socialize. D. They like popular online things.
9. What might long-term bed rotting bring people
A. Low blood pressure. B. Higher risk of depression.
C. Problems of dietary habits. D. Difficulty in getting to sleep.
10. Which statement will Dr. Mare Siegel agree with
A. Feeling down leads to less motivation.
B. Spare time should be filled with exercise.
C Enriching oneself helps promote motivation.
D. Bed rotting allows people to change expectations.
11. What is the passage mainly talking about
A. Different opinions on how to become motivated.
B. Main causes of the long-term need for bed rotting.
C. Possible problems from lying in bed for extra time.
D. Practical advice for young people to deal with stress.
D
A new study by researchers at MIT has found that inactive yeast (非活性酵母) can help get rid of lead from drinking water supplies. The study shows that this method works well, even for high levels of pollution. The team has worked out that waste yeast threw by a single brewery (啤酒厂) in Boston would be enough to treat the whole city’s water supply. So compared to traditional methods, this one costs less. The system would not only make the water clean but also change what would otherwise be some waste needing to be got rid of.
Lead and other heavy metals in water are a serious global problem that continues to grow. In the U. S. alone, more than 12,000 miles of waterways are suffering the effect of wastewater rich in heavy metals. What’s worse, heavy metals don’t break down, but continuously exist. They are either impossible or very expensive to completely get rid of by traditional methods. Lead is harmful, even at low concentrations, especially affecting children as they grow. “We don’t just need to cut down lead; we need to get rid of it from drinking water,” says one of the researchers called Stathatou.
The solution found by the MIT team is not a new one. A process called biosorption, in which inactive biological material is used to get rid of heavy metals from water, has been known for years. But the process took effect only at much higher concentrations, at the levels of more than one part per million. “Our study proves that the process can work efficiently (高效地) at the much lower concentrations of typical real-world water supplies,” another researcher named Athanasiou says.
Designing a practical system for processing the water and getting back the yeast, which could then be separated from the lead for reuse, is the next goal of the team’s research. They are also exploring ways of recovering both the yeast and the lead. “We need to carry out further experiments, but there is the choice to get both back. And it will be useful for the world,” Stathatou says.
12. What’s special about the new method for taking away lead from drinking water
A. It is costly but worthy of time. B. It is effective and cheaper.
C. It has been questioned by researchers. D. It has replaced traditional methods.
13. What is the purpose of paragraph 2
A. To introduce the characteristic of heavy metals.
B. To encourage people to protect the environment.
C. To stress the difficulty of taking away heavy metals.
D To state the necessity of getting rid of heavy metals
14 What can we know about the process of biosorption
A. It needs more research. B. Its application is limited.
C. It’s used to sense heavy metals. D. Its study is based on the MIT’s.
15. What does Stathatou think of their future research
A. Unknown. B. Worrying. C. Helpful. D. Adventurous.
第二节 （共5小题； 每小题2.5分， 满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Focusing your mind on serious study can be difficult. With roommates or family members, incoming messages, the Internet, and so on, it’s easy to focus on other things, which can leave you unprepared for your tests. ____16____ Use these tips to make a quiet place that allows of concentration.
If you are on campus, roommates can be loud. If you are studying online from home, you might have to deal with your family’s comings and goings. ____17____ If you don’t care to study in silence, you could drown out the noise of people talking around you with music. You could also use earplugs (耳塞) when you need to concentrate.
Another point is preparing what you need in advance. For example, be sure to have all the pens, notebooks and textbooks you will need to complete your work. ____18____ So having all the necessary things on hand will keep you focused. Besides, if you are doing work or reading on a notebook computer, be sure to bring your charger (充电器).
____19____ Students doing maths exercises would probably do better with a desk. Students with lots of reading tasks may be more comfortable on a sofa or chair where they can relax in comfort.
