江西省九江市武宁尚美中学2024-2025学年高二下学期3月月考英语试题
一、听力选择题(本大题共10小题)
1.How long will the man stay at home
A.A day. B.A week. C.Three days.
2.What happened to the man
A.He lost his keys. B.He called the woman. C.He quarrelled with the manager.
3.Where does the conversation take place
A.In a hotel. B.At an airport. C.In the street.
4.What will Jack do
A.Visit Bill. B.Play tennis. C.Go swimming.
5.Why does the man live in the countryside
A.It’s near the school.
B.His house is too old.
C.It’s quiet.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
6.Who are the speakers
A.Students. B.Teachers. C.Clerks.
7.What are they mainly talking about
A.Noise in the office.
B.A new meeting room.
C.The story of a workmate.
8.What does Stan suggest they do
A.Talk to Jack openly.
B.Move to another office.
C.Ask for a meeting room.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
9.How long will it take to get to the museum
A.More than 30 minutes.
B.Less than 13 minutes.
C.At most 30 minutes.
10.What time does the museum close
A.At 4:30 p.m. B.At 5:30 p.m. C.At 6:00 p.m.
11.How does the man describe the restaurant
A.It’s a bit expensive.
B.The service is terrible.
C.It’s very expensive.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
12.What does the girl not want to do
A.Have an English lesson.
B.Have a history lesson.
C.Have a Chinese lesson.
13.When did they have a test
A.Yesterday. B.Last week. C.Two weeks ago.
14.What does this dialogue infer
A.She likes tests very much.
B.She likes English lessons better than English tests.
C.She doesn’t like English at all.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
15.What do you think Robert is
A.A dancer. B.A singer. C.A student.
16.Where will the group perform
A.At concert halls. B.At restaurants. C.At some parties.
17.Why is Robert not sure of joining the group
A.He doesn’t think he is good enough.
B.He doesn’t have time to practice.
C.He isn’t interested in joining it.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
18.What will the weather be like in England today
A.Quite dry. B.Wet and windy. C.Fine but cool.
19.How will the weather be in the east of Europe tomorrow
A.Fine. B.Windy. C.Rainy.
20.How many days does the forecast mention
A.One. B.Two. C.Three.
二、阅读理解(本大题共5小题)
STINSON BEACH CLEAN-UP PROJECT
Help us keep Stinson Beach clean this summer! Warmer weather and handfuls of holidays bring more people out to the beach which sometimes means more garbage too; join us once per month to clear litter and maintain the beauty there.
When: One Friday a month between May and September. 10: 00 am—1: 00 pm.
Where: Stinson Beach parking lot.
Supplies: We invite volunteers to bring their own reusable supplies! Limit waste by bringing your own bag or bucket and gloves if possible — but don’t worry if you don’t — we’ll have some supplies on site for you to use.
Group entry: Groups of five or more require special arrangements and must be confirmed in advance. Please review the List of Available Projects and fill out the Group Project Request Form.
Age, Skills, What to bring:
Volunteers aged 10 and up are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines for youth under the age of 15.
Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form. Volunteers under 18 must have the parent approval section signed.
We’ll be working rain or shine. Bring layers for changing weather and rain gear (雨具).
Bring a personal water bottle and sunscreen. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required.
No experience necessary. Training and tools will be provided. Fulfills community service requirements.
21.What is the aim of the project
A.To attract the tourists. B.To beautify the beach.
C.To provide trip study. D.To conduct a research.
22.What is required for volunteers under 18
A.Fine weather. B.Rich experience.
C.School uniform. D.Parent permission.
23.What does the project provide for volunteers
A.Training. B.Long pants. C.Rain gear. D.Water bottles.
The first time I realized that I had a love for sports competitions was during the Field Day in primary school. Small for my age, and more of a book-lover than a sports-lover, I had suffered that special humiliation of being picked last for various gym teams. The Field Day, which focused on individual (个体的) skills, however, was different. In the Softball Throw event, I got my first taste of sporting victory. Credit goes to the example of my first coach, my father. He lifted weights every morning at home. He bought us all baseball gloves and hats, and in the warm months, we spent hours playing catch. When fall came, our backyard football games began with passing practice.
Once I got to seventh grade and went to middle school, our entire student body was assigned to either the Red or the White team. Throughout the year, we competed against each other in various games and exercises for points. I eventually became president of The Committee of Games, speeding up my competitive fever. I also played on the field hockey team and the basketball team. And at home, playing tennis, skating, skiing and biking were simply normal things we did. As I attended college, my roommate and I even took up the habit of completing Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) exercises every day, a practice that continued into my marriage, when we had no spare money to use to join a gym.
So, though, it shocks some of our friends, that early foundation (基础) developed in adulthood into a sports and fitness focus, considered necessary even on vacation. I still love reading and the arts, too. As far as I’m concerned, life is the richest with my feet in both worlds.
24.What does the underlined word “humiliation” mean in paragraph 1
A.Shame. B.Regret. C.Glory. D.Responsibility.
25.In the author’s view, what led to her victory in the Softball Throw event
A.Her confidence in her sports skills. B.The sports talent from her father.
C.Her advanced sports gloves and hats. D.The training offered by her father.
26.What happened after the author stepped into adulthood
A.She continued her passion for sports. B.She preferred reading to working out.
C.She regularly exercised on weekends. D.She joined Royal Canadian Air Force.
27.What is the author’s purpose of writing the article
A.To show her father’s guidance on sports.
B.To express her love for sports and fitness.
C.To stress the benefits of physical exercise.
D.To share her childhood memories about sports.
In the rich countries of the West, the electric vehicle revolution is well underway. Climate-conscious consumers drive Teslas or Polestars for reasons of morality and fashion. Poorer countries are also experiencing a wave of electrified trend. In Bangladesh, electric three-wheeler taxis, known as tuk-tuks, are rapidly replacing gas-powered ones on the streets. Such electric vehicles are climate friendly, cost-effective, and help reduce air pollution.
Yet a glance under the hood (引擎盖) of these vehicles reveals a poisonous secret: each tuk-tuk runs on five massive lead-acid batteries (铅酸电池), containing almost 300 pounds of lead in total. Every year and a half or so, when those batteries need to be replaced and recycled, about 60 pounds of lead leak into the environment. Battery recycling, often at small-scale unregulated factories, is a highly profitable but deadly business.
