白塔中学高2024级高一（下）第三次月考英语试卷
第一部分、听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A． 19.15. B． 9.18. C． 9.15.
答案C。
1. Who will look after the kids
A. The woman. B. The man’s sister. C. The man’s friend.
2. What kind of food does the man like to eat
A. Italian food. B. Mexican food. C. American food.
3. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Work harder. B. Get some rest. C. Drink some tea.
4. What will the woman do tonight
A. Cook dinner herself.
B. Look after her grandmother.
C. Visit the man’s house.
5. What is the woman looking for
A. Her bag. B. Her key. C. Her car.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. How long is it since the speakers last met each other
A. About one year. B. About two years. C. About four years.
7. Where does the woman work
A. In a factory. B. In a university. C. In a bank.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. When is the party
A. On Monday. B. On Saturday. C. On Friday.
9. How did the man feel about his interview
A. Bad. B. Very good. C. Just so-so.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. What does the man like
A. The woman’s hat. B. The woman’s coat. C. The woman’s dress.
11. How often does the woman buy clothes
A. Every week. B. Once a month. C. Twice a year.
12. Whose scarf is the woman wearing
A. Her own. B. Her friend’s. C. The man’s.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. Where did the woman go
A. To Shanghai. B. To Beijing. C. To Xi’an.
14. How did the man get to his hotel
A. By taxi. B. By boat. C. By train.
15. What did the man do before going shopping
A. He drank some coffee. B. He took a boat trip. C. He climbed the Shanghai Tower.
16. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Driver and passenger. C. Salesman and customer.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17.Which road was closed
A. Third Street. B. Main Street. C. Columbia Road.
18. How many drivers were injured in the accident
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
19. What does the local man think about the crossroads
A. It’s unsafe. B. It’s crowded. C. It’s beautiful.
20. What season is it now
A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Winter.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
A
The world is waiting for you to explore. Where will you go next We have picked four exciting destinations for you.
Maldives
Why go now: Explore islands on the front line of climate change.
What to know: The Maldives is the lowest-lying country on the planet and may disappear in the future because of the rising sea level, so forward-thinking green actions are a matter of survival.
Biosphere Reserve helps protect the Maldives coral reefs (珊瑚礁), which support many corals and fish, as well as sea turtles and other animals living in the ocean.
Tasmania, Australia
Why go now: Go to an island that’s wild and beautiful.
What to know: Tasmania is now one of Australia’s fastest-growing tourism attractions. The key to the attraction of Australia’s southernmost state is its natural beauty, which depends largely on the lasting green spirit of about half a million people there.
Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia
Why go now: Jump through the Ring of Fire.
What to know: Kamchatka is part of the Ring of Fire, the chain (一连串) of volcanoes. And six separate areas of Kamchatka Peninsula are included within the Volcanoes of Kamchatka UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Guizhou Province, China
Why go now: Step into villages almost untouched by time.
What to know: The mountainous area’s plentiful water and cool climate are draws for Apple, Huawei, and other tech powerhouses that have set up branch companies in Guiyang. In some of Guizhou’s villages, people continue farming and textile (纺织) traditions, which have been practiced since the sixth century. And you can experience this kind of life yourself.
1. What may play a role in the natural beauty of both the Maldives and Tasmania
A. Their climates.
B. The support of UNESCO.
C. Their unique geographic positions.
D. People’s sense of environmental protection.
2. What is Kamchatka Peninsula probably famous for
A. Wildfire. B. Volcanoes. C. Sea animals. D. Historical sites.
3. Why is Guizhou recommended by the author
A. People can experience old lifestyles there. B. There are many famous mountains.
C. It welcomes large tech businesses. D. The weather there is very comfortable.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A
B
I was fourteen, sitting in the doctor’s office with my eyes closed. My heart was beating fast as I was waiting to get the result. I had nearsightedness. “Quite common and nothing to worry about,” said the doctor. But as my sight got worse, I couldn’t help but wonder what my life would be like from that moment on, especially at school.
For a girl who was bullied (欺辱) by older, more popular girls since Grade 1,I was afraid of any kind of change and the fact that I had to wear glasses was making me shake.
Even though the outside place was bad, being at home was a whole different story. I was in my own world where learning and imagination ruled. My glasses reminded me of everything I was curious, peaceful, and thirsty for knowledge a kid who had big plans for the future.
But then the morning would come and I would fear to go to school. There were countless times when I would forget my glasses on purpose because I was afraid that I’d be an easy target. Sometimes I’d hide them in my schoolbag, until one day when the doctor ordered me to wear them all the time.
