福建省三明市三明北附高级中学2024-2025学年高二下学期3月月考英语试题（含答案）
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2024-2025学年福建省三明市沙县区三明北附高级中学高二下学期3月月考英语试题
(试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟)
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第三部分 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
A
British Museum
Located in Great Russell Street, London, the British Museum houses a vast collection of world art and artifacts and is free to all visitors. The British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture, and it has more than 7 million objects, so it would probably take a week to see everything. Over 6 million visitors every year experience the collection, including world-famous objects such as the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies.
Admission and opening time
Open daily 10:00 to 17:30. Open until 20:30 on Fridays, EXCEPT Good Friday.
Closed on 24, 25 and 26 December and 1 January.
Large luggage, suitcases and cabin baggage
For everyone’s safety, all bags, packages and personal items may be searched before entry. Wheeled cases, sports equipment and large items of luggage are not allowed in the British Museum for safety and security reasons. Storage for large luggage is available at major train stations, including Euston, King’s Cross and Charing Cross.
Membership
Membership allows you to discover 2 million years of human history with free unlimited entry to special exhibitions, an exclusive discount offer on magazine subscription and many more benefits.
Individual membership: 74
Under 16 membership: 54
Young friends (ages 8~15): 25
1. When can you visit the British Museum
A. At 9:00 Friday. B. At 12:00 Monday. C. On Christmas Day. D. On Good Friday.
2. Where can visitors store their large luggage
A. At major train stations. B. At some crossings.
C. In the hall of the Museum. D. At the entrance to the Museum.
3. If two friends aged 14 and 18 apply for membership of the British Museum, how much should they pay
A. 25. B. 79. C. 50. D. 148.
B
Teachers in poor areas are always being asked to do more with less. They're given smaller budgets and larger tasks in schools that employ fewer teachers and take in more students. But none of these struggles can quite compare to the challenges faced by a computing teacher Akoto in Ghana who teaches his students how to use computers.
Akoto recently posted photos of his classroom, and they've gotten quite a response. Akoto is an information and communication technology (ICT) teacher who has been assigned to teach his students without using an actual computer. So like any good teacher, Akoto teaches them by drawing pictures of a computer on the blackboard.
Akoto recently shared images of one of his computer lessons, in which he can be seen using multi-colored chalk to draw the features of Microsoft Word software on the blackboard. In one of the photos, you can see his students drawing the same images in their notebooks.
One might ask, "Why do they bother to take such a challenging course " But here's the reason: Even though the students at Akoto's school don't have computers, they are still required to pass a national exam that includes a section on computing skills before they move or to high school.
So Akoto does what he needs to do to ensure that his students understand the material He has drawn pictures many times for his students over his six years and just happened to share the pictures this time on Facebook. He says he has his own personal laptop, but it is different from the one Akoto is required to teach. He doesn't bring it to class for fear of confusing the kids with a computer that they have never seen.
The good news is that those Facebook pictures made their way to the right place. Microsoft Africa promised to give him some proper resources. Others also stepped up to the plate and helped out Akoto. NIIT Ghana, an information technology training institution, donated five computers to Akoto's school and one for Akoto himself. A PhD student at the University of Leeds in the U. K. inspired by Akoto also donated a computer.
4. Which of the following best describes the state of Akoto's school
A. Well-funded. B. Underdeveloped. C. Full-equipped. D. Unattended.
5. How do Akoto's students react to his classes
A. They model after his behavior in class. B. They learn to identify multi-colored chalk.
C. They usually take photos of the computers. D. They often share images of their lessons online.
6. Why does Akoto choose not to bring his own laptop to his classes
A. He is unwilling to share it. B. He is confused by its system.
C. He is uncertain about its function. D. He is afraid to puzzle his students
7. What can we conclude from the last paragraph
A. To stand still is to move back. B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. Great things can be achieved by joint effort. D. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
C
California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according to a study to be published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor(因素).
The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 percent on more than 46, 000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or unaffected, from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of southern California the decline was nearly 75 percent.
Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick McIntyre, an ecologist who was the lead author of the study. Woodcutters targeted big trees. Housing development pushed into the woods. Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources(资源).
But in comparing a study of California forests done in the 1920s and 1930s with another one between 2001 and 2010, McIntyre and his colleagues documented a widespread death of big trees that was evident even in wildlands protected from woodcutting or development.
The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage. The researchers figured out water stress with a computer model that calculated how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed, taking into account such things as rainfall, air temperature, dampness of soil, and the timing of snowmelt(融雪).
Since the 1930s, McIntyre said, the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snowmelt, which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season.
8. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The seriousness of big-tree loss in California.
B. The increasing variety of California big trees.
C. The distribution of big trees in California forests.
D. The influence of farming on big trees in California.
9. Which of the following is well-intentioned but may be bad for big trees
A. Ecological studies of forests.
B. Banning woodcutting.
C. Limiting housing development.
D. Fire control measures.
10. What is a major cause of the water shortage according to McIntyre
A. Inadequate snowmelt. B. A longer dry season.
C. A warmer climate. D. Dampness of the air.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. California’s Forests: Where Have All the Big Trees Gone
B. Cutting of Big Trees to Be Prohibited in California Soon
C. Why Are the Big Trees Important to California Forests
D. Patrick McIntyre: Grow More Big Trees in California
D
Although it is a business not many are aware of, sidewalk robots are set to become an industry with annual sales of $1 billion within a decade. These four-or six-wheeled autonomous machines, usually the size of a suitcase, are already delivering groceries in America, China and Europe, which puts them ahead of many driverless cars and lorries being developed.
Those bigger vehicles are held back not by technology but regulation. This means having a “safety driver” on board ready to take over if there is a problem which is hardly labour-saving. For these larger vehicles, regulators want to see safety systems thoroughly proved. In January 2022, Britain’s Law Commission, which reviews lawmaking, recommended that it should not be the person in the driver’s seat who faces prosecution if a vehicle in autonomous mode crashes, but the manufacturer or the body that sought approval for its use.
However, sidewalk robots are getting on with the job. For example, Starship Technologies, based in San Francisco, estimates it has already clocked up more than 2.5 million deliveries with robots in a number of cities, universities and business parks in Europe and America. Amazon is carrying out trials with a similar sort of machine. Kiwibot, a Colombian startup, is making sidewalk deliveries in California. Udelv, a Californian firm, is developing a larger type called Transporter to operate at highway speeds.
Sidewalk robots carry a few bags of groceries using a variety of sensors, including cameras, radar and GPS to navigate and avoid obstacles and people. Their progress can be monitored on a phone app, which also unlocks them for goods to be removed. As they are small, move slowly and are “telemonitored” by people in a control room who can take over, authorities seem more willing to give them a green light.
Such robots are becoming more autonomous. Being much further along the road in earning their keep, these delivery robots are helping to pave the way for the time when bigger autonomous vehicles can join them.
12. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Problems caused by autonomous cars. B. Suggestions for producing intelligent robots.
C. Challenges faced by large driverless vehicles. D. The innovative technology of delivery vehicles.
13. Why does the author give some examples in paragraph 3
A. To prove the safety of autonomous machines.
B. To present the development of sidewalk robots.
C. To encourage the public to create more robots.
D. To show the advantages of self-driving technology.
14. What can we know about sidewalk robots
A. They are environmentally friendly.
B. They can distinguish traffic lights on the road.
C. They make deliveries faster than ordinary trucks.
D. They make it easy for people to track the delivery process.
15. Which section of a magazine is this text probably taken from
A. Sports and music. B. Business and culture.
C. Science and technology. D. Nature and geography.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
七选五，阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
No matter what your goals are in life, there is one great law that you need to obey in order to be successful: No one else is going to climb the ladder (梯子) of success for you. ____16____ Prom the day you leave your parents’ house, you are responsible for your life and the choices you make.
