广西三新学术联盟2021-2022学年高一上学期期末联考英语试题（Word版含答案，无听力音频无文字材料）
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广西5新学术联盟高一1月期末联考
英语
第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. When will the man arrive at the party
A. At 7:30. B. At 8:00. C. At 8:30.
2. How does the man help the woman
A. By filling out the form for her.
B. By telling her his personal information.
C By reading the information on the form.
3. What is the woman going to do
A. Pay for the shoes. B. Go to the shoe shop. C. Borrow money from the man.
4. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Doctor and patient. C. Classmates.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. What the man’s hobby is.
B. Whether the man learned drawing.
C. When the man went to high school.
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。听每段对话或独门前，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 did Jena forget to do
A. Tell the woman about the man’s call.
B. Make an appointment with the man.
C. Take her cell phone with her.
7. What will the woman do on Saturday
A. Go and visit Jena.
B. Have dinner with the man.
C. Make a phone call to her sister.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8 What do we know about the man
A. He is hard-working.
B. He likes making things.
C. He paid $50 for the bookcase.
9. What does the man do in the end
A. He tells a joke. B. He makes a future plan. C. He asks the woman for help.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What are the speakers doing
A. Discussing their schedule. B. Packing for a journey. C. Deciding on a present.
11. What does Jacques like doing
A. Swimming. B. Playing basketball. C. Reading books on modem art.
12. What will the speakers most probably do next
A. Find a basketball. B. Leave home. C. Call a taxi.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题
13. When did the man’s boss call Jeff
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
14. How did Jeff explain everything
A. Over the phone. B. By e-mail. C. In person.
15. Why didn’t Jeff come to the office on Tuesday
A. He was sick.
B. He was off the day.
C. He was working somewhere else.
16. How does the woman sound in the end
A. Excited. B. Angry. C. Surprised.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why did the speaker go on the tour
A. It was the prize of a competition.
B. John asked her to go with him.
C. It was her travel plan.
18. What did the speaker dislike about the hotel
A. The drinks. B. The food. C. The waiters.
19. What did the speaker think of the trip to the museum
A. Disappointing. B. Amazing. C. Terrible.
20. What did the speaker do in the second week
A. She rode an elephant.
B. She went to the mountains.
C. She relaxed in the hotel.
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）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A，B，C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Goa, the beach of capital of India, is considered to be a land serving the needs of both the peace lovers and the thrill seekers. Here are some water sports available in Goa.
Water Skiing
If being a leopard (豹) of the sea is what you hope, water skiing is undoubtedly the sport for you. And speedboats are a way to be one. Almost all of the beaches in Goa are considered ideal for this speedy water sport. These speedboats are easily available at the Cidade de Goa, Bogmallo Beach Resort, and the Taj Hotels.
Windsurfing
One of the popular water sports in Goa is windsurfing. It combines the skills required to surf and sail. You can try it at the Dona Paula Bay as it is considered to be the ideal spot. Moreover, experts can participate in various competitions like the Windsurfing Regatta and Open board Sailing Competition.
Water Scooter
Water scooter is also popular in Goa. The fun of driving a motorbike in the blue waters of the Goan beaches is not to be missed. Even if you are not much of a biker on the sea, and can’t swim, you should not worry as you’ll be properly dressed with a lifejacket or bring along an instructor for confidence’s sake.
Swimming
The waters around the beaches of Goa are warm and safe. All required is to bring your swimming trunks or costumes (服装). Just dive into the waters and enjoy the simple thrills of swimming in the sea. Lifeguards are at all the beaches of Goa, from whom you better check the status of the beach before jumping in.
Now wait no longer and make arrangements for cashing on the fun!
1. Where can you enjoy Windsurfing
A. At the Dona Paula Bay. B. At the Taj Hotels.
C. At the Cidade de Goa. D. At all the beaches of Goa.
2. Who can help you check the safety of swimming
A. Experts. B. Instructors. C. Lifeguards. D. Competitors.
3. What type of writing is the text
A. An art show review. B. An official report.
C. A sports comment. D. A tourism guide.
B
Human activity is changing the surface and temperature of the planet. But new research shows it is also changing the sound of the Earth’s oceans and seas. Scientists say the changes in the sounds of our oceans, seas, and other waterways affect many marine animals (海洋生物) —from very small shrimp to huge whales.
Sound travels “very far underwater,” Francis Juanes told the Associated Press. Juanes is an ecologist at the University of Victoria in Canada. “For fish,” he explained,“sound is probably a better way to sense their environment than light.”
Sounds help fish and other marine animals survive. They use sounds to communicate with each other. Sounds also help some ocean animals find food and avoid their hunters. Many ocean animals use sounds to find good places to mate.
However, increased noise from humans is making it harder for these animals to hear each other. The noise is corning from shipping traffic, motorized fishing ships, underwater oil and gas exploration, offshore construction and other noisy human activities. “For many marine animals, their attempts to communicate are being blocked by sounds that humans have introduced,” said Juanes.
Experts at NOAA say that effects of noise on marine mammals are not well understood. However, some studies suggest that noise may cause hearing loss. The stress from human noise might also affect the immune (免疫) system—an animal’s natural defense system.
“When people think of threats facing the ocean,” said Joe Roman, a marine ecologist at the University of Vermont, “we often think of climate change, plastics, and overfishing. But noise pollution is another vital thing we need to be monitoring.” “If you make something for the ocean,” Joe Roman suggested,“think about how to make it quieter. In theory (理论),you can reduce or turn off sound immediately. It’s not like plastics or climate change, which are much harder to get rid of.”
4. Why is sound important for ocean animals
A. It makes them travel far in the sea.
B. It guides them to find their mates.
C. It helps them locate food and avoid danger.
D. It keeps them stay away from offshore construction.
5. What does the underlined word “blocked” in paragraph 4 mean
A. prevented B. destroyed C. caused D. monitored
6. What can we infer about Joe Roman’s opinion
A. Marine animals are being monitored.
B. People pay equal attention to noise pollution.
C. Noise pollution is theoretically easier to deal with.
D. Plastics is the most serious threat for ocean animals.
7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Sound Is Important to Ocean Life. B. The Future of Oceans Exploration.
C. The Changes in the Sounds of Oceans. D. Humans Are Making Oceans Too Noisy.
C
Now, let’s talk about earthquakes on our planet. Some countries have large numbers of earthquakes. Japan is one of them. Others do not have many. For example, there are few earthquakes in Britain. There is often a great noise during an earthquake. The ground vibrates (震动). Houses fall down. Trains run off the lines. Sometimes, there is a heavy loss of human lives.
Earthquakes often happen near volcanoes, but this is not always true. The centers of some earthquakes are under the sea. The bottom of the sea suddenly moves. The powerful forces inside the earth break the rocks. The coast is shaken and great waves appear. These waves, also known as seismic waves(地震波), or tsunamis(海啸) can travel long distances and rush over the land when they reach it. They are strong enough to break down houses and other buildings. Very often fires follow the most serious earthquakes. In 1906, the numbers of fires were burning in the city. The water pipes were also shaken and broken, so it was not possible to put the fire out. There was no water. The Tokyo Earthquake of 1923 happened just before noon. People were cooking meals on their fires at that time. When the ground shook, the fires shook, too. Hot materials were thrown on the different parts of the houses, some of which were made of wood. Soon 134 fires were burning in the city.
What kind of building stands up best in an earthquake A building with concrete walls is perhaps the best. A steel frame will make it even stronger. The frame holds the different parts together and the walls so not easily fall. There is less chance of fire because concrete and steel do not burn. Over the years, scientists studied the results of the earthquake in different parts of the world, and they are convinced that this kind of building is the safest.
8. What can we know about earthquake from the first paragraph
A. Britain has large numbers of earthquake.
B. There is often a great noise during an earthquake.
C. There is a heavy loss of human lives in every earthquake.
D. Trains will not run off the lines during the earthquake.
9. Some of the undersea earthquakes were caused by ______.
A. the breakout of the volcano B. the seismic waves
C. the tsunami D. the powerful forces inside the earth
10. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. A building with concrete walls and a steel frame stands up best in an earthquake.
B. There is no chance of fire in a building with concrete walls.
C. Scientist studied the causes of the earthquake to get the conclusion.
D. A steel frame has no help in making the house stronger.
11. This text is probably a ______.
A. book review B. popular science report
C. newspaper ad D. fairy tale
D
“You know, the soft subjects,” says the boy in maths. “The easy ones: the stupid girls at the bottom take them. Like dance. It shouldn’t even be a subject. ” We’re choosing subjects for our A-level taster day at school. I see the raised eyebrows (眉毛) when I explain two of my GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) choices are dance and drama(戏剧).
