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资中二中高28届第一学期英语十月考试卷
(考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
注意，听力部分答题时请先将答案标在试卷上，听力部分结束前你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节
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. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Father and daughter.
2. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. In the supermarket. B. In a clothing shop. C. In the hospital.
3 What does the man mean
A. He doesn’t have any cash, either. B. He will lend the money. C. He also wants to buy the book.
4. What kind of room will the man live in
A. A big single room. B. A double room. C. A suite.
5. How does the man feel
A. Calm. B. Upset. C. Satisfied.
第二节
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 time is the woman’s appointment with Professor Brown
A. 2:45. B. 3:05. C. 3:15.
7. What may Sophia be doing now
A. Having a class. B. Sleeping in her dorm.
C. Talking with Professor Brown.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did the man do over the weekend
A. He saw a film. B. He met the woman. C. He surfed the Internet.
9. What aspect of new movies does the woman dislike
A. The storyline. B. The scenes. C. The special effects.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10 Which of the following affects the express charge
A. The weight. B. The distance. C. Ways of packing.
11. How does the man choose to send the package
A. By land. B. By sea. C. By air.
12. How much does the man pay in total
A. $9. B. $13. C. $17.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Changing bad habits. B. What to eat for dinner. C. The plan of losing weight.
14. When did the woman have a checkup
A. Today. B. Last week. C. Last month.
15. What food does the man finally give the woman
A. Dried banana chips. B. A chocolate shake. C. A hamburger.
16. How can we describe the woman
A. She is healthy. B. She lacks determination. C. She loses weight easily.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why doesn’t Susan refuse the night shift
A. She can develop her skills. B. She can get more money. C. She can talk to her workmates.
18. What kind of novel does Susan like most
A. Romance novels. B. Detective novels. C. Science fiction.
19. How does Susan keep herself awake at night
A. By talking to others. B. By reading novels. C. By drinking coffee.
20. How long can Susan rest after every night shift
A. For half a day. B. For one day. C. For two days.
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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Campus Resources
Bookstore
The bookstores supply required and recommended textbooks, reference materials, and college sportswear. You can buy or rent textbooks. Access more details about the bookstore on My Macomb.
Locations:
South Campus K Building 586.445.7385
Center Campus P Building 586.286.2093
Library
Macomb Community College’s Library collections contain print and multimedia materials covering a wide range of topics. Each campus library features resources in the program areas offered at that location. Center Campus focuses on Nursing, Public Safety, and Early Childhood Education. The South Campus Library highlights Applied Technology, Media and Communication Arts, and Engineering Technology.
Locations:
South Campus J Building 586.445.7401
Center Campus C Building 586.286.2104
College Success Skills-CSSK-1200
CSSK is a three-credit-hour course that is open to all students. You will learn what it takes to be a successful college student, explore campus resources, and connect with other students. You will also learn goal setting, study strategies, time management and educational planning.
Career (职业) Development and Decision Making-LIFE-1010
LIFE is a three-credit-hour course. It will guide you to explore your interests, personality and values as they’re late to the world of work. This course is suggested if you are undecided on a job path, or have ideas about what you want to do but are unsure how to get there. In this class you will tour companies and talk to professionals in different industries.
1. Where can you get multimedia materials in Engineering Technology
A. South Campus K Building 586.445.7385 B. Center Campus P Building 586.286.2093
C. South Campus J Building 586.445.7401 D. Center Campus C Building 586.286.2104
2. Why is the course LIFE established
A. To guide students to explore campus resources. B. To inspire students to develop research interests.
C. To encourage students to set educational plans. D. To help students make suitable career choices.
3. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A course plan. B. A student guide.
C. An academic article. D. A college newspaper.
B
For the past year, I’ve spent many hours and many Tuesdays volunteering at a wonderful zoo. I worked in the kitchen, helping to prepare food for the animals. This zoo is part of the AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums). Many animals here are part of a special program. The goal of this program is to protect animal species (物种) that are at risk or in danger of disappearing. The zoo has breeding plans to help these animals survive.
