资源简介

2023学年第一学期高一年级英语学科10月月考
(满分120分，时间100分钟)2023年10月
第I卷 (80分)
I. Listening Comprehension (10’ 9’)
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. At a gallery. B. At a science museum.
C. At a concert hall. D. At a bookstore.
2. A. A teacher. B. A student.
C. A lawyer. D. A friend.
3. A. She has to work that day. B. She doesn’t like parties.
C. She has to do some sports. D. She must stay at home.
4. A. Because there was heavy traffic. B. Because he has been somewhere else.
C. Because he was caught by the police. D. Because he doesn’t like going to school.
5. A. 20 yuan. B. 60 yuan.
C. 130 yuan. D. 200 yuan.
6. A. He totally agrees with the woman.
B. He regards Bob as a selfish person.
C. He insists Bob is not selfish as she thought.
D. He doesn’t know Bob very well.
7. A. The woman will take the lift. B. The woman can’t find the lift.
C. The woman will work first. D. The woman would rather walk upstairs.
8. A. Salesman and customer. B. Father and daughter.
C. Boss and secretary. D. Headmaster and student.
9. A. She had a headache. B. She had to stay in bed.
C. She went to look after Jane. D. She went to the dancing party.
10. A. He is just a passer-by like the woman.
B. He is unwilling to tell the woman anything.
C. He doesn’t know where the closest bookstore is.
D. He can’t understand the woman’s question thoroughly.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages. After each passage, you will be asked several questions. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. She had run a long way.
B. She felt weak and tired in the subway.
C. She had done a lot of work.
D. She had given blood the night before.
12. A. By lifting her to the platform to get others’ help.
B. By moving her with the help of his girlfriend.
C. By holding her arm and pulling her along the ground.
D. By waking her up and dragging her away from the edge.
13. A. Danger in the subway. B. A subway rescue.
C. How to save people. D. A traffic accident.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Engine trouble. B. Poor weather.
C. Tall waterfalls. D. Tight budget.
15. A. Amazing as well as tough. B. Funny while incredible.
C. Disappointing but rewarding. D. Fascinating and well-paid.
16. A. A mechanic. B. A photographer.
C. A travel writer. D. A weatherman.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary (16’ 10’)
Section A (16’)
1. As making mistakes in front of others may lead to ________ , many students are afraid of making a speech in public.
A. laughing at B. be laughed at C. being laughed at D. laughed at
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：由于在别人面前犯错误可能会被嘲笑，许多学生害怕在公共场合演讲。lead to“导致”中的to是介词，故此处为动名词作宾语，laught at且与students构成被动关系，应用being done形式。故选C。
2. The driver has just been fined $10 for parking his car at a sign that ________ “No Parking”.
A. reading B. is being read C. is read D. reads
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查时态。句意：司机刚刚因将车停在写着“禁止停车”的标志处而被罚款10美元。分析句子结构，这是一个包含定语从句的复合句，先行词为：sign，空白处在定语从句中作谓语，因定语从句表示的是一个客观情况，从句谓语动词使用一般现在时，因从句的主语为单数第三人称，从句谓语动词使用单数第三人称形式，故选D项。
3. By the end of next month, he ________ 1000 miles on foot.
A. will have traveled B. will travel C. has traveled D. travels
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态。句意：到下个月底，他将徒步旅行1000英里。根据时间状语“By the end of next month”可知，此处使用将来完成时，其基本构成形式是：will have done。故选A。
4. This kind of glasses produced by experienced workmen ________ fairly comfortably.
A. wears B. is wearing C. are worn D. is worn
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态和语态。句意：这种由有经验的工人生产的眼镜戴起来相当舒服。分析句子可知，空格处为句子谓语部分，表示“戴起来……”，说明的是主语的性质特点，应使用主动形式表示被动意义，根据句意，本句应使用一般现在时。故选A项。
5. — What’s the matter, Ann You look sad.
— Oh, nothing much. As a matter of fact, I ________ of my friend back home.
A. will think B. have thought C. had thought D. was thinking
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态。句意：——安，怎么了？你看起来很伤心。——哦，没什么。事实上，我刚正在想家乡的朋友。分析句子可知，空格处为句子谓语部分，表示的意思是“想起了”；根据语境可知，“我”在回答Ann的话之前在思念朋友，应使用过去进行时。故选D项。
6. — What’s your plan for this morning
— To tell you the truth, I really can’t go anywhere because I ________ an important visitor from out of town.
A. have expected B. will have expected C. expected D. am expecting
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查时态。句意：——你今天上午的计划是什么？——说实话，我哪儿也去不了，因为我要等一位外地来的重要客人。此处表示计划好或准备要做的事，用现在进行时表将来，故选D。
7. I ________ English on the radio when the boy ________ my door.
A. have learned; knocked in B. was learning; knocked at
C. learned; was knocking on D. am learning; knocked into
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态和短语辨析。句意：我正在广播上学英语，这时候这个男孩敲我的门。根据句意描述可知，描述过去发生的事情，用一般过去时，且空一表示过去正在进行的动作用过去进行时，空二用一般过去时，when表示一个动作进行时，突然出现另一个动作，knock at“敲”，knock in“打进；撞入”，knock on“敲击”，knock into“撞上”，综上，故选B。
8. We had to be patient because it ________some time________ we got the full results.
A. has been；since B. had been；until
C. was；after D. would be；before
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查时态和连词。句意：我们必须耐心等待，因为要得到完整的结果还需要一段时间。在“it＋will be＋一段时间＋before/after/since＋从句”句型中，before从句中的动作经过一段时间后才会实现；after从句中的动作发生后已经过去了一段时间；since从句中的动作完成后到现在已经有一段时间了。结合题意可知，用before引导，根据前面的had和后面的got可知，用will的过去式would。故选D。
9. Have you ever felt in a situation ________ you see an acquaintance and have his or her name on the tip of your tongue
A. which B. that C. on which D. where
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意：你曾经感觉身处看见一个熟人，他或者她的名字就在嘴边这样的情形中吗？分析句子结构可知，空处引导一个定语从句，先行词是a situation，关系词在从句中作地点状语，应使用where引导，也可使用“介词+关系词”in which引导，C项中介词错误，故排除，故选D项。
10. ________ Albert Einstein left behind is the most profound ideas ________ form the foundation of modern physics today.
A. That; what B. That; which C. What; which D. What; that
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查主语从句和定语从句。句意：阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦遗留下的是构成今天现代物理学理论基础的最深刻的思想。分析句子结构可知，“________ Albert Einstein left behind”在句中作主语，是主语从句，主语从句中缺失宾语，根据句意表达的是“什么事物”的意思，需用连接代词what引导，“________ form the foundation of modern physics today.”在句中作定语，是定语从句，修饰先行词ideas，先行词ideas在定语从句中作主语，指物，而且由the most修饰，需用关系代词that引导。故选D。
11. ---You ________ here all the way through the thick snow last night .There was nothing important.
---Yes, but I didn’t know.
