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绵阳南山中学2023年秋季高2023级期末热身考试
英语试题
(时间：120分钟 分值：150分)
第I卷(选择题)
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2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】
Where are probably the speakers
A. In the library. B. In the bookstore. C. At the police station.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: These books should have been returned last Friday.
W: I’m sorry I forgot. Can I renew them
M: Yes. But before that, you have to pay a fine.
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What will the speakers buy for their mother
A Some flowers. B. Some chocolate. C. A novel.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Jessie, how about buying some flowers for Mom’s birthday
W: But we just bought her flowers for Mother’s Day. How about a box of chocolate
M: She has been trying to lose weight since the New Year. Well, why not get her a book She enjoys reading novels these days.
W: Good idea.
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What does the woman particularly like about the hotel
A. The food. B. The pool. C. The room.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: I’d like to check out right now. It’s Room 1103.
M: All right, ma’am. Could you give us some advice before you leave
W: Of course, the room is clean, and I quite like your open-air swimming pool. But I don’t like the food in your western restaurant.
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How does Nancy probably feel
A. Anxious. B. Curious. C. Relaxed.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Nancy, how is your report on the project coming along
W: I have been doing it for three hours. I’m afraid I can’t finish it on time.
M: Take it easy.
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What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Waiter and customer. B. Garden owner and guest. C. Family members.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: Hi, I heard the food here is very good, so I came here with my father today. Can we get a table near the window, please
M: Sure. Step this way, please. You can enjoy the beautiful view of the garden while eating.
第二节(共15小题海小题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. Why does the man refuse to help the woman with the math problem
A. He has a bad headache. B. He is not available now. C. He is not interested in it.
7. Who will the woman probably turn to
A. Her friend. B. Her father. C. Her teacher.
【答案】6. B 7. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Eric, can you help me with this math problem There are a lot of numbers that give me a headache.
M: I’m sorry, Bella. I’ve promised to meet my friends at the cafe.
W: Eric, please. I asked my father for help, but he couldn’t solve it either. I didn’t even sleep well last night because I was thinking about it.
M: Why don’t you ask Mr. Brooke for help I believe he’ll explain it to you clearly.
W: You’re right. I’ll go to his office right now.
M: Well, he won’t be there. I just saw him talking with a student in the next classroom.
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 does the man think of studying the table manners
A. It’s difficult. B. It’s pleasant. C. It’s a waste of time.
9. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Make a reservation. B. Iron his clothes. C. Draw some money.
10. How will the speakers probably pay for the dinner tonight
A. By credit card. B. By check. C. In cash.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Which hand should I use to hold the fork when eating western food, darling
W: The left hand is for the fork and the right one is for the knife. Just remember that the stronger hand is for the knife.
M: Got it. I’ve been learning the table manners for hours, but I still can’t really get them.
W: Well, skill comes with practice.
M: You’re right. Hmm, which restaurant are we going to tonight
W: Cindy has reserved a table for us at a newly opened western restaurant downtown. She said the environment there was really pleasant.
M: Fine. I believe in Cindy’s taste. Oh, what should I wear
W: You should put on the black suit I bought for you last week. You’d better iron it now.
M: Please do it for me. I need to draw some money first. How much do we need
W: There is no need to do that. All the restaurants downtown accept credit cards.
M: Alright.
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 did the speakers do before the conversation
A. They learnt to cook. B. They fixed the TV. C. They saw a film.
12. What does the man offer to do
A. Wash the dishes. B. Go to the market. C. Throw a party.
13. What is the woman going to do first
A. Make a shopping list. B. Contact friends. C. Watch a show.
【答案】11. C 12. B 13. A
【解析】
【原文】M: The movie has ended. What show are we going to watch next
W: Weekends will be boring if we keep watching TV like this.
M: Do you have any suggestions
W: How about cooking together
M: I’m not good at cooking, but I can help you buy ingredients from the market and wash the vegetables. Have you figured out what we are going to cook
W: The last time we had a barbecue was three months ago. Today, let’s have a barbecue party.
M: Awesome. But isn’t it boring to have a barbecue party with just the two of us
W: I’ll call to invite our friends right now.
M: Well, before doing that, make a list of the items I have to buy.
W: OK.
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. What class did the man intend to fly
A. Economy class. B. Business class. C. First class.
15. Which flight will the man take
A. Flight KN385. B. Flight MU577. C. Flight CA133.
16. When will the man arrive in Shanghai
A. At 10:00 a.m. B. At 9:00 a.m. C. At 8:00 a.m.
17. What will the man do next
A. Pay for his ticket. B. Head for the rest area. C. Make a phone call.
【答案】14. C 15. B 16. C 17. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Good morning, sir. How may I help you
M: Hi! Please book me a first class ticket to Shanghai.
W: OK… What about Flight CA133 It will arrive in Shanghai at 10:00 a.m.
M: Sorry, I have to arrive before 9:00 a.m. What about Flight KN385 I used to take that flight.
W: Sorry sir, the tickets for this flight are sold out.
M: Oh no, bad luck! How could I make it to the meeting
W: Wait, you are so lucky, sir. A passenger canceled his trip on Flight MU577 just now. This flight will arrive two hours earlier than Flight CA133. But it’s a business class ticket.
M: It’s okay. Book it for me, please.
W: All right. It’s $218. How would you like to pay
M: I don’t have any cash with me today. I’d like to pay by my phone.
W: OK, sir. Please sign here… This is your ticket. The rest area is over there.
M: OK. Thanks a lot.
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】
18. How many years has Reshma Kosaraju lived in California
A. About 5 years. B. About 7 years. C. About 12 years.
19 What did Nihal’s organization do to protect Mother Earth
A. They created a way to predict forest fires.
B They helped save sharks.
C. They recycled batteries.
20. What can people buy on Miles Fetherston-Resch’s website
A. Some clean water. B. Some clothes. C. Some masks.
【答案】18. A 19. C 20. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Earth Day comes every April 22nd. It’s a day to do something good for the planet. It’s also a time to think about how to help year-round. Get inspired by reading about three young people who have taken action for Mother Earth.
When Reshma Kosaraju was 12, her family moved from Chicago, Illinois, to Northern California. Soon after, the Camp Fire started. “It was one of the largest fires in California history,” Reshma, now 17, told TIME for Kids. Her school was about 200 miles south of the fire. But students had to wear masks because of the smoke. It made her want to find a solution. She created a way to use artificial intelligence (AI) to predict forest fires. Her method is nearly 90% accurate.
On Sri Nihal Tammana’s 10th birthday, he learned a scary fact. Every year, 15 billion batteries are thrown out. They pollute groundwater and harm the environment. Nihal’s organization, Recycle My Battery, provides recycling bins for batteries. Recycle My Battery has a team of 250 student volunteers around the world. In the past three years, they’ve helped recycle more than 260,000 batteries.
Miles Fetherston-Resch, 10, is in the business of saving oceans. When he learned that sharks were in trouble, he persuaded his mom to help him start an organization. It’s called Kids Saving Oceans. Its website sells T-shirts, hats, and stickers made out of recycled plastic found in the ocean. So far, every sale is donated to causes that support clean waterways.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Paris is one of the most-visited destinations in the world. A relaxing trip to Paris takes a little bit of planning. Here are some tips for you to make your trip smooth.
