资源简介

2024级高一下学期阶段性考试英语试卷
本试卷共150分 考试时间120分钟
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. Why has the man been more active recently
A. To catch a bus. B. To lose weight. C. To win. a race.
2. Where does the conversation take place
A. At home B. At an office. C. At a restaurant.
3. How does Peter probably find the speech
A. Moving. B. Boring. C. Inspiring.
4. What does the man intend to do
A. Return the sweater. B. Pay for the sweater. C. Get a small sweater.
5. When will the man probably be able to meet Dr. Banks
A. At 9:20. B. At 8:50. C. At 8:20.
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。
6. Why does Anna make the phone call
A. To order some food. B. To change her room. C. To book a table for two.
7. Where can Anna get the drinks she wants
A. From the kitchen. B. From the mini bar. C. From the market.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why does the woman come to talk with the man
A. To introduce the bank. B. To borrow some money. C. To open a bank account.
9. When will the new bank card probably be mailed
A. This Wednesday. B. This Friday. C. This Saturday.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. What is the man doing before the conversation
A. Playing games. B. Cooking meals. C. Watching TV.
11. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Fix her computer. B. Take notes in class. C. Shop with her.
12. Who will the woman turn to for help next
A. Amy. B. Arthur. C., Allen.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Former classmates. C. Coworkers.
14. What can we know about Alice
A. She decides to move to Paris. B. She forgets to book a ticket. C. She is surprised to see Ian.
15. Why did Ian fail to attend the party last year
A. He missed the invitation. B. He was busy with work C. He was on a trip to France.
16. What are the speakers likely to do
A. Meet David. B. Call Helen. C. Visit Mark.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What was the speaker
A. A reporter. B. A coach. C. A. designer.
18. How did the team probably feel at first
A. Satisfied. B. Relaxed. C. Annoyed.
19. What caused the speaker to change her act
A. A talk with her team. B. An unexpected success. C. A relative’s suggestion.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. What makes a team. B. What real success is. C. What trust brings about.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项
A
How to Visit the Louvre in 2024
People line up at more than one entrance to get into the largest museum on the planet, the Louvre. In this guide, we’ll walk you right through something you need to know to visit the Louvre. This way, you’ll be prepared to visit one of the greatest collections of art in the world.
Opening Hours
Monday: 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. — 9:45 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. —6 p.m.
Sunday: 9 am. —6 p.m.
Lucky for you, the museum also has a night opening on Fridays where the museum stays open until 9:45 p.m.
Tickets
Tickets can be bought at the museum for ?15 or online for ?17. Admission is free for anyone under 18 with an official ID card and residents of the European Economic Area under 26 with an official certificate of residence or valid ID card.
How Long to Spend at the Louvre
Short Answer: 3 hours inside. The museum is massive—the largest on Earth, so that should be something to take into consideration. It also has a rich collection of artwork, sculpture, and even medieval ruins.
Click on the link for more information. hutps://thetourguy.com/.
1. When is the Louvre not open
A. Monday. B. Tuesday. C. Wednesday. D. Sunday.
2. How much should a Chinese couple pay to visit the Louvre by booking tickets online
A. ?15. B. ?17. C. ?30. D. ?34.
3 Where is the text taken from
A. A website. B. A novel. C. A magazine. D. A newspaper.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A
B
Sarah Toumi, a young girl growing up in France, had a dream of becoming a leader who could make a positive impact on the world. Her desire to help others was awakened when she accompanied her Tunisian father to his hometown in the eastern part of Tunisia during vacations. During her time there, she organized homework clubs and activities for children. Toumi personally witnessed the negative effects of desertification (沙漠化). She realized that within 10 years, wealthy farmers had become worse off. Toumi was determined to stop the progression of the Sahara Desert. Due to a decrease in average rainfall and an increase in severe droughts (干旱), nearly 75% of Tunisia’s agricultural lands are currently at risk of desertification.
Toumi understood the need for a change in farming practices. She firmly believed that even small plots of land could bring significant returns if farmers were willing to adapt. This adaptation involved planting sustainable crops, using advanced water treatment technologies, and using natural products and fertilizers (肥料) instead of chemical alternatives.
In 2012, Toumi took a decisive step towards realizing her dream of fighting desertification. She moved to Tunisia and set up a program called Acacias for All, with the aim of putting her sustainable farming ideas into action. “I want to show young people in the countryside that they can create opportunities where they are. Nobody is better able to understand the impact of desertification and climate change than somebody who is living without water.”
