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蕲春一中高一五月月考英语试题
第一部分 听力（共两节，满30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
1. What are the speakers doing
A. Doing paintings. B. Planning a vacation. C. Looking at a picture.
2. How might the woman go to the hotel
A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By subway.
3. Why does the man turn down the invitation
A. He has to do some work.
B. He has no interest parties.
C. He has another appointment.
4. What was the original price of the book
A. $3. B. $6. C. $12.
5. What does Jack plan to do on holiday
A. Go hiking in the mountains
B. Visit some places of interest
C. Stay at home for relaxation
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Where did Bob get the news
A. From the newspaper. B. From TV. C. From the Internet.
7. What do we know about the news
A. The man got drowned.
B. The crocodile was frightened away.
C. Tourists jumped into the river and saved the man.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Which kind of late night food does the woman like best
A. Ice cream B. Pizza C. Cakes
9. When would takeaway food be forbidden on weekends
A. From 1:30 am. B. From 12:30 am. C. From 12:00 am.
10. What is the woman’s attitude toward the ban(禁令)
A. Supportive. B. Objective. C. Critical.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Former classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Neighbors.
12. Why did Betty come to New York
A. For study. B. For work. C. For sightseeing.
13. What does Mike think of his present job
A. Enjoyable. B. Boring. C. Challenging.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a hotel. B. Over the phone. C. At a restaurant.
15. What kind of table does Mr. Brown want
A. A table by the window.
B. A table near the door.
C. A table for four people.
16. What does Mr. Brown ask about at last
A. The menu. B. The dress code. C. The address.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the talk mainly about
A. The habits of dogs.
B. Different types of dogs.
C. Reasons for keeping dogs.
18. What was dogs’ responsibility in the earliest period
A. Guarding chickens.
B. Keeping thieves away.
C. Fighting against other animals.
19. What do we know about dogs nowadays
A. Most dog owners are the elderly.
B. They are treated as part of a family.
C. Young couples don’t like to keep dogs.
20 What is the speaker
A. A radio hostess. B. A teacher. C. A researcher.
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
Four BOOKS ABOUT THE WORLD
These books will take you on thrilling adventures around the globe.
The 50 States
By Gabrielle Balkan Illustrated by Sol Linero Wide Eyed Editions (Out now)
Take a deep dive into the United States of America using maps loaded with pictures and information. Find out more about its 50 states, their interesting sights and important people associated with them.
Your Passport to Australla
By A. M. Reynolds Capstone Global Library (Out now)
Part of the World Passport series, this book discusses the country’s geography and traditions, as well as the daily lives of Australian people.
The Ultimate Book of African Animals
By Derek Joubert, Beverly Joubert and Suzanne Zimbler, National Geographic Kids (Out now)
Find out more about the magnificent wildlife that inhabits Africa in a book brimming with photographs and information. You’ll learn about the lives of animals of all shapes and sizes, the challenges they face and how they can be protected.
Scientists in the Wild
By Helen Scales and Kate Hendry Illustrated by Romolo D’Hipolito Flying Eye Books (Out now)
Join a team of scientists as they hend to Antarctica, where guided watch-penguins tours are organized all the year around. Through their work, using drones and underwater vehicles, they plan to find ways humans can look after this extreme but awe-inspiring environment to protect these unique animals.
1. What information does the book Your Passport to Australia cover
A. The geography and culture. B. The history and maps.
C. The pictures and information. D. The humans and animals.
2. Which book can you choose if you plan to observe penguins
A. The 50 States. B. Scientists in the Wild.
C. Your Passport to Australia. D. The Ultimate Book of African Animals.
3. What do the four books have in common
A. They all include some pictures.
B. They are all about wildlife protection.
C. They all explore different parts of the world.
D. They are all written by the same country’s author.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四本关于世界的书籍。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Your Passport to Australia部分中“this book discusses the country’s geography and traditions, as well as the daily lives of Australian people.(这本书讨论了这个国家的地理和传统，以及澳大利亚人的日常生活)”可知，这本书涵盖了澳大利亚的地理和文化方面的信息。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Scientists in the Wild部分中“Join a team of scientists as they head to Antarctica, where guided watch penguins tours are organized all the year around.(加入一个科学家团队，他们前往南极洲，那里全年都组织有导游带领的观企鹅之旅)”可知，如果计划观察企鹅，可以选择Scientists in the Wild这本书。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据The 50 States介绍美国，Your Passport to Australia介绍澳大利亚，The Ultimate Book of African Animals介绍非洲动物和Scientists in the Wild介绍南极的内容可知，这四本书的共同点是探索了世界的不同部分。故选C项。
B
I may not be a “bad” runner, but I am slow. The farthest I have ever run is 6 km and it happened because I was going to a pub at the other end. When you first start running, people get you excited about experiencing the “runner’s high”, that magical sense of extreme excitement you get from really pushing your body. I’ve never run fast enough, or far enough, to get close to that extraordinary phenomenon, but what I expect to get from running is the “runner’s smugness” — a feeling of self-satisfaction.
I had tried to become a runner before, downloading the Couch to 5K app. I thought maybe this was something that could help my anxiety, too. But it didn’t stick. It felt impossible to run for a whole minute. Plus, there were just too many other, less horrible-feeling things I could be doing.
That changed with COVID-19 lockdowns. Suddenly, I had too much time and increasing anxiety that I needed to get on top of it. So I reopened the app and started running again. Over time, I got better. I could run for a minute, no problem. Then three, then five, and then eight. More importantly, I’ve noticed that running reduces my anxiety. On a particularly anxious day, running can help me get out of my head or, at the very least, give me something else to do for half an hour.
I’ve been running now for four years. Unexpectedly, I finally reached the 5 km mark. It was slow. I certainly stopped several times. I got home and collapsed straight into an armchair. And so there lies the smugness: I did something. I achieved my running goal. A wave of pride filled me. I managed to put on my sneakers and running outfit, leave the house for 30 minutes and go for a run.
For me, running isn’t about the “runner’s high”. It’s about the small, everyday achievement of doing something. I know every small step will make me feel better in the long run. Feeling smug about these little wins is enough.