Planning your trip
Have a passport for international travel. A passport costs $110 and takes 6—8 weeks to arrive after you apply.
Booking Flights
The cheapest month to fly is March, especially if you can leave on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. You’ll save even more money by booking around 90 days in advance. In the summer months, tickets will be more expensive no matter when you book.
Enjoying Your Time
●Visit the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is the most recognizable symbol of Paris. To avoid the crowds, go to the Eiffel Tower early in the morning. It costs ?25 to go to the top, or ?10 to climb to the first 2 levels on foot.
● See the Notre Dame Cathedral
At present, the Notre Dame Cathedral is closed to tourists due to the fire that destroyed parts of the cathedral. However, you can still visit the outside of the cathedral.
● Go to the Louvre to see world-famous art
The Louvre hosts the Mona Lisa along with 35,000 other pieces of art. If you’re pressed for time, visit the highlights. The Louvre costs ?15 at the museum or ?17 in advance (to skip most of the line).
● Take a day trip to Versailles
If you have a day to spare, head to the palace of Versailles, around 14 miles southwest of the city. Take a tour to see King Louis XVI’s palace and gardens. It costs ?20 to visit the palace and grounds.
21. When can we book plane tickets to save the most money
A. In June. B. In March. C. In December. D. In August.
22. What can we do in Paris
A. Climbing to the top of the Eiffel Tower free of charge.
B. Visiting the inside of the Notre Dame Cathedral.
C. Visiting the palace of Versailles at the cost of ?15.
D. Paying another ?2 to save the queue time in the Louvre.
23. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A course plan. B. A travel brochure.
C. A research paper. D. An encyclopedia (百科全书).
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章分享了前往巴黎旅行的一些建议，包括制定计划、预定机票和四个景点的行程等内容。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Booking Flights中“The cheapest month to fly is March, especially if you can leave on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. You’ll save even more money by booking around 90 days in advance. (乘飞机最便宜的月份是三月份，尤其是如果你能在周一、周二或周三出发的话。如果提前90天左右预订，你会节省更多的钱)”可知，三月份的机票最便宜，提前90天预定可以更便宜，因此十二月时预订三月的机票可以省下最多的钱。故选C项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Enjoying Your Time部分Go to the Louvre to see world-famous art中“The Louvre costs ?15 at the museum or ?17 in advance (to skip most of the line). (卢浮宫的票价是15欧元，或者优先票17欧元（可以跳过大部分队伍）)”可知，我们可以在卢浮宫多花2欧元（=17-15）来节省排队时间。故选D项。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“A relaxing trip to Paris takes a little bit of planning. Here are some tips for you to make your trip smooth. (一次轻松的巴黎之旅需要一点计划。这里有一些小贴士可以让你的旅行顺利)”可知，文章主要介绍了前往巴黎旅行的一些建议，包括制定计划、预定机票和四个景点的行程方面的内容。由此推知，文章应该是出自旅游手册。故选B项。
B
I’m a seventeen-year-old boy preparing for my A Level exams at the end of the year. In the society where my peers (同龄人) and I live, we tend to accept the rat race values. As students, we want to get good grades so that we can get good jobs. I enjoy studying and have consistently received A’s in my classes. There was a year when I finished first in my class in the final exams. It was a great accomplishment.
Another one I am pleased with is that I managed to improve the relationship between Mum and Dad. Dad was a successful businessman who was rarely at home. Mum was a housewife who always felt bored and constantly nagged (唠叨) him to let her go to work. Their constant arguing bothered me, so I advised Dad that Mum would be better off with a part-time job. He agreed, and their relationship has improved since then.
My most proud achievement, however, is my successful work in the local old folks’ home. My grandparents had raised me since I was a child. I wept (哭泣) bitterly when they died. Unlike many of my classmates, I do not take part in my school’s community service to earn points. I enjoy my voluntary work and believe I’m contributing to a worthwhile cause. This is where I can help. I talk to the elderly, assist them with their daily life, and listen to their problems, glory days and the hardships they experienced.
Last year, I hosted a successful New Year party for the elderly and they enjoyed a great time. Many expressed a desire to attend another party the following year. When I reflect on my accomplishments, I’m especially proud of my service at the old folks’ home, so I hope to study social work at university and work as a social worker in the future. I wish to be more skilled in attending to the less fortunate and find great satisfaction in it, after all.
24. What can be inferred about the author from the first paragraph
A. He is content with his learning achievements. B. His good grades got him a good job.
C. He refuses to compete with his peers fiercely. D. His views on social values are well known.
25. Which role does the author play in his parents’ relationship
A. A bystander (旁观者). B. A judge. C. A helper. D. A destroyer.
26. What is the greatest achievement for the author
A. The contribution to volunteering. B. The success in exams.
C. The recovery of confidence in life. D. The work in school’s service.
27. Why does the author want to study social work at university
A. To gain a well-paid job. B. To give his life a purpose.
C. To better help the disadvantaged. D. To meet his grandparents’ expectations.
【答案】24. A 25. C 26. A 27. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者学习成绩优异，还善于处理家庭关系，同时作者还在养老院做义工。养老院志愿服务作者带来了极大的满足感。
【24题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“I enjoy studying and have consistently received A’s in my classes. There was a year when I finished first in my class in the final exams. It was a great accomplishment.(我喜欢学习，在我的课上一直拿A。有一年，我在期末考试中获得了全班第一名。这是一项伟大的成就)”可推知，作者对自己的学习成就很满意。故选A。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Another one I am pleased with is that I managed to improve the relationship between Mum and Dad.(另一件让我高兴的事是我设法改善了爸爸妈妈之间的关系)”可知，作者在父母的关系中扮演了一个帮手的角色。故选C。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“My most proud achievement, however, is my successful work in the local old folks’ home.(然而，我最骄傲的成就是我在当地老人院的成功工作)”可知，作者最大的成就是对志愿服务的贡献。故选A。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“When I reflect on my accomplishments, I’m especially proud of my service at the old folks’ home, so I hope to study social work at university and work as a social worker in the future. I wish to be more skilled in attending to the less fortunate and find great satisfaction in it, after all.(当我反思我的成就时，我特别为我在敬老院的服务感到自豪，所以我希望在大学学习社会工作，将来成为一名社会工作者。毕竟，我希望能更熟练地照顾那些不幸的人，并从中获得极大的满足)”可知，作者想在大学学习社会工作专业是为了更好地帮助弱势群体。故选C。
C
Just being smart doesn’t mean someone will be successful. And just because someone is less smart doesn’t mean that person will fail. That’s one take-home message from the work of people like Angela Duckworth.
She works at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Like many other researchers, Duckworth wondered what makes one person more successful than another. When digging deeper, Duckworth found that the people who performed best shared a quality (品质) independent of smarts. They had what she now calls grit (毅力). Duckworth developed a set of questions to test it.
In one study of people 25 and older, she found that as people age, they become more likely to stick with a project. She also found that grit increases with education. People who had finished college scored higher in the grit test than people who quit before graduation did. People who went to graduate school after college scored even higher.
She then did another study with college students. Duckworth wanted to see how smarts and grit influenced performance in school. So she compared scores on college-entrance exams, which test IQ, to school grades and someone’s score in the grit test. Students with higher grades seem to have more grit. That’s not surprising. Getting good grades takes both smarts and hard work.