By September 2016, over 130,000 acacia trees had been planted on 20 pilot farms, with a survival rate of 60% reported by farmers. Toumi estimates that around 3 million acacia trees are required to protect Tunisia’s farmland. She plans to plant 1 million trees by 2018. In the coming years, Toumi aims to promote the program to Algeria and Morocco.
4. How did Toumi’s holiday trips to Tunisia influence her
A. They made her decide to leave the country. B. They helped her better understand her father.
C. They destroyed her dream of being a teacher. D. They inspired her to take action to help others.
5. What is the main cause of the desertification of Tunisia’s farmland
A. Cold weather. B. Soil pollution. C. Low rainfall. D. Forest damage.
6. Why did Toumi start Acacias for All in Tunisia
A. To ensure access to primary education for children.
B. To promote the protection of agricultural land.
C. To create job opportunities for young people.
D. To persuade the farmers not to use fertilizers.
7. Which of the following can best describe Toumi
A. Determined and helpful. B. Considerate and calm.
C. Wealthy and academic. D. Thankful and flexible.
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. A
C
San Francisco’s waterfront (海滨) is on the National Register of Historic Places for good reason.
Its beautiful old landmarks, like the Ferry Building and the Bay Bridge, have been seen in many books, TV shows and movies—from the stories and novels of Jack London to the 1970s TV series The Streets of San Francisco. The future of San Francisco’s waterfront, however, isn’t safe.
In 2016, the National Trust for Historic Preservation put part of the city’s shoreline on its list of the U. S.’s most endangered historic places, in part because of the threat of sea level rise. The waterfront landmarks of many cities are under increasing threat from floods and rising sea levels brought on by human-driven climate change. St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy and the Venice Beach boardwalk in Los Angeles face similar challenges to San Francisco.
“The whole issue of climate change and historic preservation intersects (交织) right at the waterfront,” said Elaine Forbes, director of the Port of San Francisco. As she watched the boats come and go on a sunny afternoon, Forbes said, “Sea level rise hasn’t historically been as much of a threat to San Francisco as major earthquakes.” However, that’s changed. Parts of the main road that runs along the waterfront have flooded from heavy rains in recent years. The state estimates (预估) the water could rise up to about two and a half feet above its present level by 2060, and possibly up to seven feet by the turn of the century.
Now, San Francisco is considering measures to save its historic shoreline. But the growing magnitude and frequency of the climate-related threats, the high costs and effort needed in saving heritage sites, and competing ideas about what’s worth saving and what isn’t, can make it hard for cities to know what to do first.
8. What is San Francisco’s waterfront famous for
A. Old landmarks. B. Famous beaches.
C. Beautiful bridges. D. Comfortable climate.
9. What challenge is the waterfront facing
A. The loss of public support. B. The threat from rising sea levels.
C. The influence of tourist activities. D. The competition from other cities.
10. Why is the earthquake mentioned in paragraph 4
A. To give an example of existing threats. B. To stress the seriousness of sea level rise.
C. To compare different types of natural disasters. D. To show the difficulty in the waterfront protection.
11. What can be learned from the text
A. Heritage sites are in ruins. B. Threats have been removed.
C. The shoreline has been flooded. D. Solutions are under consideration.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. B 11. D
D
If you’re someone who has been worrying about the rise of the robots—hold on there just a second, and let them help you impress your friends with some newfound skills in a foreign language. Using artificial intelligence (AI) to help us learn and improve those skills is not new—some of the online language tools we turn to every day are powered by AI.
But as new technologies flood into the market, now is a great time to take advantage of the tech. And according to experts, these tools aren’t replacing teachers—they’re making their lives easier. One of the things that stops some of us from practicing speaking in a new language is a lack of self-confidence. AI can help—chatbots don’t judge you. Of course, teachers don’t either, but for some people, communicating with a bot may erase that fear of failure or shyness.
The latest chatbots use something called natural language processing that allows them to understand human speech or writing, providing a human-like response right away. While chatbots are extremely useful for learners working individually, teachers can also offer course material and ask an AI system to produce personalized textbooks for groups of students. The AI can also provide feedback (反馈) in seconds—gone are the days of waiting a week for work to be graded.
Past online language tools and games were able to tell you when you were wrong, but they weren’t always able to explain why. Now, not only has that changed, but the explanations are detailed and immediate. But this is not to underestimate the role of the teacher, who can use the technology to help learn more about the strengths and shortcomings of their students and personalize their teaching.
