外研版（2019）选择性必修第一册Unit 1 Laugh out loud! A卷 基础夯实单元达标测试卷（含解析）
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Unit 1 Laugh out loud! A卷 基础夯实—2023-2024学年高二英语外研版（2019）选择性必修第一册单元达标测试卷
考试时间：90分钟
满分：120分
第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Henry Raeburn(1756-1823)
The Exhibition
This exhibition of some sixty masterpieces celebrating the life and work of Scotland's best loved painter, Sir Henry Raeburn, comes to London. Selected from collections throughout the world, it is the first major exhibition of his work to be held in over forty years.
Lecture Series
Scottish National Portrait(肖像画) Gallery presents a series of lectures for the general public. They are held in the Lecture Room. Admission to lectures is free.
An Introduction to Raeburn Sunday 26 Oct., 15.00 DUNCAN THOMSON Raeburn's English Contemporaries Thursday 30 Oct., 13.10 JUDY EGERTON
Characters Characterisation Raeburn's Portraits Thursday 6 Nov., 13.10 NICHOLAS PHILLIPSON Raeburn and Artist's Training in the 18th Century Thursday 13 Nov., 13.10 MARTIN POSTLE
Exhibition Times
Monday-Saturday 10.00-17.45 Sunday 12.00-17.45
Last admission to the exhibition: 17.15. There is no re-admission.
Closed: 24-26 December and 1 January
Admission
4. Children under 12 years accompanied by an adult are admitted free.
Schools and Colleges
A special low entrance charge of 2 per person is available to all in full-time education, up to and including those at first degree level, in organised groups with teachers.
1.What is the right time for attending Raeburn’s English Contemporaries
A.Sun.26 Oct. B.Thurs.30 Oct. C.Thurs.6 Nov. D.Thurs.13 Now.
2.How much would a couple with two children under 12 pay for admission
A. 4. B. 8. C. 12. D. 16.
3.How can full-time students get group discounts
A.They should go on Sunday mornings. B.They should come from art schools.
C.They must be led by teachers. D.They must have ID cards with them.
B
Today we were looking after our two nieces. They started screaming in the room where they were playing while my husband and I cooked lunch. We quickly ran to see what happened and there was a small scorpion(蝎子) that somehow got into the house.
My husband picked up the scorpion before it had a chance to get away. As he was catching the scorpion, the elder niece Alice said that it was good that he was there because "girls can't deal with that thing".
My husband asked her who told her that. Alice just shrugged(耸肩) and said, "Everyone knows girls are afraid of bugs(虫子).'' So my husband called her over and told her, "You never have to be afraid of anything only because you're a girl. You're just as good as boys. When you saw this scorpion, you called me and your aunt here. You recognized there was something that could hurt you. So you got help. I'm proud of you for letting adults know about something that was a danger to you. You're very smart.''
He held the scorpion's tail, adding, "As you grow up, people are always going to try to tell you what you can and can't do, but you can do anything if you put your effort into it. There're women that work with bugs for their jobs and study them." She got so excited at the thought of a woman being able to do things a man can do.
At this point her little sister Lisa came towards them. So my husband sat there and explained the different parts of the scorpion, completely firing their imagination. Alice asked if she could hold it. Then my husband put it on her hands. She was so proud of herself that she talked about it until she went to sleep.
1. Why did the author's nieces scream
A. They were bitten by a scorpion.
B. They spotted a scorpion in the room.
C. The author's husband caught a scorpion.
D. The author's husband was cooking a scorpion.
2. What can we learn about Alice from Paragraph 3
A. She admired her uncle very much.
B. She prided herself on calling adults in time.
C. She thought it normal for girls to fear bugs.
D. She was afraid of being compared with bugs.
3. Why did the author's husband say those words to Alice
A. To educate her to attend bugs.
B. To show her what she can and can't do.
C. To tell her to devote herself to everything.
D. To encourage her to be brave and confident.
4. Which of the following best describes the author's husband's lesson to Alice
A. Meaningless. B. Successful. C. Humorous. D. Boring.
C
The idea that you can use humor, laughter, and play to make you healthier probably seems too simple to be true. However, it is really true and simple. The sense of humor, laughter and play has an important part in keeping you healthy.
Treat the blues with a sense of humor, which is closely tied to laughter. Laughter is infectious. Have you ever heard a big laugh of a young child and been able to keep yourself from smiling When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closer to each other and increases their happiness. Smiling is the beginning of laughter and a smile is also just as infectious as laughter is. You can experience something by smiling at everyone around you, and you will feel happier just by sharing a smile, even with a stranger.
Play is an important part of making sure that we stay healthy. We are often encouraged to make sure our children play, and are told of the benefits of being out playing. However, what we often forget is that it is just as important for old people to make play be part of their life as it's for children. Physical play is important for the old and it certainly helps prevent illness. While the studies are still in the early stages, the studies that have been done have shown that physical play certainly plays a part in preventing cognitive(认知的) falling.
Anyway, adding humor, laughter, and play to our life will influence us mentally, physically and socially and bring us many advantages. So we should make full use of humor, laughter and play to make our life more active, interesting and happier.
1.What does the underlined word "infectious" in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A.Playing an important role. B.Keeping people in high spirits.
C.Quickly influencing other people. D.Preventing illness from spreading.
2.What can laughter increase according to the author
A.Cognitive abilities. B.Good relationships.
C.A sense of humor. D.Happiness and trust.
3.What does the author think the old should do
A.They should have a good rest. B.They should play like children.
C.They should prevent cognitive falling. D.They should take part in physical play.