4. What did the author hope to gain from running
A. The “runner’s high”. B. The “runner’s smugness”.
C. A sense of extreme excitement. D. A feeling of self-dissatisfaction.
5. Why did the author start running again during the COVID-19 lockdowns
A. To test an app. B. To connect with partners.
C. To reduce anxiety. D. To challenge her limits.
6. How did the author feel after reaching 5km mark
A. Embarrassed. B. Upset. C. Fascinated. D. Proud.
7. What does the author find most valuable about running
A. Less is more.
B. Practice makes perfect.
C. A good beginning is half the battle.
D. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者通过坚持跑步战胜焦虑，逐步实现自我突破并从中获得成就感和人生感悟的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“I’ve never run fast enough, or far enough, to get close to that extraordinary phenomenon, but what I expect to get from running is the “runner’s smugness” — a feeling of self-satisfaction.(我从未跑得足够快，也从未跑得足够远，以接近那种非凡的体验，但我期望从跑步中获得的是“跑步者的自鸣得意”——一种自我满足的感觉)”可知，作者所期望从跑步中获得的是一种自我满足感，即“跑步者的自鸣得意”。故选B。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“Suddenly, I had too much time and increasing anxiety that I needed to get on top of it. So I reopened the app and started running again.(突然间，我有了太多的时间，同时焦虑感也在不断增加，我需要控制这种情绪。因此，我重新打开了那个应用程序，并再次开始跑步)”可推知，作者在新冠疫情封锁期间重新开始跑步是为了缓解日益增长的焦虑情绪。故选C。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Unexpectedly, I finally reached the 5 km mark. It was slow. I certainly stopped several times. I got home and collapsed straight into an armchair. And so there lies the smugness: I did something. I achieved my running goal. A wave of pride filled me.(出乎意料的是，我最终还是跑完了5公里。虽然速度很慢，过程中我也确实停了好几次。但当我回到家，一下子瘫倒在扶手椅上时，我内心涌起了一种自鸣得意的情绪：我做到了，我达成了自己的跑步目标。一股自豪感油然而生)”可知，作者在达到5公里标记后感到非常自豪。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“For me, running isn’t about the “runner’s high”. It’s about the small, everyday achievement of doing something. I know every small step will make me feel better in the long run.(对我来说，跑步并不是为了追求那种“跑步者的快感”。它更多的是关于每天做一点小事情，取得小小的成就。我知道，从长远来看，每一步小小的进步都会让我感觉更好)”可推知，作者认为跑步的价值在于每天的小小进步和成就，这种“小步积累”的过程与“千里之行，始于足下”的理念非常契合。因此，D选项“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step(千里之行始于足下)”是正确答案，而A选项“Less is more(少即是多)”、B选项“Practice makes perfect(熟能生巧)”以及C选项“A good beginning is half the battle(良好的开端是成功的一半)”均与原文描述的核心意义不符。故选D。
C
It’s no secret that any type of tobacco (烟草) use is not healthy. But for most people, it is hard to quit. That is because most of them started the habit as teenagers and because tobacco contains nicotine. “Nicotine is a highly addictive, very powerful drug,” said Dr. Kimberly Horn, Associate Dean of Research at the George Washington University Milken School of Public Health.
Dr. Horn said teens are likely to use more than one form of tobacco. It could be cigarettes, small cigars, or smokeless tobacco. And teens who smoke are likely to use electronic cigarettes, which also deliver nicotine.
There is no one technique for quitting that works for everyone. Some turn to e-cigarettes for help. Cici, one of the smokers participating in the program, is hoping electronic cigarettes can help her kick the habit.
“When I tried it for the first time, I said, ‘Oh, that’s almost as good as smoking,’” she said. “And then I realized there were so many benefits, and I realized it was better than smoking.”
Studies show electronic devices work for some people, but not for others. Behavior therapy and medication and products that reduce nicotine desire like gum and nicotine patches (贴片) might help.
Dr. Nancy Rigotti at Massachusetts General Hospital and other researchers designed a program to help smokers quit while they were in the hospital and stay smoke-free after they were discharged (获准出院).
Some patients were given a nicotine patch or medication and counsel in the hospital, with follow-up support after they left. “We know that medication works and that counsel works, but they work much better together than either one alone,” Rigotti said. Seventy percent of smokers in that program were still smoke-free six months after leaving the hospital.
The U.S. government and private companies have been running anti-smoking campaigns since 1964 when the U.S. Surgeon General produced his first report on smoking and health. Since then, there have been reports on how smoking affects women, young people and various diseases, including diabetes and cancer.
8. Why is it hard to quit smoking
A. Smoking can help people feel energetic quickly.
B. There are too many forms of tobacco.
C. Smoking can comfort one who is annoyed.
D. Nicotine in tobacco is extremely addictive.
9. Which may be useless for people wanting to quit smoking
A. Gum and nicotine patches. B. Behavioral therapy.
C. Smokeless tobacco. D. Medication.
10. How does the author develop the seventh paragraph
A. By stating the result of some research.
B. By offering the reasons for some research.
C. By explaining the process of some research.
D. By providing the methods of some research.
11. What is the author’s purpose of writing the text
A. To emphasize the importance of stopping smoking.
B. To explain how smoking influences people’s health.
C. To analyze the major harmful elements tobacco contains.
D. To discuss some approaches to helping people give up smoking.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章通过分析尼古丁成瘾性和多种戒烟方法，结合研究案例与社会行动，探讨了帮助吸烟者戒烟的可行途径。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“That is because most of them started the habit as teenagers and because tobacco contains nicotine. “Nicotine is a highly addictive, very powerful drug,” said Dr. Kimberly Horn (这是因为大多数人从青少年时期就开始养成这个习惯，而且烟草中含有尼古丁。“尼古丁是一种极易上瘾、效力极强的药物，”Kimberly Horn博士说道)”可知，戒烟困难的原因是尼古丁的高度成瘾性。故选D项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Dr. Horn said teens are likely to use more than one form of tobacco. It could be cigarettes, small cigars, or smokeless tobacco. (Horn博士指出，青少年往往会同时使用多种烟草制品，可能是香烟、小雪茄，也可能是无烟烟草)”和第五段中“Behavior therapy and medication and products that reduce nicotine desire like gum and nicotine patches (贴片) might help. (行为疗法、药物治疗，以及像口香糖和尼古丁贴片这类能缓解尼古丁渴望的产品都可能有所帮助)”可知，戒烟辅助手段包括口香糖、尼古丁贴片、行为疗法、药物治疗，无烟烟草是需戒除的成瘾品，而非戒烟工具。故选C项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第七段中““We know that medication works and that counsel works, but they work much better together than either one alone,” Rigotti said. Seventy percent of smokers in that program were still smoke-free six months after leaving the hospital. (Rigotti表示：“我们知道药物治疗有效，咨询辅导也有效，但两者结合使用的效果要远优于单独使用其中任何一种方法。”数据显示，参与该项目的吸烟者在出院六个月后，仍有70%的人成功保持无烟状态)”可知，该段通过陈述“药物+咨询”联合疗法的结果来发展段落。故选A项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第三段中“There is no one technique for quitting that works for everyone. (世界上没有一种放之四海而皆准的戒烟方法)”可知，文章第一、二段先说明戒烟难点，第三至七段列举多种戒烟方法，最后一段延伸社会行动，主体围绕戒烟方法展开。因此，文章的目的是探讨帮助人们戒烟的方法。故选D项。
D
Artificial plants are filling up our offices, restaurants, and homes. However, research consistently shows that experiencing real nature, from having houseplants to gardening, has many mental health benefits that are significantly reduced in the case of artificial experiences of nature.
