安徽省蚌埠市皖北私立联考2023-2024学年高二下学期5月月考英语试题.docx

1、安徽省蚌埠市皖北私立联考2023-2024学年高二下学期5月月考英语试题一、阅读理解Campus life at SMC connects you with people from all walks of life and provides ways to explore the world around you. With many student clubs and organizations, there are plenty of ways to find something that speaks to you-whether its rediscovering an old ho

2、bby, trying something new, learning more about cultures different from your own, or anything else that you find fulfilling. Engaging with your fellow SMC students offers endless possibilities to shape your college experience. Join a clubyou just might make some forever friends along the way.Acting C

3、lubThis club is for students in pursuit of an acting career in film or theatre. As part of SMCs creative club coalition, Acting Club connects theater students with the scriptwriting, media and film club s in order to gain acting experience and confidence.For more information, visit: Meeting Time: Tu

4、esdays, 3:45pm-5pmChess ClubChess Club at SMC promises to provide a home for all interested in chess, regardless of proficiency or background. Its purpose is to strengthen the play of its members and shape their character of never giving up easily by promoting discipline.For more information, visit:

5、 www.smecheselub. comMeeting Time: Mondays, 3:30 pen4:30 pmChoir ClubTo develop SMC students leadership skills and enhance their musical experiences, this club supports student singers in the SMC choral program through recruitment, fundraising, and events for the choirs.For more information, visit:

6、www.smecheirclub. comMeeting Time: Wednesdays.5:30 pm-6:30 pmGuitar ClubThe purpose of this club is to being together aspiring musicians interested in learning guitar. In this club we will practice various styles and techniques of guitar playing and learn how to perform with other musicians.For more

7、 information, visit: www.smoguitarclub. comMeeting Time: Saturdays, 4:30 pm-5:30 pm1What may Chess Club help develop?ALeadership skills.BA strong will.CA cultural awareness.DSpeaking ability.2Which club can you join if you are only available at weekends?AActing Club.BChess Club.CGuitar Club.DChoir C

8、lub.3Which website can you visit to learn about some musical events?A.B.C.D.In my work as a vocational school teacher in Germany, some of my classes are full of students of different nationalities. More often than not, I will have a few refuges (难民) in the class, whose command of German is often rat

9、her incomplete regardless of whether they are blow-ins or not. Some of these students who manage to complete their three-year apprenticeships (学徒期) may actually continue to go to school to gain qualifications so they can attend university.In the past few years, I have taken them aside and given them

10、 tips on how to improve their language skills via books, newspapers, apps or online grammar quizzes. And I have given them tips on how to integrate themselves into the German culture better.Over the last few weeks, I have taken three young men aside and given them tips on how to improve their German

11、 such as joining sports clubs, finding ways to build their vocabulary outwith class and taking language immersion courses. After class, I actually even took a couple of them to a noticeboard which displayed valuable information on a poster and they were grateful for this little gesture that only too

12、k a minute of my time.I do not get any extra money for offering this sort of advice and I have sacrificed the odd break over the years, but I feel it is important to help the youngsters in what I consider a valuable way, because once they pass their exams, they will be likely to set up a home and sp

13、end their working life here.Good integration is so important as it builds bridges and expands horizons. It makes me happy to share my knowledge as a language teacher and spread those kindness ripples in everyday life.4What does the underlined word “blow-ins” in the first paragraph probably mean?ANew

14、comers.BAnnouncers.COnlookers.DJob seekers.5How does the author help the refugees?ABy qualifying them for apprenticeship.BBy enhancing their language competence.CBy integrating diverse cultures.DBy developing their interpersonal skills.6What does the author think of her deeds?AFar-reaching.BTime-con

15、suming.CPioneering.DDemanding.7What does the author try to express through the text?AOne good turn deserves another.BEverything comes to him who waits.CA little kindness goes a long way.DActions speak louder than words.Playing a musical instrument or singing could help keep the brain healthy in old