These simple steps can create quiet and calm space for you to get to work. Putting time and effort into your studies is the most important part of attending college. So set up study space that suits you now. ____20____
A. It can lead to success in your studies.
B. Making sure the object best for you is important.
C. Choosing the right way helps you do better in study.
D. Wherever you are, creating quiet space is important.
E. Having perfect study space can make it easier to focus.
F. In this case, you’d better create some background music.
G. Looking for any of these during study makes it hard to focus.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One day Pereira went out fishing. He was ____21____ to find an oil spill had polluted the waters and ____22____ it wasn’t a good day to fish. Walking along the beach, he found a ____23____ penguin covered in oil with a cry of pain. Pereira took it home, ____24____ it and spent the next week nursing it back to ____25____. He named it Dindim.
Dindim is a Magellanic penguin. In order to breed (繁殖), it must return to Patagonia, 8,000 kilometers from Pereira’s ____26____. Soon it was time for Dindim to return to the wild. Pereira watched Dindim ____27____, believing it would be the last time he saw it.
But the next June, Dindim returned. It stayed for a month in Pereira’s house. The time to ____28____ arrived, and Pereira thought this would ____29____ be the last time he would see Dindim. But 11 months later, the penguin with a long _____30_____ returned again.
It’s a common _____31_____ among scientists that animals can just remember things for a short period of time. A couple of them put a tracking device (装置) on Dindim to see if it was the _____32_____ penguin that returned year after year. To their _____33_____, Dindim returned for more than ten years.
Love and care create a deep bond (纽带) that we can’t always _____34_____. It’s just something we feel and something we long to provide. When we do, it lasts much longer than we ever _____35_____.
21. A. worried B. discouraged C. confused D. frightened
22. A. doubted B. remembered C. considered D. guessed
23. A. struggling B. recovering C. standing D. sleeping
24. A. held B. ignored C. touched D. cleaned
25. A. safety B. health C. calm D. confidence
26. A. home B. office C. school D. lab
27. A. fly down B. walk out C. swim away D. climb up
28. A. act B. escape C. fight D. leave
29. A. surely B. actually C. hardly D. suddenly
30. A. history B. dream C. memory D. body
31. A. goal B. belief C. suggestion D. topic
32. A. smart B. responsible C. strange D. same
33. A. relief B. regret C. surprise D. anxiety
34. A. explain B. predict C. discover D. agree
35. A. required B. expected C. welcomed D. allowed
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Nanjing City Wall is an important historical and cultural relic (遗迹) of the Ming Dynasty and it is also a symbol of China’s ancient architecture. ___36___ (be) about 21 kilometers long, the City Wall has a height of 14-21 meters and the footing has a width of 14 meters at present. Nanjing is one of the few cities in China ___37___ still have old city walls, and its City Wall, for the most part, is better preserved (保护).
Nanjing City Wall is made up ___38___ four parts. From the outside there ___39___ (stand) the Outer City and the Inner City, the Imperial City and the Palace City. In 1390, the Outer City was built with a length of 60 kilometers. Though it does not exist any more today, the names of the 18 gates ___40___ (use) now. Nanjing City Wall we can see today is ___41___ (main) the relic of the Inner City. The Imperial City was built ___42___ (protect) the Palace City which is named “Forbidden City” as it is ___43___ centre of the four walls.
People in Nanjing attach (重视) great ___44___ (important) to the work of preserving Nanjing City Wall because it symbolizes the history of Nanjing. Although the completeness of Nanjing City Wall cannot compete against the City Wall of Xi’ an, it is still one of the ____45____ (long) ones in the world.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文（满分15分）
46. 假如你是红星中学学生会主席李华。学生会准备开展一次“人工智能与未来教育”的专家讲座活动。请你写一则英语通知发布到英文网站，号召同学们积极参加，内容包括：
1.活动时间和地点；
2.专家简介和讲座内容；
3.希望同学们踊跃参加。
注意事项：词数 80 左右；短文开头已给出，不计入总词数；
Notice
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第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was in middle school, my social studies teacher asked me to enter a writing contest. I said no without thinking. I did not love writing. My family came from Brazil, so English was only my second language. Writing was so difficult and painful for me that my teacher had allowed me to present my paper on the sinking of the Titanic by acting out a play, where I played all the parts. No one laughed harder than he did.
