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高一第二学期第一次月考英语答案
1. B【原文】M: Ann, could you tell me why you failed to pass the exam
W: Sorry, Mr. Smith. I spent too much time on voluntary work last month.
2. C【原文】M: Is Mike in the classroom I didn’t see him on the playground.
W: He went to the library twenty minutes ago.
3.A【原文】W: Where are you going M: Downtown.
W: Haven’t you heard it’s going to snow heavily this afternoon
4. C【原文】M: Mom, give me $200, please. I want to buy an MP3.
W: What I gave you $500 last week.
M: I spent $400 on a new cellphone and the rest on some books.
W: OK, here you are.
5. B【原文】W: Have some more chicken.
M: Thanks, Mrs. Black, but I really have had enough chicken.
W: Then have some soup. It tastes good.
M: Thanks, but I’d rather have a cup of tea. I’m really full now.
6. A 7. C【原文】W: So what’s the matter with you
M: I have a headache. W: How long has it been bothering you
M: Um... It started about two months ago. Oh, no. It must have been about three months ago. At first, I thought I had just got the flu because I had a runny nose.
W: I see. And does your head ache at any particular time
M: It’s usually worse in the morning, especially during the past two weeks.
W: Now let me check to see if there is anything else serious.
8. A 9. C【原文】M: Hello! Robert speaking.
W: Hi! It’s Emma. I’m glad you’re there. It’s about our appointment on Wednesday morning. I’m afraid I can’t make it.
M: Oh, that’s a shame!
W: I’m sorry. There was a change in my business.
M: That’s all right. But we need to find another date.
W: I could manage some time on Thursday. How about you
M: Sorry, I have an important meeting on that day. What about Friday
W: I’ll go to an exhibition in the morning, but I could come to your office after that.
M. Great! Look forward to seeing you then. Bye!
10-12. C A A【原文】M: Hey, Emily, haven’t seen you for ages! What on earth have you been doing all these days
W: Oh, I have been working at home. I got a difficult task last month and I have to finish it before July. Luckily, I have finished it on the whole.
M: Then you must feel tired. Have a glass of beer and relax yourself.
W: No, thanks.
M: You’ve decided to give up drinking
W: Yes. I think if you don’t enjoy doing something any more, you should stop it.
M: I see. But do you mean you don’t enjoy drinking any more
W: That’s right. I think you should give it up, too. It’s bad for your health.
M: Stop talking like my mother. That’s what she keeps telling me. I know it’s bad for my health, but I’ve got addicted to it. Although I want to give it up. how can I
W: It’s up to you.
13. B 14. B 15. C 16. B【原文】W: I think America is a land of diversity.
M: I agree. America is a home to all. It is a combination of the world’s plentiful and varied races and cultures.
W: You are right. People coming to America from all over the globe brought their own cultures. Without its rich mixture of races and cultures. America would not be the nation that it is today.
M: I couldn’t agree more. America acts as a stage where different cultures not only coexist peacefully, but also have created a nation.
W: You’ve been in America for only two months, but you seem to know a lot about our country.
M: I’d learnt a lot about America before I came here. Every student in China must learn English these days. If you learn a language, you must learn about the culture behind it.
W: That’s right. I’m interested in Chinese culture. Maybe you can tell me something about it.
M: Sure, but not right now since I must go to the library. How about tomorrow
W: OK.
