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咸宁市2024—2025学年度下学期高一期末调研考试
英语试题
本试卷共10页，考试时间120分钟，总分150分。
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Why won’t the boy go to bed
A. He wants to finish the book. B. He wants to talk with his mother.
C. He wants to stay awake all night.
2. What will the man’s son have
A. A Coke. B. French fries. C. A turkey burger.
3. How does the man feel these days
A. Excited. B. Worried. C. Moved.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Their hobbies. B. The man’s illness. C. A healthy lifestyle.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Co-workers. B. Customer and waiter. C. Doctor and patient.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman want the man to do
A. Fix her car. B. Pick up her mom. C. Lend her his car.
7. Where will the two speakers meet
A. At the man’s office. B. At a coffee shop. C. At the railway station.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man think of the new hiking path
A. Easy. B. Difficult. C. Attractive.
9. Why will the speakers leave at 7 a. m.
A. To see the sunrise. B. To avoid the crowds. C. To enjoy the weather.
10. What does the man suggest the woman bring
A. A mobile phone. B. Sandwiches. C. Water.
听第8段材料，回答第11至第13题。
11. Why does the man choose to take an evening course
A. He prefers smaller evening classes. B. He has signed up for a day course.
C. He has to work during the day.
12. What does the man have to do before the computer programming course
A. Learn a computer language. B. Learn data processing. C. Buy some computer software.
13. What does the man want to know at the end of the conversation
A. Where to register. B. When to attend class. C. How much the course is.
听第9段材料，回答第14至第16题。
14. Where does the boy’s father work
A. At home. B. In a hospital. C. In a restaurant.
15. What does the woman do for work
A. She creates her own reports for doctors.
B. She sets down medical reports for doctors.
C. She helps to take care of patients.
16. Why does the woman prefer to do this job
A. It is well paid. B. It is easy. C. It gives her more freedom.
听第10段材料，回答第17至第20题。
17. What is the weather like in Mexico in January
A. Comfortable. B. Very hot. C. Pretty cold.
18. What is the city life like in Mexico City
A. Expensive. B. Traditional. C. Colorful.
19. What does the speaker think is one of the most attractive places in Mexico
A. The cheap hotel. B. The old building. C. The coast.
20. What does the speaker suggest people do
A. Buy fruit at the markets. B. Put on warm clothes. C. Take a lot of money.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The only Hop on Hop off bus tours of Sydney and Bondi Beach stopping at 33 locations. Two tours in one ticket!
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Includes:
Hop-on hop-off bus tours of Sydney and Bondi Beach
Enjoy great views of Sydney’s highlights from the open-top, double-decker bus
Visit the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and the world famous Bondi Beach among the 33 stops
Visit world famous Bondi Beach
Pre-recorded commentary available in 8 languages
Sightsee at your own pace with your ticket that is valid (有效) for 24 or 48 hours
Free Wifi now available onboard all buses
Live bus tracking available on free Big Bus App
Price:
Adult from $ 60
Child from $ 40
Family from $ 160
Children: A child ticket is valid for children between the ages of 5-15 years.
Children under the age 5 may travel free of charge. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Family: The family ticket is valid for two adults and two children.
1. What is the Hop on Hop off Bus’s selling point
A. Low price. B. Space. C. Unique appearance. D. Convenience.
2. What is not included in the ticket
A. Bondi Beach. B. Wifi. C. Accommodation. D. Big Bus APP.
3. How much will a couple with 3 children aged 5-15 years spend at least
A. $160. B. $200. C. $240. D. $300.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B
B
At 91, Dottie Brier has found the secret to youth: volunteering. For the last three decades, the woman has been a proud member of the Red Cross, giving her strong hands and warm smile to those who have survived the worst disasters in history, from Hurricane Andrew and Superstorm Sandy. “It’s the best job I’ve ever had, and I don’t get paid for it,” the woman living in New York joked.
Brier, one of the organization’s oldest volunteers, remembers the first disaster she was called to: when Hurricane Andrew hit South Florida in 1992, leaving 175,000 people homeless. After helping scores of hurricane victims (灾民), Brier quickly found her calling and job as a mental health volunteer.
By 1995, she was asked to become head of Disaster Services for the Greater New York Chapter of the Red Cross, where she created a mental health program for those who live through disasters and witness them.