Philosophers long ago identified an unexpected pleasure of natural beings. They satisfy the human desire to understand. Aristotle thought that asking “why” can lead to one of the greatest human delights — knowing the world around us. With real nature, we can receive answers that make silent beings understandable, from plants to sea urchins and sponges. Answers to questions like, “Why does my plant have blossoms ” and “Why does it get brown spots ” teach us something about the identity of these living beings — what is good and bad for them.
This pleasure disappears in the case of artificial plants. The only answer one can hope to receive when asking “why” is something about the intention of their designer, like that they wanted to give it the appearance of blossoming, or make it pass more realistically for a real plant. In this case, asking “why” leads us back to ourselves.
Receiving answers to our “whys” for a natural plant allows us to care. We can learn to improve the real plant’s health: water it, make sure it has enough light, and so on. This brings the joy of helping something grow for its own benefit — the pleasure of blooms, green leaves, and the growth along with the sadness of failing to do so.
Thinking of plants as lives that serve their own purposes opens up a different way of understanding our connection to them. This connection brings us joy and inspires us to care for them. After all, who truly cares about an artificial plant
12. What does the underlined word “Artificial” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Man-made. B. Similar.
C. Basic. D. Realistic.
13. Which of the following statement may philosophers agree with
A. Reasoning ability is the only way to observe nature.
B. Observing nature beings may bring happiness to humans.
C. The more questions we ask, the less delighted we will feel.
D. Humans has no desire to understand things around themselves.
14. How can we help a plant grow well
A. By asking many “whys”. B. By connecting it to humans.
C. By caring for it. D. By making it more realistic.
15. What’s the author’s attitude towards artificial plants
A. Uncaring. B. Supportive.
C. Objective. D. Disapproving.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. C 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要介绍的是真实自然对心理健康的重要性，以及人工植物无法替代的真实生命带来的理解与关怀体验。
【12题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第一段“However, research consistently shows that experiencing real nature, from having houseplants to gardening, has many mental health benefits that are significantly reduced in the case of artificial experiences of nature.(然而，研究一致表明，体验真正的自然，从种植室内植物到园艺，对心理健康有诸多益处，而在体验 artificial 自然的情况下，这些益处会显著减少)”，这里将 “real nature（真正的自然）” 与 “artificial experiences of nature” 相对比，可推测 “artificial” 与 “real（真实的）” 意思相反，意为 “人造的”。故选A。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Philosophers long ago identified an unexpected pleasure of natural beings. They satisfy the human desire to understand.(很久以前，哲学家们就发现了自然生物带来的一种意想不到的快乐。它们满足了人类的求知欲)” 可知，哲学家们可能认同观察自然生物可能会给人类带来快乐。故选B。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Receiving answers to our “whys” for a natural plant allows us to care. We can learn to improve the real plant’s health: water it, make sure it has enough light, and so on.（得到关于自然植物的“为什么”的答案能让我们去关爱。我们可以学会改善植物的健康状况：给它浇水，确保它有足够的光照等等)” 可知，通过关爱植物，如浇水、保证光照等，我们可以帮助植物长得好。故选C。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。文章多处强调了真植物能带来诸多精神益处，如满足求知欲、带来关爱生命的快乐等，而人工植物无法提供这些。再根据第三段 “This pleasure disappears in the case of artificial plants.(这种快乐在人工植物的情况下消失了)”由此可推断作者对人工植物持不认可的态度。故选D。
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。
In today's fast-paced society, time management is important. Everyone tries to learn and work more efficiently within the limited time. ____16____
Use every moment
When you're busy, every moment in the day is important. ____17____ When you're taking the bus or you're waiting for a lecture, you can get something done online, like doing some research for an important project and pin some online resources or reading part of the studying material you need to cover for the tests.
Make to-do lists every single day
____18____ Then, translate that plan into weekly goals and create daily to-do lists that help you achieve them. When you have a plan, you'll notice it's easy to find a gap where your favorite TV show fits in. Suddenly, you realize that a 24-hour day gives you more space than you assumed.
Create blocks of courses
What happens when you leave 50 minutes of free time between the courses You end up having coffee and scrolling on your phone, waiting for the next course. ____19____ Try this method: separate your days into four different blocks: lectures, relaxation, studying and good times. When you know that you'll be done with lectures soon, your mind will stay focused and excited about the relaxation that follows.
____20____
If you find yourself struggling with the amount of work you have, turn to your professor immediately for help. American professors have office hours when students can come ask questions and get help. They want you to succeed, so ask for assistance. There are also many campus resources that you can use, such as tutors and the writing center.
A. Get help when needed.
B. Go through all work at once.
C. You're wasting valuable time.
D. Here are some tips to achieve this in universities.
E. So you'd better have your computer with you at all times.
F. Write a monthly plan and include all tests, papers and courses.
G. It won't be easy for you to go through all those lectures without taking breaks.
【答案】16. D 17. E 18. F 19. C 20. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要针对在快节奏社会中如何在大学有限时间内更高效学习和工作，给出了一些时间管理的建议，包括利用好每一刻、制定每日待办事项清单、划分课程模块以及在需要时寻求帮助。
【16题详解】
根据第一段“In today's fast - paced society, time management is important. Everyone tries to learn and work more efficiently within the limited time.(在当今快节奏的社会中，时间管理很重要。每个人都试图在有限的时间内更高效地学习和工作)” 可知，上文表明在当今快节奏社会时间管理很重要，后文给出了具体的时间管理建议，所以此处应是引出在大学实现高效时间管理的一些技巧。故D选项“这里有一些在大学里实现这一目标的建议”符合语境。故选D。
【17题详解】
根据第二段“When you're taking the bus or you're waiting for a lecture, you can get something done online, like doing some research for an important project and pin some online resources or reading part of the studying material you need to cover for the tests.(当你坐公交车或等待讲座时，你可以在线完成一些事情，比如为一个重要项目做一些研究，标记一些在线资源，或者阅读你考试需要学习的部分材料)” 可知，该段讲要利用好每一刻，后文提到坐公交或等讲座时可以在线完成一些事情，所以此处应是说最好随时带着电脑以便利用零碎时间。故E选项“所以你最好随时带着你的电脑”符合语境。故选E。
【18题详解】
根据下文 “Then, translate that plan into weekly goals and create daily to - do lists that help you achieve them.(然后，将该计划转化为每周目标，并创建每日待办事项清单以帮助你实现这些目标)” 可知，下文说要把计划转化为每周目标并制定每日待办事项清单，所以此处应是说是什么样的计划。故F选项“写一个月度计划，包括所有的考试、论文和课程”符合语境。故选F。
【19题详解】
根据上文“What happens when you leave 50 minutes of free time between the courses You end up having coffee and scrolling on your phone, waiting for the next course.(当你在课程之间留出 50 分钟的空闲时间时会发生什么？你最终会喝咖啡、刷手机，等待下一门课程)” 可知，上文提到课程间 50 分钟空闲时间可能会用来喝咖啡、刷手机，所以此处应是说实质是什么。故C选项“你在浪费宝贵的时间。”符合语境。故选C。
【20题详解】
根据下文“If you find yourself struggling with the amount of work you have, turn to your professor immediately for help. American professors have office hours when students can come ask questions and get help. They want you to succeed, so ask for assistance. There are also many campus resources that you can use, such as tutors and the writing center.(如果你发现自己在工作量上有困难，立即向你的教授寻求帮助。美国教授有办公时间，学生可以前来提问并获得帮助。他们希望你成功，所以要寻求帮助。还有许多校园资源你可以利用，比如导师和写作中心)” 可知，该段围绕在需要时寻求帮助展开。故A选项“需要时寻求帮助”符合语境，为本段的小标题。故选A。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从母题所的A、B、C、D四个选项甲选出可以填入空日处时最佳选项。
On November 29, a terrible snowstorm hit New York State Route 5. Many drivers and passengers were very ___21___ because they were ___22___ on the road. Among them, a 64-year-old woman’s situation was extremely ___23___. She was on her way to Cleveland Clinic in Ohio for a heart transplant surgery (移植手术). At that time, she was using a battery-powered device to keep her heart ___24___ When the bad weather stopped her ___25___, her husband asked a nurse at the clinic for help. The nurse then ___26___ called the New York State Police.