I was told by advisers that dance and drama wouldn’t help me to get a suitable career. My friends told me I’d get bored of dance and switch to science within the first month.
But taking GCSE dance was the best decision I ever made. Dance gives me something to pour my head and heart into. It gives me a feeling of belonging, creativity, security and freedom.
The education secretary Nicky Morgan has put emphasis on (强调) science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), saying that students who focus on the arts risk their careers. Stopping young people from expressing themselves at such a young age is not doing them any favours. Perhaps Nicky Morgan has forgotten to open the door of having a drive to study that subject day in, day out. It shouldn’t matter what that subject is.
I don’t doubt the influence that STEM subjects can have on the people that love them. But to force children into one field is cruel. As much as I try, I’m not good at and don’t love physics, biology or maths. I don’t want a career in these areas.
There has been a decrease in the number of state schools offering arts subjects taught by specialist teachers. I can’t even imagine how it feels to be told that you don't teach a “real subject” by an 8-year-old boy.
To the teachers, the parents, the government I say: Let children make their own decisions. Let them live in the present. Let them have a real, unlimited education.
12. How does the boy in maths feel about dance
A. Useless. B. Difficult. C. Beautiful. D. Important.
13. After the author took GCSE dance, she ________
A. lost interest in it B. kept her mind on it
C. turned to other subjects D. struggled with Her lessons
14. What do we know about Nicky Morgan
A. She encourages students to learn soft subjects.
B. She suggests students take a risk in their careers..
C. She underlines the importance of STEM subjects.
D. She allows students to express themselves freely.
15. What’s the present situation of arts subjects
A. They attract much attention worldwide.
B. They are taught by non-professionals.
C. They are considered less important.
D. They have made great progress.
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
Years ago, I wanted to make something of myself in my profession. However, I realized that the most important things in life lived within the walls of my own home. My kids wouldn’t remember me for the work I did. ____16____
Therefore, I enjoy spending time with my family. We go hiking together. ____17____ Breathe in the freshest air and feel the peace that only being in nature can bring to you and the people you love.
____18____ When I do this, I can focus on the kids without the distractions (干扰) of video games or the Internet. It sounds easy, but when you are on a hot, 12-kilometer hike through the desert, you have to come up with ideas off the top of your head.
Safety is always a concern when hiking with kids. Although you won’t need any specialized equipment it is always smart to take enough water and snacks for everyone. Make the hiking exciting and challenging for them. ____19____ Plan plenty of breaks, for example by a lake, in a restaurant or at a deer park. Please do your part to preserve these areas because they are wonderful pieces of nature.
Hiking together doesn’t mean we don’t have problems now. All families face challenges in their lives, and our family is no exception. However, we try to talk openly about our problems, and we try to solve our problems together.____20____
A. See the world from a kid’s angle.
B. Love the outdoors the way nature intended.
C. They would only recall the moments we spent together.
D. Hiking with your children is always a special adventure.
E. On our hikes, I tell stories or share personal experiences.
F. Building a strong family takes time, but it is worth the effort.
G. Lots of streams, rocks and narrow paths should be included.
第三部分 语言知识运用 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Adventure is in my blood. And I had been considering how I was going to celebrate my high school graduation. I didn’t just want a small ____21____ in the backyard. I started thinking about doing a solo trip somewhere out of the ____22____. I took out maps and drew the 1 500-mile ____23____ along which I would be biking from the northernmost point in Norway to the southernmost section of Sweden. When I ____24____ my plans with my dad, he agreed as I thought he would. Because I get my adventurous ____25____ from him, he was all for it.
I had only been away from my home three days now but there was an inner ____26____ going on inside of me. Part of me was homesick and doubting whether I really could ____27____ it. The other part of me was ready to ____28____ to myself and my family that I could do it by myself.
On the road I met another ____29____ who was quite a bit older than I was. He had started his journey alone by bike at the southern part of Norway and had just finished. I could tell he had a great sense of ____30____. It encouraged me not to ____31____.
As I listened to my favorite artists on my MP4 player I pedaled with my ____32____. There was nobody around me for miles. Actually that wasn’t ____33____ true. There were mosquitoes—millions of them. My arms were so dotted with ____34____ that they looked like a topographical map (地形图). But however difficult it would be nothing could stop my ____35____ towards the destination. As you know, adventure is in my blood.
21. A. meeting B. party C. conversation D. lecture
22. A. question B. problem C. place D. ordinary
23. A. route B. road C. picture D. queue
24. A. shared B. compared C. prepared D. changed
25 A. stories B. hobbies C. skills D. spirits
26. A. request B. activity C. battle D. discussion
27. A. think B. make C. take D. beat
28. A. turn B. reply C. prove D. adapt
29. A. driver B. jogger C. pilot D. bicyclist
30. A. humor B. direction C. satisfaction D. balance
31. A. give up B. break down C. speed up D. calm down
32. A. hands B. feet C. eyes D. shoulders
33. A. gradually B. eventually C. suddenly D. entirely
34. A. wounds B. bites C. dots D. cuts
35. A. advance B. presentation C. company D. confusion
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Can you imagine ____36____ it would be like to live and study at a kind of ancient castle I’m talking about British boarding ____37____ (school). Students there actually live like Harry Potter (although sadly without the magic).
Boarding schools in Britain are not cheap. They usually cost above 35, 000 pounds (315, 854 yuan) for just one year. The schools are usually very old and rich in history. They ____38____ (true) played big role in Britain history, and have close connections ____39____ Oxford and Cambridge universities. Students are usually very wealthy; Prince William and Harry both went to Eton, a school ____40____ has produced 19 British prime ministers.
One of the most important things for these schools is sport. Crickets, rugby and rowing ____41____ (play) nearly every day. These games build teamwork and discipline. There is ____42____ famous saying in English, “The British Empire was built on the playing fields of Eton.”
Boarding schools often appear in English books and films. The young child without parents ____43____ (grow) up in a boarding school is found in hundreds of stories, although the most famous now is Harry Potter. Boarding schools are becoming ____44____ (traditional) and more international. As ____45____ (report), there are more and more international students studying at British boarding schools, such as students from Russia and China.
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节 单词、短语填空 （共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
请根据中文及首字母提示，写出下列句中所缺单词或短语，使句子意思完整，并将完整答案填入答题卡。
（一）单词
46. A group of e ______ (交换) students from the UK are visiting next month. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
47. They c______ (好奇) approached us because to them. I’m sure we were the unusual-looking visitors. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
48. The team are working hard to analyze it so that they can find a good s______ (解决方法). (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
49. With his attention f______ (集中) on his homework, he forgot all about what I had told him. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
50. At the s______ (看见) of the brave heroes，people gave them free meals and watched them with admiration. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
51. If you are interested, please sign up at the office before 5:00 p.m. next Thursday so that they will make necessary a______ (安排). (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
52. She p ______ (假装) that she was listening, but actually her mind was wandering. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
53. Some farmers would like to leave their hometown and go to work in cities, s______ (努力) to provide better education for their children. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
54. An unhealthy d______ (饮食) will lead to a lot of medical issues when you get older. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
55. She has been v ______ (自愿) her time and talents to the work for more than 40 years. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
（二）短语
56. After ______ (从……毕业) high school, he recorded a song for his mother, which attracted the attention of a famous producer. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
57. The castle has a long history______ (追溯到) the 17th century. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
58. He prefers to go to the town by bike ______ (而不是) take a bus. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
59. The grand military parade on the National Day______ (留下了深刻印象) on the viewers. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
60. However hard you try, you can’t ______ (有意义) of it all. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）
61. 假如你是李华，决定寒假期问到澳大利亚悉尼(Sydney)旅游。请你根据以下内容给笔友Alice写一封信了解相关信息，以便提前做好准备。
1．说明个人打算；
2．询问景点名胜；
3．了解天气、衣着等事项。
注意：1．字数100词左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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广西5新学术联盟高一1月期末联考
英语 答案
第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. When will the man arrive at the party
A. At 7:30. B. At 8:00. C. At 8:30.
2. How does the man help the woman
A. By filling out the form for her.
B. By telling her his personal information.
C By reading the information on the form.
3. What is the woman going to do
A. Pay for the shoes. B. Go to the shoe shop. C. Borrow money from the man.
4. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Doctor and patient. C. Classmates.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. What the man’s hobby is.
