2021-2022学年四川省眉山市仁寿第一中学北校区高二上学期半期英语试题
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷﹙选择题﹚和第Ⅱ卷﹙非选择题﹚两部分。满分150分, 考试时间120分钟。
第一部分：听力（共两小节，满分30分）
该部分分为第一、第二两节，注意，做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上，该部分录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。
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.
1.What does John find difficult in learning German？
A .Pronunciation. B. Grammar. C. Vocabulary.
2What is the probable relationship between the speakers？
A.Brother and sister. B. Colleagues. C. Teacher and student.
3.Where does the conversation probably take place？
A. In a bank. B.On a train. C. At a ticket office.
4. What are the speakers talking about？
A. A restaurant. B. A street. C. A dish.
5.What does the woman think of her interview？
A. It was tough. B. It was successful. C. It was interesting.
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.When will Judy go to a party？
A. On Tuesday. B. On Monday. C. On Wednesday.
7.What will Max do next？
A. Fly a kite. B. Read a magazine. C. Do his homework.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What does the man suggest doing at first？
A. Playing a computer game.
B. Watching a movie.
C. Going to a concert.
9.What do the speakers decide to do？
A. Visit Mike. B.Take a walk. C. Go boating.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.Which color do cats see better than humans？
A. Red. B. Green. C. Blue.
11.Why do cats bring dead birds home？
A. To make their owners happy.
B. To show off their hunting skills.
C. To eat them in a safe place.
12.How does the man sound at the end of the conversation？
A. Grateful. B. Humorous. C. Curious.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.Who is Macy？
A. Ed’s teacher. B. Ed’s mother. C. Ed’s friend.
14.How does Ed usually go to kindergarten？
A. On foot. B. By car. C. By bus.
15.What does Ed enjoy doing at the kindergarten？
A. Telling stories. B. Singing songs C. Playing with others
16.What do the teachers say about Ed？
A.He’s quiet. B. He’s clever. C. He’s brave.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.At what age did Emily start learning ballet？
A. Five. B. Nine. C. Six.
18.Why did Emily move to Toronto？
A. To learn contemporary dance.
B. To perform at a dance theater.
C. To work for a dance school.
19.Why did Emily quit dancing？
A. She was too old to dance.
B. She failed to get a scholarship.
C. She lost interest in it.
20.How does Emily feel about stopping training？
A.She’s regretful. B. She’s pleased. C. She’s upset.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Songkran, Thailand
This festival marks the Thai New Year, which is celebrated in the second week of April. This is the hottest time of the year in Thailand, so it makes sense that the biggest Songkran tradition is to throw water on people. Thais of all ages join in water fights, using buckets, hoses (软管)and water guns to celebrate the event.
Boryeong Mud Festival, South Korea
Don't expect to come home clean after experiencing the Boryeong Mud Festival in South Korea. Famous for its mineral-rich mudflats, visitors rush to Boryeong in July to make themselves in mud, swim in grey pools and enjoy the party. There are even mudslides and a mud skiing competition for those who are seeking the extreme mud adventure!
La Tomatina Spain
The festival dates back to a parade in which some naughty teenagers knocked one performer off his stilts (高跷)and caused a fight of throwing vegetables accidentally. It was once banned until 1957 when the locals held a protest with a funeral. They carried a coffin containing a huge tomato as bands played a funeral march. In the following decades, La Tomatina has become a popular event. If you join the event, be aware that you squash (压扁) the tomato before throwing it. Have a great time but avoid causing any injury.
Dia de los Muertos, Mexico
Beginning at the midnight of October 31 and lasting through November 2, it is a festival when families gather together to remember those loved ones who have died, aiming to help them on their spiritual journey. On these days, Mexican families prepare special tables in their homes. On top of them they'll put photos of the dead and their favorite food. They also visit the graves of their beloved ones to show their respect to the dead.
1. If you want to experience a special new year in a country, you can choose to visit ________.
A. Thailand B. South Korea C. Spain D. Mexico
2. What may happen to you as a visitor in La Tomatina
A. You can perform stilts. B. Your can play funeral music in bands.
C. You may be covered with mud. D. You may be attacked with tomatoes.
3. Which festival is similar to the Tomb Sweeping Festival in China
A. Songkran. B. Boryeong Mud Festival.
C. La Tomatina. D. Dia de los Muertos.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了泰国，西班牙，韩国和墨西哥的独特节日。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Songkran, Thailand中第一句“This festival marks the Thai New Year, which is celebrated in the second week of April. (这个节日标志着泰国新年，在四月的第二周庆祝。)”可知，如果你想在一个国家体验一个特别的新年，你可以选择去泰国。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据La Tomatina, Spain中“If you join the event, be aware that you squash (压扁) the tomato before throwing it. Have a great time but avoid causing any injury.( 如果你参加这个活动，要注意在扔西红柿之前先把它压扁。祝你玩得愉快，但要避免造成任何伤害。)”可知，如果你是一个La Tomatina的游客，你可能会被西红柿袭击。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据 Dia de los Muertos, Mexico中“On top of them they'll put photos of the dead and their favorite food. They also visit the graves of their beloved ones to show their respect to the dead.( 他们会在上面放死者的照片和他们最喜欢的食物。他们还参观亲人的坟墓，以表达对逝者的敬意。)可推知，墨西哥的Dia de los Muertos是纪念逝者的，这和中国的清明节相似。故选D。
B
I have a special place in my heart for libraries. I have for as long as I can remember. I was always an enthusiastic reader, sometimes reading up to three books a day as a child. Stories were like air to me and while other kids played ball or went to parties, I lived out adventures through the books I checked out from the library.
My first job was working at the Ukiah Library when I was 16 years old .It was a dream job and I did everything from shelving books to reading to the children for story time.
As I grew older and became a mother, the library took on a new place and an added meaning in my life. I had several children and books were our main source(来源) of entertainment. It was a big deal for us to load up and go to the local library, where my kids could pick out books to read or books they wanted me to read to them.
I always read ,using different voices ,as though I were acting out the stories with my voice and they loved it !It was a special time to bond with my children and it filled them with the wonderment of books .
Now, I see my children taking their children to the library and I love that the excitement of going to the library lives on form generation to generation.
As a novelist, I’ve found a new relationship with libraries. I encourage readers to go to their local library when they can’t afford to purchase a book. I see libraries as a safe haven(避风港) for readers and writers, a bridge that helps put together a reader with a book. Libraries, in their own way, help fight book piracy(盗版行为) and 1 think all writers should support libraries in a significant way when they can. Encourage readers to use the library. Share library announcements on your social media. Frequent them and talk about them when you can.
4. Which word best describes the author’s relationship with books as a child
A. Cooperative. B. Uneasy. C. Inseparable. D. Casual.
5. What does the underlined phrase “an added meaning” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Pleasure from working in the library.
