中山市重点中学2023-2024学年高一上学期12月第二次段考英语科试题
(注：本试卷卷面总分 120 分，考后折算成 150 分)
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节（共 15 小题：每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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Lake Lander ·2 hours ago Today, a man talked very loud on his phone on a train between Malvern and Reading, making many passengers upset. I wonder how he would react if I were to read my newspaper out loud on the train, I have never had the courage to do it, though.
Pak50 ··· ·57 minutes ago Why not give it a try Perhaps you should take lessons on a musical instrument. The late musician Dennis Brian is said to have asked a fellow train passenger to turn off his radio. When his request was refused, he took out his French horn(号) and started to practice.
Angie O’Edema ·42 minutes ago I don’t see how musical instruments can help improve manners in public. Don’t do to others what you wouldn’t like to be done to yourself. Once, a passenger next to me talked out loud on his mobile phone. I left my seat quietly, giving him some privacy to finish his conversation. He realized this and apologised to me. When his phone rang again later, he left his seat to answer it. You see, a bit of respect and cooperation can do the job better.
Taodas ·29 minutes ago I did read my newspaper out loud on a train, and it turned out well. The guy took it in good part, and we chatted happily all the way to Edinburgh.
Sophie 76 ·13minutes ago I have not tried reading my newspaper out loud on a train, but, several years ago, I read some chapters from Harry Porter to my bored and noisy children. Several passengers seemed to appreciate what I did.
1. Who once read a newspaper out loud on a train
A. Pak50 B. Angie O’Edema C. Taodas D. Sophie76
2. What is the discussion mainly about
A. How to react to bad behavior. B. How to kill time on a train.
C. How to chat with strangers. D. How to make a phone call.
3. Where is the passage most probably taken from
A. A webpage. B. A newspaper. C. A novel. D. A report.
B
“I see you’ve got a bit of water on your coat,” said the man at the petrol station. “Is it raining out there ” “No, it’s pretty nice,” I replied, checking my sleeve. “Oh, right. A pony (马驹) bit me earlier.”
As it happened, the bite was virtually painless: more the kind of small bite you might get from a naughty child. The pony responsible was queuing up for some ice cream in the car park near Haytor, and perhaps thought I’d jumped in ahead of him.
The reason why the ponies here are naughty is that Haytor is a tourist-heavy area and tourists are constantly feeding the ponies foods, despite signs asking them not to. By feeding the ponies, tourists increase the risk of them getting hit by a car, and make them harder to gather during the area’s annual pony drift (迁移).
The purpose of a pony drift is to gather them up so their health can be checked, the baby ones can be stooped from feeding on their mother’s milk, and those who’ve gone beyond their limited area can be returned to their correct area. Some of them are also later sold, in order to limit the number of ponies according to the rules set by Natural England.
Three weeks ago, I witnessed a small near-disaster a few miles west of here.
While walking, I noticed a pony roll over on his back. “Hello!” I said to him, assuming he was just rolling for fun, but he was very still and, as I got closer, I saw him kicking his legs in the air and breathing heavily. I began to properly worry about him. Fortunately, I managed to get in touch with a Dartmoor’s Livestock Protection officer and send her a photo. The officer immediately sent a local farmer out to check on the pony. The pony had actually been trapped between two rocks. The farmer freed him, and he began to run happily around again.
Dartmoor has 1,000 or so ponies, who play a critical role in creating the diversity of species in this area. Many people are working hard to preserve these ponies, and trying to come up with plans to find a sustainable ( 可持续的) future for one of Dartmoor’s most financially-troubled elements.
4. Why are tourists asked not to feed the ponies
A. To protect the tourists from being bitten.
B. To keep the ponies off the petrol station.
C. To avoid putting the ponies in danger.
D. To prevent the ponies from fighting.
5. What is one of the purposes of the annual pony drift
A. To feed baby ponies on milk. B. To control the number of ponies.
C. To expand the habitat for ponies. D. To sell the ponies at a good price.
6. What was the author’s first reaction when he saw a pony roll on its back
A. He freed it from the trap. B. He called a protection officer.
C. He worried about it very much. D. He thought of it as being naughty.
7. What does the author imply about the preservation of Dartmoor’s ponies
A. It lacks people’s involvement. B. It costs a large amount of money.
C. It will affect tourism in Dartmoor. D. It has caused an imbalance of species.
C
It is widely known that any English conversation begins with The Weather. Such a fixation with the weather finds expression in Dr. Johnson’s famous comment that “When two English meet, their first talk is of weather.” Though Johnson’s observation is as accurate now as it was over two hundred years ago, most commentators fail to come up with a convincing explanation for this English weather-speak.