But some people counter that this grit means success. Among those people is Marcus Credé, a teacher at Iowa State University in Ames. He recently showed the results of 88 studies on grit. Together, nearly 67,000 people took part in these studies. And grit did not predict success, Credé found.
However, he thinks grit is very similar to someone’s ability to set goals, work toward them and think things through before acting. It’s a basic personality quality, Credé notes — not something that can be changed.
“Study habits and skills, test anxiety and class attendance are far more strongly connected to school grades than grit,” Credé says. “We can teach students how to study well. We can help them with their test anxiety,” he adds. “I’m not sure we can do that with grit.”
28. What can we know from the first two paragraphs
A. Grit decides how smart one might be.
B. Grit is a quality dependent (依赖的) on smarts.
C. Success has nothing to do with smarts.
D. Smart people may not succeed.
29. What might influence a person’s grit according to Angela Duckworth’s findings
A. Lifestyles. B. Family tradition. C. Education. D. Personality types.
30. What does the underlined word “counter” in paragraph 5 probably mean
A. Doubt. B. Reply. C. Accept. D. Warn.
31. What is Credé’s opinion about grit
A. It is strongly related to test anxiety.
B. It can hardly be taught in school.
C. It should be paid no attention to in teaching.
D. It can’t influence students’ school grades.
【答案】28. D 29. C 30. A 31. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了Angela Duckworth等人的研究显示，聪明和成功之间没有必然联系，但毅力会影响成功，且毅力受到教育程度的影响，但Marcus Credé等人对毅力意味着成功的观点表示质疑，他们认为毅力并不能预示成功。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Just being smart doesn’t mean someone will be successful. (聪明并不意味着一定会成功)”可知，聪明的人未必会成功。故选D项。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“She also found that grit increases with education. People who had finished college scored higher in the grit test than people who quit before graduation did. People who went to graduate school after college scored even higher. (她还发现，毅力随着教育程度的提高而增加。在毅力测试中，大学毕业的人比毕业前辍学的人得分更高。大学毕业后去读研的人得分更高)”可知，Angela Duckworth发现，教育程度可以影响一个人的毅力，后者随着前者的提高而增加。故选C项。
【30题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词的上一段中“So she compared scores on college-entrance exams, which test IQ, to school grades and someone’s score in the grit test. Students with higher grades seem to have more grit. (因此，她将测试智商的大学入学考试的分数与学校成绩和某人在毅力测试中的分数进行了比较。成绩越高的学生似乎更有毅力)”可知，Angela Duckworth的研究发现毅力和成功有很大关系，再结合划线词前的But可知，此处有转折。由此推知，一些人反对毅力意味着成功这个观点，counter意思应该是“反对，质疑”，与doubt意思相近。故选A项。
【31题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中““We can teach students how to study well. We can help them with their test anxiety,” he adds. “I’m not sure we can do that with grit.” (“我们可以教学生如何好好学习。我们可以帮助他们缓解考试焦虑，”他补充道。“我不确定我们能否把毅力教给他们。”)”可知，在Credé看来，毅力这种品质无法在学校中教授。故选B项。
D
Most environmental pollution on Earth comes from humans and their inventions, such as cars or plastic. Today, car emissions (排放物) are a major source of air pollution leading to climate change, and plastics fill our ocean, creating a significant health issue to marine (海洋的) animals.
And what about the electric light, thought to be one of the greatest human inventions of all time Electric light can be a beautiful thing, guiding us home when the sun goes down, keeping us safe and making our homes bright. However, like carbon dioxide emissions and plastic, too much of a good thing has started to impact the environment. Light pollution, the inappropriate use of outdoor light, is affecting human health, wildlife behavior and our ability to observe stars.
Light pollution is a global issue. This became obvious when the World Atlas of Artificial Night Sky Brightness, a computer-generated map based on thousands of satellite photos, was published in 2016. Available online for viewing, the map shows how and where our globe is lit up at night. Vast areas of North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia are glowing (发光) with light, while only the most remote regions on Earth (Greenland, Central African Republic and Niue) are in total darkness. Some of the most light-polluted countries in the world are Singapore, Qatar, and Kuwait.
Sky glow is the brightening of the night sky, mostly over cities, due to the electric lights of cars, streetlamps, offices, factories, outdoor advertising, and buildings, turning night into day for people who work and play long after sunset.
People living in cities with high levels of sky glow have a hard time seeing more than a handful of stars at night. Astronomers are particularly concerned with sky glow pollution as it reduces their ability to view stars.
More than 80 percent of the world’s population, and 99 percent of Americans and Europeans, live under sky glow.
32. What can we learn from paragraph 2
A. The use of outdoor light must be forbidden.
B. Electric light is the greatest human invention.
C. Electric light is the main factor to keep us safe.
D. Electric light has both advantages and disadvantages.
33. Which of the following places is least affected by sky glow
A. Qatar. B. Niue. C. Kuwait. D. Singapore.
34. Why do astronomers especially complain about sky glow
A. Sky glow costs too much. B. Sky glow has a bad effect on their sleep.
C. Sky glow affects their viewing stars. D. Sky glow wastes too much electricity.
35. What is the best title for the text
A. Light pollution B. Plastic pollution C. Star pollution D. Air pollution
【答案】32. D 33. B 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了电灯好处和缺点，介绍了光污染严重的问题。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Electric light can be a beautiful thing, guiding us home when the sun goes down, keeping us safe and making our homes bright. However, like carbon dioxide emissions and plastic, too much of a good thing has started to impact the environment. Light pollution, the inappropriate use of outdoor light, is affecting human health, wildlife behavior and our ability to observe stars.(电灯是一件美丽的东西，在太阳下山时指引我们回家，保证我们的安全，让我们的家明亮。然而，就像二氧化碳排放和塑料一样，太多的好东西已经开始影响环境。光污染，即户外光的不当使用，正在影响人类健康、野生动物行为和我们观察星星的能力)”可知，电灯给人类带来光明与方便，但太多灯光也有许多弊端。故选D。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Vast areas of North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia are glowing (发光) with light, while only the most remote regions on Earth (Greenland, Central African Republic and Niue) are in total darkness.(北美、欧洲、中东和亚洲的大片地区灯火通明，而地球上只有最偏远的地区（格陵兰岛、中非共和国和纽埃）一片漆黑)”可知，纽埃受城市光污染最小。故选B。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Astronomers are particularly concerned with sky glow pollution as it reduces their ability to view stars. (天文学家特别关注天空辉光污染，因为它降低了他们观察恒星的能力)”可知，光污染给天文学家观察星空造成不便。故选C。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段中“Light pollution is a global issue. (光污染是一个全球性问题)”并结合其他内容可知，文章主要说明了电灯的好处和缺点，介绍了光污染严重的问题。由此可知，A选项“光污染”最符合文章标题。故选A。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Learn Faster
Learning and remembering new knowledge or information completely takes time, but don’t you wish there is an easier way to remember it ___36___.
