广安二中高2021级12月月考英语试卷
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
1. Where does this conversation take place
A. In a classroom. B. In a hospital. C. In a museum.
2. What does Jack want to do
A. Take fitness classes. B. Buy a pair of gym shoes. C. Change his work schedule.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. What to drink. B. Where to meet. C. When to leave.
4. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Classmates. C. Strangers.
5. Why is Emily mentioned in the conversation
A. She might want a ticket. B. She is looking for the man. C. She has an extra ticket.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How long did James run his business
A. 10 years. B. 13 years. C. 15 years.
7. How does the woman feel about James’ situation
A. Embarrassed. B. Concerned. C. Disappointed.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What has Kate’s mother decided to do
A. Return to school. B. Change her job. C. Retire from work.
9. What did Kate’s mother study at college
A. Oil painting. B. Art history. C. Business administration.
10 What is Kate’s attitude toward her mother’s decision
A. Disapproving. B. Ambiguous. C. Understanding.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the man doing
A. Chairing a meeting. B. Hosting a radio program. C. Conducting a job interview.
12. What benefits Mary most in her job
A. Her wide reading. B. Her leaders’ guidance. C. Her friends’ help.
13. Who will Mary talk about next
A. Her teacher. B. Her father. C. Her mother.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why does the man seldom do exercise
A. He lacks motivation. B. He has a heart problem. C. He works all the time.
15. What does Jacob Sattelmair probably do
A. He’s an athlete. B. He’s a researcher. C. He’s a journalist.
16. Why does the woman speak of a study
A. To encourage the man. B. To recommend an exercise. C. To support her findings.
17. How much time will the man probably spend exercising weekly
A. 300 minutes. B. 150 minutes. C. 75 minutes.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What did the scientists do to the road
A. They repaired it. B. They painted it. C. They blocked it.
19. Why are young birds drawn to the road surface
A. It’s warm. B. It’s brown. C. It’s smooth.
20. What is the purpose of the scientists’ experiment
A. To keep the birds there for a whole year.
B. To help students study the birds well.
C. To prevent the birds from being killed.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
A
Expecting to travel abroad but lacking a loose budget Interested in meaningful volunteering programs but worried about issues like your security or working conditions Here comes a right place for you — Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary (保护区).
Highlights
Volunteering with elephants and bringing them back into their natural habitat
Making a difference in the conservation efforts to save elephants living under awful conditions
Helping teach English to the communities and raising awareness about the captive (圈养的) elephant situation
Wandering the forests and observe elephant’s natural behaviors in their home environment
Our Sanctuary
Our sanctuary has rescued 5 elephants from the tourism industry and we have now brought them home to live out their lives in the forest, in semi-wild conditions. We need volunteers to help us keep these elephants happy and healthy in their natural habitat. With volunteer support, we hope to return more elephants to the forest soon.
Your tasks
Performing research on the natural elephant behaviors and the surrounding forest
Taking part in community projects such as teaching English at the school and to other locals
Carrying out litter pick-ups with the kids to educate on waste management
Your Rough Schedule:
Day 1: Pickup from Chiang Mai at 9 am. Travel through a national park and stunning mountains until you arrive in our unique village. Meet your homestay family and the other volunteers, and immerse yourself in hill tribe culture.
Day 2: Wake up early to hike in the forest and find our elephants. Spend the morning recording and learning about these amazing animals and their natural behaviors. Return to the village in the late afternoon and take part in our community & camp & teaching projects.
Day 3: Another early start to hike to observe our elephants one last time. Return to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.
1. Which of the following is a feature of volunteer work at the sanctuary
A. Looking after captive elephants with the locals.
B. Seeking and observing elephants in natural forests.
C. Helping rescue elephants living in the poor environment.
D. Teaching people to conserve elephants’ natural habitat.
2. What should you do as a volunteer there
A. You should participate in anti-poverty projects.
B You should have the great ability to go hiking for days.
C. You should master local languages and know about tribe culture.
D. You should undertake research into wild elephants independently.
3. Where does this text most probably come from
A. A holiday brochure. B. A travel journal.
C. A geographical essay. D. An educational website.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章是Kindred Spirit大象保护区的志愿者招募信息。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据Highlights部分中“Making a difference in the conservation efforts to save elephants living under awful conditions (为保护生活在恶劣环境下的大象做出了贡献)”和Our Sanctuary部分中“Our sanctuary has rescued 5 elephants from the tourism industry and we have now brought them home to live out their lives in the forest, in semi-wild conditions. (我们的保护区从旅游业中救出了5头大象，现在我们把它们带回家，让它们在半野生的条件下在森林中生活。)”可推知，保护区志愿工作之一是帮助拯救生活在恶劣环境中的大象。故选C项。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据Your Rough Schedule部分中“Travel through a national park and stunning mountains until you arrive in our unique village. (穿过一个国家公园和壮丽的山脉，直到你到达我们独特的村庄。)”、“Wake up early to hike in the forest and find our elephants. (早起在森林里徒步旅行，找到我们的大象。)”和“Another early start to hike to observe our elephants one last time. (又一次提早徒步出发，最后一次观察我们的大象。)”可推知，作为一名志愿者，你应该具有连续几天徒步旅行的能力。故选B项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Expecting to travel abroad but lacking a loose budget Interested in meaningful volunteering programs but worried about issues like your security or working conditions Here comes a right place for you — Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary (保护区). (想出国旅游，但预算不够宽裕 对有意义的志愿活动感兴趣，但担心安全或工作条件等问题 这里有一个适合你的地方——Kindred Spirit大象保护区)”可知，本文为想出国旅游但预算不足，或想作志愿者又担心安全或工作条件的人提供了一份大象保护区的志愿者工作，与国外旅游有关。所以，文章可能出自假日宣传册。故选A项。
B
Having grown up in northern Arizona with the immortal Grand Canyon and the iron red plateaus of Sedona in my backyard, I believed that the southwestern state is home to the most beautiful landscapes on the planet. Towering mountain titans, a cozy valley and an infinite blue sky promised fantastic potential for exploration. For me, no newly discovered sights or foreign landscapes can compare with its beauty.
That is until I was invited to explore Guizhou province by the China Storyteller Partnerships Tour. Had someone vividly described how beautiful Guizhou can be in poetic detail, they would not have done it exactly. There is no substitute for seeing with one’s own eyes. I will attempt to do so.
During my trip around the city of Xingyi, in Guizhou, I saw the artwork of the Bouyei ethnic group. They use dyes produced from local plants to make clothing of striking blues and greens. Local elders still practice weaving with artful wooden machines and pass that tradition on to their grandchildren.
My father used to drag my brothers and me on yearly fishing trips around Arizona. We would compete to catch the largest fish, and in the mornings, Dad would cook us a basic breakfast of bacon, eggs, and toast. I sat in a small boat in the middle of the lake, with fishing pole moving slowly in my impatient hands, and held my bored tongue while my father attempted to share with me the whispers of the wind, a fish dancing on the surface of the lake or the majesty of a hawk hunting for prey overhead. On my trip to Guizhou I had the opportunity to paddle on Wanfeng lake. At one point I rested, floating at the center of the lake, listening to the spaces between silence and taking in the surrounding karst (喀斯特) mountains. I thought about my childhood, and wished I had listened more closely to my father while fishing.
I’ve lived away from Arizona for 10 long years, carving my own destiny in China. I’ve managed to build myself a family, a career, a livelihood, and various projects. I feel as though I have everything that I need. For a moment, in Guizhou, I felt home.