B. Joy of reading passed on in the family.
C. Wonderment from acting out the stories.
D. A closer bond developed with the readers.
6. What does the author call on other writers to do
A. Sponsor book fairs. B. Write for social media.
C. Support libraries. D. Purchase her novels.
7. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Reading: A Source of Knowledge
B. My Idea about writing
C. Library: A Haven for the Young
D. My Love of the Library
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. C 7. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者是一个热情的读者，孩提时热衷读书，第一份工作在图书馆。有了孩子以后，一家人去图书馆读书，阅读的习惯代代传承下去。作为小说家，作者呼吁其他作家支持图书馆，宣传图书馆。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段的 I was always an enthusiastic reader，sometimes reading up to three books a day as a child. Stories were like air to me and while other kids played ball or went to parties. I lived out adventures through the books I checked out from the library.(我一直是一个热情的读者，孩提时，有时候每天读多达三本书。故事对我来说就像空气，而其他孩子则打球或参加聚会。我通过从图书馆借阅来的书籍经历冒险)可推断，作者小时候与书是密不可分的。故选C。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据上文As I grew older and became a mother可知，我长大了成了一位母亲，结合下文I had several children and books were our main source (来源) of entertainment. It was a big deal for us to load up and go to the local library, where my kids could pick out books to read or books they wanted me to read to them(我有几个孩子，书是我们娱乐的主要来源。对于我们来说，坐上车去当地的图书馆是件大事，在那里我的孩子们可以挑选要阅读的书或者想让我给他们读的书)可推断，作者成了母亲以后，带着孩子去图书馆，孩子挑选书籍来阅读，或者作者读给他们听，因此可知图书馆在作者的生活中又增添了新的意义，阅读的乐趣在家庭中代代相传”。故选B。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段的I think all writers should support libraries in a significant way when they can. Encourage readers to use the library. Share library announcements on your social media. Frequent them and talk about them when you can.( 我认为所有的作家都应该在他们可以的时候以有意义的方式支持图书馆。鼓励读者使用图书馆。在社交媒体上分享图书馆公告。可以的时候常去图书馆，谈论图书馆)可知，作者呼吁其他的作家们支持图书馆。故选C。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。纵观全文可知，文章讲述了作者是一名热情地读者，孩提时喜欢阅读，工作在图书馆。有了孩子以后，一家人去图书馆读书，阅读的习惯代代传承下去，作为小说家，作者呼吁其他作家支持图书馆，宣传图书馆。因此推断全文围绕“作者对图书馆的爱”展开讲述。故D项“我对图书馆的爱”为最佳标题。故选D。
C
As aging population gets bigger and dementia (老年痴呆症) more common，more families are struggling with a complex question: How do you support a loved one with dementia, especially when you have a full-time job and several kids
Reg Urbanowski may have an answer to this pressing issue: ROBOTS.
He and his team managed to develop a new type of robots named TP robots. Looking like stand-up vacuum cleaners attached to an iPad, they can be activated remotely via a smartphone and guided remotely by a controller app similar to the way a mouse is used on a desktop computer. All possess audio and visual communication capabilities, allowing the operator to be “in the room” to interact with Mom or Dad.
He believes that caregivers and family members can use a TP robot to “look in” on people with mild dementia. He says, “TP robots provide an effective solution for minimizing caregiver burden, especially for those who have career or other out-of home activities.”
Urbanowski and his team have conducted a study that involves providing TP robots for 15 Manitoba families. These robots are programmed to provide reminders of necessary daily routine like turning off the gas, taking medicine and having dinner. They will also help ensure patients are getting the exercise they need to maintain their health and well-being.
Erin Crawford, Program Director with the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, says she has faith that TP robots will prove beneficial, particularly when it comes to reminding people with dementia to do certain things at certain times. “It means that family members that can’t be there, for whatever reason, know that those things are till happening,” she says.
8. What can we infer about TP robots from Paragraph 3
A. It’s easy to operate. B. It can clean the room.
C. It's convenient to carry. D. It can be used on a computer.
9. How will TP robots help those with dementia
A. By having dinner with them. B. By turning off the gas for them.
C. By doing activities with them. D. By reminding them to take pills.
10. What’s Erin Crawford’s attitude to the future of TP robots
A. Optimistic. B. Cautious. C. Doubtful. D. Critical.
11. What is the main idea of the text
A. TP robots provide a new solution to dementia.
B. TP robots help to take care of dementia patients.
C. Caregivers of dementia will be replaced by TP robots.
D. Urbanowski and his team are developing a new robot.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. A 11. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了Reg Urbanowski和他的团队一起发明了一种新型的机器人，用于解决如何照顾患有老年痴呆的家人，有了这种机器人，即使没法陪伴病人身边，这些机器人也可以提醒病人做必要的日常工作。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。由第三段中的“Looking like stand-up vacuum cleaners attached to an iPad, they can be activated remotely via a smartphone and guided remotely by a controller app similar to the way a mouse is used on a desktop computer. All possess audio and visual communication capabilities, allowing the operator to be “in the room” to interact with Mom or Dad. (看起来像是连在iPad上的立式真空吸尘器，它们可以通过智能手机远程启动，并由一个类似于台式电脑鼠标使用方式的控制器应用程序远程引导。所有设备都具有音频和视频通信能力，允许操作员“在房间里”与爸爸妈妈互动)”可知，这个机器人可以通过手机远程启动，通过一个软件进行操作，具有音频和视频通信能力，可得出TP机器人便于操作。故选A项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。由倒数第二段中的“These robots are programmed to provide reminders of necessary daily routine like turning off the gas, taking medicine and having dinner. (这些机器人被编程，来提供必要的日常生活提醒，比如关闭煤气，吃药和吃饭)”可知，TP机器人可以提醒痴呆症患者吃药。故选D项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。由最后一段中的“Erin Crawford, Program Director with the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, says she has faith that TP robots will prove beneficial, particularly when it comes to reminding people with dementia to do certain things at certain times. (马尼托巴州阿尔茨海默症协会的项目主管Erin Crawford说，她相信TP机器人将被证明是有益的，特别是在提醒痴呆症患者在某些时候做某些事情时)”可知，Erin Crawford相信TP机器人将被证明是有益的，可得出她对TP机器人的未来发展前景持乐观的态度。故选A项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。由第一段“As aging population gets bigger and dementia (老年痴呆症) more common，more families are struggling with a complex question: How do you support a loved one with dementia, especially when you have a full-time job and several kids (随着老龄化人口的增加和痴呆症的日益普遍，越来越多的家庭正在为一个复杂的问题而挣扎：你如何养活一个患有痴呆症的爱人，尤其是当你有一份全职工作和几个孩子的时候？)”，第二段“Reg Urbanowski may have an answer to this pressing issue: ROBOTS. (Reg Urbanowski也许能回答这个紧迫的问题：机器人)”，第四段中的“He believes that caregivers and family members can use a TP robot to “look in” on people with mild dementia. (他相信看护者和家庭成员可以使用TP机器人来“看望”轻度痴呆症患者)”和下文对TP机器人的描述可知，文章主要讲述了Reg Urbanowski和他的团队一起发明了一种新型的机器人（TP机器人），用于解决如何照顾患有老年痴呆的家人，有了这种机器人，即使没法陪伴病人身边，这些机器人也可以提醒病人做必要的日常工作，可知本文主要围绕着TP机器人可以帮忙照顾患有老年痴呆的病人展开，B项“机器人帮助照顾痴呆病人”符合文意。故选B项。
D
You run into the grocery store to quickly pick up your item. You grab what you need and head to the front of the store. After quickly sizing up the check-out lines, you choose the one that looks fastest. You chose wrong. People getting in other lines long after you have already checked out and headed to the parking lot. Why does this seem to always happen to you
Well, as it turns out, it's just math that is working against you. A grocery store tries to have enough employees at the checkout lines to get all their customers through with minimum delay. But sometimes, like on a Sunday afternoon, they get super busy. Because most grocery stores don't have the physical space to add more checkout lines, their system becomes overburdened. Some small interruption — a price check, a particularly talkative customer — will have downstream effects, holding up the entire line behind them.