So, if you want to impress your friends with your perfect speech, don’t be afraid of AI. Just think of it as a useful tool for both teachers and language learners, which will give you more time and space to enjoy learning something new!
12. What is the main idea of the article
A. The dangers of Al-robots.
B. The history of online language tools.
C. The benefits of AI in language learning.
D. The role of teachers in the modern classroom.
13. Why might someone prefer communicating with a bot
A. Because bots grade work faster.
B. Because bots provide textbooks.
C. Because bots are more knowledgeable.
D. Because bots may remove the fear of failure or shyness.
14. What is the benefit of AI producing personalized textbooks
A. It saves time for teachers. B. It reduces the cost of education.
C. It meets individual students’ needs. D. It provides detailed lesson plans.
15. What word might replace the underlined word “shortcoming” in paragraph 4
A. weakness. B. awareness. C. witness. D. darkness.
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. C 15. 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。
A full holiday schedule of gatherings and celebrations can make staying fit seem much more difficult. ____16____.
Keep moving.
Lance Dalleck, a professor of sport science at Western Colorado University, says that small efforts to get moving can help your overall health during the holidays. ____17____. Dalleck suggests getting up for just five minutes every 30 to 60 minutes and performing light activity.
____18____.
“The holidays can affect your exercise and weight-control intentions. Start each day with a game plan, just like a great coach going into a big game,” says Dr. Nicholas DiNubile specializing in sports medicine. He recommends tracking your food intake and activity level. “Doing so makes you aware of the amount of calories (热量) in certain foods,” he says.
Exercise early, sleep well and make lists.
Chris Freytag, a personal trainer, says, “The holiday season is one of my favorite times of the year, but I recognize that it will be hard on my health.” ____19____. That way you don’t get distracted (分心) later in the day by parties, or other events. He also recommends getting plenty of rest and maintaining lists to stay organized and stress-free.
Be creative and free of “all or nothing” mindsets (心态).
The holidays are very busy, but do your best to avoid the “all or nothing” mindsets when it comes to healthful eating and physical activity. “In fact, there is more than just one way to live healthfully and be active,” says Jessica Matthews, a professor in the College of Health Sciences in San Diego. “____20____.”
A. Be the person with a plan
B. Have a very crowded schedule
C. You’d better find a workout partner
D. He recommends working out in the morning
E. Actually, too much sitting is harmful to your health
F. By exploring new activities, you can enjoy your holiday
G. These expert-recommended tips can help you stay on track
【答案】16. G 17. E 18. A 19. D 20. F
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I think of the word perfect, I think of something only a few can achieve, anything that I can compare myself to. For a few weeks, I have been ___21___ one girl who is in a few of my middle school classes. It seems like she has a ___22___ life—lots of friends, all A's, and everything anyone could ever want, ___23___ in my point of view.
One day, I was talking to my teacher about one of the upcoming tests when I saw the girl ___24___ me in a strange way. I ___25___ started to feel surprised and think, “Why is she looking at me Did I do something wrong Is my hair messed up ” When the class was over and everyone was ___26___ to their next class, she caught up to me and said, “I just thought you should know, I think you are really ___27___ . " I then watched her as she walked away and thought, “She thinks I am pretty ”
The whole day, I ___28___ up thinking about one thing. That was, “Why does she think that " After thinking about that ___29___ in my head through each second of the day, I came to learn one big ____30____ in our life. In the whole society, almost everyone has a（n） ____31____ of their own insecurities（不安全感）, even though they may not be discovered on the outside. In this case, I was thinking that she was everything I wanted to be and she ____32____ the same of me. Both of us are not perfect. It is our ____33____ to either accept that and love ourselves or keep torturing（折磨）ourselves with ____34____ . I think that being able to fully love yourself is the ____35____ meaning of the word perfect.