4.Which of the following would be the best title for the text
A.Humor, Laughter and Play for Health B.Always Keep Our Body Healthy
C.Have an Active and Happy Life D.Let Our Body and Mind Relax
D
As one of London's most well-known gardens, Hyde Park covers 142 hectares(公顷) and is one of the royal parks of London. The park is next to Kensington Gardens and together they cover 253 hectares.
Hyde Park was gained by Henry Ⅷ in 1536. Henry used the park for riding and hunting deer there. The parkland remained private until James I became the ruler in 1625 and allowed limited access(出入). The King selected a keeper to take charge of the land and to keep it in order. It was not until 1637 that Charles I allowed public access to the park.
There were many historical events occurring in Hyde Park. One of the first saw Londoners running into the camps in the park in 1665 to try and escape the Black Death. In 1730, Queen Caroline, wife of George Ⅱ began reconstructing the park. The Prince Regent organized fireworks to take place in Hyde Park in 1814 to mark the end of the Napoleonic Wars and Londoners were filled with rapture. The famous Great Exhibition was held in the park in 1851, which celebrated the works of industry from all nations.
It is worth noting that in 1866 Edmond Beales, president of the Reform League, paraded through Hyde Park to fight for manhood suffrage(男公民选举权). The group fought with police and took over Hyde Park. When the fight was over, the Prime Minister allowed meetings to take place unchallenged by the government. Since 1872, people have been allowed to speak in Hyde Park on any subject. Then Speakers' Comer gradually formed.
1. What do we know about Hyde Park
A. It is a royal park. B. It was rebuilt by Prince Regent.
C. It covers an area of 111 hectares. D. It was first owned by Henry Ⅷ.
2. When was Hyde Park open to the public
A. In 1536. B. In 1625. C. In 1637. D. In 1665.
3. What does the underlined word "rapture" in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Terror. B. Excitement. C. Low spirits. D. Deep respect.
4. What is the purpose of the last paragraph
A. To retell a historical event.
B. To explain when man has the right to vote.
C. To describe what people did in Speakers' Corner.
D. To stress the importance of Hyde Park in history.
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。
Your joke never works Or, being humorous is just too hard for you Some even think that being funny is something people are horn with, not to be earned. ①_____
Tell funny stories. Sometimes, the funniest thing you can do is to tell a funny story. ②_____ However, your audience will likely find that something that actually happened will be a little more humorous. Think of a few true funny things and tell those stories when it is proper.
Make the end funny. When you try to surprise your friends with a funny story or joke, put the surprise at the end. ③_____ You might say "And do you know what was in my car when I opened the door, Rebecca A cat!" This will be funnier than saying "And, Rebecca, a cat was in my car when I opened the door!"
④_____ Check out comedy clubs in your area and study the comedians. What kinds of jokes or stories worked with the audience and what didn't Notice what things made you laugh the most and tell similar stories and jokes in your personal life. You can also watch comedy shows online if you can't find a local club.
Keep a journal to record funny things. Not only will this help you remember funny stories to tell later, it will also train you to look for comedic moments in your own life. ⑤_____ Every time you notice and write down something humorous, you'll be getting more practice!
A. Go to a local comedy club.
B. Use your body language to be funny.
C. Sharing jokes is great at some point, too.
D. It might be difficult for you to make others laugh aloud.
E. Over time, this will help you have a better sense of humor.
F. However, the truth is that you can learn to be a funnier person.
G. This will make sure they don't laugh until you're finished with your sentence.
第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Waba, a middle school teacher from South Dakota, is praised for helping his student with her math homework.
Last week, Waba received an email from 12-year-old Rylee who 1 a math problem which she couldn't understand. He 2 with some written instructions but he could tell that she was 3 puzzled, which made him 4 and he decided to do something.
5 Waba knew that Rylee 6 not far from his house, he took a whiteboard and 7 Rylee's home so he could explain the 8 from the outside of the window, while 9 social distancing guidelines because of the spread of COYID-19. He then spent the next ten minutes giving a one-on-one 10 to Rylee as she took notes from 11 her home. Rylee's father took a photo of the 12 story and posted it on Twitter.
Waba received lots of praise for his effort in such a 13 situation because of the spread of COVID-19. However, Waba said this was what he should do because it was just part of the 14 . "That's what teachers are looking for—those smiles." Waba said gladly. "That's the 15 of being a teacher.''
1.A.put forward B.met with C.worked out D.wrote down
2.A.responded B.served C.compared D.agreed
3.A.also B.just C.already D.still
4.A.pleased B.determined C.worried D.surprised
5.A.Unless B.Since C.While D.If
6.A.played B.studied C.waited D.lived
7.A.headed for B.broke into C.stayed at D.found out
8.A.plans B.pictures C.points D.purposes
9.A.ignoring B.doubting C.challenging D.following
10.A.lesson B.speech C.practice D.discussion
11.A.beside B.inside C.outside D.behind
12.A.interesting B.amusing C.terrifying D.encouraging
13.A.regular B.dull C.difficult D.perfect
14.A.life B.job C.problem D.story
15.A.way B.dream C.joy D.duty
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Best Medicine
As I enter the hospital ①_____(wear) my white coat, I look just like any other doctor. When I put on my curly rainbow wig, big red nose, and add my name badge "Doctor Larry Laugh-Out-Loud ", I become a clown doctor. ②_____ (be) a clown doctor means I can help people by entertaining them.