Bill Bryson, for example, concludes that, as the English weather is not at all exciting, the obsession with it can hardly be understood. He argues that “To an outsider, the most striking thing about the English weather is that there is not very much of it.” Simply, the reason is that the unusual and unpredictable weather is almost unknown in the British Isles.
Jeremy Paxman, however, disagrees with Bryson, arguing that the English weather is by nature attractive. Bryson is wrong, he says, because the English preference for the weather has nothing to do with the natural phenomena.” The interest is less in the phenomena themselves, but in uncertainty.” According to him, the weather in England is very changeable and uncertain and it attracts the English as well as the outsider.
Bryson and Paxman stand for common misconceptions about the weather-speak among the English. Both commentators, somehow, are missing the point. The English weather conversation is not really about the weather at all. English weather-speak is a system of signs, which is developed to help the speakers overcome the natural reserve and actually talk to each other. Everyone knows conversations starting with weather-speak are not requests for weather data. Rather, they are routine greetings, conversation starters or the blank “fillers”, In other words, English weather-speak is a means of social bonding.
8. Why does the author mention Dr. Johnson’s comment
A. To show that most commentators agree with Dr. Johnson.
B. Because Dr. Johnson is famous for his weather observation.
C. Because the comment was accurate two hundred years ago.
D. To show that English conversations usually start with the weather.
9. What does the underlined word “obsession” most probably refer to
A. A social trend. B. An emotional state.
C. A historical concept. D. An unknown phenomenon.
10. According to the passage, what does Jeremy Paxman believe
A. Bill Bryson has little knowledge of the weather.
B. There is nothing special about the English weather.
C. The English weather attracts people to the British Isles.
D. English people talk about the weather for its uncertainty.
11. What is the author’s main purpose of writing the passage
A. To explain what English weather-speak is about.
B. To analyse misconceptions about the English weather.
C. To find fault with both Bill Bryson and Jeremy Paxman.
D. To convince people that the English weather is changeable.
D
Would it surprise you to learn that, like animals, trees communicate with each other and pass on their wealth to the next generation
UBC Professor Simard explains how trees are much more complex than most of us ever imagined. Although Charles Darwin thought that trees are competing for survival of the fittest, Simard shows just how wrong he was. In fact, the opposite is true: trees survive through their co-operation and support, passing around necessary nutrition "depending on who needs it".
Nitrogen (氮) and carbon are shared through miles of underground fungi (真菌) networks, making sure that all trees in the forest ecological system give and receive just the right amount to keep them all healthy. This hidden system works in a very similar way to the networks of neurons (神经元) in our brains, and when one tree is destroyed, it affects all.
Simard talks about "mother trees", usually the largest and oldest plants on which all other trees depend. She explains how dying trees pass on the wealth to the next generation, transporting important minerals to young trees so they may continue to grow. When humans cut down "mother trees" with no awareness of these highly complex "tree societies" or the networks on which they feed, we are reducing the chances of survival for the entire forest.
"We didn't take any notice of it," Simard says sadly. "Dying trees move nutrition into the young trees before dying, but we never give them chance." If we could put across the message to the forestry industry, we could make a huge difference towards our environmental protection efforts for the future.
12. What does the underlined sentence "the opposite is true" in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Trees compete for survival. B. Trees depend on each other.
C. Trees’ own wealth is protected. D. Dying trees are provided with support.
13. Why are "mother trees" extremely important
A. They look the largest in size in the forest.
B. They pass on nutrition to young trees.
C. Humans seem more likely to cut them down.
D. The complex "tree societies" know more about them.
14. What does the underlined word "it" in the last paragraph refer to
A. How trees grow old. B. How young trees survive.
C. How "tree societies" work. D. How forestry industry develops.
15. What would be the best title for the passage
A. Trees Contribute To Our Society B. Old Trees Communicate Like Humans
C. Young Trees Are In Need Of Protection D. Trees Are More Awesome Than You Think
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。
Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but it's easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight:
● Schedule yearly exams. 16 Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses.