A. didn’t need to come B. don’t need to come
C. needn’t have come D. needn’t come
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查情态动词用法。句意：——昨晚你本没必要一路穿过厚厚的积雪来这儿。没什么重要的事。——是的，但是我当时不知道。need作实义动词常用于肯定句，在否定句和疑问句常作情态动词，本句是否定句，所以need用作情态动词，否定式是needn’t，结合句意及last night可知，此处表示“本没必要做某事”，应使用need’t have done，故选C项。
12. Only when you leave your parents for college education ________ how much you love them.
A. do you realize B. you realize C. you will realize D. will you realize
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查倒装句和动词时态。句意：只有当你为了大学教育而离开你的父母的时候，你才会意识到你有多爱他们。分析句子可知，“Only when you leave your parents for college education”在句中是时间状语从句，从句中谓语动词leave用的是一般现在时时态，主句中的谓语动词realize需用一般将来时will realize，only修饰时间状语从句，放于句首，主句需进行部分倒装，即将助动词will放于主语you前。故选D。
13. Many of the procrastinators (拖延症患者) often care too much about the result of ________ they are doing and insist on it being perfect.
A. however B. no matter what C. whichever D. whatever
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查名词性从句连接词。句意：许多拖延者往往太在意他们所做事情的结果，并坚持要做到完美。此处为宾语从句，从句中缺少宾语，表示“无论什么”应用whatever引导。故选D。
14. The American Academy of Dermatology (美国皮肤病协会)’s official position on sunscreen is that everyone, ________ age, gender or race, should wear it because anyone can get skin cancer.
A. according to B. instead of C. regardless of D. because of
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语辨析。句意：美国皮肤病协会对于防晒霜的官方立场是，不论年龄，性别或者种族，每个人都应该擦防晒霜，因为任何人都有可能患上皮肤癌。A. according to按照；B. instead of代替；C. regardless of不管，不论；D. because of因为。根据“because anyone can get skin cancer”并结合句意可知，此处指“不论”年龄，性别或者种族，故选C项。
15 The number of deaths from a powerful typhoon sweeping across China’s east coast ________ to 30 on Sunday.
A. raised B. rose C. aroused D. arose
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：周日，一场席卷中国东海岸的强台风造成的死亡人数上升到30人。A.raised提升，增加；B.rose增加；C.aroused激起，引起；D.arose发生，出现。分析句子可知，这里要表达“人数增长到30”，考虑A和B，其中raise是及物动词，其后直接接宾语，而rise为不及物动词，用rise to表示“增长到……”。故选B项，
16. A video featuring Nezha and Monkey King, was ________ on Monday to promote the animated film Nezha, which hit the big screens across China on Friday.
A. relieved B. released C. reviewed D. received
【答案】B
【解析】
【分析】
【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个以哪吒和猴王为特色的视频在周一发行了，为了宣传周五在全国上映的动画片《哪吒》。选项中，relieve 为“减轻”， release为“发行，发布”，review为“复习，评论”，receive为“收到”，这里指两部视频发行。故此题选B。
【点睛】
Section B
Directions:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box.Each word can only be used once.Note that there is one word more than you need.
A.various B.wonders C.offer D.related E.seemingly F.exposed
G.explorations H.actually I.real J.unique K.staring
No Destination Is the Wrong Place to Go
Everyone has a list of destinations they promise themselves to visit during their lifetime. People travel for endless reasons,whether it’s to experience different cultures,see natural ___17___of the world,or learn about heritage.All these ideas are exciting options,because in every situation,you will be ___18___ to something unfamiliar and life-changing.
I recently had a discussion with someone about my student abroad experience.They listened as I recounted my ___19___ around Italy and my additional travels. “I would love to do something like that,” they said, “but I feel like everyone goes to Europe now.It’s not really that ___20___ anymore.”
I was pretty shocked by such a statement.Since when was traveling anywhere not cool enough Naturally,the older you get ,the more people you’re going to know,especially those who have traveled to ___21___ parts of the world.However,does standing underneath the Eiffel Tower have less value to me because so many travelers have done the exact same thing Or climbing and taking a picture at the top of the Florence Duomo also means the decreased value
My answer:absolutely not.Reading travel blogs and___22___ at photographs is helpful and enjoyable,but nothing close to ___23___ experiencing that place.The truth is,every new destination is unique,and it’s nearly impossible to make a “wrong” decision.
It is important to focus on your own personal journey,not the experience of others.Every city, state,and country,has thousands of different things to ___24___.The places you will visit all have fascinating people,different kinds of delicious food you’ve never tried before,and unbelievable history that will blow your mind.Travelling will nevertheless change you and leave an imprint on the way you see the world—no matter where you go.
Whether the destinations we desire are ___25___ simple or obscure(不清楚的)in the eyes of others,every experience has its own unique value.Keep your adventures ____26____ while also taking advantage of the opinions and advice of others.In every new destination,you will find a new part of yourself.Truly,no destination is the wrong place to go.
【答案】17. B 18. F
19. G 20. J
21. A 22. K
23. H 24. C
25. E 26. I
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了每个人都有一个承诺自己一生要去的目的地的清单。人们旅行的目的无穷无尽，去体验不同的文化，看世界的自然奇观，了解文化遗产。这都是令人兴奋的选择，能够改变人生经历。
【17题详解】
考查名词。句意：人们旅行的目的无穷无尽，无论是体验不同的文化，观赏世界自然奇观，还是了解文化遗产。wonder“奇迹；奇观”为名词，句中作see的宾语，因是泛指复数概念，用wonders，符合句意。故选B项。
【18题详解】
考查动词过去分词。句意：所有这些想法都是令人兴奋的选择，因为在任何情况下，你都会接触到一些陌生的、改变生活的东西。expose“接使触；使体验”为动词，be exposed to something意为接触到某事。过去分词exposed和be构成被动语态，且符合句意。故选F项。
【19题详解】
考查名词。句意：他们听着我讲述我在意大利周围的探险和我的其它旅行。根据“I recently had a discussion with someone about my student abroad experience.”可知，exploration“探索；探险”为可数名词，句中作recounted的宾语，为复数概念，符合句意。故选G项。
【20题详解】
考查形容词。句意：它已经不再那么独特了。unique“独特的”为形容词。句中作表语，由that修饰，that相当于quite，so等。根据上文“but I feel like everyone goes to Europe now.”（但我觉得现在大家都去欧洲了。）可知，“已经不再那么独特”符合句意。故选J项。
【21题详解】
考查形容词。句意：当然，年龄越大，你认识的人就越多，尤其是那些去过世界各地的人。various“各种各样的”为形容词，句中作定语，修饰parts，符合句意。故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查非谓语动名词。句意：阅读旅游博客和盯着照片看是有帮助的和令人愉快的，但没有接近真正体验那个地方。stare“盯着”为动词，staring at photographs为动名词短语和Reading travel blogs并列作主语，且符合句意。故选K项。
【23题详解】
考查副词。句意：同6题。根据句意，前文说的阅读博客和看照片都不是真正的旅游体验， actually“实际上；事实上”为副词，句中修饰动名词experiencing…，符合句意。故选H项。
【24题详解】
考查动词。句意：每个城市、州和国家都提供成千上万种不同的东西。offer“提供”为动词，句中不定式to offer，作后置定语修饰things，符合句意。 故选C项。
【25题详解】
考查副词。句意：不管我们渴望的目的地是看起来简单的还是别人眼中不清楚的，每一种体验都有其独特的价值。 seemingly“表面上；看起来”为副词，句中修饰形容词simple，且符合句意。故选E项。
【26题详解】
考查形容词。句意：让你的冒险成真，同时也要利用别人的意见和建议。real“真实的”形容词，在句中作宾补，符合句意。故选I项。
III. Reading Comprehension (15’ 20’)
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
People are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Purchasing property that is environmentally responsible is a good investment for those who are ___27___ their own health and the well-being of the earth. Based on this trend, eco-communities are being designed with a green ___28___ in mind. Dockside Green in Victoria, British Columbia is one of them.