Read it out loud
Hearing yourself repeat the information helps you remember it easier.___37___.Go slowly through the text so you don’t skip over anything important. Try pointing at the words as you read them to help you to remember even better. The more you read the information loud, the easier you can remember it.___38___
Quiz(测验) yourself so you see what topics you still need to review. After you’ve read through or practiced something, test your memory by reciting everything you just learned. If you need to remember keywords or phrases, try writing down their definitions without looking them up.
Take handwritten notes
You’re more likely to remember something you’ve written down. If you’re in a class, listen carefully and write down the keywords and phrases. If you’re learning something online or from a book, rewrite what you read.____39____
Teach the information to someone else
Explaining something helps you keep the main points. Have one of your friends listen to you as you try to teach them the subject you’ve been learning.___40___.Since you have to actively recall the information you’re teaching， it’s beneficial for you to learn and remember the information.
A. Try self-testing
B. Change your practice technique
C. You can find many practice tests online
D. Read aloud if you’re studying from a book or website
E. After rewriting it, you will be able to memorize it better
F. Ask them if they understand or if they need a better explanation
G. The following good and effective methods help you pick it up quicker
【答案】36. G 37. D 38. A 39. E 40. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四种方法来帮助我们更快地学习与记住新的知识。
【36题详解】
由上文“Learning and remembering new knowledge or information completely takes time, but don’t you wish there is an easier way to remember it (学习和记住新知识或信息完全需要时间，但你不希望有一种更容易的方法来记住它吗？)”可知，下面要说跟“方法”有关的话题，故G选项“The following good and effective methods help you pick it up quicker (以下好的、有效的方法可以帮助你更快地学会)”符合文义，引出下文。G项中的“methods”与空前的“an easier way”相对应。故选G。
【37题详解】
由小标题“Read it out loud (大声读)”可知，下面要说跟“大声读”有关的话题，故D选项“Read aloud if you’re studying from a book or website (如果你在书本或网站上学习，请大声朗读)”与本段小标题的关键字相符。故选D。
【38题详解】
由后文“Quiz(测验) yourself so you see what topics you still need to review. (测试一下自己，看看哪些主题还需要复习。)”可知，本句要表达“测试”有关的话题，故A选项“Try self-testing (尝试自检)”能承上启下，符合题意。A项中的“self-testing”与空后的“Quiz”相对应。故选A。
【39题详解】
由上文“If you’re learning something online or from a book, rewrite what you read. (如果你在网上或从书上学到了什么，请重写你读到的内容。)”可知，下面要说跟“重写”有关的话题，故E选项“After rewriting it, you will be able to memorize it better (重写后，你将能够更好地记住它)”能承接上一句，说明重写的好处。符合题意。E项中的“rewriting”与空前的“rewrite”相对应。故选E。
【40题详解】
由上文“Explaining something helps you keep the main points. Have one of your friends listen to you as you try to teach them the subject you’ve been learning. (解释某事有助于你抓住要点。让你的一个朋友听你教他们你一直在学的科目。)”可知，下面要说跟“解释”有关的话题，故F选项“Ask them if they understand or if they need a better explanation (问他们是否理解或者是否需要一个更好的解释)”能承上启下，符合题意。F项中的“explanation”与空前的“Explaining”相对应。故选F。
第三部分 语言运用(共三节，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，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处 的最佳选项。
Cycling becomes more popular nowadays. Some may argue that it brings tiredness but it’s nothing, ____41____with the joy of climbing huge mountains or seeing splendid sights. My cycling career of 13 years ended when I was 75. Though I am now no longer____42____enough to bear the long days and big climbs, I have my ____43____ .
It was easy to meet different people with ____44____during the trips, where I got to ____45____ the very best in people. In 2007, a stranger stopped her car alongside me to make me a most welcome cup of tea. In 2014, a couple ____46____ me their place to spend the night.
The support and comfort they gave was a(n)____47____ change from the long hours I had spent alone on the bike. As each trip ____48____ its end, I gradually forgot the long hours of riding. Happy memories of the trip____49____ took the place of the pain and failure I experienced.
Meanwhile, cycling gave me much time to ____50____ sufferings I went through in my life. Time ____51____ everything. Cycling also taught me to like who I am. I finally realized that I had more courage than I ever imagined, which was ____52____ in these trips. No matter how far the____53____was, I could get there without any support.
These were the adventures of my life, and they were ____54____ memories. With cycling, the success or failure____55____ not on luck or conditions but on me alone.
41. A. exchanged B. compared C. impressed D. contacted
42. A. strong B. happy C. wise D. creative
43. A. solutions B. strengths C. memories D. dreams
44. A. power B. energy C. kindness D. confidence
45. A. make B. admire C. welcome D. experience
46. A. supported B. paid C. offered D. showed
47. A. pleasant B. slow C. unique D. obvious
48. A. neared B. brought C. recorded D. advanced
49. A. powerfully B. finally C. gracefully D. recently
50. A. get close to B. give in to C. look forward to D. think back to
51 A. wastes B. repairs C. tracks D. keeps
52. A. lost B. requested C. needed D. affected
53. A. future B. source C. relationship D. goal
54. A. annoying B. impressive C. extra D. painful
55. A. calls B. focuses C. agrees D. depends
【答案】41. B 42. A 43. C 44. C 45. D 46. C 47. A 48. A 49. B 50. D 51. B 52. C 53. D 54. B 55. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述作者的骑行经历以及这些经历给作者带来的人生感悟，成功或失败不是取决于运气或条件，而是取决于自己。
【41题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：有些人可能会争辩说这会带来疲劳，但与攀登高山或欣赏壮丽景色的乐趣相比，这算不了什么。A. exchanged交换；B. compared比较；C. impressed给……留下深刻印象；D. contacted联系。根据后文的“with the joy of climbing huge mountains or seeing splendid sights”可知，相比于攀登高山或看到绝妙的风景而言，骑自行车带来的疲劳并不算什么。故选B。
【42题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：虽然我现在不再强壮到足以忍受漫长的日子和大的攀登，但我有我的记忆。A. strong强壮的；B. happy快乐的；C. wise明智的；D. creative创造性的。根据上文“My cycling career of 13 years ended when I was 75.(我长达13年的自行车生涯在75岁时结束)”可知现在没那么强壮了，故选A。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然我现在已经不够强壮，不能再忍受漫长的日子和艰难的攀登，但我有自己的记忆。A. solutions解决方案；B. strengths优点；C. memories记忆；D. dreams梦想。根据后文“It was easy to meet different people with ____4____during the trips”以及“Happy memories”可知，作者在旅行中很容易遇到不同的人，因此这些都是作者登山时留下的回忆。故选C。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在旅行中很容易遇到不同的人，他们都很善良，在那里我体验到了人们最好的一面。A. power力量；B. energy能量；C. kindness善良；D. confidence自信心。根据后文“In 2007, a stranger stopped her car alongside me to make me a most welcome cup of tea.(2007年，一位陌生人把车停在我旁边，给我沏了一杯最受欢迎的茶)”以及“In 2014, a couple ____6____ me their place to spend the night.”可知，在旅途中，一个陌生人把车停在作者旁边，给作者泡了一杯最受欢迎的茶；2014年，一对夫妇让作者在他们家过夜，这些都是作者在旅途中遇到的不同的善良的人。故选C。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在旅行中很容易遇到不同的人，他们都很善良，在那里我体验到了人们最好的一面。A. make创造；B. admire钦佩；C. welcome欢迎；D. experience经历。根据“the very best in people”可知，这些是作者在旅途中体验到的人性最好的一面。故选D。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：2014年，一对夫妇让我在他们家过夜。A. supported支持；B. paid付款；C. offered提供；D. showed展示。根据“their place to spend the night”可知，陌生人给作者提供了住宿的地方。故选C。