4. What do we know about the author’s hometown
A. Situated in the north of US, it is home to Grand Canyon.
B. It has varied landscapes, ranging from plateau to valley.
C. Apparently, there’s no comparison in terms of beauty.
D. The author spent his childhood and adulthood in his hometown.
5. What does the underlined word “substitute” probably mean in paragraph 2
A. Experience. B. Replacement.
C. Objection. D. Agreement.
6. What is the purpose of paragraph 4
A. To express his regret not listening to his father attentively.
B. To recall the most unforgettable experience with his family.
C. To compare the trip on Wangfeng lake with his former fishing trips.
D. To suggest that his trip in Guizhou takes him back to his childhood.
7. What does the author think of his life in Guizhou
A. Inevitable. B. Favorable.
C. Demanding. D. Astonishing.
【答案】4. B 5. B 6. D 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。 文章讲述一个美国人对中国山水和人文的依恋。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的“Having grown up in northern Arizona with the immortal Grand Canyon and the iron red plateaus of Sedona in my backyard, I believed that the southwestern state is home to the most beautiful landscapes on the planet. (我在亚利桑那州北部长大，在我的后院有不朽的大峡谷和铁红色的塞多纳高原，我相信这个西南部的州是地球上最美丽的风景的家园。)”可知，作者的家乡拥有从高原到山谷的各种景观。故选B。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据前文“That is, until I was invited to explore Guizhou province by the China Storyteller Partnerships Tour. Had someone vividly described how beautiful Guizhou can be in poetic detail, they would not have done it exactly. ( 直到“中国故事共创会活动”带我走进贵州，贵州之行让我仿佛回到故乡。贵州的美曾在诗句中有所体现。)”可知，作者在去贵州之前知道贵州的美曾在诗句中体现，直到他去了贵州，才体会到去了贵州就如同回到了自己美丽的家乡，因此推断划线句句意：没有亲身体会是无法感知到的，也就是说没有什么可替代。划线词与B项“代替”意思相近。故选B。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。第四段第一句“My father used to drag my brothers and me on yearly fishing trips around Arizona. ( 我父亲过去每年都会拉着我和兄弟们去亚利桑那州钓鱼。)”提到了作者的父亲带作者去钓鱼，接下来描述了当时与父亲在一起钓鱼的经历和作者贵州之行的经历，结合最后一句“I thought about my childhood, and wished I had listened more closely to my father while fishing. (我想起了我的童年，真希望我在钓鱼的时候能更仔细地听父亲的话。)”可推断，本段的目的是表明贵州之行让作者回忆起自己的童年时光。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段的“I’ve lived away from Arizona for 10 long years, carving my own destiny in China. I’ve managed to build myself a family, a career, a livelihood, and various projects. I feel as though I have everything that I need. For a moment, in Guizhou, I felt home. (离开亚利桑那州10 年之久，我来到中国重塑新生，建立了自己的家庭和事业，参与过各种活动，似乎已经拥有了我所需要的一切。徜徉在贵州的那一刻，我仿佛回到故乡，重温往日美好。)”可推断，对于在贵州的生活，作者是称赞的。故选B。
C
The recent reports of a 4-year-old girl on a Shanghai beach have gone viral on social media platforms, provoking debate about whether China should criminalize negligence in child supervision.
The father of the little girl claimed that he left her alone on the beach for about 12 minutes to fetch his phone. However, she was nowhere to be found when he was back. Surveillance (监控) videos show that she waited for about 10 minutes before walking toward the water’s edge alone, and then disappeared into the water. Two weeks later, her body was discovered about 100 kilometers away in neighboring Zhejiang Province.
The core issue in this case is the father’s leaving his young daughter unattended on the beach, causing her tragic death. Should such behavior, when it causes harm to a child, be seen as a criminal act In an online survey, more than 90 percent of respondents insisted that the father be held legally responsible and face criminal punishments.
Nevertheless, according to Liu Chunquan, a lawyer, it may not satisfy the criteria for criminal negligence, since the primary focus of Chinese criminal law is on extreme cases of parental neglect, such as physical abuse and mental torture. Rarely do legal authorities charge parents; instead, they are just likely to face penalties consisting of warnings and fines.
In 2022, a 2-year-old baby drowned in a cesspool while in the company of his father. The court ruled shared responsibility between the father and the cesspool’s owner, with a 7:3 proportion. The owner was ordered to pay 20,000 yuan to the child’s family. Unluckily, similar cases do exist nationwide. Roughly, 100,000 children lose their lives in accidents annually in China, which is largely due to negligence, such as parents leaving their children unattended, either in locked cars or at home. Besides, drowning is now the main cause of death for children aged 1 to 14 years old.
It is no wonder that an increasing number of netizens request that specific laws and regulations be passed to ensure the safety of children and their well-being. Hopefully, criminalizing child supervision negligence in China can serve as a warning and precaution.
However, downsides of introducing such legislation may also emerge. For instance, it’s difficult to distinguish between a regrettable accident and criminal negligence, so that over-criminalization can be triggered, in which well-meaning parents making honest mistakes are charged with a crime.
Therefore, a more balanced approach to addressing the issue of infant safety should involve a combination of new legislation, education and support services. The ultimate objective is to prevent similar catastrophes in the future. We must recognize that children are not only their parents’ offspring, but also the nation’s future.
8. What can we infer from the tragedy of the 4-year-old girl
A. Her father’s carelessness and negligence should be to blame.
B. The beach in Shanghai should not be open to small children.
C. Her father has been sentenced to severe penalties by the police.
D. She would have survived if she had not waited in the water for a long time.
9. What are the figures in paragraph 5 intended to prove
A. Irresponsible adults contribute to children’s death. B. People can’t be too concerned about child safety.
C. Kids shouldn’t be allowed to swim alone. D. Parents’ constant monitoring is a must.
10. Updated legislation in child supervision is in demand for the following reasons except _______.
A. the mild penalties in the existing laws B. parents’ ignorance of potential dangers
C. frequent occurrence of such incidents D. masses of netizens’ urgent appeals
11. What attitude does the author hold to criminalizing child supervision negligence in China
A. Indifferent. B. Negative. C. Objective. D. Supportive.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要通过上海海滩上4岁女孩因为父亲疏忽导致死亡的事件作为引入，提出了关于父母对儿童造成伤害是否应被视为犯罪行为进行了讨论。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“The core issue in this case is the father’s leaving his young daughter unattended on the beach, causing her tragic death. Should such behavior, when it causes harm to a child, be seen as a criminal act In an online survey, more than 90 percent of respondents insisted that the father be held legally responsible and face criminal punishments.(这个案件的核心问题是父亲把他年幼的女儿遗弃在海滩上，导致了她的悲惨死亡。当这种行为对儿童造成伤害时，是否应被视为犯罪行为？在一项在线调查中，超过90%的受访者坚持认为父亲应该承担法律责任并面临刑事处罚)”可推知，4岁女孩父亲的粗心大意应该受到责备。故选A。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“Roughly, 100,000 children lose their lives in accidents annually in China, which is largely due to negligence, such as parents leaving their children unattended, either in locked cars or at home. Besides, drowning is now the main cause of death for children aged 1 to 14 years old.(在中国，每年大约有10万名儿童在交通事故中丧生，这主要是由于疏忽造成的，比如父母把孩子留在锁着的车里或家里，无人看管。此外，溺水现在是1至14岁儿童死亡的主要原因)”可知，很多儿童的死亡都是监护人的粗心大意造成的。由此推知，第5段中的数字想要证明人们对儿童安全再关心也不为过。故选B。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Rarely do legal authorities charge parents; instead, they are just likely to face penalties consisting of warnings and fines.(法律当局控告父母；相反，他们可能只会面临警告和罚款的处罚)”；第五段“Roughly, 100,000 children lose their lives in accidents annually in China, which is largely due to negligence, such as parents leaving their children unattended, either in locked cars or at home. Besides, drowning is now the main cause of death for children aged 1 to 14 years old.(在中国，每年大约有10万名儿童在交通事故中丧生，这主要是由于疏忽造成的，比如父母把孩子留在锁着的车里或家里，无人看管。此外，溺水现在是1至14岁儿童死亡的主要原因)”可知，需要更新儿童监管法的原因是：目前对监管人惩罚过轻，父母对潜在危险的疏忽，此类事件的频发。D选项“广大网民的紧急呼吁”不是需要更新儿童监管的立法的原因。故选D。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“However, downsides of introducing such legislation may also emerge. (然而，引入此类立法的弊端也可能出现)”以及最后一段“Therefore, a more balanced approach to addressing the issue of infant safety should involve a combination of new legislation, education and support services. The ultimate objective is to prevent similar catastrophes in the future. We must recognize that children are not only their parents’ offspring, but also the nation’s future.(因此，解决婴儿安全问题的更平衡的办法应该包括新的立法、教育和支助服务的结合。最终目标是防止未来发生类似的灾难。我们必须认识到，孩子不仅是父母的后代，也是国家的未来)”可推知，作者对在中国将儿童监护过失定为刑事犯罪持客观态度。故选C。
D
Li Bai holds a wine cup in his hand, while Du Fu sits in front of a desk, writing poems on the paper in front of him. It’s not that we have traveled to the past. Modern technology has brought ancient poets “back to life” .