I quickly learned that it’s easy to love all the animals. I especially liked one animal right away — the zoo’s prehensile-tailed porcupine (卷尾豪猪) named Fin. You might have seen YouTube videos of these animals eating and making cute noises. I learned that Fin really loves bananas and likes to peel them himself. One of my favorite things about Fin is his little nose, which looks like a pig’s nose.
I also learned that nothing gets done without teamwork from the animal keepers. Taking care of all the zoo animals requires a lot of work. The keepers know a lot about every animal in the zoo. They work very hard, day and night, to keep the animals safe and healthy. Even in winter, the keepers stay at the zoo to make sure all the animals are happy and fed.
Zoos are important. They teach visitors why we need to protect these animals and their homes. Most zoos care deeply for their animals and work very hard to keep them happy and healthy.
4. What do we know about the AZA program
A. It feeds animals with natural foods. B. It searches for uncommon animals.
C. It saves species from dying out. D. It provides wild areas for animals.
5. What is one of the author’s favorite things about Fin
A. Fin’s love for bananas. B. Fin’s nose similar to a pig’s.
C. Fin’s appearance in YouTube videos. D. Fin’s cute eating noises.
6. What does the author imply about zookeepers
A. They have medical backgrounds. B. They train animals for exercises.
C. They become animals’ friends. D. They value animals’ emotions.
7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Zoos are not animal cages. B. Zoos should be free to all.
C. Zoos are not as good as nature. D. Zoos should be under control.
C
What a day! That morning. I was worried that no one would talk to me. But I was wrong. I didn’t feel awkward or frightened at all on the first day of senior high school. I miss my friends from junior high school, but I believe I will make new friends here and that there’s a lot to explore at senior high school. I feel much more confident than I felt that morning.
My name is Adam and I’m a freshman at senior high school. Going from junior high school to senior high school is a really big challenge. The first week was a little confusing.
First, I had to think very carefully about which courses I wanted to take. The school adviser helped me choose the suitable ones from maths, English, chemistry, world history, Chinese and so on. I know that Chinese is a very difficult language, but I hope to be fluent when I graduate. My adviser recommended (推荐) that I should sign up for advanced literature because I like English and I’m good at it.
I had to choose extra-curricular activities, too. I tried to join the school football team, but the coach told me that I didn’t play well enough. Obviously, I was unhappy, but I won’t quit. I’ll find a way to improve on my own so that I can make the team next year. I joined a volunteer club instead. Every Wednesday, we work at a soup kitchen and hand out food to homeless people in the community.
I know I’ll have to study harder as a senior high school student and get used to being responsible for a lot more. I’m a bit worried about keeping up with the other students in my advanced courses, and it’ll be quite difficult to get used to all the homework. Still, I’m happy to be here. Studying hard isn’t always fun, but I’ll be well prepared for university or whatever else comes in the future.
8. How did the author feel after the first morning of senior high school
A. He felt anxious. B. He felt more confident.
C. He felt helpful. D. He felt very frightened.
9. Which course did the school adviser recommend the author to take
A. Maths. B. Chinese. C. Literature. D. History.
10. What can we learn from the fourth paragraph
A. Adam made up his mind to make the team the next year.
B. The coach helped Adam practice playing football.
C. Adam handed out food to the students in the school.
D. The coach agreed that Adam could enter the team in the second year.
11. Which of the following words can describe Adam
A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Dependent. D. Patient.
D
Financial education is not often taught to students in school, so the responsibility falls to the parents. However, many families believe that involving their children in how the family’s finances are handled is taboo. Financial planners, however, believe that involving children in financial matters is actually the best way to begin educating them.
“By keeping children away from financial discussions, you are really denying them an education,” says Joseph Oakley, host of the Enjoy More 30s podcast (播客) and a certified financial planner. “You’re denying them a framework to build upon.”
Oakley notes that children will finally develop their own financial mindset, which could be influenced by what they see on television, social media, or through their friends. When they get their first job, they’ll likely lack experience in handling finances because they don’t know enough about managing their money. According to Oakley, it is up to parents to teach them how to develop those skills.
Learning financial responsibility doesn’t have to be formal, Oakley says. Instead, it can be about showing children how to handle everyday money tasks, like paying bills online or using credit cards wisely. Another example is teaching them about spending now or saving for later, such as saving money for a vacation.
