建平县高级中学2025-2026学年高二上学期第一次月考英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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建平县高级中学高二上学期第一次月考英语试题
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。
1．What is probably the man
A．A teacher. B．A student. C．A journalist.
2．When will the speakers set out
A．At 3:30 p. m. B．At 4:00 p. m. C．At 4:30 p. m.
3．What does the woman plan to do this weekend
A．Throw a party. B．Buy some cheese. C．Go to Washington.
4．How much was the man's new bike
A．$120. B．$170. C．$50.
5．Why does Bob refuse the woman's offer
A．He is poorly paid. B．He is very busy. C．He is not confident.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Why does Joshua make the call
A．To ask for advice. B．To check the time. C．To make an apology.
7．Where is Joshua now
A．On Poplar Street. B．On Elmer Road. C．On Cider Street.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What is the conversation about
A．Singles' parties. B．Online shopping. C．A special festival.
9．What is the purpose of Double 11 according to the woman
A．To promote online sales. B．To help people show love. C．To help people get together.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10．How did the speakers get to the airport
A．By subway. B．By bus. C．By taxi.
11．Who is Jimmy probably
A．The woman's son. B．The woman's husband. C．The flight attendant.
12．Which city is the speakers' destination
A．San Francisco. B．Los Angeles. C．Seattle.
13．What is the man going to do next
A．Book another flight. B．Get all the tickets. C．Run to check in.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What are the speakers talking about
A．The supply distribution. (分配) B．The city marathon. C．The changeable weather.
15．When did the woman complete her course
A．Around 10:00. B．Around 8:00. C．Around 12:00.
16．What was the weather like in the morning
A．Windy. B．Sunny. C．Cloudy.
17．What will the man probably do next year
A．Work as a volunteer. B．Run a race. C．Join the law office.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至20小题。
18．When is the deadline for entries
A．October 15th. B．August 31st. C．November 1st.
19．What is the topic of this year
A．Cities. B．The Future. C．The World.
20．What is the prize for the school winner
A．Pictures of England. B．Books from a writer. C．Lessons from an artist.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15个小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
A
Summer’s Classical Music Festivals
Rockport Chamber Music Festival
Rockport
June 20-Aug 25
Rockport Chamber Music is a high-end festival. Some of the summer’s highlights include pianist Inon Barnatan, who plays Rameau, Ravel, Stravinsky and Rachmaninoff. Rockport’s season ends with the superb Borromeo String Quartet (四重奏), with guest pianist David Deveau and guest violist Barry Shiffman, in music by Bach, Mozart and Brahms-a concert that may very well distract you from the view.
New Hampshire Music Festival
Various locations
July 9-Aug 1
If you’re spending any time in New Hampshire this summer, keep your eye out for these appealing concerts from small chamber groups and small and large orchestras popping up all around the Granite State, promoting community engagement with classical and modern music. This festival includes both lovable standards and fresh, more recent pieces on its programs. For example, the program titled “Midsummer Serenade” presents pieces for string orchestra as Grieg’s “Holberg” Suite, Lars-Erik Larsson’s Concertino for Trombone and Strings and Dvorak’s String Serenade.
Newport Classical Music Festival
Different locations
July 5-21
For one of New England’s outstanding concert series, the venues are some of the great Newport mansions. Many of the concerts are already sold out, so here are a few for which tickets are still available at the time of this writing (but probably not for long). The wonderful Tony Award-winning Broadway star Laura Benanti has two concerts. V olinist Anne Akiko Meyers and pianist Max Levinson make up a superb duo (一重奏) for a program ranging from Corelli and Beethoven to Philip Glass and Morten Lauridsen.
1. When can the visitors enjoy all the three Music Festivals
A. From the 9th day to the last day of the 6th month.
B. From the 1st day to the 5th day of the 8th month.
C. From the 10th day to the 20th day of the 7th month.
D. From the 17th day of the 6th month to 1st, Aug.
2. What’s special about New Hampshire Music Festival
A. It features famous musicians.
B. It is a festival touring the world.
C. It can be viewed both online and offline.
D. It shows a mix of classical and modern styles.
3. Where probably can we read this article
A. A research report. B. A science fiction.
C. A music textbook. D. A travel brochure.
B
British artist James Lake was 17 when his life changed dramatically. That was the year he was diagnosed with bone cancer, which resulted in the loss of his right leg.
During his recovery, Lake generated a new idea of using his creative talents to understand and process the intense experience he was going through. He looked around his house and began making art with the resources closest to hand: old cardboard boxes and packaging that his parents had thrown away. Cutting up the cardboard and then reconstructing it, he created sculptural frames-his very first pieces of art.
Fast forward 26 years and the now 43-year-old artist has made a career from that decision to “steal” his parents’ recycling box as a teenager. By cutting, and sticking together littered pieces of cardboard, Lake creates detailed life-size human sculptures.
“My work is about transforming an old box and giving it a new life, valuing resources,” he says. “For that reason, I think it’s important that the cardboard is visible in my sculptures, and that people can still see they’re made from it. My works question how we perceive and value art and all the things around us. Arc they reusable Do we need to buy that Can we repair it ”
By exhibiting his work in primary schools, Lake wants to show children that art is something that’s attainable, created from the same materials they play with in the classroom. “I have developed a way of working wherein the materials and the method mean that art can be created anywhere: a bedroom, a garage. Great art should not only be about the materials that you use, but also about the passion and effort you put into the work.”
“It’s incredibly important for me to inspire a new generation of artists beyond the limit of economic barriers,” he explains.“ I want to create a level playing field for all and I hope that I’m a positive role model for them, both as an artist and as a disabled person.
4. What led James Lake to start making art with cardboard boxes
A. His interest in environmentalism.
B. The inspiration from his parents.
C. The easy access to waste cardboard.
D. His desire to deal with his difficult time.
5. Why does James make the cardboard visible in his sculptures
A. To show his outstanding talent. B. To prove art works are easy to make.
C. To stress the value of reusing resources. D. To make his works more attractive.
6. Which word can best describe James
A. Hard-working and polite. B. Generous and easy-going.
C. Strong-willed and creatIve. D. Determined and humorous.
7. Which of the following can be the best title
A Embracing the unknown. B. Thinking outside the box.
C. Thinking twice before you leap. D. Stepping out of the comfort zone.
C
To communicate without words, humans use a host of gestures—whether a wave to wish someone goodbye or a thumbs-up to indicate approval. Now researchers have found, in a particularly polite example, the first documented evidence of a symbolic gesture used by birds. Some birds seem to flutter (拍翅膀) their wings to tell their mates they should enter the nest first, suggesting that the animals may communicate with a variety of gestures.
Toshitaka Suzuki at the University of Tokyo and his colleagues set up hundreds of nest boxes in a forest populated with Japanese tits (山雀) near the town of Karuizawa. Each box had a 7.5-centimetre-wide hole, just big enough for one bird to squeeze through at a time. During breeding season, the team observed 321 nest visits across eight breeding pairs, with the tits often bringing food for their baby birds. If a bird couple arrived at the nest together, each tit would land on a nearby branch before entering. About 40 percent of the time, the female fluttered her wings for a few seconds, with her chest facing the male. This was quickly followed by the male entering the nest first, then the female. When neither bird fluttered its wings, which made up 44 percent of nest visitations, the females usually entered first. Only one male was seen repeatedly fluttering its wings, which was followed by the female entering first. Wing fluttering wasn’t observed at all when each bird arrived separately.
The team believes that this discovery conflicts with earlier beliefs that only a few species use gestures to communicate. “They’ve done a really good job here of showing there is an association between this movement, this gesture, and then… the other bird doing something,” says Mike Webster, an ornithologist at Cornell University, who was not involved in the research. “It’s a really strong support to the notion that it’s a symbolic gesture. The bird that’s the receiver knows what it means, and it does what it’s supposed to do.”
“We can conclude that this wing fluttering conveys ‘after you’.” says Suzuki. “This study is the first to show us clearly by evidence that birds can use wing movements to convey a particular meaning.”
8. What is the aim of Toshitaka Suzuki’s experiment
A. To find how the birds wings work in the wind.
B. To observe whether birds treat their mates politely.
C. To research whether birds can use symbolic gestures
D. To prove whether birds can communicate with each other.
9. According to paragraph 2, why do tits flutter their wings
A. To show direction to the other bird.
B. To signal their mates to enter the nest.
C. To dry off their wings after flying in the rain.
D. To scare away potential predators near the nest.
10. How do the researchers conduct the study on Japanese tits
A. By listing some examples. B. By reviewing previous data.
C. By observing and comparing. D. By analyzing cause and effect
11. What’s the attitude of Mike Webster toward the study
A. Favorable. B. Opposed. C. Doubtful. D. Disappointed.
D
Is social media really making young people antisocial (孤僻的) A surprising new study finds that children and young adults who use these platforms the most are actually more active in the real world than others! The new findings come from a long-term project called the Trondheim Early Secure Study. Researchers collected information from about 800 children and young adults when they were 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18 years old. This included interviews about each child’s use of social media from year to year. The goal was to determine if using social media affects a young person’s overall social skills.
