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2023~2024 学年度第一学期期末考试
高一英语
考生注意:
1. 本试卷考试时间为120分钟, 满分150分。
2. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用2B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, 再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上, 写在本试卷上无效。
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)
听下面五段对话, 每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What will the man do this winter holiday
A. Travel abroad. B. Go over lessons. C. Stay with friends.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Why can the woman sing well
A. She learned singing by herself.
B. She used to be a music teacher.
C. She got some training as a student.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does Mom think of the paper
A. It’s wonderful. B. It’s terrible. C. It’s just so so.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
How does the boy probably feel
A. Worried. B. Cheated. C. Excited.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On campus. B. In a hospital. C. In a police station.
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 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What makes the man upset
A. Whether to change his job.
B. How to ask for a pay raise.
C. What to do with challenges.
7. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Boss and employee. C. Mother and son.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What was the traffic like this morning
A. Heavy. B. Light. C. Normal.
9. Why does the woman take public transportation
A. It’s safer. B. It’s quicker. C. It’s always on time.
10. How does the man go to work
A. By car. B. By motorbike. C. By subway.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
11. What does the woman do with her naughty children in public
A. She punishes them hard.
B. She gives them what they want.
C. She takes them to a quiet place.
12. Why does the woman choose to wait for her kids to calm down
A. It will save money for the future.
B. It will shape children’s behavior.
C. It will give her more power over them.
13. What do we know about the woman
A. She is careless about her children.
B. She is worried about her children.
C. She is good at dealing with her children.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. Why does the woman suggest taking down the tree
A. It covers a large area.
B. It stands there too long.
C. It makes the room messy.
15. How does the man feel about getting rid of the tree
A. It’s a pity. B. It’s a must. C. It’s a wise idea.
16. What did the speakers do this Christmas
A. They went to church.
B. They visited some relatives.
C. They enjoyed a family gathering.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. What made people curious
A. Why Doctor Barry lived as a man.
B. Why Doctor Barry died suddenly.
C. Why Doctor Barry had a long life.
18. Why did Doctor Barry go to Edinburgh
A. To earn a living. B. To learn medicine. C. To buy her uncle.
19. When did Doctor Barry join the army
A. 1813. B. 1810. C. 1809.
20. What is Dr. Barry’s greatest contribution
A. Saving many patients’ lives.
B. Getting more people trained.
C. Improving the medical system.
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Libraries are the temple for book lovers, the main source of knowledge and wisdom. Here are the biggest libraries in the world.
The Library of Congress
The Library of Congress in the US is the biggest library in the world, whose collections are from all around the world. The library has a collection of 32 million cataloged books. It receives 22,000 copies per day from the publication produced in the US. Some of the major works stored in the library are Rough Draft of the Declaration of Independence, the world’s most famous architectural designs and so on.
The British Library
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is the second biggest library in the world. It holds 150 million items from different countries. It receives 8,000 copies per day from the publication produced in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Its collection includes 14 million books. Every year over 3 million items are added to the library. The major highlights of the library collection are Diamond Sutra and Alice’s Adventures under Ground.
Library and Archives (档案馆) Canada (LAC)
Canada has the third biggest library in the world. The library holds 20 million books, 24 million photographs and a lot of digital works. Its collection includes The Proclamation of the Canadian Constitution Act, the British North America Act and many more precious works.
The New York Public Library (NYPL)
It is the fourth largest library in the world. It is the public library having 87 branches. The library has a collection of 53 million items. It also has four research libraries which are open to the general public. You can ask and discover about anything on the official website of NYPL.
21. Which of the following works is stored in the Library of Congress
A. The British North America Act.
B. Alice’s Adventures under Ground.
C. Rough Draft of the Declaration of Independence.
D. The Proclamation of the Canadian Constitution Act.
22. How many new items does the British Library receive every year
A. About 22,000. B. More than 8,000.
C. About 14 million. D. More than 3 million.
23. Which library owns an official website where you can search for all information
A. Library and Archives Canada. B. The Library of Congress.
C The New York Public Library. D. The British Library.
B
When I first met George, I was in my early 30s. My children were just entering school life, allowing me to escape from endless housework. At 65 George had recently left work and was seeking a rewarding hobby for his golden years. For both of us, we loved painting and we met at a local TAFE painting class. Thus began a friendship that was to last for 25 years — until the day he died.
George was an energetic man who lived life to the full. He loved his family, his friends, and was loyal and outspoken. As the only male in a painting class full of women, George quite enjoyed it. He ruled the roost (栖息处) and we were his hens. He looked after all his hens.
He took to painting with passion and devotion. He carefully housed his expensive painting tools in a box — a red metal tool box — built to bear hard knocks. Not fancy, but smooth and shiny and very red.
In 2004, I learned that he was very ill and went to visit him. “He’s very confused and may not recognize you,” Penny, his daughter, warned. But as I bent over, George opened his eyes. “Betty!” he said, and with surprising strength, held my hand. “I’ve always been hoping to leave my box to you. I’m afraid I can’t paint anymore, and you have the best talent and are most likely to use it,” he said. With tears in my eyes, I accepted the gift. He died two days later.
Today I still use much of his equipment kept in the box. The box is still in good shape, very red. The original shop sticker is still firmly in place although the price has worn off. But that’s all right because to my mind some things, like friendship, are beyond price.
24. Why did George go to painting class
A He wanted to please his children. B. He wanted to enjoy school life again.
C. He wanted to make new friends. D. He wanted to develop a worthwhile hobby.
25. What’s the author’s purpose of writing the text
A. To introduce a popular hobby. B. To describe a precious friendship.
C. To remember a red tool box. D. To appreciate her friend’s help.
26. Which word can describe George according to the text
A. Honest. B. Brave. C. Caring. D. Lucky.
27. What can we learn from the text
A. The tool box is well kept by the author.
B. George took the red tool box back in the end.
C. George was shy and didn’t talk much in the class.
D. The author thought their painting class was boring.
C
Until now the usual way we identify dogs is with micro-chipping (微芯片). But a company from South Korea has developed an app, PetNow. On this phone, I’ve got the new app, which is now using the dog’s nose print to identify a dog, just like you can use a fingerprint with a human to make identification.
“Now show me your nose, buddy.” I take pictures of the dog’s nose. “Then who is the dog Is it Emma, Lenard, Karl, or Ethan ”
The app analyses the data in the cloud and tells me that this is Emma. It’s showing me that Emma’s been reported as missing and where she was reported missing. I can share my location with the owner, so they can be reunited.
Unlike a micro-chip, which could be cut out of a stolen dog, you can’t really remove a dog’s nose without spoiling the dog. And by using the phone’s camera to scan, anyone in theory can check a stray dog without any specialist equipment.
Recently, I’ve spoken to PetNow to find out why they’d settled on nose prints for dog recognition. There may be paws or ears, but some dogs really hate showing up, sharing their paws or their ears. Nose is actually exposed all the time. And after a dog become six months old the nose print stays there their entire life, so we believe that it is the best part for identification.