If there are three lines at the store, these delays will happen randomly at different registers (收银台). Think about the probability. The chances of your line being that fastest one are only one in three, which means you have a two-thirds chance of not being in the fastest line. So it's not just in your mind: Another line is probably moving faster than yours.
Now, mathematicians have come up with a good solution, which they call queuing theory, to this problem: Just make all customers stand in one long snaking line, called a serpentine line, and serve each person at the front with the next available register. With three registers, this method is about three times faster on average than the more traditional approach. This is what they do at most banks, Trader Joe's, and some fast-food places. With a serpentine line, a long delay at one register won't unfairly punish the people who lined up behind it. Instead, it will slow everyone down a little bit.
12. What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph
A. Queuing in a line. B. A shopping experience.
C. A rush in the morning. D. Cutting in a line.
13. According to the article, what may cause delays in checking out
A. The lack of employees in the grocery store.
B. Some unexpected delays of certain customers.
C. The increasing items bought by customers.
D. A worsening shopping system of the store.
14. What is the solution given by mathematicians
A. Employing more workers for checking out.
B. Limiting the number of queuing people.
C. Making only one line available.
D. Always standing in the same line.
15. What's the principle behind the queuing theory
A. To pursue the maximum benefit.
B. To leave success or failure to luck.
C. To avoid the minimum loss.
D. To spread the risk equally among everyone.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. C 15. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是说明文。文章说明了杂货店排队方式以及研究人员提出的蛇形队伍的新方式，并分析了各自的利弊。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“ou run into the grocery store to quickly pick up your item. You grab what you need and head to the front of the store. After quickly sizing up the check-out lines, you choose the one that looks fastest. You chose wrong. People getting in other lines long after you have already checked out and headed to the parking lot. Why does this seem to always happen to you (你跑到杂货店去买东西。拿上你需要的东西，到商店前面去。快速排队结账之后，你选择看起来最快的那条。你选错了。人们在你已经结完账并前往停车场之后，还在排队等候。为什么这种事总是发生在你身上？)”可知，第一段描述了在商店购物排队结账的现象。故选A。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“But sometimes, like on a Sunday afternoon, they get super busy. Because most grocery stores don't have the physical space to add more checkout lines, their system becomes overburdened. Some small interruption — a price check, a particularly talkative customer — will have downstream effects, holding up the entire line behind them. (但有时候，比如周日下午，他们会超级忙。因为大多数杂货店没有足够的空间来增加更多的结账队伍，他们的系统变得负担过重。一些小的干扰——价格检查，一个特别健谈的客户——会产生顺流效应，使整条队伍停滞不前)”可知，某些客户的意外延误可能会导致结账时队伍的停滞不前。故选B。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Now, mathematicians have come up with a good solution, which they call queuing theory, to this problem: Just make all customers stand in one long snaking line, called a serpentine line, and serve each person at the front with the next available register.(现在，数学家们想出了一个很好的解决方案，他们称之为排队论，来解决这个问题：让所有的顾客排成一条长长的蛇形队伍，叫做蛇形队伍”，为前面的每个人提供下一个可用的收银机)”可知，数学家们提出的解决方案是让人们排一条蛇形的队伍来进行结账。选项C与文意相符，故选C。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“With a serpentine line, a long delay at one register won't unfairly punish the people who lined up behind it. Instead, it will slow everyone down a little bit. (如果排成蛇形队伍，在一个收银台耽搁很长时间，也不会对排在队伍后面的人造成不公平的惩罚。相反，这会让每个人都慢下来)”可推知，蛇形队伍的排队方式会让每个人都享受公平，即把风险平均分配给每个人。故选D。
第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A lot of teenagers in middle school want to do more sports. ___16___. But some students don't really know the benefits of doing sports. Here are some reasons for doing sports.
Watching TV and playing video games are becoming more and more popular among teenagers. ___17___. But getting teenagers to take part in a sport gives them an opportunity to go out and socialize with others. ___18___. What's more，they will learn how to work with others and get along with others harmoniously.
One of the biggest problems in our society today is obesity，and it's not just a problem with adults. More and more kids are becoming overweight. ___19___.
Encouraging teenagers to do more sports also benefits parents. It is a great way for parents to show they love their kids. ___20___. This is a great way for parents to spend time with their teenagers and talk to them.
Doing sports is a great way for teenagers to get out of the house，get moving，make friends and keep healthy. So why not join in and get into sports today？
A. They may find new friends in this way
B. Doing sports helps teenagers grow faster
C. They prefer to stay at home rather than go out
D. Joining in a team sport will help teenagers get some exercise without feeling pressured to lose weight
E. Teenagers want to be stronger through doing sports
F. Parents can play with them and help them practice sports
G. Many do it because they think it will make them become more popular
【答案】16. G 17. C 18. A 19. D 20. F
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了孩子要做运动的原因是什么。
【16题详解】
根据上文“A lot of teenagers in middle school want to do more sports.”（许多中学生想做更多的运动）选项承接上文，说明这么做的原因是什么。do more sports呼应become more popular。故G选项“许多人这样做是因为他们认为这会让他们变得更受欢迎。”切题。故选G项。
【17题详解】
根据上文“Watching TV and playing video games are becoming more and more popular among teenagers.”（看电视和玩电子游戏在青少年中变得越来越流行）选项承接上文说明这种现象导致的结果。故C选项“他们宁愿呆在家里也不愿出去”切题。故选C项。
【18题详解】
根据上文“But getting teenagers to take part in a sport gives them an opportunity to go out and socialize with others.”（但是让青少年参加一项运动可以让他们有机会走出去和其他人交往。）选项承接上文，说明参加运动的好处。socialize with others呼应find new friends。故A选项“他们可以通过这种方式找到新朋友。”故选A项。
【19题详解】
根据上文“One of the biggest problems in our society today is obesity，and it's not just a problem with adults. More and more kids are becoming overweight.”（当今社会最大的问题之一是肥胖，这不仅仅是成年人的问题。越来越多的孩子变得超重。）选项应指出如何做才能让孩子们能够减肥。故D选项“参加团队运动将帮助青少年得到一些锻炼，而不会感到有减肥的压力”切题，强调了团队运动对减肥的重要性。故选D项。
【20题详解】
根据下文“This is a great way for parents to spend time with their teenagers and talk to them.”（这是父母花时间和他们的青少年聊天的好方法）选项承接上文说明父母要参与到孩子的运动中来，然后下文说明这么做的好处是什么。故F选项“父母可以和他们一起玩，帮助他们练习运动”切题。故选F项。
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I was on my cellphone sharing my excitement about the stories we received for a new book about resolutions (决心). When I ___21___ my call, my 11-year-old son Bailey asked if he could write a story. I was surprised by his ___22___ and asked if he had “resolved”to do something ___23___ in his life. His reply ___24___ me. He said,“I have resolved to be nicer to younger children.”