The two great poets, along with other humanoid robots were presented at the World Robot Conference 2023 in late August in Beijing. They looked similar to real human beings.
“The skin is made of medical-grade bionic silicone (仿生硅胶) which is why the skin looks soft and veins can be seen through it,” CGTN explained in a video about Liaoning-based producer EXROBOTS. Goosebumps (鸡皮疙瘩) and palm lines can also be seen on the arms and hands.
Researchers are also trying hard to create other features of humans on robots. A US robotics company Apptronik brought out its humanoid robot called Apollo on Aug 23. Apollo has around 30 muscles. However, humans have around 300 muscles in our bodies. For now, engineers can only simplify the muscles, allowing them to do basic movements like holding objects and walking.
The robot also contains cameras, helping it map out a 360-degree view of its environment. It also has sensors (传感器) in its head to help keep balance when walking on uncertain surfaces.
Nowadays, bionic human-like robots mostly work with humans, as tour guides or by helping visitors at front desks. There are also robots that share the work of nurses, such as handing out medicine. This could be because people are comfortable living and working with machines that look or act like them. “They can strike a chord (引起共鸣) with people,” a US robotics scientist Marc Raibert told New Yorker.
As more humanoid robots come out, safety will be the key, according to the Robot Reportwebsite. When a 70- kilogram robot breaks down and falls, humans nearby may be hurt.
12. What does brought ancient poets “back to life” mean in Paragraph 1
A. The robots can create better poems than poets.
B. Technology can make ancient poets back to life.
C. Visitors can experience real ancient life with robots.
D. The robots looked and acted like real ancient poets.
13. What does the skin of robots made by EXROBOTS show
A. How human-like their robots are.
B. How soft the robots skin is.
C. How the robots’ skin should be made.
D. How different they are from other robots.
14. What can Apollo do with built-in sensors
A. Wave at humans. B. Walk stably. C. Know human faces. D. See better.
15. What do people worry about with human-like robots
A. People may be at war with the robots. B. Human-like robots look scary.
C. The robots weight may cause problems. D. The robots may get out of control.
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了现代机器人发展及存在的问题。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“They looked similar to real human beings. (它们看起来和真人很像。)”可知，这些机器人和真人很像，从而推知，第一段中“Modern technology has brought ancient poets ‘back to life’ . (现代科技使古代诗人‘起死回生’。)”表示“这些机器人的外表和行为都像真正的古代诗人”。故选D项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“‘The skin is made of medical-grade bionic silicone (仿生硅胶) which is why the skin looks soft and veins can be seen through it,’ CGTN explained in a video about Liaoning-based producer EXROBOTS. Goosebumps (鸡皮疙瘩) and palm lines can also be seen on the arms and hands. (‘皮肤是由医用级仿生硅胶制成的，这就是为什么皮肤看起来柔软，可以透过它看到静脉，’中国国际电视台在一段关于辽宁生产商EXROBOTS的视频中解释道。手臂和手上也会出现鸡皮疙瘩和掌纹。)”可知，EXROBOTS制造的机器人的皮肤说明他们的机器人和人类非常相像。故选A项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段中“It also has sensors (传感器) in its head to help keep balance when walking on uncertain surfaces. (它的头部也有传感器，帮助在不确定的表面上行走时保持平衡。)”可知，Apollo机器人使用内置传感器能使走路平稳。故选B项。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“As more humanoid robots come out, safety will be the key, according to the Robot Reportwebsite. When a 70- kilogram robot breaks down and falls, humans nearby may be hurt. (据机器人报告网站称，随着越来越多的人形机器人问世，安全将是关键。当一个70公斤重的机器人发生故障并坠落时，附近的人可能会受伤。)”可知，对于类人机器人，人们担心机器人的重量可能会造成问题。故选C项。
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2分，满分10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。
Studies have shown that walking among trees makes us relaxed. ___16___ There’s plenty of research showing the link between being in nature and being happy, but most of the research has focused on adults.
___17___ Explaining the motivation behind the study, researchers note that with environmental issues such as global warming, more studies are focusing on the relationships between humans and nature to find solutions to these problems, and the future of the planet lies in the hands of children and their actions. However, few studies focus on this aspect.
For the study, researchers worked with 296 children between the ages of 9 and 12. To measure how connected they were to nature, the kids were asked how much they enjoy activities like seeing wildflowers and wild animals, hearing sounds of nature and touching animals and plants. ___18___ They also found that the more concerned children were about the environment and nature, the more likely they were to be happy.
So exposure to nature is related to active behaviors and happiness of children. What does that mean to adults As we all know, children usually tend to follow adults, especially their parents’ behaviors. ___19___ And if parents enjoy being close to nature, so will their children.
Researchers say that children need role models who can guide them to nature with excitement and an attitude of a lifelong learner Parents don’t have to be experts in environmental science or nature studies. ___20___