21 A. copying B. missing C. noticing D. avoiding
22. A. perfect B. balanced C. colorful D. meaningful
23. A. at most B. at least C. after all D. above all
24. A. laughing at B. glaring at C. staring at D. pointing at
25. A. finally B. steadily C. slowly D. immediately
26 A. rushing B. getting C. turning D. attending
27. A. honest B. brave C. lively D. pretty
28. A. gave B. ended C. stayed D. made
29. A. discussion B. effect C. test D. topic
30. A. lesson B. promise C. skill D. rule
31. A. dream B. experience C. expectation D. qualification
32. A. denied B. blamed C. thought D. avoided
33. A. right B. choice C. honor D. habit
34. A. comparisons B. introductions C. experiments D. improvements
35. A. severe B. half C. true D. extra
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. B 32. C 33. B 34. A 35. C
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。
Chinese calligraphy is an artistic practice of writing Chinese characters, often with a brush and ink on xuan paper. The ___36___ (develop) of Chinese calligraphy began alongside the earliest Chinese characters ___37___ date back to the Shang Dynasty (c. 16th century—11th century BC). Over time, calligraphy took shape step by step as ___38___ form of art rather than just a means of record.
Calligraphy is a difficult art. The type of brush, ink and paper can all affect the output. From brush direction ___39___ speed of writing, every turn of the wrist also ___40___ (matter). Structure of individual characters and spatial layout (布局) as a whole influence ___41___ (it) quality. Moreover, it is said that even the feelings and values of the writer are directly reflected on calligraphy.
Lan Ting Xu, ___42___ (create) by Wang Xizhi during the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317—420), is one of the most celebrated ___43___ (masterpiece) of Chinese calligraphy. Its expressive brushwork brought it both historical ___44___ cultural significance in Chinese literature. Calligraphy is also within reach, like the Spring Festival couplets (春联).
Where there is Chinese language, there is Chinese calligraphy, and where there is calligraphy, there is beauty. The art is still ___45___ (high) valued today, for it is more than just writing, it is a living heritage.
【答案】36. development
37. that 38. a
39. to 40. matters
41. its 42. created
43. masterpieces
44. and 45. highly
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一部分 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 在刚刚过去的十二月你校举办了“校园文化艺术节”系列活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.活动目的；
2.活动内容(如书画展览，合唱比赛chorus competition，话剧比赛drama contest等)；
3.活动反响。
注意：(1)词数80左右；(2)可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】 Campus Culture and Art Festival Successfully Wrapped Up
Our school organized a campus culture and art festival in the hall last Friday. The purpose of the activity was to show our rich campus culture and the students’ talents and also enhance the artistic atmosphere of students.
A variety of activities were held during the festival, such as calligraphy and painting exhibition, choral competition, drama contest and so on. Some students showed their best works so that we could have a feast for our eyes.
All the students and teachers enjoyed the festival which turned out to be a success. Through this activity, we not only got relaxed, but also exposed ourselves to culture and art. Undoubtedly, it was an unforgettable day for all of us.
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 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。
An Honest Mistake
Alice double-checked the words on her spelling test. If she got 100 percent today, she’d win her class’s First-Quarter Spelling Challenge and a brand-new dictionary that came with videos and other cool stuff. Plus, Lisa had promised to do a handstand if anyone got a perfect score.
Three more words to go. n-i-c-e-l-y. q-u-i-c-k-l-y. h-o-n-s-t-y. Wait! She’d spelled “honesty”, not “honestly”! She hurriedly erased the t-y and wrote l-y before handing in her paper.
“I’ll correct and grade these test papers at the break”, said Lisa. Alice hurried into the classroom. She sat restlessly in her seat with her fingers crossed. Then Lisa walked to the front of the room and cleared her throat.
“Congratulations, Alice! You did it!” she announced. The whole class burst into applause! Lisa presented Alice with her prize. Alice grinned(咧嘴笑) as she read the label on the box: To Alice Carter, for her perfect first -quarter score in spelling.
“Is everything OK ” Mom asked as Alice burst through the front door after school. “Everything is perfect!” Alice shouted, showing Mom her spelling test paper and prize. Mom hugged her. “Put the test on the fridge so Dad can see it when he get home. And Casper, too. ” Alice scooped (抱起) up her cat. “Casper, can you spell nicely, quickly and honestly ” Alice’s heart missed a beat suddenly. “Honestly ” H-O-N-E-S-L-Y!
“Alice, what’s the matter ” said Mom. “I don’t feel so good,” Alice said, putting Casper down and stuffing the test paper into her backpack. “Probably too much excitement.” Mom rubbed her back. “How about some tea ” Alice swallowed, “How did you know A “t” is exactly what I needed.