If everything goes according to plan, Dockside Green will be a ___29___ community along the harbor front of British Columbia’s capital city. The community will be home to 2,500 people and will ___30___ residential, office, and retail space. Builders of Dockside Green have the environment in mind with every choice they make. They ensure proper ventilation (通风), and guarantee residents 100% fresh indoor air. Building materials, such as paints and wood, are ___31___ and non-poisonous. Eco-conscious builders use bamboo wherever possible because it grows fast and does not require ___32___ to grow.
Energy efficiency is one of the ___33___ concerns in eco-communities, such as Dockside Green. Not only do energy-efficient appliances and light fixtures (照明设备) reduce the environmental ___34___ of heating and hot water, but they also save residents and business owners money. Dockside Green claims that homeowners will use 55% less energy than average residents in Canada. Residents will have individual water metres (水表) ___35___ studies show that people use around 20% less energy when they are billed for exactly what they use. ____36____, water is treated at Dockside Green and reused for flushing toilets.
Planners of eco-communities such as Dockside Green must take the ____37____ into consideration. Dockside Green plans on reusing 90% of its construction waste. They also plan to continue using local suppliers for all of their transport and maintenance needs. This is a great way to reduce ____38____.
Dockside residents will be encouraged to take advantage of a mini transport system and buy into the community’s car share program. Finally, plans are underway for a high-tech heating system that will use ____39____ energy instead of fossil fuels.
Dockside residents will ____40____ excellent local services with high-quality healthcare, shopping and education at the heart of the community, along with excellent leisure facilities and plentiful green open spaces. Eco-communities will prefer the use of locally-sourced goods and services; they will be ____41____ places to live, promoting a sense of civic pride, responsibility and, as the name suggests, community.
27. A. ashamed of B. concerned about C. connected with D. proud of
28. A. scene B. memory C. focus D. diet
29. A. harmonious B. digital C. crowded D. self-sufficient
30. A. put aside B. belong to C. consist of D. make up
31. A. natural B. mixed C. historic D. fancy
32. A. animals B. pesticides C. consumers D. conferences
33. A. top B. embarrassing C. global D. questionable
34. A. convenience B. advantage C. protection D. impact
35. A. for fear that B. so that C. because D. although
36. A. However B. In particular C. Therefore D. In addition
37. A. image B. future C. label D. decoration
38. A. emissions B. accidents C. unemployment D. crime
39. A. traditional B. man-made C. renewable D. enough
40. A. result from B. refer to C. contribute to D. benefit from
41. A. desirable B. reliable C. recyclable D. imaginary
【答案】27. B 28. C 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. C 36. D 37. B 38. A 39. C 40. D 41. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一个绿色生态社区的构想，它强调绿色能源和能源效率的重要性，为人民带来福祉。
【27题详解】
考查形容词短语辨析。句意：对于那些关心自身健康和地球福祉的人来说，购买对环境负责的房产是一项不错的投资。A. ashamed of对……感到羞愧；B. concerned about关心，担忧；C. connected with与……连接；D. proud of以……为骄傲。根据上文“Purchasing property that is environmentally responsible”和下文“their own health and the well-being of the earth”可知，此处指“关心”健康的人。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：基于这一趋势，生态社区的设计以环保为重点。A. scene 现场，场面；B. memory记忆；C. focus重点，关注；D. diet日常饮食。根据“Based on this trend, eco-communities are being designed with a green ___2___ in mind.”可知，设计的重点为环保。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如果一切按计划进行，“码头绿地”将成为不列颠哥伦比亚省首府海滨的一个自给自足的社区。A. harmonious和谐的；B. digital数字的；C. crowded 拥挤的；D. self-sufficient自给自足的。根据下文“residential, office, and retail space.”可知，这是一个“自给自足的”社区。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：该社区将容纳2500人，包括住宅、办公和零售空间。A. put aside搁置，储蓄；B. belong to属于；C. consist of由……组成；D. make up编造，构成，化妆，和好如初。根据下文“residential, office, and retail space”可知，此处指社区的组成。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：建筑材料，如油漆和木材，是天然的，无毒的。A. natural自然的；B. mixed混合的；C. historic历史的；D. fancy华丽的。根据下文“non-poisonous”可知，建筑材料是“天然的”。故选A。
32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：有环保意识的建筑商尽可能使用竹子，因为竹子生长速度快，而且不需要杀虫剂。A. animals动物；B. pesticides农药；C. consumers消费者；D. conferences会议。根据上文“non-poisonous”可知，竹子生长不需要农药。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：能源效率是Dockside Green等生态社区最关心的问题之一。A. top顶部的，最高的；B. embarrassing令人尴尬的；C. global全球的；D. questionable可疑的，不确定的。根据“in eco-communities, such as Dockside Green.”可知，生态社区最关心的问题之一是能源效率。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：节能电器和灯具不仅减少了供暖和热水对环境的影响，而且还为居民和企业主节省了资金。A. convenience方便，便利；B. advantage 优势；C. protection保护；D. impact撞击，冲击力。根据下文“of heating and hot water, but they also save residents and business owners money. Dockside Green claims that homeowners will use 55% less energy than average residents in Canada.”并结合常识可知，节能电器能减少供暖和热水对环境产生了影响。故选D。
35题详解】
考查原因状语从句。句意：居民们将拥有独立的水表，因为研究表明，当人们按照自己的用水量收费时，他们可以节省大约20%的能源。A. for fear that以免，生怕；B. so that为了……；C. because因为；D. although尽管。根据“ studies show that people use around 20% less energy when they are billed for exactly what they use.”可知，该句是复合句，含because引导的原因状语从句。故选C。
【36题详解】
考查短语辨析。句意：此外，水经码头绿化处理后再用于冲厕所。A. However然而；B. In particular特别地；C. Therefore因此；D. In addition另外，此外。根据上文“Residents will have individual water metres (水表)”和下文“water is treated at Dockside Green and reused for flushing toilets.”可知，设空处表示一种递进关系，意为“另外，此外”。故选D。
【37题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：像Dockside Green这样的生态社区的规划者必须考虑到未来。A. image形象；B. future未来；C. label标签；D. decoration装饰。根据下文“They also plan to continue using local suppliers for all of their transport and maintenance needs.”可知，规划者要考虑“未来”。故选B。
【38题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是减少排放的好方法。A. emissions排放；B. accidents事故；C. unemployment失业；D. crime罪，犯罪。根据上文的“People are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint.”可知，此处指减少二氧化碳的排放。故选A。
【39题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：最后，一个高科技供暖系统的计划正在进行中，该系统将使用可再生能源代替化石燃料。A. traditional传统的；B. man-made人造的；C. renewable可再生的，可延期的；D. enough足够的。根据“instead of fossil fuels.”可知，这里指利用“再生资源”代替化石原料。故选C。
40题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：码头居民将受益于优质的当地服务，包括社区中心的高质量医疗保健、购物和教育，以及一流的休闲设施和丰富的绿色开放空间。A. result from起因是；B. refer to提到，谈到，涉及，参考；C. contribute to有助于，促成；D. benefit from从中获益。根据下文“excellent local services with high-quality healthcare, shopping and education at the heart of the community, along with excellent leisure facilities and plentiful green open spaces.”可知，居民从优质服务中“获益”。故选D。
【41题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：生态社区将更倾向于使用本地采购的商品和服务;它们将是理想的居住地，促进公民自豪感、责任感，以及顾名思义的社区意识。A. desirable令人人向往的；B. reliable可靠的；C. recyclable可回收利用的；D. imaginary想象的，虚构的。根据下文“promoting a sense of civic pride, responsibility and, as the name suggests, community”可知，这是令人向往的居住地。故选A。
Section B
Directions: Read the following two passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
A
In many countries of the world, people can confidently tell you the meaning of their town or city, but most people who live in Manchester, Oxford or Birmingham would not be able to explain what the name of their city means. The name of every British town and city, however, has a long history.