● Protect against UV rays (紫外线). Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, it's extremely important to wear sunglasses. 17
● Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. 18 Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away.
● 19 As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins (维生素) C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.
● Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses (隐形眼镜). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. 20 Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.
A. Eat your greens.
B. Eye care should begin early in life.
C. They can properly protect your eyes.
D. Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.
E. Parents usually don’t care about their own eyesight.
F. Always follow the doctor’s advice for appropriate wear.
G. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.
第三部分 英语知识运用 （共三节，满分 40 分）
第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
As I held my father’s hands one night, I couldn’t help but notice their calluses (老茧)and roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a farmer, including all his struggles.
One summer, I remember, a drought (旱灾) hit Ontario, turning it into a 21 desert. On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last 22 from the grocery store. Fifty dozen was all we needed, which 23 took twenty minutes. That morning, however, the process didn’t 24 quickly. After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we still needed twenty dozen. I was completely frustrated and 25 . Dropping the basket heavily, I declared, “If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves1” Dad 26 . “Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us and then we’re 27 .” Such is Dad — whatever problem he 28 , he never gives up.
29 , the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our county. It was a challenging time for everyone, but Dad remained optimistic. He 30 to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plates. Only then did I truly begin to 31 Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times.
Dad is also a living example of real 32 . From dawn to dusk, he works countless hours to 33 our family. He always puts our happiness before his own, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games despite his exhaustion after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic and 34 putting others first.
Dad, the life 35 I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher, friend and, most importantly, my hero.
21. A. stormy B. lively C. disappearing D. burning
22. A. order B. form C. gap D. position
23. A. repeatedly B. normally C. finally D. really
24. A. go B. begin C. occur D. change
25. A. surprised B. nervous C. angry D. frightened
26. A. apologized B. cried C. complained D. laughed
27. A. lost B. done C. gone D. touched
28. A. meets with B. brings up C. works out D. thinks about
29. A. Thankfully B. Hopefully C. Unfortunately D. Strangely
30. A. happened B. seemed C. continued D. aimed
31. A. face B. appreciate C. examine D. question
32. A. love B. pride C. friendship D. honesty
33. A. impress B. settle C. start D. support
34. A. careful B. regretful C. considerate D. humorous
35. A. history B. motto C. patterns D. lessons
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。
Each year, thousands of people come to Shaanxi, China, to visit the Terracotta Army, 36 shows the life of Qinshihuang, the country' s first emperor.
As one of the most famous tourist sights in the world, the Terracotta Army is a form of funerary (葬礼的) art 37 (bury) with the First Emperor in 210 to 209 BC. It was designed 38 (protect) the emperor in his afterlife.
Since their 39 (discover), experts have questioned whether the life-size models of soldiers 40 (base) on real warriors or whether they came off a production line.
In October a BBC documentary (纪录片) the Greatest Tomb on Earth: Secrets of Ancient China, suggested the inspiration (灵感) for the Terracotta Warriors may have come 41 Ancient Greece, about which Archaeologist Li Xiuzhen said, "We now have 42 （evident） that close contact did exist between the First Emperor's China and the West."
On the 41st International Museum Day, it was 43 (official) announced that new technology has just made 44 possible for visitors to be guided. Thanks to an interactive 360-degree video, visitors can choose either to view the figures close-up 45 from a distance.
第三节（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
根据所给 10 个英语单句的意思，从所给的 15 个词汇中挑选出 10 个合适的词或短语分别给每个句子填空。
crashed trapped gap efforts picture-based
observe promoted worthwhile regard snow-covered
intend established beauty species throughout
46. Soon after the quakes, the army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out those who were __________ and to bury the dead.
47. With strong support from the government and the tireless __________ of the city's people, a new Tangshan was built upon the earthquake ruins.
48. The most powerful earthquake in the past 40 years caused a tsunami that __________ into coastlines across Asia yesterday, killing more than 6,500 people in Indonesia, India, Thailand, Malaysia, and at least four other countries.
49. At the beginning, written Chinese was a _________ language.
50. The high __________ for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture.
51. If I'm talking to a close friend, I can use short requests, like "Open the window" — our relationship is close and we're equals, so I only need a few words to bridge the __________ between us.
52. They are recording and collecting digital images of cultural relics from the Mogao Caves, which were a key stop along the Silk Road __________ China’s ancient history.