Lead is dangerous, and any exposure to it is harmful to human health. Lead that has entered the environment hurts people on an extraordinary scale. The numerous ways lead enters air, water, soil, and homes across the developing world — and the enormous damage it does to human health, wealth, and welfare — causes one of the biggest environmental crises in the world yet receives little attention.
The World Bank estimates that lead kills 5.5 million people per year, which would make it a bigger global killer than AIDS, malaria, diabetes, and road traffic deaths combined. On top of the shocking deaths, the social burden of lead poisoning is extraordinary, as is its contribution to global inequality — our research on the cognitive (认知的) effects of lead poisoning suggests that it may explain about one-fifth of the educational achievement gap between rich and poor countries.
But unlike many challenges faced by developing countries, lead poisoning is a problem that is fixable with some attention and a relatively modest financial investment. Better monitoring, research, and rules can help protect children all over the world from the dreadful effects of lead poisoning and reduce the massive global costs it brings.
28.How does the author describe the lead problem in paragraph 2
A.By making a comparison. B.By analyzing hidden causes.
C.By listing convincing numbers. D.By explaining its working principle.
29.What can we learn from the text
A.Lead enters rich countries in various ways.
B.Lead poisoning may make poor societies poorer.
C.Exposure to lead doesn’t necessarily harm someone.
D.Lead leaking has caused great fear in rich and poor countries.
30.What can be done to solve lead poisoning in developing countries
A.Fixing these used batteries. B.Putting certain effort and money.
C.Prohibiting the illegal use of lead. D.Reducing the cost of recycling lead.
31.What’s the text mainly about
A.The global lead poisoning crisis. B.The ways to solve lead problems.
C.The outcomes of using electric vehicles. D.The impacts of lead poisoning on human health.
In a world where environmental concerns are at the forefront, a young and innovative student has made a significant mark.
Madison Checketts, during her leisurely walks along her favourite beach in California, US, was met with a frustrating sight. The once-beautiful shoreline was now packed with wasted plastic water bottles, a cruel reminder of the global plastic pollution crisis. For Madison, who held this beach dear to her heart, seeing it ruined by these non-biodegradable items was deeply upset.
The astonishing statistic that Americans cast away 60 million plastic bottles daily, with many of them ultimately ending up in landfills or the vast ocean, was a call to action she couldn’t ignore.
Driven by a strong sense-of responsibility, Madison headed home and immediately set to work on seeking an eco-friendly solution. She named her creative water bottle the Eco-Hero. The magic behind this unique water bottle lies in its material calcium lactate (乳酸钙), a chemical compound. When processed, it undergoes a fascinating transformation from a soft material into a solid, edible shell. This not only makes the Eco-Hero an environmentally friendly option, as it is biodegradable and can break down naturally over time, but also offers a novel and enjoyable experience. The bottle has a delicate sweet flavour, which even gives the water inside a subtle sweet taste.
Madison’s remarkable invention has rightfully earned her a spot in the final of a renowned Us science competition for young people. Beyond the prizes, she has a far-reaching aspiration. She hopes that her Eco-Hero will serve as a motivation, inspiring countless other young student to take steps, no matter how small, towards making the world a more sustainable and beautiful place.
32.What made Madison Checketts decide to create the Eco-Hero
A.The drive to protect her favourite beach.
B.The high prize of the science competition.
C.The dream of becoming a famous inventor.
D.The cruel statistics of the global plastic pollution.
33.What can we infer from the passage about the Eco-Hero
A.It will replace traditional plastic bottles soon.
B.It is good for the environment and interesting.
C.It is more expensive than ordinary plastic bottles.
D.It has a strong sweet flavor that people may dislike
34.What can we know about Madison’s participation in the science competition
A.She’ll profit a lot from the competition.
B.Her school strongly supported her invention.
C.All finalists focus on plastic-related solutions.
D.The competition values environmental inventions.
35.Which of the following could best describe Madison Checketts
A.Adaptable and cautious. B.Ambitious and competitive.
C.Imaginative and responsible. D.Detail-oriented and persistent.
Five Ways to Improve Your Outdoor Photography
If you’re thinking about entering our Beautiful Britain Photo Competition, here are five ways to help inspire the best outdoor photos.
● Get to know your subjects
All across the British Isles you will find opportunities to spot, and photograph, the large variety of wildlife calling our shores home. 36 You will get far better photos if you can predict what they are likely to do next.
·Capture details in a close-up
Going in close can bring some fascinating rewards in nature photography. In this way, a small object will appear greater than life-size in a photo. Pick up rain drops on a spider’s web or capture a bee landing on a flower. 37 .
·Find the best shooting time
38 . It’s just best to avoid extremes ——a shadow or lots of natural sunlight can produce great results. Experiment taking photos at different times of day to see how the light affects your photographs.
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Although the delete button can be your best friend if you have an overexposed photo, using certain functions of the camera will help you avoid unstable, out-of-focus, or blurred(模糊的)images the first time around.
●Compose the best outdoor photo
It’s important to accurately compose the landscape you’re shooting. 40 . Instead, think twice about what has captured your attention, and find the best location to place your main subject in the picture. It’s good to avoid too much unnecessary space in the frame.
A.Experiment with cameras’ functions
B.Practice holding your camera steadily
C.There are photo opportunities everywhere
D.Carefully observe the animals you are filming
E.Thus, it can help show the beauty we might miss in everyday life
F.There are no hard and fast rules when it’s suitable for photography
G.Don’t just shoot the first thing you see or from the first angle you look at it
三、完形填空(本大题共1小题)
Ace-Liam Ankrah is a Ghana kid who has set the record as the world’s youngest male artist. His mother, Chantelle Kukua Eghan, said it all started 41 when her son, who at the time was 6 months old, discovered her paints.
Eghan, a (n) 42 and founder of Arts and Cocktails Studio, a bar that offers painting lessons in Ghana’s capital, Accra, said she was looking for a way to keep her boy 43 while working on her own paintings. “I spread out a canvas (画布) on the floor and added paint to it, and then in the process of his crawling (爬行), Ace-Liam ended up spreading all the 44 on the canvas,” she said. That’s how his first artwork, “The Crawl”, was 45 .
