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2024—2025学年高一下学期月考
英语试题
第一部分 听力（共两节，20小题，每题1.5，满分30分）
第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What are the speakers probably doing now
A. Enjoying the sunrise.
B. Climbing the mountain.
C. Taking a short break.
2. Where are the speakers
A In a restaurant. B. In a supermarket. C. At the woman’s home.
3. Why does the man feel sorry
A. He spilled the woman’s coffee.
B. He broke the washing machine.
C. He made the woman’s skirt dirty.
4. What is the weather like now
A. Windy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.
5 What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The man’s job. B. A comedy show. C. Their plans for tonight.
第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. When did the man start to have a backache
A. A week ago. B. Two days ago. C. Yesterday.
7. Who is probably the woman
A. The man’s co-worker. B. The man’s coach. C. A doctor.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does David hesitate about lending the woman the car this time
A. He is worried about her driving skills. B. She didn’t give back the car on time last time.
C. She didn’t fill the car up with petrol as promised.
9. What is David going to do tomorrow
A. Pay a visit to Peggy. B. Drive to the Grand Mall. C. Go to the beach.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. Which of the following runs the project Sounds Right
A. Spotify. B. Planet Word. C. The Museum for the United Nations — UN Live.
11. What kind of natural sound is used in Positions
A. The bird noises. B. The noises of crickets. C. The sound of rain.
12. What is the money earned by natural sounds used for
A. Protecting the environment.
B. Providing music education in poor areas.
C. Supporting the bands that use natural sounds.
13. What is Gabriel Smales
A. A songwriter. B. A director. C. A singer.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. How did Lou Yuqian feel about the course
A. Satisfied. B. Anxious. C. Disappointed.
15. What was Hou Xiaoyang’s weight right after he finished the course
A. 233 pounds. B. 220 pounds. C. 187 pounds.
16. Why did Cheng Lu take the course
A. To be a social media influencer.
B. To research some diet plans.
C. To lose some weight.
17. What does the woman say about the course
A. It is divided into four parts.
B. It wins popularity with the students.
C. It is taught by Professor Zhang Xiaoyuan.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is an important reason parents don’t allow children to use social media
A. They might be addicted to online chatting.
B. They might face the stress of social comparison.
C. They might be cheated by bad guys online.
19. What can parents do to help children use social media in the right way
A. Discuss online behavior with children regularly.
B. Stop children from joining any online groups.
C. Check children’s social media platforms daily.
20. What is the speaker’s attitude towards children using social media
A. Casual. B. Favorable. C. Unfavorable.
第二部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
With the seasons changing, now is the perfect time to start planning summer experiences at outdoor theatres in parks, city squares, woodlands and even the side of a cliff! We’ve put together a list of the best ones to visit across the UK.
Grosvenor Park, Chester
Every summer, Storyhouse theatre packs up their items and builds an entire amphitheatre (圆形剧场) in Grosvenor Park. This year’s programme sees an eclectic trio:
The Gangs of New York, The I’m portance of Being Earnest and The Wizard of Oz. I’m most excited by the first: a new adaptation written by Kieran Lynn and directed by John Young. I don’t think this story has ever been staged before and it seems like a wild pick for a summer outdoor show.
Minack Theatre, Cornwall
Built into a cliff face in Porthcurno, you hardly need an excuse to visit this theatre. Seeing anything at all, backgrounded by the azure Cornish sea, will be an unforgettable experience. This year sees touring productions of Little Shop of Horrors, and the less-known works of Shakespeare.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Highland Perthshire
Throughout most of the year, the Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s indoor concert hall and studio serve as their regular performance spaces. But this summer, you can see equally lavish productions at the amphitheatre, located in the woods and overlooking Ben-Y-Vrackie mountain. This year they’ll be staging Dido and Aeneas.
Shakespeare in the Squares, London
Is there anything more luxuriously summery than lazing down to your local square for a bit of Shakespeare and a picnic These guys do what they say on the tin, travelling across the squares of London with a new Shakespeare production every year. This year will be All’s Well That Ends Well.
1. Which play fascinates the author most
A. The Gangs of New York. B. The Importance of Being Earnest.
C. The Wizard of Oz. D. Little Shop of Horrors.
2. Where can you enjoy a play in the Pitlochry Festival Theatre this summer
A. On the cliff. B. In the woods. C. At a concert hall. D. On city squares.
3. What is a proper choice for a Shakespeare fan
A. Grosvenor Park and Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
B. Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Minack Theatre.