But living in fear and hiding from the world wasn’t the answer. I knew I had to face my worries so I decided to make a change. I stopped wearing my hair down, and instead of wearing a hat, I started wearing ponytails (马尾辫). I put on my glasses and no longer cared about what others thought of me. And when I realized that the fear I was unwilling to face was just in my head, I was ready to embrace (欣然接受) the reality and move forward. My love of learning and being in school was much stronger than the fear I felt.
Today I’m confident to wear my glasses in front of others. Still, even though people view me differently when I wear glasses today. I don’t mind it. I don’t need to look smarter. I know who I am. This gives me confidence and courage when I don’t feel that I have what it takes to continue.
4. How did the author feel in the doctor’s office
A. Awkward. B. Nervous. C. Calm. D. Curious.
5. What kind of girl was the author in fact
A. She was eager to learn. B. She was an outgoing girl.
C She was patient with her classmates. D. She was confident of her imagination.
6. How did the author deal with her fear finally
A. She turned to a doctor for help.
B. She hid herself from the world.
C. She accepted the fact and changed herself.
D. She wore a hat to make her glasses unnoticeable.
7. What does the underlined word“ it” refer to in the last paragraph
A. Feeling fear. B. Others’ opinion. C. Wearing glasses. D. Her grade.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. B
C
Airports are becoming more accessible for disabled people with wheelchair service. Now, one airline is going the extra mile to make airplanes more accessible too.
Delta recently showed a new seat prototype (雏形) at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, which will allow passengers that are wheelchair users to stay in their own chairs during the flight. The design, shown by Delta Flight Products (DFP), will allow for in-flight comfort and make it easier for the wheelchair users to get on the plane.
“This design offers new possibilities for customers with disabilities to enjoy a travel experience they truly should have,” DFP president Rick Salanitri said.
The new design includes a seat that can change between the wheelchair mode and a traditional airplane seat. The built-in seat folds (折叠) up so that a wheelchair can be safely fixed in place. The passengers seated in the chair’s wheelchair mode are able to use the tray table that is designed to rise up to the suitable height when the seat is changed. The seats would be fixed into the present plane seat track systems, so no structural changes would have to be made to airplanes.
Having wheelchairs onboard will also solve the issue of wheelchairs getting lost or broken by airlines. According to the 2023 Air Travel Consumer Report, more than 11,000 wheelchairs and scooters (踏板车), 1.5％of the total, were mishandled by US airlines.
DFP has already started discussions with the US Federal Aviation Administration and the UK Civil Aviation Authority with the goal of getting this seat on every airplane ; not just the Delta ones.
While airplanes are still not going to be completely accessible — the restrooms are too small to use a wheelchair in — solutions may be just around the corner. The new accessible airplane seat could be just the beginning of the age of inclusive (包含一切的) travel.
8. What might be DFP’s purpose of developing the new seat
A. To attract more passengers to the airline.
B. To make airplane seats more comfortable.
C. To give passengers safer travel experience.
D. To improve wheelchair users’ flight experience.
9. What does the fourth paragraph mainly focus on
A. The expectations for the new seat.
B. How the new seat works.
C. The functions of the new seat.
D. Which airlines offer the new seat.
10. What does the underlined word “mishandled” mean in paragraph 5
A. Managed badly.
B. Examined carelessly.
C. Used too much.
D. Paid no attention to.
11. What does the author think of the new seat
A. It is well received.
B. It will drive more changes.
C. It needs to be tested further.
D. It contributes much to airlines.
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. A 11. B
D
At your next meeting, wait for a pause (暂停)in conversation and try to measure how long it lasts.
Among English speakers, chances are that it will be a second or two at most. But while this pattern may be universal, our awareness of silence differs dramatically across cultures.
What one culture considers a confusing or awkward pause may be seen by others as a valuable moment of reflection and sign of respect for what the last speaker has said. Research in Dutch and also in English found that when a silence in conversation stretches to four seconds, people start to feel uneasy. In contrast, a separate study of business meetings found that Japanese people are happy with silences of 8.2 seconds — nearly twice as long as in Americans’ meetings.
In Japan, it is recognized that the best communication is when you don’t speak at all. It’s already a failure to understand each other by speaking because you’re repairing that failure by using words.
In the US, it may originate from the history of colonial (殖民地) America as a crossroads of many different races. When you have a complex of difference, it’s hard to establish common understanding unless you talk and there’s understandably a kind of anxiety unless people are verbally（口头上） engaged to establish a common life. This applies also to some extent to London.