“It’s not just the survivors who need our help; sometimes it’s the bystanders (旁观者),” Brier said, recalling a 2015 plane crash in Coney Island that killed four people. There were no survivors, only those who watched the plane fall from the sky. “Nobody was on the beach, thankfully, but they were on the boardwalk and saw the incident. It left them really shocked. “Brier spent the day giving a friendly car to anyone who needed it.” I just went through the crowd, just letting people know who I was and that I was available to talk,” she remembered. “Knowing that I was there was very meaningful to people.”
She also donates her time because the Red Cross has given her something else: a family.
“I really have enjoyed the people I have met. They’re very nice to me, and nobody seems to care that I’m older than anyone else,” she said. “They keep me young and active.”
4. After disasters, what does Brier mainly focus on
A. Witness enquiry. B. First aid. C. Loss calculation. D. Mental health.
5. Why is the plane crash mentioned
A. To demonstrate how terrible the crash was. B. To display the crucial role Brier played.
C. To highlight the importance of witnesses D. To show that safety is top priority.
6. According to the passage, what kind of person is Brier
A. Helpful. B. Smart. C. Grateful. D. Tough.
7. How does Brier like her job
A. It makes her fully occupied. B. It gives her fame and fortune.
C. It benefits her greatly. D. It helps her keep a happy marriage.
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. A 7. C
C
Merriam-Webster’s Vocabulary Builder is designed to achieve two goals: (1) to add a large number of words to your permanent working vocabulary, and (2) to teach the most useful of the classical word-building roots to help you continue expanding your vocabulary in the future.
To achieve these goals, Merriam-Webster’s Vocabulary Builder employs an original way that takes into account how people learn and remember. Some vocabulary builders simply present their words in alphabetical (字母) order; some provide little or no discussion of the words and how to use them; and a few even fail to show the kinds of sentences in which the words usually appear. But memorizing a series of random and unrelated things can be difficult and time-consuming. The fact is that we tend to remember words easily and naturally when they appear in some meaningful context, when they’ve been shown to be useful and therefore worth remembering, and when they’ve been properly explained to us. Knowing exactly how to use a word is just as important as knowing what it means.
Studies have shown that the only way a new word will remain alive in your vocabulary is if it’s regularly strengthened through use and through reading. Learn the word here and look and listen for it elsewhere; you’ll probably find yourself coming across it frequently, just as when you’ve bought a new car you soon realize how many other people own the same model. Pick a single word; study it, test yourself, and then try making up new sentences for each word. Be sure to pronounce every new word aloud at least once, along with its definition (释义).
Start using the words immediately. As soon as you feel confident with a word, start trying to work it into your writing wherever proper-your papers and reports, your diary and your poetry. An old saying goes, “Use it three times and it’s yours.” That may be, but don’t stop at three. Make the words part of your working vocabulary, the words that you can not only recognize when you see or hear them but that you can call on whenever you need them. Astonish your friends, amaze your relatives, surprise yourself (while trying not to be too much of a show-off) — and have fun!
8. What is Merriam-Webster’s Vocabulary Builder
A A brochure. B. A fiction. C. A textbook. D. A magazine.
9. What can we know about Merriam-Webster’s Vocabulary Builder
A. It is scientific. B. It is expensive. C. It is traditional. D. It is simplified.
10. What does the author think is the best way to master a new word
A. Repeating the pronunciation. B. Memorizing the definition.
C. Consulting with specialists. D. Using it when possible.
11. How does the author end this passage
A. Sharply. B. Humorously. C. Emotionally. D. Logically.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. B
D
The search for new, clean energy sources has occupied the attention of scientists and politicians for years. One common resource for green energy is the wind. A new twist on this old resource could cause the energy output of wind-power plants to rocket.
Standard wind-power plants rely on solid support and generally can only reach a height of 200 meters or so. Higher than that, winds tend to be stronger and more consistent, but the challenge is figuring out how to gain the energy from those winds. Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands and Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences in Germany have formed a kite-power research group. The group is working to develop kites with wings connected to electrical generators (发电机) on the ground.
The research group’s goal is to design a kite that can operate on its own for 24 hours. Research has begun, but many challenges remain, including making the generators more efficient and perfecting the automatic flight control and the structure of the kites. Nevertheless in June 2012, they demonstrated that their kites could operate automatically at a height of up to 700 meters.