17. C 18. A 19. B 20. A
21-23. DBD 24-27. BDDA 28-31. CCAB
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了“露西”号宇宙飞船将于10月16日发射，旨在研究木星的特洛伊小行星。
【28题详解】细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The mission’s aim is to gather new information about the solar system’s formation 4.5billion years ago.(该任务的目的是收集关于45亿年前太阳系形成的新信息)”可知，Lucy太空飞船此次的任务是收集关于45亿年前太阳系形成的新信息。故选C。
【29题详解】推理判断题。根据文章第二段“The spacecraft will also observe seven Trojan asteroids. Scientists consider the Trojan asteroids to be the ancient remains of the formation of the solar system. They have stayed captured in Jupiter’s orbit for billions of years. The Trojans circle the sun in1wo groups. One group leads Jupiter in its orbital path, while the other follows behind it.(该航天器还将观测7颗特洛伊小行星。科学家们认为特洛伊小行星是太阳系形成的古代遗迹。它们在木星轨道上被捕获了数十亿年。特洛伊人分成两组绕太阳转。一组在木星的轨道上引领木星，而另一组紧随其后)”可推断，特洛伊小行星和木星拥有共同的轨道。故选C。
【30题详解】主旨大意题。根据文章第三段“The spacecraft was named Lucy after the ancient fossil discovered in Ethiopia in 1974.Lucy was one of the most famous scientific finds of the 20th century. The collection of skeletal bones gave scientists a better understanding of the evolution of humans. Cathy Olkin, the deputy lead investigator for the Lucy mission, compared the NASA spacecraft to the Lucy fossil. “Just like the Lucy fossil transformed our understanding of human evolution, the Lucy mission will transform our understanding of solar system evolution.” she said. (这艘宇宙飞船以1974年在埃塞俄比亚发现的古化石“Lucy”命名。Lucy是20世纪最著名的科学发现之一。骨骼的收集使科学家们更好地了解了人类的进化。“Lucy”号任务的副首席研究员Cathy Olkin将美国宇航局的宇宙飞船与“Lucy”号化石进行了比较。“就像Lucy化石改变了我们对人类进化的理解一样，Lucy任务将改变我们对太阳系进化的理解。”她说。)”可知，第三段主要解释了Lucy号宇宙飞船名字的由来——以1974年在埃塞俄比亚发现的古化石“Lucy”命名的。故选A。
【31题详解】细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Lucy will depend on solar power to operate.(Lucy将依靠太阳能来运行。)”可知，Lucy号将依靠太阳能来运行，也就是说Lucy号是由可持续能源驱动的。故选B。
32-35. CDCB【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种名为“i-cow”的解决方案，通过在牛的臀部上画一双眼睛来吓跑捕食者。
【32题详解】推理判断题。根据第一段内容“What do you get when you paint a pair of eyes on a cow’s rump (臀部) The answer is that you’ll get an approach to scaring predators (捕食者) away. This simple trick is called the “i-cow” solution. The eyes painted on cows’ rumps can trick certain predators, such as lions and leopards.”（当你在牛的臀部上画一双眼睛时，你会得到什么？答案是，你会找到一种吓跑捕食者的方法。这个简单的技巧被称为“i-cow”解决方案。画在牛臀部上的眼睛可以欺骗某些捕食者，如狮子和豹子。）可知，“i-cow”解决方案指在牛的臀部上画一双眼睛，用来吓跑捕食者，由此可知，“i-cow”解决方案的用途是保护奶牛免受攻击。故选C项。
【33题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段关键句“Over a four-year period, researchers found that 15 out of the 835 unpainted cows were killed by predators, 4 of the 543 cows with “xs” died, but every single one of the 683 animals with eyes painted on their backsides were still alive.”（在四年的时间里，研究人员发现，835头未画任何东西的奶牛中有15头被捕食者杀死，543头画有“xs”的奶牛中有4头死亡，但683头臀部画有眼睛的动物中，每一头都还活着。）可知，683头臀部画有眼睛的动物中，每一头都还活着，由此可知，我们可以从第2段的实验中了解到所有被画上眼睛的动物都活了下来。故选D项。
【34题详解】推理判断题。根据倒数第二段关键句“Despite the positive results, Dr. Jordan says the method isn’t a sure solution. He says if farmers painted eyes on the backsides of all their cows, predators might eventually figure out that the eyes aren’t real.”（尽管取得了积极的结果，乔丹博士说，这种方法并不是一个确定的解决方案。他说，如果农民在所有奶牛的臀部画上眼睛，食肉动物最终可能会发现眼睛不是真的。）可知，如果农民在所有奶牛的臀部画上眼睛，食肉动物最终可能会发现眼睛不是真的，导致“i-cow”解决方案的失效，由此可知，“i-cow”解决方案失效的原因可能是每头牛的臀部上都画着眼睛。故选C项。