Two thousand years ago, most people living in Britain were Celts. Even the word “Britain” is Celtic. Then the Romans arrived and built camps which became cities called “castra”. This is why there are so many place names in England which end in “-chester” or “-caster”— Manchester, for example.
The Romans never reached Wales or Scotland, and many place names there are Celtic. For example, Welsh place names that begin with “Llan” come from the Celtic word for church.
After the Romans left Britain, it was attacked by tribes called the Anglo-Saxons, who were from the area of Europe that is now Germany and Holland. Without the Roman army, it was impossible to protect the country from these people. The names of their villages often ended in “-ham” or “-ton”. Some got their name from the leader of the village, so Birmingham, for example, means “Beormund’s village”.
The Anglo-Saxons were farmers and the landscape was very important to them, so we have villages called Upton (“village on a hill”— a good place to build a village) and Moreton (“village by lake”, where floods could make life tough). Place names that end in “-ford” (a place where you could cross a river) also describe the location of Anglo-Saxon villages.
Twelve hundred years ago, the Vikings came to England from Scandinavia. They traded with the Anglo-Saxons but lived in their own villages. These often ended in “-by” or “-thorpe”. The name “Kirkby” means “a village with a church” and Scunthorpe was the village of a man called Skuma.
Finally, in 1066, England became Norman — the Normans gave us the place name “grange”, which means farm.
And how about London Experts cannot agree. The Romans called the city Londinium, but they were not the first inhabitants. People once believed that the United Kingdom’s capital city got its name from the castle of a King called Lud, but this is very unlikely. Our guess today is that the name comes from a Celtic word meaning a fast-flowing river. However, like a number of British place names, its history is lost in time.
42. According to the passage, Stratford-upon-Avon is most likely a town _______.
A. on a hill B. near a castle C. built beside a river D. with a church
43. Which of the following shows the correct order of the arrival of inhabitants in Britain
A. The Celts—The Romans—The Vikings—The Normans—The Anglo Saxons.
B. The Romans—The Celts—The Vikings—The Anglo Saxons—The Normans.
C. The Celts—The Romans—The Anglo Saxons—The Vikings—The Normans.
D. The Romans—The Anglo Saxons—The Celts—The Normans—The Vikings.
44. According to the passage, where did the name for London come from
A. It is puzzling and hard to confirm for sure.
B. It comes from the term for a fast-flowing river.
C. The name is short for Londinium.
D. The name is from the castle of a King.
【答案】42. C 43. C 44. A
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了英国城镇的名字的由来。
【42题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第五段“Place names that end in “-ford” (a place where you could cross a river) also describe the location of Anglo-Saxon villages.(以“ford”结尾的地名(你可以过河的地方)也描述了盎格鲁-撒克逊村庄的位置)”可知，以ford结尾的地名和河流相关。由此推知，Stratford-upon-Avon极有可能是一座建在河边的小镇。故选C。
【43题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Two thousand years ago, most people living in Britain were Celts. Even the word “Britain” is Celtic. Then the Romans arrived and built camps which became cities called “castra”. (两千年前，大多数居住在英国的人都是凯尔特人。甚至“不列颠”这个词也是凯尔特语。后来，罗马人来到这里，建造了营地，这些营地后来成为了被称为“卡斯特拉”的城市)”可知，最先住在英国的人是凯尔特人，然后是罗马人；再根据文章第四段“After the Romans left Britain, it was attacked by tribes called the Anglo-Saxons, who were from the area of Europe that is now Germany and Holland.(罗马人离开不列颠后，它遭到了盎格鲁-撒克逊部落的袭击，这些部落来自现在的欧洲地区，即德国和荷兰)”可知，罗马人之后是盎格鲁撒克逊人；根据文章第六段“Twelve hundred years ago, the Vikings came to England from Scandinavia.(1200年前，维京人从斯堪的纳维亚来到英格兰)”可知，盎格鲁撒克逊人之后是维京人；最后根据文章第七段“Finally, in 1066, England became Norman—the Normans gave us the place name “grange”, which means farm.(最后，在1066年，英格兰变成了诺曼，诺曼人给我们起了一个地名“grange”，意思是农场)”可知，最后到的是诺曼人。故选C。
【44题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“And how about London Experts cannot agree. The Romans called the city Londinium, but they were not the first inhabitants. People once believed that the United Kingdom’s capital city got its name from the castle of a King called Lud, but this is very unlikely. Our guess today is that the name comes from a Celtic word meaning a fast-flowing river. However, like a number of British place names, its history is lost in time.(伦敦怎么样？专家们对此并不认同。罗马人称这座城市为Londinium，但他们并不是第一批居民。人们曾经认为，英国首都的名字来自一个名叫路德的国王的城堡，但这是非常不可能的。我们今天猜测这个名字来自凯尔特语，意思是湍急的河流。然而，就像许多英国地名一样，它的历史在时间中消失了)”可推知，伦敦这一名字的由来很难定论。故选A。
B
Many of the world’s most famous landmarks now offer virtual tours, meaning people can visit museums, world heritage sites and other attractions from the comfort of the sofa. Such virtual travel experiences, as some experts have considered as an eco-friendly solution to the problem of overtourism, are seeing an increase in popularity. For overcrowded destinations, virtual reality experiences can help divert (使改道) some tourists, easing the burden on the location’s infrastructure (基础设施).
However, there’s a big gap between using virtual reality to “try before you buy” and treating virtual reality like the destination itself.
To start with, the technology isn’t ready yet. 360-degree virtual reality videos are usually experienced through a headset or an app. The headsets are expensive and heavy, and aren’t comfortable to wear for more than 30 minutes. The apps have none of these problems, but simply aren’t as impressive.
Limited physical feelings are another problem. The videos focus on sounds and sights but can’t do much with smell, touch, or taste, and VR experiences tend to only be a few minutes long—hardly equal to a two-week vacation in Spain. Some researchers are creating a full-body suit with enhanced sensory experiences, but it still doesn’t satisfy the deeper needs that make people travel.