After that, Ace-Liam kept on 46 . Eghan decided to 47 the record last June. In November, Guinness World Records 48 her that to break a previous record, her 49 needed to exhibit and sell paintings. She arranged for Ace-Liam’s first 50 at the Museum of Science and Technology in Accra in January, where nine out of ten of his pieces listed were 51 .
Then, Guinness World Records 52 the record and declared that “at the age of 1 year 152 days, little Ace-Liam Ankrah from Ghana is the world’s youngest male artist.”
These days, Ace-Liam still loves painting and 53 accompanies his mom to her studio, where a corner has been set just for him. Eghan said she 54 the media attention around her boy could inspire other parents to 55 and develop their children’s talents.
41.A.in order B.by accident C.above the law D.in the distance
42.A.artist B.doctor C.dancer D.actress
43.A.young B.busy C.free D.proud
44.A.foods B.chairs C.colors D.books
45.A.reported B.stopped C.understood D.born
46.A.waiting B.painting C.studying D.dreaming
47.A.give up B.deal with C.apply for D.reflect on
48.A.warned B.told C.promised D.taught
49.A.brother B.student C.mother D.son
50.A.exhibition B.trip C.lesson D.job
51.A.returned B.torn C.sold D.doubted
52.A.held B.corrected C.broke D.confirmed
53.A.eagerly B.secretly C.unwillingly D.nervously
54.A.regretted B.imagined C.hoped D.worried
55.A.balance B.hide C.ignore D.discover
四、语法填空(本大题共1小题)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Senior citizens are the first to come to our mind when you think of hearing loss, but in a recent report, hearing professionals worry teenagers will soon outnumber aging adults 56 it comes to living with hearing loss.
The rise in popularity of personal audio devices from iPods to smart phones has had dangerous effect on the ears of those who use them most, teenagers! A research 57 (conduct) by the World Health Organization finds that nearly 50% of teens 58 (fall) into the habit of exposing themselves to unsafe levels of sound so far.
A sound is considered unsafe when it goes beyond 85 decibels (分贝). At that level, it takes just 8 hours of listening over your lifetime to cause damage. The louder the sound is, the 59 (little) time it takes to cause damage. Because hearing loss is 60 (typical) considered a health problem for the elderly, it is difficult to convince already stubborn teenagers that they really are doing damage 61 their ears.
Young adults 62 have been exposed to loud noise over a period of time may have some hearing loss symptoms. 63 (they) ability to learn is compromised, and they may have difficulty developing social 63 (skill).
In an effort to help teens better protect their hearing, we suggest 64 (set) volume limits on personal audio devices. It is also good to limit the amount of time exposed to noise and to take listening breaks to give the ears a rest.
五、书信写作(本大题共1小题)
65.目前,“脆皮学生”成为热门话题并在社会上引起了广泛的关注和讨论。“脆皮学生”因缺乏体育锻炼,体质差,易受伤,易生病。假定你是李华,请你以此用英文写一份倡议书,呼吁学生们积极进行体育锻炼,增强体质。
内容包括:
1. 倡议的目的;
2. 体育锻炼的意义;
3. 呼吁大家积极响应。
参考词汇:脆皮学生brittle students
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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六、书面表达(本大题共1小题)
66.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。续写词数应为150左右。
When I was a child, I was particular about food. It was Aunt Nelda that changed my habit of being a picky eater.
As far as I could remember, on a Friday night, when Dad and I arrived at Aunt Nelda’s house at dinner time, she prepared a big meal for us. Though the dishes smelled delicious, I didn’t feel like eating some of them. I took several bites of the sandwich and then laid it aside. Dad wanted to kick me under the table to remind me to finish all the food, but drawers (抽屉) between us protected me.
Looking at those drawers, I had a good idea. When Dad got up to refill his soup bowl, I pulled the bottom drawer open. It was full of cloth napkins (布餐巾). I put my sandwich under them and shut the drawer quickly. A plan for my rest food at Aunt Nelda’s emerged.
The next morning, I did the same to the food which I hated to eat. When Aunt Nelda saw my empty bowl, she gave me some sweets and said, “Good job, Jodi. You like my cooking just as much as your father.”
On Sunday, the food under the napkins continued growing, but somehow more slowly. Aunt Nelda was actually a pretty good cook. At noon, her children were coming for lunch. I offered to help set the table.
“Jodi, get the cloth napkins out of the bottom drawer,” she said. My heart began to beat fast. It was not because of the bottom drawer or the cloth napkins, but because of the left food.
“No, let’s use these!” I said, grabbing a handful of paper napkins. Aunt Nelda reached for the drawer. “My children prefer cloth napkins!” she said. I held my breath, waiting for the horrible scene. However, I couldn’t believe that she handed me some neat napkins.
“I’ve already cleaned them up,” she said. “It was so strange that there was much food under the napkins. I hadn’t seen mice for years! Guess what They were back again. A long time ago, they made a nest and carried the food all over the house.”
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Aunt Nelda’s words made me feel relieved but ashamed.
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Hearing what I said, Aunt Nelda opened her mouth wide.
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参考答案
1.【答案】B
【听力材料】M: How long will I have to stay out of school
W: About a week.You still have a fever.
2.【答案】A
【听力材料】M: I have to call the apartment manager.
W: Lost your keys again, huh
M: Yeah.
3.【答案】B
【听力材料】W: Is the flight from New York on time
M: Yes, it is.It should be arriving in 30 minutes at Gate 7.
4.【答案】C
【听力材料】W: Jack, are you going to play tennis with us today
M: I promised Bill I’d go swimming with him.
5.【答案】A
【听力材料】W: Did you move I went over to your old house, but it was empty.
M: I’m living in the countryside now. The air is cleaner, and I’m closer to the school.
【答案】
6.B
7.A
8.C
【听力材料】W: Stan, do you have a minute
M: Oh hi, Cathy. Sure. What’s up
W: Well, I’ve been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.
M: I’m not in there very often. It’s so noisy that I can’t work.
