湖北省襄阳市第五中学2026届高三上学期8月月考（二）英语试卷（含答案）
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襄阳五中2025-2026届高三上学期测试(二)
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)
1. What does the woman mean
A. The game is nearly over. B. The game just started. C. The game hasn’t started.
2. What do we know about the speakers
A. They will have a test tomorrow.
B. They have to attend a meeting.
C. They won’t have a test this afternoon.
3. What are the speakers complaining about
A. The electric fan. B. The heat. C. The work.
4. What will the woman do tonight
A. Write a paper. B. Go to the concert. C. Spend the evening at home.
5. Who may the woman be
A. A shop assistant. B. A shop manager. C. A customer.
第二节 (共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分)
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What sport did Paul play
A. Basketball. B. Football. C. Golf.
7. Who showed little interest in the sports
A. Anne. B. Susan. C. Tom.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第9两个小题。
8. What can we know from the conversation
A. A car was hit on Highway 204.
B. A truck was burnt on Highway 204.
C. The truck driver was badly hurt.
9. How soon will the ambulance come
A. In five minutes. B. In ten minutes. C. In fifteen minutes.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. Where will Pob stay longest for his holiday
A. In Hong Kong. B. In Singapore. C. In Chengdu.
11. Why can’t Helen recommend good places in Chengdu
A. She is also a visitor. B. She never goes back there. C. The city has changed a lot.
12. What will Rob do
A. Talk with other visitors. B. Call Helen’s cousin. C. Visit Helen’s cousin.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. How soon is Henry supposed to hand in his paper
A. In two days. B. In three days. C. In four days.
14. When will Henry sign an after-school-tutoring
A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday.
15. Why does Lucy want to build a doll house for Nancy
A. She destroyed the old one. B. She is preparing a gift. C. Nancy likes doll houses.
16. What does Henry suggest Lucy do
A. Get help from someone else.
B. Tell her sister about the doll house.
C. Let him help her out.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. How much did primary pupils’ parents spend on average per month
A.1463 yuan. B. 2103 yuan. C. 2535 yuan.
18. What school is Wang Wei’s son in
A. High school. B. Middle school. C. Primary school.
19. How long did high school students get tutoring courses per month
A. 10.34 hours. B.10.15 hours. C.8.88 hours.
20. What may big cities students have
A. More spare time. B. More classes in school. C. More pressure from parents.
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)
A
Are you looking for a ski or snowboarding music festival There are many world-class events, from dance festivals to comedy shows. Here are our best ski festivals.
Tomorrowland Winter
Alpe d’Huez, France
19-26 March 2022
Tomorrowland Winter is the winter edition of the legendary dance festival, bringing Tomorrowland’s set design and epic lineups (阵容) to the town of Alpe d’Huez for a whole week.
The spot lies in a sunny highland, giving a breathtaking sparkle to its variety of slopes that are suitable for beginners, experts and everyone in between.
Snowboxx
Avoriaz, France
19-26 March 2022
Snowboxx is a week-long music festival and snowsports holiday rolled into one in the French mountain spot of Avoirazx. Previous artists who have performed the festival’s various stages around the slopes have included the likes of Craig David’s TS5, Fatboy Slim and more.
But it’s not just the lineup that makes Snowboxx one of the most popular winter music festivals. The skiing meets the demands of beginners and experts alike, with plenty of easy slopes and more challenging ones to discover.
Altitude Comedy Festival
Mayrhofen, Austria
28 March 2022-2 April 2022
Altitude Comedy Festival is the world’s No.1 alpine (高山的) comedy festival, created in 2007 by comedians Andrew Maxwell and Marcus Brigstocke.
Taking place at one of Europe’s most beautiful and best-loved ski spots, the organizers welcome comedy fans and lovers of winter sports to join them and “ski all day, laugh all night”.
Snowdaze
Candanchu, Spain
18-19 March 2022
After the first impressive performance, Spanish snowsports and electronic music festival Snowdaze returns to the Pyrenees for a second edition in Candanchu.
Across the weekend, music lovers will once again take to the slopes by day, exploring the best that the Aragonese Pyrenees have to offer, before going downhill as night falls and partying to the sound of a lineup of DJs.
21. Which festival is suitable for tourists interested in dancing
A. Tomorrowland Winter. B. Snowboxx. C. Altitude Comedy Festival. D. Snowdaze.
22. What do Tomorrowland Winter and Snowboxx have in common
A. Both feature comedy shows. B. Both are held at the same town.
C. Both have slopes right for all skiers. D. Both invite Jax Jones to perform pop music.
23. What do we know about Snowdaze
A. It takes place in France. B. It will last for a week.
C. It appeals to electronic music lovers. D. It starts with the performance of DJs.
B
As a child, Fischer loved going to the beach and riding bikes along the coastline with his father, Karl Fischer. So when he lost his dad to pancreatic cancer, he turned to the healing power of the ocean.
At the start of this year, Fischer wrote his father’s name on his surfboard and took it out to sea in Newport, Rhode Island. His father’s name shone in the sun on what felt like a shared adventure. Inspired, Fischer made a video and posted it on social media the same day. “If you love the ocean, or you know someone who loves the ocean, or maybe you lost someone who just loved being outdoors... you can comment on this video with their name and a bit of their story, and I’ll put their name on my board here, just like I’ve done with my father’s name,” he said in the video. “And I’ll take them out in the ocean for you.”