What’s more, tourists on virtual tours see a world only to the extent that someone was able to film and construct it. In a virtual experience, visitors can’t choose to wander down a side street and discover a charming café—unless those options have already been programmed. It can definitely disappoint those who tend to be less directed in their explorations and more focused on new experiences and discoveries.
Virtual reality may never replace traditional travel, but it still offers possibilities. If the technology becomes advanced enough, those who are more environmentally conscious among us—especially those aiming to reduce our carbon footprint—might prefer this form of escape. Also, VR travel does bring parts of the world to people who are physically unable to visit certain landmarks.
45. The followings are the benefits brought by virtual travel experiences EXCEPT that _______.
A. people can tour some dreamed sites without dealing with lines and crowds
B. the impact of tourism on the environment can be minimized
C. people are able to explore the world without leaving home
D the travelers’ financial burden can be relieved to some extent
46. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE
A. The full-body suit meets the deeper needs of the tourists.
B. An expensive headset is a must for experiencing virtual tours.
C. People can only see what is constructed and programmed on virtual tours.
D. Virtual tours satisfy those who are fond of adventuring at will.
47. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of virtual tours
A. Indifferent. B. Pessimistic. C. Critical. D. Optimistic.
【答案】45. D 46. C 47. D
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了虚拟旅游的优点与缺点。虚拟旅游可以改善“过度旅游”的问题，可以不用排队和拥挤等；但是虚拟旅游也存在着一些二不足，例如虚拟旅游关注的是声音和视觉，但对嗅觉、触觉或味觉的影响不大。
【45题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段 “Many of the world’s most famous landmarks now offer virtual tours, meaning people can visit museums, world heritage sites and other attractions from the comfort of the sofa. (世界上许多最著名的地标现在都提供虚拟旅游，这意味着人们可以舒适地躺在沙发上参观博物馆、世界遗产和其他景点。)”可知，虚拟旅游可以足不出户就能参观景点，可知选项C正确。根据文章第一段 “Such virtual travel experiences, as some experts have considered as an eco-friendly solution to the problem of overtourism, are seeing an increase in popularity. (一些专家认为，这种虚拟旅行体验是解决过度旅游问题的一种环保方法，正越来越受欢迎。)”可知，虚拟旅行体验可以改善过度旅游的问题，因此人们可以游览一些梦想中的景点，而不必排队和拥挤，故A项正确。根据文章第一段 “For overcrowded destinations, virtual reality experiences can help divert (使改道) some tourists, easing the burden on the location’s infrastructure (基础设施). (对于拥挤的目的地，虚拟现实体验可以帮助转移一些游客，减轻当地基础设施的负担。)”可知，虚拟现实体验可减轻基础设施的负担；可以改善环境问题，所以B项正确。故选D。
【46题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段 “What’s more, tourists on virtual tours see a world only to the extent that someone was able to film and construct it. (更重要的是，虚拟旅游的游客看到的世界只有在有人能够拍摄和构建的范围内。)”可知，人们只能在虚拟旅游中看到构建和编程的东西。故选C。
【47题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段 “Virtual reality may never replace traditional travel, but it still offers possibilities. If the technology becomes advanced enough, those who are more environmentally conscious among us—especially those aiming to reduce our carbon footprint—might prefer this form of escape. (虚拟现实可能永远不会取代传统的旅行，但它仍然提供了可能性。如果技术变得足够先进，我们当中那些更有环保意识的人——尤其是那些旨在减少碳足迹的人——可能会更喜欢这种逃避方式。)”可知，作者认为这种虚拟旅游仍然充满可能性；因此作者对虚拟旅游持乐观的态度。故选D。
Section C
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
Tips to Keep Your Personal Items Safe While Travelling
You might be surprised to hear that even in the limited space of an airplane, thefts still do occur. In a case reported, two men on board a flight were arrested after being suspected of stealing cash from fellow passengers’ mid-flight. ___48___ While airlines don’t advertise the fact, they’re not as rare as you may think. There are some tips to ensure you don’t become the victim of such crimes.
___49___ This is especially important if you have a black, featureless bag. For example, you can sew a symbol on it or write your initials on the bag.
Keep your valuables such as cash, your ID and passport, and jewellery in a small bag that you can place under the seat in front of you. Rest your feet on your bag to make sure no one gets close to the bag. ___50___ It takes just a few seconds for experienced thieves to steal your bag, so never give them the opportunity by leaving it unattended.
___51___ For example, you can divide your cash into three portions and keep some in your small bag, some in a pair of jeans that’s rolled up in your checked baggage, and some in your toiletries bag (化妆包). In this way, even if you lose one stash of money, you will not be left with absolutely no cash.
A. To ensure you get enough storage room, try to board the flight early.
B. Bring it with you whenever you leave your seat.
C. Thieves won’t spend too long on locked bags as it may draw attention to themselves.
D. Cases like this are known as in-flight, or mid-flight thefts.
E. Keep your cash or credit cards in different hiding places.
F. Make sure your bag is easily recognizable so thieves can’t just switch it out with a similar looking bag.
【答案】48. D 49. F 50. B 51. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些好的方法以帮助我们在旅行时更好地保护个人物品安全。
【48题详解】
根据空前“In a case reported, two men on board a flight were arrested after being suspected of stealing cash from fellow passengers’ mid-flight.(据报道，在一起案件中，一架飞机上的两名男子因涉嫌在飞行途中从其他乘客那里偷钱而被捕。)”以及空后“While airlines don’t advertise the fact, they’re not as rare as you may think.(虽然航空公司不宣传这一事实，但它们并不像你想象的那么罕见。)”可知，空处和在飞行途中的偷窃相关。选项D“Cases like this are known as in-flight, or mid-flight thefts.(像这样的案件被称为飞行中或飞行中盗窃。)”与上下文内容相一致，指的是在飞行中盗窃。故选D。
【49题详解】
空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。根据下文“This is especially important if you have a black, featureless bag. For example, you can sew a symbol on it or write your initials on the bag.(如果你有一个黑色的、毫无特色的包，这一点尤其重要。例如，你可以在上面缝一个符号，或者在包上写上你名字的首字母。)”可判断，本段讲述的是要让自己的包很容易辨认。选项F“Make sure your bag is easily recognizable so thieves can’t just switch it out with a similar looking bag.(确保你的包很容易辨认，这样小偷就不会把它换成一个看起来很像的包。)”与下文内容一致，指的是要确保自己的包很容易辨认。故选F。
【50题详解】
根据空前“Keep your valuables such as cash, your ID and passport, and jewellery in a small bag that you can place under the seat in front of you. Rest your feet on your bag to make sure no one gets close to the bag.(把你的贵重物品，如现金、身份证、护照和珠宝放在一个小袋子里，放在你前面的座位下面。把你的脚放在你的包上，确保没有人靠近你的包。)”以及空后“It takes just a few seconds for experienced thieves to steal your bag, so never give them the opportunity by leaving it unattended.(经验丰富的小偷只需要几秒钟就能偷走你的包，所以千万不要给他们机会，把包放在无人看管的地方。)”可知，本段讲述的是要看好自己的包，不要让自己的包离开自己的视线。选项B“Bring it with you whenever you leave your seat.(当你离开座位的时候带上它。)”是上文内容的自然延续，同时引出下文内容。故选B。
【51题详解】
空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。根据下文“For example, you can divide your cash into three portions and keep some in your small bag, some in a pair of jeans that’s rolled up in your checked baggage, and some in your toiletries bag (化妆包). In this way, even if you lose one stash of money, you will not be left with absolutely no cash.(例如，你可以把你的现金分成三份，一些放在你的小包里，一些放在一条牛仔裤里，卷在你的托运行李里，还有一些放在你的洗漱包里。这样，即使你失去了一笔钱，你也不会完全没有现金。)”可知，在本段中，作者主要建议我们不要把现金等放在一起，分下来放，这样即便丢失一份，也不会失去全部。选项E“Keep your cash or credit cards in different hiding places.(把现金或信用卡藏在不同的地方。)”与下文内容一致，指的是不要把现金放在一起。故选E。
第II卷 (40分)
I. Translation (15’)
52. 出乎我们意料的是, 结果证明这堂课很成功。（turn out）(汉译英)
______________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Beyond our expectation, the class turned out to be a great success.
