高一年级12月月考英语试卷
I. Listening Comprehension (18% 1-16题每题1分，17-20题每题0.5分)
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. A salesperson. B. A pilot. C. A waitress. D. A firefighter.
2. A. At a convenience store. B. At a theater.
C. At a railway station. D. At a hospital.
3. A. A job. B. An article. C. A book. D. An author.
4. A. She doesn’t play tennis well. B. She likes other sports as well.
C. She is an enthusiastic tennis player. D. She is a professional athlete.
5. A. Tom was killed in the accident. B. Someone saved Tom’s life.
C. It did little damage to Tom’s car. D. Tom survived the accident.
6. A. The woman is planning a trip to Austin.
B. The woman hasn’t been to Austin before.
C. The woman likes Austin very much.
D. The woman has been to Austin before.
7. A. They have adopted at least two kids. B. They will have more adopted kids.
C. The couple are from Africa. D. They are an extended family.
8. A. By going on a diet. B. By having fewer meals.
C. By doing physical exercise. D. By eating fruit and vegetables.
9. A. He doesn’t mind helping the woman.
B. He hesitates whether to help or not.
C. He’ll help if the woman doesn’t mind.
D. He can’t help the woman move the cupboard.
10. A. It could help people of all ages to avoid cancer.
B. It was mainly meant for cancer patients.
C. It might attract viewers over 40 more.
D. It was frequently interrupted by commercials.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Flight attendants. B. Airline passengers.
C. The fire brigade. D. Plane manufacturers.
12. A. The average speed of CA4117 is 800 miles per hour.
B. It will take CA4117 more than three hours to arrive in Xi’an.
C. CA4117 will take off from Chengdu and eventually arrive in Beijing.
D. CA4117 will travel 13,892 kilometers for the whole flight.
13. A. Using electronic devices during landing.
B. Using their hands to pull the oxygen mask.
C. Using laptop computers during the flight.
D. Placing the oxygen mask below their nose.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Drinking a lot of alcohol. B. Going shopping in stores.
C. Gathering around tables for hotpot. D. Eating fried food and barbecued meat.
15. A. Movies are available to people in Shanghai at midnight.
B. People in Hangzhou attach great importance to dinner.
C A total of nine online platforms provided data for the report.
D. People in Beijing are most likely to order Starbucks in the afternoon.
16. A. People’s eating habits in different regions of China.
B. The impact of mobile payment on Chinese people’s lives.
C. Different nightlife activities among residents in Chinese cities.
D. The pressure of urban life brought by nightlife activities.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. She was a bank manager. B. She was a victim of the robbery.
C. She was a defense lawyer. D. She was a witness to the crime.
18. A. He was more than seven feet tall. B. He was in his late thirties.
C. He was wearing a dark sweater. D. He was wearing a shirt under a jacket.
19. A. Identify the suspect from pictures. B. Go upstairs to sign some documents.
C. Have her photo taken for their files. D. Verify the record of what she had said.
20.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A(10分)
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
The term “killjoy parents” has been trending on Chinese social media platforms as many young people complain that their parents would rather criticize than ___1___ (praise) them for their accomplishments. One poster, for example, remarked that his parents said his high score in math wasn’t good enough because several other students had scored higher. Another complained that, after getting accepted into a “second-tier (二流的)” university, the response he got from his father was “Congratulations. You got admitted to a garbage university.”
It’s a terrible feeling to have someone “burst your bubble” when you think they should be sharing your Joy. And your parents, after all, are probably the people ___2___ you most want to share the best moments in your life. But why do some parents seem to be so hard to please
I think a lot of it has to do with Chinese society. Parents know that life can be full of hardship and difficulties, and they want their children to be hardened“ to these realities. Another reason ___3___ probably be found deep in Chinese culture.
When I asked a Chinese friend ___4___ Chinese parents don’t praise their children, he said it’s because they don’t want to bring their children bad luck. He told me the story of two women sitting in a park and watching their children play. One of the mothers said to the other, “Your boy is so handsome and healthy.” That other mother replied, “No, he’s very ugly and he’s a very sickly child.” The mother, my friend explained, didn’t want her son praised ___5___ the “gods” heard and punished him. It’s an old superstition (迷信), but it does have some basis in fact.
American parents, at the other extreme, ___6___ (teach) to never criticize their children because it may hurt their feelings their self-esteem (自尊). Instead, they are told to always praise their children, even for failure. Psychologists (心理学家) now believe this is a bad idea. According to one study, too much praise can result in negative effects. ___7___ kids with low self-esteem felt even worse about themselves, kids with high self-esteem became narcissistic (自恋的) or self-centered. Moreover, children who got too much praise were ___8___ (likely) to take risks, were unable to deal with failure, and tended to give up when ___9___ (face) with challenges.
Having “killjoy parents “ may not be enjoyable, ____10____ it’ s important to recognize that their seemingly critical nature doesn’t negate (否定) the love they have for you. In their hearts, they genuinely (真诚地) share in your joy.
Section B (10分)
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. numerous B. regulations C. compared D. elaborate E. advantage F. adopted G. previously H. additionally I. estimated J. ranging K. innovation
Live Shows are back, and so are street stalls
With the revival of live music gigs in China this year, stalls outside of concert venues have become increasingly popular again across the country.
Vendors offer goods ___11___ from essentials like water and raincoats to fan merchandise such as bracelets (手镯) and tattoo stickers. They aim to attract the large groups of fans going to the concerts.
The China Association of Performing Arts (CAPA, 中国演出行业协会) reported that in the first half of 2023, the country hosted over 190,000 performances. The number increased by 400.86% ___12___ with the previous year. These performances have attracted over 60 million music enthusiasts. Another report ___13___ that China’s performance market would reach 90.3 billion yuan by the end of this year.
“Where there are business opportunities, there is potential for stalls,” said Hu Xiaowu, an expert on urban science. “As more concerts are organized in different cities, many young people have found the chance to sell goods related to the events.“
Zeng Dexiong, a professor of social sciences, believed more people would take ___14___ of this new wave. This, he said, would probably bring about fierce competition, which in turn would lead to more creativity and ___15___.
Sun Ximin,25, set up a stall as a side hustle when a large venue near her home in Guangzhou hosted its first concert in April. There weren’t many stalls back then, and she sold simple hair accessories (配饰).When more vendors gathered outside, Sun had to offer more ___16___ services, like braiding (编发), to stand out. To attract more customers, she styled her own hair in complex braids.___17___, she offered free Polaroid photos.
For Li Zhenzhen, a 23-year-old citizen of Xi’an in Shaanxi province, success lies in seeking the best location. She found it was more beneficial to locate her stall near a subway station rather than the concert venue’s entrance. She explained that concertgoers are likely to buy the goods on impulse (一时冲动) as they get out of the station. However, as they walk past ___18___ stalls on the way to the entrance, their desire to purchase wanes.