So, why did he suddenly force me to do something at which I was sure to fail His reply: “Because I love your stories. If you’re willing to apply yourself, I think you have a good shot at this.” Encouraged by his words, I agreed to give it a try.
I chose Paul Revere’s horse as my subject. Paul Revere was a silversmith (银匠) in Boston who rode a horse at night on April 18, 1775 to Lexington to warn people that British soldiers were coming. My story would come straight from the horse’s mouth. Not a brilliant idea, but funny; and unlikely to be anyone else’s choice.
What did the horse think, as he sped through the night Did he get tired Have doubts Did he want to quit I sympathized immediately. I got tired. I had doubts. I wanted to quit. But, like Revere’s horse, I kept going. I worked hard. I checked my spelling. I asked my older sister to correct my grammar. I checked out a half dozen books on Paul Revere from the library. I even read a few of them.
When I handed in the essay to my teacher, he read it, laughed out loud, and said, “Great. Now, write it again.” I wrote it again, and again and again. When I finally finished it, the thought of winning had given way to the enjoyment of writing. If I didn’t win, I wouldn’t care.
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。
A few weeks later, when I almost forgot the contest, there came the news.
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I went to my teacher’s office after the award presentation.
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象山中学2024-2025学年度第三次月考试题
高一英语试题
（考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Who is ill
A. Jack’s daughter. B. Jack’s wife. C. Jack. 听力
2. Where are the speakers probably
A. In an office. B. In the cinema. C. In a shop.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A club. B. A book. C. A woman.
4. Why is the man late
A. He missed the bus. B. He got up late. C. He took the wrong bus.
5. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Co-workers.
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和第7小题。
6. What subject is the man poor at
A. Science. B. English. C. Math.
7. What does the man ask the woman to do after class
A. Help with his homework. B. Teach him English. C. Return his pencil.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9小题。
8. What does the woman want to do this weekend
A. Plant apple trees. B. Pick some apples. C. Take care of Jim.
9. Why will the man call Aunt Brown
A. To tell her about his plan. B. To give her an invitation. C. To ask her for help.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What time is it now
A. Nearly midnight.B.10:00 p. m. C.10:30 p. m.
11. What’s the woman
A. A writer. B. A teacher. C. A reporter.
12. What’s the woman’s article mainly about
A. The Amazon rainforest. B. A trip plan. C. A new highway.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. What made the man annoyed
A. The receipt. B. The payment machine. C. The parking ticket.
14. How much did the man pay for parking
A.$5. B..$30. C.$35.
15. What did the man do to solve the problem
A. He posted it on a website. B. He wrote a letter to the police.
C. He called the transportation office.
16. How soon will the man get the final decision
A. Within a month. B. Within a week. C. Within five weeks.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. When did the speaker start taking music lessons
A. At age two. B. At age ten. C. At age twenty.
18. How often did the speaker practice as a child
A. Two hours a day. B. Three hours a day. C. Ten hours a day.
19. Why did the speaker play in concerts
A. To travel to other cities. B. To get into a good college.
C. To make his parents happy.
20. What is the speaker’s attitude toward music now
A. He only does it for fun. B. He wants to be the best player.
C. He never plays it anymore.
听力答案 略
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Read any interesting books lately We want to hear about them, so we’re hosting a Review Blitz! We want reasonable reviews in one month! These reviews must be your honest opinions. Don’t rush out them, because we’ll be paying attention to quality!
Rules
·You must be a teen (aged 13-19) with a Teen Creativity account (账户) to enter.
·Each review must have at least 250 words.
·Each participant (参加者) can hand in any number of pieces.
·Reviews must be turned in before Feb.1, 2023.
Guidelines
·Give a short summary of the book. Don’t tell your readers how the book ends.
·Tell readers what you like or dislike about the book, such as the topic, characters, the writing style, etc.