In contrast, when there’s more homogeneity, perhaps it’s easier for some kinds of silence to appear. For example, among your closest friends and family it’s easier to sit in silence than with people you’re less well familiar with.
12. Which of the following people might have the longest silence in conversation
A. The Dutch. B. Americans.
C. The English. D. The Japanese.
13. What might the Japanese agree with in a conversation
A. Speaking more gives the upper hand.
B. Speak out what you have in your mind.
C. Great minds think alike without words.
D. The shorter talking silence, the better.
14. What can we learn from the text
A. A four second silence in conversation is universal.
B. It’s hard for Japanese to reach a common agreement.
C. English speakers are more talkative than Japanese speakers.
D. The closer we and our family are, the easier the silence appears.
15. What does the underlined word “homogeneity” in the last paragraph mean
A. Similarity. B. Competition.
C Balance. D. Misunderstanding.
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. D 15. A
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Is it bad to work out in cold weather ____16____. With winter now, here is what the doctors and personal trainers want you to know about exercising in cold weather.
Burn extra calories
In cold climates, your body needs to perform extra heat to keep your body warm. Brown fat is the type of body fat that helps control body temperature. When you’re outside in the cold, brown fat burns calories in order to increase body temperature. ____17____.
Help increase willpower
Working out in the heat can cause you to become tired more easily, since it increases sweating and your heart rate more rapidly. ____18____. It may mean you can build willpower (毅力) more easily.
____19____
Exercising outside during the winter is thought to be one useful way to avoid a type of disorder or depression that tends to affect people during the dark winter months. Sunlight and exercise both have a positive impact on your mental (精神的) condition. They help give out more “feel good” chemicals, including serotonin and endorphins.
Help you sleep better
The combination of sunlight exposure (暴露) during the daytime fresh air and physical activity can help you relax and sleep well at night. ____20____. It is also called your “internal clock” which makes you feel sleepy enough at night and awake enough in the morning.
Exercising in cold weather isn’t for everyone, though. If you have any health problems, it is advisable to talk with your health care provider first.
A. Support heart health
B. Improve your mental health
C. It can make you take regular exercise
D. In this process it can likely help you to lose weight
E. Sunlight is important for controlling your sleep-wake cycle
F. As long as you take preventive measures, it is actually pretty beneficial
G. On the other hand, exercising in the cold can allow you to work out longer
【答案】16. F 17. D 18. G 19. B 20. E
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，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，从短文后各题所给四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A 26-year-old animal lover from China has been taking care of over 300 wolves at a wildlife rescue station in the country’s Inner Mongolia region.
Ever since he was a child, Wang Nan was _____21_____ by the unity and bonds of wolves as a species, so when he got a(n) _____22_____ to work with his favorite animals as an adult, he _____23_____ at the opportunity. In 2015, he started working at an animal rescue reserve in Xilinhot, Inner Mongolia, taking care of _____24_____ wild wolves, feeding them, treating them, and slowly earning their _____25_____ . Over the years, the number of wolves _____26_____ around 320, including young pups.
In a short video, Wang explains that he spends every day with the wolves, and that he regards the animals as his most _____27_____ friends. As time went by, they _____28_____ accepted Wang Nan and now consider him one of their own, _____29_____ many of them came to the rescue station as wild wolves.
The 26-year-old man admitted that he suffered ______30______ during his years of trying to get close to the wolves, the most severe (严重的) of which was a(n) ______31______ that required 30 stitches (缝针). He considered it a worthy price to pay, ______32______ the wolf that bit him eventually allowed him to get close, pet him and even started playing with him.
Wang Nan said that his 320 wolves are ______33______ to him and that he hopes to take care of them until they are old.
Wang Nan’s story is a reminder of a(n) ______34______ story before. In 2016, there was a “Wolf King”, a businessman who ______35______ 150 wolves from 8 different species in a valley that had become known as Wild Wolf Valley.