Scientific studies show that laughter produces chemicals to make people ③_____ (feel) better, which ④_____ (mean) clown doctors can be helpful. We are specially trained clowns who work as part of a programme ⑤_____ (know) as "hospital clowning". On a typical day, we spend our time cheering ⑥_____ patients, their families, and usually the hospital staff, too! We do this by doing magic tricks, singing songs, telling stories and, of course, telling silly jokes. ⑦_____, some children don't want to laugh, especially if they feel ⑧_____ (pain). We have to be very sensitive and work closely with the doctors and nurses, who keep us ⑨_____ (update) on each patient. While there might be more hospital visits ahead for patients, I hope that clown doctors help make ⑩_____ a friendlier place to visit. After all, it really is true that "laughter is the best medicine".
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是李华,在外教Ms. Hill的帮助下,你的英语口语进步很大,请你根据以下要点用英文写封信向她表示感谢。
1. 写信的目的;
2. 受到的帮助及感受;
3. 再次表示感谢。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节 （满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
On a cold night, when I was a teenager, my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets for the circus. Finally there was only one family between us and the ticket counter.
This family made a big impression on me. There were eight children, all probably under the age of twelve. You could tell they didn't have a lot of money. Their clothes were not expensive, but they were clean, the children were well-behaved, all of them standing in line, two-by-two behind their parents, holding hands. They were excitedly talking about the clowns, elephants and other acts they would see that night with their brothers or sisters in a low voice. One could sense they had never been to the circus before. It promised to be a highlight of their young lives.
The father and mother were at the head of the pack, standing proud as they could be. The mother was holding her husband's hand, looking up at him as if to say, "You are my knight in shining armor." He was smiling and responding in pride, looking back at her as if to say, "You got that right." The ticket lady asked the father how many tickets he wanted. He proudly responded, "Please let me buy eight children's tickets and two adult tickets, so I can take my family to the circus."
The ticket lady gave the price. The man's wife let go of his hand, lowered her head and her lips began to shake. The father leaned a little closer and asked, "How much did you say " The ticket lady again told him the price. The man obviously didn't have enough money.
How was he supposed to turn and tell his eight children that he didn't have enough money to take them to the circus Actually we were not wealthy in any sense, so I understood how the kids would feel. I felt sorry for them.
Paragraph 1:
Seeing what was going on, my dad seemed to have an idea. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
That day my father and I went back to our car. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案以及解析
第一部分 阅读理解
第一节
A
答案：1-3 BBC
1.解析：细节理解题。根据表格中的“Raeburn's English Contemporaries Thursday 30 Oct., 13.10”可知,这个讲座的时间是10月30日周四。故选B。
2.解析：数字计算题。根据Admission下面的内容可知,门票是4英镑,12岁以下的孩子由一位成人陪同的话可以免门票。一对夫妇带两个12岁以下的孩子应支付8英镑。故选B。
3.解析：推理判断题。根据Schools and Colleges部分的“A special low entrance...in organised groups with teachers.”可知,全日制学生享受群体优惠价需要老师带队。故选C。
B
答案：1-4 BCDB
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第一段中的最后一句可知，作者的两位侄女之所以尖叫是因为她们在房间里发现了一只蝎子。
2.推理判断题。根据第三段中爱丽丝回答作者丈夫的话可知，她认为女孩子害怕虫子很正常。
3.推理判断题。根据第三段中的“'You never have to be afraid of anything only because you're a girl. You're just as good as boys.'”以及第四段中的“'but you can do anything if you put your effort into it. '”可知，作者的丈夫是想鼓励侄女要勇敢和自信。
4.推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的最后一句以及最后一段中的最后三句可知，听了作者丈夫的话之后，一想到女孩子也能做男孩子做的事情，爱丽丝就兴奋不已，而且她不再害怕蝎子，并为此感到非常自豪，由此推断，作者丈夫给小侄女们上的这一课是非常成功的。
C
1.解析：词义猜测题。由画线单词后面的"Have you ever heard...smiling "可知, 当你听到一个孩子大笑时你能忍住不笑吗 由此可推断出, infectious的意思是"有感染力的"。故选C。
2.解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的"When laughter is shared...happiness."可知, 当笑声传递开来时, 它会让彼此关系更密切, 会增加快乐, 即会使人与人之间的关系更加友好。故选B。