PetNow hopes its app will become mandatory in South Korea to help reduce the number of dogs that are abandoned by pet owners. To do that they will need the support of government and a huge marketing push, so that everybody including people who don’t own a dog must install the app and know how to use it.
28. Which can be inferred from the passage
A. Dogs’ prints are very similar.
B. Micro-chipping a dog is out of date.
C The app requires specialist equipment.
D. The app can map out a lost dog’s original place.
29. Why did PetNow settle on nose prints for dog recognition
A. Because a micro-chip can be cut out.
B. Because some dogs hate showing up.
C. Because their nose is easy to be photographed.
D. Because their nose print never changes since they were born.
30. Which of the word best explains the underlined word “mandatory” in the last paragraph
A. Safe. B. Required.
C Professional. D. Easy.
31. What’s the best title of the passage
A. Taking Pictures for Dog’s Nose B. PetNow Saves Abandoned Dogs
C. Nose Print Technology on the Way D. PetNow Identifies Dogs with Nose Print
D
Harvard researchers have created a tough, low-cost, biodegradable (可生物降解的) material inspired by insects’ hard outer shells. The material’s inventors say it has a number of possible uses and someday could provide a more environmentally friendly alternative to plastic. The material, made from shrimp (虾) shells and proteins produced from silk, is called “shrilk”. It is thin, clear, flexible and strong.
A major benefit of the material is its biodegradability. Plastic’s toughness and flexibility represented a revolution in materials science during the 1950s and 1960s. Decades later, however, plastic’s very durability (耐用性) is raising questions about how appropriate it is for one-time products such as plastic bags, or short-lived consumer goods, used in the home for a few years and then thrown into a landfill where they will stay for centuries. What is the point of making something that lasts 1,000 years
Shrilk not only will degrade in a landfill, but its basic components are used as fertilizer (肥料), and so will enrich the soil.
Shrilk has great potential, the inventors said. Materials from which it is made are plentiful in nature, found in everything ranging from shrimp shells, insect bodies to living plants. That makes shrilk low cost, and its mass production possible if it is used for products demanding a lot of material.
Work on shrilk is continuing in the lab. The inventors said the material becomes flexible when wet, so they’re exploring ways to use it in wet environments. They’re also developing simpler production processes, which could be used for non-medical products, like for computer cases and other products inside the home. They’re even exploring combining it with other materials, like carbon fibers, to give it new properties.
32. Paragraph 1 of the passage is mainly about shrilk’s ________.
A. remarkable design B. major features C. interesting name D. smart inventors
33. What has become a concern about plastic
A. Using it properly. B. Producing it cheaply.
C. Developing its properties quickly. D. Evaluating its contributions fairly.
34. According to the inventors, shrilk has great potential partly because ________.
A. it can help plastic last longer B. it can be found in living things
C. its mass production has been realized D. its raw materials are abundant in nature
35. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage
A. Recent Progress in Environmental Protection B. Benefits of Insects in Scientific Research
C. A Possible Alternative to Plastic D. The Harm of One-time Products
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
How to Choose Extracurricular Activities
From sports to clubs to outside organizations, there are many activities to take part in outside the classroom. ____36____ Fortunately, it becomes quite easy once you figure out what you enjoy doing in general. With a little more careful thought, you can also choose an activity that interests you.
Think about your interests and know your advantages. Before you start considering specific(具体的)activities, take a step back. Think about what excites you and find your passions(热情). ____37____ Now that you have a better idea of what you like to do in general, decide on those that you are good at. Ask yourself what skills they show. Then find activities that require the same ones. Make sure that you will enjoy yourself by choosing an activity that lets you shine.
____38____ In addition to your interests and advantages, know what you would like to improve about yourself. Use activities as a way to make yourself better. Find out new challenges, without the added stress of having to earn good grades at them. You can use activities to develop general skills that you may not have.
Find out what activities are available(可用的)and look into each one. ____39____ If the website seems incomplete, talk with your teacher or parents. Also look for calendar details, such as start-and-end dates, plus event schedules, to make sure it won’t get in the way of anything else going on in your life. Once you have a list of activities that match your interests, do a little research. ____40____
A. Think about skills you want to develop.
B. This can make choosing one a little difficult.
C. Use your freshman year to explore your choices.
D. In this way, you will have a better idea of what to expect.
E. Also make sure that their culture is a good match for your own personality.
F. Use those to decide on activities that will keep you interested for a long time.
G. Search your school’s website for a complete list of all the activities it provides.
第三部分语言运用(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节(共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Sometimes you may find that you are not happy in your life. Most of the time you have to ____41____ this kind of unhappy life, since it is really hard to make ____42____ and move on to a new business. My father, ____43____ , was quite a different example. From him I learned a great lesson on the value of doing one’s ____44____ .
My father got into the insurance (保险) industry when he was very young. He was very ____45____ . Soon he became one of the first independent insurance salesmen in our state. However, he decided to ____46____ his successful career. The reason is that he liked to do something ____47____ , something that tested his strength and ability, ____48____ in a way that is interesting. After leaving the insurance company, he worked in social media and then in IT industry, which really ____49____ him. Of course he wasn’t successful in everything he _____50_____ but he told me _____51_____ that he did something he liked.
Leaving one’s _____52_____ life is not easy. I’ve learned this from my father, and I can say whether the _____53_____ is good or bad, it is worth doing one’s favourite. When we do something we _____54_____ , it gives us extra motivation (动机) to meet our _____55_____ .
41. A. end B. consider C. share D. continue
42. A. changes B. decisions C. excuses D. choices
43. A. still B. however C. generally D. naturally
44. A. favourite B. best C. extra D. part
45. A. helpless B. inexperienced C. confident D. successful
46. A. restart B. advance C. leave D. question
47. A. suitable B. meaningful C. similar D. challenging
48. A. obviously B. especially C. usually D. probably
49. A. failed B. discouraged C. confused D. attracted
50. A. tried B. remembered C. expected D. prepared
51. A. for free B. for certain C. for good D. for real
52. A. sad B. painful C. comfortable D. adventurous
53. A. reason B. result C. truth D. idea
54. A. doubt B. regret C. love D. hate
55. A. goals B. needs C. imagination D. standards
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
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。
In 2015, a reporter from Jiangsu Province went to Australia and some other____56____ ( country ) with his father for a 3-month trip. His father spent most of his life ____57____ ( work ) in the field. The son started the ____58____ ( amaze) trips with his father around the world because his father had cancer---a serious illness.
The reporter wanted____59____ ( take ) his father to travel, hoping that his father can find his younger self in his last days. They____60____ (travel) more than 13, 000 kilometers and took over 110,000 pictures on their trips to different countries. The new experience made a deep ____61____ (impress) on them.Well, a miracle happened during the “rebirth” trips. ____62____their surprise, his father got better from illness and became more open-hearted. He even taught himself to play ____63____violin, and then ____64____ ( gradual )he played it very well, ____65____encouraged him a lot.
Time carved (雕刻) the old man’s face but youth still flowed in his blood. Later, he even expected another trip to Africa.