【47题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们给予我的支持和安慰，与我长时间独自骑自行车相比，是一个令人愉快的改变。A. pleasant愉快的；B. slow慢的；C. unique独特的；D. obvious显而易见的。根据前文“The support and comfort they gave”可知，陌生人给作者提供的支持和安慰给作者带来的是愉快的改变。故选A。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：每次旅行快结束时，我逐渐忘记了长时间的骑行。A. neared靠近，接近；B. brought带来；C. recorded记录；D. advanced提高，前进。根据“its end”可知，当每次旅行快结束的时候，作者逐渐忘记了长时间的骑行。故选A。
【49题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：这次旅行的快乐回忆最终取代了我所经历的痛苦和失败。A. powerfully有力地；B. finally最终；C. gracefully优雅地；D. recently最近地。根据“took the place of the pain and failure”可知，快乐的回忆最终取代了作者在旅途中经历的痛苦和失败。故选B。
【50题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：同时，骑自行车给了我很多时间去回想我在生活中所经历的痛苦。A. get close to接近；B. give into屈服于；C. look forward to期待；D. think back to回顾。根据“sufferings I went through in my life.”可知，骑行过程中能让作者回想自己所经历的生活痛苦。故选D。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：时间能修正一切。A. wastes浪费；B. repairs修理；C. tracks追踪；D. keeps保持。根据前文“Happy memories of the trip ____9____ took the place of the pain and failure I experienced.”以及“Meanwhile, cycling gave me much time to ____10____ sufferings I went through in my life.”可知，在骑行的过程中，作者回想自己在生活中所经历的痛苦，但最终都会以快乐的回忆最终取代了自己所经历的痛苦和失败，这是因为时间能够修正一切。故选B。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我终于意识到，我比想象中有更多的勇气，这是在这些旅行中所需要的。A. lost失去；B. requested要求；C. needed需要；D. affected影响到。根据前文“I finally realized that I had more courage”以及前文“cycling gave me much time to ____10____ sufferings I went through in my life.”可知，因为骑行过程中会回想起自己所经历的痛苦，因此旅途中是需要更多勇气的。故选C。
【53题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：无论目的地有多远，我都可以在没有任何支持的情况下到达那里。A. future将来；B. source来源；C. relationship关系；D. goal目标。根据后文“get there”可知，无论目的地有多远，作者都可以在没有任何支持的情况下到达那里。故选D。
【54题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这些都是我生命中的冒险经历，是令人难忘的回忆。A. annoying令人不悦的；B. impressive令人印象深刻的；C. extra额外的；D. painful痛苦的。根据“These were the adventures of my life”可知，这些都是作者生命中的冒险经历，因此是让作者印象深刻，难以忘记的。故选B。
【55题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在自行车运动中，成功或失败不是取决于运气或条件，而是取决于我自己。A. calls打电话；B. focuses关注；C. agrees同意；D. depends依赖。根据下文“not on luck or conditions but on me alone”可知这是作者的哲理感悟，所以成功或失败不是取决于运气或条件，而是取决于作者自己。故选D。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读短文内容，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 the past three months, the performance of “Secret Box from the Tang Dynasty” in Xi’an ____56____ (become) a hit. Two young actors act as Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, ____57____ were two prime ministers (宰相) of the Tang Dynasty. During the performance, the actors dress in ancient clothes and speak like the ancients. They invite tourists ____58____ (take) part in a question-and-answer game. The funny conversation between the actors and the tourists ____59____ (make) the performance very popular.
The questions in the game are often so “difficult” ____60____ most tourists can only win a consolation prize (安慰奖) of taking photos with the actors. Sometimes some “wise” people ____61____ (successful) pass the “test”, but the prizes are just cotton swabs, batteries or other everyday objects. This often makes tourists laugh loudly. The show, ____62____ (last) about 40 minutes, has four performances each night.
“We’ve been doing this talk show for a while. If tourists can’t answer our ___63___ (question), we will find ways to have fun talks with them to cover their awkwardness,” says Chen Yufei, the actor who plays Du Ruhui.
Wang Ze, who plays Fang Xuanling, says that although he doesn’t have a “doctoral degree” as some tourists jokingly call it, he still feels the pressure of playing the knowledgeable prime minister of the Tang Dynasty. This keeps him learning different things, from historical stories, poems, ____64____ songs and brain teasers (脑筋急转弯).
The actors of the “Secret Box from the Tang Dynasty” hope that tourists can learn more about Chinese culture through these _____65_____ (influence) activities.
【答案】56. has become
57. who 58. to take
59. makes 60. that
61. successfully
62. lasting
63. questions
64. to 65. influential
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了《盛唐密盒》在西安的演出大受欢迎，介绍了其演出特色以及演员与游客的互动情况。
【56题详解】
考查时态。句意：近三个月来，《盛唐密盒》在西安的演出大受欢迎。根据上文In the past three months可知，此处应用现在完成时，主语为the performance of “Secret Box from the Tang Dynasty”，助动词用has。故填has become。
【57题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：两位年轻演员分别扮演唐朝的宰相房玄龄和杜如晦。此处是非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui，指人，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词who，故填who。
【58题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：他们邀请游客参加问答游戏。固定短语invite sb. to do sth.表示“邀请某人做某事”。故填to take。
【59题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：演员和游客之间有趣的对话使演出非常受欢迎。根据上文They invite tourists可知，陈述事实，应用一般现在时，主语为The funny conversation，谓语用三单形式。故填makes。
【60题详解】
考查固定句型。句意：游戏中的问题往往非常“难”，以至于大多数游客只能获得与演员合影的安慰奖。引导结果状语从句，表示“如此……以至于……”句型为so…that…。故填that。
【61题详解】
考查副词。句意：有时，一些“聪明”的人成功地通过了“测试”，但奖品只是棉签、电池或其他日常用品。此处修饰动词pass，应用副词successfully，作状语。故填successfully。
【62题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：该节目每晚有四场演出，持续约40分钟。分析句子结构可知，last与逻辑主语show构成主动关系，应用现在分词，作状语。故填lasting。
【63题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：“我们做这个脱口秀已经有一段时间了。如果游客无法回答我们的问题，我们就会想办法和他们进行有趣的交谈，以掩盖他们的尴尬，”饰演杜如晦的演员陈宇飞说。question为可数名词，前文没有冠词表示数量大于一应用复数形式。故填questions。
【64题详解】
考查介词。句意：这让他学习不同的东西，从历史故事、诗歌到歌曲和脑筋急转弯。表示“从……到……”短语为from…to…。故填to。
【65题详解】
考查形容词。句意：“盛唐秘盒”的演员们希望游客们能通过这些有影响力的活动更多地了解中国文化。修饰名词activities应用形容词influential，作定语。故填influential。
第四部分 写作(满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 假如你是Li Hua，你的朋友Mike刚转到一所新学校，他给你发电子邮件说新环境使他感到焦虑。请根据下面的要点提示，给他回一封电子邮件。
1）表示理解并给予安慰；
2）给他提几点适应新学校的建议；
3）表达期望与祝愿。
注意：1）词数80左右（开头已给出，但不计入总词数）；
2）可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
Dear Mike，
I'm sorry to hear that you are feeling upset these days.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version:
Dear Mike,
I’m sorry to hear that you are feeling upset these days. I understand quite well that you have difficulty in getting along with others and feel terrible. Don’t be so worried. Here are some useful tips to change the situation.