【解析】
【详解】考查一般过去时。“出乎我们意料的是”的英文表达是beyond our expectation；“结果证明”的英文表达是turn out，该句在描述过去发生的事情，句子用一般过去时，且turn out后跟动词不定式；“很成功”的英文表达是a great success，是抽象名词具体化。故答案为Beyond our expectation, the class turned out to be a great success。
53. 面对人生的新篇章，学生们要更加有创造力和想象力。(face)(汉译英)
【答案】Facing the new chapter of their life, the students should be more creative and imaginative.
Faced with face the new chapter of their life, the students should be more creative and imaginative.
When the students face the new chapter of their life, they should be more creative and imaginative.
【解析】
【详解】考查动词、短语、非谓语动词以及时间状语从句。表示“面对……”应用动词face或者动词短语be faced with；表示“人生的新篇章”短语为the new chapter of their life；主语“学生们”the students，“应该”should，后接动词原形形式be，表语“有创造力和想象力的”翻译为creative and imaginative；分析句子结构可知，“面对人生的新篇章”是句子的状语部分，可以使用非谓语动词形式Facing the new chapter of their life，其中face和逻辑主语the students是主动关系；或者Faced with face the new chapter of their life，be faced with为固定短语，作状语时去掉be动词即可；句子描述现在的一般情况，使用一般现在时，也可以使用状语从句的形式When the students face the new chapter of their life。故翻译为Facing the new chapter of their life, the students should be more creative and imaginative./Faced with face the new chapter of their life, the students should be more creative and imaginative./When the students face the new chapter of their life, they should be more creative and imaginative.
54. 和老师交流过后，他对自己在课上不恰当的行为举止进行了反思。（reflect）(汉译英)
______________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】After communicating with his teacher, he reflected on his inappropriate behavior in class.
【解析】
【详解】考查介词短语、动词短语、名词短语和时态。根据句意以及句子的提示词可知，表示“和老师交流过后”应为介词短语After communicating with his teacher作句子的状语成分，表示“反思”为动词短语reflect on；表示“他的不当行为”应为名词短语his inappropriate behavior；结合句意可知，该句应为陈述过去发生的事情，为一般过去时。故翻译为：After communicating with his teacher, he reflected on his inappropriate behavior in class.
II. Guided Writing(25’)
55. Direction: Write an English composition in 120-150words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假定你是李华，你的朋友Tony刚升入高一，因为步入高中新环境，面临多学科学业的压力。他不知所措，请你给他写一封信表示安慰，并给出建议。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】 How have you been recently I have received your letter where you mentioned that you are burdened with/ are faced with pressure from multiple subjects and felt totally at a loss. Understanding all of these happening to you , I feel extremely sorry and willing to offer some constructive suggestions.
First and foremost (首先), it will be of great benefit for you to(这对你很有好处) try to relax and find some positive amusements to keep yourself occupied physically and mentally , which will help you (这将帮助你) to have no time to be downcast. In addition (除此之外), with the intention of(为了) promoting your study efficiency, I would like to suggest that you should(我想要建议你)work out a plan and set small targets. As the saying goes, “failing to plan is planning to fail ”. When you follow the plan strictly and make it a daily routine, you will achieve a sense of accomplishment day by day. Last but not least (最后),I think(我想) turning to friends for help and sharing your suffering will be good for you(会对你有好处), because this will definitely(因为这一定会)help you get some helpful advice that can give you inspirations.
I hope my suggestions will be of great help to you . May you find the way out. I will be more than happy to see your improvements. I am looking forward to your good news.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给你的朋友Tony写一封信，就他面临多学科学业的压力表示安慰和给出建议。
【详解】1.词汇积累
完全地： totally →completely
建议：suggestion→advice
首先：first and foremost →to begin with
帮助： help→assist
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Understanding all of these happening to you, I feel extremely sorry and willing to offer some constructive suggestions.
拓展句：After I have understood all of these happening to you, I feel extremely sorry and willing to offer some constructive suggestions.
【点睛】【高分句型1】 I have received your letter where you mentioned that you are burdened with/ are faced with pressure from multiple subjects and felt totally at a loss. （运用了where引导的定语从句和that引导的宾语从句）
【高分句型2】First and foremost, it will be of great benefit for you to try to relax and find some positive amusements to keep yourself occupied physically and mentally, which will help you to have no time to be downcast.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
听力答案：1-10 ABAAB CDCDC 11-16 DAB AAC2023学年第一学期高一年级英语学科10月月考
(满分120分，时间100分钟)2023年10月
第I卷 (80分)
I. Listening Comprehension (10’ 9’)
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. At a gallery. B. At a science museum.
C. At a concert hall. D. At a bookstore.
2. A. A teacher. B. A student.
C. A lawyer. D. A friend.
3. A. She has to work that day. B. She doesn’t like parties.
C. She has to do some sports. D. She must stay at home.
4. A. Because there was heavy traffic. B. Because he has been somewhere else.
C. Because he was caught by the police. D. Because he doesn’t like going to school.
5. A. 20 yuan. B. 60 yuan.
C 130 yuan. D. 200 yuan.
6. A. He totally agrees with the woman.
B. He regards Bob as a selfish person.
C. He insists Bob is not selfish as she thought.
D. He doesn’t know Bob very well.
7. A. The woman will take the lift. B. The woman can’t find the lift.
C. The woman will work first. D. The woman would rather walk upstairs.
8. A. Salesman and customer. B. Father and daughter.
C. Boss and secretary. D. Headmaster and student.
9. A. She had a headache. B. She had to stay in bed.
C. She went to look after Jane. D. She went to the dancing party.
10. A. He is just a passer-by like the woman.
B. He is unwilling to tell the woman anything.
C. He doesn’t know where the closest bookstore is.
D He can’t understand the woman’s question thoroughly.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages. After each passage, you will be asked several questions. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. She had run a long way.
B. She felt weak and tired in the subway.
C. She had done a lot of work.
D. She had given blood the night before.
12. A. By lifting her to the platform to get others’ help.
B. By moving her with the help of his girlfriend.
C. By holding her arm and pulling her along the ground.
D. By waking her up and dragging her away from the edge.
13. A. Danger in the subway. B. A subway rescue.
C. How to save people. D. A traffic accident.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Engine trouble. B. Poor weather.