53. A committee was __________ to limit damage to the Egyptian buildings and prevent the loss of cultural relics.
54. The government, however, does not __________ to stop the protection programmes, since the threats to the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared.
55.Watching them move slowly across the green grass, I’m struck by their __________.
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 写词填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
根据所给语境，用括号里所给单词的正确形式填空。
56. It __________ (strike) us that we might have made the wrong decision.
57. With the government’s aid, those who __________ (affect) by the earthquake have moved to the new places.
58. Some fish can grow to a __________ (long) of four feet.
59. Experts said the chances of the __________ (survive) were very small at that time.
60. The hurricane (飓风) __________ (destroy) the whole village last week.
61. In __________ (refer) to your question about cost, the tickets for the film are 35 yuan each.
62. They are __________ (equal) important.
63. A new __________ (vary) of rice is being developed now.
64. These are the __________ (base) rules of playing basketball.
65. I’ll wait for you at the __________ (enter) to the zoo tomorrow.
66. He refused to accept __________ (donate) money and decided to make money by himself.
67. In four months, he put forward a __________ (propose) to set up China’s Aerospace Industry.
68. Our government has taken __________ (measure) to achieve our common goal.
69. He __________ (shoot) at the balloon but he didn’t shoot it.
70. I’m __________ (die) to know what happened because it was so strange.
第二节 书面表达（满分 15 分）
假定你是李华, 上周日你校举办了 5 公里越野赛跑活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道, 内容包括：
1. 参加人员；
2. 跑步路线：从校门口到南山脚下；
3. 活动反响。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为 100 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Cross-Country Running Race
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中山市重点中学2023-2024学年高一上学期12月第二次段考参考答案
阅读理解：
1~3. CAA 4~7. CBDB 8~11. DBDA 12~15. BBCD 16~20. BCGAF
完形填空：
21~25. DABAC 26~30. DBACC 31~35. BADCD
语法填空：
36. which 37. buried 38. to protect 39. discovery 40. were based
41. from 42. evidence 43. officially 44. it 45. or
选词填空：（B1U4-B2U2 课文黑体词填空）
46 trapped 47 efforts 48 crashed 49 picture-based 50 regard
51 gap 52 throughout 53 established 54 intend 55 beauty
写词填空：（B1U4-B2U2 金牌学案重难点突破）
56 struck 57 were affected 58 length 59 survival 60 destroyed
61 reference 62 equally 63 variety 64 basic 65. entrance
66 donated 67 proposal 68 measures 69 shot 70 dying
书面表达：（共 15 分）
Version 1
A Cross-Country Running Race
A 5000-metre race, part of the Sports Festival of our school, was held by the school Student Union last Sunday.
150 participants from three grades were involved in the race. Among most of them were the teaching staff as well as students. It was at the school gate that the racing route started and it ended at the foot of the South Hill.
It turned out to be a great success. Not only does it build up our body but also it enriches our school life.
Version 2
A Cross-Country Running Race
Last Sunday witnessed an extraordinary cross-country running race, which nearly drew the attention of every student and teacher of our school.
The students selected from every class took part in the competition. The route measured five kilometers, from our school gate to the foot of Nanshan Mountain. Every runner tried their best to finish the task, with their classmates along the way giving them necessary help as well as encouragement. At last, all the runners managed to arrive at the finish line, receiving cheers from all directions.
The activity was highly thought of, because not only did it provide a chance for us to work out, but also it made us more united.
【解析】
本篇要求考生就上周日学校举行的 5 公里越野赛活动写一篇新闻报道。
体裁：应用文。
时态: 以一般过去时为主。
结构: 总分总。
要求: 根据提纲合理扩展细节。
第二步:列提纲(重点词组)
attend/ witness/ draw one’s attention/ manage to do sth./ measure/ think highly of/ provide sth. for sb.
第三步:连词成句
1. Last Sunday witnessed an extraordinary cross-country running race, which nearly drew the attention of every student and teacher of our school.
2. The students selected from every class took part in the competition.
3. The route measured five kilometers, from our school gate to the foot of Nanshan Mountain.
4. Every runner tried their best to finish the task, with their classmates along the way giving them necessary help as well as encouragement.
5. At last, all the runners managed to arrive at the finish line, receiving cheers from all directions.
6. The activity is highly spoken of, because not only does it provide a chance for us to work out, but also it makes us more united.