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假如你是高一学生李华，你校英语阅读社 (English Reading Club)正在招募(recruit) 新成员，你非常渴望加入。请你用英语写一封申请信，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 加入英语阅读社的原因；
3. 希望获准。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按照以下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Sir/ Madam,
My name is Li Hua, a freshman in our school.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，割据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“Surprise!” was the first thing I heard when I opened the door. My family and friends were all smiling at me. There were colorful balloons all over the house, a big poster saying "HAPPY BIRTHDAY'', and of course a cake with 12 candles. It was a wonderful feeling. I knew that I had finally turned twelve and I might possibly get the thing I wanted most.
I saw my mom and dad coming towards me with a small box which seemed to be a birthday present. When I opened the box, I couldn't believe my eyes. I had really gotten a mobile phone! Throwing myself into their arms, I let out a cry of joy, “Thank you! I love you guys!”
“You're welcome. We knew this was going to make you happy but we didn't only get you this because you turned twelve, but also because you are doing well in school. We expect you to keep getting good grades."
“Of course I will." I said confidently.
As soon as I got to school the next morning, I was showing off my phone and asking everyone for their number. It was cool how I got so many contacts on the first day.
It felt like I didn't even exist in that class anymore. I wouldn't pay much attention to the teachers because I was too busy on my phone. However, I didn't get caught using it.
I am pretty sure that the teacher did notice that I stopped paying attention to her because a week later we took a test and I failed. What was worse, my mom had to sign the test.
It was hard to show my mom the test. She was used to seeing A's and B's on my tests. Finally, I showed it to her, and she couldn't believe it. She was angry but most of all, she was disappointed.
注意：
1.续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2,续写部分分为两段，每段的开头已给出。
Paragraph 1:
Realizing the reason for my failure, my parents started to dislike the fact that I had a phone.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Then I started to wonder if I was wrong.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2023~2024 学年度第一学期期末考试
高一英语
考生注意:
1. 本试卷考试时间为120分钟, 满分150分。
2. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用2B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, 再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上, 写在本试卷上无效。
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)
听下面五段对话, 每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What will the man do this winter holiday
A. Travel abroad. B. Go over lessons. C. Stay with friends.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: What do you usually do during the winter holiday
M: I often travel around with my friends. But this year I must spend the time reviewing the lessons.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Why can the woman sing well
A. She learned singing by herself.
B. She used to be a music teacher.
C. She got some training as a student.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: I never knew you had such a lovely voice. You are like a professional singer.
W: Thanks. I wouldn’t say I’m professional, but I did receive some training at school. My music teacher used to be a professional singer.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does Mom think of the paper
A. It’s wonderful. B. It’s terrible. C. It’s just so so.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Mom, I just finished my paper. Can you check it before I hand it in
W: Sure, let’s take a look. Sweetie, it’s amazing.
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How does the boy probably feel
A. Worried. B. Cheated. C. Excited.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: Have you finished the physics homework I didn’t finish it until 11 p.m. last night.
M: What I didn’t even know we had homework! I’m going to be in a lot of trouble.
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Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On campus. B. In a hospital. C. In a police station.
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】W: Do you have a registration card, sir
M: Yes. Here you are.
W: Please register your information here and pay for it. And I’ll make a medical record for you.
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 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What makes the man upset
A. Whether to change his job.
B. How to ask for a pay raise.
C. What to do with challenges.
7. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Boss and employee. C. Mother and son.
【答案】6. A 7. C
【解析】
【原文】W: You seemed to be upset today. Your father is a little worried about you.
M: You see, I’ve been offered a new job. I can’t decide whether to take it.
W: Oh, that’s easy. If it’s better than the present one, go for it.
M: But the boss and people around here are very nice and the work is challenging
W: What about the salary
M: They say I will get a big sum.
W: Have you discussed it with your wife
M: Yes, she left it to me.
W: As I say it, the work is well worth a try. After all, you can get a higher salary.
M: I have to think about it.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What was the traffic like this morning
A Heavy. B. Light. C. Normal.
9. Why does the woman take public transportation
A. It’s safer. B. It’s quicker. C. It’s always on time.
10. How does the man go to work
A. By car. B. By motorbike. C. By subway.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Good morning, Paul!
M: Good morning. You are so early today.
W: Yes, there was much less traffic today, so I made it to the office earlier.
M: I see. How long does it take you to reach the office every day
W: Well, about an hour or so.
M: Wow, that’s quite a long journey. Do you drive a car
W: No. I take public transportation. It’s safer.
M: You are right! But I get up a little late. That gives me no other choice but to travel by motorcycle.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
11. What does the woman do with her naughty children in public
A. She punishes them hard.
B. She gives them what they want.
C. She takes them to a quiet place.
12. Why does the woman choose to wait for her kids to calm down
A. It will save money for the future.
B. It will shape children’s behavior.
C. It will give her more power over them.
13. What do we know about the woman
A. She is careless about her children.
B. She is worried about her children.
C. She is good at dealing with her children.
【答案】11. C 12. B 13. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Are your children ever naughty in public
W: Yes, they are. But I don’t punish them in public. If my children are crying because they want a toy from the store, I will take them somewhere quiet until they are calm.
M: So you wouldn’t give them what they want
W: No. If they know they can get whatever they want by crying, they’ll just get worse and worse.
M: Oh, I see. But don’t you think you’ll lose more time to wait for them to calm down
W: Yeah. But I think it’s worth it because my children will be better behaved in the future.
M: What if you’re on an airplane
W: I’ll try to plan ahead and I need to prepare lots of snacks and fun things. Maybe they just feel bored and want to play but they can’t.
M: So it’s better to prevent bad behavior by making sure the kids don’t get bored. Well, you’re really a good parent.
W: Oh, I’m trying to be one.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. Why does the woman suggest taking down the tree
A. It covers a large area.
B. It stands there too long.
C. It makes the room messy.
15. How does the man feel about getting rid of the tree
A. It’s a pity. B. It’s a must. C. It’s a wise idea.
16. What did the speakers do this Christmas
A. They went to church.
B. They visited some relatives.
C. They enjoyed a family gathering.
【答案】14. C 15. A 16. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Ok, honey, time to take down the Christmas tree.
M: Do we have to It really looks nice in that corner.
W: Come on! The tree is falling apart, and it’s messing up the room.
M: But it makes the place feel so much like Christmas. I’d really hate to take it down.
W: But Christmas was two weeks ago! It’s been there only because we’ve been too busy to get rid of it.
M: I know, but it seems like such a shame to have to take it away.
W: Don’t you see the cat keeps playing with the lower branches
M: I know, I know. But it reminds me of the great Christmas we just had. All of us were here — my parents, your parents, the kids, and the cousins. The food was good, and everybody got what they wanted.