【35题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一段内容“In spite of this, he’s still hoping that the “i-cow” will become a widely used technique to at least reduce predator’s attacks. “I think the farmers are just happy with this,” Dr. Jordan says. “After all, all they need is a paint pot, paint brush and a little bit of artistic talent.””（尽管如此，他仍然希望“i-cow”将成为一种广泛使用的技术，至少可以减少捕食者的攻击。乔丹博士说：“我认为农民们对此很满意。”“毕竟，他们只需要一个油漆罐、一把画笔和一点艺术天赋。”）可知，乔丹博士认为农民会喜欢这种方法，因为这种方法只需要一个油漆罐、一把画笔和一点艺术天赋就可以实现，既容易又便宜，由此可知，乔丹博士认为农民会喜欢他的方法，因为这种方法实行起来既容易又便宜。故选B项。
36-40. DABCF【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了给高一新生的建议，包括认真学习，培养良好的时间管理技能等。
【36题详解】上文“High school is a time to start thinking about your future. Good grades will open many doors for you, including higher education opportunities and personal growth.(高中是一个开始思考未来的时刻。好成绩将为你打开许多大门，包括高等教育机会和个人成长)”说明高中学习的重要性。空处和前文为因果关系，说明高中认真学习非常重要，因此学习是高中要完成的首要任务。D项中的“putting studies at the top of your list”和前文中的“Good grades will open many doors for you”相呼应，所以D项“所以，一定要把学习放在首要位置”符合语境。故选D。
【37题详解】下文“High school can be challenging with a lot of work and activities. Effective time management helps you organize tasks, plan schedules, and achieve goals well.(高中生活充满挑战，有很多工作和活动。有效的时间管理可以帮助您组织任务、计划时间表并很好地实现目标) ”说明本段讲述高中生应该培养时间管理能力。A项“培养良好的时间管理技能”适合作本段的主旨句，统领全段。故选A。
【38题详解】上文“High schools offer many kinds of resources that can help you to learn and achieve personal growth.(高中提供了多种资源，可以帮助你学习和实现个人成长)”说明高中的各种资源有助于学生的学习。空处顺接前文，进一步说明学校的资源有哪些。B项中的They指代前文中的“many kinds of resources”，说明学校资源包括图书馆、实验室、健身房等。故选B。
39题详解】上文“Making new friends can open up more possibilities, sharpen your social skills, and build a support system for you.(结交新朋友可以打开更多的可能性，提高你的社交能力，并为你建立一个支持系统)”说明结交新朋友对高中生的好处。空处和前文为递进关系，进一步说明交朋友的好处。C项中的“friends”是前文中该词的复现，所以C项“此外，朋友可以给你的生活带来欢乐和幸福”符合语境。故选C。
【40题详解】上文“Take care of your mental health.(照顾好你的心理健康)”以及下文“Also, you can talk to a trusted adult if you face pressure, anxiety, or other health problems.(此外，如果你面临压力、焦虑或其他健康问题，你可以与值得信赖的成年人交谈)”说明本段讲述如何照顾好学生的心理问题。空处和下文并列说明如何减轻学生的压力。F项中的“help reduce stress”和下文中的“if you face pressure, anxiety, or other health problems”相呼应，说明好好休息和锻炼有助于减轻压力。故选F。
41-45. BACAD 46-50. BDADA 51-55. ACADB
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。我半夜接单送一位小妇人去临终安养院。她要求我开慢一点，在这个城市中穿行。我默默关掉计价器，并在她下车时给了她拥抱。让我明白了人生的重大时刻并不是由大事决定，往往是那些小事更让你出乎意料。
41.考查介词（短语）辨析。句意：当我到达时，除了窗户里的一盏灯外，整栋楼一片漆黑。A. with和；B. except for除……之外；C. instead of而不是；D. in spite of尽管。根据本句“the building was completely dark”以及“one light in a window”可知，整栋楼一片漆黑，除了窗户里的一盏灯。故选B。
42.考查名词词义辨析。句意：她身边放着一只手提箱。A. suitcase手提箱；B. cat猫；C. wheelchair轮椅；D. purse钱包。根据前文“I drove a taxi”可知，我是一个出租车司机，所以乘客坐车出行带的应是手提箱。故选A。
43.考查动词词义辨析。句意：我希望别人怎样对待我的母亲，我就怎样对待我的乘客。A. cured治愈；B. cared关心；C. treated对待；D. fed喂养。根据本句“treat my passengers”可知，我对待乘客如此，是希望别人也这样对待我的母亲。“treat”为同词复现。故选C。
44.考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我们上了出租车，她给了我地址，然后让我开车穿过市中心。A. address地址；B. money钱；C. map地图；D. direction方向。根据本句“we got into the taxi”可知，上了车，乘客应该告知司机地址。故选A。
45.考查动词词义辨析。句意：医生说我剩下的时间不多了。A. spent花费；B. counted数数；C. taken带着；D. left剩下。根据前文“I’m on my way to a hospice (临终安养院)”可知，小妇人的地址是临终安养院，所以所剩时日不多。故选D。
46.考查动词短语辨析。句意：我悄悄地关掉了计价器。A. turned on打开；B. turned off关上；C. set up创办；D. set down放下。根据下文““How much do I　11　you ” she asked, reaching for her purse. I said nothing, leaned down and gave her a　12　. ”可知，小妇人问多少钱时候，司机什么都没说，给了她一个拥抱。所以，司机是关掉了计价器，没收费。故选B。
47.考查名词词义辨析。句意：她指给我看她曾经工作过的那幢楼，她曾经住过的那个社区。A. school学校；B. destination目的地；C. hospice临终安养院；D. neighborhood社区。根据空后的定语从句“where she had lived”可知，是她曾经住过的社区。故选D。
48.考查动词短语辨析。句意：有时她让我放慢速度，而她坐在那里，凝视着黑暗，什么也不说。A. slow down慢下来；B. speed up加速；C. set off出发；D. hurry up快点。根据前文““Oh. I’m in no hurry.” she said.”可知，小妇人不着急赶路，所以让我慢下来。故选A。