·Recommend the book to certain readers. Is the book more suitable for older teens Would science fiction fans be interested in this book It’s helpful for readers to think about the book in the context of other books they’ve read.
·Remember that it’s okay to have a strong opinion!
Prizes
·All writers taking part in this activity will receive a certificate (证书).
·First prize winners will each have one review published in Teen Creativity magazine and get free 6-month magazines.
·Second prize winners will each get free 3-month magazines and receive a $ 25 gift card.
·You’ll receive these prizes before Sep. 28, 2023.
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1. What can the participants do
A. Enter at the age of twelve. B. Tum in more than one review.
C. Hand in works before Sep. 28. D. Express opinions within 250 words
2. Which sentence should be avoided in the review
A. The talk between the cousins is unbelievable.
B. The main character Bill survives in the end.
C. Fans of Harry Potter will love this book.
D. The topic of the book isn’t to my taste.
3. What will all winners get besides certificates
A. Gift cards. B. Cash prizes.
C. Free magazines. D. Published reviews.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C
B
In our daily life, it’s the unexpected acts of kindness that often bring us the most joy. This is a story about one such act that happened in the most unlikely place — a crowded plane.
Kelsey Zwick was traveling to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia with her daughter, who required special medical attention. The journey was filled with the extra things of medical equipment (设备) and the worry of a caring mother. As they settled into their economy seats, a flight attendant came with the sweetest offer. Just at that time, a first-class passenger noticed them and wanted to offer his seat, hoping that it would provide more comfort for them. When hearing that, Zwick was moved to tears by the man’s kindness and generosity.
The flight went smoothly with Zwick and her daughter enjoying the unexpected comfort of first class. However, upon landing, Zwick was unable to find the man, as they lost each other in the crowd. In the hope of thanking him face to face, she detailed the encounter, from the struggles of traveling with a baby and medical equipment to the heartfelt exchange with the stranger. Then she posted the message online, with a beautiful mix of thanks and recognition of the man’s generosity.
The story, once shared, caught fire online, getting over 579,000 shares. This post finally led to the airline connecting Zwick with her benefactor, Jason Kunselman. In an interview, Kunselman shared his true feelings, stressing the importance of kindness. This meeting between Zwick and Kunselman serves as a powerful reminder of the influence of a simple act of kindness. It’s a call to action for all of us to be more observant (善于观察的) and considerate of those around us.
4. Why was Zwick touched on the plane
A. Her baby was looked after on the plane.
B. Her problem was solved by a flight attendant.
C. A stranger offered to exchange seats with Zwick.
D. The passengers on the plane told a story of kindness.
5. What would Zwick most likely to do after finding the man
A. Give him extra money. B. Express her appreciation.
C. Make friends with him. D. Ask more information.
6. Which is closest in meaning to “benefactor” in paragraph 4
A. Contributor. B. Reporter. C. Conductor. D. Organizer.
7. What does the author want to show by telling this story
A. Acts of kindness always get reward.
B. Few people care about those around.
C. Every helping hand counts for much.
D. Online stories always attract many fans.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. A 7. C
C
Bed rotting (躺尸) — the practice of spending long periods of time just staying under the covers with snacks, screens and other comforts — is gaining popularity among young people. Some followers view it as a form of self-care, but doctors warn that too much of it could be a “sign of depression (抑郁症)”. Are these extra breaks really wise for one’s spiritual health, or could they be a cause of worry
Dr. Ryan Sultan, a professor at Columbia University in New York, who treats many young people, called the bed rotting trend attractive. “In our culture today, with too much to do, too many expectations and too much productivity, many young people are feeling burned out and aren’t often getting enough sleep. It’s easy to see why taking time off to lie around is attractive,” Sultan said. “In many ways, this is helpful. It’s a chance to get away from real-life problems and clear your head before returning to life in a better state of mind,” he even added.