W: Ok, I’ll make a deal with you. We’ll leave it up until Sunday. OK
M: Fine.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. What made people curious
A. Why Doctor Barry lived as a man.
B. Why Doctor Barry died suddenly.
C. Why Doctor Barry had a long life.
18. Why did Doctor Barry go to Edinburgh
A. To earn a living. B. To learn medicine. C. To buy her uncle.
19. When did Doctor Barry join the army
A. 1813. B. 1810. C. 1809.
20. What is Dr. Barry’s greatest contribution
A. Saving many patients’ lives.
B. Getting more people trained.
C. Improving the medical system.
【答案】17. A 18. B 19. A 20. C
【解析】
【原文】It was July the 25th, 1865. Doctor James Barry was dead. But when the people prepared his body, they were shocked to discover Doctor Barry was NOT a man but a woman. Why she lived as the opposite sex for more than 50 years made people curious.
Dr. James Barry was actually born Margaret Bulkley around 1789, at a time when women were blocked from most formal education. Margaret was an excellent student and would become a doctor. Her uncle, James Barry, was impressed by young Margaret, knowing her intelligence could take her far. He helped Margaret to pursue an education. In 1806, her uncle, James Barry, died. In 1809, she, taking her uncle’s name, went to Edinburgh to study medicine. Four years later, Barry began his medical career in the British Army and became one of the best doctors there. His greatest contribution was that he used his power to better the medical system. He made new rules so that only trained people could give out medicines to patients to make sure they got the right treatment.
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Libraries are the temple for book lovers, the main source of knowledge and wisdom. Here are the biggest libraries in the world.
The Library of Congress
The Library of Congress in the US is the biggest library in the world, whose collections are from all around the world. The library has a collection of 32 million cataloged books. It receives 22,000 copies per day from the publication produced in the US. Some of the major works stored in the library are Rough Draft of the Declaration of Independence, the world’s most famous architectural designs and so on.
The British Library
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is the second biggest library in the world. It holds 150 million items from different countries. It receives 8,000 copies per day from the publication produced in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Its collection includes 14 million books. Every year over 3 million items are added to the library. The major highlights of the library collection are Diamond Sutra and Alice’s Adventures under Ground.
Library and Archives (档案馆) Canada (LAC)
Canada has the third biggest library in the world. The library holds 20 million books, 24 million photographs and a lot of digital works. Its collection includes The Proclamation of the Canadian Constitution Act, the British North America Act and many more precious works.
The New York Public Library (NYPL)
It is the fourth largest library in the world. It is the public library having 87 branches. The library has a collection of 53 million items. It also has four research libraries which are open to the general public. You can ask and discover about anything on the official website of NYPL.
21. Which of the following works is stored in the Library of Congress
A. The British North America Act.
B. Alice’s Adventures under Ground.
C. Rough Draft of the Declaration of Independence.
D. The Proclamation of the Canadian Constitution Act.
22. How many new items does the British Library receive every year
A. About 22,000. B. More than 8,000.
C. About 14 million. D. More than 3 million.
23. Which library owns an official website where you can search for all information
A. Library and Archives Canada. B. The Library of Congress.
C. The New York Public Library. D. The British Library.
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了世界上四个著名图书馆的情况。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Some of the major works stored in the library are Rough Draft of the Declaration of Independence, the world’s most famous architectural designs and so on.(图书馆收藏的主要作品有《独立宣言》草稿、世界上最著名的建筑设计等)”可知，《独立宣言》草稿被保存在国会图书馆。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据The British Library部分中“Every year over 3 million items are added to the library.(每年有300多万件图书被添加到图书馆)”可知，大英图书馆每年接收超过300万新物品。故选D。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“You can ask and discover about anything on the official website of NYPL.(你可以在纽约公共图书馆的官方网站上询问和发现任何事情)”可知，The New York Public Library有一个官方网站，你可以在那里搜索到所有的信息。故选C。
B
When I first met George, I was in my early 30s. My children were just entering school life, allowing me to escape from endless housework. At 65 George had recently left work and was seeking a rewarding hobby for his golden years. For both of us, we loved painting and we met at a local TAFE painting class. Thus began a friendship that was to last for 25 years — until the day he died.
George was an energetic man who lived life to the full. He loved his family, his friends, and was loyal and outspoken. As the only male in a painting class full of women, George quite enjoyed it. He ruled the roost (栖息处) and we were his hens. He looked after all his hens.
He took to painting with passion and devotion. He carefully housed his expensive painting tools in a box — a red metal tool box — built to bear hard knocks. Not fancy, but smooth and shiny and very red.
In 2004, I learned that he was very ill and went to visit him. “He’s very confused and may not recognize you,” Penny, his daughter, warned. But as I bent over, George opened his eyes. “Betty!” he said, and with surprising strength, held my hand. “I’ve always been hoping to leave my box to you. I’m afraid I can’t paint anymore, and you have the best talent and are most likely to use it,” he said. With tears in my eyes, I accepted the gift. He died two days later.
Today I still use much of his equipment kept in the box. The box is still in good shape, very red. The original shop sticker is still firmly in place although the price has worn off. But that’s all right because to my mind some things, like friendship, are beyond price.
24. Why did George go to painting class
A. He wanted to please his children. B. He wanted to enjoy school life again.
C. He wanted to make new friends. D. He wanted to develop a worthwhile hobby.
25. What’s the author’s purpose of writing the text
A. To introduce a popular hobby. B. To describe a precious friendship.
C. To remember a red tool box. D. To appreciate her friend’s help.
26. Which word can describe George according to the text
A. Honest. B. Brave. C. Caring. D. Lucky.
27. What can we learn from the text
A. The tool box is well kept by the author.
B. George took the red tool box back in the end.
C. George was shy and didn’t talk much in the class.
D. The author thought their painting class was boring.
【答案】24. D 25. B 26. C 27. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述了作者与George相识相知的过程，是对已经逝世的George的追忆。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“At 65 George had recently left work and was seeking a rewarding hobby for his golden years.(65岁的George刚刚离开工作岗位，正在为自己的晚年寻找一个有意义的爱好)”可知，George学习绘画是为了培养一个值得的爱好。故选D。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据全文内容，结合第一段中“Thus began a friendship that was to last for 25 years — until the day he died.(从此开始了一段持续了25年的友谊——直到他去世的那一天)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者与George相识相知的过程，是对已经逝George的追忆。故本文目的是描述一位珍贵的朋友，故选B。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“As the only male in a painting class full of women, George quite enjoyed it. He ruled the roost (栖息处) and we were his hens. He looked after all his hens.(在一个满是女性的绘画班，George是唯一的男性，他很喜欢。他当家作主，我们是他的‘母鸡’。他照顾所有的‘母鸡们’)”可知，George在绘画班上照顾着每一个学员，他是一个体贴人的朋友，故选C。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Today I still use much of his equipment kept in the box. The box is still in good shape, very red. The original shop sticker is still firmly in place although the price has worn off.(今天我还在用他保存在盒子里的很多设备。盒子的形状还很好，很红。原来的商店标签仍然牢固地贴在那里，尽管价格已经磨掉了)”可知，时至今日，作者仍然把George的盒子保存得很好。故选A。
C
Until now the usual way we identify dogs is with micro-chipping (微芯片). But a company from South Korea has developed an app, PetNow. On this phone, I’ve got the new app, which is now using the dog’s nose print to identify a dog, just like you can use a fingerprint with a human to make identification.