Names poured in from thousands of strangers grieving (悲伤) the loss of loved ones. And with that, the One Last Wave Project was born, the aim of which was to exchange stories with a community of people going through the same pain. They were essentially healing together. About two months late, Fischer had received over 5,000 names and written most of them on two surfboards. The first two surfboards ran out of space — he’s working on getting more. He wrote the names in neat letters on the surfboard and put a clear acrylic (丙烯酸) coat over them so they didn’t wash off.
Though a lot of people have been struggling with grief in the pandemic, Fischer was amazed by the responses that have poured in. “If I am able to help one person or one person shares their name that is enough for me,” he said. “But I am blown away — by not just the number of people sharing, but the depth of stories and love that they are sharing.” And he plans to take his project around the world and connect with even more people — through shared grief and the power of the ocean.
24. How did Fischer share his idea with others
A. By giving a live broadcast online. B. By posting a video on the Internet.
C. By going to the beach with his father. D. By writing his father’s name on the surfboard.
25. Why did Fischer start the One Last Wave Project
A. To memorize his rather. B. To attract public attention.
C. To face the pandemic bravely. D. To help people out of sadness.
26. What does Fischer intend to do next!
A. Share his experience at sea. B. Extend the project worldwide.
C. Connect to more social media. D. Sail around the world with strangers.
27. What can we learn from the story
A. Actions speak louder than words. B. He who laughs last laughs best.
C. A good beginning makes a good ending. D. Sharing can help heal the pain.
C
A large body of research has been developed in recent years to explain many aspects of willpower. Most of the researchers exploring self-control do so with an obvious goal in mind: How can willpower be strengthened If willpower is truly a limited resource, as the research suggests, what can be done to make it stay strong
Avoiding temptation (诱惑) is an effective method for maintaining self-control, which is called the “out of sight, out of mind” principle. One recent study, for instance, found office workers less attracted to candy in the desk drawer than that on top of their desks, in plain sight.
The research suggesting that we possess a limited reservoir of self-control raises a troubling question. When we face too many temptations, are we to fail Not necessarily. Researchers don’t believe that one’s willpower is ever completely exhausted. Rather, people appear to hold some willpower in reserve, saved for future demands. The night motivation allows us to tap into those reserves, allowing us to carry on even when our self-control strength has been run down. High motivation might help overcome weakened willpower — at least to a point.
Willpower may also be made less vulnerable (脆弱) to being exhausted in the first place. Researchers who study self-control often describe it as being like a muscle that gets tired with heavy use. But there is another aspect to the muscle comparison, they say. While muscles become exhausted by exercise in the short term, they are strengthened by regular exercise in the long term. Similarly, regular practices of self-control may improve willpower strength.
The evidence from willpower-exhaustion studies also suggests that making a list of resolutions on New Year’s Eve is the worst possible approach. Being exhausted in one area can reduce willpower in other areas, so it makes more sense to focus on a single goal at a time. In other words, don’t try to quit smoking, adopt a healthy diet and start a new exercise plan at the same time. Taking goals one by one is a better approach. Once a good habit is in place, Baumeister says, you’ll no longer need to draw on your willpower to maintain the behavior. Eventually healthy habits will become routine, and won’t require making decisions at all.
28. From the studies in the passage we learn that .
A. people have unlimited self-control B. high motivation ensures one’s success
C. people tend to keep some willpower in store. D. temptations help to reserve willpower
29. The underlined phrase “tap into” in Paragraph 3 most probably means _________.
A. make use of B. run out of C. get rid of D. take charge of
30. The author compares self-control to muscles _________.
A. to prove the long-term effect of willpower
B. to show the significance of regular exercise
C. to argue that self-control can be easily used up
D. to explain the benefits of practicing self-control
31. To develop a good habit, which of the following does the author prefer
A. “I will give up dessert and do exercise.” B. “I will set three goals this new semester.”
C. “I will read an English novel every month.” D. “I will keep myself from any temptation.”
D
Midway through The Matrix, Cypher feasts on an enormous steak, well aware that his reality is not real, part of a digital program telling his brain that the steak is a construction and that it is “juicy and delicious.” Two decades after the movie made its first appearance, something unexpected arises: The future of reality will not only be virtual but also synthetic (合成的). Cypher’s future meal will be a physical one, synthesized from animal cells.
And the synthesis goes beyond dinner. Starting with components from the natural world, scientists are learning to engineer microorganisms and build biocomputing systems. However, biology has a tendency to evolve in unexpected ways.
Synthesized meat is one case in point. The driving forces behind the meat movement are practical. It has been estimated that cultured (培育的) meat would require 7 to 45 percent less energy and produce 78 to 96 percent less greenhouse gas than conventional animals farmed for consumption. But once we’re able to synthesize meat, theoretically, we’ll have the capability to culture meat from any animal, even those we’d never consider eating today, like dolphins or chimpanzees, which will pose a new regulatory challenge for us.