To the team’s surprise, participants frequently using these platforms did not see their social skills reduced. “On the contrary, we find that people who use social media a lot spend more time with friends offline than those who tend to limit their screen time,” says Professor Silje Steinsbekk from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s Department of Psychology.
However, social media can present challenges for children and teens. Although it offers a convenient and comfortable way for those with social anxiety to communicate, it can also lead to addiction and misuse. Studies have suggested that young people with anxiety are more easily affected by the negative effects of social media, which can worsen their symptoms and harm their mental health. Therefore, it is crucial for parents to monitor their children’s online activity and usage
Despite the risks to some, the team says their findings debunk the belief that social media causes young people to become socially isolated. In fact, their frequent use of social platforms may actually give them more opportunities to connect with old and new friends and set up chances to go out and socialize outdoors.
12. What does the study focus on
A. The influence of social media on young people.
B. The importance of young people’s social skills.
C. Reasons for people becoming isolated from the community.
D. Ways to prevent children from becoming addicted to social media.
13. Who may probably be more active in the real world according to the study
A. The one seldom surfing the Internet.
B. The one exper enc ng social anxiety.
C. The one never making friends online.
D. The one using social media frequently.
14. What can be inferred from paragraph 3
A. Negative emotions cause teens to misuse social media.
B. Kids are more eas ly influenced by social media than adults.
C. Online communication can help improve people’s mental health
D. Social media is a double-edged sword for young people with anxiety.
15. What does the underlined word “debunk” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Confirm. B. Ignore. C. Explain. D. Challenge.
二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Libraries are highly regarded as symbols of local history and traditions, acting as places for a community’s shared memories. Their new and diverse developments must be supported with great design, strong facilities, and popular programs. ___16___.
Improving communication
In fact, libraries aren’t content serving as one-way road of information. Many of them access television and radio stations, and other means of spreading information freely. ___17___ The Rotterdam public library, for example, has a wide range of programs to share Dutch language and culture.
Becoming public gathering places
The spaces inside and outside libraries are perfect for public celebrations, fairs, and festivals, as well as smaller but no less important events that occur on a regular basis. To succeed as attractive gathering places, a library can offer outdoor exhibits, games and chess tables, or outdoor play areas linked to the children’s reading room. ___18___, and leading libraries are jumping at the chance to attract people by expanding their programs.
Offering public convenience
___19___. It is necessary to provide people with a variety of ways to get there, including convenient routes, walkable streets, and enough bicycle facilities. Nearby streets should be designed so that cars slow down around the library, crosswalks should be well marked, and lights should be timed for pedestrians (行人), not vehicles.
___20___
Operating a library for public use isn’t just only for ensuring safety and keeping it in good condition. It should make sure how effectively the programs serve readers Therefore, a good effort of management keeps the library lively by responding to the needs of users with ongoing improvements.
A. Based on wise management
B. Treating readers in a safe way
C. Libraries need to be convenient to get.
D. Let’s explore the strategies to help libraries fulfill their potential.
E. They want to encourage dialogue and exchange with their users.
F. Libraries should focus on traditional roles and forget about new trends.
G. These activities enhance the library’s status as a lively heart of the community
部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Like many tales of the South Pacific, my “storytelling”begins on the water.
Our wooden boat, navigated by our guide Aminiasi, was sa l ng smoothly to a popular island of Fiji(斐济) to spend the holiday. With melodic welcome, we ____21____ on the island, where the white sand ashore felt soft beneath my feet.
In the wooden house, a barbecued feast was ____22____ out before us. We sat on the matted floor and ate taro(芋头) leaves with roasted meat, as well as fish caught from the lake. “People on the island ____23____ 98% of what we eat from our wild gardens,” said Aminiasi, who explained that living with nature has been a(an)____24____ part of Fiji’s culture for more than 3,500 years.
After meal, I ____25____ my hotel surrounded by views of the ocean. Next day, I wanted to experience more, so, with the sun ____26____ in the early morning, I set out for a mountain village, Nadi on F j ’s main island. Here, homes, built with trad tional materials and techniques,____27____ the landscape. Children played in the streets, laughing and talking in the local ____28____, while elders sat under the shade of trees,____29____ stories and wisdom. People here have found a way to ____30____ the traditions with the demands of the modern world, creat ng a ____31____ and peaceful way of l fe. This was a joyful trip even if I couldn’t partic pate much in their conversation. Luck ly, Amin asi ____32____ us and interpreted for us all the way.
Throughout my island journeys,____33____, I was occasionally informed by the Fijians of their ____34____ over the effects of climate change on the sea level. For a conscious traveller, it struck me that we should do some good to ____35____ Fijian customs, which will importantly protect these beautiful islands.
21. A. flied B. wandered C. landed D. swam
22. A. made B. laid C. sold D. held
23. A. harvest B. lead C. benefit D. trust
24. A. essential B. curious C. secret D. diverse
25. A. turned on B. passed by C. settled into D. broke down
26. A. improving B. rising C. passing D. coming
27. A. decorated B. prevented C. refused D. varied
28. A. reason B. method C. language D. show
29. A. entering B. explaining C. producing D. exchanging
30. A. balance B. compare C. charge D. replace
31. A. usual B. unique C. rare D. necessary
32. A. honored B. accompanied C. prepared D. affected
33. A. therefore B. otherwise C. however D. instead
34. A. concerns B. chances C. wishes D. shocks
35. A. destroy B. maintain C. judge D. change
二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Grain in Ear (芒种), the ____36____ (nine) solar term, is a busy period for farmers.
Rainfall increases during Grain in Ear ____37____ (compare) with the previous eight solar terms. Plum Rains refer to the long period of continuous rainy or cloud y weather. This happens to be the time for plums to ripen, ____38____ explains the origin of its name. “An Miao” is a traditional farming activity of southern Anhui province that ____39____ (practice) since the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). People make different types of bread ____40____ then color the bread with vegetable juice. It is used to pray for a good harvest and people’s ____41____ (safe). Youngsters of the Dong people in southeastern Guizhou province hold mu d wrestling matches during Grain in Ear. On this day, new couples, accompanied by their good friends, plant rice together. While ____42____ (plant), they throw mud at each other. At the end of this activity, whoever has the most mud on them proves they are the ____43____ (popular) person.
Besides, during Grain in Ear, people are not encouraged ____44____ (eat) strongly flavored food._____45_____ general, vegetables and coarse grains (粗粮) that work in lowering blood pressure and blood fat should be the first choice.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
66．第一节（满分15分）
46. 你们学校正举办主题为“用英文讲中国故事”的征文活动。请你以一位中国有影响力的人物为题写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 人物简介及事迹；
2. 意义或启示。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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67．第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I used to be very shy and often felt lonely. Although I did well in all the academic subjects, I was afraid of physical education. My classmates often laughed at me.
“Look at that girl,” they said. “Her feet don’t leave the ground when she runs!”
Their words embarrassed me. Moreover, whenever the teacher organized some competitive games, no one in the class liked to have me as their partner or team member. As a result, I often ended up looking at others enjoy their games.
Things would go on like that if not for a sports meet in my high school. By mistake, my name was put on the list of those who would compete in the women’s 1500 meters race. By the time people found the mistake, it was too late to change.
I was utterly dumbfounded (目瞪口呆的). 1500 meters! Running against the best runners from other classes! And in front of students of the entire school! It would be the worst nightmare I’d ever have!
“You still have time to catch up because there is still one month before the sports meet,” my classmates all said this to me, including my teacher.
My desk-mate patted me on the shoulder, “Cool! You will run for our class! And we will do training together.” Yes, this is not just for myself, but for my class too, I said to myself. But still, 1500 meters to me was like Mount Everest to a beginning climber. I had no idea even how to start my preparation.
Fortunately, my desk-mate gave me a hand. Every afternoon after class, several of us ran together. They gave me strengths. While we were running, some others would stand by the tracks cheering for us.
One month certainly couldn’t make me a good runner. But when I was standing behind the start line, I no longer felt lonely or afraid. I saw my classmates standing by the tracks waving at me as if about to run beside me.
The day finally came!
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。
With the shot of the starting gun, I dashed out and ran as fast as I could.
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As expected, I was almost the last to cross the finish line.
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答案版
建平县高级中学高二上学期第一次月考英语试题
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。
1．What is probably the man
A．A teacher. B．A student. C．A journalist.
2．When will the speakers set out
A．At 3:30 p. m. B．At 4:00 p. m. C．At 4:30 p. m.
3．What does the woman plan to do this weekend
A．Throw a party. B．Buy some cheese. C．Go to Washington.
4．How much was the man's new bike
A．$120. B．$170. C．$50.
5．Why does Bob refuse the woman's offer
A．He is poorly paid. B．He is very busy. C．He is not confident.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Why does Joshua make the call
A．To ask for advice. B．To check the time. C．To make an apology.
7．Where is Joshua now
A．On Poplar Street. B．On Elmer Road. C．On Cider Street.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What is the conversation about
A．Singles' parties. B．Online shopping. C．A special festival.