21. A. frightened B. impressed C. addicted D. inspired
22. A. ambition B. champion C. schedule D. chance
23. A. jumped B. knocked C. clapped D. looked
24. A. rare B. sick C. wise D. grateful
25. A. protection B. respect C. support D. trust
26. A. get across B. caught up with C. added up to D. lived up to
27. A. rude B. lucky C. loyal D. honest
28. A. gradually B. absolutely C. extremely D. incredibly
29. A. no wonder B. as if C. so that D. even though
30. A. stresses B. injuries C. illnesses D. tension
31. A. beat B. ache C. bite D. fight
32. A. as B. when C. if D. unless
33. A. anything B. something C. everything D. nothing
34. A. brief B. similar C. touching D. appealing
35. A. settled B. trained C. transported D. raised
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. D
第二节 ：语法填空（共10小题 满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
BEIJING, April 4 (Xinhua) — The popular U.S. influencer IShowSpeed said in surprise as he was at Shanghai’s Bund area, “This is what China looks like! This is China right here!” From there, IShowSpeed, the 20-year-old content creator ____36____ real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., began his first tour in China at the end of last month. In China’s capital city of Beijing, he ____37____ (visit) the Great Wall and the Palace Museum and performed his unique back-flip stunt (后空翻特技), which drew cheers ____38____ a welcoming crowd at the two famous spots of China. In central China’s Henan Province,he traveled to the Shaolin Temple ____39____ (follow) his kung fu dream. There, a kung fu teacher Master Liang ____40____ (warm) received him, taught him fighting skills, ____41____ also shared with him a life philosophy inspired by years of hard training — “It’s pain, but it’s life. It’s pain, but it’s Shaolin. It’s pain, but it’s Kung Fu. It’s pain, but it’s you.” — which connected with many viewers. In Chengdu, ____42____ capital city of southwest China’s Sichuan Province, IShowSpeed enjoyed ____43____ (he) with a variety of unique cultural elements that this city has to offer, including the likes of Sichuan Opera, Sichuan-style hotpot, ____44____ (tradition) acupuncture (针灸) and tea-house performances. Earlier this week, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) responded to such ____45____ (exchange). “The one-shot live-streaming by foreign influencers presents China as it is in a full view — one that has not been edited or put in any filter (滤镜).”
【答案】36. whose
37. visited
38. from 39. to follow
40. warmly 41. and
42. the 43. himself
44. traditional
45. exchanges
第四部分 写作 (共两节；满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校校刊“英语天地”将在你校电影周期间进行征文比赛，主题为“My Favourite Movie”，请你用英语写一篇投稿，主要内容包括：
（1）影片内容简介；（2）你对这部电影的评价；（3）你的感悟/所获得的启示。
注意：（1）词数80左右；（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
My Favourite Movie
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
My Favourite Movie
My favourite movie is “Coco”. It tells the story of a boy named Miguel who enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a famous musician.
I think it’s a touching movie that explores family bonds and dreams. What I like most is the plot where Miguel discovers the true meaning of family while pursuing his music dream. The movie, which is filled with colorful scenes and beautiful songs, makes me realize that family is always there to support us.
From it, I’ve learned that we should cherish our family and never forget where we come from.
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一片完整的短文。
“Wow, these trees are so tall!” William shouted excitedly, while walking with his classmates in a forest near his school. They were on a field trip to the forest as part of a science lesson.
Over there, they met the forester (护林人), Victor. When William learned Victor lived in a simple wooden house there for years, he laughed at him with his friends.
Then, they passed by an entrance to a cave. William wanted to explore inside the cave, but his teacher didn’t allow it. “I’ll come back here,” he thought. On the way back to school, he remembered the exact location of the cave.
The next day, William asked his four friends to the cave together. They told their parents they would go to the library and return home in the evening. None of the teenagers told their parents about their plan to visit the cave.
When the teenagers reached the cave, they left their school bags outside to reduce the burden. One by one, they entered the cave. Just when they took a few steps inside, some rocks from the cave wall fell and blocked the entrance.
“How are we going to get out now ” one of the teenagers Sarah shouted. William had an idea and said, “Maybe we can try digging through the fallen rocks with our hands to reach the entrance.” But realizing getting out of the cave only by their hands was impossible, they had great fear. The sun was about to go down. The teenagers started calling for help, but nobody could hear them. The teenagers were losing hope.
Victor happened to pass by the entrance to the cave, and five school bags caught his attention. He also heard some sounds coming from inside the cave. “Who’s in there ” Victor shouted.
“I’m William! We came here yesterday with our teacher!” William replied instantly.
“Help us, please! We are stuck! Sarah can’t breathe here because of fear.”
“Okay, calm down, children!” Victor said. “I’ll help you get out!”
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。
Paragraph 1:
Victor immediately called the first-aid center and rushed home.
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Paragraph 2:
Soon, the teenagers walked outside the cave and took a deep breath in the fresh air.