Bailey has always been generous with older kids. ___25___, when it comes to younger kids, he falls ___26___. He gets angry when they touch his Lego creations or ___27___ to understand how to play his video games.
My husband and I have many friends with younger children who ___28___ regularly. Each time before they arrive, we tell Bailey how we would ___29___ it if he were more patient with the younger kids. He starts out great, but as the night wears on, his patience ____30____. I found it interesting that he was ____31____ making a change.
Later, I ____32____ our conversation and realized that Bailey had actually taken action. The last time our friend’s son, Brayden, ____33____, Bailey invited him to play with his Legos. Instead of getting angry that Brayden was not ____34____ correctly, according to Bailey’s ____35____, he allowed him to create his own version of an airplane. When playing video games, instead of telling Brayden he was too ____36____ to understand the concept, he gave him an unplugged (没插电的) ____37____ and let Brayden believe he was fighting alongside Bailey.
As parents, we often feel as if our ____38____ fall on deaf ears, but now I realize that my son has been listening all along. He is ____39____ to be a better person and I am ____40____ of him.
21. A. expected B. ended C. returned D. answered
22. A. concern B. talent C. request D. belief
23. A. different B. adventurous C. scientific D. enjoyable
24. A. puzzled B. embarrassed C. annoyed D. surprised
25. A. Therefore B. Instead C. However D. Besides
26. A. asleep B. sick C. impatient D. silent
27. A. agree B. fail C. tend D. manage
28. A. visit B. practice C. perform D. debate
29. A. handle B. appreciate C. recognize D. replace
30. A. pays off B. takes over C. reaches out D. wears out
31. A. casually B. normally C. innocently D. voluntarily
32. A. concentrated B. recalled C. counted D. commented
33. A. came over B. gave up C. showed off D. ran away
34. A. writing B. reading C. building D. sitting
35. A. standards B. situations C. memories D. experiments
36. A. weak B. nervous C. busy D. young
37. A. controller B. freezer C. computer D. lamp
38. A. assessments B. achievements C. instructions D. imaginations
39. A. pretending B. refusing C. training D. attempting
40. A. aware B. proud C. tired D. afraid
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. A 36. D 37. A 38. C 39. D 40. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。本文作者讲述了自己儿子Bailey的变化。Bailey以前对大孩子很慷慨，但是对小孩子就不这样了。作者经常教育Bailey要对小孩子耐心些。Bailey也确实采取了行动，改变对小孩子的态度，这让作者很欣慰和骄傲。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我结束通话时，我11岁的儿子Bailey问我是否可以写一个故事。A. expected期待；B. ended结束；C. returned返回；D. answered回答。根据上文I was on my cellphone可知作者本来在讲电话，故此处指结束了通话后，儿子问作者他是否能写一个故事。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我对他的请求感到惊讶，并问他是否“决心”要在他的生活中做一些不同的事情。A. concern关心；B. talent才能；C. request请求；D. belief信念。根据上文Bailey asked if he could write a story.可知前面一句讲到她的儿子问他是否能写这个故事，这是他儿子的一个请求，故选C。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我对他的要求感到惊讶，并问他是否“决心”要在他的生活中做一些不同的事情。A. different不同的；B. adventurous冒险的；C. scientific科学的；D. enjoyable快乐的。根据上文I was surprised by his可知作者对儿子的请求感到惊讶，说明自己写故事这件事对儿子来说是一件不同的有难度的事情。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他的回答使我吃惊。A. puzzled困惑的；B. embarrassed尴尬的；C. annoyed恼怒的；D. surprised惊讶的。结合后文He said, “I have resolved to be nicer to younger children.”可知儿子回答作者自己要对年幼的孩子好一些，没有人要求他这么做，所以他这个回答让作者感到惊讶。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，一碰到小孩子，他就不耐烦了。A. Therefore因此；B. Instead相反；C. However然而；D. Besides而且。结合上下文语境可知为转折关系，故应用however。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，一碰到小孩子，他就不耐烦了。A. asleep睡着的；B. sick生病的；C. impatient不耐心的；D. silent沉默的。根据第三段中he were more patient with the younger kids可知Bailey对小孩子不耐烦。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当他们触摸他的乐高作品或没能理解如何玩他的电子游戏时，他会生气。A. agree同意；B. fail失败；C. tend照料；D. manage管理。根据后文to understand how to play his video games.可知是指小孩子不理解如何玩Bailey的电子游戏时，Bailey会生气。短语fail to do sth.“没能做某事”。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我丈夫和我有很多朋友，他们的孩子比我小，经常来看望我。A. visit拜访；B. practice练习；C. perform表演；D. debate辩论。根据后文Each time before they arrive可知作者和丈夫的孩子经常来拜访和看望作者他们。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：每次在孩子们到来之前，我们都会告诉Bailey，如果他能对年幼的孩子们更有耐心一些，我们将不胜感激。A. handle处理；B. appreciate欣赏；C. recognize识别；D. replace取代。前文讲到作者的丈夫和她有很多有小孩子的朋友，会定期来访。所以可知他们希望Bailey对小孩子更有耐心些，作者和丈夫将很感激。故选B。
30题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：他开始时很伟大，但随着夜幕的降临，他的耐心渐渐耗尽。A. pays off有回报；B. takes over接管；C. reaches out伸出；D. wears out耗尽，磨损。前面讲到“他开始表现很好”，然后以but（但是）转折，可知后面他的耐心耗尽了，故选D。
【31题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我觉得有趣的是，他是自愿做出改变的。A. casually随意地；B. normally正常地；C. innocently无辜地；D. voluntarily自愿地。根据下一段中Bailey had actually taken action.可知Bailey是志愿采取行动对小孩子耐心的。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：后来，我回想起我们的谈话，意识到Bailey实际上已经采取了行动。A. concentrated集中；B. recalled回想起；C. counted计算；D. commented评论。根据后文our conversation and realized that Bailey had actually taken action可知作者后来回想自己和儿子的对话，才意识到Bailey实际上已经采取了行动。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：上次我们朋友的儿子Brayden来我家时，Bailey邀请他去玩他的乐高玩具。A. came over顺便来访；B. gave up放弃；C. showed off炫耀；D. ran away逃跑。结合后文Bailey invited him to play with his Legos.可推知作者朋友的儿子Brayden是来拜访作者他们的。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：按照Bailey的标准，他没有因为Brayden造错了飞机而生气，而是允许Brayden创造自己版本的飞机。A. writing写；B. reading阅读；C. building修建；D. sitting坐下。前面讲到Bailey邀请他玩乐高，由常识可知，乐高是需要搭建的，故选C。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：按照Bailey的标准，他没有因为Brayden造错了飞机而生气，而是允许Brayden创造自己版本的飞机。A. standards标准；B. situations情况；C. memories记忆；D. experiments实验。根据后文he allowed him to create his own version of an airplane.可知Bailey没有要求对方按照自己的标准来搭建飞机，而是允许Brayden创造自己版本的飞机。故选A。