Using synthetic biology, we can even edit and rewrite life, the technology of which are already in use. In 2021, scientists in some countries announced they had grown monkey embryos injected with human stem cells. Here comes the situation worth considering: such a monkey-human hybrid will demonstrate qualities that are somewhere between humans, on which experimentation isn’t allowed, and animals, which are often raised specifically for research. How will we decide when an animal becomes too human
Depending on where you stand, the synthetic realities land somewhere between “really exciting” and “critically concerning.” As individuals, we undertake a shared responsibility to make good choices about this coming synthetic technology.
32. What do we know about Cypher’s steak in the movie
A. It is anything but appetizing. B. It is enjoyed in a virtual world.
C. It is synthesized from animal cell. D. It is a construction made by himself.
33. What’s the advantage of synthesized meat
A. It is more nutritious. B. It is more energy-consuming.
C. It is more environment-friendly. D. It is more controllable in regulation.
34. What is the author’s attitude to the experiment in Paragraph 4
A. Cautious. B. Favorable. C. Pessimistic. D. Indifferent.
35. What is the purpose of the text
A. To popularize synthetic technology.
B. To indicate challenges of synthetic technology.
C. To stress the importance of synthetic technology.
D. To introduce the development of synthetic technology.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
I plan to remember this year’s vacation season with just two words: NEVER AGAIN. Never again, that is, will I take all my technology along. 36 Instead of long evenings of crossword puzzles of board games, we checked our Twitter feeds and updated our Facebook pages. That is the problem with the Internet: unless you’re equipped with massive self-control, you use it if it’s there.
For several years, I kept my Internet addiction under control by using inconvenient technology: a laptop which is old and not in good condition and a slow dial-up connection. 37 The magical iPad signaled silently from the picnic table: Once that attractive touch screen lights up, who can resist
38 I’m a late adopter. As early as 2008, Nicholas Carr, a famous writer, was warning that broadband Internet was reducing our attention spans and making us stupid. Even before that, in 2000, Harvard’s Robert Putnam warned that television — and, more broadly, staring into any kind of screen — had reduced the amount of time families spent in social interactions.
39 I love having a bottomless library at my fingertips; I love having the world’s newspapers on my electronic doorstep. It’s also nice to have an app that identifies the constellations (星座) when you hold the iPad up to the night sky. But then, you have to remember to put the screen down and simply drink in the stars.
And that’s the point: 40 It’s our fault instead of the Internet, for failing to control the urge to browse (浏览). So now I have one more thing to look forward to next summer: More time reading old novels; more time playing crossword puzzles and chasing frogs.
A. The internet has ruined summer vacations.
B. Access to the Web is unquestionably a wonderful thing.
C. I’m not the first to get lost across this problem, of course.
D. People should not rely simply on the Internet to provide them with other information.
E. It’s important not to let the convenience of the Internet get in the way of simpler beauties.
F. Although the Internet is often useful, it can become addictive and prevent human interaction.
G. But this year, the combination of a new iPad and very good Wi-Fi turned out to be disastrous.
第三部分 语言运用 (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)
I finished my dinner and went into a shop in the hope of finding some last-minute Christmas gifts. There was a lot to see. Every shelf and wall was 41 with different handiwork.
Walking around, I 42 a wooden plaque (匾牌) on a wall. As I moved on, I enjoyed looking at other 43 in the store, but found myself drawn back to the plaque finally. I felt a little like a child who, when 44 through the sandbox, finds some unexpected treasure. Here, I found a simple yet precious treasure hidden in a(n) 45 .
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass,” the plaque read. “it’s about learning to 46 in the rain.”
Looking at the plaque, I thought back to a hot summer day before, when I 47 lived the plaque’s message. Dark clouds had 48 in and soon rain began falling down, building to a downpour that soon filled the gutters (排水沟) with rushing water. When I walked out to get my mail, I didn’t know what 49 me, but I suddenly felt a 50 to do something a little crazy for my fifty-plus years.
I 51 my shoes and stockings and began walking barefoot through the water. It was pleasantly warm, heated by the pavement that had been 52 by the summer heat. I’m sure my neighbors thought that I was ________, but I didn’t care. At that moment, I wasn’t 53 about bills, the future or any other day-to-day cares. I was experiencing a moment of 54 joy!
The plaque now hangs in my living room, which reminds me to take time to pause and recognize the 55 that are all around me but too often going unnoticed in my rush to future happiness.
One step at a time, I am learning to dance in the rain.
41. A connected B. loaded C. blocked D. wrapped
42. A. spotted B. struck C. recovered D. followed
43. A. candies B. brochures C. items D. contents
44. A. digging B. looking C. running D. getting
45. A. notice B. order C. note D. message
46. A. sing B. walk C. pause D. dance
47. A. unknowingly B. gradually C. continuously D. undoubtedly
48. A. floated B. squeezed C. rolled D. kicked
49. A. turned over B. came over C. win over D. got over
50. A. desire B. dream C. mission D. choice
51. A. put away B. set aside C. slipped off D. bring in
52. A. boiled B. baked C. hurt D. stroked
53. A. cautious B. curious C. doubtful D. worried
54. A. pure B. temporary C. gentle D. serious
55. A. distinctions B. conditions C. blessings D. experiences
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
Jay Chou 56 (release) the music video for the title track on his upcoming album, Greatest Works of Art, on July 6th, 57 (collect) more than 6 million views on QQ Music within two hours.