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【答案】
Victor immediately called the first-aid center and rushed home. After a little while, Victor got back to the entrance with a shovel and a flashlight. “Hey! I’m back!” he shouted, assuring the kids that he would rescue them. Then, he began digging through the rocks at the entrance. It wasn’t easy for one man to dig through the rocks, but he was trying his best. Meanwhile, William and his friends tried to stay calm and told Sarah not to worry. A few minutes later, William and his friends could see the flashlight shine through the cave’s entrance, which made them excited.
Soon, the teenagers walked outside the cave and took a deep breath in the fresh air. Fortunately, Sarah felt better. Just then, medical workers arrived and examined the children carefully to make sure they were OK. William looked at Victor who was worn out and regretted making fun of him when they first met. He apologized to the great forester and thanked him for rescuing him and his friends. Later, the teenagers’ parents arrived and were grateful to Victor for his timely rescue. Also, the teenagers promised their parents they wouldn’t lie and take such a dangerous adventure again.白塔中学高2024级高一（下）第三次月考英语试卷
第一部分、听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A． 19.15. B． 9.18. C． 9.15.
答案C。
1. Who will look after the kids
A. The woman. B. The man’s sister. C. The man’s friend.
2. What kind of food does the man like to eat
A. Italian food. B. Mexican food. C. American food.
3. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Work harder. B. Get some rest. C. Drink some tea.
4. What will the woman do tonight
A. Cook dinner herself.
B. Look after her grandmother.
C. Visit the man’s house.
5. What is the woman looking for
A. Her bag. B. Her key. C. Her car.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. How long is it since the speakers last met each other
A. About one year. B. About two years. C. About four years.
7. Where does the woman work
A. In a factory. B. In a university. C. In a bank.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. When is the party
A. On Monday. B. On Saturday. C. On Friday.
9. How did the man feel about his interview
A. Bad. B. Very good. C. Just so-so.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. What does the man like
A. The woman’s hat. B. The woman’s coat. C. The woman’s dress.
11. How often does the woman buy clothes
A. Every week. B. Once a month. C. Twice a year.
12. Whose scarf is the woman wearing
A. Her own. B. Her friend’s. C. The man’s.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. Where did the woman go
A. To Shanghai. B. To Beijing. C. To Xi’an.
14. How did the man get to his hotel
A. By taxi. B. By boat. C. By train.
15. What did the man do before going shopping
A. He drank some coffee. B. He took a boat trip. C. He climbed the Shanghai Tower.
16. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Driver and passenger. C. Salesman and customer.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17.Which road was closed
A. Third Street. B. Main Street. C. Columbia Road.
18. How many drivers were injured in the accident
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
19. What does the local man think about the crossroads
A. It’s unsafe. B. It’s crowded. C. It’s beautiful.
20. What season is it now
A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Winter.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
A
The world is waiting for you to explore. Where will you go next We have picked four exciting destinations for you.
Maldives
Why go now: Explore islands on the front line of climate change.
What to know: The Maldives is the lowest-lying country on the planet and may disappear in the future because of the rising sea level, so forward-thinking green actions are a matter of survival.
Biosphere Reserve helps protect the Maldives coral reefs (珊瑚礁), which support many corals and fish, as well as sea turtles and other animals living in the ocean.
Tasmania, Australia
Why go now: Go to an island that’s wild and beautiful.
What to know: Tasmania is now one of Australia’s fastest-growing tourism attractions. The key to the attraction of Australia’s southernmost state is its natural beauty, which depends largely on the lasting green spirit of about half a million people there.
Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia
Why go now: Jump through the Ring of Fire.
What to know: Kamchatka is part of the Ring of Fire, the chain (一连串) of volcanoes. And six separate areas of Kamchatka Peninsula are included within the Volcanoes of Kamchatka UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Guizhou Province, China
Why go now: Step into villages almost untouched by time.
What to know: The mountainous area’s plentiful water and cool climate are draws for Apple, Huawei, and other tech powerhouses that have set up branch companies in Guiyang. In some of Guizhou’s villages, people continue farming and textile (纺织) traditions, which have been practiced since the sixth century. And you can experience this kind of life yourself.
1. What may play a role in the natural beauty of both the Maldives and Tasmania
A. Their climates.
B. The support of UNESCO.
C. Their unique geographic positions.
D. People’s sense of environmental protection.
2. What is Kamchatka Peninsula probably famous for
A. Wildfire. B. Volcanoes. C. Sea animals. D. Historical sites.
3. Why is Guizhou recommended by the author
A. People can experience old lifestyles there. B. There are many famous mountains.
C. It welcomes large tech businesses. D. The weather there is very comfortable.
B
I was fourteen, sitting in the doctor’s office with my eyes closed. My heart was beating fast as I was waiting to get the result. I had nearsightedness. “Quite common and nothing to worry about,” said the doctor. But as my sight got worse, I couldn’t help but wonder what my life would be like from that moment on, especially at school.