3.解析：细节理解题。由第三段中的"However, what we often forget is that it is just as important for old people to make play be part of their life as...illness."可知, 我们经常忘记玩耍对老年人和对孩子是一样重要的, 它可以帮助预防疾病, 因此作者认为老年人应该在玩耍中活动身体。故选D。
4.解析：主旨大意题。通读全文可知, 文章就幽默、笑和玩耍对身心的影响进行阐述说明了幽默、笑和玩耍有益于健康这一主题。故选A。
D
答案：1-4 ACBA
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第一段中的“…is one of the royal parks of London”可知，海德公园是个皇家公园。
2.细节理解题。根据第二段中的最后一句可知，1637年海德公园才向公众开放，在此之前有所限制。
3.词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句可知，为了庆祝拿破仑战争的结束，摄政王在海德公园组织燃放烟花表示庆祝，伦敦市民欣喜若狂，故选B项。
4.推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“It is worth noting that...”可知，最后一段的主要目的是重述一件历史事件。
第二节
答案：ECGAE
解析：①该段第二句询问“对你来说变幽默是很困难的吗 ”;第三句指出有人认为搞笑的能力是天生的,无法习得;而第二至五段则围绕如何成为一个搞笑的人给出了几点建议。由此可推断,空处应是起着承上启下的作用,且与上文形成转折关系。分析选项可知,F项中的However表转折,且you can learn to be a funnier person总括了下文的内容,符合此处语境。故选F。
②空前句与空后句都与“能让听众觉得好笑的事情”有关。空后一句中的转折词However表明,空处应是与上文形成并列关系,与下文形成转折关系,即介绍的是与“讲一些好笑的事情”不同的做法。分析选项可知,C项符合此处的语境。故选C。
③根据本段的主题句“Make the end funny.”可知,本段的建议是把惊喜放在最后,因此空处应与此内容相关。分析选项可知,G项中的until you're finished with your sentence与本段内容对应,符合本段的主旨。故选G。
④空处为本段的主旨句。根据空后第一句“Check out comedy clubs in your area and study the comedians.”和本段最后一句“You can also watch comedy shows online if you can't find a local club.”可知,本段建议人们去当地的喜剧俱乐部。故选A。
⑤空前句与空后句都是围绕着“记录搞笑的事情”的好处展开的,空处也应与此内容相关。分析选项可知,E项中的this指代的是主旨句“Keep a journal to record funny things.”,且help you have a better sense of humor是其所带来的好处,符合此处的语境。故选E。
第二部分 语言知识运用
第一节
答案：1-5.BADCB; 6-10.DACDA; 11-15.BDCBC
解析：本文是一篇记叙文。在疫情期间,Waba的一个学生因为一道数学题给他发邮件求教,Waba发现无法通过邮件给她讲清楚,于是他拿上白板来到了学生家门口,隔着窗户给学生讲解。
1.根据空后的“which she couldn't understand”可知, Rylee遇到了一个理解不了的数学题。
2.根据上文中的“Waba received an email from 12-year-old Rylee”可知,此处指 Waba 回复了 Rylee 的邮件,给出了一些书面的指导。
3.根据下文Waba老师亲自上门去给学生讲解可知, Rylee看了 Waba老师回复的书面指导后,仍然感到很困惑。
4.根据空后的“he decided to do something”及下文 Waba老师亲自上门去给学生讲解可知,书面指导没有解决学生的问题使Waba老师感到担忧。
5.根据本句内容可知,因为Waba老师知道Rylee住得离自己家不远,于是他就拿上白板来到了学生家门口。
6.参见上题解析。
7.根据空后的“so he could explain the 8 from the outside of the window”可知,Waba老师拿着白板朝学生Rylee 家走去。
8.根据语境可知,此处指Waba老师给Rylee讲解要点。
9.根据空前的“from the outside of the window”可知, Waba老师的做法遵从了疫情期间保持社交距离的指导方针。
10.联系上文可知,Waba老师给Rylee上了一节一对一的课。
11.根据上文可知,为了遵从疫情期间保持社交距离的指导方针,Waba老师在窗外讲解,学生Rylee在家中做笔记。
12.联系上文可知,这是一个鼓舞人心的故事。
13.根据上文及空后的“because of the spread of COVID-19”可知,此处指的是疫情期间需要保持社交距离的艰难处境。
14.根据空前的“However, Waba said this was what he should do”可知,Waba老师说给学生辅导只是他工作的一部分。
15.根据Waba老师说的话可知,能够赢得学生的微笑是当老师的乐趣所在。
第二节
答案：①. wearing ②. Being ③. feel ④. means ⑤. Known ⑥. up ⑦. However ⑧. painful ⑨. updated ⑩. it
解析：①考查非谓语动词。此处wear与其逻辑主语构成主动关系,且作伴随状语，故用现在分词形式，即wearing。
②考查动名词。②_______(be) a clown doctor为主语，故设空处用动词的-ing形式构成动名词短语，故填Being。
③考查非谓语动词。make sb. do…意为“使某人做……”，故填动词原形feel。
④考查主谓一致。此处mean的主语是which，指代前面的整个主句，故填means。
⑤考查非谓语动词。设空处与programme是逻辑上的被动关系，故用过去分词，构成过去分词短语作programme的后置定语。
⑥考查固定短语。cheer up为固定短语，意为“使高兴”，故填up。
⑦考查副词。上下文之间是转折关系，故填However。
⑧考查形容词。此处作feel的表语，应用形容词，故填painful。
⑨考查过去分词。此处作keep的宾语补足语，us与update之间为被动关系，应用“keep sb. +过去分词”结构。故填 updated。
⑩考查代词。由暗含的语境可以得出，此处it指代前文提到的hospital。
第三部分 写作
第一节
答案：
Dear Ms. Hill,
I'm Li Hua. I am writing to express my sincere thanks for your help with my spoken English.
First, it was your teaching method that helped to improve my spoken English. For example, you encouraged me to talk freely about everything around me in English. Second, it's really kind of you to be always patient with me. Moreover, you have a great sense of humor which added plenty of fun to the class. Every time at the end of the class, I began to expect the next class.
My true gratitude is beyond words.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节
答案：
Paragraph 1:
Seeing what was going on, my dad seemed to have an idea. Then he picked it up and tapped the man on the shoulder and said, "Excuse me, sir, this fell out of your pocket." The man turned around and saw the money. He knew what was going on; he looked straight into my dad's eyes, took my dad's hand in both of his, squeezed tightly onto the $20 bill, and with his lip shaking and a tear running down his cheek. he replied, "Thank you, thank you, sir. This really means a lot to me and my family.