B. Whether the man learned drawing.
C. When the man went to high school.
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。听每段对话或独门前，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 did Jena forget to do
A. Tell the woman about the man’s call.
B. Make an appointment with the man.
C. Take her cell phone with her.
7. What will the woman do on Saturday
A. Go and visit Jena.
B. Have dinner with the man.
C. Make a phone call to her sister.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8 What do we know about the man
A. He is hard-working.
B. He likes making things.
C. He paid $50 for the bookcase.
9. What does the man do in the end
A. He tells a joke. B. He makes a future plan. C. He asks the woman for help.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What are the speakers doing
A. Discussing their schedule. B. Packing for a journey. C. Deciding on a present.
11. What does Jacques like doing
A. Swimming. B. Playing basketball. C. Reading books on modem art.
12. What will the speakers most probably do next
A. Find a basketball. B. Leave home. C. Call a taxi.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题
13. When did the man’s boss call Jeff
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
14. How did Jeff explain everything
A. Over the phone. B. By e-mail. C. In person.
15. Why didn’t Jeff come to the office on Tuesday
A. He was sick.
B. He was off the day.
C. He was working somewhere else.
16. How does the woman sound in the end
A. Excited. B. Angry. C. Surprised.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why did the speaker go on the tour
A. It was the prize of a competition.
B. John asked her to go with him.
C. It was her travel plan.
18. What did the speaker dislike about the hotel
A. The drinks. B. The food. C. The waiters.
19. What did the speaker think of the trip to the museum
A. Disappointing. B. Amazing. C. Terrible.
20. What did the speaker do in the second week
A. She rode an elephant.
B. She went to the mountains.
C. She relaxed in the hotel.
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）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A，B，C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Goa, the beach of capital of India, is considered to be a land serving the needs of both the peace lovers and the thrill seekers. Here are some water sports available in Goa.
Water Skiing
If being a leopard (豹) of the sea is what you hope, water skiing is undoubtedly the sport for you. And speedboats are a way to be one. Almost all of the beaches in Goa are considered ideal for this speedy water sport. These speedboats are easily available at the Cidade de Goa, Bogmallo Beach Resort, and the Taj Hotels.
Windsurfing
One of the popular water sports in Goa is windsurfing. It combines the skills required to surf and sail. You can try it at the Dona Paula Bay as it is considered to be the ideal spot. Moreover, experts can participate in various competitions like the Windsurfing Regatta and Open board Sailing Competition.
Water Scooter
Water scooter is also popular in Goa. The fun of driving a motorbike in the blue waters of the Goan beaches is not to be missed. Even if you are not much of a biker on the sea, and can’t swim, you should not worry as you’ll be properly dressed with a lifejacket or bring along an instructor for confidence’s sake.
Swimming
The waters around the beaches of Goa are warm and safe. All required is to bring your swimming trunks or costumes (服装). Just dive into the waters and enjoy the simple thrills of swimming in the sea. Lifeguards are at all the beaches of Goa, from whom you better check the status of the beach before jumping in.
Now wait no longer and make arrangements for cashing on the fun!
1. Where can you enjoy Windsurfing
A. At the Dona Paula Bay. B. At the Taj Hotels.
C. At the Cidade de Goa. D. At all the beaches of Goa.
2. Who can help you check the safety of swimming
A. Experts. B. Instructors. C. Lifeguards. D. Competitors.
3. What type of writing is the text
A. An art show review. B. An official report.
C. A sports comment. D. A tourism guide.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
B
Human activity is changing the surface and temperature of the planet. But new research shows it is also changing the sound of the Earth’s oceans and seas. Scientists say the changes in the sounds of our oceans, seas, and other waterways affect many marine animals (海洋生物) —from very small shrimp to huge whales.
Sound travels “very far underwater,” Francis Juanes told the Associated Press. Juanes is an ecologist at the University of Victoria in Canada. “For fish,” he explained,“sound is probably a better way to sense their environment than light.”
Sounds help fish and other marine animals survive. They use sounds to communicate with each other. Sounds also help some ocean animals find food and avoid their hunters. Many ocean animals use sounds to find good places to mate.
However, increased noise from humans is making it harder for these animals to hear each other. The noise is corning from shipping traffic, motorized fishing ships, underwater oil and gas exploration, offshore construction and other noisy human activities. “For many marine animals, their attempts to communicate are being blocked by sounds that humans have introduced,” said Juanes.
Experts at NOAA say that effects of noise on marine mammals are not well understood. However, some studies suggest that noise may cause hearing loss. The stress from human noise might also affect the immune (免疫) system—an animal’s natural defense system.
“When people think of threats facing the ocean,” said Joe Roman, a marine ecologist at the University of Vermont, “we often think of climate change, plastics, and overfishing. But noise pollution is another vital thing we need to be monitoring.” “If you make something for the ocean,” Joe Roman suggested,“think about how to make it quieter. In theory (理论),you can reduce or turn off sound immediately. It’s not like plastics or climate change, which are much harder to get rid of.”
4. Why is sound important for ocean animals
A. It makes them travel far in the sea.
B. It guides them to find their mates.
C. It helps them locate food and avoid danger.
D. It keeps them stay away from offshore construction.
5. What does the underlined word “blocked” in paragraph 4 mean
A. prevented B. destroyed C. caused D. monitored
6. What can we infer about Joe Roman’s opinion
A. Marine animals are being monitored.
B. People pay equal attention to noise pollution.
C. Noise pollution is theoretically easier to deal with.
D. Plastics is the most serious threat for ocean animals.
7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Sound Is Important to Ocean Life. B. The Future of Oceans Exploration.
C. The Changes in the Sounds of Oceans. D. Humans Are Making Oceans Too Noisy.
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. C 7. D
C
Now, let’s talk about earthquakes on our planet. Some countries have large numbers of earthquakes. Japan is one of them. Others do not have many. For example, there are few earthquakes in Britain. There is often a great noise during an earthquake. The ground vibrates (震动). Houses fall down. Trains run off the lines. Sometimes, there is a heavy loss of human lives.
Earthquakes often happen near volcanoes, but this is not always true. The centers of some earthquakes are under the sea. The bottom of the sea suddenly moves. The powerful forces inside the earth break the rocks. The coast is shaken and great waves appear. These waves, also known as seismic waves(地震波), or tsunamis(海啸) can travel long distances and rush over the land when they reach it. They are strong enough to break down houses and other buildings. Very often fires follow the most serious earthquakes. In 1906, the numbers of fires were burning in the city. The water pipes were also shaken and broken, so it was not possible to put the fire out. There was no water. The Tokyo Earthquake of 1923 happened just before noon. People were cooking meals on their fires at that time. When the ground shook, the fires shook, too. Hot materials were thrown on the different parts of the houses, some of which were made of wood. Soon 134 fires were burning in the city.
What kind of building stands up best in an earthquake A building with concrete walls is perhaps the best. A steel frame will make it even stronger. The frame holds the different parts together and the walls so not easily fall. There is less chance of fire because concrete and steel do not burn. Over the years, scientists studied the results of the earthquake in different parts of the world, and they are convinced that this kind of building is the safest.
8. What can we know about earthquake from the first paragraph
A. Britain has large numbers of earthquake.
B. There is often a great noise during an earthquake.
C. There is a heavy loss of human lives in every earthquake.
D. Trains will not run off the lines during the earthquake.
9. Some of the undersea earthquakes were caused by ______.
A. the breakout of the volcano B. the seismic waves
C. the tsunami D. the powerful forces inside the earth
10. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. A building with concrete walls and a steel frame stands up best in an earthquake.
B. There is no chance of fire in a building with concrete walls.
C. Scientist studied the causes of the earthquake to get the conclusion.
D. A steel frame has no help in making the house stronger.
11. This text is probably a ______.
A. book review B. popular science report
C. newspaper ad D. fairy tale
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. A 11. B
D
“You know, the soft subjects,” says the boy in maths. “The easy ones: the stupid girls at the bottom take them. Like dance. It shouldn’t even be a subject. ” We’re choosing subjects for our A-level taster day at school. I see the raised eyebrows (眉毛) when I explain two of my GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) choices are dance and drama(戏剧).
I was told by advisers that dance and drama wouldn’t help me to get a suitable career. My friends told me I’d get bored of dance and switch to science within the first month.
But taking GCSE dance was the best decision I ever made. Dance gives me something to pour my head and heart into. It gives me a feeling of belonging, creativity, security and freedom.