9．What is the purpose of Double 11 according to the woman
A．To promote online sales. B．To help people show love. C．To help people get together.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10．How did the speakers get to the airport
A．By subway. B．By bus. C．By taxi.
11．Who is Jimmy probably
A．The woman's son. B．The woman's husband. C．The flight attendant.
12．Which city is the speakers' destination
A．San Francisco. B．Los Angeles. C．Seattle.
13．What is the man going to do next
A．Book another flight. B．Get all the tickets. C．Run to check in.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What are the speakers talking about
A．The supply distribution. (分配) B．The city marathon. C．The changeable weather.
15．When did the woman complete her course
A．Around 10:00. B．Around 8:00. C．Around 12:00.
16．What was the weather like in the morning
A．Windy. B．Sunny. C．Cloudy.
17．What will the man probably do next year
A．Work as a volunteer. B．Run a race. C．Join the law office.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至20小题。
18．When is the deadline for entries
A．October 15th. B．August 31st. C．November 1st.
19．What is the topic of this year
A．Cities. B．The Future. C．The World.
20．What is the prize for the school winner
A．Pictures of England. B．Books from a writer. C．Lessons from an artist.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15个小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
A
Summer’s Classical Music Festivals
Rockport Chamber Music Festival
Rockport
June 20-Aug 25
Rockport Chamber Music is a high-end festival. Some of the summer’s highlights include pianist Inon Barnatan, who plays Rameau, Ravel, Stravinsky and Rachmaninoff. Rockport’s season ends with the superb Borromeo String Quartet (四重奏), with guest pianist David Deveau and guest violist Barry Shiffman, in music by Bach, Mozart and Brahms-a concert that may very well distract you from the view.
New Hampshire Music Festival
Various locations
July 9-Aug 1
If you’re spending any time in New Hampshire this summer, keep your eye out for these appealing concerts from small chamber groups and small and large orchestras popping up all around the Granite State, promoting community engagement with classical and modern music. This festival includes both lovable standards and fresh, more recent pieces on its programs. For example, the program titled “Midsummer Serenade” presents pieces for string orchestra as Grieg’s “Holberg” Suite, Lars-Erik Larsson’s Concertino for Trombone and Strings and Dvorak’s String Serenade.
Newport Classical Music Festival
Different locations
July 5-21
For one of New England’s outstanding concert series, the venues are some of the great Newport mansions. Many of the concerts are already sold out, so here are a few for which tickets are still available at the time of this writing (but probably not for long). The wonderful Tony Award-winning Broadway star Laura Benanti has two concerts. V olinist Anne Akiko Meyers and pianist Max Levinson make up a superb duo (一重奏) for a program ranging from Corelli and Beethoven to Philip Glass and Morten Lauridsen.
1. When can the visitors enjoy all the three Music Festivals
A. From the 9th day to the last day of the 6th month.
B. From the 1st day to the 5th day of the 8th month.
C. From the 10th day to the 20th day of the 7th month.
D. From the 17th day of the 6th month to 1st, Aug.
2. What’s special about New Hampshire Music Festival
A. It features famous musicians.
B. It is a festival touring the world.
C. It can be viewed both online and offline.
D. It shows a mix of classical and modern styles.
3. Where probably can we read this article
A. A research report. B. A science fiction.
C. A music textbook. D. A travel brochure.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. D
B
British artist James Lake was 17 when his life changed dramatically. That was the year he was diagnosed with bone cancer, which resulted in the loss of his right leg.
During his recovery, Lake generated a new idea of using his creative talents to understand and process the intense experience he was going through. He looked around his house and began making art with the resources closest to hand: old cardboard boxes and packaging that his parents had thrown away. Cutting up the cardboard and then reconstructing it, he created sculptural frames-his very first pieces of art.
Fast forward 26 years and the now 43-year-old artist has made a career from that decision to “steal” his parents’ recycling box as a teenager. By cutting, and sticking together littered pieces of cardboard, Lake creates detailed life-size human sculptures.
“My work is about transforming an old box and giving it a new life, valuing resources,” he says. “For that reason, I think it’s important that the cardboard is visible in my sculptures, and that people can still see they’re made from it. My works question how we perceive and value art and all the things around us. Arc they reusable Do we need to buy that Can we repair it ”
By exhibiting his work in primary schools, Lake wants to show children that art is something that’s attainable, created from the same materials they play with in the classroom. “I have developed a way of working wherein the materials and the method mean that art can be created anywhere: a bedroom, a garage. Great art should not only be about the materials that you use, but also about the passion and effort you put into the work.”
“It’s incredibly important for me to inspire a new generation of artists beyond the limit of economic barriers,” he explains.“ I want to create a level playing field for all and I hope that I’m a positive role model for them, both as an artist and as a disabled person.
4. What led James Lake to start making art with cardboard boxes
A. His interest in environmentalism.
B. The inspiration from his parents.
C. The easy access to waste cardboard.
D. His desire to deal with his difficult time.
5. Why does James make the cardboard visible in his sculptures
A. To show his outstanding talent. B. To prove art works are easy to make.
C. To stress the value of reusing resources. D. To make his works more attractive.
6. Which word can best describe James
A. Hard-working and polite. B. Generous and easy-going.
C. Strong-willed and creatIve. D. Determined and humorous.
7. Which of the following can be the best title
A Embracing the unknown. B. Thinking outside the box.
C. Thinking twice before you leap. D. Stepping out of the comfort zone.
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. C 7. B
C
To communicate without words, humans use a host of gestures—whether a wave to wish someone goodbye or a thumbs-up to indicate approval. Now researchers have found, in a particularly polite example, the first documented evidence of a symbolic gesture used by birds. Some birds seem to flutter (拍翅膀) their wings to tell their mates they should enter the nest first, suggesting that the animals may communicate with a variety of gestures.
Toshitaka Suzuki at the University of Tokyo and his colleagues set up hundreds of nest boxes in a forest populated with Japanese tits (山雀) near the town of Karuizawa. Each box had a 7.5-centimetre-wide hole, just big enough for one bird to squeeze through at a time. During breeding season, the team observed 321 nest visits across eight breeding pairs, with the tits often bringing food for their baby birds. If a bird couple arrived at the nest together, each tit would land on a nearby branch before entering. About 40 percent of the time, the female fluttered her wings for a few seconds, with her chest facing the male. This was quickly followed by the male entering the nest first, then the female. When neither bird fluttered its wings, which made up 44 percent of nest visitations, the females usually entered first. Only one male was seen repeatedly fluttering its wings, which was followed by the female entering first. Wing fluttering wasn’t observed at all when each bird arrived separately.
The team believes that this discovery conflicts with earlier beliefs that only a few species use gestures to communicate. “They’ve done a really good job here of showing there is an association between this movement, this gesture, and then… the other bird doing something,” says Mike Webster, an ornithologist at Cornell University, who was not involved in the research. “It’s a really strong support to the notion that it’s a symbolic gesture. The bird that’s the receiver knows what it means, and it does what it’s supposed to do.”
“We can conclude that this wing fluttering conveys ‘after you’.” says Suzuki. “This study is the first to show us clearly by evidence that birds can use wing movements to convey a particular meaning.”
8. What is the aim of Toshitaka Suzuki’s experiment
A. To find how the birds wings work in the wind.
B. To observe whether birds treat their mates politely.
C. To research whether birds can use symbolic gestures
D. To prove whether birds can communicate with each other.
9. According to paragraph 2, why do tits flutter their wings
A. To show direction to the other bird.
B. To signal their mates to enter the nest.
C. To dry off their wings after flying in the rain.
D. To scare away potential predators near the nest.
10. How do the researchers conduct the study on Japanese tits
A. By listing some examples. B. By reviewing previous data.
C. By observing and comparing. D. By analyzing cause and effect
11. What’s the attitude of Mike Webster toward the study
A. Favorable. B. Opposed. C. Doubtful. D. Disappointed.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. C 11. A
D
Is social media really making young people antisocial (孤僻的) A surprising new study finds that children and young adults who use these platforms the most are actually more active in the real world than others! The new findings come from a long-term project called the Trondheim Early Secure Study. Researchers collected information from about 800 children and young adults when they were 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18 years old. This included interviews about each child’s use of social media from year to year. The goal was to determine if using social media affects a young person’s overall social skills.
To the team’s surprise, participants frequently using these platforms did not see their social skills reduced. “On the contrary, we find that people who use social media a lot spend more time with friends offline than those who tend to limit their screen time,” says Professor Silje Steinsbekk from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s Department of Psychology.
However, social media can present challenges for children and teens. Although it offers a convenient and comfortable way for those with social anxiety to communicate, it can also lead to addiction and misuse. Studies have suggested that young people with anxiety are more easily affected by the negative effects of social media, which can worsen their symptoms and harm their mental health. Therefore, it is crucial for parents to monitor their children’s online activity and usage
Despite the risks to some, the team says their findings debunk the belief that social media causes young people to become socially isolated. In fact, their frequent use of social platforms may actually give them more opportunities to connect with old and new friends and set up chances to go out and socialize outdoors.