Firstly, I recommend that you should make some new friends who may offer you some help. Besides, it is a good idea to do some sports every day. By doing so, you will drive away your anxiety. Last but not least, be confident about your future. A positive attitude towards life can be helpful in lifting your spirits.
I hope everything will be fine soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假如你是Li Hua，你的朋友Mike刚转到一所新学校，他给你发电子邮件说新环境使他感到焦虑。请根据要点提示，给他回一封电子邮件。
【详解】1.词汇积累
沮丧的：upset→ depressed
糟糕的：terrible →awful
提供：offer→ provide
积极的：positive→ active
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：By doing so, you will drive away your anxiety.
拓展句：If you do so, you will drive away your anxiety.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I understand quite well that you have difficulty in getting along with others and feel terrible.（运用了that引导的宾语从句）
【高分句型2】Firstly, I recommend that you should make some new friends who may offer you some help.（运用了that引导宾语从句以及who引导的限制性定语从句）
第二节 (满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根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。
As a young boy, I was innocent. Every vacation I looked forward to two things-seeing my grandpa and hearing his wonderful stories. My grandpa was a very good storyteller. He had worked various jobs when he was young and wove ( 编 织)his adventures and misadventures into fantastic tales. These wonderful tales colored my childhood.
As I grew up, I had to admit that Grandpa's stories went on a little long, even a little boring and gradually lost their magic. However, not wanting to upset him, my brother and I would sometimes take turns sitting in the living room, listening to grandpa tell his stories.
When my grandpa was approaching 91, he suffered from serious memory-loss.It was kind of what doctors called dementia (痴呆),probably the earliest stage of Alzheimer's disease. Following the doctor's directions, we moved him into a Sunrise Assisted Living Community, where he could get a better care. After that,grandpa hardly came to our house.
One weekend before my grandpa's birthday, I came to visit him. Seeing grandpa sitting in his armchair, dull-looking, I was filled with mixed feelings. I wheeled grandpa to the sunshine in the courtyard, talking to him. He couldn't express himself clearly and spoke in short bursts, but I listened to him patiently and carefully just as I used to be a little boy.
It was then that I noticed a shadow box with some old and yellowish photos in it. I picked one up, in which my brother, several boys in our neighborhood, and I were playing basketball, wearing basketball jerseys (球衣), with grandpa cheering us on ten years before.
注意：
1.词数150左右：
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My mind flashed back to those beautiful memories.
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A bright idea for grandpa's birthday came to my mind.
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【答案】One possible version:
My mind flashed back to those beautiful memories. Back then, Grandpa was in good physical condition. After school, my friends and I would play basketball with him. He was happy like a child. Sometimes, he just sat there watching us, cheering and laughing. In my heart, not only was he my grandpa but also my best friend,a most important person in my life. With his company, I enjoyed a sweet childhood. How I wished we could go back to the past!
A bright idea for grandpa's birthday came to my mind. "Why not bring the old days back to grandpa "I thought to myself. In the following days, I bought the same basketball jerseys and arranged a similar-looking basketball court. The big day finally came. All the family members put on a special memory-recalling basketball game.The "same players" on the court, running and laughing, reminded grandpa of something. He cheered and clapped, with a big smile. I was overjoyed to see the spark in his eyes.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了一张泛黄的照片给了作者灵感，让他为患有阿尔茨海默症的爷爷准备了一份特别的生日礼物——营造一种回到过去的氛围。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我的脑海里闪过那些美好的回忆。”可知，第一段可描写童年时，爷爷陪伴作者的快乐情景。
②由第二段首句内容“我想到了一个为爷爷过生日的好主意。”可知，第二段可描写作者是如何给爷爷过生日的。
2.续写线索：回忆——爷爷陪伴——快乐童年——想到好主意——营造回到过去的氛围
3.词汇激活
行为类
①购买：buy/purchase
②.布置、安排：arrange / make arrangements for
③.鼓掌：clap / applaud
情绪类
①.开心的：happy /pleased
②.欣喜若狂：overjoyed / jump out of one's skin
【点睛】[高分句型1]. Sometimes, he just sat there watching us, cheering and laughing.（运用了现在分词作伴随状语）
[高分句型2]. In my heart, not only was he my grandpa but also my best friend, a most important person in my life.（运用了部分倒装）绵阳南山中学2023年秋季高2023级期末热身考试
英语试题
(时间：120分钟 分值：150分)
第I卷(选择题)
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2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】
Where are probably the speakers
A. In the library. B. In the bookstore. C. At the police station.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What will the speakers buy for their mother
A. Some flowers. B. Some chocolate. C. A novel.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does the woman particularly like about the hotel
A. The food. B. The pool. C. The room.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
How does Nancy probably feel
A. Anxious. B. Curious. C. Relaxed.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Waiter and customer. B. Garden owner and guest. C. Family members.
第二节(共15小题海小题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. Why does the man refuse to help the woman with the math problem
A. He has a bad headache. B. He is not available now. C. He is not interested in it.
7. Who will the woman probably turn to
A. Her friend. B. Her father. C. Her teacher.
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 does the man think of studying the table manners
A. It’s difficult. B. It’s pleasant. C. It’s a waste of time.
9. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Make a reservation. B. Iron his clothes. C. Draw some money.
10. How will the speakers probably pay for the dinner tonight
A. By credit card. B. By check. C. In cash.
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 did the speakers do before the conversation
A. They learnt to cook. B. They fixed the TV. C. They saw a film.
12. What does the man offer to do
A Wash the dishes. B. Go to the market. C. Throw a party.
13. What is the woman going to do first
A. Make a shopping list. B. Contact friends. C. Watch a show.
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. What class did the man intend to fly
A. Economy class. B. Business class. C. First class.
15. Which flight will the man take
A. Flight KN385. B. Flight MU577. C. Flight CA133.
16. When will the man arrive in Shanghai
A. At 10:00 a.m. B. At 9:00 a.m. C. At 8:00 a.m.
17. What will the man do next
A. Pay for his ticket. B. Head for the rest area. C. Make a phone call.
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】
18. How many years has Reshma Kosaraju lived in California
A. About 5 years. B. About 7 years. C. About 12 years.
19. What did Nihal’s organization do to protect Mother Earth
A. They created a way to predict forest fires.
B. They helped save sharks.
C. They recycled batteries.
20. What can people buy on Miles Fetherston-Resch’s website
A. Some clean water. B. Some clothes. C. Some masks.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Paris is one of the most-visited destinations in the world. A relaxing trip to Paris takes a little bit of planning. Here are some tips for you to make your trip smooth.
Planning your trip
Have a passport for international travel. A passport costs $110 and takes 6—8 weeks to arrive after you apply.
