1、20222023下期7月考试英语试题（考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分）注意事项:1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3. 满分150分，考试时间120分钟。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题
2、中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What will the speakers do on Thursday?A. Play football. B. Watch a movie. C. Go hiking.2. What does the man want to do?A. Placeanorder. B. Design a uniform. C. Form a team.3. What is Sallys favorite city?A. Paris. B. Madrid
3、. C. Venice.4. Where will the speakers go?A. To a cafe. B. To a dessert shop. C. To a bookstore.5. What relation is Mr. Gomez to the man?A. His teacher. B. His client. C. His boss.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟；听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟
4、的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。6. What is the man doing?A. Driving a car. B. Repairing a car. C. Borrowing a car.7. How does the man sound in the end?A. Confused. B. Hesitant. C. Confident.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What are the speakers discussing?A. A job candidate. B. A new workmate. C. Travel arrangem
5、ents.9. How does Steven Johnson impress the man?A. By his working experiences.B. By his communication skills.C. By his international background.10. When will the speakers meet Steven Johnson?A. Tomorrow. B. Next week. C. The week after next.听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。11. What will the man do on Monday?A. Star
6、t a new position.B. Pack his belongings.C. Attend a meeting.12. What is the man busy doing now?A. Moving to his new office.B. Checking off office supplies.C. Preparing for a promotion campaign. 13. What does the woman offer to do?A. Review an expense report.B. Provide the man with supplies.C. Arrang
7、e a company celebration.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. Where will the event take place?A. At a coffee shop. B. At a music hall. C. At a park.15. Why did the woman choose the location?A. Its private.B. Its family friendly.C. Its requested by the charity.16. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Organize som
8、e activities. B. Contribute some money. C. Contact some bands.17. What is the events purpose?A. To hear some live music.B. To help an animal shelter.C. To have some family fun.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。18. Why did the speaker learn Arabic?A. She wanted to study in Cairo.B. She was inspired by her teacher.C.
9、 She became interested in the culture.19. What is the biggest challenge of learning Arabic for the speaker?A. Suffering from culture shock.B. Finding a hotel and accommodation.C. Mastering written and spoken Arabic.20. What excites the speaker most?A. Being invited to a meal.B. Shopping at a local m
10、arket.C. Getting to know the locals.第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ADown House, home of Charles Darwin:Fun factCharles Darwin, his wife, Emma, and their children lived at Down House for 40 years from 1838. Several rooms appear as if the family still liv
11、e here: with croquet sets thrown into an under-stairs cupboard, a half-played game of backgammon on a side table and Emmas knitting(毛线) left on a chair in the drawing room. Upstairs, an exhibition showcases Darwins voyage aboard HMS Beagle, including a reconstruction of his cabin. Outside, visitors
12、can explore the sheltered gardens which Darwin used as an open-air laboratory, and the greenhouse in which he planted rare plants and devised botanical experiments.No room at Down House escaped Darwins experiments. In the drawing room he once placed a jar of earthworms on the grand piano to see whet
13、her they could hear.Getting thereA 15-minute drive from the A21/Farnborough. Free parking. The R8 bus from Orpington stops nearby (except Sundays) or the 146 bus from Bromley North and South terminates (终点站) in Downe village, half a mile from the property. The nearest railway stations are Chelsfield
14、 or Orpington, about four miles away.Value for money?Its 12 (adult), 7.20 (child), or 31.30 (family with 2 adults). Under 5s go free.Opening hoursOpen daily 10am-6pm from 30 March to 30 September; daily 10 a.m. 5 p.m. between 1 to 31 October. Opening times vary through the winter (check website for
15、details).Verdict(评价)8/10. An unstuffy educational, gentle day-trip attraction with friendly, knowledgeable staff.21What can visitors do in Down House?APlay the grand piano.BSet sail in HMS Beagle.CExplore Darwins work and life.DTry food sourced from the garden.22How much would a couple with their 4-
16、year-old twin sons pay for admission?A38.40.B26.20.C31.30.D24.23What do we know about Down House?AIt is highly thought of.BIt charges parking fees.CIt has fixed opening hours.DIt is inconveniently located.BWhen the news came that my mother was hospitalized for a heart attack, I was in Peru on a hiki