Paragraph 2:
That day my father and I went back to our car. We didn't go to the circus that night, when I asked dad why he did so, he said, "My child, it was a desperate, heartbreaking and embarrassing situation for a father. Surely he wasn't begging for a handout, but he reminded me of my father, when I was young." He paused for a while, as if wandering in his memory. "We should appreciate what we have obtained from life and seize every opportunity to help others. We didn't go to the circus tonight, but we didn't go without. Now, who wants an ice cream "
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考试时间：90分钟
满分：120分
第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Henry Raeburn(1756-1823)
The Exhibition
This exhibition of some sixty masterpieces celebrating the life and work of Scotland's best loved painter, Sir Henry Raeburn, comes to London. Selected from collections throughout the world, it is the first major exhibition of his work to be held in over forty years.
Lecture Series
Scottish National Portrait(肖像画) Gallery presents a series of lectures for the general public. They are held in the Lecture Room. Admission to lectures is free.
An Introduction to Raeburn Sunday 26 Oct., 15.00 DUNCAN THOMSON Raeburn's English Contemporaries Thursday 30 Oct., 13.10 JUDY EGERTON
Characters Characterisation Raeburn's Portraits Thursday 6 Nov., 13.10 NICHOLAS PHILLIPSON Raeburn and Artist's Training in the 18th Century Thursday 13 Nov., 13.10 MARTIN POSTLE
Exhibition Times
Monday-Saturday 10.00-17.45 Sunday 12.00-17.45
Last admission to the exhibition: 17.15. There is no re-admission.
Closed: 24-26 December and 1 January
Admission
4. Children under 12 years accompanied by an adult are admitted free.
Schools and Colleges
A special low entrance charge of 2 per person is available to all in full-time education, up to and including those at first degree level, in organised groups with teachers.
1.What is the right time for attending Raeburn’s English Contemporaries
A.Sun.26 Oct. B.Thurs.30 Oct. C.Thurs.6 Nov. D.Thurs.13 Now.
2.How much would a couple with two children under 12 pay for admission
A. 4. B. 8. C. 12. D. 16.
3.How can full-time students get group discounts
A.They should go on Sunday mornings. B.They should come from art schools.
C.They must be led by teachers. D.They must have ID cards with them.
B
Today we were looking after our two nieces. They started screaming in the room where they were playing while my husband and I cooked lunch. We quickly ran to see what happened and there was a small scorpion(蝎子) that somehow got into the house.
My husband picked up the scorpion before it had a chance to get away. As he was catching the scorpion, the elder niece Alice said that it was good that he was there because "girls can't deal with that thing".
My husband asked her who told her that. Alice just shrugged(耸肩) and said, "Everyone knows girls are afraid of bugs(虫子).'' So my husband called her over and told her, "You never have to be afraid of anything only because you're a girl. You're just as good as boys. When you saw this scorpion, you called me and your aunt here. You recognized there was something that could hurt you. So you got help. I'm proud of you for letting adults know about something that was a danger to you. You're very smart.''
He held the scorpion's tail, adding, "As you grow up, people are always going to try to tell you what you can and can't do, but you can do anything if you put your effort into it. There're women that work with bugs for their jobs and study them." She got so excited at the thought of a woman being able to do things a man can do.
At this point her little sister Lisa came towards them. So my husband sat there and explained the different parts of the scorpion, completely firing their imagination. Alice asked if she could hold it. Then my husband put it on her hands. She was so proud of herself that she talked about it until she went to sleep.
1. Why did the author's nieces scream
A. They were bitten by a scorpion.
B. They spotted a scorpion in the room.
C. The author's husband caught a scorpion.
D. The author's husband was cooking a scorpion.
2. What can we learn about Alice from Paragraph 3
A. She admired her uncle very much.
B. She prided herself on calling adults in time.
C. She thought it normal for girls to fear bugs.
D. She was afraid of being compared with bugs.
3. Why did the author's husband say those words to Alice
A. To educate her to attend bugs.
B. To show her what she can and can't do.
C. To tell her to devote herself to everything.
D. To encourage her to be brave and confident.
4. Which of the following best describes the author's husband's lesson to Alice
A. Meaningless. B. Successful. C. Humorous. D. Boring.
C
The idea that you can use humor, laughter, and play to make you healthier probably seems too simple to be true. However, it is really true and simple. The sense of humor, laughter and play has an important part in keeping you healthy.
Treat the blues with a sense of humor, which is closely tied to laughter. Laughter is infectious. Have you ever heard a big laugh of a young child and been able to keep yourself from smiling When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closer to each other and increases their happiness. Smiling is the beginning of laughter and a smile is also just as infectious as laughter is. You can experience something by smiling at everyone around you, and you will feel happier just by sharing a smile, even with a stranger.
Play is an important part of making sure that we stay healthy. We are often encouraged to make sure our children play, and are told of the benefits of being out playing. However, what we often forget is that it is just as important for old people to make play be part of their life as it's for children. Physical play is important for the old and it certainly helps prevent illness. While the studies are still in the early stages, the studies that have been done have shown that physical play certainly plays a part in preventing cognitive(认知的) falling.
Anyway, adding humor, laughter, and play to our life will influence us mentally, physically and socially and bring us many advantages. So we should make full use of humor, laughter and play to make our life more active, interesting and happier.
1.What does the underlined word "infectious" in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A.Playing an important role. B.Keeping people in high spirits.
C.Quickly influencing other people. D.Preventing illness from spreading.
2.What can laughter increase according to the author
A.Cognitive abilities. B.Good relationships.
C.A sense of humor. D.Happiness and trust.
3.What does the author think the old should do
A.They should have a good rest. B.They should play like children.
C.They should prevent cognitive falling. D.They should take part in physical play.