Meanwhile, in Italy, researchers are working on a similar power generator that relies on kites. When the generator, called KiteGen, senses the wind blowing, kites are released from the ends of poles with high-resistance cables (线) to control their height and angle. These cables are able to move the kites if the system senses incoming objects such as planes, helicopters or even individual birds. The kites themselves are light, tough and able to reach fairly high altitudes. They circle around in the wind, which sets the core of the generator in motion, producing electricity. KiteGen has the potential to be very cost-effective in the long run. After the initial cost of designing and setting up the plant, little additional investment will be necessary, apart from standard repair. The plant also requires relatively little space, which makes it ideal for cities and means that multiple plants can be set up to provide even more energy.
Kite power has the potential to greatly improve on present wind-power strategies. In the future, it may be an efficient, cost-effective supplement (补充) to the other sources of energy we use, or even a replacement for some of them.
12. What does the underlined expression “a new twist” probably mean in the first paragraph
A. A strict standard. B. A challenging task. C. A strong motivation. D. A clever idea.
13. If the wind-power plants are higher than 200 meters, what is the problem
A. It is a waste of money. B. It is extremely dangerous.
C. It is hard to obtain the energy. D. It is totally unrealistic.
14. Why do both of the researches choose kites
A. Kites can fly high. B. Kites are a new trend.
C. Kites are eco-friendly. D. Kites can replace old equipment
15. What is the author’s attitude towards kite power
A Cautious B. Optimistic. C. Unclear. D. Critical.
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. A 15. B
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,
Helping others can make you feel good. The key is to find the approach that works for you. There’s a saying that goes: “If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit (继承) a fortune. ____16____”
Great thinkers have said the same thing: Happiness is found in helping others. Scientific data supports this. Helping others may be the secret to living a happier, healthier life. Giving can feel great, and the more you give, the more you can gain. Follow these tips:
1. Find your passion. ____17____ You might care about one cause more than others-that’s okay. Support the cause that feels right for you
2. Give your time. The gift of time is often more valuable to the receiver, and more satisfying to the giver, than money. ____18____ We can give some of this time to help others. It can be just a few hours a day, or a few days a year.
3. Give to groups with goals. Michael Norton is a professor at Harvard Business School, in Massachusetts. He says that “giving to a cause that specifies what they’re going to do leads to more happiness.”
4. ____19____ “Selfless giving easily becomes too much for you,” says psychologist Adam Grant. When you give, make sure to keep your own needs in mind. You matter tool.
5. Be active. ____20____ Think about your options. Find the type of service that matches your values.
A. Don’t forget about yourself.
B. One good turn deserves another.
C. Set aside time to serve your community.
D. Sometimes, helping others is helping yourself.
E. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody
F. We don’t all have the same amount of money, but we all have time.
G. It’s not how much you give; it’s how much love you put into giving.
【答案】16. E 17. G 18. F 19. A 20. C
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was raised around wrestling. So it was natural for me to wrestle. Except for one thing. I’m a girl. I ____21____ have a girly name — Daisy. My dad always says, “Pound (磅) for pound, no one’s as ____22____ as Daisy.”
I’m the only girl at the Wrestling Tournament’s sign-up desk. Some of the boys point me and ____23____. Back in Ohio. people got used to seeing me ____24____. I kept showing up, kept winning. Then we moved to California. Now I’m ____25____ again.
I win the first two ____26____ easily. I’m in the finals. My dad rubs my arms and says. “Just do your best, honey.” I ____27____ the carpet on the floor. There’s a huge crowd watching us. can’t ____28____ if they want me to win or lose. Whatever!
I shake hands with my____29____. The whistle blows. He shoots, and I’m on my knee ____30____ I can blink (眨眼). Wow, he’s fast. I feel tense. ____31____, Daisy! With ten seconds left, his arms ____32____. Just what I am waiting for. I push down and turn behind him for the win. Yes!
I hear the cheering and ____33____ it’s for me. My dad wraps (包裹) my ____34____ body in a big bear hug. He says, “Pound for pound, no one’s as tough as Daisy.” I guess today he’s ____35____.