The education secretary Nicky Morgan has put emphasis on (强调) science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), saying that students who focus on the arts risk their careers. Stopping young people from expressing themselves at such a young age is not doing them any favours. Perhaps Nicky Morgan has forgotten to open the door of having a drive to study that subject day in, day out. It shouldn’t matter what that subject is.
I don’t doubt the influence that STEM subjects can have on the people that love them. But to force children into one field is cruel. As much as I try, I’m not good at and don’t love physics, biology or maths. I don’t want a career in these areas.
There has been a decrease in the number of state schools offering arts subjects taught by specialist teachers. I can’t even imagine how it feels to be told that you don't teach a “real subject” by an 8-year-old boy.
To the teachers, the parents, the government I say: Let children make their own decisions. Let them live in the present. Let them have a real, unlimited education.
12. How does the boy in maths feel about dance
A. Useless. B. Difficult. C. Beautiful. D. Important.
13. After the author took GCSE dance, she ________
A. lost interest in it B. kept her mind on it
C. turned to other subjects D. struggled with Her lessons
14. What do we know about Nicky Morgan
A. She encourages students to learn soft subjects.
B. She suggests students take a risk in their careers..
C. She underlines the importance of STEM subjects.
D. She allows students to express themselves freely.
15. What’s the present situation of arts subjects
A. They attract much attention worldwide.
B. They are taught by non-professionals.
C. They are considered less important.
D. They have made great progress.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. C 15. C
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
Years ago, I wanted to make something of myself in my profession. However, I realized that the most important things in life lived within the walls of my own home. My kids wouldn’t remember me for the work I did. ____16____
Therefore, I enjoy spending time with my family. We go hiking together. ____17____ Breathe in the freshest air and feel the peace that only being in nature can bring to you and the people you love.
____18____ When I do this, I can focus on the kids without the distractions (干扰) of video games or the Internet. It sounds easy, but when you are on a hot, 12-kilometer hike through the desert, you have to come up with ideas off the top of your head.
Safety is always a concern when hiking with kids. Although you won’t need any specialized equipment it is always smart to take enough water and snacks for everyone. Make the hiking exciting and challenging for them. ____19____ Plan plenty of breaks, for example by a lake, in a restaurant or at a deer park. Please do your part to preserve these areas because they are wonderful pieces of nature.
Hiking together doesn’t mean we don’t have problems now. All families face challenges in their lives, and our family is no exception. However, we try to talk openly about our problems, and we try to solve our problems together.____20____
A. See the world from a kid’s angle.
B. Love the outdoors the way nature intended.
C. They would only recall the moments we spent together.
D. Hiking with your children is always a special adventure.
E. On our hikes, I tell stories or share personal experiences.
F. Building a strong family takes time, but it is worth the effort.
G. Lots of streams, rocks and narrow paths should be included.
【答案】16. C 17. B 18. E 19. G 20. F
第三部分 语言知识运用 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Adventure is in my blood. And I had been considering how I was going to celebrate my high school graduation. I didn’t just want a small ____21____ in the backyard. I started thinking about doing a solo trip somewhere out of the ____22____. I took out maps and drew the 1 500-mile ____23____ along which I would be biking from the northernmost point in Norway to the southernmost section of Sweden. When I ____24____ my plans with my dad, he agreed as I thought he would. Because I get my adventurous ____25____ from him, he was all for it.
I had only been away from my home three days now but there was an inner ____26____ going on inside of me. Part of me was homesick and doubting whether I really could ____27____ it. The other part of me was ready to ____28____ to myself and my family that I could do it by myself.
On the road I met another ____29____ who was quite a bit older than I was. He had started his journey alone by bike at the southern part of Norway and had just finished. I could tell he had a great sense of ____30____. It encouraged me not to ____31____.
As I listened to my favorite artists on my MP4 player I pedaled with my ____32____. There was nobody around me for miles. Actually that wasn’t ____33____ true. There were mosquitoes—millions of them. My arms were so dotted with ____34____ that they looked like a topographical map (地形图). But however difficult it would be nothing could stop my ____35____ towards the destination. As you know, adventure is in my blood.
21. A. meeting B. party C. conversation D. lecture
22. A. question B. problem C. place D. ordinary
23. A. route B. road C. picture D. queue
24. A. shared B. compared C. prepared D. changed
25 A. stories B. hobbies C. skills D. spirits
26. A. request B. activity C. battle D. discussion
27. A. think B. make C. take D. beat
28. A. turn B. reply C. prove D. adapt
29. A. driver B. jogger C. pilot D. bicyclist
30. A. humor B. direction C. satisfaction D. balance
31. A. give up B. break down C. speed up D. calm down
32. A. hands B. feet C. eyes D. shoulders
33. A. gradually B. eventually C. suddenly D. entirely
34. A. wounds B. bites C. dots D. cuts
35. A. advance B. presentation C. company D. confusion
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. B 35. A
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Can you imagine ____36____ it would be like to live and study at a kind of ancient castle I’m talking about British boarding ____37____ (school). Students there actually live like Harry Potter (although sadly without the magic).
Boarding schools in Britain are not cheap. They usually cost above 35, 000 pounds (315, 854 yuan) for just one year. The schools are usually very old and rich in history. They ____38____ (true) played big role in Britain history, and have close connections ____39____ Oxford and Cambridge universities. Students are usually very wealthy; Prince William and Harry both went to Eton, a school ____40____ has produced 19 British prime ministers.
One of the most important things for these schools is sport. Crickets, rugby and rowing ____41____ (play) nearly every day. These games build teamwork and discipline. There is ____42____ famous saying in English, “The British Empire was built on the playing fields of Eton.”
Boarding schools often appear in English books and films. The young child without parents ____43____ (grow) up in a boarding school is found in hundreds of stories, although the most famous now is Harry Potter. Boarding schools are becoming ____44____ (traditional) and more international. As ____45____ (report), there are more and more international students studying at British boarding schools, such as students from Russia and China.
【答案】36. what
37. schools
38. truly 39. to
40. that##which
41. are played
42. a 43. growing
44. less traditional
45. reported
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节 单词、短语填空 （共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
请根据中文及首字母提示，写出下列句中所缺单词或短语，使句子意思完整，并将完整答案填入答题卡。
（一）单词
46. A group of e ______ (交换) students from the UK are visiting next month. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】exchange##xchange
47. They c______ (好奇) approached us because to them. I’m sure we were the unusual-looking visitors. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】curiously##uriously
48. The team are working hard to analyze it so that they can find a good s______ (解决方法). (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】solution##olution
49. With his attention f______ (集中) on his homework, he forgot all about what I had told him. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】focused##ocused
50. At the s______ (看见) of the brave heroes，people gave them free meals and watched them with admiration. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】sight##ight
51. If you are interested, please sign up at the office before 5:00 p.m. next Thursday so that they will make necessary a______ (安排). (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】arrangements##rrangements
52. She p ______ (假装) that she was listening, but actually her mind was wandering. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】pretended##retended
53. Some farmers would like to leave their hometown and go to work in cities, s______ (努力) to provide better education for their children. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】struggling##truggling
54. An unhealthy d______ (饮食) will lead to a lot of medical issues when you get older. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】diet##iet
55. She has been v ______ (自愿) her time and talents to the work for more than 40 years. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】volunteering##olunteering
（二）短语
56. After ______ (从……毕业) high school, he recorded a song for his mother, which attracted the attention of a famous producer. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】graduating from
57. The castle has a long history______ (追溯到) the 17th century. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】dating back to##dating from
58. He prefers to go to the town by bike ______ (而不是) take a bus. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】rather than
59. The grand military parade on the National Day______ (留下了深刻印象) on the viewers. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】left##made a deep impression ## has left##made a deep impression
60. However hard you try, you can’t ______ (有意义) of it all. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】make sense
第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）
61. 假如你是李华，决定寒假期问到澳大利亚悉尼(Sydney)旅游。请你根据以下内容给笔友Alice写一封信了解相关信息，以便提前做好准备。
1．说明个人打算；
2．询问景点名胜；
3．了解天气、衣着等事项。
注意：1．字数100词左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】Dear Alice,
How are you Winter vacation is coming soon, and I’m planning to make a tour to Sydney. What a good chance it is to see you in your home town!
Since it’s my first visit to Sydney, I really need your advice. What are the best places of interest, the beach, the castles or museums And I’m told that it’s summer now in Australia, and I wonder how hot it is and what I should wear. And the seafood…there are so many things to ask, and I’m so curious about them, so be sure to write back soon, so that I can make good preparations for it.