The rapid development of the street stall economy offers young people flexible opportunities to earn money, Hu noted.
Recognizing this, local governments are now easing ___19___ to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit. Cities like Beijing and Shenzhen have already ____20____ policies to support stall operations, setting aside specific areas for vendors.
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A (15分)
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
The last thing Jack wanted to do was wake up early and go to work on Monday morning. Getting out of the bus, Jack found there was still 30 minutes before his ___21___ began, so he ___22___ to take a walk around the block to adjust (调整) himself to another busy working day.
While walking, he___23___ a young couple talking to each other in a foreign language. “Excuse me! Could you help us please ” the woman called to him in strange English. “We are tourist, lost. Need ‘Dolphin’ hotel. You know where is ” She was courageous as she spoke a (an)___24___ language.
“I’m sorry, I don’t know. I’m in a hurry,” Jack said, and moved off. He was so upset about his problems that he ___25___ without thinking. Having walked about 100 feet, he felt he was wrong and___26___ back. Luckily, the couple were ___27___ there. He walked up to them. “I remembered where the ‘Dolphin’ hotel is. I’m sorry, I just got ___28___ : there are hundreds of hotels in New York. It’s not far from here. you may___29___there. Just go straight to that crossroad, then turn to the left, and you will see a white-blue building. That will be the ___30___you’re looking for.”
The couple thanked him, and Jack___31___lightly this time. But when he turned his back, he saw that the couple didn’t move, and the look on their faces was the___32___. “Maybe I was talking too ___33___, and they couldn’t understand me well enough”, he thought. All of a sudden, he felt that he could do something more important than sit in his office all day long. He knew that he couldn’t leave these young people behind: they couldn’t___34___get to the hotel by themselves. He walked up to them once again. They looked at him in surprise. “I could___35___you to the hotel, if you still need my help,” Jack said. For the first time since the beginning of this month, he felt relaxed.
21.
A. plan B. walk C. trip D. work
22.
A. decided B. agreed C. remembered D. offered
23.
A. stared at B. laughed at C. ran into D. pointed at
24.
A. similar B. special C. artificial D. foreign
25.
A. refused B. lied C. said D. smiled
26.
A. turned B. won C. hit D. kept
27.
A. already B. almost C. still D. even
28
A. amazed B. confused C. bored D. tired
29.
A. cycle B. walk C. fly D. drive
30.
A. hotel B. restroom C. tourist center D. bus station
31.
A. answered B. escaped C. left D. passed
32.
A. new B. good C. true D. same
33
A. strangely B. loudly C. quickly D. nervously
34.
A. simply B. necessarily C. directly D. possibly
35.
A. drive B. guide C. follow D. introduce
Section B (2*12)
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
Computer programmer David Jones earns $35,000 a year designing new computer games, yet he cannot find a bank ready to let him have a credit card. Instead he has been told to wait another two years until he is 18. The 16-year-old works for a small firm in Liverpool where the problem of most young people of his age is finding a job. David’s firm releases two new games for the fast growing computer market each month.
But David’s biggest headache is what to do with his money. Even though he earns a lot, he cannot drive a car, take out a mortgage, or get credit cards. David got his job with the Liverpool-based company four months ago, a year after leaving school with six O-levels and working for a time in a computer shop. “I got the job because the people who run the firm knew I had already written some programs” he said. David spends some of his money on records and clothes and gives his mother 50 pounds a week. But most of his spare time is spent working.
“Unfortunately, computing was not part of our studies at school”, he said. “But I had been studying it in books and magazines for four years in my spare time. I knew what I wanted to do and never considered staying on at school. Most people in this business are fairly young, anyway” David added, “I would like to earn a million and I suppose early retirement is a possibility. You never know when the market might disappear.”
36. In what way is David different from people of his age
A. He often goes out with friends. B. He graduated with six O-levels.
C. He lives with his mother. D. He has a handsome income.
37. What is one of the problems that David is facing now
A. He will soon lose his job. B. He is too young to get a credit card.
C. He has no time to learn driving. D. He has very little spare time.
38. Why was David able to get the job in the company
A. He was good at playing computer games.
B. He had done well in all her exams.
C. He had learnt to use computers at school.
D. He had written some computer programs.
39. Why did David decide to leave school and start working
A. He lost interest in school studies. B. He received lots of job offers.
C. He wanted to earn his own living. D. He was eager to help his mother.
(B)
Caves in the Sahara Desert
In today’s lecture we will center on the people who lived five thousand years ago in the Sahara Desert. Most of these desert people moved across the countryside throughout the year. But if the journey was long, extra food and tools were sometimes stored in caves. One of these caves is now an exciting historic site. Even though the cave is very large, it was certainly too dark and dusty for people to live in, but it was a great place to hide things. And huge amounts of food supplies and daily tools have been found there. The food includes dried fish and nuts. Some decorations were also found in the caves. There are necklaces, earrings, and so on. Most of them are made of bone. From the above talk, we can see that there are really a lot of differences between ancient people’s lives and our lives today.
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
Welcomes all school groups to explore technology and the natural environment on a field trip designed to meet the learning needs of the students.
You can visit the museum from Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Groups must have at least one teacher for every ten students. Students must be supervised at all times, and teachers are responsible for their behavior inside the museum. Unsafe behavior is not permitted and will result in the entire group being asked to leave.
No backpacks, headphones, candy, gum, or lunches are allowed inside the museum. Lunches may be eaten outside in the park. We regret that the museum is unable to provide a place to have lunch indoors. In the event of bad weather, please plan to eat in your vehicle.
40. What did the desert people do with their possessions on long journeys
A. They carried all their possessions on their backs.
B. They stored some of their possessions in caves.
C. They threw unnecessary possessions away.
D. They stored the possessions in the desert.
41. What’ s the direct result of unsafe behavior
A. The teacher taking responsibility. B. Those behaving unsafely having to leave.
C. The whole group having to leave. D. Having to pay money for unsafe behavior.
42. Where can visitors eat their lunches in bad weather
A. In a park. B. In a lunchroom. C. In their vehicles. D. In a bathroom.
C
Nobel Prize winner Tu Youyou helped by ancient Chinese remedy
Tu Youyou, in China, is being called the ”three noes“ winner: no medical degree, no doctorate (博士头衔), and she’s never worked overseas. However, it was she that was the first female Chinese scientist who had won the Nobel Prize. When it comes to her work, she is totally devoted.
In 1967, malaria (疟疾) spread by mosquitoes was killing Chinese soldiers fighting Americans in the jungles of northern Vietnam. A secret research unit was formed to find a cure for the illness and Tu was instructed to become the new head of Mission 523. She went to the southern Chinese island of Hainan to study how malaria threatened human health. For six months, she stayed there, leaving her four-year-old daughter at a local nursery. Her husband had been sent away to work at the countryside at the height of China’s Cultural Revolution, a time of extreme political disorder.