4.Which of the following would be the best title for the text
A.Humor, Laughter and Play for Health B.Always Keep Our Body Healthy
C.Have an Active and Happy Life D.Let Our Body and Mind Relax
D
As one of London's most well-known gardens, Hyde Park covers 142 hectares(公顷) and is one of the royal parks of London. The park is next to Kensington Gardens and together they cover 253 hectares.
Hyde Park was gained by Henry Ⅷ in 1536. Henry used the park for riding and hunting deer there. The parkland remained private until James I became the ruler in 1625 and allowed limited access(出入). The King selected a keeper to take charge of the land and to keep it in order. It was not until 1637 that Charles I allowed public access to the park.
There were many historical events occurring in Hyde Park. One of the first saw Londoners running into the camps in the park in 1665 to try and escape the Black Death. In 1730, Queen Caroline, wife of George Ⅱ began reconstructing the park. The Prince Regent organized fireworks to take place in Hyde Park in 1814 to mark the end of the Napoleonic Wars and Londoners were filled with rapture. The famous Great Exhibition was held in the park in 1851, which celebrated the works of industry from all nations.
It is worth noting that in 1866 Edmond Beales, president of the Reform League, paraded through Hyde Park to fight for manhood suffrage(男公民选举权). The group fought with police and took over Hyde Park. When the fight was over, the Prime Minister allowed meetings to take place unchallenged by the government. Since 1872, people have been allowed to speak in Hyde Park on any subject. Then Speakers' Comer gradually formed.
1. What do we know about Hyde Park
A. It is a royal park. B. It was rebuilt by Prince Regent.
C. It covers an area of 111 hectares. D. It was first owned by Henry Ⅷ.
2. When was Hyde Park open to the public
A. In 1536. B. In 1625. C. In 1637. D. In 1665.
3. What does the underlined word "rapture" in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Terror. B. Excitement. C. Low spirits. D. Deep respect.
4. What is the purpose of the last paragraph
A. To retell a historical event.
B. To explain when man has the right to vote.
C. To describe what people did in Speakers' Corner.
D. To stress the importance of Hyde Park in history.
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。
Your joke never works Or, being humorous is just too hard for you Some even think that being funny is something people are horn with, not to be earned. ①_____
Tell funny stories. Sometimes, the funniest thing you can do is to tell a funny story. ②_____ However, your audience will likely find that something that actually happened will be a little more humorous. Think of a few true funny things and tell those stories when it is proper.
Make the end funny. When you try to surprise your friends with a funny story or joke, put the surprise at the end. ③_____ You might say "And do you know what was in my car when I opened the door, Rebecca A cat!" This will be funnier than saying "And, Rebecca, a cat was in my car when I opened the door!"
④_____ Check out comedy clubs in your area and study the comedians. What kinds of jokes or stories worked with the audience and what didn't Notice what things made you laugh the most and tell similar stories and jokes in your personal life. You can also watch comedy shows online if you can't find a local club.
Keep a journal to record funny things. Not only will this help you remember funny stories to tell later, it will also train you to look for comedic moments in your own life. ⑤_____ Every time you notice and write down something humorous, you'll be getting more practice!
A. Go to a local comedy club.
B. Use your body language to be funny.
C. Sharing jokes is great at some point, too.
D. It might be difficult for you to make others laugh aloud.
E. Over time, this will help you have a better sense of humor.
F. However, the truth is that you can learn to be a funnier person.
G. This will make sure they don't laugh until you're finished with your sentence.
第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Waba, a middle school teacher from South Dakota, is praised for helping his student with her math homework.
Last week, Waba received an email from 12-year-old Rylee who 1 a math problem which she couldn't understand. He 2 with some written instructions but he could tell that she was 3 puzzled, which made him 4 and he decided to do something.
5 Waba knew that Rylee 6 not far from his house, he took a whiteboard and 7 Rylee's home so he could explain the 8 from the outside of the window, while 9 social distancing guidelines because of the spread of COYID-19. He then spent the next ten minutes giving a one-on-one 10 to Rylee as she took notes from 11 her home. Rylee's father took a photo of the 12 story and posted it on Twitter.
Waba received lots of praise for his effort in such a 13 situation because of the spread of COVID-19. However, Waba said this was what he should do because it was just part of the 14 . "That's what teachers are looking for—those smiles." Waba said gladly. "That's the 15 of being a teacher.''
1.A.put forward B.met with C.worked out D.wrote down
2.A.responded B.served C.compared D.agreed
3.A.also B.just C.already D.still
4.A.pleased B.determined C.worried D.surprised
5.A.Unless B.Since C.While D.If
6.A.played B.studied C.waited D.lived
7.A.headed for B.broke into C.stayed at D.found out
8.A.plans B.pictures C.points D.purposes
9.A.ignoring B.doubting C.challenging D.following
10.A.lesson B.speech C.practice D.discussion
11.A.beside B.inside C.outside D.behind
12.A.interesting B.amusing C.terrifying D.encouraging
13.A.regular B.dull C.difficult D.perfect
14.A.life B.job C.problem D.story
15.A.way B.dream C.joy D.duty
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Best Medicine
As I enter the hospital ①_____(wear) my white coat, I look just like any other doctor. When I put on my curly rainbow wig, big red nose, and add my name badge "Doctor Larry Laugh-Out-Loud ", I become a clown doctor. ②_____ (be) a clown doctor means I can help people by entertaining them.