【36题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在玩电子游戏时，他没有告诉Brayden他太小不懂游戏的概念，而是给了他一个不插电源的控制器，让Brayden以为自己是在和Bailey并肩作战。A. weak虚弱的；B. nervous紧张的；C. busy忙碌的；D. young年轻的。根据第一段中He said, “I have resolved to be nicer to younger children.”可知Bailey对比自己小的孩子容易没有耐心，由此可推知，此处指他没有告诉Brayden他太小不懂游戏的概念。too…to…表示“太……以至于不能……”。故选D。
【37题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在玩电子游戏时，他没有告诉Brayden他太小不懂游戏的概念，而是给了他一个不插电源的控制器，让Brayden以为自己是在和Bailey并肩作战。A. controller手柄，控制器；B. freezer冰箱；C. computer计算机；D. lamp灯。结合后文let Brayden believe he was fighting alongside Bailey.可推知Bailey给了Brayden一个不插电源的控制器，让Brayden以为自己是在和Bailey并肩作战。故选A。
【38题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为父母，我们经常觉得我们的指示被置若罔闻，但现在我意识到我的儿子一直在听。A. assessments评价；B. achievements成就；C. instructions指示，指令；D. imaginations想象力。根据后文fall on deaf ears, but now I realize that my son has been listening all along可知作者经历了这件事意识到儿子并没有对自己的指示（instructions）置若罔闻，而是一直在倾听。故选C。
【39题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他正在努力成为一个更好的人，我为他感到骄傲。A. pretending假装；B. refusing拒绝；C. training训练；D. attempting企图。根据后文to be a better person可知Bailey一直在试图成为一个更好的人，attempt to do sth.“尝试去做某事”。故选D。
【40题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他正在努力成为一个更好的人，我为他感到骄傲。A. aware意识到；B. proud自豪的；C. tired疲惫的；D. afraid害怕的。儿子想要成为一个更好的人，所以作者对儿子感到骄傲，短语be proud of“以……为荣”。故选B。
第二节 语法填空(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。
When it seemed that social networks could no longer surprise us, China gave birth to_____41_____new application, Tik Tok. It is a social network in_____42_____you can create and share fun music videos with your friends and followers.
Tik Tok_____43_____ (release) in September 2016 by Jinri Toutiao. With people of all ages loving it in 2019, the short-form video app is becoming_____44_____ (rapid) popular around the country.
In order to use the application, we will need to create a user account, a process that will only take a few_____45_____ (second). On Tik Tok the key is the music videos. When_____46_____ (create) your music videos, you will be able to choose from hundreds of songs. _____47_____addition to being able to choose the most popular songs of the moment, users have a simple video editor to make their videos more_____48_____ (surprise). Tik Tok aims to provide video editing service for mobile users, so all operations on this app are easy and clear_____49_____ (master).
Creating videos with Tik Tok______50______ (be) fun.Besides, we can “like” any other users’ video, leave comments, share it with friends, and so on.
【答案】41. a 42. which
43 was released
44. rapidly
45. seconds
46. creating
47. In 48. surprising
49. to master
50. is
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国诞生的一个新的应用程序——抖音。
【41题详解】
考查冠词。句意：当社交网络似乎不能再让我们感到惊讶时，中国诞生了一个新的应用程序——抖音。此处泛指“一个新的应用程序”，应使用不定冠词，new是以辅音音素开头的词，应使用a。故填a。
【42题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：。这是一个社交网络，在这里你可以创建并与你的朋友和追随者分享有趣的音乐视频。此处是限定性定语从句，先行词是a social network，指物，位于介词in后，应使用关系代词which引导。故填which。
【43题详解】
考查动词时态及语态。句意：抖音由今日头条于2016年9月发布。release与主语Tik Tok是逻辑被动关系，应使用被动语态，根据in September 2016可知，应使用一般过去时。故填was released。
【44题详解】
考查副词。句意：2019年，随着各个年龄段的人都喜欢它，这款短小的视频应用在全国迅速流行起来。此处修饰形容词popular，应使用副词。故填rapidly。
【45题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：为了使用应用程序，我们将需要创建一个用户帐户，这个过程只需要几秒钟。根据空前a few可知，应使用名词复数形式。故填seconds。
【46题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：当创建你的音乐视频时，你将能够从数百首歌曲中选择。create与主语you是逻辑主谓关系，应使用现在分词，表主动。故填creating。
【47题详解】
考查介词。句意：除了可以选择当下最流行歌曲，用户还有一个简单的视频编辑器，可以让他们的视频更令人惊讶。固定短语：in addition to“除了……”，位于句首，首字母大写。故填In。
【48题详解】
考查形容词。句意同上。此处修饰their videos，应使用-ing结尾形容词。故填surprising。
【49题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：抖音的目的是为手机用户提供视频编辑服务，所以在这个app上的所有操作都很容易掌握。固定句型sth. be +adj.+to do.“做某事是怎么样的”。故填to master。
【50题详解】
考查动词时态及主谓一致。句意：用抖音制作视频很有趣。此处描述的是目前的情况，应使用一般现在时，动名词短语做主语，谓语动词使用单数形式。故填is。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 短文改错（共10小题，每题1分，满分10分）
51. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均限一词。
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Last week, our teacher gave us a task to write a paper about Old China. I make up a group with another three classmates. We didn’t have much information, but we decided to ask the teacher. After that, we took the trip to visit a famous museum. When we arrived the museum, we saw the statue (雕塑) of Deng Xiaoping. His great image let us to admire him immediately. There were so many statue of great people, who fought brave for New China and made what we are today. When faced difficult situations, they chose to sacrifice (牺牲) them. Their stories are so touching, who encourage us to cherish the life we have.