Despite much failure, finally, she with her team members found a brief reference to one substance, sweet wormwood (in Chinese Qinhao), which had been used to treat malaria in China around 400 AD.
The team tested the drug but they didn’t succeed until Tu Youyou returned to the original ancient text. After another careful reading, she heated the extract without allowing it to reach boiling point.
Without any hesitation, Tu Youyou volunteered to be the first human recipient of the new drug.“As the head of the research group, I had the responsibility,” she explained to the Chinese media. Tu Youyou is typically described in China as a “modest”woman. Her work was published anonymously (匿名地) in 1977, and for decades she received little recognition for her research.
In any case, Tu Youyou is consistently praised for her drive and passion. One former colleague says Ms Tu is “unsociable and quite straightforward”, adding that “if she disagrees with something, she will say it”.
Another colleague who has worked with Tu Youyou for more than 40 years, describes her as a “tough and stubborn woman”.
She is actually stubborn enough to spend decades piecing together ancient texts and apply them to modern scientific practices. The result has saved millions of lives.
43. The “three noes” in the first paragraph refers to the fact that __________.
A. Tu Youyou has no noble family background
B. Tu Youyou has no good interpersonal relationship
C. Tu Youyou has no top recognition in science
D. Tu Youyou has no overseas working experience
44. What probably made Tu Youyou excited in 1967
A. She was instructed to be the head of Mission 523.
B. She got the chance to study how malaria threatened human health.
C She had to leave her four-year-old daughter at a local nursery.
D. She could go to work with her husband at the countryside.
45. The other Chinese medical scientists tested the drug without success because __________.
A. they had not read the ancient books carefully
B. they had not followed Tu’s suggestions
C. they had lacked sufficient economic support
D. they had heated the extract to the boiling point
46. Which one is NOT one of the personalities of Tu Youyou according to her colleagues
A. To be warmhearted enough to help her colleagues at work
B. To work hard whenever she come across any difficulty
C. To be devoted to her career and full of passion
D. To be stubborn enough to spend decades researching
Section C(每题2分，共8分)
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
Nowadays a vegetarian lifestyle is becoming more and more popular. Leading health experts agree that maintaining a vegetarian diet is one of the best things we can do for ourselves and our families.
___47___. A well planned vegetarian diet provides us with all the nutrients we need and avoids fat, cholesterol and the pollutants found in animal flesh, eggs, and dairy products. And it can provide protection against various kinds of diseases, including the three biggest killers: heart disease, cancer, and strokes. The American Dietetic Association states that vegetarians have lower rates of death from heart disease, lower blood cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure and lower rates of hypertension. All of these diseases are more likely to happen to meat eaters.
Scientists have also found that vegetarians have stronger immune systems than their meat eating friends. ___48___ Vegetarians live, on average, 6 to 10 years longer than meat eaters.
___49___. Animals raised for food consume the vast majority of their calories simply in order to live, just as we do. We feed more than 70 percent of the grains and cereals we grow to farm animals, and almost all of those calories go into simply keeping them alive, not making them grow. Only a small amount of the calories consumed by farm animals are actually turned into the meat that people eat. So it’s really a huge waste, isn’t it Try your best to find tips for maximizing the health benefits of a vegetarian diet. ___50___
A. Living on plants also saves energy.
B. Growing all the crops needed to feed animals requires massive amounts of water and land.
C. This means that they are less likely to be affected by everyday illnesses like the flu.
D. Vegetarian diets are the only diets that work for long-term weight loss.
E. It’s never too late to turn over a new page.
F. Healthy vegetarian diets support a lifetime of good health.
IV. Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need. (10%,每题1分)
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. overall B. restored C. household D. elected E. particularly F. significantly G. awarded H. rewarded I. rare J. transition K. performing
51. All types of fruits appeal to me, ________ watermelons in the summer season.
52. He ________ us with a lot of money for helping him.
53. We sincerely hope that the footballer, who got his left leg broken in the match, will soon be _______ to health.
54. My piano playing has improved _________ since I stared with a new teacher.
55. The group ________ one of their graduates to be their spokesperson during their homecoming election.
56. Her family couldn’t afford any other ________ appliance.
57. He had trouble making the _________ from youth to adulthood.
58. When she finished painting, she stepped back to admire the ______ effect.
59. The girl ________ on the stage is my classmate.
60. Tom was _______ for his long service with the company.
V. Direction: Fill in the blanks to make each sentence coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. (5%,每题1分)
61. The church tower which ___________ (restore) at present will be open to tourists soon. The work is almost finished.(所给词的适当形式填空)
62. When research_______(assign), the professor expects the student to take it actively and to complete it with minimum guidance. (所给词的适当形式填空)
63. In the last few years thousands of films _________________ (produce) all over the world. （用单词适当形式填空）
64. I lent some money to Ben, __________ house was knocked down during the typhoon. (用适当的词填空)
65. Peter invited over 30 people to his birthday party, most of _______ are his classmates. (用适当的词填空)
VI. Translation (15’，每题3分)
66. 国王听取了很多理论和想法，但没有一个是实用。(present) (汉译英)
67. 春节前，几乎所有的家庭成员都会参与大扫除。(involve) (汉译英)
68. 应该允许孩子们在和他们有关的事情上有发言权。 (say n.) (汉译英)
69. 我觉得有必要把教室里的破窗户换成新的。(replace) (汉译英)
70. 要花很多年才能恢复自然平衡，因为大自然是脆弱的，很容易被破坏。(It) (汉译英)
VII. Guided Writing (25分)
71. Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given in 120-150 words.
假定你的美国朋友Edward写信给你说他要在12月初来上海游玩3天。他请你给他做一个3天的旅游攻略。请你回一封信给他。在信中你要给他推荐一份3天的旅游计划。内容包括：
1. 说明情况，因故你不能陪他；2.表示歉意；3.具体推荐计划。
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高一年级12月月考英语试卷
I. Listening Comprehension (18% 1-16题每题1分，17-20题每题0.5分)
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. A salesperson. B. A pilot. C. A waitress. D. A firefighter.
2. A. At a convenience store. B. At a theater.
C. At a railway station. D. At a hospital.
3. A. A job. B. An article. C. A book. D. An author.
4. A. She doesn’t play tennis well. B. She likes other sports as well.
C. She is an enthusiastic tennis player. D. She is a professional athlete.
5. A. Tom was killed in the accident. B. Someone saved Tom’s life.
C. It did little damage to Tom’s car. D. Tom survived the accident.
6. A. The woman is planning a trip to Austin.
B. The woman hasn’t been to Austin before.
C. The woman likes Austin very much.
D. The woman has been to Austin before.
7. A. They have adopted at least two kids. B. They will have more adopted kids.
C. The couple are from Africa. D. They are an extended family.
8. A. By going on a diet. B. By having fewer meals.
C. By doing physical exercise. D. By eating fruit and vegetables.
9. A. He doesn’t mind helping the woman.
B. He hesitates whether to help or not.
C. He’ll help if the woman doesn’t mind.
D. He can’t help the woman move the cupboard.
10. A. It could help people of all ages to avoid cancer.
B. It was mainly meant for cancer patients.
C. It might attract viewers over 40 more.
D. It was frequently interrupted by commercials.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Flight attendants. B. Airline passengers.