第四步: 连句成篇(学以致用，加入衔接词或从句)
表示并列的连词: and/ but/ or/ so/ for…
状语从句连词: because/ if/ though/ although…
定语从句连词: which/ that/ /who/ whom/ whose/ when/ where/ why…
第五步: 修改润色(加入新学高级词汇或短语)
素材积累之新闻报道类应用文—主题：足球比赛
假定你是李华，上周日你校举办了一场师生足球友谊赛,参赛人员为高三学生代表队对战教师代表队。请为校英文报写篇报道,内容包括:
1.比赛目的; 2.比赛过程; 3.活动反响。
注意: 1.写作词数应为 80 左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Teacher-Student Football Friendly
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Para.1 提出主题 (活动的目的、举办方、时间、地点等)
必备词汇: 目的
①be aimed at .../ be targeted at ...
②with the purpose/ aim/ target/ objective/ intention of doing sth
③in an effort/attempt to do sth
④be meant/ intended/ aimed to do sth
翻译：为了丰富学生们的校园生活，我们学校于上周日举办了一场师生足球友谊赛。
________________________________, our school organised a friendly football match between students and teachers last Sunday.
①In an effort to enrich students' school life
②With the objective of enriching students' school life
③Aiming to enrich students' school life
句型升级：
_____(某时间或地点) saw/ witnessed ____(某活动), which is aimed at ____(活动的目的).
翻译升级：为了丰富学生们的校园生活，我们学校于上周日举办了一场师生足球友谊赛。
Last Sunday witnessed a friendly football match between students and teachers in our school, which is aimed at enriching students’ school life.
Para.2 介绍活动 (比赛过程：活动的参与人员、内容等)
必备词汇:
①take an active part in / participate in 参加
②football field 足球场
③be made up of two rounds 由两轮组成
④dominated(主导) the game 在比赛中占有优势
⑤take the lead 领先
⑥in high spirits 情绪高涨
⑦gain a narrow victory 险胜
⑧end in a draw (平局) of 2:2 以 2:2 平局结束
翻译：
①沐浴在阳光下，来自高三的运动员与他们的老师在场上竞争，而剩余的学生激 动地围着场地观看。
Bathed in sunshine, players from Grade 3 competed against their teachers in the football field surrounded by all the rest students, who were watching excitedly.
②两支队伍都斗志昂扬，奋力拼搏。尽管老师们一开始处于领先优势，学生们并 没有失去信心，而是努力追赶对手。
Both teams were playing at their best in high spirits. Although the teachers took the lead in the game at first, the students did not lose heart and tried to catch up with their opponents.
③这场比赛充满了活力和激情，最终以 2:2 平局。
The match was filled with great excitement and passion, ending in a draw of 2:2.
Para.3 活动总结 (活动的反响、重要意义等)
必备词汇:
①well-received adj. 深受欢迎的
②enrich one’s school/campus life 丰富某人的校园生活
③broaden one’s horizons 拓宽某人的视野
④relieve stress from our study 缓解学习压力
⑤promote friendship between ... and ... 增进...与...的友谊
⑥raise one’s awareness of doing sth 提高某人做某事的意识
⑦offer sb an opportunity to do sth 给某人提供做某事的机会
翻译：这场激动人心的比赛不仅缓解了学生们紧张的学习压力，而且增进了他们与老师 之间的关系。
The exciting game not only relieved the students' intense pressure from study, but also it strengthened their relationship with the teachers.
句型升级：
Not only +部分倒装，but also + 并列句.
翻译升级：这场激动人心的比赛不仅缓解了学生们紧张的学习压力，而且增进了他们与 老师之间的关系。
Not only did the exciting game relieve the students’ intense pressure, but also their relationship with the teachers was also strengthened.
范文欣赏:
A Teacher-Student Football Friendly
Last Sunday witnessed a friendly football match between students and teachers in our school, which is aimed at enriching students’ school life.
Bathed in sunshine, players from Grade 3 competed against their teachers in the football field surrounded by all the rest students, who were watching excitedly. Both teams were playing at their best in high spirits. Although the teachers took the lead in the game at first, the students did not lose heart and tried to catch up with their opponents. The match was filled with great excitement and passion, ending in a draw of 2:2.
Not only did the exciting game relieve the students’ intense pressure, but their relationship with the teachers was also strengthened.