If you want a better life, you need to make better decisions. ____17____ However, it doesn’t change anything. Only you can change your life by changing the choices you make. Take responsibility for everything in your life. Even if it’s not in your direct control, you can always choose how you respond.
____18____ If you choose what is fun and easy over what is necessary, you will never reach the levels of success and happiness you are capable of achieving in your life. That’s because every great victory requires great sacrifice. If success was easy, everybody would be success.
There is nothing that you can’t achieve with hard work. People often think that their lives will suddenly change through some magical event in the future. ____19____ Your life changes only to the extent that you change. Nothing will ever change if you don’t change what you do daily.
A great way to actively create your future is to ask yourself: If I already achieved my goals, how would I act on a daily basis What books would I read, how often would I work out, and how would I spend my time at the office ____20____
A. But that is not the case.
B. No one else is responsible for your life.
C. Now these questions seem like magic to you.
D. Nothing else can be the drive for your success.
E. Once you answer these questions, you know what to do.
F. The biggest enemy to success is the path of least resistance.
G. You can blame other people for your lack of happiness all life long.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共三节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Mariah Reading is an environmentalist, who grew up with an early appreciation for nature. While studying art at Bowdoin College, she saw the vast amounts of___21___from her painting and sculpture classes. She began to seriously consider her footprint as a(n)____22____“How can I paint landscapes if I’m ____23____them ” she thought. Then she started using the refuse as her canvas (画布).
After graduation, Mariah travelled throughout the country,____24____ rubbish to bring to her studio. One day, a____25____ hubcap (轮毂盖) she found by the side of the road gave her a new _____26_____ . She noticed the half hubcap had cracked off to____27____the line of the mountain range that she was in. So she____28____ the mountain landscape on it and held it up in front of the real ____29____ and took a photo. It became the first in her _____30_____ series.
Over the years, she has painted more than 100 pieces of rubbish and photographed her transformations_____31_____matching real-life landscapes. It’s like _____32_____ new life into forgotten objects. Her practice_____33_____the principle of “leaving no trace” by _____34_____ painting with sculpture and photography.
Mariah hopes people see themselves and their own habits _____35_____ into her works and make small changes in their everyday lives.
21. A. paper B. waste C. power D. work
22. A. artist B. cleaner C. journalist D. mechanic
23. A. exploring B. forgetting C. harming D. shaping
24. A. taking out B. learning about C. complaining of D. picking up
25. A. broken B. lost C. new D. hidden
26. A. medium B. idea C. reason D. life
27. A. damage B. connect C. form D. cross
28. A. protected B. enjoyed C. changed D. painted
29. A. car B. range C. picture D. road
30. A. ongoing B. outdated C. energy-consuming D. self-centered
31. A. from B. without C. against D. as
32. A. forcing B. turning C. attracting D. breathing
33. A. highlights B. replaces C. compromises D. ignores
34. A. surrounding B. filling C. combining D. comparing
35. A. trapped B. reflected C. added D. admitted
第二节，单词拼写(共10小题;每小题0.5分，满分5分)
36. She is one of the most ______ (有影响力的) figures in local politics. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
37. All too often writers of great works have had to face ______ (批评) along with rejection. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
38. The rapid __________ (扩张) of cities can cause social and economic problems.(根据汉语提示填空)
39. We are witnessing the________(emerge) of a major new talent. (所给词的适当形式填空）
40. Having done some worthwhile things during the summer vacation, she is worthy of ______ (praise). (所给词的适当形式填空)
41. ________(absorb) in his games，he didn’t notice that person. (所给词的适当形式填空)
42. The old woman ______ (精疲力尽) out and she couldn’t walk any further. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
43. Later he found it ______(disturb) to work with such a talkative person. (所给词适当形式填空)
44. The new text ______ (由……组成) of three parts is hard to recite. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
45. To prevent the rich and powerful________ (abuse) their power, the government laid down related laws. (所给词的适当形式填空)
第三节，语篇填空(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
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。
As teenagers grow up, they become more independent and start making their own decisions. However, during this period, it can be easy for some of them ____46____ (form) bad habits. These bad habits, if ____47____ (leave) unchecked, could lead to more serious ones when they become adults.
____48____ (change) bad habits is never easy, even with many attempts. The good news is that we can change, if we understand ____49____ habits work. To facilitate ____50____ positive change in our bad habits, we must first examine our bad habit cycles and then try to adapt them. We can do this by ____51____ (combine) the information from our habit cycles with our own positive ideas. We can also use the habit cycle ____52____ (create) good habits. Many of us try to change bad habits quickly, and if we are not successful straight away, we often become pessimistic and give up. In fact, the most successful way to change is not suddenly, ____53____ over a period of time. To reach the goal of change, a person must ____54____ (repeat) take many small steps. Young people have the power _____55_____ (build) a happy and healthy life full of good habits!
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第五部分 第一节(满分：15分)
56. 假定你是李华，你们学校在3月22日“世界水日”来临之际将举办一系列活动。请写一封邮件给学校英语外教Mr. Green，请他为本校学生开设讲座。邮件的内容包括：
1.讲座主题：废水处理与利用；
2.讲座目的；
3.讲座时间及时长。
注意：
1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Mr. Green,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
57. 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。
Frey grabbed his bat and glove, and raced out of the door towards the Jack’s. Summer vacation just began. The boys planned to play baseball every day, so they could make the team in the following semester.
Jack was waiting outside for Frey. “What are you doing Where’s your stuff ” Frey asked, lifting his bat onto his shoulder. Jack shook his head, “I have to clean Mr. Willow’s garage before I can go. With his broken arm, he can’t do it himself. My mom always volunteers me to help the Willows. She thinks they’re kind of old and can’t afford to hire a cleaner.
To get the work done earlier, Frey offered to help. The boys went down the block to the Willow’s and got started. They found a couple of brooms. Before they swept, they put boxes scattered around the garage floor on shelves. As Jack put a big box on a shelf, it fell off and with it fell an envelope. He picked it up. It wasn’t sealed, so he opened it. Out of his surprise, there were several one hundred dollar bills inside.
“You’ve got to see this. ” He pulled out the bills and showed Frey, “It just fell down when the box fell. There’s got to be several hundred dollars here.” Jack looked past Frey to the garage door and continued, “Nobody’s here. If we take some, I bet no one will ever know.” Before his voice died away, Jack had already drawn out one bill and stuffed it into his pocket.
Frey frowned and shook his head “Are you crazy That’s stealing.” Jack ignored him and protested, “Well, I do a lot of chores for them and don’t get paid. It’s not really stealing. It’s kind of payment for my hard work. And one hundred will do for a bat and glove in I go’s Sports Stores.” With this, Jack put the rest money back.
Frey was about to grab the money from Jack’s pocket when they heard a voice, “Hello, e in for a chocolate cake! Mrs. Willow made one for you.” Mr. Willow walked into the garage.
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。
At the sight of Mr. Willow, Jack and Frey froze in shock.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
When they were about to leave, Mr. Willow handed Jack a brand new bat and glove.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案
(试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟)
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第三部分 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
A
British Museum
Located in Great Russell Street, London, the British Museum houses a vast collection of world art and artifacts and is free to all visitors. The British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture, and it has more than 7 million objects, so it would probably take a week to see everything. Over 6 million visitors every year experience the collection, including world-famous objects such as the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies.
Admission and opening time
Open daily 10:00 to 17:30. Open until 20:30 on Fridays, EXCEPT Good Friday.
Closed on 24, 25 and 26 December and 1 January.
Large luggage, suitcases and cabin baggage
For everyone’s safety, all bags, packages and personal items may be searched before entry. Wheeled cases, sports equipment and large items of luggage are not allowed in the British Museum for safety and security reasons. Storage for large luggage is available at major train stations, including Euston, King’s Cross and Charing Cross.