W: That’s exactly what I’m getting at. We’re supposed to be able to do our preparation in that office, but have you noticed Jack constantly has students coming in to get help with his course
M: We can’t really ask him to stop having students come in for help, can we
W: No, of course not. But I’m not able to do my work and neither are you. I imagine it’s the same for the others in the office.
M: Hmmm, could we ask for a kind of meeting room When we have to talk to students, we could go to the meeting room.
W: Good idea.
【答案】
9.C
10.C
11.A
【听力材料】W: Hey Taxi! Ah…Thanks for stopping.
M: Where are you going
W: Well, I’m going to the National Museum of History, and…
M: Sure. No problem.
W: Uh. Excuse me, how long does it take to get there
M: Well, that all depends on the traffic, but it shouldn’t take more than 30 minutes.
W: Oh, by the way, do you know what time the museum closes
M: Well. I would guess around six o’clock.
W: Uh, do you have the time
M: Yeah. It’s half past four.
W: Thanks.
M: Uh, this is your first time to Beijing city, right
W: Yeah. Do you know any good restaurants that offer meals at a reasonable price
M: Umm…Well, the Friendship restaurant. It’s not as inexpensive as other places I know, but the service is better.
W: Sounds great! How do I get there from the museum
M: Well, there are buses that run that way.
【答案】
12.A
13.B
14.B
【听力材料】W: I’m not looking forward to the English lesson tomorrow.
M: Why not
W: Because the teacher has said that we’re going to have a test.
M: But you had a test last week, didn’t you
W: Yes, we did. That’s why I don’t want another one tomorrow.
【答案】
15.C
16.C
17.A
【听力材料】W: Robert, you play the guitar, don’t you
M: I used to. But I haven’t played it for quite some time. I don’t really have time these days with all my studies. Why do you ask
W: I’m trying to organize a group to play at some parties on weekends.We still need a guitar player.
M: Well, I don’t know. But your idea sounds fun to me.
W: Oh it will be. I’m more or less in charge of things, so if you want to give it a try, you’re in. It’s as easy as that. Besides, it’s a great chance to get out and meet people.
M: But I told you I haven’t practiced for a long time. I don’t know if I remember any songs I used to play.
W: Don’t worry about it. I just thought I’d ask you to try and join us sometime when we were practicing. We’ll be practicing for a few months before we give performances.
M: OK, I’ll have a try.
W: I’m sure you can do it.And it will be fun, too.
【答案】
18.B
19.A
20.B
【听力材料】Well, a mixed picture over the next few days. Today in Britain, very wet and windy. You can see from the satellite picture that the highest temperatures, as they so often are in the southern parts of Europe, where it is also quite dry. It’s going to be quite cold over northwestern parts of Europe. It will be rainy but in the south there will be the best of the sunshine. And pretty good but cool in the eastern parts of Europe, too.
Now let’s look at tomorrow’s weather. It will be very much the same in the south except that the rain is starting to push up into the northern parts. It will stay fine in Eastern Europe.
But still wet and windy in many northwestern parts, and a bit cool, too.
【答案】21.B 22.D 23.A
【分析】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了一则志愿者招募广告,招募志愿者清理丁森海滩,具体介绍了清理工作的时间、地点以及对志愿者的要求等。
【解析】21.细节理解题。文章第一段讲到“Help us keep Stinson Beach clean this summer!(今年夏天,请帮助我们保持Stinson海滩的清洁!)”可知,项目的目标是美化海滩。故选B。
22.细节理解题。文章倒数第四段讲到“Volunteers under 18 must have the parent approval section signed. (18岁以下的志愿者必须在家长批准部分签字)”可知,18岁以下的志愿者需要家长许可。故选D。
23.细节理解题。文章最后一段讲到“Training and tools will be provided. (将提供培训和工具)”可知,该项目为志愿者提供培训。故选A。
【答案】24.A 25.D 26.A 27.B
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从童年到成年对体育从疏远到热爱的过程。
【解析】24.词句猜测题。由文章第一段中“Small for my age, and more of a book-lover than a sports-lover, I had suffered that special humiliation of being picked last for various gym teams. (就我的年龄而言,我个子矮小,而且我更喜欢读书,而不是体育运动。我曾遭受过一种特别的humiliation,在各种体育运动队中,我都是最后一个被选中的)”可知,作者提到她曾经因为体型较小而经常成为体育团队中最后被挑选的一员,这让她感到羞愧、羞耻。humiliation在这里的意思是“羞愧,羞耻”。A. Shame羞愧,羞耻;B. Regret遗憾;C. Glory荣耀;D. Responsibility责任。故选A。
25.细节理解题。由文章第一段中“Credit goes to the example of my first coach, my father. He lifted weights every morning at home. He bought us all baseball gloves and hats, and in the warm months, we spent hours playing catch. When fall came, our backyard football games began with passing practice. (这要归功于我的第一个教练,我的父亲。他每天早上在家举重。他给我们每个人都买了棒球手套和帽子,在温暖的月份里,我们花几个小时玩接球游戏。秋天来临时,我们的后院足球比赛开始于传球练习)”可知,在作者看来,她父亲提供的训练导致了她在垒球投掷项目中的胜利。故选D。