C. Tall waterfalls. D. Tight budget.
15. A. Amazing as well as tough. B. Funny while incredible.
C. Disappointing but rewarding. D. Fascinating and well-paid.
16. A. A mechanic. B. A photographer.
C. A travel writer. D. A weatherman.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary (16’ 10’)
Section A (16’)
1. As making mistakes in front of others may lead to ________ , many students are afraid of making a speech in public.
A. laughing at B. be laughed at C. being laughed at D. laughed at
2. The driver has just been fined $10 for parking his car at a sign that ________ “No Parking”.
A. reading B. is being read C. is read D. reads
3. By the end of next month, he ________ 1000 miles on foot.
A. will have traveled B. will travel C. has traveled D. travels
4. This kind of glasses produced by experienced workmen ________ fairly comfortably.
A. wears B. is wearing C. are worn D. is worn
5. — What’s the matter, Ann You look sad.
— Oh, nothing much. As a matter of fact, I ________ of my friend back home.
A. will think B. have thought C. had thought D. was thinking
6. — What’s your plan for this morning
— To tell you the truth, I really can’t go anywhere because I ________ an important visitor from out of town.
A. have expected B. will have expected C. expected D. am expecting
7. I ________ English on the radio when the boy ________ my door.
A. have learned; knocked in B. was learning; knocked at
C. learned; was knocking on D. am learning; knocked into
8. We had to be patient because it ________some time________ we got the full results.
A. has been；since B. had been；until
C. was；after D. would be；before
9. Have you ever felt in a situation ________ you see an acquaintance and have his or her name on the tip of your tongue
A. which B. that C. on which D. where
10. ________ Albert Einstein left behind is the most profound ideas ________ form the foundation of modern physics today.
A. That; what B. That; which C. What; which D. What; that
11. ---You ________ here all the way through the thick snow last night .There was nothing important.
---Yes but I didn’t know.
A. didn’t need to come B. don’t need to come
C. needn’t have come D. needn’t come
12. Only when you leave your parents for college education ________ how much you love them.
A. do you realize B. you realize C. you will realize D. will you realize
13. Many of the procrastinators (拖延症患者) often care too much about the result of ________ they are doing and insist on it being perfect.
A. however B. no matter what C. whichever D. whatever
14. The American Academy of Dermatology (美国皮肤病协会)’s official position on sunscreen is that everyone, ________ age, gender or race, should wear it because anyone can get skin cancer.
A. according to B. instead of C. regardless of D. because of
15. The number of deaths from a powerful typhoon sweeping across China’s east coast ________ to 30 on Sunday.
A. raised B. rose C. aroused D. arose
16. A video featuring Nezha and Monkey King, was ________ on Monday to promote the animated film Nezha, which hit the big screens across China on Friday.
A. relieved B. released C. reviewed D. received
Section B
Directions:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box.Each word can only be used once.Note that there is one word more than you need.
A.various B.wonders C.offer Drelated E.seemingly F.exposed
G.explorations H.actually Ireal J.unique K.staring
No Destination Is the Wrong Place to Go
Everyone has a list of destinations they promise themselves to visit during their lifetime. People travel for endless reasons,whether it’s to experience different cultures,see natural ___17___of the world,or learn about heritage.All these ideas are exciting options,because in every situation,you will be ___18___ to something unfamiliar and life-changing.
I recently had a discussion with someone about my student abroad experience.They listened as I recounted my ___19___ around Italy and my additional travels. “I would love to do something like that,” they said, “but I feel like everyone goes to Europe now.It’s not really that ___20___ anymore.”
I was pretty shocked by such a statement.Since when was traveling anywhere not cool enough Naturally,the older you get ,the more people you’re going to know,especially those who have traveled to ___21___ parts of the world.However,does standing underneath the Eiffel Tower have less value to me because so many travelers have done the exact same thing Or climbing and taking a picture at the top of the Florence Duomo also means the decreased value
My answer:absolutely not.Reading travel blogs and___22___ at photographs is helpful and enjoyable,but nothing close to ___23___ experiencing that place.The truth is,every new destination is unique,and it’s nearly impossible to make a “wrong” decision.
It is important to focus on your own personal journey,not the experience of others.Every city, state,and country,has thousands of different things to ___24___.The places you will visit all have fascinating people,different kinds of delicious food you’ve never tried before,and unbelievable history that will blow your mind.Travelling will nevertheless change you and leave an imprint on the way you see the world—no matter where you go.
Whether the destinations we desire are ___25___ simple or obscure(不清楚的)in the eyes of others,every experience has its own unique value.Keep your adventures ____26____ while also taking advantage of the opinions and advice of others.In every new destination,you will find a new part of yourself.Truly,no destination is the wrong place to go.
III. Reading Comprehension (15’ 20’)
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
People are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Purchasing property that is environmentally responsible is a good investment for those who are ___27___ their own health and the well-being of the earth. Based on this trend, eco-communities are being designed with a green ___28___ in mind. Dockside Green in Victoria, British Columbia is one of them.
If everything goes according to plan, Dockside Green will be a ___29___ community along the harbor front of British Columbia’s capital city. The community will be home to 2,500 people and will ___30___ residential, office, and retail space. Builders of Dockside Green have the environment in mind with every choice they make. They ensure proper ventilation (通风), and guarantee residents 100% fresh indoor air. Building materials, such as paints and wood, are ___31___ and non-poisonous. Eco-conscious builders use bamboo wherever possible because it grows fast and does not require ___32___ to grow.
Energy efficiency is one of the ___33___ concerns in eco-communities, such as Dockside Green. Not only do energy-efficient appliances and light fixtures (照明设备) reduce the environmental ___34___ of heating and hot water, but they also save residents and business owners money. Dockside Green claims that homeowners will use 55% less energy than average residents in Canada. Residents will have individual water metres (水表) ___35___ studies show that people use around 20% less energy when they are billed for exactly what they use. ____36____, water is treated at Dockside Green and reused for flushing toilets.
Planners of eco-communities such as Dockside Green must take the ____37____ into consideration. Dockside Green plans on reusing 90% of its construction waste. They also plan to continue using local suppliers for all of their transport and maintenance needs. This is a great way to reduce ____38____.
Dockside residents will be encouraged to take advantage of a mini transport system and buy into the community’s car share program. Finally, plans are underway for a high-tech heating system that will use ____39____ energy instead of fossil fuels.
Dockside residents will ____40____ excellent local services with high-quality healthcare, shopping and education at the heart of the community, along with excellent leisure facilities and plentiful green open spaces. Eco-communities will prefer the use of locally-sourced goods and services; they will be ____41____ places to live, promoting a sense of civic pride, responsibility and, as the name suggests, community.
27. A. ashamed of B. concerned about C. connected with D. proud of
28. A. scene B. memory C. focus D. diet
29. A. harmonious B. digital C. crowded D. self-sufficient
30. A. put aside B. belong to C. consist of D. make up
31. A. natural B. mixed C. historic D. fancy
32. A. animals B. pesticides C. consumers D. conferences
33. A. top B. embarrassing C. global D. questionable
34. A. convenience B. advantage C. protection D. impact
35. A. for fear that B. so that C. because D. although
36. A. However B. In particular C. Therefore D. In addition
37. A. image B. future C. label D. decoration
38. A. emissions B. accidents C. unemployment D. crime
39. A. traditional B. man-made C. renewable D. enough
40. A. result from B. refer to C. contribute to D. benefit from
41. A. desirable B. reliable C. recyclable D. imaginary
Section B
Directions: Read the following two passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
A
In many countries of the world, people can confidently tell you the meaning of their town or city, but most people who live in Manchester, Oxford or Birmingham would not be able to explain what the name of their city means. The name of every British town and city, however, has a long history.