Membership
Membership allows you to discover 2 million years of human history with free unlimited entry to special exhibitions, an exclusive discount offer on magazine subscription and many more benefits.
Individual membership: 74
Under 16 membership: 54
Young friends (ages 8~15): 25
1. When can you visit the British Museum
A. At 9:00 Friday. B. At 12:00 Monday. C. On Christmas Day. D. On Good Friday.
2. Where can visitors store their large luggage
A. At major train stations. B. At some crossings.
C. In the hall of the Museum. D. At the entrance to the Museum.
3. If two friends aged 14 and 18 apply for membership of the British Museum, how much should they pay
A. 25. B. 79. C. 50. D. 148.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. B
B
Teachers in poor areas are always being asked to do more with less. They're given smaller budgets and larger tasks in schools that employ fewer teachers and take in more students. But none of these struggles can quite compare to the challenges faced by a computing teacher Akoto in Ghana who teaches his students how to use computers.
Akoto recently posted photos of his classroom, and they've gotten quite a response. Akoto is an information and communication technology (ICT) teacher who has been assigned to teach his students without using an actual computer. So like any good teacher, Akoto teaches them by drawing pictures of a computer on the blackboard.
Akoto recently shared images of one of his computer lessons, in which he can be seen using multi-colored chalk to draw the features of Microsoft Word software on the blackboard. In one of the photos, you can see his students drawing the same images in their notebooks.
One might ask, "Why do they bother to take such a challenging course " But here's the reason: Even though the students at Akoto's school don't have computers, they are still required to pass a national exam that includes a section on computing skills before they move or to high school.
So Akoto does what he needs to do to ensure that his students understand the material He has drawn pictures many times for his students over his six years and just happened to share the pictures this time on Facebook. He says he has his own personal laptop, but it is different from the one Akoto is required to teach. He doesn't bring it to class for fear of confusing the kids with a computer that they have never seen.
The good news is that those Facebook pictures made their way to the right place. Microsoft Africa promised to give him some proper resources. Others also stepped up to the plate and helped out Akoto. NIIT Ghana, an information technology training institution, donated five computers to Akoto's school and one for Akoto himself. A PhD student at the University of Leeds in the U. K. inspired by Akoto also donated a computer.
4. Which of the following best describes the state of Akoto's school
A. Well-funded. B. Underdeveloped. C. Full-equipped. D. Unattended.
5. How do Akoto's students react to his classes
A. They model after his behavior in class. B. They learn to identify multi-colored chalk.
C. They usually take photos of the computers. D. They often share images of their lessons online.
6. Why does Akoto choose not to bring his own laptop to his classes
A. He is unwilling to share it. B. He is confused by its system.
C. He is uncertain about its function. D. He is afraid to puzzle his students
7. What can we conclude from the last paragraph
A. To stand still is to move back. B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. Great things can be achieved by joint effort. D. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. C
C
California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according to a study to be published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor(因素).
The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 percent on more than 46 000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or unaffected, from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of southern California the decline was nearly 75 percent.
Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick McIntyre, an ecologist who was the lead author of the study. Woodcutters targeted big trees. Housing development pushed into the woods. Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources(资源).
But in comparing a study of California forests done in the 1920s and 1930s with another one between 2001 and 2010, McIntyre and his colleagues documented a widespread death of big trees that was evident even in wildlands protected from woodcutting or development.
The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage. The researchers figured out water stress with a computer model that calculated how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed, taking into account such things as rainfall, air temperature, dampness of soil, and the timing of snowmelt(融雪).
Since the 1930s, McIntyre said, the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snowmelt, which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season.
8. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The seriousness of big-tree loss in California.
B. The increasing variety of California big trees.
C. The distribution of big trees in California forests.
D. The influence of farming on big trees in California.
9. Which of the following is well-intentioned but may be bad for big trees
A. Ecological studies of forests.
B. Banning woodcutting.
C. Limiting housing development.
D. Fire control measures.
10. What is a major cause of the water shortage according to McIntyre
A. Inadequate snowmelt. B. A longer dry season.
C. A warmer climate. D. Dampness of the air.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. California’s Forests: Where Have All the Big Trees Gone
B. Cutting of Big Trees to Be Prohibited in California Soon
C. Why Are the Big Trees Important to California Forests
D. Patrick McIntyre: Grow More Big Trees in California
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. C 11. A
D
Although it is a business not many are aware of, sidewalk robots are set to become an industry with annual sales of $1 billion within a decade. These four-or six-wheeled autonomous machines, usually the size of a suitcase, are already delivering groceries in America, China and Europe, which puts them ahead of many driverless cars and lorries being developed.
Those bigger vehicles are held back not by technology but regulation. This means having a “safety driver” on board ready to take over if there is a problem, which is hardly labour-saving. For these larger vehicles, regulators want to see safety systems thoroughly proved. In January 2022, Britain’s Law Commission, which reviews lawmaking, recommended that it should not be the person in the driver’s seat who faces prosecution if a vehicle in autonomous mode crashes, but the manufacturer or the body that sought approval for its use.
However, sidewalk robots are getting on with the job. For example, Starship Technologies, based in San Francisco, estimates it has already clocked up more than 2.5 million deliveries with robots in a number of cities, universities and business parks in Europe and America. Amazon is carrying out trials with a similar sort of machine. Kiwibot, a Colombian startup, is making sidewalk deliveries in California. Udelv, a Californian firm, is developing a larger type called Transporter to operate at highway speeds.
Sidewalk robots carry a few bags of groceries using a variety of sensors, including cameras, radar and GPS to navigate and avoid obstacles and people. Their progress can be monitored on a phone app, which also unlocks them for goods to be removed. As they are small, move slowly and are “telemonitored” by people in a control room who can take over, authorities seem more willing to give them a green light.
Such robots are becoming more autonomous. Being much further along the road in earning their keep, these delivery robots are helping to pave the way for the time when bigger autonomous vehicles can join them.
12. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Problems caused by autonomous cars. B. Suggestions for producing intelligent robots.
C. Challenges faced by large driverless vehicles. D. The innovative technology of delivery vehicles.
13. Why does the author give some examples in paragraph 3
A. To prove the safety of autonomous machines.
B. To present the development of sidewalk robots.
C. To encourage the public to create more robots.
D. To show the advantages of self-driving technology.
14. What can we know about sidewalk robots
A. They are environmentally friendly.
B. They can distinguish traffic lights on the road.
C. They make deliveries faster than ordinary trucks.
D. They make it easy for people to track the delivery process.
15. Which section of a magazine is this text probably taken from
A. Sports and music. B. Business and culture.
C. Science and technology. D. Nature and geography.
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. C
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
七选五，阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
No matter what your goals are in life, there is one great law that you need to obey in order to be successful: No one else is going to climb the ladder (梯子) of success for you. ____16____ Prom the day you leave your parents’ house, you are responsible for your life and the choices you make.
If you want a better life, you need to make better decisions. ____17____ However, it doesn’t change anything. Only you can change your life by changing the choices you make. Take responsibility for everything in your life. Even if it’s not in your direct control, you can always choose how you respond.
____18____ If you choose what is fun and easy over what is necessary, you will never reach the levels of success and happiness you are capable of achieving in your life. That’s because every great victory requires great sacrifice. If success was easy, everybody would be success.
There is nothing that you can’t achieve with hard work. People often think that their lives will suddenly change through some magical event in the future. ____19____ Your life changes only to the extent that you change. Nothing will ever change if you don’t change what you do daily.