In the video, Chou enters the La Samaritaine, a shopping mall that boasts 58 history of over 150 years and a landmark of Paris, and plays a melody on the piano that brings him back to the 1920s. The plot echoes the fictional story 59 (tell) in Chou’s directorial film, Secret, 60 the chief characters travel back and forth in time by playing a magic score on a piano.
Through his journey in the video, he interacts with 61 (impress) artists, including Rene Magritte, Salvador Dali, Chinese painter Chang Yu, and Chinese poet Xu Zhimo, exploring the Mecca for artists at a time in the past when timeless works of modern art and literature 62 (create).
Lang Lang, a famous 63 (piano) also performs in the video. He said it was a creative one which featured elements of both pop 54 classical music. Lang said, “Chou got this idea five years ago. 65 (extreme) passionate about art, he hopes more people can become interested in art and feel art is everywhere.”
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分)
你是李华，你所喜爱的杂志Vista (《看天下》) 正在庆祝创刊五周年，请你给主编写一封信，内容包括：1. 表达祝贺；2. 该杂志对你的影响；3. 提出建议。
Dear Editor-in - Chief,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours truly,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)
From the first day he entered my classroom, Willard P. Frank existed in his own world, shutting out his classmates and me. My attempts at building a friendly relationship with him were met with complete indifference. I could see that his classmates got on no better. Willard was strictly a loner who seemed to have no desire or need to break his silence.
Shortly after the Thanksgiving holiday, we received word of the annual Christmas collection of money for the less fortunate people in our school district. “Christmas is a season of giving,” I told my students. “There are a few students in the school who might not have a happy holiday season. By contributing to our Christmas collection, you will help buy food, clothing and toys for these needy people. We will start the collection tomorrow.”
When I called for the contributions the next day, I discovered that almost everyone had forgotten except for Willard P. Frank. The boy dug deep into his pants pockets as he walked slowly to my desk. Carefully, he dropped two quarters into the small container. “I don’t need milk for lunch,” he mumbled (咕哝). For a moment, just a moment, he smiled. Then he turned and walked back to his desk.
That night, after school, I took our few contributions to the school principal. I couldn’t help sharing the incident that had taken place. “I may be wrong, but I believe Willard might be getting ready to become a part of the world around him,” I told the principal. “Yes,” he nodded. “And we might do well to have him share a bit of his world with us. I just received a list of the poor families in our school who most need help through the Christmas collection. Here, take a look at it.” As I gazed down to read, I discovered Willard P. Frank and his family were the top names on the list. Seeing this,I decided to do something for him.
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: On that Sunday,I paid a visit to Willard’s family. __________________________________ Paragraph 2: The next day, I had a special class for Willard. ___________________________________
参 考 答 案
第一部分 听力 略
第二部分 阅读
第一节
21-23 ACC
24-27 BDBD
28-31 CADC
32-35 BCAB
36-40 AGCBE
第一节 完型填空
41-45 BACAD 46-50 DACBA 51-55 CBDAC
第二节
56. released 57. collecting 58. a 59. told 60. where
61. impressive 62. were created 63. pianist 64. and 65. Extremely
第四部分 写作
第一节 应用文写作
范文一
Dear Editor-in-Chief,
Congratulations on the 5th anniversary of Vista! I have been a loyal reader since I was in high school, and this magazine has become an important part of my life.
Vista not only keeps me informed of what is happening around the world but also improves my English. The clear language and interesting topics make learning English enjoyable. The stories about ordinary people’s struggles and successes have taught me to be positive and never give up.
If possible, I hope you can include more articles about environmental protection. Young people care deeply about this issue, and your magazine can raise awareness effectively.
Thank you for your hard work. May Vista continue to grow and influence more readers!
Yours truly,
Li Hua
范文二
Dear Editor-in-Chief,
I am writing to express my sincere congratulations on the 5th anniversary of Vista. As a regular reader, I have benefited a lot from your magazine over the years.
Vista has broadened my horizons by covering both national and international news. Through the success stories of famous people, I have learned the importance of hard work and persistence. For example, the articles about scientists and artists have inspired me to pursue my dreams bravely.
However, I have a small suggestion. Could you add a column about traditional Chinese culture It would help more young readers understand our rich cultural heritage.
Thank you for providing such a wonderful magazine. I wish Vista a brighter future!
Yours truly,
Li Hua
第二节
On that Sunday, I paid a visit to Willard’s family. Approaching Willard’s house, I noticed it was small and old, with chipped paint and a broken window. When his mother opened the door, her tired eyes widened in surprise. Inside, the room was simply furnished, with a worn sofa and a table covered with medicine bottles. “Willard often talks about you, sir,” she said softly. I learned his father was ill and couldn’t work, so the family struggled to make ends meet. Willard, sitting quietly in the corner, looked down at his hands. I realized his two quarters were not just coins, but they were his way of giving, even when he had so little.
The next day, I had a special class for Willard. I asked the students to share one kind thing they’d done for others. When it was Willard’s turn, he hesitated, then said, “I saved milk money to help my mom.” The class fell silent, then erupted in applause. A girl raised her hand: “Willard, you’re brave!” From that day, classmates invited him to play basketball and share snacks. Slowly, Willard smiled more and joined our conversations. He even helped me organize the next charity event. It turned out that all he needed was a little warmth to melt his silence, and together, we learned that giving and receiving love can make the world better.