21. A. always B. rarely C. even D. almost
22. A. brave B. tough C. smart D. naughty
23. A. laugh B. sigh C. escape D. warn
24. A. cry B. wrestle C. panic D. perform
25. A. proud B. angry C. grateful D. funny
26. A. trials B. bots C. battles D. matches
27. A. focus on B. respond to C. head for D. make out
28. A. tell B. remember C. stand D. predict
29. A. dad B. teammate C. company D. opponent
30. A. after B. before C. until D. when
31. A. Careful B. Cheerful C. Easy D. Confident
32. A. signal B. hurt C. wave D. relax
33. A. realize B. dream C. recognize D. conclude
34. A. cold B. sweaty C. skinny D. flexible
35. A. crazy B. tired C. right D. desperate
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. B 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。
Legoland Shanghai Resort, set to be the world’s largest Legoland at its opening, will officially open to visitors ____36____ July 5. “We’re excited to be welcoming ____37____ (guest) through the door upon Resort opening and are getting ready to bring to life the imaginative and creative theme park experience ____38____ only Legoland can offer,” said John Jakobsen, chief strategic portfolio development officer at Merlin Entertainments.
____39____ (locate) in Fengjing Town of Jinshan district, the resort is designed for families. with children aged 2 to 12. The resort’s Miniland, a ____40____ (globe) signature Legoland attraction, features Lego replicas (复制品) of urban landscapes, historical landmarks an natural wonders. Enhanced by colorful lighting, immersive (拟真) soundscapes and interactive play zones, visitors can explore both indoor and outdoor Miniland areas, as well as ____41____ specially-designed area.
Tickets ____42____ (be) now available, like limited-edition First-to-Play Annual Pass (with theme park preview ticket) and First-to-Stay Hotel Staycation Package (with theme park preview ticket), ____43____ (offer) preview access and year-round benefits.
High-speed rail connections will allow visitors ____44____ (arrive) in just 18 minutes from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station ____45____ 19 minutes from Shanghai South Railway Station.
【答案】36. on 37. guests
38. that##which
39. Located
40. global 41. a
42. are 43. offering
44. to arrive
45. or
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 你给你校英文报Campus Life投稿，倡议同学们节约粮食。内容包括：
1. 节约粮食的意义；
2. 向同学们发出倡议。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右。2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Let’s Save Food
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One Possible Version
Let’s Save Food
In the past, some people were reluctant to ask for a doggy bag when dining out because they found it embarrassing. As a result, lots of food was left behind.
Fortunately, the government is now advocating that we shouldn’t waste food. In my opinion, it’s important that people take food conservation seriously. There are still many people in the world who struggle to get enough food daily, so we shouldn’t waste any food.
I am here to appeal to you to get rid of this bad habit. We can surely do something to make a difference.
第二节 (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。
My parents do a lot of embarrassing things! Usually, it’s my dad who sings silly songs or tells jokes around my friends. But a few weeks ago, it was my mother who played the embarrassing-parent role.
While my mom and I were shopping, we ran into my teacher, who mentioned the school didn’t have a music teacher to help our class put together a performance for Winter Fair. And, then my mom said, “I know the perfect song and dance. I’ll teach it to the kids!”
Before I could say “Please don’t”, my mom had agreed to come to my class every morning at 9:30 for a week. Oh, and just to be clear, it’s not as if she’s a professional entertainer. My parents run a small grocery store, and the only singing my mom does is in the shower.
“Mom,” I said on our way home, “Are you sure this is such a good idea ” “Of course!” she said. “If we want your school Winter Fair to happen, people need to step up and volunteer.” She laughed, “We will have fun!”
“OK, kids!” my teacher said at 9:28 on Monday. “We’re going to stop silent reading a little early today because a special guest is here to help us with a performance for Winter Fair. Let’s all welcome Arizona’s mother.”
I looked up to discover my mom standing in the front of the room wearing the world’s silliest hat. “I’m super excited to be here with you!” my mom said, “I’m going to teach you a fun little song-and-dance performance I learned a few years ago. Here goes!” Oh please, oh please, I said over and over in my head, let there be a fire drill, or a power failure, or anything to stop my mom from completely embarrassing herself-and me!
But apparently, my mom was not at all concerned about looking silly. She turned on some background music and started singing and dancing away.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“I can’t believe this is happening” was all I could think.
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My mom turned out to be very good at performing.
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【答案】One Possible Version
“I can’t believe this is happening” was all I could think. I closed my eyes, covered my ears and shrank as low as I possibly could in my chair. After a few seconds, though. I gathered courage to uncover one ear and peek through a half-open eye. That’s when I saw the expression of pure joy on my mom’s face. She was having so much fun that I couldn’t help smiling. My classmates clapped and cheered, and I heard someone say, “Wow! Arizona’s mother is pretty talented!”