注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
Shortly afterwards, Alice dashed into her room and pulled out the test paper.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Alice pushed open the door of Lisa’s office.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Paragraph 1：
Shortly afterwards, Alice dashed into her room and pulled out the test paper. Recalling the joyful moment, a mixture of guilt and unwillingness overwhelmed her, Alice slowly picked up her pen, hesitant. “If I put the missing t back in, no one would ever know.” she thought. The moment the nib touched the paper, her heart began to beat fast, her hand trembling. Straightening her back, Alice took a few deep breaths, tossed the pen on the table and stormed out of the house with her backpack. She raced back to school as fast as her legs could carry her. (87 words)
Paragraph 2:
Alice pushed open the door of Lisa’s office. At the sight of Alice, Lisa asked her what was happening. Alice unzipped her bag, pulled out the prize and handed it to her teacher. Head down, she explained her mistake in spelling competition. For a moment, Lisa stood quietly reading the label on the dictionary. Then she picked up a pen, crossed out the word perfect on the label and wrote honest before handing the prize back to Alice. “I get to keep this Honestly ” she asked suspiciously, “Not for the spelling mistake you made,”Lisa smiled “But for your honesty.”(92 words)2024级高一下学期阶段性考试英语试卷
本试卷共150分 考试时间120分钟
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. Why has the man been more active recently
A. To catch a bus. B. To lose weight. C. To win. a race.
2. Where does the conversation take place
A. At home B. At an office. C. At a restaurant.
3. How does Peter probably find the speech
A. Moving. B. Boring. C. Inspiring.
4. What does the man intend to do
A. Return the sweater. B. Pay for the sweater. C. Get a small sweater.
5. When will the man probably be able to meet Dr. Banks
A. At 9:20. B. At 8:50. C. At 8:20.
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。
6. Why does Anna make the phone call
A. To order some food. B. To change her room. C. To book a table for two.
7. Where can Anna get the drinks she wants
A. From the kitchen. B. From the mini bar. C. From the market.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why does the woman come to talk with the man
A. To introduce the bank. B. To borrow some money. C. To open a bank account.
9. When will the new bank card probably be mailed
A. This Wednesday. B. This Friday. C. This Saturday.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. What is the man doing before the conversation
A. Playing games. B. Cooking meals. C. Watching TV.
11. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Fix her computer. B. Take notes in class. C. Shop with her.
12. Who will the woman turn to for help next
A. Amy. B. Arthur. C., Allen.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Former classmates. C. Coworkers.
14. What can we know about Alice
A. She decides to move to Paris. B. She forgets to book a ticket. C. She is surprised to see Ian.
15. Why did Ian fail to attend the party last year
A. He missed the invitation. B. He was busy with work C. He was on a trip to France.
16. What are the speakers likely to do
A. Meet David. B. Call Helen. C. Visit Mark.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What was the speaker
A. A reporter. B. A coach. C. A. designer.
18. How did the team probably feel at first
A. Satisfied. B. Relaxed. C. Annoyed.
19. What caused the speaker to change her act
A. A talk with her team. B. An unexpected success. C. A relative’s suggestion.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. What makes a team. B. What real success is. C. What trust brings about.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项
A
How to Visit the Louvre in 2024
People line up at more than one entrance to get into the largest museum on the planet, the Louvre. In this guide, we’ll walk you right through something you need to know to visit the Louvre. This way, you’ll be prepared to visit one of the greatest collections of art in the world.
Opening Hours
Monday: 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. — 9:45 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. —6 p.m.
Sunday: 9 am. —6 p.m.
Lucky for you, the museum also has a night opening on Fridays where the museum stays open until 9:45 p.m.
Tickets
Tickets can be bought at the museum for ?15 or online for ?17. Admission is free for anyone under 18 with an official ID card and residents of the European Economic Area under 26 with an official certificate of residence or valid ID card.
How Long to Spend at the Louvre
Short Answer: 3 hours inside. The museum is massive—the largest on Earth, so that should be something to take into consideration. It also has a rich collection of artwork, sculpture, and even medieval ruins.
Click on the link for more information. hutps://thetourguy.com/.
1. When is the Louvre not open
A. Monday. B. Tuesday. C. Wednesday. D. Sunday.
2. How much should a Chinese couple pay to visit the Louvre by booking tickets online
A. ?15. B. ?17. C. ?30. D. ?34.
3 Where is the text taken from
A. A website. B. A novel. C. A magazine. D. A newspaper.
B
Sarah Toumi, a young girl growing up in France, had a dream of becoming a leader who could make a positive impact on the world. Her desire to help others was awakened when she accompanied her Tunisian father to his hometown in the eastern part of Tunisia during vacations. During her time there, she organized homework clubs and activities for children. Toumi personally witnessed the negative effects of desertification (沙漠化). She realized that within 10 years, wealthy farmers had become worse off. Toumi was determined to stop the progression of the Sahara Desert. Due to a decrease in average rainfall and an increase in severe droughts (干旱), nearly 75% of Tunisia’s agricultural lands are currently at risk of desertification.