17、ng trip. That evening, before I could board the plane to Italy, I was informed that she had passed away. Sadness and the feeling of not being there for my mother when she needed me most broke all excuses Id made up to stay away trying to make it as a “travel writer”. There wasnt much I could do to s
18、top that urge to denounce myself.My mother Tundra stayed in her northern Italian world most of her life, where I always stood out as a freak and the one doing worthless silly things. But my stories from distant places aroused her curiosity and brought her comfort. To her, I was a courageous adventur
19、er, and her words towards my achievements which are in sign if cant now pushed me forward on that unconventional path.After handling my mothers affairs in Italy, I decided to leave for Penang Island, one of the most visited places in Penang, Malaysia. With all the international travel Id done, in tr
20、uth Id always treated it more like as top for necessary and urgent breaks, rather than a proper destination. Yet then, I missed its atmosphere that made me feel at home somehow.Returning there, I reconnected with backwoods by going on hikes. It was hard to put my feelings into words, but the rainfor
21、est held something uniquely comforting. This experience was similar to stepping into an ancient, purer world that made one consider human nature and problems. Besides, the sound of strange insects was almost like a language, whispering to me that I should let go of the past, and only focus on curren
22、t life. Like an oil leak, that suffering fell out of me and into every footprint left.18 months passing, I look back on the time spent in the natural world and timeless environment, knowing Ive pulled through.24What does the underlined word “denounce” mean in the first paragraph?ABlame.BSupport.CDou
23、bt.DEncourage.25Whats the attitude of the authors mother to his travel?AWorried.BFavorable.CDisapprovingDExcited.26What did Penang Island mean to the author in the past?AA special second home.BA hard-to-reach destination.CA distant tourist attraction.DA much-needed resting place.27What does the auth
24、or intend to tell in the text?AHiking builds up his confidence.BPenang is a good place to restart.CNature helps him overcome sorrow.DIts important to live in the moment.CT. O. Fuller State Park in Memphis, Tennessee, has been loved for generations and has always been a ground where community has com
25、e first. Back in 1938, it was the first park east of the Mississippi river to open for African American visitors. Over 80 years later, the park is continuing its forward-thinking tradition, this time, through a pioneering sustainability project. A new walking and biking trail has been built through
26、this historic park. Illegally dumped (被丢弃的) tires are not only unpleasant to see, but theyre a dangerous addition to the environment. Rubber, like plastic, is a material that wont naturally decompose. In a place as hot as Tennessee, these dumped tires often begin to melt and release these harmful ga
27、sses into the air. Fortunately, the old tires were sent to Patriot Tire Recycling in Bristol, TN, the only facility in the area that can break down tires in an environmentally sound way. There, the collected tires were safely broken down into the crumble (碎屑) rubber that was eventually used to pave
28、the new trail. TN State Parks explained how the trails construction, which has been in development since 2019, was a joint effort. Officials from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the City of Memphis, Shelby County, and Memphis City
29、 Beautiful were all involved in funding this recycling project. These officials named their initiative the “Tires to Trails” project. Workers from these departments, alongside some 450 volunteers, came together to collect over 24, 000 tires that had been illegally dumped in the area around the park
30、to be recycled. “This is a perfect example of recycling in full circle, collecting dumped material, then converting it into positive use,” David, a leader of the project, said in a statement.28What kind of park is T.O. Fuller State Park?AIt is a popular park with a good tradition.BIt is the first pa
31、rk welcoming all visitors.CIt is a park west of the Mississippi river.DIt is a modern park without biking trails.29Why are dumped tires a dangerous addition to the environment?AThey are ugly to see.BThey release harmful gasses.CThey are made up of plastic.DThey could only be used to pave the new tra
32、il.30What does David mean in the last paragraph?AIt is the parks responsibility to recycle.BThe park is built on dumped materials.CThe park successfully recycled dumped tires.DIt is possible to turn everything into useful things.31Which of the following is the best title of the text?AAreas of Reusin