C. The fire brigade. D. Plane manufacturers.
12. A. The average speed of CA4117 is 800 miles per hour.
B. It will take CA4117 more than three hours to arrive in Xi’an.
C. CA4117 will take off from Chengdu and eventually arrive in Beijing.
D. CA4117 will travel 13,892 kilometers for the whole flight.
13. A. Using electronic devices during landing.
B. Using their hands to pull the oxygen mask.
C. Using laptop computers during the flight.
D. Placing the oxygen mask below their nose.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Drinking a lot of alcohol. B. Going shopping in stores.
C. Gathering around tables for hotpot. D. Eating fried food and barbecued meat.
15. A. Movies are available to people in Shanghai at midnight.
B. People in Hangzhou attach great importance to dinner.
C. A total of nine online platforms provided data for the report.
D. People in Beijing are most likely to order Starbucks in the afternoon.
16. A. People’s eating habits in different regions of China.
B. The impact of mobile payment on Chinese people’s lives.
C. Different nightlife activities among residents in Chinese cities.
D. The pressure of urban life brought by nightlife activities.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. She was a bank manager. B. She was a victim of the robbery.
C. She was a defense lawyer. D. She was a witness to the crime.
18. A. He was more than seven feet tall. B. He was in his late thirties.
C. He was wearing a dark sweater. D. He was wearing a shirt under a jacket.
19. A. Identify the suspect from pictures. B. Go upstairs to sign some documents.
C. Have her photo taken for their files. D. Verify the record of what she had said.
20.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A(10分)
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
The term “killjoy parents” has been trending on Chinese social media platforms as many young people complain that their parents would rather criticize than ___1___ (praise) them for their accomplishments. One poster, for example, remarked that his parents said his high score in math wasn’t good enough because several other students had scored higher. Another complained that, after getting accepted into a “second-tier (二流的)” university, the response he got from his father was “Congratulations. You got admitted to a garbage university.”
It’s a terrible feeling to have someone “burst your bubble” when you think they should be sharing your Joy. And your parents, after all, are probably the people ___2___ you most want to share the best moments in your life. But why do some parents seem to be so hard to please
I think a lot of it has to do with Chinese society. Parents know that life can be full of hardship and difficulties, and they want their children to be hardened“ to these realities. Another reason ___3___ probably be found deep in Chinese culture.
When I asked a Chinese friend ___4___ Chinese parents don’t praise their children, he said it’s because they don’t want to bring their children bad luck. He told me the story of two women sitting in a park and watching their children play. One of the mothers said to the other, “Your boy is so handsome and healthy.” That other mother replied, “No, he’s very ugly and he’s a very sickly child.” The mother, my friend explained, didn’t want her son praised ___5___ the “gods” heard and punished him. It’s an old superstition (迷信), but it does have some basis in fact.
American parents, at the other extreme, ___6___ (teach) to never criticize their children because it may hurt their feelings their self-esteem (自尊). Instead, they are told to always praise their children, even for failure. Psychologists (心理学家) now believe this is a bad idea. According to one study, too much praise can result in negative effects. ___7___ kids with low self-esteem felt even worse about themselves, kids with high self-esteem became narcissistic (自恋的) or self-centered. Moreover, children who got too much praise were ___8___ (likely) to take risks, were unable to deal with failure, and tended to give up when ___9___ (face) with challenges.
Having “killjoy parents “ may not be enjoyable, ____10____ it’ s important to recognize that their seemingly critical nature doesn’t negate (否定) the love they have for you. In their hearts, they genuinely (真诚地) share in your joy.
【答案】1. praise
2. with whom
3. can##may##might
4. why 5. in case
6. are taught
7. While##Though##Although
8. less likely
9. faced 10. but
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是拥有“扫兴父母”可能并不令人愉快，但在他们的心里真诚地分享着你的快乐。。
【1题详解】
考查固定短语。句意：“扫兴父母”一词已经在中国社交媒体平台上流行起来，因为许多年轻人抱怨他们的父母宁愿批评而不是赞扬他们的成就。分析句子结构可知，此处为固定短语would rather do ... than do …意为“宁愿做……而不愿做……”符合句意，所以此处应使用动词原形。故填praise。
【2题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：毕竟，你的父母可能是你最想与之分享生命中最美好的时刻的人。分析句子结构可知，此处为关系词引导的定语从句，结合句意可知，此处表示的是“和某人分享某事”应为share sth. with sb.，从句中share的宾语为the best moments，先行词为the people，所以，与先行词搭配的介词为介词with，所以此处应使用“with whom”引导定语从句。故填with whom。
【3题详解】
考查情态动词。句意：另一个原因也许可以在中国文化中找到。分析句子结构可知，此空后为动词原形，所以此处应使用情态动词，结合句意以及probably可知，此处表示的是“可能”且表示的是现在的情况，应使用情态动词can或may或might。故填can/may/might。
【4题详解】
考查宾语从句。句意：当我问一个中国朋友为什么中国父母不表扬他们的孩子时，他说这是因为他们不想给孩子带来厄运。分析句子结构可知，此处为连接词引导的宾语从句，从句中不缺少主语和宾语，但句意不完整，结合句意可知，此处表示的是“为什么”符合语境。故填why。
【5题详解】
考查状语从句。句意：我的朋友解释说，这位母亲不想让她的儿子受到表扬，以防“上帝”听到并惩罚他。这是一个古老的迷信，但它确实有一些事实依据。分析句子结构可知，此处为连词引导的状语从句，结合句意可知，此处表示的是“以免，以防万一”符合逻辑，所以此处使用in case引导目的状语从句。故填in case。
【6题详解】
考查谓语动词。句意：而美国的父母则相反，他们所受的教育是永远不要批评孩子，因为这会伤害他们的感情和自尊。分析句子结构可知，此处为谓语动词，根据语境和下文中的谓语动词are told可知，此处讲述的是客观事实，应使用一般现在时，teach与句子主语American parents之间为被动关系，且主语为名词复数。故填are taught。
【7题详解】
考查状语从句。句意：虽然低自尊的孩子对自己感觉更差，但高自尊的孩子会变得自恋或以自我为中心。分析句子结构可知，此处为连词引导的状语从句，结合句意可知，此处表示“尽管”符合逻辑，所以使用while或though或者although引导让步状语从句，且位于句首，首字母需大写。故填While/Though/Although。
【8题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意：此外，得到太多表扬的孩子不太可能冒险，无法应对失败，面对挑战时往往会放弃。分析句子结构可知，此处为形容词作表语，根据句意以及“kids with low self-esteem felt even worse about themselves”可知，此处应使用形容词的比较级，结合下文中的“were unable to deal with failure”可知，此处表示的是“不太可能”应为less likely。故填less likely。
【9题详解】
考查状语从句中的省略。句意：此外，得到太多表扬的孩子不太可能冒险，无法应对失败，面对挑战时往往会放弃。分析句子结构可知，此处为状语从句中的省略结构，时间状语从句中的主语和主句主语一致，且谓语动词中含有be动词时，可以省略“主语+be”，只保留非谓语动词部分，根据be faced with意为“面对”可知，此处应使用过去分词faced。故填faced。
【10题详解】
考查并列连词。句意：拥有“扫兴的父母”可能并不令人愉快，但重要的是要认识到，他们看似挑剔的本性并不能否定他们对你的爱。结合句意可知，上下文之间为转折关系，所以此处应使用并列连词but符合逻辑。故填but。
Section B (10分)
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. numerous B. regulations C. compared D. elaborate E. advantage F. adopted G. previously H. additionally I. estimated J. ranging K. innovation
Live Shows are back, and so are street stalls
With the revival of live music gigs in China this year, stalls outside of concert venues have become increasingly popular again across the country.