While childhood financial education is crucial, Oakley reveals a systemic imbalance: Over 80% of financial resources serve people preparing for retirement because that’s where most of the assets (资产) are. He stresses the importance of working with a financial planner when you are a young adult because waiting to speak to someone when you’re close to retirement could affect your financial plans. He says it is easier for younger people to make life-changing decisions and adjust their paths.
To hear more financial advice from Joseph Oakley on other topics, like how to set the right goals for financial success, check out our podcast K12 On Learning, available wherever you download your podcasts.
12. What do many parents think of involving children in family financial matters
A It is a good way to educate children. B. It is something that should be avoided.
C. It is an important life skill to develop. D. It is schools that shall take full responsibility.
13. What’s the impact on children if they are kept out of financial discussions according to Oakley
A. Developing a good financial mindset. B. Lacking necessary life-planning skills.
C. Tending to be financially inexperienced. D. Getting well-prepared for their first job.
14. What is Oakley’s advice on parents' educating children about finances
A. Figure out schools’ duties.
B. Make financial plans for children.
C. Attach importance to formal instructions.
D. Offer real-life examples for informal education.
15. What is the purpose of mentioning the podcast K12 On Learning
A. To promote a new book by Joseph Oakley.
B. To discuss the guidelines of financial goal-setting.
C. To criticize existing financial education podcasts.
D. To allow listeners easy access to Oakley’s advice.
第二节(共5小题，每小题2.5分，共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。
It’s natural for people to compare themselves with their peers. Peer pressure is a force that nearly everyone has faced at some point. If it’s not well handled, there might be some destructive result. ____16____ Below are tips on how to deal with peer pressure and avoid making tough decisions that may cause unfavorable outcomes.
Find positive influence
At any age, it’s beneficial to stay involved with extracurricular (课外) activities like sports, music, art, or other hobbies. Team building activities can help increase self-confidence and create a support system that allows an individual to succeed. Additionally, enjoying hobbies and other harmless pastimes like exercising can release feel-good hormones. ____17____
Plan ahead
Experiencing peer pressure, especially when in an unfriendly environment, can cause a person to panic and make impulsive decisions. ____18____ Think of different situations that spark discomfort and think about how to deal with peer pressure. It’s OK to give excuses to avoid making decisions that you may feel are not right for you.
____19____
Positive influences, usually parents or siblings, can teach you how to deal with peer pressure directly. Having a trusted friend, family member, or another resource to call on can relieve some of the everyday life stresses. They can be there to give advice or just support the decisions you’ve made that you feel are right for you.
Convey feelings and emotions
Honesty goes a long way in reducing the harmful effects of peer pressure. Speak to the person or group of people who may be causing feelings of unease or uncertainty and kindly ask them to stop. ____20____
A. Talk to a trusted resource.
B. Don’t be afraid to find new groups.
C. Unfortunately, peer pressure is difficult to avoid.
D. Therefore, it’s essential to know how to deal with it.
E. So, it’s best to have a plan that can help map out a response.
F. They can help reduce anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems.
G. It’s OK to distance yourself from those who are not serving you in a positive aspect.
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，共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。
A little boy told his mother that there was a teacher-parent meeting in his school. To the little boy’s____21____, she said she would go. This would be the first time that his classmates and teacher met his mother and he felt ____22____of her appearance. Although she was a beautiful woman, there was a severe scar (伤疤) that____23____nearly the entire right side of her face. The boy never wanted to____24____why or how she got the scar.
At the meeting, the people were ____25____by the kindness and natural beauty of his mother____26____the scar, but the little boy was still embarrassed (尴尬的) and____27____himself from everyone. He, however,____28____ a conversation between his mother and his teacher.
The teacher asked____29____, “How did you get the scar on your face ”
The mother replied, “When my son was a baby, he was in a room that caught fire. Everyone was too afraid to go in because the fire was out of_____30_____, so I went in. As I was running toward his bed, I saw a piece of wood coming down and I placed myself over him trying to protect him. I was knocked _____31_____but fortunately, a fireman came in and saved both of us.” She _____32_____the burned side of her face. “This scar will be permanent, but until this day, I have never_____33_____what I did.”