12. What does the study focus on
A. The influence of social media on young people.
B. The importance of young people’s social skills.
C. Reasons for people becoming isolated from the community.
D. Ways to prevent children from becoming addicted to social media.
13. Who may probably be more active in the real world according to the study
A. The one seldom surfing the Internet.
B. The one exper enc ng social anxiety.
C. The one never making friends online.
D. The one using social media frequently.
14. What can be inferred from paragraph 3
A. Negative emotions cause teens to misuse social media.
B. Kids are more eas ly influenced by social media than adults.
C. Online communication can help improve people’s mental health
D. Social media is a double-edged sword for young people with anxiety.
15. What does the underlined word “debunk” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Confirm. B. Ignore. C. Explain. D. Challenge.
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. D 15. D
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Libraries are highly regarded as symbols of local history and traditions, acting as places for a community’s shared memories. Their new and diverse developments must be supported with great design, strong facilities, and popular programs. ___16___.
Improving communication
In fact, libraries aren’t content serving as one-way road of information. Many of them access television and radio stations, and other means of spreading information freely. ___17___ The Rotterdam public library, for example, has a wide range of programs to share Dutch language and culture.
Becoming public gathering places
The spaces inside and outside libraries are perfect for public celebrations, fairs, and festivals, as well as smaller but no less important events that occur on a regular basis. To succeed as attractive gathering places, a library can offer outdoor exhibits, games and chess tables, or outdoor play areas linked to the children’s reading room. ___18___, and leading libraries are jumping at the chance to attract people by expanding their programs.
Offering public convenience
___19___. It is necessary to provide people with a variety of ways to get there, including convenient routes, walkable streets, and enough bicycle facilities. Nearby streets should be designed so that cars slow down around the library, crosswalks should be well marked, and lights should be timed for pedestrians (行人), not vehicles.
___20___
Operating a library for public use isn’t just only for ensuring safety and keeping it in good condition. It should make sure how effectively the programs serve readers Therefore, a good effort of management keeps the library lively by responding to the needs of users with ongoing improvements.
A. Based on wise management
B. Treating readers in a safe way
C. Libraries need to be convenient to get.
D. Let’s explore the strategies to help libraries fulfill their potential.
E. They want to encourage dialogue and exchange with their users.
F. Libraries should focus on traditional roles and forget about new trends.
G. These activities enhance the library’s status as a lively heart of the community
【答案】16. D 17. E 18. G 19. C 20. A
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Like many tales of the South Pacific, my “storytelling”begins on the water.
Our wooden boat, navigated by our guide Aminiasi, was sa l ng smoothly to a popular island of Fiji(斐济) to spend the holiday. With melodic welcome, we ____21____ on the island, where the white sand ashore felt soft beneath my feet.
In the wooden house, a barbecued feast was ____22____ out before us. We sat on the matted floor and ate taro(芋头) leaves with roasted meat, as well as fish caught from the lake. “People on the island ____23____ 98% of what we eat from our wild gardens,” said Aminiasi, who explained that living with nature has been a(an)____24____ part of Fiji’s culture for more than 3,500 years.
After meal, I ____25____ my hotel surrounded by views of the ocean. Next day, I wanted to experience more, so, with the sun ____26____ in the early morning, I set out for a mountain village, Nadi on F j ’s main island. Here, homes, built with trad tional materials and techniques,____27____ the landscape. Children played in the streets, laughing and talking in the local ____28____, while elders sat under the shade of trees,____29____ stories and wisdom. People here have found a way to ____30____ the traditions with the demands of the modern world, creat ng a ____31____ and peaceful way of l fe. This was a joyful trip even if I couldn’t partic pate much in their conversation. Luck ly, Amin asi ____32____ us and interpreted for us all the way.
Throughout my island journeys,____33____, I was occasionally informed by the Fijians of their ____34____ over the effects of climate change on the sea level. For a conscious traveller, it struck me that we should do some good to ____35____ Fijian customs, which will importantly protect these beautiful islands.
21. A. flied B. wandered C. landed D. swam
22. A. made B. laid C. sold D. held
23. A. harvest B. lead C. benefit D. trust
24. A. essential B. curious C. secret D. diverse
25. A. turned on B. passed by C. settled into D. broke down
26. A. improving B. rising C. passing D. coming
27. A. decorated B. prevented C. refused D. varied
28. A. reason B. method C. language D. show
29. A. entering B. explaining C. producing D. exchanging
30. A. balance B. compare C. charge D. replace
31. A. usual B. unique C. rare D. necessary
32. A. honored B. accompanied C. prepared D. affected
33. A. therefore B. otherwise C. however D. instead
34. A. concerns B. chances C. wishes D. shocks
35. A. destroy B. maintain C. judge D. change
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. B 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. B
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Grain in Ear (芒种), the ____36____ (nine) solar term, is a busy period for farmers.
Rainfall increases during Grain in Ear ____37____ (compare) with the previous eight solar terms. Plum Rains refer to the long period of continuous rainy or cloud y weather. This happens to be the time for plums to ripen, ____38____ explains the origin of its name. “An Miao” is a traditional farming activity of southern Anhui province that ____39____ (practice) since the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). People make different types of bread ____40____ then color the bread with vegetable juice. It is used to pray for a good harvest and people’s ____41____ (safe). Youngsters of the Dong people in southeastern Guizhou province hold mu d wrestling matches during Grain in Ear. On this day, new couples, accompanied by their good friends, plant rice together. While ____42____ (plant), they throw mud at each other. At the end of this activity, whoever has the most mud on them proves they are the ____43____ (popular) person.
Besides, during Grain in Ear, people are not encouraged ____44____ (eat) strongly flavored food._____45_____ general, vegetables and coarse grains (粗粮) that work in lowering blood pressure and blood fat should be the first choice.
【答案】36. ninth
pared
38. which 39. has been practiced
40. and 41. safety
42. planting
43. most popular
44. to eat 45. In
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
66．第一节（满分15分）
46. 你们学校正举办主题为“用英文讲中国故事”的征文活动。请你以一位中国有影响力的人物为题写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 人物简介及事迹；
2. 意义或启示。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version:
An Influential Figure in China
Born in Guangzhou in 1997, Fan Zhendong, a Chinese table tennis player, started his journey in 2004. He joined the national team in 2012, which marked the beginning of his glorious career.
Devoting himself entirely to table tennis, he has not only won multiple World Championships but also held the world No.1 ranking for many weeks. His outstanding playing style, featuring a powerful forehand, is feared by opponents worldwide.
From him, I realize the secret of success is a combination of endless effort and a strong will.
67．第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I used to be very shy and often felt lonely. Although I did well in all the academic subjects, I was afraid of physical education. My classmates often laughed at me.
“Look at that girl,” they said. “Her feet don’t leave the ground when she runs!”
Their words embarrassed me. Moreover, whenever the teacher organized some competitive games, no one in the class liked to have me as their partner or team member. As a result, I often ended up looking at others enjoy their games.
Things would go on like that if not for a sports meet in my high school. By mistake, my name was put on the list of those who would compete in the women’s 1500 meters race. By the time people found the mistake, it was too late to change.
I was utterly dumbfounded (目瞪口呆的). 1500 meters! Running against the best runners from other classes! And in front of students of the entire school! It would be the worst nightmare I’d ever have!
“You still have time to catch up because there is still one month before the sports meet,” my classmates all said this to me, including my teacher.
My desk-mate patted me on the shoulder, “Cool! You will run for our class! And we will do training together.” Yes, this is not just for myself, but for my class too, I said to myself. But still, 1500 meters to me was like Mount Everest to a beginning climber. I had no idea even how to start my preparation.
Fortunately, my desk-mate gave me a hand. Every afternoon after class, several of us ran together. They gave me strengths. While we were running, some others would stand by the tracks cheering for us.
One month certainly couldn’t make me a good runner. But when I was standing behind the start line, I no longer felt lonely or afraid. I saw my classmates standing by the tracks waving at me as if about to run beside me.
The day finally came!
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。
With the shot of the starting gun, I dashed out and ran as fast as I could.
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As expected, I was almost the last to cross the finish line.
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【答案】 With the shot of the starting gun, I dashed out and ran as fast as I could. Soon I was out of breath and slowed down. Other runners passed me one by one, and gradually I had no idea how many of them were still behind me. My legs were getting heavier and heavier, and I might fall down at any moment. However, I suddenly heard my classmates chanting my name. My desk-mate even ran along the tracks beside me and cheered for me at the same time, just like the month-long training we did together.
As expected, I was almost the last to cross the finish line. Immediately, my classmates held my arms and urged me to walk on my feet and not to sit down. I was surrounded, with all kinds of drinks handed to me. I felt a kind of warmth I had never felt before. Even though I was almost the last to finish the race, I was full of confidence that I would improve in the future. That sports meet was an unforgettable experience. Sports are no longer about winning or losing. They give me a lot of confidence, both confidence in my fellow students and confidence in my own potential. I am no longer lonely, no longer afraid.