For a girl who was bullied (欺辱) by older, more popular girls since Grade 1,I was afraid of any kind of change and the fact that I had to wear glasses was making me shake.
Even though the outside place was bad, being at home was a whole different story. I was in my own world where learning and imagination ruled. My glasses reminded me of everything I was curious, peaceful, and thirsty for knowledge a kid who had big plans for the future.
But then the morning would come and I would fear to go to school. There were countless times when I would forget my glasses on purpose because I was afraid that I’d be an easy target. Sometimes I’d hide them in my schoolbag, until one day when the doctor ordered me to wear them all the time.
But living in fear and hiding from the world wasn’t the answer. I knew I had to face my worries so I decided to make a change. I stopped wearing my hair down, and instead of wearing a hat, I started wearing ponytails (马尾辫). I put on my glasses and no longer cared about what others thought of me. And when I realized that the fear I was unwilling to face was just in my head, I was ready to embrace (欣然接受) the reality and move forward. My love of learning and being in school was much stronger than the fear I felt.
Today I’m confident to wear my glasses in front of others. Still, even though people view me differently when I wear glasses today. I don’t mind it. I don’t need to look smarter. I know who I am. This gives me confidence and courage when I don’t feel that I have what it takes to continue.
4. How did the author feel in the doctor’s office
A. Awkward. B. Nervous. C. Calm. D. Curious.
5. What kind of girl was the author in fact
A. She was eager to learn. B. She was an outgoing girl.
C She was patient with her classmates. D. She was confident of her imagination.
6. How did the author deal with her fear finally
A. She turned to a doctor for help.
B. She hid herself from the world.
C. She accepted the fact and changed herself.
D. She wore a hat to make her glasses unnoticeable.
7. What does the underlined word“ it” refer to in the last paragraph
A. Feeling fear. B. Others’ opinion. C. Wearing glasses. D. Her grade.
C
Airports are becoming more accessible for disabled people with wheelchair service. Now, one airline is going the extra mile to make airplanes more accessible too.
Delta recently showed a new seat prototype (雏形) at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, which will allow passengers that are wheelchair users to stay in their own chairs during the flight. The design, shown by Delta Flight Products (DFP), will allow for in-flight comfort and make it easier for the wheelchair users to get on the plane.
“This design offers new possibilities for customers with disabilities to enjoy a travel experience they truly should have,” DFP president Rick Salanitri said.
The new design includes a seat that can change between the wheelchair mode and a traditional airplane seat. The built-in seat folds (折叠) up so that a wheelchair can be safely fixed in place. The passengers seated in the chair’s wheelchair mode are able to use the tray table that is designed to rise up to the suitable height when the seat is changed. The seats would be fixed into the present plane seat track systems, so no structural changes would have to be made to airplanes.
Having wheelchairs onboard will also solve the issue of wheelchairs getting lost or broken by airlines. According to the 2023 Air Travel Consumer Report, more than 11,000 wheelchairs and scooters (踏板车), 1.5％of the total, were mishandled by US airlines.
DFP has already started discussions with the US Federal Aviation Administration and the UK Civil Aviation Authority with the goal of getting this seat on every airplane ; not just the Delta ones.
While airplanes are still not going to be completely accessible — the restrooms are too small to use a wheelchair in — solutions may be just around the corner. The new accessible airplane seat could be just the beginning of the age of inclusive (包含一切的) travel.
8. What might be DFP’s purpose of developing the new seat
A. To attract more passengers to the airline.
B. To make airplane seats more comfortable.
C. To give passengers safer travel experience.
D. To improve wheelchair users’ flight experience.
9. What does the fourth paragraph mainly focus on
A. The expectations for the new seat.
B. How the new seat works.
C. The functions of the new seat.
D. Which airlines offer the new seat.
10. What does the underlined word “mishandled” mean in paragraph 5
A. Managed badly.
B. Examined carelessly.
C. Used too much.
D. Paid no attention to.
11. What does the author think of the new seat
A. It is well received.
B. It will drive more changes.
C. It needs to be tested further.
D. It contributes much to airlines.
D
At your next meeting, wait for a pause (暂停)in conversation and try to measure how long it lasts.