C. Minack Theatre and Shakespeare in the Squares.
D. Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Shakespeare in the Squares.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
B
Carnival: One Day in Rio
Last year I wont to the Rio de Janeiro Carnival, and it blew my mind. It had been my dream to attend the famous carnival for many years, so I was excited. However, the moment I arrived, I was a little bit nervous because there were so many people on the streets. They say that five or six million people come to Rio during carnival time and about two million of them are on the streets on any given day. Luckily, I had a local guide, my sister’s friend Ronnie. He said he would take care of me and show me all the highlights. He did not let me down.
The carnival is most definitely all about the samba. It’s a style of music and dance which has its roots in Africa. Lots of Africans were used as slave labor by the Portuguese when Brazil was being colonized (沦为殖民地), so this mixed culture of African. Latin and European styles is really strong here. Samba music is usually fast and exciting with a lot of drums and harmonic vocals (和声). It’s the kind of music that you can’t help dancing to, and I was learning that as I followed Ronnie through the crowd, my hips and shoulders were swinging (摇摆) almost involuntarily.
Ronnie had got us tickets for the samba parade, the symbol of Brazilian culture, inside the Sambadrome where the top samba schools compete for the championship title, but we still had a long way to go through the street parties. He said most people enjoy the carnival by throwing their own parties in the street. About the samba parade, twelve main teams compete for the championship, and if they win, their performance will be talked about for years to come. So, you must be wondering how it was. Well, I’m afraid I can’t tell you. Ronnie and I never made it into the Sambadrome. We spent the day moving from one street party to another. There were more snacks, more drinks and lots of dancing. Do I regret missing the main parade Not at all. I experienced the carnival like the locals, and it was truly amazing.
4. What made the author tense in the beginning
A. The huge crowd. B. Foreign culture.
C. The busy schedule. D. No local guide.
5. What can we learn about samba from the passage
A. It has its origin in America. B. Its music is relaxed and soft.
C. It is not to the author’s taste. D. It has a long and mixed culture.
6. The author didn’t regret missing the main parade because ______.
A. she befriended some local people. B. she celebrated the festival in a local way.
C. she didn’t pay any money for the parade. D. she enjoyed herself by having her own party.
7. What’s the purpose of the passage
A. To recommend a helpful guide.
B. To encourage people to learn samba.
C. To share an unforgettable experience.
D. To tell a painful history of Rio de Janeiro.
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. B 7. C
C
Attracted by the beauty of white Chinese porcelain (瓷), Marc Leuthold traveled to Quyang, Hebei province this September to get inspiration for creating modern artworks. He has spent the past two months making porcelains using the local clay (黏土) and firing methods of Quyang, with over a thousand years of porcelain-making history.
Leuthold, a retired professor from the State University of New York, has been invited to around 20 Chinese cities to show, lecture and exchange ideas. He also worked full-time af an art school in Shanghai from 2018 to 2023.
“When I came to China for the first time in 2007, I saw how everything was developing. There were chances everywhere and people wanted me to do all sorts of exciting things. If I had been younger, I’m sure I would have stayed,” says the 62-year-old. Upon his arrival in Quyang this September, Leuthold felt excited.
Quyang is home to the Ding kiln (窑), one of the five most famous ancient porcelain kilns that succeeded in the Song Dynasty(960-1279). Quality white porcelains produced by the Ding kiln were well-known for being thin as paper and sounding like a bell. “My first experience with Ding porcelain was as a child. My father collected a very beautiful Ding bowl and I will never forget it,” he says. “Porcelains from Ding kiln are the finest and most graceful type from the Song Dynasty.”
Since ancient times, Chinese artists have been using turntables to shape wet clay — hoping to produce beautiful porcelains like bottles and bowls. Although made of Ding clay, Leuthold’s creations are unusual among rows of works because their shapes are completely different from traditional Ding porcelains.
As Leuthold says, “art and culture have the possibilities to create a bridge of understanding which may help people from different cultures work together”, with his cultural journey to Quyang benefiting both China and the US. The local porcelain industry has drawn new inspiration from this Western way of thinking and doing things. Meanwhile, Leuthold keeps coming up with new ideas, thanks to traditional Chinese culture.