The state police carried out a (n) ___27___ rescue. It was a difficult process with many ___28___, including a plane ride. First, the police took the woman to the Portland Fire Department and then to Westfield Memorial Hospital. After that, they transported her to the Jamestown Airport where the ___29___ was better. Finally, she was flown to Cleveland Clinic by plane.
The police also posted a short message online. They ___30___ some photos of cars and trucks stuck in the snow. They ___31___ people to stay off the roads for safety while the workers were ___32___ the roads.
It’s really ___33___ that the patient’s daughter left a comment to thank the police. She said words could never show how ___34___ her family was. She was really thankful that the police ___35___ her mom and helped her get a chance for a new heart.
21. A. calm B. afraid C. ashamed D. relieved
22. A. asleep B. injured C. alone D. trapped
23. A. normal B. urgent C. simple D. funny
24. A. working B. resting C. failing D. shaking
25. A. adventure B. routine C. journey D. project
26. A. slowly B. quietly C. carefully D. immediately
27. A. amazing B. alarming C. disappointing D. confusing
28. A. targets B. steps C. materials D. decorations
29. A. food B. air C. weather D. accommodation
30. A. set aside B. took down C. looked up D. put up
31. A. reminded B. forced C. encouraged D. ordered
32. A. building B. repairing C. painting D. cleaning
33. A. heart-warming B. ear-pleasing C. time-consuming D. mind-blowing
34. A. angry B. sorry C. grateful D. regretful
35. A. cured B. saved C. abandoned D. ignored
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了暴风雪中警方营救一位等待心脏移植的病人的故事。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：许多司机和乘客都非常害怕，因为他们被困在路上。A. calm冷静的；B. afraid害怕的；C. ashamed羞愧的；D. relieved宽慰的。根据前文“a terrible snowstorm hit New York State Route 5”可知，暴风雪袭击了公路，司机和乘客被困在路上，因此他们感到害怕。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：许多司机和乘客都非常害怕，因为他们被困在路上。A. asleep睡着的；B. injured受伤的；C. alone独自的；D. trapped被困的。根据前文“a terrible snowstorm hit New York State Route 5”可知，暴风雪导致司机和乘客被困在路上。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：其中，一名64岁妇女的情况极为紧急。A. normal正常的；B. urgent紧急的；C. simple简单的；D. funny有趣的。根据后文“She was on her way to Cleveland Clinic in Ohio for a heart transplant surgery”可知，这名妇女急需进行心脏移植手术，因此这是情况紧急。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当时，她正在使用一个电池供电的设备来维持心脏的工作。A. working工作；B. resting休息；C. failing失败；D. shaking摇晃。根据前文“a battery-powered device”可知，这个设备是用来维持心脏工作的。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当恶劣的天气阻止了她的旅程时，她的丈夫向诊所的护士求助。A. adventure冒险；B. routine常规；C. journey旅程，行程；D. project项目。根据前文“She was on her way to Cleveland Clinic in Ohio for a heart transplant surgery”可知，这名妇女正在前往诊所的途中，因此恶劣的天气阻止了她的行程。故选C。
26题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：护士立即打电话给纽约州警方。A. slowly缓慢地；B. quietly安静地；C. carefully仔细地；D. immediately立即地。根据后文“The state police carried out a (n) ___7___ rescue.”可知，警方立即展开了救援行动，因此护士应该是立即打电话给警方。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：州警方进行了一次惊人的救援。A. amazing惊人的；B. alarming令人担忧的；C. disappointing令人失望的；D. confusing令人困惑的。根据后文“First, the police took the woman to the Portland Fire Department and then to Westfield Memorial Hospital. After that, they transported her to the Jamestown Airport where the ___9___ was better. Finally, she was flown to Cleveland Clinic by plane.”可知，救援过程的艰难和复杂，所以说这次救援是惊人的。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。 句意：这是一个艰难的过程，有许多步骤，包括乘坐飞机。 A. targets目标；B. steps步骤；C. materials材料；D. decorations装饰。 根据后文“First, the police took the woman to the Portland Fire Department and then to Westfield Memorial Hospital. After that, they transported her to the Jamestown Airport where the ___9___ was better. Finally, she was flown to Cleveland Clinic by plane.”可知，救援的具体行动包含多个步骤，是一个艰难的过程。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：之后，他们将她运送到詹姆斯敦机场，那里的天气更好。A. food食物；B. air空气；C. weather天气；D. accommodation住宿。根据前文“a terrible snowstorm hit New York State Route 5”可知，暴风雪天气恶劣，因此选择天气更好的机场进行转运。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：他们张贴了一些被困在雪中的汽车和卡车的照片。A. set aside留出；B. took down记下；C. looked up查阅；D. put up张贴。 根据前文“The police also posted a short message online.”可知，警方在网上发布了消息，并张贴了相关照片。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们提醒人们在工人修路时为了安全不要上路。A. reminded提醒；B. forced强迫；C. encouraged鼓励；D. ordered命令。根据后文“to stay off the roads for safety”可知，警方提醒人们为了安全不要上路。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们提醒人们在工人修路时为了安全不要上路。A. building建造；B. repairing修理；C. painting绘画；D. cleaning清洁。 根据前文“a terrible snowstorm hit New York State Route 5”可知，暴风雪导致道路受损，因此工人需要修路。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：病人的女儿留下评论感谢警方，这真的很暖心。A. heart-warming暖心的；B. ear-pleasing悦耳的；C. time-consuming耗时的；D. mind-blowing令人印象深刻的。根据后文“the patient’s daughter left a comment to thank the police”可知，病人的女儿感谢警方，这是暖心的行为。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她说言语无法表达她家人的感激之情。A. angry生气的；B. sorry抱歉的；C. grateful感激的；D. regretful后悔的。 根据前文“the patient’s daughter left a comment to thank the police”可知，病人的女儿对警方表示感激。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她真的很感激警方救了她妈妈，并帮助她获得了新心脏的机会。A. cured治愈；B. saved拯救；C. abandoned抛弃；D. ignored忽视。根据前文警方的营救行动可知，是警方救了这名妇女。故选B。
第Ⅱ卷（共55分）
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。
In and around China’s southwestern Sichuan Province, one can often find folk artists producing sugar painting with liquid sugar along the streets and in the parks.