“Now show me your nose, buddy.” I take pictures of the dog’s nose. “Then who is the dog Is it Emma, Lenard, Karl, or Ethan ”
The app analyses the data in the cloud and tells me that this is Emma. It’s showing me that Emma’s been reported as missing and where she was reported missing. I can share my location with the owner, so they can be reunited.
Unlike a micro-chip, which could be cut out of a stolen dog, you can’t really remove a dog’s nose without spoiling the dog. And by using the phone’s camera to scan, anyone in theory can check a stray dog without any specialist equipment.
Recently, I’ve spoken to PetNow to find out why they’d settled on nose prints for dog recognition. There may be paws or ears, but some dogs really hate showing up, sharing their paws or their ears. Nose is actually exposed all the time. And after a dog become six months old the nose print stays there their entire life, so we believe that it is the best part for identification.
PetNow hopes its app will become mandatory in South Korea to help reduce the number of dogs that are abandoned by pet owners. To do that they will need the support of government and a huge marketing push, so that everybody including people who don’t own a dog must install the app and know how to use it.
28. Which can be inferred from the passage
A. Dogs’ prints are very similar.
B. Micro-chipping a dog is out of date.
C. The app requires specialist equipment.
D. The app can map out a lost dog’s original place.
29. Why did PetNow settle on nose prints for dog recognition
A. Because a micro-chip can be cut out.
B. Because some dogs hate showing up.
C. Because their nose is easy to be photographed.
D. Because their nose print never changes since they were born.
30. Which of the word best explains the underlined word “mandatory” in the last paragraph
A. Safe. B. Required.
C. Professional. D. Easy.
31. What’s the best title of the passage
A. Taking Pictures for Dog’s Nose B. PetNow Saves Abandoned Dogs
C. Nose Print Technology on the Way D. PetNow Identifies Dogs with Nose Print
【答案】28. D 29. C 30. B 31. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了应用程序PetNow，它可以通过狗的鼻纹对狗进行识别。
【28题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“It’s showing me that Emma’s been reported as missing and where she was reported missing.(它显示Emma被报失踪以及她失踪的地点)”可推知，应用程序PetNow可以标记出已丢失小狗的原始位置。故选D。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“There may be paws or ears, but some dogs really hate showing up, sharing their paws or their ears. Nose is actually exposed all the time.(可能有爪子或耳朵，但有些狗真的很讨厌出现，分享它们的爪子或耳朵。鼻子实际上是一直暴露在外面的)”可知，PetNow选定鼻纹进行识别，是因为狗的鼻子一直暴露在外，更容易被拍摄。故选C。
【30题详解】
词义猜测题。根据最后一段“PetNow hopes its app will become mandatory in South Korea to help reduce the number of dogs that are abandoned by pet owners. To do that they will need the support of government and a huge marketing push, so that everybody including people who don’t own a dog must install the app and know how to use it.(PetNow希望其应用程序在韩国成为mandatory，以帮助减少宠物主人遗弃的狗的数量。要做到这一点，他们需要政府的支持和巨大的市场推广，这样每个人，包括没有养狗的人，都必须安装该应用程序并知道如何使用它)”可知，PetNow希望其应用程序得到政府的支持和巨大的市场推广，每个人都必须安装这款应用程序，程序才会变成强制性的。由此推知，划线单词表示“强制性的”，与required同义。故选B。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据全文内容，结合第一段“On this phone, I’ve got the new app, which is now using the dog’s nose print to identify a dog, just like you can use a fingerprint with a human to make identification.(在这部手机上，我安装了一个新的应用程序，它现在使用狗的鼻印来识别狗，就像你可以用人的指纹来识别一样)”可知，本文主要介绍了应用程序PetNow，它可以通过狗的鼻纹对狗进行识别。由此可知，D项“PetNow用鼻纹识别狗”为最佳标题。故选D。
D
Harvard researchers have created a tough, low-cost, biodegradable (可生物降解的) material inspired by insects’ hard outer shells. The material’s inventors say it has a number of possible uses and someday could provide a more environmentally friendly alternative to plastic. The material, made from shrimp (虾) shells and proteins produced from silk, is called “shrilk”. It is thin, clear, flexible and strong.
A major benefit of the material is its biodegradability. Plastic’s toughness and flexibility represented a revolution in materials science during the 1950s and 1960s. Decades later, however, plastic’s very durability (耐用性) is raising questions about how appropriate it is for one-time products such as plastic bags, or short-lived consumer goods, used in the home for a few years and then thrown into a landfill where they will stay for centuries. What is the point of making something that lasts 1,000 years
Shrilk not only will degrade in a landfill, but its basic components are used as fertilizer (肥料), and so will enrich the soil.
Shrilk has great potential, the inventors said. Materials from which it is made are plentiful in nature, found in everything ranging from shrimp shells, insect bodies to living plants. That makes shrilk low cost, and its mass production possible if it is used for products demanding a lot of material.
Work on shrilk is continuing in the lab. The inventors said the material becomes flexible when wet, so they’re exploring ways to use it in wet environments. They’re also developing simpler production processes, which could be used for non-medical products, like for computer cases and other products inside the home. They’re even exploring combining it with other materials, like carbon fibers, to give it new properties.