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。
1．What is probably the man
A．A teacher. B．A student. C．A journalist.
2．When will the speakers set out
A．At 3:30 p. m. B．At 4:00 p. m. C．At 4:30 p. m.
3．What does the woman plan to do this weekend
A．Throw a party. B．Buy some cheese. C．Go to Washington.
4．How much was the man's new bike
A．$120. B．$170. C．$50.
5．Why does Bob refuse the woman's offer
A．He is poorly paid. B．He is very busy. C．He is not confident.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Why does Joshua make the call
A．To ask for advice. B．To check the time. C．To make an apology.
7．Where is Joshua now
A．On Poplar Street. B．On Elmer Road. C．On Cider Street.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What is the conversation about
A．Singles' parties. B．Online shopping. C．A special festival.
9．What is the purpose of Double 11 according to the woman
A．To promote online sales. B．To help people show love. C．To help people get together.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10．How did the speakers get to the airport
A．By subway. B．By bus. C．By taxi.
11．Who is Jimmy probably
A．The woman's son. B．The woman's husband. C．The flight attendant.
12．Which city is the speakers' destination
A．San Francisco. B．Los Angeles. C．Seattle.
13．What is the man going to do next
A．Book another flight. B．Get all the tickets. C．Run to check in.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What are the speakers talking about
A．The supply distribution. (分配) B．The city marathon. C．The changeable weather.
15．When did the woman complete her course
A．Around 10:00. B．Around 8:00. C．Around 12:00.
16．What was the weather like in the morning
A．Windy. B．Sunny. C．Cloudy.
17．What will the man probably do next year
A．Work as a volunteer. B．Run a race. C．Join the law office.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至20小题。
18．When is the deadline for entries
A．October 15th. B．August 31st. C．November 1st.
19．What is the topic of this year
A．Cities. B．The Future. C．The World.
20．What is the prize for the school winner
A．Pictures of England. B．Books from a writer. C．Lessons from an artist.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15个小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
A
Summer’s Classical Music Festivals
Rockport Chamber Music Festival
Rockport
June 20-Aug 25
Rockport Chamber Music is a high-end festival. Some of the summer’s highlights include pianist Inon Barnatan, who plays Rameau, Ravel, Stravinsky and Rachmaninoff. Rockport’s season ends with the superb Borromeo String Quartet (四重奏), with guest pianist David Deveau and guest violist Barry Shiffman, in music by Bach, Mozart and Brahms-a concert that may very well distract you from the view.
New Hampshire Music Festival
Various locations
July 9-Aug 1
If you’re spending any time in New Hampshire this summer, keep your eye out for these appealing concerts from small chamber groups and small and large orchestras popping up all around the Granite State, promoting community engagement with classical and modern music. This festival includes both lovable standards and fresh, more recent pieces on its programs. For example, the program titled “Midsummer Serenade” presents pieces for string orchestra as Grieg’s “Holberg” Suite, Lars-Erik Larsson’s Concertino for Trombone and Strings and Dvorak’s String Serenade.
Newport Classical Music Festival
Different locations
July 5-21
For one of New England’s outstanding concert series, the venues are some of the great Newport mansions. Many of the concerts are already sold out, so here are a few for which tickets are still available at the time of this writing (but probably not for long). The wonderful Tony Award-winning Broadway star Laura Benanti has two concerts. V olinist Anne Akiko Meyers and pianist Max Levinson make up a superb duo (一重奏) for a program ranging from Corelli and Beethoven to Philip Glass and Morten Lauridsen.
1. When can the visitors enjoy all the three Music Festivals
A. From the 9th day to the last day of the 6th month.
B. From the 1st day to the 5th day of the 8th month.
C. From the 10th day to the 20th day of the 7th month.
D. From the 17th day of the 6th month to 1st, Aug.
2. What’s special about New Hampshire Music Festival
A. It features famous musicians.
B. It is a festival touring the world.
C. It can be viewed both online and offline.
D. It shows a mix of classical and modern styles.
3. Where probably can we read this article
A. A research report. B. A science fiction.
C. A music textbook. D. A travel brochure.
B
British artist James Lake was 17 when his life changed dramatically. That was the year he was diagnosed with bone cancer, which resulted in the loss of his right leg.
During his recovery, Lake generated a new idea of using his creative talents to understand and process the intense experience he was going through. He looked around his house and began making art with the resources closest to hand: old cardboard boxes and packaging that his parents had thrown away. Cutting up the cardboard and then reconstructing it, he created sculptural frames-his very first pieces of art.
Fast forward 26 years and the now 43-year-old artist has made a career from that decision to “steal” his parents’ recycling box as a teenager. By cutting, and sticking together littered pieces of cardboard, Lake creates detailed life-size human sculptures.
“My work is about transforming an old box and giving it a new life, valuing resources,” he says. “For that reason, I think it’s important that the cardboard is visible in my sculptures, and that people can still see they’re made from it. My works question how we perceive and value art and all the things around us. Arc they reusable Do we need to buy that Can we repair it ”
By exhibiting his work in primary schools, Lake wants to show children that art is something that’s attainable, created from the same materials they play with in the classroom. “I have developed a way of working wherein the materials and the method mean that art can be created anywhere: a bedroom, a garage. Great art should not only be about the materials that you use, but also about the passion and effort you put into the work.”
“It’s incredibly important for me to inspire a new generation of artists beyond the limit of economic barriers,” he explains.“ I want to create a level playing field for all and I hope that I’m a positive role model for them, both as an artist and as a disabled person.
4. What led James Lake to start making art with cardboard boxes
A. His interest in environmentalism.
B. The inspiration from his parents.
C. The easy access to waste cardboard.
D. His desire to deal with his difficult time.
5. Why does James make the cardboard visible in his sculptures
A. To show his outstanding talent. B. To prove art works are easy to make.
C. To stress the value of reusing resources. D. To make his works more attractive.
6. Which word can best describe James
A. Hard-working and polite. B. Generous and easy-going.
C. Strong-willed and creatIve. D. Determined and humorous.
7. Which of the following can be the best title
A Embracing the unknown. B. Thinking outside the box.
C. Thinking twice before you leap. D. Stepping out of the comfort zone.
C
To communicate without words, humans use a host of gestures—whether a wave to wish someone goodbye or a thumbs-up to indicate approval. Now researchers have found, in a particularly polite example, the first documented evidence of a symbolic gesture used by birds. Some birds seem to flutter (拍翅膀) their wings to tell their mates they should enter the nest first, suggesting that the animals may communicate with a variety of gestures.
Toshitaka Suzuki at the University of Tokyo and his colleagues set up hundreds of nest boxes in a forest populated with Japanese tits (山雀) near the town of Karuizawa. Each box had a 7.5-centimetre-wide hole, just big enough for one bird to squeeze through at a time. During breeding season, the team observed 321 nest visits across eight breeding pairs, with the tits often bringing food for their baby birds. If a bird couple arrived at the nest together, each tit would land on a nearby branch before entering. About 40 percent of the time, the female fluttered her wings for a few seconds, with her chest facing the male. This was quickly followed by the male entering the nest first, then the female. When neither bird fluttered its wings, which made up 44 percent of nest visitations, the females usually entered first. Only one male was seen repeatedly fluttering its wings, which was followed by the female entering first. Wing fluttering wasn’t observed at all when each bird arrived separately.
The team believes that this discovery conflicts with earlier beliefs that only a few species use gestures to communicate. “They’ve done a really good job here of showing there is an association between this movement, this gesture, and then… the other bird doing something,” says Mike Webster, an ornithologist at Cornell University, who was not involved in the research. “It’s a really strong support to the notion that it’s a symbolic gesture. The bird that’s the receiver knows what it means, and it does what it’s supposed to do.”
“We can conclude that this wing fluttering conveys ‘after you’.” says Suzuki. “This study is the first to show us clearly by evidence that birds can use wing movements to convey a particular meaning.”
8. What is the aim of Toshitaka Suzuki’s experiment
A. To find how the birds wings work in the wind.
B. To observe whether birds treat their mates politely.
C. To research whether birds can use symbolic gestures
D. To prove whether birds can communicate with each other.
9. According to paragraph 2, why do tits flutter their wings
A. To show direction to the other bird.
B. To signal their mates to enter the nest.
C. To dry off their wings after flying in the rain.
D. To scare away potential predators near the nest.
10. How do the researchers conduct the study on Japanese tits
A. By listing some examples. B. By reviewing previous data.
C. By observing and comparing. D. By analyzing cause and effect
11. What’s the attitude of Mike Webster toward the study
A. Favorable. B. Opposed. C. Doubtful. D. Disappointed.
D
Is social media really making young people antisocial (孤僻的) A surprising new study finds that children and young adults who use these platforms the most are actually more active in the real world than others! The new findings come from a long-term project called the Trondheim Early Secure Study. Researchers collected information from about 800 children and young adults when they were 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18 years old. This included interviews about each child’s use of social media from year to year. The goal was to determine if using social media affects a young person’s overall social skills.