A great way to actively create your future is to ask yourself: If I already achieved my goals, how would I act on a daily basis What books would I read, how often would I work out, and how would I spend my time at the office ____20____
A. But that is not the case.
B. No one else is responsible for your life.
C. Now these questions seem like magic to you.
D. Nothing else can be the drive for your success.
E. Once you answer these questions, you know what to do.
F. The biggest enemy to success is the path of least resistance.
G. You can blame other people for your lack of happiness all life long.
【答案】16. B 17. G 18. F 19. A 20. E
第三部分 语言知识运用(共三节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Mariah Reading is an environmentalist, who grew up with an early appreciation for nature. While studying art at Bowdoin College, she saw the vast amounts of___21___from her painting and sculpture classes. She began to seriously consider her footprint as a(n)____22____“How can I paint landscapes if I’m ____23____them ” she thought. Then she started using the refuse as her canvas (画布).
After graduation, Mariah travelled throughout the country,____24____ rubbish to bring to her studio. One day, a____25____ hubcap (轮毂盖) she found by the side of the road gave her a new _____26_____ . She noticed the half hubcap had cracked off to____27____the line of the mountain range that she was in. So she____28____ the mountain landscape on it and held it up in front of the real ____29____ and took a photo. It became the first in her _____30_____ series.
Over the years, she has painted more than 100 pieces of rubbish and photographed her transformations_____31_____matching real-life landscapes. It’s like _____32_____ new life into forgotten objects. Her practice_____33_____the principle of “leaving no trace” by _____34_____ painting with sculpture and photography.
Mariah hopes people see themselves and their own habits _____35_____ into her works and make small changes in their everyday lives.
21. A. paper B. waste C. power D. work
22. A. artist B. cleaner C. journalist D. mechanic
23. A. exploring B. forgetting C. harming D. shaping
24. A. taking out B. learning about C. complaining of D. picking up
25. A. broken B. lost C. new D. hidden
26. A. medium B. idea C. reason D. life
27. A. damage B. connect C. form D. cross
28. A. protected B. enjoyed C. changed D. painted
29. A. car B. range C. picture D. road
30. A. ongoing B. outdated C. energy-consuming D. self-centered
31. A. from B. without C. against D. as
32. A. forcing B. turning C. attracting D. breathing
33. A. highlights B. replaces C. compromises D. ignores
34. A. surrounding B. filling C. combining D. comparing
35. A. trapped B. reflected C. added D. admitted
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. B
第二节，单词拼写(共10小题;每小题0.5分，满分5分)
36. She is one of the most ______ (有影响力的) figures in local politics. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】influential
37. All too often writers of great works have had to face ______ (批评) along with rejection. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】criticism
38. The rapid __________ (扩张) of cities can cause social and economic problems.(根据汉语提示填空)
【答案】expansion
39. We are witnessing the________(emerge) of a major new talent. (所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】emergence
40. Having done some worthwhile things during the summer vacation, she is worthy of ______ (praise). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】being praised
41. ________(absorb) in his games，he didn’t notice that person. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】Absorbed
42. The old woman ______ (精疲力尽) out and she couldn’t walk any further. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】was worn
43. Later he found it ______(disturb) to work with such a talkative person. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】disturbing
44. The new text ______ (由……组成) of three parts is hard to recite. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】composed##comprised##consisting
45. To prevent the rich and powerful________ (abuse) their power, the government laid down related laws. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】abusing
第三节，语篇填空(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
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。
As teenagers grow up, they become more independent and start making their own decisions. However, during this period, it can be easy for some of them ____46____ (form) bad habits. These bad habits, if ____47____ (leave) unchecked, could lead to more serious ones when they become adults.
____48____ (change) bad habits is never easy, even with many attempts. The good news is that we can change, if we understand ____49____ habits work. To facilitate ____50____ positive change in our bad habits, we must first examine our bad habit cycles and then try to adapt them. We can do this by ____51____ (combine) the information from our habit cycles with our own positive ideas. We can also use the habit cycle ____52____ (create) good habits. Many of us try to change bad habits quickly, and if we are not successful straight away, we often become pessimistic and give up. In fact, the most successful way to change is not suddenly, ____53____ over a period of time. To reach the goal of change, a person must ____54____ (repeat) take many small steps. Young people have the power _____55_____ (build) a happy and healthy life full of good habits!
【答案】46. to form
47. left 48. To change##Changing
49. how 50. a
51. combining
52. to create
53. but 54. repeatedly
55. to build
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第五部分 第一节(满分：15分)
56. 假定你是李华，你们学校在3月22日“世界水日”来临之际将举办一系列活动。请写一封邮件给学校英语外教Mr. Green，请他为本校学生开设讲座。邮件的内容包括：
1.讲座主题：废水处理与利用；
2.讲座目的；
3.讲座时间及时长。
注意：
1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Mr. Green,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mr. Green,
With World Water Day around the corner, our school is planning a series of activities. I’m writing to invite you to give us a lecture on the topic of wastewater disposal and utilization.
The lecture will be held in our School Hall from 4:00 to 5:30 on the afternoon of March 19. We hope it can arouse students’ awareness of water crisis as well as developing the habit of water recycling. If everyone can make good use of water, we together can make a big difference.
I would be grateful if you could accept my invitation. I’m looking forward to early reply.
Yours, Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
57. 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。
Frey grabbed his bat and glove, and raced out of the door towards the Jack’s. Summer vacation just began. The boys planned to play baseball every day, so they could make the team in the following semester.
Jack was waiting outside for Frey. “What are you doing Where’s your stuff ” Frey asked, lifting his bat onto his shoulder. Jack shook his head, “I have to clean Mr. Willow’s garage before I can go. With his broken arm, he can’t do it himself. My mom always volunteers me to help the Willows. She thinks they’re kind of old and can’t afford to hire a cleaner.
To get the work done earlier, Frey offered to help. The boys went down the block to the Willow’s and got started. They found a couple of brooms. Before they swept, they put boxes scattered around the garage floor on shelves. As Jack put a big box on a shelf, it fell off and with it fell an envelope. He picked it up. It wasn’t sealed, so he opened it. Out of his surprise, there were several one hundred dollar bills inside.
“You’ve got to see this. ” He pulled out the bills and showed Frey, “It just fell down when the box fell. There’s got to be several hundred dollars here.” Jack looked past Frey to the garage door and continued, “Nobody’s here. If we take some, I bet no one will ever know.” Before his voice died away, Jack had already drawn out one bill and stuffed it into his pocket.
Frey frowned and shook his head, “Are you crazy That’s stealing.” Jack ignored him and protested, “Well, I do a lot of chores for them and don’t get paid. It’s not really stealing. It’s kind of payment for my hard work. And one hundred will do for a bat and glove in I go’s Sports Stores.” With this, Jack put the rest money back.
Frey was about to grab the money from Jack’s pocket when they heard a voice, “Hello, e in for a chocolate cake! Mrs. Willow made one for you.” Mr. Willow walked into the garage.
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。
At the sight of Mr. Willow, Jack and Frey froze in shock.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
When they were about to leave, Mr. Willow handed Jack a brand new bat and glove.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】参考范文
At the sight of Mr. Willow, Jack and Frey froze in shock. “Ugh… sure, Mr. Willow,” said Jack, “We’ll finish up and be right in.” Mr. Willow’s kind words reminded Jack of the couple’s efforts to pay for the work he did. A surge of guilt swept over him, “How could I have that evil thought!” So the moment Mr. Willow went back to his house, Jack put the money back. The boys finished cleaning and went to the house. They had big slices of chocolate cake and two glasses of milk each.
When they were about to leave, Mr. Willow handed Jack a brand new bat and glove. “This is for you. Your mom said this is something you’d like. We try to find little ways to show our appreciation for what you have done for us.” Seeing the bat and glove, Jack felt a warm blush rise to his cheeks. “Th… thanks so much. I love them!” Outside, Frey put his hand on Jack’s shoulder, “See, you not only have a clear conscience, but the bat and glove you want in Sports Stores.”