According to some academic studies, sugar painting dates back to the Ming Dynasty when sugar animals and figures ____36____ (make) in moulds (模具) as part of a sacrifice (祭祀) in ____37____ (religion) ceremonies. In the Qing Dynasty, sugar painting gained more popularity. The production techniques were upgraded and the patterns became more various, most of ____38____ stood for good luck such as the fish, dragon and monkey. Afterwards, the folk artists in Sichuan ____39____ (develop) this art by adding techniques of the Chinese shadow puppet and Chinese paper cutting, the moulds replaced with a small bronze spoon. ____40____ time passing, the contemporary form of sugar painting has gradually evolved.
Although the number of sugar painters has ____41____ (significant) decreased, due to its unique charm, ___42___certain number of artists are making efforts ____43____ (preserve) it by offering classes, holding relevant activities such as sugar painting contests and applying to be added to the list of National Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Nowadays, having already been listed as Provincial Intangible Culture Heritage by the Sichuan Provincial Government, this art is including ____44____ (it) in the general public entertainment. Moreover, the sugar painting artists have gained increasing ______45______ (recognize).
【答案】36. were made
37. religious
38. which 39. developed
40. With 41. significantly
42. a 43. to preserve
44. itself 45. recognition
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。在中国西南部的四川省及其周边地区，人们经常可以在街头和公园里发现民间艺术家用液态糖制作糖画。文章对这种传统艺术形式进行了介绍。
【36题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：据一些学术研究显示，糖画的历史可以追溯到明朝时期。当时，人们会用模具制作糖制的动物和人物形象，作为宗教仪式中的祭品之一。主语sugar animals and figures与谓语构成被动关系，根据上文the Ming Dynasty可知为一般过去时的被动语态，谓语用复数。故填were made。
【37题详解】
考查形容词。句意：据一些学术研究显示，糖画历史可以追溯到明朝时期。当时，人们会用模具制作糖制的动物和人物形象，作为宗教仪式中的祭品之一。修饰名词ceremonies用形容词religious。故填religious。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：生产技术得到了提升，图案也变得更加多样，其中大多数图案都寓意着吉祥如意，比如鱼、龙和猴子等图案。此处为介词+关系代词结构非限制性定语从句修饰先行词patterns，作介词的宾语，指物。故填which。
【39题详解】
考查时态。句意：此后，四川的民间艺术家们在此基础上加入了中国皮影戏和中国剪纸的技艺，将模具换成了一个小铜勺。讲述的是过去（清朝之后）的事情，时态为一般过去时，故填developed。
【40题详解】
考查介词。句意：随着时间的推移，糖画的现代形式逐渐形成了。此处为with的复合结构“with+名词+现在分词”，首字母大写。故填With。
【41题详解】
考查副词。句意：尽管糖画师的数量已大幅减少，但因其独特的魅力，仍有部分艺术家努力加以保护，他们通过开设课程、举办糖画比赛等活动，并申请将其列入国家级非物质文化遗产名录等方式来传承这一技艺。修饰动词decreased用副词significantly。故填significantly。
【42题详解】
考查冠词。句意：尽管糖画师的数量已大幅减少，但因其独特的魅力，仍有部分艺术家努力加以保护，他们通过开设课程、举办糖画比赛等活动，并申请将其列入国家级非物质文化遗产名录等方式来传承这一技艺。短语a certain number of表示“一定数量的”。故填a。
【43题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意：尽管糖画师的数量已大幅减少，但因其独特的魅力，仍有部分艺术家努力加以保护，他们通过开设课程、举办糖画比赛等活动，并申请将其列入国家级非物质文化遗产名录等方式来传承这一技艺。短语make efforts to do sth.表示“做出努力”。故填to preserve。
【44题详解】
考查代词。句意：如今，该艺术已被四川省政府列为省级非物质文化遗产，并且也已融入大众娱乐活动中。主语“this art”与宾语为同一对象，需用反身代词 itself作宾语，表示 “它自己融入大众娱乐”。故填itself。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意：此外，糖画艺术家们也获得了越来越多的认可。空处作宾语，用名词recognition。故填recognition。
第三部分 写作
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是高中生李华，你的美国笔友David热爱中国传统文化，最近打算来中国工作生活一段时间，但是不确定应该去往哪个城市，写信向你咨询。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
(1)你推荐的城市；
(2)推荐的理由(不少于两条)；
(3)美好祝愿。
注意：(1)词数80左右；
(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear David,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear David,
I am so pleased to learn that you are to spend some time in China. I recommend you stay in Beijing, the capital and cultural center of China.
The city enjoys a high reputation for its abundance of ancient architecture, which represents the traditional local lifestyles. And there are also plenty of museums where precious relics of historical interest are waiting for you to explore. Besides, the exceptional Peking Opera performances there are also what you can't miss. I wish you a very happy and meaningful time in China!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假如你是高中生李华，你的美国笔友David热爱中国传统文化，最近打算来中国工作生活一段时间，但是不确定应该去往哪个城市，写信向你咨询。请你给他写一封回信。
【详解】1.词汇积累
许多：plenty of→a lot of
珍贵的：precious→valuable
高兴的：pleased→delighted
此外：besides→in addition
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I recommend you stay in Beijing, the capital and cultural center of China.
拓展句：I recommend you stay in Beijing which is the capital and cultural center of China.
【点睛】[高分句型1] I am so pleased to learn that you are to spend some time in China. (运用了that引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] And there are also plenty of museums where precious relics of historical interest are waiting for you to explore. (运用了where引导定语从句)
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。
It was the day of the big cross-country run Students from seven different primary schools in and around the small town were warming up and walking the route(路线)through thick evergreen forest.
I looked around and finally spotted David, who was standing by himself off to the side by a fence. He was small for ten years old. His usual big toothy smile was absent today. I walked over and asked him why he wasn’t with the other children. He hesitated and then said he had decided not to run.