32. Paragraph 1 of the passage is mainly about shrilk’s ________.
A. remarkable design B. major features C. interesting name D. smart inventors
33. What has become a concern about plastic
A. Using it properly. B. Producing it cheaply.
C. Developing its properties quickly. D. Evaluating its contributions fairly.
34. According to the inventors, shrilk has great potential partly because ________.
A. it can help plastic last longer B. it can be found in living things
C. its mass production has been realized D. its raw materials are abundant in nature
35. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage
A. Recent Progress in Environmental Protection B. Benefits of Insects in Scientific Research
C. A Possible Alternative to Plastic D. The Harm of One-time Products
【答案】32. B 33. A 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。哈佛大学的研究人员以昆虫坚硬的外壳为灵感，创造了一种坚韧、低成本、可生物降解的材料。这种材料的发明者表示，它有很多可能的用途，有朝一日可能会提供一种更环保的塑料替代品。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Harvard researchers have created a tough, low-cost, biodegradable (可生物降解的) material inspired by insects’ hard outer shells. (哈佛大学的研究人员以昆虫坚硬的外壳为灵感，创造了一种坚韧、低成本、可生物降解的材料。)”以及“It is thin, clear, flexible and strong. (它薄、清晰、柔韧、结实)”可知本段主要讲的是“虾丝”的特征，故选B项。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Decades later, however, plastic’s very durability (耐用性) is raising questions about how appropriate it is for one-time products such as plastic bags, or short-lived consumer goods, used in the home for a few years and then thrown into a landfill where they will stay for centuries. ( 然而，几十年后，塑料的耐用性引发了人们的疑问，即塑料袋或短命消费品等一次性产品在家中使用几年，然后被扔进垃圾填埋场，在那里它们将停留几个世纪。)”可知，塑料的合理使用问题引起了人们的关注，故选A项。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Shrilk has great potential, the inventors said. Materials from which it is made are plentiful in nature, found in everything ranging from shrimp shells, insect bodies to living plants. (发明者们说，虾丝具有巨大的潜力。制作它的材料在自然界中非常丰富，从虾壳、昆虫身体到活植物，无所不包。)”可知虾丝具有巨大的潜力是因为它的原材料在自然界中非常丰富，故选D项。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Harvard researchers have created a tough, low-cost, biodegradable (可生物降解的) material inspired by insects’ hard outer shells. (哈佛大学的研究人员以昆虫坚硬的外壳为灵感，创造了一种坚韧、低成本、可生物降解的材料。)”、第二段“A major benefit of the material is its biodegradability. (该材料的一个主要优点是其生物降解性。)”、第二段“Decades later, however, plastic’s very durability (耐用性) is raising questions about how appropriate it is for one-time products such as plastic bags, or short-lived consumer goods, used in the home for a few years and then thrown into a landfill where they will stay for centuries. ( 然而，几十年后，塑料的耐用性引发了人们的疑问，即塑料袋或短命消费品等一次性产品在家中使用几年，然后被扔进垃圾填埋场，在那里它们将停留几个世纪。)”以及第四段“Shrilk has great potential, the inventors said. Materials from which it is made are plentiful in nature, found in everything ranging from shrimp shells, insect bodies to living plants. (发明者们说，虾丝具有巨大的潜力。制作它的材料在自然界中非常丰富，从虾壳、昆虫身体到活植物，无所不包。)”可知本文主要讲的是哈佛大学的研究人员创造了一种可生物降解的材料，这种材料有优于塑料的特性，是塑料的可能的替代品，故选C项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
How to Choose Extracurricular Activities
From sports to clubs to outside organizations, there are many activities to take part in outside the classroom. ____36____ Fortunately, it becomes quite easy once you figure out what you enjoy doing in general. With a little more careful thought, you can also choose an activity that interests you.
Think about your interests and know your advantages. Before you start considering specific(具体的)activities, take a step back. Think about what excites you and find your passions(热情). ____37____ Now that you have a better idea of what you like to do in general, decide on those that you are good at. Ask yourself what skills they show. Then find activities that require the same ones. Make sure that you will enjoy yourself by choosing an activity that lets you shine.
____38____ In addition to your interests and advantages, know what you would like to improve about yourself. Use activities as a way to make yourself better. Find out new challenges, without the added stress of having to earn good grades at them. You can use activities to develop general skills that you may not have.
Find out what activities are available(可用的)and look into each one. ____39____ If the website seems incomplete, talk with your teacher or parents. Also look for calendar details, such as start-and-end dates, plus event schedules, to make sure it won’t get in the way of anything else going on in your life. Once you have a list of activities that match your interests, do a little research. ____40____
A. Think about skills you want to develop.
B. This can make choosing one a little difficult.
C. Use your freshman year to explore your choices.
D. In this way, you will have a better idea of what to expect.
E. Also make sure that their culture is a good match for your own personality.
F. Use those to decide on activities that will keep you interested for a long time.
G. Search your school’s website for a complete list of all the activities it provides.
【答案】36. B 37. F 38. A 39. G 40. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章就如何选择课外活动给出了一些方法和建议。
【36题详解】
上文“From sports to clubs to outside organizations, there are many activities to take part in outside the classroom.(从运动到俱乐部再到校外组织，有很多课外活动可以参加。)”提到了有很多的课外活动可以参加；下文“Fortunately, it becomes quite easy once you figure out what you enjoy doing in general.(幸运的是，一旦你知道你喜欢做什么，这就变得很容易了。)”提到了一旦知道自己喜欢做什么，就变得很容易。由此可知，设空处所填句意与下文存在转折关系。B项“This can make choosing one a little difficult.(这要让你选择一个可能会有点困难。)”中的this与上文对应，而difficult则与下文的easy对应。故选B项。
【37题详解】
段首主旨句“Think about your interests and know your advantages.(想想你的兴趣，了解你的优势。)”提到了要想想自己的兴趣，了解自己的优势；上文“Before you start considering specific(具体的)activities, take a step back. Think about what excites you and find your passions(热情).(在你开始考虑具体的活动之前，先退一步。想想什么能让你兴奋，找到你的激情所在。)”提到了在考虑具体活动前，先想想什么能让自己兴奋，找到自己的激情所在；下文“Now that you have a better idea of what you like to do in general, decide on those that you are good at.(既然你对自己喜欢做什么有了更好的了解，那就选择你擅长的吧。)”提到了对自己喜欢做的事有更好的了解后，就开始选择自己擅长的。由此可推知，设空处应是与思考自己感兴趣的活动有关。F项“Use those to decide on activities that will keep you interested for a long time.(利用这些信息来决定哪些活动能让你长期感兴趣。)”与本段主旨相符，选项中的those与上文的“Think about what excites you and find your passions.(想想什么能让你兴奋，找到你的激情所在。)”对应。故选F项。
【38题详解】
设空处位于句首，为本段主旨句。下文“In addition to your interests and advantages, know what you would like to improve about yourself.(除了你的兴趣和优势之外，你也要知道你想要提升自己的哪些方面。)”提到了除自己的兴趣和优势之外，也要知道自己想要提升的东西。由此可知，本段主要与“提升自我”相关。A项“Think about skills you want to develop.(想想你想要培养的技能。)”与本段主旨相符。故选A项。
【39题详解】
段首句“Find out what activities are available(可用的)and look into each one.(找出哪些活动是可用的，并一一研究。)”提到了要找出可用的活动，并一一研究；下文“If the website seems incomplete, talk with your teacher or parents.(如果网站看起来不完整，和你的老师或父母谈谈。)”提到了如果网站看起来不完整，可以和老师或父母谈谈。由此可知，设空处是在建议去网站看看。G项“Search your school’s website for a complete list of all the activities it provides.(在你学校的网站上搜索它提供的所有活动的完整列表。)”中的school’s website与下文的the website对应。故选G项。
【40题详解】
设空处位于段末，上文“Once you have a list of activities that match your interests, do a little research.(一旦你有了一个符合你兴趣的活动清单，做一些调查。)”提到了一旦有了自己的兴趣活动清单，可以做一些调查。由此可推知，设空处可能在谈这一建议的好处。D项“In this way, you will have a better idea of what to expect.(这样，你就能更好地知道接下来该期待些什么。)”中的in this way与上文do a little research对应。故选D项。
第三部分语言运用(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节(共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Sometimes you may find that you are not happy in your life. Most of the time you have to ____41____ this kind of unhappy life, since it is really hard to make ____42____ and move on to a new business. My father, ____43____ , was quite a different example. From him I learned a great lesson on the value of doing one’s ____44____ .
My father got into the insurance (保险) industry when he was very young. He was very ____45____ . Soon he became one of the first independent insurance salesmen in our state. However, he decided to ____46____ his successful career. The reason is that he liked to do something ____47____ , something that tested his strength and ability, ____48____ in a way that is interesting. After leaving the insurance company, he worked in social media and then in IT industry, which really ____49____ him. Of course he wasn’t successful in everything he _____50_____ but he told me _____51_____ that he did something he liked.