49.考查名词词义辨析。句意：在沉默中，我们开车去了临终关怀医院。A. advance先进；B. time时间；C. excitement兴奋；D. silence沉默。根据前文“she suddenly said, “I’m tired. Let’s go now.””可知，小妇人累了，不太愿意说话，所以在沉默中到了目地。故选D。
50.考查动词短语辨析。句意：当我停车时，两个护士正在等我们。A. pulled up停车；B. went through经历；C. walked away走开；D. passed by路过。根据本句“two nurses were waiting for us”可知，两个护士在等我们，说明我们到了并停好车。故选A。
51.考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我欠你多少钱 ”她问道，伸手去拿钱包。A. owe欠；B. love爱；C. charge收费；D. give给。根据前文“For hours, we drove through the city.”可知，司机载着小妇人在城市中走了几个小时，所以她问的话，应为欠司机多少钱。故选A。
52.考查名词词义辨析。句意：我什么也没说，俯身给了她一个拥抱。A. present礼物；B. smile微笑；C. hug拥抱；D. promise承诺。根据前文“I quietly　6　the meter (计价器)”可知，我出于同情，关掉计价器。所以当她问价格时候，我只是给了她一个拥抱。故选C。
53.考查副词词义辨析。句意：那天剩下的时间里，我几乎说不出话来。A. hardly几乎不；B. merrily愉快地；C. loudly大声地；D. gently温柔地。根据前文“I said nothing, leaned down and gave her a　12　. She said. “You gave me a little moment of joy. Thank you.””可知，司机没收费，只是给她一个拥抱，但是小妇人却很感激。这让司机一天都几乎不说话。故选A。
54.考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们通常认为我们的生活是由伟大的时刻定义的。A. divided划分；B. decorated装饰；C. declared宣布；D. defined定义。根据常识以及本句“great moments”可知，我们会认为人生节点是由大事来定义的。故选D。
55.考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但我现在意识到，伟大的时刻往往会让我们措手不及，因为它们通常看起来很小。A. grateful感激的；B. small小的；C. painful疼痛的；D. inspiring鼓舞人心的。根据本句“I now realize that great moments catch us by surprise”可知，重大时刻往往会突然出现，因为他们看起来很小。“great”和“small”为反义词复现。故选B。
56. was conducted 57. performed 58. playing 59. recognition 60. to listen
61. clearly 62. interesting 63. where/whose 64. the 65. Under
Honoring Excellent Chinese Heritage
Last Sunday, our school held a remarkable event to honor Chinese traditional heritage, which received the enthusiastic participation of both students and teachers.
The event included a variety of activities, including wonderful performances of traditional music and dance, impressive calligraphy and painting exhibitions. These activities provided a platform for students and staff to showcase their talents and deepen their understanding of Chinese heritage.The event stressed the significance of promoting Chinese traditions within our school community, improving a greater appreciation for our rich cultural heritage.
It was a wonderful success and received positive feedback from the students and teachers.
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I didn’t want to do so, but I agreed to go with the driver at last. After a while, the car stopped at a house, and I met the owner. He was a man with a not-gentle face. But soon, his face was lightened by a bright smile, and he revealed to me that all the money in the world could not replace the photo of his beloved daughter that he always carried in his wallet. His beloved daughter lived on the other side of the planet and they saw each other very rarely. After his story, he surprised me with an unexpected proposal.
He wanted to reward me for my honesty and kind act. I was awkward with his offer of a financial reward, but I could not refuse it. So I accepted and was even more pleased when I heard he would offer me a job to work for him under much better conditions and salary than my current job. My heart was beating with a mixture of emotions—relief and gratitude. My answer came quickly. This day will forever remain in my memories as the one in which my moral values and correct decisions helped change my life for the better.2023---2024学年第二学期第一次月考
高一英语试题
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一个选项中选出最佳选项
1. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Father and daughter. B. Teacher and student. C. Doctor and patient.