(试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟)
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第三部分 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
A
British Museum
Located in Great Russell Street, London, the British Museum houses a vast collection of world art and artifacts and is free to all visitors. The British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture, and it has more than 7 million objects, so it would probably take a week to see everything. Over 6 million visitors every year experience the collection, including world-famous objects such as the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies.
Admission and opening time
Open daily 10:00 to 17:30. Open until 20:30 on Fridays, EXCEPT Good Friday.
Closed on 24, 25 and 26 December and 1 January.
Large luggage, suitcases and cabin baggage
For everyone’s safety, all bags, packages and personal items may be searched before entry. Wheeled cases, sports equipment and large items of luggage are not allowed in the British Museum for safety and security reasons. Storage for large luggage is available at major train stations, including Euston, King’s Cross and Charing Cross.
Membership
Membership allows you to discover 2 million years of human history with free unlimited entry to special exhibitions, an exclusive discount offer on magazine subscription and many more benefits.
Individual membership: 74
Under 16 membership: 54
Young friends (ages 8~15): 25
1. When can you visit the British Museum
A. At 9:00 Friday. B. At 12:00 Monday. C. On Christmas Day. D. On Good Friday.
2. Where can visitors store their large luggage
A. At major train stations. B. At some crossings.
C. In the hall of the Museum. D. At the entrance to the Museum.
3. If two friends aged 14 and 18 apply for membership of the British Museum, how much should they pay
A. 25. B. 79. C. 50. D. 148.
B
Teachers in poor areas are always being asked to do more with less. They're given smaller budgets and larger tasks in schools that employ fewer teachers and take in more students. But none of these struggles can quite compare to the challenges faced by a computing teacher Akoto in Ghana who teaches his students how to use computers.
Akoto recently posted photos of his classroom, and they've gotten quite a response. Akoto is an information and communication technology (ICT) teacher who has been assigned to teach his students without using an actual computer. So like any good teacher, Akoto teaches them by drawing pictures of a computer on the blackboard.
Akoto recently shared images of one of his computer lessons, in which he can be seen using multi-colored chalk to draw the features of Microsoft Word software on the blackboard. In one of the photos, you can see his students drawing the same images in their notebooks.
One might ask, "Why do they bother to take such a challenging course " But here's the reason: Even though the students at Akoto's school don't have computers, they are still required to pass a national exam that includes a section on computing skills before they move or to high school.
So Akoto does what he needs to do to ensure that his students understand the material He has drawn pictures many times for his students over his six years and just happened to share the pictures this time on Facebook. He says he has his own personal laptop, but it is different from the one Akoto is required to teach. He doesn't bring it to class for fear of confusing the kids with a computer that they have never seen.
The good news is that those Facebook pictures made their way to the right place. Microsoft Africa promised to give him some proper resources. Others also stepped up to the plate and helped out Akoto. NIIT Ghana, an information technology training institution, donated five computers to Akoto's school and one for Akoto himself. A PhD student at the University of Leeds in the U. K. inspired by Akoto also donated a computer.
4. Which of the following best describes the state of Akoto's school
A. Well-funded. B. Underdeveloped. C. Full-equipped. D. Unattended.
5. How do Akoto's students react to his classes
A. They model after his behavior in class. B. They learn to identify multi-colored chalk.
C. They usually take photos of the computers. D. They often share images of their lessons online.
6. Why does Akoto choose not to bring his own laptop to his classes
A. He is unwilling to share it. B. He is confused by its system.
C. He is uncertain about its function. D. He is afraid to puzzle his students
7. What can we conclude from the last paragraph
A. To stand still is to move back. B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. Great things can be achieved by joint effort. D. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
C
California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according to a study to be published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor(因素).
The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 percent on more than 46, 000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or unaffected, from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of southern California the decline was nearly 75 percent.
Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick McIntyre, an ecologist who was the lead author of the study. Woodcutters targeted big trees. Housing development pushed into the woods. Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources(资源).
But in comparing a study of California forests done in the 1920s and 1930s with another one between 2001 and 2010, McIntyre and his colleagues documented a widespread death of big trees that was evident even in wildlands protected from woodcutting or development.
The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage. The researchers figured out water stress with a computer model that calculated how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed, taking into account such things as rainfall, air temperature, dampness of soil, and the timing of snowmelt(融雪).
Since the 1930s, McIntyre said, the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snowmelt, which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season.
8. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The seriousness of big-tree loss in California.
B. The increasing variety of California big trees.
C. The distribution of big trees in California forests.
D. The influence of farming on big trees in California.
9. Which of the following is well-intentioned but may be bad for big trees
A. Ecological studies of forests.
B. Banning woodcutting.
C. Limiting housing development.
D. Fire control measures.
10. What is a major cause of the water shortage according to McIntyre
A. Inadequate snowmelt. B. A longer dry season.
C. A warmer climate. D. Dampness of the air.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. California’s Forests: Where Have All the Big Trees Gone
B. Cutting of Big Trees to Be Prohibited in California Soon
C. Why Are the Big Trees Important to California Forests
D. Patrick McIntyre: Grow More Big Trees in California
D
Although it is a business not many are aware of, sidewalk robots are set to become an industry with annual sales of $1 billion within a decade. These four-or six-wheeled autonomous machines, usually the size of a suitcase, are already delivering groceries in America, China and Europe, which puts them ahead of many driverless cars and lorries being developed.
Those bigger vehicles are held back not by technology but regulation. This means having a “safety driver” on board ready to take over if there is a problem which is hardly labour-saving. For these larger vehicles, regulators want to see safety systems thoroughly proved. In January 2022, Britain’s Law Commission, which reviews lawmaking, recommended that it should not be the person in the driver’s seat who faces prosecution if a vehicle in autonomous mode crashes, but the manufacturer or the body that sought approval for its use.
However, sidewalk robots are getting on with the job. For example, Starship Technologies, based in San Francisco, estimates it has already clocked up more than 2.5 million deliveries with robots in a number of cities, universities and business parks in Europe and America. Amazon is carrying out trials with a similar sort of machine. Kiwibot, a Colombian startup, is making sidewalk deliveries in California. Udelv, a Californian firm, is developing a larger type called Transporter to operate at highway speeds.
Sidewalk robots carry a few bags of groceries using a variety of sensors, including cameras, radar and GPS to navigate and avoid obstacles and people. Their progress can be monitored on a phone app, which also unlocks them for goods to be removed. As they are small, move slowly and are “telemonitored” by people in a control room who can take over, authorities seem more willing to give them a green light.
Such robots are becoming more autonomous. Being much further along the road in earning their keep, these delivery robots are helping to pave the way for the time when bigger autonomous vehicles can join them.
12. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Problems caused by autonomous cars. B. Suggestions for producing intelligent robots.
C. Challenges faced by large driverless vehicles. D. The innovative technology of delivery vehicles.
13. Why does the author give some examples in paragraph 3
A. To prove the safety of autonomous machines.
B. To present the development of sidewalk robots.
C. To encourage the public to create more robots.
D. To show the advantages of self-driving technology.
14. What can we know about sidewalk robots
A. They are environmentally friendly.
B. They can distinguish traffic lights on the road.
C. They make deliveries faster than ordinary trucks.
D. They make it easy for people to track the delivery process.
15. Which section of a magazine is this text probably taken from
A. Sports and music. B. Business and culture.
C. Science and technology. D. Nature and geography.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
七选五，阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
No matter what your goals are in life, there is one great law that you need to obey in order to be successful: No one else is going to climb the ladder (梯子) of success for you. ____16____ Prom the day you leave your parents’ house, you are responsible for your life and the choices you make.