Toumi understood the need for a change in farming practices. She firmly believed that even small plots of land could bring significant returns if farmers were willing to adapt. This adaptation involved planting sustainable crops, using advanced water treatment technologies, and using natural products and fertilizers (肥料) instead of chemical alternatives.
In 2012, Toumi took a decisive step towards realizing her dream of fighting desertification. She moved to Tunisia and set up a program called Acacias for All, with the aim of putting her sustainable farming ideas into action. “I want to show young people in the countryside that they can create opportunities where they are. Nobody is better able to understand the impact of desertification and climate change than somebody who is living without water.”
By September 2016, over 130,000 acacia trees had been planted on 20 pilot farms, with a survival rate of 60% reported by farmers. Toumi estimates that around 3 million acacia trees are required to protect Tunisia’s farmland. She plans to plant 1 million trees by 2018. In the coming years, Toumi aims to promote the program to Algeria and Morocco.
4. How did Toumi’s holiday trips to Tunisia influence her
A. They made her decide to leave the country. B. They helped her better understand her father.
C. They destroyed her dream of being a teacher. D. They inspired her to take action to help others.
5. What is the main cause of the desertification of Tunisia’s farmland
A. Cold weather. B. Soil pollution. C. Low rainfall. D. Forest damage.
6. Why did Toumi start Acacias for All in Tunisia
A. To ensure access to primary education for children.
B. To promote the protection of agricultural land.
C. To create job opportunities for young people.
D. To persuade the farmers not to use fertilizers.
7. Which of the following can best describe Toumi
A. Determined and helpful. B. Considerate and calm.
C. Wealthy and academic. D. Thankful and flexible.
C
San Francisco’s waterfront (海滨) is on the National Register of Historic Places for good reason.
Its beautiful old landmarks, like the Ferry Building and the Bay Bridge, have been seen in many books, TV shows and movies—from the stories and novels of Jack London to the 1970s TV series The Streets of San Francisco. The future of San Francisco’s waterfront, however, isn’t safe.
In 2016, the National Trust for Historic Preservation put part of the city’s shoreline on its list of the U. S.’s most endangered historic places, in part because of the threat of sea level rise. The waterfront landmarks of many cities are under increasing threat from floods and rising sea levels brought on by human-driven climate change. St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy and the Venice Beach boardwalk in Los Angeles face similar challenges to San Francisco.
“The whole issue of climate change and historic preservation intersects (交织) right at the waterfront,” said Elaine Forbes, director of the Port of San Francisco. As she watched the boats come and go on a sunny afternoon, Forbes said, “Sea level rise hasn’t historically been as much of a threat to San Francisco as major earthquakes.” However, that’s changed. Parts of the main road that runs along the waterfront have flooded from heavy rains in recent years. The state estimates (预估) the water could rise up to about two and a half feet above its present level by 2060, and possibly up to seven feet by the turn of the century.
Now, San Francisco is considering measures to save its historic shoreline. But the growing magnitude and frequency of the climate-related threats, the high costs and effort needed in saving heritage sites, and competing ideas about what’s worth saving and what isn’t, can make it hard for cities to know what to do first.
8. What is San Francisco’s waterfront famous for
A. Old landmarks. B. Famous beaches.
C. Beautiful bridges. D. Comfortable climate.
9. What challenge is the waterfront facing
A. The loss of public support. B. The threat from rising sea levels.
C. The influence of tourist activities. D. The competition from other cities.
10. Why is the earthquake mentioned in paragraph 4
A. To give an example of existing threats. B. To stress the seriousness of sea level rise.
C. To compare different types of natural disasters. D. To show the difficulty in the waterfront protection.
11. What can be learned from the text
A. Heritage sites are in ruins. B. Threats have been removed.
C. The shoreline has been flooded. D. Solutions are under consideration.
D
If you’re someone who has been worrying about the rise of the robots—hold on there just a second, and let them help you impress your friends with some newfound skills in a foreign language. Using artificial intelligence (AI) to help us learn and improve those skills is not new—some of the online language tools we turn to every day are powered by AI.