2. Where is Mike now
A. In the classroom. B. On the playground. C. In the library.
3. What does the woman mean
A. The man shouldn’t go downtown.
B. She wants to go with the man.
C. The man should comeback soon.
4. How much did the mother give to the boy altogether
A. $400. B. $500. C. $700.
5.What do we know about the man
A. He is a teacher. B. He is a guest. C. He is a cook.
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，每段对适或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题
6. What is wrong with the man
A. He has a headache. B. He has got the flu. C. He has got a fever.
7. When did the problem begin bothering the man
A. Two weeks ago. B. Two months ago. C. Three months ago.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题
8. Why does the woman call the man
A. To change their appointment.
B. To discuss a business plan.
C. To arrange an exhibition.
9. When are the two speakers going to meet
A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题
10. How does the woman feel about her recent work
A. It’s too boring. B. It’s worthwhile. C. It’s difficult to finish.
11. What makes the woman feel lucky
A. She has finished her task.
B. She will finish her task soon.
C. Someone will help her with the task.
12. What caused the woman to give up drinking
A. She lost interest in drinking.
B. She thought it was bad for her health.
C. Her mother frequently told her to do so.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题
13. What does the woman think of America
A. Great. B. Diverse. C. Big.
14. When did the man arrive in America
A. Two weeks ago. B. Two months ago. C. Two years ago.
15. Where is the man going next
A. To his home. B. To the classroom. C. To the library.
16. Which country is the woman from
A. China. B. America. C. Britain.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题
17. What did John enjoy doing in his childhood
A. Touring France. B. Playing outdoors. C. Painting pictures.
18. What did John do after he moved to the US
A. He did business. B. He studied biology. C. He worked on a farm.
19. Why did John go hunting
A. For food. B. For pleasure. C. For money.
20. What is the subject of John’s works
A. American birds. B. Natural scenery. C. Family life.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
A
There are hundreds of great national nature reserves in China. Now feast your eyes on the following amazing ones.
Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve
Qinghai Lake, China’s largest saltwater lake in Qinghai Province, is a key body of water for lots of animals and birds. As an important stopover, migratory birds (候鸟) would rest in this area during their movement trip every year. The reserve became a national nature reserve in the year of 1997.
Bayanbulak National Nature Reserve
The only Bayanbulak Wetland, in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, is at the foot of Tianshan Mountains, which makes itself suitable for migratory birds. Bayanbulak means “rich spring water” in Mongolian, meaning that the area is rich in water. Every year, swans (天鹅) from different places fly here for nesting, which became a national swan reserve in 1986.
Rongcheng Swan National Nature Reserve
As one of the largest wintering places for swans in China, this reserve in Shandong Province mainly protects whooper swans (大天鹅), which make it different from other nature reserves. In 2007, it was changed into a national nature reserve. Now every year, thousands of whooper swans arrive here to spend the winter, making it an important resting and wintering place for themselves.
Sanya Coral Reef (珊瑚礁) National Marine Nature Reserve
This reserve focuses on protecting coral reefs and their living environment in Sanya City, Hainan Province. In 1990, it became a national nature reserve. This reserve is on the coast, so the area of the reserve has good water quality and many kinds of creatures,
21. What do the first reserve and the second reserve have in common
A. The area of wetland. B. The geography of them.
C. The year of becoming the national reserve. D. The friendly environment for migratory birds.
22. What makes the Rongcheng Swan National Nature Reserve special
A. Its saltwater lake. B. The whooper swans.
C Its rich spring water. D. The warm climate.
23. Which place best suits coral lovers
A Bayanbulak National Nature Reserve. B. Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve.
C. Rongcheng Swan National Nature Reserve. D. Sanya Coral Reef National Marine Nature Reserve
B
Evelyn Topper likely dropped her wallet when she and her granddaughter, Mikayla Gounard, were leaving a local coffee shop in San Rafael, California, but Topper didn’t realize it was missing until she got home. With her credit card, money, and medical card gone, she was understandably upset.
The next day, however, Topper got a call that put her mind at rest. Sean Curry had found the wallet in a trashcan behind the coffee shop. Except for the cash, its contents were intact (完整无缺的). Even though he’d been homeless for five years, rather than take advantage of the opportunity, Curry reached out to Topper.
While Topper praised his behavior and declared (宣称) it a mitzvah, a good deed that’s performed with a good heart simply because it’s the right thing to do, Curry didn’t believe he’d done anything out of the ordinary. He’d done it, he explained in an interview with NBC, because that was the way he was brought up.