At this point, the little boy came out running toward his mother with tears in his eyes. He held her in his arms and appreciated her great _____34_____of sacrifice (牺牲), He held her hand _____35_____ for the rest of the day.
21. A. enjoyment B. disappointment C. surprise D. sorrow
22. A. sick B. ashamed C. afraid D. tired
23. A. included B. passed C. covered D. shaded
24. A. talk about B. think about C. care about D. bring about
25. A. impressed B. shocked C. excited D. comforted
26. A. in honor of B. in spite of C. instead of D. because of
27. A. hid B. protected C. separated D. escaped
28. A. understood B. reminded C. heard D. learned
29. A. carefully B. angrily C. nervously D. anxiously
30. A. control B. order C. danger D. focus
31. A. helpless B. hopeless C. senseless D. useless
32. A. hated B. showed C. wiped D. touched
33. A. forgotten B. recognized C. considered D. regretted
34 A. honour B. spirit C. happiness D. pride
35. A. quietly B. slightly C. tightly D. suddenly
第二节 单词拼写(共15个小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
语境填词。(不一定只填一个单词)
36. It is a shameful behaviour________(say) such sharp words to your seniors.(所给词的适当形式填空)
37. The sculptor sculpted a unique sculpture, which made a deep impression________ us.(用适当的词填空)
38. I’ve come across a girl, ________is sick of almost everything. She is carsick, seasick, airsick and even homesick. (用适当的词填空)
39. ________addition, this reflects that you haven't recognised your wrong behaviour. （用适当的词填空）
40. The moment I went to bed, my mother reminded me________(wind) up the alarm clock. （所给词的适当形式填空）
41. He couldn’t make a comment on the topic as if he had a frog________ his throat. （用适当的词填空）
42. Subway, gas, apartment and elevator in American English are underground, petrol, flat and lift________ British English. （用适当的词填空）
43. The author intends to write an article with the title “Care for the next generation”, ________（base）on a true story. （所给词的适当形式填空）
44. Sophia is eager __________ (learn) the local language during her trips overseas. (所给词的适当形式填空)
45. It is odd ________he has made the same error again. (用适当的词填空)
46. The title of the article is “We should be aware________ opposing or negative attitudes”. (用适当的词填空)
47. He lost his boots while________（search）for frogs and insects. （所给词的适当形式填空）
48. The website provides a forum section________ users to have informal debates. （用适当的词填空）
49. The car had a misadventure at the entrance of the highway and lost contact________ us. （用适当的词填空）
50. All these teaching resources are intended________ the college entrance examination. （用适当的词填空）
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
We think that life in a Chinese high school is an adventure in which we have to survive mountains of homework and exams. Yet, would you be ____51____ (surprise) if I told you that high school life in the US is almost as stressful as it is in China
____52____ (study) hard is important for US high school students. In US high schools, everything ____53____ (record) and graded, including your grades on quizzes, tests and final examinations. Failing ____54____ (hand) in your homework on time will ____55____ (actual) affect your grade in a certain course. Perhaps different from what we used to think of US high school students, they pay great attention ____56____ getting high scores to get into a key university. Otherwise, they’ll be disappointed after graduation.
Like university students, US high school students have the freedom to choose the courses ____57____ attract them. Even a 9th grader can sit in ____58____ same classroom as 12th graders. But this also means he or she has to work very hard because the teacher will not treat him or her differently just because he or she is a few years ____59____ (young) than others, and there will be plenty of ____60____ (challenge) to overcome.
二节 写作(满分25分)
61. 假定你是李华，你的朋友Chris因难以适应新的高中生活而情绪低落，向你寻求建议。请给他回一封信，要点如下：
1) 表示理解;
2) 提出建议;
3) 希望建议能够被采纳，并表达祝愿。
注意：词数80左右;
可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;
开头和结尾已为你写好。
Dear Chris,
I am sorry to hear that
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
答案版
资中二中高28届第一学期英语十月考试卷
(考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
注意，听力部分答题时请先将答案标在试卷上，听力部分结束前你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节
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. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Father and daughter.
2. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. In the supermarket. B. In a clothing shop. C. In the hospital.