What was wrong He had worked so hard for this event!
I quickly searched the crowd for the school’s coach and asked him what had happened. “I was afraid that kids from other schools would laugh at him,” he explained uncomfortably. “I gave him the choice to run or not, and let him decide.”
I bit back my frustration(懊恼). I knew the coach meant well—he thought he was doing the right thing. After making sure that David could run if he wanted, I turned to find him coming towards me, his small body rocking from side to side as he swung his feet forward.
David had a brain disease which prevented him from walking or running like other children, but at school his classmates thought of him as a regular kid. He always participated to the best of his ability in whatever they were doing. That was why none of the children thought it unusual that David had decided to join the cross-country team. It just took him longer—that’s all. David had not missed a single practice, and although he always finished his run long after the other children, he did always finish. As a special education teacher at the school, I was familiar with the challenges David faced and was proud of his strong determination.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答.
We sat down next to each other, but David wouldn’t look at me.
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I watched as David moved up to the starting line with the other runners.
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【答案】We sat down next to each other, but David wouldn’t look at me. I said gently and quietly, “No one can change your mind, except yourself. If you desire to challenge yourself, there is nothing to do with others’ thoughts.” He sat still with a deep breath. “You have a full preparation before this event, which is the most important reason why you show up here”, I added with a sincere tone. Hearing my words, David turned to me tremblingly with tears spilling out of his eyes and expressed he had made a firm determination to finish the cross-country run. His coach heard what David said and gave me a look—the kind that was more determined than anyone else’s.
I watched as David moved up to the starting line with the other runners. The race started. It seemed that the runway was extremely long for young children, not to mention a child with a brain disease. David insisted on running as if he had forgotten all his weaknesses, though he was tripped over within the a few kilometers. It didn’t take long before he picked himself up again and continued his mission. Classmates all appeared on the racing track, cheering for him. “Come on! You can make it! We are proud of you!” they shouted enthusiastically. To everyone’s joy, he reached the final line and ranked the 20th. It was no more important whether he won the first place or not. It was his brave heart and strong faith that could make something unusual happen finally.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者是一名特殊教育教师，在大型越野赛跑那天，发现患有大脑疾病的大卫独自站在一旁。作者问其原因，他说准备放弃比赛。从教练口中得知，因为担心同学们会嘲笑大卫，所以教练想让大卫自己去决定是否参加赛跑。作者让大卫追寻自己的内心，不理会别人的看法，大卫最终参赛，尽管遇到困难，他战胜了自己，这已经无关名次，而是他的勇敢和坚定让这一切成为可能。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我们挨着坐着，但大卫不愿看我一眼。”可知，第一段可描写作者鼓励大卫继续完成比赛，大卫经过强烈的心理斗争，最终决定参加比赛。
②由第二段首句内容“我看着大卫和其他选手一起走到起跑线上。”可知，第二段可描写大卫开始参赛，虽然中途遇到困难，仍然坚持到最后，完成比赛。
2.续写线索：鼓励大卫——心理变化——决定参赛——克服困难——加油助威——完成比赛——感悟
3.词汇激活：
行动类：
①深呼吸：with a deep breath/breathe deeply
②坚持做：insisted on doing/be stick to doing
情绪类：
①热情：enthusiastically /with great passion
②骄傲：be proud of/take pride in
【点睛】[高分句型1]You have a full preparation before this event, which is the most important reason why you show up here. (由which引导的非限制性定语从句和why引导的限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2]Hearing my words, David turned to me tremblingly with tears spilling out of his eyes and expressed he had made a firm determination to finish the cross-country run. (现在分词作状语和省略that的宾语从句)
[高分句型3]It was his brave heart and strong faith that could make something unusual happen finally. (由It was...that结构引导的强调句型)蕲春一中高一五月月考英语试题
第一部分 听力（共两节，满30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
1. What are the speakers doing
A. Doing paintings. B. Planning a vacation. C. Looking at a picture.
2. How might the woman go to the hotel
A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By subway.
3. Why does the man turn down the invitation
A. He has to do some work.
B. He has no interest parties.
C. He has another appointment.
4. What was the original price of the book
A. $3. B. $6. C. $12.
5. What does Jack plan to do on holiday
A. Go hiking in the mountains
B. Visit some places of interest
C. Stay at home for relaxation
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Where did Bob get the news
A. From the newspaper. B. From TV. C. From the Internet.
7. What do we know about the news
A. The man got drowned.
B. The crocodile was frightened away.
C. Tourists jumped into the river and saved the man.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Which kind of late night food does the woman like best
A. Ice cream B. Pizza C. Cakes
9. When would takeaway food be forbidden on weekends
A. From 1:30 am. B. From 12:30 am. C. From 12:00 am.
10. What is the woman’s attitude toward the ban(禁令)
A. Supportive. B. Objective. C. Critical.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Former classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Neighbors.
12. Why did Betty come to New York
A. For study. B. For work. C. For sightseeing.
13. What does Mike think of his present job
A. Enjoyable. B. Boring. C. Challenging.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a hotel. B. Over the phone. C. At a restaurant.
15. What kind of table does Mr. Brown want
A. A table by the window.
B. A table near the door.
C. A table for four people.
16. What does Mr. Brown ask about at last
A. The menu. B. The dress code. C. The address.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the talk mainly about
A. The habits of dogs.
B. Different types of dogs.
C. Reasons for keeping dogs.
18. What was dogs’ responsibility in the earliest period
A. Guarding chickens.
B. Keeping thieves away.
C. Fighting against other animals.
19. What do we know about dogs nowadays
A. Most dog owners are the elderly.
B. They are treated as part of a family.
C. Young couples don’t like to keep dogs.
20. What is the speaker
A. A radio hostess. B. A teacher. C. A researcher.
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
Four BOOKS ABOUT THE WORLD
These books will take you on thrilling adventures around the globe.
The 50 States
By Gabrielle Balkan Illustrated by Sol Linero Wide Eyed Editions (Out now)
Take a deep dive into the United States of America using maps loaded with pictures and information. Find out more about its 50 states, their interesting sights and important people associated with them.
Your Passport to Australla
By A. M. Reynolds Capstone Global Library (Out now)
Part of the World Passport series, this book discusses the country’s geography and traditions, as well as the daily lives of Australian people.
The Ultimate Book of African Animals
By Derek Joubert, Beverly Joubert and Suzanne Zimbler, National Geographic Kids (Out now)
Find out more about the magnificent wildlife that inhabits Africa in a book brimming with photographs and information. You’ll learn about the lives of animals of all shapes and sizes, the challenges they face and how they can be protected.