A. It’s so good going for a walk around trees.
B. Even just smelling the trees helps reduce anxiety.
C. That’s to say, when adults are outside and appreciate nature, kids learn by example.
D. What’s more important is that they spend time together with children exploring nature.
E. They found that the kids connected to nature were more likely to behave actively.
F. In a new study, researchers wanted to see if kids get the same benefits from being outdoors.
G. Researchers will study more about the connection between children’s happiness and nature.
【答案】16. B 17. F 18. E 19. C 20. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了许多研究表明接近自然和快乐之间存在联系，但大多数研究都针对的是成年人，而一项新的研究关注的是儿童，这项研究表明接近和关心大自然的孩子更有可能变得积极和开心，而且孩子的行为受到父母影响。
【16题详解】
前文“Studies have shown that walking among trees makes us relaxed.(研究表明，在树间散步使我们放松。)”讲述了研究表明林中散步有助于放松，空处应进一步进行说明，B项“即使只是闻一闻树也有助于减少焦虑。”符合题意，选项中的trees对应前文中的trees，“helps reduce anxiety”与前文中的“makes us relaxed”相对照。故选B。
【17题详解】
第一段最后一句“There’s plenty of research showing the link between being in nature and being happy, but most of the research has focused on adults.(有大量研究表明了生活在大自然中与快乐之间存在联系，但大多数研究都集中在成年人身上。)”指出关于自然与快乐之间关系的大多研究都关注的是成年人，后文“Explaining the motivation behind the study, researchers note that with environmental issues such as global warming, more studies are focusing on the relationships between humans and nature to find solutions to these problems, and the future of the planet lies in the hands of children and their actions.(在解释这项研究背后的动机时，研究人员指出，随着全球变暖等环境问题的出现，越来越多的研究将重点放在人类与自然之间的关系上，以找到解决这些问题的方法，而地球的未来掌握在儿童及其行动的手中。)”讲述了进行这项研究是因为地球的未来掌握在儿童及其行动的手中，由此可知，空处讲述的是有一项研究关注的是儿童，F项“在一项新的研究中，研究人员想看看孩子们是否能从户外活动中获得同样的好处。”符合题意。故选F。
【18题详解】
后文“They also found that the more concerned children were about the environment and nature, the more likely they were to be happy.(他们还发现，孩子们越关心环境和自然，他们就越有可能快乐。)”讲述了研究人员还发现的现象，由此可知，空处讲述的应是研究人员的发现，E项“他们发现，与大自然有联系的孩子更有可能表现得更积极。”符合题意，选项中的“They found”和后文中的“They also found”对应。故选E。
【19题详解】
前文“As we all know, children usually tend to follow adults, especially their parents’ behaviors.(众所周知，孩子通常倾向于跟随成年人，尤其是他们父母的行为。)”讲述了孩子会受到父母行为的影响，空处应对此进行进一步说明，C项“也就是说，当成年人在户外欣赏大自然时，孩子们会效仿榜样。”对前文进行解释说明。故选C。
【20题详解】
前文“Parents don’t have to be experts in environmental science or nature studies.(父母不必是环境科学或自然研究方面的专家。)”讲述了父母不需要成为专家，空处应讲述对孩子真正重要的事情，D项“更重要的是，他们花时间和孩子们一起探索大自然。”符合题意。故选D。
第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分45分)
第一节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30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.
My sixth-grade daughter was being kicked out of school. The teacher explained, “She may not be ____21____ what we’re trying to accomplish.” He was ____22____ saying she didn’t have the ____23____, which made me mad because I knew she was smart, just as my father had known about me when I was ____24____ in school. We had her ____25____ and found that the troubles she was going through were exactly what I had suffered from — dyslexia (诵读困难症). Just then I was a ____26____ television writer, and had been awarded Emmy Award for “The Rockford Files.”
If I had known earlier that something beyond my ____27____ could explain why I was a low ____28____, I may not have worked so hard in my late 20s and early 30s. I was working for no other reason than to hear people ____29____ me, because I did _____30_____ in all my courses.
I once asked a friend why he always got an A, “How long did you study for this ” He replied, “I didn’t. I just _____31_____ it.” So he must be smarter. “What if I’m not good at anything ” I began to ask. Despite my _____32_____, I did become successful, and people now say to me, “So you’ve _____33_____ dyslexia.”
No, I don’t. I learn to _____34_____ it. I _____35_____ making a call if possible, because I sometimes have to try many times to get the number right.
Despite these weaknesses, I view dyslexia as a(n) _____36_____. Many dyslexics are good at right-brain, abstract thought, and that’s what my kind of creative writing is.
I can write quickly, and can get up to 15 pages a day. Writing is my _____37_____.
The real _____38_____ I have for dyslexic children is not they have to _____39_____ in school, but that they will be quitters before they get out of school. Parents have to create _____40_____ for them, whether it’s music, sports or art. You can make your dyslexic child able to say, “Yeah, reading is hard. But I have other pride.”
21. A. content with B. used to C. equal to D. familiar with
22. A. hardly B. actually C. partly D. merely
23. A. independence B. confidence C. preference D. intelligence
24. A. failing B. progressing C. changing D. crying
25. A. informed B. questioned C. tested D. surveyed
26. A. loyal B. successful C. traditional D. typical
27. A. ability B. appreciation C. recognition D. control
28. A. composer B. achiever C. performer D. observer
29. A. inspire B. call C. praise D. neglect
30. A. actively B. badly C. slowly D. well
31. A. glanced at B. stared at C. got rid of D. put up with
32. A. confusion B. effort C. dream D. sacrifice
33. A. overlooked B. confirmed C. overcome D. cured
34. A. keep up with B. make up for C. hold on to D. make use of
35. A. repeat B. enjoy C. risk D. avoid
36. A. adventure B. pleasure C. gift D. punishment
37. A. purpose B. challenge C. contribution D. strength
38. A. fear B. joy C. favor D. respect
39. A. struggle B. study C. achieve D. accomplish
40. A. surprises B. competitions C. imaginations D. victories
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. B 29. C 30. B 31. A 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. D 36. C 37. D 38. A 39. A 40. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过讲述女儿老师把有语言障碍的女儿赶出了六年级的故事，结合自己的经历，表示担心有诵读困难的孩子在离开学校之前就会自行放弃，指出父母必须为孩子创造成功。
【21题详解】
考查形容词短语辨析。句意：老师说：“她可能达不到我们想要达到的目标”。 A. content with对……满意；B. used to过去常常；C. equal to胜任，等于；D. familiar with对……熟悉。根据上文“My daughter was being thrown out of the sixth grade.”可知，老师说作者的女儿可能达不到学校想要达到的目标。be equal to合适，胜任，符号语境。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：他实际上是在说她没有这个智力，这让我很生气，因为我知道她很聪明，就像我父亲知道我在学校不及格时一样。A. hardly几乎不；B. actually实际上，事实上；C. partly部分地；D. merely仅仅，只不过。根据“女儿被退学”和上文“She may not be__1__what we’re trying to accomplish.”（她可能达不到我们想要达到的目标）可知，实际上老师是在说作者女儿没有这个智力。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他实际上是在说她没有这个智力，这让我很生气，因为我知道她很聪明，就像我父亲知道我在学校不及格时一样。A. independence独立性；B. confidence自信；C. preference偏爱；D. intelligence智力。根据下文“which made me mad because I knew she was smart”可知，作者知道女儿很聪明，可是老师在说她没有这个智力。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他实际上是在说她没有这个智力，这让我很生气，因为我知道她很聪明，就像我父亲知道我在学校不及格时一样。A. failing不及格；B. progressing进步；发展；C. changing改变；D. crying哭泣。根据下文“what I had suffered from — dyslexi”和“I once asked a friend why he always got an A”推知，作者念书时考试经常不及格。故选A项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们给她做了测验，发现她的问题和我一样——阅读障碍。A. informed告知；B. questioned询问；C. tested考验，测验，检测；D. surveyed调查。根据下文“and found that the troubles she was having were exactly what I had had-dyslexia”可知，作者给女儿做了测验然后发现女儿患有阅读障碍。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那时，我已是一名成功的电视编剧，凭借《罗克福德档案》获得了艾美奖。A. loyal忠诚的；B. successful成功的；C. traditional传统的；D. typical典型的。根据下文“and had won an Emmy Award for “The Rockford Files.””可知，作者那时已是一名成功的电视编剧。故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：如果我早知道一些我无法控制的事情可以解释为什么我是一个低成就者，我可能就不会在我快30岁和30岁出头的时候那么努力工作了。A. ability能力；B. appreciation欣赏；C. recognition辨认；D. control控制。根据上文“the troubles she was having were exactly what I had had-dyslexia”可知，作者患有阅读障碍，这是作者无法控制的事情。故选D项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：如果我早知道一些我无法控制的事情可以解释为什么我是一个低成就者，我可能就不会在我快30岁和30岁出头的时候那么努力工作了。A. composer作曲家；B. achiever获得成功的人；C. performer表演者；D. observer观察者。根据句中low以及上文讲“作者无法控制的事情——患有阅读障碍”可知，患有阅读障碍的作者如果不努力，就会成为一个低成就者。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我工作没有别的原因，只是为了听到人们称赞我，因为我所有的课程都很糟糕。A. inspire鼓舞；B. call打电话；C. praise称赞；D. neglect忽视。根据上文“to hear people”可知，作者只是为了听到人们称赞。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我工作没有别的原因，只是为了听到人们称赞我，因为我所有的课程都很糟糕。A. actively活跃地；B. badly糟糕地；C. slowly缓慢地；D. well好。根据low和作者患有患有阅读障碍的事实可知，作者所有的课程都很糟糕。故选B项。