For the downside, however, he believed a long-term need or thirst for bed rotting could do harm to one’s physical health. Our brains are well-trained for sleep in darkness and wakefulness in light. Spending too many daytime hours in bed — awake or not — could destroy sleep schedules. Once that happens, it is a challenge to fix it. It could also lead to blood pressure problems and obesity. Long-term need for bed rotting could also be a warning sign of depression, according to a mental health expert.
Dr. Marc Siegel, professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health, agreed that while some spare time can be useful in a way, too much contributes to poor motivation (动力). Instead of bed rotting, Siegel recommended proper exercise as a better form of de-stressing. Those who lack the motivation to get out of bed could also try calling or texting a family member for support, socializing with close friends, finding a small task to complete, or reaching out to a medical professional for help.
8. Why are young people fond of bed rotting according to Dr. Ryan Sultan
A. It’s a way to escape stress. B. It helps fix sleep schedules.
C. They’re unwilling to socialize. D. They like popular online things.
9. What might long-term bed rotting bring people
A. Low blood pressure. B. Higher risk of depression.
C. Problems of dietary habits. D. Difficulty in getting to sleep.
10. Which statement will Dr. Mare Siegel agree with
A. Feeling down leads to less motivation.
B. Spare time should be filled with exercise.
C. Enriching oneself helps promote motivation.
D. Bed rotting allows people to change expectations.
11. What is the passage mainly talking about
A. Different opinions on how to become motivated.
B. Main causes of the long-term need for bed rotting.
C. Possible problems from lying in bed for extra time.
D. Practical advice for young people to deal with stress.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. C 11. C
D
A new study by researchers at MIT has found that inactive yeast (非活性酵母) can help get rid of lead from drinking water supplies. The study shows that this method works well, even for high levels of pollution. The team has worked out that waste yeast threw by a single brewery (啤酒厂) in Boston would be enough to treat the whole city’s water supply. So compared to traditional methods, this one costs less. The system would not only make the water clean but also change what would otherwise be some waste needing to be got rid of.
Lead and other heavy metals in water are a serious global problem that continues to grow. In the U. S. alone more than 12,000 miles of waterways are suffering the effect of wastewater rich in heavy metals. What’s worse, heavy metals don’t break down, but continuously exist. They are either impossible or very expensive to completely get rid of by traditional methods. Lead is harmful, even at low concentrations, especially affecting children as they grow. “We don’t just need to cut down lead; we need to get rid of it from drinking water,” says one of the researchers called Stathatou.
The solution found by the MIT team is not a new one. A process called biosorption, in which inactive biological material is used to get rid of heavy metals from water, has been known for years. But the process took effect only at much higher concentrations, at the levels of more than one part per million. “Our study proves that the process can work efficiently (高效地) at the much lower concentrations of typical real-world water supplies,” another researcher named Athanasiou says.
Designing a practical system for processing the water and getting back the yeast, which could then be separated from the lead for reuse, is the next goal of the team’s research. They are also exploring ways of recovering both the yeast and the lead. “We need to carry out further experiments, but there is the choice to get both back. And it will be useful for the world,” Stathatou says.
12. What’s special about the new method for taking away lead from drinking water
A. It is costly but worthy of time. B. It is effective and cheaper.
C. It has been questioned by researchers. D. It has replaced traditional methods.
13. What is the purpose of paragraph 2
A. To introduce the characteristic of heavy metals.
B. To encourage people to protect the environment.
C. To stress the difficulty of taking away heavy metals.
D. To state the necessity of getting rid of heavy metals
14. What can we know about the process of biosorption
A. It needs more research. B. Its application is limited.
C. It’s used to sense heavy metals. D. Its study is based on the MIT’s.
15. What does Stathatou think of their future research
A. Unknown. B. Worrying. C. Helpful. D. Adventurous.
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. B 15. C
第二节 （共5小题； 每小题2.5分， 满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Focusing your mind on serious study can be difficult. With roommates or family members, incoming messages, the Internet, and so on, it’s easy to focus on other things, which can leave you unprepared for your tests. ____16____ Use these tips to make a quiet place that allows of concentration.