Among English speakers, chances are that it will be a second or two at most. But while this pattern may be universal, our awareness of silence differs dramatically across cultures.
What one culture considers a confusing or awkward pause may be seen by others as a valuable moment of reflection and sign of respect for what the last speaker has said. Research in Dutch and also in English found that when a silence in conversation stretches to four seconds, people start to feel uneasy. In contrast, a separate study of business meetings found that Japanese people are happy with silences of 8.2 seconds — nearly twice as long as in Americans’ meetings.
In Japan, it is recognized that the best communication is when you don’t speak at all. It’s already a failure to understand each other by speaking because you’re repairing that failure by using words.
In the US, it may originate from the history of colonial (殖民地) America as a crossroads of many different races. When you have a complex of difference, it’s hard to establish common understanding unless you talk and there’s understandably a kind of anxiety unless people are verbally（口头上） engaged to establish a common life. This applies also to some extent to London.
In contrast, when there’s more homogeneity, perhaps it’s easier for some kinds of silence to appear. For example, among your closest friends and family it’s easier to sit in silence than with people you’re less well familiar with.
12. Which of the following people might have the longest silence in conversation
A. The Dutch. B. Americans.
C. The English. D. The Japanese.
13. What might the Japanese agree with in a conversation
A. Speaking more gives the upper hand.
B. Speak out what you have in your mind.
C. Great minds think alike without words.
D. The shorter talking silence, the better.
14. What can we learn from the text
A. A four second silence in conversation is universal.
B. It’s hard for Japanese to reach a common agreement.
C. English speakers are more talkative than Japanese speakers.
D. The closer we and our family are, the easier the silence appears.
15. What does the underlined word “homogeneity” in the last paragraph mean
A. Similarity. B. Competition.
C Balance. D. Misunderstanding.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Is it bad to work out in cold weather ____16____. With winter now, here is what the doctors and personal trainers want you to know about exercising in cold weather.
Burn extra calories
In cold climates, your body needs to perform extra heat to keep your body warm. Brown fat is the type of body fat that helps control body temperature. When you’re outside in the cold, brown fat burns calories in order to increase body temperature. ____17____.
Help increase willpower
Working out in the heat can cause you to become tired more easily, since it increases sweating and your heart rate more rapidly. ____18____. It may mean you can build willpower (毅力) more easily.
____19____
Exercising outside during the winter is thought to be one useful way to avoid a type of disorder or depression that tends to affect people during the dark winter months. Sunlight and exercise both have a positive impact on your mental (精神的) condition. They help give out more “feel good” chemicals, including serotonin and endorphins.
Help you sleep better
The combination of sunlight exposure (暴露) during the daytime fresh air and physical activity can help you relax and sleep well at night. ____20____. It is also called your “internal clock” which makes you feel sleepy enough at night and awake enough in the morning.
Exercising in cold weather isn’t for everyone, though. If you have any health problems, it is advisable to talk with your health care provider first.
A. Support heart health
B. Improve your mental health
C. It can make you take regular exercise
D. In this process it can likely help you to lose weight
E. Sunlight is important for controlling your sleep-wake cycle
F. As long as you take preventive measures, it is actually pretty beneficial
G. On the other hand, exercising in the cold can allow you to work out longer
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，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，从短文后各题所给四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A 26-year-old animal lover from China has been taking care of over 300 wolves at a wildlife rescue station in the country’s Inner Mongolia region.
Ever since he was a child, Wang Nan was _____21_____ by the unity and bonds of wolves as a species, so when he got a(n) _____22_____ to work with his favorite animals as an adult, he _____23_____ at the opportunity. In 2015, he started working at an animal rescue reserve in Xilinhot, Inner Mongolia, taking care of _____24_____ wild wolves, feeding them, treating them, and slowly earning their _____25_____ . Over the years, the number of wolves _____26_____ around 320, including young pups.
In a short video, Wang explains that he spends every day with the wolves, and that he regards the animals as his most _____27_____ friends. As time went by, they _____28_____ accepted Wang Nan and now consider him one of their own, _____29_____ many of them came to the rescue station as wild wolves.
The 26-year-old man admitted that he suffered ______30______ during his years of trying to get close to the wolves, the most severe (严重的) of which was a(n) ______31______ that required 30 stitches (缝针). He considered it a worthy price to pay, ______32______ the wolf that bit him eventually allowed him to get close, pet him and even started playing with him.
Wang Nan said that his 320 wolves are ______33______ to him and that he hopes to take care of them until they are old.