Leaving one’s _____52_____ life is not easy. I’ve learned this from my father, and I can say whether the _____53_____ is good or bad, it is worth doing one’s favourite. When we do something we _____54_____ , it gives us extra motivation (动机) to meet our _____55_____ .
41. A. end B. consider C. share D. continue
42. A. changes B. decisions C. excuses D. choices
43. A. still B. however C. generally D. naturally
44. A. favourite B. best C. extra D. part
45. A. helpless B. inexperienced C. confident D. successful
46. A. restart B. advance C. leave D. question
47. A. suitable B. meaningful C. similar D. challenging
48. A. obviously B. especially C. usually D. probably
49. A. failed B. discouraged C. confused D. attracted
50. A. tried B. remembered C. expected D. prepared
51. A. for free B. for certain C. for good D. for real
52. A. sad B. painful C. comfortable D. adventurous
53. A. reason B. result C. truth D. idea
54. A. doubt B. regret C. love D. hate
55. A. goals B. needs C. imagination D. standards
【答案】41. D 42. A 43. B 44. A 45. D 46. C 47. D 48. B 49. D 50. A 51. B 52. C 53. B 54. C 55. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是夹叙夹议文。很多人因无法做自己想做的事而抱怨生活。然而，放弃安稳的生活开始另一段“冒险”也并非易事。故事中主人公的父亲用自己的经历告诉我们，无论结果如何，做自己想做的事情都能给我们带来莫大的满足。
【41题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：大多数时候，你不得不继续这种不快乐的生活，因为很难做出改变并开始新的事业。A. end结束；B. consider考虑，认为；C. share分享；D. continue继续。根据下文“since it is really hard to make”推知，有时尽管生活不幸福，但不得不继续这样的生活。故选D。
【42题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. changes改变；B. decisions决定；C. excuses借口；D. choices选择。与下文作者爸爸的经历形成对比，此处是指很多时候人们都认为做出改变并开始新的事业很难。故选A。
【43题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：但是我的爸爸是一个非常不一样的例子。A. still仍然；B. however然而；C. generally大体上；D. naturally自然而然。结合句意，此处和上文为转折关系，用however符合语境。故选B。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：从他身上，我学到了做自己喜欢的事的价值。A. favourite最爱的人/物；B. best最好事物；C. extra额外的事物；D. part部分。根据下文“The reason is that he liked to do something”推知，作者从爸爸的身上学到了做喜欢的事的价值。且下文的“it is worth doing one’s favourite.”也是提示。故选A。
【45题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他非常成功。A. helpless无助；B. inexperienced没有经验的；C. confident自信的；D. successful成功的。根据下文“Soon he became one of the first independent insurance salesmen in our state”可知，作者的爸爸事业上很成功。且下文的“his successful career”也是提示。故选D。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，他决定离开自己成功的职业。A. restart重新开始，重启；B. advance前进；C. leave离开，留下；D. question质问。根据表示转折意义的however可知，虽然他的事业很成功，但他选择离开。且下文的“After leaving the insurance company”也是提示。故选C。
【47题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：原因是他喜欢做有挑战性的、可以测试他的力量和能力的、特别是那些有趣的事情。A. suitable适合的；B. meaningful有意义的；C. similar相似的；D. challenging具有挑战性的。根据下文“something that tested his strength and ability”推知，作者的爸爸喜欢做具有挑战性的事情。故选D。
【48题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意同上。A. obviously明显地；B. especially尤其，特别是；C. usually通常；D. probably可能。结合语境，此处表示强调，指作者的爸爸喜欢做的事情要有挑战性、可以测试他的力量和能力，但重要是要有趣，也呼应了上文“From him I learned a great lesson on the value of doing one’s ____4____ . ”故选B。
【49题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：离开保险公司后，他在社交媒体和IT行业工作，这确实吸引了他。A. failed失败；B. discouraged使丧气；C. confused使困惑；D. attracted吸引。结合上文内容可知，作者的爸爸选择离开保险行业去从事自己喜欢的事情，由此推知，社交媒体和IT行业是吸引他的。故选D。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当然，他尝试的所有事情并非都成功，但他肯定地告诉我他做了自己喜欢的事情。A. tried尝试；B. remembered记得；C. expected期待，预料；D. prepared准备。结合上文从事保险业和“After leaving the insurance company, he worked in social media and then in IT industry”可知，作者的爸爸尝试了几个行业。故选A。
【51题详解】
考查短语辨析。句意同上。A. for free免费的；B. for certain确定地；C. for good永远；D. for real认真地。根据“he did something he liked”可知，虽然不是事事都成功，但爸爸十分肯定地告诉作者他做了自己喜欢的事情。故选B。
【52题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：离开一个人舒适的生活是不容易的。A. sad伤心的；B. painful痛苦的；C. comfortable舒适的；D. adventurous冒险的。根据上文“He was very ____5____ . Soon he became one of the first independent insurance salesmen in our state.”推知，作者从爸爸的经历得出离开自己舒适的生活是不容易的。故选C。
【53题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我从父亲那里学到了这一点，我可以说，无论结果是好是坏，都值得去做自己喜欢的事。A. reason原因；B. result结果；C. truth真相；D. idea主意。根据上文“Of course he wasn’t successful in everything he ____10____”可知，此处是指做自己喜欢的事的结果。故选B。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我们做我们喜欢的事情时，它给了我们实现目标的额外动力。A. doubt怀疑；B. regret后悔，遗憾；C. love爱，喜欢；D. hate讨厌。根据上文“he did something he liked.”可知，此处是指做自己喜欢的事情。故选C。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. goals目标；B. needs需要；C. imagination想象；D. standards标准。结合常识可知，做自己喜欢的事情有助于实现目标，即这样给我们实现目标额外的动力。故选A。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
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。
In 2015, a reporter from Jiangsu Province went to Australia and some other____56____ ( country ) with his father for a 3-month trip. His father spent most of his life ____57____ ( work ) in the field. The son started the ____58____ ( amaze) trips with his father around the world because his father had cancer---a serious illness.
The reporter wanted____59____ ( take ) his father to travel, hoping that his father can find his younger self in his last days. They____60____ (travel) more than 13, 000 kilometers and took over 110,000 pictures on their trips to different countries. The new experience made a deep ____61____ (impress) on them.Well, a miracle happened during the “rebirth” trips. ____62____their surprise, his father got better from illness and became more open-hearted. He even taught himself to play ____63____violin, and then ____64____ ( gradual )he played it very well, ____65____encouraged him a lot.
Time carved (雕刻) the old man’s face but youth still flowed in his blood. Later, he even expected another trip to Africa.