Looking earnestly forward to your reply!
Yours,
Li Hua
听力：1-5 CCBCA 6-10 ABBAB 11-15 CBABC 16-20 CABAC
英语
第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. When will the man arrive at the party
A. At 7:30. B. At 8:00. C. At 8:30.
2. How does the man help the woman
A. By filling out the form for her.
B. By telling her his personal information.
C By reading the information on the form.
3. What is the woman going to do
A. Pay for the shoes. B. Go to the shoe shop. C. Borrow money from the man.
4. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Doctor and patient. C. Classmates.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. What the man’s hobby is.
B. Whether the man learned drawing.
C. When the man went to high school.
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。听每段对话或独门前，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 did Jena forget to do
A. Tell the woman about the man’s call.
B. Make an appointment with the man.
C. Take her cell phone with her.
7. What will the woman do on Saturday
A. Go and visit Jena.
B. Have dinner with the man.
C. Make a phone call to her sister.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8 What do we know about the man
A. He is hard-working.
B. He likes making things.
C. He paid $50 for the bookcase.
9. What does the man do in the end
A. He tells a joke. B. He makes a future plan. C. He asks the woman for help.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What are the speakers doing
A. Discussing their schedule. B. Packing for a journey. C. Deciding on a present.
11. What does Jacques like doing
A. Swimming. B. Playing basketball. C. Reading books on modem art.
12. What will the speakers most probably do next
A. Find a basketball. B. Leave home. C. Call a taxi.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题
13. When did the man’s boss call Jeff
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
14. How did Jeff explain everything
A. Over the phone. B. By e-mail. C. In person.
15. Why didn’t Jeff come to the office on Tuesday
A. He was sick.
B. He was off the day.
C. He was working somewhere else.
16. How does the woman sound in the end
A. Excited. B. Angry. C. Surprised.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why did the speaker go on the tour
A. It was the prize of a competition.
B. John asked her to go with him.
C. It was her travel plan.
18. What did the speaker dislike about the hotel
A. The drinks. B. The food. C. The waiters.
19. What did the speaker think of the trip to the museum
A. Disappointing. B. Amazing. C. Terrible.
20. What did the speaker do in the second week
A. She rode an elephant.
B. She went to the mountains.
C. She relaxed in the hotel.
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）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A，B，C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Goa, the beach of capital of India, is considered to be a land serving the needs of both the peace lovers and the thrill seekers. Here are some water sports available in Goa.
Water Skiing
If being a leopard (豹) of the sea is what you hope, water skiing is undoubtedly the sport for you. And speedboats are a way to be one. Almost all of the beaches in Goa are considered ideal for this speedy water sport. These speedboats are easily available at the Cidade de Goa, Bogmallo Beach Resort, and the Taj Hotels.
Windsurfing
One of the popular water sports in Goa is windsurfing. It combines the skills required to surf and sail. You can try it at the Dona Paula Bay as it is considered to be the ideal spot. Moreover, experts can participate in various competitions like the Windsurfing Regatta and Open board Sailing Competition.
Water Scooter
Water scooter is also popular in Goa. The fun of driving a motorbike in the blue waters of the Goan beaches is not to be missed. Even if you are not much of a biker on the sea, and can’t swim, you should not worry as you’ll be properly dressed with a lifejacket or bring along an instructor for confidence’s sake.
Swimming
The waters around the beaches of Goa are warm and safe. All required is to bring your swimming trunks or costumes (服装). Just dive into the waters and enjoy the simple thrills of swimming in the sea. Lifeguards are at all the beaches of Goa, from whom you better check the status of the beach before jumping in.
Now wait no longer and make arrangements for cashing on the fun!
1. Where can you enjoy Windsurfing
A. At the Dona Paula Bay. B. At the Taj Hotels.
C. At the Cidade de Goa. D. At all the beaches of Goa.
2. Who can help you check the safety of swimming
A. Experts. B. Instructors. C. Lifeguards. D. Competitors.
3. What type of writing is the text
A. An art show review. B. An official report.
C. A sports comment. D. A tourism guide.
B
Human activity is changing the surface and temperature of the planet. But new research shows it is also changing the sound of the Earth’s oceans and seas. Scientists say the changes in the sounds of our oceans, seas, and other waterways affect many marine animals (海洋生物) —from very small shrimp to huge whales.
Sound travels “very far underwater,” Francis Juanes told the Associated Press. Juanes is an ecologist at the University of Victoria in Canada. “For fish,” he explained,“sound is probably a better way to sense their environment than light.”
Sounds help fish and other marine animals survive. They use sounds to communicate with each other. Sounds also help some ocean animals find food and avoid their hunters. Many ocean animals use sounds to find good places to mate.
However, increased noise from humans is making it harder for these animals to hear each other. The noise is corning from shipping traffic, motorized fishing ships, underwater oil and gas exploration, offshore construction and other noisy human activities. “For many marine animals, their attempts to communicate are being blocked by sounds that humans have introduced,” said Juanes.
Experts at NOAA say that effects of noise on marine mammals are not well understood. However, some studies suggest that noise may cause hearing loss. The stress from human noise might also affect the immune (免疫) system—an animal’s natural defense system.
“When people think of threats facing the ocean,” said Joe Roman, a marine ecologist at the University of Vermont, “we often think of climate change, plastics, and overfishing. But noise pollution is another vital thing we need to be monitoring.” “If you make something for the ocean,” Joe Roman suggested,“think about how to make it quieter. In theory (理论),you can reduce or turn off sound immediately. It’s not like plastics or climate change, which are much harder to get rid of.”
4. Why is sound important for ocean animals
A. It makes them travel far in the sea.
B. It guides them to find their mates.
C. It helps them locate food and avoid danger.
D. It keeps them stay away from offshore construction.
5. What does the underlined word “blocked” in paragraph 4 mean
A. prevented B. destroyed C. caused D. monitored
6. What can we infer about Joe Roman’s opinion
A. Marine animals are being monitored.
B. People pay equal attention to noise pollution.
C. Noise pollution is theoretically easier to deal with.
D. Plastics is the most serious threat for ocean animals.
7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Sound Is Important to Ocean Life. B. The Future of Oceans Exploration.
C. The Changes in the Sounds of Oceans. D. Humans Are Making Oceans Too Noisy.
C
Now, let’s talk about earthquakes on our planet. Some countries have large numbers of earthquakes. Japan is one of them. Others do not have many. For example, there are few earthquakes in Britain. There is often a great noise during an earthquake. The ground vibrates (震动). Houses fall down. Trains run off the lines. Sometimes, there is a heavy loss of human lives.
Earthquakes often happen near volcanoes, but this is not always true. The centers of some earthquakes are under the sea. The bottom of the sea suddenly moves. The powerful forces inside the earth break the rocks. The coast is shaken and great waves appear. These waves, also known as seismic waves(地震波), or tsunamis(海啸) can travel long distances and rush over the land when they reach it. They are strong enough to break down houses and other buildings. Very often fires follow the most serious earthquakes. In 1906, the numbers of fires were burning in the city. The water pipes were also shaken and broken, so it was not possible to put the fire out. There was no water. The Tokyo Earthquake of 1923 happened just before noon. People were cooking meals on their fires at that time. When the ground shook, the fires shook, too. Hot materials were thrown on the different parts of the houses, some of which were made of wood. Soon 134 fires were burning in the city.
What kind of building stands up best in an earthquake A building with concrete walls is perhaps the best. A steel frame will make it even stronger. The frame holds the different parts together and the walls so not easily fall. There is less chance of fire because concrete and steel do not burn. Over the years, scientists studied the results of the earthquake in different parts of the world, and they are convinced that this kind of building is the safest.
8. What can we know about earthquake from the first paragraph
A. Britain has large numbers of earthquake.
B. There is often a great noise during an earthquake.
C. There is a heavy loss of human lives in every earthquake.
D. Trains will not run off the lines during the earthquake.
9. Some of the undersea earthquakes were caused by ______.
A. the breakout of the volcano B. the seismic waves
C. the tsunami D. the powerful forces inside the earth
10. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. A building with concrete walls and a steel frame stands up best in an earthquake.
B. There is no chance of fire in a building with concrete walls.
C. Scientist studied the causes of the earthquake to get the conclusion.
D. A steel frame has no help in making the house stronger.
11. This text is probably a ______.
A. book review B. popular science report
C. newspaper ad D. fairy tale
D
“You know, the soft subjects,” says the boy in maths. “The easy ones: the stupid girls at the bottom take them. Like dance. It shouldn’t even be a subject. ” We’re choosing subjects for our A-level taster day at school. I see the raised eyebrows (眉毛) when I explain two of my GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) choices are dance and drama(戏剧).