【答案】1. make →made
2. but→so
3. the →a
4. arrived与the museum中间加at
5. let us to admire中的to去掉
6. statue→statues
7. brave→bravely
8. faced→facing或faced后加with
9. them→themselves
10. who →which
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者为了完成写关于旧中国的文章的任务，与小组成员一起去博物馆搜集资料，并在博物馆看到伟人事迹后有所感悟的故事。
【详解】1. 考查动词时态。句意：我和另外三个同学组成了一个小组。根据时间状语Last week可知，这件事发生在过去，动词应该用一般过去时。故将make 改为made。
2. 考查连词。句意：我们并不知道太多信息，因此我们决定去问老师。由语意和语境可知，前后句之间是因果关系，不是转折关系。故将but改为so。
3. 考查冠词。句意：之后，我们去参观了一个著名的博物馆。分析句子可知，此处是固定短语take a trip，意为“去旅行”。故将the 改为a。
4. 考查动词搭配。句意：当我们到达博物馆时，我们看到了邓小平的雕像。动词arrive意为“到达”，后接名词时需用介词，小地点用介词at，大地点用介词in。the museum属于小地点。故在arrived与the museum中间加at。
5. 考查使役动词。句意：他的伟大形象让我们立刻佩服他。动词let意为“使；让”，是使役动词。用法：let+宾语+省to不定式。故将let us to admire中的to去掉。
6. 考查名词复数。句意：这里有许多伟人的雕像，他们为新中国英勇奋斗，造就了今天的我们。分析句子可知，many意为“很多”，修饰可数名词复数形式。故将statue改为statues。
7. 考查副词。句意：这里有许多伟人的雕像，他们为新中国英勇奋斗，造就了今天的我们。分析句子可知，此处修饰动词fought，应该用副词形式。故将brave改为bravely。
8. 考查状语从句的省略。句意：当他们面对困境时，他们选择牺牲他们自己。动词face意为“面对”；短语be faced with意为“面对”。此处when引导的状语从句是省略句式，补充完整应该是：When (they are) facing difficult situations；或者是When (they are) faced with difficult situations。故将faced改为facing或faced后加with 。
9. 考查代词。句意：当他们面对困境时，他们选择牺牲他们自己。分析句子可知，此处宾语（动作的承受者）与主语相同，应该用反身代词。故将them改为themselves。
10. 考查定语从句。句意：他们的故事是如此感人，这鼓励我们珍惜我们所拥有的生活。分析句子结构可知，这是非限制性定语从句，先行词是Their stories，指物，在从句中作主语，应该用which引导。who指代的先行词为人。故将who改为which。
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
52. 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华． 英国交换生 Jim 在给你的邮件中提到他对你校的学生社 团非常感兴趣，计划下学期参加其中一个．他向你征询建议．请给他回邮件，内容包括：
1．推荐的社团；2．推荐的理由；3．建议他做哪些准备．
注意：1． 词数不少于 60；2． 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数．
Dear Jim，
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours，
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jim，
I'm more than delighted to know you are curious about the club activities of our school and want to join one next term. I'd like to recommend Peking opera club to you, which I believe you will enjoy a lot from．
I recommend this club to you for the following reasons. First, Peking opera is like a pearl in Chinese traditional art. Joining this club can give you a taste of Chinese traditional art forms and even have a hands ﹣ on experience. Besides, the club will regularly organize various activities, such as inviting famous actors to perform, and drawing Peking opera make﹣ups. Considering your interest in Chinese history, I believe getting close to Peking opera will also be a good way of learning more about it．
When it comes to preparation, you can watch some famous Peking opera videos on the Internet or read some relevant materials, which will definitely be beneficial for you． Hope my suggestions can be of help. If you want to learn anything more, don't hesitate to contact me．
Best wishes．
Yours，
Li Hua
【解析】
【分析】【本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生写一封邮件，给朋友Jim提供一些建议。
【详解】第一步：审题
体裁：应用文
时态：根据提示，时态应为一般现在时和一般将来时。
结构：总分法
总分法指把主题句作为总说，把支持句作为分说，并以这种方式安排所写内容。
要求：1.推荐的社团
2.推荐的理由
3.建议他做好哪些准备
第二步:列提纲 （重点词组）
are curious about ；the club activities of； recommend sth to sb; for the following reasons.; a taste of Chinese traditional art forms; inviting sb to do; draw Peking opera make﹣ups; good way of doing； watch videos; be beneficial for; be of help; hesitate to do.
第三步：连词成句
1. I'm more than delighted to know you are curious about the club activities of our school and want to join one next term.
2. I'd like to recommend Peking opera club to you, which I believe you will enjoy a lot from．
3. I recommend this club to you for the following reasons.
4. Peking opera is like a pearl in Chinese traditional art. Joining this club can give you a taste of Chinese traditional art forms and even have a hands ﹣ on experience
5. the club will regularly organize various activities, such as inviting famous actors to perform, and drawing Peking opera make﹣ups.
6. Considering your interest in Chinese history, I believe getting close to Peking opera will also be a good way of learning more about it．
7. When it comes to preparation, you can watch some famous Peking opera videos on the Internet or read some relevant materials, which will definitely be beneficial for you．
8. Hope my suggestions can be of help.
9.If you want to learn anything more, don't hesitate to contact me．
根据提示及关键词（组）进行遣词造句，注意主谓一致和时态问题。
第四步：连句成篇（衔接词）
1.表文章结构顺序：First of all, Firstly/First, Secondly/Second… And then, Finally, In the end, At last
2.表并列补充关系：What is more, Besides, Moreover, Furthermore, In addition As well as, not only…but (also), including,
3.表转折对比关系：However, On the contrary, but, Although+clause(从句), In spite of+n/doing,On the one hand…,On the other hand… Some…,while others…,as for, so…that…
4.表因果关系：Because, As, So, Thus, Therefore, As a result
连句成文，注意使用恰当的连词进行句子之间的衔接与过渡，书写一定要规范清晰，
第五步：润色修改
【点睛】范文内容完整，要点全面，语言规范，语篇连贯，词数适当，上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑关系。作者在范文中使用了一些定语从句，如：I'd like to recommend Peking opera club to you, which I believe you will enjoy a lot from．使用了which引导的非限定性定语从句；使用了非谓语动词，比如Joining this club can give you a taste of Chinese traditional art forms and even have a hands ﹣ on experience.使用了动名词做主语。使用了一些固定词组，如be delighted to ; be of help to; hesitate to do等。全文中没有中国式英语的句式，显示了很高的驾驭英语的能力。另外，文章思路清晰、层次分明，上下句转换自然，为文章增色添彩。
听力答案：1-5 BBCAB 6-10 ABCBC 11-15 CBBAC 16-20 BCACB仁寿一中北校区高2020级半期考试
英语试题
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷﹙选择题﹚和第Ⅱ卷﹙非选择题﹚两部分。满分150分, 考试时间120分钟。
第一部分：听力（共两小节，满分30分）
该部分分为第一、第二两节，注意，做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上，该部分录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。
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.
1.What does John find difficult in learning German？
A .Pronunciation. B. Grammar. C. Vocabulary.
2.What is the probable relationship between the speakers？
A.Brother and sister. B. Colleagues. C. Teacher and student.