8. Why did Mare Leuthold visit Quyang
A. To prepare for art creation. B. To explore local history.
C. To teach at an art school. D. To attend a conference.
9. What does paragraph 3 mainly focus on
A. Leuthold’s life after retirement. B. Leuthold’s love for Chinese porcelain.
C. Leuthold’s impression of China. D. Leuthold’s appreciation for Quyang.
10. How does Leuthold’s work differ from traditional Ding porcelains
A. It uses different clay. B. It has unique shapes.
C. It is not fired in Quyang. D. It is not white in color.
11. Which of the following words can best describe Leuthold
A. Responsible and strict. B. Well-educated and warm-hearted.
C. Brave and adventurous. D. Creative and open-minded.
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. B 11. D
D
Everyone loves watching the leaves change in autumn and observing the variety of colors. This seasonal change has inspired many artists to create amazing poetry, such as Nothing Gold Can Stay by Robert Frost or Song for Autumn by Mary Oliver. But have you ever wondered the scientific reason as to how trees get their special autumn colors
In the spring and summer, tree leaves produce a chemical called chlorophyll(叶绿素), which is responsible for the green color. Chlorophyll is in charge of using the sunlight’s energy to create sugars that the tree needs to survive. There are actually two main types of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll A is present in every tree, but Chlorophyll B is present only in trees that do not get as much sunlight, so Chlorophyll B assists Chlorophyll A to produce enough food for the trees to survive. Chlorophyll A gives leaves a bright green color, while Chlorophyll B produces a darker green color.
As the seasons begin to change, daylight becomes shorter and temperatures go down, causing the trees to stop producing the sugars that they need to live. As a result, the chlorophyll and its green pigment(色素) begin to disappear, showing the bright autumn colors that so many trees are loved for. Aside from chlorophyll, there are some other chemicals that bring red or yellow pigments to tree leaves.
Autumn is a magical season that has the ability to attract us each and every year with its bright change of colors in trees. Sometimes it can seem so supernatural in all of its beauty that we forget to consider the scientific process that is truly at work. Walking through the rows of trees in the forest this time of year is inspiring — nature’s artistry and science on full display!
12. Why does the author mention Robert Frost in paragraph 1
A. To admire his poems, B. To explain autumn scientifically.
C. To stress the inspiration of autumn. D. To compare science with literature.
13. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. How tree leaves grow better. B. How tree leaves get their colors.
C. How sunlight’s energy is used. D. How trees get through summer.
14. What directly causes tree leaves to show bright autumn colors
A. Daylight becoming longer. B. A great change in temperatures.
C. Not enough food for the trees. D. The disappearance of chlorophyll and pigment.
15. What may be the best title for this text
A. How Trees Change Colors in Autumn B. Why People Study the Colors of Trees
C. What Causes the Change in Chlorophyll D. When Nature Is the Most Attractive
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. A
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
House Plants That Are Easy to Grow
Jessica Damiano is an expert at taking care of plants. She writes stories about how to keep plants in good condition. ___16___ She said it is not that she does not know how to take care of these house plants, but that she just paid no attention to them. She added that the plants are among the hardest to keep alive.
As a result, Damiano chooses house plants that need the least amount of care for her home. ___17___ She also raises plants that grow well with limited light, and can be moved around. Also, these sorts of house plants are best for beginners to grow.
Chinese evergreen is a beautiful house plant that does well in low-light conditions. Damiano said all you need to do is keep the plant’s soil lightly wet at all times and fertilize (施肥) every other month over the winter and every month for the rest of the year.
The cast iron plant is as strong as its name sounds. Damiano said it does not even want your attention. ___18___ It prefers electric light or light from a north-facing window. Let the soil dry out between waterings and fertilize every other month in summer and autumn and just once during the winter.
One house plant, the aloe plant, can be used for treating burns. ___19___ That liquid (液体) not only protects burned skin, but also the plant. Just place it by a window that provides bright, indirect sun light and water it every three weeks, and less often during winter.
Similar plants called succulents share aloe plants’ ability to store water within their leaves. ___20___ Most also share aloe plants’ lack of requirements, making them a good fit for new plant parents.
A. Avoid providing too much sunlight.
B. But even she has killed house plants.
C. These house plants usually need much attention.
D. She looks for plants that grow well with very little water.
E. There are many other house plants that need little water and sunlight.
F. These sorts of plants usually do well where conditions are dry and warm.
G. When necessary, just cut open a leaf and use the juice from within on an injury.
【答案】16. B 17. D 18. A 19. G 20. F
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分55分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I am a single father with two young daughters. It had been a ____21____ year: Being out of work ____22____ me of a reliable income and thus I was always ____23____ on cash. But as Christmas approached, with little choice, I was still ____24____ to tell the girls, “It looks like our gift from Santa will be the gift of our love for each other.” I hated to see the ____25____ in the eyes of my girls. I just couldn’t stop feeling ____26____.
Then, ____27____, a miracle(奇迹) occurred to me. I won $1 000 in a contest. To give them a(n) ____28____, I kept it a secret and went on a shopping spree(一通购物) ____29____, all the time thinking, “How surprised they will be!”
The next morning, to lay out the gifts, I went to the living room but I ____30____ at the sight of the Christmas tree. There were already dozens of ____31____ under it—well packaged, all with my name on them. My girls had felt ____32____ that Dad wouldn’t be getting any gifts, so they’d carefully ____33____ their favorite old toys so that I would have a merry Christmas.