If you want a better life, you need to make better decisions. ____17____ However, it doesn’t change anything. Only you can change your life by changing the choices you make. Take responsibility for everything in your life. Even if it’s not in your direct control, you can always choose how you respond.
____18____ If you choose what is fun and easy over what is necessary, you will never reach the levels of success and happiness you are capable of achieving in your life. That’s because every great victory requires great sacrifice. If success was easy, everybody would be success.
There is nothing that you can’t achieve with hard work. People often think that their lives will suddenly change through some magical event in the future. ____19____ Your life changes only to the extent that you change. Nothing will ever change if you don’t change what you do daily.
A great way to actively create your future is to ask yourself: If I already achieved my goals, how would I act on a daily basis What books would I read, how often would I work out, and how would I spend my time at the office ____20____
A. But that is not the case.
B. No one else is responsible for your life.
C. Now these questions seem like magic to you.
D. Nothing else can be the drive for your success.
E. Once you answer these questions, you know what to do.
F. The biggest enemy to success is the path of least resistance.
G. You can blame other people for your lack of happiness all life long.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共三节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Mariah Reading is an environmentalist, who grew up with an early appreciation for nature. While studying art at Bowdoin College, she saw the vast amounts of___21___from her painting and sculpture classes. She began to seriously consider her footprint as a(n)____22____“How can I paint landscapes if I’m ____23____them ” she thought. Then she started using the refuse as her canvas (画布).
After graduation, Mariah travelled throughout the country,____24____ rubbish to bring to her studio. One day, a____25____ hubcap (轮毂盖) she found by the side of the road gave her a new _____26_____ . She noticed the half hubcap had cracked off to____27____the line of the mountain range that she was in. So she____28____ the mountain landscape on it and held it up in front of the real ____29____ and took a photo. It became the first in her _____30_____ series.
Over the years, she has painted more than 100 pieces of rubbish and photographed her transformations_____31_____matching real-life landscapes. It’s like _____32_____ new life into forgotten objects. Her practice_____33_____the principle of “leaving no trace” by _____34_____ painting with sculpture and photography.
Mariah hopes people see themselves and their own habits _____35_____ into her works and make small changes in their everyday lives.
21. A. paper B. waste C. power D. work
22. A. artist B. cleaner C. journalist D. mechanic
23. A. exploring B. forgetting C. harming D. shaping
24. A. taking out B. learning about C. complaining of D. picking up
25. A. broken B. lost C. new D. hidden
26. A. medium B. idea C. reason D. life
27. A. damage B. connect C. form D. cross
28. A. protected B. enjoyed C. changed D. painted
29. A. car B. range C. picture D. road
30. A. ongoing B. outdated C. energy-consuming D. self-centered
31. A. from B. without C. against D. as
32. A. forcing B. turning C. attracting D. breathing
33. A. highlights B. replaces C. compromises D. ignores
34. A. surrounding B. filling C. combining D. comparing
35. A. trapped B. reflected C. added D. admitted
第二节，单词拼写(共10小题;每小题0.5分，满分5分)
36. She is one of the most ______ (有影响力的) figures in local politics. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
37. All too often writers of great works have had to face ______ (批评) along with rejection. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
38. The rapid __________ (扩张) of cities can cause social and economic problems.(根据汉语提示填空)
39. We are witnessing the________(emerge) of a major new talent. (所给词的适当形式填空）
40. Having done some worthwhile things during the summer vacation, she is worthy of ______ (praise). (所给词的适当形式填空)
41. ________(absorb) in his games，he didn’t notice that person. (所给词的适当形式填空)
42. The old woman ______ (精疲力尽) out and she couldn’t walk any further. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
43. Later he found it ______(disturb) to work with such a talkative person. (所给词适当形式填空)
44. The new text ______ (由……组成) of three parts is hard to recite. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
45. To prevent the rich and powerful________ (abuse) their power, the government laid down related laws. (所给词的适当形式填空)
第三节，语篇填空(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
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。
As teenagers grow up, they become more independent and start making their own decisions. However, during this period, it can be easy for some of them ____46____ (form) bad habits. These bad habits, if ____47____ (leave) unchecked, could lead to more serious ones when they become adults.
____48____ (change) bad habits is never easy, even with many attempts. The good news is that we can change, if we understand ____49____ habits work. To facilitate ____50____ positive change in our bad habits, we must first examine our bad habit cycles and then try to adapt them. We can do this by ____51____ (combine) the information from our habit cycles with our own positive ideas. We can also use the habit cycle ____52____ (create) good habits. Many of us try to change bad habits quickly, and if we are not successful straight away, we often become pessimistic and give up. In fact, the most successful way to change is not suddenly, ____53____ over a period of time. To reach the goal of change, a person must ____54____ (repeat) take many small steps. Young people have the power _____55_____ (build) a happy and healthy life full of good habits!
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第五部分 第一节(满分：15分)
56. 假定你是李华，你们学校在3月22日“世界水日”来临之际将举办一系列活动。请写一封邮件给学校英语外教Mr. Green，请他为本校学生开设讲座。邮件的内容包括：
1.讲座主题：废水处理与利用；
2.讲座目的；
3.讲座时间及时长。
注意：
1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Mr. Green,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
57. 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。
Frey grabbed his bat and glove, and raced out of the door towards the Jack’s. Summer vacation just began. The boys planned to play baseball every day, so they could make the team in the following semester.
Jack was waiting outside for Frey. “What are you doing Where’s your stuff ” Frey asked, lifting his bat onto his shoulder. Jack shook his head, “I have to clean Mr. Willow’s garage before I can go. With his broken arm, he can’t do it himself. My mom always volunteers me to help the Willows. She thinks they’re kind of old and can’t afford to hire a cleaner.
To get the work done earlier, Frey offered to help. The boys went down the block to the Willow’s and got started. They found a couple of brooms. Before they swept, they put boxes scattered around the garage floor on shelves. As Jack put a big box on a shelf, it fell off and with it fell an envelope. He picked it up. It wasn’t sealed, so he opened it. Out of his surprise, there were several one hundred dollar bills inside.
“You’ve got to see this. ” He pulled out the bills and showed Frey, “It just fell down when the box fell. There’s got to be several hundred dollars here.” Jack looked past Frey to the garage door and continued, “Nobody’s here. If we take some, I bet no one will ever know.” Before his voice died away, Jack had already drawn out one bill and stuffed it into his pocket.
Frey frowned and shook his head “Are you crazy That’s stealing.” Jack ignored him and protested, “Well, I do a lot of chores for them and don’t get paid. It’s not really stealing. It’s kind of payment for my hard work. And one hundred will do for a bat and glove in I go’s Sports Stores.” With this, Jack put the rest money back.
Frey was about to grab the money from Jack’s pocket when they heard a voice, “Hello, e in for a chocolate cake! Mrs. Willow made one for you.” Mr. Willow walked into the garage.
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。
At the sight of Mr. Willow, Jack and Frey froze in shock.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
When they were about to leave, Mr. Willow handed Jack a brand new bat and glove.
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答案
(试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟)
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第三部分 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
A
British Museum
Located in Great Russell Street, London, the British Museum houses a vast collection of world art and artifacts and is free to all visitors. The British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture, and it has more than 7 million objects, so it would probably take a week to see everything. Over 6 million visitors every year experience the collection, including world-famous objects such as the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies.
Admission and opening time
Open daily 10:00 to 17:30. Open until 20:30 on Fridays, EXCEPT Good Friday.
Closed on 24, 25 and 26 December and 1 January.
Large luggage, suitcases and cabin baggage
For everyone’s safety, all bags, packages and personal items may be searched before entry. Wheeled cases, sports equipment and large items of luggage are not allowed in the British Museum for safety and security reasons. Storage for large luggage is available at major train stations, including Euston, King’s Cross and Charing Cross.