My mom turned out to be very good at performing. She was also good at teaching us the song and the dance steps. too. We learned quickly. By the time of the fair, I was actually proud of her for putting herself out there for us kids. Our performance at the Winter Fair was a huge success. As we drove home, I said to my mom, “I’m really glad you volunteered to help my class with the performance.” My mom reached back and squeezed my hand. “Thanks for saying that. I can see why you might have been embarrassed, but I had such a great time.”咸宁市2024—2025学年度下学期高一期末调研考试
英语试题
本试卷共10页，考试时间120分钟，总分150分。
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Why won’t the boy go to bed
A. He wants to finish the book. B. He wants to talk with his mother.
C. He wants to stay awake all night.
2. What will the man’s son have
A. A Coke. B. French fries. C. A turkey burger.
3. How does the man feel these days
A. Excited. B. Worried. C. Moved.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Their hobbies. B. The man’s illness. C. A healthy lifestyle.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Co-workers. B. Customer and waiter. C. Doctor and patient.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman want the man to do
A. Fix her car. B. Pick up her mom. C. Lend her his car.
7. Where will the two speakers meet
A. At the man’s office. B. At a coffee shop. C. At the railway station.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man think of the new hiking path
A. Easy. B. Difficult. C. Attractive.
9. Why will the speakers leave at 7 a. m.
A. To see the sunrise. B. To avoid the crowds. C. To enjoy the weather.
10. What does the man suggest the woman bring
A. A mobile phone. B. Sandwiches. C. Water.
听第8段材料，回答第11至第13题。
11. Why does the man choose to take an evening course
A. He prefers smaller evening classes. B. He has signed up for a day course.
C. He has to work during the day.
12. What does the man have to do before the computer programming course
A. Learn a computer language. B. Learn data processing. C. Buy some computer software.
13. What does the man want to know at the end of the conversation
A. Where to register. B. When to attend class. C. How much the course is.
听第9段材料，回答第14至第16题。
14. Where does the boy’s father work
A. At home. B. In a hospital. C. In a restaurant.
15. What does the woman do for work
A. She creates her own reports for doctors.
B. She sets down medical reports for doctors.
C. She helps to take care of patients.
16. Why does the woman prefer to do this job
A. It is well paid. B. It is easy. C. It gives her more freedom.
听第10段材料，回答第17至第20题。
17. What is the weather like in Mexico in January
A. Comfortable. B. Very hot. C. Pretty cold.
18. What is the city life like in Mexico City
A. Expensive. B. Traditional. C. Colorful.
19. What does the speaker think is one of the most attractive places in Mexico
A. The cheap hotel. B. The old building. C. The coast.
20. What does the speaker suggest people do
A. Buy fruit at the markets. B. Put on warm clothes. C. Take a lot of money.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The only Hop on Hop off bus tours of Sydney and Bondi Beach stopping at 33 locations. Two tours in one ticket!
Explore Sydney and Bondi Beach on the Big Bus Sydney hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. This open top, double-decker (双层) tour takes you to 33 stops including Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge. Darling Harbour. Centennial Park, Bondi Beach and more. Your ticket allows you to plan your own trip and both tours are included in your ticket price. Buses run frequently so rejoining the tour is easy! Full professional commentary (现场解说) is available in 8 languages. Free earphones are available from the driver.
Our distinctive, open-top, double-decker tour buses run all day and every day of the year.
Includes:
Hop-on hop-off bus tours of Sydney and Bondi Beach
Enjoy great views of Sydney’s highlights from the open-top, double-decker bus
Visit the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and the world famous Bondi Beach among the 33 stops
Visit world famous Bondi Beach
Pre-recorded commentary available in 8 languages
Sightsee at your own pace with your ticket that is valid (有效) for 24 or 48 hours
Free Wifi now available onboard all buses
Live bus tracking available on free Big Bus App
Price:
Adult from $ 60
Child from $ 40
Family from $ 160
Children: A child ticket is valid for children between the ages of 5-15 years.
Children under the age 5 may travel free of charge. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Family: The family ticket is valid for two adults and two children.