So moved was I that I stared at the gifts through ____34____ eyes, promising myself to never again ____35____ Santa Claus as Santa did appear in many different guises(伪装).
21. A. random B. typical C. plain D. rough
22. A. freed B. convinced C. robbed D. broke
23. A. keen B. low C. strict D. hard
24. A. forced B. encouraged C. advised D. requested
25. A. confusion B. annoyance C. anxiety D. disappointment
26. A. guilty B. regretful C. empty D. impatient
27. A. cautiously B. strangely C. unexpectedly D. hopefully
28. A. inspiration B. surprise C. achievement D. excuse
29. A. by myself B. on occasion C. in public D. on purpose
30. A. sighed B. hesitated C. fled D. froze
31. A. objects B. presents C. goods D. decorations
32. A. terrible B. skeptical C. calm D. sweet
33. A. washed up B. put away C. took apart D. packed up
34. A. near-sighted B. well-shaped C. tear-filled D. heart-broken
35. A. admit B. doubt C. overlook D. cheat
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. B 24. A 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. B
第二节 语法填空（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。
Festivals around the world have a wide range of ____36____(origin), including seasons, religions, famous figures and significant events. The harvest festival ____37____ usually takes place after all the crops have been gathered is the most common one in different cultures. People celebrate it ____38____(show) that they are grateful for the harvest.
In some regions, it’s a day for people to show ____39____(they) respect for nature. ____40____(decorate) with flowers and fruits, many churches become a joyful place for people to get together to celebrate festival.
Customs have a great impact ____41____ festivals, but they can change over time. For example, some Chinese cities give up the typical custom of lighting firecrackers, for it ____42____(make) the air pollution more serious. In recent years, festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses ____43____(take) advantage of the celebrations.
Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much ____44____(convenient) for the public to spend more on gifts than before. In spite of that, festivals are an important part of society, because they reflect people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths and attitudes towards life. They are ____45____(absolute) significant occasions that we should take advantage of to stay with our family and to relax and enjoy life.
【答案】36. origins
37. that##which
38. to show
39. their 40. Decorated
41. on##upon
42. makes 43. taking
44. more convenient
45. absolutely
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假设你是李华，你的外国朋友Mike想在五一假期来中国旅游，请你给他回复一封邮件，推荐一座我国历史文化名城，内容包括：
1. 推荐的城市；
2. 城市特色；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意：
1. 写作词数80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mike,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mike,
I’m delighted to hear that you’re planning to travel in China during May Day Holiday. I’d like to recommend Xi’ an to you because it is a famous historic and cultural city in China.
Xi’ an was once the capital of thirteen ancient dynasties in China. The most famous attraction is the Terracotta Army, which is a collection of thousands of terracotta figures discovered near the tomb of the first Emperor of Qin dynasty. Besides, Xi’ an is also famous for its delicious food, such as roujiamo, which is praised by tourists at home and aboard. Last but not least, local people in Xi’ an are always warm-hearted and friendly and you will feel at home when travelling there.
I’m sure you will be interested in Xi’ an and I hope you will have a good time and a great experience in Xi’ an.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Anna’s Miracle
Anna loved to dance, who had been dancing since she was three years old. She dreamed of becoming a professional ballet dancer. She practiced every day with her teacher and her friends. Anna’s parents were proud of her, but they were also worried. They knew dancing was a demanding job for Anna, who had been born with a weak leg and had to wear a brace (支架) to support it. She had to work harder than other dancers, and she had to endure a lot of pain.
Anna’s parents wanted her to be happy, but they also wanted her to be realistic. They told her dancing was just a hobby. They said dancing was too risky, and that she should have other options. Anna understood her parents’ concerns, but she did not want to give up on her dream. She believed she could make it if she worked hard enough. She did not want to let her weak leg stop her from pursuing her dream.
One day, Anna got a chance to prove herself. Her teacher told her that there was an audition (试演) for a prestigious ballet school in New York. and that Anna was invited to try out. Anna was excited, and she told her parents about it. She asked them if they could take her to New York for the audition.
Her parents were happy but also doubtful. They knew that the audition would be very competitive, and that Anna would have to dance against the best dancers in the country. They were afraid that Anna would not make it, and that she would be disappointed.
They tried to dissuade Anna from going, but Anna said this was her chance to show her talent, and that she could not miss it. Her parents saw how determined she was, and they decided to support her. They agreed to take her to New York for the audition.
The day of the audition came, and Anna was eager to dance. She stood on the stage in a confident mood. She looked at the judges and smiled confidently.