【31题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：他说：“我没有。我只是扫了一眼。”A. glanced at看一下，浏览；B. stared at盯着；C. got rid of除掉；D. put up with忍受。根据上文“I once asked a friend who always got an A, “How long did you study for this ” He said, “I didn’t.”（我曾经问一个总是得A的朋友，“你为此学习了多长时间？”他说，“我没有）和下文“So he must be smarter.”可知，作者的学习成绩好的朋友得到A并未在学习上花很多时间，只是扫了一眼,是更聪明的人。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管我心存困惑，但我确实取得了成功，人们现在对我说，“你克服了阅读障碍。”A. confusion困惑；B. effort努力；C. dreams梦想；D. sacrifice牺牲。根据上文“What if I’m not good at anything I began to ask.”可知，作者心存困惑。故选A项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：尽管我心存疑虑，但我确实取得了成功，人们现在对我说，“你克服了阅读障碍。”A. overlooked忽略；B. confirmed确认；C. overcome克服；D. cured治愈。根据上文“I did become successful”可知，人们认为作者现在克服了阅读障碍。故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我要学会弥补。A. keep up with赶得上；B. make up for弥补；C. hold on to坚持；D. make use of利用。根据下文“I sometimes have to try many times to get the number right.”（我有时要试很多次才能打对号码）可知，作者通过不断尝试来获得正确的号码，即通过不断尝试来弥补因患阅读障碍而带来的差距。故选B项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果可能的话，我尽量避免拨打电话，因为有时我不得不多次尝试才能得到正确的号码。A. repeat重复；B. enjoy享受；C. risk冒险；D. avoid避免。根据下文“I sometimes have to try many times to get the number right”可知，作者尽量避免拨打电话。故选D项。
【36题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管我有缺点，但我认为阅读障碍是一种天赋。A. adventure冒险；B. pleasure高兴；C. gift礼物，天赋；D. punishment惩罚。根据下文“Many dyslexics are good at right-brain, abstract thought, and that’s what my kind of creative writing is.”（许多阅读障碍者擅长右脑、抽象思维，这就是我的创造性写作的来源）可知，作者认为阅读障碍是一种天赋。故选C项。
【37题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：写作是我的强项。A. purpose目的；B. challenge挑战；C. contribution贡献；D. strength长处，强项。根据上文“I can write quickly, and can get up to 15 pages a day.”（我写得很快，一天最多能写15页）可知，写作是作者的强项。故选D项。
【38题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我对有阅读障碍的孩子真正的恐惧不是他们在学校里挣扎，而是他们在离开学校之前就自暴自弃。A. fear害怕；B. joy欢乐；C. favor帮助；D. respect尊敬。根据下文“they will be quitters before they get out of school”可知，孩子们会自行放弃，这是作者真正的担心的。故选A项。
【39题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我对有阅读障碍的孩子真正的恐惧不是他们在学校里挣扎，而是他们在离开学校之前就自暴自弃。A. struggle挣扎；B. study学习；C. achieve获得；D. accomplish完成。根据该句中的“but that they will be quitters before they get out of school”和but转折可推知，有阅读障碍的孩子在离开学校之前在学校里挣扎。故选A项。
【40题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：父母必须为孩子创造成功，无论是音乐、体育还是艺术。A. surprises惊喜；B. competitions竞争；C. imaginations想象力；D. victories胜利、成功。根据下文“You can make your dyslexic child able to say, “Yeah, reading is hard. But I have other things I can do.””（你可以让你的阅读障碍儿童说。“是的，读书很难。但我还有其他事情可以做。”）可知，父母必须为孩子创造成功。故选D项。
第II卷
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Mount Fuji seems to be losing its World Heritage status and becoming the victim of over-tourism. The scenic spot was listed as a world heritage site in 2013. ____41____, a jump in the number of tourists climbing the majestic mountain is ____42____ (threat) that listing. With so many visitors ____43____ (head) towards those trails, Japan is experiencing a post-covid tourist boom. Mt. Fuji is so popular in Japan that many Japanese hope to climb it at least once in their lives. ____44____ considerable number of climbers is causing environmental damage on the slopes. Litter is left across the volcanic ash, and large parking lots have been constructed to accommodate tourists.
A local official told reporters that: “Fuji is faced ____45____ a real crisis. Tourism has become uncontrollable, and we fear that Mt. Fuji will soon become an unattractive place ____46____ nobody would want to go climbing.” He added: “Fuji is screaming in pain. We can’t just wait for improvement; we need to tackle over-tourism now.” The mountain’s fifth base station ____47____ (witness) a 50 percent rise in visitors since 2013, with about four million visitors this summer. Another headache for local authorities is “bullet climbers”, people who have an ____48____ (intend) to ascend and descend Fuji in 24 hours. They risk getting altitude sickness and hypothermia. ____49____ (fortunate), the official climbing season ended on Sunday, preventing Fuji from _____50_____ (far) damage.
【答案】41. However
42. threatening
43. heading
44. The 45. with
46. where 47. has witnessed
48. intention
49. Fortunately
50. further
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了随着游客增加，富士山环境遭到破坏，面临着被移除世界遗产名录的威胁。
【41题详解】
考查副词。句意：然而，攀登这座雄伟山峰的游客数量激增，正威胁着这座山峰的世界遗产名录中的位置。前文“The scenic spot was listed as a world heritage site in 2013.(该景区于2013年被列为世界遗产。)”和空后“a jump in the number of tourists climbing the majestic mountain is ____2____(threat) that listing”之间是转折关系，且空后为逗号，所以这里应用副词however(然而)。故填However。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意参考上题。根据空后的that listing可知，空处应用动词。主语a jump和threat之间是主谓关系，且空前有is，所以这里应用现在分词，和is一起构成现在进行时。故填threatening。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：随着如此多的游客前往这些小径，日本正在经历新冠疫情后的旅游热潮。分析句子结构，这里是with复合结构。逻辑主语so many visitors和head之间是主谓关系，所以这里应用现在分词，作宾补。故填heading。
【44题详解】
考查冠词。句意：大量的登山者正在对斜坡造成环境破坏。the number of意为“……的数量”，其后谓语应用单数形式。故填The。
【45题详解】
考查介词。句意：富士山正面临着一场真正的危机。be faced with意为“面临”。故填with。
【46题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：旅游业已经无法控制，我们担心富士山很快就会成为一个没有吸引力的地方，没有人愿意去攀登。分析句子结构，空处引导一个定语从句，修饰先行词place，且从句中缺少地点状语，所以应用关系副词where引导。故填where。
【47题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：自2013年以来，该山的第五个基站的游客增加了50%，今年夏天的游客约为400万。根据句中的since 2013可知，这里应用现在完成时。主语The mountain’s fifth base station为单数，所以谓语应用单数形式。故填has witnessed。
【48题详解】
考查名词。句意：另一个令地方当局头疼的问题是“子弹登山者”，这些人打算在24小时内上下富士山。根据空前的an可知，空处应用名词单数。intention意为“打算，目的”。have an intention to do sth.意为“打算做某事”。故填intention。
【49题详解】
考查副词。句意：幸运的是，官方的登山季在周日结束，使富士山免受进一步的破坏。空处应用副词，修饰整个句子。fortunately意为“幸运地”。故填Fortunately。
【50题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意参考上题。根据句中的“the official climbing season ended on Sunday”可知，随着登山季的结束，富士山免受进一步破坏，这里应用far的比较级further，表示程度上的进一步，作定语修饰damage。故填further。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
51. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(﹨)划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意： 1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Jonnie’s dream to Antarctica finally came true. It was Brazil that Jonnie accidentally discovered she could have an access to last-minute cheap deals on ships going to Antarctica, and she did it. On April 4th, 2010, he boarded a ship with 38 passengers and began her journey. With abundant wildlife and spectacular sunrises, Antarctica left an impression with her that no other place has ever done. As she reached Antarctica, she found herself greet by a group of little Gentoo penguins longing to saying hello. These walking gatekeepers gentle welcomed her and kick-started that was to be an unforgettable experience. So precious was this land until it hit home to Jonnie.