If you are on campus, roommates can be loud. If you are studying online from home, you might have to deal with your family’s comings and goings. ____17____ If you don’t care to study in silence, you could drown out the noise of people talking around you with music. You could also use earplugs (耳塞) when you need to concentrate.
Another point is preparing what you need in advance. For example, be sure to have all the pens, notebooks and textbooks you will need to complete your work. ____18____ So having all the necessary things on hand will keep you focused. Besides, if you are doing work or reading on a notebook computer, be sure to bring your charger (充电器).
____19____ Students doing maths exercises would probably do better with a desk. Students with lots of reading tasks may be more comfortable on a sofa or chair where they can relax in comfort.
These simple steps can create quiet and calm space for you to get to work. Putting time and effort into your studies is the most important part of attending college. So set up study space that suits you now. ____20____
A. It can lead to success in your studies.
B. Making sure the object best for you is important.
C. Choosing the right way helps you do better in study.
D. Wherever you are, creating quiet space is important.
E. Having perfect study space can make it easier to focus.
F. In this case, you’d better create some background music.
G. Looking for any of these during study makes it hard to focus.
【答案】16. E 17. D 18. G 19. B 20. A
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One day Pereira went out fishing. He was ____21____ to find an oil spill had polluted the waters and ____22____ it wasn’t a good day to fish. Walking along the beach, he found a ____23____ penguin covered in oil with a cry of pain. Pereira took it home, ____24____ it and spent the next week nursing it back to ____25____. He named it Dindim.
Dindim is a Magellanic penguin. In order to breed (繁殖), it must return to Patagonia, 8,000 kilometers from Pereira’s ____26____. Soon it was time for Dindim to return to the wild. Pereira watched Dindim ____27____, believing it would be the last time he saw it.
But the next June, Dindim returned. It stayed for a month in Pereira’s house. The time to ____28____ arrived, and Pereira thought this would ____29____ be the last time he would see Dindim. But 11 months later, the penguin with a long _____30_____ returned again.
It’s a common _____31_____ among scientists that animals can just remember things for a short period of time. A couple of them put a tracking device (装置) on Dindim to see if it was the _____32_____ penguin that returned year after year. To their _____33_____, Dindim returned for more than ten years.
Love and care create a deep bond (纽带) that we can’t always _____34_____. It’s just something we feel and something we long to provide. When we do, it lasts much longer than we ever _____35_____.
21. A. worried B. discouraged C. confused D. frightened
22. A. doubted B. remembered C. considered D. guessed
23. A. struggling B. recovering C. standing D. sleeping
24. A. held B. ignored C. touched D. cleaned
25. A. safety B. health C. calm D. confidence
26. A. home B. office C. school D. lab
27. A. fly down B. walk out C. swim away D. climb up
28. A. act B. escape C. fight D. leave
29 A. surely B. actually C. hardly D. suddenly
30. A. history B. dream C. memory D. body
31. A. goal B. belief C. suggestion D. topic
32. A. smart B. responsible C. strange D. same
33. A. relief B. regret C. surprise D. anxiety
34. A. explain B. predict C. discover D. agree
35. A. required B. expected C. welcomed D. allowed
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. B
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Nanjing City Wall is an important historical and cultural relic (遗迹) of the Ming Dynasty and it is also a symbol of China’s ancient architecture. ___36___ (be) about 21 kilometers long, the City Wall has a height of 14-21 meters and the footing has a width of 14 meters at present. Nanjing is one of the few cities in China ___37___ still have old city walls, and its City Wall, for the most part, is better preserved (保护).
Nanjing City Wall is made up ___38___ four parts. From the outside there ___39___ (stand) the Outer City and the Inner City, the Imperial City and the Palace City. In 1390, the Outer City was built with a length of 60 kilometers. Though it does not exist any more today, the names of the 18 gates ___40___ (use) now. Nanjing City Wall we can see today is ___41___ (main) the relic of the Inner City. The Imperial City was built ___42___ (protect) the Palace City which is named “Forbidden City” as it is ___43___ centre of the four walls.