3 What does the man mean
A. He doesn’t have any cash, either. B. He will lend the money. C. He also wants to buy the book.
4. What kind of room will the man live in
A. A big single room. B. A double room. C. A suite.
5. How does the man feel
A. Calm. B. Upset. C. Satisfied.
第二节
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 time is the woman’s appointment with Professor Brown
A. 2:45. B. 3:05. C. 3:15.
7. What may Sophia be doing now
A. Having a class. B. Sleeping in her dorm.
C. Talking with Professor Brown.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did the man do over the weekend
A. He saw a film. B. He met the woman. C. He surfed the Internet.
9. What aspect of new movies does the woman dislike
A. The storyline. B. The scenes. C. The special effects.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10 Which of the following affects the express charge
A. The weight. B. The distance. C. Ways of packing.
11. How does the man choose to send the package
A. By land. B. By sea. C. By air.
12. How much does the man pay in total
A. $9. B. $13. C. $17.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Changing bad habits. B. What to eat for dinner. C. The plan of losing weight.
14. When did the woman have a checkup
A. Today. B. Last week. C. Last month.
15. What food does the man finally give the woman
A. Dried banana chips. B. A chocolate shake. C. A hamburger.
16. How can we describe the woman
A. She is healthy. B. She lacks determination. C. She loses weight easily.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why doesn’t Susan refuse the night shift
A. She can develop her skills. B. She can get more money. C. She can talk to her workmates.
18. What kind of novel does Susan like most
A. Romance novels. B. Detective novels. C. Science fiction.
19. How does Susan keep herself awake at night
A. By talking to others. B. By reading novels. C. By drinking coffee.
20. How long can Susan rest after every night shift
A. For half a day. B. For one day. C. For two days.
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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Campus Resources
Bookstore
The bookstores supply required and recommended textbooks, reference materials, and college sportswear. You can buy or rent textbooks. Access more details about the bookstore on My Macomb.
Locations:
South Campus K Building 586.445.7385
Center Campus P Building 586.286.2093
Library
Macomb Community College’s Library collections contain print and multimedia materials covering a wide range of topics. Each campus library features resources in the program areas offered at that location. Center Campus focuses on Nursing, Public Safety, and Early Childhood Education. The South Campus Library highlights Applied Technology, Media and Communication Arts, and Engineering Technology.
Locations:
South Campus J Building 586.445.7401
Center Campus C Building 586.286.2104
College Success Skills-CSSK-1200
CSSK is a three-credit-hour course that is open to all students. You will learn what it takes to be a successful college student, explore campus resources, and connect with other students. You will also learn goal setting, study strategies, time management and educational planning.
Career (职业) Development and Decision Making-LIFE-1010
LIFE is a three-credit-hour course. It will guide you to explore your interests, personality and values as they’re late to the world of work. This course is suggested if you are undecided on a job path, or have ideas about what you want to do but are unsure how to get there. In this class you will tour companies and talk to professionals in different industries.
1. Where can you get multimedia materials in Engineering Technology
A. South Campus K Building 586.445.7385 B. Center Campus P Building 586.286.2093
C. South Campus J Building 586.445.7401 D. Center Campus C Building 586.286.2104
2. Why is the course LIFE established
A. To guide students to explore campus resources. B. To inspire students to develop research interests.
C. To encourage students to set educational plans. D. To help students make suitable career choices.
3. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A course plan. B. A student guide.
C. An academic article. D. A college newspaper.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
B
For the past year, I’ve spent many hours and many Tuesdays volunteering at a wonderful zoo. I worked in the kitchen, helping to prepare food for the animals. This zoo is part of the AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums). Many animals here are part of a special program. The goal of this program is to protect animal species (物种) that are at risk or in danger of disappearing. The zoo has breeding plans to help these animals survive.
I quickly learned that it’s easy to love all the animals. I especially liked one animal right away — the zoo’s prehensile-tailed porcupine (卷尾豪猪) named Fin. You might have seen YouTube videos of these animals eating and making cute noises. I learned that Fin really loves bananas and likes to peel them himself. One of my favorite things about Fin is his little nose, which looks like a pig’s nose.