【答案】56. countries
57. working
58. amazing
59. to take
60. travelled
61. impression
62. To 63. the
64. gradually
65. which
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍江苏省的一名记者和他的父亲去澳大利亚及其他国家的旅行。
【56题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：2015年，一位来自江苏省的记者与父亲一起前往澳大利亚和其他国家进行了为期3个月的旅行。分析句子结构和意思可知，空格前面有other 修饰，后面用复数形式。故填countries。
【57题详解】
考查固定搭配。句意：他的父亲一生大部分时间都在田里工作。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里考查固定搭配spend...(in) doing sth.，意为“在做某事上花费....”。故填working。
【58题详解】
考查形容词。句意：儿子开始了与父亲的令人吃惊的环球旅行，因为他的父亲患有严重的癌症。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里需要形容词amazing作定语，意为“令人吃惊的”，修饰后面的名词trips。故填amazing。
59题详解】
考查不定式。句意：记者想带他的父亲去旅行，希望他的父亲能在生命的最后几天找到年轻的自己。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里考查动词短语want to do sth.，意为“想要做某事”，不定式作宾语。故填to take。
【60题详解】
考查时态。句意：他们旅行超过13000公里，在不同国家的旅行中拍摄了超过110000张照片。分析句子结构和意思可知，这句话描述的是过去的事情，谓语用一般过去时态。故填travelled。
【61题详解】
考查名词。句意：新的经历给他们留下了深刻的印象。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里需要名词，作宾语，前面有不定冠词a，名词用单数。故填impression。
【62题详解】
考查固定短语。句意：令他们惊讶的是，他的父亲病好了，变得更加开明了。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里考查固定短语to one’s surprise，意为“令某人惊讶的是”。故填To。
【63题详解】
考查冠词。句意：他甚至自学了演奏小提琴，然后渐渐地，他演奏得很好，这给了他很多鼓励。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里需要定冠词the，放在表示乐器的名词前面。play the violin，意为“拉小提琴”。故填the。
【64题详解】
考查副词。句意：见第8题详解。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里需要副词，作状语。故填gradually。
【65题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：见第8题详解。分析句子结构和意思可知，空格处引导非限制性定语从句，整个句子做先行词，在从句中作主语，后面的非限制性定语从句用关系代词which引导。故填which。
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假如你是高一学生李华，你校英语阅读社 (English Reading Club)正在招募(recruit) 新成员，你非常渴望加入。请你用英语写一封申请信，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 加入英语阅读社的原因；
3. 希望获准。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按照以下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Sir/ Madam,
My name is Li Hua, a freshman in our school.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Sir/ Madam,
I’m Li Hua, a freshman in our school. Learning the English Reading Club is recruiting new members, I am writing to apply to be one of them.
Reading classics can not only give me a deep insight into history and culture, but broaden my horizons. The club, therefore, becomes what I’m eager to join. For one thing, challenging to read books in the original will definitely improve my English level. For another, I can make more like-minded friends, participate in its activities and contribute my ideas. Understanding the responsibilities that come with membership, I assure you of my commitment and active participation.
I would appreciate it if you could consider my application. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生对于你校英语阅读社 (English Reading Club)正在招募(recruit) 新成员这一情况，你非常渴望加入，用英语写一封申请信。
【详解】1.词汇积累
拓宽：broaden→ widen
渴望做某事：be eager to do→ desire to do
提高，增强：improve→ enhance
参加：participate in→ taking part in
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Learning the English Reading Club is recruiting new members, I am writing to apply to be one of them.
拓展句：Because I learn the English Reading Club is recruiting new members, I am writing to apply to be one of them.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Understanding the responsibilities that come with membership, I assure you of my commitment and active participation.（运用了that引导定语从句和现在分词形式作状语。）
【高分句型2】I would appreciate it if you could consider my application.（运用了连词if引导的条件状语从句。）
第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，割据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“Surprise!” was the first thing I heard when I opened the door. My family and friends were all smiling at me. There were colorful balloons all over the house, a big poster saying "HAPPY BIRTHDAY'', and of course a cake with 12 candles. It was a wonderful feeling. I knew that I had finally turned twelve and I might possibly get the thing I wanted most.
I saw my mom and dad coming towards me with a small box which seemed to be a birthday present. When I opened the box, I couldn't believe my eyes. I had really gotten a mobile phone! Throwing myself into their arms, I let out a cry of joy, “Thank you! I love you guys!”
“You're welcome. We knew this was going to make you happy but we didn't only get you this because you turned twelve, but also because you are doing well in school. We expect you to keep getting good grades."
“Of course I will" I said confidently.
As soon as I got to school the next morning, I was showing off my phone and asking everyone for their number. It was cool how I got so many contacts on the first day.
It felt like I didn't even exist in that class anymore. I wouldn't pay much attention to the teachers because I was too busy on my phone. However, I didn't get caught using it.
I am pretty sure that the teacher did notice that I stopped paying attention to her because a week later we took a test and I failed. What was worse, my mom had to sign the test.
It was hard to show my mom the test. She was used to seeing A's and B's on my tests. Finally, I showed it to her, and she couldn't believe it. She was angry but most of all, she was disappointed.
注意：
1.续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2,续写部分分为两段，每段的开头已给出。
Paragraph 1:
Realizing the reason for my failure, my parents started to dislike the fact that I had a phone.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Then I started to wonder if I was wrong.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
Realizing the reason for my failure, my parents started to dislike the fact that I had a phone. They said they had noticed that I never paid attention to them. It was like I had my own little world. So they thought we didn't communicate as much with my phone. They regretted having given me a phone, which made me ignore the family and study.
Then I started to wonder if I was wrong. A week later I tried going a whole day without a phone and it didn’t go that badly. I had so much fun because I was actually spending time with my family and paying attention to them. From that day, I had a different opinion towards phones. Phones really take you away from the rest of the world. I' m not saying that phones are bad and not to use them, but you do have to spare some time to spend with your family and not get stuck with your phone all day.
【解析】
【分析】本文讲述了作者生日时，因为他已经12岁，并且在学校表现非常出色，父母给他一部手机作为生日礼物，作者非常的开心。他在学校炫耀手机，记下同学们的电话号码并且在课上也只关注手机，背着老师玩手机，无心听课学习。考试了，成绩一塌糊涂，他拿着成绩单让妈妈签字，妈妈既生气又失望。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“意识到我失败的原因，我的父母开始不想要我有手机。”可知，第一段可描写作者的父母发现作者有手机之后的一些变化和感受。
②由第二段首句内容“我开始怀疑是不是我错了。”可知，第二段可描写作者反思自己的行为后，开始放下手机，做出改变。
2.续写线索：父母抱怨——我的反思——放下手机——关注交流——改变态度
3.词汇激活
行为类
①. 关注：pay attention to/focus on sth./be concerned about
②. 交流：communicate with sb./chat with sb./exchange ideas with
③. 改变：change one's mind/have a different opinion towards
情绪类
①. 抱怨：complain/say sth. angrily/make a complaint
②. 抱歉：feel sorry/regret/feel apologetic
【点睛】[高分句型1]. They said they had noticed that I never paid attention to them. （省略that的宾语从句）
[高分句型2]. They regretted having given me a phone, which made me ignore the family and study.（关系代词which引导的非限制性定语从句）
[高分句型3]. I had so much fun because I was actually spending time with my family and paying attention to them.（because引导的原因状语从句）

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