16、age, UK researchers suggest. In their report, published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. they say music should be considered as part of a lifestyle approach to maintaining the brain.More than 1,100 people aged over 40, with a mean age of 68, were studied. Scientists observed the

17、ir brain function data and looked at the effects of playing an instrument, singing. reading and listening to music, and musical ability. The researchers compared the cognitive (认知) data of those in the study who engaged in music in some way in their lives with those who never did.Their results showe

18、d that people who played musical instrument s benefited the most, which may be because of the “multiple cognitive demands” of the activity. Playing the piano or keyboard appeared to be particularly beneficial, while simply listening to music did not appear to help cognitive health. The benefit seen

19、with singing might be partly because of the known social aspects of being in a choir or group, the researchers say.“Playing an instrument has a particularly big effect, and people who continue to play into an older are saw an additional benefit,” lead author Prof Corbett said. In the study, people w

20、ho read music regularly had better numerical memory. “Our brain is a muscle like anything else and it needs to be exercised, and learning to read music is a bit like learning a new language its challenging.” she said.Researchers did not test potential benefits of taking up a music al hobby for the f

21、irst time later in life, but Phof Corbett said she believed, based on current evidence, it would be “very beneficial”.“The message is around how people can proactively reduce their risk of cognitive decline or dementia, and about engaging with music as a way of doing that.” However, Prof Corbett sai

22、d, “It would be naive (幼稚的) to think taking up a musical instrument would mean you wont develop dementia. Its not as simple as that.”8What do researchers say about music?AIt offers a cure for mental disorder.BIt is supposed to be a lifestyle.CIt keeps old brains in good shape.DIt is cognitively dema

23、nding.9How does singing affect people?AIt makes them feel a sense of relief.BIt makes them feel morally superior.CIt makes them sort of socially active.DIt makes them better at reading music.10Whats Prof Corbetts attitude towards taking up music in old age?ADoubtful.BFavorable.CUncaring.DCritical.11

24、What does Prof Corbett intend to do in the last paragraph?ATo defend an argument.BTo make a prediction.CTo give an explanation.DTo correct a misconception.In the vast desert plains of northwest Namibia, rhino (犀牛) trackers start a journey to monitor the desert-adapted black rhinos. These creatures,

25、known for their poor eyesight, walk freely in this remote region.Led by Sebulon Hoeb, the principal field office r of Save the Rhino Trust Namibia, the tracker carefully approach a grazing rhino named Matty 2. identified by his partner Ebson Mbunguha. Despite the windy conditions working in their fa

26、vor, they maintain a safe distance, aware of the potential danger of encountering these massive animals.Every day and night, devoted trackers and local community ranger s patrol (巡逻) the vast expanse of land, totaling 25, 000 square kilometers, where the desert-adapted black rhino thrives. Armed wit

27、h extensive knowledge of the rhinos behaviors and characteristics, they carefully document their observations, contributing to conservation efforts and fighting poaching (偷猎), which remains a constant threat due to the high demand for rhino horns.Despite challenges, Namibias community conservation m

28、odel has succeeded in protecting the rhino population. By prioritizing the preservation of wildlife and ensuring local communities to benefit from their natural resources, Namibia has become a lighthouse of conservation efforts in Africa. Save the Rhino Trust, established in 1982, has played a vital

29、 role in this achievement, witnessing a remarkable recovery in the black rhino population.The significance of community conservation is stressed by Namibias commitment to environmental protection, written in its constitution since gaining independence in 1990. With the establishment of shared conser

30、vancies covering over 20% of the countrys territory, Namibia has pioneered a sustainable approach that balances conservation with economic development.For the rhino rangers who devote their lives to safeguarding these iconic creatures, the job is rewarding. Living under the vast southern sky, they b

31、ear weeks of tented living, braving the dangers of tracking rhinos on foot. Despite the challenges, their serious commitment ensures the continued survival of the desert-adapted black rhino, a testament to the power of community-driven conservation efforts in preserving Earths oldest mammals.12What