Scientists in the Wild
By Helen Scales and Kate Hendry Illustrated by Romolo D’Hipolito Flying Eye Books (Out now)
Join a team of scientists as they hend to Antarctica, where guided watch-penguins tours are organized all the year around. Through their work, using drones and underwater vehicles, they plan to find ways humans can look after this extreme but awe-inspiring environment to protect these unique animals.
1. What information does the book Your Passport to Australia cover
A. The geography and culture. B. The history and maps.
C. The pictures and information. D. The humans and animals.
2. Which book can you choose if you plan to observe penguins
A. The 50 States. B. Scientists in the Wild.
C. Your Passport to Australia. D. The Ultimate Book of African Animals.
3. What do the four books have in common
A. They all include some pictures.
B. They are all about wildlife protection.
C. They all explore different parts of the world.
D. They are all written by the same country’s author.
B
I may not be a “bad” runner, but I am slow. The farthest I have ever run is 6 km and it happened because I was going to a pub at the other end. When you first start running, people get you excited about experiencing the “runner’s high”, that magical sense of extreme excitement you get from really pushing your body. I’ve never run fast enough, or far enough, to get close to that extraordinary phenomenon, but what I expect to get from running is the “runner’s smugness” — a feeling of self-satisfaction.
I had tried to become a runner before, downloading the Couch to 5K app. I thought maybe this was something that could help my anxiety, too. But it didn’t stick. It felt impossible to run for a whole minute. Plus, there were just too many other, less horrible-feeling things I could be doing.
That changed with COVID-19 lockdowns. Suddenly, I had too much time and increasing anxiety that I needed to get on top of it. So I reopened the app and started running again. Over time, I got better. I could run for a minute, no problem. Then three, then five, and then eight. More importantly, I’ve noticed that running reduces my anxiety. On a particularly anxious day, running can help me get out of my head or, at the very least, give me something else to do for half an hour.
I’ve been running now for four years. Unexpectedly, I finally reached the 5 km mark. It was slow. I certainly stopped several times. I got home and collapsed straight into an armchair. And so there lies the smugness: I did something. I achieved my running goal. A wave of pride filled me. I managed to put on my sneakers and running outfit, leave the house for 30 minutes and go for a run.
For me, running isn’t about the “runner’s high”. It’s about the small, everyday achievement of doing something. I know every small step will make me feel better in the long run. Feeling smug about these little wins is enough.
4. What did the author hope to gain from running
A. The “runner’s high”. B. The “runner’s smugness”.
C. A sense of extreme excitement. D. A feeling of self-dissatisfaction.
5. Why did the author start running again during the COVID-19 lockdowns
A. To test an app. B. To connect with partners.
C. To reduce anxiety. D. To challenge her limits.
6. How did the author feel after reaching 5km mark
A. Embarrassed. B. Upset. C. Fascinated. D. Proud.
7. What does the author find most valuable about running
A. Less is more.
B. Practice makes perfect.
C. A good beginning is half the battle.
D. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
C
It’s no secret that any type of tobacco (烟草) use is not healthy. But for most people, it is hard to quit. That is because most of them started the habit as teenagers and because tobacco contains nicotine. “Nicotine is a highly addictive, very powerful drug,” said Dr. Kimberly Horn, Associate Dean of Research at the George Washington University Milken School of Public Health.
Dr. Horn said teens are likely to use more than one form of tobacco. It could be cigarettes, small cigars, or smokeless tobacco. And teens who smoke are likely to use electronic cigarettes, which also deliver nicotine.
There is no one technique for quitting that works for everyone. Some turn to e-cigarettes for help. Cici, one of the smokers participating in the program, is hoping electronic cigarettes can help her kick the habit.
“When I tried it for the first time, I said, ‘Oh, that’s almost as good as smoking,’” she said. “And then I realized there were so many benefits, and I realized it was better than smoking.”
Studies show electronic devices work for some people, but not for others. Behavior therapy and medication and products that reduce nicotine desire like gum and nicotine patches (贴片) might help.
Dr. Nancy Rigotti at Massachusetts General Hospital and other researchers designed a program to help smokers quit while they were in the hospital and stay smoke-free after they were discharged (获准出院).
Some patients were given a nicotine patch or medication and counsel in the hospital, with follow-up support after they left. “We know that medication works and that counsel works, but they work much better together than either one alone,” Rigotti said. Seventy percent of smokers in that program were still smoke-free six months after leaving the hospital.
The U.S. government and private companies have been running anti-smoking campaigns since 1964 when the U.S. Surgeon General produced his first report on smoking and health. Since then, there have been reports on how smoking affects women, young people and various diseases, including diabetes and cancer.
8. Why is it hard to quit smoking
A. Smoking can help people feel energetic quickly.
B. There are too many forms of tobacco.
C. Smoking can comfort one who is annoyed.
D. Nicotine in tobacco is extremely addictive.
9. Which may be useless for people wanting to quit smoking
A. Gum and nicotine patches. B. Behavioral therapy.
C. Smokeless tobacco. D. Medication.
10. How does the author develop the seventh paragraph
A. By stating the result of some research.
B. By offering the reasons for some research.
C. By explaining the process of some research.
D. By providing the methods of some research.
11. What is the author’s purpose of writing the text
A. To emphasize the importance of stopping smoking.
B. To explain how smoking influences people’s health.
C. To analyze the major harmful elements tobacco contains.
D. To discuss some approaches to helping people give up smoking.
D
Artificial plants are filling up our offices, restaurants, and homes. However, research consistently shows that experiencing real nature, from having houseplants to gardening, has many mental health benefits that are significantly reduced in the case of artificial experiences of nature.
Philosophers long ago identified an unexpected pleasure of natural beings. They satisfy the human desire to understand. Aristotle thought that asking “why” can lead to one of the greatest human delights — knowing the world around us. With real nature, we can receive answers that make silent beings understandable, from plants to sea urchins and sponges. Answers to questions like, “Why does my plant have blossoms ” and “Why does it get brown spots ” teach us something about the identity of these living beings — what is good and bad for them.
This pleasure disappears in the case of artificial plants. The only answer one can hope to receive when asking “why” is something about the intention of their designer, like that they wanted to give it the appearance of blossoming, or make it pass more realistically for a real plant. In this case, asking “why” leads us back to ourselves.
Receiving answers to our “whys” for a natural plant allows us to care. We can learn to improve the real plant’s health: water it, make sure it has enough light, and so on. This brings the joy of helping something grow for its own benefit — the pleasure of blooms, green leaves, and the growth along with the sadness of failing to do so.
Thinking of plants as lives that serve their own purposes opens up a different way of understanding our connection to them. This connection brings us joy and inspires us to care for them. After all, who truly cares about an artificial plant
12. What does the underlined word “Artificial” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Man-made. B. Similar.
C Basic. D. Realistic.