What Curry didn’t know, however, was that there was a surprise in store for him. Mikayla Gounard had already planned a socially distant “drive-by” party for her upcoming 12th birthday. Rather than presents, she decided to ask for contributions to be donated to charity in her name.
Gounard hadn’t yet chosen which charity the money would go to, but after learning more about the man who’d so selflessly returned her grandmother’s wallet, the choice seemed obvious.
It was Gounard’s turn to set her own mitzvah in motion. On the day of her party, the 12-year-old girl placed a photo of Curry and a collection basket next to balloons and party favors on an outdoor table in the driveway. By the end of her “Happy Birthday!” party, she had raised several hundred dollars. When Gounard and her mom met up with Curry the next day and gave him the money, he admitted that he was truly touched by the heartwarming gesture. Rather than merely pay lip service to a mitzvah, like Curry, Gounard chose to make another good deed happen — because she knew it was the right thing to do.
24. What can we know about Sean Curry
A. He witnessed the theft of Topper’s wallet.
B. He discovered Topper’s non-cash property.
C. He enjoyed wandering around coffee shops.
D. He called Topper to comfort her for her loss.
25. How did Curry react to Topper’s comment on his behavior
A. By turning his attention to his lifestyle.
B. By choosing to put it on social media.
C. By approving of her idea about a mitzvah.
D. By putting less value on what he had done.
26. What does the underlined part “a surprise” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A. An unexpected party.
B A charity sale in Curry’s name.
C. The spread of Curry’s good deed.
D. A generous donation from Gounard.
27. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Do Well and Have Well B. Be the Best — You Can Make It
C. More Self-control, Less Desire D. Be Nice — You Won’t Finish Last
C
Set to launch on October 16, the Lucy spacecraft is designed to study Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids (小行星). These asteroids are small bodies leftover from the formation of our solar system’s large planets. They share an orbit with Jupiter as the planet goes around the sun. The mission’s aim is to gather new information about the solar system’s formation 4.5 billion years ago.
Lucy will observe eight asteroids over 12 years. One of the eight asteroids orbits in what is known as the Asteroid Belt , an area between Mars and Jupiter. Most known asteroids orbit within this area. The spacecraft will also observe seven Trojan asteroids. Scientists consider the Trojan asteroids to be the ancient remains of the formation of the solar system. They have stayed captured in Jupiter’s orbit for billions of years. The Trojans circle the sun in two groups. One group leads Jupiter in its orbital path, while the other follows behind it. Lucy will be the first spacecraft to visit these asteroids.
The spacecraft was named Lucy after the ancient fossil discovered in Ethiopia in 1974. Lucy was one of the most famous scientific finds of the 20th century. The collection of skeletal bones gave scientists a better understanding of the evolution of humans. Cathy Olkin, the deputy lead investigator for the Lucy mission, compared the NASA spacecraft to the Lucy fossil. “Just like the Lucy fossil transformed our understanding of human evolution, the Lucy mission will transform our understanding of solar system evolution.” she said.
The spacecraft is equipped with several imaging instruments designed to capture information about the composition of materials on the surface of asteroids. Other equipment will be used to record asteroid surface temperatures and measure the size of the objects the space-craft observes. Lucy will depend on solar power to operate. NASA says the mission expects to set a record because Lucy will travel farther from the sun than any past solar powered spacecraft.
Lori Glaze is the director of NASA’s planetary science division. She said “Whatever Lucy finds will give us vital clues about the formation of our solar system.”
28. What is the mission of the Lucy spacecraft
A To explore the surface of Jupiter.
B. To collect soil samples from Mars.
C. To find out the origin of solar system.
D. To search for life on Trojan asteroids.
29. What can we learn about Trojan asteroids from paragraph 2
A. They all orbit in the Asteroid Belt.
B. They were discovered 12 years ago.
C. They share the same orbit with Jupiter.
D. They are the oldest planets in solar system.
30. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The inspiration for the name of Lucy.
B. The significance of the Lucy fossil.
C. The introduction to the Lucy mission.
D. Cathy Olkin’s study on human evolution.
31. What do we know about the Lucy spacecraft
A. It has a large space inside.
B. It is powered by sustainable energy.
C. It moves faster with its lower weight.
D. It gets closer to the sun than other spacecraft.
D
What do you get when you paint a pair of eyes on a cow’s rump (臀部) The answer is that you’ll get an approach to scaring predators (捕食者) away. This simple trick is called the “i-cow” solution. The eyes painted on cows’ rumps can trick certain predators, such as lions and leopards.