But as new technologies flood into the market, now is a great time to take advantage of the tech. And according to experts, these tools aren’t replacing teachers—they’re making their lives easier. One of the things that stops some of us from practicing speaking in a new language is a lack of self-confidence. AI can help—chatbots don’t judge you. Of course, teachers don’t either, but for some people, communicating with a bot may erase that fear of failure or shyness.
The latest chatbots use something called natural language processing that allows them to understand human speech or writing, providing a human-like response right away. While chatbots are extremely useful for learners working individually, teachers can also offer course material and ask an AI system to produce personalized textbooks for groups of students. The AI can also provide feedback (反馈) in seconds—gone are the days of waiting a week for work to be graded.
Past online language tools and games were able to tell you when you were wrong, but they weren’t always able to explain why. Now, not only has that changed, but the explanations are detailed and immediate. But this is not to underestimate the role of the teacher, who can use the technology to help learn more about the strengths and shortcomings of their students and personalize their teaching.
So, if you want to impress your friends with your perfect speech, don’t be afraid of AI. Just think of it as a useful tool for both teachers and language learners, which will give you more time and space to enjoy learning something new!
12. What is the main idea of the article
A. The dangers of Al-robots.
B. The history of online language tools.
C. The benefits of AI in language learning.
D. The role of teachers in the modern classroom.
13. Why might someone prefer communicating with a bot
A. Because bots grade work faster.
B. Because bots provide textbooks.
C. Because bots are more knowledgeable.
D. Because bots may remove the fear of failure or shyness.
14. What is the benefit of AI producing personalized textbooks
A. It saves time for teachers. B. It reduces the cost of education.
C. It meets individual students’ needs. D. It provides detailed lesson plans.
15. What word might replace the underlined word “shortcoming” in paragraph 4
A. weakness. B. awareness. C. witness. D. darkness.
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。
A full holiday schedule of gatherings and celebrations can make staying fit seem much more difficult. ____16____.
Keep moving.
Lance Dalleck, a professor of sport science at Western Colorado University, says that small efforts to get moving can help your overall health during the holidays. ____17____. Dalleck suggests getting up for just five minutes every 30 to 60 minutes and performing light activity.
____18____.
“The holidays can affect your exercise and weight-control intentions. Start each day with a game plan, just like a great coach going into a big game,” says Dr. Nicholas DiNubile specializing in sports medicine. He recommends tracking your food intake and activity level. “Doing so makes you aware of the amount of calories (热量) in certain foods,” he says.
Exercise early, sleep well and make lists.
Chris Freytag, a personal trainer, says, “The holiday season is one of my favorite times of the year, but I recognize that it will be hard on my health.” ____19____. That way you don’t get distracted (分心) later in the day by parties, or other events. He also recommends getting plenty of rest and maintaining lists to stay organized and stress-free.
Be creative and free of “all or nothing” mindsets (心态).
The holidays are very busy, but do your best to avoid the “all or nothing” mindsets when it comes to healthful eating and physical activity. “In fact, there is more than just one way to live healthfully and be active,” says Jessica Matthews, a professor in the College of Health Sciences in San Diego. “____20____.”
A. Be the person with a plan
B. Have a very crowded schedule
C. You’d better find a workout partner
D. He recommends working out in the morning
E. Actually, too much sitting is harmful to your health
F. By exploring new activities, you can enjoy your holiday
G. These expert-recommended tips can help you stay on track
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I think of the word perfect, I think of something only a few can achieve, anything that I can compare myself to. For a few weeks, I have been ___21___ one girl who is in a few of my middle school classes. It seems like she has a ___22___ life—lots of friends, all A's, and everything anyone could ever want, ___23___ in my point of view.
One day, I was talking to my teacher about one of the upcoming tests when I saw the girl ___24___ me in a strange way. I ___25___ started to feel surprised and think, “Why is she looking at me Did I do something wrong Is my hair messed up ” When the class was over and everyone was ___26___ to their next class, she caught up to me and said, “I just thought you should know, I think you are really ___27___ . " I then watched her as she walked away and thought, “She thinks I am pretty ”
The whole day, I ___28___ up thinking about one thing. That was, “Why does she think that " After thinking about that ___29___ in my head through each second of the day, I came to learn one big ____30____ in our life. In the whole society, almost everyone has a（n） ____31____ of their own insecurities（不安全感）, even though they may not be discovered on the outside. In this case, I was thinking that she was everything I wanted to be and she ____32____ the same of me. Both of us are not perfect. It is our ____33____ to either accept that and love ourselves or keep torturing（折磨）ourselves with ____34____ . I think that being able to fully love yourself is the ____35____ meaning of the word perfect.