Vendors offer goods ___11___ from essentials like water and raincoats to fan merchandise such as bracelets (手镯) and tattoo stickers. They aim to attract the large groups of fans going to the concerts.
The China Association of Performing Arts (CAPA, 中国演出行业协会) reported that in the first half of 2023, the country hosted over 190,000 performances. The number increased by 400.86% ___12___ with the previous year. These performances have attracted over 60 million music enthusiasts. Another report ___13___ that China’s performance market would reach 90.3 billion yuan by the end of this year.
“Where there are business opportunities, there is potential for stalls,” said Hu Xiaowu, an expert on urban science. “As more concerts are organized in different cities, many young people have found the chance to sell goods related to the events.“
Zeng Dexiong, a professor of social sciences, believed more people would take ___14___ of this new wave. This, he said, would probably bring about fierce competition, which in turn would lead to more creativity and ___15___.
Sun Ximin,25, set up a stall as a side hustle when a large venue near her home in Guangzhou hosted its first concert in April. There weren’t many stalls back then, and she sold simple hair accessories (配饰).When more vendors gathered outside, Sun had to offer more ___16___ services, like braiding (编发), to stand out. To attract more customers, she styled her own hair in complex braids.___17___, she offered free Polaroid photos.
For Li Zhenzhen, a 23-year-old citizen of Xi’an in Shaanxi province, success lies in seeking the best location. She found it was more beneficial to locate her stall near a subway station rather than the concert venue’s entrance. She explained that concertgoers are likely to buy the goods on impulse (一时冲动) as they get out of the station. However, as they walk past ___18___ stalls on the way to the entrance, their desire to purchase wanes.
The rapid development of the street stall economy offers young people flexible opportunities to earn money, Hu noted.
Recognizing this, local governments are now easing ___19___ to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit. Cities like Beijing and Shenzhen have already ____20____ policies to support stall operations, setting aside specific areas for vendors.
【答案】11. J 12. C
13. I 14. E
15. K 16. D
17. H 18. A
19. B 20. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了随着今年中国现场音乐会的复苏，演唱会场地外的摊位再次在全国范围内变得越来越受欢迎。
【11题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：商贩们提供各种各样的商品，从水和雨衣等必需品到手镯和纹身贴纸等粉丝商品。根据句意可知，此处为动词range“（在一定的范围内）变化，变动”，满足句意要求，结合句子结构可知，应为非谓语动词作后置定语修饰goods，goods和range为主动关系，所以为现在分词形式。故选J项。
【12题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：这一数字比上年增长400.86%。分析句子可知，此处为非谓语动词作状语，结合句意可知，应为动词短语. compare with“与……相比”，满足句意要求，. compare with和逻辑主语The number为被动关系，所以为过去分词形式。故选C项。
【13题详解】
考查动词。句意：另一份报告估计，到今年年底，中国的演出市场将达到903亿元人民币。分析句子可知，此处为谓语动词的填入，estimated“估计”为动词，符合句意。故选I项。
【14题详解】
考查名词。句意：社会科学教授曾德雄认为，会有更多的人利用这一新浪潮。分析句子可知，空前为take，空后为of，此处应为动词短语take advantage of“利用”，满足句意要求，所以此处为名词advantage的填入。故选E项。
【15题详解】
考查名词。句意：他说，这可能会带来激烈的竞争，从而带来更多的创造力和创新。分析句子可知，空前and连接的creativity为名词，此处也应为名词形式，共同作lead to的宾语成分，innovation“创新”为名词，符合句意。故选K项。
【16题详解】
考查形容词。句意：当更多的供应商聚集在外面时，孙不得不提供更精细的服务，比如编织，以脱颖而出。分析句子可知，空后services为名词，此处应为形容词作定语修饰该名词，elaborate“精心制作的”为形容词，符合句意。故选D项。
【17题详解】
考查副词。句意：此外，她还提供免费的宝丽来照片。分析句子可知，此处为单个副词位于句首作状语，修饰后面整个句子，Additionally“此外”为副词，符合句意。故选H项。
【18题详解】
考查形容词。句意：然而，当他们在通往入口处的路上经过众多摊位时，他们的购买欲望减弱了。分析句子可知，空后stalls为名词，此处应为形容词作定语修饰该名词，numerous“众多的”为形容词，符合句意。故选A项。
【19题详解】
考查名词。句意：认识到这一点，地方政府正在放松监管，鼓励创业精神。分析句子可知，空前are easing为谓语动词，此处应为名词作宾语成分，regulations“规定”为名词，符合句意。故选B项。
20题详解】
考查过去分词。句意：北京和深圳等城市已经采取了支持摊贩经营的政策，为摊贩留出了特定的区域。分析句子可知，此处为谓语动词的填入，结合空前have already可知，此处应为现在完成时，所以此处为过去分词形式，故选F项。
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A (15分)
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
The last thing Jack wanted to do was wake up early and go to work on Monday morning. Getting out of the bus, Jack found there was still 30 minutes before his ___21___ began, so he ___22___ to take a walk around the block to adjust (调整) himself to another busy working day.
While walking, he___23___ a young couple talking to each other in a foreign language. “Excuse me! Could you help us please ” the woman called to him in strange English. “We are tourist, lost. Need ‘Dolphin’ hotel. You know where is ” She was courageous as she spoke a (an)___24___ language.