注意：1．续写词数应为150个左右；2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
The music started, and Anna danced with all her heart.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
The judges announced the names of the dancers who had passed the audition.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version:
The music started, and Anna danced with all her heart. She moved gracefully and elegantly, expressing every emotion carefully. She ignored the pain in her leg, and she gave everything she had. The judges watched her with admiration and respect. They saw how skilled and passionate she was, and they were impressed by her courage. The audition ended, and Anna waited for the results. She hoped that she had done well enough to get accepted into the school.
The judges announced the names of the dancers who had passed the audition. They called out one name after another, until there was only one name left. They called out Anna’s name. Anna couldn’t believe it. She passed the audition. She had made it. She jumped with joy and ran to hug her parents. They hugged her back and congratulated her. They told her that they were proud of her. Anna thanked them and said it was the happiest day of her life.2024—2025学年高一下学期月考
英语试题
第一部分 听力（共两节，20小题，每题1.5，满分30分）
第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What are the speakers probably doing now
A. Enjoying the sunrise.
B. Climbing the mountain.
C. Taking a short break.
2. Where are the speakers
A. In a restaurant. B. In a supermarket. C. At the woman’s home.
3. Why does the man feel sorry
A. He spilled the woman’s coffee.
B. He broke the washing machine.
C. He made the woman’s skirt dirty.
4. What is the weather like now
A. Windy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The man’s job. B. A comedy show. C. Their plans for tonight.
第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. When did the man start to have a backache
A. A week ago. B. Two days ago. C. Yesterday.
7. Who is probably the woman
A. The man’s co-worker. B. The man’s coach. C. A doctor.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does David hesitate about lending the woman the car this time
A. He is worried about her driving skills. B. She didn’t give back the car on time last time.
C. She didn’t fill the car up with petrol as promised.
9. What is David going to do tomorrow
A. Pay a visit to Peggy. B. Drive to the Grand Mall. C. Go to the beach.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. Which of the following runs the project Sounds Right
A. Spotify. B. Planet Word. C. The Museum for the United Nations — UN Live.
11. What kind of natural sound is used in Positions
A. The bird noises. B. The noises of crickets. C. The sound of rain.
12. What is the money earned by natural sounds used for
A. Protecting the environment.
B. Providing music education in poor areas.
C. Supporting the bands that use natural sounds.
13. What is Gabriel Smales
A. A songwriter. B. A director. C. A singer.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. How did Lou Yuqian feel about the course
A. Satisfied. B. Anxious. C. Disappointed.
15. What was Hou Xiaoyang’s weight right after he finished the course
A. 233 pounds. B. 220 pounds. C. 187 pounds.
16. Why did Cheng Lu take the course
A. To be a social media influencer.
B. To research some diet plans.
C. To lose some weight.
17. What does the woman say about the course
A It is divided into four parts.
B. It wins popularity with the students.
C. It is taught by Professor Zhang Xiaoyuan.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is an important reason parents don’t allow children to use social media
A. They might be addicted to online chatting.
B. They might face the stress of social comparison.
C. They might be cheated by bad guys online.
19. What can parents do to help children use social media in the right way
A. Discuss online behavior with children regularly.
B. Stop children from joining any online groups.
C. Check children’s social media platforms daily.
20. What is the speaker’s attitude towards children using social media
A. Casual. B. Favorable. C. Unfavorable.
第二部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
With the seasons changing, now is the perfect time to start planning summer experiences at outdoor theatres in parks, city squares, woodlands and even the side of a cliff! We’ve put together a list of the best ones to visit across the UK.
Grosvenor Park, Chester
Every summer, Storyhouse theatre packs up their items and builds an entire amphitheatre (圆形剧场) in Grosvenor Park. This year’s programme sees an eclectic trio:
The Gangs of New York, The I’m portance of Being Earnest and The Wizard of Oz. I’m most excited by the first: a new adaptation written by Kieran Lynn and directed by John Young. I don’t think this story has ever been staged before and it seems like a wild pick for a summer outdoor show.
Minack Theatre, Cornwall
Built into a cliff face in Porthcurno, you hardly need an excuse to visit this theatre. Seeing anything at all, backgrounded by the azure Cornish sea, will be an unforgettable experience. This year sees touring productions of Little Shop of Horrors, and the less-known works of Shakespeare.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Highland Perthshire
Throughout most of the year, the Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s indoor concert hall and studio serve as their regular performance spaces. But this summer, you can see equally lavish productions at the amphitheatre, located in the woods and overlooking Ben-Y-Vrackie mountain. This year they’ll be staging Dido and Aeneas.