13. Which of the following statement may philosophers agree with
A. Reasoning ability is the only way to observe nature.
B. Observing nature beings may bring happiness to humans.
C. The more questions we ask, the less delighted we will feel.
D. Humans has no desire to understand things around themselves.
14. How can we help a plant grow well
A. By asking many “whys”. B. By connecting it to humans.
C. By caring for it. D. By making it more realistic.
15 What’s the author’s attitude towards artificial plants
A. Uncaring. B. Supportive.
C. Objective. D. Disapproving.
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。
In today's fast-paced society, time management is important. Everyone tries to learn and work more efficiently within the limited time. ____16____
Use every moment
When you're busy, every moment in the day is important. ____17____ When you're taking the bus or you're waiting for a lecture, you can get something done online, like doing some research for an important project and pin some online resources or reading part of the studying material you need to cover for the tests.
Make to-do lists every single day
____18____ Then, translate that plan into weekly goals and create daily to-do lists that help you achieve them. When you have a plan, you'll notice it's easy to find a gap where your favorite TV show fits in. Suddenly, you realize that a 24-hour day gives you more space than you assumed.
Create blocks of courses
What happens when you leave 50 minutes of free time between the courses You end up having coffee and scrolling on your phone, waiting for the next course. ____19____ Try this method: separate your days into four different blocks: lectures, relaxation, studying and good times. When you know that you'll be done with lectures soon, your mind will stay focused and excited about the relaxation that follows.
____20____
If you find yourself struggling with the amount of work you have, turn to your professor immediately for help. American professors have office hours when students can come ask questions and get help. They want you to succeed, so ask for assistance. There are also many campus resources that you can use, such as tutors and the writing center.
A. Get help when needed.
B. Go through all work at once.
C. You're wasting valuable time.
D. Here are some tips to achieve this in universities.
E. So you'd better have your computer with you at all times.
F. Write a monthly plan and include all tests, papers and courses.
G. It won't be easy for you to go through all those lectures without taking breaks.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从母题所的A、B、C、D四个选项甲选出可以填入空日处时最佳选项。
On November 29, a terrible snowstorm hit New York State Route 5. Many drivers and passengers were very ___21___ because they were ___22___ on the road. Among them, a 64-year-old woman’s situation was extremely ___23___. She was on her way to Cleveland Clinic in Ohio for a heart transplant surgery (移植手术). At that time, she was using a battery-powered device to keep her heart ___24___ When the bad weather stopped her ___25___, her husband asked a nurse at the clinic for help. The nurse then ___26___ called the New York State Police.
The state police carried out a (n) ___27___ rescue. It was a difficult process with many ___28___, including a plane ride. First, the police took the woman to the Portland Fire Department and then to Westfield Memorial Hospital. After that, they transported her to the Jamestown Airport where the ___29___ was better. Finally, she was flown to Cleveland Clinic by plane.
The police also posted a short message online. They ___30___ some photos of cars and trucks stuck in the snow. They ___31___ people to stay off the roads for safety while the workers were ___32___ the roads.
It’s really ___33___ that the patient’s daughter left a comment to thank the police. She said words could never show how ___34___ her family was. She was really thankful that the police ___35___ her mom and helped her get a chance for a new heart.
21. A. calm B. afraid C. ashamed D. relieved
22. A. asleep B. injured C. alone D. trapped
23. A. normal B. urgent C. simple D. funny
24. A. working B. resting C. failing D. shaking
25. A. adventure B. routine C. journey D. project
26. A. slowly B. quietly C. carefully D. immediately
27. A. amazing B. alarming C. disappointing D. confusing
28. A. targets B. steps C. materials D. decorations
29. A. food B. air C. weather D. accommodation
30. A. set aside B. took down C. looked up D. put up
31. A. reminded B. forced C. encouraged D. ordered
32. A. building B. repairing C. painting D. cleaning
33. A. heart-warming B. ear-pleasing C. time-consuming D. mind-blowing
34. A. angry B. sorry C. grateful D. regretful
35. A. cured B. saved C. abandoned D. ignored
第Ⅱ卷（共55分）
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。
In and around China’s southwestern Sichuan Province one can often find folk artists producing sugar painting with liquid sugar along the streets and in the parks.
According to some academic studies, sugar painting dates back to the Ming Dynasty when sugar animals and figures ____36____ (make) in moulds (模具) as part of a sacrifice (祭祀) in ____37____ (religion) ceremonies. In the Qing Dynasty, sugar painting gained more popularity. The production techniques were upgraded and the patterns became more various, most of ____38____ stood for good luck such as the fish, dragon and monkey. Afterwards, the folk artists in Sichuan ____39____ (develop) this art by adding techniques of the Chinese shadow puppet and Chinese paper cutting, the moulds replaced with a small bronze spoon. ____40____ time passing, the contemporary form of sugar painting has gradually evolved.
Although the number of sugar painters has ____41____ (significant) decreased, due to its unique charm, ___42___certain number of artists are making efforts ____43____ (preserve) it by offering classes, holding relevant activities such as sugar painting contests and applying to be added to the list of National Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Nowadays, having already been listed as Provincial Intangible Culture Heritage by the Sichuan Provincial Government, this art is including ____44____ (it) in the general public entertainment. Moreover, the sugar painting artists have gained increasing ______45______ (recognize).
第三部分 写作
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是高中生李华，你的美国笔友David热爱中国传统文化，最近打算来中国工作生活一段时间，但是不确定应该去往哪个城市，写信向你咨询。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
(1)你推荐的城市；
(2)推荐的理由(不少于两条)；
(3)美好祝愿。
注意：(1)词数80左右；
(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear David
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Yours,
Li Hua
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。
It was the day of the big cross-country run. Students from seven different primary schools in and around the small town were warming up and walking the route(路线)through thick evergreen forest.
I looked around and finally spotted David, who was standing by himself off to the side by a fence. He was small for ten years old. His usual big toothy smile was absent today. I walked over and asked him why he wasn’t with the other children. He hesitated and then said he had decided not to run.
What was wrong He had worked so hard for this event!
I quickly searched the crowd for the school’s coach and asked him what had happened. “I was afraid that kids from other schools would laugh at him” he explained uncomfortably. “I gave him the choice to run or not, and let him decide.”
I bit back my frustration(懊恼). I knew the coach meant well—he thought he was doing the right thing. After making sure that David could run if he wanted, I turned to find him coming towards me, his small body rocking from side to side as he swung his feet forward.
David had a brain disease which prevented him from walking or running like other children, but at school his classmates thought of him as a regular kid. He always participated to the best of his ability in whatever they were doing. That was why none of the children thought it unusual that David had decided to join the cross-country team. It just took him longer—that’s all. David had not missed a single practice, and although he always finished his run long after the other children, he did always finish. As a special education teacher at the school, I was familiar with the challenges David faced and was proud of his strong determination.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答.
We sat down next to each other, but David wouldn’t look at me.
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I watched as David moved up to the starting line with the other runners.
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