1. What is the Hop on Hop off Bus’s selling point
A. Low price. B. Space. C. Unique appearance. D. Convenience.
2. What is not included in the ticket
A. Bondi Beach. B. Wifi. C. Accommodation. D. Big Bus APP.
3. How much will a couple with 3 children aged 5-15 years spend at least
A. $160. B. $200. C. $240. D. $300.
B
At 91, Dottie Brier has found the secret to youth: volunteering. For the last three decades, the woman has been a proud member of the Red Cross, giving her strong hands and warm smile to those who have survived the worst disasters in history, from Hurricane Andrew and Superstorm Sandy. “It’s the best job I’ve ever had, and I don’t get paid for it,” the woman living in New York joked.
Brier, one of the organization’s oldest volunteers, remembers the first disaster she was called to: when Hurricane Andrew hit South Florida in 1992, leaving 175,000 people homeless. After helping scores of hurricane victims (灾民), Brier quickly found her calling and job as a mental health volunteer.
By 1995, she was asked to become head of Disaster Services for the Greater New York Chapter of the Red Cross, where she created a mental health program for those who live through disasters and witness them.
“It’s not just the survivors who need our help; sometimes it’s the bystanders (旁观者),” Brier said, recalling a 2015 plane crash in Coney Island that killed four people. There were no survivors, only those who watched the plane fall from the sky. “Nobody was on the beach, thankfully, but they were on the boardwalk and saw the incident. It left them really shocked. “Brier spent the day giving a friendly car to anyone who needed it.” I just went through the crowd, just letting people know who I was and that I was available to talk,” she remembered. “Knowing that I was there was very meaningful to people.”
She also donates her time because the Red Cross has given her something else: a family.
“I really have enjoyed the people I have met. They’re very nice to me, and nobody seems to care that I’m older than anyone else,” she said. “They keep me young and active.”
4. After disasters, what does Brier mainly focus on
A. Witness enquiry. B. First aid. C. Loss calculation. D. Mental health.
5. Why is the plane crash mentioned
A. To demonstrate how terrible the crash was. B. To display the crucial role Brier played.
C. To highlight the importance of witnesses D. To show that safety is top priority.
6. According to the passage, what kind of person is Brier
A. Helpful. B. Smart. C. Grateful. D. Tough.
7. How does Brier like her job
A. It makes her fully occupied. B. It gives her fame and fortune.
C. It benefits her greatly. D. It helps her keep a happy marriage.
C
Merriam-Webster’s Vocabulary Builder is designed to achieve two goals: (1) to add a large number of words to your permanent working vocabulary, and (2) to teach the most useful of the classical word-building roots to help you continue expanding your vocabulary in the future.
To achieve these goals, Merriam-Webster’s Vocabulary Builder employs an original way that takes into account how people learn and remember. Some vocabulary builders simply present their words in alphabetical (字母) order; some provide little or no discussion of the words and how to use them; and a few even fail to show the kinds of sentences in which the words usually appear. But memorizing a series of random and unrelated things can be difficult and time-consuming. The fact is that we tend to remember words easily and naturally when they appear in some meaningful context, when they’ve been shown to be useful and therefore worth remembering, and when they’ve been properly explained to us. Knowing exactly how to use a word is just as important as knowing what it means.
Studies have shown that the only way a new word will remain alive in your vocabulary is if it’s regularly strengthened through use and through reading. Learn the word here and look and listen for it elsewhere; you’ll probably find yourself coming across it frequently, just as when you’ve bought a new car you soon realize how many other people own the same model. Pick a single word; study it, test yourself, and then try making up new sentences for each word. Be sure to pronounce every new word aloud at least once, along with its definition (释义).
Start using the words immediately. As soon as you feel confident with a word, start trying to work it into your writing wherever proper-your papers and reports, your diary and your poetry. An old saying goes, “Use it three times and it’s yours.” That may be, but don’t stop at three. Make the words part of your working vocabulary, the words that you can not only recognize when you see or hear them but that you can call on whenever you need them. Astonish your friends, amaze your relatives, surprise yourself (while trying not to be too much of a show-off) — and have fun!
8. What is Merriam-Webster’s Vocabulary Builder
A A brochure. B. A fiction. C. A textbook. D. A magazine.