26.推理判断题。由文章第二段中“As I attended college, my roommate and I even took up the habit of completing Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) exercises every day, a practice that continued into my marriage, when we had no spare money to use to join a gym. (当我上大学时,我和室友甚至养成了每天完成加拿大皇家空军(RCAF)训练的习惯,当我们没有多余的钱去参加健身房时,这种习惯一直持续到我结婚)”和最后一段中“So, though, it shocks some of our friends, that early foundation (基础) developed in adulthood into a sports and fitness focus, considered necessary even on vacation. (因此,尽管这让我们的一些朋友感到震惊,但这种早期的基础在成年后发展成为运动和健身的重点,甚至在度假时也被认为是必要的)”可知,成年后作者继续保持着对运动的热情。故选A。
27.推理判断题。通读全文,尤其是根据文章第一段中“The first time I realized that I had a love for sports competitions was during the Field Day in primary school. (我第一次意识到我对体育比赛的热爱是在小学的体育比赛日期间)”和最后一段中“So, though, it shocks some of our friends, that early foundation (基础) developed in adulthood into a sports and fitness focus, considered necessary even on vacation. (因此,尽管这让我们的一些朋友感到震惊,但这种早期的基础在成年后发展成为运动和健身的重点,甚至在度假时也被认为是必要的)”可知,文章主要讲述了作者从小热爱体育,并把这种对体育的热爱持续到了成年,作者写这篇文章的目的是表达她对运动和健身的热爱。故选B。
【答案】28.C 29.B 30.B 31.A
【分析】本文是一篇说明文,文章主要阐述了目前全球都在发展环保节能的电动汽车,但是铅酸电池中的铅是危险的,任何接触都对人体健康,铅中毒给人类健康、财富和福利造成的巨大损害,不仅造成死亡还带来极大的社会负担。
【解析】28.推理判断题。根据第二段中“Yet a glance under the hood (引擎盖) of these vehicles reveals a poisonous secret: each tuk-tuk runs on five massive lead-acid batteries (铅酸电池), containing almost 300 pounds of lead in total. Every year and a half or so, when those batteries need to be replaced and recycled, about 60 pounds of lead leak into the environment. Battery recycling, often at small-scale unregulated factories, is a highly profitable but deadly business.( 然而,只要看一眼这些车辆的引擎盖下面,就会发现一个有毒的秘密:每辆嘟嘟车都是由五块巨大的铅酸电池驱动的,总共含有近300磅的铅。每一年半左右,当这些电池需要更换和回收时,大约有60磅的铅泄漏到环境中。电池回收通常在不受监管的小型工厂进行,这是一项高利润但致命的业务)”作者通过用具体数字列出嘟嘟车铅酸电池中铅的量来说明目前所面临的铅污染问题;由此可知,作者通过列出令人信服的数字来说明目前的铅问题。故选C。
29.细节理解题。根据第三段中“The numerous ways lead enters air, water, soil, and homes across the developing world — and the enormous damage it does to human health, wealth, and welfare — causes one of the biggest environmental crises in the world yet receives little attention.(在发展中国家,铅以多种方式进入空气、水、土壤和家庭——以及它对人类健康、财富和福利造成的巨大损害——造成了世界上最大的环境危机之一,但却很少受到关注)”以及第四段中“On top of the shocking deaths, the social burden of lead poisoning is extraordinary, as is its contribution to global inequality—our research on the cognitive(认知的)effects of lead poisoning suggests that it may explain about one-fifth of the educational achievement gap between rich and poor countries..(除了令人震惊的死亡之外,铅中毒的社会负担是巨大的,就像它对全球不平等的贡献一样——我们对铅中毒的认知影响的研究表明,它可以解释富国和穷国之间教育成就差距的五分之一)”可知,在发展中国家,铅以多种方式进入空气、水、土壤和家庭,对人类健康、财富和福利造成的巨大损害,不仅造成死亡还带来极大的社会负担,使贫穷的社会更贫穷。故选B。
30.推理判断题。根据最后一段“But unlike many challenges faced by developing countries, lead poisoning is a problem that is fixable with some attention and a relatively modest financial investment. Better monitoring, research, and rules can help protect children all over the world from the dreadful effects of lead poisoning and reduce the massive global costs it brings.(但是,与发展中国家面临的许多挑战不同,铅中毒是一个可以通过一些关注和相对适度的财政投资来解决的问题。更好的监测、研究和规则可以帮助保护世界各地的儿童免受铅中毒的可怕影响,并减少其带来的巨大全球成本)”可知,发展中国家可以通过一些关注和相对适度的财政投资,进行更好的监测、研究以及制定规则来解决铅污染和铅中毒问题;由此可知,发展中国家可以通过投入一定的努力和金钱解决铅中毒问题。故选B。
31.主旨大意题。根据第一段中“In the rich countries of the West, the electric vehicle revolution is well underway. Climate-conscious consumers drive Teslas or Polestars for reasons of morality and fashion. Poorer countries are also experiencing a wave of electrified trend.(在西方富裕国家,电动汽车革命正在如火如荼地进行。有气候意识的消费者出于道德和时尚的原因驾驶特斯拉或北极星。较贫穷的国家也正在经历一波电气化趋势)”以及第二段“Yet a glance under the hood (引擎盖) of these vehicles reveals a poisonous secret: each tuk-tuk runs on five massive lead-acid batteries (铅酸电池), containing almost 300 pounds of lead in total. Every year and a half or so, when those batteries need to be replaced and recycled, about 60 pounds of lead leak into the environment. Battery recycling, often at small-scale unregulated factories, is a highly profitable but deadly business..(然而,只要看一眼这些车辆的引擎盖下面,就会发现一个有毒的秘密:每辆嘟嘟车都是由五块巨大的铅酸电池驱动的,总共含有近300磅的铅。每一年半左右,当这些电池需要更换和回收时,大约有60磅的铅泄漏到环境中。电池回收通常在不受监管的小型工厂进行,这是一项高利润但致命的业务)”可知,全球都在发展电动汽车,经历电气化,但是铅酸电池中的铅是危险的;下文主要阐述了铅中毒给社会和健康带来的极大危害;由此可知,文章主要讲述目前发展电动汽车带来的铅污染问题、世界上铅中毒的严峻形势及其给社会和健康带来的极大危害。故选A。