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)
1. What does the woman mean
A. The game is nearly over. B. The game just started. C. The game hasn’t started.
2. What do we know about the speakers
A. They will have a test tomorrow.
B. They have to attend a meeting.
C. They won’t have a test this afternoon.
3. What are the speakers complaining about
A. The electric fan. B. The heat. C. The work.
4. What will the woman do tonight
A. Write a paper. B. Go to the concert. C. Spend the evening at home.
5. Who may the woman be
A. A shop assistant. B. A shop manager. C. A customer.
第二节 (共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分)
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What sport did Paul play
A. Basketball. B. Football. C. Golf.
7. Who showed little interest in the sports
A. Anne. B. Susan. C. Tom.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第9两个小题。
8. What can we know from the conversation
A. A car was hit on Highway 204.
B. A truck was burnt on Highway 204.
C. The truck driver was badly hurt.
9. How soon will the ambulance come
A. In five minutes. B. In ten minutes. C. In fifteen minutes.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. Where will Pob stay longest for his holiday
A. In Hong Kong. B. In Singapore. C. In Chengdu.
11. Why can’t Helen recommend good places in Chengdu
A. She is also a visitor. B. She never goes back there. C. The city has changed a lot.
12. What will Rob do
A. Talk with other visitors. B. Call Helen’s cousin. C. Visit Helen’s cousin.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. How soon is Henry supposed to hand in his paper
A. In two days. B. In three days. C. In four days.
14. When will Henry sign an after-school-tutoring
A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday.
15. Why does Lucy want to build a doll house for Nancy
A. She destroyed the old one. B. She is preparing a gift. C. Nancy likes doll houses.
16. What does Henry suggest Lucy do
A. Get help from someone else.
B. Tell her sister about the doll house.
C. Let him help her out.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. How much did primary pupils’ parents spend on average per month
A.1463 yuan. B. 2103 yuan. C. 2535 yuan.
18. What school is Wang Wei’s son in
A. High school. B. Middle school. C. Primary school.
19. How long did high school students get tutoring courses per month
A. 10.34 hours. B.10.15 hours. C.8.88 hours.
20. What may big cities students have
A. More spare time. B. More classes in school. C. More pressure from parents.
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)
A
Are you looking for a ski or snowboarding music festival There are many world-class events, from dance festivals to comedy shows. Here are our best ski festivals.
Tomorrowland Winter
Alpe d’Huez, France
19-26 March 2022
Tomorrowland Winter is the winter edition of the legendary dance festival, bringing Tomorrowland’s set design and epic lineups (阵容) to the town of Alpe d’Huez for a whole week.
The spot lies in a sunny highland, giving a breathtaking sparkle to its variety of slopes that are suitable for beginners, experts and everyone in between.
Snowboxx
Avoriaz, France
19-26 March 2022
Snowboxx is a week-long music festival and snowsports holiday rolled into one in the French mountain spot of Avoirazx. Previous artists who have performed the festival’s various stages around the slopes have included the likes of Craig David’s TS5, Fatboy Slim and more.
But it’s not just the lineup that makes Snowboxx one of the most popular winter music festivals. The skiing meets the demands of beginners and experts alike, with plenty of easy slopes and more challenging ones to discover.
Altitude Comedy Festival
Mayrhofen, Austria
28 March 2022-2 April 2022
Altitude Comedy Festival is the world’s No.1 alpine (高山的) comedy festival, created in 2007 by comedians Andrew Maxwell and Marcus Brigstocke.
Taking place at one of Europe’s most beautiful and best-loved ski spots, the organizers welcome comedy fans and lovers of winter sports to join them and “ski all day, laugh all night”.
Snowdaze
Candanchu, Spain
18-19 March 2022
After the first impressive performance, Spanish snowsports and electronic music festival Snowdaze returns to the Pyrenees for a second edition in Candanchu.
Across the weekend, music lovers will once again take to the slopes by day, exploring the best that the Aragonese Pyrenees have to offer, before going downhill as night falls and partying to the sound of a lineup of DJs.
21. Which festival is suitable for tourists interested in dancing
A. Tomorrowland Winter. B. Snowboxx. C. Altitude Comedy Festival. D. Snowdaze.
22. What do Tomorrowland Winter and Snowboxx have in common
A. Both feature comedy shows. B. Both are held at the same town.
C. Both have slopes right for all skiers. D. Both invite Jax Jones to perform pop music.
23. What do we know about Snowdaze
A. It takes place in France. B. It will last for a week.
C. It appeals to electronic music lovers. D. It starts with the performance of DJs.
B
As a child, Fischer loved going to the beach and riding bikes along the coastline with his father, Karl Fischer. So when he lost his dad to pancreatic cancer, he turned to the healing power of the ocean.
At the start of this year, Fischer wrote his father’s name on his surfboard and took it out to sea in Newport, Rhode Island. His father’s name shone in the sun on what felt like a shared adventure. Inspired, Fischer made a video and posted it on social media the same day. “If you love the ocean, or you know someone who loves the ocean, or maybe you lost someone who just loved being outdoors... you can comment on this video with their name and a bit of their story, and I’ll put their name on my board here, just like I’ve done with my father’s name,” he said in the video. “And I’ll take them out in the ocean for you.”