【答案】1.was后加in
2去掉an
3.he→she
4.with→on
5.has→had
6.greet→greeted
7.saying→say
8.gentle→gently
9.that→what
10.until→that
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文，讲述了Jonnie的南极之旅。
【详解】1.考查介词。句意：正是在巴西，乔尼意外发现她可以在最后一刻获得前往南极洲的廉价船票，她做到了。分析句子可知，句子是强调句型，强调地点状语in Brazil，故was后加in。
2.考查冠词。句意：正是在巴西，乔尼意外发现她可以在最后一刻获得前往南极洲的廉价船票，她做到了。have access to“可以达到；可以使用”，是固定短语，此处access是不可数名词。故去掉an。
3.考查代词。句意：2010年4月4日，她登上了一艘载有38名乘客的船，开始了她的旅程。由上文的she可知Jonnie是一位女性，作主语用人称代词he，故将he改为she。
4.考查介词。句意：南极洲拥有丰富的野生动植物和壮观的日出，给她留下了其他地方从未有过的印象。Leave an impression on sb.“给某人留下印象”，固定短语，故将with改为on。
5.考查时态。句意同上。根据语境和上文的left可知，此处表示“过去的过去”的动作，用过去完成时，故将has改为had。
6. 考查非谓语动词。句意：当她到达南极洲时，她发现自己受到了一群渴望打招呼的小巴布亚企鹅的欢迎。分析句子可知，greet作宾语补足语，与宾语herself是被动关系，用过去分词作宾语补足语，故将greet改为greeted。
7. 考查非谓语动词。句意同上。long to do sth.“渴望做某事”，用不定式作宾语，故将saying改为say。
8. 考查副词。句意：这些行走的看门人温柔地欢迎她，开始了这段难忘的经历。修饰动词welcome用副词作状语，故将gentle改为gently。
9. 考查时态。句意同上。分析句子可知，started后是宾语从句，从句中作主语，指物，意义为“……的事物”，用连接代词what引导宾语从句，故将that改为what。
10. 考查连词。句意：这片土地是如此珍贵，以至于它触动了乔尼的心灵。分析句子并结合句意可知，此处为so…that句型，that引导结果状语从句，so+形容词置于句首，主句倒装，故将until改为that。
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
52. 你校英文报“Into China”栏目正在征稿。请你写一篇短文投稿，介绍一位你最喜爱的中国诗人，内容包括：
1. 人物简介；
2. 喜爱的原因(至少2个)。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
My Favorite Chinese Poet
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【答案】A suggested version:
My Favorite Chinese Poet
The long history of China has witnessed the flourishing of poetry and the brilliance of many exceptional poets, among whom I admire Du Fu most.
Born in a wealthy family in the Tang dynasty, Du Fu showed an outstanding aptitude for composing poems at a young age. However, he did not have a successful career as an official and struggled with poverty later. Yet these experiences contributed to his unique writing style.
I admire Du Fu for his talent as well as his personality. It is widely acknowledged that Du Fu was blessed with superb literary skills, which earned him the title “the Poetry Sage”. Moreover, despite his own misery, many of his poems reflected concern and sympathy for the poor, showing his kindness and patriotism.
With his literary achievements and noble spirit, Du Fu is always an inspiration and guide for me.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于开放性作文，要求考生介绍一位最喜爱的中国诗人，内容包括：人物简介；喜爱的原因。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
繁荣：flourish→boom/thrive
……的天赋：aptitude for→talent for
促成：contribute to→bring about
承认：acknowledge→admit
2. 句式拓展
简单句改为强调句
原句：Yet these experiences contributed to his unique writing style.
拓展句：Yet it was these experiences that contributed to his unique writing style.
【点睛】【高分句型1】The long history of China has witnessed the flourishing of poetry and the brilliance of many exceptional poets, among whom I admire Du Fu most.(使用了“介词+whom”引导非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】It is widely acknowledged that Du Fu was blessed with superb literary skills, which earned him the title “the Poetry Sage”. (使用了It作形式主语、that引导主语从句的句型It is widely acknowledged that…，还使用了which引导非限制性定语从句)
1-5 BABCA 6-10 CBACC 11-15 BACAB 16-20 ACBAC广安二中高2021级12月月考英语试卷
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
1. Where does this conversation take place
A. In a classroom. B. In a hospital. C. In a museum.
2. What does Jack want to do
A. Take fitness classes. B. Buy a pair of gym shoes. C. Change his work schedule.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. What to drink. B. Where to meet. C. When to leave.
4. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Classmates. C. Strangers.
5. Why is Emily mentioned in the conversation
A. She might want a ticket. B. She is looking for the man. C. She has an extra ticket.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How long did James run his business
A. 10 years. B. 13 years. C. 15 years.
7. How does the woman feel about James’ situation
A. Embarrassed. B. Concerned. C. Disappointed.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What has Kate’s mother decided to do
A. Return to school. B. Change her job. C. Retire from work.
9. What did Kate’s mother study at college
A. Oil painting. B. Art history. C. Business administration.
10 What is Kate’s attitude toward her mother’s decision
A. Disapproving. B. Ambiguous. C. Understanding.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the man doing
A. Chairing a meeting. B. Hosting a radio program. C. Conducting a job interview.
12. What benefits Mary most in her job
A. Her wide reading. B. Her leaders’ guidance. C. Her friends’ help.
13. Who will Mary talk about next
A. Her teacher. B. Her father. C. Her mother.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why does the man seldom do exercise
A. He lacks motivation. B. He has a heart problem. C. He works all the time.
15. What does Jacob Sattelmair probably do
A. He’s an athlete. B. He’s a researcher. C. He’s a journalist.
16. Why does the woman speak of a study
A. To encourage the man. B. To recommend an exercise. C. To support her findings.
17. How much time will the man probably spend exercising weekly
A. 300 minutes. B. 150 minutes. C. 75 minutes.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What did the scientists do to the road
A. They repaired it. B. They painted it. C. They blocked it.
19. Why are young birds drawn to the road surface
A. It’s warm. B. It’s brown. C. It’s smooth.
20. What is the purpose of the scientists’ experiment
A. To keep the birds there for a whole year.
B. To help students study the birds well.
C. To prevent the birds from being killed.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
A
Expecting to travel abroad but lacking a loose budget Interested in meaningful volunteering programs but worried about issues like your security or working conditions Here comes a right place for you — Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary (保护区).
Highlights
Volunteering with elephants and bringing them back into their natural habitat
Making a difference in the conservation efforts to save elephants living under awful conditions
Helping teach English to the communities and raising awareness about the captive (圈养的) elephant situation
Wandering the forests and observe elephant’s natural behaviors in their home environment
Our Sanctuary
Our sanctuary has rescued 5 elephants from the tourism industry and we have now brought them home to live out their lives in the forest, in semi-wild conditions. We need volunteers to help us keep these elephants happy and healthy in their natural habitat. With volunteer support, we hope to return more elephants to the forest soon.