【答案】32.A 33.B 34.D 35.C
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了Madison Checketts发明环保水瓶Eco-Hero的过程及意义。
【解析】32.推理判断题。由文章第二段“Madison Checketts, during her leisurely walks along her favourite beach in California, US, was met with a frustrating sight. The once-beautiful shoreline was now packed with wasted plastic water bottles, a cruel reminder of the global plastic pollution crisis. For Madison, who held this beach dear to her heart, seeing it ruined by these non-biodegradable items was deeply upset. (Madison Checketts在美国加利福尼亚州她最喜欢的海滩上悠闲漫步时,看到了令人沮丧的一幕。曾经美丽的海岸线如今堆满了废弃的塑料水瓶,这残酷地提醒着人们全球塑料污染危机的存在。对于视这片海滩为心头所爱的麦迪逊来说,看到它被这些不可生物降解的物品破坏,内心深感不安)”以及第三段“The astonishing statistic that Americans cast away 60 million plastic bottles daily, with many of them ultimately ending up in landfills or the vast ocean, was a call to action she couldn’t ignore. (有一个惊人的数据,美国人每天会扔掉6000万个塑料瓶,其中许多最终都被填埋或流入了浩瀚的海洋,这是一个她无法忽视的行动号召)”和第四段“Driven by a strong sense-of responsibility, Madison headed home and immediately set to work on seeking an eco-friendly solution. (在强烈的责任感驱使下,麦迪逊回到家,立即着手寻找一种环保的解决方案)”可知,麦迪逊非常珍视她最喜欢的这片海滩,看到海滩被不可降解的塑料瓶破坏让她很沮丧,所以保护这片她喜爱的海滩的动力促使她决定创造“Eco-Hero”水瓶。故选A。
33.推理判断题。由文章第四段中“This not only makes the Eco-Hero an environmentally friendly option, as it is biodegradable and can break down naturally over time, but also offers a novel and enjoyable experience. The bottle has a delicate sweet flavour, which even gives the water inside a subtle sweet taste. (这不仅使“Eco-Hero”成为一种环保的选择,因为它可生物降解,能随着时间自然分解,而且还带来了一种新颖有趣的体验。这种瓶子带有淡淡的甜味,甚至能让瓶中的水也有一丝微妙的甜味)”可知,Eco-Hero对环境有益且有趣。故选B。
34.推理判断题。由文章最后一段中“Madison’s remarkable invention has rightfully earned her a spot in the final of a renowned Us science competition for young people. (麦迪逊的非凡发明理所当然地为她赢得了美国一项著名青少年科学竞赛决赛的参赛资格)”以及前文Madison Checketts发明环保水瓶Eco-Hero的过程,可知这个竞赛重视环保发明。故选D。
35.推理判断题。由文章第四段中“Driven by a strong sense-of responsibility, Madison headed home and immediately set to work on seeking an eco-friendly solution. She named her creative water bottle the Eco-Hero. The magic behind this unique water bottle lies in its material calcium lactate (乳酸钙), a chemical compound. When processed, it undergoes a fascinating transformation from a soft material into a solid, edible shell. This not only makes the Eco-Hero an environmentally friendly option, as it is biodegradable and can break down naturally over time, but also offers a novel and enjoyable experience. The bottle has a delicate sweet flavour, which even gives the water inside a subtle sweet taste. (在强烈的责任感驱使下,麦迪逊回到家,立即着手寻找一种环保的解决方案。她将自己富有创意的水瓶命名为“Eco-Hero”。这款独特水瓶的神奇之处在于其材质——乳酸钙,一种化合物。经过加工后,它会经历从柔软材料到坚硬、可食用外壳的奇妙转变。这不仅使“Eco-Hero”成为一种环保的选择,因为它可生物降解,能随着时间自然分解,而且还带来了一种新颖有趣的体验。这种瓶子带有淡淡的甜味,甚至能让瓶中的水也有一丝微妙的甜味。)”以及最后一段中“She hopes that her Eco-Hero will serve as a motivation, inspiring countless other young student to take steps, no matter how small, towards making the world a more sustainable and beautiful place. (她希望自己的“Eco-Hero”水瓶能成为一种激励,鼓舞无数其他年轻学生采取行动,无论这些行动多么微小,都朝着让世界变得更可持续、更美好的方向努力)”可知,Madison富有责任感和想象力。故选C。
【答案】36.D 37.E 38.F 39.A 40.G
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了五种提高户外摄影技巧的方法,包括了解拍摄对象、捕捉细节、找到最佳拍摄时间、避免过度曝光和使用正确的相机功能以及如何构图最佳的户外照片。
【解析】36.根据上文“All across the British Isles you will find opportunities to spot, and photograph, the large variety of wildlife calling our shores home(在整个不列颠群岛,你会发现有机会发现并拍摄各种各样以我们海岸为家的野生动物)”可知,此处应与观察和拍摄野生动物有关,D选项“Carefully observe the animals you are filming(仔细观察你正在拍摄的动物)”符合语境。故选D。
37.根据上文“Pick up rain drops on a spider’s web or capture a bee landing on a flower.(拍摄蜘蛛网上的雨滴或捕捉落在花朵上的蜜蜂)”可知,通过拍摄这些特写能够展现日常生活中可能错过的美,E选项“Thus, it can help show the beauty we might miss in everyday life(因此,它可以帮助展示我们在日常生活中可能错过的美)”符合语境。故选E。
38.根据下文“It’s just best to avoid extremes ——a shadow or lots of natural sunlight can produce great results. Experiment taking photos at different times of day to see how the light affects your photographs(最好避免极端情况——阴影或大量的自然光都能产生很好的效果。试验在一天的不同时间拍照,看看光线如何影响你的照片)”可知,拍摄没有严格固定的合适时间,只要避开极端情况就可以,F选项“There are no hard and fast rules when it’s suitable for photography(对于什么时候适合摄影,没有严格的规定)”符合语境。故选F。
39.根据下文“Although the delete button can be your best friend if you have an overexposed photo, using certain functions of the camera will help you avoid unstable, out-of-focus, or blurred(模糊的)images the first time around.(虽然如果你的照片曝光过度,删除按钮可能是你最好的朋友,但使用相机的某些功能将帮助你在第一次拍摄时避免不稳定、失焦或模糊的图像)”可知,此处强调要试验相机的功能,A选项“Experiment with cameras’ functions(试验相机的功能)”符合语境。故选A。