32、is the primary role of the rhino trackers?ATo relocate rhinos to other habitats.BTo record the exact population of rhinos.CTo offer rhinos food when necessary.DTo learn about the current situation of rhinos.13What can be learned about the rhinos in Namibia?AThey favor windy conditions.BThey will go

33、extinct.CThey are easy to approach.DThey can be violent.14Which best describes the conservation efforts in Namibia?ALimited.BFruitful.CInconsistent.DUnnoticed.15Whats the text mainly about?AThe community-driven rhino conservation efforts.BThe challenges facing rhino trackers in Namibia.CThe history

34、of rhino poaching in Africa.DThe dangerous situation of rhinos.A summary is an overview of a piece of writing, presented in your own words. When writing a research paper, we may need to use others information by summarizing the major points. 16 Another form of summarizing can usually be seen on the

35、back cover of a book, where there is a very brief summary of the entire book. Below are some tips that can be used to summarize as effectively as possible.Understand the purpose of the textIt is impossible to give an overview of something you dont fully understand. To put it in other words, the purp

36、ose of the writing should be clear for you. Your summary should leave no room for confusion. You may require multiple readings of the source material, especially if it is a long text. 17 Identify the main ideasSummarizing is about taking relevant information out of a text and putting it into your ow

37、n words. Reading the text, finding the main points, and connecting them gives you a summary. 18 If you have multiple paragraphs, you can take the central idea from each one for the summary. If it is a huge text, make a small outline highlighting the primary ideas.Paraphrasing (意译) is not summarizing

38、 19 While the former is usually the same length as the original text, the latter is always shorter. When paraphrasing, you can use all the ideas in a text, whether it is a primary or secondary idea, while a summary requires just primary ideas.No personal opinions or commentsA summary should contain

39、all the essential information of the original text. 20 You can summarize a text by understanding its meaning and finding primary ideas expressed in it. But be sure not to contain any personal beliefs or opinions.AA book summary can be in just a few sentences.BThus, you should avoid giving your inter

40、pretations.CIt is difficult to summarize if the author describes the information briefly.DThough they may follow the same pattern, there are key differences.EWe can also summarize something we read in order to remember it better.FLeave out details, examples, or anything else that is not the focus of

41、 the text.GOtherwise, you may mislead your reader by providing an inaccurate account of the text.二、完形填空As a business consultant, writer of childrens books and community leader, Marjorie Appiah enjoys helping other people succeed.Appiah 21 the opportunity to serve as a trustee (受托人) for the Spartanbu

42、rg Regional Foundation. “It has given me the chance to learn more about the 22 of people in our community.” she said. The Foundation is helping 23 healthcare inequities and meeting specific requirements.“Appiah is 24 about helping others, and shes a creative thinker. This 25 is helpful as we work to

43、 increase access to care for those 26 .” Kristy Caradori, executive director of the Foundation, said. “We look forward to her 27 as a leader moving forward.”Appiah grew up in Ghana and 28 a famous college in Baltimore, where she met her husband, Koli Appiah, and 29 settled after they graduated. The

44、Appiahs have installed (灌输) in their son, Adom, a commitment to 30 . His sports-based nonprofit, Ball4Good, has raised money to support local causes. In 2021, Adom 31 the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award for his efforts.Appiah enjoys telling children stories. It was storytelling that first in

45、spired her 32 with the Foundation She was a(n) 33 invited by An Uplifting Event to donate money to support people with cancer several years ago. At the Event, the survivors 34 their stories of perseverance (坚持) and hope. Appiah was 35 and decided to join the Foundation. “I have loved it.” she said.

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47、eave27AassessmentBrefusalCimpactDconfidence28AvisitedBquitCattendedDestablished29AsecretlyBimmediatelyCunexpectedlyDunconditionally30Aliving onBholding outCsetting offDgiving back31AreceivedBdesignedCacknowledgedDmentioned32AinvolvementBcomparisonCcompetitionDharmony33AhostessBorganizerCguestDinstructor34AmemorizedBsharedCpolishedDtranslated35AchallengedBrefreshedCpraisedDmoved三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并