To the team’s surprise, participants frequently using these platforms did not see their social skills reduced. “On the contrary, we find that people who use social media a lot spend more time with friends offline than those who tend to limit their screen time,” says Professor Silje Steinsbekk from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s Department of Psychology.
However, social media can present challenges for children and teens. Although it offers a convenient and comfortable way for those with social anxiety to communicate, it can also lead to addiction and misuse. Studies have suggested that young people with anxiety are more easily affected by the negative effects of social media, which can worsen their symptoms and harm their mental health. Therefore, it is crucial for parents to monitor their children’s online activity and usage
Despite the risks to some, the team says their findings debunk the belief that social media causes young people to become socially isolated. In fact, their frequent use of social platforms may actually give them more opportunities to connect with old and new friends and set up chances to go out and socialize outdoors.
12. What does the study focus on
A. The influence of social media on young people.
B. The importance of young people’s social skills.
C. Reasons for people becoming isolated from the community.
D. Ways to prevent children from becoming addicted to social media.
13. Who may probably be more active in the real world according to the study
A. The one seldom surfing the Internet.
B. The one exper enc ng social anxiety.
C. The one never making friends online.
D. The one using social media frequently.
14. What can be inferred from paragraph 3
A. Negative emotions cause teens to misuse social media.
B. Kids are more eas ly influenced by social media than adults.
C. Online communication can help improve people’s mental health
D. Social media is a double-edged sword for young people with anxiety.
15. What does the underlined word “debunk” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Confirm. B. Ignore. C. Explain. D. Challenge.
二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Libraries are highly regarded as symbols of local history and traditions, acting as places for a community’s shared memories. Their new and diverse developments must be supported with great design, strong facilities, and popular programs. ___16___.
Improving communication
In fact, libraries aren’t content serving as one-way road of information. Many of them access television and radio stations, and other means of spreading information freely. ___17___ The Rotterdam public library, for example, has a wide range of programs to share Dutch language and culture.
Becoming public gathering places
The spaces inside and outside libraries are perfect for public celebrations, fairs, and festivals, as well as smaller but no less important events that occur on a regular basis. To succeed as attractive gathering places, a library can offer outdoor exhibits, games and chess tables, or outdoor play areas linked to the children’s reading room. ___18___, and leading libraries are jumping at the chance to attract people by expanding their programs.
Offering public convenience
___19___. It is necessary to provide people with a variety of ways to get there, including convenient routes, walkable streets, and enough bicycle facilities. Nearby streets should be designed so that cars slow down around the library, crosswalks should be well marked, and lights should be timed for pedestrians (行人), not vehicles.
___20___
Operating a library for public use isn’t just only for ensuring safety and keeping it in good condition. It should make sure how effectively the programs serve readers Therefore, a good effort of management keeps the library lively by responding to the needs of users with ongoing improvements.
A. Based on wise management
B. Treating readers in a safe way
C. Libraries need to be convenient to get.
D. Let’s explore the strategies to help libraries fulfill their potential.
E. They want to encourage dialogue and exchange with their users.
F. Libraries should focus on traditional roles and forget about new trends.
G. These activities enhance the library’s status as a lively heart of the community
部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Like many tales of the South Pacific, my “storytelling”begins on the water.
Our wooden boat, navigated by our guide Aminiasi, was sa l ng smoothly to a popular island of Fiji(斐济) to spend the holiday. With melodic welcome, we ____21____ on the island, where the white sand ashore felt soft beneath my feet.
In the wooden house, a barbecued feast was ____22____ out before us. We sat on the matted floor and ate taro(芋头) leaves with roasted meat, as well as fish caught from the lake. “People on the island ____23____ 98% of what we eat from our wild gardens,” said Aminiasi, who explained that living with nature has been a(an)____24____ part of Fiji’s culture for more than 3,500 years.
After meal, I ____25____ my hotel surrounded by views of the ocean. Next day, I wanted to experience more, so, with the sun ____26____ in the early morning, I set out for a mountain village, Nadi on F j ’s main island. Here, homes, built with trad tional materials and techniques,____27____ the landscape. Children played in the streets, laughing and talking in the local ____28____, while elders sat under the shade of trees,____29____ stories and wisdom. People here have found a way to ____30____ the traditions with the demands of the modern world, creat ng a ____31____ and peaceful way of l fe. This was a joyful trip even if I couldn’t partic pate much in their conversation. Luck ly, Amin asi ____32____ us and interpreted for us all the way.
Throughout my island journeys,____33____, I was occasionally informed by the Fijians of their ____34____ over the effects of climate change on the sea level. For a conscious traveller, it struck me that we should do some good to ____35____ Fijian customs, which will importantly protect these beautiful islands.
21. A. flied B. wandered C. landed D. swam
22. A. made B. laid C. sold D. held
23. A. harvest B. lead C. benefit D. trust
24. A. essential B. curious C. secret D. diverse
25. A. turned on B. passed by C. settled into D. broke down
26. A. improving B. rising C. passing D. coming
27. A. decorated B. prevented C. refused D. varied
28. A. reason B. method C. language D. show
29. A. entering B. explaining C. producing D. exchanging
30. A. balance B. compare C. charge D. replace
31. A. usual B. unique C. rare D. necessary
32. A. honored B. accompanied C. prepared D. affected
33. A. therefore B. otherwise C. however D. instead
34. A. concerns B. chances C. wishes D. shocks
35. A. destroy B. maintain C. judge D. change
二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Grain in Ear (芒种), the ____36____ (nine) solar term, is a busy period for farmers.
Rainfall increases during Grain in Ear ____37____ (compare) with the previous eight solar terms. Plum Rains refer to the long period of continuous rainy or cloud y weather. This happens to be the time for plums to ripen, ____38____ explains the origin of its name. “An Miao” is a traditional farming activity of southern Anhui province that ____39____ (practice) since the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). People make different types of bread ____40____ then color the bread with vegetable juice. It is used to pray for a good harvest and people’s ____41____ (safe). Youngsters of the Dong people in southeastern Guizhou province hold mu d wrestling matches during Grain in Ear. On this day, new couples, accompanied by their good friends, plant rice together. While ____42____ (plant), they throw mud at each other. At the end of this activity, whoever has the most mud on them proves they are the ____43____ (popular) person.
Besides, during Grain in Ear, people are not encouraged ____44____ (eat) strongly flavored food._____45_____ general, vegetables and coarse grains (粗粮) that work in lowering blood pressure and blood fat should be the first choice.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
66．第一节（满分15分）
46. 你们学校正举办主题为“用英文讲中国故事”的征文活动。请你以一位中国有影响力的人物为题写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 人物简介及事迹；
2. 意义或启示。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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67．第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I used to be very shy and often felt lonely. Although I did well in all the academic subjects, I was afraid of physical education. My classmates often laughed at me.
“Look at that girl,” they said. “Her feet don’t leave the ground when she runs!”
Their words embarrassed me. Moreover, whenever the teacher organized some competitive games, no one in the class liked to have me as their partner or team member. As a result, I often ended up looking at others enjoy their games.
Things would go on like that if not for a sports meet in my high school. By mistake, my name was put on the list of those who would compete in the women’s 1500 meters race. By the time people found the mistake, it was too late to change.
I was utterly dumbfounded (目瞪口呆的). 1500 meters! Running against the best runners from other classes! And in front of students of the entire school! It would be the worst nightmare I’d ever have!
“You still have time to catch up because there is still one month before the sports meet,” my classmates all said this to me, including my teacher.
My desk-mate patted me on the shoulder, “Cool! You will run for our class! And we will do training together.” Yes, this is not just for myself, but for my class too, I said to myself. But still, 1500 meters to me was like Mount Everest to a beginning climber. I had no idea even how to start my preparation.
Fortunately, my desk-mate gave me a hand. Every afternoon after class, several of us ran together. They gave me strengths. While we were running, some others would stand by the tracks cheering for us.
One month certainly couldn’t make me a good runner. But when I was standing behind the start line, I no longer felt lonely or afraid. I saw my classmates standing by the tracks waving at me as if about to run beside me.
The day finally came!
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。
With the shot of the starting gun, I dashed out and ran as fast as I could.
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As expected, I was almost the last to cross the finish line.
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建平县高级中学高二上学期第一次月考英语试题
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。
1．What is probably the man
A．A teacher. B．A student. C．A journalist.
2．When will the speakers set out
A．At 3:30 p. m. B．At 4:00 p. m. C．At 4:30 p. m.
3．What does the woman plan to do this weekend
A．Throw a party. B．Buy some cheese. C．Go to Washington.
4．How much was the man's new bike
A．$120. B．$170. C．$50.
5．Why does Bob refuse the woman's offer
A．He is poorly paid. B．He is very busy. C．He is not confident.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Why does Joshua make the call
A．To ask for advice. B．To check the time. C．To make an apology.
7．Where is Joshua now
A．On Poplar Street. B．On Elmer Road. C．On Cider Street.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What is the conversation about
A．Singles' parties. B．Online shopping. C．A special festival.