Two thousand years ago, most people living in Britain were Celts. Even the word “Britain” is Celtic. Then the Romans arrived and built camps which became cities called “castra”. This is why there are so many place names in England which end in “-chester” or “-caster”— Manchester, for example.
The Romans never reached Wales or Scotland, and many place names there are Celtic. For example, Welsh place names that begin with “Llan” come from the Celtic word for church.
After the Romans left Britain, it was attacked by tribes called the Anglo-Saxons, who were from the area of Europe that is now Germany and Holland. Without the Roman army, it was impossible to protect the country from these people. The names of their villages often ended in “-ham” or “-ton”. Some got their name from the leader of the village, so Birmingham, for example, means “Beormund’s village”.
The Anglo-Saxons were farmers and the landscape was very important to them, so we have villages called Upton (“village on a hill”— a good place to build a village) and Moreton (“village by lake”, where floods could make life tough). Place names that end in “-ford” (a place where you could cross a river) also describe the location of Anglo-Saxon villages.
Twelve hundred years ago, the Vikings came to England from Scandinavia. They traded with the Anglo-Saxons but lived in their own villages. These often ended in “-by” or “-thorpe”. The name “Kirkby” means “a village with a church” and Scunthorpe was the village of a man called Skuma.
Finally, in 1066, England became Norman — the Normans gave us the place name “grange”, which means farm.
And how about London Experts cannot agree. The Romans called the city Londinium, but they were not the first inhabitants. People once believed that the United Kingdom’s capital city got its name from the castle of a King called Lud, but this is very unlikely. Our guess today is that the name comes from a Celtic word meaning a fast-flowing river. However, like a number of British place names, its history is lost in time.
42. According to the passage, Stratford-upon-Avon is most likely a town _______.
A. on a hill B. near a castle C. built beside a river D. with a church
43. Which of the following shows the correct order of the arrival of inhabitants in Britain
A. The Celts—The Romans—The Vikings—The Normans—The Anglo Saxons.
B. The Romans—The Celts—The Vikings—The Anglo Saxons—The Normans.
C. The Celts—The Romans—The Anglo Saxons—The Vikings—The Normans.
D. The Romans—The Anglo Saxons—The Celts—The Normans—The Vikings.
44. According to the passage, where did the name for London come from
A. It is puzzling and hard to confirm for sure.
B. It comes from the term for a fast-flowing river.
C. The name is short for Londinium.
D. The name is from the castle of a King.
B
Many of the world’s most famous landmarks now offer virtual tours, meaning people can visit museums, world heritage sites and other attractions from the comfort of the sofa. Such virtual travel experiences, as some experts have considered as an eco-friendly solution to the problem of overtourism, are seeing an increase in popularity. For overcrowded destinations, virtual reality experiences can help divert (使改道) some tourists, easing the burden on the location’s infrastructure (基础设施).
However, there’s a big gap between using virtual reality to “try before you buy” and treating virtual reality like the destination itself.
To start with, the technology isn’t ready yet. 360-degree virtual reality videos are usually experienced through a headset or an app. The headsets are expensive and heavy, and aren’t comfortable to wear for more than 30 minutes. The apps have none of these problems, but simply aren’t as impressive.
Limited physical feelings are another problem. The videos focus on sounds and sights but can’t do much with smell, touch, or taste, and VR experiences tend to only be a few minutes long—hardly equal to a two-week vacation in Spain. Some researchers are creating a full-body suit with enhanced sensory experiences, but it still doesn’t satisfy the deeper needs that make people travel.
What’s more, tourists on virtual tours see a world only to the extent that someone was able to film and construct it. In a virtual experience, visitors can’t choose to wander down a side street and discover a charming café—unless those options have already been programmed. It can definitely disappoint those who tend to be less directed in their explorations and more focused on new experiences and discoveries.
Virtual reality may never replace traditional travel, but it still offers possibilities. If the technology becomes advanced enough, those who are more environmentally conscious among us—especially those aiming to reduce our carbon footprint—might prefer this form of escape. Also, VR travel does bring parts of the world to people who are physically unable to visit certain landmarks.
45. The followings are the benefits brought by virtual travel experiences EXCEPT that _______.
A. people can tour some dreamed sites without dealing with lines and crowds
B. the impact of tourism on the environment can be minimized
C. people are able to explore the world without leaving home
D. the travelers’ financial burden can be relieved to some extent
46. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE
A. The full-body suit meets the deeper needs of the tourists.
B. An expensive headset is a must for experiencing virtual tours.
C. People can only see what is constructed and programmed on virtual tours.
D. Virtual tours satisfy those who are fond of adventuring at will.
47. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of virtual tours
A. Indifferent. B. Pessimistic. C. Critical. D. Optimistic.
Section C
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
Tips to Keep Your Personal Items Safe While Travelling
You might be surprised to hear that even in the limited space of an airplane, thefts still do occur. In a case reported, two men on board a flight were arrested after being suspected of stealing cash from fellow passengers’ mid-flight. ___48___ While airlines don’t advertise the fact, they’re not as rare as you may think. There are some tips to ensure you don’t become the victim of such crimes.
___49___ This is especially important if you have a black, featureless bag. For example, you can sew a symbol on it or write your initials on the bag.
Keep your valuables such as cash, your ID and passport, and jewellery in a small bag that you can place under the seat in front of you. Rest your feet on your bag to make sure no one gets close to the bag. ___50___ It takes just a few seconds for experienced thieves to steal your bag, so never give them the opportunity by leaving it unattended.
___51___ For example, you can divide your cash into three portions and keep some in your small bag, some in a pair of jeans that’s rolled up in your checked baggage, and some in your toiletries bag (化妆包). In this way, even if you lose one stash of money, you will not be left with absolutely no cash.
A. To ensure you get enough storage room, try to board the flight early.
B. Bring it with you whenever you leave your seat.
C. Thieves won’t spend too long on locked bags as it may draw attention to themselves.
D. Cases like this are known as in-flight, or mid-flight thefts.
E. Keep your cash or credit cards in different hiding places.
F. Make sure your bag is easily recognizable so thieves can’t just switch it out with a similar looking bag.
第II卷 (40分)
I. Translation (15’)
52. 出乎我们意料的是, 结果证明这堂课很成功。（turn out）(汉译英)
______________________________________________________________________________________
53. 面对人生的新篇章，学生们要更加有创造力和想象力。(face)(汉译英)
54. 和老师交流过后，他对自己在课上不恰当的行为举止进行了反思。（reflect）(汉译英)
______________________________________________________________________________________
II. Guided Writing(25’)
55. Direction: Write an English composition in 120-150words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假定你是李华，你的朋友Tony刚升入高一，因为步入高中新环境，面临多学科学业的压力。他不知所措，请你给他写一封信表示安慰，并给出建议。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
听力答案：1-10 ABAAB CDCDC 11-16 DAB AAC

展开更多......

收起↑