I was told by advisers that dance and drama wouldn’t help me to get a suitable career. My friends told me I’d get bored of dance and switch to science within the first month.
But taking GCSE dance was the best decision I ever made. Dance gives me something to pour my head and heart into. It gives me a feeling of belonging, creativity, security and freedom.
The education secretary Nicky Morgan has put emphasis on (强调) science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), saying that students who focus on the arts risk their careers. Stopping young people from expressing themselves at such a young age is not doing them any favours. Perhaps Nicky Morgan has forgotten to open the door of having a drive to study that subject day in, day out. It shouldn’t matter what that subject is.
I don’t doubt the influence that STEM subjects can have on the people that love them. But to force children into one field is cruel. As much as I try, I’m not good at and don’t love physics, biology or maths. I don’t want a career in these areas.
There has been a decrease in the number of state schools offering arts subjects taught by specialist teachers. I can’t even imagine how it feels to be told that you don't teach a “real subject” by an 8-year-old boy.
To the teachers, the parents, the government I say: Let children make their own decisions. Let them live in the present. Let them have a real, unlimited education.
12. How does the boy in maths feel about dance
A. Useless. B. Difficult. C. Beautiful. D. Important.
13. After the author took GCSE dance, she ________
A. lost interest in it B. kept her mind on it
C. turned to other subjects D. struggled with Her lessons
14. What do we know about Nicky Morgan
A. She encourages students to learn soft subjects.
B. She suggests students take a risk in their careers..
C. She underlines the importance of STEM subjects.
D. She allows students to express themselves freely.
15. What’s the present situation of arts subjects
A. They attract much attention worldwide.
B. They are taught by non-professionals.
C. They are considered less important.
D. They have made great progress.
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
Years ago, I wanted to make something of myself in my profession. However, I realized that the most important things in life lived within the walls of my own home. My kids wouldn’t remember me for the work I did. ____16____
Therefore, I enjoy spending time with my family. We go hiking together. ____17____ Breathe in the freshest air and feel the peace that only being in nature can bring to you and the people you love.
____18____ When I do this, I can focus on the kids without the distractions (干扰) of video games or the Internet. It sounds easy, but when you are on a hot, 12-kilometer hike through the desert, you have to come up with ideas off the top of your head.
Safety is always a concern when hiking with kids. Although you won’t need any specialized equipment it is always smart to take enough water and snacks for everyone. Make the hiking exciting and challenging for them. ____19____ Plan plenty of breaks, for example by a lake, in a restaurant or at a deer park. Please do your part to preserve these areas because they are wonderful pieces of nature.
Hiking together doesn’t mean we don’t have problems now. All families face challenges in their lives, and our family is no exception. However, we try to talk openly about our problems, and we try to solve our problems together.____20____
A. See the world from a kid’s angle.
B. Love the outdoors the way nature intended.
C. They would only recall the moments we spent together.
D. Hiking with your children is always a special adventure.
E. On our hikes, I tell stories or share personal experiences.
F. Building a strong family takes time, but it is worth the effort.
G. Lots of streams, rocks and narrow paths should be included.
第三部分 语言知识运用 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Adventure is in my blood. And I had been considering how I was going to celebrate my high school graduation. I didn’t just want a small ____21____ in the backyard. I started thinking about doing a solo trip somewhere out of the ____22____. I took out maps and drew the 1 500-mile ____23____ along which I would be biking from the northernmost point in Norway to the southernmost section of Sweden. When I ____24____ my plans with my dad, he agreed as I thought he would. Because I get my adventurous ____25____ from him, he was all for it.
I had only been away from my home three days now but there was an inner ____26____ going on inside of me. Part of me was homesick and doubting whether I really could ____27____ it. The other part of me was ready to ____28____ to myself and my family that I could do it by myself.
On the road I met another ____29____ who was quite a bit older than I was. He had started his journey alone by bike at the southern part of Norway and had just finished. I could tell he had a great sense of ____30____. It encouraged me not to ____31____.
As I listened to my favorite artists on my MP4 player I pedaled with my ____32____. There was nobody around me for miles. Actually that wasn’t ____33____ true. There were mosquitoes—millions of them. My arms were so dotted with ____34____ that they looked like a topographical map (地形图). But however difficult it would be nothing could stop my ____35____ towards the destination. As you know, adventure is in my blood.
21. A. meeting B. party C. conversation D. lecture
22. A. question B. problem C. place D. ordinary
23. A. route B. road C. picture D. queue
24. A. shared B. compared C. prepared D. changed
25 A. stories B. hobbies C. skills D. spirits
26. A. request B. activity C. battle D. discussion
27. A. think B. make C. take D. beat
28. A. turn B. reply C. prove D. adapt
29. A. driver B. jogger C. pilot D. bicyclist
30. A. humor B. direction C. satisfaction D. balance
31. A. give up B. break down C. speed up D. calm down
32. A. hands B. feet C. eyes D. shoulders
33. A. gradually B. eventually C. suddenly D. entirely
34. A. wounds B. bites C. dots D. cuts
35. A. advance B. presentation C. company D. confusion
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Can you imagine ____36____ it would be like to live and study at a kind of ancient castle I’m talking about British boarding ____37____ (school). Students there actually live like Harry Potter (although sadly without the magic).
Boarding schools in Britain are not cheap. They usually cost above 35, 000 pounds (315, 854 yuan) for just one year. The schools are usually very old and rich in history. They ____38____ (true) played big role in Britain history, and have close connections ____39____ Oxford and Cambridge universities. Students are usually very wealthy; Prince William and Harry both went to Eton, a school ____40____ has produced 19 British prime ministers.
One of the most important things for these schools is sport. Crickets, rugby and rowing ____41____ (play) nearly every day. These games build teamwork and discipline. There is ____42____ famous saying in English, “The British Empire was built on the playing fields of Eton.”
Boarding schools often appear in English books and films. The young child without parents ____43____ (grow) up in a boarding school is found in hundreds of stories, although the most famous now is Harry Potter. Boarding schools are becoming ____44____ (traditional) and more international. As ____45____ (report), there are more and more international students studying at British boarding schools, such as students from Russia and China.
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节 单词、短语填空 （共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
请根据中文及首字母提示，写出下列句中所缺单词或短语，使句子意思完整，并将完整答案填入答题卡。
（一）单词
46. A group of e ______ (交换) students from the UK are visiting next month. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
47. They c______ (好奇) approached us because to them. I’m sure we were the unusual-looking visitors. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
48. The team are working hard to analyze it so that they can find a good s______ (解决方法). (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
49. With his attention f______ (集中) on his homework, he forgot all about what I had told him. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
50. At the s______ (看见) of the brave heroes，people gave them free meals and watched them with admiration. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
51. If you are interested, please sign up at the office before 5:00 p.m. next Thursday so that they will make necessary a______ (安排). (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
52. She p ______ (假装) that she was listening, but actually her mind was wandering. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
53. Some farmers would like to leave their hometown and go to work in cities, s______ (努力) to provide better education for their children. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
54. An unhealthy d______ (饮食) will lead to a lot of medical issues when you get older. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
55. She has been v ______ (自愿) her time and talents to the work for more than 40 years. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
（二）短语
56. After ______ (从……毕业) high school, he recorded a song for his mother, which attracted the attention of a famous producer. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
57. The castle has a long history______ (追溯到) the 17th century. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
58. He prefers to go to the town by bike ______ (而不是) take a bus. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
59. The grand military parade on the National Day______ (留下了深刻印象) on the viewers. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
60. However hard you try, you can’t ______ (有意义) of it all. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）
61. 假如你是李华，决定寒假期问到澳大利亚悉尼(Sydney)旅游。请你根据以下内容给笔友Alice写一封信了解相关信息，以便提前做好准备。
1．说明个人打算；
2．询问景点名胜；
3．了解天气、衣着等事项。
注意：1．字数100词左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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英语 答案
第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. When will the man arrive at the party
A. At 7:30. B. At 8:00. C. At 8:30.
2. How does the man help the woman
A. By filling out the form for her.
B. By telling her his personal information.
C By reading the information on the form.
3. What is the woman going to do
A. Pay for the shoes. B. Go to the shoe shop. C. Borrow money from the man.
4. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Doctor and patient. C. Classmates.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. What the man’s hobby is.