I also learned that nothing gets done without teamwork from the animal keepers. Taking care of all the zoo animals requires a lot of work. The keepers know a lot about every animal in the zoo. They work very hard, day and night, to keep the animals safe and healthy. Even in winter, the keepers stay at the zoo to make sure all the animals are happy and fed.
Zoos are important. They teach visitors why we need to protect these animals and their homes. Most zoos care deeply for their animals and work very hard to keep them happy and healthy.
4. What do we know about the AZA program
A. It feeds animals with natural foods. B. It searches for uncommon animals.
C. It saves species from dying out. D. It provides wild areas for animals.
5. What is one of the author’s favorite things about Fin
A. Fin’s love for bananas. B. Fin’s nose similar to a pig’s.
C. Fin’s appearance in YouTube videos. D. Fin’s cute eating noises.
6. What does the author imply about zookeepers
A. They have medical backgrounds. B. They train animals for exercises.
C. They become animals’ friends. D. They value animals’ emotions.
7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Zoos are not animal cages. B. Zoos should be free to all.
C. Zoos are not as good as nature. D. Zoos should be under control.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A
C
What a day! That morning. I was worried that no one would talk to me. But I was wrong. I didn’t feel awkward or frightened at all on the first day of senior high school. I miss my friends from junior high school, but I believe I will make new friends here and that there’s a lot to explore at senior high school. I feel much more confident than I felt that morning.
My name is Adam and I’m a freshman at senior high school. Going from junior high school to senior high school is a really big challenge. The first week was a little confusing.
First, I had to think very carefully about which courses I wanted to take. The school adviser helped me choose the suitable ones from maths, English, chemistry, world history, Chinese and so on. I know that Chinese is a very difficult language, but I hope to be fluent when I graduate. My adviser recommended (推荐) that I should sign up for advanced literature because I like English and I’m good at it.
I had to choose extra-curricular activities, too. I tried to join the school football team, but the coach told me that I didn’t play well enough. Obviously, I was unhappy, but I won’t quit. I’ll find a way to improve on my own so that I can make the team next year. I joined a volunteer club instead. Every Wednesday, we work at a soup kitchen and hand out food to homeless people in the community.
I know I’ll have to study harder as a senior high school student and get used to being responsible for a lot more. I’m a bit worried about keeping up with the other students in my advanced courses, and it’ll be quite difficult to get used to all the homework. Still, I’m happy to be here. Studying hard isn’t always fun, but I’ll be well prepared for university or whatever else comes in the future.
8. How did the author feel after the first morning of senior high school
A. He felt anxious. B. He felt more confident.
C. He felt helpful. D. He felt very frightened.
9. Which course did the school adviser recommend the author to take
A. Maths. B. Chinese. C. Literature. D. History.
10. What can we learn from the fourth paragraph
A. Adam made up his mind to make the team the next year.
B. The coach helped Adam practice playing football.
C. Adam handed out food to the students in the school.
D. The coach agreed that Adam could enter the team in the second year.
11. Which of the following words can describe Adam
A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Dependent. D. Patient.
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. A
D
Financial education is not often taught to students in school, so the responsibility falls to the parents. However, many families believe that involving their children in how the family’s finances are handled is taboo. Financial planners, however, believe that involving children in financial matters is actually the best way to begin educating them.
“By keeping children away from financial discussions, you are really denying them an education,” says Joseph Oakley, host of the Enjoy More 30s podcast (播客) and a certified financial planner. “You’re denying them a framework to build upon.”
Oakley notes that children will finally develop their own financial mindset, which could be influenced by what they see on television, social media, or through their friends. When they get their first job, they’ll likely lack experience in handling finances because they don’t know enough about managing their money. According to Oakley, it is up to parents to teach them how to develop those skills.
Learning financial responsibility doesn’t have to be formal, Oakley says. Instead, it can be about showing children how to handle everyday money tasks, like paying bills online or using credit cards wisely. Another example is teaching them about spending now or saving for later, such as saving money for a vacation.
While childhood financial education is crucial, Oakley reveals a systemic imbalance: Over 80% of financial resources serve people preparing for retirement because that’s where most of the assets (资产) are. He stresses the importance of working with a financial planner when you are a young adult because waiting to speak to someone when you’re close to retirement could affect your financial plans. He says it is easier for younger people to make life-changing decisions and adjust their paths.