An experiment by Australia and Botswana compared how predators reacted to herds (畜群) that had eye paintings on their rumps, ones that had “xs”, and some without any markings at all. Over a four-year period, researchers found that 15 out of the 835 unpainted cows were killed by predators, 4 of the 543 cows with “xs” died, but every single one of the 683 animals with eyes painted on their backsides were still alive.
Neil Jordan, a biologist in Australia, first came up with the method. While watching a lion hunting a deer, he noticed something interesting. “Lions usually move slowly and quietly to their prey (猎物), get close and jump on them. But when the deer noticed the lion and the lion realized it had been seen, it gave up on the hunt,” he said. Later, he worked with a local farmer to test his idea over a period of 10 weeks, and like the most recent results, all of the cows with painted eyes survived.
Despite the positive results, Dr. Jordan says the method isn’t a sure solution. He says if farmers painted eyes on the backsides of all their cows, predators might eventually figure out that the eyes aren’t real. Therefore, further research should be done to prove whether it is effective.
In spite of this, he’s still hoping that the “i-cow” will become a widely used technique to at least reduce predator’s attacks. “I think the farmers are just happy with this,” Dr. Jordan says. “After all, all they need is a paint pot, paint brush and a little bit of artistic talent.”
32. What is “i-cow” solution intended for
A. Recognizing cows quickly.
B. Leading predators to the farm.
C. Protecting cows from being attacked.
D. Informing cows to notice predators.
33. What do we know about the experiment in paragraph 2
A. Most of the unpainted cows were killed.
B. A small number of cows with “xs” survived.
C. More than twenty painted animals were killed.
D. All the animals with eyes painted survived.
34. What might a cause of the “i-cow” solution’s failing to work
A. The farmers are lack of basic painting skills.
B. Predators get closer and closer to the cows.
C. Every single cow is painted eyes on the rump.
D. There is more than one predator around the area.
35. Why does Dr. Jordan think that farmers will favor his method
A. It has proved the most effective.
B. It is easy and cheap to carry out.
C. It follows their traditional practice.
D. It is a widely recognized approach.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项
High school can be an exciting yet challenging experience for many students. Read on and take a look at the following suggestions to help you make it through this period of your life.
Take your studies seriously. High school is a time to start thinking about your future. Good grades will open many doors for you, including higher education opportunities and personal growth. ____36____ If you find yourself struggling with your studies, you can seek help from your teachers and parents.
____37____ High school can be challenging with a lot of work and activities. Effective time management helps you organize tasks, plan schedules, and achieve goals well. And many facts prove that practicing good time management in high school can build a strong foundation for success in college or in future jobs.
Make good use of the resources in your school. High schools offer many kinds of resources that can help you to learn and achieve personal growth. ____38____ By taking advantage of these resources, you can develop study, social and personal skills. So, explore all the resources to develop yourself into an intelligent and all-round person.
Be open to making new friends. Hanging out with friends is great. However, it’s better to step out of your familiar environment and introduce yourself to new people. Making new friends can open up more possibilities, sharpen your social skills, and build a support system for you. ____39____
Take care of your mental health. High school life is stressful for many reasons, and it’s important to pay attention to your mental health. ____40____ Also, you can talk to a trusted adult if you face pressure, anxiety, or other health problems.
A. Develop good time management skills.
B. They include libraries, labs, gyms and more.
C. Moreover, friends can bring joy and happiness to your life.
D. So, make sure you are putting studies at the top of your list.
E. It’s a time of change, growth, exploration and self-discovery.
F. Taking a good rest and getting exercise can help reduce stress.
G. Exchange programs offer you an opportunity to experience new cultures.
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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Twenty years ago I drove a taxi. One time, I was called at midnight to pick someone up. When I arrived the building was completely dark _____41_____one light in a window.
I walked to the door and knocked. A small woman in her eighties stood before me. By her side was a____42____. I took it and we walked slowly to the street. She kept thanking me.
“It’s nothing. I try to treat my passengers how I want my mother _____43_____”
When we got into the taxi, she gave me the_____44_____and then asked me1o drive though the downtown. But I told her it was not the shortest way.
“Oh. I’m in no hurry.” she said. “I’m on my way to a hospice (临终安养院).The doctor says I don’t have much time _____45_____.”
I quietly_____46_____the meter (计价器). For hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked, the _____47_____where she had lived. Sometimes she asked me to just _____48_____while she sat staring into the darkness, saying nothing.