9. What can we know about Merriam-Webster’s Vocabulary Builder
A. It is scientific. B. It is expensive. C. It is traditional. D. It is simplified.
10. What does the author think is the best way to master a new word
A. Repeating the pronunciation. B. Memorizing the definition.
C. Consulting with specialists. D. Using it when possible.
11. How does the author end this passage
A. Sharply. B. Humorously. C. Emotionally. D. Logically.
D
The search for new, clean energy sources has occupied the attention of scientists and politicians for years. One common resource for green energy is the wind. A new twist on this old resource could cause the energy output of wind-power plants to rocket.
Standard wind-power plants rely on solid support and generally can only reach a height of 200 meters or so. Higher than that, winds tend to be stronger and more consistent, but the challenge is figuring out how to gain the energy from those winds. Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands and Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences in Germany have formed a kite-power research group. The group is working to develop kites with wings connected to electrical generators (发电机) on the ground.
The research group’s goal is to design a kite that can operate on its own for 24 hours. Research has begun, but many challenges remain, including making the generators more efficient and perfecting the automatic flight control and the structure of the kites. Nevertheless in June 2012, they demonstrated that their kites could operate automatically at a height of up to 700 meters.
Meanwhile, in Italy, researchers are working on a similar power generator that relies on kites. When the generator, called KiteGen, senses the wind blowing, kites are released from the ends of poles with high-resistance cables (线) to control their height and angle. These cables are able to move the kites if the system senses incoming objects such as planes, helicopters or even individual birds. The kites themselves are light, tough and able to reach fairly high altitudes. They circle around in the wind, which sets the core of the generator in motion, producing electricity. KiteGen has the potential to be very cost-effective in the long run. After the initial cost of designing and setting up the plant, little additional investment will be necessary, apart from standard repair. The plant also requires relatively little space, which makes it ideal for cities and means that multiple plants can be set up to provide even more energy.
Kite power has the potential to greatly improve on present wind-power strategies. In the future, it may be an efficient, cost-effective supplement (补充) to the other sources of energy we use, or even a replacement for some of them.
12. What does the underlined expression “a new twist” probably mean in the first paragraph
A. A strict standard. B. A challenging task. C. A strong motivation. D. A clever idea.
13. If the wind-power plants are higher than 200 meters, what is the problem
A. It is a waste of money. B. It is extremely dangerous.
C. It is hard to obtain the energy. D. It is totally unrealistic.
14. Why do both of the researches choose kites
A. Kites can fly high. B. Kites are a new trend.
C. Kites are eco-friendly. D. Kites can replace old equipment
15. What is the author’s attitude towards kite power
A Cautious B. Optimistic. C. Unclear. D. Critical.
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,
Helping others can make you feel good. The key is to find the approach that works for you. There’s a saying that goes: “If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit (继承) a fortune. ____16____”
Great thinkers have said the same thing: Happiness is found in helping others. Scientific data supports this. Helping others may be the secret to living a happier, healthier life. Giving can feel great, and the more you give, the more you can gain. Follow these tips:
1. Find your passion. ____17____ You might care about one cause more than others-that’s okay. Support the cause that feels right for you
2. Give your time. The gift of time is often more valuable to the receiver, and more satisfying to the giver, than money. ____18____ We can give some of this time to help others. It can be just a few hours a day, or a few days a year.
3. Give to groups with goals. Michael Norton is a professor at Harvard Business School, in Massachusetts. He says that “giving to a cause that specifies what they’re going to do leads to more happiness.”
4. ____19____ “Selfless giving easily becomes too much for you,” says psychologist Adam Grant. When you give, make sure to keep your own needs in mind. You matter tool.
5. Be active. ____20____ Think about your options. Find the type of service that matches your values.
A. Don’t forget about yourself.
B. One good turn deserves another.
C. Set aside time to serve your community.
D. Sometimes, helping others is helping yourself.
E. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody
F. We don’t all have the same amount of money, but we all have time.
G. It’s not how much you give; it’s how much love you put into giving.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was raised around wrestling. So it was natural for me to wrestle. Except for one thing. I’m a girl. I ____21____ have a girly name — Daisy. My dad always says, “Pound (磅) for pound, no one’s as ____22____ as Daisy.”
I’m the only girl at the Wrestling Tournament’s sign-up desk. Some of the boys point me and ____23____. Back in Ohio. people got used to seeing me ____24____. I kept showing up, kept winning. Then we moved to California. Now I’m ____25____ again.
I win the first two ____26____ easily. I’m in the finals. My dad rubs my arms and says. “Just do your best, honey.” I ____27____ the carpet on the floor. There’s a huge crowd watching us. can’t ____28____ if they want me to win or lose. Whatever!