“I’m sorry, I don’t know. I’m in a hurry,” Jack said, and moved off. He was so upset about his problems that he ___25___ without thinking. Having walked about 100 feet, he felt he was wrong and___26___ back. Luckily, the couple were ___27___ there. He walked up to them. “I remembered where the ‘Dolphin’ hotel is. I’m sorry, I just got ___28___ : there are hundreds of hotels in New York. It’s not far from here. you may___29___there. Just go straight to that crossroad, then turn to the left, and you will see a white-blue building. That will be the ___30___you’re looking for.”
The couple thanked him, and Jack___31___lightly this time. But when he turned his back, he saw that the couple didn’t move, and the look on their faces was the___32___. “Maybe I was talking too ___33___, and they couldn’t understand me well enough”, he thought. All of a sudden, he felt that he could do something more important than sit in his office all day long. He knew that he couldn’t leave these young people behind: they couldn’t___34___get to the hotel by themselves. He walked up to them once again. They looked at him in surprise. “I could___35___you to the hotel, if you still need my help,” Jack said. For the first time since the beginning of this month, he felt relaxed.
21.
A. plan B. walk C. trip D. work
22.
A. decided B. agreed C. remembered D. offered
23.
A. stared at B. laughed at C. ran into D. pointed at
24.
A. similar B. special C. artificial D. foreign
25.
A. refused B. lied C. said D. smiled
26.
A. turned B. won C. hit D. kept
27.
A. already B. almost C. still D. even
28.
A. amazed B. confused C. bored D. tired
29.
A. cycle B. walk C. fly D. drive
30.
A. hotel B. restroom C. tourist center D. bus station
31.
A. answered B. escaped C. left D. passed
32.
A. new B. good C. true D. same
33.
A. strangely B. loudly C. quickly D. nervously
34.
A. simply B. necessarily C. directly D. possibly
35.
A. drive B. guide C. follow D. introduce
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. C 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了杰克在上班前碰到两个迷路的外国人问路，刚开始杰克说了慌，说自己不认识路，后来感觉自己做得不对，又返回来告诉了他们去旅馆的路，之后他感觉到很轻松。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：下车后，杰克发现离上班时间开始还有30分钟，于是他决定绕着街区散散步，以适应又一个忙碌的工作日。A. plan计划；B. walk散步；C. trip旅途；D. work工作。由上文“The last thing Jack wanted to do was wake up early and go to work on Monday morning.”可知，此处在讲杰克周一早上早起去上班的事，他起床后去上班，下车后发现离上班时间还有30分钟，故选D。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：下车后，杰克发现离上班时间开始还有30分钟，于是他决定绕着街区散散步，以适应又一个忙碌的工作日。A. decided决定；B. agreed同意；C. remembered记住；D. offered提供。由下文“to take a walk around the block to adjust(调整) himself to another busy working day.”和上文提到下车后离上班时间还有30分钟，所以杰克决定绕着街区散散步，故选A。
【23题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：走路时，他碰到一对年轻夫妇在用外语交谈。A. stared at盯着；B. laughed at嘲笑；C. ran into偶遇；D. pointed at指着。由上文“While walking”和下文“a young couple talking to each other in a foreign language.”可知，在杰克走路时，他遇到一对年轻夫妇在用外语交谈，故选C。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她说一门外语时很勇敢。A. similar相似的；B. special特殊的；C. artificial人工的；D. foreign外国的。上文“a young couple talking to each other in a foreign language”提到这对夫妇用外语交谈，由此可知，此处指她在说一门外语，故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他对自己的问题如此不安，以至于不假思索地撒了谎。A. refused拒绝；B. lied说谎；C. said说；D. smiled微笑。由下文“Having walked about 100 feet, he felt he was wrong”可知，杰克意识到自己做错了，这说明他对撒了谎，没有对女人说实话，故选B。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：走了大约100英尺后，他觉得自己错了，于是转过身来。A. turned转向；B. won赢得；C. hit击打；D. kept保持。由下文“He walked up to them.”和上文提到的杰克拒绝女士后，向前走了大约100英尺，这时他意识到自己做错了，于是，返回来，走近这对夫妇，故选A。
【27题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，那对夫妇还在那里。A. already已经；B. almost几乎；C. still依旧，仍然；D. even甚至。由下文“He walked up to them.”可知，作者走向那对夫妇，说明那对夫妇还在，故选C。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：对不起，我只是有点糊涂了：纽约有几百家酒店。A. amazed惊讶的；B. confused困惑的，糊涂的；C. bored无聊的；D. tired疲倦的。由下文“there are hundreds of hotels in New York.”和上文提到了作者对这对夫妇说谎了，后来又后悔，意识到自己做错了，于是找到这对夫妇，说自己刚才犯糊涂了，故选B。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：你可以走过去。A. cycle骑自行车；B. walk走路；C. fly飞行；D. drive开车。由上文“It’s not far from here”可知，酒店很近，所以可以走着去，故选B。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：那就是你要找的旅馆。A. hotel旅馆，酒店；B. restroom洗手间；C. tourist center游客中心；D. bus station车站。由上文“I remembered where the ‘Dolphin’ hotel is.”可知，这对夫妇正在找旅馆，故选A。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这对夫妇感谢了他，杰克这次轻松地离开了。A. answered回答；B. escaped逃脱；C. left离开；D. passed通过。上文提到杰克告诉了这对夫妇酒店在哪里，这对夫妇感谢了他，所以他可以轻松地离开了，故选C。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但是当他转过身去的时候，他看到那对夫妇没有动，他们脸上的表情是一样的。A. new新的；B. good好的；C. true真实的；D. same同样的。由上文“But when he turned his back, he saw that the couple didn’t move, and the look on their faces was the”可知，这对夫妇在杰克走后没有动，他们脸上的表情是一样的，表现出来困惑，故选D。
【33题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：“也许我说得太快了，他们不能很好地理解我，”他想。A. strangely奇怪地；B. loudly大声地；C. quickly快速地；D. nervously紧张地。由下文“ they couldn’t understand me well enough””可知，杰克认为自己说得太快了，以至于这对夫妇没能理解作者的所说的话，故选C。
【34题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：他知道他不能丢下这些年轻人不管：他们不可能自己到旅馆去。A. simply仅仅，只是；B. necessarily必要地；C. directly直接地；D. possibly可能地。由上文“He knew that he couldn’t leave these young people behind:”可知，杰克知道不能不管这对夫妇，这说明他认为这对夫妇不可能自己去旅馆，故选D。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“如果你还需要我的帮助，我可以带你去酒店，”杰克说。A. drive开车；B. guide指导；带领；C. follow跟随；D. introduce介绍。由下文“if you still need my help”和上文提到的杰克认为这对夫妇自己不能找到旅馆可知，杰克告诉这对夫妇，如果需要帮助，他可以带着他们去旅馆，故选B。
Section B (2*12)
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
Computer programmer David Jones earns $35000 a year designing new computer games, yet he cannot find a bank ready to let him have a credit card. Instead he has been told to wait another two years until he is 18. The 16-year-old works for a small firm in Liverpool where the problem of most young people of his age is finding a job. David’s firm releases two new games for the fast growing computer market each month.