3.Where does the conversation probably take place？
A. In a bank. B.On a train. C. At a ticket office.
4. What are the speakers talking about？
A. A restaurant. B. A street. C. A dish.
5.What does the woman think of her interview？
A. It was tough. B. It was successful. C. It was interesting.
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.When will Judy go to a party？
A. On Tuesday. B. On Monday. C. On Wednesday.
7.What will Max do next？
A. Fly a kite. B. Read a magazine. C. Do his homework.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What does the man suggest doing at first？
A. Playing a computer game.
B. Watching a movie.
C. Going to a concert.
9.What do the speakers decide to do？
A. Visit Mike. B.Take a walk. C. Go boating.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.Which color do cats see better than humans？
A. Red. B. Green. C. Blue.
11.Why do cats bring dead birds home？
A. To make their owners happy.
B. To show off their hunting skills.
C. To eat them in a safe place.
12.How does the man sound at the end of the conversation？
A. Grateful. B. Humorous. C. Curious.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.Who is Macy？
A. Ed’s teacher. B. Ed’s mother. C. Ed’s friend.
14.How does Ed usually go to kindergarten？
A. On foot. B. By car. C. By bus.
15.What does Ed enjoy doing at the kindergarten？
A. Telling stories. B. Singing songs C. Playing with others
16.What do the teachers say about Ed？
A.He’s quiet. B. He’s clever. C. He’s brave.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.At what age did Emily start learning ballet？
A. Five. B. Nine. C. Six.
18.Why did Emily move to Toronto？
A. To learn contemporary dance.
B. To perform at a dance theater.
C. To work for a dance school.
19.Why did Emily quit dancing？
A. She was too old to dance.
B. She failed to get a scholarship.
C. She lost interest in it.
20.How does Emily feel about stopping training？
A.She’s regretful. B. She’s pleased. C. She’s upset.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Songkran, Thailand
This festival marks the Thai New Year, which is celebrated in the second week of April. This is the hottest time of the year in Thailand, so it makes sense that the biggest Songkran tradition is to throw water on people. Thais of all ages join in water fights, using buckets, hoses (软管)and water guns to celebrate the event.
Boryeong Mud Festival, South Korea
Don't expect to come home clean after experiencing the Boryeong Mud Festival in South Korea. Famous for its mineral-rich mudflats, visitors rush to Boryeong in July to make themselves in mud, swim in grey pools and enjoy the party. There are even mudslides and a mud skiing competition for those who are seeking the extreme mud adventure!
La Tomatina, Spain
The festival dates back to a parade in which some naughty teenagers knocked one performer off his stilts (高跷)and caused a fight of throwing vegetables accidentally. It was once banned until 1957 when the locals held a protest with a funeral. They carried a coffin containing a huge tomato as bands played a funeral march. In the following decades, La Tomatina has become a popular event. If you join the event, be aware that you squash (压扁) the tomato before throwing it. Have a great time but avoid causing any injury.
Dia de los Muertos, Mexico
Beginning at the midnight of October 31 and lasting through November 2, it is a festival when families gather together to remember those loved ones who have died, aiming to help them on their spiritual journey. On these days, Mexican families prepare special tables in their homes. On top of them they'll put photos of the dead and their favorite food. They also visit the graves of their beloved ones to show their respect to the dead.
1. If you want to experience a special new year in a country, you can choose to visit ________.
A. Thailand B. South Korea C. Spain D. Mexico
2. What may happen to you as a visitor in La Tomatina
A. You can perform stilts. B. Your can play funeral music in bands.
C. You may be covered with mud. D. You may be attacked with tomatoes.
3. Which festival is similar to the Tomb Sweeping Festival in China
A. Songkran. B. Boryeong Mud Festival.
C. La Tomatina. D. Dia de los Muertos.
B
I have a special place in my heart for libraries. I have for as long as I can remember. I was always an enthusiastic reader, sometimes reading up to three books a day as a child. Stories were like air to me and while other kids played ball or went to parties, I lived out adventures through the books I checked out from the library.
My first job was working at the Ukiah Library when I was 16 years old .It was a dream job and I did everything from shelving books to reading to the children for story time.
As I grew older and became a mother, the library took on a new place and an added meaning in my life. I had several children and books were our main source(来源) of entertainment. It was a big deal for us to load up and go to the local library, where my kids could pick out books to read or books they wanted me to read to them.
I always read ,using different voices ,as though I were acting out the stories with my voice and they loved it !It was a special time to bond with my children and it filled them with the wonderment of books .
Now, I see my children taking their children to the library and I love that the excitement of going to the library lives on form generation to generation.
As a novelist, I’ve found a new relationship with libraries. I encourage readers to go to their local library when they can’t afford to purchase a book. I see libraries as a safe haven(避风港) for readers and writers, a bridge that helps put together a reader with a book. Libraries, in their own way, help fight book piracy(盗版行为) and 1 think all writers should support libraries in a significant way when they can. Encourage readers to use the library. Share library announcements on your social media. Frequent them and talk about them when you can.
4. Which word best describes the author’s relationship with books as a child
A. Cooperative. B. Uneasy. C. Inseparable. D. Casual.
5. What does the underlined phrase “an added meaning” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Pleasure from working in the library.
B. Joy of reading passed on in the family.
C. Wonderment from acting out the stories.
D. A closer bond developed with the readers.
6. What does the author call on other writers to do
A. Sponsor book fairs. B. Write for social media.
C. Support libraries. D. Purchase her novels.
7. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Reading: A Source of Knowledge
B. My Idea about writing
C. Library: A Haven for the Young
D. My Love of the Library
C
As aging population gets bigger and dementia (老年痴呆症) more common，more families are struggling with a complex question: How do you support a loved one with dementia, especially when you have a full-time job and several kids
Reg Urbanowski may have an answer to this pressing issue: ROBOTS.
He and his team managed to develop a new type of robots named TP robots. Looking like stand-up vacuum cleaners attached to an iPad they can be activated remotely via a smartphone and guided remotely by a controller app similar to the way a mouse is used on a desktop computer. All possess audio and visual communication capabilities, allowing the operator to be “in the room” to interact with Mom or Dad.
He believes that caregivers and family members can use a TP robot to “look in” on people with mild dementia. He says, “TP robots provide an effective solution for minimizing caregiver burden, especially for those who have career or other out-of home activities.”
Urbanowski and his team have conducted a study that involves providing TP robots for 15 Manitoba families. These robots are programmed to provide reminders of necessary daily routine like turning off the gas, taking medicine and having dinner. They will also help ensure patients are getting the exercise they need to maintain their health and well-being.
Erin Crawford, Program Director with the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, says she has faith that TP robots will prove beneficial, particularly when it comes to reminding people with dementia to do certain things at certain times. “It means that family members that can’t be there, for whatever reason, know that those things are till happening,” she says.
8. What can we infer about TP robots from Paragraph 3
A. It’s easy to operate. B. It can clean the room.
C. It's convenient to carry. D. It can be used on a computer.
9. How will TP robots help those with dementia
A. By having dinner with them. B. By turning off the gas for them.
C. By doing activities with them. D. By reminding them to take pills.
10 What’s Erin Crawford’s attitude to the future of TP robots
A. Optimistic. B. Cautious. C. Doubtful. D. Critical.
11. What is the main idea of the text
A. TP robots provide a new solution to dementia.
B. TP robots help to take care of dementia patients.
C. Caregivers of dementia will be replaced by TP robots.
D. Urbanowski and his team are developing a new robot.
D
You run into the grocery store to quickly pick up your item. You grab what you need and head to the front of the store. After quickly sizing up the check-out lines, you choose the one that looks fastest. You chose wrong. People getting in other lines long after you have already checked out and headed to the parking lot. Why does this seem to always happen to you
Well, as it turns out, it's just math that is working against you. A grocery store tries to have enough employees at the checkout lines to get all their customers through with minimum delay. But sometimes, like on a Sunday afternoon, they get super busy. Because most grocery stores don't have the physical space to add more checkout lines, their system becomes overburdened. Some small interruption — a price check, a particularly talkative customer — will have downstream effects, holding up the entire line behind them.