As the sun was coming up, she suddenly said, “I’m tired. Let’s go now.”
We drove in _____49_____to the hospice. As I_____50_____, two nurses were waiting for us. They helped her into a wheelchair.
“How much do I ______51______you ” she asked, reaching for her purse.
I said nothing, leaned down and gave her a______52______. She said. “You gave me a little moment of joy. Thank you.”
I squeezed her hand and then walked back to my taxi. For the rest of that day, I could ______53______talk.
I believe I have never done anything more important in my life. We usually think that our lives are______54______by great moments. But I now realize that great moments catch us by surprise, because they often seem quite ______55______.
41. A. with B. except for C. instead of D. in spite of
42. A. suitcase B. cat C. wheelchair D. purse
43. A. cured B. cared C. treated D. fed
44. A. address B. money C. map D. direction
45. A. spent B. counted C. taken D. left
46. A. turned on B. turned off C. set up D. set down
47. A. school B. destination C. hospice D. neighborhood
48. A. slow down B. speed up C. set off D. hurry up
49. A. advance B. time C. excitement D. silence
50. A. pulled up B. went through C. walked away D. passed by
51. A. owe B. love C. charge D. give
52. A. present B. smile C. hug D. promise
53. A. hardly B. merrily C. loudly D. gently
54. A. divided B. decorated C. declared D. defined
55. A. grateful B. small C. painful D. inspiring
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
On 12th January 2007, an experiment ____56____ (conduct). About a thousand morning commuters (通勤者) passing through a subway station in Washington, D.C. were treated to a free mini-concert ____57____ (perform) by violinist Joshua Bell, who played for about 45 minutes on his Stradivarius violin. Bell reportedly paid 3.5 million dollars for the violin. However, only 7 people stopped and stayed to listen for a while. About 27 gave him money but continued to walk at their normal pace. He collected $52.17. When he finished ____58____ (play) and silence took over, no one noticed it. No one applauded, nor was there any ____59____ (recognize). No one noticed that one of the best musicians in the world had played one of the most difficult pieces ever written with a violin worth 3.5 million dollars.
When some children would stop ____60____ (listen), their parents would grab them and quickly take them away. The experiment was ____61____ (clear) disappointing but raised some ____62____ (interest) questions such as “In an ordinary setting at an inconvenient time, would beauty be recognized by most people ” Three days earlier, in fact, Bell had played to a full house at Boston’s Symphony Hall, ____63____ tickets went for over $100.
This experiment gives way to a comparison of ____64____ public’s awareness of art in different settings. ____65____ pressure, it also reminds us of the challenge of adapting to surroundings. Furthermore, it makes us aware of how our intentions and expectations can influence our perception of worth.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 上周日你校举行了弘扬中华优秀传统文化的活动。请你以“Honoring Excellent Chinese Heritage”为题给校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1．参与人员； 2．活动内容； 3．活动的意义。
注意：1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Honoring Excellent Chinese Heritage
____________________________________________________________________________________
第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
My heart sank when I received the news—no salary again. How would I manage the increasing bills, the groceries and my children’s needs The future seemed hopeless. With a heavy heart, I hurried to pick up my two children, my mind racing wildly.
That’s when I saw it—a wallet, lying on the sidewalk. It was as if fate had thrown me a lifeline (救生索). Hope came to me as I approached it. The wallet was large, and when I opened it, my eyes widened in disbelief at the sight of a large amount of cash inside it. I hesitated for a moment, torn between the immediate relief that this money promised and the morality (道德) of keeping it.
Curiosity led me to search through the wallet. The things it contained were a photo and a couple of business cards. No matter how much I wanted to take the contents, my moral principles and inner voice told me not to do this. The decision became clear; I couldn’t keep this money. It wasn’t rightfully mine.
I picked out a business card. The name and number were there. With a deep breath, I dialed the number and explained my find to the voice on the other end. The voice came, completely emotionless, warning that they would come to me. He hung up without even saying “thank you”. I was angry with the impoliteness. I even regretted my decision, but my conscience (良知) did not allow me to go back on my choice. I had told the voice where I lived and went to get my children.
Shortly after we arrived home, a large black car suddenly pulled up to our house. The driver got out and knocked on the door. When I opened it, the driver told me that the owner of the wallet wanted me to personally hand over his wallet.
注意：
1．续写词数应150左右;
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I didn’t want to do so, but I agreed to go with the driver at last.
____________________________________________________________________________________
He wanted to reward me for my honesty and kind act.

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