B. Whether the man learned drawing.
C. When the man went to high school.
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。听每段对话或独门前，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 did Jena forget to do
A. Tell the woman about the man’s call.
B. Make an appointment with the man.
C. Take her cell phone with her.
7. What will the woman do on Saturday
A. Go and visit Jena.
B. Have dinner with the man.
C. Make a phone call to her sister.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8 What do we know about the man
A. He is hard-working.
B. He likes making things.
C. He paid $50 for the bookcase.
9. What does the man do in the end
A. He tells a joke. B. He makes a future plan. C. He asks the woman for help.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What are the speakers doing
A. Discussing their schedule. B. Packing for a journey. C. Deciding on a present.
11. What does Jacques like doing
A. Swimming. B. Playing basketball. C. Reading books on modem art.
12. What will the speakers most probably do next
A. Find a basketball. B. Leave home. C. Call a taxi.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题
13. When did the man’s boss call Jeff
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
14. How did Jeff explain everything
A. Over the phone. B. By e-mail. C. In person.
15. Why didn’t Jeff come to the office on Tuesday
A. He was sick.
B. He was off the day.
C. He was working somewhere else.
16. How does the woman sound in the end
A. Excited. B. Angry. C. Surprised.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why did the speaker go on the tour
A. It was the prize of a competition.
B. John asked her to go with him.
C. It was her travel plan.
18. What did the speaker dislike about the hotel
A. The drinks. B. The food. C. The waiters.
19. What did the speaker think of the trip to the museum
A. Disappointing. B. Amazing. C. Terrible.
20. What did the speaker do in the second week
A. She rode an elephant.
B. She went to the mountains.
C. She relaxed in the hotel.
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）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A，B，C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Goa, the beach of capital of India, is considered to be a land serving the needs of both the peace lovers and the thrill seekers. Here are some water sports available in Goa.
Water Skiing
If being a leopard (豹) of the sea is what you hope, water skiing is undoubtedly the sport for you. And speedboats are a way to be one. Almost all of the beaches in Goa are considered ideal for this speedy water sport. These speedboats are easily available at the Cidade de Goa, Bogmallo Beach Resort, and the Taj Hotels.
Windsurfing
One of the popular water sports in Goa is windsurfing. It combines the skills required to surf and sail. You can try it at the Dona Paula Bay as it is considered to be the ideal spot. Moreover, experts can participate in various competitions like the Windsurfing Regatta and Open board Sailing Competition.
Water Scooter
Water scooter is also popular in Goa. The fun of driving a motorbike in the blue waters of the Goan beaches is not to be missed. Even if you are not much of a biker on the sea, and can’t swim, you should not worry as you’ll be properly dressed with a lifejacket or bring along an instructor for confidence’s sake.
Swimming
The waters around the beaches of Goa are warm and safe. All required is to bring your swimming trunks or costumes (服装). Just dive into the waters and enjoy the simple thrills of swimming in the sea. Lifeguards are at all the beaches of Goa, from whom you better check the status of the beach before jumping in.
Now wait no longer and make arrangements for cashing on the fun!
1. Where can you enjoy Windsurfing
A. At the Dona Paula Bay. B. At the Taj Hotels.
C. At the Cidade de Goa. D. At all the beaches of Goa.
2. Who can help you check the safety of swimming
A. Experts. B. Instructors. C. Lifeguards. D. Competitors.
3. What type of writing is the text
A. An art show review. B. An official report.
C. A sports comment. D. A tourism guide.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
B
Human activity is changing the surface and temperature of the planet. But new research shows it is also changing the sound of the Earth’s oceans and seas. Scientists say the changes in the sounds of our oceans, seas, and other waterways affect many marine animals (海洋生物) —from very small shrimp to huge whales.
Sound travels “very far underwater,” Francis Juanes told the Associated Press. Juanes is an ecologist at the University of Victoria in Canada. “For fish,” he explained,“sound is probably a better way to sense their environment than light.”
Sounds help fish and other marine animals survive. They use sounds to communicate with each other. Sounds also help some ocean animals find food and avoid their hunters. Many ocean animals use sounds to find good places to mate.
However, increased noise from humans is making it harder for these animals to hear each other. The noise is corning from shipping traffic, motorized fishing ships, underwater oil and gas exploration, offshore construction and other noisy human activities. “For many marine animals, their attempts to communicate are being blocked by sounds that humans have introduced,” said Juanes.
Experts at NOAA say that effects of noise on marine mammals are not well understood. However, some studies suggest that noise may cause hearing loss. The stress from human noise might also affect the immune (免疫) system—an animal’s natural defense system.
“When people think of threats facing the ocean,” said Joe Roman, a marine ecologist at the University of Vermont, “we often think of climate change, plastics, and overfishing. But noise pollution is another vital thing we need to be monitoring.” “If you make something for the ocean,” Joe Roman suggested,“think about how to make it quieter. In theory (理论),you can reduce or turn off sound immediately. It’s not like plastics or climate change, which are much harder to get rid of.”
4. Why is sound important for ocean animals
A. It makes them travel far in the sea.
B. It guides them to find their mates.
C. It helps them locate food and avoid danger.
D. It keeps them stay away from offshore construction.
5. What does the underlined word “blocked” in paragraph 4 mean
A. prevented B. destroyed C. caused D. monitored
6. What can we infer about Joe Roman’s opinion
A. Marine animals are being monitored.
B. People pay equal attention to noise pollution.
C. Noise pollution is theoretically easier to deal with.
D. Plastics is the most serious threat for ocean animals.
7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Sound Is Important to Ocean Life. B. The Future of Oceans Exploration.
C. The Changes in the Sounds of Oceans. D. Humans Are Making Oceans Too Noisy.
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. C 7. D
C
Now, let’s talk about earthquakes on our planet. Some countries have large numbers of earthquakes. Japan is one of them. Others do not have many. For example, there are few earthquakes in Britain. There is often a great noise during an earthquake. The ground vibrates (震动). Houses fall down. Trains run off the lines. Sometimes, there is a heavy loss of human lives.
Earthquakes often happen near volcanoes, but this is not always true. The centers of some earthquakes are under the sea. The bottom of the sea suddenly moves. The powerful forces inside the earth break the rocks. The coast is shaken and great waves appear. These waves, also known as seismic waves(地震波), or tsunamis(海啸) can travel long distances and rush over the land when they reach it. They are strong enough to break down houses and other buildings. Very often fires follow the most serious earthquakes. In 1906, the numbers of fires were burning in the city. The water pipes were also shaken and broken, so it was not possible to put the fire out. There was no water. The Tokyo Earthquake of 1923 happened just before noon. People were cooking meals on their fires at that time. When the ground shook, the fires shook, too. Hot materials were thrown on the different parts of the houses, some of which were made of wood. Soon 134 fires were burning in the city.
What kind of building stands up best in an earthquake A building with concrete walls is perhaps the best. A steel frame will make it even stronger. The frame holds the different parts together and the walls so not easily fall. There is less chance of fire because concrete and steel do not burn. Over the years, scientists studied the results of the earthquake in different parts of the world, and they are convinced that this kind of building is the safest.
8. What can we know about earthquake from the first paragraph
A. Britain has large numbers of earthquake.
B. There is often a great noise during an earthquake.
C. There is a heavy loss of human lives in every earthquake.
D. Trains will not run off the lines during the earthquake.
9. Some of the undersea earthquakes were caused by ______.
A. the breakout of the volcano B. the seismic waves
C. the tsunami D. the powerful forces inside the earth
10. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. A building with concrete walls and a steel frame stands up best in an earthquake.
B. There is no chance of fire in a building with concrete walls.
C. Scientist studied the causes of the earthquake to get the conclusion.
D. A steel frame has no help in making the house stronger.
11. This text is probably a ______.
A. book review B. popular science report
C. newspaper ad D. fairy tale
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. A 11. B
D
“You know, the soft subjects,” says the boy in maths. “The easy ones: the stupid girls at the bottom take them. Like dance. It shouldn’t even be a subject. ” We’re choosing subjects for our A-level taster day at school. I see the raised eyebrows (眉毛) when I explain two of my GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) choices are dance and drama(戏剧).
I was told by advisers that dance and drama wouldn’t help me to get a suitable career. My friends told me I’d get bored of dance and switch to science within the first month.
But taking GCSE dance was the best decision I ever made. Dance gives me something to pour my head and heart into. It gives me a feeling of belonging, creativity, security and freedom.