Booking Flights
The cheapest month to fly is March, especially if you can leave on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. You’ll save even more money by booking around 90 days in advance. In the summer months, tickets will be more expensive no matter when you book.
Enjoying Your Time
●Visit the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is the most recognizable symbol of Paris. To avoid the crowds, go to the Eiffel Tower early in the morning. It costs ?25 to go to the top, or ?10 to climb to the first 2 levels on foot.
● See the Notre Dame Cathedral
At present, the Notre Dame Cathedral is closed to tourists due to the fire that destroyed parts of the cathedral. However, you can still visit the outside of the cathedral.
● Go to the Louvre to see world-famous art
The Louvre hosts the Mona Lisa along with 35,000 other pieces of art. If you’re pressed for time, visit the highlights. The Louvre costs ?15 at the museum or ?17 in advance (to skip most of the line).
● Take a day trip to Versailles
If you have a day to spare, head to the palace of Versailles, around 14 miles southwest of the city. Take a tour to see King Louis XVI’s palace and gardens. It costs ?20 to visit the palace and grounds.
21. When can we book plane tickets to save the most money
A. In June. B. In March. C. In December. D. In August.
22. What can we do in Paris
A. Climbing to the top of the Eiffel Tower free of charge.
B. Visiting the inside of the Notre Dame Cathedral.
C. Visiting the palace of Versailles at the cost of ?15.
D. Paying another ?2 to save the queue time in the Louvre.
23. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A course plan. B. A travel brochure.
C. A research paper. D. An encyclopedia (百科全书).
B
I’m a seventeen-year-old boy preparing for my A Level exams at the end of the year. In the society where my peers (同龄人) and I live, we tend to accept the rat race values. As students, we want to get good grades so that we can get good jobs. I enjoy studying and have consistently received A’s in my classes. There was a year when I finished first in my class in the final exams. It was a great accomplishment.
Another one I am pleased with is that I managed to improve the relationship between Mum and Dad. Dad was a successful businessman who was rarely at home. Mum was a housewife who always felt bored and constantly nagged (唠叨) him to let her go to work. Their constant arguing bothered me, so I advised Dad that Mum would be better off with a part-time job. He agreed, and their relationship has improved since then.
My most proud achievement, however, is my successful work in the local old folks’ home. My grandparents had raised me since I was a child. I wept (哭泣) bitterly when they died. Unlike many of my classmates, I do not take part in my school’s community service to earn points. I enjoy my voluntary work and believe I’m contributing to a worthwhile cause. This is where I can help. I talk to the elderly, assist them with their daily life, and listen to their problems, glory days and the hardships they experienced.
Last year, I hosted a successful New Year party for the elderly and they enjoyed a great time. Many expressed a desire to attend another party the following year. When I reflect on my accomplishments, I’m especially proud of my service at the old folks’ home, so I hope to study social work at university and work as a social worker in the future. I wish to be more skilled in attending to the less fortunate and find great satisfaction in it, after all.
24. What can be inferred about the author from the first paragraph
A. He is content with his learning achievements. B. His good grades got him a good job.
C. He refuses to compete with his peers fiercely. D. His views on social values are well known.
25. Which role does the author play in his parents’ relationship
A. A bystander (旁观者). B. A judge. C. A helper. D. A destroyer.
26. What is the greatest achievement for the author
A. The contribution to volunteering. B. The success in exams.
C. The recovery of confidence in life. D. The work in school’s service.
27. Why does the author want to study social work at university
A. To gain a well-paid job. B. To give his life a purpose.
C. To better help the disadvantaged. D. To meet his grandparents’ expectations.
C
Just being smart doesn’t mean someone will be successful. And just because someone is less smart doesn’t mean that person will fail. That’s one take-home message from the work of people like Angela Duckworth.
She works at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Like many other researchers, Duckworth wondered what makes one person more successful than another. When digging deeper, Duckworth found that the people who performed best shared a quality (品质) independent of smarts. They had what she now calls grit (毅力). Duckworth developed a set of questions to test it.
In one study of people 25 and older, she found that as people age, they become more likely to stick with a project. She also found that grit increases with education. People who had finished college scored higher in the grit test than people who quit before graduation did. People who went to graduate school after college scored even higher.
She then did another study with college students. Duckworth wanted to see how smarts and grit influenced performance in school. So she compared scores on college-entrance exams, which test IQ, to school grades and someone’s score in the grit test. Students with higher grades seem to have more grit. That’s not surprising. Getting good grades takes both smarts and hard work.
But some people counter that this grit means success. Among those people is Marcus Credé, a teacher at Iowa State University in Ames. He recently showed the results of 88 studies on grit. Together, nearly 67,000 people took part in these studies. And grit did not predict success, Credé found.
However, he thinks grit is very similar to someone’s ability to set goals, work toward them and think things through before acting. It’s a basic personality quality, Credé notes — not something that can be changed.
“Study habits and skills, test anxiety and class attendance are far more strongly connected to school grades than grit,” Credé says. “We can teach students how to study well. We can help them with their test anxiety,” he adds. “I’m not sure we can do that with grit.”
28 What can we know from the first two paragraphs
A. Grit decides how smart one might be.
B. Grit is a quality dependent (依赖的) on smarts.
C. Success has nothing to do with smarts.
D. Smart people may not succeed.
29. What might influence a person’s grit according to Angela Duckworth’s findings
A. Lifestyles. B. Family tradition. C. Education. D. Personality types.
30. What does the underlined word “counter” in paragraph 5 probably mean
A. Doubt. B. Reply. C. Accept. D. Warn.
31. What is Credé’s opinion about grit
A It is strongly related to test anxiety.
B. It can hardly be taught in school.
C. It should be paid no attention to in teaching.
D. It can’t influence students’ school grades.
D
Most environmental pollution on Earth comes from humans and their inventions, such as cars or plastic. Today, car emissions (排放物) are a major source of air pollution leading to climate change, and plastics fill our ocean, creating a significant health issue to marine (海洋的) animals.
And what about the electric light, thought to be one of the greatest human inventions of all time Electric light can be a beautiful thing, guiding us home when the sun goes down, keeping us safe and making our homes bright. However, like carbon dioxide emissions and plastic, too much of a good thing has started to impact the environment. Light pollution, the inappropriate use of outdoor light, is affecting human health, wildlife behavior and our ability to observe stars.
Light pollution is a global issue. This became obvious when the World Atlas of Artificial Night Sky Brightness, a computer-generated map based on thousands of satellite photos, was published in 2016. Available online for viewing, the map shows how and where our globe is lit up at night. Vast areas of North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia are glowing (发光) with light, while only the most remote regions on Earth (Greenland, Central African Republic and Niue) are in total darkness. Some of the most light-polluted countries in the world are Singapore, Qatar, and Kuwait.
Sky glow is the brightening of the night sky, mostly over cities, due to the electric lights of cars, streetlamps, offices, factories, outdoor advertising, and buildings, turning night into day for people who work and play long after sunset.
People living in cities with high levels of sky glow have a hard time seeing more than a handful of stars at night. Astronomers are particularly concerned with sky glow pollution as it reduces their ability to view stars.
More than 80 percent of the world’s population, and 99 percent of Americans and Europeans, live under sky glow.