21 A. copying B. missing C. noticing D. avoiding
22. A. perfect B. balanced C. colorful D. meaningful
23. A. at most B. at least C. after all D. above all
24. A. laughing at B. glaring at C. staring at D. pointing at
25. A. finally B. steadily C. slowly D. immediately
26 A. rushing B. getting C. turning D. attending
27. A. honest B. brave C. lively D. pretty
28. A. gave B. ended C. stayed D. made
29. A. discussion B. effect C. test D. topic
30. A. lesson B. promise C. skill D. rule
31. A. dream B. experience C. expectation D. qualification
32. A. denied B. blamed C. thought D. avoided
33. A. right B. choice C. honor D. habit
34. A. comparisons B. introductions C. experiments D. improvements
35. A. severe B. half C. true D. extra
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。
Chinese calligraphy is an artistic practice of writing Chinese characters, often with a brush and ink on xuan paper. The ___36___ (develop) of Chinese calligraphy began alongside the earliest Chinese characters ___37___ date back to the Shang Dynasty (c. 16th century—11th century BC). Over time, calligraphy took shape step by step as ___38___ form of art rather than just a means of record.
Calligraphy is a difficult art. The type of brush, ink and paper can all affect the output. From brush direction ___39___ speed of writing, every turn of the wrist also ___40___ (matter). Structure of individual characters and spatial layout (布局) as a whole influence ___41___ (it) quality. Moreover, it is said that even the feelings and values of the writer are directly reflected on calligraphy.
Lan Ting Xu, ___42___ (create) by Wang Xizhi during the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317—420), is one of the most celebrated ___43___ (masterpiece) of Chinese calligraphy. Its expressive brushwork brought it both historical ___44___ cultural significance in Chinese literature. Calligraphy is also within reach, like the Spring Festival couplets (春联).
Where there is Chinese language, there is Chinese calligraphy, and where there is calligraphy, there is beauty. The art is still ___45___ (high) valued today, for it is more than just writing, it is a living heritage.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一部分 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 在刚刚过去的十二月你校举办了“校园文化艺术节”系列活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.活动目的；
2.活动内容(如书画展览，合唱比赛chorus competition，话剧比赛drama contest等)；
3.活动反响。
注意：(1)词数80左右；(2)可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 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。
An Honest Mistake
Alice double-checked the words on her spelling test. If she got 100 percent today, she’d win her class’s First-Quarter Spelling Challenge and a brand-new dictionary that came with videos and other cool stuff. Plus, Lisa had promised to do a handstand if anyone got a perfect score.
Three more words to go. n-i-c-e-l-y. q-u-i-c-k-l-y. h-o-n-s-t-y. Wait! She’d spelled “honesty”, not “honestly”! She hurriedly erased the t-y and wrote l-y before handing in her paper.
“I’ll correct and grade these test papers at the break”, said Lisa. Alice hurried into the classroom. She sat restlessly in her seat with her fingers crossed. Then Lisa walked to the front of the room and cleared her throat.
“Congratulations, Alice! You did it!” she announced. The whole class burst into applause! Lisa presented Alice with her prize. Alice grinned(咧嘴笑) as she read the label on the box: To Alice Carter, for her perfect first -quarter score in spelling.
“Is everything OK ” Mom asked as Alice burst through the front door after school. “Everything is perfect!” Alice shouted, showing Mom her spelling test paper and prize. Mom hugged her. “Put the test on the fridge so Dad can see it when he get home. And Casper, too. ” Alice scooped (抱起) up her cat. “Casper, can you spell nicely, quickly and honestly ” Alice’s heart missed a beat suddenly. “Honestly ” H-O-N-E-S-L-Y!
“Alice, what’s the matter ” said Mom. “I don’t feel so good,” Alice said, putting Casper down and stuffing the test paper into her backpack. “Probably too much excitement.” Mom rubbed her back. “How about some tea ” Alice swallowed, “How did you know A “t” is exactly what I needed.
注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
Shortly afterwards, Alice dashed into her room and pulled out the test paper.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Alice pushed open the door of Lisa’s office.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

展开更多......

收起↑