Names poured in from thousands of strangers grieving (悲伤) the loss of loved ones. And with that, the One Last Wave Project was born, the aim of which was to exchange stories with a community of people going through the same pain. They were essentially healing together. About two months late, Fischer had received over 5,000 names and written most of them on two surfboards. The first two surfboards ran out of space — he’s working on getting more. He wrote the names in neat letters on the surfboard and put a clear acrylic (丙烯酸) coat over them so they didn’t wash off.
Though a lot of people have been struggling with grief in the pandemic, Fischer was amazed by the responses that have poured in. “If I am able to help one person or one person shares their name that is enough for me,” he said. “But I am blown away — by not just the number of people sharing, but the depth of stories and love that they are sharing.” And he plans to take his project around the world and connect with even more people — through shared grief and the power of the ocean.
24. How did Fischer share his idea with others
A. By giving a live broadcast online. B. By posting a video on the Internet.
C. By going to the beach with his father. D. By writing his father’s name on the surfboard.
25. Why did Fischer start the One Last Wave Project
A. To memorize his rather. B. To attract public attention.
C. To face the pandemic bravely. D. To help people out of sadness.
26. What does Fischer intend to do next!
A. Share his experience at sea. B. Extend the project worldwide.
C. Connect to more social media. D. Sail around the world with strangers.
27. What can we learn from the story
A. Actions speak louder than words. B. He who laughs last laughs best.
C. A good beginning makes a good ending. D. Sharing can help heal the pain.
C
A large body of research has been developed in recent years to explain many aspects of willpower. Most of the researchers exploring self-control do so with an obvious goal in mind: How can willpower be strengthened If willpower is truly a limited resource, as the research suggests, what can be done to make it stay strong
Avoiding temptation (诱惑) is an effective method for maintaining self-control, which is called the “out of sight, out of mind” principle. One recent study, for instance, found office workers less attracted to candy in the desk drawer than that on top of their desks, in plain sight.
The research suggesting that we possess a limited reservoir of self-control raises a troubling question. When we face too many temptations, are we to fail Not necessarily. Researchers don’t believe that one’s willpower is ever completely exhausted. Rather, people appear to hold some willpower in reserve, saved for future demands. The night motivation allows us to tap into those reserves, allowing us to carry on even when our self-control strength has been run down. High motivation might help overcome weakened willpower — at least to a point.
Willpower may also be made less vulnerable (脆弱) to being exhausted in the first place. Researchers who study self-control often describe it as being like a muscle that gets tired with heavy use. But there is another aspect to the muscle comparison, they say. While muscles become exhausted by exercise in the short term, they are strengthened by regular exercise in the long term. Similarly, regular practices of self-control may improve willpower strength.
The evidence from willpower-exhaustion studies also suggests that making a list of resolutions on New Year’s Eve is the worst possible approach. Being exhausted in one area can reduce willpower in other areas, so it makes more sense to focus on a single goal at a time. In other words, don’t try to quit smoking, adopt a healthy diet and start a new exercise plan at the same time. Taking goals one by one is a better approach. Once a good habit is in place, Baumeister says, you’ll no longer need to draw on your willpower to maintain the behavior. Eventually healthy habits will become routine, and won’t require making decisions at all.
28. From the studies in the passage we learn that .
A. people have unlimited self-control B. high motivation ensures one’s success
C. people tend to keep some willpower in store. D. temptations help to reserve willpower
29. The underlined phrase “tap into” in Paragraph 3 most probably means _________.
A. make use of B. run out of C. get rid of D. take charge of
30. The author compares self-control to muscles _________.
A. to prove the long-term effect of willpower
B. to show the significance of regular exercise
C. to argue that self-control can be easily used up
D. to explain the benefits of practicing self-control
31. To develop a good habit, which of the following does the author prefer
A. “I will give up dessert and do exercise.” B. “I will set three goals this new semester.”
C. “I will read an English novel every month.” D. “I will keep myself from any temptation.”
D
Midway through The Matrix, Cypher feasts on an enormous steak, well aware that his reality is not real, part of a digital program telling his brain that the steak is a construction and that it is “juicy and delicious.” Two decades after the movie made its first appearance, something unexpected arises: The future of reality will not only be virtual but also synthetic (合成的). Cypher’s future meal will be a physical one, synthesized from animal cells.
And the synthesis goes beyond dinner. Starting with components from the natural world, scientists are learning to engineer microorganisms and build biocomputing systems. However, biology has a tendency to evolve in unexpected ways.
Synthesized meat is one case in point. The driving forces behind the meat movement are practical. It has been estimated that cultured (培育的) meat would require 7 to 45 percent less energy and produce 78 to 96 percent less greenhouse gas than conventional animals farmed for consumption. But once we’re able to synthesize meat, theoretically, we’ll have the capability to culture meat from any animal, even those we’d never consider eating today, like dolphins or chimpanzees, which will pose a new regulatory challenge for us.
Using synthetic biology, we can even edit and rewrite life, the technology of which are already in use. In 2021, scientists in some countries announced they had grown monkey embryos injected with human stem cells. Here comes the situation worth considering: such a monkey-human hybrid will demonstrate qualities that are somewhere between humans, on which experimentation isn’t allowed, and animals, which are often raised specifically for research. How will we decide when an animal becomes too human
Depending on where you stand, the synthetic realities land somewhere between “really exciting” and “critically concerning.” As individuals, we undertake a shared responsibility to make good choices about this coming synthetic technology.