Your tasks
Performing research on the natural elephant behaviors and the surrounding forest
Taking part in community projects such as teaching English at the school and to other locals
Carrying out litter pick-ups with the kids to educate on waste management
Your Rough Schedule:
Day 1: Pickup from Chiang Mai at 9 am. Travel through a national park and stunning mountains until you arrive in our unique village. Meet your homestay family and the other volunteers, and immerse yourself in hill tribe culture.
Day 2: Wake up early to hike in the forest and find our elephants. Spend the morning recording and learning about these amazing animals and their natural behaviors. Return to the village in the late afternoon and take part in our community & camp & teaching projects.
Day 3: Another early start to hike to observe our elephants one last time. Return to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.
1. Which of the following is a feature of volunteer work at the sanctuary
A. Looking after captive elephants with the locals.
B. Seeking and observing elephants in natural forests.
C. Helping rescue elephants living in the poor environment.
D. Teaching people to conserve elephants’ natural habitat.
2. What should you do as a volunteer there
A. You should participate in anti-poverty projects.
B. You should have the great ability to go hiking for days.
C You should master local languages and know about tribe culture.
D. You should undertake research into wild elephants independently.
3. Where does this text most probably come from
A. A holiday brochure. B. A travel journal.
C. A geographical essay. D. An educational website.
B
Having grown up in northern Arizona with the immortal Grand Canyon and the iron red plateaus of Sedona in my backyard, I believed that the southwestern state is home to the most beautiful landscapes on the planet. Towering mountain titans, a cozy valley and an infinite blue sky promised fantastic potential for exploration. For me, no newly discovered sights or foreign landscapes can compare with its beauty.
That is, until I was invited to explore Guizhou province by the China Storyteller Partnerships Tour. Had someone vividly described how beautiful Guizhou can be in poetic detail, they would not have done it exactly. There is no substitute for seeing with one’s own eyes. I will attempt to do so.
During my trip around the city of Xingyi in Guizhou, I saw the artwork of the Bouyei ethnic group. They use dyes produced from local plants to make clothing of striking blues and greens. Local elders still practice weaving with artful wooden machines and pass that tradition on to their grandchildren.
My father used to drag my brothers and me on yearly fishing trips around Arizona. We would compete to catch the largest fish, and in the mornings, Dad would cook us a basic breakfast of bacon, eggs, and toast. I sat in a small boat in the middle of the lake, with fishing pole moving slowly in my impatient hands, and held my bored tongue while my father attempted to share with me the whispers of the wind, a fish dancing on the surface of the lake or the majesty of a hawk hunting for prey overhead. On my trip to Guizhou I had the opportunity to paddle on Wanfeng lake. At one point I rested, floating at the center of the lake, listening to the spaces between silence and taking in the surrounding karst (喀斯特) mountains. I thought about my childhood, and wished I had listened more closely to my father while fishing.
I’ve lived away from Arizona for 10 long years, carving my own destiny in China. I’ve managed to build myself a family, a career, a livelihood, and various projects. I feel as though I have everything that I need. For a moment, in Guizhou, I felt home.
4. What do we know about the author’s hometown
A. Situated in the north of US, it is home to Grand Canyon.
B. It has varied landscapes, ranging from plateau to valley.
C. Apparently, there’s no comparison in terms of beauty.
D. The author spent his childhood and adulthood in his hometown.
5. What does the underlined word “substitute” probably mean in paragraph 2
A. Experience. B. Replacement.
C. Objection. D. Agreement.
6. What is the purpose of paragraph 4
A. To express his regret not listening to his father attentively.
B. To recall the most unforgettable experience with his family.
C. To compare the trip on Wangfeng lake with his former fishing trips.
D. To suggest that his trip in Guizhou takes him back to his childhood.
7. What does the author think of his life in Guizhou
A. Inevitable. B. Favorable.
C. Demanding. D. Astonishing.
C
The recent reports of a 4-year-old girl on a Shanghai beach have gone viral on social media platforms, provoking debate about whether China should criminalize negligence in child supervision.
The father of the little girl claimed that he left her alone on the beach for about 12 minutes to fetch his phone. However, she was nowhere to be found when he was back. Surveillance (监控) videos show that she waited for about 10 minutes before walking toward the water’s edge alone, and then disappeared into the water. Two weeks later, her body was discovered about 100 kilometers away in neighboring Zhejiang Province.
The core issue in this case is the father’s leaving his young daughter unattended on the beach, causing her tragic death. Should such behavior, when it causes harm to a child, be seen as a criminal act In an online survey, more than 90 percent of respondents insisted that the father be held legally responsible and face criminal punishments.
Nevertheless, according to Liu Chunquan, a lawyer, it may not satisfy the criteria for criminal negligence, since the primary focus of Chinese criminal law is on extreme cases of parental neglect, such as physical abuse and mental torture. Rarely do legal authorities charge parents; instead, they are just likely to face penalties consisting of warnings and fines.
In 2022, a 2-year-old baby drowned in a cesspool while in the company of his father. The court ruled shared responsibility between the father and the cesspool’s owner, with a 7:3 proportion. The owner was ordered to pay 20,000 yuan to the child’s family. Unluckily, similar cases do exist nationwide. Roughly, 100,000 children lose their lives in accidents annually in China, which is largely due to negligence, such as parents leaving their children unattended, either in locked cars or at home. Besides, drowning is now the main cause of death for children aged 1 to 14 years old.
It is no wonder that an increasing number of netizens request that specific laws and regulations be passed to ensure the safety of children and their well-being. Hopefully, criminalizing child supervision negligence in China can serve as a warning and precaution.
However, downsides of introducing such legislation may also emerge. For instance, it’s difficult to distinguish between a regrettable accident and criminal negligence, so that over-criminalization can be triggered, in which well-meaning parents making honest mistakes are charged with a crime.
Therefore, a more balanced approach to addressing the issue of infant safety should involve a combination of new legislation, education and support services. The ultimate objective is to prevent similar catastrophes in the future. We must recognize that children are not only their parents’ offspring, but also the nation’s future.
8. What can we infer from the tragedy of the 4-year-old girl
A. Her father’s carelessness and negligence should be to blame.
B. The beach in Shanghai should not be open to small children.
C. Her father has been sentenced to severe penalties by the police.
D. She would have survived if she had not waited in the water for a long time.
9. What are the figures in paragraph 5 intended to prove
A. Irresponsible adults contribute to children’s death. B. People can’t be too concerned about child safety.
C. Kids shouldn’t be allowed to swim alone. D. Parents’ constant monitoring is a must.
10. Updated legislation in child supervision is in demand for the following reasons except _______.
A. the mild penalties in the existing laws B. parents’ ignorance of potential dangers
C. frequent occurrence of such incidents D. masses of netizens’ urgent appeals
11. What attitude does the author hold to criminalizing child supervision negligence in China
A. Indifferent. B. Negative. C. Objective. D. Supportive.
D
Li Bai holds a wine cup in his hand, while Du Fu sits in front of a desk, writing poems on the paper in front of him. It’s not that we have traveled to the past. Modern technology has brought ancient poets “back to life” .
The two great poets, along with other humanoid robots were presented at the World Robot Conference 2023 in late August in Beijing. They looked similar to real human beings.
“The skin is made of medical-grade bionic silicone (仿生硅胶) which is why the skin looks soft and veins can be seen through it,” CGTN explained in a video about Liaoning-based producer EXROBOTS. Goosebumps (鸡皮疙瘩) and palm lines can also be seen on the arms and hands.
Researchers are also trying hard to create other features of humans on robots. A US robotics company Apptronik brought out its humanoid robot called Apollo on Aug 23. Apollo has around 30 muscles. However, humans have around 300 muscles in our bodies. For now, engineers can only simplify the muscles, allowing them to do basic movements like holding objects and walking.