Shakespeare in the Squares, London
Is there anything more luxuriously summery than lazing down to your local square for a bit of Shakespeare and a picnic These guys do what they say on the tin, travelling across the squares of London with a new Shakespeare production every year. This year will be All’s Well That Ends Well.
1. Which play fascinates the author most
A. The Gangs of New York. B. The Importance of Being Earnest.
C. The Wizard of Oz. D. Little Shop of Horrors.
2. Where can you enjoy a play in the Pitlochry Festival Theatre this summer
A. On the cliff. B. In the woods. C. At a concert hall. D. On city squares.
3. What is a proper choice for a Shakespeare fan
A. Grosvenor Park and Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
B. Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Minack Theatre.
C. Minack Theatre and Shakespeare in the Squares.
D. Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Shakespeare in the Squares.
B
Carnival: One Day in Rio
Last year I wont to the Rio de Janeiro Carnival, and it blew my mind. It had been my dream to attend the famous carnival for many years, so I was excited. However, the moment I arrived, I was a little bit nervous because there were so many people on the streets. They say that five or six million people come to Rio during carnival time and about two million of them are on the streets on any given day. Luckily, I had a local guide, my sister’s friend Ronnie. He said he would take care of me and show me all the highlights. He did not let me down.
The carnival is most definitely all about the samba. It’s a style of music and dance which has its roots in Africa. Lots of Africans were used as slave labor by the Portuguese when Brazil was being colonized (沦为殖民地), so this mixed culture of African. Latin and European styles is really strong here. Samba music is usually fast and exciting with a lot of drums and harmonic vocals (和声). It’s the kind of music that you can’t help dancing to, and I was learning that as I followed Ronnie through the crowd, my hips and shoulders were swinging (摇摆) almost involuntarily.
Ronnie had got us tickets for the samba parade, the symbol of Brazilian culture, inside the Sambadrome where the top samba schools compete for the championship title, but we still had a long way to go through the street parties. He said most people enjoy the carnival by throwing their own parties in the street. About the samba parade, twelve main teams compete for the championship, and if they win, their performance will be talked about for years to come. So, you must be wondering how it was. Well, I’m afraid I can’t tell you. Ronnie and I never made it into the Sambadrome. We spent the day moving from one street party to another. There were more snacks, more drinks and lots of dancing. Do I regret missing the main parade Not at all. I experienced the carnival like the locals, and it was truly amazing.
4. What made the author tense in the beginning
A. The huge crowd. B. Foreign culture.
C. The busy schedule. D. No local guide.
5. What can we learn about samba from the passage
A. It has its origin in America. B. Its music is relaxed and soft.
C. It is not to the author’s taste. D. It has a long and mixed culture.
6. The author didn’t regret missing the main parade because ______.
A. she befriended some local people. B. she celebrated the festival in a local way.
C. she didn’t pay any money for the parade. D. she enjoyed herself by having her own party.
7. What’s the purpose of the passage
A. To recommend a helpful guide.
B. To encourage people to learn samba.
C. To share an unforgettable experience.
D. To tell a painful history of Rio de Janeiro.
C
Attracted by the beauty of white Chinese porcelain (瓷), Marc Leuthold traveled to Quyang, Hebei province this September to get inspiration for creating modern artworks. He has spent the past two months making porcelains using the local clay (黏土) and firing methods of Quyang, with over a thousand years of porcelain-making history.
Leuthold, a retired professor from the State University of New York, has been invited to around 20 Chinese cities to show, lecture and exchange ideas. He also worked full-time af an art school in Shanghai from 2018 to 2023.
“When I came to China for the first time in 2007, I saw how everything was developing. There were chances everywhere and people wanted me to do all sorts of exciting things. If I had been younger, I’m sure I would have stayed,” says the 62-year-old. Upon his arrival in Quyang this September, Leuthold felt excited.
Quyang is home to the Ding kiln (窑), one of the five most famous ancient porcelain kilns that succeeded in the Song Dynasty(960-1279). Quality white porcelains produced by the Ding kiln were well-known for being thin as paper and sounding like a bell. “My first experience with Ding porcelain was as a child. My father collected a very beautiful Ding bowl and I will never forget it,” he says. “Porcelains from Ding kiln are the finest and most graceful type from the Song Dynasty.”
Since ancient times, Chinese artists have been using turntables to shape wet clay — hoping to produce beautiful porcelains like bottles and bowls. Although made of Ding clay, Leuthold’s creations are unusual among rows of works because their shapes are completely different from traditional Ding porcelains.
As Leuthold says, “art and culture have the possibilities to create a bridge of understanding which may help people from different cultures work together”, with his cultural journey to Quyang benefiting both China and the US. The local porcelain industry has drawn new inspiration from this Western way of thinking and doing things. Meanwhile, Leuthold keeps coming up with new ideas, thanks to traditional Chinese culture.