40.根据下文“Instead, think twice about what has captured your attention, and find the best location to place your main subject in the picture. It’s good to avoid too much unnecessary space in the frame.(相反,要仔细考虑是什么吸引了你的注意力,并找到最佳位置将你的主要拍摄对象放在照片中。最好避免画面中有太多不必要的空间)”可知,不要随意拍摄看到的第一个东西或从第一个角度拍摄,G选项“Don’t just shoot the first thing you see or from the first angle you look at it(不要只是拍摄你看到的第一件东西或从你看到的第一个角度拍摄)”符合语境。故选G。
【答案】
41.B 42.A 43.B 44.C 45.D 46.B 47.C 48.B 49.D 50.A 51.C 52.D 53.A 54.C 55.D
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述的是来自加纳的Ace-Liam Ankrah打破吉尼斯世界纪录,成为世界上最年轻的男艺术家的故事。
【解析】41.考查介词短语辨析。句意:他的母亲Chantelle Kukua Eghan说,这一切都始于一个偶然,当时她6个月大的儿子发现了她的颜料。A. in order按顺序;B. by accident偶然地;C. above the law凌驾于法律之上;D. in the distance在远处。根据第二段““I spread out a canvas (画布) on the floor and added paint to it, and then in the process of his crawling (爬行), Ace-Liam ended up spreading all the 41 on the canvas,” she said. That’s how his first artwork, “The Crawl”, was 42 .”可知,Chantelle Kukua Eghan发现儿子的绘画天赋纯属偶然。故选B项。
42.考查名词词义辨析。句意:Eghan是一名艺术家,也是加纳首都阿克拉一家提供绘画课程的酒吧——“艺术与鸡尾酒工作室”的创始人,说她正在寻找一种方法,让她的儿子在自己画画的同时忙起来。A. artist艺术家;B. doctor医生;C. dancer舞者;D. actress女演员。根据下文的“a bar that offers painting lessons in Ghana’s capital”可知,Eghan提供绘画课程,推测她是艺术家。故选A项。
43.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:Eghan是一名艺术家,也是加纳首都阿克拉一家提供绘画课程的酒吧——“艺术与鸡尾酒工作室”的创始人,说她正在寻找一种方法,让她的儿子在自己画画的同时忙起来。A. young年轻的;B. busy忙的;C. free免费的;D. proud骄傲的。根据下文的“while working on her own paintings”可知,此处表示Eghan想办法让儿子在她自己绘画的时候也忙起来,有事做。故选B项。
44.考查名词词义辨析。句意:她说:“我在地板上铺了一块画布,并在上面放上了颜料,然后在他爬行的过程中,Ace-Liam把画布上所有的颜色都涂上了。”A. foods食物;B. chairs椅子;C. colors颜料;D. books书籍。根据上文的“I spread out a canvas (画布) on the floor and added paint to it”可知,此处表示儿子在画布上涂颜料。故选C项。
45.考查动词词义辨析。句意:他的第一幅作品《爬行》就是这样诞生的。A. reported报道;B. stopped停止;C. understood理解;D. born诞生;出生。根据上文的““I spread out a canvas (画布) on the floor and added paint to it, and then in the process of his crawling (爬行), Ace-Liam ended up spreading all the 4 on the canvas,” she said.”可知,此处说的是儿子的第一幅作品是怎样诞生的。故选D项。
46.考查动词词义辨析。句意:在那之后,Ace-Liam继续画画。A. waiting等待;B. painting绘画;C. studying学习;D. dreaming做梦。根据上文的“That’s how his first artwork, “The Crawl”, was 5 ”和空格前的kept on可知,此处指儿子在有了第一幅作品后,继续绘画。故选B项。
47.考查动词短语辨析。句意:去年6月,Eghan决定申请这项纪录。A. give up放弃;B. deal with处理;C. apply for申请;D. reflect on反思。根据下文的“In November, Guinness World Records 8 her that to break a previous record, her 9 needed to exhibit and sell paintings.”可知,Eghan申请了吉尼斯纪录,所以她才收到了吉尼斯世界纪录的回复。故选C项。
48.考查动词词义辨析。句意:去年11月,吉尼斯世界纪录告诉她,要打破之前的纪录,她的儿子需要展出和出售画作。A. warned警告;B. told告诉;C. promised承诺;D. taught教授。根据上文的“that to break a previous record, her 9 needed to exhibit and sell paintings”可知,这是吉尼斯世界记录告诉Eghan的情况。故选B项。
49.考查名词词义辨析。句意:去年11月,吉尼斯世界纪录告诉她,要打破之前的纪录,她的儿子需要展出和出售画作。A. brother兄弟;B. student学生;C. mother母亲;D. son儿子。根据下文的“Then, Guinness World Records 12 the record and declared that “at the age of 1 year 152 days, little Ace-Liam Ankrah from Ghana is the world’s youngest male artist.””可知,打破吉尼斯世界纪录的是Eghan的儿子Ace-Liam Ankrah。故选D项。
50.考查名词词义辨析。句意:今年1月,她在阿克拉的科学技术博物馆安排了Ace-Liam的首次展览,展出的他的作品中有十分之九被售出。A. exhibition展览;B. trip旅行;C. lesson课程;D. job工作。根据上文的“needed to exhibit and sell paintings”可知,此处指的是安排展览。故选A项。
51.考查动词词义辨析。句意:今年1月,她在阿克拉的科学技术博物馆安排了Ace-Liam的首次展览,展出的他的作品中有十分之九被售出。A. returned返回;B. torn撕裂;C. sold出售;D. doubted怀疑。根据上文的“needed to exhibit and sell paintings”可知,此处指的是售出作品。故选C项。
52.考查动词词义辨析。句意:随后,吉尼斯世界纪录确认了这一纪录,并宣布“来自加纳的小Ace-Liam Ankrah是世界上最年轻的男艺术家,年仅1岁152天。”A. held举行;B. corrected纠正;C. broke打破;D. confirmed确认。根据下文的“declared that “at the age of 1 year 152 days, little Ace-Liam Ankrah from Ghana is the world’s youngest male artist.””可知,此处指的是吉尼斯官方确认了这一记录。故选D项。
53.考查副词词义辨析。句意:如今,Ace-Liam仍然热爱绘画,并渴望陪着妈妈去她的工作室,那里专门为他设置了一个角落。A. eagerly渴望地;热切地;B. secretly偷偷地;C. unwillingly不情愿地;D. nervously焦急地。根据上文的“loves painting ”可知,Ace-Liam热爱绘画,所以他会渴望陪着妈妈去她的工作室。故选A项。
54.考查动词词义辨析。句意:Eghan说,她希望媒体对她儿子的关注能激励其他父母发现并发展孩子的才能。A. regretted后悔;B. imagined想象;C. hoped希望;D. worried担心。根据下文的“the media attention around her boy could inspire other parents to 15 and develop their children’s talents”以及语境可知,这是Eghan希望的事情。故选C项。
55.考查动词词义辨析。句意:Eghan说,她希望媒体对她儿子的关注能激励其他父母发现并发展孩子的才能。A. balance权衡;B. hide隐藏;C. ignore忽视;D. discover发现。根据上文讲述的Ace-Liam的故事和下文的“develop their children’s talents”可知,此处指的是发现孩子们的才能。故选D项。