32. What do we know about Cypher’s steak in the movie
A. It is anything but appetizing. B. It is enjoyed in a virtual world.
C. It is synthesized from animal cell. D. It is a construction made by himself.
33. What’s the advantage of synthesized meat
A. It is more nutritious. B. It is more energy-consuming.
C. It is more environment-friendly. D. It is more controllable in regulation.
34. What is the author’s attitude to the experiment in Paragraph 4
A. Cautious. B. Favorable. C. Pessimistic. D. Indifferent.
35. What is the purpose of the text
A. To popularize synthetic technology.
B. To indicate challenges of synthetic technology.
C. To stress the importance of synthetic technology.
D. To introduce the development of synthetic technology.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
I plan to remember this year’s vacation season with just two words: NEVER AGAIN. Never again, that is, will I take all my technology along. 36 Instead of long evenings of crossword puzzles of board games, we checked our Twitter feeds and updated our Facebook pages. That is the problem with the Internet: unless you’re equipped with massive self-control, you use it if it’s there.
For several years, I kept my Internet addiction under control by using inconvenient technology: a laptop which is old and not in good condition and a slow dial-up connection. 37 The magical iPad signaled silently from the picnic table: Once that attractive touch screen lights up, who can resist
38 I’m a late adopter. As early as 2008, Nicholas Carr, a famous writer, was warning that broadband Internet was reducing our attention spans and making us stupid. Even before that, in 2000, Harvard’s Robert Putnam warned that television — and, more broadly, staring into any kind of screen — had reduced the amount of time families spent in social interactions.
39 I love having a bottomless library at my fingertips; I love having the world’s newspapers on my electronic doorstep. It’s also nice to have an app that identifies the constellations (星座) when you hold the iPad up to the night sky. But then, you have to remember to put the screen down and simply drink in the stars.
And that’s the point: 40 It’s our fault instead of the Internet, for failing to control the urge to browse (浏览). So now I have one more thing to look forward to next summer: More time reading old novels; more time playing crossword puzzles and chasing frogs.
A. The internet has ruined summer vacations.
B. Access to the Web is unquestionably a wonderful thing.
C. I’m not the first to get lost across this problem, of course.
D. People should not rely simply on the Internet to provide them with other information.
E. It’s important not to let the convenience of the Internet get in the way of simpler beauties.
F. Although the Internet is often useful, it can become addictive and prevent human interaction.
G. But this year, the combination of a new iPad and very good Wi-Fi turned out to be disastrous.
第三部分 语言运用 (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)
I finished my dinner and went into a shop in the hope of finding some last-minute Christmas gifts. There was a lot to see. Every shelf and wall was 41 with different handiwork.
Walking around, I 42 a wooden plaque (匾牌) on a wall. As I moved on, I enjoyed looking at other 43 in the store, but found myself drawn back to the plaque finally. I felt a little like a child who, when 44 through the sandbox, finds some unexpected treasure. Here, I found a simple yet precious treasure hidden in a(n) 45 .
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass,” the plaque read. “it’s about learning to 46 in the rain.”
Looking at the plaque, I thought back to a hot summer day before, when I 47 lived the plaque’s message. Dark clouds had 48 in and soon rain began falling down, building to a downpour that soon filled the gutters (排水沟) with rushing water. When I walked out to get my mail, I didn’t know what 49 me, but I suddenly felt a 50 to do something a little crazy for my fifty-plus years.
I 51 my shoes and stockings and began walking barefoot through the water. It was pleasantly warm, heated by the pavement that had been 52 by the summer heat. I’m sure my neighbors thought that I was ________, but I didn’t care. At that moment, I wasn’t 53 about bills, the future or any other day-to-day cares. I was experiencing a moment of 54 joy!
The plaque now hangs in my living room, which reminds me to take time to pause and recognize the 55 that are all around me but too often going unnoticed in my rush to future happiness.
One step at a time, I am learning to dance in the rain.
41. A connected B. loaded C. blocked D. wrapped
42. A. spotted B. struck C. recovered D. followed
43. A. candies B. brochures C. items D. contents
44. A. digging B. looking C. running D. getting
45. A. notice B. order C. note D. message
46. A. sing B. walk C. pause D. dance
47. A. unknowingly B. gradually C. continuously D. undoubtedly
48. A. floated B. squeezed C. rolled D. kicked
49. A. turned over B. came over C. win over D. got over
50. A. desire B. dream C. mission D. choice
51. A. put away B. set aside C. slipped off D. bring in
52. A. boiled B. baked C. hurt D. stroked
53. A. cautious B. curious C. doubtful D. worried
54. A. pure B. temporary C. gentle D. serious
55. A. distinctions B. conditions C. blessings D. experiences
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
Jay Chou 56 (release) the music video for the title track on his upcoming album, Greatest Works of Art, on July 6th, 57 (collect) more than 6 million views on QQ Music within two hours.