8. Why did Mare Leuthold visit Quyang
A. To prepare for art creation. B. To explore local history.
C. To teach at an art school. D. To attend a conference.
9. What does paragraph 3 mainly focus on
A. Leuthold’s life after retirement. B. Leuthold’s love for Chinese porcelain.
C. Leuthold’s impression of China. D. Leuthold’s appreciation for Quyang.
10. How does Leuthold’s work differ from traditional Ding porcelains
A. It uses different clay. B. It has unique shapes.
C. It is not fired in Quyang. D. It is not white in color.
11. Which of the following words can best describe Leuthold
A. Responsible and strict. B. Well-educated and warm-hearted.
C Brave and adventurous. D. Creative and open-minded.
D
Everyone loves watching the leaves change in autumn and observing the variety of colors. This seasonal change has inspired many artists to create amazing poetry, such as Nothing Gold Can Stay by Robert Frost or Song for Autumn by Mary Oliver. But have you ever wondered the scientific reason as to how trees get their special autumn colors
In the spring and summer, tree leaves produce a chemical called chlorophyll(叶绿素), which is responsible for the green color. Chlorophyll is in charge of using the sunlight’s energy to create sugars that the tree needs to survive. There are actually two main types of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll A is present in every tree, but Chlorophyll B is present only in trees that do not get as much sunlight, so Chlorophyll B assists Chlorophyll A to produce enough food for the trees to survive. Chlorophyll A gives leaves a bright green color, while Chlorophyll B produces a darker green color.
As the seasons begin to change, daylight becomes shorter and temperatures go down, causing the trees to stop producing the sugars that they need to live. As a result, the chlorophyll and its green pigment(色素) begin to disappear, showing the bright autumn colors that so many trees are loved for. Aside from chlorophyll, there are some other chemicals that bring red or yellow pigments to tree leaves.
Autumn is a magical season that has the ability to attract us each and every year with its bright change of colors in trees. Sometimes it can seem so supernatural in all of its beauty that we forget to consider the scientific process that is truly at work. Walking through the rows of trees in the forest this time of year is inspiring — nature’s artistry and science on full display!
12. Why does the author mention Robert Frost in paragraph 1
A. To admire his poems, B. To explain autumn scientifically.
C To stress the inspiration of autumn. D. To compare science with literature.
13. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. How tree leaves grow better. B. How tree leaves get their colors.
C. How sunlight’s energy is used. D. How trees get through summer.
14. What directly causes tree leaves to show bright autumn colors
A. Daylight becoming longer. B. A great change in temperatures.
C. Not enough food for the trees. D. The disappearance of chlorophyll and pigment.
15. What may be the best title for this text
A. How Trees Change Colors in Autumn B. Why People Study the Colors of Trees
C. What Causes the Change in Chlorophyll D. When Nature Is the Most Attractive
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
House Plants That Are Easy to Grow
Jessica Damiano is an expert at taking care of plants. She writes stories about how to keep plants in good condition. ___16___ She said it is not that she does not know how to take care of these house plants, but that she just paid no attention to them. She added that the plants are among the hardest to keep alive.
As a result, Damiano chooses house plants that need the least amount of care for her home. ___17___ She also raises plants that grow well with limited light, and can be moved around. Also, these sorts of house plants are best for beginners to grow.
Chinese evergreen is a beautiful house plant that does well in low-light conditions. Damiano said all you need to do is keep the plant’s soil lightly wet at all times and fertilize (施肥) every other month over the winter and every month for the rest of the year.
The cast iron plant is as strong as its name sounds. Damiano said it does not even want your attention. ___18___ It prefers electric light or light from a north-facing window. Let the soil dry out between waterings and fertilize every other month in summer and autumn and just once during the winter.
One house plant, the aloe plant, can be used for treating burns. ___19___ That liquid (液体) not only protects burned skin, but also the plant. Just place it by a window that provides bright, indirect sun light and water it every three weeks, and less often during winter.
Similar plants called succulents share aloe plants’ ability to store water within their leaves. ___20___ Most also share aloe plants’ lack of requirements, making them a good fit for new plant parents.
A Avoid providing too much sunlight.
B. But even she has killed house plants.
C. These house plants usually need much attention.
D. She looks for plants that grow well with very little water.
E. There are many other house plants that need little water and sunlight.
F. These sorts of plants usually do well where conditions are dry and warm.
G. When necessary, just cut open a leaf and use the juice from within on an injury.
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分55分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I am a single father with two young daughters. It had been a ____21____ year: Being out of work ____22____ me of a reliable income and thus I was always ____23____ on cash. But as Christmas approached, with little choice, I was still ____24____ to tell the girls, “It looks like our gift from Santa will be the gift of our love for each other.” I hated to see the ____25____ in the eyes of my girls. I just couldn’t stop feeling ____26____.