【答案】
56.when 57.conducted 58.have fallen 59.less 60.typically 61.to 62.who/that 63.Their 64.skills 65.setting
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述青少年由于长时间听过高音量的设备,因而听力损失的情况越来越严重,有必要采取措施。
【解析】56.考查固定句型。句意:当你想到听力损失时,我们首先想到的是老年人,但在最近的一份报告中,听力专家担心,在听力损失的情况下,青少年的数量很快就会超过老年人。固定句型when it comes to“当谈到”,故填when。
57.考查非谓语动词。句意:世界卫生组织进行的一项研究发现,到目前为止,近50%的青少年已经养成了让自己暴露在不安全水平的声音中的习惯。conduct和research之间是被动关系,应用过去分词,作定语,故填conducted。
58.考查动词时态。句意:同上。根据so far可知,应用现在完成时,主语nearly 50% of teens表示复数意义,助动词使用have,故填have fallen。
59.考查固定句型。句意:声音越大,造成损害的时间就越短。此处是固定句型“the+比较级,the+比较级”,表示“越……,就越……”,故填less。
60.考查副词。句意:因为听力损失通常被认为是老年人的健康问题,所以很难让已经固执的青少年相信他们真的在伤害他们的耳朵。空处修饰谓语动词,应用副词形式,故填typically。
61.考查介词。句意:同上。固定短语do damage to“损害”,to是介词,故填to。
62.考查定语从句。句意:长期暴露在噪音中的年轻人可能会出现一些听力丧失的症状。空处引导限定性定语从句,先行词是Young adults,指人,关系词在从句中作主语,应用关系代词who或that引导,故填who或that。
63.考查代词。句意:他们的学习能力受到损害,他们可能在发展社交技能方面有困难。空处修饰名词ability,应用形容词性物主代词,首字母应大写,故填Their。
64.考查名词复数。句意:同上。skill是可数名词,前无限定词,应用复数形式,泛指“社交技能”,故填skills。
65.考查非谓语动词。句意:为了帮助青少年更好地保护他们的听力,我们建议对个人音频设备设置音量限制。固定搭配suggest doing sth“建议做某事”,动名词作宾语,故填setting。
65.【答案】One possible answer:
With brittle students becoming a heated topic, in order to strengthen their physical and mental health, I appeal to you all to spend more time on physical exercise.
The significance of physical exercise, as far as I am concerned, cannot be overstated, as it lays the foundation for a lifetime of health and well-being. On the one hand, regular physical activities can improve bone density, build muscle, maintain a healthy weight, which contributes to a stronger body. On the other hand, physical exercise releases a kind of chemical, which can boost mood and reduce stress and anxiety, leading to better mental health.
Hope you can actively act on my appeal, participating in physical exercise on a regular basis. Let’s take action from now on.
【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一份倡议书,呼吁学生们积极进行体育锻炼,增强体质。
【详解】1.词汇积累
为了:in order to→so as to
重要性:significance→importance
改善:improve→better
释放:release→set…free
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:Let’s take action from now on.
拓展句:It’s high time that we should take action from now on.
【点睛】【高分句型1】With brittle students becoming a heated topic, in order to strengthen their physical and mental health, I appeal to you all to spend more time on physical exercise.(运用了with+宾语+宾语补足语,不定式作目的状语)
【高分句型2】On the one hand, regular physical activities can improve bone density, build muscle, maintain a healthy weight, which contributes to a stronger body.(运用了which引导非限制性定语从句)
66.【答案】 Aunt Nelda’s words made me feel relieved but ashamed. If I kept silent about the bad thing that I had done, she would never know. But watching her carefully setting the table reminded me of all her efforts behind the food. How could I lie to such a kind and caring woman Finally, I gathered my courage and said, “Aunt Nelda, I’m sorry that I made the mess! I’m a terrible eater and hid leftovers there, but your food is really good. I’m learning to like it.”
Hearing what I said, Aunt Nelda opened her mouth wide. She paused a moment, and then turned around, saying, “I had planned to make something else for you. Now it seems unnecessary, but, Jodi, learn to eat every kind of nutritious food.” I told her, “I seem to fall in love with all your food!” She burst into laughter, and I hugged her tightly. At that time, I really realized that the delicious food she made would not only last in my stomach, but also in my mind forever.
【分析】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了作者小时候对食物很挑剔,是Nelda姨妈改变了作者挑食的习惯。一次作者和爸爸去Nelda姨妈家里做客,作者将食物藏在盛放布餐巾的抽屉里,后来Nelda姨妈将餐巾洗干净,以为是老鼠将食物放在抽屉里的。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“Nelda姨妈的话使我感到宽慰,但又感到惭愧。”可知,第一段可描写作者向Nelda姨妈承认错误。
②由第二段首句内容“听到我说的话,Nelda姨妈张大了嘴巴。”可知,第二段可描写Nelda姨妈教作者要吃各种营养的食物以及作者的感悟。
2.续写线索:心里挣扎——承认是自己藏食物——Nelda姨妈告诉作者要吃各种营养的食物——爱上Nelda姨妈的食物——拥抱——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①撒谎:lie/tell a lie
②突然大笑:burst into laughter/burst out laughing
③意识到:realize/be aware
情绪类
①惭愧:ashamed/feel shame
【点睛】[高分句型1] If I kept silent about the bad thing that I had done, she would never know.(if引导的条件状语从句和that引导的定语从句)
[高分句型2] At that time, I really realized that the delicious food she made would not only last in my stomach, but also in my mind forever.(that引导的宾语从句)