I shake hands with my____29____. The whistle blows. He shoots, and I’m on my knee ____30____ I can blink (眨眼). Wow, he’s fast. I feel tense. ____31____, Daisy! With ten seconds left, his arms ____32____. Just what I am waiting for. I push down and turn behind him for the win. Yes!
I hear the cheering and ____33____ it’s for me. My dad wraps (包裹) my ____34____ body in a big bear hug. He says, “Pound for pound, no one’s as tough as Daisy.” I guess today he’s ____35____.
21. A. always B. rarely C. even D. almost
22. A. brave B. tough C. smart D. naughty
23. A. laugh B. sigh C. escape D. warn
24. A. cry B. wrestle C. panic D. perform
25. A. proud B. angry C. grateful D. funny
26. A. trials B. bots C. battles D. matches
27. A. focus on B. respond to C. head for D. make out
28. A. tell B. remember C. stand D. predict
29. A. dad B. teammate C. company D. opponent
30. A. after B. before C. until D. when
31. A. Careful B. Cheerful C. Easy D. Confident
32. A. signal B. hurt C. wave D. relax
33. A. realize B. dream C. recognize D. conclude
34. A. cold B. sweaty C. skinny D. flexible
35. A. crazy B. tired C. right D. desperate
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。
Legoland Shanghai Resort, set to be the world’s largest Legoland at its opening, will officially open to visitors ____36____ July 5. “We’re excited to be welcoming ____37____ (guest) through the door upon Resort opening and are getting ready to bring to life the imaginative and creative theme park experience ____38____ only Legoland can offer,” said John Jakobsen, chief strategic portfolio development officer at Merlin Entertainments.
____39____ (locate) in Fengjing Town of Jinshan district, the resort is designed for families. with children aged 2 to 12. The resort’s Miniland, a ____40____ (globe) signature Legoland attraction, features Lego replicas (复制品) of urban landscapes, historical landmarks an natural wonders. Enhanced by colorful lighting, immersive (拟真) soundscapes and interactive play zones, visitors can explore both indoor and outdoor Miniland areas, as well as ____41____ specially-designed area.
Tickets ____42____ (be) now available, like limited-edition First-to-Play Annual Pass (with theme park preview ticket) and First-to-Stay Hotel Staycation Package (with theme park preview ticket), ____43____ (offer) preview access and year-round benefits.
High-speed rail connections will allow visitors ____44____ (arrive) in just 18 minutes from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station ____45____ 19 minutes from Shanghai South Railway Station.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 你给你校英文报Campus Life投稿，倡议同学们节约粮食。内容包括：
1. 节约粮食的意义；
2. 向同学们发出倡议。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右。2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Let’s Save Food
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第二节 (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。
My parents do a lot of embarrassing things! Usually, it’s my dad who sings silly songs or tells jokes around my friends. But a few weeks ago, it was my mother who played the embarrassing-parent role.
While my mom and I were shopping, we ran into my teacher, who mentioned the school didn’t have a music teacher to help our class put together a performance for Winter Fair. And, then my mom said, “I know the perfect song and dance. I’ll teach it to the kids!”
Before I could say “Please don’t”, my mom had agreed to come to my class every morning at 9:30 for a week. Oh, and just to be clear, it’s not as if she’s a professional entertainer. My parents run a small grocery store, and the only singing my mom does is in the shower.
“Mom,” I said on our way home, “Are you sure this is such a good idea ” “Of course!” she said. “If we want your school Winter Fair to happen, people need to step up and volunteer.” She laughed, “We will have fun!”
“OK, kids!” my teacher said at 9:28 on Monday. “We’re going to stop silent reading a little early today because a special guest is here to help us with a performance for Winter Fair. Let’s all welcome Arizona’s mother.”
I looked up to discover my mom standing in the front of the room wearing the world’s silliest hat. “I’m super excited to be here with you!” my mom said, “I’m going to teach you a fun little song-and-dance performance I learned a few years ago. Here goes!” Oh please, oh please, I said over and over in my head, let there be a fire drill, or a power failure, or anything to stop my mom from completely embarrassing herself-and me!
But apparently, my mom was not at all concerned about looking silly. She turned on some background music and started singing and dancing away.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“I can’t believe this is happening” was all I could think.
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My mom turned out to be very good at performing.
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