In the video, Chou enters the La Samaritaine, a shopping mall that boasts 58 history of over 150 years and a landmark of Paris, and plays a melody on the piano that brings him back to the 1920s. The plot echoes the fictional story 59 (tell) in Chou’s directorial film, Secret, 60 the chief characters travel back and forth in time by playing a magic score on a piano.
Through his journey in the video, he interacts with 61 (impress) artists, including Rene Magritte, Salvador Dali, Chinese painter Chang Yu, and Chinese poet Xu Zhimo, exploring the Mecca for artists at a time in the past when timeless works of modern art and literature 62 (create).
Lang Lang, a famous 63 (piano) also performs in the video. He said it was a creative one which featured elements of both pop 54 classical music. Lang said, “Chou got this idea five years ago. 65 (extreme) passionate about art, he hopes more people can become interested in art and feel art is everywhere.”
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分)
你是李华，你所喜爱的杂志Vista (《看天下》) 正在庆祝创刊五周年，请你给主编写一封信，内容包括：1. 表达祝贺；2. 该杂志对你的影响；3. 提出建议。
Dear Editor-in - Chief,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours truly,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)
From the first day he entered my classroom, Willard P. Frank existed in his own world, shutting out his classmates and me. My attempts at building a friendly relationship with him were met with complete indifference. I could see that his classmates got on no better. Willard was strictly a loner who seemed to have no desire or need to break his silence.
Shortly after the Thanksgiving holiday, we received word of the annual Christmas collection of money for the less fortunate people in our school district. “Christmas is a season of giving,” I told my students. “There are a few students in the school who might not have a happy holiday season. By contributing to our Christmas collection, you will help buy food, clothing and toys for these needy people. We will start the collection tomorrow.”
When I called for the contributions the next day, I discovered that almost everyone had forgotten except for Willard P. Frank. The boy dug deep into his pants pockets as he walked slowly to my desk. Carefully, he dropped two quarters into the small container. “I don’t need milk for lunch,” he mumbled (咕哝). For a moment, just a moment, he smiled. Then he turned and walked back to his desk.
That night, after school, I took our few contributions to the school principal. I couldn’t help sharing the incident that had taken place. “I may be wrong, but I believe Willard might be getting ready to become a part of the world around him,” I told the principal. “Yes,” he nodded. “And we might do well to have him share a bit of his world with us. I just received a list of the poor families in our school who most need help through the Christmas collection. Here, take a look at it.” As I gazed down to read, I discovered Willard P. Frank and his family were the top names on the list. Seeing this,I decided to do something for him.
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: On that Sunday,I paid a visit to Willard’s family. __________________________________ Paragraph 2: The next day, I had a special class for Willard. ___________________________________
参 考 答 案
第一部分 听力 略
第二部分 阅读
第一节
21-23 ACC
24-27 BDBD
28-31 CADC
32-35 BCAB
36-40 AGCBE
第一节 完型填空
41-45 BACAD 46-50 DACBA 51-55 CBDAC
第二节
56. released 57. collecting 58. a 59. told 60. where
61. impressive 62. were created 63. pianist 64. and 65. Extremely
第四部分 写作
第一节 应用文写作
范文一
Dear Editor-in-Chief,
Congratulations on the 5th anniversary of Vista! I have been a loyal reader since I was in high school, and this magazine has become an important part of my life.
Vista not only keeps me informed of what is happening around the world but also improves my English. The clear language and interesting topics make learning English enjoyable. The stories about ordinary people’s struggles and successes have taught me to be positive and never give up.
If possible, I hope you can include more articles about environmental protection. Young people care deeply about this issue, and your magazine can raise awareness effectively.
Thank you for your hard work. May Vista continue to grow and influence more readers!
Yours truly,
Li Hua
范文二
Dear Editor-in-Chief,
I am writing to express my sincere congratulations on the 5th anniversary of Vista. As a regular reader, I have benefited a lot from your magazine over the years.
Vista has broadened my horizons by covering both national and international news. Through the success stories of famous people, I have learned the importance of hard work and persistence. For example, the articles about scientists and artists have inspired me to pursue my dreams bravely.
However, I have a small suggestion. Could you add a column about traditional Chinese culture It would help more young readers understand our rich cultural heritage.
Thank you for providing such a wonderful magazine. I wish Vista a brighter future!
Yours truly,
Li Hua
第二节
On that Sunday, I paid a visit to Willard’s family. Approaching Willard’s house, I noticed it was small and old, with chipped paint and a broken window. When his mother opened the door, her tired eyes widened in surprise. Inside, the room was simply furnished, with a worn sofa and a table covered with medicine bottles. “Willard often talks about you, sir,” she said softly. I learned his father was ill and couldn’t work, so the family struggled to make ends meet. Willard, sitting quietly in the corner, looked down at his hands. I realized his two quarters were not just coins, but they were his way of giving, even when he had so little.
The next day, I had a special class for Willard. I asked the students to share one kind thing they’d done for others. When it was Willard’s turn, he hesitated, then said, “I saved milk money to help my mom.” The class fell silent, then erupted in applause. A girl raised her hand: “Willard, you’re brave!” From that day, classmates invited him to play basketball and share snacks. Slowly, Willard smiled more and joined our conversations. He even helped me organize the next charity event. It turned out that all he needed was a little warmth to melt his silence, and together, we learned that giving and receiving love can make the world better.
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