33、g TiresBMethods of Rebuilding a TrailCTires Transformed into a New Hiking TrailDOfficials and People Working Together to Recycle TiresDIs it true that our brain alone is responsible for human cognition (认知)? What about our body? Is it possible for thought and behaviour to originate from somewhere ot
34、her than our brain? Psychologists who study Embodied Cognition (EC) ask similar questions. The EC theory suggests our body is also responsible for thinking or problem-solving. More precisely, the mind shapes the body and the body shapes the mind in equal measure.If you think about it for a moment, i
35、t makes total sense. When you smell something good or hear amusing sounds, certain emotions are awakened. Think about how newborns use their senses to understand the world around them. They dont have emotions so much as needs they dont feel sad, theyre just hungry and need food. Even unborn babies c
36、an feel their mothers heartbeats and this has a calming effect. In the real world, they cry when theyre cold and then get hugged. That way, they start to associate being warm with being loved.Understandably, theorists have been arguing for years and still disagree on whether the brain is the nerve c
37、entre that operates the rest of the body. Older Western philosophers and mainstream language researchers believe this is fact, while EC theorises that the brain and body are working together as an organic supercomputer, processing everything and forming your reactions.Further studies have backed up
38、the mind-body interaction. In one experiment, test subjects were asked to judge people after being handed a hot or a cold drink. They all made warm evaluations when their fingertips perceived warmth rather than coolness. And it works the other way too. In another study, subjects fingertip temperatur
39、es were measured after being “included” in or “rejected” from a group task. Those who were included felt physically warmer.For further proof, we can look at the metaphors (比喻) that we use without even thinking. A kind and sympathetic person is frequently referred to as one with a soft heart and some
40、one who is very strong and calm in difficult situations is often described as solid as a rock. And this kind of metaphorical use is common across languages.Now that you have the knowledge of mind-body interaction, why not use it? If youre having a bad day, a warm cup of tea will give you a flash of
41、pleasure. If you know youre physically cold, warm up before making any interpersonal decisions.32According to the author, what is the significance of EC?AIt brings us closer to the truth in human cognition.BIt offers a clearer picture of the shape of human brain.CIt reveals the major role of the min
42、d in human cognition.DIt facilitates our understanding of the origin of psychology.33Where does the newborns understanding of their surroundings start from?ATheir personal looks.BTheir mental needs.CTheir inner emotions.DTheir physical feelings.34What does the author intend to prove by citing the me
43、taphors in Paragraph 5?AHuman speech is alive with metaphors.BHuman senses have effects on thinking.CHuman language is shaped by visual images.DHuman emotions are often compared to natural materials.35What is the authors purpose in writing the last paragraph?ATo deepen the readers understanding of E
44、CBTo encourage the reader to put EC into practice.CTo guide the reader onto the path to career success.DTo share with the reader ways to release their emotions.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。Helping Your Kids to Be Interested in SportsBeing active and moving is som
45、ething that is so important for us all, especially for children. 36 However, some parents can feel shocked when they see that their child isnt interested in sports. So how can you encourage them to have ago?It is such a good idea to lead by example when you are a parent. This is true for a variety o
46、f aspects, but especially forgetting children involved in sport. 37 So you need to be someone who is interested and active, if you want any hope of them doing so too. If you lay on the couch all day then they will just learn to do that too. 38 Although they can choose who they want to support, seein
47、g your enthusiasm for a particular player or team can be just what is needed to start their journey. You could look for a team uniform store to get them a sports shirt with their name on for example, as well as see the team play at one of their games. 39 If something is dull, it will be hard for children to be enthusiastic about it. This will make them resent(讨厌) it, which is not a good thing for later in life. If they show particular skill and learn to play sport, then more practice and training can come in. 40 When they can enjoy what they do, they will only see it as some