The robot also contains cameras, helping it map out a 360-degree view of its environment. It also has sensors (传感器) in its head to help keep balance when walking on uncertain surfaces.
Nowadays, bionic human-like robots mostly work with humans, as tour guides or by helping visitors at front desks. There are also robots that share the work of nurses, such as handing out medicine. This could be because people are comfortable living and working with machines that look or act like them. “They can strike a chord (引起共鸣) with people,” a US robotics scientist Marc Raibert told New Yorker.
As more humanoid robots come out, safety will be the key, according to the Robot Reportwebsite. When a 70- kilogram robot breaks down and falls, humans nearby may be hurt.
12. What does brought ancient poets “back to life” mean in Paragraph 1
A. The robots can create better poems than poets.
B. Technology can make ancient poets back to life.
C. Visitors can experience real ancient life with robots.
D. The robots looked and acted like real ancient poets.
13. What does the skin of robots made by EXROBOTS show
A How human-like their robots are.
B. How soft the robots skin is.
C. How the robots’ skin should be made.
D. How different they are from other robots.
14. What can Apollo do with built-in sensors
A. Wave at humans. B. Walk stably. C. Know human faces. D. See better.
15. What do people worry about with human-like robots
A. People may be at war with the robots. B. Human-like robots look scary.
C. The robots weight may cause problems. D. The robots may get out of control.
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2分，满分10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。
Studies have shown that walking among trees makes us relaxed. ___16___ There’s plenty of research showing the link between being in nature and being happy, but most of the research has focused on adults.
___17___ Explaining the motivation behind the study, researchers note that with environmental issues such as global warming, more studies are focusing on the relationships between humans and nature to find solutions to these problems, and the future of the planet lies in the hands of children and their actions. However, few studies focus on this aspect.
For the study, researchers worked with 296 children between the ages of 9 and 12. To measure how connected they were to nature, the kids were asked how much they enjoy activities like seeing wildflowers and wild animals, hearing sounds of nature and touching animals and plants. ___18___ They also found that the more concerned children were about the environment and nature, the more likely they were to be happy.
So exposure to nature is related to active behaviors and happiness of children. What does that mean to adults As we all know, children usually tend to follow adults, especially their parents’ behaviors. ___19___ And if parents enjoy being close to nature, so will their children.
Researchers say that children need role models who can guide them to nature with excitement and an attitude of a lifelong learner. Parents don’t have to be experts in environmental science or nature studies. ___20___
A. It’s so good going for a walk around trees.
B. Even just smelling the trees helps reduce anxiety.
C. That’s to say, when adults are outside and appreciate nature, kids learn by example.
D. What’s more important is that they spend time together with children exploring nature.
E. They found that the kids connected to nature were more likely to behave actively.
F. In a new study, researchers wanted to see if kids get the same benefits from being outdoors.
G. Researchers will study more about the connection between children’s happiness and nature.
第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分45分)
第一节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30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.
My sixth-grade daughter was being kicked out of school. The teacher explained, “She may not be ____21____ what we’re trying to accomplish.” He was ____22____ saying she didn’t have the ____23____, which made me mad because I knew she was smart, just as my father had known about me when I was ____24____ in school. We had her ____25____ and found that the troubles she was going through were exactly what I had suffered from — dyslexia (诵读困难症). Just then I was a ____26____ television writer, and had been awarded Emmy Award for “The Rockford Files.”
If I had known earlier that something beyond my ____27____ could explain why I was a low ____28____, I may not have worked so hard in my late 20s and early 30s. I was working for no other reason than to hear people ____29____ me, because I did _____30_____ in all my courses.
I once asked a friend why he always got an A, “How long did you study for this ” He replied, “I didn’t. I just _____31_____ it.” So he must be smarter. “What if I’m not good at anything ” I began to ask. Despite my _____32_____, I did become successful, and people now say to me, “So you’ve _____33_____ dyslexia.”
No, I don’t. I learn to _____34_____ it. I _____35_____ making a call if possible, because I sometimes have to try many times to get the number right.
Despite these weaknesses, I view dyslexia as a(n) _____36_____. Many dyslexics are good at right-brain, abstract thought, and that’s what my kind of creative writing is.
I can write quickly, and can get up to 15 pages a day. Writing is my _____37_____.
The real _____38_____ I have for dyslexic children is not they have to _____39_____ in school, but that they will be quitters before they get out of school. Parents have to create _____40_____ for them, whether it’s music, sports or art. You can make your dyslexic child able to say, “Yeah, reading is hard. But I have other pride.”
21. A. content with B. used to C. equal to D. familiar with
22. A. hardly B. actually C. partly D. merely
23. A. independence B. confidence C. preference D. intelligence
24. A. failing B. progressing C. changing D. crying
25. A. informed B. questioned C. tested D. surveyed
26. A. loyal B. successful C. traditional D. typical
27. A. ability B. appreciation C. recognition D. control
28. A. composer B. achiever C. performer D. observer
29. A. inspire B. call C. praise D. neglect
30. A. actively B. badly C. slowly D. well
31. A. glanced at B. stared at C. got rid of D. put up with
32. A. confusion B. effort C. dream D. sacrifice
33. A. overlooked B. confirmed C. overcome D. cured
34. A. keep up with B. make up for C. hold on to D. make use of
35. A. repeat B. enjoy C. risk D. avoid
36. A. adventure B. pleasure C. gift D. punishment
37. A. purpose B. challenge C. contribution D. strength
38. A. fear B. joy C. favor D. respect
39. A. struggle B. study C. achieve D. accomplish
40. A. surprises B. competitions C. imaginations D. victories
第II卷
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Mount Fuji seems to be losing its World Heritage status and becoming the victim of over-tourism. The scenic spot was listed as a world heritage site in 2013. ____41____, a jump in the number of tourists climbing the majestic mountain is ____42____ (threat) that listing. With so many visitors ____43____ (head) towards those trails, Japan is experiencing a post-covid tourist boom. Mt. Fuji is so popular in Japan that many Japanese hope to climb it at least once in their lives. ____44____ considerable number of climbers is causing environmental damage on the slopes. Litter is left across the volcanic ash, and large parking lots have been constructed to accommodate tourists.
A local official told reporters that: “Fuji is faced ____45____ a real crisis. Tourism has become uncontrollable and we fear that Mt. Fuji will soon become an unattractive place ____46____ nobody would want to go climbing.” He added: “Fuji is screaming in pain. We can’t just wait for improvement; we need to tackle over-tourism now.” The mountain’s fifth base station ____47____ (witness) a 50 percent rise in visitors since 2013, with about four million visitors this summer. Another headache for local authorities is “bullet climbers”, people who have an ____48____ (intend) to ascend and descend Fuji in 24 hours. They risk getting altitude sickness and hypothermia. ____49____ (fortunate), the official climbing season ended on Sunday, preventing Fuji from _____50_____ (far) damage.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
51. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(﹨)划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意： 1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Jonnie’s dream to Antarctica finally came true. It was Brazil that Jonnie accidentally discovered she could have an access to last-minute cheap deals on ships going to Antarctica, and she did it. On April 4th, 2010, he boarded a ship with 38 passengers and began her journey. With abundant wildlife and spectacular sunrises, Antarctica left an impression with her that no other place has ever done. As she reached Antarctica, she found herself greet by a group of little Gentoo penguins longing to saying hello. These walking gatekeepers gentle welcomed her and kick-started that was to be an unforgettable experience. So precious was this land until it hit home to Jonnie.
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
52. 你校英文报“Into China”栏目正在征稿。请你写一篇短文投稿，介绍一位你最喜爱的中国诗人，内容包括：
1. 人物简介；
2. 喜爱的原因(至少2个)。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
My Favorite Chinese Poet
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