The education secretary Nicky Morgan has put emphasis on (强调) science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), saying that students who focus on the arts risk their careers. Stopping young people from expressing themselves at such a young age is not doing them any favours. Perhaps Nicky Morgan has forgotten to open the door of having a drive to study that subject day in, day out. It shouldn’t matter what that subject is.
I don’t doubt the influence that STEM subjects can have on the people that love them. But to force children into one field is cruel. As much as I try, I’m not good at and don’t love physics, biology or maths. I don’t want a career in these areas.
There has been a decrease in the number of state schools offering arts subjects taught by specialist teachers. I can’t even imagine how it feels to be told that you don't teach a “real subject” by an 8-year-old boy.
To the teachers, the parents, the government I say: Let children make their own decisions. Let them live in the present. Let them have a real, unlimited education.
12. How does the boy in maths feel about dance
A. Useless. B. Difficult. C. Beautiful. D. Important.
13. After the author took GCSE dance, she ________
A. lost interest in it B. kept her mind on it
C. turned to other subjects D. struggled with Her lessons
14. What do we know about Nicky Morgan
A. She encourages students to learn soft subjects.
B. She suggests students take a risk in their careers..
C. She underlines the importance of STEM subjects.
D. She allows students to express themselves freely.
15. What’s the present situation of arts subjects
A. They attract much attention worldwide.
B. They are taught by non-professionals.
C. They are considered less important.
D. They have made great progress.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. C 15. C
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
Years ago, I wanted to make something of myself in my profession. However, I realized that the most important things in life lived within the walls of my own home. My kids wouldn’t remember me for the work I did. ____16____
Therefore, I enjoy spending time with my family. We go hiking together. ____17____ Breathe in the freshest air and feel the peace that only being in nature can bring to you and the people you love.
____18____ When I do this, I can focus on the kids without the distractions (干扰) of video games or the Internet. It sounds easy, but when you are on a hot, 12-kilometer hike through the desert, you have to come up with ideas off the top of your head.
Safety is always a concern when hiking with kids. Although you won’t need any specialized equipment it is always smart to take enough water and snacks for everyone. Make the hiking exciting and challenging for them. ____19____ Plan plenty of breaks, for example by a lake, in a restaurant or at a deer park. Please do your part to preserve these areas because they are wonderful pieces of nature.
Hiking together doesn’t mean we don’t have problems now. All families face challenges in their lives, and our family is no exception. However, we try to talk openly about our problems, and we try to solve our problems together.____20____
A. See the world from a kid’s angle.
B. Love the outdoors the way nature intended.
C. They would only recall the moments we spent together.
D. Hiking with your children is always a special adventure.
E. On our hikes, I tell stories or share personal experiences.
F. Building a strong family takes time, but it is worth the effort.
G. Lots of streams, rocks and narrow paths should be included.
【答案】16. C 17. B 18. E 19. G 20. F
第三部分 语言知识运用 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Adventure is in my blood. And I had been considering how I was going to celebrate my high school graduation. I didn’t just want a small ____21____ in the backyard. I started thinking about doing a solo trip somewhere out of the ____22____. I took out maps and drew the 1 500-mile ____23____ along which I would be biking from the northernmost point in Norway to the southernmost section of Sweden. When I ____24____ my plans with my dad, he agreed as I thought he would. Because I get my adventurous ____25____ from him, he was all for it.
I had only been away from my home three days now but there was an inner ____26____ going on inside of me. Part of me was homesick and doubting whether I really could ____27____ it. The other part of me was ready to ____28____ to myself and my family that I could do it by myself.
On the road I met another ____29____ who was quite a bit older than I was. He had started his journey alone by bike at the southern part of Norway and had just finished. I could tell he had a great sense of ____30____. It encouraged me not to ____31____.
As I listened to my favorite artists on my MP4 player I pedaled with my ____32____. There was nobody around me for miles. Actually that wasn’t ____33____ true. There were mosquitoes—millions of them. My arms were so dotted with ____34____ that they looked like a topographical map (地形图). But however difficult it would be nothing could stop my ____35____ towards the destination. As you know, adventure is in my blood.
21. A. meeting B. party C. conversation D. lecture
22. A. question B. problem C. place D. ordinary
23. A. route B. road C. picture D. queue
24. A. shared B. compared C. prepared D. changed
25 A. stories B. hobbies C. skills D. spirits
26. A. request B. activity C. battle D. discussion
27. A. think B. make C. take D. beat
28. A. turn B. reply C. prove D. adapt
29. A. driver B. jogger C. pilot D. bicyclist
30. A. humor B. direction C. satisfaction D. balance
31. A. give up B. break down C. speed up D. calm down
32. A. hands B. feet C. eyes D. shoulders
33. A. gradually B. eventually C. suddenly D. entirely
34. A. wounds B. bites C. dots D. cuts
35. A. advance B. presentation C. company D. confusion
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. B 35. A
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Can you imagine ____36____ it would be like to live and study at a kind of ancient castle I’m talking about British boarding ____37____ (school). Students there actually live like Harry Potter (although sadly without the magic).
Boarding schools in Britain are not cheap. They usually cost above 35, 000 pounds (315, 854 yuan) for just one year. The schools are usually very old and rich in history. They ____38____ (true) played big role in Britain history, and have close connections ____39____ Oxford and Cambridge universities. Students are usually very wealthy; Prince William and Harry both went to Eton, a school ____40____ has produced 19 British prime ministers.
One of the most important things for these schools is sport. Crickets, rugby and rowing ____41____ (play) nearly every day. These games build teamwork and discipline. There is ____42____ famous saying in English, “The British Empire was built on the playing fields of Eton.”
Boarding schools often appear in English books and films. The young child without parents ____43____ (grow) up in a boarding school is found in hundreds of stories, although the most famous now is Harry Potter. Boarding schools are becoming ____44____ (traditional) and more international. As ____45____ (report), there are more and more international students studying at British boarding schools, such as students from Russia and China.
【答案】36. what
37. schools
38. truly 39. to
40. that##which
41. are played
42. a 43. growing
44. less traditional
45. reported
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节 单词、短语填空 （共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
请根据中文及首字母提示，写出下列句中所缺单词或短语，使句子意思完整，并将完整答案填入答题卡。
（一）单词
46. A group of e ______ (交换) students from the UK are visiting next month. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】exchange##xchange
47. They c______ (好奇) approached us because to them. I’m sure we were the unusual-looking visitors. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】curiously##uriously
48. The team are working hard to analyze it so that they can find a good s______ (解决方法). (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】solution##olution
49. With his attention f______ (集中) on his homework, he forgot all about what I had told him. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】focused##ocused
50. At the s______ (看见) of the brave heroes，people gave them free meals and watched them with admiration. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】sight##ight
51. If you are interested, please sign up at the office before 5:00 p.m. next Thursday so that they will make necessary a______ (安排). (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】arrangements##rrangements
52. She p ______ (假装) that she was listening, but actually her mind was wandering. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】pretended##retended
53. Some farmers would like to leave their hometown and go to work in cities, s______ (努力) to provide better education for their children. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】struggling##truggling
54. An unhealthy d______ (饮食) will lead to a lot of medical issues when you get older. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】diet##iet
55. She has been v ______ (自愿) her time and talents to the work for more than 40 years. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】volunteering##olunteering
（二）短语
56. After ______ (从……毕业) high school, he recorded a song for his mother, which attracted the attention of a famous producer. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】graduating from
57. The castle has a long history______ (追溯到) the 17th century. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】dating back to##dating from
58. He prefers to go to the town by bike ______ (而不是) take a bus. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】rather than
59. The grand military parade on the National Day______ (留下了深刻印象) on the viewers. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】left##made a deep impression ## has left##made a deep impression
60. However hard you try, you can’t ______ (有意义) of it all. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】make sense
第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）
61. 假如你是李华，决定寒假期问到澳大利亚悉尼(Sydney)旅游。请你根据以下内容给笔友Alice写一封信了解相关信息，以便提前做好准备。
1．说明个人打算；
2．询问景点名胜；
3．了解天气、衣着等事项。
注意：1．字数100词左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】Dear Alice,
How are you Winter vacation is coming soon, and I’m planning to make a tour to Sydney. What a good chance it is to see you in your home town!
Since it’s my first visit to Sydney, I really need your advice. What are the best places of interest, the beach, the castles or museums And I’m told that it’s summer now in Australia, and I wonder how hot it is and what I should wear. And the seafood…there are so many things to ask, and I’m so curious about them, so be sure to write back soon, so that I can make good preparations for it.
Looking earnestly forward to your reply!
Yours,
Li Hua
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