9．What is the purpose of Double 11 according to the woman
A．To promote online sales. B．To help people show love. C．To help people get together.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10．How did the speakers get to the airport
A．By subway. B．By bus. C．By taxi.
11．Who is Jimmy probably
A．The woman's son. B．The woman's husband. C．The flight attendant.
12．Which city is the speakers' destination
A．San Francisco. B．Los Angeles. C．Seattle.
13．What is the man going to do next
A．Book another flight. B．Get all the tickets. C．Run to check in.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What are the speakers talking about
A．The supply distribution. (分配) B．The city marathon. C．The changeable weather.
15．When did the woman complete her course
A．Around 10:00. B．Around 8:00. C．Around 12:00.
16．What was the weather like in the morning
A．Windy. B．Sunny. C．Cloudy.
17．What will the man probably do next year
A．Work as a volunteer. B．Run a race. C．Join the law office.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至20小题。
18．When is the deadline for entries
A．October 15th. B．August 31st. C．November 1st.
19．What is the topic of this year
A．Cities. B．The Future. C．The World.
20．What is the prize for the school winner
A．Pictures of England. B．Books from a writer. C．Lessons from an artist.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15个小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
A
Summer’s Classical Music Festivals
Rockport Chamber Music Festival
Rockport
June 20-Aug 25
Rockport Chamber Music is a high-end festival. Some of the summer’s highlights include pianist Inon Barnatan, who plays Rameau, Ravel, Stravinsky and Rachmaninoff. Rockport’s season ends with the superb Borromeo String Quartet (四重奏), with guest pianist David Deveau and guest violist Barry Shiffman, in music by Bach, Mozart and Brahms-a concert that may very well distract you from the view.
New Hampshire Music Festival
Various locations
July 9-Aug 1
If you’re spending any time in New Hampshire this summer, keep your eye out for these appealing concerts from small chamber groups and small and large orchestras popping up all around the Granite State, promoting community engagement with classical and modern music. This festival includes both lovable standards and fresh, more recent pieces on its programs. For example, the program titled “Midsummer Serenade” presents pieces for string orchestra as Grieg’s “Holberg” Suite, Lars-Erik Larsson’s Concertino for Trombone and Strings and Dvorak’s String Serenade.
Newport Classical Music Festival
Different locations
July 5-21
For one of New England’s outstanding concert series, the venues are some of the great Newport mansions. Many of the concerts are already sold out, so here are a few for which tickets are still available at the time of this writing (but probably not for long). The wonderful Tony Award-winning Broadway star Laura Benanti has two concerts. V olinist Anne Akiko Meyers and pianist Max Levinson make up a superb duo (一重奏) for a program ranging from Corelli and Beethoven to Philip Glass and Morten Lauridsen.
1. When can the visitors enjoy all the three Music Festivals
A. From the 9th day to the last day of the 6th month.
B. From the 1st day to the 5th day of the 8th month.
C. From the 10th day to the 20th day of the 7th month.
D. From the 17th day of the 6th month to 1st, Aug.
2. What’s special about New Hampshire Music Festival
A. It features famous musicians.
B. It is a festival touring the world.
C. It can be viewed both online and offline.
D. It shows a mix of classical and modern styles.
3. Where probably can we read this article
A. A research report. B. A science fiction.
C. A music textbook. D. A travel brochure.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. D
B
British artist James Lake was 17 when his life changed dramatically. That was the year he was diagnosed with bone cancer, which resulted in the loss of his right leg.
During his recovery, Lake generated a new idea of using his creative talents to understand and process the intense experience he was going through. He looked around his house and began making art with the resources closest to hand: old cardboard boxes and packaging that his parents had thrown away. Cutting up the cardboard and then reconstructing it, he created sculptural frames-his very first pieces of art.
Fast forward 26 years and the now 43-year-old artist has made a career from that decision to “steal” his parents’ recycling box as a teenager. By cutting, and sticking together littered pieces of cardboard, Lake creates detailed life-size human sculptures.
“My work is about transforming an old box and giving it a new life, valuing resources,” he says. “For that reason, I think it’s important that the cardboard is visible in my sculptures, and that people can still see they’re made from it. My works question how we perceive and value art and all the things around us. Arc they reusable Do we need to buy that Can we repair it ”
By exhibiting his work in primary schools, Lake wants to show children that art is something that’s attainable, created from the same materials they play with in the classroom. “I have developed a way of working wherein the materials and the method mean that art can be created anywhere: a bedroom, a garage. Great art should not only be about the materials that you use, but also about the passion and effort you put into the work.”
“It’s incredibly important for me to inspire a new generation of artists beyond the limit of economic barriers,” he explains.“ I want to create a level playing field for all and I hope that I’m a positive role model for them, both as an artist and as a disabled person.
4. What led James Lake to start making art with cardboard boxes
A. His interest in environmentalism.
B. The inspiration from his parents.
C. The easy access to waste cardboard.
D. His desire to deal with his difficult time.
5. Why does James make the cardboard visible in his sculptures
A. To show his outstanding talent. B. To prove art works are easy to make.
C. To stress the value of reusing resources. D. To make his works more attractive.
6. Which word can best describe James
A. Hard-working and polite. B. Generous and easy-going.
C. Strong-willed and creatIve. D. Determined and humorous.
7. Which of the following can be the best title
A Embracing the unknown. B. Thinking outside the box.
C. Thinking twice before you leap. D. Stepping out of the comfort zone.
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. C 7. B
C
To communicate without words, humans use a host of gestures—whether a wave to wish someone goodbye or a thumbs-up to indicate approval. Now researchers have found, in a particularly polite example, the first documented evidence of a symbolic gesture used by birds. Some birds seem to flutter (拍翅膀) their wings to tell their mates they should enter the nest first, suggesting that the animals may communicate with a variety of gestures.
Toshitaka Suzuki at the University of Tokyo and his colleagues set up hundreds of nest boxes in a forest populated with Japanese tits (山雀) near the town of Karuizawa. Each box had a 7.5-centimetre-wide hole, just big enough for one bird to squeeze through at a time. During breeding season, the team observed 321 nest visits across eight breeding pairs, with the tits often bringing food for their baby birds. If a bird couple arrived at the nest together, each tit would land on a nearby branch before entering. About 40 percent of the time, the female fluttered her wings for a few seconds, with her chest facing the male. This was quickly followed by the male entering the nest first, then the female. When neither bird fluttered its wings, which made up 44 percent of nest visitations, the females usually entered first. Only one male was seen repeatedly fluttering its wings, which was followed by the female entering first. Wing fluttering wasn’t observed at all when each bird arrived separately.
The team believes that this discovery conflicts with earlier beliefs that only a few species use gestures to communicate. “They’ve done a really good job here of showing there is an association between this movement, this gesture, and then… the other bird doing something,” says Mike Webster, an ornithologist at Cornell University, who was not involved in the research. “It’s a really strong support to the notion that it’s a symbolic gesture. The bird that’s the receiver knows what it means, and it does what it’s supposed to do.”
“We can conclude that this wing fluttering conveys ‘after you’.” says Suzuki. “This study is the first to show us clearly by evidence that birds can use wing movements to convey a particular meaning.”
8. What is the aim of Toshitaka Suzuki’s experiment
A. To find how the birds wings work in the wind.
B. To observe whether birds treat their mates politely.
C. To research whether birds can use symbolic gestures
D. To prove whether birds can communicate with each other.
9. According to paragraph 2, why do tits flutter their wings
A. To show direction to the other bird.
B. To signal their mates to enter the nest.
C. To dry off their wings after flying in the rain.
D. To scare away potential predators near the nest.
10. How do the researchers conduct the study on Japanese tits
A. By listing some examples. B. By reviewing previous data.
C. By observing and comparing. D. By analyzing cause and effect
11. What’s the attitude of Mike Webster toward the study
A. Favorable. B. Opposed. C. Doubtful. D. Disappointed.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. C 11. A
D
Is social media really making young people antisocial (孤僻的) A surprising new study finds that children and young adults who use these platforms the most are actually more active in the real world than others! The new findings come from a long-term project called the Trondheim Early Secure Study. Researchers collected information from about 800 children and young adults when they were 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18 years old. This included interviews about each child’s use of social media from year to year. The goal was to determine if using social media affects a young person’s overall social skills.
To the team’s surprise, participants frequently using these platforms did not see their social skills reduced. “On the contrary, we find that people who use social media a lot spend more time with friends offline than those who tend to limit their screen time,” says Professor Silje Steinsbekk from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s Department of Psychology.
However, social media can present challenges for children and teens. Although it offers a convenient and comfortable way for those with social anxiety to communicate, it can also lead to addiction and misuse. Studies have suggested that young people with anxiety are more easily affected by the negative effects of social media, which can worsen their symptoms and harm their mental health. Therefore, it is crucial for parents to monitor their children’s online activity and usage
Despite the risks to some, the team says their findings debunk the belief that social media causes young people to become socially isolated. In fact, their frequent use of social platforms may actually give them more opportunities to connect with old and new friends and set up chances to go out and socialize outdoors.