Membership
Membership allows you to discover 2 million years of human history with free unlimited entry to special exhibitions, an exclusive discount offer on magazine subscription and many more benefits.
Individual membership: 74
Under 16 membership: 54
Young friends (ages 8~15): 25
1. When can you visit the British Museum
A. At 9:00 Friday. B. At 12:00 Monday. C. On Christmas Day. D. On Good Friday.
2. Where can visitors store their large luggage
A. At major train stations. B. At some crossings.
C. In the hall of the Museum. D. At the entrance to the Museum.
3. If two friends aged 14 and 18 apply for membership of the British Museum, how much should they pay
A. 25. B. 79. C. 50. D. 148.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. B
B
Teachers in poor areas are always being asked to do more with less. They're given smaller budgets and larger tasks in schools that employ fewer teachers and take in more students. But none of these struggles can quite compare to the challenges faced by a computing teacher Akoto in Ghana who teaches his students how to use computers.
Akoto recently posted photos of his classroom, and they've gotten quite a response. Akoto is an information and communication technology (ICT) teacher who has been assigned to teach his students without using an actual computer. So like any good teacher, Akoto teaches them by drawing pictures of a computer on the blackboard.
Akoto recently shared images of one of his computer lessons, in which he can be seen using multi-colored chalk to draw the features of Microsoft Word software on the blackboard. In one of the photos, you can see his students drawing the same images in their notebooks.
One might ask, "Why do they bother to take such a challenging course " But here's the reason: Even though the students at Akoto's school don't have computers, they are still required to pass a national exam that includes a section on computing skills before they move or to high school.
So Akoto does what he needs to do to ensure that his students understand the material He has drawn pictures many times for his students over his six years and just happened to share the pictures this time on Facebook. He says he has his own personal laptop, but it is different from the one Akoto is required to teach. He doesn't bring it to class for fear of confusing the kids with a computer that they have never seen.
The good news is that those Facebook pictures made their way to the right place. Microsoft Africa promised to give him some proper resources. Others also stepped up to the plate and helped out Akoto. NIIT Ghana, an information technology training institution, donated five computers to Akoto's school and one for Akoto himself. A PhD student at the University of Leeds in the U. K. inspired by Akoto also donated a computer.
4. Which of the following best describes the state of Akoto's school
A. Well-funded. B. Underdeveloped. C. Full-equipped. D. Unattended.
5. How do Akoto's students react to his classes
A. They model after his behavior in class. B. They learn to identify multi-colored chalk.
C. They usually take photos of the computers. D. They often share images of their lessons online.
6. Why does Akoto choose not to bring his own laptop to his classes
A. He is unwilling to share it. B. He is confused by its system.
C. He is uncertain about its function. D. He is afraid to puzzle his students
7. What can we conclude from the last paragraph
A. To stand still is to move back. B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. Great things can be achieved by joint effort. D. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. C
C
California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according to a study to be published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor(因素).
The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 percent on more than 46 000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or unaffected, from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of southern California the decline was nearly 75 percent.
Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick McIntyre, an ecologist who was the lead author of the study. Woodcutters targeted big trees. Housing development pushed into the woods. Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources(资源).
But in comparing a study of California forests done in the 1920s and 1930s with another one between 2001 and 2010, McIntyre and his colleagues documented a widespread death of big trees that was evident even in wildlands protected from woodcutting or development.
The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage. The researchers figured out water stress with a computer model that calculated how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed, taking into account such things as rainfall, air temperature, dampness of soil, and the timing of snowmelt(融雪).
Since the 1930s, McIntyre said, the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snowmelt, which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season.
8. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The seriousness of big-tree loss in California.
B. The increasing variety of California big trees.
C. The distribution of big trees in California forests.
D. The influence of farming on big trees in California.
9. Which of the following is well-intentioned but may be bad for big trees
A. Ecological studies of forests.
B. Banning woodcutting.
C. Limiting housing development.
D. Fire control measures.
10. What is a major cause of the water shortage according to McIntyre
A. Inadequate snowmelt. B. A longer dry season.
C. A warmer climate. D. Dampness of the air.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. California’s Forests: Where Have All the Big Trees Gone
B. Cutting of Big Trees to Be Prohibited in California Soon
C. Why Are the Big Trees Important to California Forests
D. Patrick McIntyre: Grow More Big Trees in California
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. C 11. A
D
Although it is a business not many are aware of, sidewalk robots are set to become an industry with annual sales of $1 billion within a decade. These four-or six-wheeled autonomous machines, usually the size of a suitcase, are already delivering groceries in America, China and Europe, which puts them ahead of many driverless cars and lorries being developed.
Those bigger vehicles are held back not by technology but regulation. This means having a “safety driver” on board ready to take over if there is a problem, which is hardly labour-saving. For these larger vehicles, regulators want to see safety systems thoroughly proved. In January 2022, Britain’s Law Commission, which reviews lawmaking, recommended that it should not be the person in the driver’s seat who faces prosecution if a vehicle in autonomous mode crashes, but the manufacturer or the body that sought approval for its use.
However, sidewalk robots are getting on with the job. For example, Starship Technologies, based in San Francisco, estimates it has already clocked up more than 2.5 million deliveries with robots in a number of cities, universities and business parks in Europe and America. Amazon is carrying out trials with a similar sort of machine. Kiwibot, a Colombian startup, is making sidewalk deliveries in California. Udelv, a Californian firm, is developing a larger type called Transporter to operate at highway speeds.
Sidewalk robots carry a few bags of groceries using a variety of sensors, including cameras, radar and GPS to navigate and avoid obstacles and people. Their progress can be monitored on a phone app, which also unlocks them for goods to be removed. As they are small, move slowly and are “telemonitored” by people in a control room who can take over, authorities seem more willing to give them a green light.
Such robots are becoming more autonomous. Being much further along the road in earning their keep, these delivery robots are helping to pave the way for the time when bigger autonomous vehicles can join them.
12. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Problems caused by autonomous cars. B. Suggestions for producing intelligent robots.
C. Challenges faced by large driverless vehicles. D. The innovative technology of delivery vehicles.
13. Why does the author give some examples in paragraph 3
A. To prove the safety of autonomous machines.
B. To present the development of sidewalk robots.
C. To encourage the public to create more robots.
D. To show the advantages of self-driving technology.
14. What can we know about sidewalk robots
A. They are environmentally friendly.
B. They can distinguish traffic lights on the road.
C. They make deliveries faster than ordinary trucks.
D. They make it easy for people to track the delivery process.
15. Which section of a magazine is this text probably taken from
A. Sports and music. B. Business and culture.
C. Science and technology. D. Nature and geography.
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. C
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
七选五，阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
No matter what your goals are in life, there is one great law that you need to obey in order to be successful: No one else is going to climb the ladder (梯子) of success for you. ____16____ Prom the day you leave your parents’ house, you are responsible for your life and the choices you make.
If you want a better life, you need to make better decisions. ____17____ However, it doesn’t change anything. Only you can change your life by changing the choices you make. Take responsibility for everything in your life. Even if it’s not in your direct control, you can always choose how you respond.
____18____ If you choose what is fun and easy over what is necessary, you will never reach the levels of success and happiness you are capable of achieving in your life. That’s because every great victory requires great sacrifice. If success was easy, everybody would be success.
There is nothing that you can’t achieve with hard work. People often think that their lives will suddenly change through some magical event in the future. ____19____ Your life changes only to the extent that you change. Nothing will ever change if you don’t change what you do daily.