Scientific studies show that laughter produces chemicals to make people ③_____ (feel) better, which ④_____ (mean) clown doctors can be helpful. We are specially trained clowns who work as part of a programme ⑤_____ (know) as "hospital clowning". On a typical day, we spend our time cheering ⑥_____ patients, their families, and usually the hospital staff, too! We do this by doing magic tricks, singing songs, telling stories and, of course, telling silly jokes. ⑦_____, some children don't want to laugh, especially if they feel ⑧_____ (pain). We have to be very sensitive and work closely with the doctors and nurses, who keep us ⑨_____ (update) on each patient. While there might be more hospital visits ahead for patients, I hope that clown doctors help make ⑩_____ a friendlier place to visit. After all, it really is true that "laughter is the best medicine".
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是李华,在外教Ms. Hill的帮助下,你的英语口语进步很大,请你根据以下要点用英文写封信向她表示感谢。
1. 写信的目的;
2. 受到的帮助及感受;
3. 再次表示感谢。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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第二节 （满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
On a cold night, when I was a teenager, my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets for the circus. Finally there was only one family between us and the ticket counter.
This family made a big impression on me. There were eight children, all probably under the age of twelve. You could tell they didn't have a lot of money. Their clothes were not expensive, but they were clean, the children were well-behaved, all of them standing in line, two-by-two behind their parents, holding hands. They were excitedly talking about the clowns, elephants and other acts they would see that night with their brothers or sisters in a low voice. One could sense they had never been to the circus before. It promised to be a highlight of their young lives.
The father and mother were at the head of the pack, standing proud as they could be. The mother was holding her husband's hand, looking up at him as if to say, "You are my knight in shining armor." He was smiling and responding in pride, looking back at her as if to say, "You got that right." The ticket lady asked the father how many tickets he wanted. He proudly responded, "Please let me buy eight children's tickets and two adult tickets, so I can take my family to the circus."
The ticket lady gave the price. The man's wife let go of his hand, lowered her head and her lips began to shake. The father leaned a little closer and asked, "How much did you say " The ticket lady again told him the price. The man obviously didn't have enough money.
How was he supposed to turn and tell his eight children that he didn't have enough money to take them to the circus Actually we were not wealthy in any sense, so I understood how the kids would feel. I felt sorry for them.
Paragraph 1:
Seeing what was going on, my dad seemed to have an idea. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
That day my father and I went back to our car. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案以及解析
第一部分 阅读理解
第一节
A
答案：1-3 BBC
1.解析：细节理解题。根据表格中的“Raeburn's English Contemporaries Thursday 30 Oct., 13.10”可知,这个讲座的时间是10月30日周四。故选B。
2.解析：数字计算题。根据Admission下面的内容可知,门票是4英镑,12岁以下的孩子由一位成人陪同的话可以免门票。一对夫妇带两个12岁以下的孩子应支付8英镑。故选B。
3.解析：推理判断题。根据Schools and Colleges部分的“A special low entrance...in organised groups with teachers.”可知,全日制学生享受群体优惠价需要老师带队。故选C。
B
答案：1-4 BCDB
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第一段中的最后一句可知，作者的两位侄女之所以尖叫是因为她们在房间里发现了一只蝎子。
2.推理判断题。根据第三段中爱丽丝回答作者丈夫的话可知，她认为女孩子害怕虫子很正常。
3.推理判断题。根据第三段中的“'You never have to be afraid of anything only because you're a girl. You're just as good as boys.'”以及第四段中的“'but you can do anything if you put your effort into it. '”可知，作者的丈夫是想鼓励侄女要勇敢和自信。
4.推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的最后一句以及最后一段中的最后三句可知，听了作者丈夫的话之后，一想到女孩子也能做男孩子做的事情，爱丽丝就兴奋不已，而且她不再害怕蝎子，并为此感到非常自豪，由此推断，作者丈夫给小侄女们上的这一课是非常成功的。
C
1.解析：词义猜测题。由画线单词后面的"Have you ever heard...smiling "可知, 当你听到一个孩子大笑时你能忍住不笑吗 由此可推断出, infectious的意思是"有感染力的"。故选C。
2.解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的"When laughter is shared...happiness."可知, 当笑声传递开来时, 它会让彼此关系更密切, 会增加快乐, 即会使人与人之间的关系更加友好。故选B。
3.解析：细节理解题。由第三段中的"However, what we often forget is that it is just as important for old people to make play be part of their life as...illness."可知, 我们经常忘记玩耍对老年人和对孩子是一样重要的, 它可以帮助预防疾病, 因此作者认为老年人应该在玩耍中活动身体。故选D。
4.解析：主旨大意题。通读全文可知, 文章就幽默、笑和玩耍对身心的影响进行阐述说明了幽默、笑和玩耍有益于健康这一主题。故选A。
D
答案：1-4 ACBA