Wang Nan’s story is a reminder of a(n) ______34______ story before. In 2016, there was a “Wolf King”, a businessman who ______35______ 150 wolves from 8 different species in a valley that had become known as Wild Wolf Valley.
21. A. frightened B. impressed C. addicted D. inspired
22. A. ambition B. champion C. schedule D. chance
23. A. jumped B. knocked C. clapped D. looked
24. A. rare B. sick C. wise D. grateful
25. A. protection B. respect C. support D. trust
26. A. get across B. caught up with C. added up to D. lived up to
27. A. rude B. lucky C. loyal D. honest
28. A. gradually B. absolutely C. extremely D. incredibly
29. A. no wonder B. as if C. so that D. even though
30. A. stresses B. injuries C. illnesses D. tension
31. A. beat B. ache C. bite D. fight
32. A. as B. when C. if D. unless
33. A. anything B. something C. everything D. nothing
34. A. brief B. similar C. touching D. appealing
35. A. settled B. trained C. transported D. raised
第二节 ：语法填空（共10小题 满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
BEIJING, April 4 (Xinhua) — The popular U.S. influencer IShowSpeed said in surprise as he was at Shanghai’s Bund area, “This is what China looks like! This is China right here!” From there, IShowSpeed, the 20-year-old content creator ____36____ real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., began his first tour in China at the end of last month. In China’s capital city of Beijing, he ____37____ (visit) the Great Wall and the Palace Museum and performed his unique back-flip stunt (后空翻特技), which drew cheers ____38____ a welcoming crowd at the two famous spots of China. In central China’s Henan Province,he traveled to the Shaolin Temple ____39____ (follow) his kung fu dream. There, a kung fu teacher Master Liang ____40____ (warm) received him, taught him fighting skills, ____41____ also shared with him a life philosophy inspired by years of hard training — “It’s pain, but it’s life. It’s pain, but it’s Shaolin. It’s pain, but it’s Kung Fu. It’s pain, but it’s you.” — which connected with many viewers. In Chengdu, ____42____ capital city of southwest China’s Sichuan Province, IShowSpeed enjoyed ____43____ (he) with a variety of unique cultural elements that this city has to offer, including the likes of Sichuan Opera, Sichuan-style hotpot, ____44____ (tradition) acupuncture (针灸) and tea-house performances. Earlier this week, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) responded to such ____45____ (exchange). “The one-shot live-streaming by foreign influencers presents China as it is in a full view — one that has not been edited or put in any filter (滤镜).”
第四部分 写作 (共两节；满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校校刊“英语天地”将在你校电影周期间进行征文比赛，主题为“My Favourite Movie”，请你用英语写一篇投稿，主要内容包括：
（1）影片内容简介；（2）你对这部电影的评价；（3）你的感悟/所获得的启示。
注意：（1）词数80左右；（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
My Favourite Movie
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第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一片完整的短文。
“Wow, these trees are so tall!” William shouted excitedly, while walking with his classmates in a forest near his school. They were on a field trip to the forest as part of a science lesson.
Over there, they met the forester (护林人), Victor. When William learned Victor lived in a simple wooden house there for years, he laughed at him with his friends.
Then, they passed by an entrance to a cave. William wanted to explore inside the cave, but his teacher didn’t allow it. “I’ll come back here,” he thought. On the way back to school, he remembered the exact location of the cave.
The next day, William asked his four friends to the cave together. They told their parents they would go to the library and return home in the evening. None of the teenagers told their parents about their plan to visit the cave.
When the teenagers reached the cave, they left their school bags outside to reduce the burden. One by one, they entered the cave. Just when they took a few steps inside, some rocks from the cave wall fell and blocked the entrance.
“How are we going to get out now ” one of the teenagers Sarah shouted. William had an idea and said, “Maybe we can try digging through the fallen rocks with our hands to reach the entrance.” But realizing getting out of the cave only by their hands was impossible, they had great fear. The sun was about to go down. The teenagers started calling for help, but nobody could hear them. The teenagers were losing hope.
Victor happened to pass by the entrance to the cave, and five school bags caught his attention. He also heard some sounds coming from inside the cave. “Who’s in there ” Victor shouted.
“I’m William! We came here yesterday with our teacher!” William replied instantly.
“Help us, please! We are stuck! Sarah can’t breathe here because of fear.”
“Okay, calm down, children!” Victor said. “I’ll help you get out!”
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。
Paragraph 1:
Victor immediately called the first-aid center and rushed home.
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Paragraph 2:
Soon, the teenagers walked outside the cave and took a deep breath in the fresh air.
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