A great way to actively create your future is to ask yourself: If I already achieved my goals, how would I act on a daily basis What books would I read, how often would I work out, and how would I spend my time at the office ____20____
A. But that is not the case.
B. No one else is responsible for your life.
C. Now these questions seem like magic to you.
D. Nothing else can be the drive for your success.
E. Once you answer these questions, you know what to do.
F. The biggest enemy to success is the path of least resistance.
G. You can blame other people for your lack of happiness all life long.
【答案】16. B 17. G 18. F 19. A 20. E
第三部分 语言知识运用(共三节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Mariah Reading is an environmentalist, who grew up with an early appreciation for nature. While studying art at Bowdoin College, she saw the vast amounts of___21___from her painting and sculpture classes. She began to seriously consider her footprint as a(n)____22____“How can I paint landscapes if I’m ____23____them ” she thought. Then she started using the refuse as her canvas (画布).
After graduation, Mariah travelled throughout the country,____24____ rubbish to bring to her studio. One day, a____25____ hubcap (轮毂盖) she found by the side of the road gave her a new _____26_____ . She noticed the half hubcap had cracked off to____27____the line of the mountain range that she was in. So she____28____ the mountain landscape on it and held it up in front of the real ____29____ and took a photo. It became the first in her _____30_____ series.
Over the years, she has painted more than 100 pieces of rubbish and photographed her transformations_____31_____matching real-life landscapes. It’s like _____32_____ new life into forgotten objects. Her practice_____33_____the principle of “leaving no trace” by _____34_____ painting with sculpture and photography.
Mariah hopes people see themselves and their own habits _____35_____ into her works and make small changes in their everyday lives.
21. A. paper B. waste C. power D. work
22. A. artist B. cleaner C. journalist D. mechanic
23. A. exploring B. forgetting C. harming D. shaping
24. A. taking out B. learning about C. complaining of D. picking up
25. A. broken B. lost C. new D. hidden
26. A. medium B. idea C. reason D. life
27. A. damage B. connect C. form D. cross
28. A. protected B. enjoyed C. changed D. painted
29. A. car B. range C. picture D. road
30. A. ongoing B. outdated C. energy-consuming D. self-centered
31. A. from B. without C. against D. as
32. A. forcing B. turning C. attracting D. breathing
33. A. highlights B. replaces C. compromises D. ignores
34. A. surrounding B. filling C. combining D. comparing
35. A. trapped B. reflected C. added D. admitted
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. B
第二节，单词拼写(共10小题;每小题0.5分，满分5分)
36. She is one of the most ______ (有影响力的) figures in local politics. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】influential
37. All too often writers of great works have had to face ______ (批评) along with rejection. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】criticism
38. The rapid __________ (扩张) of cities can cause social and economic problems.(根据汉语提示填空)
【答案】expansion
39. We are witnessing the________(emerge) of a major new talent. (所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】emergence
40. Having done some worthwhile things during the summer vacation, she is worthy of ______ (praise). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】being praised
41. ________(absorb) in his games，he didn’t notice that person. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】Absorbed
42. The old woman ______ (精疲力尽) out and she couldn’t walk any further. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】was worn
43. Later he found it ______(disturb) to work with such a talkative person. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】disturbing
44. The new text ______ (由……组成) of three parts is hard to recite. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】composed##comprised##consisting
45. To prevent the rich and powerful________ (abuse) their power, the government laid down related laws. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】abusing
第三节，语篇填空(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
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。
As teenagers grow up, they become more independent and start making their own decisions. However, during this period, it can be easy for some of them ____46____ (form) bad habits. These bad habits, if ____47____ (leave) unchecked, could lead to more serious ones when they become adults.
____48____ (change) bad habits is never easy, even with many attempts. The good news is that we can change, if we understand ____49____ habits work. To facilitate ____50____ positive change in our bad habits, we must first examine our bad habit cycles and then try to adapt them. We can do this by ____51____ (combine) the information from our habit cycles with our own positive ideas. We can also use the habit cycle ____52____ (create) good habits. Many of us try to change bad habits quickly, and if we are not successful straight away, we often become pessimistic and give up. In fact, the most successful way to change is not suddenly, ____53____ over a period of time. To reach the goal of change, a person must ____54____ (repeat) take many small steps. Young people have the power _____55_____ (build) a happy and healthy life full of good habits!
【答案】46. to form
47. left 48. To change##Changing
49. how 50. a
51. combining
52. to create
53. but 54. repeatedly
55. to build
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第五部分 第一节(满分：15分)
56. 假定你是李华，你们学校在3月22日“世界水日”来临之际将举办一系列活动。请写一封邮件给学校英语外教Mr. Green，请他为本校学生开设讲座。邮件的内容包括：
1.讲座主题：废水处理与利用；
2.讲座目的；
3.讲座时间及时长。
注意：
1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Mr. Green,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mr. Green,
With World Water Day around the corner, our school is planning a series of activities. I’m writing to invite you to give us a lecture on the topic of wastewater disposal and utilization.
The lecture will be held in our School Hall from 4:00 to 5:30 on the afternoon of March 19. We hope it can arouse students’ awareness of water crisis as well as developing the habit of water recycling. If everyone can make good use of water, we together can make a big difference.
I would be grateful if you could accept my invitation. I’m looking forward to early reply.
Yours, Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
57. 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。
Frey grabbed his bat and glove, and raced out of the door towards the Jack’s. Summer vacation just began. The boys planned to play baseball every day, so they could make the team in the following semester.
Jack was waiting outside for Frey. “What are you doing Where’s your stuff ” Frey asked, lifting his bat onto his shoulder. Jack shook his head, “I have to clean Mr. Willow’s garage before I can go. With his broken arm, he can’t do it himself. My mom always volunteers me to help the Willows. She thinks they’re kind of old and can’t afford to hire a cleaner.
To get the work done earlier, Frey offered to help. The boys went down the block to the Willow’s and got started. They found a couple of brooms. Before they swept, they put boxes scattered around the garage floor on shelves. As Jack put a big box on a shelf, it fell off and with it fell an envelope. He picked it up. It wasn’t sealed, so he opened it. Out of his surprise, there were several one hundred dollar bills inside.
“You’ve got to see this. ” He pulled out the bills and showed Frey, “It just fell down when the box fell. There’s got to be several hundred dollars here.” Jack looked past Frey to the garage door and continued, “Nobody’s here. If we take some, I bet no one will ever know.” Before his voice died away, Jack had already drawn out one bill and stuffed it into his pocket.
Frey frowned and shook his head, “Are you crazy That’s stealing.” Jack ignored him and protested, “Well, I do a lot of chores for them and don’t get paid. It’s not really stealing. It’s kind of payment for my hard work. And one hundred will do for a bat and glove in I go’s Sports Stores.” With this, Jack put the rest money back.
Frey was about to grab the money from Jack’s pocket when they heard a voice, “Hello, e in for a chocolate cake! Mrs. Willow made one for you.” Mr. Willow walked into the garage.
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。
At the sight of Mr. Willow, Jack and Frey froze in shock.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
When they were about to leave, Mr. Willow handed Jack a brand new bat and glove.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】参考范文
At the sight of Mr. Willow, Jack and Frey froze in shock. “Ugh… sure, Mr. Willow,” said Jack, “We’ll finish up and be right in.” Mr. Willow’s kind words reminded Jack of the couple’s efforts to pay for the work he did. A surge of guilt swept over him, “How could I have that evil thought!” So the moment Mr. Willow went back to his house, Jack put the money back. The boys finished cleaning and went to the house. They had big slices of chocolate cake and two glasses of milk each.
When they were about to leave, Mr. Willow handed Jack a brand new bat and glove. “This is for you. Your mom said this is something you’d like. We try to find little ways to show our appreciation for what you have done for us.” Seeing the bat and glove, Jack felt a warm blush rise to his cheeks. “Th… thanks so much. I love them!” Outside, Frey put his hand on Jack’s shoulder, “See, you not only have a clear conscience, but the bat and glove you want in Sports Stores.”
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