But David’s biggest headache is what to do with his money. Even though he earns a lot, he cannot drive a car, take out a mortgage, or get credit cards. David got his job with the Liverpool-based company four months ago, a year after leaving school with six O-levels and working for a time in a computer shop. “I got the job because the people who run the firm knew I had already written some programs” he said. David spends some of his money on records and clothes and gives his mother 50 pounds a week. But most of his spare time is spent working.
“Unfortunately, computing was not part of our studies at school”, he said. “But I had been studying it in books and magazines for four years in my spare time. I knew what I wanted to do and never considered staying on at school. Most people in this business are fairly young, anyway” David added, “I would like to earn a million and I suppose early retirement is a possibility. You never know when the market might disappear.”
36. In what way is David different from people of his age
A. He often goes out with friends. B. He graduated with six O-levels.
C. He lives with his mother. D. He has a handsome income.
37. What is one of the problems that David is facing now
A. He will soon lose his job. B. He is too young to get a credit card.
C. He has no time to learn driving. D. He has very little spare time.
38. Why was David able to get the job in the company
A. He was good at playing computer games.
B. He had done well in all her exams.
C. He had learnt to use computers at school.
D. He had written some computer programs.
39. Why did David decide to leave school and start working
A. He lost interest in school studies. B. He received lots of job offers.
C. He wanted to earn his own living. D. He was eager to help his mother.
【答案】36. D 37. B 38. D 39. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了大卫年纪轻轻就成为了一名程序员的经历，他早早离开学校，因为写过一些程序而被公司录取，获得巨大成功。
【36题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“The 16-year-old works for a small firm in Liverpool where the problem of most young people of his age is finding a job.”（这位16岁的年轻人在利物浦的一家小公司工作，在那里，大多数与他同龄的年轻人面临的问题是找工作。）以及第二段中“But David’s biggest headache is what to do with his money.”（但大卫最头疼的是如何处理他的钱。）可推知，大卫和同龄人的不同在于他有可观的收入。故选D项。
37题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“But David’s biggest headache is what to do with his money. Even though he earns a lot, he cannot drive a car, take out a mortgage, or get credit cards.”（但大卫最头疼的是如何处理他的钱。尽管他赚了很多钱，但他不能开车，不能抵押贷款，也不能办信用卡。）可知，大卫现在面临的一个问题是他还太小，不能办信用卡。故选B项。
【38题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“I got the job because the people who run the firm knew I had already written some programs.”（我得到了这份工作，因为管理公司的人知道我已经写过一些程序了。）可知，大卫能在这家公司得到那份工作是因为他写了一些计算机程序。故选D项。
【39题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“But I had been studying it in books and magazines for four years in my spare time. I knew what I wanted to do and never considered staying on at school.”（但我在四年的业余时间里一直在书本和杂志上学习。我知道我想做什么，从来没有考虑过留在学校。）可知，他宁愿自己看书也不想留在学校，说明他对学校已经失去了兴趣。故选A项。
(B)
Caves in the Sahara Desert
In today’s lecture we will center on the people who lived five thousand years ago in the Sahara Desert. Most of these desert people moved across the countryside throughout the year. But if the journey was long, extra food and tools were sometimes stored in caves. One of these caves is now an exciting historic site. Even though the cave is very large, it was certainly too dark and dusty for people to live in, but it was a great place to hide things. And huge amounts of food supplies and daily tools have been found there. The food includes dried fish and nuts. Some decorations were also found in the caves. There are necklaces, earrings, and so on. Most of them are made of bone. From the above talk, we can see that there are really a lot of differences between ancient people’s lives and our lives today.
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
Welcomes all school groups to explore technology and the natural environment on a field trip designed to meet the learning needs of the students.
You can visit the museum from Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Groups must have at least one teacher for every ten students. Students must be supervised at all times, and teachers are responsible for their behavior inside the museum. Unsafe behavior is not permitted and will result in the entire group being asked to leave.
No backpacks, headphones, candy, gum, or lunches are allowed inside the museum. Lunches may be eaten outside in the park. We regret that the museum is unable to provide a place to have lunch indoors. In the event of bad weather, please plan to eat in your vehicle.
40. What did the desert people do with their possessions on long journeys
A. They carried all their possessions on their backs.
B. They stored some of their possessions in caves.
C. They threw unnecessary possessions away.
D. They stored the possessions in the desert.
41. What’ s the direct result of unsafe behavior
A. The teacher taking responsibility. B. Those behaving unsafely having to leave.
C The whole group having to leave. D. Having to pay money for unsafe behavior.
42. Where can visitors eat their lunches in bad weather
A. In a park. B. In a lunchroom. C. In their vehicles. D. In a bathroom.
【答案】40. B 41. C 42. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了两个不同的科学实践活动。
【40题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“But if the journey was long, extra food and tools were sometimes stored in caves. One of these caves is now an exciting historic site. Even though the cave is very large, it was certainly too dark and dusty for people to live in, but it was a great place to hide things.”（但如果旅途很长，额外的食物和工具有时会储存在洞穴里。其中一个洞穴现在是一个令人兴奋的历史遗迹。尽管洞穴很大，但对于人们来说，里面肯定太黑太满是灰尘，但这是一个藏东西的好地方。）可知，沙漠人在长途旅行中，他们把一些拥有物存放在山洞里来处理他们的物品。故选B项。
【41题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Unsafe behavior is not permitted and will result in the entire group being asked to leave.”（不安全的行为是不被允许的，将导致整个团队被要求离开。）可知，不安全行为的直接后果是整个团队都必须离开。故选C项。
【42题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“In the event of bad weather, please plan to eat in your vehicle.”（如遇恶劣天气，请计划在车内进食。）可知，天气不好的时候游客可以在他们的车里吃午餐。故选C项。
C
Nobel Prize winner Tu Youyou helped by ancient Chinese remedy
Tu Youyou, in China, is being called the ”three noes“ winner: no medical degree, no doctorate (博士头衔), and she’s never worked overseas. However, it was she that was the first female Chinese scientist who had won the Nobel Prize. When it comes to her work, she is totally devoted.
In 1967, malaria (疟疾) spread by mosquitoes was killing Chinese soldiers fighting Americans in the jungles of northern Vietnam. A secret research unit was formed to find a cure for the illness and Tu was instructed to become the new head of Mission 523. She went to the southern Chinese island of Hainan to study how malaria threatened human health. For six months, she stayed there, leaving her four-year-old daughter at a local nursery. Her husband had been sent away to work at the countryside at the height of China’s Cultural Revolution, a time of extreme political disorder.