People in Nanjing attach (重视) great ___44___ (important) to the work of preserving Nanjing City Wall because it symbolizes the history of Nanjing. Although the completeness of Nanjing City Wall cannot compete against the City Wall of Xi’ an, it is still one of the ____45____ (long) ones in the world.
【答案】36. Being
37. that 38. of
39. stands 40. are used##are being used
41. mainly 42. to protect
43. the 44. importance
45. longest
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文（满分15分）
46. 假如你是红星中学学生会主席李华。学生会准备开展一次“人工智能与未来教育”的专家讲座活动。请你写一则英语通知发布到英文网站，号召同学们积极参加，内容包括：
1.活动时间和地点；
2.专家简介和讲座内容；
3.希望同学们踊跃参加。
注意事项：词数 80 左右；短文开头已给出，不计入总词数；
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【答案】One possible version:
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The recent rapid development of AI technology has attracted many students’ attention, so a lecture with the theme “AI and Tomorrow’s Education” is scheduled to be held in our school auditorium from 1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on June 20th.
The lecture will be delivered by Professor Wu, a leading researcher in AI technology. Firstly, he will offer you a general picture of this technology, which can help you become familiar with its history and development. Secondly, how AI technology can be applied to and affect tomorrow’s education will be further explained. Furthermore, there will be a question-and-answer session for you to raise relevant questions and get answered.
If you are interested in this lecture, don’t miss it. You can register with the Student Union before June 16th.
Li Hua
Chairman of the Student Union
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was in middle school, my social studies teacher asked me to enter a writing contest. I said no without thinking. I did not love writing. My family came from Brazil, so English was only my second language. Writing was so difficult and painful for me that my teacher had allowed me to present my paper on the sinking of the Titanic by acting out a play, where I played all the parts. No one laughed harder than he did.
So, why did he suddenly force me to do something at which I was sure to fail His reply: “Because I love your stories. If you’re willing to apply yourself, I think you have a good shot at this.” Encouraged by his words, I agreed to give it a try.
I chose Paul Revere’s horse as my subject. Paul Revere was a silversmith (银匠) in Boston who rode a horse at night on April 18, 1775 to Lexington to warn people that British soldiers were coming. My story would come straight from the horse’s mouth. Not a brilliant idea, but funny; and unlikely to be anyone else’s choice.
What did the horse think, as he sped through the night Did he get tired Have doubts Did he want to quit I sympathized immediately. I got tired. I had doubts. I wanted to quit. But, like Revere’s horse, I kept going. I worked hard. I checked my spelling. I asked my older sister to correct my grammar. I checked out a half dozen books on Paul Revere from the library. I even read a few of them.
When I handed in the essay to my teacher, he read it, laughed out loud, and said, “Great. Now, write it again.” I wrote it again, and again and again. When I finally finished it, the thought of winning had given way to the enjoyment of writing. If I didn’t win, I wouldn’t care.
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。
A few weeks later, when I almost forgot the contest, there came the news.
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I went to my teacher’s office after the award presentation.
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【答案】 A few weeks later, when I almost forgot the contest, there came the news. I was informed that I won the first prize in the writing contest and that there would be an award presentation in two days. I was so happy to hear the news that I immediately shared it with my teacher. “I knew you’d win! I am proud of you. You made it!” he said excitedly. Then came the big day. When I was invited to the stage to receive the award, I expressed my thanks to my teacher. I said, “It’s you who make me fall in love with writing, my social studies teacher. Without your recognition and guidance, I couldn’t have written this article. Again thank you very much!”
I went to my teacher’s office after the award presentation. My teacher was waiting for me. Holding my hands, he said “Congratulations! You are a good writer, so keep writing.” “You know I didn’t like writing before, but now I am crazy about it! I will try my best to create good works.” I said seriously. Since then, I have written many good works and now I am a famous writer. I owe my success to my social teacher who is a beacon in my life on the road to writing.