To hear more financial advice from Joseph Oakley on other topics, like how to set the right goals for financial success, check out our podcast K12 On Learning, available wherever you download your podcasts.
12. What do many parents think of involving children in family financial matters
A It is a good way to educate children. B. It is something that should be avoided.
C. It is an important life skill to develop. D. It is schools that shall take full responsibility.
13. What’s the impact on children if they are kept out of financial discussions according to Oakley
A. Developing a good financial mindset. B. Lacking necessary life-planning skills.
C. Tending to be financially inexperienced. D. Getting well-prepared for their first job.
14. What is Oakley’s advice on parents' educating children about finances
A. Figure out schools’ duties.
B. Make financial plans for children.
C. Attach importance to formal instructions.
D. Offer real-life examples for informal education.
15. What is the purpose of mentioning the podcast K12 On Learning
A. To promote a new book by Joseph Oakley.
B. To discuss the guidelines of financial goal-setting.
C. To criticize existing financial education podcasts.
D. To allow listeners easy access to Oakley’s advice.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. D
第二节(共5小题，每小题2.5分，共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。
It’s natural for people to compare themselves with their peers. Peer pressure is a force that nearly everyone has faced at some point. If it’s not well handled, there might be some destructive result. ____16____ Below are tips on how to deal with peer pressure and avoid making tough decisions that may cause unfavorable outcomes.
Find positive influence
At any age, it’s beneficial to stay involved with extracurricular (课外) activities like sports, music, art, or other hobbies. Team building activities can help increase self-confidence and create a support system that allows an individual to succeed. Additionally, enjoying hobbies and other harmless pastimes like exercising can release feel-good hormones. ____17____
Plan ahead
Experiencing peer pressure, especially when in an unfriendly environment, can cause a person to panic and make impulsive decisions. ____18____ Think of different situations that spark discomfort and think about how to deal with peer pressure. It’s OK to give excuses to avoid making decisions that you may feel are not right for you.
____19____
Positive influences, usually parents or siblings, can teach you how to deal with peer pressure directly. Having a trusted friend, family member, or another resource to call on can relieve some of the everyday life stresses. They can be there to give advice or just support the decisions you’ve made that you feel are right for you.
Convey feelings and emotions
Honesty goes a long way in reducing the harmful effects of peer pressure. Speak to the person or group of people who may be causing feelings of unease or uncertainty and kindly ask them to stop. ____20____
A. Talk to a trusted resource.
B. Don’t be afraid to find new groups.
C. Unfortunately, peer pressure is difficult to avoid.
D. Therefore, it’s essential to know how to deal with it.
E. So, it’s best to have a plan that can help map out a response.
F. They can help reduce anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems.
G. It’s OK to distance yourself from those who are not serving you in a positive aspect.
【答案】16. D 17. F 18. E 19. A 20. G
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，共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。
A little boy told his mother that there was a teacher-parent meeting in his school. To the little boy’s____21____, she said she would go. This would be the first time that his classmates and teacher met his mother and he felt ____22____of her appearance. Although she was a beautiful woman, there was a severe scar (伤疤) that____23____nearly the entire right side of her face. The boy never wanted to____24____why or how she got the scar.
At the meeting, the people were ____25____by the kindness and natural beauty of his mother____26____the scar, but the little boy was still embarrassed (尴尬的) and____27____himself from everyone. He, however,____28____ a conversation between his mother and his teacher.
The teacher asked____29____, “How did you get the scar on your face ”
The mother replied, “When my son was a baby, he was in a room that caught fire. Everyone was too afraid to go in because the fire was out of_____30_____, so I went in. As I was running toward his bed, I saw a piece of wood coming down and I placed myself over him trying to protect him. I was knocked _____31_____but fortunately, a fireman came in and saved both of us.” She _____32_____the burned side of her face. “This scar will be permanent, but until this day, I have never_____33_____what I did.”
At this point, the little boy came out running toward his mother with tears in his eyes. He held her in his arms and appreciated her great _____34_____of sacrifice (牺牲), He held her hand _____35_____ for the rest of the day.