Despite much failure, finally, she with her team members found a brief reference to one substance, sweet wormwood (in Chinese Qinhao), which had been used to treat malaria in China around 400 AD.
The team tested the drug but they didn’t succeed until Tu Youyou returned to the original ancient text. After another careful reading, she heated the extract without allowing it to reach boiling point.
Without any hesitation, Tu Youyou volunteered to be the first human recipient of the new drug.“As the head of the research group, I had the responsibility,” she explained to the Chinese media. Tu Youyou is typically described in China as a “modest”woman. Her work was published anonymously (匿名地) in 1977, and for decades she received little recognition for her research.
In any case, Tu Youyou is consistently praised for her drive and passion. One former colleague says Ms Tu is “unsociable and quite straightforward”, adding that “if she disagrees with something, she will say it”.
Another colleague who has worked with Tu Youyou for more than 40 years, describes her as a “tough and stubborn woman”.
She is actually stubborn enough to spend decades piecing together ancient texts and apply them to modern scientific practices. The result has saved millions of lives.
43. The “three noes” in the first paragraph refers to the fact that __________.
A. Tu Youyou has no noble family background
B. Tu Youyou has no good interpersonal relationship
C. Tu Youyou has no top recognition in science
D. Tu Youyou has no overseas working experience
44. What probably made Tu Youyou excited in 1967
A. She was instructed to be the head of Mission 523.
B. She got the chance to study how malaria threatened human health.
C. She had to leave her four-year-old daughter at a local nursery.
D. She could go to work with her husband at the countryside.
45. The other Chinese medical scientists tested the drug without success because __________.
A. they had not read the ancient books carefully
B. they had not followed Tu’s suggestions
C. they had lacked sufficient economic support
D. they had heated the extract to the boiling point
46. Which one is NOT one of the personalities of Tu Youyou according to her colleagues
A. To be warmhearted enough to help her colleagues at work
B. To work hard whenever she come across any difficulty
C. To be devoted to her career and full of passion
D. To be stubborn enough to spend decades researching
【答案】43. C 44. B 45. D 46. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了中国第一个诺贝尔医学奖获得者屠呦呦并讲述了她利用青蒿素治疗疟疾的研究过程，以及周围的人对她的评价。
【43题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第一段中“no medical degree, no doctorate(博士头衔), and she’s never worked overseas. However, it was she that was the first female Chinese scientist who had won the Nobel Prize.”（没有医学学位，没有博士学位，从未在海外工作过。然而，她是第一位获得诺贝尔奖的中国女科学家。）由此可知，第一段的“三个不”指的是屠呦呦在科学界没有得到最高的认可。故选C项。
【44题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“When it comes to her work, she is totally devoted.”（说到她的工作，她全情投入。）以及第二段中“In 1967, malaria spread by mosquitoes was killing Chinese soldiers fighting Americans in the jungles of northern Vietnam. A secret research unit was formed to find a cure for the illness and Tu was instructed to become the new head of Mission 523. She went to the southern Chinese island of Hainan to study how malaria threatened human health.”（1967年，在越南北部的丛林中，由蚊子传播的疟疾杀死了与美军作战的中国士兵。为了找到治疗这种疾病的方法，一个秘密研究小组成立了，屠被指示成为523任务的新负责人。她去了中国南部的海南岛研究疟疾是如何威胁人类健康的。）可推知，屠呦呦在1967年有机会研究疟疾如何威胁人类健康这让她激动不已。故选B项。
【45题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“The team tested the drug but they didn’t succeed until Tu Youyou returned to the original ancient text. After another careful reading, she heated the extract without allowing it to reach boiling point.”（该团队测试了这种药物，但直到屠呦呦回到原始的古代文本，他们才成功。又仔细阅读了一遍之后，她加热了提取物，但没有让它达到沸点。）可知，其他中国医学科学家测试这种药物没有成功，因为他们把萃取物加热到沸点。故选D项。
【46题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后三段内容“In any case, Tu Youyou is consistently praised for her drive and passion. One former colleague says Ms Tu is ”unsociable and quite straightforward“, adding that ”if she disagrees with something, she will say it“. Another colleague who has worked with Tu Youyou for more than 40 years, describes her as a ”tough and stubborn woman". She is actually stubborn enough to spend decades piecing together ancient texts and apply them to modern scientific practices. The result has saved millions of lives.”（无论如何，屠呦呦一直因为她的干劲和激情而受到称赞。一位前同事表示，屠呦呦“不善交际，非常直率”，并补充说，“如果她不同意什么，她会说出来”。另一位与屠呦呦共事40多年的同事形容她是一个“坚强而固执的女人”。事实上，她很固执，花了几十年的时间拼凑古代文献，并将其应用于现代科学实践。结果挽救了数百万人的生命。）可推知，根据屠呦呦同事的说法，在工作中热心帮助同事这个行为不是屠呦呦的性格。故选A项。
Section C(每题2分，共8分)
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
Nowadays a vegetarian lifestyle is becoming more and more popular. Leading health experts agree that maintaining a vegetarian diet is one of the best things we can do for ourselves and our families.
___47___. A well planned vegetarian diet provides us with all the nutrients we need and avoids fat, cholesterol and the pollutants found in animal flesh, eggs, and dairy products. And it can provide protection against various kinds of diseases, including the three biggest killers: heart disease, cancer, and strokes. The American Dietetic Association states that vegetarians have lower rates of death from heart disease, lower blood cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure and lower rates of hypertension. All of these diseases are more likely to happen to meat eaters.
Scientists have also found that vegetarians have stronger immune systems than their meat eating friends. ___48___ Vegetarians live, on average, 6 to 10 years longer than meat eaters.
___49___. Animals raised for food consume the vast majority of their calories simply in order to live, just as we do. We feed more than 70 percent of the grains and cereals we grow to farm animals, and almost all of those calories go into simply keeping them alive, not making them grow. Only a small amount of the calories consumed by farm animals are actually turned into the meat that people eat. So it’s really a huge waste, isn’t it Try your best to find tips for maximizing the health benefits of a vegetarian diet. ___50___
A. Living on plants also saves energy.
B. Growing all the crops needed to feed animals requires massive amounts of water and land.
C. This means that they are less likely to be affected by everyday illnesses like the flu.
D. Vegetarian diets are the only diets that work for long-term weight loss.
E. It’s never too late to turn over a new page.
F. Healthy vegetarian diets support a lifetime of good health.
【答案】47. F 48. C 49. A 50. E
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍成为素食者的益处。
【47题详解】
由下文“And it can provide protection against various kinds of diseases, including the three biggest killers: hear