32. What can we learn from paragraph 2
A. The use of outdoor light must be forbidden.
B. Electric light is the greatest human invention.
C. Electric light is the main factor to keep us safe.
D. Electric light has both advantages and disadvantages.
33. Which of the following places is least affected by sky glow
A. Qatar. B. Niue. C. Kuwait. D. Singapore.
34. Why do astronomers especially complain about sky glow
A. Sky glow costs too much. B. Sky glow has a bad effect on their sleep.
C. Sky glow affects their viewing stars. D. Sky glow wastes too much electricity.
35. What is the best title for the text
A. Light pollution B. Plastic pollution C. Star pollution D. Air pollution
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Learn Faster
Learning and remembering new knowledge or information completely takes time, but don’t you wish there is an easier way to remember it ___36___.
Read it out loud
Hearing yourself repeat the information helps you remember it easier.___37___.Go slowly through the text so you don’t skip over anything important. Try pointing at the words as you read them to help you to remember even better. The more you read the information loud, the easier you can remember it.___38___
Quiz(测验) yourself so you see what topics you still need to review. After you’ve read through or practiced something, test your memory by reciting everything you just learned. If you need to remember keywords or phrases, try writing down their definitions without looking them up.
Take handwritten notes
You’re more likely to remember something you’ve written down. If you’re in a class, listen carefully and write down the keywords and phrases. If you’re learning something online or from a book, rewrite what you read.____39____
Teach the information to someone else
Explaining something helps you keep the main points. Have one of your friends listen to you as you try to teach them the subject you’ve been learning.___40___.Since you have to actively recall the information you’re teaching， it’s beneficial for you to learn and remember the information.
A. Try self-testing
B. Change your practice technique
C. You can find many practice tests online
D. Read aloud if you’re studying from a book or website
E. After rewriting it, you will be able to memorize it better
F. Ask them if they understand or if they need a better explanation
G. The following good and effective methods help you pick it up quicker
第三部分 语言运用(共三节，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，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处 的最佳选项。
Cycling becomes more popular nowadays. Some may argue that it brings tiredness but it’s nothing, ____41____with the joy of climbing huge mountains or seeing splendid sights. My cycling career of 13 years ended when I was 75. Though I am now no longer____42____enough to bear the long days and big climbs, I have my ____43____ .
It was easy to meet different people with ____44____during the trips, where I got to ____45____ the very best in people. In 2007, a stranger stopped her car alongside me to make me a most welcome cup of tea. In 2014, a couple ____46____ me their place to spend the night.
The support and comfort they gave was a(n)____47____ change from the long hours I had spent alone on the bike. As each trip ____48____ its end, I gradually forgot the long hours of riding. Happy memories of the trip____49____ took the place of the pain and failure I experienced.
Meanwhile, cycling gave me much time to ____50____ sufferings I went through in my life. Time ____51____ everything. Cycling also taught me to like who I am. I finally realized that I had more courage than I ever imagined, which was ____52____ in these trips. No matter how far the____53____was, I could get there without any support.
These were the adventures of my life, and they were ____54____ memories. With cycling, the success or failure____55____ not on luck or conditions but on me alone.
41. A. exchanged B. compared C. impressed D. contacted
42. A. strong B. happy C. wise D. creative
43 A. solutions B. strengths C. memories D. dreams
44. A. power B. energy C. kindness D. confidence
45. A. make B. admire C. welcome D. experience
46. A. supported B. paid C. offered D. showed
47. A. pleasant B. slow C. unique D. obvious
48. A. neared B. brought C. recorded D. advanced
49. A. powerfully B. finally C. gracefully D. recently
50. A. get close to B. give in to C. look forward to D. think back to
51. A. wastes B. repairs C. tracks D. keeps
52. A. lost B. requested C. needed D. affected
53. A. future B. source C. relationship D. goal
54. A. annoying B. impressive C. extra D. painful
55. A. calls B. focuses C. agrees D. depends
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读短文内容，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 the past three months, the performance of “Secret Box from the Tang Dynasty” in Xi’an ____56____ (become) a hit. Two young actors act as Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, ____57____ were two prime ministers (宰相) of the Tang Dynasty. During the performance, the actors dress in ancient clothes and speak like the ancients. They invite tourists ____58____ (take) part in a question-and-answer game. The funny conversation between the actors and the tourists ____59____ (make) the performance very popular.
The questions in the game are often so “difficult” ____60____ most tourists can only win a consolation prize (安慰奖) of taking photos with the actors. Sometimes some “wise” people ____61____ (successful) pass the “test”, but the prizes are just cotton swabs, batteries or other everyday objects. This often makes tourists laugh loudly. The show, ____62____ (last) about 40 minutes, has four performances each night.
“We’ve been doing this talk show for a while. If tourists can’t answer our ___63___ (question), we will find ways to have fun talks with them to cover their awkwardness,” says Chen Yufei, the actor who plays Du Ruhui.
Wang Ze, who plays Fang Xuanling, says that although he doesn’t have a “doctoral degree” as some tourists jokingly call it, he still feels the pressure of playing the knowledgeable prime minister of the Tang Dynasty. This keeps him learning different things, from historical stories, poems, ____64____ songs and brain teasers (脑筋急转弯).
The actors of the “Secret Box from the Tang Dynasty” hope that tourists can learn more about Chinese culture through these _____65_____ (influence) activities.
第四部分 写作(满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 假如你是Li Hua，你的朋友Mike刚转到一所新学校，他给你发电子邮件说新环境使他感到焦虑。请根据下面的要点提示，给他回一封电子邮件。
1）表示理解并给予安慰；
2）给他提几点适应新学校的建议；
3）表达期望与祝愿。
注意：1）词数80左右（开头已给出，但不计入总词数）；
2）可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
Dear Mike，
I'm sorry to hear that you are feeling upset these days.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根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。
As a young boy I was innocent. Every vacation I looked forward to two things-seeing my grandpa and hearing his wonderful stories. My grandpa was a very good storyteller. He had worked various jobs when he was young and wove ( 编 织)his adventures and misadventures into fantastic tales. These wonderful tales colored my childhood.
As I grew up, I had to admit that Grandpa's stories went on a little long, even a little boring and gradually lost their magic. However, not wanting to upset him, my brother and I would sometimes take turns sitting in the living room, listening to grandpa tell his stories.
When my grandpa was approaching 91, he suffered from serious memory-loss.It was kind of what doctors called dementia (痴呆),probably the earliest stage of Alzheimer's disease. Following the doctor's directions, we moved him into a Sunrise Assisted Living Community, where he could get a better care. After that,grandpa hardly came to our house.
One weekend before my grandpa's birthday, I came to visit him. Seeing grandpa sitting in his armchair, dull-looking, I was filled with mixed feelings. I wheeled grandpa to the sunshine in the courtyard, talking to him. He couldn't express himself clearly and spoke in short bursts, but I listened to him patiently and carefully just as I used to be a little boy.
It was then that I noticed a shadow box with some old and yellowish photos in it. I picked one up, in which my brother, several boys in our neighborhood, and I were playing basketball, wearing basketball jerseys (球衣), with grandpa cheering us on ten years before.
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My mind flashed back to those beautiful memories.
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A bright idea for grandpa's birthday came to my mind.
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