12. What does the study focus on
A. The influence of social media on young people.
B. The importance of young people’s social skills.
C. Reasons for people becoming isolated from the community.
D. Ways to prevent children from becoming addicted to social media.
13. Who may probably be more active in the real world according to the study
A. The one seldom surfing the Internet.
B. The one exper enc ng social anxiety.
C. The one never making friends online.
D. The one using social media frequently.
14. What can be inferred from paragraph 3
A. Negative emotions cause teens to misuse social media.
B. Kids are more eas ly influenced by social media than adults.
C. Online communication can help improve people’s mental health
D. Social media is a double-edged sword for young people with anxiety.
15. What does the underlined word “debunk” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Confirm. B. Ignore. C. Explain. D. Challenge.
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. D 15. D
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Libraries are highly regarded as symbols of local history and traditions, acting as places for a community’s shared memories. Their new and diverse developments must be supported with great design, strong facilities, and popular programs. ___16___.
Improving communication
In fact, libraries aren’t content serving as one-way road of information. Many of them access television and radio stations, and other means of spreading information freely. ___17___ The Rotterdam public library, for example, has a wide range of programs to share Dutch language and culture.
Becoming public gathering places
The spaces inside and outside libraries are perfect for public celebrations, fairs, and festivals, as well as smaller but no less important events that occur on a regular basis. To succeed as attractive gathering places, a library can offer outdoor exhibits, games and chess tables, or outdoor play areas linked to the children’s reading room. ___18___, and leading libraries are jumping at the chance to attract people by expanding their programs.
Offering public convenience
___19___. It is necessary to provide people with a variety of ways to get there, including convenient routes, walkable streets, and enough bicycle facilities. Nearby streets should be designed so that cars slow down around the library, crosswalks should be well marked, and lights should be timed for pedestrians (行人), not vehicles.
___20___
Operating a library for public use isn’t just only for ensuring safety and keeping it in good condition. It should make sure how effectively the programs serve readers Therefore, a good effort of management keeps the library lively by responding to the needs of users with ongoing improvements.
A. Based on wise management
B. Treating readers in a safe way
C. Libraries need to be convenient to get.
D. Let’s explore the strategies to help libraries fulfill their potential.
E. They want to encourage dialogue and exchange with their users.
F. Libraries should focus on traditional roles and forget about new trends.
G. These activities enhance the library’s status as a lively heart of the community
【答案】16. D 17. E 18. G 19. C 20. A
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Like many tales of the South Pacific, my “storytelling”begins on the water.
Our wooden boat, navigated by our guide Aminiasi, was sa l ng smoothly to a popular island of Fiji(斐济) to spend the holiday. With melodic welcome, we ____21____ on the island, where the white sand ashore felt soft beneath my feet.
In the wooden house, a barbecued feast was ____22____ out before us. We sat on the matted floor and ate taro(芋头) leaves with roasted meat, as well as fish caught from the lake. “People on the island ____23____ 98% of what we eat from our wild gardens,” said Aminiasi, who explained that living with nature has been a(an)____24____ part of Fiji’s culture for more than 3,500 years.
After meal, I ____25____ my hotel surrounded by views of the ocean. Next day, I wanted to experience more, so, with the sun ____26____ in the early morning, I set out for a mountain village, Nadi on F j ’s main island. Here, homes, built with trad tional materials and techniques,____27____ the landscape. Children played in the streets, laughing and talking in the local ____28____, while elders sat under the shade of trees,____29____ stories and wisdom. People here have found a way to ____30____ the traditions with the demands of the modern world, creat ng a ____31____ and peaceful way of l fe. This was a joyful trip even if I couldn’t partic pate much in their conversation. Luck ly, Amin asi ____32____ us and interpreted for us all the way.
Throughout my island journeys,____33____, I was occasionally informed by the Fijians of their ____34____ over the effects of climate change on the sea level. For a conscious traveller, it struck me that we should do some good to ____35____ Fijian customs, which will importantly protect these beautiful islands.
21. A. flied B. wandered C. landed D. swam
22. A. made B. laid C. sold D. held
23. A. harvest B. lead C. benefit D. trust
24. A. essential B. curious C. secret D. diverse
25. A. turned on B. passed by C. settled into D. broke down
26. A. improving B. rising C. passing D. coming
27. A. decorated B. prevented C. refused D. varied
28. A. reason B. method C. language D. show
29. A. entering B. explaining C. producing D. exchanging
30. A. balance B. compare C. charge D. replace
31. A. usual B. unique C. rare D. necessary
32. A. honored B. accompanied C. prepared D. affected
33. A. therefore B. otherwise C. however D. instead
34. A. concerns B. chances C. wishes D. shocks
35. A. destroy B. maintain C. judge D. change
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. B 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. B
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Grain in Ear (芒种), the ____36____ (nine) solar term, is a busy period for farmers.
Rainfall increases during Grain in Ear ____37____ (compare) with the previous eight solar terms. Plum Rains refer to the long period of continuous rainy or cloud y weather. This happens to be the time for plums to ripen, ____38____ explains the origin of its name. “An Miao” is a traditional farming activity of southern Anhui province that ____39____ (practice) since the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). People make different types of bread ____40____ then color the bread with vegetable juice. It is used to pray for a good harvest and people’s ____41____ (safe). Youngsters of the Dong people in southeastern Guizhou province hold mu d wrestling matches during Grain in Ear. On this day, new couples, accompanied by their good friends, plant rice together. While ____42____ (plant), they throw mud at each other. At the end of this activity, whoever has the most mud on them proves they are the ____43____ (popular) person.
Besides, during Grain in Ear, people are not encouraged ____44____ (eat) strongly flavored food._____45_____ general, vegetables and coarse grains (粗粮) that work in lowering blood pressure and blood fat should be the first choice.
【答案】36. ninth
pared
38. which 39. has been practiced
40. and 41. safety
42. planting
43. most popular
44. to eat 45. In
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
66．第一节（满分15分）
46. 你们学校正举办主题为“用英文讲中国故事”的征文活动。请你以一位中国有影响力的人物为题写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 人物简介及事迹；
2. 意义或启示。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】One possible version:
An Influential Figure in China
Born in Guangzhou in 1997, Fan Zhendong, a Chinese table tennis player, started his journey in 2004. He joined the national team in 2012, which marked the beginning of his glorious career.
Devoting himself entirely to table tennis, he has not only won multiple World Championships but also held the world No.1 ranking for many weeks. His outstanding playing style, featuring a powerful forehand, is feared by opponents worldwide.
From him, I realize the secret of success is a combination of endless effort and a strong will.
67．第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I used to be very shy and often felt lonely. Although I did well in all the academic subjects, I was afraid of physical education. My classmates often laughed at me.
“Look at that girl,” they said. “Her feet don’t leave the ground when she runs!”
Their words embarrassed me. Moreover, whenever the teacher organized some competitive games, no one in the class liked to have me as their partner or team member. As a result, I often ended up looking at others enjoy their games.
Things would go on like that if not for a sports meet in my high school. By mistake, my name was put on the list of those who would compete in the women’s 1500 meters race. By the time people found the mistake, it was too late to change.
I was utterly dumbfounded (目瞪口呆的). 1500 meters! Running against the best runners from other classes! And in front of students of the entire school! It would be the worst nightmare I’d ever have!
“You still have time to catch up because there is still one month before the sports meet,” my classmates all said this to me, including my teacher.
My desk-mate patted me on the shoulder, “Cool! You will run for our class! And we will do training together.” Yes, this is not just for myself, but for my class too, I said to myself. But still, 1500 meters to me was like Mount Everest to a beginning climber. I had no idea even how to start my preparation.
Fortunately, my desk-mate gave me a hand. Every afternoon after class, several of us ran together. They gave me strengths. While we were running, some others would stand by the tracks cheering for us.
One month certainly couldn’t make me a good runner. But when I was standing behind the start line, I no longer felt lonely or afraid. I saw my classmates standing by the tracks waving at me as if about to run beside me.
The day finally came!
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。
With the shot of the starting gun, I dashed out and ran as fast as I could.
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As expected, I was almost the last to cross the finish line.
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【答案】 With the shot of the starting gun, I dashed out and ran as fast as I could. Soon I was out of breath and slowed down. Other runners passed me one by one, and gradually I had no idea how many of them were still behind me. My legs were getting heavier and heavier, and I might fall down at any moment. However, I suddenly heard my classmates chanting my name. My desk-mate even ran along the tracks beside me and cheered for me at the same time, just like the month-long training we did together.
As expected, I was almost the last to cross the finish line. Immediately, my classmates held my arms and urged me to walk on my feet and not to sit down. I was surrounded, with all kinds of drinks handed to me. I felt a kind of warmth I had never felt before. Even though I was almost the last to finish the race, I was full of confidence that I would improve in the future. That sports meet was an unforgettable experience. Sports are no longer about winning or losing. They give me a lot of confidence, both confidence in my fellow students and confidence in my own potential. I am no longer lonely, no longer afraid.
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