21. A. enjoyment B. disappointment C. surprise D. sorrow
22. A. sick B. ashamed C. afraid D. tired
23. A. included B. passed C. covered D. shaded
24. A. talk about B. think about C. care about D. bring about
25. A. impressed B. shocked C. excited D. comforted
26. A. in honor of B. in spite of C. instead of D. because of
27. A. hid B. protected C. separated D. escaped
28. A. understood B. reminded C. heard D. learned
29. A. carefully B. angrily C. nervously D. anxiously
30. A. control B. order C. danger D. focus
31. A. helpless B. hopeless C. senseless D. useless
32. A. hated B. showed C. wiped D. touched
33. A. forgotten B. recognized C. considered D. regretted
34 A. honour B. spirit C. happiness D. pride
35. A. quietly B. slightly C. tightly D. suddenly
【答案】21. B 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. A 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. D 34. B 35. C
第二节 单词拼写(共15个小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
语境填词。(不一定只填一个单词)
36. It is a shameful behaviour________(say) such sharp words to your seniors.(所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】to say
37. The sculptor sculpted a unique sculpture, which made a deep impression________ us.(用适当的词填空)
【答案】on
38. I’ve come across a girl, ________is sick of almost everything. She is carsick, seasick, airsick and even homesick. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】who
39. ________addition, this reflects that you haven't recognised your wrong behaviour. （用适当的词填空）
【答案】In
40. The moment I went to bed, my mother reminded me________(wind) up the alarm clock. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】to wind
41. He couldn’t make a comment on the topic as if he had a frog________ his throat. （用适当的词填空）
【答案】in
42. Subway, gas, apartment and elevator in American English are underground, petrol, flat and lift________ British English. （用适当的词填空）
【答案】in
43. The author intends to write an article with the title “Care for the next generation”, ________（base）on a true story. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】based
44. Sophia is eager __________ (learn) the local language during her trips overseas. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】to learn
45. It is odd ________he has made the same error again. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】that
46. The title of the article is “We should be aware________ opposing or negative attitudes”. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】of
47. He lost his boots while________（search）for frogs and insects. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】searching
48. The website provides a forum section________ users to have informal debates. （用适当的词填空）
【答案】for
49. The car had a misadventure at the entrance of the highway and lost contact________ us. （用适当的词填空）
【答案】with
50. All these teaching resources are intended________ the college entrance examination. （用适当的词填空）
【答案】for
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
We think that life in a Chinese high school is an adventure in which we have to survive mountains of homework and exams. Yet, would you be ____51____ (surprise) if I told you that high school life in the US is almost as stressful as it is in China
____52____ (study) hard is important for US high school students. In US high schools, everything ____53____ (record) and graded, including your grades on quizzes, tests and final examinations. Failing ____54____ (hand) in your homework on time will ____55____ (actual) affect your grade in a certain course. Perhaps different from what we used to think of US high school students, they pay great attention ____56____ getting high scores to get into a key university. Otherwise, they’ll be disappointed after graduation.
Like university students, US high school students have the freedom to choose the courses ____57____ attract them. Even a 9th grader can sit in ____58____ same classroom as 12th graders. But this also means he or she has to work very hard because the teacher will not treat him or her differently just because he or she is a few years ____59____ (young) than others, and there will be plenty of ____60____ (challenge) to overcome.
【答案】51. surprised
52. Studying
53. is recorded
54. to hand
55. actually
56. to 57. that##which
58. the 59. younger
60. challenges
第二节 写作(满分25分)
61. 假定你是李华，你的朋友Chris因难以适应新的高中生活而情绪低落，向你寻求建议。请给他回一封信，要点如下：
1) 表示理解;
2) 提出建议;
3) 希望建议能够被采纳，并表达祝愿。
注意：词数80左右;
可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;
开头和结尾已为你写好。
Dear Chris,
I am sorry to hear that
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Chris,
I am sorry to hear that you are having trouble fitting in at your new school. Perhaps the following suggestions may come to your aid.
Firstly, you need to communicate with your classmates as much as possible. Besides, it might be a good idea to take part in more activities. It is not only for developing friendly relationships but also meaningful to cultivate your team spirits. Finally, turning to your teacher for help is a sensible choice.
I sincerely hope my advice will be of use to you.
Yours,
Li Hua

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