If there are three lines at the store, these delays will happen randomly at different registers (收银台). Think about the probability. The chances of your line being that fastest one are only one in three, which means you have a two-thirds chance of not being in the fastest line. So it's not just in your mind: Another line is probably moving faster than yours.
Now, mathematicians have come up with a good solution, which they call queuing theory, to this problem: Just make all customers stand in one long snaking line, called a serpentine line, and serve each person at the front with the next available register. With three registers, this method is about three times faster on average than the more traditional approach. This is what they do at most banks, Trader Joe's, and some fast-food places. With a serpentine line, a long delay at one register won't unfairly punish the people who lined up behind it. Instead, it will slow everyone down a little bit.
12. What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph
A. Queuing in a line. B. A shopping experience.
C. A rush in the morning. D. Cutting in a line.
13. According to the article, what may cause delays in checking out
A. The lack of employees in the grocery store.
B. Some unexpected delays of certain customers.
C. The increasing items bought by customers.
D. A worsening shopping system of the store.
14. What is the solution given by mathematicians
A. Employing more workers for checking out.
B. Limiting the number of queuing people.
C. Making only one line available.
D. Always standing in the same line.
15. What's the principle behind the queuing theory
A. To pursue the maximum benefit.
B. To leave success or failure to luck.
C To avoid the minimum loss.
D To spread the risk equally among everyone.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A lot of teenagers in middle school want to do more sports. ___16___. But some students don't really know the benefits of doing sports. Here are some reasons for doing sports.
Watching TV and playing video games are becoming more and more popular among teenagers. ___17___. But getting teenagers to take part in a sport gives them an opportunity to go out and socialize with others. ___18___. What's more，they will learn how to work with others and get along with others harmoniously.
One of the biggest problems in our society today is obesity，and it's not just a problem with adults. More and more kids are becoming overweight. ___19___.
Encouraging teenagers to do more sports also benefits parents. It is a great way for parents to show they love their kids. ___20___. This is a great way for parents to spend time with their teenagers and talk to them.
Doing sports is a great way for teenagers to get out of the house，get moving，make friends and keep healthy. So why not join in and get into sports today？
A. They may find new friends in this way
B. Doing sports helps teenagers grow faster
C. They prefer to stay at home rather than go out
D. Joining in a team sport will help teenagers get some exercise without feeling pressured to lose weight
E. Teenagers want to be stronger through doing sports
F. Parents can play with them and help them practice sports
G. Many do it because they think it will make them become more popular
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I was on my cellphone sharing my excitement about the stories we received for a new book about resolutions (决心). When I ___21___ my call, my 11-year-old son Bailey asked if he could write a story. I was surprised by his ___22___ and asked if he had “resolved”to do something ___23___ in his life. His reply ___24___ me. He said,“I have resolved to be nicer to younger children.”
Bailey has always been generous with older kids. ___25___, when it comes to younger kids, he falls ___26___. He gets angry when they touch his Lego creations or ___27___ to understand how to play his video games.
My husband and I have many friends with younger children who ___28___ regularly. Each time before they arrive, we tell Bailey how we would ___29___ it if he were more patient with the younger kids. He starts out great, but as the night wears on, his patience ____30____. I found it interesting that he was ____31____ making a change.
Later, I ____32____ our conversation and realized that Bailey had actually taken action. The last time our friend’s son, Brayden, ____33____, Bailey invited him to play with his Legos. Instead of getting angry that Brayden was not ____34____ correctly, according to Bailey’s ____35____, he allowed him to create his own version of an airplane. When playing video games, instead of telling Brayden he was too ____36____ to understand the concept, he gave him an unplugged (没插电的) ____37____ and let Brayden believe he was fighting alongside Bailey.
As parents, we often feel as if our ____38____ fall on deaf ears, but now I realize that my son has been listening all along. He is ____39____ to be a better person and I am ____40____ of him.
21. A. expected B. ended C. returned D. answered
22. A. concern B. talent C. request D. belief
23. A. different B. adventurous C. scientific D. enjoyable
24. A. puzzled B. embarrassed C. annoyed D. surprised
25. A. Therefore B. Instead C. However D. Besides
26. A. asleep B. sick C. impatient D. silent
27. A. agree B. fail C. tend D. manage
28. A. visit B. practice C. perform D. debate
29. A. handle B. appreciate C. recognize D. replace
30. A. pays off B. takes over C. reaches out D. wears out
31. A. casually B. normally C. innocently D. voluntarily
32. A. concentrated B. recalled C. counted D. commented
33. A. came over B. gave up C. showed off D. ran away
34. A. writing B. reading C. building D. sitting
35. A. standards B. situations C. memories D. experiments
36. A. weak B. nervous C. busy D. young
37. A. controller B. freezer C. computer D. lamp
38. A. assessments B. achievements C. instructions D. imaginations
39 A. pretending B. refusing C. training D. attempting
40. A. aware B. proud C. tired D. afraid
第二节 语法填空(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。
When it seemed that social networks could no longer surprise us, China gave birth to_____41_____new application, Tik Tok. It is a social network in_____42_____you can create and share fun music videos with your friends and followers.
Tik Tok_____43_____ (release) in September 2016 by Jinri Toutiao. With people of all ages loving it in 2019, the short-form video app is becoming_____44_____ (rapid) popular around the country.
In order to use the application, we will need to create a user account, a process that will only take a few_____45_____ (second). On Tik Tok the key is the music videos. When_____46_____ (create) your music videos, you will be able to choose from hundreds of songs. _____47_____addition to being able to choose the most popular songs of the moment, users have a simple video editor to make their videos more_____48_____ (surprise). Tik Tok aims to provide video editing service for mobile users, so all operations on this app are easy and clear_____49_____ (master).
Creating videos with Tik Tok______50______ (be) fun.Besides, we can “like” any other users’ video, leave comments, share it with friends, and so on.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 短文改错（共10小题，每题1分，满分10分）
51. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均限一词。
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Last week, our teacher gave us a task to write a paper about Old China. I make up a group with another three classmates. We didn’t have much information, but we decided to ask the teacher. After that, we took the trip to visit a famous museum. When we arrived the museum, we saw the statue (雕塑) of Deng Xiaoping. His great image let us to admire him immediately. There were so many statue of great people, who fought brave for New China and made what we are today. When faced difficult situations, they chose to sacrifice (牺牲) them. Their stories are so touching, who encourage us to cherish the life we have.
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
52. 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华． 英国交换生 Jim 在给你的邮件中提到他对你校的学生社 团非常感兴趣，计划下学期参加其中一个．他向你征询建议．请给他回邮件，内容包括：
1．推荐的社团；2．推荐的理由；3．建议他做哪些准备．
注意：1． 词数不少于 60；2． 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数．
Dear Jim，
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Yours，
Li Hua
听力答案：1-5 BBCAB 6-10 ABCBC 11-15 CBBAC 16-20 BCACB