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第一段中的“…is one of the royal parks of London”可知，海德公园是个皇家公园。
2.细节理解题。根据第二段中的最后一句可知，1637年海德公园才向公众开放，在此之前有所限制。
3.词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句可知，为了庆祝拿破仑战争的结束，摄政王在海德公园组织燃放烟花表示庆祝，伦敦市民欣喜若狂，故选B项。
4.推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“It is worth noting that...”可知，最后一段的主要目的是重述一件历史事件。
第二节
答案：ECGAE
解析：①该段第二句询问“对你来说变幽默是很困难的吗 ”;第三句指出有人认为搞笑的能力是天生的,无法习得;而第二至五段则围绕如何成为一个搞笑的人给出了几点建议。由此可推断,空处应是起着承上启下的作用,且与上文形成转折关系。分析选项可知,F项中的However表转折,且you can learn to be a funnier person总括了下文的内容,符合此处语境。故选F。
②空前句与空后句都与“能让听众觉得好笑的事情”有关。空后一句中的转折词However表明,空处应是与上文形成并列关系,与下文形成转折关系,即介绍的是与“讲一些好笑的事情”不同的做法。分析选项可知,C项符合此处的语境。故选C。
③根据本段的主题句“Make the end funny.”可知,本段的建议是把惊喜放在最后,因此空处应与此内容相关。分析选项可知,G项中的until you're finished with your sentence与本段内容对应,符合本段的主旨。故选G。
④空处为本段的主旨句。根据空后第一句“Check out comedy clubs in your area and study the comedians.”和本段最后一句“You can also watch comedy shows online if you can't find a local club.”可知,本段建议人们去当地的喜剧俱乐部。故选A。
⑤空前句与空后句都是围绕着“记录搞笑的事情”的好处展开的,空处也应与此内容相关。分析选项可知,E项中的this指代的是主旨句“Keep a journal to record funny things.”,且help you have a better sense of humor是其所带来的好处,符合此处的语境。故选E。
第二部分 语言知识运用
第一节
答案：1-5.BADCB; 6-10.DACDA; 11-15.BDCBC
解析：本文是一篇记叙文。在疫情期间,Waba的一个学生因为一道数学题给他发邮件求教,Waba发现无法通过邮件给她讲清楚,于是他拿上白板来到了学生家门口,隔着窗户给学生讲解。
1.根据空后的“which she couldn't understand”可知, Rylee遇到了一个理解不了的数学题。
2.根据上文中的“Waba received an email from 12-year-old Rylee”可知,此处指 Waba 回复了 Rylee 的邮件,给出了一些书面的指导。
3.根据下文Waba老师亲自上门去给学生讲解可知, Rylee看了 Waba老师回复的书面指导后,仍然感到很困惑。
4.根据空后的“he decided to do something”及下文 Waba老师亲自上门去给学生讲解可知,书面指导没有解决学生的问题使Waba老师感到担忧。
5.根据本句内容可知,因为Waba老师知道Rylee住得离自己家不远,于是他就拿上白板来到了学生家门口。
6.参见上题解析。
7.根据空后的“so he could explain the 8 from the outside of the window”可知,Waba老师拿着白板朝学生Rylee 家走去。
8.根据语境可知,此处指Waba老师给Rylee讲解要点。
9.根据空前的“from the outside of the window”可知, Waba老师的做法遵从了疫情期间保持社交距离的指导方针。
10.联系上文可知,Waba老师给Rylee上了一节一对一的课。
11.根据上文可知,为了遵从疫情期间保持社交距离的指导方针,Waba老师在窗外讲解,学生Rylee在家中做笔记。
12.联系上文可知,这是一个鼓舞人心的故事。
13.根据上文及空后的“because of the spread of COVID-19”可知,此处指的是疫情期间需要保持社交距离的艰难处境。
14.根据空前的“However, Waba said this was what he should do”可知,Waba老师说给学生辅导只是他工作的一部分。
15.根据Waba老师说的话可知,能够赢得学生的微笑是当老师的乐趣所在。
第二节
答案：①. wearing ②. Being ③. feel ④. means ⑤. Known ⑥. up ⑦. However ⑧. painful ⑨. updated ⑩. it
解析：①考查非谓语动词。此处wear与其逻辑主语构成主动关系,且作伴随状语，故用现在分词形式，即wearing。
②考查动名词。②_______(be) a clown doctor为主语，故设空处用动词的-ing形式构成动名词短语，故填Being。
③考查非谓语动词。make sb. do…意为“使某人做……”，故填动词原形feel。
④考查主谓一致。此处mean的主语是which，指代前面的整个主句，故填means。
⑤考查非谓语动词。设空处与programme是逻辑上的被动关系，故用过去分词，构成过去分词短语作programme的后置定语。
⑥考查固定短语。cheer up为固定短语，意为“使高兴”，故填up。
⑦考查副词。上下文之间是转折关系，故填However。
⑧考查形容词。此处作feel的表语，应用形容词，故填painful。
⑨考查过去分词。此处作keep的宾语补足语，us与update之间为被动关系，应用“keep sb. +过去分词”结构。故填 updated。
⑩考查代词。由暗含的语境可以得出，此处it指代前文提到的hospital。
第三部分 写作
第一节
答案：
Dear Ms. Hill,
I'm Li Hua. I am writing to express my sincere thanks for your help with my spoken English.
First, it was your teaching method that helped to improve my spoken English. For example, you encouraged me to talk freely about everything around me in English. Second, it's really kind of you to be always patient with me. Moreover, you have a great sense of humor which added plenty of fun to the class. Every time at the end of the class, I began to expect the next class.
My true gratitude is beyond words.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节
答案：
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Seeing what was going on, my dad seemed to have an idea. Then he picked it up and tapped the man on the shoulder and said, "Excuse me, sir, this fell out of your pocket." The man turned around and saw the money. He knew what was going on; he looked straight into my dad's eyes, took my dad's hand in both of his, squeezed tightly onto the $20 bill, and with his lip shaking and a tear running down his cheek. he replied, "Thank you, thank you, sir. This really means a lot to me and my family.
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That day my father and I went back to our car. We didn't go to the circus that night, when I asked dad why he did so, he said, "My child, it was a desperate, heartbreaking and embarrassing situation for a father. Surely he wasn't begging for a handout, but he reminded me of my father, when I was young." He paused for a while, as if wandering in his memory. "We should appreciate what we have obtained from life and seize every opportunity to help others. We didn't go to the circus tonight, but we didn't go without. Now, who wants an ice cream "
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