Then, ____27____, a miracle(奇迹) occurred to me. I won $1 000 in a contest. To give them a(n) ____28____, I kept it a secret and went on a shopping spree(一通购物) ____29____, all the time thinking, “How surprised they will be!”
The next morning, to lay out the gifts, I went to the living room but I ____30____ at the sight of the Christmas tree. There were already dozens of ____31____ under it—well packaged, all with my name on them. My girls had felt ____32____ that Dad wouldn’t be getting any gifts, so they’d carefully ____33____ their favorite old toys so that I would have a merry Christmas.
So moved was I that I stared at the gifts through ____34____ eyes, promising myself to never again ____35____ Santa Claus as Santa did appear in many different guises(伪装).
21. A. random B. typical C. plain D. rough
22. A. freed B. convinced C. robbed D. broke
23. A. keen B. low C. strict D. hard
24. A. forced B. encouraged C. advised D. requested
25. A. confusion B. annoyance C. anxiety D. disappointment
26. A. guilty B. regretful C. empty D. impatient
27. A. cautiously B. strangely C. unexpectedly D. hopefully
28. A. inspiration B. surprise C. achievement D. excuse
29. A. by myself B. on occasion C. in public D. on purpose
30. A. sighed B. hesitated C. fled D. froze
31. A. objects B. presents C. goods D. decorations
32. A. terrible B. skeptical C. calm D. sweet
33. A. washed up B. put away C. took apart D. packed up
34. A. near-sighted B. well-shaped C. tear-filled D. heart-broken
35. A. admit B. doubt C. overlook D. cheat
第二节 语法填空（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。
Festivals around the world have a wide range of ____36____(origin), including seasons, religions, famous figures and significant events. The harvest festival ____37____ usually takes place after all the crops have been gathered is the most common one in different cultures. People celebrate it ____38____(show) that they are grateful for the harvest.
In some regions, it’s a day for people to show ____39____(they) respect for nature. ____40____(decorate) with flowers and fruits, many churches become a joyful place for people to get together to celebrate festival.
Customs have a great impact ____41____ festivals, but they can change over time. For example, some Chinese cities give up the typical custom of lighting firecrackers, for it ____42____(make) the air pollution more serious. In recent years, festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses ____43____(take) advantage of the celebrations.
Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much ____44____(convenient) for the public to spend more on gifts than before. In spite of that, festivals are an important part of society, because they reflect people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths and attitudes towards life. They are ____45____(absolute) significant occasions that we should take advantage of to stay with our family and to relax and enjoy life.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假设你是李华，你的外国朋友Mike想在五一假期来中国旅游，请你给他回复一封邮件，推荐一座我国历史文化名城，内容包括：
1. 推荐城市；
2. 城市特色；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意：
1. 写作词数80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mike,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Anna’s Miracle
Anna loved to dance, who had been dancing since she was three years old. She dreamed of becoming a professional ballet dancer. She practiced every day with her teacher and her friends. Anna’s parents were proud of her, but they were also worried. They knew dancing was a demanding job for Anna, who had been born with a weak leg and had to wear a brace (支架) to support it. She had to work harder than other dancers, and she had to endure a lot of pain.
Anna’s parents wanted her to be happy, but they also wanted her to be realistic. They told her dancing was just a hobby. They said dancing was too risky, and that she should have other options. Anna understood her parents’ concerns, but she did not want to give up on her dream. She believed she could make it if she worked hard enough. She did not want to let her weak leg stop her from pursuing her dream.
One day, Anna got a chance to prove herself. Her teacher told her that there was an audition (试演) for a prestigious ballet school in New York. and that Anna was invited to try out. Anna was excited, and she told her parents about it. She asked them if they could take her to New York for the audition.
Her parents were happy but also doubtful. They knew that the audition would be very competitive, and that Anna would have to dance against the best dancers in the country. They were afraid that Anna would not make it, and that she would be disappointed.
They tried to dissuade Anna from going, but Anna said this was her chance to show her talent, and that she could not miss it. Her parents saw how determined she was, and they decided to support her. They agreed to take her to New York for the audition.
The day of the audition came, and Anna was eager to dance. She stood on the stage in a confident mood. She looked at the judges and smiled confidently.
注意：1．续写词数应为150个左右；2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
The music started, and Anna danced with all her heart.
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Paragraph 2:
The judges announced the names of the dancers who had passed the audition.
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